NEWS
- SAE ordered to cease and desist Sarah Diener
- New amenities: Skate park Laurel Wright
- New amenities: Osprey Fountains Ashley Beland
- Cost for birth control on campus rises Jenna Strom
- Contest awards business concepts Karen Gardner
- SG president values responsibility, visibility Sarah Diener
- 'Clickers' help teachers gauge student response Jessica Medina
- School seeks to improve learning Matt Coleman
- Health Promotion to display AIDS Quilt Sarah Diener
- Five questions with the Spinnaker Tami Livingston
- Meet your Student Senate candidates
SAE ordered to cease and desist
The University of North Florida chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
has been issued a cease
and desist order by its
national organization.
Greek Life Coordinator Tyler Young said the university and the Interfraternity Council, which oversees the operations and judicial aspects of Greek Life, are looking into allegations of potential hazing by members of the Florida Nu chapter
of SAE.
The order, issued March 9, results in the suspension of all chapter functions including meetings, community service and social activities, Young said. He also said he anticipates the order to be lifted by next week allowing the chapter to resume business as usual.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon President David Hacker, a junior construction management major, declined an interview with the Spinnaker but said, "This is a minor situation being handled between us and our national organization."
In March 2006, IFC charged SAE with 28 convictions of underage drinking and possession of beer kegs.
After a nine-month period of probation, the chapter was reinstated Jan. 1, 2007.
Greek Life refers to the student handbook and guidelines set by the Fraternal Information Programming Group in its handling of hazing, Young said.
The UNF student handbook defines hazing as "any group or individual action or activity which recklessly or intentionally inflicts or intends to inflict physical or mental harm or discomfort, or which may demean, disgrace, or degrade any person, regardless of location, intent, or consent of participant(s)." Florida law also prohibits
the practice of hazing in
state universities.
"Hazing is absolutely untolerated," Young said. "We're still looking into exactly what
happened and taking it
very seriously."
Brandon Weghorst, director of communiations for the national headquarters of SAE, said he could not comment
on the issue due to a
pending investigation.
The Florida Nu chapter of SAE was established fall 2003. There are currently more than 50 active brothers, according to the organization's Web site.
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New amenities: Skate park
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University of North Florida skateboarders will have a new place to practice their tricks on campus beginning March 29 with the opening of the 10,000-square-foot skate park.
The skate park cost approximately $420,000, with Student Government funding $250,000 and the UNF administration paying the difference, said Michael Gibson, director of engineering and construction for SG.
The park's opening event is March 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will include a skateboarding demonstration by Skate Lab, free food, music from Osprey Radio and giveaways, said Adrian Semerene, director of Osprey Productions and a junior public relations major. "There's going to be crazy stuff going on."
The park is located behind the intramural fields near lot 18 and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7:30 p.m. during daylight-saving time), according to the draft of the skate park rules. Skateboards and in-line skates are permitted in the park as long as the user is a UNF student and is wearing
a helmet.
"I hope it will really be used and enjoyed," said Student Body President Justin Damiano.
Damiano, a senior business economics major, said he plans to experience the park first hand. "I'll try it out. I'll probably fall, but with the padding, it will
be fun."
The skate park was one of the most controversial issues SG faced, Damiano said. "I hope it will represent that SG can make change happen, we said we would do it and we did. It also shows
SG and administration
working together."
David Moss, a junior criminal justice major, said he thinks the park is a good idea. The skate park will be a "place for all the crazy skater kids to go instead of running people over," he said.
Moss said the skate park will encourage him to be at school more often so he can " use it to its fullest potential."
A March 14 Senate meeting approved funds for signs and operation of the skate park that were not previously in the SG budget, Gibson said.
Maintenance for the skate park, which includes having an attendant open and close the park along with periodically checking on it, will be taken care of by
the recreation department,
Damiano said.
