Thursday, March 1, 2007

After parties begin

Results have been in for a while and party supporters are still partying it up outside the O&B. Several victory cigars were handed out and promptly lit. The aroma of beer fills the cool evening air.

Ryan Moseley's girlfriend, Ashley Hablitzel, cried upon hearing the results.

"I'm blown away," she said, wiping away her running mascara.

After speaking with her, I saw Sen. Heshan "Grasshopper" Illangkoon, who had showed up after results had been read. When I congratulated him, he picked me up and swung me around before I could protest. It was awkward because I'm afraid of heights.

Another election season, come and gone

The fervor seems to have died down, and many people are trickling towards the parking garage. A final round of "Go Gators" erupts.

Your fearless opinions editor, over and out.

By a wide margin

Brian Aungst just told me that Gator won about a 70 percent of the executive vote, and Pants received about 30 percent.

"I only wish there had been more voter turnout, of course," he said.

Victory speeches by Vice President-elect Vanessa Goodwin and President-elect Ryan Moseley were short and sweet.

Hugs all around from blue-shirted smilers. Two Pants Poles still hang in there.

Check tomorrow's Alligator for more details.

GATOR SWEEPS

Gator won all three executive positions.

A cheer of "Moseley" erupts.

Senate seats

Pants wins only 1 senate seat overall. One graduate seat. Victory crowd pushups begin.

Referendums

Total Votes: 7,692

  • Constitutional ammendment passes with 65 percent
  • Renewable energy passes with 78 percent
  • Homeless shelter fails with 35 percent

World record

I just spoke with Supervisor of Elections Brian Aungst, who said the results were counted in "record-breaking time."