Daybreak

Custodial Duties in Dirty Dormitories ft. William Neumann— Monday, Nov. 6

Today, we cover residential college bathroom staffing, the University’s new fleet of electric buses, the New York City Marathon, and the murder of a Philippine radio anchor. Custodian Data Article - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/11/do-residential-colleges-have-enough-custodial-staff

Meet the DJs that ran campus in the 90s

Nowadays, the soundtrack of a party is curated by throwing a phone around an eating club floor. But, back in the ’90s and at the height of the hip-hop scene, one group was at the center of the nightlife scene — the FOPO DJs. So what are we, the students of today, missing out on? Today, Daybreak finds out.

Should you take a famous professor’s course? ft. Andrew Bosworth — Friday, Nov. 3

Today on #Daybreak, we look at the course evaluations of Princeton’s most famous professors, talk about Cornell’s response to an antisemitic incident on campus, and discuss a stalemate in the war in Ukraine. 

Glee Tiger Scuffle ft. Doris Lee and Hiba Samdani — Thursday, Nov. 2

Today, we cover the sentencing of University Alumnus Larry Giberson ‘23 for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol Riots, a teachers strike in Portland, Oregon, and the partial opening of Gaza’s border to allow some foreign nationals and severely injured people to exit the region. Glee Tiger Scuffle - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/11/princeton-news-glee-club-harvard-concert-tiger-stuffed-animal

Unpacking the Princeton and Slavery Project ft. Abby Liebowitz and Ethan Caldwell — Wednesday, Nov. 1

Today, we cover the Princeton and Slavery Project, an assault at a protest in Palmer Square relating to the conflict in Israel and Palestine, the U.S. Department of Education’s sanctions on Grand Canyon University, and an attack on a refugee camp in Gaza.  To read more of Caldwell and Liebowitz's reporting, click here, or head to dailyprincetonian.com. To read more about the assault on a student at a Pro-Palestine protest, click here, or head to dailyprincetonian.com.

Tigers’ Sweeps in Cross Country, Water Polo ft. Brian Mhando — Tuesday, Oct. 31

Today, we cover a fall sports update, the reopening of Princeton’s Washington Bridge, an executive order on Artificial Intelligence, and a train crash in India. 

In the Company of Good Books ft. Ivy Chen — Monday, Oct. 30

Today, we cover a new Firestone exhibit celebrating William Shakespeare’s works, the resignation of Princeton Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley, the expansion of the UAW’s strike against General Motors, and the gradual restoration of internet and phone services to the Gaza Strip following a communications blackout over the weekend.

Sit down w/ Departing Professor Keith Whittington

Today on a special issue of Daybreak, we sit down with departing politics professor Keith Whittington to discuss his career, academia and more. Listen in.

Social media use in a time of war ft. Abigail Rabieh — Friday, Oct. 27

Today on #Daybreak, we preview the upcoming USG election, and cover developments in the recent mass shooting in Maine, and the aftermath of Hurricane Otis.  https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-opinion-column-social-media-war-israel-online-outrage-privilege

“Ditch restricted early action” ft. Brian Hegarty — Thursday, Oct. 26

Today on Daybreak, we cover a column calling for the end of restrictive early action, a walkout protest “in solidarity with Palestine,” updates on the Washington Bridge Closure, the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House, and the potential de-escalation of tensions between India and Canada. Restrictive Early Action Column - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-opinion-column-restrictive-early-action-admissions

Hot Chocolate and the House Speaker ft. Brianna Melanie Suliguin — Wednesday, Oct. 25

Today, we cover the best hot chocolate in Princeton, more complications in the elections for Speaker of the House, and the ousting of Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu. To read more of Brianna Melanie Suliguin's Prospect piece, click here, or head to dailyprincetonian.com To read more of Sandeep Mangat's reporting, click here, or head to dailyprincetonian.com.

