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

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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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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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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Photo courtesy of UNF.

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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Graphic by Ben Cross

$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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Graphic by Ben Cross

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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Graphic by Ben Cross

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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