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DaybreakCaden 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 CadenToday, 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.
2025-10-3005 minDaybreakPrinceton University Resource Committee’s Decision on Dissociate, Princeton Basketball’s Push Towards the Ivy Tournament, and Spring Break Plans — Friday, March 7, 2025Today, we cover the Princeton University Resource Committee’s decision not to pursue dissociation from Israel, take you inside Princeton basketball’s final push towards the Ivy Tournament, and finish out by hearing about what ‘Prince’ staffers have planned for Spring BreakThe Daily Princetonian's coverage: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/03/princeton-news-adpol-divestment-dissociation-israel-palestine-resources-committee-announcementJohn Groves' opinion article: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/03/princeton-opinion-opguest-divestment-dissociation-israel-palestine-cpuc-resources-committee
2025-03-0703 minDaybreakThe Prison Teaching Initiative, Eisgruber’s “State of the University” letter, and Princetonians’ Weekend Plans — Friday, January 31stToday, we hear from Professor Jenny Greene about her work with Princeton’s Prison Teaching Initiative, cover President Christopher Eisgruber’s annual “State of the University” letter, and finish out by hearing what students have planned for the weekend. You can read President Eisgruber's "State of the University" letter here: https://president.princeton.edu/blogs/presidents-annual-state-university-letter-2025-%E2%80%9Cprinceton-under-construction%E2%80%9D-our-commitment
2025-01-3105 minDaybreakFDOC, Princeton Alumni in Trump’s Cabinet, and NJ Drone Updates — Wednesday, Jan. 28Today, we take you inside USG’s First Day of Class Celebration, a look into the behind the scenes of Lily Halbert-Alexander’s opinion article, and finish out with updates on the New Jersey drone sightings.***To read more about the FDOC event: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/01/princeton-news-stlife-first-day-of-classes-fdoc-annual-usg-eventTo read Lily's full opinions: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/opinion
2025-01-2905 minDaybreakTravel (Mis)adventures, Food Trucks, and Schwarzman Scholars — Mon. Jan 27Today, we explore the winter travel misadventures of Helen Hui ‘28, take you inside an eating club event at Wintersession, and cover Princeton's Schwarzman Scholarship recipients. ***To sign up for 180: https://forms.gle/Tyxw2ZsHnF2wmvwu8To read more about the Schwarzman Scholars: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/01/princeton-news-three-seniors-win-schwarzman-scholarship
2025-01-2706 minDaybreakIntroducing the 149th Board of the ’Prince‘Today, Daybreak introduces you to the 149th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Listen in to meet the minds behind all the articles you'll read this year!
2025-01-2416 minDaybreakPrinceton’s Disconnect from the Working Class ft. Raf Basas — Friday, Dec. 20Today, we cover an opinion on Princeton students being out of touch with the working class, two Princeton students named as Marshall scholars, temporary drone bans in New Jersey, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts. ***https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/opinion
2024-12-2005 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondOpening up the “Black Box” of Artificial Intelligence Models to Understand Human Cognition with Dr. Sarah-Jane Leslie and Dr. Tania LombrozoHave you ever wondered how similar information encoding and processing of artificial intelligence (AI) is to our own human brain? How are our minds incredibly energy efficient compared to the bucketloads of energy required to power these sophisticated yet oftentimes naive AI models? These are all questions we explore, and practical advice on how students can get involved in answering these types of questions as well as pursuing interdisciplinary studies! In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Aanya Kasera sits down with Dr. Leslie and Dr. Lombrozo, professors and researchers who are part of heading the brand...
2024-12-2015 minDaybreakUsing Research for Entrepreneurship ft. Coco Gong — Wednesday, Dec. 18Today, we cover the entrepreneurship ecosystem at Princeton, pardons granted by Governor Murphy, and a new motion in an ongoing lawsuit against 17 universities. You can read about more Princeton entrepreneurs here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/features
2024-12-1804 minDaybreakAI Snakeoil ft. Chloe Moa — Monday, Dec. 16Today, we cover AI policy with professors Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor, an update with the ongoing issue of mysterious objects flying over New York and New Jersey, and a number of serious weather incidents across the US over the weekend.
2024-12-1604 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondExploring Princeton Plasma Physics with PhD Student Maxwell RosenThe Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), roughly four miles out from campus, is a national lab run by the Department of Energy and yet remains a relatively elusive branch of Princeton’s research centers. The PPPL focuses on using plasma, often called “the fourth state of matter,” to tackle the world’s toughest science and technology challenges. In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Noelle Kim sits down with Maxwell Rosen, third year Ph.D. student in the Princeton Plasma Physics Program, who focuses on the gyrokinetics of high-field magnetic mirrors. Listen in on this exclusive interview to learn...
2024-12-1617 minDaybreakNew Housing Developments, Drone Sightings, and Andy Kim — Thursday, Dec. 12Today, we cover a new housing development in Princeton, drone sightings in New Jersey and the start to Andy Kim’s service in the U.S. Senate.
