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First look at Schneider-Dougherty Administration

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Mar 10, 2020

After a round of uncontested spring elections, it was announced that Ally Schneider and Kayla Dougherty would be the acclimated President and Vice President of the Student Body. The duo was deemed...

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SG seeks Sawmill Slough Expansion

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | Mar 9, 2020

Most universities in Florida can’t boast that they have over 300 acres of protected green space directly on campus-- but UNF can. The Sawmill Slough, a 383 acre nature preserve located right on campus,...

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SG proposes a new plan for student employee wage increase

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | Mar 9, 2020

Earlier this semester, Student Government approved budget changes to raise the minimum wage to $9 for student employees funded by the A&S Fee. Now, SG is seeking to make this the minimum wage for all...

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SG looks closer at One-Stop

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Mar 3, 2020

In a University and Student Affairs Committee on Friday, Senators joked about the irony in the name One-Stop-- you always have to go more than once.  The USA Committee decided to focus this semester’s...

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Student Government Reacts to Uncontested Elections

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Mar 2, 2020

The news that the spring elections would be uncontested rolled through Student Government last week, sparking a series of drastic changes within the organization. Chairwoman (and future Vice President)...

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Aloszka approved to buy student ASUN tickets

Aloszka approved to buy student ASUN tickets

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 24, 2020

Student Body President Aloszka was approved by the Senate to purchase student seats for the upcoming ASUN Quarterfinal game at UNF, allowing students to attend for free. Student Government is partnering...

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SG Funds “Coming to Africa”

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 24, 2020

Every year, the African Student Association hosts a pageant celebrating African food, culture, and music. This year, they’re changing things up with a silent disco. The club’s president, Randa Abdelhameed,...

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SG Presidential Election will be uncontested

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 18, 2020

The next Student Body President will be Kathryn “Ally” Schneider, and Vice President will be Kayla Dougherty. They were the only pairing to apply for the positions, meaning there will be no election.  Schneider...

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Aloszka Administration re-vamps study rooms

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 17, 2020

The Aloszka-Costello administration is tackling one of its last initiatives in office -- revamping study spaces outside of the library.  “A year ago now, this was something that Nat and I ran on,”...

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Senate approves budget for 2020/2021

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

After months of hearings, deliberations, and decisions, the Student Government budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 hit the Senate on Friday, February 7.  Treasurer Kenneth Smith shared the breakdown of...

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Ospreys request money to attend research conferences

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 3, 2020

During a Budget and Allocations Committee meeting on Friday, Jan 31, 6 students requested money to help with the price of attending various research conferences this semester. The requests, which totaled...

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Budget for new fiscal year passes B&A Committee

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Jan 29, 2020

After nearly 4 hours of deliberation, the Student Government budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year was approved by the Budget and Allocations committee, unanimously.  The budget is funded through the...

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