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
Wondering what performances can you watch this weekend? We have answers. ft. Regina Roberts — Thursday, Apr. 20
Today, we cover Princeton’s most anticipated shows and events of the next week, the resignation of PRINCO president Andrew Golden, an update on the abortion drug ruling, and a ban on LGBTQ+ educatio…
Senior Survey feat. Elaine Huang — Wednesday, April 19th
Today, we’re covering interruptions to air conditioning at the Center for Jewish Life (CJL), upcoming Poe Field construction, the apprehension of a suspect in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, and updates …
Women’s Water Polo Makes a Splash! feat. Hayk Yengibaryan — Tuesday, April 18th
Today, we cover women’s water polo, the transition from certificates to minors, House Republicans’ proposed one year debt ceiling increase, and the sentencing of Putin critic Vladamir Kara-Murza.
Rea…
Young Alumni Trustee Polling (ft. Ryan Konarska) — Monday, Apr. 17th
Today on Daybreak, we cover the Saturday shooting in Alabama and political instability in Sudan, and discuss the upcoming Young Alumni Trustee election with Ryan Konarska.
Title IX: The Choice Between Investigation or Informal Resolution ft. Paige Cromley — Friday, April 14
Today, we cover an investigation into changed Title IX processes at the University, President Biden’s expansion of healthcare for DACA Recipients, and updates on a leak in classified documents regard…
Upperclassmen Room Draw, By the Numbers feat. Ryan Konarska— Thursday, April 13th
Today, we cover upperclassmen room draw data, progress on Counseling and Psychological Services improvements, NPR quitting twitter and Prince Harry’s intent to attend the coronation of King Charles.
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Princeton Preview ft. the Great Class of 2027! — Wednesday, April 12
Today, we cover Princeton Preview, Abby Meyers ’22’s selection in the WNBA draft, an emergency plan from the Biden administration to address the rapidly shrinking Colorado River, the collapse of Tupp…
Tigers’ Softball Season Ramps Up ft. Tony Owens — Tuesday, Apr. 11
Today, we cover the Tigers’ softball season, a strike at Rutgers University, a mass shooting in Louisville, and an update on Russia’s detainment of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.
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USG Resignation and Seizure from University Art Museum ft. Nandini Krishnan — Monday, April. 10
Today on Daybreak, we cover a resignation from USG, the seizure of 11 pieces from the University Art Museum, a leak of classified military information to the internet, and the ruling on abortion pill…
The Case Against Ivy League Athletic Scholarships ft. Christofer Robles— Friday, Apr. 7
Today, we cover the ousting of a Tennessee House legislator, the continuation of protests in France, and an Opinion in the 'Prince' on an Ivy League athletic scholarship lawsuit.
Opinion from Robles: …
Interesting Instagram Information feat. Andrew Bosworth — Thursday, April 6th
Today, we cover follower data for college admissions Instagram accounts, two significant elections and meetings between European and Chinese leaders.
Instagram Data Piece - https://www.dailyprincetoni…
Baseball Briefings and NATO ft. Gabe Robare — Wednesday, Apr. 5
Today, we cover Tigers baseball, new campus policies regarding security cameras, and NATO’s newest member, Finland.
’23 Young Alumni Trustee Finalists ft. Isabel Yip — Tuesday, April 4th
Today, we cover the Young Alumni Trustee Finalists, former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in New York City, and an upcoming meeting between the Speaker of the House and Taiwan’s president.
To re…
A New Theological Seminary President ft. Julie Levey — Monday, April 3rd
Today, we cover a local storm, rising oil prices, and the appointment of a new President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. To read more about Julie Levey's piece on the Princeton Theological Sem…
‘The future is disabled’ ft. Jennifer Lee ’23 and Katie Horan ’25
Katie Horan ’25 and Jennifer Lee ’23 are both undergraduate students here at Princeton. Over their time as students, both have founded initiatives that advocate for and create space for individuals w…
Ivy Day ft. Justus Wilhoit and Louisa Gheorghita and Former President Donald Trump Indicted — Friday, Mar. 31
Today, we cover Donald Trump’s indictment, Tigers in Town, the Kentucky state legislature’s override of the governor’s veto on a bill impacting transgender youth, and the Russian detainment of Ameri…
Reviewing Maman, a Cozy, Gluten Optional Café ft. Isabella Dail — Thursday, Mar. 30
Maman Café | https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/maman-glutenfree-coffee-minimalist-cafe?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured
CJL Protest | https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/…
Analyzing Princeton’s Board of Trustees ft. Ryan Konarska and Lia Opperman — Wednesday, Mar. 29
Today, we cover a data analysis into the University’s Board of Trustees, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Central New Jersey, and an update on the Paris sanitation workers strike.
Inside the S.C.R.A.P. Lab ft. Raphaela Gold — Tuesday, Mar. 28
A content warning for our listeners: today’s episode contains mention of gun violence.
Today, we cover the University’s S.C.R.A.P. Lab, the 2023 Class Day Speaker, a tragic school shooting in Nashvill…
March Madness and Storms in the South ft. Wilson Conn — Monday, March 27th
Today we cover Princeton men's basketball, hurricanes in the Southeastern U.S., and Israeli judicial reforms.