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What students should know about Honor Code reform

What students should know about Honor Code reform

Guest Contributor

On a final note, we want to reiterate how thankful we are for the continual student engagement on this issue. Because of the clear and resounding message the student body sent to the campus leadership, students have been able to drive a profound and positive transformation in the way that our Honor System operates.

OPINION | 02/13/2019

Yee '19 reflects on time as USG President

Benjamin Ball

Friends and former USG colleagues laud Yee ’19 for her organizational skills and commitment to working for the good of others. Yee reflects on the successes and acknowledges the shortcomings of her tenure.

NEWS | 02/13/2019

First USG meeting of Virk administration discussed finances, fashion show

First USG meeting of Virk administration discussed finances, fashion show

Oliver Effron

USG plans to collaborate with the University Art Museum for a fashion show themed around the museum’s collection, designed to connect students with alumni in the industry.

NEWS | 02/10/2019

Three USG presidential candidates debated before audience of 15

Zachary Shevin

Fifteen people, including Undergraduate Student Government officers, showed up to the Presidential Candidate Debate on Nov. 29. With elections taking place early next week, three presidential candidates presented their platforms and discussed topics such as mental health, Career Services, and national politics.

NEWS | 11/30/2018

New technology in renovated learning spaces discussed, honor committee members confirmed at USG meeting

Claire Silberman

Improvements to learning spaces and honor code confirmations were on the discussion table in the Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting meeting on Oct. 21.

NEWS | 10/22/2018

USG discusses gym hours, voting rights, committee appointments

Claire Silberman

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed campus recreation, voter rights, and committee reappointments in its weekly meeting on Oct. 14.

NEWS | 10/14/2018

USG discusses Honor Committee diversity, restaurant week

USG discusses Honor Committee diversity, restaurant week

Ivy Truong

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed upcoming plans for a “restaurant week all year,” diversity on the Honor Committee, and confirmed new members, along with other issues in its weekly meeting Oct. 22.

NEWS | 10/22/2017

USG talks Tigerbook confidentiality, Honor Committee diversity

Jacob Gerrish

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed Tigerbook confidentiality concerns and new position appointments, among other issues, in its weekly meeting on Oct. 15.

NEWS | 10/16/2017

U. students, affiliates react to events in Charlottesville

Rose Gilbert

“The question of the day was who was pepper-spraying who?” he said. McElwee interviewed several counter protesters who were pepper-sprayed, implying that pepper spray had been used by the white nationalist protesters, but he stressed that he couldn’t be certain.

NEWS | 08/19/2017

USG discusses efforts to ensure Honor Committee, Committee on Discipline reflect campus demographics

Jason Fu

"You know when you interview 17 white kids and when you don't, to be entirely frank," she explained. "I suppose if you want to return to this discussion of asking students to self-identify so that we can have hard and fast statistics about the diversity of these pools, then we can reopen that conversation. But I think anyone who was in the room this time who’s been in the room during past application cycles can just see that the room is more diverse than it otherwise is,” said Liziewski.

NEWS | 05/14/2017

USG votes on Honor Committee appointment changes, debates amendment to referendum policy

Samuel Garfinkle

This week’s meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government featured debate on a wide range of amendments, as USG worked to wrap up new business for the spring. USG President Myesha Jemison ’18 opened with her report to the committee, which detailed upcoming meetings with administrators and student groups, as well as the interview process for the Honor Committee, which will commence tonight. U-Councilor Pooja Patel ’18 presented the upcoming “Get Yourself Tested” initiative, a partnership between USG and Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice.

NEWS | 05/01/2017

USG announces newly elected class officers, U-Councilors

Emily Spalding

“Senior year is a phenomenal time, and senior year is what people are going to remember for the rest of their lives," McGhee said. "There are so many milestones that occur during your senior year, and I think it’s very important to have a very cohesive, very strong, and very friendly class government that is planning events throughout the entire year."

NEWS | 04/23/2017

USG discusses Honor Committee appointments, referendum at weekly meeting

Jason Fu

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed amendments regarding Honor Committee appointments and referendum rules in their weekly meeting on April 23.

NEWS | 04/23/2017

USG eating club referendum report promotes transparency, recommends subcommittee

Jason Fu

“I'm excited about the formation of a permanent USG USLC Subcommittee for Eating Club Transparency and Inclusivity and I’m glad to see that the reports [suggest] that the committee will have a mandate to collect demographics in its charter,” Clark said. “I hope that USG is able to act on this report swiftly, so that we get the demographics that we as a student body voted on as soon as possible.”

NEWS | 04/15/2017

USG discusses Women's Center, women's leadership task force at weekly meeting

Jason Fu

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed resolutions created by the Women's Student Leadership Task Force in their weekly meeting on April 9.

NEWS | 04/10/2017

Spring Lawnparties headliner announced

Marcia Brown

J.I.D will open for Jeremih at the 2017 Spring Lawnparties, as announced by the Undergraduate Student Government Social Committee on April 6 at 9:30 p.m.

NEWS | 04/06/2017

USG meeting discusses private prison divestment

Jason Fu

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed the Princeton Private Prison Divestment movement in their weekly meeting on April 2.

NEWS | 04/03/2017

USG pioneers first-gen low-income student task force

Jason Fu

University Student Government is currently seeking applicants for its First-Generation Low-Income Student Task Force. The task force, created March 29, seeks to address concerns held by low-income and first-generation students.

NEWS | 03/30/2017

USG discusses updates to U. website, new social events

Jason Fu

Assistant Vice President of the Office of Communications Daniel Day presented the framework for a new University website. The current website was designed in 2007, and, according to Day, has failed to keep up with changes in technology and shifts to mobile web browsing.

NEWS | 03/12/2017

USG confirms new committee members, discusses housing guide update

Catherine Benedict

In its weekly meeting on Mar. 5, the Undergraduate Student Government confirmed new committee members, recapped a meeting on student health care and Mental Health Week, and deliberated future steps for the student room guide.

NEWS | 03/05/2017

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