Daybreak
The world moves fast. Daybreak keeps you up-to-date.
Enjoy everything you need to know to stay informed — on campus and off — in this digestible, efficient podcast. Daybreak is produced by Maya Mukherjee '27, Twyla Colburn '27, Sheryl Xue '28 under the 149th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme music was composed and performed by Ed Horan, and the cover art is by Mark Dodici.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 743
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Climate change vs. climate crisis ft. (Alex Norbrook) — Thursday, Feb. 8
Today, we cover an opinion on the use of the term ‘Climate Crisis’, Nikki Haley’s loss in the Nevada primary, and Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a cease-fire deal.
Sporting Success for Princetonians Past and Present ft. (Hayk Yengibaryan) — Wednesday, Feb. 7
Today, we cover Princeton’s recent athletic success, the release of Princeton’s third annual Diversity Equity and Inclusion report, and a federal appeals panel ruling against Donald Trump’s immunity …
Reactions to Princeton’s NCO policy ft. Victoria Davies — Tuesday, Feb. 6
Today, we cover the reactions to Princeton’s NCO policy, flooding in New Jersey, Dartmouth’s return to standardized test requirements for applicants, and a possible shake-up of Ukraine’s military.
Scooters become fire-inspection contraband ft. Elisabeth Stewart — Monday, Feb. 5
Today, we cover enforcement of the University’s new electric vehicle policy, a location announcement for the FIFA men’s World Cup Final in 2026, and U.S. military action against Iranian militias.
The Golden Ticket: FLI at Princeton
Receiving admission to Princeton can feel like a golden ticket into a prosperous future, especially for first generation and low income (FLI) students. But what is it like once they get here? Today o…
Plans for Princeton's Quantum Institute ft. Matteo Torres – Friday, Feb. 2nd
Today on Daybreak, we cover the Princeton Quantum Institute, new University faculty appointments, Indiana's recent literacy bill, and the collapse of China’s Evergrande Group.
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Increasing diversity through legacy ft. Ava Johnson — Thursday, Feb. 1
Today, we cover an opinion on Princeton's legacy admissions policy, a plan for voluntary payments to the Municipality of Princeton from the University, and the maintenance of interest rates effect on…
Princeton Women’s Basketball's Top 25 Ranking ft. Tate Hutchins — Wednesday, Jan. 31
Today, we cover the win streak of Princeton Women’s Basketball, changes to Princeton Public School’s administration, the state of Virginia’s decision on legacy admissions, and the prison sentencing o…
Grade deflation at Princeton ft. Vincent Jiang — Tuesday, January 30th
Today, we cover grade inflation, the new Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin, a new ruling on the IRS contractor who leaked Trump’s tax returns, and figure skater Kamila Valieva’s suspension from i…
Princeton reacts to Claudine Gay resignation ft. Meghana Veldhuis— Monday, Jan. 29
Today on Daybreak, we cover reactions to the resignation of Claudine Gay, additional Princeton University Art Museum artifacts connected to fraud, an uptick in tech layoffs at the start of the new ye…
Building a More Bird-Friendly Princeton
Unlike some of Princeton's more beloved critters, the birds of Princeton are often overlooked. However, fans of birds have a home with the Princeton Birding Society. We took a walk with them to learn…
Meet the 148th Managing Board of the 'Prince'
New Year, New Board. Today on Daybreak, we get to know the 148th managing board of the Daily Princetonian. We dive into everything from their goals for this year to their favorite newsroom snacks. Li…
Exchange Students at Princeton: Experiences and Misconceptions ft. Sejal Goud
Today, we cover exchange students’ perspectives at Princeton, late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s funeral service, and volcanic activity in Iceland.
Princeton University Early Action ft. Justus Wilhoit — Monday, Dec. 18
Today, we cover Princeton's Single Choice Early Action admissions decision release, an update in the case against Alex Jones, and a migrant vessel sinking off the coast of Libya.
Schwarzman and Soft Landings ft. Genrietta Churbanova — Thursday, Dec. 14
Today, we cover the suspension of the Rutgers chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, statements from the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve, economic reforms in Argentina, and the Schw…
Princeton’s Nude Olympics ft. Gia Musselwhite — Tuesday, Dec. 12
Today, we cover a retrospective on the Nude Olympics, the calls for Harvard’s president to step down, and a pending buyout of holiday season icon Macy’s.
Nude Olympics: https://www.dailyprincetonian.c…
Princeton beyond the ‘Prince’ ft. Davis Hobley — Monday, Dec. 11
Today, we cover an opinion on the ‘Prince's influence on prospective students, the sentencing of the Oxford High shooter, and the recent influx of Rohingya refugees on Indonesian shores.
In the depths: The semi-secret tunnel networks of Princeton
Today on Daybreak, our team took a very special tour of the University's little known tunnel network connecting the science buildings throughout campus. Listen in for a expertly guided tour, a heartw…
We Speak Survey feat. Mary Ma — Friday, Dec. 8
Today on Daybreak, we cover the recently released 2022 We Speak Survey, a Texas judge granting a woman’s abortion in a rare post-Roe case, and the UK’s accusations of Russian intelligence of an ongoi…
A Humanities Sequence Shakeup feat. Hannah Gabelnick — Thursday, Dec. 7
Today, we cover a shakeup in the Humanities sequence, a recent fire on Nassau Street, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s exit from Congress, and a former Peruvian president’s release from prison.…