The opening of the skate park will not change any policies regarding skateboarding on campus said Mark Foxworth, University Police Department chief of police and member of the safety advisory council. The safety council discussed earlier in the year whether to ban skateboarding in the core area of campus once the park opened, but currently Foxworth said there is "no serious discussion of it."
"Skateboarding on campus is a continual topic because we get so many complaints about people almost being hit," Foxworth said.
Foxworth doesn't believe the park will cut down on the amount of skateboarding within the core
of campus.
"It's my opinion that students use skateboards as a transportation mode. A skate park will not satisfy their need for transportation," Foxworth said. "The skate park will be a good addition to campus as long as it's used in a responsible manner."
"University Police Depart-ment is not going to be the skate park police, but if we are over there, we will say 'hey put a helmet on.' We want to help," Foxworth said. "Our main concern is going to be after-hours use and with non-UNF students
using it."
"I will not use the skate park because I'm a long-boarder," said Kyle Johnson, a freshman graphic design major who uses his skateboard to travel around campus. "I will check it out though, I have lots of friends who do [skateboard] so I will be over there watching them quite often."
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New amenities: Osprey Fountains
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As the University of North Florida continues to grow, so do its demands for updated, amenity-filled housing. The campus' newest housing complex, Osprey Fountains, is projected to open to students as early as fall 2009.
The five-story complex will be located on the eastern ridge of campus near Kernan Boulevard and will house 1,000 students in suite-style units, said Paul Riel, director of housing operations.
The complex will have 120 units designed to house four students in private bedrooms and two bath rooms, while 80 units will be made to house six students, four in private bedrooms and two sharing a larger bedroom in the suite, Riel said. There will also be 20 private rooms with private bathrooms and 20 resident assistant rooms, he said.
"From what we have, we know students want private bedrooms, we know they want more amenities and they want to be able to socialize in an environment that supports their ideas. We think this building will give them what they want," Riel said.
"I think since students won't have to share rooms, more people will want to live on campus because living with another person in the same room makes it hard to study," said Becky Trimmer, a freshman education major.
North Florida developed a criteria package for what the university wanted, solicited companies to design and build the housing, calculated costs and chose Haskell and Design Plus, Riel said.
"The price proposal submitted by Haskell was approximately $80 million," said Zak Ovadia, director of facilities planning.
The average cost per student per semester based on single occupancy is estimated to be $2,700, Riel said.
Osprey Fountains' design amenities include a large recreation pool, sun deck, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, a running track, a soccer field, exercise rooms, a convenience store and a game room, Riel said.
"The idea is to build a community through the housing and not to have students always staying in their rooms," Riel said.
Osprey Fountains will have group kitchens because there are no cooking facilities within the rooms. The complex will also have guest apartments for visiting faculty and university guests, lounges and post office facilities, Riel said. The design includes a single point of entry for security reasons, Riel said.
"Student suites do not have stoves but the RAs and area coordinators suites will have cooking facilities," Ovadia said.
Parking for Osprey Fountains will be a 1-to-1 ratio, so every student living there will have a parking space, Riel said. A walkway will connect the housing to campus and a new road will be put in place to link it to Kernan Boulevard, Riel said.
"We currently have the capacity for 2,000 students so with its addition, we will be able to house 3,000 students on campus," Riel said.
Construction on the project is expected to start in July or August of 2007, Ovadia said.
"It's going to be quite an oasis out there where people can enjoy living on campus," Riel said.
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Cost for birth control on campus rises
Students who purchase contraceptives at the University of North Florida Student Medical Services will soon face increased rates as a result of changes in Medicaid rebate laws.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 and complex Medicare reimbursement rules no longer allow companies to sell birth control at reduced rates to campus health clinics.
Before the act went in to effect, SMS bought contraceptive supplies in bulk so they could sell them at discounted rates until they ran out, said Karen McSheffrey, SMS office manager.
McSheffrey is unsure when the discounted supplies will run out, but said she expects NuvaRing prices will increase first, from $18 to $40. Birth control pills will increase from $15 to $22 a pack and Plan B will increase from $20 to $35.
