USG

USG holds first meeting of semester, amends funding guidelines
Over the summer, the senate also approved a bill amending senate rules.

USG passes resolution supporting right of RTPC faculty to unionize
Senators called on USC to guarantee four-year housing for undergraduate students.

RSOs must apply for funding via USG funding board
Membership organizations can’t apply for funding via programming assemblies anymore.

USG calls on USC to better include students in cultural celebrations
Chief diversity officer said students felt less involved in planning heritage events.

USG argues over two bylaw changes. None were passed
Senators voted to table a bill that would approve the 2027 fiscal budget to next week.

USG calls on USC to make a dedicated MENA lounge
Senators passed a resolution that said the current lounge did not have enough space.

USG senator calls cabinet confirmation process ‘disgraceful’
Senator Sudeepta Murthy helped expand the Flex120 plan to six swipes per day.

USG buys 3,546 pads to refill Period Pantry
The senate met on Zoom due to a "high-priority" USC event that forced relocation.

USG’s senate met — it took seven minutes
Vice president Emma Fallon said unnecessary bills aren’t created to be “performative.”

Rahman, Kim elected as USG president, vice president
Students cast 4,260 votes in the election, which accounts for 21.6% of eligible voters.

Rahman, Kim elected as USG president, vice president
Their campaign advocated for LinkedIn premium for USC students and vowed to improve the quality of menstrual products offered on campus.

USG asks USC to add unit rollover program in place of AAA
Amendments to the fiscal budget for 2025–26 were also approved by the senators.
