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Cole Poppell Swoops for the last time as the student body VP

Cole Poppell Swoops for the last time as the student body VP

Colin McCann Oct 9, 2017

Vice President Cole Poppell, who has dedicated his time to Student Government for over two years, walked through the halls of SG for the last time Friday, Oct. 6. He said being a part of SG has been...

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SG Committee Meetings: Parking, approved travel requests and more 

Colin McCann Oct 8, 2017

University and Student Affairs The University and Student Affairs (USA) Committee meeting was led by Chairwoman Megan Kovac, who began with an update on Osprey Voice, which will be focused on parking....

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Senate President responds to bullying and corruption allegations

Hannah Lee Jul 22, 2017

After a fired Student Government employee made allegations about corruption and bullying within SG, Senate President Thomas Beaucham addressed the accusations made by Senator Shawn Adamson. According...

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The Forward party hopes to bring some changes to UNF. Photo courtesy of Forward UNF

The Forward Party: New Political Party on Campus

Hannah Lee Jul 12, 2017

A new Student Government party has has joined the Red Party and the United Party on campus. The Forward Party recently registered with SG’s Office of Elections and plans on running in the upcoming fall...

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SG: Budget & Allocation Mistakes Causes Trouble

Hannah Lee Jun 22, 2017

The Budget & Allocation Committee faced trouble in the latest Student Government Senate after they passed legislation allowing for six individuals to attend the Terminus film festival. One individual...

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SG committees: senator faces impeachment; moviefest transfer request

Hannah Lee Jun 14, 2017

In the most recent Student Government committee meetings, a senator faced impeachment and several students received funding to attend a movie festival. Senator Nicholas Salter faced impeachment...

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SG: Executive Appointments Confirmed, Purser Recognized

Hannah Lee Jun 7, 2017

Becky Purser, the retired Director of Recreation, was recognized at the June 5 Student Government Senate meeting as she gave a tearful speech about how much SG impacted not only her career at UNF,...

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A look into the early days of President Mims

A look into the early days of President Mims

Hannah Lee May 26, 2017

Student Government President Samantha Mims sat down with Spinnaker to discuss her plans for the summer and some of her plans for the fall. “The first couple of weeks have been great,” said Mims....

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SG Senate: Mims Announces Cabinet Appointees

Hannah Lee May 17, 2017

During the first Senate meeting of the Summer, Student Government President Samantha Mims announced that she has appointed several students to her executive cabinet. Jaclyn Glosson was nominated...

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EDITORIAL: Suck it up and vote — it’s not going to kill you

Cassidy Alexander Mar 7, 2017

In case you’ve missed it, it’s election season: time to vote for new representatives in Student Government, including our next president and vice president. By taking five minutes on March 7 or 8,...

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Mims, left, and Tajmaus Johnson of the Red Party.Photo courtesy the Red Party Facebook

ENDORSEMENT: Past SG presidents endorse Sami Mims

Spinnaker Mar 1, 2017

Fellow Ospreys, On Tuesday, Mar. 7, and Wednesday, Mar. 8, you will head to the polls to cast your vote for the next Student Government President. If we learned anything from the 2016 election it is...

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Positions filled, but president leaves during Senate

Hannah Lee Feb 16, 2017

During the Senate meeting Feb. 13, Caleb Grantham retired from being Student Government President. He admitted it was a hard balancing act between SG and academics. After Grantham stepped down, Bella...

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