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Daybreak

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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.

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Dec 10, 2025

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Concussions at Princeton ft. Ava Siegel — Thursday, Apr. 27 27.04.2023

Today, we cover the experience of students with concussions, President Eisgruber’s opinion piece in the Washington Post, the legislative punishment of transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr and a nuclear arms agreement between the United States and South Korea. Concussion - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-tigers-the-impact-of-concussions-on-princeton-athletes

Mental Health Leaves of Absence of ft. Lia Opperman — Wednesday, Apr. 26 26.04.2023

Today, we cover Princeton mental-health related leaves of absence, a USG budget amendment, Biden’s re-election campaign announcement, and updates on the conflict in Sudan.

Eisgruber’s 10th Year ft. Bridget O’Neill — Tuesday, Apr. 25 25.04.2023

Today, we cover Eisgruber’s 10-year anniversary as University president, Bed Bath and Beyond’s bankruptcy, and major shifts at Fox and CNN. To read more of Bridget O'Neill's reporting on Eisgruber's 10th Anniversary, click here or go to www.dailyprincetonian.com.

USG Budget Increase Proposal ft. Walker Penfield ’25 — Monday, April 24 24.04.2023

Today, we cover a proposal to increase the USG budget, the TigerHub crash, a non-fatal mass shooting in Texas, and updates on the conflict in Sudan.

Should the Board of Trustees be Impartial? ft. Alex Norbrook — Friday Apr. 21 22.04.2023

Today, we cover an opinion column on the Board of Trustees election, a SpaceX Rocket explosion, and updates on foreign relations amid the war in Ukraine. Correction: Izzy Jacobson wrote today's episode. Board of Trustees opinion: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-hold-the-board-of-trustees-accountable-to-ensure-representation-and-transparency

Wondering what performances can you watch this weekend? We have answers. ft. Regina Roberts — Thursday, Apr. 20 20.04.2023

 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+ education in Florida. 

Senior Survey feat. Elaine Huang — Wednesday, April 19th 19.04.2023

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 on the violence in Sudan.

Women’s Water Polo Makes a Splash! feat. Hayk Yengibaryan — Tuesday, April 18th 18.04.2023

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.  Read more of Yengibaryan's Women's Water Polo coverage here , or at dailyprincetonian.com. 

Young Alumni Trustee Polling (ft. Ryan Konarska) — Monday, Apr. 17th 17.04.2023

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 14.04.2023

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 regarding the War in Ukraine.  Title IX piece: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/title-ix-investigation-formal-process-alternate-resolution-sexual-assault-survivors-princeton-dilemma 

Upperclassmen Room Draw, By the Numbers feat. Ryan Konarska— Thursday, April 13th 13.04.2023

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.  Upperclass Housing Data: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-upperclass-room-draw-2023

Princeton Preview ft. the Great Class of 2027! — Wednesday, April 12 12.04.2023

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 Tupperware, and the eruption of a Russian volcano.

Tigers’ Softball Season Ramps Up ft. Tony Owens — Tuesday, Apr. 11 11.04.2023

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. You can read more of Tony Owens' reporting here , or at www.dailyprincetonian.com.

USG Resignation and Seizure from University Art Museum ft. Nandini Krishnan — Monday, April. 10 10.04.2023

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 pills in Texas.

The Case Against Ivy League Athletic Scholarships ft. Christofer Robles— Friday, Apr. 7 07.04.2023

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: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-athletic-scholarships-extra-curricular-stipend-compensation-contribution-improving-americas-schools-act  

Interesting Instagram Information feat. Andrew Bosworth — Thursday, April 6th 06.04.2023

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.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-admissions-lose-instagram-followers-ivy-day

Baseball Briefings and NATO ft. Gabe Robare — Wednesday, Apr. 5 05.04.2023

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 04.04.2023

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 read more about the Class of 2023 Young Alumni Trustee Finalists, visit DailyPrincetonian.com . 

A New Theological Seminary President ft. Julie Levey — Monday, April 3rd 03.04.2023

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 Seminary, out this Thursday, please visit https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/.

‘The future is disabled’ ft. Jennifer Lee ’23 and Katie Horan ’25 31.03.2023

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 with disabilities. In the summer of 2022, Horan founded All Bodies, All Brides (ABAB) and in the summer of 2021, Lee founded Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative (AADI). Today, Daybreak sits dow...

Ivy Day ft. Justus Wilhoit and Louisa Gheorghita and Former President Donald Trump Indicted — Friday, Mar. 31 31.03.2023

  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 American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

Reviewing Maman, a Cozy, Gluten Optional Café ft. Isabella Dail — Thursday, Mar. 30 30.03.2023

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/cjl-protest-shoval-judical-reform-event-israel-controversy-princeton-university

Analyzing Princeton’s Board of Trustees ft. Ryan Konarska and Lia Opperman — Wednesday, Mar. 29 29.03.2023

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 28.03.2023

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 Nashville, and updates on the ongoing Israeli judicial crisis. You can read more of Raphaela Gold's coverage on the S.C.R.A.P. Lab here . You can learn more about the 2023 Class Day Speaker here .  Correction...

March Madness and Storms in the South ft. Wilson Conn — Monday, March 27th 27.03.2023

Today we cover Princeton men's basketball, hurricanes in the Southeastern U.S., and Israeli judicial reforms.

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