Student medical services does not have many other options for students who cannot afford the new prices.
"There's not a whole lot we can tell them to do," McSheffrey said. "They can check out other places, but ours might still be the cheapest."
Planned Parenthood in Jacksonville sells NuvaRings to students for $22, birth control pills for $17 and Plan B for $35.
Taryn Rasmussen, a junior sport management major, currently purchases her birth control pills for $8 a month under her parent's insurance plan from an off-campus pharmacy.
"I would be OK paying anything under $30 a month," she said.
Some schools might raise prices up to several hundred dollars a year, according to an Associated Press report. Rasmussen said she would either have to ask her parents to help her pay for birth control pills or decide to go off them if prices became that steep.
The American College Health Association is advocating putting college health centers back on Medicaid exemption lists to reduce prices again for students.
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Contest awards business concepts
The first campus-wide UNF Business Plan Competition was held March 26 in the Coggin College of Business and the winning teams were awarded $4,000 in prize money.
Tarek Chammah, a senior and Karim El Ghalbzouri,a graduate student and Jay Weatherstone, a junior computer science major, received $2,500 and 1st-place honors for their concept SOS Books, an e-commerce textbook trading Web site. Adnan Jafri, a non-student and Sherif Mahmoud, a UNF graduate, were also part of
the team.
Leon Bobbitt, a senior business management major, and Adam Schrock, a junior business management and marketing major, received $1,500 and 2nd-place honors for WingSpan Delivery, a food delivery service from area restaurants to the Duval County collegiate market.
Teams of contestants from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the Coggin College of Business presented three-year business plans March 21 in the first round of judging. Six finalist teams competed at the March 26 event.
The competition was scored on three points: originality, viability of business model and potential for business success.
Entrants presented their plans to a panel of judges, who were local business leaders. The judges asked a series up follow-up questions and calculated scores in each category.
Both SOSBooks and WingSpan Delivery team members will advance to the second annual Enterprise North Florida regional intercollegiate competition April 13 at UNF.
"It was a great surprise to win," said SOSBooks spokesman El Ghalbzouri. "WingSpan had an excellent presentation, and we have something to learn from them about delivery skills for the next competition."
Both Bobbitt and Schrock said they will take questions from the judges and advice from Mundy and Denslow into consideration in preparation for the upcoming regional competition.
Winners at the ENF regional competition will advance to the 2nd annual state competition in November. Denslow said UNF graduate student Joe Vaughn finished as a finalist at the 2006 competition held in Orlando. Vaughn was recently hired as director of sales for PayPerPost.com, a Web-based media company connecting advertisers to bloggers. According to Vaughn, the company has its own reality TV show, RockStartUp.com, which is currently in negotiations with Bravo, NBC and MTV to get picked
up nationally.
"The contest is not only about winning," Denslow said. "It's a great learning experience, and students have to be very motivated to create business plans for their ideas. The exposure
and networking possibilities
are tremendous."
The competition began in Denslow's classes last spring, and the UNF successes at the regional and state levels became the catalyst for this year's campuswide competition, she said.
"Ideally, the competition goes beyond the College of Business because many entrepreneurial ideas are coming from other creative areas," said John Mundy, visiting CCOB instructor of economics and assistant director of the center for economic education, who moderated the contest.
UNF began offering an entrepreneurship minor within the CCOB curriculum in the Fall
2006 semester.
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SG president values responsibility, visibility
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Student Body President Justin Damiano meets with Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, vice president of student affairs, to discuss upcoming changes to campus. |
Shadowing SG: This article is part of a series about the daily lives of SG members.
When Student Body President Justin Damiano walks into the office, his day starts immediately.
It's Wednesday at 11 a.m., and Damiano just finished his morning classes. The SG secretaries are presenting him with documents to sign and questions about his agenda for the day. His chief of staff and director of public relations are already waiting outside to start their usual daily meeting. This happens within 10 minutes of Damiano entering the office.
