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USG Senate discusses rejuvenation of working groups, student life committee, constitutional amendment

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USG Senate discusses rejuvenation of working groups, student life committee, constitutional amendment

Andrew Arthur

The third meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) of the semester focused on creating longevity of working groups, a preview of the March 17 Undergraduate Student Life Committee (USLC) meeting, and an amendment to USG attendance policy.

The third meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) of the semester focused on creating longevity of working groups, a preview of the March 17 Undergraduate Student Life Committee (USLC) meeting, and an amendment to USG attendance policy.

NEWS | 02/23/2025

USG Senate talks budget allocations and role of communications committee

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USG Senate talks budget allocations and role of communications committee

Andrew Arthur

At the second USG meeting of the spring semester, discussions included the establishment of a Communications Committee, student group recognition changes, and TigerApps funding.

At the second USG meeting of the spring semester, discussions included the establishment of a Communications Committee, student group recognition changes, and TigerApps funding.

NEWS | 02/17/2025

First USG meeting of the semester focuses on 50th anniversary year, budget review

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First USG meeting of the semester focuses on 50th anniversary year, budget review

Andrew Arthur

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met for the first time this semester to review the budget for the semester. A decrease in the budget for Lawnparties accompanies increases to the student activities fee and budgets for other committees.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met for the first time this semester to review the budget for the semester. A decrease in the budget for Lawnparties accompanies increases to the student activities fee and budgets for other committees.

NEWS | 02/10/2025

USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

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USG wrapped: Senate ends fall semester with reflection on the year, committee updates

Alena Zhang

Reported achievements include the Mental Health Committee successfully reducing copays for mental health services, the Social Committee hosting one of the most expensive Lawnparties yet, and a continued trend of increasing election competition and turnout in elections.

Reported achievements include the Mental Health Committee successfully reducing copays for mental health services, the Social Committee hosting one of the most expensive Lawnparties yet, and a continued trend of increasing election competition and turnout in elections.

NEWS | 12/10/2024
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USG discusses Title IX and approves funding for Dean’s Date event

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USG discusses Title IX and approves funding for Dean’s Date event

Andrew Arthur

In addition to discussing Title IX and Social Committee funding, USG representatives outlined next steps for the four referenda passed last week. The USG will now prepare and deliver position papers to the University summarizing the positions of the referenda.

In addition to discussing Title IX and Social Committee funding, USG representatives outlined next steps for the four referenda passed last week. The USG will now prepare and deliver position papers to the University summarizing the positions of the referenda.

NEWS | 12/02/2024

In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

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In split ticket victory, Kho ’26 elected USG president, Swamidurai ’26 VP; all referenda pass

Victoria Davies and Christopher Bao

With 53 percent turnout, Enzo Kho ’26 and Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 have been elected as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in an unusual split-ticket win. All four referenda on the ballot also passed, the USG announced on Nov. 29.

With 53 percent turnout, Enzo Kho ’26 and Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 have been elected as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in an unusual split-ticket win. All four referenda on the ballot also passed, the USG announced on Nov. 29.

NEWS | 11/29/2024

USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

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USG presidential candidates on protest, relationship with administration

Annie Rupertus

Current USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.

Current USG Social Chair Enzo Kho ’26 and current USG Treasurer Uma Fox ’26 are squaring off in the USG president election this week. While Kho and Fox share broad similarities in their policy stances, nuances lie in their approaches to USG’s relationship with the administration and solutions to issues of free expression on campus.

NEWS | 11/25/2024

PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

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PSAFE discusses operations, surveillance activities at USG senate meeting

Alena Zhang

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday to hear from PSAFE, continuing a series of administration-adjacent presentations to the body. The PSAFE presentation, led by Public Safety Associate Director of Administration Bryant Blount ’08 and Community Relations Lieutenant Sean Ryder, explained aspects of their role in student safety and law enforcement, including their surveillance uses of eduroam and cameras in investigations.

NEWS | 11/25/2024

Opposition to weapons divestment referendum takes shape

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Opposition to weapons divestment referendum takes shape

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel

As the vote on USG referenda approach, their opposition is taking shape. This is especially true of the controversial Referendum No. 5, which calls on the University to divest from weapons manufacturers.

As the vote on USG referenda approach, their opposition is taking shape. This is especially true of the controversial Referendum No. 5, which calls on the University to divest from weapons manufacturers.

NEWS | 11/22/2024

Campus pub divides USG presidential candidates in debate

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Campus pub divides USG presidential candidates in debate

Nico David-Fox and Laila Hartman-Sigall

The 2024 USG presidential candidates Enzo Kho ’26, current USG social chair, and Uma Fox ’26, current USG treasurer, participated in a debate hosted by the Whig-Cliosophic Society and The Daily Princetonian.

The 2024 USG presidential candidates Enzo Kho ’26, current USG social chair, and Uma Fox ’26, current USG treasurer, participated in the annual debate hosted by the Whig-Cliosophic Society and The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 11/21/2024

Student government campaigning opens, presidential tickets lay out their case

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Student government campaigning opens, presidential tickets lay out their case

Devon Rudolph

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.

NEWS | 11/19/2024

USG swiftly approves language for Winter 2024 referenda

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USG swiftly approves language for Winter 2024 referenda

Devon Rudolph

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. 

NEWS | 11/11/2024

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

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

Devon Rudolph

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.

NEWS | 10/28/2024

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

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

Andrew Arthur

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.

NEWS | 10/09/2024

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

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

Devon Rudolph

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.

NEWS | 10/07/2024

USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

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USG Senate talks fall Lawnparties budget, transgender student experience

Devon Rudolph

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.

NEWS | 09/30/2024

USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

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USG Senate Meeting holds discussions regarding student policies and budget approvals

Alena Zhang

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.

NEWS | 09/23/2024

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