Eight elections complaints were presented and voted on Wednesday night during a two-hour Student Government Elections Commission meeting.
Students passing through Turlington Plaza Tuesday afternoon may have heard something a little different than ranting preachers.
Senators from the Gator Party and the Orange and Blue Party were able to put party differences aside and pass a resolution unanimously opposing Gainesville Charter Amendment 1, which would legalize discrimination based on gender identity.
This semester's Student Government elections made history on Friday, and the votes haven't even been cast yet.
The Progress Party's interactive platform has been available since Wednesday, allowing students to view and rank its key points online.
The Unite Party posted its platform online Monday night.
The Orange and Blue Party released its platform online Monday night. It addresses eight themes, including sustainability, free printing and transportation.
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.
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.
The Progress Party was not disqualified Wednesday night by Student Government's Elections Commission, but they will have to dish out $80.
Student senators decided to shell out about $5,500 during Tuesday night's Senate meeting to four student organizations.
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.
Three political parties have submitted a list of candidates for 50 available Senate seats in the upcoming Student Government elections.
The Reitz Union will soon undergo a makeover to become greener and more energy efficient, after Tuesday night's Senate meeting.
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.
Student political parties continued the search for possible candidates to fill their spring tickets on Monday.
Students began interviewing for spots on Student Government party tickets Friday.
In a meeting Thursday night, student senators debated and decided not to impeach Student Body President and Gator Party member Kevin Reilly.
With Student Government elections less than a month away, parties will begin interviewing potential student senators today.
For the second time in UF's history, a member of Student Government's executive branch will face getting the boot.
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