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(01/22/21 2:11am)
In its meeting earlier this week, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate heard an overview of virtual Street Week — the process by which students can join eating clubs this semester — and discussed next steps for implementing two recently-passed referenda.
(12/04/20 12:09am)
Since the 2008 box office hit “Iron Man,” Marvel Studios has brought countless fan-favorite superheroes to the big screen as part of its shared universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Full of lovable characters, lively humor, and action-packed fight sequences, the MCU is now a household name among both comic book fans and moviegoers. While the MCU has experienced major success in the past few years, various critics have chided the multi-billion dollar franchise for its formulaic nature and refusal to take artistic risks.
(12/02/20 7:18pm)
The University will be able to distribute a vaccine to faculty, staff, students, and their households as soon as it is available beyond top-priority populations like health care workers, Executive Director of Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo told students at a town hall last night.
(11/27/20 7:00pm)
Christian Potter ’22, who currently serves as Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Academics Chair, will serve as USG President this year. Referenda calling for fossil fuel divestment and an Election Day holiday also passed overwhelmingly.
(11/23/20 11:18pm)
During its meeting on Sunday, Nov. 22, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) voted to approve an amendment to the Constitution of the Honor System changing the structure of elected student membership.
(11/23/20 7:41pm)
The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year.
(11/22/20 4:21pm)
The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year. Interviews by Caitlin Limestahl '23 and Zachary Shevin '22 and editing by Uanne Chang '24
(11/20/20 12:35am)
Allen Liu ’22 and Christian Potter ’22 have begun campaigning for the position of Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President, with voting to begin next week.
(11/18/20 4:56am)
During the weekly Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting on Nov. 15, Orientation Program Coordinator Neena Robertson of the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented results from the Class of 2024 orientation survey and a review of the week-long event for first-years.
(11/09/20 10:21pm)
In the weekly Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, the Senate approved two referenda to appear on the winter election ballot: one calling for the University to recognize Election Day as an official holiday and the second calling for the University’s divestment from fossil fuels.
(11/03/20 4:03am)
In its weekly meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) implemented the new Disability Task Force, which aims to address the needs of students with disabilities on campus.
(11/02/20 9:07am)
On Friday, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee hosted Lawnparties virtually, with Jason Derulo headlining and Glenna Jane Galarion ’21 opening.
(11/02/20 12:41am)
In a movie landscape oversaturated with sequels, reboots, and remakes, Christopher Nolan is one of the few directors in Hollywood who consistently delivers high-quality original storytelling to his audiences — and his latest film “Dunkirk” (2017) is no exception. With a star-studded cast of Oscar winners and talented newcomers, impeccable craftsmanship, and an inspiring narrative based on historical events, “Dunkirk” is one of the greatest war films in recent memory.
(10/23/20 9:53pm)
The University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced today that the headliner for this fall’s virtual Lawnparties will be Jason Derulo.
(10/18/20 10:41pm)
“I hope that nobody has ever had to look at somebody they love through a glass,” narrates Clementine “Tish” Rivers (KiKi Layne) as the camera pans from a close-up shot of Tish and her lover, Alfonzo “Fonny” Rivers (Stephan James), embracing in the sunlight’s warm glow, to Fonny being guided by a police officer to greet Tish through the glass window of a dimly lit prison.
(10/14/20 1:11am)
Set in Los Angeles, Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” (2016) focuses on Mia Dolan (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling), a jazz musician, who fall in love with each other while pursuing their respective dreams.
(10/08/20 10:36pm)
When Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” debuted at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, it received a six-minute standing ovation; some critics called it Lee’s best film in years. Throughout his career as a director, Lee has used cinema as a medium to explore themes such as race relations and the African American experience. “BlacKkKlansman” updates these themes for modern mainstream audiences, representing a natural progression from his previous works. Thanks to Lee’s masterful directing, a bold screenplay, and an all-star cast, the film combines absurdity, dark humor, and horror into a nuanced commentary on social issues still relevant today.
(09/30/20 12:24am)
Every fall semester, first-year candidates for Class Council vie for students’ votes, often by going dorm to dorm and campaigning in public spaces. The twenty-seven first-years running for the 2024 Class Council, however, have no choice but to campaign virtually.
(09/28/20 9:30pm)
Ashwin Mahadevan ’22 has been selected by a seven-person Senate committee to serve as the next Undergraduate Student Government (USG) vice president. He was voted into the position at the most recent USG meeting on Sunday, Sept. 27.
(09/23/20 8:18am)
At Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Regan Crotty ’00, Director of Gender Equity and Title IX administrator, reviewed the University’s modified Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and University Sexual Misconduct Policy.