2024-12-1203 minDaybreakThe State of Dialogue on Princeton’s Campus ft. Sena Chang and Nikki Han — Tuesday, Dec. 10Today, we cover the state of free expression on campus, the first admitted students in Princeton’s class of 2029, the arrest of a man in connection with the murder of United Healthcare’s CEO and the resignation and escape of Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-12-1005 minDaybreakWhat could Princeton look like in Trump’s America?On Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2:29 a.m. ET, the Associated Press officially declared Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 presidential election. But what does this mean for Princeton, a campus that’s been historically characterized as politically apathetic? Today, one month after the election, we look back at audio from before and after the race was called to find out.
2024-12-1013 minDaybreakAll about WPRB ft. Helena Richardson — Friday, Dec. 6Today, we cover the WPRB radio station, President Eisgruber’s recent appearance on C-SPAN, an earthquake in the northern coast of California, and China’s sanctions on thirteen US military firms.You can read more about WPRB here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/features
2024-12-0606 minDaybreakFirst Triple-Double in Men’s Basketball Program History ft. Joe Uglialoro — Thursday, Dec. 5thToday, we cover the first triple-double Princeton Basketball history, the University’s acquisition of new property, Supreme Court hearings on transgender healthcare for minors, and a no confidence vote against the Prime Minister of France.
2024-12-0504 minDaybreakChanging How We Talk About Abortion ft. Lily Halbert-Alexander — Wednesday, Dec. 4Today, we cover an opinion about abortion discussions on campus, Princeton’s newly appointed Professor of Indigenous Studies, the end of the New Jersey interim Senator’s tenure, and a brief martial law crisis in South Korea.
2024-12-0405 minDaybreakPrinceton’s Council on Academic Freedom ft. Olivia Sanchez — Tuesday, Dec. 3Today, we cover Princeton faculty’s Council on Academic Freedom, an increase in New Jersey’s gas tax rate, Brown University’s transfer of land to the Pokanoket people and the beginning of the largest climate change case in the International Court of Justice’s history.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-12-0304 minDaybreakSome Feeder Schools Losing Favor in Admissions ft. Miriam Waldvogel — Monday, Dec. 2Today, we cover changes in Princeton admissions’ attitude toward feeder schools, the Baccalaureate Day speaker announcement, USG election and referenda results, and Bob Menendez’ request for a new trial. ***https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/data
2024-12-0206 minDaybreakPrinceton Men’s Hockey vs Colgate and Cornell ft. Lily Pampolina — Tuesday, Nov. 26Today, we cover Princeton Men’s Hockey games against Colgate and Cornell, a PSAFE presentation at a USG senate meeting, a delay in the resentencing of the Menendez brothers and discussions addressing the global plastic crisis in South Korea.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/sports
2024-11-2605 minDaybreakEating Clubs Host First Ever Sophomore Panel ft. Kaitlynn Lee — Monday, Nov. 25Today, we cover the first ever Sophomore Eating Club Panel, a possible new ICE detention facility in Trenton, charges faced by Dartmouth Greek Life following a student’s drowning and state elections in India.***https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-2506 minDaybreakPrinceton men's soccer, Matt Gaetz's withdrawal, and ICC arrest warrants — Friday, Nov. 22Today on Daybreak, we cover work visa troubles for international students, Princeton men’s soccer’s loss in Akron, Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from selection as Trump’s attorney general and the International Criminal Courts issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leadership.https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/features
2024-11-2203 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondDemystifying Computational Neuropsychiatry: A Deep Dive into Mental Health Research and Resources w/ Professor Yael NivHow do computational processes help us understand mental health disorders and precisely tailor treatments to each individual? In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Aanya Kasera sits down with Dr. Yael Niv, a professor and researcher in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute to learn more about computational neuropsychiatry and mental health on campus. Dr. Niv discusses her research in quantifying psychological disorders and her advice for the campus community on improving mental wellbeing.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 148th board of the Prince in...
