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A conversation with Ron Miasnik ’22, Co-founder and CEO of Adora

A conversation with Ron Miasnik ’22, Co-founder and CEO of Adora

Francesca Block

| May 2

Photo courtesy of Ron Miasnik

Last week, it was announced that the Princeton student-led platform Adora had been acquired by Full Measure Education, a higher-education focused technology company. Daybreak sat down with CEO Ron Miasnik ’22 to talk about the process and learn his advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs.

Last week, it was announced that the Princeton student-led platform Adora had been acquired by Full Measure Education, a higher-education focused technology company. Daybreak sat down with CEO Ron Miasnik ’22 to talk about the process and learn his advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs.

Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

The Princeton School of Public Policy and International Affairs (SPIA).
Mark Dodici / The Daily Princetonian

Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

Allan Shen

April 1

“WandaVision” creator Jac Schaeffer ’00 discusses Princeton connections, sitcom inspiration, and female representation

Jac Schaeffer ’00, creator of Marvel’s “WandaVision”
Peter Yang / Courtesy of Jac Schaeffer

“WandaVision” creator Jac Schaeffer ’00 discusses Princeton connections, sitcom inspiration, and female representation

Paige Allen

March 11

Jay Katsir ’04, Colbert comedy writer, wants to make some noise post-pandemic

Jay Katsir ’04.
Courtesy of Jay Katsir

Jay Katsir ’04, Colbert comedy writer, wants to make some noise post-pandemic

Anna Salvatore

February 9

Q&A with Janielle Dumapit ’23 on her EP and inspiration behind it

Cover art courtesy of Janielle Dumapit

Q&A with Janielle Dumapit ’23 on her EP and inspiration behind it

Annabelle Duval and Tanvi Nibhanupudi

January 31

USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

USG Presidential candidates discuss key issues before voting begins

Zachary Shevin, Caitlin Limestahl, and Uanne Chang

November 23

Q&A with Astrophysics Professor, Viktor Ambartsumian International Science Prize winner Adam Burrows

Dr. Adam Burrows
Photo courtesy of Adam Burrows

Q&A with Astrophysics Professor, Viktor Ambartsumian International Science Prize winner Adam Burrows

Sandeep Mangat

“You really need to be connected to students, or you don’t get the energy that they provide. You need to collaborate with students, not only because that gives you a means to get work done, but also sparks ideas,” Burrows said of the connection between research and teaching.

NEWS | 08/11/2020

Q&A with activist and former N.J. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm ’78

Hamm marching with protestors in Newark after the killing of George Floyd.
Courtesy of Lawrence Hamm

Q&A with activist and former N.J. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm ’78

Marissa Michaels

“You know, we have to have grassroots movements that are not controlled by money power to in fact advocate for the needs of the people,” said Lawrence Hamm ’78.

NEWS | 07/29/2020

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Jon Ort / The Daily Princetonian

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Sandeep Mangat

Students will be tested immediately upon arrival and weekly thereafter.

NEWS | 07/08/2020

Black Princetonians across the nation weigh in on racism, policing, and recent protests

Black Princetonians across the nation weigh in on racism, policing, and recent protests

Zachary Shevin, Mark Dodici, and Grace Zhuang

Demonstrations have swept the nation in the weeks since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We spoke with six Princeton students about their experiences protesting, thoughts on recent activism, and hopes for change.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

HIS, AAS Prof. Joshua Guild discusses protests, policing, and a hope for structural change

HIS, AAS Prof. Joshua Guild discusses protests, policing, and a hope for structural change

Ergene Kim

Professor Joshua Guild speaks on his experiences protesting in New York City, and his views on the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of the history he studies.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Q&A with Dr. Cornel West on racism, Black Lives Matter, and the 2020 Election

Q&A with Dr. Cornel West on racism, Black Lives Matter, and the 2020 Election

Zachary Shevin and Sam Kagan

In this exclusive video interview, Dr. West sits down with The Daily Princetonian’s Sam Kagan to discuss ongoing protests, where they fit into the historical timeline, and what we can expect as a nation moving forward.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

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Q&A with Dean of the College Jill Dolan on spring decision-making, fall possibilities amid COVID-19

Q&A with Dean of the College Jill Dolan on spring decision-making, fall possibilities amid COVID-19

Mark Dodici and Evelyn Doskoch

The Daily Princetonian talks to Dean of the College Jill Dolan, who describes a finicky situation faced by college administrators across the country.

NEWS | 06/12/2020

Q&A with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on George Floyd protests, policing reform, Trump

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12)
Photo courtesy of Rep. Coleman

Q&A with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on George Floyd protests, policing reform, Trump

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“I think [Trump] needs to be focusing on the fact that these are very peaceful protests of individuals who are hurting, and who are having painful expressions of disappointment in how this government has treated the humanity, or the lack of humanity, of African Americans, and particularly at the hands of law enforcement.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

Q&A with Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser on Princeton’s pandemic response

Q&A with Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser on Princeton’s pandemic response

Katie Tam and Zachary Shevin

“Obviously there’s a potential to increase community transmission as a result of the protests that are happening,“ Grosser said. “It’s something that I think, as a county, we need to be aware of.”

NEWS | 06/03/2020

Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Vice President for Campus Life Rochelle Calhoun speaks at the virtual Q&A. Pictured above: USG President Chitra Parikh ’21, USG Executive Director of Communications Hannah Kapoor ’23, and Dean of the College Jill Dolan.

Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Evelyn Doskoch

Dolan and Calhoun answered student questions about Fall 2020, acknowledging that most policies will rest upon President Eisgruber’s July decision on whether to return to campus.

NEWS | 05/27/2020

Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Juliet Eilperin ’92

Juliet Eilperin ’92 in Alaska, reporting for The Washington Post
Photo courtesy of Elperin

Q&A with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Juliet Eilperin ’92

Danielle Ranucci

“I learned how to practice journalism from other students on the ‘Prince.’ I'm somewhat old-school in that I think journalism is a trade and you work at it and you hope to have really good editors that pass on their knowledge and work on your writing and that's the way you learn how to be a journalist.”

NEWS | 05/25/2020

Q&A with @lonelycovidtiger: Jeongmin ‘JM’ Cho ’21

As the anonymous @lonelycovidtiger, Jeongmin “JM” Cho ’21 spent the last two months documenting on-campus life amid the pandemic.
Photo by Jeongmin Cho ’21

Q&A with @lonelycovidtiger: Jeongmin ‘JM’ Cho ’21

Sam Kagan

Jeongmin “JM” Cho ’21, the student behind the Instagram account @lonelycovidtiger, opens up about documenting campus life amid COVID-19. “I hope we will be looking back and be able to appreciate the things that we may have otherwise taken for granted — simple things like being able to be with one another, hug your friends, and express appreciation.”

THE PROSPECT | 05/15/2020

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Courtesy of Nicholas Johnson ’20

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Paige Allen

Johnson shared his reflections on being named valedictorian, responding to challenging situations, and growing as an undergraduate.

NEWS | 05/14/2020

Q&A with Grace Sommers, Class of 2020 salutatorian

“Proud Wilsonite” and salutatorian Grace Sommers posing in front of her former residential college.
Courtesy of Grace Sommers ’20

Q&A with Grace Sommers, Class of 2020 salutatorian

Paige Allen

Sommers said she looks forward to crafting her Latin-language commencement address — “maybe throwing in some jokes.”

NEWS | 05/07/2020