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QP@P: Sitting down with LGBTQ+ and politics research scholar Andrew Reynolds

QP@P: Sitting down with LGBTQ+ and politics research scholar Andrew Reynolds

Erin Lee

As someone who hopes to pursue a career in academia, Biondi finds the visibility of queer scholars in QP@P rewarding to see. “QP@P is the first time I’ve kind of seen more broadly-reflected queer research and queer lab research, which has been really cool,” they said.

As someone who hopes to pursue a career in academia, Biondi finds the visibility of queer scholars in QP@P rewarding to see. “QP@P is the first time I’ve kind of seen more broadly-reflected queer research and queer lab research, which has been really cool,” they said.

NEWS | March 29

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Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Senate launches USG Reform Project, agrees to sponsor DEI Committee referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced the USG Reform Project, agreed to sponsor a referendum that would make the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee a core committee of USG, and heard an update on Lawnparties from the Social Committee. 

NEWS | March 21

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USG discusses mental health referenda, approves Tigers in Town budget increase

USG discusses mental health referenda, approves Tigers in Town budget increase

Annie Rupertus

At its March 13 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed two possible mental health-related referenda that may be put to the vote later this semester and heard updates from three committees. 

At its March 13 meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed two possible mental health-related referenda that may be put to the vote later this semester and heard updates from three committees. 

NEWS | March 15

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USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

USG report highlights effects of 'Princeton Plague' on student health, academic performance

Amy Ciceu

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

Of the students surveyed, a vast majority responded that the quality of their academic work suffered (84.7 percent) and that their illnesses impeded their ability to effectively learn material (75.3 percent). 

NEWS | March 1

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USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

USG creates Viewpoint Diversity Task Force, hears updates on budget, spring elections

Annie Rupertus

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

In Sunday’s USG meeting, the Senate convened for a budget update and spring elections overview, and to approve student organization events and a Viewpoint Diversity Task Force. Twelve USG members voted in favor of creating the new Task Force, while four abstained and four opposed. 

NEWS | March 1

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USG discusses mental health focus for the upcoming term

USG discusses mental health focus for the upcoming term

Annie Rupertus

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed their increased focus on student mental health for the upcoming term as well as approved funding and new student organization requests.

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed their increased focus on student mental health for the upcoming term as well as approved funding and new student organization requests.

NEWS | February 21

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USG hears Lawnparties Review Committee Report, approves task forces for the upcoming year

USG hears Lawnparties Review Committee Report, approves task forces for the upcoming year

Annie Rupertus

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) heard several recommendations from the Lawnparties Review Committee and approved eight task forces for the upcoming year. 

At its most recent meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) heard several recommendations from the Lawnparties Review Committee and approved eight task forces for the upcoming year. 

NEWS | February 14

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USG approves $230K budget for 2022, confirms new committee members

USG approves $230K budget for 2022, confirms new committee members

Annie Rupertus

At the first in-person meeting of the year, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to approve a budget of about $230,000 for the year, confirm new committee members, introduce several student organizations, and discuss the results of a recent survey about student health and attendance-related stress.

At the first in-person meeting of the year, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met to approve a budget of about $230,000 for the year, confirm new committee members, introduce several student organizations, and discuss the results of a recent survey about student health and attendance-related stress.

NEWS | February 7

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Former USG President Christian Potter ’22, Senate executives reflect on year of service

Former USG President Christian Potter ’22, Senate executives reflect on year of service

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

Former USG President Christian Potter ’22 and his USG executives reflect on their experiences in leadership, their proudest moments, and the difficulties they faced throughout the term.

Former USG President Christian Potter ’22 and his USG executives reflect on their experiences in leadership, their proudest moments, and the difficulties they faced throughout the term.

NEWS | February 3

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USG Senate confirms new members, passes position paper for midterm grading referendum

USG Senate confirms new members, passes position paper for midterm grading referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government held its first senate meeting of the term, with President Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Vice President Hannah Kapoor ’23 taking the lead.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its first senate meeting of the term, with President Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Vice President Hannah Kapoor ’23 taking the lead.

NEWS | January 31

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Takeuchi ’23 elected USG president, midterm grading referendum passes

Takeuchi ’23 elected USG president, midterm grading referendum passes

Annie Rupertus

Takeuchi ’23 and Kapoor ’23, who was elected vice president, ran on a platform of enhancing mental health care on campus, prioritizing equity and inclusion.

Takeuchi ’23 and Kapoor ’23, who was elected vice president, ran on a platform of enhancing mental health care on campus, prioritizing equity and inclusion.

NEWS | December 16

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USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

Annie Rupertus

“It’s been a really tough year,” Potter said as the meeting neared its end. “We’ve emerged from one version of a pandemic to another.”

“It’s been a really tough year,” Potter said as the meeting neared its end. “We’ve emerged from one version of a pandemic to another.”

NEWS | December 7

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Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Aidan Iacobucci

Voting will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 and end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. 

Voting will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 and end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. 

NEWS | December 6

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Meet USG presidential candidates Mayu Takeuchi and Jasman Singh

Meet USG presidential candidates Mayu Takeuchi and Jasman Singh

Drew Somerville, Anna Salvatore, and Tiffany Deane

We sit down with the University Student Government presidential candidates, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Jasman Singh ’23 to hear more about their platforms, goals, and qualifications.

We sit down with the University Student Government presidential candidates, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Jasman Singh ’23 to hear more about their platforms, goals, and qualifications.

VIDEO | December 5

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Campaigning begins for USG winter elections

Campaigning begins for USG winter elections

Erin Lee and Annie Rupertus

The Daily Princetonian lays out each race and its candidates. Online voting begins Monday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. and closes Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m.

The Daily Princetonian lays out each race and its candidates. Online voting begins Monday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. and closes Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | December 2

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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

Drew 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

Drew 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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