USG Archives – The Statesman

How students are reacting to MAPS’ parking proposal

For an hour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, a small band of students tried to make their voices heard at Stony Brook University’s West Campus fountain — nearly a week after the Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) proposed to switch to a fully-paid parking model in August 2023.

Light the Brook held on Staller Steps for the first time

News Student Life USGNovember 13, 2022November 13, 2022

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) held its fifth annual Light the Brook event on Thursday, Nov. 10. During Light the Brook, lampposts and trees in the Academic Mall are lit up with fairy lights, marking the start of the holiday season.

USG urges administration to protect Ashley Schiff Preserve

Administration News USGNovember 11, 2022

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed a resolution to encourage the university to legally protect the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve on Oct. 27.

USG kicks off Halloween with SpookyBrook festivities

News Student Life USGNovember 4, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Undergraduate Student Government hosted SpookyBrook at the Student Activities Center (SAC). The event lasted from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

USG passes two amendments in Aug. 25 Senate meeting

News Student Life USGSeptember 12, 2022

In a meeting on Aug. 25, the USG Senate passed two amendments to their constitution; the first is an update to the office of the Executive Vice President, while the second deals with the Student Activity Fund (SAF).

President McInnis announces the renaming of Sanger Hall

News Student Life USGJune 29, 2022July 5, 2022

Sanger Hall, a residential hall in Tabler Community, will receive a new name after nearly two years of public pressure. Sanger Hall is named after Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger, an activist for women’s rights and birth control.

USG presidential candidate drops out two days into voting

News USGApril 6, 2022April 14, 2022

Amidst a Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) election that is majorly uncontested for Executive Council (EC) candidates, Presidential Candidate, junior Bryan Villatoro dropped out mid-race on April 5.

Undergraduate Student Government polls are open, here are the candidates

News USGApril 4, 2022

Stony Brook University students will vote for next year’s Undergraduate Student Government Executive Council from April 4 to April 8 at 12 p.m. on SBEngaged. Students will also vote on making the student activity fee (SAF) optional or mandatory.

Students raise questions about SBU’s recycling transparency

News USGMarch 6, 2022

Three Stony Brook juniors will present to the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) about a transparency need in Stony Brook’s waste and recycling programs, using results from a survey they conducted this past fall.

USG surprises clubs with newly announced budget cap

News Top Story USGFebruary 22, 2022May 4, 2022

Four clubs would see a cut of over $10,000 under the Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) new Line Budget cap that places a limit of up to $40,000.

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Clubs speak out after USG Senate denies budget cap appeals

Yung Gravy is the third Brookfest headliner in one week

Devin Lobosco elected as next USG president; full election results

Brookfest headliner Bryson Tiller pulls out one week before scheduled event

Elections for the Undergraduate Student Government are underway. Here’s who’s on the ballot.