Former candidates support new SG representativesMuch has been said during the past two weeks, concerning the recent Student Government elections both in this paper and in comments posted on lsureveille.com. Chris and I would like to address some of these concerns.Few students understand exactly what goes into organizing a spring ticket. Chris and I set out to recruit top quality candidates and staff members as far back as November of last year. Six months, more than 90 candidates, and thousands of push cards, buttons, and stickers later, we finally developed Leading The Way.Following the announcement of results, a complaint was filed against our former opponents on behalf of our ticket.  One of the great things about our organization is that it allows for a system of checks and balances, not only among our three branches but among the many tickets and candidates that seek office.Now that election results have been finalized, Chris and I have so much to be proud of. Nearly 80 of our candidates will be Leading The Way for Student Government in the upcoming year — an accomplishment no other ticket can boast. Chris and I look forward to accomplishing the 22 initiatives we laid out in our platform through our work in the Senate and other aspects of campus life.More importantly, we understand the importance of strong student leadership, especially in these uncertain times our University faces.  The next year will present us with many difficult choices, but it is our hope that LSU will emerge stronger in the end. This is a time for Student Government to be united in its efforts to protect our University. For this reason, we wish to publicly announce our support of J Hudson and Dani Borel as student body president and vice president-elect.Despite our differing opinions on several topics facing LSU, Chris and I acknowledge that J and Dani share our passion for our University and are dedicated to improving the overall quality of the student experience.We fully intend to work with this new administration and are excited to see what they will accomplish as Student Government continues to put StudentsFIRST during the next year. Brooksie BonvillainChristopher Sellers– – – -Contact The Daily Reveille’s opinion staff at [email protected]