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Former Sen. Alleges SG Violated Law FILE PHO T O: ROBER T K UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA February www.unfspinnaker.com 28 Volume 30, Issue 24 2007 Wednesday SWAT team drops in Former Sen. alleges SG violated law FILE PHO T O: ROBER T K. PIETRZYK REBECCA D Former Student Government Senator Matthew Breidenstein, pictured here during the Oct. 19 elections com- mission violation hearing, is accusing SG of violating Florida law and SG statutes during the hearing. AL Y SG refutes claims of and SG statutes. Breidenstein was disqualified The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Support Weapons and Tactical Unit rappeled for a “major violation” of SG election statutes by Feb. 21 from a helicopter onto campus near Lot 18. The demonstration was mishandling fall elections not claiming taxes on his expense statement. originally set to happen on the Green but was moved. The Student Criminal “Somebody needs to make that place [SG] Justice Association sponsored the event. commission hearing accountable, and you know who can do that? The student body can by paying attention to who they vote for,” said Breidenstein, a senior political sci- BY TAMI LIVINGSTON ence major. NEWS EDITOR In the first of three appeals filed by Breidenstein, he alleged that his due process Student body presidents A former University of North Florida student rights for a fair hearing under SG statutes and government senator who was disqualified after the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution the fall 2006 elections is accusing SG officials of were not met during the elections violations discuss future of schools breaking Florida law. hearing Oct. 19, 2006. Breidenstein said he was During a judicial hearing Feb. 21 to appeal the notified by a friend about the violations filed actions of SG’s Elections Commission after the against him two hours before the violations hear- BY TAMI LIVINGSTON fall 2006 elections, former Sen. Matthew ing and that he had 30 minutes to prepare a NEWS EDITOR upcoming legislative issues, said Breidenstein accused SG officials of violating UNF Student Body President his rights as guaranteed by federal and state law See SG, page 6 Justin Damiano, a senior major- The University of North ing in Political Science. The Florida Student Government Spinnaker attempted to attend hosted the monthly meeting of the board meeting but Harrison the Florida Student Association said the meeting was not open Feb. 23 in the University Center. to reporters. The FSA is a lobbying entity Damiano said the board voted for Florida students. During the to support a Campus to air its garbage new technolo- day-long conference, public uni- versity student body presidents gy fee, which from across the state, along with was proposed BY LUCY HELENNA RODRIGUEZ their staff and advisors met to last year by CONTRIBUTING WRITER discuss local and statewide SG the legislature and university issues. but stopped by Among the subjects discussed students.The The University of North in the general meeting was the technology Florida is cleaning up its Pappas Consulting Group Inc.’s Damiano fee bill was act – literally. recent report on the state of the r e-written, Garbage on the Green, sched- Florida university system. Frank Damiano said, uled for March 8, will showcase Harrison, FSA director, encour- to be more favorable to students. campus waste in the middle of aged SG officials to read the “It gives student body presi- the Green for a trash audit – the report and to “look at the diagno- dents joint approval power over first event of its kind at UNF. sis instead of the prescription the technology fee along “Not only is [the name] they are giving.” with university presidents,” descriptive of the event location – R Harrison said there has been Damiano said. OBER mounds of campus trash on the no definitive reaction from the This way, the students can university’s ‘green,’ but you can T K. PIETRZYK Board of Governors and the uni- determine how much the fee will think of it also meaning that the versities about the report and he be and what the money will be university is moving towards encouraged people to attend a spent on, he said. ‘greening’ it’s garbage by reduc- public hearing in Orlando Feb. 26 The board also discussed Gov. ing, reusing and recycling more,” During the Garbage on the Green event March 8, the University of North to get public comment on Charlie Crist’s recent proposal said Stacy Wheeler,Political Florida will perform a waste audit to show students what trash can be recy- the report. for no new fees and no tuition Science professor and organizer cled and raise environmental awareness. Mike Fischer, FSA executive increases for the next year, of the event. director, gave a legislative update Damiano said. During the waste audit, volun- report during the