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Voting begins for five contested class government races

Voting begins for five contested class government races

Bhoomika Chowdhary, Andrew Somerville, and Hadley Kim

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22.

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22. 

NEWS | April 19

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USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

Andrew Somerville

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

NEWS | April 12

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Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Marissa Michaels

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall. In a town hall hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government on April 6, 16 University administrators answered questions about all aspects of campus life regarding this spring, summer, and fall. Administrators expressed hope that residential life, dining, eating clubs, breaks, grading, financial aid, and athletics will return to pre-pandemic norms in the fall.

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall.

NEWS | April 7

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USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

Andrew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

NEWS | April 5

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No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

Andrew Somerville

Last semester, USG received backlash from students for spending $80,000 on a virtual Jason Derulo performance. This semester, after surveying students about social programming, USG determined that the student body would not be interested in a similar event. 

In the USG-sponsored survey, “small group activities” were ranked as the highest priority engagement type, on average, indicating the desire of the student body to participate in socially distant events on or around campus.

NEWS | March 31

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USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

Andrew Somerville

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

NEWS | March 30

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Department of Public Safety presents new body camera policy to USG

Department of Public Safety presents new body camera policy to USG

Andrew Somerville

Updates on the Tigers in Town initiative, spring social planning, and a budget allocation for the Tigers Helping Tigers program were also shared to the Senate.

Updates on the Tigers in Town initiative, spring social planning, and a budget allocation for the Tigers Helping Tigers program were also shared to the Senate.

NEWS | March 22

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USG discusses Dillon Gym expansion, approves seven new clubs

USG discusses Dillon Gym expansion, approves seven new clubs

Andrew Somerville

Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022. 

Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022. 

NEWS | March 16

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USG amends budget to add allocations for Tigers in Town, sustainability

USG amends budget to add allocations for Tigers in Town, sustainability

Andrew Somerville

The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of 10 new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.

The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of ten new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.

NEWS | March 9

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USG talks new social initiative to promote local businesses

USG talks new social initiative to promote local businesses

Andrew Somerville

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.

NEWS | March 1

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USG discusses dining options, Earth Month at weekly meeting

USG discusses dining options, Earth Month at weekly meeting

Andrew Somerville

Campus Dining is in the process of creating new recipes which will incorporate various plant-based protein options. 

Campus Dining is in the process of creating new recipes which will incorporate various plant-based protein options. 

NEWS | February 22

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USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

Andrew Somerville

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting. 

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting.  

NEWS | February 15

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USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

Andrew Somerville

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

NEWS | February 8

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Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Andrew Somerville

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

NEWS | February 7

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Senate approves referenda position papers in final meeting of Parikh’s term

Senate approves referenda position papers in final meeting of Parikh’s term

Andrew Somerville

The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.

The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.

NEWS | January 26

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USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

Andrew Somerville

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

NEWS | January 21

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Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Anika Buch

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

NEWS | December 2

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Potter ’22 elected President, USG referenda on divestment and Election Day pass

Potter ’22 elected President, USG referenda on divestment and Election Day pass

Andrew Somerville

Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.

Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu ’22, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.

NEWS | 11/27/2020

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USG Senate votes to amend Honor Committee Constitution

USG Senate votes to amend Honor Committee Constitution

Caitlin Limestahl

At this week’s meeting, USG amended a provision of the Honor Committee Constitution and heard updates from two task forces.

At this week’s meeting, USG amended a provision of the Honor Committee Constitution and heard updates from two task forces.

NEWS | 11/23/2020

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USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

Zachary Shevin, Caitlin Limestahl, and Uanne Chang

The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year.

The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year.

NEWS | 11/23/2020

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