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USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

Annie Rupertus

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and The Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code. 

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and the Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code. 

NEWS | November 22

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USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

Annie Rupertus and Brooke McCarthy

Students who are interested in running for either an executive office or a Class Senate position are expected to attend at least one of two open houses. The first will take place on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. via Zoom, and the second will take place on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in Frist 204.

Students who are interested in running for either an executive office or a Class Senate position are expected to attend at least one of two open houses. The first will take place on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. via Zoom, and the second will take place on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in Frist 204.

NEWS | November 16

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DEI presentation, energy conservation project at this week’s USG meeting

DEI presentation, energy conservation project at this week’s USG meeting

Andrew Somerville

Representatives from Evidn, a behavioral science consulting firm, and the Office of Sustainability gave a presentation on their joint project regarding energy conservation on campus.

Representatives from Evidn, a behavioral science consulting firm, and the Office of Sustainability gave a presentation on their joint project regarding energy conservation on campus.

NEWS | November 15

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USG discusses grading policy with Dean Dolan, approves Honor Code amendment

USG discusses grading policy with Dean Dolan, approves Honor Code amendment

Andrew Somerville

In their Sunday meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) voted to formally establish Peer Representatives as an Honor Committee resource and discussed the University’s grading policy. 

In their Sunday meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) voted to formally establish Peer Representatives as an Honor Committee resource and discussed the University’s grading policy. 

NEWS | November 8

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Can't bring back the past? Of course we can: a Roaring 20s ball for the Classes of the 2020s

Can't bring back the past? Of course we can: a Roaring 20s ball for the Classes of the 2020s

Tori Tinsley

From fake pearls to 1920s-themed appetizers, Princeton’s “Roaring Twenties'' themed Orange and Black Ball on Nov. 4th  was filled with all the glitz and glam that many students missed coming out of a global pandemic. Despite the difficulties the OBB’s date presented for some students — who celebrated the Hindu religious festival Diwali on that night — the ball allegedly saw an attendance increase of about 500 students since the last time it was held two years ago.

From fake pearls to 1920s-themed appetizers, Princeton’s “Roaring Twenties'' themed Orange and Black Ball on Nov. 4th  was filled with all the glitz and glam that many students missed coming out of a global pandemic. Despite the difficulties the OBB’s date presented for some students — who celebrated the Hindu religious festival Diwali on that night — the ball allegedly saw an attendance increase of about 500 students since the last time it was held two years ago.

FEATURES | November 7

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USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

Isabel Yip

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

NEWS | November 3

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USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

Andrew Somerville

In a unanimous vote, USG re-allocated $25,000 of Tigers in Town funding to support an Off-Campus Dining Trial pilot program, in which 150 students will be provided a free weekly lunch, dinner, and snack off campus for four weeks.

In a unanimous vote, USG re-allocated $25,000 of Tigers in Town funding to support an Off-Campus Dining Trial pilot program, in which 150 students will be provided a free weekly lunch, dinner, and snack off campus for four weeks.

NEWS | November 1

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USG creates Lawnparties Review Committee, hosts Q&A with VP Calhoun

USG creates Lawnparties Review Committee, hosts Q&A with VP Calhoun

Andrew Somerville

The proposal cites USG’s decision to change their headliner act from LANY to A$AP Ferg as one of the reasons for the charge.

The proposal cites USG’s decision to change their headliner act from LANY to A$AP Ferg as one of the reasons for the charge.

NEWS | October 12

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USG announces 2025 Class Council results

USG announces 2025 Class Council results

Erin Lee and Annie Rupertus

Five new Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Class Councilors have been elected for the class of 2025: Kimberly Cross ’25, Gil Joseph ’25, Diya Kraybill ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Ben Wachspress ’25. Results were announced via email on Oct. 8.

Five new Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Class Councilors have been elected for the class of 2025: Kimberly Cross ’25, Gil Joseph ’25, Diya Kraybill ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Ben Wachspress ’25. Results were announced via email on Oct. 8.

NEWS | October 10

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‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

Evelyn Doskoch and Andrew Somerville

“You’re going to hurt someone,” a member of the security team said. “This is going to be a dangerous situation.”

“You’re going to hurt someone,” a member of the security team said. “This is going to be a dangerous situation.”

NEWS | October 3

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USG removes LANY as Lawnparties headliner amid allegations of inappropriate conduct

USG removes LANY as Lawnparties headliner amid allegations of inappropriate conduct

Andrew Somerville and Sidney Singer

USG’s decision comes after many students expressed concern with the announcement of the headliner after allegations of predatory behavior, manipulation, and emotional abuse came to light about lead singer Paul Klein.

USG’s decision comes after many students expressed concern with the announcement of the headliner after allegations of predatory behavior, manipulation, and emotional abuse came to light about lead singer Paul Klein.

NEWS | September 28

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USG appoints committee members, reports on referendum progress

USG appoints committee members, reports on referendum progress

Andrew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday evening to approve the appointment of new committee members, discuss Lawnparties, and report on the progress of spring referenda.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday evening to approve the appointment of new committee members, discuss Lawnparties, and report on the progress of spring referenda.

NEWS | September 27

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LANY to headline Lawnparties 2021, Naaji Hylton ’22 to open

LANY to headline Lawnparties 2021, Naaji Hylton ’22 to open

Andrew Somerville

The headliner act will take place in the backyard of Quadrangle Club at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3.

The headliner act will take place in the backyard of Quadrangle Club at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3.

NEWS | September 26

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USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

Andrew Somerville

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.  

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.   

NEWS | September 6

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Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

NEWS | August 10

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USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

Caitlin Limestahl

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

NEWS | April 26

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USG announces class officer election results

USG announces class officer election results

Andrew Somerville

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

NEWS | April 23

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All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

Katherine Dailey

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuels companies. 

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuel companies. 

NEWS | April 22

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Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Paige Cromley

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

NEWS | April 19

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USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

Andrew Somerville

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

NEWS | April 19

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