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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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USG Spring Election Results — Monday, April 28 18.04.2022 3:06

Today, we’re covering the results from the Undergraduate Student Government spring election.

Nolan’s Oppenheimer filmed on campus — Friday, April 15 15.04.2022 5:16

Today, we’re covering a change in undergraduate financial aid, the results of USG Referendum No. 3, and a recap of filming for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “Oppenheimer” on campus. To read more about the referendum click here .

Flo Milli for Lawnparties — Thursday, April 14 14.04.2022 3:20

Today we’re covering announcements on Spring Lawnparties, a proposal for a historic district on Prospect Avenue, and other headlines.

Campus debates referendum on Caterpillar equipment 13.04.2022 4:18

Today is the last day of voting on a series of Undergraduate Student Government referenda, including one that would call on the university to stop using Caterpillar construction equipment due to the company’s ties to Israel. -- Articles mentioned: Reid Zlotky's , Isabel Yip's , Paige Cromley's

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Visits Campus — Tuesday, April 12 12.04.2022 4:39

Today, we’re covering Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman’s visit to campus and new legislation criminalizing transgender healthcare in Alabama. The Congresswoman's comments have been edited for length and clarity.

Ramadan at Princeton, Russia-Ukraine update, and French election — Monday, April 11 11.04.2022 3:41

Today, we’re covering Ramadan festivities at Princeton, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the French presidential election.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed & shows to catch this weekend 08.04.2022 7:15

Today, we take you through Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court and the shows you can catch on campus this weekend. -- Pieces mentioned: Mikayla's

Reunions Housing and a Surge in Union Petitions — Thursday, April 7 07.04.2022 5:31

Today, we’re hearing from Madeleine LeBeau about student housing at Reunions in the spring, and covering the recent uptick in unionization activities in the U.S. private sector.

Campus COVID-19 Cases Climbing — Wednesday, April 6 06.04.2022 3:01

Today, we cover the historically-high COVID-19 positivity rate on campus last week, President Zelensky’s plea to the U.N. Security Council, and a possible student loan extension from the Biden Administration. Madeleine LeBeau's piece

Princeton Profs weigh in on Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings — Tuesday, April 5 05.04.2022 2:52

Today, we cover Princeton perspectives on Supreme Court Confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Charlie's Article: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2022/04/princeton-ketanji-brown-jackson-supreme-court-senate-hearings-politics-professors

Room Draw and Fencing Successes — Monday, April 4 04.04.2022 3:20

Today, we’re covering the ‘Prince’s recent analysis of room draw, as well as the Tiger fencing team’s successful season.

Welcome to The Great Class of 2026! 01.04.2022 2:52

Today, we welcome the Class of 2026 and deliver updates on local news headlines. -- Pieces mentioned: Janny's & Charlie's

Breaking Down Campus Covid Data feat. Gabe Robare — Thursday, March 31st 31.03.2022 5:07

Today, we’re discussing the surge in undergraduate COVID-19 cases at Princeton this semester, and covering the latest on the war in Ukraine.

MIT bucks a higher-learning trend as 21 states sue Biden administration — Wednesday, March 30 30.03.2022 3:20

On Monday, MIT made a big announcement about standardized testing requirements. Yesterday, 21 states filed a lawsuit about federal COVID-19 restrictions for public transport as a new subvariant arrives in the U.S.

USG Referendum proposed by Princeton Committee on Palestine President — Tuesday, March 29 29.03.2022 3:20

Today, we walk you through the debate that took place during Sunday’s Undergraduate Student Government Meeting.

University Talks and Biden’s Statement on Putin — Monday, March 28 28.03.2022 3:07

Today, we’re covering recent University talks with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and officials from the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, as well as President Biden’s recent remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Course enrollment competition ft. Charlie Roth — Friday, March 24 25.03.2022 4:53

Today, we cover course enrollment with Assistant Data Editor Charlie Roth and other campus and international headlines.

Plans for Minors Programs at Princeton — Thursday, March 24, 2022 24.03.2022 3:01

Today, we’re talking about the University’s plans to introduce minors and mixed-concentrations, as well as the death of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

Divest Princeton, U. give comments on divestment update — Wednesday, March 23 23.03.2022 3:37

Today, we’ve got a comment from a Divest Princeton co-coordinator and a University spokesperson on the divestment update at Monday’s CPUC meeting.

Divestment Update at the CPUC Meeting — Tuesday, March 22 22.03.2022 2:52

Today, we cover a divestment announcement from the University as well as the first day of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation hearings.

Dr. Fauci for Class Day and a March Madness Victory — Monday, March 21 21.03.2022 2:57

Today, we’re covering the University’s announcement of the keynote speaker at this year’s Class Day, the passing of Abraham Joshua ‘21, and the women's basketball team’s victory against Kentucky in round 1 of March Madness.

Women’s Basketball Upsets Kentucky Wildcats — Sunday, March 20 21.03.2022 6:14

This weekend, The Daily Princetonian traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, to watch the Princeton Women's Basketball team play the Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of NCAA March Madness. We give you the game recap here.

Updates to COVID-19 stats and Netflix policy 18.03.2022 2:51

Today, we're covering updates to COVID-19 statistics and a change to Netflix’s user policy. — Pieces mentioned: Lia Opperman's & Vedant Shah's

Highlights from the University's COVID Town Hall ft. Lia Opperman — Thursday, March 17 17.03.2022 4:17

Today, we hear about a recent town hall discussing the University’s new COVID-19 policies from Assistant News Editor Lia Opperman.

Another ship aground and a bill to save your hour of sleep — Wednesday, March 16 16.03.2022 3:55

Today, we’ve got news of another ship that’s run aground, a bill that might end the biannual changing of clocks in the United States, and new anti-abortion legislation in Idaho.