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Pressler files contract breach suit
Ex-coach seeks to void confidentiality clause
by Chelsea Allison in News
Less than a week after the exonerated former lacrosse players filed suit against the city of Durham, the Durham Police Department and Durham's former district attorney, their former coach Mike Pressler is suing the University, seeking relief from a confidential agreement he reached with Duke in March 2007.
New Tailgate policy garners praise
by Nate Freeman
For the first time in two years, students at Tailgate were not the only ones flipping burgers-the administration did all the grilling for them.
Duke assets see high returns
by Eugene Wang
The University's largest asset, its endowment, recently grew by more than $1 billion, creating opportunities for new programs, construction development and future research.
Can a female lead DSG?
Numbers lag, and prez says culture may contribute
by Shuchi Parikh
A mounted plaque in the Duke Student Government office proudly displays the names of the organization's presidents since it was established in 1967.
Man slain in weekend stabbing at Northgate
by Gabby McGlynn
A fatal knife attack inside Northgate Mall Saturday killed Keanan Odom, 22.
Veto may harm insurance program
by Sam Choe
As a result of President George W. Bush's Oct. 2 veto of a children's health insurance bill, North Carolina will have less funding to help uninsured children.
Speech , study analyze Duke hook-ups
by Ally Helmers
Casual sex is increasingly described as the normative form of romantic relationships on campuses, said Suzanne Shanahan, associate director of the Kenan Institute of Ethics and assistant professor of sociology.
Students go crazy for Duke during Homecoming Weekend
Students receive junior class T-shirts at the pep rally on the West Campus Plaza Friday afternoon.
The Blue Devil mascot drums up support for the football team at Tailgate Saturday morning before the game.
A student dances as part of the DefMo performance at Brodhead's ball Saturday night.
