Between party divides and agendas, UF Student Government has a new figurehead to manage party relations and act as a liaison.
Tuesday afternoon, approximately 200 protesters marched along UF’s Fraternity Row, the only place on campus without blue light emergency poles. These lights represent security and are designed to call law enforcement at the press of a button. The protest was organized by student leaders and the Gainesville chapter of the National Women’s Liberation Association. Since the protest was announced, the debate surrounding blue lights has been a point of controversy, finger pointing and a focal point of The Alligator’s news coverage for the past week.
It’s that time of year again.
Editor’s Note: The content of this letter discusses sexual assault.
People often make a valid critique of my columns (and by extension, me) in saying that all I do is complain about things without actually doing anything.
Students looking to work in UF Student Government now have a new third party option to get involved with.
After student organization leaders pleaded with Impact and Inspire senators for funding, they learned they were also speaking to a third party.
UF Inspire Party Senators Zachary Amrose and Zachariah Chou have collected more than 1,000 signatures for a petition to pass a bill that would transfer $800,000 from Student Government reserves to fund student organizations.
Florida State University has a circus. UF has our Student Government with better clowns.
When campaigning on campus, you get the chance to talk to a lot of people. Many students are excited to get involved, to learn more and to vote. Others, not so much. Some laugh at you and actively delight in their indifference.
Nine of UF’s largest student organizations are demanding action after of recent changes to their funding system following the Young Americans for Freedom’s $66,000 lawsuit against UF.
It’s been a tumultuous summer for Student Government.
The SG funding system for student organizations underwent large changes following YAF lawsuit
Amendments range from simple word changes to entire rewrites of the governing document
I think everyone can agree that a complex topic deserves a follow-up.
I’ve been a senator now for quite a while and once you’re around long enough like me, you start to notice things.
The Senate will hear a first reading of the bills at Tuesday night’s meeting
The last of a three part series.
The Student Senate began the process of deciding how student fees for the 2020-2021 school year will be spent.
Solutions by The State News
