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Vision Party wins Senate majority, over 12,000 UF students vote in Fall Student Government elections

Vision Party dominated the ballot in the first UF Student Government election under new redistricting. 

More than 7,000 UF students vote in the first day of Fall Student Government elections 

After recent controversies surrounding UF Student Government, polls for SG elections opened Tuesday morning for students to elect their Fall 2023 Senators. 

EXCLUSIVE: Change Party to file possible state or federal charges against Vision, Gator Party

Just a day before UF Student Government elections, both major parties  — Change Party and Vision Party — are alleging the other broke state or federal laws after Change alleges one of its former affiliates, who defected to Vision, recorded and leaked Change’s files.

Pizza Party: A more fun student government

“What the hell is Pizza Party?” Being a new political party, we are accustomed to hearing this… However, instead of discouraging us, it only reinforces our belief that Pizza Party is exactly what this campus needs!

The urgency of Vision: Moving beyond the old order

For multiple years, Student Government has been embattled in a gridlock of two political parties: Gator and Change. These parties limited the potential of SG for too long. 

Change Party: 'Forward, together — now and forever!’

Change Party’s story has always been as an underdog. From the caucus’ origins in Fall 2021 to our first-ever majority in the Student Senate two years later, we are ready to continue delivering for you. Yes, you!

Student government agency ACCENT Speakers accused of conflict of interest, misallocating student funds

Update: Florida Blue Key President Brady Alexander reached out to The Alligator for an official statement Sept. 26. 

UF Student Government, Gainesville City Commission discuss transport, housing in special Senate meeting

The Gainesville City Commission requested a special Senate meeting with UF’s Student Government Sept. 19 to discuss transportation and traffic safety concerns as well as student housing and sustainability issues.

UF Student Government Senate approves nominees amid political tension

With the recent tensions brought forth by campaign season and a new apportionment map, recent Senate meetings have fallen short of being considered productive. Senators have taken public comment as an opportunity to vent their frustrations into the mic — calling one another corrupt and disorganized. 

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UF Student Government has new parties: Vision and Pizza

It’s officially campaign season, which means UF student government parties begin advertising their party platforms and offer students to slate with them.

UF Supreme Court passes Gator Party’s Fall 2023 Apportionment map

The UF Supreme Court ruled 4-1 in favor of a districting map that consists of 37 at-large seats with some dorm seats being altered — making the Fall 2023 election a winner takes all.

UF students create app to connect Student Government with student body

Some students stay up to date with UF Student Government through various social platforms, like Instagram and Yik Yak, and word of mouth. However, students may feel as though the issues they are passionate about don’t get adequate attention.  

Don Toliver lights up the stage at first day of school concert

The Stephen O’Connell Center was full of bright lights and smoke throughout the night, with students cheering and enjoying the first event of the Fall as they returned to their classes. 

What to expect from Student Government this Fall

The Summer Student Government term brought forth the greatest number of cases a Senate President has had filed against them within the last two decades—a new budget and a world of possibilities for how the Fall election cycle might play out. 

UF Student Government Senate President exonerated for second time

The Student Government Rules and Ethics Committee met June 17 for nearly four hours to consider the expulsion of Senate President Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D) after Minority Party Leader Bronson Allemand (Gator-District A) said he would file a case during the announcements section of the June 13 Senate meeting.

Taking a stand: Student Senate legislation condemns DeSantis’ bills

Some UF Student Government members have made it a point to submit legislation in solidarity with students who may be affected by the new Florida laws.

Senate holds second Big Five budget reading, plans to reconsider Senator removal

Members from the Gator Party and the Change Party addressed the July 18 Big Five budget reading and the recent Rules and Ethics Committee removal of a Student Government Senator at the July 25 SG Senate meeting. 

‘Abuse of power’: debates spark over Change Party budget amendment

After the Big Five budget had its first of two readings at the July 18 UF Student Government Senate meeting, an amendment reallocating funds from SG agencies passed despite a majority of Senate disapproval. It will undergo its second reading July 25.

Student body president clears the record on nominee investigation

The July 18 Senate meeting brought forth concerns about the recent Southeastern Exchange Conference, which took place at the University of Mississippi from July 13 to July 16.