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USG removes LANY as Lawnparties headliner amid allegations of inappropriate conduct

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

Drew Somerville

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.  

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.   

NEWS | 09/06/2021

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Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

NEWS | 08/10/2021

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USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

USG committee chairs reflect on semester’s progress

Caitlin Limestahl

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

USG Senate members heard from the chairs of the Student Life, Sustainability, Academics, Campus and Community Affairs, and Social Committees on their work from the past semester and their plans for the fall. 

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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USG announces class officer election results

USG announces class officer election results

Drew Somerville

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

There were only five contested races on the ballot this spring, four of which were for 2024 class government positions. 

NEWS | 04/23/2021

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All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

All 8 Ivy League student body presidents call for fossil fuel divestment

Katherine Dailey

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuels companies. 

Ivy League student body presidents have co-authored a resolution calling on the Ivy League schools to divest from fossil fuel companies. 

NEWS | 04/22/2021

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Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Paige Cromley

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

USG signs joint mental health statement with UHS, CPS

Drew Somerville

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

The statement, sent to students on Monday, comes partly in response to a faculty memo from Dean Dolan regarding students’ mental health struggles this semester.

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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Voting begins for five contested class government races

Voting begins for five contested class government races

Bhoomika Chowdhary, Drew Somerville, and Hadley Kim

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22.

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

Drew Somerville

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

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Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Marissa Michaels

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall. In a town hall hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government on April 6, 16 University administrators answered questions about all aspects of campus life regarding this spring, summer, and fall. Administrators expressed hope that residential life, dining, eating clubs, breaks, grading, financial aid, and athletics will return to pre-pandemic norms in the fall.

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall.

NEWS | 04/07/2021

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USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

Drew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

No Lawnparties this semester; USG to focus on small-group programming

Drew Somerville

Last semester, USG received backlash from students for spending $80,000 on a virtual Jason Derulo performance. This semester, after surveying students about social programming, USG determined that the student body would not be interested in a similar event. 

In the USG-sponsored survey, “small group activities” were ranked as the highest priority engagement type, on average, indicating the desire of the student body to participate in socially distant events on or around campus.

NEWS | 03/31/2021

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USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

Drew Somerville

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

NEWS | 03/30/2021

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Department of Public Safety presents new body camera policy to USG

Department of Public Safety presents new body camera policy to USG

Drew Somerville

Updates on the Tigers in Town initiative, spring social planning, and a budget allocation for the Tigers Helping Tigers program were also shared to the Senate.

Updates on the Tigers in Town initiative, spring social planning, and a budget allocation for the Tigers Helping Tigers program were also shared to the Senate.

NEWS | 03/22/2021

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USG discusses Dillon Gym expansion, approves seven new clubs

USG discusses Dillon Gym expansion, approves seven new clubs

Drew Somerville

Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022. 

Dillon Gym renovations, which will include a new entrance and a new wing, will occur in two phases beginning in 2022. 

NEWS | 03/16/2021

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USG amends budget to add allocations for Tigers in Town, sustainability

USG amends budget to add allocations for Tigers in Town, sustainability

Drew Somerville

The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of 10 new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.

The Senate also unanimously approved the appointment of ten new members to the Diversity and Equity Committee.

NEWS | 03/09/2021

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USG talks new social initiative to promote local businesses

USG talks new social initiative to promote local businesses

Drew Somerville

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) presented to USG on their Tigers in Town initiative to support local businesses and student groups.

NEWS | 03/01/2021

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