"Flexibility is key," he said.
Damiano, a senior business economics major, said he likes to meet with his staff everyday to catch up on the progress of different initiatives SG is working on. A housing survey, the University of North Florida Board of Trustees, campaign promises of oil changes, maid service and sand volleyball courts are currently up for discussion, he said.
After the crowd clears, Damiano takes a few minutes to check his e-mail and calendar for the day. He then turns to a stack of papers sitting on his desk. He has to read over and give his opinion to administration about a proposed health insurance plan for students. Around 12:30 p.m., he breaks
for lunch.
Damiano said he got involved with SG after he returned from a year of active duty with the United States Marine Corps in 2003. Wanting to become more involved, he joined the College Republicans Club. When the club attended an event where President Bush spoke, Damiano said he was inspired to become involved with politics.
After running for Senate and losing, he sought appointment from the Senate and was appointed a seat. He ran again in the next election and won. In spring 2006, Damiano and running mate Dorrell Briscoe were elected Student Body President and Student Body Vice President, respectively.
Damiano said the key to having a successful term lies in two factors. One is leading the university strongly but also responsibly. The other is being visible on campus so students and faculty can see the concern for issues around campus. Visibility also gives people around campus the opportunity to ask questions or offer feedback on
SG's performance.
After lunch, Damiano meets with a writer from the Spinnaker to give an interview about the upcoming opening of the campus skate park, which he said his party was responsible for planning and building. He then makes the rounds to the four agencies under student government. The African-American Student Union, Club Alliance, Osprey Productions and The Volunteer center are all under the control of Student Government. He stops briefly in Club Alliance and speaks with a member about the new budget regulations for clubs to get money for their events.
Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, vice president of student and international affairs, is Damiano's last stop. They discuss the progress of UNF's master plan. Gonzalez and Damiano looked over the map of what will be built or renovated. The Student Union and the expansion of the Dottie Dorion Fitness Center are highlighted. At the end of the day, Damiano attends an emergency Senate meeting to approve funds for signing in the skate park to ensure it will open
on time.
As his presidency winds down this spring, Damiano said he hopes to leave behind a legacy of hard work and an image that SG is professional, mature and a
legitimate organization.
"This job is a huge sacrifice," Damiano said. "You have to be willing to do it without the perks. If there's one person on campus sacrificing the most, it should be the student body president."
For more information on Damiano or SG log on to http://www.unf.edu/
groups/sga or visit Building 14, room 2605.
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'Clickers' help teachers gauge student response
New in-class system aims to provide instant feedback
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Students in Instructor Diane Tanner's Principles of Managerial Accounting class use the "clickers" to answer quiz questions. The "clickers" are part of a pilot program being tested this semester by Information Technology Services. |
A new pilot program is giving teachers insight into how much students are really learning
in class.
Remote personal response systems, or "clickers," were introduced into some classes at the University of North Florida this semester.
Acting on a recommendation from the Gang of Technology, an organization that investigates new teaching technology, the University Technology Committee implemented the eInstruction classroom response system in November 2006, said Alison Cruess, communications coordinator for Information Technology Services.
The response system is a way for teachers to get a feel for how well students are grasping concepts, Cruess said.
"[Before the program] you'd look out in the audience, and you see the glazed over look like that didn't go over so well, [now] you can throw a question out there and see if that's true, we call that taking their pulse."
The clickers, as they are called by ITS, look like a remote control except they have a small screen on them and the buttons relate to letters and numbers, Cruess said.
After the students' responses are entered into the clicker, they are transferred via infrared to a receiver that connects to any computer through a USB port.
All teaching computers currently have the software used to support eInstruction, said Deborah Miller, director of the center for instruction and research technology.
According to Cruess, students are given either objective or subjective questions and a specific amount of time to answer.
After that time, a graph is displayed showing what percentage are answered right and wrong. The graphs have a double-fold advantage, Cruess said.
Not only does it help professors tweak how well they have taught subjects but it also allows the students to have immediate interaction with new material, she said.
