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Student Body President Samantha Mims.

SG advocates for Mental Health Awareness Day

Pierce Turner Aug 9, 2017
"It's okay to not be okay."
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SG: Five main campus initiatives revealed for 2017-2018 year

Hannah Lee Jul 31, 2017

As the summer comes to a close, Student Body President Samantha Mims revealed her five main initiatives for the upcoming year. Each project that comes out of the Executive Branch will fall under one...

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Last Senate of the Summer: New Treasurer confirmed, Osprey Voice survey extended

Hannah Lee Jul 26, 2017

In the last Senate meeting of the summer, senators overlooked the confirmation of a treasurer and five new senators. Christopher Jordan, a previous Budget and Allocation (BAC) chair and senator,...

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$15,000 Budget Transfer Request Addressed by SG

Hannah Lee Jul 25, 2017

After the previous Treasurer was allegedly fired for refusing to sign a $20,000 budget transfer request, Student Body President Samantha Mims and Student Body Vice President Cole Poppell discussed...

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Senate President responds to bullying and corruption allegations

Hannah Lee Jul 22, 2017

After a fired Student Government employee made allegations about corruption and bullying within SG, Senate President Thomas Beaucham addressed the accusations made by Senator Shawn Adamson. According...

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The Fair Pay to Play Act would be enacted as early as July 1, 2020 if passed.

Former Budget and Allocations Chairman alleges corruption in Student Government

Hannah Lee Jul 17, 2017

Senator Shawn Adamson, the former Student Government Budget & Allocations Chair, accused SG of corruption and bullying. In the last Senate meeting, Adamson was officially fired from his position...

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Senate Drama: B&A Chair Removed, alleges corruption and ‘toxic environment’

Hannah Lee Jul 13, 2017

Drama on the Senate Floor One of the main topics during Senate meeting was the removal of Senator Shawn Adamson from his Budget & Allocation chair position. Senate President Thomas Beaucham...

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The Forward Party: New Political Party on Campus

Hannah Lee Jul 12, 2017

A new Student Government party has has joined the Red Party and the United Party on campus. The Forward Party recently registered with SG’s Office of Elections and plans on running in the upcoming fall...

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The Fair Pay to Play Act would be enacted as early as July 1, 2020 if passed.

SG: Budget & Allocation Chairman and Senator Leaves

Hannah Lee Jun 28, 2017

Budget & Allocation Chairman Shawn Adamson announced at the B&A Committee that he is being removed from the chairman of B&A. Senate President Thomas Beaucham told Spinnaker that he would...

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SG: Budget & Allocation Mistakes Causes Trouble

Hannah Lee Jun 22, 2017

The Budget & Allocation Committee faced trouble in the latest Student Government Senate after they passed legislation allowing for six individuals to attend the Terminus film festival. One individual...

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SG committees: senator faces impeachment; moviefest transfer request

Hannah Lee Jun 14, 2017

In the most recent Student Government committee meetings, a senator faced impeachment and several students received funding to attend a movie festival. Senator Nicholas Salter faced impeachment...

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SG: Executive Appointments Confirmed, Purser Recognized

Hannah Lee Jun 7, 2017

Becky Purser, the retired Director of Recreation, was recognized at the June 5 Student Government Senate meeting as she gave a tearful speech about how much SG impacted not only her career at UNF,...

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