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USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

USG Senate votes to amend Honor Committee Constitution

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.

USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

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.

Liu, Potter run for USG president, appearing beside four contested races, two referenda on next week’s ballot

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

USG hears Class of 2024 Orientation, FOCUS speaker series, updates from ODUS

Ninety-one percent of all respondents — accounting for 20 percent of first-years — reported that they felt engaged with the orientation events.

Ninety-one percent of all respondents — accounting for 20 percent of first-years — reported that they felt engaged with the orientation events

USG approves referenda calling for Election Day holiday, fossil fuel divestment

Voting for the winter election will begin on Nov. 23 and end on Nov. 25.

Voting for the winter election will begin on Nov. 23 and end on Nov. 25.

USG begins Disability Task Force, approves Honor Committee members

USG implemented a new disability task force and confirmed five new members to the Honor Committee.

USG implemented a new disability task force and confirmed five new members to the Honor Committee.

USG hosts $80,000 virtual Lawnparties with headliner Jason Derulo

Viewership for the virtual event averaged around 400 at any given point in time, peaking at around 500 near the end of Derulo’s act.  

Viewership for the virtual event averaged around 400 at any given point in time, peaking at around 500 near the end of Derulo’s act.  

USG announces Jason Derulo as Fall Lawnparties headliner

The University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced today that the headliner for this year’s virtual Lawnparties will be Jason Derulo. Derulo started his solo career in 2009 and has since achieved eleven Platinum singles.  

The University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced today that the headliner for this year’s virtual Lawnparties will be Jason Derulo. 

First-year Class Council candidates adjust to virtual campaigning

Twenty-seven first-years are running for five 2024 Class Council positions this semester. New rules allow candidates to collect signatures via an electronic petition and send messages to large group chats and listservs, which were not allowed previously.

Twenty-seven first-years are running for five 2024 Class Council positions this semester. New rules allow candidates to collect signatures via an electronic petition and send messages to large group chats and listservs, which were not allowed previously.

Mahadevan ’22 will be new USG Vice President

Mahadevan is a SPIA concentrator and a Residential College Advisor (RCA) in Rockefeller College.

Mahadevan is a SPIA concentrator and a Residential College Advisor (RCA) in Rockefeller College.

Crotty ’00 reviews updated Title IX policies at USG meeting

All conduct previously in violation of University policy will still violate the updated policies, though cases may be adjudicated under different procedures. 

At the most recent USG meeting, Crotty reviewed the University’s modified Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy. All conduct previously in violation of University policy will continue to violate these updated policies, though they may be adjudicated under different procedures.

USG Vice President resigns to take leave of absence

Larrieu’s replacement will be chosen by a USG Selection Committee.

Larrieu’s replacement will be chosen by a USG Selection Committee.

USG responds to backlash over Lawnparties

In response to backlash over the news that USG is spending $80,000 on virtual Lawnparties, USG Social Chair Sophie Torres ’21 sent an email to undergraduates on Sept. 11, detailing USG’s reasons for holding Lawnparties, as well as the source of the funding. Not all students are satisfied.

In response to backlash over the news that USG is spending $80,000 on virtual Lawnparties, USG Social Chair Sophie Torres sent a follow-up email to undergraduates on Sept. 11, detailing USG’s reasons for holding Lawnparties, as well as the source of the funding.

USG to spend $80K on virtual fall Lawnparties

The virtual event will be held on Oct. 30 and will feature a headliner, student openers, Lawnparties outfit contests, and giveaways. 

The virtual event will be held on Oct. 30 and feature a headliner, student openers, Lawnparties outfit contests, and giveaways.

Over 140 attend anti-racist USG book talk with Perry, Glaude

In the hour-long talk, Glaude emphasized that removing Woodrow Wilson’s name is not enough to reverse longstanding structures of inequality.

Administrators discuss fall plan reversal at USG Town Hall

“Since most teaching would be remote anyways, we decided that the best option would be a remote semester,” Dolan said.

Anti-Racism Book Initiative to provide over 1,000 ebooks to undergraduates

USG is ordering 645 total copies of each title at about $11 per book — anticipating a total cost of over $14,000. Students will be able to read a book by either Professor Imani Perry or AAS Chair Eddie Glaude.