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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 8

Juliana SlocumMultimedia PodcastsSeptember 15, 2020

Weekly Wrap Up: The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) election results are in, and the student body has elected Huntley Spencer as the USG president. The Metropolitan Museum of Art reopened its doors on Aug. 29, and an opinions writer asks college students to stop partying.

Huntley Spencer elected as USG President, Student Activity Fee remains mandatory

Alek LewisNews Student Life Top Story USGSeptember 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Announced on USG’s Instagram on Sept. 11, Huntley Spencer has been elected president of the Undergraduate Student Government. In addition, the Student Activity Fee will be mandatory for the next two years.

Do your part – vote for USG elections this week

Anya MarquardtOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 10, 2020

#OPINION It is up to us, the student body, to choose who we want to represent us. We should take advantage of this opportunity, as those in office will be the ones who push for more initiatives to help the student body.

2020 USG Election and Student Activity Fee Referendum begin

Alek Lewis, Maya Brown & Niki NassiriNews Student Life USGSeptember 9, 2020September 10, 2020

Due to the financial situation of the student body brought upon by COVID-19, USG is giving undergraduate students the option to vote on the SAF being optional or mandatory.

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

Maya BrownCOVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Student Life USGSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Resident Assistant Training Committee responds to Undergraduate Student Government petition

Niki NassiriNews USGAugust 29, 2020

A Resident Assistant Statement of Understanding Addendum that outlined new guidelines for RAs under COVID-19 came under fire from students on Reddit and the USG.

Student leadership report shows campus concerns for the upcoming semester

Claudia MotleyAdministration News USGAugust 16, 2020August 17, 2020

In a report released in early July, unnamed representatives from the GSO and the USG expressed their experiences relating to COVID-19 last spring semester. The information came for two listening sessions conducted on June 17 and June 22.

ICE rolls back changes after student and university backlash

Maya BrownNews Student Life Top StoryJuly 13, 2020July 15, 2020

The changes, which were rolled back on July 14, would have forced students to leave their university if they did not take any classes in-person.

USG statement on nationwide police violence against the black community

Shaheer KhanLetters OpinionsJune 15, 2020June 15, 2020

USG does not tolerate and denounces all forms of racist rhetoric and behavior targeted towards black people. We must stand together and condemn racism, anti-blackness and white supremacy.

USG reduces summer session student activity fee

Sherin SamuelNews USGJune 1, 2020

USG still operates during the summer with certain responsibilities, such as planning committees for orientation, presidential transitions and participating in the University Senate.