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
- 744
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
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.’
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Farewell, 146th Board — Saturday, Dec. 31
In January 2022, we introduced the 146th Managing Board. Today, we’re asking them to look back on their year at the helm of Princeton’s paper of record as they close out their terms.
Below, you can re…
Sitting down with Emmy-award winner Lily Shangreaux ’74
On this special episode of Daybreak, listen to Podcast contributor Lina Kim and Assistant Podcast Editor Kerrie Liang sit down with Lily Shangreaux ’74 and Dan Bigbee Jr, co-producers of the Emmy-awa…
Nights to Remember: Hanukkah at Princeton
We spoke with Princeton rabbis and students to ask them how they celebrate Hanukkah — at home and on campus.
As campus winds down in anticipation of Winter Break, and many people are thinking about th…
Daybreak revisits Día de los Muertos
As campus winds down in anticipation of winter break, and many people are thinking about the traditional “holiday season,” Daybreak is spotlighting some of the holidays that Princetonians celebrated …
SCEA Admissions, Wells Fargo, and Afghanistan — Wednesday, December 21
Today we’re covering the release of Princeton’s early action decisions, the Wells Fargo settlement, and new Taliban restrictions on women’s education.
Diwali at Princeton
As campus winds down in anticipation of Winter Break, and many people are thinking about the traditional “holiday season,“ Daybreak is spotlighting some of the holidays that Princetonians celebrated …
The World Cup and the annual DEI Report — Monday, December 19
Today, we’re covering the 2022 DEI Report, tensions in the Capitol, and the grand finale of the World Cup.
Princeton Marshall and Schwarzman Scholars Announced— Wednesday, December 14
Today, we’re covering the recipients of two prestigious international scholarships, the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act, and a potential winter storm.
Remembering Grant Wahl ‘96 — Monday, December 12
To read more, see Wilson Conn's coverage of Grant Wahl's death, Annie Rupertus and Sophie Glaser’s coverage of USG Elections, and Ryan Konarska's review of the cheapest cup of coffee in Princeton.
Black Voices: Then, Now, Forever — Friday, December 9
Today, we cover the Daily Princetonian’s “Black Voices” issue, the Prince’s analysis of campus crime, and the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner.
"Retell the Story of Africa": The Fight for an African Studies Department
Princeton doesn’t have an African Studies department — instead, we have a Program in African Studies that consists of faculty with interests related to Africa. But what’s the future of African Studie…
A New President at PTS, Gerrymandering Updates ft. Kalena Blake — Thursday, Dec. 8
Today, we’re covering the new president of the Princeton Theological Seminary and arguments in a Supreme Court case on Gerrymandering.
Princeton Theological Seminary President: https://www.dailyprince…
Questbrige matches and Town Planning — Wednesday, December 7
Today, we’re covering QuestBridge matches, the Princeton Town Master Plan, and election results from Georgia.
You can read Charlie Roth's coverage of the Princeton Town Master Plan Steering Committee …
USG Elections, PepsiCo Layoffs, and the Georgia Runoff Elections — Tuesday, Dec. 6
Today, we’re covering the USG elections, PepsiCo layoffs, the Georgia Runoff elections, and Brazil’s advancement to the World Cup quarter finals.
DPS investigation continues, new legislation targets railroad workers — Monday, December 5
Content warning: Today’s episode includes mention of student death.
Today, we cover updates on the investigation into the death of Misrach Ewunetie ’24, new legislation targeting railroad workers, the…
Chief Standing Bear visits Princeton — Friday, Dec. 2
Today, we’re covering Chief Standing Bear’s talk on campus, the Senate’s vote on railroad strikes, New York City’s homelessness laws, and the death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin.
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Vigil in Solidarity with Chinese Protesters ft. Michelle Miao — Thursday, December 1
Today, we cover a vigil held on campus, USG’s weekly meeting, and a bike ban in town.
Michelle's article: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2022/12/urumqi-fire-covid-19-china-censorship-protes…
USG Elections, and the USMNT to the Round of 16 — Wednesday, November 30
Electric buses, 24/7 CPS Line, and a Volcanic Eruption — Tuesday, Nov. 29th
Today, we’re covering Princeton’s first all-electric bus, a new 24/7 CPS support line, updates and controversy on the World Cup, and the eruption of the world’s largest volcano.