Princeton University USG

Sydney Krueger '14

Hi Class of 2014! I’m Sydney all the way from Princeton, New Jersey and I have a special haiku just for you.

Free food and formals
And sure we all love sweatshirts
But Princeton Facebook…?

Okay, for real. I am really excited about the possibility of joining USG in the fall. As Secretary I hope to plan more class events that bring out an even larger part of the grade. There are so many amazing people in our class and I would love to get to know all of you. Feel free to email me at skrueger@princeton.edu. Vote Sydney for Secretary!

P.S. Where did Princeton Facebook even go?

Elektra Alivisatos '14

Hello Voters!

To tell you a little about myself, I hail from Princeton, NJ and am actively involved in Greening Princeton and the Princeton Equality Project. I have a lot of experience working as part of team, and especially coordinating major projects. As your U-Councilor, I will work hard to make sure that there continues to be great USG-sponsored events and projects that will make our daily lives a bit easier, and to justly represent the undergraduate voice on the Council of the Princeton University Community. So, please, contact me at ealivisa@princeton.EDU, if you have any questions and concerns! Thank you!

Hi! My name is Samantha Batel and I am a sophomore majoring in the Woodrow Wilson School. I would love to be one of your U-Councilors for the upcoming academic year and am eager to put my policy insight to use. As an Orange Key tour guide, I love promoting Princeton to prospective students. As a dedicated U-Councilor, I would be thrilled to help improve campus for the current study body by addressing our concerns with efficiency and heart. I would like to engage in projects to extend Frist Late Meal to upperclassmen, revise the Pequod buy-back policy, and connect freshmen to eating club options. Please feel free to shoot me an e-mail (sbatel@princeton.edu) with comments and suggestions! Thank you!

Hi I'm running for U Council due to doubts I have regarding the Honor Code system here at Princeton. The Honor Code, regardless of whether you like it or not, should be something that everyone considers a fair process. However, it seems this isn’t the case. Because the Honor Code is something we as students rely heavily upon, it’s important that it is fair. I’ll work either to help dispel the rumors about the Honor Code or, if these rumors are indeed issues, to find solutions. I believe the USG can do a better job eliciting input from students to find an Honor Code accepted as fair by everyone, and I'll do so as a U Councilor. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I, like most of you, came to Princeton for the incredible opportunities it provides for us to positively impact our immediate and far-reaching communities. I became interested in the position of U-Councilor when I observed the role that councilors play in influencing the various aspects of undergraduate life. As I recognize the formative nature of the four years we spend here, I hope to utilize my organizational and leadership skills to ensure that we all benefit. With your vote, I will be able to effectively serve as a liaison between you and the administration so that we can all make the most of our Princeton experience. I can't do this without you! Thanks for your time!

Hello! I’m Cameron, a prospective anthropology major from Los Angeles, looking to represent you to the university’s administration on the U-Council. As an Orange Key guide, I feel I’ve proven my dedication to and affection for Princeton (putting up with overambitious parents requires a not insignificant amount of resolve!), and as a member of the Forbes College Council, I’ve successfully gathered and implemented suggestions from the community at large.
Some of my policy interests include housing (particularly the lack of availability in upperclass halls for rising juniors, who are being forced to live in residential colleges and thus purchase meal plans), university environmental preservation measures, and LGBT activism.
Wanna talk? chennebe@princeton.edu. Thanks!

Hi everyone!
My name is Haebin and I’m eager to serve as your U-Councilor.

In the past two years as the USG Senior Executive Secretary, I led a project providing affordable summer storage for students, renovated the USG office to make it more student-friendly (with free coffee!) and helped redesign the Insider’s Guide to Princeton.

This year, I’d like to bring more Friday night social events like the Garden Theater movies, improve the course selection process, and make it easier for student groups to hold events.

You’ll recognize me as the short, energetic Asian girl bouncing down the McCosh walk every morning. Feel free to tap on my shoulder anytime or email me at haekim@princeton.edu. Vote Haebin for U-Councilor!

Hi Everybody! I am running for a third term on the U-Council and would like to (one more time) represent undergraduate interests on the USG. This past year my projects have involved gathering research on grade deflation through the Provost’s office, crafting the upcoming COMBO III survey on how background affects opportunity on campus, and working to modify the current “Closed Door” policy for campus dorms.

