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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government changes funding

Hannah Lee Feb 9, 2017

The Osprey voice results are out, new positions have been filled, and funding for student government might change due to a new legislation in the B&A meeting. Some of the open positions have been...

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Opinion: Uniting the nation, starting at UNF

Opinion: Uniting the nation, starting at UNF

Paul Donaldson Nov 14, 2016

The United States of America just elected its 45th president. The social upheaval that America experienced over the course of the 2016 presidential election due to candidate controversy was virtually unparalleled....

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Emergency senate meeting produces 11 new senators

Nick Blank Sep 20, 2016
11 students were appointed as senators Monday, increasing the overall number to 39.
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Finding freebies on campus

Ronnie Rodgers Sep 19, 2016

As a college student, is there anything more appealing than free stuff? Here’s a list of the best services and products UNF provides: Necessities- Lend-A-Wing Pantry gives out everything from peanut...

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Students attended the Welcome to College Luau to learn what's going on around campus. Photo by Lili Weinstein

How to get involved on campus

Cassidy Alexander Aug 24, 2016

Entering college is an entirely foreign experience for most freshmen thanks to new social structures, an increased independence and demanding classes. While it might seem overwhelming, the first...

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Dalls Burke speaking to the Senate about campus issues. Photo by Nick Blank

Student Government enacts 25 free prints again, set to send survey results to university officials

Nick Blank Jul 22, 2016

*Correction: An earlier version of this story stated the cost of 25 free prints per student is $36,600. The story has been updated to reflect the accurate amount of $33,600.  At the July 20 Senate...

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Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Nick Blank Jul 8, 2016
Student government will conduct an Osprey Voice student survey on the potential outsourcing of Student Health Services (SHS) off-campus.
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Student ticket sale dates for Jacksonville Jags season passes are out

Danae Leake Jul 5, 2016
Jacksonville Jaguars fans rejoice! The dates of the student ticket sales have been posted with the first round of sales happening next week.
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Is student government equivalent to real government? A FAMU lawsuit sparks discussion

Nick Blank Jun 22, 2016
When a Florida A&M student was elected student body president, got his election voided, sued the school, and won on appeal, it led to a case that ballooned into a discussion of whether student government is equivalent to real government, and if students can sue universities over decisions made on campus.
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BREAKING: UNF to end SG lobbyist contract

Nick Blank May 11, 2016
Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Mauricio Gonzales decided that student fees should not be spent on a Student Government lobbyist, according to SG Business Manager Dawn Knipe.
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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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Senate President to table Divest UNF bill

Nick Blank Apr 11, 2016
The University Student Affairs committee passed a bill (5-0-0) to the Senate supporting Divest UNF.
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