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USG proposes new Projects Board approval process, updates from committee chairs

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USG proposes new Projects Board approval process, updates from committee chairs

Alena Zhang

The sixth meeting of the spring semester featured a proposal from the Projects Board and brief insights from committee chairs.

NEWS | 03/25/2024

USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

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USG hears presentation on recent transit pilot at mid-semester meeting

Christopher Bao

USG debriefed the transit pilot to Princeton Junction over spring break and discussed objectives for increasing turnout at the 2024 USG elections in their fifth meeting of the semester.

NEWS | 03/19/2024

USG allocates funding and introduces new event registration format

USG allocates funding and introduces new event registration format

Alena Zhang

In their first March meeting this year, USG heard about a new system for registering events and allocated funding to a variety of student organizations.

NEWS | 03/04/2024

USG allocates funding and approves upcoming Midterms Celebration Trip

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USG allocates funding and approves upcoming Midterms Celebration Trip

Alena Zhang

At their third meeting of the spring semester on Sunday, Feb. 25, USG allocated funding to various student groups and approved a midterms celebration trip to New York City proposed by Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26.

NEWS | 02/26/2024

USG unanimously approves increased budget, touts success of basketball social

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USG unanimously approves increased budget, touts success of basketball social

Alena Zhang

The second Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting of the spring semester took place on Sunday, Feb. 18. The meeting addressed the budget and an overview of constitutional procedures.

NEWS | 02/19/2024

USG approves fall budget in first meeting of Attar’s term

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USG approves fall budget in first meeting of Attar’s term

Alena Zhang

At the first USG meeting of the semester, USG President Avi Attar ’25 discussed his Presidents Report, Uma Fox ’26 detailed the semester budget, and new committee members voted on funding for the first time of their terms.

NEWS | 02/13/2024

Attar and Tripathi take over USG Senate as 11 newcomers elected

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Attar and Tripathi take over USG Senate as 11 newcomers elected

Nandini Krishnan

Tripathi received 54.4 percent of the votes and Magnano received 45.6 percent of the votes in the second round of the vote calculation.

Tripathi received 54.4% of the votes and Magano received 45.6% of the votes in round 2 of the vote calculation.

NEWS | 12/08/2023

Class of 2025 Senate race has sharp divides on interaction with the administration

Class of 2025 Senate race has sharp divides on interaction with the administration

Ryan Konarska

The ‘Prince’ sat down for interviews with the candidates actively running for the 2025 senator position, and asked them about their plans for the position, views on the role of USG on campus, and motivations for running.

NEWS | 12/04/2023

Daniels lauds achievements as interest surges for unstructured trip to New York

Daniels lauds achievements as interest surges for unstructured trip to New York

Nandini Krishnan

In a Sunday meeting, USG discussed a planned trip to NYC which received so many signups that its interest form crashed. This marked the final meeting of the USG Senate under President Stephen Daniels, with elections set to take place in the upcoming week.

NEWS | 12/04/2023

The contested races in the USG election, explained

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The contested races in the USG election, explained

Nandini Krishnan

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) races this winter are unusually crowded following a last-minute appeal from the current administration for more candidates. The Daily Princetonian sat down with candidates in key races to discuss their platforms.

NEWS | 11/30/2023

VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

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VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

Christopher Bao and Nandini Krishnan

Vice presidential candidates debated mental health, changes to the academic calendar, and implementation of the campus pub at a debate on Tuesday.

NEWS | 11/29/2023

One of two USG presidential candidates suspends campaign, name will remain on ballot

One of two USG presidential candidates suspends campaign, name will remain on ballot

Nandini Krishnan and Alena Zhang

Braiden Aaronson ’25 dropped out of the presidential contest, leaving Avi Attar ’25 as the sole candidate seeking the position.

NEWS | 11/27/2023

After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

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After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

Nandini Krishnan and Alena Zhang

USG is soliciting candidates for seven uncontested elections, including Vice President, Academics Chair, Social Chair, Sustainability Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, and four class senator positions for the classes of 2025 and 2026.

NEWS | 11/27/2023

USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

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USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

Nandini Krishnan

At their second weekly meeting in November, USG unanimously approved seven requests for funding from the Projects Board and USG-sponsored trips.

NEWS | 11/19/2023

USG to appoint a SHARE liaison, approves funding for student groups

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USG to appoint a SHARE liaison, approves funding for student groups

Nandini Krishnan

USG approved funding for a menstrual yoga event and a BSU Thanksgiving dinner and discussed various proposals for reading period events.

NEWS | 11/12/2023

The candidates most likely to run for USG president

Victoria Davies

In the leadup to the winter elections of Undergraduate Student Government (USG), in which the president and other members of the cabinet are elected, The Daily Princetonian looks at likely candidates for president.

ANALYSIS | 11/01/2023

Outdoor activities and food trucks draw more than 2000 to Community Care Day

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Outdoor activities and food trucks draw more than 2000 to Community Care Day

Meghana Veldhuis and Rebecca Cunningham

On Oct. 27, the University held a recreational day with programming including activities and free food as part of a broader campus focus on mental health.

NEWS | 10/31/2023

USG discusses outcome of Community Care Day, formation of Mental Health Committee

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USG discusses outcome of Community Care Day, formation of Mental Health Committee

Justus Wilhoit

USG met to discuss the turnout of the first annual Community Care Day and the development of the mental health standing committee. USG also voted on funding events for the South Asian Students Association and HackPrinceton, and revised election procedures ahead of upcoming winter and spring elections.

NEWS | 10/30/2023

Freshman class council election sees nine candidates break rules, one disqualified

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Freshman class council election sees nine candidates break rules, one disqualified

Victoria Davies

Dean Minello ’27, D’Schon Simmons ’27, Aum Dhruv ’27, Allie Ebanks ’27, and Muhamary Kiherille ’27 were elected to the freshman class council, as of Oct. 6, selected among a pool of 23 candidates. This year, nine violations to rules outlined in the election handbook were reported, resulting in the disqualification of one student.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

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After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

Nandini Krishnan

USG Senate voted unanimously to approve the $15,000 of travel funding and in doing so, increased the allocation to Projects Board by $10,000. Chief Elections Manager Alex Sorgini ’26 also discussed how to improve student engagement in elections.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

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