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The world moves fast. Daybreak keeps you up-to-date. Enjoy everything you need to know to stay informed in this digestible, efficient podcast. Three minutes, every weekday morning during the school year, and a longer episode on Sundays to wrap up everything that went on in the week prior. Daybreak is produced by Mark Dodici '22 under the 144th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme was composed and performed by Ed Horan '22, and the cover art is by Mark Dodici '22.

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    Men's Soccer Season Updates, Princeton's Third Annual FemaleFounded Conference, and Robert George's Resignation from Heritage Foundation Board — Thursday, Nov. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 3:38


    Today, we take a look at the men's soccer season updates, Princeton's third annual FemaleFounded Conference, and Robert George's resignation from the Heritage Foundation Board.

    Annual Princeton Human Computer Interaction Day, USG Candidates, and Water Issues in Camden County — Wednesday, Nov. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 5:21


    Today, we take you to Princeton Human-Computer Interaction day, cover the candidates' campaigns for Undergraduate Student Elections, and review a recent report on sewage pollution in Camden County. 

    Princeton Students' Prospective Summer Plans, the University's New Recording Policy, and Princeton Women's Field Hockey Advances to the Final Four — Tuesday, Nov. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 3:26


    Today, we talk to Princeton students about their prospective summer plans, look at the University's new recording policy, and cover the Princeton women's field hockey advancement to the Final Four of the NCAA final championship.

    The process behind “A Moment of Silence,” Princeton's Newly Announced Rhodes Scholar, and Quadrangle Club's New Selective Sign-In Policy — Monday, Nov. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 6:46


     Today, we sit down with the director and dramaturg of the play “A Moment of Silence,” cover the University's newly announced Rhodes Scholar, and dive into the Quadrangle Club's new selective sign-in policy. 

    Rutger Bregman's School for Moral Ambition, U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman's decision to not seek re-election, and construction noise data with Iman Monfopa Kone — Friday, November 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 4:48


    Today, we take you inside a talk with Rutger Bregman at Princeton, cover US Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman's decision to not seek re-election, and finish out hearing about construction noise at Princeton with Iman Monfopa Kone.

    Challenges for Humanities Precepts, the Scholars Institute Fellows Program annual First-Gen week, and Development Plans for the Westminster Choir College — Thursday, Nov. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 5:12


    Today, we take a look at challenges that humanities precepts are facing, the annual Scholars Institute Fellows Program First-Gen week, and the town council's response to development plans for the Westminster Choir College campus.

    Whig-Clio on Joe Manchin III's Public Service Award, New University Policy Bans Recording of Events, and Increased Flight Cancellations Due to Government Shutdown— Wednesday, Nov. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 7:09


    Today, we sit down with Whig-Clio student leadership to discuss Senator Joe Manchin III's public service award, cover newly passed recording policy for University events, and discuss increased flight cancellations due to the government shutdown.

    Governor Phil Murphy's clemency initiative with Princeton SPIA and a Whig-Clio award for U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III — Tuesday, Nov. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 3:26


    Today, we take you inside Governor Phil Murphy's new pardons and sentence commutations and cover the American Whig-Cliosophic Society's James Madison Award ceremony for former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III. 

    Responses to the Art Museum's curation choices and a civil rights complaint against the University — Monday, Nov. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 7:27


    Today, we take you inside the ‘Prince's' reporting on and responses to the Art Museum's curation and a civil rights complaint filed by Defending Education against the University.

    Gubernatorial elections, Linguistics: the newest academic department, and Ian Rosenzweig's opinion— Friday, Nov. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 3:27


    Today, we take you inside the results of New Jersey's gubernatorial election, cover the vote to make linguistics its own academic department, and finish out with an interview with  Ian Rosenzweig ‘29. 

    Outlook for the upcoming Men's Basketball season, Spring 2026 course offerings, and Princeton Women's Soccer's Ivy League Championship victory — Thursday, Nov. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 5:53


    Today, we take a look at the outlook for the upcoming Men's Basketball season, the focus of the newly released Spring 2026 courses, and  Women's Soccer's back-to-back Ivy League Championship win.

    Election Day Polls at the Princeton Public Schools Administration Offices and a Graduate Student Composers' Performance — Wednesday, Nov. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 9:17


    Today, we take a trip to the midterm elections polls at the Princeton Public Schools Administration Offices and listen to the Princeton Sound Kitchen's Tuesday night performance of new music by graduate student composers.

    Students Prepare for Course Selection, Princeton Honors Kevin Gover '78 and Terence Tao '96, and the University Revises Block 32 Dining Plan — Tuesday, Nov. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 3:36


    Today, we talk to students about course selection, cover the newest recipients of Princeton's top alumni honors, and look at the University's revision of its new Block 32 dining plan.

    Students canvass for Mikie Sherill, professors Talk NJ election, and SNAP benefits lapse nationwide — Monday, Nov. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 6:01


    Today, we take you inside student-led canvassing efforts, professor predictions on the imminent New Jersey election, and the expiration of SNAP benefits across the country. 

