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Former USG President Christian Potter ’22, Senate executives reflect on year of service

Alison Araten and Annie Rupertus

Former USG President Christian Potter ’22 and his USG executives reflect on their experiences in leadership, their proudest moments, and the difficulties they faced throughout the term.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

USG Senate confirms new members, passes position paper for midterm grading referendum

USG Senate confirms new members, passes position paper for midterm grading referendum

Annie Rupertus

The Undergraduate Student Government held its first senate meeting of the term, with President Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Vice President Hannah Kapoor ’23 taking the lead.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its first senate meeting of the term, with President Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Vice President Hannah Kapoor ’23 taking the lead.

NEWS | 01/31/2022

Takeuchi ’23 elected USG president, midterm grading referendum passes

Takeuchi ’23 elected USG president, midterm grading referendum passes

Annie Rupertus

Takeuchi ’23 and Kapoor ’23, who was elected vice president, ran on a platform of enhancing mental health care on campus, prioritizing equity and inclusion.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

USG discusses COVID-19 discipline, committee efforts in last meeting of term

Annie Rupertus

“It’s been a really tough year,” Potter said as the meeting neared its end. “We’ve emerged from one version of a pandemic to another.”

NEWS | 12/07/2021

Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Jasman Singh ’23, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 participate in USG Presidential Debate

Aidan Iacobucci

Voting will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 and end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9.

NEWS | 12/06/2021

Meet USG presidential candidates Mayu Takeuchi and Jasman Singh

Drew Somerville, Anna Salvatore, and Tiffany Deane

We sit down with the University Student Government presidential candidates, Mayu Takeuchi ’23 and Jasman Singh ’23 to hear more about their platforms, goals, and qualifications.

VIDEO | 12/05/2021

Campaigning begins for USG winter elections

Erin Lee and Annie Rupertus

The Daily Princetonian lays out each race and its candidates. Online voting begins Monday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. and closes Thursday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

USG discusses grading and mental health referenda, 2020 voting data, and ‘Prince’ investigation into the Honor Code

Annie Rupertus

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and The Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code.

The weekly meeting of the Undergraduate Student Government included discussion of two referenda to be voted on in the upcoming election, Vote 100, and the Daily Princetonian’s recent investigation into the University’s Honor Code.

NEWS | 11/22/2021

USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

USG winter election cycle begins Dec. 6

Annie Rupertus and Brooke McCarthy

Students who are interested in running for either an executive office or a Class Senate position are expected to attend at least one of two open houses. The first will take place on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. via Zoom, and the second will take place on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in Frist 204.

NEWS | 11/16/2021

DEI presentation, energy conservation project at this week’s USG meeting

Drew Somerville

Representatives from Evidn, a behavioral science consulting firm, and the Office of Sustainability gave a presentation on their joint project regarding energy conservation on campus.

NEWS | 11/15/2021

USG discusses grading policy with Dean Dolan, approves Honor Code amendment

USG discusses grading policy with Dean Dolan, approves Honor Code amendment

Drew Somerville

In their Sunday meeting, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) voted to formally establish Peer Representatives as an Honor Committee resource and discussed the University’s grading policy.

NEWS | 11/08/2021

Can't bring back the past? Of course we can: a Roaring 20s ball for the Classes of the 2020s

Can't bring back the past? Of course we can: a Roaring 20s ball for the Classes of the 2020s

Tori Tinsley

From fake pearls to 1920s-themed appetizers, Princeton’s “Roaring Twenties'' themed Orange and Black Ball on Nov. 4th was filled with all the glitz and glam that many students missed coming out of a global pandemic. Despite the difficulties the OBB’s date presented for some students — who celebrated the Hindu religious festival Diwali on that night — the ball allegedly saw an attendance increase of about 500 students since the last time it was held two years ago.

FEATURES | 11/07/2021

USG to test off-campus dining initiative for student meal plans

Isabel Yip

On Oct. 29, the USG introduced a new program — the USG Community Dining Task Force — to explore the possibility to incorporating off-campus dining options in the meal plan.

NEWS | 11/03/2021

USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

USG discusses Dean’s Date programming budget and task force updates

Drew Somerville

In a unanimous vote, USG re-allocated $25,000 of Tigers in Town funding to support an Off-Campus Dining Trial pilot program, in which 150 students will be provided a free weekly lunch, dinner, and snack off campus for four weeks.

NEWS | 11/01/2021

USG creates Lawnparties Review Committee, hosts Q&A with VP Calhoun

USG creates Lawnparties Review Committee, hosts Q&A with VP Calhoun

Drew Somerville

The proposal cites USG’s decision to change their headliner act from LANY to A$AP Ferg as one of the reasons for the charge.

NEWS | 10/12/2021

USG announces 2025 Class Council results

Erin Lee and Annie Rupertus

Five new Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Class Councilors have been elected for the class of 2025: Kimberly Cross ’25, Gil Joseph ’25, Diya Kraybill ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Ben Wachspress ’25. Results were announced via email on Oct. 8.

NEWS | 10/10/2021

‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

‘A perfect storm’: Unruly crowds disrupt A$AP Ferg’s Lawnparties performance, with alleged student injury

Evelyn Doskoch and Drew Somerville

“You’re going to hurt someone,” a member of the security team said. “This is going to be a dangerous situation.”

NEWS | 10/03/2021

USG removes LANY as Lawnparties headliner amid allegations of inappropriate conduct

Drew Somerville and Sidney Singer

USG’s decision comes after many students expressed concern with the announcement of the headliner after allegations of predatory behavior, manipulation, and emotional abuse came to light about lead singer Paul Klein.

NEWS | 09/28/2021

USG appoints committee members, reports on referendum progress

USG appoints committee members, reports on referendum progress

Drew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met on Sunday evening to approve the appointment of new committee members, discuss Lawnparties, and report on the progress of spring referenda.

NEWS | 09/27/2021

LANY to headline Lawnparties 2021, Naaji Hylton ’22 to open

LANY to headline Lawnparties 2021, Naaji Hylton ’22 to open

Drew Somerville

The headliner act will take place in the backyard of Quadrangle Club at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3.

NEWS | 09/26/2021

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