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Student Government releases unofficial fall 2024 election results

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Oct 23, 2024

The Student Government Office of Elections released the names of the 17 winning candidates of its uncontested fall mid-term elections Wednesday afternoon, after canceling the voting process earlier this...

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SG announces fall mid-term elections uncontested, cancels voting process

SG announces fall mid-term elections uncontested, cancels voting process

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Oct 15, 2024

In an email sent to Spinnaker on Oct. 15, the UNF Student Government shared that there will be "no active elections" for the candidates in the upcoming Senate election. According to the email, Kiley...

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The Student Senate Seal

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Oct. 4 SG committee meetings recap– travel and special requests, students call for better on-campus parking

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Oct 5, 2024

The Student Government’s Budget and Allocations and University and Student Affairs Committees met on Friday, Oct. 4, to approve a travel and special request and review September’s Osprey Voice survey.  The...

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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

SG Senate meeting schedule update

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Oct 1, 2024

[This article was updated on Oct. 2, 2024, to reflect the cancellation of the Rules and Oversight Committee's meeting. Spinnaker was notified of the cancellation after this article was originally published.] The...

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Treasurer Benjamin Smith and Attorney General Anthony Balsamo attended the  USA committee meeting.

Sept. 20 SG Committee meetings recap–Senator absences, travel request, Helene postpones next meeting

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Sep 26, 2024

Student Government’s committees met on Sept. 20 to approve a new travel request and announce possible senator reappointments and the September Osprey Voice survey.  Budget and Allocations Committee...

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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

The SG scholarship deadline is this Monday. Here’s what to know

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Sep 20, 2024

The UNF Student Government allocates more than $68,000 for scholarships each year, providing financial assistance to all students. All 13 student government-funded scholarships are now available for...

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SG Senate passes Title VIII amendments

SG Senate passes Title VIII amendments

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Sep 14, 2024

The amendments to Title VIII of the Student Government constitution were unanimously approved, 14-0-0, in the Senate meeting on Friday, Sep. 13, in the Student Union’s Senate Chambers. According to the...

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B&A Committee alters and passes Title VIII amendments

B&A Committee alters and passes Title VIII amendments

[A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the amendments to Title VIII would be sent to the university president, Moez Limayem, for final approval after a potential approving vote from...

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Student Government banner

Proposed Title VIII changes expand SG treasurer power

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie Sep 5, 2024

[A previous version of this article was published Sept. 4, 2024. The following article was updated to remove a section titled "'Unanimous approval' for special requests over $7,000" because the article...

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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

Breaking down SG’s proposed Title VIII changes ahead of Senate approval

Ethan Leckie and Madelyn Schneider Sep 4, 2024

[Update: The following article was updated to remove a section titled “‘Unanimous approval’ for special requests over $7,000” because the article implied this was a new proposal. However, the language...

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The comedy show featuring Keenan Thompson will take place at the Fine Arts Center in the Lazarra Performance Hall on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is free for all UNF students with an Osprey1 card. Doors will open at 6 p.m. (Courtesy of UNF SG)

Comedian Kenan Thompson to perform live at UNF

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 15, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Government announced Thursday that comedian Kenan Thompson will be the performer for its scheduled on-campus comedy show.  SG President Michael Barcal announced...

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Student Government responds to student backlash over comedy show budget

Student Government responds to student backlash over comedy show budget

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie Aug 12, 2024

Students took to social media last month to voice their frustrations after the University of North Florida’s Student Government approved a $110,000 budget for a high-profile comedy show, which is scheduled...

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