    A Tour of the Princeton University Art Museum, Rhodes Scholar for Jordan, and New Discovery AI Technology to the NJ AI Hub — Friday, Oct. 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 5:19


    Today, we hear from Head News Editor Victoria Davies on her private tour of the Princeton University Art Museum ahead of today's Grand Opening, learn about the Rhodes Scholarship for Jordan, and finish out with New Jersey AI Hub's new Discovery AI technology. 

    Caden Pierce Sits out Senior Basketball Season, Don't Harvard Our Princeton Campaign, and PPS Phone Usage Policy— Thursday, Oct. 30r: For The Daily Princetonian, I'm Aanya Kasera. You're listening to Daybreak. Intro: Today, we take a look at senior C

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:41


    Today, we take a look at senior Caden Pierce's decision to sit out his final basketball season, explore the Don't Harvard Our Princeton campaign, and dive into the Princeton Public Schools debate on phone policy.

    Ciattarelli May End New Jersey Immigrant Trust Directive, an Opinion on Riding New Jersey Transit, and Princeton Women's Field Hockey Wins Again — Wednesday, Oct. 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 5:21


    Today, we take you inside the future of New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive, hear an opinion on why Princeton students should ride New Jersey Transit, and finish out with the women's field hockey team's eight-game win streak.

    Princeton Students' Halloweekend Plans, Newly Dedicated Spaces in Prospect House, and the Tigers' Homecoming Football Game — Tuesday, Oct. 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 3:42


    Today, we take you inside students' Halloweekend plans, look at the newly dedicated spaces in Prospect House, which just recently completed renovations, and check out the Princeton Tigers' performance at the homecoming game against Harvard Crimson.

    The Princeton University Art Museum's Student Preview and Early Voting in New Jersey — Monday, Oct. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 5:08


    Today, we take you inside the Princeton University Art Museum's early student preview and the beginning of early voting for the gubernatorial race in New Jersey. 

    Men's soccer goes 0-0 with Bryant, Associated Press Report Finds Decrease in Black Enrollment at Elite Colleges, and an Interview with Christopher Quire '28 — Friday, Oct. 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 4:10


    Today, we cover the highly anticipated Princeton men's soccer match against Bryant on Tuesday, take you inside an AP report on the decrease in Black enrollment at elite colleges, and finish out with an interview from Christopher Quire '28 on his experience with the decreased enrollment.  

    Eisgruber Defends Campus Free Speech, PPS Board of Education Forum, and Princeton Bucket List — Thursday, Oct. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 5:01


    Today, we take a look at Princeton bucket list ideas before graduating, explore University President Christopher Eisgruber's recent discussion on free speech and censorship, and the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education forum.

    A Day of the Dead Celebration and Princeton Women's Field Hockey Victory Against Monmouth University — Wednesday, Oct. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 5:07


    Today, we take you inside Princeton's Day of the Dead Event, and cover Princeton Women's Field Hockey victory against Monmouth University.

    Princeton University Art Museum Tour, Professor Michael Skinnider Recognized as 2025 Packard Foundation Fellow, and Canvas Outage — Tuesday, Oct. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 2:52


    Today, we cover Professor Michael Skinnider's recognition as a 2025 Packard Foundation Fellow, and look at the impact of the Canvas outage on students.

    University DEI efforts unchanged, “No Kings” in Princeton, and the Tigers' football victory over Brown — Monday, Oct. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 4:07


    Today, we take you inside Princeton's diversity and inclusion efforts, No Kings protests across New Jersey and the Tigers' victory over Brown in football. 

    Princeton's 2027 SAT/ACT Requirement, CampusRec's Financial Support for Club Sports, and Fall Break Plans — Friday, Oct. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 4:29


    Today, we take you inside Princeton's 2027 SAT/ACT requirement, cover CampusRec's support for club sports fees and finish out by hearing what students have planned for fall break

    National Custodians Day feat. Jillian Zhang, Graduate Alumna Mary Brunkow wins Nobel Prize, and Delays at Newark Airport — Wednesday, Oct. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 4:16


    Today, we take you inside a feature on National Custodians Day, cover Princeton graduate alumna Mary Brunkow's Nobel Prize, and finish out with the continued effects of the government shutdown on air travel at Newark Airport and across the country. 

    Faculty Appointments, Princeton's Faculty and Salaries ft. Data Writer Arnav Ratna, and the Government Shutdown's Impact on Tri-State Airports — Friday, Oct. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 4:24


    Today, we cover the recent appointment of six new faculty members, learn more about Princeton's faculty and salaries with Data writer Arnav Ratna, and finish out with updates on the government shutdown's impact on Tri-State airports. 

    A close-up with two independent diners and an opinion from a third — Thursday, Oct. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 8:16


    Today, we take a special look at independent diners' reactions to the meal plan overhaul scheduled for the next academic year. 

