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WILD NIGHT: Duke ends nation's longest active losing streak
The Blue Devils take down Northwestern 20-14 with a last-second red-zone stop
by Ben Cohen in News
For the first time in his college career, Duke had won a game. The Blue Devils, celebrating that same realization, piled onto the sophomore linebacker as the final score-Duke 20, Northwestern 14-glowed unexpectedly in the crisp Midwest night.
Student hit by goal post escapes without serious injury
by Nate Freeman
A falling goal post injured a student outside the Duke Chapel just before midnight Saturday in the midst of celebration following Duke's 20-14 victory over Northwestern in Evanston, Ill.
Selective plan garners praise
by Caroline McGeough
Selective living is no longer in jeopardy, according to the Interim Report on the Undergraduate Experience, which recommended increasing the variety of housing opportunities and common spaces available on campus.
Triathlete takes title crown
by Patrick Wang
His name may not be as recognizable as "DeMarcus Nelson" or "Abby Waner," but sophomore Brian Duffy, a world-class triathlete, is among the most accomplished athletes at Duke.
Nich School eyes Gross as new home
by Shuchi Parikh
The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences may soon take a large step toward embodying the sustainable lifestyle it teaches.
DUHS aims to raise $2M for research
by Bolin Niu
The Duke Developing Research Excellence in Anesthesia Management Campaign was officially launched at a kickoff gala Saturday night.
Football snaps streak, students snap goal post
by Meredith Shiner
With 17 seconds left in the game and Northwestern on the Duke 7 Saturday night, the Blue Devils blitzed on four consecutive downs to stop the Wildcats and hold on for their first win in 23 attempts.
