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USG refunded Spring Lawnparties expenses, on condition headliner retained for Fall event

USG refunded Spring Lawnparties expenses, on condition headliner retained for Fall event

Shamma Pepper Fox

USG was able to get back almost all of the money spent on Lawnparties, including a refund for the headliner, on the condition that the artist remains hired as Fall 2020’s lead act. The identity of the artist will not be revealed until the fall.

NEWS | March 31

USG brainstorms elections, virtual community building

USG brainstorms elections, virtual community building

Caitlin Limestahl

Social Chair Sophie Torres ’21 announced that although spring Lawnparties was cancelled, the fall Lawnparties budget will not be doubled. Instead, part of the spring Lawnparties’ allocated budget will be used in the fall, and the rest will potentially be used this semester. Torres also said that the same headliner who was booked for spring will perform in the fall.

NEWS | March 29

Womanhood, Love, and the Gaze in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

Womanhood, Love, and the Gaze in ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

Paige Allen

Currently showing at the Princeton Garden Theatre, Céline Sciamma’s latest film “Portrait de la jeune fille en feu” (translated as “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”) explores the dialectics of artist/subject, love/beloved, and viewer/viewed, presenting them as fluid and reciprocal. In the act of viewing, the film posits, oneself is viewed.

THE PROSPECT | March 10

USG confirms Movies Committee members, discusses projects and budget

Caitlin Limestahl

At this week’s meeting, the USG discussed the Ideas Incubator, heard budget updates, and confirmed five new members to the Movies Committee.

NEWS | March 8

USG, architecture firm discuss Dillon Gym renovations

Caitlin Limestahl

The Senate suggested new features and improvements they would like to see at the gym, including better ventilation and lighting throughout the building, larger spaces for rock climbing, revamped squash courts, more prox-accessible entryways, and bigger rooms for fitness classes, yoga, and strength and conditioning exercises.

NEWS | March 1

USG Movie Review: ‘The Social Network’

Sreesha Ghosh

Today, I have aspirations of being a screenwriter — and Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Network’ is precisely the reason why.

THE PROSPECT | February 25

USG hears mobility plans, proposal to turn Campus Club into a co-op

Caitlin Limestahl

Possible policies regarding regulation of scooter usage may address speed limits, off-limits pathways, and appropriate parking locations.

NEWS | February 24

USG discusses Student Speaker Initiative, community engagement

Danielle Ranucci

USG discussed using data to improve communication and outreach. Specifically, USG Vice President Andres Larrieu ’22 examined the role that data collection could play in optimizing USG services.

NEWS | February 16

Q&A: Exit interview with former USG President Virk ’20

Zarnab Virk ’20 served as the fifth female USG president in an iteration of five to serve the class of 2019.
Photo Courtesy of Brad Spicher

Q&A: Exit interview with former USG President Virk ’20

Yael Marans

Zarnab Virk ’20 is the outgoing president of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). The Daily Princetonian sat down with Virk for an exit interview to reflect on her tenure.

NEWS | February 11

Five-point platform announced, budget approved at first USG Senate meeting under Parikh ’21

Members of the Mental Health Task Force Chitra Parikh ’21, Sarah Lee ’22, and Allen Liu ’22 at a meeting earlier this month
Photo Credit: Claire Silberman / The Daily Princetonian

Five-point platform announced, budget approved at first USG Senate meeting under Parikh ’21

Claire Silberman

Parikh plans to work with CPS to expand resources, foster survivor-centered community for victims of sexual misconduct, ensure more wheelchair accessibility, integrate sustainability into the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE), and make USG support more available to student entrepreneurs and activists.

NEWS | February 10

USG appoints 3 class senators, 5 U-Councilors

Photo Credit: Ans Nawaz / The Daily Princetonian

USG appoints 3 class senators, 5 U-Councilors

Caitlin Limestahl

Jacob Gerrish ’21, Tom Salotti ’21, and Bradley Phelps ’22 were appointed Class Senators, Salotti after the Jan. 24 extension. Sarah Elkordy ’21, Julia Garaffa ’23, Sahil Jain ’23, Riley Martinez ’23, and Juan Nova ’23 were appointed as U-Councilors.

NEWS | February 9

USG appoints Honor Committee clerk, confirms eye health ad-hoc committee

Caitlin Limestahl

The ad-hoc Committee on Eye Health proposed by AJ Sibley ’20 will sponsor eye health awareness events that will resemble their efforts during Mental Health Awareness Month last November.

NEWS | January 12

Chitra Parikh ’21 elected USG president, both proposed referenda pass

Marissa Michaels

Chitra Parikh ’21 was elected to be the next Undergraduate Student Government (USG) president with 74 percent of the student body vote, according to an email announcement by USG sent on Friday morning. Both of the proposed referenda on the ballot passed with overwhelming percent of the votes.

NEWS | December 13

USG releases climate progress report by Sustainability Task Force

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USG releases climate progress report by Sustainability Task Force

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The progress report comes on the heels of a proposed USG referendum that would establish a standing Sustainability Committee. Wayner ‘22 said she views getting this referendum on the ballot as the Sustainability Task Force’s single greatest accomplishment.

NEWS | December 12

Majority of USG candidates run unopposed

Sam Kagan

Though the Undergraduate Student Government (USG)’s election handbook devotes 6,195 words to legislating contested elections and only 43 on uncontested ones, a majority of this year’s USG candidates are running unopposed.

NEWS | December 10

Last USG meeting of 2019 approves eight new clubs, discusses Indigenous Studies

Last USG meeting of 2019 approves eight new clubs, discusses Indigenous Studies

Bharvi Chavre

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved funding to bring a speaker to campus, eight new clubs, and a resolution to the Executive Committee. They also discussed incubator feedback and an Indigenous Studies letter.

NEWS | December 9

USG presidential candidates discuss platforms before crowd of 11

Evelyn Doskoch

The presidential candidates presented their campaign platforms and answered questions sent in ahead of time, which pertained to the candidates' visions for the role of USG President and issues of inclusivity, advocacy, cooperation with University administration, and mental health.

NEWS | December 6

USG potential referenda include change to P/D/F policy, standing Sustainability Committee

Caitlin Limestahl

Two Undergraduate Student Government (USG) referenda have been announced, one regarding a change to the current P/D/F (pass/D/fail) policy, and another calling for the implementation of a standing Sustainability Committee. Students will be able to vote for them from Dec. 9 to 11 before they can be presented to the appropriate administrations.

NEWS | December 5

USG announces candidates for 2019 election, candidates run unopposed in four of nine positions

Rachel Hazan ’21, who ran unopposed for the position of USG Treasurer, raises her hand at an April 2019 meeting.
Photo Credit: Brad Spicher / The Daily Princetonian

USG announces candidates for 2019 election, candidates run unopposed in four of nine positions

Zachary Shevin

“USG spends around half of its budget on party planning and movie nights,“ Presidential candidate David Esterlit ’19 wrote. “The USG of today has abdicated its responsibility, and, on election day, with your help, I mean to restore it.”

NEWS | November 29

USG affirms language of P/D/F and exam paper referendums, discusses past changes to the Honor System

Olivia Ott ’20 and Ben Press ’20.
Photo Credit: Brad Spicher ’20 / USG

USG affirms language of P/D/F and exam paper referendums, discusses past changes to the Honor System

Caitlin Limestahl

Olivia Ott ’20, Academic Chair, and Ben Press ’20, U-Council Chair, discussed recent key changes to the Honor System in the past two years, including updates to the Honor Committee’s website, and additions of a dean on call and professional investigators to Honor Committee proceedings.

NEWS | November 18

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