    Reinstated Research Grants, Princeton Sports Updates, and President Eisgruber's New Book — Wednesday, Oct. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 5:42


    Today, we cover the reinstated research grants, Princeton Women's Field Hockey victory against Maryland, and finish out hearing from Associate News Editor Cynthia Torres on President Eisgruber's new book.  

    Professor Udi Ofer's Lecture on Criminal Justice Reform, Date Drop Expectations, and the End of the Independent Dining Option — Tuesday, Sept. 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 6:17


    Today, we take you inside Professor Udi Ofer's lecture on criminal justice reform, Princeton students' feelings on the night before Date Drop, and the new Fall 2026 meal plans.

    A first look at the Princeton Art Museum's exhibits, Terrace Club's Art Market, and the Release of Mikie Sherill's Unredacted Military Records — Monday, Sept. 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 4:52


    Today, we take you inside the Princeton Art Museum's First Exhibits, the semesterly art market at Terrace Club, and the release of Mikie Sherill's unredacted military service records. 

    “Big O” Orgasm Workshop, 2026–2027 Academic Year Changes, and Princeton Town Council Announcements — Friday, Sep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 4:45


    Today, we take you inside yesterday's “Big O” workshop, cover changes to the academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, and finish out with updates from Wednesday's Princeton Town Council meeting.

    The Launch of NASA's Princeton-led IMAP, USG's Budget Cut Updates, and The Frosh Survey ft. Vince Etherton — Wednesday, Sept. 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 4:51


    Today, we discuss the launch of a Princeton-led NASA mission, cover updates about budget cuts from the USG meeting, and finish with a look at the Frosh Survey with Vince Etherton. Launch Broadcast: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/three-new-missions-launch-to-track-space-weather/

    The opening New Jersey gubernatorial debate, Autumn Equinox at Forbes, and a canceled Heritage Foundation lecture — Monday, Sept. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 5:31


    Today, we take you inside the first New Jersey gubernatorial debate, a fall equinox celebration in the Forbes Garden, and the abrupt cancellation of a Heritage Foundation lecture on campus. 

    Inside the Investigation with Raphi Gold - Sunday, Sept. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 14:50


    Today, we take you inside the investigation with Raphi Gold, Head Features Editor for the ‘Prince', who spent the past 18 months investigating care for students undergoing mental health crises at Princeton.

    SCRAP Lab Composting Operations Reduced, Fall Bicker, and French Theatre at Princeton — Friday, Sep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 6:20


    Today, we take you inside reduced campus composting operations, cover fall bicker, and finish out with a look at Princeton's thriving French theatre scene. 

    Murray Dodge's New Opening Hours, National Voter Registration Day, and Opinions on Free Speech feat. Charlie Yale and Siyeon Lee— Wednesday, Sept. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 6:14


    Today, we cover the changes to Murray Dodge Cafe's open hours, discuss Charlie Yale and Siyeon Lee's opinion article, and finish out by covering National Voter Registration Day.

    Performative Male Contest, Princeton Field Hockey Defeats Rutgers, and Nadine Menendez's Prison Sentence — Monday, Sept. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:36


    Today, we take you inside Princeton's performative male contest, women's field hockey's 1-0 victory against Rutgers, and Nadine Menendez's arrest. 

    Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson's visit to Princeton, Student Employment Changes Amidst Budget Cuts, and Weekend Plans — Friday, Sept. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 4:02


    Today, we take you inside Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson's visit to Princeton, cover changes to student employment amidst budget cuts, and hear about Princetonians' weekend plans. 

    New Student Demographic Stats and Elizabeth Tsurkov's Release — Wednesday, Sept. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 5:20


    Today, we chat about the University's newly released demographic statistics, and finish out with the release of graduate Student Elizabeth Tsurkov. 

    Sounds of Fall Lawnparties 2025 — Monday, Sep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 5:43


    Today, we take you inside yesterday's lawnparties to kick off the 2025-2026 school year.

    Greg Arzoomanian on the Ataturk Professorship, A Chat with a Freshman First Honor Prize Winner, and A New Jersey Program Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents — Friday, September 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 4:59


    Today, we discuss the University's Atatürk Professorship with Greg Arzoomanian '79, a New Jersey program offering academic and career support to the children of incarcerated parents, and finish out with a chat with Freshman First Honor Prize winner Andrei Dragomir. 

    FDOC and the End of BP's Funding for the Carbon Mitigation Initiative— Wednesday, Sept. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 4:50


    Today, we take you inside USG's First Day of Classes Event, and cover the end of BP's funding for the Carbon Mitigation Initiative.

    Student Reading and Exam Week Experiences, Sustainability at Reunions, and Princeton Budget Reductions — Thursday, May 15th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 8:28


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 10:38


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:02


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 7:14


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 8:52


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 4:09


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:02


    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. 

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