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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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Student Government voting begins tomorrow

Student Government voting begins tomorrow

Kalee Ball | Mar 9, 2015
Voting for Student Government (SG) is scheduled to take place this Tuesday and Wednesday outside the library and Osprey Café from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Students gathered in the Student Union Plaza Tuesday night to hear from the presidential candidates running in the Spring 2015 election.Photo by Morgan Purvis

Presidential candidates address student issues during debate

Cameron Garrett | Mar 5, 2015
The 2015-2016 Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates for Student Government (SG) discussed legislative intent, conflict resolution and improvements to UNF’s overall student experience at the debate on March 3.
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Senate discusses A-Sun tournament and Spinnaker funding at emergency senate meeting

Cameron Garrett | Mar 4, 2015

Student Government (SG)  held an emergency senate meeting Monday night, March 2. The meeting was called in order to make revisions to Spinnaker’s budget and secure funding for UNF students to attend...

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The SG political debate will be held at 6 p.m. in the Osprey Plaza on March 3.
Graphic by Michael Salussolia

Presidential debate held this evening

Cameron Garrett | Mar 3, 2015
Student Government (SG) and Spinnaker Media held a debate today, March 3, for the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates running for office for the 2015-2016 school year.
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The SG political debate will be held at 6 p.m. in the Osprey Plaza on March 3.
Graphic by Michael Salussolia

Student Government candidate debate to be held this evening

Cameron Garrett | Mar 3, 2015
The debate on March 3 is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and will feature the presidential and vice presidential candidates for the Red Party, United Party and Party For Action.
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SG President Joseph Turner vetoed the proposed Activity and Service fee budget on Feb. 23.
 Photo by Michael Herrera

Turner vetoes budget, Senate overrides

Cameron Garrett | Feb 24, 2015
Along with normal business, including an appeal from the Academic Center for Excellence, the Senate meeting on Feb. 23 included a veto from President Joseph Turner, comments from Spinnaker staff and the Senate choosing to override Turner's veto.
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President Joseph Turner is given a maximum of five business days to approve the budget once it reaches his desk. 
  Photo by Christian Ayers

SG President to assess Spinnaker funding friction

Christian Ayers | Feb 18, 2015
Student Body President Joseph Turner answered questions during a press conference on Feb. 13. He spoke about the 2015-2016 Activity and Service fee budget which he still will have to choose whether or not to sign when it reaches his desk.
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Thornton speaks during Student Government Senate meeting. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Senate meeting sparks reaction from professor

Cameron Garrett | Feb 14, 2015
A UNF communications professor sparks controversy when he speaks out of turn at a Student Government Senate meeting Feb. 9.
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