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Opinion: SG unbalanced by heavyweight position

Opinion: SG unbalanced by heavyweight position

Cassidy Alexander Nov 21, 2014
Opinion: For the last few weeks your Student Government has looked like a boxing match. SG "officials" have become children in suits, ganging up on one official with a slew of legal hit after hit. The underdog is barely defended, and the adult supervisors watch on in silence. What will you do about this?
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Opinion: students interested in elections, finally

Opinion: students interested in elections, finally

Cassidy Alexander Oct 14, 2014
Opinion: SG government elections allow students to exercise democracy. This year will be the first SG senate election in three semesters. Spinnaker Opinions journalist Cassidy Alexander encourages students to go out and vote.
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Survey says: your Student Government to focus on library changes, kayaks

Saphara Harrell Sep 26, 2014
After students gave their opinion in the recent Student Government survey, SG is expected to focus on implementing three projects: two would see changes in and at the library, and the other would expand free checkout gear at the Eco center.
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B&A chair signs false

Brandon Thigpen Oct 15, 2013
Fransua Estrada is not longer serving as the Budget & Allocations Chairman due to signing Aaron Anderson and Justin Turner’s attendance records for a meeting Oct. 4.
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May 8 senate meeting update

Gordon Rhyne May 13, 2013

Positions Confirmed Bennett Smith was confirmed as an Associate Chief Justice by unanimous consent. Haley Guerra was confirmed as Director of Governmental Affairs by unanimous consent. Both...

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SG Senate meeting tomorrow

Spinnaker May 7, 2013

Student Government is holding a senate meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p. m., May 8. It is the only senate meeting for the month of May. Throughout the summer, Student Government will hold four senate meetings. SG...

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The Spinnaker explains its intentions: Editorial of April 10

Spinnaker Apr 10, 2013
The Spinnaker addresses recent complaints concerning its publication, outlines its mission and processes, and expresses its hopes to get along with other UNF organizations.
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Fassi still unopposed: appeal denied

Sarah Ricevuto Feb 28, 2013
An appeal denied on Feb. 27 makes it more likely that only one name will appear on the Spring ballot for Student Body President: incumbent Carlo Fassi.
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Letter to the Editor: A Plea for Professionalism

Spinnaker Reader Feb 11, 2013
UNF Senator and communication major Ryan Traher speaks out about the Spinnaker. Aside from the added mugshot, the letter is posted in full and is unedited.
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Updates from Nov. 19 budget, allocations, Senate meetings

Lydia Moneir Nov 26, 2012
The updates from the Nov. 19 Budget and Allocations and Senate meetings include the approval of Aim Higher funds and the passing of the free printing request funds.
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Highlights from Nov. 5 Senate meeting: Elections, appointments committee chair appointed, new senators sworn in

Lydia Moneir Nov 6, 2012
The highlights of the Nov. 6 meeting include the appointment of the elections and appointments committee chair and the swearing of new senators.
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A&S fee could remain the same in 2013-14

Spinnaker Nov 1, 2012
Should the UNF Board of Trustees approve the 2013-14 budget without the increase in the A&S fee, the fee would remain $14.47.
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