What is UF Student Government?
(06/27/22 10:00am)
UF Student Government, according to its website, acts as “a direct liaison between the university and its students.” But what does that really mean?
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TikTok star Josh Richards to speak at UF
(06/27/22 3:30am)
The UF community will have a chance to rub elbows with internet fame this Summer.
Amended Student Senate budget maintains fees, caucus addresses Senate President exoneration
(06/08/22 10:00am)
An adjusted UF Student Government Senate budget will move about $92,000 from Recreational Sports operations to personnel payroll to avoid potential student and employee layoffs.
Senate President exonerated of all abuse of power charges
(06/06/22 10:00am)
Senate President Elizabeth Hartzog was unanimously exonerated from abuse of power charges Thursday.
Student Government Senate incorrectly identifies Texas school shooting victims
(06/03/22 10:00am)
UF Student Government Senate proposed a resolution honoring the 21 lives lost at the Texas elementary school shooting that incorrectly identified the date of the tragedy and the victims’ names.
Tense Senate meeting addresses abuse of power investigation
(05/26/22 5:45pm)
UF Student Government senators resumed their weekly meetings May 24, and senators grappled over committee recommendations and ethical dilemmas.
SG officers’ trip to Israel may prompt investigation
(05/18/22 10:00am)
Student Government officers may face an investigation concerning their trip to Israel this week.
Senate passed few bills this semester
(04/04/22 1:04pm)
This semester, UF’s Senate continues a trend of passing fewer legislation compared to previous years.
Student Government agency hosts second event with a guest speaker this semester
(03/23/22 11:43pm)
Just five days after leg surgery, Olympic skier and venture capitalist Lindsey Vonn spoke to a crowd of about 40 students spaced between pews of the University Auditorium.
Student Government website crashes from funding request overflow
(03/21/22 7:24pm)
Student government opened the ability for student organizations to submit requests for operational, event and travel funding Monday morning. Less than an hour later, an overflow of people on the website caused it to shut down.
Student Government overspends on Roddy Ricch
(03/14/22 1:04pm)
As a graduate student and a leader in the Gainesville music community, seeing that Student Government Productions recently spent $350,000 on one performer shocked and appalled me.
SG opposes diminished student parking spots
(03/14/22 1:01pm)
UF’s Transportation and Parking Services will convert 40 parking spots in Norman parking garage from student to faculty parking. Student Government leaders protest.
Students experience first Spring Break since pandemic shutdowns
(03/14/22 1:04pm)
Students enjoyed their first Spring Break since March 2020 exploring Florida, traveling out of state and visiting hometowns. As this year’s Spring Break commences, so does yet another unexpected global conflict.
Student Government hosts Howie Mandel as an Accent speaker
(03/04/22 2:13pm)
Howie Mandel filled the O’Connell Center with laughs in an event for UF students Monday evening. The comedian, America’s Got Talent Judge, Deal or No Deal game show host and personality spoke to a crowd of a few hundred students.
African American studies professors push for increased knowledge of Black History
(02/28/22 2:03pm)
Rik Stevenson likes to challenge his students with questions each class: “Who is Claudette Colvin? How many slave ships remain untouched at the bottom of the ocean? Who is Bessie Coleman?”
Gator Party wins Executive Ticket, 44 Senate seats in Spring SG elections
(02/24/22 4:44pm)
Change Party and Gator Party members crowded on the basement floor of the Reitz Union Wednesday as they eagerly waited for results.
Voter turnout for the first day of SG elections increased 4.75 times since last year
(02/23/22 5:36pm)
The number of ballots cast on the first day of voting for the UF Student Government Spring Election increased by about 4.75 times since last Spring’s election.
SG elections this week will determine 50 new senators and executive ticket
(02/21/22 2:03pm)
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students can elect 50 Senators and the Student Body President, Vice President and Treasurer, at eight polling locations across campus.
Gator Party, Change Party talk platforms in Student Government debate
(02/18/22 10:02am)
The executive tickets for the Gator and Change parties had an hour-long debate Tuesday.
Gator Party announces platform for Student Government’s Spring elections
(02/16/22 5:00pm)
The Gator Party announced its 17-point platform Monday, a week before Student Government’s Spring elections.
