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The Undergraduate Student Government senators at a senate meeting on Thursday, Feb 29. COBY NUNBERG/THE STATESMAN

USG’s special election has concluded — here’s what’s changing

Sky Crabtree, Assistant News Editor March 5, 2024

The results are in for the recent special election held by Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG). All four constitutional amendments put up for vote have passed, with...

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Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis addresses student concerns in front of the USG Senate in a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22. VIYANG HAO/THE STATESMAN

McInnis addresses student concerns to USG Senate

Viyang Hao, USG Beat Reporter March 5, 2024

In her visit to the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis addressed some concerns brought forth by Senators, specifically...

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Undergraduate Student Government President Devin Lobosco speaking at a senate meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8. VIYANG YU/THE STATESMAN

USG votes to reinstate Judicial Board

Viyang Hao and Sky Crabtree February 13, 2024
The Stony Brook Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate passed the Judicial Board Amendment, which will reintroduce the Judicial Board to USG, in a Senate meeting on Thursday, February 8.
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Undergraduate Student Government Vice President of Student Life Isaiah Daniel speaking at a council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1. VIYANG HAO/THE STATESMAN

USG continues to debate Judicial Board

Viyang Hao, USG Beat Reporter February 4, 2024
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed in detail this week what the Judicial Board will look like if approved by the Senate. USG President Devin Lobosco explained the first draft of the Judicial Board’s bylaws,  encouraging the Senate to take their time combing through the details.
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Undergraduate Student Government Senator, Mike Angelone, speaking at a council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25. VIYANG/THE STATESMAN

USG considers reintroducing judicial board

Viyang Hao, USG Beat Reporter February 4, 2024
In its first meeting of the spring semester, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate discussed amending its Constitution to reintroduce a branch called the Judicial Board. In the past, clubs have expressed to the USG that they felt it was unjust for the Senate to hear appeals from clubs when it was the same body that gave the first decision to the clubs.
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The USG Senate council in a meeting on Sept. 7. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

USG finalizes revised 2023-24 fiscal budget, discusses student concerns

Viyang Hao, USG Beat Reporter December 23, 2023
On Dec. 14, Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) Senate motioned to approve the Revised Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget during its last meeting of the fall 2023 semester.
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Undergraduate Student Government Executive Vice President Nistha Boghra at a senate meeting on Sep. 7. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

USG gives updates on student activity fee usage, financial status

Viyang Hao, USG Beat Reporter December 12, 2023
President of Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Devin Lobosco and Treasurer Amitesh Reddy Akiti gave their State of USG and State of Finance speeches, respectively, during this past week’s Senate meeting.
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The USG Senate council in a meeting on Sept. 7. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

USG discusses campus concerns for upcoming semester

Adrienne Esposito September 25, 2023
Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) has big plans for this school year, ranging from hosting multiple student-life events to addressing the ongoing campus parking dilemma.
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The logo for Stony Brooks Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

Clubs speak out after USG Senate denies budget cap appeals

Mariam Guirgis June 11, 2023
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) has denied an amendment that was proposed to allow clubs and organizations to appeal the $40,000 budget cap that was approved in 2021. 
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Rapper Yung Gravy performs in Holland Park in July 2022. Yung Gravy was announced as the new headliner for Brookfest one night before the concert.

Yung Gravy is the third Brookfest headliner in one week

Jeremy Portnoy April 13, 2023
Brookfest has a new headliner for the second time within one week. Rapper Yung Gravy will now perform after Lil Tecca dropped out, according to an email sent less than 24 hours before the concert begins. 
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Justine Josue, former USG Vice President of Communications resigned. STATESMAN FILE

Devin Lobosco elected as next USG president; full election results

Tim Giorlando April 9, 2023
Junior biochemistry and women’s and gender studies student Devin Lobosco won the Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) presidential election with 72% of the vote on Friday, April 7, in an election with nearly 20 candidates vying for executive council positions.
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Bryson Tiller at the minor stage during Stavernfestivalen in Stavern on July 9, 2016. Tiller will no longer be performing at this years Brookfest.Tore Sætre / CC BY-SA 4.0

Brookfest headliner Bryson Tiller pulls out one week before scheduled event

Tim Giorlando April 8, 2023
Bryson Tiller will no longer headline at Brookfest 2023, as stated in an announcement made on the Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) official Instagram account Saturday.
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