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Members of the Undergraduate Student Government sit in a room on campus to discuss the budget for the year.

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 


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USG selects college circuit regular Waka Flocka Flame for Lawnparties headliner

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

NEWS | April 13

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Many mental health report goals on track, show decreasing CPS wait times

Six months after the release of a report with suggestions to enhance mental health at the University, USG reports on progress made. Securing funding for a counselor outreach program and the establishment of the CPS CaresLine are among recommendations implemented thus far.

Six months after the release of a report with suggestions to enhance mental health at the University, USG reports on progress made. Securing funding for a counselor outreach program and the establishment of the CPS CaresLine are among recommendations implemented thus far.

NEWS | April 10

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Director of Campus Safety stresses that campus lighting is ‘complicated’ at USG meeting

The Senate also approved spending for events and discussed scooters and bikes on campus. A first vote on a proposed constitutional amendment was approved unanimously.

The Senate also approved spending for events and discussed scooters and bikes on campus. A first vote on a proposed constitutional amendment was approved unanimously.

NEWS | March 7

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USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

NEWS | February 26

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USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week

NEWS | February 20

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New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

NEWS | February 13

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USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

NEWS | February 7

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Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

NEWS | December 9

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USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

NEWS | December 6

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Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | December 5