2024-11-2116 minDaybreakPrinceton Men’s Soccer is NCAA Tournament Bound ft. Hyak Yengibaryan— Thursday, Nov. 21Today, we cover the Princeton Men’s Soccer prospects at the NCAA tournament, the rebranding of Womanspace, MITs expansion of undergraduate financial aid, and the canonization of the first millennial saint.----https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/aaa983b2-baf7-41a4-8fc8-658bb0f33d80
2024-11-2104 minDaybreakCongestion pricing, Trump's charges, and Russia's nuclear threshold — Wednesday, Nov. 20Today, we cover the reinstatement of congestion charge plans in New York City, the Manhattan DA’s decision to ask for a pause in the criminal trial of President Elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladamir Putin’s retaliatory decision to reduce the threshold needed to use nuclear weapons in war. ----
2024-11-2002 minDaybreakThomas Emens ‘25 becomes Jamesberg interim mayor ft. Christopher Bao — Tuesday, Nov. 19Today, we cover Thomas Emens ‘25’s interim mayorship, the unveiling of Erik Schmidt ’76’s new book about AI, the bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines and authorization from the Biden administration for Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long range missiles to conduct strikes inside Russia.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-1905 minDaybreakHalal Dining ft. Hannah Gabelnick — Monday, Nov. 18Today on Daybreak, we cover halal dining on campus, Princeton municipality’s new green space preserve, possible prosecutions under Trump, and President Biden’s historic visit to the Brazilian Amazon.https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-1804 minDaybreakIs Rojo’s Princeton’s hidden gem? ft. Gavin McLoughlin — Friday, Nov. 15Today, we cover a review of Rojo’s Roastery, water conservation in response to a statewide drought, President Elect Trump’s cabinet nominations, and a high profile call between Elon musk and Iranian officials.***You can read what Gavin thought about Rojo's here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/prospect
2024-11-1505 minDaybreakPostdoc bargaining session makes little progress ft. (Meghana Veldhuis) — Thursday, Nov. 14Today, we cover an attempted bargaining session with the postdocs union, theft charges that will be dropped against a New Jersey school board member, a meeting between President Biden and President-elect Trump, and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.***You can read more about the bargaining session here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-1405 minDaybreakA new criminal justice course ft. Elizabeth Stewart — Wednesday, Nov. 13Today, we cover a new course that will assign students to the legal cases of incarcerated people, New Jersey’s response to continued droughts, the Trump administration’s plans for higher education, and the selection of Pete Hegseth ‘03 as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense.
2024-11-1305 minDaybreakPrinceton hockey falls to Harvard and Dartmouth ft. Lily Pampolina — Tuesday, Nov. 12Today, we cover Princeton’s recent hockey games, wildfires across New York and New Jersey, the national observance of Veterans Day and arrests made in Amsterdam following violence against Israeli soccer team fans.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/sports
2024-11-1205 minDaybreakStudents Walk Out After Trump Re-Election — Monday, Nov. 11Today, we cover a walk-out in response to Trump's re-election, the Princeton Half-Marathon, corruption charges against Mississippi government officials and the COP29 climate summit.***You can read more about the walk-out here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-1105 min
DaybreakCécile McLorin Salvant: An acclaimed jazz singer's journey back in timeToday on Daybreak, we take a closer look at the artist Cécile McLorin Salvant, and her work and performances at Princeton.
2024-11-1117 minDaybreakWhere student activism goes after the election ft. Charlie Yale — Friday, Nov. 8Today, we cover an opinion on campus activism post election, a community rally for migrant rights, President Biden’s first address to America following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election, and the Canadian government ordering TikTok to dissolve its Canadian business.----Opinion - https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/605425d8-2394-440f-93af-9a13fa621d0e
2024-11-0806 minDaybreakStudents react to election results ft. Justus Wilhoit — Thursday, Nov. 6Today, we cover student reactions to the presidential election results, the results of local elections, former President Donald Trump’s victory, and reactions from the international community.***You can read more about student reactions here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-0705 minDaybreakElections: what you need to know — Wednesday, Nov. 6Today, we cover campus reactions from election watch parties, as well as initial results from local, state, and national races.
2024-11-0604 minDaybreakPrinceton professors weigh-in on the presidential election ft. Sena Chang — Tuesday, Nov. 5Today, we cover Princeton’s Professors’ predictions of the Presidential election, a rise in pneumonia cases on Princeton’s campus, the final day of campaigning in the 2024 presidential election, and the return of three Chinese astronauts.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-0405 minDaybreakArrest Warrant Obtained for Almagia '73 ft. Kaitlynn Lee — Monday, Nov. 4 Today, we cover an arrest warrant for a Princeton-educated art smuggler, recipients of the University’s top alumni awards, drought in New Jersey and a record-breaking North Korean missile launch.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-11-0405 min
DaybreakSounds of an election yearToday on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus soundscape. Music courtesy of J. Siemasko and Kirk Wilson
2024-11-0415 minDaybreakFree speech at Princeton ft. Siyeon Lee — Friday, Nov. 1Today, we cover an opinion on free speech at Princeton, the next generation New Jersey Transit rail cars, and former president Donald Trump’s controversial statements regarding women at a rally Wednesday.***You can read what Siyeon has to say about free speech here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/opinion
2024-11-0105 minDaybreakChallenging the need for AlcoholEdu ft. Ava Chen— Thursday, Oct. 31Today, we cover an opinion about Alcohol Edu pre-orientation programming, the end of print editions for several New Jersey newspapers, a supreme court decision on voting in Virginia, and flash flooding in Spain. ----https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/52df546c-2f95-4e7d-9ece-f4207fda8907
2024-10-3105 minDaybreakHinds Plaza Renovations, Trump Rally, and Ukraine — Wednesday, Oct. 30Today, we cover renovations to Hinds plaza, strong reactions to a comedian at Donald Trump’s New York rally, and new information about the North Korean military presence in Ukraine.
