Swing and a miss; Student Government had chance to be fair
(10/12/11 12:02am)
Way to go, UF Student Government.
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Student Senate gets OK to review election
(10/11/11 12:43am)
The UF Supreme Court decided not to invalidate the fall Student Government election procedures after a hearing Monday night.
Student Body President Ben Meyers announces resignation
(10/06/11 10:30pm)
Student Body President Ben Meyers announced Thursday that he will be resigning from his position due to personal reasons.
Speak up for your rights
(10/05/11 11:34pm)
By now, you've probably heard about the Student Government elections scandal that I've come to call "votergate."
SG to pay $28,000 for phone chargers
(10/05/11 12:00am)
The Student Senate on Tuesday approved transferring $28,800 from reserve funds to the vice president's SG Cabinet for cellphone charging stations.
SG moves to validate election despite errors
(10/02/11 10:59pm)
The alleged glitches of the UF Student Government elections last week and the subsequent behavior of SG officials make Chicago politics appear clean and tidy.
Child's Play: Often misunderstood, Easley refuses to hide personality
(09/30/11 1:25am)
Here is the doll. The “Chucky” doll. The doll that has become Dominique Easley’s famous accessory. The doll with the murderous streak. The doll that exemplifies the scariness of Florida’s 282-pound defensive tackle.
Darts & laurels
(09/29/11 11:24pm)
The results are in for this semester's SG elections, and needless to say, there were a few problems. Although the make-up of the Student Senate probably would be about the same regardless of the errors, the situation doesn't really support the idea that SG is a corruption-free organization.
Villamil left out some details
(09/29/11 11:19pm)
I don't know which budget Unite Party member T.J. Villamil was talking about in his letter this week, but it isn't one that was passed by the Student Senate.
Up in the air
(09/29/11 2:12am)
Unite Party members celebrate an election victory Thursday morning. The Unite Party won 46 of 50 contested seats. The Students Party took three seats and an independent student won one seat.
Unite sweeps election despite system errors
(09/29/11 2:10am)
When Student Government Supervisor of Elections Toni Megna announced the results of the fall Student Senate elections, members of the Unite Party jumped up for their usual cheers and whistles.
System causes problems with voting
(09/28/11 1:03am)
Votes in this week's Student Government elections might not count if SG officials agree with a Students Party petition that claims results are invalid.
Senate elections kick off with voting at 11 on-campus locations
(09/28/11 12:45am)
Fliers, meetings, Facebook statuses and banners have led up to this critical time: Student Government elections.
Senate elections kick off with voting at 11 on-campus locations
(09/27/11 12:12am)
Fliers, meetings, Facebook statuses and banners have led up to this critical time: Student Government elections.
Low voter turnout the biggest SG issue
(09/26/11 10:41pm)
Every semester, the Alligator Editorial Board endorses a Student Government party, candidate or issue to better help you, the students, decide whom to vote for when you step up to the polls.
Students Party wants to make SG accountable to students
(09/26/11 10:21pm)
The Students Party's mission is simple: We want to help you take back your Student Government and your university. For too long, the average student has not had a voice in Student Government, and if elected, the Students Party promises to be that voice.
Unite Party seeks to extend tradition of excellence, results
(09/26/11 10:19pm)
Founded in Spring 2009, the Unite Party has always focused on bettering student life, increasing student safety, enhancing academics, increasing transparency and working toward sustainability. Since our inception, we have generated five platforms, created by the students, to further improve everyday life, both on and off campus. Each of our platforms has been completed by our candidates within their term of being elected to office, and we look to continue this tradition of working to enhance student life at the University of Florida.
SG spends students' money on trivial things
(09/26/11 12:00am)
I am tired of the most wasteful government body I know spending my money.
Negotiations necessary for peace
(09/22/11 1:37am)
Direct negotiations between the State of Israel and the Palestinian National Authority, as opposed to a unilateral declaration of independence at the United Nations, is a fundamental basis for achieving a peaceful and mutually agreeable formation of a future Palestinian state.
Student Government platforms
(09/21/11 1:05am)
Take a look at the platforms for the Unite Party and the Students Party.