Campus Vigils Mourn Loss of Life amid Conflict ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Tuesday, October 24

Today, we cover vigils on campus amid the conflict in Israel and Palestine, academic proposals on passing-time and dean’s date, candidates running for speaker of the House, and a contentious boat crash in the South China Sea. Vigils piece: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-news-broadfocus-israel-palestine-student-group-response-vigil-conversation-comparison

Princeton v. Harvard ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Monday, October 23

Today, we cover the past week’s thrilling homecoming game against Harvard, a new development in  former President Trump’s legal proceedings, and escalating tensions between Israel, Syria, and Lebanon amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. 

A space for East Asia: The East Asian Library at Princeton

Today, the Daybreak team uncovers the origins of the East Asian Library, it's current place on campus, and its future collections. Listen in for an adventure through leaky basements, cozy study spaces, and Chinese knitting collections.

South Asian Groups Renaissance ft. Mira Eashwaran — Friday, Oct. 12

Today, we take an inside look at the history of South Asian groups on campus, the latest developments on the US House speakership, and a French ban on pro-Palestinian protests.

Cross-Cultural Dialogue ft. Heidi Nam — Wednesday, October 11

Today, we talk to Opinion guest contributor Heidi Nam about navigating racial dynamics in the U.S. as an international student, and cover further violence in Israel and Palestine.

When the bubble pops: campus under national controversy

This week, we examined what happens when the coursework in your classes, be it a book or thesis play, becomes controversial outside of the University community. We took a look at past campus controversies and how the students involved reacted to being thrust onto the national stage. Listen in.

Football Falls to Lafayette, Finishing Non-Conference Action ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Monday, Oct. 9

Today, we cover updates on Princeton’s football season, the opening of the largest Hindu temple in the U.S., Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and the bombing in Israel as well as a deadly tremor in Afghanistan. It’s officially the start of Midterms! Daybreak will be releasing episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. 

An ORFE Investigation ft. Olivia Sanchez — Friday, Oct. 6

Today, we cover a ‘Prince’ investigation into the ORFE department, the Biden Administration's decision to continue construction on the border wall, and tragic floods in the Himalayas.

Digging into the Data of Princeton Football ft. Andrew Bosworth — Thursday, Oct. 5

Today, we cover a data piece on the last 22 years of Princeton football, a new University statement on the case of missing grad student Elizabeth Tsurkov, a healthcare worker strike at Kaiser Permanente hospitals, and Pakistan's order to remove all unauthorized Afghan asylum seekers by November. 

PSRJ and McCarthy’s Removal ft. Elisabeth Stewart — Wednesday, Oct. 4

Today, we cover the post-COVID resurgence of Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice, the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and raids by the Indian police on the homes of NewsClick staffers. To read more of Elisabeth Stewart and Julian Hartman-Sigall's reporting on PSRJ, click here, or go to dailyprincetonian.com

What’s happening in USG? ft. Nandini Krishnan — Tuesday, Oct. 3rd

Today, we cover recent USG meetings, an honorary degree recipient’s Nobel Prize, a Trump court appearance, and the approval of a UN Security Mission to Haiti. USG Meeting Coverage - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-news-stlife-undergraduate-student-government-usg-campus-pub-projects-board-cpuc-u-council

Weekend XC Women’s Team Recap ft. Max Hines — Monday, October 2

Today, we cover women cross country’s performance over the weekend, flooding in coastal New Jersey, a last-minute bill passed by the Senate and the House averting a government shutdown, and a suicide bombing in Turkey’s capital.  Read more about Women's XC here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/10/princeton-sports-recap-womens-cross-country-races-to-sixth-place-finish

Who really runs Princeton?

Who runs Princeton? ft. Ryan Konarska and Rishi Kannan — Friday, Sept. 29

Today, we take a look at the administration of the University, Eisgruber’s recent visit to the White House, an update from the SPIA in D.C. initiative, and rapidly melting glaciers in Switzerland. For more on Eisgruber's visit to the White House, click here, or check out dailyprincetonian.com.

