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USG shifts winter elections to before Thanksgiving, debates limiting slates in contentious meeting

The Undergraduate Student Government moved its winter elections before Thanksgiving break but voted down a proposal to ban slates for non-executive offices.

The Undergraduate Student Government moved its winter elections before Thanksgiving break but voted down a proposal to ban slates for non-executive offices.

Normani to headline 2026 Fall Lawnparties, first pop headliner in two years

The artist rose to fame in 2012 as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. She will perform on Frist North Lawn at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday.

The artist rose to fame in 2012 as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. She will perform on Frist North Lawn at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday.

New class councils discuss community, legacy, and trust following election reruns

After election reruns caused by a voting method error, Princeton’s Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 finalized their class council leadership, with only two positions being contested and re-decided. Council members emphasized goals of strengthening community, increasing transparency and trust in USG, and expanding programming for their classes.

After election reruns caused by a voting method error, Princeton’s Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 finalized their class council leadership, with only two positions being contested and re-decided. Council members emphasized goals of strengthening community, increasing transparency and trust in USG, and expanding programming for their classes.

USG hears presentations on transportation and academic performance, indirect budget cuts announced

USG reviewed transportation changes tied to the e-bike ban, student academic performance data, and potential budget adjustments at its latest meeting on April 19.

USG reviewed transportation changes tied to the e-bike ban, student academic performance data, and potential budget adjustments at its latest meeting on April 19.

New U-Councilors elected, Class Council mishap leads to rerun in spring elections

Princeton students elected ten new U-Councilors in the spring 2026 USG elections, while two class officer races were ordered to be rerun.

Princeton students elected ten new U-Councilors in the spring 2026 USG elections, while two class officer races were ordered to be rerun.

USG spring elections open as candidates discuss CPUC representation, low participation

Candidates for U-Councilor and Class Council discuss low student participation and policy priorities for the spring USG elections.

USG passes ‘One Too Many’ campaign resolution, faces criticism from UHS

USG voted to adopt the “One Too Many” campaign’s statement as an official position, advancing student-led recommendations to administrators even as University Health Services raised concerns about the letter’s research and framing.

USG voted to adopt the “One Too Many” campaign’s statement as an official position, advancing student-led recommendations to administrators even as University Health Services raised concerns about the letter’s research and framing.

USG leaders present on upcoming elections, votes on proctoring, mental health initiative

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) leaders presented on the spring election cycle, the Mental Health Committee’s ‘One Too Many’ initiative, and the upcoming faculty vote on proctoring at Sunday’s Senate meeting.

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) leaders presented on the spring election cycle, the Mental Health Committee’s ‘One Too Many’ initiative, and the upcoming faculty vote on proctoring at Sunday’s Senate meeting.

USG doesn’t approve new clubs, tackles scholarship and disciplinary reform at meeting

On Sunday, the USG senate delayed new club approvals again while advancing discussions on outside scholarship restrictions and revising a disciplinary reform referendum ahead of upcoming elections and administrative meetings.

On Sunday, the USG senate delayed new club approvals again while advancing discussions on outside scholarship restrictions and revising a disciplinary reform referendum ahead of upcoming elections and administrative meetings.

USG approves budget requests, hears presentation on competitive club access

The USG senate approved a broad package of budget requests and heard a presentation pushing for greater transparency and inclusivity in selective student organizations at its Sunday meeting.

The USG senate approved a broad package of budget requests and heard a presentation pushing for greater transparency and inclusivity in selective student organizations at its Sunday meeting.

USG meeting kicks off second half of semester with club funding and athletics updates

Holding its meeting over Zoom due to student travel, USG approved funding for upcoming cultural events, reviewed its spring budget, and shared updates on athletics engagement initiatives.

Holding its meeting over Zoom due to student travel, USG approved funding for upcoming cultural events, reviewed its spring budget, and shared updates on athletics engagement initiatives.

USG meeting sees budget updates, discusses upcoming survey on U. disciplinary processes

The USG met Sunday with updates on an adjusted budget, a forthcoming campus-wide survey on disciplinary processes, and efforts to secure permanent student representation on a key University safety committee.

The USG met Sunday with updates on an adjusted budget, a forthcoming campus-wide survey on disciplinary processes, and efforts to secure permanent student representation on a key University safety committee.

USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

USG makes electrifying return as Colón Roosevelt lays out plans for term, budget passes unanimously

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

Year-end reflections shared at final USG Senate meeting of Kho administration

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

Newly elected USG officers aim to prioritize dining reform, transparency, and budget accountability

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.