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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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Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

Candidates for USG President clash over student wellbeing, advocacy tactics in debate

Annie Rupertus and Nandini Krishnan

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

The three candidates for USG president, Stephen Daniels ’24, Isabella Shutt ’24, and Audrey Zhang ’25 took to the debate stage in Whig Hall to discuss the issues facing Princeton students. Voting opens on Monday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

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USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

USG hears updates on mental health, campus safety, dining

Annie Rupertus

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36 percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

U-Councilor Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 reported that, of the input gathered, about 36-percent of students “explicitly said they want to see cameras nowhere.”

NEWS | 11/29/2022

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24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

24/7 CPS line now live, CPS to hire 2 new counselors

Annie Rupertus

The CPS Cares Line is now available for students at all times, for students in distress or not, to talk to a counselor.

The CPS Cares Line is now available for students at all times, for students in distress or not, to talk to a counselor.

NEWS | 11/27/2022

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USG discusses Eisgruber's comments on mental health

USG discusses Eisgruber's comments on mental health

Annie Rupertus

The USG also discussed digitalizing USG records and a potential new ad hoc committee on upperclass dining. 

The USG also discussed digitalizing USG records and a potential new ad hoc committee on upperclass dining.  

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

USG passes resolution on antisemitism, initiates referendum on gender-neutral bathrooms

Annie Rupertus

At a Nov. 16 meeting, which was an extension of the regular weekly USG meetings held on Sundays, the USG passed a resolution to “condemn and combat antisemitism” and voted to add a referendum on the expansion of gender-neutral bathrooms to the upcoming winter election ballot.

At a Nov. 16 meeting, which was an extension of the regular weekly USG meetings held on Sundays, the USG passed a resolution to “condemn and combat antisemitism” and voted to add a referendum on the expansion of gender-neutral bathrooms to the upcoming winter election ballot.

NEWS | 11/17/2022

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USG declines to sponsor referendum on antisemitism

USG declines to sponsor referendum on antisemitism

Annie Rupertus

The referendum, proposed by USG Treasurer Adam Hoffman ’23, received four votes in favor, one against, and 19 abstentions, not meeting the threshold of at least nine “yes” votes to appear on election ballots as a Senate-initiated referendum.

The referendum, proposed by USG Treasurer Adam Hoffman ’23, received four votes in favor, one against, and 19 abstentions, not meeting the threshold of at least nine “yes” votes to appear on election ballots as a Senate-initiated referendum.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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USG announces new restaurants that accept ‘Pay with Points’

USG announces new restaurants that accept ‘Pay with Points’

Annie Rupertus

Five new restaurants, ranging from ice cream to ramen, have been added to the pay-with-points dining program.

Five new restaurants, ranging from ice cream to ramen, have been added to the pay-with-points dining program. 

NEWS | 11/14/2022

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USG confirms Honor Committee, reflects on campus grief

USG confirms Honor Committee, reflects on campus grief

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) confirmed new members of the Honor Committee, discussed campus responses to recent campus tragedy, and approved USG movies and Projects Board funding requests.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) confirmed new members of the Honor Committee, discussed campus responses to recent campus tragedy, and approved USG movies and Projects Board funding requests.

NEWS | 11/07/2022

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USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

USG delays elections reforms, approves additional budget allocations

Annie Rupertus

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

The election reforms, which were unanimously approved on Oct. 9, will not go into effect for USG’s winter elections, except for a language change regarding an “Abstain” vote. All other reforms will go into effect in the spring election cycle.

NEWS | 11/01/2022

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