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Marissa Cannegieter

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter

Marissa Cannegieter is a first-year student at the University of North Florida majoring in political science with a minor in Spanish. She began working as Spinnaker’s government reporter in the Spring of 2023. In Marissa’s free time, she enjoys reading books about vampires, performing in musicals, and spending time with her cat.

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A guide to voting in the UNF Student Government election

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter March 20, 2023

Voting for Student Government’s election begins tomorrow morning at the University of North Florida where students will weigh in on who they want to represent them in the Senate.   Spinnaker spoke...

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SG expected to pass resolution advocating for designated mental health days Friday

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter March 9, 2023

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate will read a joint resolution on Friday that, if passed, will call on the administration to implement two mental health days a semester for students.  The...

Tables were set up in the room for candidates to sit at and talk to attendants about why they decided to run and what initiatives they plan to pursue if elected.

Low candidate turnout for meet and greet ahead of contested UNF Senate election

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter March 3, 2023

Student Government set up in Ballroom C of the University of North Florida’s Student Union Wednesday evening to hold their candidate meet and greet forum but, for the second year in a row, attendance...

UFF-UNF, the University of North Floridas faculty union, ran an open-response forum during Wednesdays Market Day. They set up a white board and people could leave sticky notes answering the question why is diversity, equity and inclusion important for your education?. (Photo courtesy of UFF-UNF alternate senator Dr. Ashley Faulkner)

Students, faculty and staff want diversity programs and coursework to stay at UNF, SG poll reports

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter March 2, 2023

Almost 900 students, faculty and staff responded to a Student Government survey which found that a vast majority support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programming at the University of...

Explaining the election

Voting for the 2023 spring UNF Senate election is close; here’s how it’ll work

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter February 28, 2023

An uncontested and contested election is simultaneously taking place for seats in the University of North Florida’s Student Government this semester. The presidential and vice presidential elections...

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Chief diversity officer delivers message of honesty and support to UNF Senate

Marissa Cannegieter and Carter Mudgett February 24, 2023

One day after a fiery town hall meeting between University of North Florida President Moez Limayem and students, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Richmond Wynn delivered a message of honesty, support and respect...

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