Daybreak

The Honor Committee Since 2017 ft. Julian Hartman-Sigall — Wednesday, May 3

Today, we cover student perspectives on the honor committee, an update on the sudden removal of Princeton High School’s principal, a major deployment of U.S. troops to the southern border, and the looming threat of a default on the national debt. Read more of Julian Hartman-Sigall's reporting on the Honor Committee here, or at dailyprincetonian.com Read more on the controversy at Princeton High School here, or at dailyprincetonian.com

Waka Flocka Flame Extinguished by Rain ft. Tess Weinreich — Monday, May 1

Today, we cover the spring Lawnparties experience, the reversal of North Carolina Supreme Court Decisions on Voting Laws and Pope Francis’s new willingness to return stolen artifacts. Lawnparties Piece - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-university-spring-lawnparties-rain-wacka-flocka-flame

Zooming in on the Garden Theater ft. Mira Eashwaran — Friday, Apr. 28

Today, we cover the presence of the Garden Theatre in town, Disney’s lawsuit against Florida governor Ron DeSantis, and updates on the Crisis in Sudan.  Princeton Garden Theatre - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/keeping-princeton-garden-theatre-alive-renovation-pandemic

Princeton Peer Nightline: Mental healthcare for students, by students

Daybreak goes behind the scenes at Princeton Peer Nightline, an anonymous peer listening service run entirely by students. We take a look at its history, operations, and investigate the gaps it fills in mental health care on Princeton’s campus. 

Concussions at Princeton ft. Ava Siegel — Thursday, Apr. 27

Today, we cover the experience of students with concussions, President Eisgruber’s opinion piece in the Washington Post, the legislative punishment of transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr and a nuclear arms agreement between the United States and South Korea. Concussion - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-tigers-the-impact-of-concussions-on-princeton-athletes

Mental Health Leaves of Absence of ft. Lia Opperman — Wednesday, Apr. 26

Today, we cover Princeton mental-health related leaves of absence, a USG budget amendment, Biden’s re-election campaign announcement, and updates on the conflict in Sudan.

Eisgruber’s 10th Year ft. Bridget O’Neill — Tuesday, Apr. 25

Today, we cover Eisgruber’s 10-year anniversary as University president, Bed Bath and Beyond’s bankruptcy, and major shifts at Fox and CNN. To read more of Bridget O'Neill's reporting on Eisgruber's 10th Anniversary, click here or go to www.dailyprincetonian.com.

USG Budget Increase Proposal ft. Walker Penfield ’25 — Monday, April 24

Today, we cover a proposal to increase the USG budget, the TigerHub crash, a non-fatal mass shooting in Texas, and updates on the conflict in Sudan.

Should the Board of Trustees be Impartial? ft. Alex Norbrook — Friday Apr. 21

Today, we cover an opinion column on the Board of Trustees election, a SpaceX Rocket explosion, and updates on foreign relations amid the war in Ukraine. Correction: Izzy Jacobson wrote today's episode. Board of Trustees opinion: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-hold-the-board-of-trustees-accountable-to-ensure-representation-and-transparency

Wondering what performances can you watch this weekend? We have answers. ft. Regina Roberts — Thursday, Apr. 20

 Today, we cover Princeton’s most anticipated shows and events of the next week, the resignation of PRINCO president Andrew Golden, an update on the abortion drug ruling, and a ban on LGBTQ+ education in Florida. 

Senior Survey feat. Elaine Huang — Wednesday, April 19th

Today, we’re covering interruptions to air conditioning at the Center for Jewish Life (CJL), upcoming Poe Field construction, the apprehension of a suspect in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, and updates on the violence in Sudan.

Women’s Water Polo Makes a Splash! feat. Hayk Yengibaryan — Tuesday, April 18th

Today, we cover women’s water polo, the transition from certificates to minors, House Republicans’ proposed one year debt ceiling increase, and the sentencing of Putin critic Vladamir Kara-Murza.  Read more of Yengibaryan's Women's Water Polo coverage here, or at dailyprincetonian.com. 

