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The contested races in the USG election, explained

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The contested races in the USG election, explained

Nandini Krishnan

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) races this winter are unusually crowded following a last-minute appeal from the current administration for more candidates. The Daily Princetonian sat down with candidates in key races to discuss their platforms.

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) races this winter are unusually crowded following a last-minute appeal from the current administration for more candidates. The Daily Princetonian sat down with candidates in key races to discuss their platforms.

NEWS | 11/30/2023

After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

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After email soliciting more candidates, historically large group to contest every USG position

Nandini Krishnan and Alena Zhang

USG is soliciting candidates for seven uncontested elections, including Vice President, Academics Chair, Social Chair, Sustainability Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, and four class senator positions for the classes of 2025 and 2026.

USG is soliciting candidates for seven uncontested elections, including Vice President, Academics Chair, Social Chair, Sustainability Chair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, and four class senator positions for the classes of 2025 and 2026.

NEWS | 11/27/2023
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The candidates most likely to run for USG president

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The candidates most likely to run for USG president

Victoria Davies

In the leadup to the winter elections of Undergraduate Student Government (USG), in which the president and other members of the cabinet are elected, The Daily Princetonian looks at likely candidates for president.

In the leadup to the winter elections of Undergraduate Student Government (USG), in which the president and other members of the cabinet are elected, The Daily Princetonian looks at likely candidates for president.

ANALYSIS | 11/01/2023

Outdoor activities and food trucks draw more than 2000 to Community Care Day

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Outdoor activities and food trucks draw more than 2000 to Community Care Day

Meghana Veldhuis and Rebecca Cunningham

On Oct. 27, the University held a recreational day with programming including activities and free food as part of a broader campus focus on mental health.

On Oct. 27, the University held a recreational day with programming including activities and free food as part of a broader campus focus on mental health.

NEWS | 10/31/2023

USG discusses outcome of Community Care Day, formation of Mental Health Committee

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USG discusses outcome of Community Care Day, formation of Mental Health Committee

Justus Wilhoit

USG met to discuss the turnout of the first annual Community Care Day and the development of the mental health standing committee. USG also voted on funding events for the South Asian Students Association and HackPrinceton, and revised election procedures ahead of upcoming winter and spring elections.

USG met to discuss the turnout of the first annual Community Care Day and the development of the mental health standing committee. USG also voted on funding events for the South Asian Students Association and HackPrinceton, and revised election procedures ahead of upcoming winter and spring elections.

NEWS | 10/30/2023

Freshman class council election sees nine candidates break rules, one disqualified

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Freshman class council election sees nine candidates break rules, one disqualified

Victoria Davies

Dean Minello ’27, D’Schon Simmons ’27, Aum Dhruv ’27, Allie Ebanks ’27, and Muhamary Kiherille ’27 were elected to the freshman class council, as of Oct. 6, selected among a pool of 23 candidates. This year, nine violations to rules outlined in the election handbook were reported, resulting in the disqualification of one student.

Dean Minello ’27, D’Schon Simmons ’27, Aum Dhruv ’27, Allie Ebanks ’27, and Muhamary Kiherille ’27 were elected to the freshman class council, as of Oct. 6, selected among a pool of 23 candidates. This year, nine violations to rules outlined in the election handbook were reported, resulting in the disqualification of one student.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

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After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

Nandini Krishnan

USG Senate voted unanimously to approve the $15,000 of travel funding and in doing so, increased the allocation to Projects Board by $10,000. Chief Elections Manager Alex Sorgini ’26 also discussed how to improve student engagement in elections.

USG Senate voted unanimously to approve the $15,000 of travel funding and in doing so, increased the allocation to Projects Board by $10,000. Chief Elections Manager Alex Sorgini ’26 also discussed how to improve student engagement in elections.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

After student fee expansion, Projects Board can now fund club sports and student travel

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After student fee expansion, Projects Board can now fund club sports and student travel

Nandini Krishnan

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, October 8th to discuss the status of the Projects Board, Sports programming, Honor Committee Appointment and voted on funding a ghost tour for the student body. 

