SG’s inefficiency mirrors Capitol Hill
(02/19/09 12:00am)
Ah, Student Government election season.
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Local activists speak about Venezuela trip at CMC
(02/19/09 12:00am)
Nescafe, El Mundo and Pepsi labels dominate the Caracas skyline. Multi-colored homes form haphazard piles in the barrios climb up the city's hillsides.
SG candidates discuss transparency, responsibility
(02/19/09 12:00am)
Three of the students running for Student Body president had their say Wednesday in the third and final debate hosted by The Independent Florida Alligator and UF's College Republicans. Candidates were publicly questioned in Turlington Plaza with the aim of educating students before the Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 Student Government elections.
SG debate series heats up on Turlington Plaza
(02/18/09 12:00am)
Students passing through Turlington Plaza Tuesday afternoon may have heard something a little different than ranting preachers.
Unite Party promises to respond to student input
(02/17/09 12:00am)
The Unite Party posted its platform online Monday night.
Parties on the Plaza
(02/17/09 12:00am)
Sarah Hsu, Alligator Staff
Absentee ballot numbers soar for upcoming SG election
(02/17/09 12:00am)
This semester's Student Government elections made history on Friday, and the votes haven't even been cast yet.
SG candidates discuss online voting, 24/7 library hours
(02/16/09 12:00am)
Candidates running on the executive ticket showcased their platform ideas during a debate Sunday night in front of about 200 students, as the Feb. 24 and 25 Student Government elections loom closer.
SG online voting has dirty little secret
(02/16/09 12:00am)
In 2007, UF students Tommy Jardon and Sam Miorelli, both current leaders of the Orange and Blue Party, started to renew efforts to make online voting the norm for Student Government elections.
SG candidates to participate in debates
(02/13/09 12:00am)
The week before Student Government elections, candidates running on the executive ticket will have the chance to prove their credentials in a series of public debates.
Controversy arises over about $5,500 given out by SG
(02/10/09 12:00am)
Student senators decided to shell out about $5,500 during Tuesday night's Senate meeting to four student organizations.
About 200 pounds of clothing were collected at 13th Annual Sleep Out for the Homeless
(02/09/09 12:00am)
Rock Band, hot chocolate and a whole lot of pizza drew some UF students away from the bars on University Avenue and back to campus Friday night.
U.S. defense spending a budget buster
(02/09/09 12:00am)
The United States of America allocates more funds than all other countries combined to defense spending. It's a statement I've heard before but never really believed.
Tactics fuel controversy between SG candidates
(02/06/09 12:00am)
Much like their real-world counterparts, UF's student political parties and their candidates are out to win, using tactics to gain an extra edge and stirring up controversy in the process. While the campaigning season began on Jan. 27, some party leaders argue their opponent began campaigning prematurely.
Parties submit lists of candidates for senate seats
(02/05/09 12:00am)
Three political parties have submitted a list of candidates for 50 available Senate seats in the upcoming Student Government elections.
Keg Party here for all students
(02/05/09 12:00am)
I applaud Alex Andrade for taking pride in the Greek community, but he has been misinformed.
SG ends interviewing to fill 50 open Senate seats
(02/04/09 12:00am)
Tuesday marked the end of Student Government Senate interviews and the newest announcement of candidates for an exectutive ticket. Following three days of interviews, parties had to submit their selected applicants for the 50 available Senate seats by midnight.
SG continues to seek candidates for spring election
(02/03/09 12:00am)
Student political parties continued the search for possible candidates to fill their spring tickets on Monday.
Unite Party is undemocratic
(02/03/09 12:00am)
I have wanted to become involved in student politics ever since I arrived at UF last fall. But when I got here, I had no idea that UF had different political parties, like Orange and Blue, Gator or Unite.
Students begin interviewing for SG Senate seats
(02/02/09 12:00am)
Students began interviewing for spots on Student Government party tickets Friday.