Young Alumni Trustee Polling (ft. Ryan Konarska) — Monday, Apr. 17th

Today on Daybreak, we cover the Saturday shooting in Alabama and political instability in Sudan, and discuss the upcoming Young Alumni Trustee election with Ryan Konarska.

Title IX: The Choice Between Investigation or Informal Resolution ft. Paige Cromley — Friday, April 14

Today, we cover an investigation into changed Title IX processes at the University, President Biden’s expansion of healthcare for DACA Recipients, and updates on a leak in classified documents regarding the War in Ukraine.  Title IX piece: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/title-ix-investigation-formal-process-alternate-resolution-sexual-assault-survivors-princeton-dilemma 

Upperclassmen Room Draw, By the Numbers feat. Ryan Konarska— Thursday, April 13th

Today, we cover upperclassmen room draw data, progress on Counseling and Psychological Services improvements, NPR quitting twitter and Prince Harry’s intent to attend the coronation of King Charles.  Upperclass Housing Data: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-upperclass-room-draw-2023

Princeton Preview ft. the Great Class of 2027! — Wednesday, April 12

Today, we cover Princeton Preview, Abby Meyers ’22’s selection in the WNBA draft, an emergency plan from the Biden administration to address the rapidly shrinking Colorado River, the collapse of Tupperware, and the eruption of a Russian volcano.

Tigers’ Softball Season Ramps Up ft. Tony Owens — Tuesday, Apr. 11

Today, we cover the Tigers’ softball season, a strike at Rutgers University, a mass shooting in Louisville, and an update on Russia’s detainment of American journalist Evan Gershkovich. You can read more of Tony Owens' reporting here, or at www.dailyprincetonian.com.

USG Resignation and Seizure from University Art Museum ft. Nandini Krishnan — Monday, April. 10

Today on Daybreak, we cover a resignation from USG, the seizure of 11 pieces from the University Art Museum, a leak of classified military information to the internet, and the ruling on abortion pills in Texas.

The Case Against Ivy League Athletic Scholarships ft. Christofer Robles— Friday, Apr. 7

Today, we cover the ousting of a Tennessee House legislator, the continuation of protests in France, and an Opinion in the 'Prince' on an Ivy League athletic scholarship lawsuit. Opinion from Robles: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-athletic-scholarships-extra-curricular-stipend-compensation-contribution-improving-americas-schools-act 

Interesting Instagram Information feat. Andrew Bosworth — Thursday, April 6th

Today, we cover follower data for college admissions Instagram accounts, two significant elections and meetings between European and Chinese leaders. Instagram Data Piece - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/04/princeton-admissions-lose-instagram-followers-ivy-day

Baseball Briefings and NATO ft. Gabe Robare — Wednesday, Apr. 5

Today, we cover Tigers baseball, new campus policies regarding security cameras, and NATO’s newest member, Finland.

’23 Young Alumni Trustee Finalists ft. Isabel Yip — Tuesday, April 4th

Today, we cover the Young Alumni Trustee Finalists, former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in New York City, and an upcoming meeting between the Speaker of the House and Taiwan’s president. To read more about the Class of 2023 Young Alumni Trustee Finalists, visit DailyPrincetonian.com. 

A New Theological Seminary President ft. Julie Levey — Monday, April 3rd

Today, we cover a local storm, rising oil prices, and the appointment of a new President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. To read more about Julie Levey's piece on the Princeton Theological Seminary, out this Thursday, please visit https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/.

‘The future is disabled’ ft. Jennifer Lee ’23 and Katie Horan ’25

Katie Horan ’25 and Jennifer Lee ’23 are both undergraduate students here at Princeton. Over their time as students, both have founded initiatives that advocate for and create space for individuals with disabilities. In the summer of 2022, Horan founded All Bodies, All Brides (ABAB) and in the summer of 2021, Lee founded Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative (AADI). Today, Daybreak sits down with them both to learn more about their activism to tackle misconceptions about disa...

