BSA endorses DSG candidates

The Black Student Alliance has chosen not to endorse any candidates running for the respective positions of vice president of community interaction and of vice president of academic affairs due to significant attachment to candidates running for these offices, and the inherent conflict of interest that would ensue. Moreover, the organization endorses no candidate for the office of vice president of athletics and campus services.

For the position of vice president of student affairs the BSA hereby endorses sophomore Madison Li for her innovative ideas on improving the interaction of students and faculty and utilizing the spaces currently on campus to enhance social life. We have also chosen to support sophomore Jordan Giordano in his bid for the office of executive vice president. We felt both EVP candidates were extremely qualified and could offer great insight in the role; however, we determined that Giordano was more focused on engaging Duke students in the business of the DSG, ultimately creating more transparency in the organization. Lastly, the BSA formally endorses junior Paul Slattery for DSG president because of his proven track record in advocating on behalf of students, his expansive knowledge of current University policy and his specific ideas for implementing change.

Simone Randolph

Trinity'08

President, Black Student Alliance