Daybreak

By The Daily PrincetonianNews Daily News

Daybreak episodes

March 07, 2021 With the Ivy League cancelled, Princeton track athletes turn elsewhere
On February 18, the Ivy League announced that it will not be holding spring athletic competitions. Today, sports reporter Wilson Conn speaks to junior pole vaulter Hanne Borstlap and senior triple jumper Kara Steele, two athletes on the women’s track team, about their reactions to the cancellation, and how they are planning to stay competitive without a season.
Today’s episode was written by Francesca Block and Wilson Conn, and produced under the 145th managing board of the Prince. Our theme was composed by Ed Horan, class of 22. Photo via Beverly Schaefer / Princeton Athletics.
8 min
March 05, 2021 Important votes on campus and on Capitol Hill — Friday, March 5
A Whig-Clio general assembly voted on whether or not to take away the James Madison Award from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-Texas). In Washington, the Senate voted to open debate on a stimulus package.
4 min
March 04, 2021 Biden makes calls, the House cancels a session, and the military in Myanmar continues a crackdown — Thursday, March 4
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden agreed to lower the stimulus check eligibility income cap, and protesters were killed in another violent day in Myanmar following last month’s military coup.
5 min
March 03, 2021 Former Deans and more vaccines — Wednesday, March 3
Yesterday, a former Princeton dean was confirmed by the Senate, and the Biden administration announced good news in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
4 min
March 02, 2021 Social contract violations and human rights issues — Tuesday, March 2
On Monday, New Jersey announced expanded vaccine eligibility, and the White House dealt with criticisms on border issues and relations with Saudi Arabia.
4 min
March 01, 2021 Vaccines, votes, and tensions around the globe — Monday, March 1
This weekend, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continued, and lawmakers across the country debated new voting laws. Outside of the U.S., Iran rejected negotiations, and tensions flared in Myanmar.
5 min
February 28, 2021 Alone in 1967 Hall: Testing Positive on Princeton's Campus
Over 50 percent of the student body has resided on or near campus for the past month and a half. In that time, the University testing program has been in full swing. But what happens to students if they test positive for the coronavirus? Last week, we talked to Malcolm Blinder, a member of the class of 2022 who had that misfortune, to find out.
This episode was produced by Francesca Block ’22 under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Cover illustration by Sophia Colmenares ’24.

9 min
February 26, 2021 A glimmer of hope for the Class of 2021 and important policy decisions on the Hill — Friday, February 26
Yesterday, Princeton announced it will attempt to hold an in-person commencement this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Equality Act, and the U.S. conducted a military airstrike in Syria.
4 min
February 25, 2021 Marijuana discussions in the town of Princeton — Thursday, February 25
4 min
February 24, 2021 Princeton's Classics department takes action — Wednesday, February 24
Yesterday, Princeton’s classics chair announced an investigation into the environment of the department. In Georgia, Ahmaud Arbery’s mother filed a civil lawsuit on the anniversary of her son’s death.
4 min