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Lax DNA lab head leaves post
by Gabby McGlynn in News
DNA Security, Inc. laboratory director Brian Meehan has left his position with the company.
Spektor illness may derail show
After collapse, status for tonight is uncertain
by Shreya Rao and Wenjia Zhang
After being diagnosed with an inner-ear infection last week, singer Regina Spektor may not perform as scheduled today, Duke University Union officials confirmed Sunday.
Two students win top scholarships
by Shuchi Parikh
Two Duke seniors have been awarded prestigious nationwide scholarships for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
DUHS files for OK on new 7-story building
by Staff Reports
Duke University Health System filed a certificate of need with the state of North Carolina for a $596-million expansion of Duke University Hospital Thursday.
Silicon Valley wiz talks about big boat
by Emtiaz Hassan
Tom Perkins, one of Silicon Valley's major pioneers and former administrative head of Hewlett-Packard's research department, treated students, faculty and community members to an in-depth discussion about the Maltese Falcon-the world's largest privately owned yacht-in Griffith Film Theater Friday.
Kids' mental health linked to adult crimes
by Patrick Baker
Giving credence to a belief already held by many psychologists, a recent study conducted by Duke researchers has shown that childhood psychiatric disorders can lead to crime later in life.
Friend runs marathon for fallen soldier
by Mariel Beaumont
Like many of his peers, James Regan, Trinity '02, left Duke with a job offer from a financial-services company and a law-school scholarship. Regan, however, decided to follow a different path and become an Army Ranger.
Quad full of hot air for balloon event
by Jin Noh
Students gathered on Keohane Quadrangle Friday to enjoy free food, live music and, for the first time ever, hot air balloon rides.
An Archimedes refresher: How a hot air balloon works
by Jin Noh
Any student who has taken introductory physics should understand the mechanics of hot-air balloons, said Berndt Mueller, James B. Duke professor of physics.
