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
Students react to professor popularity ft. Eleanor Clemans-Cope — Tuesday, Nov. 7
Today, we cover students’ reactions to the 'Bosworth Score,' PRINCO’s new president, Former President Trump’s appearance in the New York Supreme Court, and flash floods across Kenya and Somalia.
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Custodial Duties in Dirty Dormitories ft. William Neumann— Monday, Nov. 6
Today, we cover residential college bathroom staffing, the University’s new fleet of electric buses, the New York City Marathon, and the murder of a Philippine radio anchor.
Meet the DJs that ran campus in the 90s
Nowadays, the soundtrack of a party is curated by throwing a phone around an eating club floor. But, back in the ’90s and at the height of the hip-hop scene, one group was at the center of the nightl…
Should you take a famous professor’s course? ft. Andrew Bosworth — Friday, Nov. 3
Today on #Daybreak, we look at the course evaluations of Princeton’s most famous professors, talk about Cornell’s response to an antisemitic incident on campus, and discuss a stalemate in the war in …
Glee Tiger Scuffle ft. Doris Lee and Hiba Samdani — Thursday, Nov. 2
Today, we cover the sentencing of University Alumnus Larry Giberson ‘23 for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol Riots, a teachers strike in Portland, Oregon, and the partial opening of Gaza’s …
Unpacking the Princeton and Slavery Project ft. Abby Liebowitz and Ethan Caldwell — Wednesday, Nov. 1
Today, we cover the Princeton and Slavery Project, an assault at a protest in Palmer Square relating to the conflict in Israel and Palestine, the U.S. Department of Education’s sanctions on Grand Can…
Tigers’ Sweeps in Cross Country, Water Polo ft. Brian Mhando — Tuesday, Oct. 31
Today, we cover a fall sports update, the reopening of Princeton’s Washington Bridge, an executive order on Artificial Intelligence, and a train crash in India.
In the Company of Good Books ft. Ivy Chen — Monday, Oct. 30
Today, we cover a new Firestone exhibit celebrating William Shakespeare’s works, the resignation of Princeton Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley, the expansion of the UAW’s strike against General…
Sit down w/ Departing Professor Keith Whittington
Today on a special issue of Daybreak, we sit down with departing politics professor Keith Whittington to discuss his career, academia and more. Listen in.
Social media use in a time of war ft. Abigail Rabieh — Friday, Oct. 27
Today on #Daybreak, we preview the upcoming USG election, and cover developments in the recent mass shooting in Maine, and the aftermath of Hurricane Otis.
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“Ditch restricted early action” ft. Brian Hegarty — Thursday, Oct. 26
Today on Daybreak, we cover a column calling for the end of restrictive early action, a walkout protest “in solidarity with Palestine,” updates on the Washington Bridge Closure, the election of Mike …
Hot Chocolate and the House Speaker ft. Brianna Melanie Suliguin — Wednesday, Oct. 25
Today, we cover the best hot chocolate in Princeton, more complications in the elections for Speaker of the House, and the ousting of Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu.
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Campus Vigils Mourn Loss of Life amid Conflict ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Tuesday, October 24
Today, we cover vigils on campus amid the conflict in Israel and Palestine, academic proposals on passing-time and dean’s date, candidates running for speaker of the House, and a contentious boat cra…
Princeton v. Harvard ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Monday, October 23
Today, we cover the past week’s thrilling homecoming game against Harvard, a new development in former President Trump’s legal proceedings, and escalating tensions between Israel, Syria, and Lebanon…
A space for East Asia: The East Asian Library at Princeton
Today, the Daybreak team uncovers the origins of the East Asian Library, it's current place on campus, and its future collections. Listen in for an adventure through leaky basements, cozy study space…
South Asian Groups Renaissance ft. Mira Eashwaran — Friday, Oct. 12
Today, we take an inside look at the history of South Asian groups on campus, the latest developments on the US House speakership, and a French ban on pro-Palestinian protests.
Cross-Cultural Dialogue ft. Heidi Nam — Wednesday, October 11
Today, we talk to Opinion guest contributor Heidi Nam about navigating racial dynamics in the U.S. as an international student, and cover further violence in Israel and Palestine.
When the bubble pops: campus under national controversy
This week, we examined what happens when the coursework in your classes, be it a book or thesis play, becomes controversial outside of the University community. We took a look at past campus controve…
Football Falls to Lafayette, Finishing Non-Conference Action ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Monday, Oct. 9
Today, we cover updates on Princeton’s football season, the opening of the largest Hindu temple in the U.S., Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and the bombing in Israel as well as a deadly tremor in Afghanist…
An ORFE Investigation ft. Olivia Sanchez — Friday, Oct. 6
Today, we cover a ‘Prince’ investigation into the ORFE department, the Biden Administration's decision to continue construction on the border wall, and tragic floods in the Himalayas.