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Alena Zhang

USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

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USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | December 10

Reported achievements include the Mental Health Committee successfully reducing copays for mental health services, the Social Committee hosting one of the most expensive Lawnparties yet, and a continued trend of increasing election competition and turnout in elections.

Reported achievements include the Mental Health Committee successfully reducing copays for mental health services, the Social Committee hosting one of the most expensive Lawnparties yet, and a continued trend of increasing election competition and turnout in elections.

PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

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PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | November 25

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

USG holds abridged meeting week before elections, extends opposition referenda deadline

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USG holds abridged meeting week before elections, extends opposition referenda deadline

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | November 18

On Sunday, Nov. 17, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held an abridged meeting following its release of the referenda on the Winter 2024 USG ballot that morning. Four out of the proposed five referenda will be voted on.

On Sunday, Nov. 17, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held an abridged meeting following its release of the referenda on the Winter 2024 USG ballot that morning. Four out of the proposed five referenda will be voted on.

USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

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USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | September 23

At the second USG meeting of the semester, the co-chairs of Peer Representatives presented on their roles as mediators in the disciplinary process, USG President Avi Attar ’25 discussed the new policy of Suspension (Not Served) and Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26 presented a large budget request, to the concern of other committees.

At the second USG meeting of the semester, the co-chairs of Peer Representatives presented on their roles as mediators in the disciplinary process, USG President Avi Attar ’25 discussed the new policy of Suspension (Not Served) and Campus and Community Affairs Chair Genevieve Shutt ’26 presented a large budget request, to the concern of other committees.

Top administrators reflect on protests at first USG meeting, Calhoun makes rare appearance

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Top administrators reflect on protests at first USG meeting, Calhoun makes rare appearance

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | September 16

Dean of Undergraduate Students Regan Crotty and Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun discussed new free expression and protest policies at the first Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting of the semester.

Dean of Undergraduate Students Regan Crotty and Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun discussed new free expression and protest policies at the first Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting of the semester.

Daya and NLE Choppa to headline Fall 2024 Lawnparties

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Daya and NLE Choppa to headline Fall 2024 Lawnparties

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | August 23

Pop star Daya and rapper NLE Choppa will headline the upcoming Fall 2024 Lawnparties on Sunday, Sept. 8, following the first week of classes. Performances will begin at 2 p.m. on the Frist North Lawn main stage. This year’s Lawnparties will embrace a “fall festival” theme, reflecting the season of transition as students begin a new academic year, and an autumnal aesthetic.

Pop star Daya and rapper NLE Choppa will headline the upcoming Fall 2024 Lawnparties on Sunday, Sept. 8, following the first week of classes. Performances will begin at 2 p.m. on the Frist North Lawn main stage. This year’s Lawnparties will embrace a “fall festival” theme, reflecting the season of transition as students begin a new academic year, and an autumnal aesthetic.

USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

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USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | 04/22/2024

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate met for the final time this semester, discussing mental health and graduate student government collaboration among other updates.

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate met for the final time this semester, discussing mental health and graduate student government collaboration among other updates.

Lil Tecca to headline spring Lawnparties, Weatherboy will open

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Lil Tecca to headline spring Lawnparties, Weatherboy will open

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | 04/19/2024

The rapper’s mainstage performance will kick off at 3:15 p.m. at Frist North Lawn. Student rock band Weatherboy, which was set to open last semester but was unable due to weather conditions, will open at 2:30 p.m.

The rapper’s mainstage performance will kick off at 3:15 p.m. at Frist North Lawn. Student rock band Weatherboy, which was set to open last semester but was unable due to weather conditions, will open at 2:30 p.m.

USG hears proposal on extended passing periods, CJL response to antisemitism report

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USG hears proposal on extended passing periods, CJL response to antisemitism report

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | 04/15/2024

The USG Senate meeting on April 14 focused on approving extended passing periods between classes, discussing an ADL report on antisemitism at universities, supporting Passover observance, enhancing access to menstrual products, and approving budget requests for student activities.

The USG Senate meeting on April 14 focused on approving extended passing periods between classes, discussing an ADL report on antisemitism at universities, supporting Passover observance, enhancing access to menstrual products, and approving budget requests for student activities.

USG updates budget, initiative for improved event accessibility

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USG updates budget, initiative for improved event accessibility

Alena Zhang
| NEWS | 04/08/2024

The USG heard a budget update, addressing fund allocations for travel, wellness programming, and local arts experiences. The Senate also heard a presentation about AccessAbility initiatives to improve event accessibility for disabled students. New student groups approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee were automatically passed in a vote with no motions to overturn.

The USG heard a budget update, addressing fund allocations for travel, wellness programming, and local arts experiences. The Senate also heard a presentation about AccessAbility initiatives to improve event accessibility for disabled students. New student groups approved by the Student Groups Recognition Committee were automatically passed in a vote with no motions to overturn.

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