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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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Introducing the 149th Board of the ’Prince‘ 24.01.2025

Today, Daybreak introduces you to the 149th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Listen in to meet the minds behind all the articles you'll read this year! 

Princeton’s Disconnect from the Working Class ft. Raf Basas — Friday, Dec. 20 20.12.2024

Today, we cover an opinion on Princeton students being out of touch with the working class, two Princeton students named as Marshall scholars, temporary drone bans in New Jersey, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts.  *** https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/opinion

Using Research for Entrepreneurship ft. Coco Gong — Wednesday, Dec. 18 18.12.2024

Today, we cover the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Princeton, pardons granted by Governor Murphy, and a new motion in an ongoing lawsuit against 17 universities.  You can read about more Princeton entrepreneurs here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/features

AI Snakeoil ft. Chloe Moa — Monday, Dec. 16 16.12.2024

Today, we cover AI policy with professors Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor, an update with the ongoing issue of mysterious objects flying over New York and New Jersey, and a number of serious weather incidents across the US over the weekend.

New Housing Developments, Drone Sightings, and Andy Kim — Thursday, Dec. 12 12.12.2024

Today, we cover a new housing development in Princeton, drone sightings in New Jersey and the start to Andy Kim’s service in the U.S. Senate.

The State of Dialogue on Princeton’s Campus ft. Sena Chang and Nikki Han — Tuesday, Dec. 10 10.12.2024

Today, we cover the state of free expression on campus, the first admitted students in Princeton’s class of 2029, the arrest of a man in connection with the murder of United Healthcare’s CEO and the resignation and escape of Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad. --- https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news

What could Princeton look like in Trump’s America? 10.12.2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2:29 a.m. ET, the Associated Press officially declared Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 presidential election.  But what does this mean for Princeton, a campus that’s been historically characterized as politically apathetic? Today, one month after the election, we look back at audio from before and after the race was called to find out. 

All about WPRB ft. Helena Richardson — Friday, Dec. 6 06.12.2024

Today, we cover the WPRB radio station, President Eisgruber’s recent appearance on C-SPAN, an earthquake in the northern coast of California, and China’s sanctions on thirteen US military firms. You can read more about WPRB here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/features

First Triple-Double in Men’s Basketball Program History ft. Joe Uglialoro — Thursday, Dec. 5th 05.12.2024

Today, we cover the first triple-double Princeton Basketball history, the University’s acquisition of new property, Supreme Court hearings on transgender healthcare for minors, and a no confidence vote against the Prime Minister of France. 

Changing How We Talk About Abortion ft. Lily Halbert-Alexander — Wednesday, Dec. 4 04.12.2024

Today, we cover an opinion about abortion discussions on campus, Princeton’s newly appointed Professor of Indigenous Studies, the end of the New Jersey interim Senator’s tenure, and a brief martial law crisis in South Korea.

Princeton’s Council on Academic Freedom ft. Olivia Sanchez — Tuesday, Dec. 3 03.12.2024

Today, we cover Princeton faculty’s Council on Academic Freedom, an increase in New Jersey’s gas tax rate, Brown University’s transfer of land to the Pokanoket people and the beginning of the largest climate change case in the International Court of Justice’s history. --- https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news

Some Feeder Schools Losing Favor in Admissions ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Monday, Dec. 2 02.12.2024

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 trial. *** https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/data

Princeton Men’s Hockey vs Colgate and Cornell ft. Lily Pampolina — Tuesday, Nov. 26 26.11.2024

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 the global plastic crisis in South Korea. --- https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/sports

Eating Clubs Host First Ever Sophomore Panel ft. Kaitlynn Lee — Monday, Nov. 25 25.11.2024

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 in India. *** https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news

Princeton men's soccer, Matt Gaetz's withdrawal, and ICC arrest warrants — Friday, Nov. 22 22.11.2024

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 International Criminal Courts issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leadership . https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/features

Princeton Men’s Soccer is NCAA Tournament Bound ft. Hyak Yengibaryan— Thursday, Nov. 21 21.11.2024

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 saint. ---- https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/aaa983b2-baf7-41a4-8fc8-658bb0f33d80

Congestion pricing, Trump's charges, and Russia's nuclear threshold — Wednesday, Nov. 20 20.11.2024

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 President Vladamir Putin’s retaliatory decision to reduce the threshold needed to use nuclear weapons in war.  ----

Thomas Emens ‘25 becomes Jamesberg interim mayor ft. Christopher Bao — Tuesday, Nov. 19 19.11.2024

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 Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long range missiles to conduct strikes inside Russia. --- https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news

Halal Dining ft. Hannah Gabelnick — Monday, Nov. 18 18.11.2024

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. https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news

Is Rojo’s Princeton’s hidden gem? ft. Gavin McLoughlin — Friday, Nov. 15 15.11.2024

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 officials. *** You can read what Gavin thought about Rojo's here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/prospect

Postdoc bargaining session makes little progress ft. (Meghana Veldhuis) — Thursday, Nov. 14 14.11.2024

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-elect Trump, and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. *** You can read more about the bargaining session here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news

A new criminal justice course ft. Elizabeth Stewart — Wednesday, Nov. 13 13.11.2024

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, and the selection of Pete Hegseth ‘03 as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Princeton hockey falls to Harvard and Dartmouth ft. Lily Pampolina — Tuesday, Nov. 12 12.11.2024

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 soccer team fans. --- https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/sports

Students Walk Out After Trump Re-Election — Monday, Nov. 11 11.11.2024

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. *** You can read more about the walk-out here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news

Cécile McLorin Salvant: An acclaimed jazz singer's journey back in time 11.11.2024

Today on Daybreak, we take a closer look at the artist Cécile McLorin Salvant, and her work and performances at Princeton. 

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