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Student government campaigning opens, presidential tickets lay out their case

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the two USG presidential tickets about how they would govern the student body. Candidates dove into their resumes and the issues most important to them.

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the two USG presidential tickets about how they would govern the student body. Candidates dove into their resumes and the issues most important to them.

USG swiftly approves language for Winter 2024 referenda

At the Nov. 10 USG meeting, members of the Senate unanimously approved the language of all five ballot referenda proposed for the Winter 2024 election. Students will be able to cast their ballots for these issues between Nov. 25 and Nov. 27. 

At the Nov. 10 USG meeting, members of the Senate unanimously approved the language of all five ballot referenda proposed for the Winter 2024 election. Students will be able to cast their ballots for these issues between Nov. 25 and Nov. 27. 

Senate to review language of five referenda proposals at next USG meeting

The meeting also included notice of election resources and updates on Campus and Community Affairs events.

The meeting also included notice of election resources and updates on Campus and Community Affairs events.

Academic deans introduce new final assessment and senior thesis credit policy at USG meeting

The first USG meeting after fall break was held on Sunday, Oct. 27. Deans Caswell and Swanson discussed upcoming changes to academic policy for Spring 2025, including various adjustments to exam timetables and schedules. Army ROTC student Vincent Jiang ’25 spoke to USG about his experience in the program and how Princeton could better support ROTC students.

The first USG meeting after fall break was held on Sunday, Oct. 27. Deans Caswell and Swanson discussed upcoming changes to academic policy for Spring 2025, including various adjustments to exam timetables and schedules. Army ROTC student Vincent Jiang ’25 spoke to USG about his experience in the program and how Princeton could better support ROTC students.

Newly-elected Class of 2028 councilors reflect on wins, share strategies

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the five newly elected Undergraduate Student Government (USG) class councilors — Misimi Sanni ’28, Serena Zhang ’28, Siam Hossain ’28, Sarah Kwon ’28 and Isaac Bernstein ’28 — to reflect on their respective campaigns and intentions for their roles.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the five newly elected Undergraduate Student Government (USG) class councilors — Misimi Sanni ’28, Serena Zhang ’28, Siam Hossain ’28, Sarah Kwon ’28 and Isaac Bernstein ’28 — to reflect on their respective campaigns and intentions for their roles.

Honor Code amended to include suspension (not served), committee expansion approved at USG meeting

At the Oct. 6 meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Senate voted to amend the Honor Code to include the suspension (not served) disciplinary sanction and expanded the Honor Committee from 15 to 18 students.

At the Oct. 6 meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Senate voted to amend the Honor Code to include the suspension (not served) disciplinary sanction and expanded the Honor Committee from 15 to 18 students.

USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

At the third Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting of the semester, discussions focused on the breakdown of the Fall 2024 Lawnparties budget and raised questions for future budgets. The Senate also heard from a facilitator of the Princeton Gender Affinity Group about the transgender student experience and passed two student group event budgets.

USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

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

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.

The years-long fight for mental health copay reduction, and the students behind it

After a years-long fight to lower the cost of mental health care on campus, the University Health Services reduced the copay cost from $20 to $10. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the advocates to get their take on the sudden change in policy.

After a years-long fight to lower the cost of mental health care on campus, the University Health Services reduced the copay cost from $20 to $10. The Daily Princetonian spoke to the advocates to get their take on the sudden change in policy.

Daya and NLE Choppa to headline Fall 2024 Lawnparties

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 releases statement on free speech, does not explicitly condemn student arrests following botched Senate vote

Following a rushed special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate published a statement around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29 calling on the University to “publicly reaffirm the right to speak and peaceably assemble” and “commit to suspending neither student groups nor individuals without meaningful due process.”

Following a rushed special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate published a statement around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29 calling on the University to “publicly reaffirm the right to speak and peaceably assemble” and “commit to suspending neither student groups nor individuals without meaningful due process.”

Campus politics on the ballot: When do student referenda succeed?

The Daily Princetonian looked back at referenda from the past decade to understand how the formal process for enacting change affects campus discourse and University policy.

The Daily Princetonian looked back at referenda from the past decade to understand how the formal process for enacting change affects campus discourse and University policy.

USG discusses mental health initiatives at final meeting of semester

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.

Two incumbents ousted in competitive U-Council election, Wachspress wins closely contested senior class presidency

This year was the first contested U-Council election since 2019. Voter turnout was 31 percent.

This year was the first contested U-Council election since 2019. Voter turnout was 31 percent.

Lil Tecca to headline spring Lawnparties, Weatherboy will open

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

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.

Projects Board funding runs dry for Spring semester, student groups frustrated

Project’s Board is coming to the end of their $130,000 semester budget. Several groups have reported receiving less or no funding in the final weeks of the semester, leading to speculation about the status of the Projects Board budget. The Daily Princetonian spoke with USG and Projects Board representatives, as well as student group leaders to understand how this happened.

USG updates budget, initiative for improved event accessibility

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.

USG discusses collaboration with MSA; approves budget increases for trips, events

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.

USG approved budget increases for Porchfest and upcoming trips to Six Flags and a book fair in New York City. The Senate also heard presentations on the University’s recently-released DEI report and on collaboration efforts with the Muslim Student Association.