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Student Government Senate seats are split Red and United

Cameron Garrett March 31, 2015
With the validation of the spring elections on March 30, the Student Government Senate is split between Red Party and United Party.
UNF not ranked in bottom three Florida state universities.
Photo by Keri Weiland

State admits funding error; UNF may be eligible for performance funding

Cameron Garrett March 26, 2015

An error in the Board of Governor’s (BOG) calculations for performance-based university funding means UNF may be eligible for a portion of the $100 million performance fund. The BOG is responsible...

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 March 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.
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 March 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.
Senate discusses elections and organic food initiative at March 9 meeting

Senate discusses elections and organic food initiative at March 9 meeting

Cameron Garrett March 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.
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 March 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 March 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...

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 March 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.
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 March 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.
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 February 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.
Travel and expansion discussed in SG committee meetings Feb. 16

Travel and expansion discussed in SG committee meetings Feb. 16

Cameron Garrett February 17, 2015
The Budget and Allocations Committee unanimously passed three travel requests. The University and Student Affairs Committee announced an intention to expand ACE and also heard an advocate for the Real Food Campus Commitment.
Thornton speaks during Student Government Senate meeting. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Senate meeting sparks reaction from professor

Cameron Garrett February 14, 2015
A UNF communications professor sparks controversy when he speaks out of turn at a Student Government Senate meeting Feb. 9.
Crowds and chaos: Senate passes proposed budget as is

Crowds and chaos: Senate passes proposed budget as is

Cameron Garrett February 11, 2015
After deliberation, discussion and disruptions, SG's Senate passed the Activities and Service fee budget proposal made by SG Treasurer Morgan Wolf for the 2015-2016 fiscal year on Feb. 9.
SG Budget and Allocations Committee approves three travel requests, denies one

SG Budget and Allocations Committee approves three travel requests, denies one

Cameron Garrett February 7, 2015
Student Government's Budget and Allocations Committee granted travel requests from Upsilon Phi Delta, Climbing Club and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Carl Bernstein: the ever-present watchdog

Cameron Garrett November 8, 2014
Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Carl Bernstein delivered anecdotes and invaluable knowledge on journalism to UNF students on Nov. 7.
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