Steven Latimer

Now that the dust is beginning to settle, I observe that VCU SGA Watch has a fair and balanced write-up of this week's campus election results (see "Walker Crowned King of SGA" here). Results at the local level can be just as crucial as results of a national level election, considering the impact it has on people's lives.

I'm having a difficult time figuring out who is the author of this aforementioned blog, or if I would even like this person.

Since most people think in terms of percentages, not vote totals, the percentages are as follows:

46% Walker
25% Lynch
18% Ronk
10% Robinson

74% Yes Constitution
26% No Constitution

Earlier this year, President Barack Obama made history when he took the oath of office. And later this summer, Michael Rao will become the new president of our beloved VCU when he comes here in July from Central Michigan University.

In these times of change, one thing has become clear to me: we need Joshua Ronk as our next Student Body President!

Having seen Joshua and his all-star teammates Josie Mace and Jenny You in action over the years, I can faithfully attest to his ticket’s maturity and intellect.

It’s vitally important to the future and effectiveness of our Student Government Association that we elect this Ronk-Mace-You ticket. And since voting ends at the stroke of midnight on Thursday, I know that Joshua needs all the help he can get!

Whether it is fighting for enhanced transparency in financial matters, better engagement of socially active students like you, or advocating the passage of a new and improved SGA Constitution that will annually cut $10,000 in unnecessary government waste, I know we can count on Joshua Ronk, Josie Mace, and Jenny You to get the job done. Joshua supports a smaller, better, more efficient SGA that will have a positive impact on people’s lives.

So, let’s rev up our common sense, creative engines and elect Joshua Ronk as our Student Body President for next school year! Joshua has included a link to the ballot at his webpage, www.studentsforaction.com

Sincerely,

I called my mom on the phone and told her "greetings from Alaska." You now understand why. Here are scenes from Richmond, Virginia.