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
- 742
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Some Feeder Schools Losing Favor in Admissions ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Monday, Dec. 2
Today, we cover changes in Princeton admissions’ attitude toward feeder schools, the Baccalaureate Day speaker announcement, USG election and referenda results, and Bob Menendez’ request for a new tr…
Princeton Men’s Hockey vs Colgate and Cornell ft. Lily Pampolina — Tuesday, Nov. 26
Today, we cover Princeton Men’s Hockey games against Colgate and Cornell, a PSAFE presentation at a USG senate meeting, a delay in the resentencing of the Menendez brothers and discussions addressing…
Eating Clubs Host First Ever Sophomore Panel ft. Kaitlynn Lee — Monday, Nov. 25
Today, we cover the first ever Sophomore Eating Club Panel, a possible new ICE detention facility in Trenton, charges faced by Dartmouth Greek Life following a student’s drowning and state elections …
Princeton men's soccer, Matt Gaetz's withdrawal, and ICC arrest warrants — Friday, Nov. 22
Today on Daybreak, we cover work visa troubles for international students, Princeton men’s soccer’s loss in Akron, Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from selection as Trump’s attorney general and the Internati…
Princeton Men’s Soccer is NCAA Tournament Bound ft. Hyak Yengibaryan— Thursday, Nov. 21
Today, we cover the Princeton Men’s Soccer prospects at the NCAA tournament, the rebranding of Womanspace, MITs expansion of undergraduate financial aid, and the canonization of the first millennial …
Congestion pricing, Trump's charges, and Russia's nuclear threshold — Wednesday, Nov. 20
Today, we cover the reinstatement of congestion charge plans in New York City, the Manhattan DA’s decision to ask for a pause in the criminal trial of President Elect Donald Trump and Russian Preside…
Thomas Emens ‘25 becomes Jamesberg interim mayor ft. Christopher Bao — Tuesday, Nov. 19
Today, we cover Thomas Emens ‘25’s interim mayorship, the unveiling of Erik Schmidt ’76’s new book about AI, the bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines and authorization from the Biden administration for Ukra…
Halal Dining ft. Hannah Gabelnick — Monday, Nov. 18
Today on Daybreak, we cover halal dining on campus, Princeton municipality’s new green space preserve, possible prosecutions under Trump, and President Biden’s historic visit to the Brazilian Amazon.
Is Rojo’s Princeton’s hidden gem? ft. Gavin McLoughlin — Friday, Nov. 15
Today, we cover a review of Rojo’s Roastery, water conservation in response to a statewide drought, President Elect Trump’s cabinet nominations, and a high profile call between Elon musk and Iranian …
Postdoc bargaining session makes little progress ft. (Meghana Veldhuis) — Thursday, Nov. 14
Today, we cover an attempted bargaining session with the postdocs union, theft charges that will be dropped against a New Jersey school board member, a meeting between President Biden and President-e…
A new criminal justice course ft. Elizabeth Stewart — Wednesday, Nov. 13
Today, we cover a new course that will assign students to the legal cases of incarcerated people, New Jersey’s response to continued droughts, the Trump administration’s plans for higher education, a…
Princeton hockey falls to Harvard and Dartmouth ft. Lily Pampolina — Tuesday, Nov. 12
Today, we cover Princeton’s recent hockey games, wildfires across New York and New Jersey, the national observance of Veterans Day and arrests made in Amsterdam following violence against Israeli soc…
Students Walk Out After Trump Re-Election — Monday, Nov. 11
Today, we cover a walk-out in response to Trump's re-election, the Princeton Half-Marathon, corruption charges against Mississippi government officials and the COP29 climate summit.
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Cécile McLorin Salvant: An acclaimed jazz singer's journey back in time
Today on Daybreak, we take a closer look at the artist Cécile McLorin Salvant, and her work and performances at Princeton.
Where student activism goes after the election ft. Charlie Yale — Friday, Nov. 8
Today, we cover an opinion on campus activism post election, a community rally for migrant rights, President Biden’s first address to America following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election, an…
Students react to election results ft. Justus Wilhoit — Thursday, Nov. 6
Today, we cover student reactions to the presidential election results, the results of local elections, former President Donald Trump’s victory, and reactions from the international community.
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Elections: what you need to know — Wednesday, Nov. 6
Today, we cover campus reactions from election watch parties, as well as initial results from local, state, and national races.
Arrest Warrant Obtained for Almagia '73 ft. Kaitlynn Lee — Monday, Nov. 4
Today, we cover an arrest warrant for a Princeton-educated art smuggler, recipients of the University’s top alumni awards, drought in New Jersey and a record-breaking North Korean missile launch.
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Princeton professors weigh-in on the presidential election ft. Sena Chang — Tuesday, Nov. 5
Today, we cover Princeton’s Professors’ predictions of the Presidential election, a rise in pneumonia cases on Princeton’s campus, the final day of campaigning in the 2024 presidential election, and …
Sounds of an election year
Today on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus sound…