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Year-end reflections shared at final USG Senate meeting of Kho administration

The members of the 2025 Undergraduate Student Government standing happily around in Robertson Hall following their last meeting of the semester.

Year-end reflections shared at final USG Senate meeting of Kho administration

Oliver Wu

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

NEWS | December 9

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

A train is waiting at a train station.

Subsidized NJ Transit tickets sell out in seconds

Oliver Wu

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

On Monday, the USG Transit Working Group launched its Transit Subsidy Pilot, offering students 187 subsidized, $10 round-trip NJ Transit tickets from Princeton Station to New York Penn Station. The tickets went on sale at 4:30 p.m. They were sold out by 4:31 p.m.

NEWS | December 4

Newly elected USG officers aim to prioritize dining reform, transparency, and budget accountability

SPIA building on a cloudy day.

Newly elected USG officers aim to prioritize dining reform, transparency, and budget accountability

Clara Docherty

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with the newly elected executive board for the Undergraduate Student Government, who hope to focus on dining, transparency, and financial accountability concerns.

NEWS | December 3

Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

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Colón Roosevelt ’27 elected USG president, Krishnan ’27 VP in lowest turnout in at least a decade

Kian Petlin

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

Students also passed both referenda on the ballot, with overwhelming majorities of 76 percent of votes in favor of divesting from fossil fuel company PetroTiger and 95 percent of votes in favor of restoring independent dining.

NEWS | November 28

USG presidential campaigns largely agree on admin relationship, differ on smaller issues

Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 smile for photos.

USG presidential campaigns largely agree on admin relationship, differ on smaller issues

Nico David-Fox

USG presidential candidates Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 share similar views on University collaboration with USG and dining plan strategies.

USG presidential candidates Aum Dhruv ’27 and Quentin Colón Roosevelt ’27 share similar views on University collaboration with USG and dining plan strategies.

NEWS | November 18
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USG reviews progress of working groups, discusses international financial aid and athletics success

Entrance to the Davis International Center and Office of International Programs at Princeton.

USG reviews progress of working groups, discusses international financial aid and athletics success

Teresa Chen

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

NEWS | November 17

The referendum petitioning process, explained

The north face of the SPIA building.

The referendum petitioning process, explained

Benedict Hooper and Elizabeth Hu

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

NEWS | November 14

El USG aprueba el texto de dos referendos en su reunión semanal, incluyendo uno sobre el plan de comidas

El lado norte del edificio SPIA.

El USG aprueba el texto de dos referendos en su reunión semanal, incluyendo uno sobre el plan de comidas

Gray Collins

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.

Las propuestas sobre cambios a cenar y la liquidación de combustibles fósiles quitan un obstáculo procedural clave antes de las elecciones de invierno del USG.

NEWS | November 10

In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

Forbes dining hall.

In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

NEWS | November 4

USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

A white building with blacked-out windows and white columns in between. There is a yellow tree to the right.

USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

David Estrada

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

NEWS | November 3

U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

Nassau Hall on a sunny day.

U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

NEWS | November 3

USG agrees to draft a resolution on dining change, discusses mental health survey and club selectivity

A large open room. There are windows in the roof and the front wall. On the right wall, there is a large painting.

USG agrees to draft a resolution on dining change, discusses mental health survey and club selectivity

Ambre Van de Velde and Nika Schindler

At the weekly USG meeting, student senators discussed the introduction of a new mental health survey for international students, changes to student group selectivity processes, and a resolution to be submitted to the University addressing student concerns around the dining changes.

At the weekly USG meeting, student senators discussed the introduction of a new mental health survey for international students, changes to student group selectivity processes, and a resolution to be submitted to the University addressing student concerns around the dining changes.

NEWS | October 27

Mental Health Task Force will release report on Jed Foundation partnership at unspecified date

Una fuente frente a un edificio blanco con columnas.

Mental Health Task Force will release report on Jed Foundation partnership at unspecified date

Leela Hensler

At this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a mental health task force.

At this week's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a Mental Health Task Force.

NEWS | October 20

USG meeting hosts University administrators to discuss changes to dining plan

A photo of a powerpoint reading "President's Report" surrounded by chalkboard in a classroom in Robertson.

USG meeting hosts University administrators to discuss changes to dining plan

Gray Collins

Controversy over the University’s changes to the upperclassmen meal plan changes dominated Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as administrators faced questions from USG leaders. 

Controversy over the University’s changes to the upperclassmen meal plan changes dominated Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government meeting, as administrators faced questions from USG leaders. 

NEWS | October 6

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Students occupying almost all of the seats in Choi dining hall around dinnertime.

USG says current students were sidelined in dining and housing changes

Kian Petlin

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

Undergraduate Student Government President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 said they were not given prior notice of the changes to campus dining and housing announced last week. However, University administration has maintained that student engagement was consistently incorporated into said changes.

NEWS | October 6

Newly elected first-year Class Council shares campaigning strategies and aspirations

A large open room. There are windows in the roof and the front wall. On the right wall, there is a large painting.

Newly elected first-year Class Council shares campaigning strategies and aspirations

Lulu Mangriotis and David Estrada

The newly elected Class of 2029 Class Council members share their thoughts on their campaigns and what they hope to accomplish this academic year.

The newly elected Class of 2029 Class Council members share their thoughts on their campaigns and what they hope to accomplish this academic year.

NEWS | October 6

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