2024-10-3103 minDaybreakAn interview with Princeton’s mayor, Mark Freda ft. Cynthia Torres — Tuesday, Oct. 29Today, we cover an interview with Mark Freda, Mayor of Princeton, the end of Dean’s Date, ballots destroyed in ballot box fires, and accusations of Russian interference in Georgian parliamentary elections.---https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/section/news
2024-10-2905 minDaybreakSJP Protest on Community Care Day ft. Sophie Brissett — Monday, Oct. 28Today, we cover Students for Justice in Palestine’s protest on Community Care Day, Princeton’s affordable housing estimates, wildfires in New Jersey and President Biden’s apology to Native American communities.***You can read more about the protest here: https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/fea7ecc6-e174-4f72-b231-9a2225d7881f
2024-10-2805 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondCourse SPOTlight! Robots and Humans with Dr. Alexander Glaser and Dr. Ryo MorimotoIn this episode, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Dr. Alexander Glaser (MAE) and Dr. Ryo Morimoto (ANT) on their inaugural course, "Robots in Human Ecology (ANT 325/MAE 347/SPI 384)," which not only combines engineering and anthropological disciplines to shed light on technology's increasingly prevalent role in the everyday lives of humans but also allows students to work with the viral social media robot dog SPOT! Listen in to learn about the the origin of SPOT, merging STEM and non-STEM dialogues, and the future of integrating robots in our society!To learn more about their research...
2024-10-0921 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondWelcome Back from the Hosts!Welcome back, Princeton! Today we sit down with Lina and Jovian as they talk about why they're working on Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B Cubed), what drew them to science communication, and what to expect for future episodes!This episode of B Cubed was produced under the 148th board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with the Insights newsletter.CREDITSWritten and Hosted by Senna Aldoubosh, Lina Kim, and Jovian Cheung Edited and Sound Engineered by Senna AldouboshProduced by Senna Aldoubosh a...
2024-09-1604 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondLove and Intimacy in the Digital Age w/ Dr. Thalia GigerenzerIn this episode, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer on the impact of technology and dating apps on modern interpretations of love. Dr. Gigerenzer's research as an anthropologist has focused on Muslim communities in India, including deep dives into the impacts of technology on relationships and courtship. Dr. Gigerenzer's Page (publications, projects, and more!): https://www.thaliagig.com/about-me---Credits:Writers - Noelle Kim, Lina KimAudio engineer - Laura Sabrosa
2024-03-1811 min
DaybreakMeet the 148th Managing Board of the 'Prince'New Year, New Board. Today on Daybreak, we get to know the 148th managing board of the Daily Princetonian. We dive into everything from their goals for this year to their favorite newsroom snacks. Listen in!Featured Stories3 Princeton DEI staff members resign, alleging lack of supportMeet the DJs that ran campus in the ’90sNJ bear hunt returns as human interactions rise statewideLesbian and sapphic communities on campus: in need of revival
2024-01-0316 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondUnderstanding offshore wind energy w/ Avery BarnettIn this episode, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Avery Barnett, a PhD student from Jamaica. She works closely with her advisors SPIA Professor Michael Oppenheimer and MAE Professor Jesse Jenkins focusing on renewable energy policies in the Caribbean. Barnett spoke about her work with the N.J. Wind Institute Fellowship Program through Princeton, and how she hopes she can apply her findings to her work in renewable energy in the Caribbean.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in...
2023-12-0407 min
Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond6G Wireless: A new method to reduce food waste w/ Atsutse Kludze GS ’26In this episode of B-Cubed, Senna Aldoubosh and Ria Tomar sat down with ECE graduate student Atsutse Kludze to discuss recent findings of how producers can use 6G wireless signaling as a non-invasive way to quantify and assess produce quality. The project was done at the SWAN lab, in collaboration with Microsoft, with the goal of finding ways to reduce food waste. This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter.For more information about the S...
2023-11-1515 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondLearning, Sleep, and Spotify w/ Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken NormanSleep is an integral, yet often overlooked, part of a Princeton students daily schedule. But, what does our brain actually do when it’s asleep?This is a focus of Princeton Computational Memory Lab. Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt, a postdoctoral researcher in the lab, likes to picture sleep as the replaying of a playlist of memories and experiences that your brain builds throughout the day when you’re awake. Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sat down with McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman, chair of the psychology department. Listen in to hear more about their insights on the r...
2023-11-0916 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondSTEM TA Spotlight w/ Rish Raghu, Jessica Jin, and Ben Zenker '24We asked Princeton undergraduates to send us the names of their favorite teacher's assistants — and they answered. Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond interviewed three STEM TAs: Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) PhD candidate Jessica Jin, COS Master's Student Rish Raghu, and Math Undergraduate Ben Zenker '24. They explain the demands of their job and how they balance the research and studies on top of it all. Listen in.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter....
