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Students Party not running executive ticket
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 30, 2014For the first time in recent years, not all UF Student Government political parties are running an executive ticket.
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New SG party runs with nacho average platform: Bring tacos back
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 29, 2014The Declaration of Independence guarantees Americans the rights to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” but this election season at UF, a new student party is adding the pursuit of tacos to that list.
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Student senate speakers talk Supreme Court justice appointments
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 28, 2014Speakers at Student Senate on Tuesday raised questions about the procedure by which justices are appointed to UF’s Supreme Court.
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Slating starts for February Student Government elections
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 26, 2014The first day of qualifying and slating for Student Government brought a crowd of about 60 students to the Hub study room Friday.
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SG adds open container question to ballot
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 21, 2014Alcohol and sunscreen were topics of discussion at Student Senate on Tuesday night.
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Student Senate honors victim’s family, supports bike repair stations
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 14, 2014With one bill approved, two resolutions unanimously passed and three newly appointed permanent replacement seats set in place, Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting was productive.
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UF service, SG to launch #UFgivesback social media campaign
By Taylor Widom | Jan. 14, 2014A UF organization is hoping to use social media to serve the Gainesville community.
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SG makes free New York Times program reappear on campus
Jan. 13, 2014Coffee? Check. Bagel? In hand. Morning newspaper? Get it on campus.
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Goodbye, and here’s to you, faithful readers
Dec. 3, 2013At a Student Senate meeting I was covering for the Alligator a few semesters ago, a student journalist went rogue. He was covering his last meeting for the Gainesville Sun and decided to break one of the most important rules of journalism — he gave his opinion.
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Dining with Disabilities aimed at increasing inclusivity
By Alex Harris | Nov. 25, 2013The Reitz Union Rion Ballroom was filled with about 70 students Monday night who were blinded by bandanas, with socks on their hands or gesticulating wildly, all while eating roasted chicken and mashed potatoes.
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Freshman Leadership Council spreads pre-Thanksgiving kindness
By Jaclyn De Bonis | Nov. 19, 2013Random acts of kindness will be taking place in Gainesville this week.
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UF veterans show support for in-state tuition legislation
By Colleen Wright | Nov. 12, 2013As the Student Senate moved forward supporting a resolution granting in-state tuition to undocumented students, Student Government, External Affairs and the Collegiate Veterans Society pushed for a similar cause.
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Campus performers’ contracts riddled with peculiarities
By Matthew Riva | Nov. 7, 2013Getting ready for an artist or speaker means stocking dressing rooms and staging areas with sometimes expensive items — items that can range from after-dinner snacks to appliances.
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Bike-sharing program could let UF students rent wheels
By Stephany Vasquez | Nov. 6, 2013To further the university’s environmentally friendly efforts, UF is working to establish a student bike-sharing program.
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Senate approves old bills, discusses plan for legislative year
By Colleen Wright | Nov. 6, 2013After passing a few resolutions that have been lingering on the agenda, senators brainstormed improvements for the school year at Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting.
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Don’t blame Student Body for corruption in SG
Oct. 29, 2013Here’s a story with a strange ending: There was once a student at UF who became involved with campus politics. As the liaison between the majority party and the fraternities, she sent an email ensuring the frat boys don’t forget to lend their support.
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Lake Wauburg to add zip line, power pole to ropes course
By Tiana Driscoll | Oct. 28, 2013The Challenge Course and Alpine Tower program at Lake Wauburg’s South Shore is reaching new heights.
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UF to produce hip-hop, EDM and indie under its own record label
By Alex Harris | Oct. 27, 2013Swamp Records is here to play.
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A cappella group fundraises on Indiegogo for SoJam trip
By Melissa Dukes | Oct. 23, 2013The Sedoctaves are getting by with a little help from their friends.
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New senators take a stand about nominee
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 22, 2013The Fall batch of senators broke the habit of approving recommendations and bills unanimously at Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting.
