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Student Government Senate seats are split Red and United

Cameron Garrett Mar 31, 2015
With the validation of the spring elections on March 30, the Student Government Senate is split between Red Party and United Party.
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The United Party erupted in celebration after the Elections Commissioner announced the winners.Photo by Christian Ayers

United Party wins elections

Brianna Dillon Mar 13, 2015
After a heated race between three parties, United Party candidates overwhelmingly took this year's Student Government elections.
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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 Mar 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.
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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 Mar 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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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 Mar 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.
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One party, two party, three party system

One party, two party, three party system

Kalee Ball Feb 5, 2015
Two new parties will be running alongside the Red Party in this semester. The United Party is headed by Shomari Gloster, former Senate Majority Leader for the Red Party while the Party for Action is led by True Rains, former Elections Commissioner.
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Students choose their senators, vote on referendums

Lydia Moneir Oct 28, 2014
The first contested Student Government election for senate general seats begins today and ends Oct. 29. With 27 candidates--10 Independent and 17 Red Party, UNF students can vote at the three polling stations on campus or fill a ballot online.
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SG election cancelled; not enough students wanted to run

Lydia Moneir Mar 4, 2014
It has been two years since Student Government had a presidential election and now a full year since there was a senatorial election.
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Getting to know Joe Turner and his plans for UNF

Emelia Hitchner Feb 18, 2014

Goals, change, and making the University of North Florida a better place for students is what Red Party presidential candidate Joseph Turner is determined to do. Turner always felt at home in Jacksonville,...

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Fassi announces Red Party Chair resignation

Brandon Thigpen Jan 28, 2014
Student Body President Carlo Fassi announced he was stepping down as Red Party Chair.
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Two days after VP resigns, Red Party announces presidential candidate

Tiffany Felts Jan 23, 2014
Two days after the Student Government Vice President resigned, the Red Party announced their presidential Candidate: Joseph Turner, current SG Treasurer.
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Where are the tumbleweeds?

Sarah Ricevuto Mar 15, 2013

The table is tucked into the corner- half under a stone staircase. The students sitting behind it are casually dressed. There is nothing to distinguish them from the students they are speaking too. The...

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