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Election results lead to defacement of Thinker statue, increased counseling center offerings

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By Kyeland Jackson —

Following a contentious presidential election, someone defaced U of L’s famous “Thinker” statue.

Chalk splayed across the statue read “#Trump Build that wall.”

University law students later cleaned the chalk from the statue. U of L spokesperson John Karman said no statement Is planned in response so far.

Director of the university counseling center Aeisha Tyler offered consultation to students apprehensive of the election results.

“We would like to acknowledge that many students are dealing with a wide range of emotions today, and we are here for those who need to process their reactions after this difficult and contentious election,” Tyler said.