USG

USG appoints 3 class senators, 5 U-Councilors

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 | 02/09/2020

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

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 | 01/12/2020

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

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 | 12/13/2019

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USG releases climate progress report by Sustainability Task Force

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 | 12/12/2019

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Majority of USG candidates run unopposed

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 | 12/10/2019

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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 | 12/09/2019

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USG presidential candidates discuss platforms before crowd of 11

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 | 12/06/2019

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

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 | 12/05/2019

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

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 | 11/29/2019

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

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 | 11/18/2019

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USG discusses project for new health center to replace McCosh Health Center

USG discusses project for new health center to replace McCosh Health Center

Sophie Li

According to Jarett Messina, Project Manager for the University, construction will commence during the summer of 2022 to complement the construction of the new residential colleges.

NEWS | 11/10/2019

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USG announces 2023 Class Council election results

USG announces 2023 Class Council election results

Caitlin Limestahl

Fatinah Albeez ’23, Melissa Chun ’23, Jafar Howe ’23, Taryn Sebba ’23, and Sophie Singletary ’23 (listed in alphabetical order) will represent the Class of 2023 on the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Class Council. The results of the class-wide election, held last week, were sent in an email on Friday, Oct. 18.

NEWS | 10/20/2019

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USG discusses new voting platform for upcoming election

USG discusses new voting platform for upcoming election

Imaan Khasru

According to USG President Zarnab Virk ’20, the current voting platform used by USG — known as Helios —  is outdated. She therefore called for a switch to a platform more up-to-date with today’s technological advancements. The new platform used will be Election Runner.

NEWS | 10/13/2019

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USG discusses Wintersession, confirms new senator

USG discusses Wintersession, confirms new senator

Emily Perez

“Wintersession 2021 gives a space for oxygen to be breathed during the semester,” said Jarvis. 

NEWS | 10/07/2019

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USG reviews newly approved clubs, positions at weekly meeting

USG reviews newly approved clubs, positions at weekly meeting

Benjamin Ball

Lutfah Subair ’21 presented on the new clubs approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee (SCGC). Those clubs were the Latino Medical Students Association + Princeton University, Our Health Matters, and Hip-Hop Empowerment Conference Planning Committee.

NEWS | 09/29/2019

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USG finalizes task forces for the fall term, approves budget

USG finalizes task forces for the fall term, approves budget

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Task-forces for the USG fall term will include Sustainability, Indigeneity at Princeton, and Mental Health, among others. 

NEWS | 09/22/2019

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USG announces CupcakKe, 3OH!3, Rich Homie Quan as co-headliners for Lawnparties

USG announces CupcakKe, 3OH!3, Rich Homie Quan as co-headliners for Lawnparties

Benjamin Ball and Zachary Shevin

USG social chair Heavyn Jennings confirmed that electronic music duo 3OH!3 and rapper Rich Homie Quan will join Chicago rapper CupcakKe to perform at Lawnparties.

NEWS | 09/10/2019

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Fall Lawnparties to feature "Deepthroat" rapper CupcakKe

Fall Lawnparties to feature "Deepthroat" rapper CupcakKe

Zachary Shevin

University Student Government Social Chair Heavyn Jennings ’20 has confirmed that Elizabeth Eden Harris, known professionally as CupcakKe, will perform at Lawnparties on Sep. 15.

NEWS | 08/21/2019

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USG recaps Project Board work, discusses Room Draw error

USG recaps Project Board work, discusses Room Draw error

Walker Stamps

Projects Board Co-Chair Rachel Hazan ’21 reported that they funded 77 groups and more than 100 events with $132,000 requested in total for events this semester and a median request of $1,863. 

NEWS | 05/12/2019

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USG discusses potential changes to meal plans, funding requests

USG discusses potential changes to meal plans, funding requests

Jacob Gerrish

“They’re planning on either adding more meals to it for the same price or decreasing the price,” Virk said. “Because right now price-wise per meal it really does not make sense.”

NEWS | 04/28/2019

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