Daybreak
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.
Student Reading and Exam Week Experiences, Sustainability at Reunions, and Princeton Budget Reductions — Thursday, May 15th
Today, we take you inside student experiences of reading period and exam week, cover the importance of cups at reunions to sustainability,, and look at Princeton’s budget reductions due to financial uncertainty.
Pete Hegseth ’03’s Thesis, EWR Radar Blackouts, and Princeton’s Debt-Free Guarantee — Monday, May 12
Today, we take you inside plagiarism in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ‘03’s senior thesis, cover air traffic radar disruptions at Newark airport, and look at Avi Chesler’s experience with the ambiguity of Princeton’s debt-free financial aid promise.
USG’s Final Meeting of the Semester, Summer Research Wages feat. Isaac Barsoum, Princeton Recipients of the Howard T. Behrman Award— Friday, May 9
Today, we take you inside USG’s Final Meeting of the Semester, hear an opinion on summer research wages at Princeton, and cover the Recipients of Princeton’s Howard T. Behrman Award.
Princeton’s Continued Response to Funding Cuts, Newark Liberty International Airport Delays, and a Discussion on the New Operating Budget with Luke Grippo — Monday, May. 4
Today, we cover Princeton’s newest response to federal funding cuts and the disruptions to Newark Liberty International Airport ahead of finals, and talk to Luke Grippo about Princeton’s new operating budget.
“Peace and Love the Garden”: A Conversation with the Princeton Garden Project
Today, we take you to the Princeton Garden Project, that patch of greenery tucked behind the break in Alexander Road. Our team spent a sunny day weeding and planting with Garden Managers, all while hearing about what makes the space so unique.
May Day Rallies and no more faculty-wide statements — Friday, May 2
Today, we take you inside May Day rallies in Princeton and the decision to prevent the issuance of faculty-wide statements.
USG’s Stress Less Week Roller Skate Night, Princeton’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, and Ed Horan’s Triangle Show Sketch — Wednesday, Apr. 30
Today, we take you inside USG’s Stress Less Week Roller Skate Night, cover Princeton’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, and finish out with an interview with famed Daybreak composer, Ed Horan.
Lawnparties and an evacuation in the EQuad — Monday, Apr. 28
Today, we take you inside Lawnparties, a beloved Princeton tradition, and cover an evacuation in the EQuad last Thursday.
Fireside Chat with Former UBS President of the Americas Naureen Hassan, the Potential Power of AI in College, and Princeton’s Refugee Resettlement Efforts — Friday, Apr. 25
Sunrise Princeton’s Earth Day Festival, Lauren Blackburn ‘26 Reported Missing, and the Firestone Library Fire — Wednesday, Apr. 23
Today, we take you inside Sunrise Princeton’s Earth Day Festival, cover the disappearance of undergraduate student Lauren Blackburn, and finish with updates about the Firestone Library fire.
Spend a full day at Small World Coffee with the Podcast team
Ever wondered what Small World Coffee looks like throughout the day? In this episode, the Podcast team sticks around the local favorite coffee shop from 10 am to 10 pm, giving you a glimpse into the changing Small World atmosphere as the day (and night) goes by.
A Senior Dance Thesis and a Temporary Restraining Order by Massachusetts District Court - Friday, April 20th
Today, we take you inside Faith Wangermann’s senior dance thesis and the temporary restraining order by Massachusetts District Court on various universities.
Princeton University’s Farmer’s Market, The Newly Named Briger Hall, and Student Course Recs - Friday, April 17th
Today, we take you inside Princeton’s on-campus Farmer’s Market, cover the naming of the new environmental studies building, and finish out by hearing about the courses students are excited for in the fall.
The Gulf Staged Reading, Princeton’s Newest Guggenheim Fellows, and the Class of 2029 Pre-Read — Wednesday, Apr. 16
Today, we take you inside a staged reading of The Gulf with the High Meadows Environmental Institute, cover the announcement of this year’s Guggenheim Fellowships, and finish out with the class of 2029 pre-read announcement.
Sushi Making with Princeton Anime-Manga Club, Orientation Leader Compensation, and PREX's 10-Year Anniversary under New Leadership — Monday, Apr. 14
Today, we take you inside Princeton Anime-Manga Club’s sushi-making event, discuss an opinion piece on orientation leader compensation, and finish out with PREX’s 10-year anniversary under new ownership.