2023-09-2927 minDaybreakJoin The Daily Princetonian ft. Newsroom Staff — Thursday, September 7Want to join the prince? Check out our application join.dailyprincetonian.com
2023-09-0705 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondSenior Thesis Spotlight w/ Hannah Faughnan '23 and Imani Mulrain '23In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Simone Kirkevold sit down with Hannah Faughnan, a senior in the EEB department, and Imani Mulrain, a senior in the Chemistry department, to learn more about their senior theses. Hannah and Imani cover what got them interested in their topics, their results, and important advice for future seniors undertaking their thesis. This episode is a collaboration between Podcast and News in the Daily Princetonian.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the...
2023-05-1838 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondMaterial Design and Quantum Computing Applications w/ Grad Student Josh LeemanIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Noelle Kim sit down with Josh Leeman, a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Josh discusses his interest in applying technologies from condensed matter theory to quantum computing applications, how doing research remotely during the pandemic gave him insight on his research interests, and valuable advice for students when making their future plans.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter.
2023-04-1708 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondComputer Vision w/ Dr. Ruth FongIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh sits down with Dr. Ruth Fong, a researcher and professor at Princeton in the COS department. Dr. Fong discusses her interest in computer vision and explainable AI, gives us insight into her lab's (Looking Glass Lab) collaboration with the Visual AI Lab to learn more about AI biases, and offers the valuable advice of 'finding your village' to students navigating academics.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with...
2023-03-2718 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondTheoretical Computer Science w/ Dr. Pedro ParedesIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim sit down with Dr. Pedro Paredes, a professor and researcher in the Computer Science Department to learn more about his research with theoretical computer science. Aside from discussing his work, Dr. Paredes delves into what sparked his interest in the topic, and even includes a puzzle for listeners.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter.For more...
2023-03-2112 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondImmunology in Rewilded Lab Mice w/ Grad Student Alexander E. DownieIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Ketevan Shavdia sit down with Alexander E. Downie, a final year graduate student in the Graham lab, to learn more about his upcoming dissertation. Alec discusses his research with rewilded lab mice, a recent New Yorker article featuring the Graham lab, and advice for students pursuing grad school.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter.For more information about...
2023-03-0620 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondNoncommunicable Diseases and Socioeconomic Status in Turkana, Kenya w/ Grad Student Benjamin MuhoyaIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Thiago Tarraf Varella sit down with Benjamin Muhoya, a graduate student in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department to learn more about his research. Benjamin discusses his research in hospitals prior to coming to Princeton, his research looking at the evolutionary perspective of the trends noncommunicable diseases among different socioeconomic backgrounds in Turkana, and some exciting research results coming out soon.This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights...
2023-02-2740 minDaybreakA Year of War in Ukraine ft. Sofiia Shapovalova — Monday, February 27thToday, 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 .
2023-02-2705 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondThe Mind of the Yellow Fever Mosquito w/ Grad Student Timothy W. SchwanitzIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Oyshee Lahiry sit down with Timothy W. Schwanitz, a graduate student in the McBride lab to learn more about his experience working in the lab. Timothy discusses his interest in insects and etymology, the research the McBride lab does, and advice for students in STEM. This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 147th board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter.For more information about the McBride Lab, feel free to visit the page...
2023-02-2010 min
DaybreakBehind The Investigation: Ep. 1 | Eating Club Financials Today, we dive into and preview an investigation from The Daily Princetonian’s data section on the finances of the eating clubs, featuring Data writers David Yan and Grace Zhao
2023-02-0613 min
DaybreakMeet the 147th Managing Board of the 'Prince'Happy new year! At The Daily Princetonian, a new year means new leadership. Today, we introduce you to the upper management of the 147th managing board of the ‘Prince.’Pieces mentioned in the episode (in order of appearance):A 'highly charged' year for Princeton swim: How Lia Thomas's participation sparked tension behind closed doorsThe power of coming out — and of not having toPodcast: Princeton football endures tough loss against DartmouthThe Graduate School and Title IX Office failed to keep me safe
2023-01-0115 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondSocial Computing w/ Dr. Andrés Monroy-HernándezIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim sit down with Dr. Andrés Monroy-Hernández, a professor in the Computer Science department to learn more about Social Computing. Dr. Monroy-Hernández discusses his journey into CS, creative uses for AI, and addressing AI biases. This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 146th managing board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter.For more information about Dr. Monroy-Hernández's research, feel free to visit his page linked below.RESO...
2022-12-1916 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondPathogen Detection Using mCARMEN w/ Dr. Cameron A. MyhrvoldIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Ketevan Shavdia sit with Dr. Cameron A. Myhrvold, an assistant professor in the Molecular Biology at Princeton, to discuss his research on using CRISPR to develop new technologies to detect pathogens. Dr. Myhrvold discusses his experience as a Princeton undergraduate, his development of CRISPR technologies including mCARMEN, and hopes for future uses of CRISPR in clinical settings. This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B cubed) was produced under the 146th managing board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter....
