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Senate President Chase Baker observes senators in discussion. 

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Senate places power in the hands of the students, passes elections commissioner referendum

Jeremy Collard | Oct 13, 2015
If the bill passes in the general election, it will make sure the elections commissioner can only be removed from office by referendum.
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The Public Relations Student Society of America went before Budget and Allocations Committee (BAC) with a travel request that will enable members to attend a convention in Atlanta, GA.

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SG committee acts on legislation shifting election commissioner protections, other business attended to

Jeremy Collard | Oct 6, 2015
Osprey Voice results and travel grants were also discussed.
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Three new senators and two justices were sworn in by the Chief Justice. 

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SG lobbying efforts to address guns on campus, two associate justices three senators sworn in at Senate meeting

Jeremy Collard | Sep 28, 2015
Former SG President Matt Brockleman will also lobby for state funding to renovate buildings three and four, says VP Jordan Wilson.
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Senators reviewing the meeting’s agenda. 

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Six SG candidates await appointment, $2,402 approved in travel requests

Jeremy Collard | Sep 21, 2015
The candidates will finalize their appointments at SG’s next Senate meeting.
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Jordan Wilson, Justin Dato, and Glehn Von Loh swearing in to their student government positions.

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Senate appoints new SG vice president and three senators

Jeremy Collard | Sep 14, 2015
Sixteen senators unanimously approved Vice President Jordan Wilson's appointment.
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SG Committees forward VP and five senator appointments to Senate, pass $8,180 request for Wellness Center

SG Committees forward VP and five senator appointments to Senate, pass $8,180 request for Wellness Center

Jeremy Collard | Aug 31, 2015
The senate will vote to place Jordan Wilson in office as student body vice president on Sept. 14.
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Student Body President Hailey Guerra announces Jordan Wilson as her Vice President.

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Senate approves $120,000 for Homecoming, Guerra announces decision for Vice President

Jeremy Collard | Aug 24, 2015
Homecoming’s funding request was passed in an 11-0-7 vote after Senate tabled the bill over the Summer.
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Student Body President steps down after three months in office

Student Body President steps down after three months in office

Lydia Moneir | Jul 28, 2015
Student Body President Shomari Gloster announced in a brief all-student email that he stepped down and his vice president was sworn in.
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Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Christian Ayers | Jul 27, 2015
Only one senator, the Budget and Allocations Chair, voted against the $60,500 special request to fund a $50,000 lobbying contract and SG travel.
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Dana Baker, attorney general, explaining the circumstances of the bill's violation.Photo by Michael Herrera

Judicial review finds lobbyist bill in violation of SG Constitution

Christian Ayers | Jul 22, 2015
A bill to fund a $50,000 lobbyist contract and SG travel to Tallahassee will be sent back to a committee vote after it was found in violation of the SG constitution.
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Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Danae Leake | Jul 21, 2015
Six senators of nine voted to table a $120,000 funding request for a possible Homecoming comedy show. Senate also approved a bill to bring healthier food to campus and appointed two positions and two senators.
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USAC members Austin Daniels (left) and Christopher Jordan (right) review a bill for approval.Photo by Christian Ayers

Committees pass $148,770 in special requests, three appointments for Senate approval

Christian Ayers | Jul 13, 2015
Four committees approved a $120,000 request for a Homecoming comedy show, $28,770 for wages, new elections rules that retire party names and changes to SG absence points rules.
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