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UNF Student Government Senate meets to discuss and revise several different bills

Samantha Addy, Student Government Reporter Jun 28, 2019

On Friday, June 28, the UNF Student Government Senate met to discuss several different bills, including the two previously-passed bills (SB-19SA-3396 and SB-19SA-3398) that allowed for the installation...

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Photo courtesy of Colin McCann

Senate starts strong for Fall

Hannah Lee Aug 23, 2017

Student Government started the first Senate meeting of the fall semester on a strong note as the Senate Chambers were full of both senators and potential senators. 22 senators were present and 19 potential...

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Student Body President Samantha Mims.

SG advocates for Mental Health Awareness Day

Pierce Turner Aug 9, 2017
"It's okay to not be okay."
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Starbucks. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers.

What to expect in the new Starbucks lounge

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 8, 2017
Starbucks will soon go under renovations for a more "homey coffee lounge" feel.
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The Fair Pay to Play Act would be enacted as early as July 1, 2020 if passed.

Former Budget and Allocations Chairman alleges corruption in Student Government

Hannah Lee Jul 17, 2017

Senator Shawn Adamson, the former Student Government Budget & Allocations Chair, accused SG of corruption and bullying. In the last Senate meeting, Adamson was officially fired from his position...

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Photo by Mark Judson

SG answers questions about new virtual parking passes

Hannah Lee May 1, 2017

Members of Student Government clarified a few questions students may have about the new ‘electronic’ passes, and explained the $50 fee for students who back in. It currently costs Parking Services...

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Cole Poppell. Photo from Student Government website

Mims appoints new VP to act as President during her 10 day suspension

Hannah Lee Apr 5, 2017

After her original VP, Tajmaus Johnson, was disqualified for emotional abuse, SG President-elect Samantha Mims recently announced her new appointment for the Vice Presidential nominee. Cole Poppell,...

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Tajmaus Johnson

Witnesses shed light on SG Vice President-elect’s disqualification

Hannah Lee Apr 3, 2017

New information from Student Government shows Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson was disqualified for shouting “f-- you,” as well as physically intimidating SG President Isabella Genta. According...

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

SG Supreme Court suspends President-elect for first 10 days in office

Hannah Lee Mar 13, 2017

Student Government President-elect Samantha Mims will begin her term with a 10-day suspension after a March 9 Supreme Court hearing. The judicial complaint, filed by chairwoman of the United Party...

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UNF Red Party. Courtesy of Facebook

Red Party secures victory with record-breaking turnout

Hannah Lee Mar 8, 2017

After a record-breaking 2478 students voted, the student body elected Samantha Mims to be the new President of Student Government. She and her Vice Presidential nominee, Tajumaus Johnson, won against...

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Bryant, left, and Jesse Braughton are the United Party candidates. Photo courtesy the United Party Facebook

ENDORSEMENT: Vote United Party in the SG elections

Spinnaker Mar 6, 2017

Ospreys, The University of North Florida is unique. We are united not by any one sport, degree program, or campus activity. We are united and enriched by the panoply of voices, perspectives, and experiences...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Funding granted to repair nature trails, and Osprey Voice focuses on syllabi

Hannah Lee Feb 6, 2017

What’s New The Osprey Voice is currently out and the questions are focused on syllabi in classes. SG is trying to start an initiative to have professors release their syllabi before students register...

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