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Senate president found in violation for fourth time, senate pro-tempore also in violation

Cody Quattlebaum November 24, 2014
Three Student Government hearings, Ramirez v. Gloster, Ramirez v. Gloster II and Gloster v. Ramirez, took place on Nov. 24 to address three separate noncompliance charges.

SG meetings: elections validated, funding requests heard

Cody Quattlebaum November 20, 2014
On Nov. 17 the emergency senate meeting validated elections and conducted legislative cabinet elections. The Budget and Allocations Committee approved three of the four requests they heard.

Abruptly adjourned: how months of tension led to impeachment charges

Cody Quattlebaum November 14, 2014
The tension following the Nov. 10 senate meeting adds yet another disruption to Student Government business. Here's a breakdown of the issues within SG tracing back from the events that occurred from summer semester to now.

Pattern of “harassment” leads Senate President to motion for impeachment

Cody Quattlebaum November 11, 2014
Last night's senate meeting was abruptly adjourned after the Senate President motioned to vote on articles of impeachment against the Attorney General.

Student Government holds Senate meeting and two emergency meetings

Cody Quattlebaum October 29, 2014
Three meetings were held by Student Government Oct. 27 to discuss moving the printing station to another location, the wording in section 408.4, revisions to title 13 and more.

Emergency committee meeting scheduled for next week

Cody Quattlebaum October 21, 2014
An emergency Constitution & Statutes Committee meeting is to be held Oct. 27 to revise Statute 408.4.

Tension in Senate: SG resumes business after recent hearing

Cody Quattlebaum October 14, 2014
On Oct. 13, the Senate discussed the finalization of GOC's Title 13, the need for a paid senior associate justice, and the appointment of a sergeant-at-arms.

Student Government cancels scheduled candidate forums

Cody Quattlebaum October 13, 2014
Two out of three candidate information sessions with SG have been canceled and replaced with candidate information sessions. The third candidate forum, scheduled for Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Student Union is still scheduled.

Former JSO undersheriff takes on UNFPD chief position

Cody Quattlebaum October 10, 2014
Francis "Frank" Mackesy, UNF alumni and former JSO undersheriff, takes on the offer to become the new chief of the University of North Florida Police Department. If the transition runs smoothly, the university could see Mackesy as police chief as early as Oct. 27.

President to Senate President: Your 11 days are up

Cody Quattlebaum October 6, 2014
Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez spoke before the B&A Committee tonight to say SG President Joseph Turner filed a notice of noncompliance against her.

Students encouraged to meet with advisors more

Cody Quattlebaum October 2, 2014
With catalogs constantly changing and being updated, the Degree Evaluation and My Osprey Map tools, located on students' Mywings accounts, are convenient ways for students to ensure they're on track for their major or program of study. Despite this however, academic advisors are still an important resource for students.

News in brief

Cody Quattlebaum September 30, 2014
UNF wraps up the deal with the Flats, the LGBT Resource Center gets funding to make gender non-conforming and transgender people more visible, and much more.

Video: red Jeep overturned at UNF Drive and Eco Road intersection

Cody Quattlebaum September 24, 2014
On Monday, Sept. 22 around 2 p.m. an accident occurred at the corner of UNF Drive and Eco Road involving an overturned red Jeep. A female was injured and transported to a local hospital.
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