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New VP? Turner to face Senate today for confirmation vote

Colin McCann Oct 13, 2017

An emergency Government Oversight Committee meeting convened on Thursday, Oct. 12 to interview an appointment for Student Body Vice President. President Samantha Mims, who will be resigning on...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Two empty chairs: Succession in Student Government

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 10, 2017

In the past few weeks, both President Samantha Mims and Vice President Cole Poppell have resigned. The question now is: who will fill their positions as student body president and vice president? “If...

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Cole Poppell, who has also resigned, pictured with Mims.  Photo by Cameron Castillo

Upheaval on the Third Floor: A timeline of the Mims presidency

Alex Wilson Oct 10, 2017

The past few months have been a roller coaster of conflict within student government. A close election and a rocky start in the spring seems to have set the tone for the Mim's presidency, which is...

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Student Body President Samantha Mims.

Mims given ultimatum: Step down or face impeachment

Tiffany Salameh Oct 10, 2017

Face impeachment or remove yourself voluntarily; Those were the two choices Attorney general Jaclyn Glosson gave Student Government President Samantha Mims Oct. 5. Glosson called Mims “inattentive”...

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Student Body President resigns

Student Body President resigns

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 9, 2017

Student Body President Samantha Mims sent an email to all UNF students on Oct. 9 announcing her resignation because she wants to focus on her “health and well-being.” “When I took the Oath...

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SG Committee Meetings: Parking, approved travel requests and more 

Colin McCann Oct 8, 2017

University and Student Affairs The University and Student Affairs (USA) Committee meeting was led by Chairwoman Megan Kovac, who began with an update on Osprey Voice, which will be focused on parking....

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Cole Poppell. Photo from Student Government website

Student Body Vice President Cole Poppell resigns to pursue “new opportunities”

Tiffany Salameh Sep 28, 2017

In email sent to university officials Thursday, Cole Poppell resigned from his position as the Student Government Vice President. His last day of work will be Oct. 6. Poppell has worked for Student...

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The Senate Chambers by Spinnaker Media

SG: Lend-A-Wing requests money for new staff

Colin McCann and Hannah Lee Sep 8, 2017

In the first Student Government committee meetings of the semester, quorum was not reached in three out of the four meetings. The only one that was able to meet and work on business was the Budget...

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Courtesy of Student Government

SG answers questions about parking tonight

Hannah Lee Aug 30, 2017

Student Government will be hosting an open forum tonight for students who are frustrated about parking. The forum will include a panel that will host Student Body President Samantha Mims, Vice President...

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Photo courtesy of Colin McCann

Senate starts strong for Fall

Hannah Lee Aug 23, 2017

Student Government started the first Senate meeting of the fall semester on a strong note as the Senate Chambers were full of both senators and potential senators. 22 senators were present and 19 potential...

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Volunteers sort through donations to stock Lend-A-Wing. Photo courtesy of Facebook

UNF students facing food insecurities

Hannah Lee Aug 12, 2017

As the Florida Student Association (FSA) releases their initiatives for the upcoming school year, Student Body President Samantha Mims has already started to discuss these initiatives with Student...

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The Forward Party became the newest political party on campus. Photo courtesy of the Forward Party.

Forward Party talks Greek Housing, dog park and more

Hannah Lee Aug 9, 2017

The Forward Party is the newest Student Government political party to come to campus. Party Chair, John Aloszka talked about how the party is different from previous ones at UNF and their initiatives. “I...

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