2022-12-1210 minDaybreakBlack Voices: Then, Now, Forever — Friday, December 9Today, we cover the Daily Princetonian’s “Black Voices” issue, the Prince’s analysis of campus crime, and the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner.
2022-12-0904 min
Brains, Black Holes, and BeyondJupiter's Auroras w/ Dr. Jamey R. SzalayIn this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Thiago Tarraf Varella sits down with Princeton researcher Dr. Jamey R. Szalay to discuss the science behind Jupiter's auroras. Dr. Szalay also discusses exciting breakthroughs being madeby the Jovian Auroral Distributions Experiment (JADE) in learning about Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. This episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B Cubed) was produced under the 146th managing board of the Prince in partnership with the Insights newsletter. For more information about Dr. Szalay's research, feel free to check out his paper as well as the Insights...
2022-12-0534 minDaybreakDPS investigation continues, new legislation targets railroad workers — Monday, December 5Content warning: Today’s episode includes mention of student death.Today, we cover updates on the investigation into the death of Misrach Ewunetie ’24, new legislation targeting railroad workers, the Iranian morality police, a volcano eruption in Indonesia, and The Daily Princetonian’s newly-elected 147th Editor-in-Chief.--You can read more about the investigation into Misrach Ewunetie '24's death here.
2022-12-0505 min
DaybreakA Very Special Thanksgiving EpisodeFor many, Thanksgiving is a time to acknowledge and express gratitude to the people who make a difference in others’ lives. For Princeton students, that includes the seven thousand staff members, a number greater than the current undergraduate student body, who ensure that the campus is operating smoothly. This thanksgiving, we asked Daily Princetonian staffers to shout out staff on campus that they are thankful for.
2022-11-2408 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondSocial Impairment in Autism mouse models w/ Chino EkeIn this special episode of The Highlights, we interview Chino Eke, an undergraduate senior in the Neuroscience department. We discuss his senior thesis research, which was done with his advisor Professor Elizabeth Gould, a professor and researcher in the Princeton Neuroscience department focused on brain plasticity. Chino’s paper investigates two types of social impairments in Autism mouse models, and what this may tell us about the future of autism research.This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 146th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Chino Eke is a recent graduate in th...
2022-09-0813 min
DaybreakQueerness Issue Special: Princeton Pride AllianceFor The Daily Princetonian's Queerness Issue, Associate Podcast Editor Eden Teshome sat down with leaders of Pride Alliance to discuss its history as well as advocacy on campus.--To contact Pride Alliance, email pride@princeton.edu.For more resources, visit the Gender Sexuality Resource Center.
2022-04-2222 min
The Orange TableLet Us Do Our Hair: Black hair care on campus | The Orange Table Ep. 9In episode 9 of the Orange Table, we talk Black hair on campus. It’s no surprise that Black hair has been the subject of historical stigmatization and criticism. However, is this stigma present on Princeton’s campus today? What do Black students have to say about the way that their Black hair embodies their identity on campus? And does the University offer adequate accommodations for Black hair? Listen in.
2022-04-1822 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondWhat can vocal marmosets tell us about human development? w/ Thiago Tarraf VarellaIn this special episode of Princeton Insights: The Highlights, we interview show host Thiago Tarraf Varella, a third year graduate student in the Psychology department. We discuss his research, which was done with his advisor, Dr. Asif Ghazanfar, a professor and researcher in the Princeton Psychology Department focused on developmental and evolutionary bases for communication in humans. Thaigo’s research investigates altriciality, cooperative breeding, and reinforcement learning in marmoset monkeys and their ties to evolution.This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 146th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Thiago Tarraf Varella is a graduate st...
2022-04-0419 min
DaybreakWomen’s Basketball Upsets Kentucky Wildcats — Sunday, March 20This weekend, The Daily Princetonian traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, to watch the Princeton Women's Basketball team play the Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of NCAA March Madness. We give you the game recap here.
2022-03-2106 min
Go With the FloThe People vs. The Daily PrincetonianIn this special episode Folarin explains why Go with the Flo will no longer be distributed by the Daily Princetonian. Enjoy!
2022-03-0319 minDaybreak(Almost) Everything Einstein with Professor Michael GordinToday marks the release of The Daily Princetonian’s Einstein Special Issue — get it in print at a dining hall near you! Last week, Daybreak's Hope Perry sat down with Professor Michael Gordin of the Department of History to talk about his class HIS 398: The Einstein Era.
2022-02-2511 minDaybreakOpposing views on Mousavian ft. Rohit Narayanan — Tuesday, February 8Yesterday, the Daily Princetonian’s opinion section published two guest contributions that discussed Princeton University researcher Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavian. Today, we’re talking about those two pieces with the Daily Princetonian’s community opinion editor Rohit Narayanan.