Instructor Diane Tanner said she has found many uses for the clickers. She takes attendance with them and gives quizzes.
While giving a quiz she observes what students are inputting on the clickers and if they skip a question, she reminds them to go back before turning in the quiz.
While some professors say they feel the clickers are an important new tool in classrooms, students have mixed feelings about them.
Nestor Vargas, a junior finance major, said "they suck" and are convenient for teachers, not students.
Curtis NcGugin, a sophomore marketing major, said they are only given one second to get them out at the beginning of class. Otherwise they are counted as absent, and that it's $35 spent on nothing.
Some students feel differently.
"It's interesting, you have to get used to them. They work in the long run," said Brandon Schierholzer, a sophomore marketing major.
Cruess said each clicker costs about $21.50 and each semester it costs $13 to register the clicker with a lifetime registration max at $39.
Whether the clickers are beneficial is yet to be decided.
According to Miller, how the clickers will be implemented will be decided by how many faculty are willing to use them.
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School seeks to improve learning
The Quality Enhancement Planning Team at the University of North Florida is currently discussing how to enhance the learning environment for students.
Created during the Fall 2006 semester, the QEP team is accepting pre-proposals from students, faculty and staff until March 30 regarding seven different themes central to student learning.
The team issued surveys earlier in the semester, and after receiving more than 956 suggestions, the QEP team narrowed the scope of the program to seven
key areas.
Steve Paulson, a management professor and the chair of the QEP team, said the plan is a multi-stage operation. The next phase of the plan involves soliciting two-page documents from interested parties discussing the aforementioned themes derived from
the surveys.
"Everyone's input is really valued," Paulson said. "Any student or staff member is welcome to submit a pre-proposal."
The QEP committee, which has approximately 30 members, will choose six of the pre-proposals, Paulson said.
Shawn Brayton, the director of academic affairs and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools liaison, has worked with Paulson to determine a direction for the QEP team. She said the final step is to submit a central report to President John Delaney.
"The Quality Enhancement Plan will be a five-year management plan with a recurring budget," Brayton said. "The plan will assess goals related to student learning and hopefully benefit the institution."
Currently, the QEP team is still waiting for the final pre-proposals to be submitted. The committee will determine which documents are the most developed, and the authors will be given one week to commit to the project. After they are selected, they will have until the end of the term to create a 10-15 page report on how to enhance student learning at UNF.
A $1,000 stipend will be awarded to the author of the final accepted proposal. A full list of the seven themes comprising the QEP pre-proposals can be found on the QEP's Web site at http://www.unf.edu/acadaffairs/IE/QEPPlan.html.
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Health Promotion to display AIDS Quilt
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The 40 blocks of the National AIDS Quilt to be displayed at UNF is less than 1 percent of the total quilt. |
Portions of The National AIDS Quilt will be available for viewing at the University of North Florida Arena April 4 through April 7.
The Department of Health Promotion will be on-site at the opening ceremony April 4 to offer free, anonymous rapid-result HIV tests, Kevin Modglin of the campus alcohol and drug information center said. CADIC will extended its HIV testing hours from 9-5 during the
quilt's visit.
Modglin said the purpose of bringing the quilt to UNF is to educate local communities about HIV/AIDS, to promote HIV testing and to correct any misperceptions about HIV.
"HIV isn't going away," Modglin said. "Everyone is affected."
The quilt was first created in 1987 by a group of friends who wanted to commemorate the loss of people who had died of AIDS. Currently, the quilt contains 91,000 names of people who have died from AIDS. The quilt has been on display at UNF three times in 1998, 2001 and 2004. The 40 blocks to be displayed represent less than 1 percent of the entire quilt, Modglin said.
Two types of HIV tests will be offered at the event. Health promotions will provide rapid-results tests, which involves blood being taken from a prick on the finger. CADIC will offer a different form of the test where a swab of saliva is taken to be tested. Both centers offer testing all year.
