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Daybreak
by The Daily Princetonian
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.
Episodes
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Princeton Pictures Short Film Premiere, Proposed Changes to Winter Break and E-bike Policy, Two Princeton Seniors Named Marshal Scholars — Wednesday, Dec. 10
Today, we take you inside Princeton Pictures’ Tuesday night showcase of student short films, cover proposed changes to the length of Winter Break and e-bike policy, and finish out with Princeton’s newly named Marshall Scholars.
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A record-breaking Tiger Athletics Give Day, the policies of USG’s newest elected officers, and student takes on course enrollment — Friday, Dec. 5
Today, we take you inside the Tiger Athletics Give Day’s record breaking fundraiser, cover USG’s priorities ahead of the new term , and finish out by hearing what students have to say about their course enrollment experience.
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Professor Robert George on Who Belongs in The Conservative Movement, Princeton’s Newest Appointed Faculty, and the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Speaker — Thursday, Dec. 4
Today, we take you inside Professor Robert P. George’s talk on the future of the American conservative movement, look at Princeton’s eight new faculty appointments, and cover the Baccalaureate speaker for Princeton’s Class of 2026.
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The ‘Prince’ Third Commemorative Book, Record distribution of A-range grades, and U.S. Attorney for New Jersey disqualified from continued service — Wednesday, Dec. 3
Today, we hear from Head Archives Editor Lianne Chapin '26 on the ‘Prince’ commemorative book to be released in 2026, cover the uptick in Princeton Undergraduate A-Range grades in recent years, and cover Trump-Appointed U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba’s disqualification from her role.
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Men’s Basketball, Online Late Meal Delivery, and Stormwater Plan and Operational Budget Discussion at Town Council Meeting — Tuesday, Dec. 2
Today, we take you inside the recent men’s basketball game, online late meal delivery through a student-run project UniEats, and the stormwater plan and operational budget discussion at the town council meeting.
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Tolerance in Campus Dating, a New Bill to Investigate Corruption in New Jersey, and Impending Snow — Monday, Dec. 1
Today, we take you inside an opinion on dating across political ideologies, a new bill on the state senate floor, and impending snow across the Northeast. ### https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/11/princeton-opinion-column-when-partnering-up-swipe-left-on-intolerance...
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Student Reflections on the Fall 2025 Semester, the Princeton Men’s Soccer Historic Run, and Paul Inchauspe’s Advancement to NCAA Men’s Singles Tennis Championships — Tuesday, Nov. 25
Today, we talk to students about their favorite moment of the fall semester, cover Princeton men’s soccer’s historic Ivy League season, and look at Paul Inchauspe’s run to the NCAA singles tennis Final Four.
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The USG candidate debate and the ‘Prince’s endorsements, and a Princeton Professor’s National Book Award — Monday, Nov. 24
Today, we take you inside the Undergraduate Student Government debate and endorsements, as well as feature a National Book Award from a Princeton Creative Writing Professor. ### Recent Editorial Board Pieces on USG...
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International Education Week at Princeton, Patricia Smith’s National Book Award for Poetry, and the Princeton men's basketball game against the Iona Gaels — Friday, Nov. 21
Today, we take you inside the Davis IC’s Trivia Night event as part of international education week, cover Patricia Smith’s National Book Award for poetry, and finish out with the Princeton men's basketball game against the Iona Gaels.
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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
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.
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Annual Princeton Human Computer Interaction Day, USG Candidates, and Water Issues in Camden County — Wednesday, Nov. 19
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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Challenges for Humanities Precepts, the Scholars Institute Fellows Program annual First-Gen week, and Development Plans for the Westminster Choir College — Thursday, Nov. 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.
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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
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.
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Governor Phil Murphy’s clemency initiative with Princeton SPIA and a Whig-Clio award for U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III — Tuesday, Nov. 11
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.
