Fall Elections complete: The student body has spoken

On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 our Jaguars went to the polls, our new online electronic polls that is! The student body of Southern University made their voices known and voted on the candidates who they felt would best represent them.
As stated in the Student Government Association Constitution, in order for a candidate to win without having a runoff election, they must win by 50% plus 1 votes. Consequentially, this stipulation resulted in a runoff for the Miss Sophomore position between Alexus Jordan, Bre’anna Douglas, and Josie Alexander. In addition to the Miss Freshman candidates between Niya Roberson and Kayla Harris, and finally the Freshman Class President position between Savaria Goodman and Russell January.
Runoff Elections took place on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The candidates were given two extra days to prove to their peers and student body why they were the best fit candidates for their positions. Most candidates passed out flyers, candy, chips, sno-balls and did everything in their power to persuade their electors to side with them at the polls.
At the Fall Revue candidates were given a chance to state their platforms and the reasons for wanting the position, how they promised to help and be the aiding medium for all students. For the class queen positions, the ladies were allowed to showcase beautiful dresses, swimwear, and special talents. Alexus Jordan, a candidate for Miss Sophomore stated that, “I want to use my platform to better Southern University by first and foremost getting the schools spirit back to the way it was when people were excited to attend events and school functions.”
The two days before elections were very tense as students knew that the runoffs would be the final elections. Conversely, Miss Sophomore Candidate Alexus Jordan had a different perspective on the runoffs. She stated that, “her making it to runoffs was a blessing because when she ran for Miss Freshman she hadn’t even made it that far.” Just like a resilient Jaguar, she chose to see the brighter side of things, and push forward.
By 5:15 pm on September 15, 2016 the votes for the runoff elections had been tallied up. Candidates, family, friends, concerned fellow Jaguars, and some administrators gathered outside of the Smith Brown Memorial Union to await the results.
The first to be announced was the new elected Miss Freshman Niya Roberson with a whopping 172 votes. Along with Miss Freshman was the newly elected Freshman Class President Savaria Goodman with 160 votes. Last, but not least Alexus Jordan was crowned Miss Sophomore with 60 votes.
These candidates say that they are ready to take on the tasks and responsibilities of their positions, and they are all looking forward to what the upcoming school year has to offer.
Savaria Goodman, the newly elected Freshman class President stated that, “I am excited to bring the ideas of my fellow classmates to life and help make a name for SU20.” She stated that she doesn’t want to say much but that this term and school year will be an unforgettable one!
Not only are the newly elected candidates excited to get to work, but the student body is also looking forward to seeing what the newly elected officials will do on campus. “Now that elections are over I look forward to seeing how the new candidates will use their positions to better our University,” says Jai Adams, a 19-year-old sophomore criminal justice major.
The final votes have been made, the officials have been elected, and now it’s time to get to work!