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
Geo-exchange and Graduate Protests ft. Raphi Gold — Monday, February 20th
Today, we discuss Princeton’s energy plant and its upcoming modifications with Raphi Gold, and cover the recent protest by Princeton Graduate Students United.
Sustainable Transportation and Soccer ft. Hayk Yengibaryan — Friday, Feb. 17
Today, we cover Princeton’s push for sustainable transportation, new information on a train derailment in Ohio, and a US proposal on Artificial Intelligence and autonomous weapons.
Graduate Students Rally feat. Lia Opperman — Thursday, February 16th
Today, we cover new drinks at Coffee Club, a graduate student rally, Nikki Haley’s entrance into the 2024 presidential race and the approval of new EU climate legislation.
Budgets and Brazil — Wednesday, Feb. 15
Today, we cover this year’s Eating Club Bickering statistics, USG’s increased budget, a shooting at Michigan State University, a land ordinance for affordable housing, and President Jair Bolsonaro’s …
Happy Valentine’s Day! ft. Tyler Wilson — Tuesday, Feb. 14
Today, we cover a women’s fencing victory and give a rundown of rom-com suggestions — just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Below, you can read some of the pieces mentioned in the episode.
Super Bowl Sunday and ChatGPT ft. Lucia Wetherill — Monday, Feb. 13th
Today, we cover artificial intelligence in academia, the Super Bowl, and the Princeton Turkish Students Association’s memorial on Friday.
91 Prospect Ave. on the move
Today, we’re covering the movement of the building at 91 Prospect Ave. We take a look at the building’s past, present, and future.
Construction, Dog Parks, and Balloons — Friday, Feb. 10
Today, we cover the relocation of 91 Prospect Avenue, the opening of a new dog park in town, an update on the Chinese Spy Balloon shot down last week, and recent news on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Princeton Sports Updates feat. Cole Keller — Thursday, February 9th
Today we will be covering this week's updates in Princeton's sporting world, updates on the USG’s gender neutral bathroom proposal, Joe Biden’s State of the Union address and an update on the series …
El-Kurd visit to campus causes controversy ft. Annie Rupertus — Wednesday, Feb. 8
Today, we cover the passing of Jaqueline “Jaki” Gonzalez ’25, a potential influx in Princeton’s local school enrollment, Google’s new chatbot tool, and the derailment of a train carrying hazardous ma…
Sustainability and the Art Museum ft. Raphaela Gold — Tuesday, February 7
Today, we cover new protections in New Jersey for temp workers, an earthquake in Turkey and Syria, and a ‘Prince’ feature on sustainability and the art museum.
Surveillance and Student Organizers ft. Annie Rupertus— Monday, February 6th
Behind The Investigation: Ep. 1 | Eating Club Financials
Today, we dive into and preview an investigation from The Daily Princetonian’s data section on the finances of the eating clubs, featuring Data writers David Yan and Grace Zhao
The Art of the Self-Piece ft. Joshua Yang — Friday, Feb. 3
Today, we cover reduced speed limits in town, an ice storm sweeping through the United States, and a move to increase US military presence in the Philippines. Plus, we sit down with Associate Prospec…
“Neurodiversity in Academia” ft. Molly Taylor — Thursday, Feb. 2
Today, we cover neurodiversity in academia, the retirement of Executive Vice President Treby Williams ’84, the funeral of Tyre Nichols, and the prosecution of suspects involved in the assassination o…
Breaking Down the Witherspoon Statue Debate ft. Lucia Wetherill — Wednesday, Feb. 1
Today, we’re covering President Eisgruber’s annual “State of the University” letter, Representative George Santos’ decision to temporarily recuse himself from his congressional committees, a missing …
Postdocs Protest on Campus ft. Sophie Glaser — Tuesday, Jan. 31
Today, we cover a protest by postdoctoral researchers on campus, improvements to the Northeastern rail Corridor, and more updates on the aftermath of Tyre Nichols’s killing.
Editor's note: In today's …
Protests for Tyre Nichols — Monday, Jan. 30
Today, we cover protests demanding justice for Tyre Nichols and a sports update after the January hiatus featuring Wilson Conn.
Triangle on Tour
From Jan. 21 to 28, Triangle is taking its tour on the road to six different states. Daybreak visited them in the D.C. metro area on their second stop of tour to watch them in action and learn how th…
Meet the 147th Managing Board of the 'Prince'
Happy new year! At The Daily Princetonian, a new year means new leadership. Today, we introduce you to the upper management of the 147th managing board of the ‘Prince.’
Pieces mentioned in the episode…