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USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

USG outlines goals and priorities for upcoming year, approves two task forces

Drew Somerville

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting. 

USG approved the reinstatement of the Menstrual Products Task Force and a new Class of 2024 Task Force at the meeting.  

NEWS | 02/15/2021

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USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

USG approves budget, two new task forces in first spring semester meeting

Drew Somerville

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

The 2021 budget was approved and the Technology Task Force and Dining and Nutrition Task Force were proposed during the meeting, in addition to four existing task forces. 

NEWS | 02/08/2021

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Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Chitra Parikh ’21 reflects on year of service as USG president

Drew Somerville

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

The Daily Princetonian asked Chitra Parikh ’21 and those who worked with her to look back on her time as USG President and how the goals laid out in her campaign platform were adjusted to fit the needs wrought by the pandemic.

NEWS | 02/07/2021

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Senate approves referenda position papers in final meeting of Parikh’s term

Senate approves referenda position papers in final meeting of Parikh’s term

Drew Somerville

The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.

The position papers call on the University to excuse students from classes on Election Day and to divest from fossil fuels.

NEWS | 01/26/2021

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USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

USG discusses virtual Street Week, referenda process at penultimate meeting

Drew Somerville

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

In its penultimate meeting, the USG Senate discussed next steps to implement the winter referenda, virtual movie viewings, new student groups, and the COVID Connector hotline.

NEWS | 01/21/2021

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Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Administrators discuss vaccine preparedness, socially-distant spring at USG town hall

Anika Buch

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

A wide range of topics were discussed at the town hall, including housing, dining, virtual programming, visa restrictions for international students, testing protocol, and whether the University would be able to distribute a vaccine once available. 

NEWS | 12/02/2020

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Potter ’22 elected President, USG referenda on divestment and Election Day pass

Potter ’22 elected President, USG referenda on divestment and Election Day pass

Drew Somerville

Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.

Fifty-two percent of students voted in the three-day election, making this the highest Winter Elections turnout since 2014, according to a message sent to students. Allen Liu ’22, who lost the presidential election, intends to remain as U-Council Chair and continue working with the Mental Health Task Force.

NEWS | 11/27/2020

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USG Senate votes to amend Honor Committee Constitution

USG Senate votes to amend Honor Committee Constitution

Caitlin Limestahl

At this week’s meeting, USG amended a provision of the Honor Committee Constitution and heard updates from two task forces.

At this week’s meeting, USG amended a provision of the Honor Committee Constitution and heard updates from two task forces.

NEWS | 11/23/2020

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USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

Zachary Shevin, Caitlin Limestahl, and Uanne Chang

The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year.

The 'Prince' sits down (separately) with this year's candidates for Undergraduate Student Government President to discuss their platforms, the role of USG in decision-making, and their individual experiences handling some of the key issues of the past year.

NEWS | 11/23/2020

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Liu, Potter run for USG president, appearing beside four contested races, two referenda on next week’s ballot

Liu, Potter run for USG president, appearing beside four contested races, two referenda on next week’s ballot

Katherine Dailey, Diya Kraybill, and Drew Somerville

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

Allen Liu and Christian Potter, U-Council Chair and Academics Chair respectively, have begun campaigning for the position of USG President, with voting to begin next week. The ballot will also include contested races for Vice President, Sustainability Chair, Treasurer, and Class of 2024 Senator, in addition to referendum questions addressing class on Election Day and fossil fuel divestment.

NEWS | 11/19/2020

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USG hears Class of 2024 Orientation, FOCUS speaker series, updates from ODUS

USG hears Class of 2024 Orientation, FOCUS speaker series, updates from ODUS

Caitlin Limestahl

Ninety-one percent of all respondents — accounting for 20 percent of first-years — reported that they felt engaged with the orientation events.

