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Attar and Tripathi take over USG Senate as 11 newcomers elected

Posters of the USG president and vice president candidates are pinned on the tack board by McCosh Hall.

Attar and Tripathi take over USG Senate as 11 newcomers elected

Nandini Krishnan

Tripathi received 54.4 percent of the votes and Magnano received 45.6 percent of the votes in the second round of the vote calculation.

Tripathi received 54.4% of the votes and Magano received 45.6% of the votes in round 2 of the vote calculation.

NEWS | 12/08/2023

Class of 2025 Senate race has sharp divides on interaction with the administration

Class of 2025 Senate race has sharp divides on interaction with the administration

Ryan Konarska

The ‘Prince’ sat down for interviews with the candidates actively running for the 2025 senator position, and asked them about their plans for the position, views on the role of USG on campus, and motivations for running.

NEWS | 12/04/2023

Daniels lauds achievements as interest surges for unstructured trip to New York

Daniels lauds achievements as interest surges for unstructured trip to New York

Nandini Krishnan

In a Sunday meeting, USG discussed a planned trip to NYC which received so many signups that its interest form crashed. This marked the final meeting of the USG Senate under President Stephen Daniels, with elections set to take place in the upcoming week.

NEWS | 12/04/2023

The contested races in the USG election, explained

Posters bearing the names "Warren Shepherd" and "William Li" decorate a bulletin board.

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.

NEWS | 11/30/2023

VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

There are three individuals standing at three brown podiums. The foremost one is speaking, while the other two are preparing their responses. A moderator in a blue suit sits in front and looks towards the candidates.

VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

Christopher Bao and Nandini Krishnan

Vice presidential candidates debated mental health, changes to the academic calendar, and implementation of the campus pub at a debate on Tuesday.

NEWS | 11/29/2023

One of two USG presidential candidates suspends campaign, name will remain on ballot

One of two USG presidential candidates suspends campaign, name will remain on ballot

Nandini Krishnan and Alena Zhang

Braiden Aaronson ’25 dropped out of the presidential contest, leaving Avi Attar ’25 as the sole candidate seeking the position.

NEWS | 11/27/2023

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.

NEWS | 11/27/2023

USG unanimously approves all funding requests ahead of expected competitive election

Students sit and type on their computers and phones in black spinning desk chairs in front of three large wooden tables.

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.

NEWS | 11/19/2023

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

Zoom screen with rectangles displaying members of USG's faces or names. Some have their hands raised.

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.

NEWS | 11/12/2023

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.

ANALYSIS | 11/01/2023

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

A line of students in front of Whig Hall waiting for a food truck. In the background, two more trucks, also with lines.

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.

NEWS | 10/31/2023

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

Students sit and raise their hands in black spinning desk chairs in front of three large wooden tables.

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.

NEWS | 10/30/2023

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

Multicolored posters against a beige board. One says "Vote D'Schon Simmons Class of 2027 Class Council"

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.

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.

NEWS | 10/23/2023

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.

NEWS | 10/09/2023

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.

NEWS | 10/08/2023

USG gives campus pub updates, projects board funding in meeting

Student government members sitting in meeting room.

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.

NEWS | 10/01/2023

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

Students sit in a conference room with laptops in front of them with a PowerPoint on the screen saying "Grounds for Sculpture College Fest."

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.

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.

NEWS | 09/17/2023

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.

NEWS | 05/12/2023

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