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A look into the early days of President Mims

A look into the early days of President Mims

Hannah Lee May 26, 2017

Student Government President Samantha Mims sat down with Spinnaker to discuss her plans for the summer and some of her plans for the fall. “The first couple of weeks have been great,” said Mims....

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Graphic by Ben Cross

SG Senate: Mims Announces Cabinet Appointees

Hannah Lee May 17, 2017

During the first Senate meeting of the Summer, Student Government President Samantha Mims announced that she has appointed several students to her executive cabinet. Jaclyn Glosson was nominated...

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Photo by Mark Judson

SG answers questions about new virtual parking passes

Hannah Lee May 1, 2017

Members of Student Government clarified a few questions students may have about the new ‘electronic’ passes, and explained the $50 fee for students who back in. It currently costs Parking Services...

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Mims sworn in; legislative elections held

Mims sworn in; legislative elections held

Cameron Castillo Apr 19, 2017

Samantha Mims and Cole Poppell were officially sworn in as the student body president and vice president, respectively, during Monday’s senate meeting. Tajmaus Johnson, the vice president-elect before...

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Senators being sworn in. Photo by Cameron Castillo

Senate swears in 20 new senators, Mims to be sworn in next week

Cameron Castillo Apr 12, 2017

The SG Senate approved legislation on Monday that validated the recent election, which approved the induction of 20 new senate members. The approval also validated the election of President-elect Samantha...

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Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Cassidy Alexander Apr 10, 2017

  Former Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson, who was disqualified for emotionally abusing President Isabella Genta when he shouted “f--- you” and physically intimidated her, sent Spinnaker...

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Photo by Lil Weinstein

Community swoop gives discounts to students

Hannah Lee Apr 5, 2017

Student Government started a new program called “SG Community Swoop” in order to get students more involved in local businesses. They are giving away white wristbands and with those wristbands, students...

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Cole Poppell. Photo from Student Government website

Mims appoints new VP to act as President during her 10 day suspension

Hannah Lee Apr 5, 2017

After her original VP, Tajmaus Johnson, was disqualified for emotional abuse, SG President-elect Samantha Mims recently announced her new appointment for the Vice Presidential nominee. Cole Poppell,...

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Mims found in violation again, one complaint dismissed in post-election fallout

Nick Blank Apr 3, 2017

The Red Party, handling the dismissal of Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson, dealt with two new complaints Friday, though the outcome was not as severe. On a Facebook post the Red Party claimed...

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Tajmaus Johnson

Witnesses shed light on SG Vice President-elect’s disqualification

Hannah Lee Apr 3, 2017

New information from Student Government shows Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson was disqualified for shouting “f-- you,” as well as physically intimidating SG President Isabella Genta. According...

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Mims, left, and Tajmaus Johnson of the Red Party.Photo courtesy the Red Party Facebook

SG Vice President-elect disqualified for “emotional abuse”

Hannah Lee Mar 29, 2017

For the 2017-2018 school year, Tajmaus Johnson is disqualified from being the next vice president. He is also banned from participating in the Fall 2017 election. Johnson’s disqualification is due...

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Mims, left, and Tajmaus Johnson of the Red Party.Photo courtesy the Red Party Facebook

SG Supreme Court suspends President-elect for first 10 days in office

Hannah Lee Mar 13, 2017

Student Government President-elect Samantha Mims will begin her term with a 10-day suspension after a March 9 Supreme Court hearing. The judicial complaint, filed by chairwoman of the United Party...

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