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USG confirms passage of elections management amendment, hears reports on Lawnparties

USG confirms passage of elections management amendment, hears reports on Lawnparties

Annie Rupertus

On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unanimously passed the second of two votes on a resolution to amend the USG Constitution and establish a Deputy Elections Manager position. The USG Senate also heard a variety of committee updates and Fall 2022 Lawnparties feedback. 

On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unanimously passed the second of two votes on a resolution to amend the USG Constitution and establish a Deputy Elections Manager position. The USG Senate also heard a variety of committee updates and fall 2022 Lawnparties feedback. 

NEWS | 10/03/2022

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USG passes initial step of elections management reform, approves fall budget

USG passes initial step of elections management reform, approves fall budget

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed the first of two votes on a resolution to establish a Deputy Elections Manager position, which would take effect at the beginning of the next USG term. It also approved the budget for the fall 2022 semester and heard updates from committee chairs and smaller projects.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed the first of two votes on a resolution to establish a Deputy Elections Manager position, which would take effect at the beginning of the next USG term. It also approved the budget for the fall 2022 semester and heard updates from committee chairs and smaller projects.

NEWS | 09/26/2022

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Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

Blockbuster mental health report recommends increasing CPS funding, access to 24/7 counseling

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

The report, created and published by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), the Office of Campus Life, and University Health Services (UHS), listed 32 recommendations within four areas of interest. 

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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USG Reform Project proposes change to referendum process

USG Reform Project proposes change to referendum process

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday, Sept. 18, and reviewed a proposed referendum reform, voted on a requirement for certain senate members to serve on core committees, and heard an update from the Mental Health Resources working group.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday, Sept. 18, and reviewed a proposed referendum reform, voted on a requirement for certain senate members to serve on core committees, and heard an update from the Mental Health Resources working group.

NEWS | 09/19/2022

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USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

USG considers reforms of elections management and committee structure, confirms new members

Annie Rupertus

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

In a special meeting, the Senate debated proposals that would require Senators and U-Councilors to serve on USG core committees and reform the office of the Chief Elections Manager.

NEWS | 09/13/2022

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USG meets ahead of school year to discuss construction updates, budget proposals

USG meets ahead of school year to discuss construction updates, budget proposals

Alison Araten

The Senate met before the start of the school year and approved multiple unique budget requests, including the Fall Lawnparties budget.

The Senate met before the start of the school year and approved multiple unique budget requests, including the Fall Lawnparties budget.

NEWS | 08/30/2022

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Hippos on Campus? Indie rock band to headline fall Lawnparties

Hippos on Campus? Indie rock band to headline fall Lawnparties

Annie Rupertus

Five-member indie rock band Hippo Campus will take the Frist North Lawn stage on Sunday, Sept. 11, after a day of eating club festivities on Prospect Avenue.

Five member indie rock band Hippo Campus will take the Frist North Lawn stage on Sunday, Sept. 11, after a day of eating club festivities on Prospect Avenue.

NEWS | 08/23/2022

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USG meets to discuss Yeh College and New College West construction delays

USG meets to discuss Yeh College and New College West construction delays

Alison Araten

The USG convened on July 24 to discuss Fall Lawnparties preliminary plans, internal reforms to improve transparency, and hosted a forum to hear students’ concerns about construction delays.

The USG convened on July 24 to discuss Fall Lawnparties preliminary plans, internal reforms to improve transparency, and hosted a forum to hear students’ concerns about construction delays.

NEWS | 08/02/2022

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USG approves six new members, discusses progress on mental health initiatives in summer meeting

USG approves six new members, discusses progress on mental health initiatives in summer meeting

Alison Araten

USG discusses organization reform, confirms new members, and reflects on mental health initiatives in their first meeting since the end of the spring semester. 

USG discusses organization reform, confirms new members, and reflects on mental health initiatives in their first meeting since the end of the spring semester. 

NEWS | 07/07/2022

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Disabled students at Princeton and the ongoing fight for a more inclusive campus

Disabled students at Princeton and the ongoing fight for a more inclusive campus

Naomi Hess

More Princetonians have disabilities than might be outwardly visible. Having a disability impacts every part of Princeton, from academics to residential life to social life. Several students talked to The Daily Princetonian about their experiences as disabled students on a campus that wasn’t designed with their unique needs in mind.

More Princetonians have disabilities than might be outwardly visible. Having a disability impacts every part of Princeton, from academics to residential life to social life. Several students talked to The Daily Princetonian about their experiences as disabled students on a campus that wasn’t designed with their unique needs in mind.

FEATURES | 06/07/2022

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USG Senate upholds appeal over Caterpillar referendum, will withhold statement to University for or against referendum

USG Senate upholds appeal over Caterpillar referendum, will withhold statement to University for or against referendum

Katherine Dailey, Paige Cromley, and Annie Rupertus

USG’s email said that by its Constitution, “with a majority of student votes, Referendum 3 passes.”

USG’s email said that by its Constitution, “with a majority of student votes, Referendum 3 passes.”

