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Abruptly adjourned: how months of tension led to impeachment charges

Cody Quattlebaum Nov 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.
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Anonymous senators: AG and president have been harassing the senate president

Nolan Wagner Nov 12, 2014
Spinnaker received two letters by senators who are concerned about the recent "harassment" of senate president Kaitlin Ramirez. The writers asked Spinnaker to publish these letters anonymously to protect their identities.
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Pattern of “harassment” leads Senate President to motion for impeachment

Cody Quattlebaum Nov 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.
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Unofficial SG election results released

Lydia Moneir Oct 31, 2014
Student Government posted unofficial election results announcing 20 new senators and both referendums passing.
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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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Your Voice, Your Choice: voting for more than free pizza

Sarah Ricevuto Oct 24, 2014
The general apathy noted from UNF voter turnout may stem from not only the fault of students but also the efforts of Student Government. After three semesters of no elections, students now have the opportunity to vote for student leaders starting next Tuesday.
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Second accusation, same statute

Lydia Moneir Oct 20, 2014
Student Body President Joseph Turner has filed a second notice of non-compliance against Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez just two days after SG judiciary issued their statement on State v. Ramirez.
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Tension in Senate: SG resumes business after recent hearing

Cody Quattlebaum Oct 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.
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Senate Meeting approves parking pass exchange and Spinnaker doors

Saphara Harrell Oct 1, 2014
Senate approved a resolution to allow students to exchange parking passes in their Sept. 29 meeting.
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SG approves senators, judicial appointees, passes three bills

Natalie Logan Jul 28, 2014
On July 21, two emergency Student Government meetings and the scheduled senate meeting took place, resulting in two new senate members and one associate justice, an updated 2014-2015 Elections Policies and Procedures, and a travel request approval.
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GOC approves new Senate appointment application process

Brandon Thigpen Jul 2, 2014
The GOC continued the old business from June 25th meeting concerning revisions to the Senate application process. The meeting concluded with an approval for reduced signature requirements, a mandatory code of ethics, and an additional portion called "Osprey-Voice-like" to the appointment application.
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New term’s Student Government sworn in, funds for lounge approved

Tiffany Felts Mar 31, 2014
Next term's Student Government was sworn in and the Senate approved two funding request and passed a bill that allows Osprey Productions to spend more of its profits.
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