Wrong Winds Poetry Reading with Ahmad Almallah, Honor Committee Statistics, and Updates on the Young Alumni Trustee Race — Friday, Apr. 11
Today, we take you inside a poetry reading from the Princeton Palestinian Studies Colloquium series, cover the release of delayed Honor Committee statistics, and finish out with updates on the ongoing Young Alumni Trustee race.
You can read more about the Young Alumni Trustee race here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
Adam Grant’s Lecture on Leadership, Protests against Naftali Bennett, and 2025 Class Day Speaker— Wednesday, Apr. 9
Today, we take you inside Wharton professor Adam Grant’s Lecture on Leadership, protests at Former Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett’s speaker event, and the announcement of this year’s class day speaker Jay Shetty.
Hands Off! Rally in Princeton, a bartending “side-quest,” and controversy around a campus speaker — Monday, Apr. 7
Today, we take you inside the Hands Off! protest in town, hear a story about how a student discovered their bartending passion, and cover the controversy around Naftali Bennett’s presence on campus.
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https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
The Great Gatsby’s 100th Anniversary Performance, Room Draw, and Weekend Plans — Friday, Apr. 4
Today, we take you inside a Literature to Life performance celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby, cover the start of residential college room draw earlier this week, and finish out hearing what students are planning for the weekend.
You can read more about room draw here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/04/princeton-data-room-draw-2025-residential-college
Pietro Frassica’s Time at Princeton, Suspended University Research Grants and NJ AI Hub’s Recent Opening — Wednesday, Apr. 2
Today, we cover Pietro Frassica’s longtime contributions to Princeton, examine the suspension of Princeton’s research grants by the Trump administration, and look at Princeton’s new NJ AI Hub.
The Garden Project, Eid Celebrations, and Princeton vs. Yale Women’s Lacrosse Game — Monday, Mar. 31
Today, we take you inside the student-run Garden Project’s latest meeting, Eid celebrations this weekend, and finish out with updates on the Princeton vs. Yale women’s lacrosse game.
Whig Clio Senate’s Abortion Debate, Cuts to Student Internships, and Weekend Plans —Friday, March 28
Today, we take you inside Whig Clio Senate’s Abortion Debate, cover sudden changes to student internships after federal funding cuts, and finish out by hearing what students have planned for the weekend.
Sunrise Princeton Tackles Trump Policies, CPUC Overhauls Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim Seeks Release of Graduate Student Elizabeth Tsurkov from Iraq — Wednesday, Mar. 26th
Today, we take you inside Sunrise Princeton’s meeting to protest the Trump Administration’s policies, delve into CPUC’s latest meeting, and finish out by covering a press release regarding kidnapped graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov.
Más Flow Show, A Concert Getaway, and International Student Advisories — Monday, March 24
Today, we take you inside the Más Flow show, hear a story about a Japanese Breakfast concert, and finish out with international student advisories issued by the Davis IC.
Firestone Crafternoons, President Eisgruber’s Op-Ed on Columbia’s Federal Funding, and Weekend Plans — Friday, March 21
Today, we take you inside a “crafternoon” at Firestone, cover President Eisgruber’s op-ed on the Trump Administration’s withholding of Columbia University federal funding, and finish out hearing what Princeton students have planned for the weekend.
Ted Chiang’s AI and Art Lecture, High-Definition Images of the Universe, and a Puzzle-Making BTS with Jack Noymer — Wednesday, Mar. 19
Today, we take you inside Ted Chiang’s Public Lecture on AI and Art, cover Princeton’s High-Definition Images of the Baby Universe, and finish out with a behind the scenes look in the ‘Prince’s puzzle-making process with Jack Noymer.
Jack Noymer's Puzzle: https://crossword.dailyprincetonian.com/
Night Shift: Campus Study Spots After Dark
MBB and WBB Fall in Ivy Madness, an Internet Outage, and a new name for the U-Store — Monday, March 17
Today, we cover Men’s and Women’s Basketball’s semi-final defeats in Ivy Madness, an internet outage on campus, and a new name for 36 University Place.