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Responses to the Art Museum’s curation choices and a civil rights complaint against the University — Monday, Nov. 10
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.
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Gubernatorial elections, Linguistics: the newest academic department, and Ian Rosenzweig’s opinion— Friday, Nov. 7
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.
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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
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.
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Election Day Polls at the Princeton Public Schools Administration Offices and a Graduate Student Composers’ Performance — Wednesday, Nov. 5
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.
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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
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.
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Students canvass for Mikie Sherill, professors Talk NJ election, and SNAP benefits lapse nationwide — Monday, Nov. 3
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.
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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
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.
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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 Caden
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.
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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
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.
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Princeton Students’ Halloweekend Plans, Newly Dedicated Spaces in Prospect House, and the Tigers’ Homecoming Football Game — Tuesday, Oct. 28
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.
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The Princeton University Art Museum’s Student Preview and Early Voting in New Jersey — Monday, Oct. 20
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.
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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
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.
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Eisgruber Defends Campus Free Speech, PPS Board of Education Forum, and Princeton Bucket List — Thursday, Oct. 23
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.
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A Day of the Dead Celebration and Princeton Women’s Field Hockey Victory Against Monmouth University — Wednesday, Oct. 22
Today, we take you inside Princeton’s Day of the Dead Event, and cover Princeton Women’s Field Hockey victory against Monmouth University.
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Princeton University Art Museum Tour, Professor Michael Skinnider Recognized as 2025 Packard Foundation Fellow, and Canvas Outage — Tuesday, Oct. 21
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.
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University DEI efforts unchanged, “No Kings” in Princeton, and the Tigers’ football victory over Brown — Monday, Oct. 20
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.
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Princeton’s 2027 SAT/ACT Requirement, CampusRec’s Financial Support for Club Sports, and Fall Break Plans — Friday, Oct. 10
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
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National Custodians Day feat. Jillian Zhang, Graduate Alumna Mary Brunkow wins Nobel Prize, and Delays at Newark Airport — Wednesday, Oct. 8
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.
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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
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.
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A close-up with two independent diners and an opinion from a third — Thursday, Oct. 2
Today, we take a special look at independent diners’ reactions to the meal plan overhaul scheduled for the next academic year.
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Reinstated Research Grants, Princeton Sports Updates, and President Eisgruber’s New Book — Wednesday, Oct. 1
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.
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Professor Udi Ofer’s Lecture on Criminal Justice Reform, Date Drop Expectations, and the End of the Independent Dining Option — Tuesday, Sept. 30
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.
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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
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.
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“Big O” Orgasm Workshop, 2026–2027 Academic Year Changes, and Princeton Town Council Announcements — Friday, Sep. 26
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.
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The Launch of NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP, USG’s Budget Cut Updates, and The Frosh Survey ft. Vince Etherton — Wednesday, Sept. 24
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/
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The opening New Jersey gubernatorial debate, Autumn Equinox at Forbes, and a canceled Heritage Foundation lecture — Monday, Sept. 22
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.
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Inside the Investigation with Raphi Gold - Sunday, Sept. 22
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.
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SCRAP Lab Composting Operations Reduced, Fall Bicker, and French Theatre at Princeton — Friday, Sep. 19
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.
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Murray Dodge’s New Opening Hours, National Voter Registration Day, and Opinions on Free Speech feat. Charlie Yale and Siyeon Lee— Wednesday, Sept. 17
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.
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Performative Male Contest, Princeton Field Hockey Defeats Rutgers, and Nadine Menendez’s Prison Sentence — Monday, Sept. 15
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.
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Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson’s visit to Princeton, Student Employment Changes Amidst Budget Cuts, and Weekend Plans — Friday, Sept. 12
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.
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New Student Demographic Stats and Elizabeth Tsurkov’s Release — Wednesday, Sept. 10
Today, we chat about the University’s newly released demographic statistics, and finish out with the release of graduate Student Elizabeth Tsurkov.
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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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