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USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

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USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

Nandini Krishnan

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week

NEWS | 02/20/2023

New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

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New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

Nandini Krishnan

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

NEWS | 02/13/2023

USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

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USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

Nandini Krishnan

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

NEWS | 02/07/2023

Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

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Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Annie Rupertus and Sophie Glaser

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

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USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

NEWS | 12/06/2022

Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

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Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

Annie Rupertus and Nandini Krishnan

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | 12/05/2022
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USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

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USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

Annie Rupertus

At a Nov. 16 meeting, which was an extension of the regular weekly USG meetings held on Sundays, the USG passed a resolution to “condemn and combat antisemitism” and voted to add a referendum on the expansion of gender-neutral bathrooms to the upcoming winter election ballot.

At a Nov. 16 meeting, which was an extension of the regular weekly USG meetings held on Sundays, the USG passed a resolution to “condemn and combat antisemitism” and voted to add a referendum on the expansion of gender-neutral bathrooms to the upcoming winter election ballot.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

USG declines to sponsor referendum on antisemitism

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USG declines to sponsor referendum on antisemitism

Annie Rupertus

The referendum, proposed by USG Treasurer Adam Hoffman ’23, received four votes in favor, one against, and 19 abstentions, not meeting the threshold of at least nine “yes” votes to appear on election ballots as a Senate-initiated referendum.

The referendum, proposed by USG Treasurer Adam Hoffman ’23, received four votes in favor, one against, and 19 abstentions, not meeting the threshold of at least nine “yes” votes to appear on election ballots as a Senate-initiated referendum.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

USG confirms Honor Committee, reflects on campus grief

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USG confirms Honor Committee, reflects on campus grief

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) confirmed new members of the Honor Committee, discussed campus responses to recent campus tragedy, and approved USG movies and Projects Board funding requests.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) confirmed new members of the Honor Committee, discussed campus responses to recent campus tragedy, and approved USG movies and Projects Board funding requests.

NEWS | 11/07/2022

USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

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USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

Annie Rupertus

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

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USG presses administrators for dining pilot details

Hope Perry and Annie Rupertus

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

USG issued a formal request to administrations on Oct. 14 urging the University to release official information about the upperclass dining pilot. The decision to send the request letter was made unanimously.

NEWS | 10/22/2022

USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

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USG debates taking action on potential campus dining changes, passes elections reform

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) discussed voting on an official stance regarding a recently leaked proposal to change upperclass dining, voted to pass a set of reforms to the handbook for student elections, and held a feedback session on Pay with Points in an Oct. 9 meeting.

NEWS | 10/11/2022

USG confirms passage of elections management amendment, hears reports on Lawnparties

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USG confirms passage of elections management amendment, hears reports on Lawnparties

Annie Rupertus

On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unanimously passed the second of two votes on a resolution to amend the USG Constitution and establish a Deputy Elections Manager position. The USG Senate also heard a variety of committee updates and Fall 2022 Lawnparties feedback. 

On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unanimously passed the second of two votes on a resolution to amend the USG Constitution and establish a Deputy Elections Manager position. The USG Senate also heard a variety of committee updates and fall 2022 Lawnparties feedback. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

USG passes initial step of elections management reform, approves fall budget

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USG passes initial step of elections management reform, approves fall budget

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed the first of two votes on a resolution to establish a Deputy Elections Manager position, which would take effect at the beginning of the next USG term. It also approved the budget for the fall 2022 semester and heard updates from committee chairs and smaller projects.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed the first of two votes on a resolution to establish a Deputy Elections Manager position, which would take effect at the beginning of the next USG term. It also approved the budget for the fall 2022 semester and heard updates from committee chairs and smaller projects.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

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Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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