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Opinion: Elected representatives taking advantage of students’ summertime absence

Opinion: Elected representatives taking advantage of students’ summertime absence

Cassidy Alexander Aug 26, 2015
Over the summer, a nearly empty Student Government passed several expensive bills on a nearly empty campus. Why are our leaders being so sneaky?
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Student Body President Hailey Guerra announces Jordan Wilson as her Vice President.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Senate approves $120,000 for Homecoming, Guerra announces decision for Vice President

Jeremy Collard Aug 24, 2015
Homecoming’s funding request was passed in an 11-0-7 vote after Senate tabled the bill over the Summer.
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Student Body President steps down after three months in office

Student Body President steps down after three months in office

Lydia Moneir Jul 28, 2015
Student Body President Shomari Gloster announced in a brief all-student email that he stepped down and his vice president was sworn in.
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Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Christian Ayers Jul 27, 2015
Only one senator, the Budget and Allocations Chair, voted against the $60,500 special request to fund a $50,000 lobbying contract and SG travel.
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Dana Baker, attorney general, explaining the circumstances of the bill's violation.Photo by Michael Herrera

Judicial review finds lobbyist bill in violation of SG Constitution

Christian Ayers Jul 22, 2015
A bill to fund a $50,000 lobbyist contract and SG travel to Tallahassee will be sent back to a committee vote after it was found in violation of the SG constitution.
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Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Danae Leake Jul 21, 2015
Six senators of nine voted to table a $120,000 funding request for a possible Homecoming comedy show. Senate also approved a bill to bring healthier food to campus and appointed two positions and two senators.
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USAC members Austin Daniels (left) and Christopher Jordan (right) review a bill for approval.Photo by Christian Ayers

Committees pass $148,770 in special requests, three appointments for Senate approval

Christian Ayers Jul 13, 2015
Four committees approved a $120,000 request for a Homecoming comedy show, $28,770 for wages, new elections rules that retire party names and changes to SG absence points rules.
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Senate President Chase Baker addresses the 11 voting senators.Photo by Christian Ayers

Nine senators approve $60,500 in student funds for lobbyist, OGA travel*

Luke Barber Jul 9, 2015
A 9-0-2 vote to approve funding a lobbying firm’s contract followed discussion over whether the decision should wait for a fuller Senate.
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Chairwoman Paola Lorenzo calls the University and Student Affairs Committee meeting to order.Photo by Kalee Ball

Another day at the office as SG Committees meet

Kalee Ball Jun 29, 2015
Four SG positions will remain vacant after the Government Oversight Committee tabled discussion on an executive veto, and the USA Committee worked on questions for the Osprey Voice student survey.
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United Party candidates sworn in

United Party candidates sworn in

Alex Wilson May 5, 2015
Joseph Turner officially passed the torch to Shomari Gloster. The United Party presidential candidate and his Vice President Hailey Guerra were sworn in in the Student Government Judicial Chambers on May 1 with a reception in Gloster's office afterward.
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Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Senate committees discuss Boathouse renovation, senator absences

Jeremy Collard Apr 7, 2015
Senate committees met to discuss renovations to the Boathouse and senator absences.
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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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