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Senator Samantha Mims represented athletes concerned with the decaying state of stadium facilities. 

Photo by Jeremy Collard

Students petition for stadium repairs at final SG senate meeting of the fall

Jeremy Collard November 24, 2015
Senators also passed the SG subsidized free printing program and swore in eleven new senators.
SG President Hailey Guerra rescinded her appointment of Grantham to SG vice president, feeling that the opportunity should be open for everyone.

Photos courtesy of Student Government

Student body president revokes VP appointment

Jeremy Collard November 24, 2015
Chief of Staff Caleb Grantham will not become vice president, position will open to applicants
President Hailey Guerra appointed Chief of Staff Caleb Grantham (above) to be the new vice president, pending senate approval.

Photo Courtesy of SG (https://www.unf.edu/sg/executive/Executive_Branch.aspx)

BREAKING: Caleb Grantham to replace Jordan Wilson as student body vice president

Jeremy Collard November 19, 2015
SG has yet to disclose why former VP Jordan Wilson, having served just over two months in office, stepped down.
Guns on Campus bill passes Florida House Judiciary Committee

Guns on Campus bill passes Florida House Judiciary Committee

Jeremy Collard November 19, 2015
The contentious bill will be heard by representatives on the House floor next year.
Photo courtesy of SG website

Student Body Vice President Jordan Wilson resigns

Jeremy Collard November 17, 2015
Wilson was in office for just over two months.
Senators unanimously approve the free print funding request. 

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SG committee approves $21,678 from student fees for free printing

Jeremy Collard November 17, 2015
25 free prints will be loaded directly onto every student’s Osprey One Card at a cost of $.08 per copy.
Photo by Alexis Molinaro

Senate discusses parking and bringing in electric car charging stations

Jeremy Collard November 12, 2015
The elimination of parking decals and the installation of electric charging stations were both discussed at the Nov. 9 general senate meeting.
Guns on campus vote stirs up Senate meeting

Guns on campus vote stirs up Senate meeting

Jeremy Collard November 10, 2015
Senators discussed fall election results at the Nov. 9 meeting, including the controversial issue of allowing concealed carry on campus.
HB4001 succesfully passed the Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee, the second of the three it faces. 

Image Courtesy of Florida House of Representatives (screenshot of myfloridahouse.gov)

Guns on campus bill gains momentum in Florida House of Representatives

Jeremy Collard November 5, 2015
The Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee voted 10-3 in favor of the controversial concealed carry measure.
Budget and Allocations Committee holds discussion on Nov. 2. 

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SG committees expand Sawmill Slough Preserve, talk free printing

Jeremy Collard November 3, 2015
During the Nov. 2 committee meetings, senators met to discuss the possible expansion of UNF’s nature preserve and announced a funding request for a free printing program this spring.
SG General Election results find students against guns on campus

SG General Election results find students against guns on campus

Jeremy Collard October 29, 2015
There were a total of 1,004 votes cast on the plebiscite, with 512 votes cast in opposition to concealed carry.
Students and SG members turn up heat on gun issue during elections today

Students and SG members turn up heat on gun issue during elections today

Jeremy Collard October 27, 2015
Students debated with senate pro tempore over guns on campus at the polling station today. Voting begins again tomorrow at 9 a.m.
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Senate approves executive shift, executive order announced

Jeremy Collard October 27, 2015
Senate approved legislation on Oct. 26 that will restructure the executive branch.
New senators, low Osprey Voice participation and more filled up SG’s Monday night committee agenda

New senators, low Osprey Voice participation and more filled up SG’s Monday night committee agenda

Jeremy Collard October 21, 2015
New faces will be appearing in student government after the Oct. 27-28 election ballot.
Senate President Chase Baker observes senators in discussion. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Senate places power in the hands of the students, passes elections commissioner referendum

Jeremy Collard October 13, 2015
If the bill passes in the general election, it will make sure the elections commissioner can only be removed from office by referendum.
The Public Relations Student Society of America went before Budget and Allocations Committee (BAC) with a travel request that will enable members to attend a convention in Atlanta, GA.

Photo by Jeremy Collard

SG committee acts on legislation shifting election commissioner protections, other business attended to

Jeremy Collard October 6, 2015
Osprey Voice results and travel grants were also discussed.
Three new senators and two justices were sworn in by the Chief Justice. 

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SG lobbying efforts to address guns on campus, two associate justices three senators sworn in at Senate meeting

Jeremy Collard September 28, 2015
Former SG President Matt Brockleman will also lobby for state funding to renovate buildings three and four, says VP Jordan Wilson.
Senators reviewing the meeting’s agenda. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

Six SG candidates await appointment, $2,402 approved in travel requests

Jeremy Collard September 21, 2015
The candidates will finalize their appointments at SG’s next Senate meeting.
Former Osprey basketball star Parker Smith goes pro, signs with Spanish team

Former Osprey basketball star Parker Smith goes pro, signs with Spanish team

Jeremy Collard September 18, 2015
The original Bird of Trey has flown across the Atlantic to play for Araberri.
Jordan Wilson, Justin Dato, and Glehn Von Loh swearing in to their student government positions.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Senate appoints new SG vice president and three senators

Jeremy Collard September 14, 2015
Sixteen senators unanimously approved Vice President Jordan Wilson's appointment.
SG Committees forward VP and five senator appointments to Senate, pass $8,180 request for Wellness Center

SG Committees forward VP and five senator appointments to Senate, pass $8,180 request for Wellness Center

Jeremy Collard August 31, 2015
The senate will vote to place Jordan Wilson in office as student body vice president on Sept. 14.
Student Body President Hailey Guerra announces Jordan Wilson as her Vice President.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Senate approves $120,000 for Homecoming, Guerra announces decision for Vice President

Jeremy Collard August 24, 2015
Homecoming’s funding request was passed in an 11-0-7 vote after Senate tabled the bill over the Summer.
The Skate Park: A history of back-and-forth and what the future holds for UNF’s concrete wasteland

The Skate Park: A history of back-and-forth and what the future holds for UNF’s concrete wasteland

Jeremy Collard April 30, 2015
Since 2012, the UNF Skate Park has been dealing with closure due to issues of repairs and funding.
As provost, Traynham oversees allocation of budget and faculty resources to UNF’s seven different colleges. 
Courtesy of UNF's website

The search continues: UNF to host provost interviews

Jeremy Collard April 24, 2015
Potential new provosts will be interviewed via video feed on April 24 and April 27 to replace Interim Provost Dr. Earle Traynham...
Getting a raise: UNF Board of Trustees votes to increase faculty pay

Getting a raise: UNF Board of Trustees votes to increase faculty pay

Jeremy Collard April 14, 2015
The Board of Trustees voted to raise the salary of eligible faculty.
Photo by Michael Herrara

Spring-elect senators sworn in, Legislative elections held

Jeremy Collard April 14, 2015
At the Senate meeting on April 13, senators elected members of the Legislative Branch for the 2015-2016 year...
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 April 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...
Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Jeremy Collard April 7, 2015
Senate committees met to discuss renovations to the Boathouse and senator absences.

Spring elections validated at March 30 Senate meeting

Jeremy Collard March 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 March 25, 2015
The Senate Budget and Allocations Committee announced the authorization of the budget and approved funding requests from four organizations.
Greater heights: UNF Physics Department soars into the stratosphere

Greater heights: UNF Physics Department soars into the stratosphere

Jeremy Collard March 9, 2015
A team from the UNF Physics Department participated in a world record parafoil glider flight on Feb. 20 in Tuscon, Ariz.
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