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Senate bill keeps FLC its own entity

The Student Senate unanimously passed the Cabinet Reconstruction Act despite the commotion it caused at last week’s meeting.

SG votes to maintain Freshman Leadership Council

Members of the Freshman Leadership Council flooded the Student Senate floor Tuesday night with an outpouring of concern about a bill that would have combined the group with other student outreach programs on campus.

Congressman Stearns speaks at Santa Fe on Saturday

Halfway through his presentation at the Santa Fe College Auditorium on Saturday, Cliff Stearns briefly paused and reached into his pocket.

Recent grads work behind the scenes of local races

They knew they’d have to face off one day.

Senators validate election results after students claim multiple votes

Student Body President-Elect Ben Meyers gave his goodbye speech as senate president Tuesday night but noted that he wasn’t going too far away.

Darts and Laurels

It’s been a heck of a week around here. Every Student Government election is stressful for us, but we can never quite get used to having our entire newsroom writing stories, taking photos or shooting video at 1 a.m. on a Thursday morning.

Video: Student Government Elections

Ben Myers and the Unite Party sweep the SG elections in a late-night celebration at the Reitz Union.

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Newly elected Student Body President Ben Meyers, second from right, celebrates the announcement of his winning at the Reitz Union Amphitheater early Thursday morning. Meyers’ Unite Party took 39 student senate seats, while the Progress Party took 11 seats.

Meyers wins presidency

After almost two months of campaigning, the hard work paid off for the Unite Party once again.

Ben Meyers and Unite Party sweep SG elections

Student Government elections draw 5,532 voters on first day

One day of voting down and one more day of fliers, stickers and the million-dollar question, “Have you voted?”

Student Government elections to take place Tuesday and Wednesday

Tired of the Unite Party and Progress Party handing you fliers, following you between classes and trying to get you to wear a sticker?

Meyers looks to continue the Unite Party's reign over SG

It’s another election for Ben Meyers’ lucky shorts. They are the same khaki, gator-embroidered pair he wore in the last three elections. The only other time he has worn them was during a financial accounting exam; he scored an 88.

The next face of the student body?

Unite Party’s Ben Meyers and Progress Party’s Dave Schneider face off to be UF’s next Student Body president in the Student Government elections Tuesday and Wednesday.

Students to voice opinions on block tuition this week

UF administrators and Student Government leaders remain embroiled in a battle over the implementation of block tuition at UF.

In support of Unite Party 1

Choosing to “Unite” the Student Body was an easy decision for me.

In support of Unite Party 2

One of the things UF looks for during the application process is a well-rounded person. What makes a well-rounded person? It is someone who excels academically and is involved in school activities. This is something I strive to live by, as do the majority of the students here. That is what makes this school so great.

SG Elections: Endorsing the better of two goods isn’t easy

In a biannual tradition, the Editorial Board called in candidates from both Unite and Progress parties Sunday night to discuss the Student Government elections. With the heat on, both figuratively and literally, in our sauna-like conference room, we came to a realization: Everyone’s good.

Student Government parties release election platforms

With Student Government elections just days away, the Unite Party and the Progress Party are hitting the ground running with their campaigns.

Graduate student proud to belong to SG party

I choose to Unite because results matter. I don’t want false promises or dirty politics. I choose a party that believes in following through, campaigning hard and respecting people along the way. I choose Unite. I’ve been a part of the late-night and early-morning campaigning. More importantly, I’ve seen the dedication and long hours Unite members put in once appointed to get the results for their constituents.