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USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

Andrew Somerville / The Daily Princetonian

USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

Andrew Somerville

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

NEWS | February 8

Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Photo Courtesy of Chitra Parikh

Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Andrew Somerville

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

NEWS | February 7

USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

Eating clubs line Prospect Avenue. Jon Ort / The Daily Princetonian

USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

Andrew Somerville

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

NEWS | January 21
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Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

McCosh Health Center: Mark Dodici / The Daily Princetonian

Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Anika Buch

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

NEWS | December 2

Potter ’22 elected President, USG referenda on divestment and Election Day pass

Courtesy of Christian Potter ’22

Potter ’22 elected President, USG referenda on divestment and Election Day pass

Andrew Somerville

Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.

Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu ’22, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.

NEWS | November 27

USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

Zachary Shevin, Caitlin Limestahl, and Uanne Chang

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.

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.

NEWS | November 23

Liu, Potter run for USG president, appearing beside four contested races, two referenda on next week’s ballot

Presidential candidates Allen Liu ’22 (top left) and Christian Potter ’22 (top right) and Vice President candidates Ashwin Mahadevan ’22 (bottom left) and Juan Nova ’23 (bottom right) will appear on the ballot alongside referenda involving voting and fossil fuels. Design Credit: Harsimran Makkad / The Daily Princetonian

Liu, Potter run for USG president, appearing beside four contested races, two referenda on next week’s ballot

Katherine Dailey, Diya Kraybill, and Andrew Somerville

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

NEWS | November 19

USG announces Jason Derulo as Fall Lawnparties headliner

Jason Derulo. Courtesy of Flickr. 

USG announces Jason Derulo as Fall Lawnparties headliner

Caitlin McNally and Eva Vesely

The University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced today that the headliner for this year’s virtual Lawnparties will be Jason Derulo. Derulo started his solo career in 2009 and has since achieved eleven Platinum singles.  

The University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced today that the headliner for this year’s virtual Lawnparties will be Jason Derulo. 

NEWS | October 23

First-year Class Council candidates adjust to virtual campaigning

José Pablo Fernández García / The Daily Princetonian

First-year Class Council candidates adjust to virtual campaigning

Bharvi Chavre

Twenty-seven first-years are running for five 2024 Class Council positions this semester. New rules allow candidates to collect signatures via an electronic petition and send messages to large group chats and listservs, which were not allowed previously.

Twenty-seven first-years are running for five 2024 Class Council positions this semester. New rules allow candidates to collect signatures via an electronic petition and send messages to large group chats and listservs, which were not allowed previously.

NEWS | September 29

Crotty ’00 reviews updated Title IX policies at USG meeting

Caitlin Limestahl / The Daily Princetonian 

Crotty ’00 reviews updated Title IX policies at USG meeting

Caitlin Limestahl

All conduct previously in violation of University policy will still violate the updated policies, though cases may be adjudicated under different procedures. 

At the most recent USG meeting, Crotty reviewed the University’s modified Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy. All conduct previously in violation of University policy will continue to violate these updated policies, though they may be adjudicated under different procedures.

NEWS | September 23

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