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USG presidential campaigns largely agree on admin relationship, differ on smaller issues

Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 smile for photos.

USG presidential campaigns largely agree on admin relationship, differ on smaller issues

Nico David-Fox

USG presidential candidates Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 share similar views on University collaboration with USG and dining plan strategies.

USG presidential candidates Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 share similar views on University collaboration with USG and dining plan strategies.

NEWS | November 18

USG reviews progress of working groups, discusses international financial aid and athletics success

Entrance to the Davis International Center and Office of International Programs at Princeton.

USG reviews progress of working groups, discusses international financial aid and athletics success

Teresa Chen

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

NEWS | November 17

The referendum petitioning process, explained

The north face of the SPIA building.

The referendum petitioning process, explained

Benedict Hooper and Elizabeth Hu

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

NEWS | November 14
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El USG aprueba el texto de dos referendos en su reunión semanal, incluyendo uno sobre el plan de comidas

El lado norte del edificio SPIA.

El USG aprueba el texto de dos referendos en su reunión semanal, incluyendo uno sobre el plan de comidas

Gray Collins

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.

NEWS | November 10

In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

Forbes dining hall.

In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

NEWS | November 4

USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

A white building with blacked-out windows and white columns in between. There is a yellow tree to the right.

USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

David Estrada

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

NEWS | November 3

U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

Nassau Hall on a sunny day.

U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

NEWS | November 3

USG agrees to draft a resolution on dining change, discusses mental health survey and club selectivity

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USG agrees to draft a resolution on dining change, discusses mental health survey and club selectivity

Ambre Van de Velde and Nika Schindler

At the weekly USG meeting, student senators discussed the introduction of a new mental health survey for international students, changes to student group selectivity processes, and a resolution to be submitted to the University addressing student concerns around the dining changes.

At the weekly USG meeting, student senators discussed the introduction of a new mental health survey for international students, changes to student group selectivity processes, and a resolution to be submitted to the University addressing student concerns around the dining changes.

NEWS | October 27

Mental Health Task Force will release report on Jed Foundation partnership at unspecified date

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Mental Health Task Force will release report on Jed Foundation partnership at unspecified date

Leela Hensler

At this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a mental health task force.

At this week's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a Mental Health Task Force.

NEWS | October 20

USG meeting hosts University administrators to discuss changes to dining plan

A photo of a powerpoint reading "President's Report" surrounded by chalkboard in a classroom in Robertson.

USG meeting hosts University administrators to discuss changes to dining plan

Gray Collins

Controversy over the University’s changes to the upperclassmen meal plan changes dominated Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as administrators faced questions from USG leaders. 

Controversy over the University’s changes to the upperclassmen meal plan changes dominated Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as administrators faced questions from USG leaders. 

NEWS | October 6

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Students occupying almost all of the seats in Choi dining hall around dinnertime.

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Kian Petlin

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

NEWS | October 6

Newly elected first-year Class Council shares campaigning strategies and aspirations

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Newly elected first-year Class Council shares campaigning strategies and aspirations

Lulu Mangriotis and David Estrada

The newly elected Class of 2029 Class Council members share their thoughts on their campaigns and what they hope to accomplish this academic year.

The newly elected Class of 2029 Class Council members share their thoughts on their campaigns and what they hope to accomplish this academic year.

NEWS | October 6

The first-year Class Council election, explained

A room with brown tables and black chairs is shown. On the left is a photo hanging showing the room full.

The first-year Class Council election, explained

David Estrada

Sept. 29 marks the first day of voting for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) freshman class council elections. 17 candidates are running for five spots on the 2029 class council.

Sept. 29 marks the first day of voting for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) freshman class council elections. 17 candidates are running for five spots on the 2029 class council.

NEWS | September 29

Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

The SPIA building on a sunny day.

Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

Oliver Wu

At the USG meeting on Sept. 28, members discussed offering funding for religious transportation and addressed additional methods to make communication with the USG more transparent.

At the USG meeting on Sept. 28, members discussed offering funding for religious transportation and addressed additional methods to make communication with the USG more transparent.

NEWS | September 28

Student-facing budget cuts mainly impact free food, merch, and events, top administrators say

Four people are seated and stood behind a desk in an auditorium. There is a blackboard behind them.

Student-facing budget cuts mainly impact free food, merch, and events, top administrators say

Sena Chang

Three of Princeton’s top administrators addressed Undergraduate Student Government on Sunday, discussing how budget cuts are affecting campus life.

Three of Princeton’s top administrators addressed Undergraduate Student Government on Sunday, discussing how budget cuts are affecting campus life.

NEWS | September 22

Los recortes presupuestarios que afectan directamente a los estudiantes impactan principalmente la comida gratuita, los productos promocionales y los eventos, según los administradores principales

Cuatro personas están sentadas y de pie detrás de un escritorio en un auditorio. Hay una pizarra detrás de ellas.

Los recortes presupuestarios que afectan directamente a los estudiantes impactan principalmente la comida gratuita, los productos promocionales y los eventos, según los administradores principales

Sena Chang

Tres de los principales administradores de Princeton se dirigieron una reunión del Gobierno Estudiantil Universitario (USG, por sus siglas en inglés) este domingo para discutir cómo los recortes presupuestarios afectando la vida universitaria.

Tres de los principales administradores de Princeton se dirigieron una reunión del Gobierno Estudiantil Universitario (USG, por sus siglas en inglés) este domingo para discutir cómo los recortes presupuestarios afectando la vida universitaria.

NEWS | September 22

In final meeting of the semester, USG passes resolution on due process

A screen reads “President's report. May 4, 2025.” People sit at wooden desks with their computers open.

In final meeting of the semester, USG passes resolution on due process

Sena Chang

USG has passed a formal resolution that aims to create a series of due process principles they will utilize as they engage in the issue of reforming University disciplinary proceedings. 

USG has passed a formal resolution that aims to create a series of due process principles they will utilize as they engage in the issue of reforming University disciplinary proceedings. 

NEWS | 05/05/2025

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