2022-02-0808 minDaybreakNew Capacity Rules ft. Bailey Glenetske — Thursday, Feb. 3On Tuesday, The Daily Princetonian reported that Princeton’s 20 person capacity limit on student gatherings has been lifted. Today, we talk to Bailey gGlenetske about breaking that story and what it means for life on campus.
2022-02-0303 min
DaybreakMeet the 146th Managing BoardIt’s a new year, and with it comes a new set of editors for The Daily Princetonian. Today, we introduce you to the upper management of the 146th managing board of the ‘Prince.’ -Follow us on Twitter @princetonian
2022-01-1315 min
The Orange TableCrying, Screaming, Fainting: A look back at Lawnparties through the eyes of Black women | The Orange Table Ep. 8In episode 8 of The Orange Table, co-hosts Omar Farah and Aishah Balogun sit down with Toru Obunge '24 and Nica Evans '24 to discuss their experiences at Lawnparties this October. Many people will remember that the event was unruly, but few really understand the extent of the brutality that a group of Black students say they faced at the front of that crowd. There is a lesson in this story for everyone in our community from how gender and race play into our experiences of public space to the University's crowd control policies to our values as a social...
2021-12-0937 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondFuturistic Nostalgia w/ Yeon Soon Shin and Rolando Masís-ObandoIn this episode of The Highlights, we're joined by Yeon Soon Shin, who completed her doctoral degree in neuroscience at Princeton in 2020 and Rolando Masís-Obando, a 5th-year graduate student in neuroscience. We discuss their paths to graduate work in psychology, their research on how environmental context affects memory, and the virtual reality environments they created to test their ideas.This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Rolando Masís-Obando is a graduate student in the Princeton Computational Memory Lab an...
2021-12-0122 min
DaybreakWhat the 'Prince' is thankful forOn this special Thanksgiving episode, the ‘Prince’ community tells Daybreak what they’re thankful for. Cover photo by Guanyi Cao for The Daily Princetonian.
2021-11-2511 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondTalking Toddlers w/ Mira NenchevaIn this episode of The Highlights, we're joined by Mira Nencheva, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology. We discuss her path to graduate work in psychology, the day-to-day of working with toddlers at the Princeton Baby Lab, and how the vocal pitch of a caregiver can affect learning early in life.This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Mira Nencheva is a graduate student in the Princeton Baby Lab of the Department of Psychology. She can be reached...
2021-11-1031 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondA 'bird's-eye' view w/ Professor Cassie StoddardThis episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Cassie Stoddard is a professor in the Stoddard Lab of EEB. She can be reached at mstoddard@princeton.edu.To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the episode player.This episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Cassie Stoddard is a professor in the Stoddard Lab of EEB. She can be reached at mstoddar...
2021-10-2027 min
The Orange TablePresident Eisgruber, come on The Orange Table | The Orange Table Ep. 7This episode of The Orange Table was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Aishah Balogun is a Junior in the African American Studies Department. She can be reached at abalogun@princeton.edu. Omar Farah is the Content Strategist here at the ‘Prince.’ He is a Junior in the Religion department and can be reached at ofarah@princeton.edu. To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the episode player.
2021-10-1518 minBrains, Black Holes, and Beyond‘Which side are you on?’ w/ Patricia HoyosThis episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Patricia Hoyos is a graduate student in the Kastner Lab of PNI. She can be reached at phoyos@princeton.edu.To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the episode player.RESOURCES:Princeton Insights coverage: The development of visual-spatial biases in childrenOriginal Paper: Development of spatial biases in school-aged childrenCREDITS:Written/Hosted by Thiago Tarraf Varella GS and C...
2021-09-2918 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondDecoding Mosquitoes w/ Zhilei ZhaoThis episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Zhilei Zhao is a post-doc in the Goldberg Lab at Cornell University. He can be reached at zz367@cornell.edu.RESOURCES:Princeton Insights coverage: Infectious mosquitoes decode the unique smell of humans to pick their next mealOriginal Paper: Chemical signatures of human odour generate a unique neural code in the brain of Aedes aegypti mosquitoesCREDITS:Written/Hosted by Thiago Tarraf Varella GS and Olivia Duddy GS
2021-09-0120 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondAutomating Observations w/ Talmo PereiraThis episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Talmo Pereira is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Neuroscience. He can be reached at talmo@princeton.edu.RESOURCES:Princeton Insights coverage: A computational model for automated tracking of socially-interacting animalsOriginal Paper: SLEAP: Multi-animal pose trackingCREDITS:Written/Hosted by Thiago Tarraf Varella GS and Andy Jones GSProduced by Isabel Rodrigues ’23Original Insights Coverage by Andy Jo...
2021-05-1225 minDaybreakTrailer: Divest Princeton Special Episode SeriesDivestment movements have been around for a while. It started with protests against South African apartheid in the early 1970s, and then evolved into the 2006 protests about Darfur. Today, Divest Princeton is demanding that Princeton University divest from fossil fuels. It’s also targeting Princeton’s deals with huge fossil fuel companies like Exxon and BP. But some climate scientists at Princeton, whose researched is often funded by these deals, don’t necessarily think divestment is the best option. As both sides advocate their cause, Daybreak dives deep into the history of the Divest Princeton movement, and into th...
