While next week's Student Government election creeps closer, SG records show that parties are still doling out hundreds of dollars for campaigning materials.
A resolution supporting a proposed annexation of the area surrounding Southwest 20th Avenue passed unanimously at Tuesday night's Student Senate meeting.
The Gator Party released its platform Thursday, featuring plans to improve UF's environmental efforts and student representation and safety.
Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan spoke to members of UF's Student Senate on Tuesday about the city's commitment to eco-friendly practices and recent revisions to UF's Student Conduct Code.
The Orange and Blue Party released its platform for public input Sunday, but some of the party's ideas could be modified by the time the Student Government election arrives.
Of 10 underage drinking arrests made by Gainesville Police on Wednesday night, five included members of Student Government political parties at The Swamp Restaurant.
UF's Student Government released a statement Wednesday in an effort to explain proposed revisions to the Student Conduct Code's alcohol policy.
Students might soon be able to vote on whether they want to be required to scan their hands to enter recreational facilities on campus.
The Orange and Blue Party has launched a petition to persuade the Board of Trustees, UF's highest governing body, to vote against controversial changes to the Student Conduct Code.
The last day of interviews for Student Senate positions brought a rush of last-minute applicants who hope to be on the ballot in next month's Student Government election.
When spring Student Government elections arrive next year, three more seats will be added to Student Senate than are available in next month's upcoming election.
The second day of interviews for students seeking spots in next month's Student Government election brought a change in applicant flow for both parties.
With the Student Senate election about a month away, parties will begin interviewing potential student senators today.
Members of Student Senate passed eight bills Tuesday night, including plans to spend its near $13.6 million budget for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Frank Bracco sat for about four hours in a cushy blue chair Tuesday in the Reitz Union's Center for Student Activities and Involvement in quiet protest.
Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, addressed members of the Student Senate on Tuesday concerning revisions to the Student Conduct Code.
The Orange and Blue Party and the Gator Party are back for this fall's Student Government election.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving isn't an official UF holiday, but some members of UF's Student Senate think it should be.
Members of UF's Student Senate promoted an effort Tuesday to help students at the nation's No.1 party school get home safe.
The Princeton Review may rank UF as the nation's No. 1 party school, but at least one UF administrator has doubts.
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