Ivy Day ft. Justus Wilhoit and Louisa Gheorghita and Former President Donald Trump Indicted — Friday, Mar. 31

 Today, we cover Donald Trump’s indictment, Tigers in Town, the Kentucky state legislature’s override of the governor’s veto on a bill impacting transgender youth, and the Russian detainment of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.

Reviewing Maman, a Cozy, Gluten Optional Café ft. Isabella Dail — Thursday, Mar. 30

Maman Café | https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/maman-glutenfree-coffee-minimalist-cafe?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured CJL Protest | https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/cjl-protest-shoval-judical-reform-event-israel-controversy-princeton-university

Analyzing Princeton’s Board of Trustees ft. Ryan Konarska and Lia Opperman — Wednesday, Mar. 29

Today, we cover a data analysis into the University’s Board of Trustees, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Central New Jersey, and an update on the Paris sanitation workers strike.

Inside the S.C.R.A.P. Lab ft. Raphaela Gold — Tuesday, Mar. 28

A content warning for our listeners: today’s episode contains mention of gun violence. Today, we cover the University’s S.C.R.A.P. Lab, the 2023 Class Day Speaker, a tragic school shooting in Nashville, and updates on the ongoing Israeli judicial crisis. You can read more of Raphaela Gold's coverage on the S.C.R.A.P. Lab here. You can learn more about the 2023 Class Day Speaker here.  Correction: In this episode, the Covenant school shooter is referred to as a women. Since the r...

March Madness and Storms in the South ft. Wilson Conn — Monday, March 27th

Today we cover Princeton men's basketball, hurricanes in the Southeastern U.S., and Israeli judicial reforms.

Room Draw by the Numbers ft. Andrew Bosworth — Friday, Mar. 24

Today, we discuss the Young Alumni Trustee election, room draw, TikTok, and the World Athletics’ new competitive regulations for transgender women.

U-Store Security Cameras feat. Louisa Gheorghita — Thursday, March 23rd

Today, we cover the Men's Basketball sendoff, U-Store security cameras, federal interest rate increases and a Ugandan law that further criminalizes homosexuality. U-Store Cameras - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/princeton-university-dps-store-surveillance-camera-avoid-shoplifting Correction: the audio of this episode incorrectly refers to the "Princeton Cannon Song" as "The Locomotive."

A Smokin’ Architecture Building ft. Tess Weinreich — Wednesday, Mar. 22

Today, we cover an emergency in the Princeton architecture building, a school union strike in Los Angeles, an earthquake in Afghanistan, and more. Architecture Building Fire: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/princeton-students-evacuate-architecture-building-smoke-in-fabrication-shop-fire  Correction: In the interview segment, Weinreich states that students evacuated into the South lawn of First from the Architecture Building. In fact, students evacuated to Frist'...

The Princeton Grad Student Union Debate ft. Lucia Wetherhill — Tuesday, Mar. 21

Today, we cover a guest contributor’s criticism of the grad student unionization movement, the end of Princeton’s women’s basketball season, Biden’s first ever presidential veto, and a visit to Moscow by Chinese President Xi Jingping.

MBB to the Sweet 16 ft. Wilson Conn — Monday, Mar. 20

Today, we cover the spring break success of the women’s and men’s basketball teams at March Madness, a Princeton student arrested in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, and riots in Paris over the French pension age. Read more about Larry Giberson ’23's arrest here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/princeton-student-arrested-january-6-capitol-riot-breaking

'The patriotic thing to do': Intl. Students on Mandated Service

Three years since 'the end of the world' ft. EIC Rohit Narayanan— Friday, Mar. 10

Today, we cover an upcoming special issue on the pandemic, a security camera announcement from the University, the results of a years-long DOJ investigation into the Louisville Police, a proposed tax increase on the wealthy, and the latest in the Ukrainian war.

Lawsuit Against Ivy League Athletic Scholarship Ban ft. Mohan Setty-Charity — Wednesday, Mar. 8

Today, we’re covering a lawsuit against all eight Ivy League schools regarding athletic scholarships, the FDA’s nationwide recall of two eyedrop brands, and the return of two U.S. citizens kidnapped in Mexico.

