‘A second family’: Muslim Student Association, campus organizations cater to community during Ramadan: On Monday, nearly 60 University students that observe Ramadan broke their fast together at the first community Iftar since returning to campus after spring break. The event represented the start of many efforts to foster community and increase accessibility to halal meals during Ramadan this year. According to Lauren Belinsky, the assistant director of marketing and communications for Campus Dining, student feedback has helped to diversify “where students can pick up meals during this time.” Imam Khalil Abdullah, the assistant dean for Muslin life, explained to the ‘Prince’ that “[Ramadan] is about fellowship, community, and being with each other.”
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USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting: During the fifth meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), presentations were delivered on the recent transit pilot, elections, and mid-term reports. Avi Attar ’25 praised recent USG initiatives, including buses to the Ivy Madness games during break and a midterms celebration trip to New York City. He also looked forward to meeting with the Inter-club Council (ICC) and a watch party for women’s basketball. USG Senator Samuel Kligman ’26 pointed to low turnout for recent USG elections, including the 2023 winter USG elections, which had a turnout rate of 47 percent. Social Committee Chair Enzo Kho ’26 emphasized the work of the Social Committee so far, citing planning for Lawnparties and Dean's Date celebrations. Other committees, including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Academics Committee, also described their ongoing work.
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