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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

USG discusses tighter budget, task force proposals

USG discusses tighter budget, task force proposals

Jacob Gerrish

USG discussed and then approved a more stringent budget because of increased spending over the fall semester. They also discussed various task forces and appointments.

NEWS | 02/25/2019

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

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