Ninety-one percent of all respondents — accounting for 20 percent of first-years — reported that they felt engaged with the orientation events

NEWS | 11/17/2020

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USG approves referenda calling for Election Day holiday, fossil fuel divestment

USG approves referenda calling for Election Day holiday, fossil fuel divestment

Caitlin Limestahl

Voting for the winter election will begin on Nov. 23 and end on Nov. 25.

Voting for the winter election will begin on Nov. 23 and end on Nov. 25.

NEWS | 11/09/2020

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USG begins Disability Task Force, approves Honor Committee members

USG begins Disability Task Force, approves Honor Committee members

Caitlin Limestahl

USG implemented a new disability task force and confirmed five new members to the Honor Committee.

USG implemented a new disability task force and confirmed five new members to the Honor Committee.

NEWS | 11/02/2020

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USG hosts $80,000 virtual Lawnparties with headliner Jason Derulo

USG hosts $80,000 virtual Lawnparties with headliner Jason Derulo

Eva Vesely

Viewership for the virtual event averaged around 400 at any given point in time, peaking at around 500 near the end of Derulo’s act.  

Viewership for the virtual event averaged around 400 at any given point in time, peaking at around 500 near the end of Derulo’s act.  

NEWS | 11/02/2020

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USG announces Jason Derulo as Fall Lawnparties headliner

USG announces Jason Derulo as Fall Lawnparties headliner

Caitlin McNally and Eva Vesely

The University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced today that the headliner for this year’s virtual Lawnparties will be Jason Derulo. Derulo started his solo career in 2009 and has since achieved eleven Platinum singles.  

The University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced today that the headliner for this year’s virtual Lawnparties will be Jason Derulo. 

NEWS | 10/23/2020

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First-year Class Council candidates adjust to virtual campaigning

First-year Class Council candidates adjust to virtual campaigning

Bharvi Chavre

Twenty-seven first-years are running for five 2024 Class Council positions this semester. New rules allow candidates to collect signatures via an electronic petition and send messages to large group chats and listservs, which were not allowed previously.

Twenty-seven first-years are running for five 2024 Class Council positions this semester. New rules allow candidates to collect signatures via an electronic petition and send messages to large group chats and listservs, which were not allowed previously.

NEWS | 09/29/2020

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Mahadevan ’22 will be new USG Vice President

Mahadevan ’22 will be new USG Vice President

Caitlin Limestahl

Mahadevan is a SPIA concentrator and a Residential College Advisor (RCA) in Rockefeller College.

Mahadevan is a SPIA concentrator and a Residential College Advisor (RCA) in Rockefeller College.

NEWS | 09/28/2020

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Crotty ’00 reviews updated Title IX policies at USG meeting

Crotty ’00 reviews updated Title IX policies at USG meeting

Caitlin Limestahl

All conduct previously in violation of University policy will still violate the updated policies, though cases may be adjudicated under different procedures. 

At the most recent USG meeting, Crotty reviewed the University’s modified Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy. All conduct previously in violation of University policy will continue to violate these updated policies, though they may be adjudicated under different procedures.

NEWS | 09/23/2020

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USG Vice President resigns to take leave of absence

USG Vice President resigns to take leave of absence

Caitlin Limestahl

Larrieu’s replacement will be chosen by a USG Selection Committee.

Larrieu’s replacement will be chosen by a USG Selection Committee.

NEWS | 09/14/2020

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USG responds to backlash over Lawnparties

USG responds to backlash over Lawnparties

Marissa Michaels

In response to backlash over the news that USG is spending $80,000 on virtual Lawnparties, USG Social Chair Sophie Torres ’21 sent an email to undergraduates on Sept. 11, detailing USG’s reasons for holding Lawnparties, as well as the source of the funding. Not all students are satisfied.

In response to backlash over the news that USG is spending $80,000 on virtual Lawnparties, USG Social Chair Sophie Torres sent a follow-up email to undergraduates on Sept. 11, detailing USG’s reasons for holding Lawnparties, as well as the source of the funding.

NEWS | 09/13/2020

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