NEWS | 04/20/2022

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USG holds special meeting to discuss appeal regarding Caterpillar referendum, results yet to be announced

USG holds special meeting to discuss appeal regarding Caterpillar referendum, results yet to be announced

Annie Rupertus

The results of the vote to accept or reject the appeal have not been made public yet, but are expected to be announced by the end of the week, according to USG President Mayu Takeuchi ’23.

The results of the vote to accept or reject the appeal have not been made public yet, but are expected to be announced by the end of the week, according to USG President Mayu Takeuchi ’23.

NEWS | 04/20/2022

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Off-campus group funds Facebook ad falsely claiming recent Caterpillar referendum failed to pass

Off-campus group funds Facebook ad falsely claiming recent Caterpillar referendum failed to pass

Paige Cromley

Israel War Room, an organization with no Princeton affiliation, sponsored a Facebook ad that claimed the recent USG referendum calling on the University to halt its usage of Caterpillar construction machinery had failed to pass. In fact, preliminary results show the referendum passed and the results have yet to be certified.

Israel War Room, an organization with no Princeton affiliation, sponsored a Facebook ad that claimed the recent USG referendum calling on the University to halt its usage of Caterpillar construction machinery had failed to pass. In fact, preliminary results show the referendum passed and the results have yet to be certified.

NEWS | 04/18/2022

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USG releases spring election results but holds off on certifying results of Caterpillar referendum

USG releases spring election results but holds off on certifying results of Caterpillar referendum

Annie Rupertus

Results for the referendum proposing a boycott of Caterpillar machinery have not yet been certified “due to appeals pending before the Senate,” according to the email from USG to the student body.

Results for the referendum proposing a boycott of Caterpillar machinery have not yet been certified “due to appeals pending before the Senate,” according to the email from USG to the student body.

NEWS | 04/15/2022

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USG officer affirms election bylaws in response to objection on preliminary results of Caterpillar referendum

USG officer affirms election bylaws in response to objection on preliminary results of Caterpillar referendum

Drew Somerville

Myles McKnight ’23 claimed an objection to the preliminary results citing a previous explanation of the bylaws that contradicts the USG Constitution. 

Myles McKnight ’23 claimed an objection to the preliminary results citing a previous explanation of the bylaws that contradicts the USG Constitution. 

NEWS | 04/15/2022

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Tigers in Town program to continue into Fall 2022 semester

Tigers in Town program to continue into Fall 2022 semester

Madeleine LeBeau

Deas told the ‘Prince’ that the number of Princeton vendors participating in Tigers in Town will expand in Fall 2022, and ODUS is working on a plan to “engage businesses that are not walking distance of campus, but are still in Princeton and still do a lot of work with the University.”

Deas told the ‘Prince’ that the number of Princeton vendors participating in Tigers in Town will expand in Fall 2022, and ODUS is working on a plan to “engage businesses that are not walking distance of campus, but are still in Princeton and still do a lot of work with the University.”

NEWS | 04/14/2022

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Preliminary results show Caterpillar referendum passes on USG ballot

Preliminary results show Caterpillar referendum passes on USG ballot

Drew Somerville

The referendum received 1,124 votes in favor, or a 52.2 percent majority, according to preliminary results made public early Wednesday. Election results will not be confirmed by USG until Friday afternoon at the earliest.

The referendum received 1,124 votes in favor, or a 52.2 percent majority, according to preliminary results made public early Wednesday. Election results will not be confirmed by USG until Friday afternoon at the earliest.

NEWS | 04/14/2022

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Flo Milli to headline Lawnparties on April 24; Julien Chang and the Deep Green will open

Flo Milli to headline Lawnparties on April 24; Julien Chang and the Deep Green will open

Annie Rupertus

The concert, which has previously taken place in the backyard of Quadrangle Club, will be moved to the Frist North Lawn, following safety issues during Fall 2021 Lawnparties and ongoing campus construction.

The concert, which has previously taken place in the backyard of Quadrangle Club, will be moved to the Frist North Lawn, following safety issues during Fall 2021 Lawnparties and ongoing campus construction.

NEWS | 04/13/2022

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USG hears reports on academic minors, Black and LGBTQIA student experiences

USG hears reports on academic minors, Black and LGBTQIA student experiences

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on April 10 to discuss the certificate program and heard updates from Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Tennille Haynes on the Black & LGBTQIA Student Experience Implementation Team.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on April 10 to discuss the certificate program and heard updates from Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Tennille Haynes on the Black & LGBTQIA Student Experience Implementation Team.

NEWS | 04/12/2022

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National pro-Israel groups spend over $1K on sponsored ads denouncing USG referendum

National pro-Israel groups spend over $1K on sponsored ads denouncing USG referendum

Paige Cromley

National pro-Israel groups — Alums for Campus Fairness (ACF) and the Israel War Room (IWR) — have spent more than $1000 on Facebook ads which may have appeared upwards of 25,000 times. These ads encourage users to sign petitions and publicly denounce the USG referendum calling on the University to boycott the use of Caterpillar machinery. 

National pro-Israel groups — Alums for Campus Fairness (ACF) and the Israel War Room (IWR) — have spent more than $1000 on Facebook ads which may have appeared upwards of 25,000 times. These ads encourage users to sign petitions and publicly denounce the USG referendum calling on the University to boycott the use of Caterpillar machinery. 

NEWS | 04/10/2022

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