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, October 8th to discuss the status of the Projects Board, Sports programming, Honor Committee Appointment and voted on funding a ghost tour for the student body. 

NEWS | 10/08/2023

USG gives campus pub updates, projects board funding in meeting

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USG gives campus pub updates, projects board funding in meeting

Nandini Krishnan

USG has shared more information about a campus pub pilot for this semester, naming the current McCosh Health Center as a potential future location. The Senate also allocated Projects Board funding and privately elected a CPUC Executive Committee Representative and U-Council Chair in its Sunday meeting.

USG has shared more information about a campus pub pilot for this semester, naming the current McCosh Health Center as a potential future location. The Senate also allocated Projects Board funding and privately elected a CPUC Executive Committee Representative and U-Council Chair in its Sunday meeting.

NEWS | 10/01/2023

USG names campus pub trial run as a ‘main focus’

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USG names campus pub trial run as a ‘main focus’

Annie Rupertus

USG President Stephen Daniels ’24 proposed the revival of the pub, which was once located in the basement of Chancellor Green, during his run for the presidency. McNally told the Senate that her committee would aim to set a date for a campus pub trial run in the next few weeks, with the pilot likely to occur sometime after fall break.

USG President Stephen Daniels ’24 proposed the revival of the pub, which was once located in the basement of Chancellor Green, during his run for the presidency. McNally told the Senate that her committee would aim to set a date for a campus pub trial run in the next few weeks, with the pilot likely to occur sometime after fall break.

NEWS | 09/25/2023

Massive USG budget increase goes to Lawnparties, Alcohol Initiative

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government sit in a room on campus to discuss the budget for the year.

Massive USG budget increase goes to Lawnparties, Alcohol Initiative

Nandini Krishnan

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 

Walker Penfield ’25 presented the fall budget, with a starting amount of $585,755 dollars for the semester. The allocation comes following an increase in student activities fees from $45.50 dollars to $95.50 dollars for the current school year. 

NEWS | 09/17/2023

Activity fee increase dominates Daniels’s legacy, campus pub still in the works

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Activity fee increase dominates Daniels’s legacy, campus pub still in the works

Nandini Krishnan

Daniels also commented on the expansion of mental health programming. Committee chairs summarize their work this semester, from Lawnparties, to the academic expo, to a student porch at Princeton Porchfest.

Daniels also commented on the expansion of mental health programming. Committee chairs summarize their work this semester, from Lawnparties, to the academic expo, to a student porch at Princeton Porchfest.

NEWS | 05/12/2023

In first raise since 1996, USG votes to recommend activity fee hike by more than 100 percent

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In first raise since 1996, USG votes to recommend activity fee hike by more than 100 percent

Nandini Krishnan

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

USG voted to increase student activity fees from $45.50 to $95.50 in its meeting on Sunday, May 7. Prior to the meeting, USG had a meeting in February to discuss the proposal and an email was sent to the student body at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting, informing them of the vote.  

NEWS | 05/07/2023

Lawnparties by the numbers: a history of Princeton’s favorite festival

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Lawnparties by the numbers: a history of Princeton’s favorite festival

Ryan Konarska

To examine the history of Lawnparties, the Daily Princetonian combed through our archives to pull the list of acts, categorize their genre, and measure their popularity by looking at their monthly listeners.

To examine the history of Lawnparties, the Daily Princetonian combed through our archives to pull the list of acts, categorize their genre, and measure their popularity by looking at their monthly listeners.

DATA | 04/27/2023

USG likely out of time to pass budget amendment during spring semester, tabled with one meeting to go

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USG likely out of time to pass budget amendment during spring semester, tabled with one meeting to go

Nandini Krishnan

USG discussed a constitutional amendment, which would have restructure budget approval for summer spending in preparation for fall Lawnparties. The change requires two votes to pass and will not pass with one meeting remaining in the 2022–2023 academic year.

USG discussed a constitutional amendment, which would have restructure budget approval for summer spending in preparation for fall Lawnparties. The change requires two votes to pass and will not pass with one meeting remaining in the 2022–2023 academic year.

NEWS | 04/25/2023

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