The quilt showing was organized by CADIC, The Department of Health Promotion, The Brooks College of Health, The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Office and The Recreation Office. For more information on the quilt or HIV testing call 620-2557 or visit the CADIC offices in the Arena, room 2003A.
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Five questions with the Spinnaker
 Jacqueline Simard Running mate: Alban Brooke Classification: Sophomore Major: Communications Current SG position: Senator and parliamentarian |
 Rachael Tutwiler Running mate: A.J. Souto Classification: Senior Major: Political science Current SG position: Director of the African American Student Union |
| Question 1: If elected, what will be your top three priorities? | |
| "First, I would increase communication between Student Government and those we serve. Second would be to incorporate diversity not only within Student Government but around our campus. Third would be to serve as an overall microphone for student voices to be heard." | "First would be bridging the gap and establishing unity to maker sure the voice of students will be heard. Second, Student Government should have more representative of the student body in terms of the different ministries and ethnicities on campus. Third, making sure that the issues we're putting forward on our platforms are followed through." |
| Question 2: What are your plans for working with different university entities to achieve your goals? | |
| "Communication is always the most effective tool - all branches of SG and the university administration should be available for questioning and open to ideas. Alban and I know if elected we will be representing the student body as a whole and will be open to administration and to make sure everyone is on the same page for where the university's growth and expansion." | "When we win, God willing, I would like to see the executive cabinet have a liaison from Greek life, athletics, housing and other groups on campus and to talk to them on a regular basis. Also, to see that people have an open mind looking at UNF and understanding that we are serving 16,000 students and we need to look at all interests - not just our own." |
| Question 3: What would you consider your best quality and worst quality as a leader? | |
| "My best quality would be that I'm optimistic in every situation. No matter what situation I'm placed in, I can derive something positive from it. My worst quality would be that because I strive for excellence in every situation, I come down hard on myself if I don't meet my expectations - whether academically or through my many leadership positions I hold on campus." | "My best quality would have to be my level of dedication. I won't start something unless I know it can be done. I would have to say my worst quality is that I'm attached - when something's important to me - I struggle with letting it go, even though sometimes that's what needs to be done." |
| Question 4: What does your running mate add to your team? | |
| "Alban's become a good friend and he's very reliable to get work done. He also brings inventive ideas through his four years on campus and seeing what students want. And that he's a senior and he's staying around to serve - that's total dedication." | "He [A.J.] adds a lot. He's very loyal. I don't want to say we're complete opposites because we share a lot of the same values but I think we'll make a great team because we both bring a lot to the table." |
| Question 5: If you had one sentence to tell students you're the right choice, what would you say? | |
| "Through my experience in my many outlets on campus, I've learned that not every student is the same or fits a stereotypical mold. With that being said, I plan to effectively be the liaison between the students and administration wholeheartedly." | "I would say first of all experience counts and we care about UNF heading to a place where we're all unified and able to make things happen." |
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Meet your Student Senate candidates
Next year's student leaders are in your hands. Here are the names, pictures and platforms of the students running for seats. The names of the candidates are spelled as they have been submitted and the platforms are in the candidates' own words. They have not been edited for spelling, punctuation, style or grammar. The Spinnaker allowed each candidate 50 words and in no way endorses any candidate over another. All platforms that were e-mailed to the paper by the deadline of 5 p.m., March 16 are printed here.
