With a campaign that included gorilla costumes and the slogan “Pick the Chicks!,” the ticket of Christine Cortez and Ana Castañeda won the election for Student Body president and vice president.”I feel very excited,” said Cortez upon hearing the news. “I’m very thankful that the students selected me to lead them into next year.”The Office of Student Activities notified candidates via telephone Friday afternoon. “I want to thank all students who took the time to vote. Your support is appreciated,” said Castañeda.Cortez ran against SG newcomer and former A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business student Guillermo “Memo” Huerta. Huerta’s running mate was former SG president Annalie Miravete, also a business student. The two put forth a visible campaign with banners hanging on trees at the university’s entrance and over Pellegrino Hall. Like, Cortez/Castañeda, they had people dressed as cartoon characters running around campus. The margins by which Cortez and Castañeda defeated Huerta and Miravete, respectively, are not yet confirmed. As for what students can expect from her, the president-elect was brief.”Better things are in store for Student Government,” said Cortez.Huerta and Miravete could not be reached for comment. The president and vice president-elect are the siblings of the current SG president James Cortez and Vice Presient Eliazar Castañeda, making this the first time that either office has stayed within the same family over two consecutive academic years.On Wed. April 22, SG officers will be sworn in, and Christine Cortez will start to fill her brother’s shoes.James Cortez started in SG as a justice and attracted little attention. During his presidency, he tested the limits of the executive branch and of the executive order. He also tested the limits of presidential interference in senate matters. Christine Cortez’s victory comes two days after her brother’s unusual display during the last SG senate meeting of the 2008-2009 session, in which he repeatedly argued for measures the senate clearly opposed. At least once, current VP Elizar Castañeda, told Cortez that he was out of order (see story, SG ends on sour note). For several of the SG positions, there were as many available seats as their were people running, leaving the outcome obvious. Besides president and vice president, the other competitive races were for justice at-large and senator at-large. The results of all SG races will be reported as soon as information is made available.