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USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

Nandini Krishnan

At their second weekly meeting in November, USG unanimously approved seven requests for funding from the Projects Board and USG-sponsored trips.

At their second weekly meeting in November, USG unanimously approved seven requests for funding from the Projects Board and USG-sponsored trips.

NEWS | 11/19/2023

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USG to appoint a SHARE liaison, approves funding for student groups

USG to appoint a SHARE liaison, approves funding for student groups

Nandini Krishnan

USG approved funding for a menstrual yoga event and a BSU Thanksgiving dinner and discussed various proposals for reading period events.

USG approved funding for a menstrual yoga event and a BSU Thanksgiving dinner and discussed various proposals for reading period events.

NEWS | 11/12/2023

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The candidates most likely to run for USG president

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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After successful Homecoming event, USG debates its own elections

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

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A conversation with the Class Councilors for the Class of 2027

A conversation with the Class Councilors for the Class of 2027

Victoria Davies and Ryan Konarska

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the newly elected members of the Class of 2027 Council about their motivations, promises, and goals.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to the newly elected members of the Class of 2027 Council about their motivations, promises, and goals.

NEWS | 10/09/2023

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

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

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USG gives campus pub updates, projects board funding in meeting

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

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

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

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Massive USG budget increase goes to Lawnparties, Alcohol Initiative

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Daniels spars with Genevieve Shutt on student engagement, Isabella Shutt set to return to Senate

Daniels spars with Genevieve Shutt on student engagement, Isabella Shutt set to return to Senate

Nandini Krishnan

The April 16 USG meeting saw discussion over a new proposal to increase the student government’s engagement with the student body, and continued debate over a bid to increase student activities fees. 

The April 16 USG meeting saw discussion over a new proposal to increase the student government’s engagement with the student body, and continued debate over a bid to increase student activities fees. 

NEWS | 04/18/2023

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In quick transition, University to phase out certificates for minors within two years

In quick transition, University to phase out certificates for minors within two years

Nandini Krishnan

As Princeton transitions from certificates to minors, the Office of the Dean of College and Undergraduate Student Government Academics Committee released a new list of nine minors, four of which are based on previously existing certificates.

As Princeton transitions from certificates to minors, the Office of the Dean of College and Undergraduate Student Government Academics Committee released a new list of nine minors, four of which are based on previously existing certificates.

NEWS | 04/17/2023

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USG selects college circuit regular Waka Flocka Flame for Lawnparties headliner

USG selects college circuit regular Waka Flocka Flame for Lawnparties headliner

Nandini Krishnan

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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Many mental health report goals on track, show decreasing CPS wait times

Many mental health report goals on track, show decreasing CPS wait times

Rebecca Cho and Jeannie Kim

Six months after the release of a report with suggestions to enhance mental health at the University, USG reports on progress made. Securing funding for a counselor outreach program and the establishment of the CPS CaresLine are among recommendations implemented thus far.

Six months after the release of a report with suggestions to enhance mental health at the University, USG reports on progress made. Securing funding for a counselor outreach program and the establishment of the CPS CaresLine are among recommendations implemented thus far.

NEWS | 04/10/2023

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