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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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Minor shake-up in USG as Luch moves to lead Mental Health Committee, Bradley resigns

Minor shake-up in USG as Luch moves to lead Mental Health Committee, Bradley resigns

Nandini Krishnan

USG unanimously appoints Noah Luch ’24 as chair of new Mental Health Core Committee and core committee chairs give midsemester updates.

USG unanimously appoints Noah Luch ’24 as chair of new Mental Health Core Committee and core committee chairs give midsemester updates.

NEWS | 04/10/2023

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Director of Campus Safety stresses that campus lighting is ‘complicated’ at USG meeting

Director of Campus Safety stresses that campus lighting is ‘complicated’ at USG meeting

Nandini Krishnan

The Senate also approved spending for events and discussed scooters and bikes on campus. A first vote on a proposed constitutional amendment was approved unanimously.

The Senate also approved spending for events and discussed scooters and bikes on campus. A first vote on a proposed constitutional amendment was approved unanimously.

NEWS | 03/07/2023

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USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

Justus Wilhoit

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

NEWS | 02/26/2023

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USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

Nandini Krishnan

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week

NEWS | 02/20/2023

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New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

Nandini Krishnan

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

NEWS | 02/13/2023

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USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

Nandini Krishnan

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

NEWS | 02/07/2023

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Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Annie Rupertus and Sophie Glaser

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

NEWS | 12/09/2022

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USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

USG hears end-of-term reports, amends Honor Constitution

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

In the final meeting of the Takeuchi and Kapoor term, the USG approved amendments to the Honor Committee constitution, provided updates on campus security advocacy, and discussed Senate projects. 

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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