Major Financial Aid Delays ft. Louisa Gheorghita — Thursday, September 28

Today, we cover a delay in Princeton’s financial aid for students, the 2027 class council elections, a water crisis in Louisiana, and a deadly fire at an Iraqi wedding.  --------------------- Financial Aid - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-news-student-life-financial-aid-delays-200-students USG - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-news-stlife-class-council-2027-candidates-demographics-high-school

Club culture and the Canadian Parliament ft. Vincent Jiang — Wednesday, September 27

Today, we cover club acceptance culture at Princeton, the mounting pressure against New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, and the disgraceful resignation of Canadian House Speaker Anthony Rota. You can read more of Vincent Jiang's Op-Ed here, or at dailyprincetonian.com

Princeton Football Suffers Muddy Loss ft. Alex Beverton-Smith — Tuesday, September 26

Today, we cover the start of the football season, USG goals for this school year, a historic move for female participation in NCAA football and the flight of Armenian refugees from a disputed region seized by Azerbaijan.  USG coverage: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/news-stlife-undergraduate-student-government-usg-committee-priorities-campus-pub

A New Building on Nassau ft. Abigail Leibowitz — Monday, September 25

Today, we cover the displacement of six Princeton businesses as the new Graduate Hotel prepares to open on Nassau Street, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello’s potential run for Congress, a surge in asylum-seekers at the southern US border, and the withdrawal of French troops following the coup in Niger. Graduate Hotel piece: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-news-broadfocus-nassau-graduate-hotel-construction-closure

Workers’ Town Hall ft. Louisa Gheorghita — Friday, September 22nd

Today, we cover the Young Democratic Socialists of America’s Workers’ Town Hall in Princeton, new protection eligibility for Venezuelan migrants in the U.S., and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington, D.C.

Joe Dubuque named new head coach of the wrestling program ft. Cole Keller — Thursday, September 21

Today we cover the hiring of a new head wrestling coach, the closure of Princeton Printer and Copy, the Federal Reserve's interest rate leveling, and updates on diplomatic efforts in Ukraine. Wrestling Coverage: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-sports-mens-wrestling-joe-dubuque-named-head-coach

SZA visits campus ft. Kerrie Liang — Wednesday, Sept. 20

Today, we cover a visit from R&B star SZA, an Uber voucher program from the Princeton Police Department, new legal action from Students for Fair Admissions, and deteriorating relations between India and Canada.

Showcase at Art on Hulfish ft. Isabella Dail — Tuesday, Sept. 19

Today, we cover a new exhibit at Art on Hulfish, an increase in the USG budget, the pending government shutdown, and the release of five US prisoners from Iran. Dail's article: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-prospect-arts-hulfish-old-masters USG coverage: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-news-adpol-usg-undergraduate-student-government-budget-increase-student-activities-fee-first-semester-meeting

Invest in the 'Marketplace of Ideas' – A Dive into Free Speech on Campus ft. Aidan Gouley '27 — Monday, Sept. 18

Today, we cover the state of the ‘marketplace of ideas’ at Princeton, one of the largest climate protest marches since the pandemic in NYC, EU leaders’ reactions to the migrant crisis in Italy, and a shift in the mental health and addiction services provided by the Municipality of Princeton. Aidan Gouley's article: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/09/princeton-opinion-column-free-speech-conservative-liberal-dissent-democratic

Should you get rich and give it away?

It's been a decade since Peter Singer, Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values, gave his seminal TED Talk, "The why and how of effective altruism." Now, more and more Princeton students find themselves facing a catch-22 — pursuing a career of money or impact. Today, Daybreak revisits Effective Altruism with Professor Singer. We take a look at how the movement has changed since its conception and what those changes mean for the next generation ...

‘In the Service of Whom’ ft. Rohit Narayanan — Friday, September 15

Today on #Daybreak, we take a look at a special issue on the career pursuits of Princetonians, the indictment of Hunter Biden, and Venice’s new endangered status.

Tigers’ Wrestling Coach Departs for Stanford ft. Hayk Yengibaryan — Thursday, September 14

Today, we cover a head wrestling coach’s departure, a change in late meal, a new ruling on DACA, and a meeting between Russia and North Korea. 

