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In the depths: The semi-secret tunnel networks of Princeton

Today, Daybreak took a very special tour of the University's little known tunnel network connecting the science buildings throughout campus. Listen in for a guided tour, a quest for coffee and a detour into tunnels of Princeton's past.

Today, Daybreak took a very special tour of the University's little known tunnel network connecting the science buildings throughout campus. Listen in for a guided tour, a quest for coffee and a detour into tunnels of Princeton's past.

PODCAST | December 9

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Behind The Investigation: Ep. 2 | Princeton’s colonial legacy at Mpala Research Center

Daybreak goes behind an investigation into Kenya’s Mpala Research Center with Assistant News Editor Miriam Waldvogel. We dove into the investigation process, the stories she uncovered, and the colonial history of Princeton’s research in Kenya.

Daybreak goes behind an investigation into Kenya’s Mpala Research Center with Assistant News Editor Miriam Waldvogel. We dove into the investigation process, the stories she uncovered, and the colonial history of Princeton’s research in Kenya.

PODCAST | November 27

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6G Wireless: A new method to reduce food waste w/ Atsutse Kludze GS

B-Cubed sat down with Atsutse Kludze GS ’26 to discuss his lab's recent findings to reduce food waste. The SWAN Lab, in collaboration with Microsoft, found that producers can use 6G wireless signaling to non-invasively quantify and assess produce quality.

B-Cubed sat down with Atsutse Kludze GS ’26 to discuss his lab's recent findings to reduce food waste. The SWAN Lab, in collaboration with Microsoft, found that producers can use 6G wireless signaling to non-invasively quantify and assess produce quality.

PODCAST | November 14

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PUGE: A new gospel choir with a long history

Princeton University Gospel Ensemble, also known as PUGE, reformed at the start of the 2023-24 academic school year. But, this recent iteration is just the newest chapter in a history of student-run gospel choirs that dates back to the early ’80s. 

Princeton University Gospel Ensemble, also known as PUGE, reformed at the start of the 2023-24 academic school year. But, this recent iteration is just the newest chapter in a history of student-run gospel choirs that dates back to the early ’80s. 

PODCAST | November 11

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Learning, Sleep, and Spotify w/ Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman

Sleep is an integral, yet often overlooked, part of a Princeton students daily schedule. But, what does our brain actually do when it’s asleep? Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman of Princeton Computational Memory Lab sit down with Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond to explain.

Sleep is an integral, yet often overlooked, part of a Princeton students daily schedule. But, what does our brain actually do when it’s asleep? Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman of Princeton Computational Memory Lab sit down with Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond to explain.

PODCAST | November 10

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Meet the DJs that ran campus in the ’90s

Back in the ’90s, at the height of the hip-hop scene, one group was at the center of the nightlife scene — the FOPO DJs. Today, Daybreak takes a trip down memory lane and revisits the past with the DJs. Listen in.

Back in the ’90s, at the height of the hip-hop scene, one group was at the center of the nightlife scene — the FOPO DJs. Today, Daybreak takes a trip down memory lane and revisits the past with the DJs. Listen in.

PODCAST | November 5

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Keith Whittington talks academic freedom as he decamps to Yale

Earlier this week, Whittington announced he is leaving Princeton to become a chaired Professor of Law at Yale. Following his announcement, Whittington spoke with The Daily Princetonian's Daybreak podcast on his career, free speech, grade inflation, and the Supreme Court.

Earlier this week, Whittington announced he is leaving Princeton to become a chaired Professor of Law at Yale. Following his announcement, Whittington spoke with The Daily Princetonian's Daybreak podcast on his career, free speech, grade inflation, and the Supreme Court.

ANALYSIS | October 27

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

Today, Daybreak looks at the past, present and future of the East Asian Library and Gest Collection. Listen in for an adventure through leaky basements, cozy study spaces, and Chinese knitting collections.

Today, Daybreak looks at the past, present and future of the East Asian Library and Gest Collection. Listen in for an adventure through leaky basements, cozy study spaces, and Chinese knitting collections.

PODCAST | October 14

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Who really runs Princeton?

This week, the ‘Prince’ examined who runs Princeton, searching for the power players on campus. But today, Daybreak looks to answer a slightly different question: “Who’s really running Princeton?”

This week, the ‘Prince’ examined who runs Princeton, searching for the power players on campus. But today, Daybreak looks to answer a slightly different question: “Who’s really running Princeton?”

PODCAST | September 30