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
“To serve the nation” ft. Ava Johnson — Wednesday, Dec. 6
Today, we cover an Opinion column discussing a program to provide admissions assistance to the descendants of enslaved people at the University of Virginia, raccoon attacks on Princeton's campus, a h…
Clash of the Tigers’ Rugby Teams ft. Josefina Gurevich — Tuesday, Dec. 5
Today, we cover a semi-annual Men’s Rugby alumni game, the University's new PEV ban, and a Supreme Court case over Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy.
To read more of Josefina Gurevich's reporting, click here…
A river runs under the library? ft. Raphaela Gold — Monday, Dec. 4
Today, we cover a river that secretly travels under town, the approval of a Community Master Plan for the town of Princeton, and the expulsion of George Santos from Congress.
The ‘Prince’ endorses USG candidates ft. Mohan Setty-Charity — Friday, Dec. 1
Today on Daybreak, we cover the tragic passing of a member of the Class of 2027. Also, we take a look behind our Editorial Board's USG endorsements and a ban on LGBTQ+ activism in Russia.
Young Republicans on Campus ft. Julian Hartman-Sigall — Thursday, Nov. 30
Today, we cover the recent trajectory of the Princeton College Republicans, complaints from town residents over a new master plan for the town of Princeton, new charges in a case of conspiracy to ass…
The “lovely voices” of Shere Khan ft. Laura Zhang— Wednesday, Nov. 29
Today, we cover a feature on a cappella group Shere Khan, the uncontested USG presidential election, the possible expulsion of New York Representative George Santos, and the successful rescue of 41 p…
AP Poll Ranks WBB at No. 25 ft. Hayk Yengibaryan — Tuesday, November 29
Today, we cover an Associated Press ranking for women’s basketball, the shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont, and a wintry storm ravaging Ukraine.
To read more of Yengibaryan's repor…
Cloister Funding Troubles ft. Sofia Arora — Monday, November 27
Today, we cover Cloister Inn’s recent funding troubles, the stabbing of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, and the release of hostages amidst a cease-fire b…
Behind The Investigation: Ep. 2 | Princeton’s colonial legacy at Mpala Research Center
Today, Daybreak goes behind an investigation into Kenya’s Mpala Research Center. The center is in part run by the University, yet in many ways, it carries its colonial legacy to this day.
Daybreak sa…
Which Tigers’ teams are the most popular? ft. Andrew Bosworth — Tuesday, November 21
Today on #Daybreak, we cover a new interpretation of the Bosworth score, the Congressional investigation into a Princeton researcher Mousavian, and Italian mafia leaders’ arrests.
The Power of PinkPantheress ft. Christopher Nunez — Monday, Nov. 20
Today, we cover PinkPantheress’ recent debut album, the passing of Rosalynn Carter, and Argentina’s high-stakes presidential run-off.
A Surprise MBB Win ft. Tate Hutchins — Friday, Nov. 17
Today on Daybreak, we recap this week in Princeton Men's Basketball, new accusations against U.S. Rep. George Santos, and an impending volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Dining Pilot Committee ft. Suthi Navaratnam-Tomayko, Nov. 16
Today, we cover the ongoing dining pilot project, public health code violations at the Nassau St. locations of Mochinut and Ani Ramen, the first meeting between President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jin…
A first glimpse of abducted researcher ft. Meghana Veldhuis — Wednesday, Nov. 15
Today, we cover an update surrounding Elizabeth Tsurkov, the Princeton graduate researcher abducted in March, the ousting of the U.K. Home Secretary, and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
To read more…
Should AI be used at Princeton? ft. — Tuesday, Nov. 14
Today, we cover professors’ use of AI in the classroom, changes in management at Princeton Public Schools, a new Supreme Court ethics code and a tunnel collapse in Northern India.
Read more of Valenti…
Speedboats and Sustainability ft. Peter Wang — Monday, Nov. 13
Today, we cover the Princeton Electric Speedboating team’s record-breaking boat, the end of the Hollywood actors’ strike, and protests against the Spanish prime minister.
Speedboating piece: https://…
PUGE: A new gospel choir with a long history
Princeton University Gospel Ensemble, also known as PUGE, reformed at the start of the 2023-24 academic school year. But, this recent iteration is just the newest chapter in a history of student-run …
A Second Walkout Protest in Support of Palestine ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Friday, Nov. 10
Today on Daybreak, we cover a second walkout protest in support of Palestine, WV Senator Joe Manchin’s decision against running for re-election, and a shooting at two Jewish schools in Canada.
Princeton’s historically black community in decline ft. Meghana Veldhuis — Wednesday, Nov. 9
Today, we cover demographic changes to the historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, a new UN climate report ahead of COP28, and the election of the South’s first transgender state senator…
Elections, Presleys, and Portuguese Corruption ft. Victoria Davies — Wednesday, Nov. 8
Today, we cover canvassing efforts by student groups, upcoming arts performances, and the resignation of Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa.
To read more of Victoria Davies' reporting, head to da…