Progress Party back in Student Government
(08/30/10 12:01am)
The Progress Party has returned.
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Failure to pass resolution against burning angers senator
(08/27/10 12:02am)
In Student Senate Tuesday night, the Student Alliance brought forth a resolution to condemn the Quran burning event by the Dove World Outreach Center scheduled for Sept. 11. The event is already being protested by many outraged students and has been met with vehement opposition from local and national media groups. The fact that the traditionally open and tolerant city of Gainesville will be the site of such an egregious event is a blight on our community and everyone who lives within it.
Student Government OKs budget for next school year
(08/26/10 12:06am)
The Student Senate unanimously approved a nearly $2 million increase to the 2010-2011 Activity and Services Fee budget Tuesday night, bringing the total from about $14 million to nearly $16 million.
On the Avenue: My first love -- tales of lust, loss
(08/26/10 12:02am)
Love. Most of us know what it feels like. Or at least we think we know what it feels like.
Freshman: Try new things, be individual
(08/23/10 12:02am)
I’ve got some advice for freshmen.
Student Government spends $16,000 for officials’ phone bills, meal cards annually
(08/05/10 12:15am)
Senators voted against a bill that would limit funds given to Student Government officials for meals and cell phone bills during Tuesday's meeting.
Murder and mystery at the Museum
(07/22/10 12:02am)
After a cocktail party last Wednesday, Chi Zhang stabbed Dr. Morpho in the neck with a pair of scissors.
Senators want action against underage-drinking ordinance
(07/15/10 12:53am)
Come November, UF's Student Government may challenge the drinking ordinance currently affecting 101 Cantina and The Swamp Restaurant.
Church seeks donations to open Christian night club
(07/15/10 12:05am)
The Rev. William Russell thinks downtown Gainesville could use a little less alcohol and a little more Jesus.
Senior shares advice with freshmen
(07/15/10 12:05am)
Grab your Magic 8-Ball and give it a shake.
Dave’s ideal Fourth of July extravaganza
(07/01/10 12:02am)
The Fourth of July. It’s possibly the greatest holiday that has ever existed. Some guys signed a piece of paper that brought the United States of America into existence, and more than two centuries later we commemorate that day in the most American way: grilling, getting belligerently drunk and watching things explode. I love July Fourth because I’m a big fan of America. It’s pretty much the best country I’ve ever lived in.
Senate hopeful Marco Rubio promises conservative voice in Gainesville
(06/27/10 9:35pm)
On his way to a campaign event in Tallahassee, United States Senate hopeful Marco Rubio stopped to speak to about 50 supporters on Tuesday afternoon at the Swamp Restaurant on
Senators call for UPD review board
(06/17/10 12:30am)
Student Government senators unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night calling for the formation of a review board to monitor the actions and policies of the University Police Department.
Absentee ballot troubles Student Government
(06/10/10 1:30am)
After proposing four amendments to the same bill, senators agreed to disagree during Tuesday’s meeting.
New absentee ballot on Student Government website
(06/03/10 1:45am)
Student Government senators unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that is intended to make absentee voting easier for students during SG elections, particularly for students at UF’s satellite campuses.
UF Supreme Court nominees lacked basic knowledge about FERPA.
(06/01/10 12:15am)
David Nigliazzo was not the only controversial nominee.
Student Alliance party refutes departing senators’ attacks
(05/25/10 12:15am)
Last spring, an extraordinary event occurred in Student Government: Members of the Progress and Orange and Blue parties put aside their differences and created a brand-new party that represents all students, not just the lucky few. This new party, the Student Alliance party, immediately got to work by opposing the new Reitz Union student fee. We felt that in times of great economic hardship, the Unite Party was wrong to pass the buck on to the Student Body.
Student Alliance senators join Progress Party
(05/20/10 1:03am)
Three senators representing the Student Alliance party announced their new affiliation with the Progress Party after voicing their dissatisfaction with the policies of their former party.
Government spends efficiently
(05/13/10 12:15am)
Debate is important. Especially when it comes to something as vital as health care. But when it comes to debate, as one senator put it, “You are entitled to your own opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts.”
President reflects on time in office
(04/21/10 12:12am)
After a year focused on moving forward, Jordan Johnson looked back with pride on his term as Student Body president Monday afternoon.