Town Council Meeting feat. Charlie Roth — Monday, March 6th

Today, we cover an update on campus lighting from USG, a recent town council meeting, the death of disability rights activist Judy Heumann, and a recent United Nations agreement.

What's the best study space on campus?

Today, as we enter midterms week, we ask a question as old as Princeton itself. Where is the best place to study?

Tigers’ Sports Madness ft. Diego Uribe — Friday, Mar. 3

Today, we cover Princeton’s Winter and Spring Sports seasons, the six University professors who won Sloan Research Fellowships, and an update on US relations with Russia amid the war in Ukraine.  Subscribe to the 'Prince's newsletter: subscribe.dailyprincetonian.com Princeton Sloan Research Fellows: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/03/sloan-research-fellows-princeton-university-award-honor-2023-fellowship-professor

Diving into Tiger Confessions feat. Suthi Navaratnam-Tomayko and Grace Zhao — Thursday, March 2nd

Today, we cover an increase in gastrointestinal illness on campus, Tiger Confessions Data, Eli Lilly reducing insulin costs and the results of the Nigerian Election held this weekend. 

The International Student Tax Burden ft. Gil Joseph and Masheke — Wednesday, Mar. 1

Today, we’re covering Princeton’s 108th Alumni Day, the U.S. ban on TikTok from government devices, nuclear testing in Iran, and a tax for low-income international students not covered by the university’s financial aid program. Gil and Mutemwa's piece: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/02/international-students-financial-aid-loans-tax-burden

University Grad Student Housing ft. Laura Robertson - Tuesday, February 28th

Today, we cover affordable grad housing, the latest USG meeting, a supreme court case challenging student loan forgiveness, and a post-Brexit trade deal.  Please direct any corrections requests to corrections[at]dailyprincetonian.com.

A Year of War in Ukraine ft. Sofiia Shapovalova — Monday, February 27th

Today, we cover protests in Mexico over voting reforms, and speak with Prospect Staff Writer Sofiia Shapovalova about her recent reflections on the war in Ukraine. You can read her piece here on The Daily Princetonian website: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/02/princeton-ukraine-war-one-year-life-immigrant .

The Fight Against George Santos ft. Aidan Davis — Friday, Feb. 24

Today, we cover one student’s activism against Congressman George Santos, an update on the graduate student unionization effort, and unprecedented blizzards in Southern California.  Aidan Davis's piece: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/02/princeton-george-santos-student-activism-fight-remove

"A Living Language": An Evening of Munsee Storytelling

Last week, we attended the Second Annual Munsee Delaware Story Evening hosted by the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ. We learned more about the Munsee-Delaware Indigenous community and the stories of a "living language."

Digging into Dining Points feat. Sabrina Efferon — Thursday, February 23rd

 Today, we cover a Princeton student competing on Jeopardy!, Dining points usage data, the dissolution of a nuclear agreement between the United States and Russia, and Nigerian elections. Coverage of Pay with Points https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/02/pay-with-points-dining-points-princeton-restaurants

Big Budgets, Big Storms, and Big Tech (ft. Russell Fan) — Wednesday, Feb. 22

Today, we cover the USG semester budget, local and national weather advisories, China’s diplomatic visit to Moscow, and the Supreme Court’s concerns regarding Big Tech immunity.  Russell's article: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/02/princeton-sympoh-breakdance-performance-breadpiece USG Meeting: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2023/02/princeton-sympoh-breakdance-performance-breadpiece

Big Women’s Basketball Wins ft. Isabel Rodrigues — Tuesday, Feb. 21

Today we cover a Women’s Basketball win, Biden’s recent visit to Ukraine, a change to social media verification, and a second earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Geo-exchange and Graduate Protests ft. Raphi Gold — Monday, February 20th

Today, we discuss Princeton’s energy plant and its upcoming modifications with Raphi Gold, and cover the recent protest by Princeton Graduate Students United.