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Final Spring Senate meeting: Divest UNF bill postponed; eight bills passed; senators sworn in

Nick Blank Apr 14, 2016
Senate President Chase Baker and Senator Katherine Thames decided to postpone Student Government’s declaration of support for Divest UNF because they felt the meeting’s agenda was too full.
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Your new Student-Body President has been confirmed

Your new Student-Body President has been confirmed

Nick Blank Mar 22, 2016
Caleb Grantham and Isabella Genta are officially, with no surprise or suspense, your new Student Government President and Vice President.
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Club funding reform; revisions to policies and procedures

Club funding reform; revisions to policies and procedures

Nick Blank Mar 10, 2016
More on the Club Reform Bill and clarifications to Policies and Procedures.
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Marco Rubio visits the First Coast

Nick Blank Mar 7, 2016
Republican Presidential candidate Marco Rubio focused on winning the March 15 Florida primary, criticizing Democrats and praising Jacksonville’s military background in a Saturday stop on the First Coast.
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Wildfire near UNF 100% contained

Connor Spielmaker Mar 6, 2016
A blaze near UNF was brought under control late Sunday afternoon.
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2015 Oscar Previews: Leo's lucky year

2015 Oscar Previews: Leo’s lucky year

Nick Blank Feb 27, 2016
I’ve had enough of people saying: “DiCaprio went ALL OUT man.” Just give it to him.
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Video Game Review: XCOM2 leads the fight to take back the earth

Video Game Review: XCOM2 leads the fight to take back the earth

John C. McCrone Feb 25, 2016
As you awake from stasis and have an alien device removed from your brain, the memories begin to flood back. You see Earth being conquered by a massive alien invasion. A horde of hideous aliens....
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2016-17 A&S budget approved

Nick Blank Feb 25, 2016
The 2016-17 budget passed through the Student Government by a vote of 23-0-6.
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Kadesia Johnson drives to the basket to make a layup in the win against NJIT

Photo credit: Jordan Perez

North Florida women’s team emerge victorious, snapping eight game losing streak

Al Huffman Feb 22, 2016
The North Florida women’s basketball team won their last home game against the NJIT Highlanders 72-49 on Feb. 22.
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Hazouri talks about Jacksonville keeping up with human rights  Photo by Mark Judson

“Ospreys don’t leave Ospreys behind;” SG backs revamped human rights in Jacksonville before ordinance pulled

Mark Judson Feb 19, 2016
Student Government passed a bill in support of Councilman Tommy Hazouri's initiative on LGBT rights, but the Councilman retracted his initiative from the city council's consideration.
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Senate sends HRO to City Council, Mayor; Referendum to raise SG GPA; End of proxy voting

Senate sends HRO to City Council, Mayor; Referendum to raise SG GPA; End of proxy voting

Nick Blank Feb 11, 2016
Student Government sent a message to local government, and raised the academic requirement to be a senator.
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United Party unopposed in election; Presidency just about certain

Nick Blank Feb 8, 2016

The United Party’s Caleb Grantham is set to become Student Government (SG) President due to an uncontested candidacy, according to SG Election Commissioner Bradley Johnson. “There are twenty candidates...

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