Princeton University Resource Committee’s Decision on Dissociate, Princeton Basketball’s Push Towards the Ivy Tournament, and Spring Break Plans — Friday, March 7, 2025
Today, we cover the Princeton University Resource Committee’s decision not to pursue dissociation from Israel, take you inside Princeton basketball’s final push towards the Ivy Tournament, and finish out by hearing about what ‘Prince’ staffers have planned for Spring Break
The Daily Princetonian's coverage: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/03/princeton-news-adpol-divestment-dissociation-israel-palestine-resources-committee-announcement
John Groves' opinion article: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/03/princeton-opinion-opguest-divestment-dissociation-israel-palestine-cpuc-resources-committee
Princeton's Newly Launched Humanities Initiative and Presumed Reports of Bird Flu in Town — Wednesday, Mar. 5th
Today, we cover the University’s Humanities Initiative and a presumed report of bird flu.
Decrease in funding for Princeton Public Schools, overview of Princeton University Art Museum, and a hectic driving trip — Monday, Mar. 3
Today, we cover a decrease in state funding for Princeton Public Schools, learn the plans for the Princeton University Art Museum, and hear about a driving debacle during an internship last summer.
You can read more about the museum here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
Behind the scenes at Firestone, Joshua Yang ‘25 wins Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and Princetonians’ weekend plans — Friday, Feb. 28
Today, we take you behind the scenes at Firestone Library, hear from Princeton senior Joshua Yang on his Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and finish out hearing what Princeton students are planning for the weekend.
ForWord Collective’s Black History Month Poetry Showcase, Sloan Research Fellowships, and the Palmer Square Homicide — Wednesday, Feb. 26th
Today, we cover the ForWord Collective’s Black History Month Poetry Showcase, Princeton’s newest Sloan Research Fellows, and a recent homicide in Palmer Square.
Coffee Club x SASA, Kagan at Alumni Day, and a Tribute to a Guide Dog — Monday, Feb. 24
Today, we cover a South Asian Students Association collaboration event at Coffee Club, Elena Kagan’s speech at Alumni Day, and a tribute to Maggie, a retiring service dog.
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https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/02/princeton-news-alumni-day-supreme-court-justice-elena-kagan-woodrow-wilson-award-david-card-james-madison-medal
Princeton holds blood drive, Andrea Goldsmith named Stony Brook University president, and Princetonians’ weekend plans — Friday, February 21st
Today, we take you inside one of Princeton’s bi-monthly blood drives, cover Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science Andrea Goldsmith’s recent appointment as president of Stony Brook University, and finish out with a look into students’ plans for this weekend.
You can read more about Goldsmith’s appointment here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/02/princeton-news-adpol-andrea-goldsmith-named-new-president-stony-brook-university
A Labyrinth Reading, Egg Shortage, and FGLI Students — Wednesday, Feb. 19
Today, we cover a reading at Labyrinth Books, no shelled eggs in the dining halls amid the national shortage, and the First Generation Low Income Experience.
Inside Bicker: A Look at Princeton’s Eating Club Admissions Culture
The 2025 eating club admission process ended on February 7th. This year’s bicker and sign-in was characterized by a record-breaking 83% participation rate among the Class of 2027, the second year of Princeton’s class size expansion, leading to sinking acceptance rates at many clubs. Today, we take you inside the notoriously opaque bicker process and analyze its outcomes.
NJ Gov. Debate, Raqs’ “With Love,” and a Campus Love Story — Monday, Feb. 10
Today, we cover the New Jersey Democratic Governor forum in Princeton, the Raqs Valentine’s day show, and an alum’s love story.
Sunrise Princeton on Breaking up with BP and the Research Funding Freeze — Friday, Feb. 14th
Today, we hear about Sunrise Princeton's Break Up with BP Campaign and cover Princeton's NIH funding cuts under the Trump Administration.
CPUC Meeting with Eisgruber, Success for Princeton’s ‘Making an Exoneree’ course, and Valentine’s Day Data Log BTS with Iman Monfopa Kone — Wednesday, Feb. 12
Today, we take you inside the Council of the Princeton University Community Meeting with President Eisgruber, the recent success of Princeton’s ‘Making an Exoneree’ course , and finish out with a behind the scenes look at Iman Monfopa Kone’s Valentine’s Day Data log.
'Making an Exoneree' Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpV9qkt7JHM
The 'Prince's Coverage: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/02/princeton-news-broadfocus-making-an-exoneree-course-frees-third-person-ivery-dorsey