Presidential candidates
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We would like to extend our utmost appreciation for the support we have received thus far. As current Senators with years of experience within Student Government, we have worked diligently to serve the Student Body to the best of our abilities, and feel that we have succeeded at this charge. With a mindset of success and service, we ask for your continued support in this upcoming election by voting for A NEW DIRECTION and our inventive platforms that are all about feasibility - the capability of actually
being completed. With Osprey Pride, Jacqueline T. Simard & Alban Brooke |
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STANDING UNITED, MOVING FORWARD! We are Rachael Tutwiler and AJ Souto, your Student Body Presidential and Vice- Presidential candidates with a combined experience of 5 years in Student Government, currently SG Agency, AASU's Director and Senate President. UNF is experiencing numerous developments, ranging from building the student union, the coming shuttle system, to the challenges of being new to D1 athletics. The interests of ALL UNF students need to be addressed as we move forward! Our senate candidates are LEADERS from every community on our campus. Allow us to continue to serve your best interests as we continue to grow. |
 Josh Baker Sophomore Sports Mgmt |
Hey Guy's I am Josh Baker and I'm proud to represent the Standing United, Moving Forward group in the Spring 07' elections. If what happens involving athletics is important to you, remember to vote RED on April 3rd and 4th! GO OSPREYS! |
 John Barnes Sophomore Poli. Sci. |
It has been my pleasure representing you this past year in student government, and I feel a lot has been accomplished. Please support my re-election bid to continue to serve you with that experience, and together we can achieve even more, as we stand united and move forward. VOTE RED |
 Patrick Bennett Junior Poli. Sci. |
Please reelect me to serve as your Senator for another year in Student Government. I pledge to actively pursue opportunities to revive campus life and increase student involvement. Please join me as I work to provide practical solutions to the problems facing students today. Thanks for your support. ~Joshua 24:15~ |
 Christina Bruno Junior Poli. Sci. |
It is this university's main priority to build tradition, establish unity, and swoop into a new direction filled with nothing less than osprey spirit. I can give you just what you've been looking for. |
 Nancy Bruno |
My name is Nancy Bruno. I am currently a Sophomore majoring in graphic design. I am a part of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority holding the positions of Chaplain, T-shirt chair, and Song chair. I am running for the position of a senator on the campain, "Standing United Moving Forward." |
 Mike Clark Sophomore Education |
Having been successful in getting gym hours extended last semester, I intend to carry on working for the needs of the student body. I will continue the battle for improved parking, and promotion of school events. My ongoing success depends on your support. Vote for Mike - you know it's right! |
 Joseph Cunahan Sophomore Poli. Sci. |
My goal as Senator is to get your voice heard and ensure the well-being of our University. I will make it my utmost duty to work diligently with my peers and the student body and ensure that our Student Government is here to better serve the campus and its students. |
 Gregory Curry Sophomore Education |
I serve the students. As senator I've lived up to my duties in the senate chambers and on the particular committee which I serve on. As of right now I am on the Budget and Allocations Committee making fiscally responsible decisions for the student body as a whole. Thank you. |
 Stephen DeCoteau Junior English |
As former president of Men of Vision and Energy, I've learned, when you're a leader you must serve the people as they serve you. As a senator, you must be open-minded but also prepared to stand for what you believe in. This is what standing united and moving forward means. |
 Michael Gottlieb Junior Finance |
Hi, my name is Mike Gottlieb and I am a Junior Finance Major. I am a member of the UNF Baseball Team as well as on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. My goal is to bridge the gap between Clubs, Greek life, and Athletics to improve school spirit. |
 Otis Green Sophomore Biology |
Whats good people, my name is Otis Green and im running for a senate seat at UNF. Im a sophmore majoring in Biology and i play alot of sports for intermerals on campus. I want to make changes to better UNF because UNF be trippin sometimes real talk. |
 Chelsi Henry Sophomore Bus. Mgmt. |
VISION: To maintain integrity and independence FOCUS: To serve YOU, every day, every hour, every minute INSPIRATION: You!! |
 James Jones Junior Poli. Sci. |
