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Turner cites same statute in third complaint against Ramirez, she responds

Lydia Moneir Nov 17, 2014
After business hours on Nov. 14, Student Body President Turner issued a third complaint against Senate President Ramirez for violating the same statute 408.4. In response, Ramirez issued six noncompliances on Nov. 17, one specifically to Senate President Pro-Tempore Gloster.
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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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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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Checks and balances: how Student Government functions

Danae Leake Nov 6, 2014
Spinnaker gives you the break down on how Student Government works with a handy flow-chart detailing the responsibilities and abilities of each branch of government.
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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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New HD video board and The Boathouse renovations in the works

Jasmine Marshall Oct 23, 2014
In a meeting on Oct. 20, Student Government's University and Student Affairs committee discussed installing a new video board in the Student Union and potentially renovating The Boathouse. These discussions are a response to the results of the "Your Voice, Your Choice" survey.
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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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Student Body President apologizes for racial slur ‘hiccup’

Lydia Moneir Oct 17, 2014
Student Body President Joseph Turner could be heard saying the word "n-----" as he addressed the Senate during the Oct. 13 meeting. Turner apologizes to those who were offended by the impressions of his nervous 'hiccup.'
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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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Update: no punitive action taken against Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez

Lydia Moneir Oct 8, 2014
After deliberating over the legal definition of "passage" in the statute at hand, the Student Government (SG) judiciary decided against punitive action concerning Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez's violation of a constitutional statute.
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