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Senate president found in violation for fourth time, senate pro-tempore also in violation

Cody Quattlebaum Nov 24, 2014
Three Student Government hearings, Ramirez v. Gloster, Ramirez v. Gloster II and Gloster v. Ramirez, took place on Nov. 24 to address three separate noncompliance charges.
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Only Athletics and Counseling request student fee increases for 2015-2016

Heather Andreu Nov 20, 2014
On Nov. 17-19, the Student Fee Assessment Committee held three sessions to hear from the six UNF student fees budget proposals. Only Athletics and the Counseling Center requested increases.
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UNF not requiring students answer sex questions before enrolling

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 19, 2014
While FAU requires a student's sexual history be disclosed before enrolling in classes, UNF will not follow this path.
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Attorney General dismisses four of Senate President’s noncompliance complaints

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 19, 2014
Earlier today, Nov. 17, Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez issued six complaints of noncompliance against Student Body President Joseph Turner, Attorney General Matthew Harris, Senate President Pro-Tempore Shomari Gloster and Chief Justice Daniel Powers.
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Abruptly adjourned: how months of tension led to impeachment charges

Cody Quattlebaum Nov 14, 2014
The tension following the Nov. 10 senate meeting adds yet another disruption to Student Government business. Here's a breakdown of the issues within SG tracing back from the events that occurred from summer semester to now.
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Kevin Hart not coming, OP will cancel without big name comedian

briannadillon Nov 14, 2014
According to OP sources, Kevin Hart is the “unknown comedian” to perform at the comedy show for Homecoming.
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Cause determined in Tess Huber’s fatal plane crash

Patrick Lloyd Nov 14, 2014
A National Transportation Safety Board report attributed the cause of Tess Huber's fatal plane crash to a loss of spatial awareness by the pilot and the pilot's lack of instrument proficiency.
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Senate president schedules emergency meeting and impeachment forums

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 13, 2014
Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez scheduled an emergency senate meeting for Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the validity of the Fall 2014 elections results and the Articles of Impeachment concerning Attorney General Matthew Harris.
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Anonymous senators: AG and president have been harassing the senate president

Nolan Wagner Nov 12, 2014
Spinnaker received two letters by senators who are concerned about the recent "harassment" of senate president Kaitlin Ramirez. The writers asked Spinnaker to publish these letters anonymously to protect their identities.
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Stolen laundry leads to surprising generosity

Heather Andreu Nov 12, 2014
Despite having her clothes stolen from a laundry machine in Landing W, one UNF student was the recipient of an act of kindness.
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News in brief: The Vagina Monologues, Fair games and the Moscow Ballet

Sam Herb Nov 10, 2014
This week's news in brief includes auditions for plays written by UNF students and the annual "The Vagina Monologues," upcoming concerts by the Jazz Ensemble and the UNF Wind Symphony and Concert Band, a performance by the Moscow Ballet and more.
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UNF SG website: “the major student publication?”

Robert Curtis Nov 10, 2014
The UNF Student Government Constitution says all proposed amendments shall be published in the major student publication and made available to the student body within 10 business days before voting begins. For the Fall 2014 elections, Elections Commissioner True Rains chose to publish the referendums on the UNF SG website as the major student publication.
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