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USG meeting sees budget updates, discusses upcoming survey on U. disciplinary processes

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USG meeting sees budget updates, discusses upcoming survey on U. disciplinary processes

Alpha Zhang

The USG met Sunday with updates on an adjusted budget, a forthcoming campus-wide survey on disciplinary processes, and efforts to secure permanent student representation on a key University safety committee.

The USG met Sunday with updates on an adjusted budget, a forthcoming campus-wide survey on disciplinary processes, and efforts to secure permanent student representation on a key University safety committee.

NEWS | 4 days ago

USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

El lado norte del edificio SPIA.

USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

Benedict Hooper

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

NEWS | February 25

USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

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USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

Gus Vogel

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

NEWS | February 24

New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

Spelman hall at night.

New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

Gray Collins

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

NEWS | February 9

USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

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USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

Kian Petlin

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

NEWS | February 9

USG makes electrifying return as Colón Roosevelt lays out plans for term, budget passes unanimously

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USG makes electrifying return as Colón Roosevelt lays out plans for term, budget passes unanimously

Gray Collins

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

NEWS | February 2
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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

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

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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

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