general meet- “We’re looking forward to teers will retrieve trash from four finalized report will be presented campus, Wheeler said. Items will ing as well. He said the FSA is speaking to the governor soon different locations on campus, to the university including a be catalogued and sorted based currently tracking 25 legislative on his stance on tuition,” including outside campus areas detailed analysis and recommen- on weight, volume and content. bills and “it’s going to be a good, Damiano said. and trash from inside depart- dations during the week of The content categories include busy legislative session.” Students are in support of the ment buildings. March 25. items that can be recycled, items After a general meeting, the technology fee which translates The results of the waste audit The details of the audit will that cannot be recycled, and attendees split into separate to a raise in tuition, Damiano will be announced at the end of include the total number of recy- items that can be composted. councils and held group meet- said. This is why the FSA would the event and a more detailed ver- clable and waste items collected ings. The Board of Directors met sion will be available March 12. A from four different locations on See TRASH, page 7 and discussed a number of See FSA, page 4 PA GE 2 QUOTE of the WEEK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. Awarded first place for Best of Show at It's the life in the 2005 National College Media Convention by the your years.” Associated Collegiate Press. O O O – Abraham Lincon Spinnaker Staff 16th president of the United States (1809-1865) Editor in Chief Jenna Strom Art Director Robert K. Pietrzyk Business Manager Adina Daar Production Manager Ace Stryker O O O Editorials O O O Advertising Manager Kristen Montalto Adviser Joshua Stewart Faculty continues to keep campus green News Editor Tami Livingston Features Editor habits, or lack thereof. Garbage on chance to do their part. Recycling Sports Editor Holli Welch embers of the University of North Florida commu- the Green will also include booths bins and garbage cans are promi- Copy Editor Emily Bruce M nity should take pride in where anyone interested can learn nent throughout campus. It only Photo Editor Rebecca Daly the campus’ natural more about environmental issues. takes a few seconds to throw that Web Editor Meghan Dornbrock beauty and commitment to its Literally showing people what they water bottle in one bin and that food are doing to their campus will hope- wrapper in another. Graphic Designer Jen Quinn nature reserve. But lately it seems plastic bottles decorate campus fully lead to more environmentally As UNF continues to grow, the Discourse Editor more than wildflowers. friendly behavior. administration is working hard to Asst. News Editor Matt Coleman Rather than letting an abundance This is just the latest step UNF maintain the nature reserve sur- Asst. Features Editor Ross Brooks of trash go unnoticed, school offi- has taken to show its obligation to rounding campus. Plans for new nature. Last year, the new Social dorms and buildings are thought of Asst. Sports Editor cials are taking steps to ensure UNF maintains its pledge to remain a Sciences building was the first in with the environment in mind. naturally beautiful campus while Northeast Florida to be certified The UNF Master Plan, which out- Distributor Jason Strickland maintaining the interests of the “green,” meaning it was built to be lines future projects such as the environmentally friendly. transit system and the student Printer Florida Sun Printing environment. Students, faculty and staff enjoy a The building was constructed out union, requires that all new build- O O O beautiful, sprawling patch of grass of recycled and recyclable materials. ings meet the green standards that known as the Green. It is typically It was also the first building in Building 51 met. Energy is also a Jacksonville to be registered by the concern, and plans for the buildings Robinson Student Center, room 2627 one of the cleanest spots on campus, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S. but it will soon turn into a giant Leadership in Energy and include an abundance of glass. Jacksonville, FL 32224 garbage can for a day. Environmental Design. The univer- Modifications such as these add Volunteers will showcase some of sity recognized a chance to do some- up, and UNF is doing a stellar job in Phone: 904.620.2727 the items thrown away by people on thing positive for the environment leading Jacksonville as an environ- Fax: 904.620.3924 campus March 8, according to a when creating this addition to cam- mentally concerned member of www.UNFSpinnaker.com press release on the UNF Web site. pus, and both sides benefited from the city. They will sort, measure and cata- the construction of Building 51.
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