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

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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

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

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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

USG discusses mental health focus for the upcoming term

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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 | 02/03/2022
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USG Senate confirms new members, passes position paper for midterm grading referendum

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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 | 01/31/2022

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 | 12/05/2021

USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

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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 | 11/22/2021

USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

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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 | 11/16/2021

DEI presentation, energy conservation project at this week’s USG meeting

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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 | 11/15/2021

USG discusses grading policy with Dean Dolan, approves Honor Code amendment

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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 | 11/08/2021

Can't bring back the past? Of course we can: a Roaring 20s ball for the Classes of the 2020s

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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 | 11/07/2021

USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

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USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

Isabel Yip

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan. 

NEWS | 11/03/2021

USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

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USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

Drew Somerville

In a unanimous vote, USG re-allocated $25,000 of Tigers in Town funding to support an Off-Campus Dining Trial pilot program, in which 150 students will be provided a free weekly lunch, dinner, and snack off campus for four weeks.

In a unanimous vote, USG re-allocated $25,000 of Tigers in Town funding to support an Off-Campus Dining Trial pilot program, in which 150 students will be provided a free weekly lunch, dinner, and snack off campus for four weeks.

NEWS | 11/01/2021

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