Student Senate approves Spring SG election dates
(11/22/16 9:28pm)
During a 14-minute meeting Tuesday night, Student Senate added three members to the elections commission and passed one resolution.
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Trump’s administration appointments should give you concern for the country
(11/20/16 11:35pm)
Just because the election is over doesn’t mean we should just sit back and allow the next four years to pass us by. Republicans won not only the presidency, but the House and Senate as well, meaning they could wield a massive influence — including the appointment of Supreme Court justices and presidential appointments. Despite the number of Republicans who seemed to oppose Donald Trump, like Paul Ryan, it looks like opposition to Trump from within the Republican Party has just melted away.
UF Supreme Court says state, federal constitutions can be considered
(11/16/16 12:23am)
Two UF students argued against the UF Supreme Court on the need to address how Student Government interprets federal and state constitutions.
Don’t abandon our future
(11/09/16 10:25pm)
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson
On last day of early voting, Bill Clinton visits Gainesville
(11/06/16 1:45am)
Stepping out of a black RV with the words “Stronger Together” on the side, former U.S. President Bill Clinton waved to surprised Gainesville residents Saturday afternoon.
Darts & Laurels: November 4, 2016
(11/03/16 10:37pm)
You’re sitting in the driver’s seat of your ol’ beat-up Chevy, parked at the edge of the hill overlooking the city. He’s looking as gorgeous as ever, illuminated by the twinkling lights of the town. “The city looks beautiful from here,” you whisper to him “but not as beautiful as you.” You lean in for the kiss, and he meets you there. “I’ve never done this before,” he giggles nervously as he crawls into the back seat. “Yeah, me neither,” you whisper to yourself as you turn around and look at him. He’s smiling, waving one finger your way, silently telling you to join him. You’re about to crawl back there, but you spot a copy of the Alligator on your dashboard. “Not tonight,” you say to the guy you love, who’s been waiting a whole year for this moment. “I’ve got to read…
‘Nasty woman’ and ‘puppet’: Clinton, Trump clash in final debate
(10/20/16 12:00am)
Hours before the final presidential debate began, Gainesville resident Kyle Young made his stance known, painting “Trump is Revolution” and “Hillary for Prison” on the graffiti-filled 34th Street Wall.
SG petitions challenge decisions based on federal, state constitutions
(10/19/16 12:07am)
Two petitions filed Monday are challenging whether UF’s Supreme Court can use the U.S. Constitution and Florida Constitution in its recent rulings, including remote online voting and campaign finance reform.
First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins comes to UF to support Clinton
(10/03/16 12:09am)
Jared Lamberg and his family were the first ones to greet Jason Collins on Turlington Plaza on Friday morning.
Controversial or not, UF administration should let Milo Yiannopoulos speak
(09/23/16 12:00am)
A few weeks ago, the conservative UF organization Turning Point announced plans to invite Milo Yiannopoulos to speak later this semester on campus. Yiannopoulos is a Breitbart News contributor, notorious Twitter troll and vocal critic of feminism, Islam and political correctness. Some even consider him to be an emerging spokesman for the “alt-right,” a nationalist, nativist and anti-multicultural alternative to mainstream Republican conservatism.
Mike Pence discusses tax cuts and immigration at rally
(09/19/16 12:00am)
Jason Burns drove two hours Saturday in hopes of getting his red hat signed by Mike Pence.
UF alumna makes history as first Supreme Court clerk from Levin
(09/15/16 12:08am)
Kathryn Kimball used to visit her law professors’ office hours so often, her name was once mentioned on a final exam.
SG Roundup: September 14, 2016
(09/13/16 11:51pm)
Impact Party, independent candidates, begin asking students for ways to improve UF
‘Love Wins’ author to speak at UF
(09/08/16 12:25am)
A UF alumna is coming to UF to talk about the story behind the legalization of same-sex marriage.
UF Supreme Court fails student petitions
(09/07/16 12:22am)
UF’s Supreme Court failed three petitions Tuesday after students spent two hours defending them.
Judiciary Committee fails bill regarding online voting
(09/06/16 12:47am)
A bill asking to change Student Government election codes failed to reach the Student Senate floor Sunday afternoon.
Letter to the Editor: The fight to restore online voting
(09/05/16 9:36pm)
Today at 5 p.m. in room 285C of the Levin College of Law, Tyler Richards and I will argue before Student Government’s Supreme Court and make the case to restore the remote-online-voting amendment the Student Body passed last Spring. During Summer, the court recalled this amendment and three others after re-interpreting the vote-tallying language in the Student Body constitution, arguing those who voted in the elections for president or Student Senate but abstained from voting on the amendment should be counted against the 60-percent approval required to pass.
Student Government Tuesday Recap
(08/31/16 12:01am)
The amendment will be voted on again after being overturned in summer
UF Supreme Court to set rules for petitions
(08/29/16 1:07am)
The UF Supreme Court is holding a meeting Tuesday to set rules to hear petitions submitted by students.
SG Fall election registration begins, nine parties apply
(08/26/16 12:33am)
Nine parties registered for UF Student Government’s Fall elections Thursday.