Princeton students on career paths ft. Ryan Konarska — Wednesday, September 13

Today, we cover a focus group on the career choices of Princeton students, the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and a fatal dam burst in Libya.

University Art Museum: Treasured Antiquities or Stolen Goods? ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Tuesday, September 12

Today, we cover artifacts from the University Art Museum being repatriated to Italy, the 9/11 Service of Remembrance ceremony on campus, the FDA approving updated COVID-19 vaccines amid another surge in infections, and Kim Jong Un’s first foreign visit to Russia in roughly four years. To read more of Miriam Waldvogel's reporting, click here, or head to dailyprincetonian.com.

Loud Luxury Enjoyed By Students — Monday, September 11

Today, we cover the 2023 fall Lawnparties, the identification of additional 9/11 victims, and a deadly earthquake in Morocco. 

A look into hazing at Princeton ft. Anna Izyumova ’23 — Friday, September 8

Today on daybreak, we break down an investigation into hazing with guest Opinion contributor Anna Izyumova, cover the stepping down of Dean of the College Jill Dolan, and updates on the Mexican election for President A previous title of this episode referred to Anna Izyumova as a member of the class of 2022. Anna Izyumova is a member of the class of 2023. The prince regrets this error.

Join The Daily Princetonian ft. Newsroom Staff — Thursday, September 7

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Fall Sports: A Look Ahead, ft. Hayk Yengibaryan — Wednesday, September 6

Today, we give a preview for the Tigers’ fall sports season and cover the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and flooding in Greece.

Tiger Transit Explained ft. Ryan Konarska — Monday, September 4th

Today on Daybreak, we cover Tiger Transit, the fall Lawnparties opener, the closing of Princeton’s only nursing home, Florida redistricting, and India’s moon mission.

A declassified guide to life under the Orange Bubble

Welcome to Princeton! Whether you’re a new student, returning from some time away, or feeling lost as the new school year begins, Daybreak has some tips on how to make the most of your time under the Orange Bubble. Listen to more from the 'Prince' here.

SPECIAL: Sophomore charged after drunkenly kicking campus police officers

A Princeton undergrad was charged with the assault of two Princeton Public Safety — in Princeton Municipal Courts on July 13. Daybreak breaks down the arrest and the history of campus police in Princeton. A previous version of this story mischaracterized the student's plea. The 'Prince regrets this error. More Long-form Content

Princeton’s First Four-Year Class of Women ft. Lia Opperman — Thursday, May 18th

Today, we cover the Class of 1973, Princeton’s first co-ed four-year graduating class, the death of Hodding Carter III ’57, the Montana ban on TikTok, and the dissolution of the National Assembly in Ecuador.

The Fight for Jugtown ft. Louisa Gheorghita — Monday, May 12th

Today, we cover a protest in Jugtown, the government’s lifting of the Title 42 migration order, and a ruling from the Pakistani Supreme Court over the arrest of its ex-Prime Minister. You can read more of Louisa Gheorghita and Lia Opperman's reporting here, or at dailyprincetonian.com. You can read more about Princeton's proposed food waste program here. 

Dean of Faculty Gene Jarrett ft. Julian Hartman-Sigall — Monday, May 8

Content Warning: This episode includes reference to gun violence and death Today, we cover an interview with Dean of Faculty Gene Jarrett ’97, newly approved minors, a shooting in Allen, Texas and the coronation of King Charles the 3rd. Key Takeaways from Dean Jarrett Interview https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/05/four-key-takeaways-interview-dean-faculty-gene-jarrett-faculty-dean-diversity-inclusion-post-docs-university-expansion-tenure

The Case for a Racism Research Center ft. Lucia Wetherill — Friday, May 5

Today, we cover an opinion piece from a group of Black alumni on the lack of University support for racism research, the recent shooting in Atlanta, and a new lawsuit against former President Donald Trump alleging sexual assault.