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Acting Chief Justice Isaiah Momplaisir and Associate Justice Eric Wagner talking at the USG senate meeting on Thursday, April 25. They announced their decision to remove Chief Justice Aravinth Pushparaj from his position. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

USG judiciary unanimously votes to remove chief justice

Brianne Ledda April 28, 2019
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) judiciary announced its decision to remove Chief Justice Aravinth Pushparaj from his position on Thursday, April 25.
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Editorial: USG should play by its own rules

The Editorial Board March 15, 2019
But for the better part of this academic year, USG’s most trusted elected officials have failed to fulfill some of the most basic responsibilities that their own policies require.
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Paddlers jump from their boat during Roth Regatta on Friday, April 27. The theme for this years boat races was Cartoon Network vs. Nickelodeon. ANASTASIA KOBUS/THE STATESMAN

Roth Regatta 2018: Cartoon boats battle for best time

Mike Adams April 29, 2018
The downpour made it hard for some teams to keep their boats in working order, and several boats fell apart immediately after hitting Roth Pond.
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Roth Regatta is an annual event in which students build boats made of cardboard and duct tape to race across Roth Pond. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

CAS senator proposes cancelling classes for Roth Regatta

Brianne Ledda April 26, 2018
Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is supporting an initiative to cancel classes on the day of Roth Regatta to encourage student participation in the event.
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Justas USG.EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

New USG president aims for increased sustainability and student engagement

Aleeza Kazmi April 22, 2018
Klimavicius has spent the past year serving as executive assistant to Vice President of Student Life Jaliel Amador.
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Justine Josue, former USG Vice President of Communications resigned. STATESMAN FILE

USG VP of Communications resigns

Aleeza Kazmi April 3, 2018
Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Vice President of Communications, Justine Josue, resigned on Monday, March 19, and has been replaced by A.T Bianco, former executive assistant to the Vice President of Student Life.
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USG denounces lack of cooperation from university administration

Aleeza Kazmi March 12, 2018
Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution during their senate meeting on Monday March 1, outlining their discontent with the lack of transparency and collaboration between the campus administration and USG.
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The Stony Brook Foundation,
 the Universitys main source of funding,
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Richard Gatteau appointed interim vice president for Student Affairs

Jim Lo February 4, 2018
After several months of vacancy, Dr. Richard Gatteau was appointed as the interim vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students on Jan. 23.
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The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) senate in session on Aug. 31, 2017. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Credit limit policy will change starting Fall 2018

Mahreen Khan January 22, 2018
Students interested in taking more than 17 credits will no longer have to wait two weeks from the start of classes to enroll in all of their classes.
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In 2017, Wolfieland attracted 6,000 students on Saturday, September 8.
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Wolfieland draws 6,000 students at second annual carnival

Thomas James September 10, 2017
Back by popular demand, Wolfieland gave students a break from the monotony of campus life beneath flashing lights on Saturday, Sept. 9.
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Vice President of Student Life Jaliel Amador gives his opening remarks at the first USG senate meeting for the 2017-18 academic year. Amador annouced that USG woul not be hosting an outdoor concert this year. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Semester’s first Senate meeting reveals no more outdoor concerts

Joseph Konig September 3, 2017
This past Thursday, Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government held its first Senate meeting of the semester, introducing new officials and making a notable announcement about outdoor concerts.
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Free menstrual products a reality under new USG administration

Joseph Konig August 27, 2017
As a result of two USG initiatives, on-campus residents will now have unlimited access to laundry facilities and menstrual hygiene products.
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