I am running for Student Government, because I want to help make UNF a more exciting place to go to school. I have served in many different positions during my tenure, and will work just as hard if I am elected. Vote James Jones and "Go A New Direction..." |
 Brittany Knestrick Sophomore Nursing |
If elected Senator, I want to be a direct liaison for the student body. I want students to have their opinions count and voices heard. I really care about school spirit and bringing the University of North Florida to its highest potential. Vote for me! Vote Green! |
 Sara Kraft Junior Public Relations |
Hey! I'm Sara Kraft and I'm running for re-election to Senate. I've served students at UNF for a year; it's the greatest honor I've had. I'm a junior majoring in public relations with a minor in education and a new member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Vote RED and Vote Victory. |
 Estelle Lee Junior Poli. Sci. |
I am currently a Senator and wish to continue serving on behalf of the student body. I am proud to be a part of our expansion and will continue to support UNF in becoming one of the top ranking schools in Florida. Your support has been and is greatly appreciated. |
 Philip Lipton Sophomore Music Perf. |
My name's Philip Lipton and I'm running for Senate with the Red Party. I'm a Sophomore Music Preformance Major and looking forward to representing UNF's Music Department through Student Government. |
Jordan Manning Junior Sports Mgmt. |
VOTE MANNING, I'm here for YOU! My goal is to serve the Student Body of the University, Push for more involvement on issues such as Athletics and GREEK LIFE, and to promote OSPREY PRIDE. "Leadership is action, Not a position" VOTE MANNING |
 Katie Mazzota Sophomore Music Edu. |
I am looking forward to representing and serving each and every one of you! I am a student leader on campus and extremely passionate about UNF! I will strive to implement any and all of your ideas! Vote GREEN!!! |
Shannon McLanghlin Junior Crim. Justice |
Platform: INTEGRITY: Adherence to moral and ethical principals; soundness of moral character; honesty; an unimpaired or perfect condition. I wouldn't be running if I didn't believe in it. I want to help take UNF in a New Direction. VOTE GREEN. |
 Jamie O'Brien Junior Biology |
I will bring an common sense and social intelligence to the chambers of the UNF senate. As current SG Agency Director of Club Alliance I am quite aware of what it takes to serve my peers and UNF students. Go Osprey's and Go GREEN and go A NEW DIRECTION! |
 Christiana Patterson Junior Chemistry |
Hey UNF, if elected to senate I will work hard to achieve all of our goals. I am a passionate, energetic, innovative, and dedicated person. I will listen to all concerns and comments you have with an understanding ear to do my best to improve UNF. Don't forget, GO GREEN!!! |
 Erin Petrey Sophomore Com. Hth. |
If elected senator, I want to bring unity to UNF students by supporting a variety of campus wide events. I will directly represent the students and what they want for this school. I would also like to be involved with the beautification of the campus. VOTE GREEN! |
 Sean Webb Junior Graphic Design |
My name is Sean Webb and I'm a Junior at UNF majoring in Graphic Design. I am the Eminent Recorder of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and I was recently elected Secretary of the Inter-Fraternal Council. I am running with the red party, "Standing United, Moving Forward." |
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Benjamin Berry Coggin College of Business |
I hope to reduce the level of apathy and increase school spirit. |
 Kelly Hunter Graduate Seat MBA |
The person who represents UNF's graduate seat has great responsibilities. After my first semester in the MBA program, I've realized that it is difficult for incoming graduate students to earn academic scholarships. It is also important to create more scholarship opportunities for students studying abroad. |
 Nick Peres Senior Coggin College of Business |
It has been a privilege to serve you these past two years as a Senator, Attorney General and Deputy Chief of Staff. By applying my experience and connections, I am confident I can work to remove the Wall Street Journal fee from business students' tuition. VOTE RED! |
 Elizabeth Rasmussen Senior College of Edu. |
It has been an honor to serve as Senator for the College of Education. During this time, I have worked with the College to produce more flexible class schedules and to correct programs of study. Please re-elect me so that together we are a voice for the students. Vote Red! |
Spring 2007 senatorial candidates whose platforms were not received by deadline:
Brian Dunmire
Elizabeth Fritch
Brandi Gaines
Terra Geiger
Jon Hosior
John Holton
Joseph Huskey
Matthew Iannatto
Edith Drajewski
Lindsey Landgrebe
Kayli Lewis
Anna Pearce
Mat Radacz
Stanley Robinson Jr.