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United Party candidates sworn in

United Party candidates sworn in

Alex Wilson May 5, 2015
Joseph Turner officially passed the torch to Shomari Gloster. The United Party presidential candidate and his Vice President Hailey Guerra were sworn in in the Student Government Judicial Chambers on May 1 with a reception in Gloster's office afterward.
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Photo by Michael Herrara

Spring-elect senators sworn in, Legislative elections held

Jeremy Collard Apr 14, 2015
At the Senate meeting on April 13, senators elected members of the Legislative Branch for the 2015-2016 year...
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The Auxiliary Oversight Committee met in J. J. Daniel Hall to discuss
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Printing costs could increase after free print lab undercuts revenue

Jeremy Collard Apr 10, 2015
At the Auxiliary Oversight Committee meeting, a recommendation to increase Pay for Print costs from $.09 to $.13 was made, as the Student Government (SG) free print lab has decreased program revenue by nearly 20 percent...
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Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Jeremy Collard Apr 7, 2015
Senate committees met to discuss renovations to the Boathouse and senator absences.
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New SG vice president resigns from Senate

New SG vice president resigns from Senate

Cassidy Alexander Apr 3, 2015
Student Government Vice President Hailey Guerra resigned to focus on her new duties as SG vice president, according to Cody Quattlebaum, who handles public relations for the United Party.
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Student Government Senate seats are split Red and United

Cameron Garrett Mar 31, 2015
With the validation of the spring elections on March 30, the Student Government Senate is split between Red Party and United Party.
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Spring elections validated at March 30 Senate meeting

Jeremy Collard Mar 31, 2015

The Spring 2015 elections results were validated in a 19-3-2 Senate vote on March 30, solidifying the United Party’s sweep of the polls earlier this month. With the vote, no further judicial complaints...

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Approved: SG Senators fund requests, announce budget authorization

Jeremy Collard Mar 25, 2015
The Senate Budget and Allocations Committee announced the authorization of the budget and approved funding requests from four organizations.
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The United Party erupted in celebration after the Elections Commissioner announced the winners.Photo by Christian Ayers

United Party wins elections

Brianna Dillon Mar 13, 2015
After a heated race between three parties, United Party candidates overwhelmingly took this year's Student Government elections.
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Student Government’s Supreme Court met to discuss possible illegal campaigning on March 12.
Photo by Cameron Garrett

United Party not guilty of illegal campaigning

Cameron Garrett Mar 12, 2015
The United Party was accused of violating the election’s policies and procedures after its campaigning flyers were found in a non-campaigning zone, the free print lab in the Student Union. The Supreme Court unanimously found the United Party not in violation of illegally campaigning.
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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Neck and neck: Exit polls reveal close race between Red and United

Cameron Garrett Mar 11, 2015
The United Party leads both the Red Party and Party For Action controlling 44 percent of the vote, according to exit polls conducted by Spinnaker. However, statistically this exit poll means the election, at this point, is too close to call.
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Senate discusses elections and organic food initiative at March 9 meeting

Senate discusses elections and organic food initiative at March 9 meeting

Cameron Garrett Mar 10, 2015
The Student Government senate meeting on March 9 saw a Student Resolution from Ogier Gardens pass, an expression of gratitude from Matthew Driscoll and two new SG appointments.
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