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Yesterday, a large boat was wedged into the central opening of FitzRandolph Gate, throwing thousands of Princeton degrees into jeopardy. Meanwhile, Princeton's Undergraduate Student Government announced that Beyonce will headline this spring’s Lawnparties. Happy April Fools' Day.

The murder trial for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd, began earlier this week, and the WHO released a report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Over the weekend, Princeton students and residents turned out to protest violence against Asian American communities. In Egypt, some progress was made to free a cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal.

Yesterday, Princeton loosened restrictions on in-person undergraduate activities, and Vice President Kamala Harris took control of a migration crisis on the southern border. Israel’s election remained uncertain.

Monday’s mass shooting in Boulder, Colo. has reignited calls for nationwide gun-control, and despite more vaccinations, COVID-19 cases are rising across the country.

Yesterday, a shooting rocked Boulder, Colo. The White House is mulling a $3 trillion economic recovery bill, while another vaccine trial has ended with promising results.

Yesterday, Princeton announced a new body cam policy for its public safety officers. The U.S. continued to face several crises, and people across the Atlantic protested COVID-19 restrictions, even as cases tick up around the world.

Charlie Volker was a football and track star during his time at Princeton. But after graduation, he left those sports behind in favor of something entirely new: Bobsledding. This week, Daybreak reporters sat down with Volker to talk about his transition to the sport, his training, and his hopes for making it to the Beijing Olympics in 2022.  Today’s episode was produced under the 145th managing bo...

Yesterday, a contentious Biden nomination passed the Senate, the administration announced a milestone in the nation’s vaccination efforts, and the House passed two immigration bills.

Yesterday, the country grappled with attacks on Asian American communities after a shooting in Atlanta. In campus news, Princeton made an announcement about Summer 2021 programs.

Over the last week, a series of European governments have paused their use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Yesterday, an intelligence report showed efforts by outside nations to influence the 2020 U.S. elections.

President Joe Biden signed a historic relief bill, the House made a move on gun control, and China enacted legislation doubling down against Hong Kong’s democratic representation. Because of the University's spring break this weekend, Daybreak will resume publication next Wednesday.

On Monday, the Biden administration made a move that could impact Title IX policies at Princeton, and the CDC released updated masking guidance for those who are already vaccinated.

This weekend, the Senate passed a stimulus package and Biden tried to secure voting rights through an executive order. On campus, finalists for the role of Young Alumni Trustee were announced.

On February 18, the Ivy League announced that it will not be holding spring athletic competitions. Today, sports reporter Wilson Conn speaks to junior pole vaulter Hanne Borstlap and senior triple jumper Kara Steele, two athletes on the women’s track team, about their reactions to the cancellation, and how they are planning to stay competitive without a season. Today’s episode was written by Franc...

A Whig-Clio general assembly voted on whether or not to take away the James Madison Award from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-Texas). In Washington, the Senate voted to open debate on a stimulus package.

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden agreed to lower the stimulus check eligibility income cap, and protesters were killed in another violent day in Myanmar following last month’s military coup.

Yesterday, a former Princeton dean was confirmed by the Senate, and the Biden administration announced good news in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

On Monday, New Jersey announced expanded vaccine eligibility, and the White House dealt with criticisms on border issues and relations with Saudi Arabia.

This weekend, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continued, and lawmakers across the country debated new voting laws. Outside of the U.S., Iran rejected negotiations, and tensions flared in Myanmar.

Over 50 percent of the student body has resided on or near campus for the past month and a half. In that time, the University testing program has been in full swing. But what happens to students if they test positive for the coronavirus? Last week, we talked to Malcolm Blinder, a member of the class of 2022 who had that misfortune, to find out. This episode was produced by Francesca Block ’22 unde...

Yesterday, Princeton announced it will attempt to hold an in-person commencement this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Equality Act, and the U.S. conducted a military airstrike in Syria.

Yesterday, Princeton’s classics chair announced an investigation into the environment of the department. In Georgia, Ahmaud Arbery’s mother filed a civil lawsuit on the anniversary of her son’s death.