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Senate President Franco Luis Announced Senate Will Meet In Person This Summer

By Eve Thompson | May 19, 2021

This is the second meeting in two weeks that has been canceled after the first meeting last week could not begin due to an insufficient amount of senators present. This is a result of Senate codes limiting virtual meetings passed over Fall. Last week, Luis had to choose between breaking its own codes or the university’s COVID-19 policies to hold Senate online or in person.

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Here’s what you missed in Student Government this Spring

By Carolina Ilvento and Grace Stoler | May 10, 2021

Throughout Spring, Senate passed a total of 19 bills — 11 of which were resolutions, which by definition are an expression of the Senate’s sentiments on behalf of the Student Body. No bills enabling direct change were passed.

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SG passes resolution calling UF to commit to 100% renewable energy

By Carolina Ilvento | Apr. 21, 2021

In 2018, Gainesville committed to have all its energy provided entirely by renewable sources by 2045. The resolution follows four other Florida universities that have passed resolutions like this, such as FSU, UCF, USF and UWF.

Screenshot of the event poster on UF Accent Speakers Bureau Facebook page.

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses brand success and controversies

By Manny Rea | Apr. 19, 2021

Portnoy, the last speaker in the UF Accent Speakers Bureau’s Spring lineup, joined moderator Ted Spiker, the journalism department chair, over Zoom to discuss his latest ventures.

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy to be next Accent speaker

By Meghan McGlone and Carolina Ilvento | Apr. 12, 2021

Portnoy began Barstool Sports in 2003 as a free newspaper in Boston. Now, the brand produces a wide range of multimedia, including blogs, podcasts and social media posts. In 2020, it was worth $450 million.

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Guy Fieri talks food and future at virtual event for UF students

By Carolina Ilvento | Apr. 12, 2021

Accent Speakers Bureau, a UF Student Government agency funded by student fees, hosted the renowned chef, restaurateur, author and TV host Guy Fieri to speak to students at a free, virtual event.

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Senate President takes public stance against conservative clubs’ suspension

By Carolina Ilvento | Apr. 1, 2021

Student Body President-elect Cooper Brown, Student Body Vice President-elect Faith Maniti and Student Body President Trevor Pope wrote in emails that Senate president Franco Luis’ letter and opinions are not representative of SG’s viewpoints as a whole.

Students gather at Flavet Field for the Mt. Joy and flipturn concert on Friday, March 26, 2021.

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UF hosts its first live, social-distanced music event since shutdown

By Carolina Ilvento | Mar. 29, 2021

Student Government Productions, an SG-funded agency that pays entertainers to perform at UF, hosted its first socially distanced concert Friday featuring indie rock bands Mt. Joy and flipturn.

Screenshot of the event's poster on the Accent Speakers Bureau's Facebook page

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Tiffany Haddish and Tabitha Brown spread smiles and inspiration on Recharge Day

By Manny Rea and Carolina Ilvento | Mar. 25, 2021

Accent Speakers Bureau, a UF Student Government agency, hosted Haddish and Brown on Wednesday in two free events for UF students and faculty over Zoom. During the shows, the women discussed topics ranging from their careers in media to the importance of self-care.

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UF Accent Speakers Bureau to virtually host actress Tiffany Haddish

By Carolina Ilvento | Mar. 18, 2021

There will be 375 tickets available for the movie watch party, and students will sit in spread out pairs, Accent Chair Steven Wolf said. Students will also be required to scan a QR code once seated for contact tracing purposes. The Zoom webinar will allow for 3,000 attendees, he said.

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Senate ratifies election results, elects new Senate president

By Carolina Ilvento | Mar. 5, 2021

On Zoom Tuesday night, Senate elected former Judiciary Chair Franco Luis (Gator, District B) and former Majority Party Leader Blake Robinson (Gator, Sophomore) to be the next Senate President and Senate President Pro-Tempore, respectively. Senate also unanimously ratified the Spring election results.

Wynton White (left) and Amy Nicholas (right), Change Party's candidates for Student Body president and treasurer, watch a live stream of the UF Student Government election results on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Gator Party won the executive ticket.

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Gator wins executive ticket for the second year in a row and gains further control of the Senate

By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 25, 2021

There were 6,650 total ballots cast, Supervisor of Elections Haley Price announced on a live stream Wednesday evening. Student Body President-elect Cooper Brown and Student Body Vice President-elect Faith Maniti won with 4,629 votes, or 69.78% of the vote. Student Body Treasurer-elect Giovanna Mompremier won with 4,515 votes, or 68.85%.

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem shoots against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.

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Prominent UF alumni and athletes endorse Student Government candidates

By Declan Walsh | Feb. 24, 2021

Miami Heat player Udonis Haslem and former Gators football players Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts endorsed the Change Party's Student Body presidential candidate Wynton White along with other UF athletes. Kansas City Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend showed support for the Gator Party candidate Cooper Brown.

Early voting for Student Government elections began Monday, Sept. 28 in the Reitz Union.

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Students decide on new leadership and senators during Spring SG elections

By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 24, 2021

The first day of voting for the UF Student Government Spring Election included some technical difficulties, short lines and about an 80% decrease in voter turnout from last Spring's election.

Executive candidates for Change Party, Gator Party and Keg Party

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Meet the candidates running for the Spring 2021 executive ticket

By Sofia Echeverry and Carolina Ilvento | Feb. 22, 2021

Gator, Change and Keg Party have candidates running for Student Body president, vice president and treasurer positions.

Spring 2021 Student Government Polling Locations

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UF student voter guide to the SG Spring election

By Carolina Ilvento | Feb. 22, 2021

Students can vote at the Reitz Union Computer Lab, the Social Lounge at Southwest Recreation Center, the Broward Hall Recreation Room, the Murphree Area Office Conference Room, the Springs Office Conference Room or the Cypress Meeting Room.

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UF Supreme Court rules against partisan discrimination case

By Carolina Ilvento | Feb. 19, 2021

In a two-case hearing, the SG Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the claim of bias against applicants for Senate positions not affiliated with the majority party, currently the Gator Party. It also determined that future cases of discrimination can be heard by the court.

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Change, Keg and Gator debate diversity and funds in Spring Executive Debate

By Sofia Echeverry | Feb. 17, 2021

Three parties’ executive ticket candidates discussed topics such as UF COVID-19 guidelines, UF’s contract with food service provider Aramark and challenges in cabinet.

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UF Student Government Spring election party platforms

By Carolina Ilvento | Feb. 17, 2021

The Gator Party and the Change Party released platforms highlighting stances on traffic safety, sustainability, racism and student diversity. Students will vote for 50 UF Senate seats and the Student Body president, vice president and treasurer on Feb. 23 and 24.

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Wednesday is the last day to request an absentee ballot for the Spring elections

By Carolina Ilvento | Feb. 10, 2021

Students who are not living in Gainesville or don’t feel comfortable voting in person can request an absentee ballot to be sent by mail by filling out a request form through the SG website.