Jokes aside, UF’s Student Senate swears in new president, pro-tempore
Inspire Senator Zachariah Chou didn’t stutter as he crossed the floor to the Senate podium.
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Inspire Senator Zachariah Chou didn’t stutter as he crossed the floor to the Senate podium.
What’s up, Gator Nation! I hope your semester so far has been safe, productive and enjoyable. We are about halfway through the Fall semester, and your Student Government has been busy working to get things done for all Gators. I’m so excited to tell you about some of the projects we have completed.
Tears filled Zarella Berrocal’s eyes Wednesday night, even though she won her District D Senate seat.
Impact Party members watch as SG results come in.
Impact Party members watch as SG results come in.
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This fall’s election has 50 candidates run on Impact Party's ticket and 43 candidates ran under Inspire Party's ticket, according to a list of candidates provided by Supervisor of Elections Henry Fair. This election more contested seats than Fall 2017 elections when 42 seats had multiple candidates.
Students sit at voting stations at the Marston Science Library computer lab polling location and cast their votes for last Fall's Student Government elections on Sept. 25. Marston is one of several locations students can vote at on Wednesday.
An increase of 200 students voted on the first day of Student Government elections compared to last Fall.
Six years ago, the Florida Dream Defenders put forth an action to change the name of the Reitz Union. This was in response to the not-so-new-found knowledge that ex-UF President Julius Wayne Reitz (1955-1967) was both incredibly homophobic and undeniably racist. This was met with antipathy by the white fraternity and sorority members of the Student Senate. The action was denied over claims it violated the Student Constitution. The Reitz family still contributes money to UF, which was a major influence on the Student Government’s dismissal of the action. This also shows money is more important than a student’s feelings of security and what is considered appropriate.
Who are you voting for?
There are telltale signs of the upcoming Student Government elections. Political parties prowl Turlington Plaza for undecided voters. Fliers are distributed. You may have even read about a certain SG sugar daddy or an increase in toilet paper quality.
The toilet flushes, sending miniature droplets flying toward my face. Typically the distance between one’s face and the seat of a public toilet would suggest some sort of hazing, but hazing is against the rules here at UF so that means it doesn’t happen (aside from that one dude who almost died last Spring).
With the annual Career Showcase around the corner, students can stock up on their resumes.
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Students can soon study overnight again at Library West after UF Student Government voted to fund the extra hours.
UF students now have more options for food, water and toilet paper.
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In her Spanish class, Stefany Panunzio and her classmates often speak about poverty.
If you ever are unfortunate enough to be my friend on Facebook, you will often see me livestreaming Senate meetings Tuesday nights. It’s been a responsibility I’ve kept up with for the past couple months. It led up to last Tuesday night, when I went up in public debate and, via limerick, presented Student Government with an iPhone, so they can’t say they don’t have equipment for future livestreaming endeavors.