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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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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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The comedy show will be held this August in the Lazzara Performance Hall. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF SG approves $110k budget for celebrity comedy show

Joseph Wolfe, Government Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The University of North Florida Student Government has approved a budget of $110,000 for an August comedy show. At the June 14 Senate meeting, Student Body President Michael Barcal presented a special...

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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.

UNF SG elects chief justice and Budgets and Allocations Committee chair

Joseph Wolfe, Government Reporter | Apr 23, 2024

Last week, the University of North Florida Student Government held elections in the judicial and legislative branches to reelect Ali Sartawi as chief justice and elect Tommy Mazzella as budget and allocations...

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SG spring 2024 election results: uncontested president, Senate sweep and constitutional revisions approved

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Mar 14, 2024
The unofficial results from the University of North Florida’s spring 2024 Student Government election are in after voting closed Wednesday afternoon. Michael...
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Breaking down proposed constitutional revisions ahead of spring 2024 SG election

Breaking down proposed constitutional revisions ahead of spring 2024 SG election

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Mar 11, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Government released its revised constitution, and students will determine its approval through a vote in Tuesday and Wednesday’s SG election. Here are some...

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