2021-04-1802 minThe Orange TableDating while Black at Princeton | The Orange Table Ep. 6Produced by Content Strategist Omar Farah ’23, alongside Aishah Balogun ’23 and Victoria Agwam ’23, members of the Black Student Union, The Orange Table seeks to candidly discuss race on Princeton's campus and at colleges throughout the nation.In this episode, students break down the dating landscape at the University, and how it looks for black people and black women in particular. With discussions of colorism, misogynoir, and fetishization get ready for REAL TALK about how race and gender discrimination collide in our modern dating world. Guests include Camille Reeves '23, Justice Mason Y2 Grad Student, and Dusu Sidibay '24.T...
2021-04-0432 min
DaybreakAlone in 1967 Hall: Testing Positive on Princeton's CampusOver 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.
2021-02-2808 min
DaybreakProf. Jesse Jenkins on what went wrong in TexasFor the past seven days, a winter storm has rocked the state of Texas. But why Texas? What made this winter storm so catastrophic for them, while the rest of the country largely persisted? And what can states do to protect against these disasters in the future? Today, we talk through these questions and more with Jesse Jenkins, an assistant professor at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.This episode was recorded and produced by Francesca Block and Mark Dodici under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme was composed and performed...
2021-02-2122 min
DaybreakCan this algorithm help Princeton students find love?Last month, The Marriage Pact survey swept through campus, promising to find students “their optimal marital back-up plans” through a mathematical algorithm. The ‘Prince’ podcast team partnered with The Prospect to see how the social experiment fared on Princeton’s campus. On this Valentine’s Day episode of Daybreak, we speak with Phoebe Park ’21 and Andrew White ’23 — a USG officer who helped bring the Marriage Pact to Princeton and a gap year student who received a particularly strange match, respectively. Today’s episode was written by Francesca Block and produced under the 145th managing board of the Prince. All int...
2021-02-1407 minThe Orange TableThe intricacies of Indigenous identity and environmental racism | The Orange Table Ep. 5In a candid and personal conversation, Keely Toledo ’22 and Jessica Lambert ’22, co-leaders of Natives at Princeton, open up about their experiences as Indigenous students on campus. Additionally, the table discusses the issues facing the Native community at the University today and how they can be addressed.
2021-01-1732 minThe Orange TableDivest Princeton, ExxonMobil, and the intersectionality of environmentalism | The Orange Table Ep. 4In this episode, co-coordinator of the growing Divest Princeton movement Anna Hiltner ’23 sits down for a conversation about what lies ahead for her organization. The table also discusses the intersections of black activism and environmentalism.
2021-01-1726 minBrains, Black Holes, and BeyondNematodes and Reproductive Aging w/ Nicole TemplemanThis episode of The Highlights was produced under the 145th Managing Board of the Daily Princetonian in partnership with Princeton Insights. Nicole Templeman is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Victoria and a Canada Research Chair in Cell Biology. She can be reached nmtempleman@uvic.ca.RESOURCES:Princeton Insights coverage: A C. elegans model reveals mechanisms behind reproductive agingOriginal Paper: CREB Non-autonomously Controls Reproductive Aging through Hedgehog/Patched SignalingDefinitions from this episode can be found hereCREDITS:Written...
2021-01-1518 minThe Orange TableBlack conservatism, police brutality, and free speechThis week, Assistant News Editor Omar Farah ’23 and co-host Aishah Balogun ’23 sit down with Princeton Open Campus Coalition (POCC) President Rebekah Adams to discuss what it is like to be a Black female conservative on Princeton's campus. We also dive into the important conversation happening on campus right now around free speech, while touching on more global issues of race like police brutality and white privilege. Get ready for a fascinating episode.
Watch this episode on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXSg1lPvPD4&t=20s
2020-12-0343 minThe Orange TableSocial Segregation On Princeton's Campus, Hate Speech, and Affinity SpacesIn this episode, we go after perceived "social segregation" on Princeton's campus. Nothing is off-limits as we talk about affinity spaces and the ongoing free speech arguments dividing our campus.
Editorial Note: VP Calhoun’s email came soon after an incident involving a student’s use of the n-word, but a spokesperson said it was not in reference to any specific incident.
Watch this episode on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgjubj7OTdY
2020-11-0330 minThe Orange TableBlack student activism at a predominantly white institutionIn this inaugural episode, The Orange Table goes after the current state of activism on campus, discussing everything from Double Sights and reparations to the efficacy of online activism. Co-hosts Aishah Balogun '23, Victoria Agwam '23, and Staff Writer Omar Farah '23 lead the panel in an in-depth reflection on how Princeton University is meeting this unique moment in American history.
Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_RXl0YK-5oU
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