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USG presidential candidates discuss platforms before crowd of 11

USG presidential candidates discuss platforms before crowd of 11

Evelyn Doskoch

The presidential candidates presented their campaign platforms and answered questions sent in ahead of time, which pertained to the candidates' visions for the role of USG President and issues of inclusivity, advocacy, cooperation with University administration, and mental health.

NEWS | 12/06/2019

USG potential referenda include change to P/D/F policy, standing Sustainability Committee

Frist Campus Center, a significant hub of social activity on campus.

USG potential referenda include change to P/D/F policy, standing Sustainability Committee

Caitlin Limestahl

Two Undergraduate Student Government (USG) referenda have been announced, one regarding a change to the current P/D/F (pass/D/fail) policy, and another calling for the implementation of a standing Sustainability Committee. Students will be able to vote for them from Dec. 9 to 11 before they can be presented to the appropriate administrations.

NEWS | 12/05/2019

USG announces candidates for 2019 election, candidates run unopposed in four of nine positions

USG announces candidates for 2019 election, candidates run unopposed in four of nine positions

Zachary Shevin

“USG spends around half of its budget on party planning and movie nights,“ Presidential candidate David Esterlit ’19 wrote. “The USG of today has abdicated its responsibility, and, on election day, with your help, I mean to restore it.”

NEWS | 11/29/2019

USG affirms language of P/D/F and exam paper referendums, discusses past changes to the Honor System

Caitlin Limestahl

Olivia Ott ’20, Academic Chair, and Ben Press ’20, U-Council Chair, discussed recent key changes to the Honor System in the past two years, including updates to the Honor Committee’s website, and additions of a dean on call and professional investigators to Honor Committee proceedings.

NEWS | 11/18/2019

USG discusses project for new health center to replace McCosh Health Center

Sophie Li

According to Jarett Messina, Project Manager for the University, construction will commence during the summer of 2022 to complement the construction of the new residential colleges.

NEWS | 11/10/2019

USG announces 2023 Class Council election results

Caitlin Limestahl

Fatinah Albeez ’23, Melissa Chun ’23, Jafar Howe ’23, Taryn Sebba ’23, and Sophie Singletary ’23 (listed in alphabetical order) will represent the Class of 2023 on the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Class Council. The results of the class-wide election, held last week, were sent in an email on Friday, Oct. 18.

NEWS | 10/20/2019

USG discusses new voting platform for upcoming election

Imaan Khasru

According to USG President Zarnab Virk ’20, the current voting platform used by USG — known as Helios — is outdated. She therefore called for a switch to a platform more up-to-date with today’s technological advancements. The new platform used will be Election Runner.

NEWS | 10/13/2019

USG discusses Wintersession, confirms new senator

Emily Perez

“Wintersession 2021 gives a space for oxygen to be breathed during the semester,” said Jarvis.

NEWS | 10/07/2019

USG reviews newly approved clubs, positions at weekly meeting

Benjamin Ball

Lutfah Subair ’21 presented on the new clubs approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee (SCGC). Those clubs were the Latino Medical Students Association + Princeton University, Our Health Matters, and Hip-Hop Empowerment Conference Planning Committee.

NEWS | 09/29/2019

USG finalizes task forces for the fall term, approves budget

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Task-forces for the USG fall term will include Sustainability, Indigeneity at Princeton, and Mental Health, among others.

NEWS | 09/22/2019

USG announces CupcakKe, 3OH!3, Rich Homie Quan as co-headliners for Lawnparties

Benjamin Ball and Zachary Shevin

USG social chair Heavyn Jennings confirmed that electronic music duo 3OH!3 and rapper Rich Homie Quan will join Chicago rapper CupcakKe to perform at Lawnparties.

NEWS | 09/10/2019

Fall Lawnparties to feature "Deepthroat" rapper CupcakKe

Zachary Shevin

University Student Government Social Chair Heavyn Jennings ’20 has confirmed that Elizabeth Eden Harris, known professionally as CupcakKe, will perform at Lawnparties on Sep. 15.

NEWS | 08/21/2019

USG recaps Project Board work, discusses Room Draw error

Walker Stamps

Projects Board Co-Chair Rachel Hazan ’21 reported that they funded 77 groups and more than 100 events with $132,000 requested in total for events this semester and a median request of $1,863.

NEWS | 05/12/2019

USG discusses potential changes to meal plans, funding requests

USG discusses potential changes to meal plans, funding requests

Jacob Gerrish

“They’re planning on either adding more meals to it for the same price or decreasing the price,” Virk said. “Because right now price-wise per meal it really does not make sense.”

NEWS | 04/28/2019

USG approves funding for Yardparties, Princeton Electronica Concert

USG approves funding for Yardparties, Princeton Electronica Concert

Claire Silberman

“We approved $2,000 for [Yardparties] which was a bit lower than the $2,500 we had last semester, but it’s still satisfactory to the people who asked for the money,” Brad Spicher ’20 said.

NEWS | 04/14/2019

USG announces four finalized referenda

USG announces four finalized referenda

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The topics of the referenda include environmental sustainability, health threats of computer screen over-exposure, Honor Code violation penalties, and appointment processes for Honor Committee membership.

NEWS | 04/10/2019

USG approves four new clubs, discusses office hours

Jacob Gerrish

The Undergraduate Student Government officially recognized Food for Thought, Israel TigerTrek, Knitting Club, and Australia Club.

NEWS | 04/07/2019

USG discusses Honor Committee selections, replacing Blackboard

Jacob Gerrish

Assistant Dean of the College James Alexander Dun said that evaluation and planning for a shift to a new learning management system would continue over the next year and that there would be a gradual transition to the selected platform in 2021 and 2022.

NEWS | 03/31/2019

USG discusses Honor Code penalties, appointments

Claire Silberman

USG members discussed five referenda during the meeting, debating topics ranging from eye health to renaming USG itself.

NEWS | 03/25/2019

USG discusses community art project, Menstrual Products Project Task Force

Jacob Gerrish

Princeton Art Museum Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Mitra Abbaspour presented on Byron Kim’s 2019 Princeton Community Project. Korean-American artist Byron Kim’s ongoing portraiture work entitled “Synecdoche” incorporates paintings of the skin tone of the arms of hundreds of subjects.

NEWS | 03/03/2019

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