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Attorney General Glosson: Why Mims Had To Go

Colin McCann Oct 13, 2017

In an interview with Spinnaker, SG's Attorney General Jaclyn Glosson talked about why Mims was told that she must step down or be impeached. Glossons’ duty as Attorney General is to ensure that people...

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Gloria Turner

New VP? Turner to face Senate today for confirmation vote

Colin McCann Oct 13, 2017

An emergency Government Oversight Committee meeting convened on Thursday, Oct. 12 to interview an appointment for Student Body Vice President. President Samantha Mims, who will be resigning on...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Two empty chairs: Succession in Student Government

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 10, 2017

In the past few weeks, both President Samantha Mims and Vice President Cole Poppell have resigned. The question now is: who will fill their positions as student body president and vice president? “If...

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Student Body President Samantha Mims.

Mims given ultimatum: Step down or face impeachment

Tiffany Salameh Oct 10, 2017

Face impeachment or remove yourself voluntarily; Those were the two choices Attorney general Jaclyn Glosson gave Student Government President Samantha Mims Oct. 5. Glosson called Mims “inattentive”...

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Student Body President resigns

Student Body President resigns

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 9, 2017

Student Body President Samantha Mims sent an email to all UNF students on Oct. 9 announcing her resignation because she wants to focus on her “health and well-being.” “When I took the Oath...

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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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Cole Poppell. Photo from Student Government website

Student Body Vice President Cole Poppell resigns to pursue “new opportunities”

Tiffany Salameh Sep 28, 2017

In email sent to university officials Thursday, Cole Poppell resigned from his position as the Student Government Vice President. His last day of work will be Oct. 6. Poppell has worked for Student...

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A citation issued by UNF parking enforcement. Photo by Ronnesha Rodgers.

On campus parking continues to frustrate students

Colin McCann Sep 1, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bae8TbNa2RY&feature=youtu.be Video by Andy Castro Any student that drives on campus knows of the parking wars that are fought before even entering the classroom. A forum...

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Courtesy of Student Government

SG answers questions about parking tonight

Hannah Lee Aug 30, 2017

Student Government will be hosting an open forum tonight for students who are frustrated about parking. The forum will include a panel that will host Student Body President Samantha Mims, Vice President...

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Volunteers sort through donations to stock Lend-A-Wing. Photo courtesy of Facebook

UNF students facing food insecurities

Hannah Lee Aug 12, 2017

As the Florida Student Association (FSA) releases their initiatives for the upcoming school year, Student Body President Samantha Mims has already started to discuss these initiatives with Student...

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The Forward Party became the newest political party on campus. Photo courtesy of the Forward Party.

Forward Party talks Greek Housing, dog park and more

Hannah Lee Aug 9, 2017

The Forward Party is the newest Student Government political party to come to campus. Party Chair, John Aloszka talked about how the party is different from previous ones at UNF and their initiatives. “I...

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 Photo by Mark Judson.

Jaguars season tickets on sale for students in early fall semester

Hannah Lee Aug 1, 2017

Student Government announced on their Facebook page that Jaguar ticket sales will be available Aug. 21 through Aug. 23. Season tickets will cost students $210, and students can purchase up to four...

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