If re-elected to the U-Council, I will continue working on a variety of projects aimed at gathering input from the undergraduate community, translating that feedback into feasible goals, and working with administrators to ensure that your needs are met. Please vote wisely (or at all) and send Steve Lindsay ’12 back to the U-Council!

Hey Princeton,

I have to say that I’ve absolutely loved my first year at Princeton. I would love the chance to help make everyone's experience as great as possible, and U-Councilor offers the perfect opportunity to represent the interests of each and every undergraduate on campus. Next year, I hope to work on projects that will make your lives more fun (those great USG social events) and that will make them a bit easier. Running for U-Councilor isn’t about me—it’s about you! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to email me at krmckee@princeton.edu. If you want to meet me or get to know me better, please talk to me anytime!

It has been a pleasure to serve as USG U-Councilor and U-Council Executive Committee Representative for the past year. Working on projects ranging from online course materials research and USG freshman open houses, to my current projects with student groups resources and COMBO III, I feel I have gained experience that will enable me to be a more productive U-Councilor in future terms. As U-Council Executive Committee Rep I was also able to gain institutional knowledge that I feel will be valuable in next year’s USG Senate and in future projects that require support from our administration. Thanks for the opportunity to serve you this past year - I would appreciate your support to continue for another term.

My name is Katlin Poladian ‘12 and I hope to be re-elected to U-Council!

As a U-Councilor this past year, I have helped to boost school spirit with the Tiger Universe points system and to make allergen friendly foods more easily accessible around campus. I would like to continue to improve on these initiatives, as well as others that I am currently involved with, in order to benefit your Princeton experience.

My primary goal will still be:

*LATE MEAL for Upperclassmen & on WEEKENDS*

Vote KP for U-C... Katlin Poladian for U-Council!!

Hi, my name is Storm Portner (yes…that is my name) and I am running for your U-Council. Let me be your voice. Let me be your reformer. (I can be other things too). No one likes a whiner, but when complaints are voiced then change is needed. If elected, I will make Princeton your Princeton. Vote for Storm.

Hello everyone - my name's Alex Pretko, and I'm running for re-election as a U-Councilor. I have served two terms on the USG, and I would be honored to put my experience to use, working alongside Yaro, the class senators, and the other U-Councilors for one final term to improve the student body experience. I've worked to organize affordable summer storage (stayed tuned for the details!), have created a guide to making the most out of Princeton without breaking your budget ("Princeton on a Shoestring"), and am currently working to reform and simplify the student group creation process to help students find and create groups they are truly passionate about. If you vote for me, I will continue to work for you to improve the Princeton experience, and I hope you will give me a final term as U-Councilor. Thanks everyone!

Dear Princeton,

I am running for reelection for U-Councilor and would love to represent you all again in 2011-2012. Here are some of the projects I worked on this past year: Nutrition Fest (featuring the ‘Food Dude’), Princeton Plus Revitalization, Project 2015 (updating www.princeton2014.com), Long-Distance Storage (arranging for easy summer storage for students), and Move Out Guide (compiling a user-friendly guide with tips for moving out).

I am a dedicated and passionate person, and have enjoyed working with the USG and University administrators on new initiatives to incorporate the wonderful ideas that this campus comes up with. I work hard to be a diligent U-Councilor, and I hope you will vote for me in the upcoming USG election!

Hi Princeton!

My first year here has been amazing, and I would love the opportunity to contribute to the Princeton community in a more active and dynamic way as one of your U-Councilors. In the past two semesters, I have had the opportunity to get involved in a number of student initiatives, and it has been both impressive and inspiring to see the amount of passion and energy in the student body. I would be so excited to be able to work for all of you, my fellow students, to continue improving the Princeton experience and to start taking on your projects and your issues. I’d be happy to talk to anyone (bwainwri@princeton.edu) about any questions or ideas. Thanks!

Hey Princeton! I’m Sarah Wiley ’13 from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. If I am elected to U-Council again, I will use the experience that I’ve gained from the past year to continue bridging the gap between the USG and the diverse student body that we serve. I plan to continue working on the projects that matter to Princeton students – anywhere from sweeping meal exchange reforms, to athletic promotions, right down to getting stamps sold in Frist. What the students want is what the students will receive. I will strive to make the USG more accessible to all undergraduates by ensuring that our work is actually representative of the students’ wishes. I’m sawiley@ if you have any questions. VOTE SARAH WILEY!