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SG passes bill to swear in senators early

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 25, 2021

(Updated 5:30 pm, Oct. 26, 2021, to correct potentially opinionated claim.) With an atmosphere of urgency contrasted with occasional laughter, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate chambers to pass...

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UNF Student Advocate explains SG's new ‘Drink Smart Cards’

UNF Student Advocate explains SG’s new ‘Drink Smart Cards’

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 22, 2021

In an active effort to combat rape and spiked drinks, Student Government (SG) is offering free 'Drink Smart Cards' across campus to students.  “They are mobile test kits and were actually an initiative...

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SG faces lack of Senators

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 16, 2021

Student Government (SG) once again is struggling to fill open Senate seats for the Spring semester. Simply, not enough students are interested in being appointed. With the recent uncontested election,...

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No longer contested, SG’s election plans fall through

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 15, 2021

Student Government’s (SG) election timeline has been indefinitely postponed after the Senator Debate was canceled. After the news broke last week, Spinnaker reached out to Deputy Elections Commissioner...

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Student Government passes a trio of bills ahead of ‘Rally in Tally’

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 11, 2021

(Updated Oct. 12 to correct a minor error.) On Friday, Oct. 8, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate chambers to finalize new legislation before it will be presented to state legislators at Rally...

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Rally in Tally: Student Body President Besirevic shares SG’s goals for the event

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 6, 2021

On Oct. 14, Student Government (SG) will have the opportunity to lobby at Rally in Tally, a conference at the state capitol, along with representatives from other public universities in Florida. In a conversation...

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Lend-A-Fit has opened, Student Body Vice President Grosso explains the goals of the initiative

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

On Sep. 27, Lend-A-Fit, funded by Student Government (SG), opened for student use. Spinnaker interviewed Student Body Vice President Johnny Grosso to discuss the goals and details of Lend-A-Fit.  Grosso...

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‘I am the voice of the students’: Student Body President explains her role on the Presidential Search Committee

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Sep. 30, Spinnaker met with Student Body President Selma Besirevic to discuss her role as the student representative on the UNF Presidential Search Committee. Along with Besirevic, was Student Government...

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UNF’s Unity Party

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Sep 29, 2021

Before the upcoming Senate election, the Unity party outlined its goals and initiatives for the future of Student Government (SG). Spinnaker spoke with Unity founders Nathaniel Rodefer and Kevin Luhrs.  Unity...

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Upcoming Events for the Fall 2021 Election

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Sep 24, 2021

During the Fall 2021 election, candidates will only run for Senate seats. There are 20 Senate Seats that alternate in the Spring and Fall. The Spring 2022 election will determine the next Student Body...

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UNF’s Soar Party

UNF’s Soar Party

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Sep 23, 2021

With the upcoming Student Government (SG) election, Spinnaker interviewed Soar Party founders: Emily Sullivan, Gabrielle D’Amico, and AJ Likosar.  Soar explained that their name came from feeling...

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SG releases their Sep. Osprey Voice

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Sep 22, 2021

On Sep. 17, the University and Student Affairs Committee (USA) met to create this month’s Osprey Voice survey. The survey will focus on the new Competition Pool Complex. The pool recently opened on Sep....

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