The Daily Princetonian

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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Episodes

New Construction Projects ft. Charlie Roth — Wednesday, November 2 02.11.2022

Today, we cover a message to the campus community, new construction projects, the Supreme Court’s affirmative action case, and other headlines.

Taylor Swift and Twitter — Tuesday, Nov. 1. 01.11.2022

Today, we’re covering the recent successes of the field hockey and water polo teams, Elon Musk’s reshaping of Twitter, and Taylor Swift sweeping the entire Top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100.

Homecoming, Halloween, and Brazilian Elections — Monday, October 31 31.10.2022

On this episode, we’re covering Homecoming here in Princeton, a tragedy in South Korea, and Lula’s victory in Brazil.

Successes and Successors — Friday, October 28 28.10.2022

Today, we discuss a recent Features piece on Forbes College staff member Brenda O’Hara, look ahead to the Homecoming football game this Saturday, and cover the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.

PETA visits campus ft. Lia Opperman— Thursday, October 27 26.10.2022

Today, we’re covering a PETA traveling exhibit that came to campus last week and the upcoming midterm elections. PETA visits campus: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2022/10/princeton-peta-princeton-neuroscience-institute

Community Remembers Misrach Ewunetie ’24 — Wednesday, Oct. 26 26.10.2022

Today, we cover the campus vigils held in memory of Misrach Ewunetie, and this week’s headlines. A GoFundMe has been created in order to assist the Ewunetie family “with the expenses associated with a funeral, an independent autopsy, and significant travel.”  A content warning for our listeners: today’s episode includes mention of student death and gun violence. 

A Tragedy on Campus — Monday, Oct. 24 24.10.2022

Content Warning: Today’s episode includes mention of student death. University Counseling services are available at 609-258-3141, and the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at +1 (800) 273-TALK (8255). A Crisis Text Line is also available in the United States; text HOME to 741741. Students can contact residential college staff and the Office of Religious Life for other support and resou...

Football, Trump, and Ukraine — Friday, Oct. 14 14.10.2022

Today, we’re covering tonight’s football game, the subpoena of President Donald Trump by the House Select Committee, and Russia’s recent attacks on Kyiv.

Princeton Nobel Prize — Wednesday, October 12 12.10.2022

Today, we cover USG updates, a Princeton Nobel Prize winner, and an LA City Council Controversy.

Learn to tackle midterms with Daybreak 12.10.2022

If there’s anything that will strike fear into the heart of a Princeton student, it’s the mere mention of midterms. Unlike finals, which have the buffer week known as the “reading period,” midterms are stacked on top of regular classes. Most students will agree that midterms and the week leading up to midterms are generally the most stressful part of any semester. Listen in to hear more about how...

Iran Protests, and a Daybreak Special Episode — Monday, October 10 10.10.2022

Today, we preview a Daybreak Indigenous Peoples Day special episode, and cover updates to protest movements in Iran.

Remembering Dr. Alfonso Ortiz — Monday, October 10 10.10.2022

Today, we take you through Dr. Alfonso Ortiz’s life, time at Princeton, and legacy.

Dining Drama Explained with Annie Rupertus 07.10.2022

Today we cover the USG Dining Plan student assembly, President Biden's pardon of citizens with federal marijuana convictions, and Europe's potential energy shortage this winter.

Dining Plans and Disasters — Thursday, October 6 06.10.2022

Today, we cover an alternative proposal to the University’s dining pilot plan, Hurricane Ian’s destruction, and North Korea’s latest missile tests.

Will the Princeton Starbuck’s Unionize? Ft. Julian Hartman-Sigall and Isabel Yip — Wednesday, October 5 05.10.2022

Today we cover how the Starbucks unionization effort affects Princeton, updates from the USG, the new term of the Supreme Court, and other campus news.

Under the Microscope — Tuesday, October 4 04.10.2022

Today, we’re covering Professor Clifford Brangwynne’s achievement in Life Sciences, a former Princeton professor’s firing from NYU due to his class being too difficult, and a groundbreaking investigation into systemic abuse within the National Women’s Soccer League. Read more about Dr. Brangwynne here .

Crime on campus and Worldwide flooding — Monday, October 3 03.10.2022

Today, we’re covering a recent report on campus crime, devastating flooding in Florida and Pakistan, and a presidential election in Brazil.  You can read Gabe Robare's full article on the recent report on campus crime here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2022/10/princeton-fire-safety-security-report

Major money moves 30.09.2022

Today, we’re covering the University’s partial divestment from fossil fuels, updates to the Biden Administration’s loan forgiveness plan, and the UK’s economic crisis. -- You can read Paige's breaking story here .

Isolation and Hurricane Ian — Thursday, September 29 29.09.2022

Today, we’re covering Hurricane Ian’s impact and University isolation policies this semester.

A University-Related Lawsuit feat. Olivia Sanchez — Wednesday, Sept. 28 28.09.2022

Today we cover an update to a lawsuit against the University, the latest USG meeting and Hurricane Ian’s landfall.

Provosts and Protests — Tuesday, Sept. 27 27.09.2022

Today, we’re covering Provost Prentice’s Vice-Chancellor nomination and Divest Princeton.

Upper Class Dining Changes, and Florida braces for a storm — Monday, September 26th 26.09.2022

Today, we’re covering proposed changes to upper class dining, a major storm set to hit Florida, and election results from Italy.

Politics at Princeton and around the world 23.09.2022

Today, we’re discussing Congressman Ken Buck’s response to a recent piece in the ‘Prince’ before previewing this week’s football game and protests in Iran. -- You can read Benjamin Gelman's opinion piece and Congressman Ken Buck's reply here. You can read this week's sports preview here . Fill out this form to shout out a staff member on Daybreak!

The 2026 Frosh Survey ft. Annie Rupertus 22.09.2022

Today, we’re covering the frosh survey for the Class of 2026 and international developments.

USG Releases New Report on Mental Health — Wednesday, Sept. 21 21.09.2022

Today, we cover a new Undergraduate Student Government report on mental health, a naturalization ceremony on campus, updates on Hurricane Fiona, and a new song from the U.S. military.

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