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Duke reacts to Boston Marathon explosions

Georgia Parke

When two bombs detonated near the Boston Marathon finish line, some members of the Duke community had just completed the race or were near the site of the explosion.

Jon Huntsman tells students to 'enhance the lives of others' through service

YunChu Huang

Huntsman called on students to pursue public service as he outlined major domestic and foreign policy challenges.

Duke students opposing same-sex marriage largely stay quiet

Georgia Parke

Students who oppose same-sex marriage are conscious of being part of a student body that overwhelmingly supports it.

Duke students weigh on same-sex marriage debates at Supreme Court

Elizabeth Djinis

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases concerning same-sex marriage.

Former Young Trustee Fairfax runs for Va. attorney general

Kelly Scurry

A former Young Trustee is running for Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Peter Feaver reflects on Iraq War 10 years later

Georgia Parke

The Chronicle spoke with Feaver, professor of political science and public policy.

Duke reacts to proposed immigration reform

Michelle Menchaca

Members of the Duke community weigh in on the likelikhood that major changees to immigration policy would take place.

David Price, John Sarbanes slam super PACs

Tiffany Lieu

The role of money in politics rose to the media spotlight in the recent elections, fueling a movement to reform the influence money wields in elections.

Duke grad Mo Cowan will join U.S. Senate

Yeshwanth Kandimalla

Deval Patrick named Cowan, his former chief of staff, to the position, turning down former Rep. Barney Frank.

Obama faces uphill battle with immigration reform, experts say

Michelle Menchaca

The Obama administration is aiming to overhaul immigration in its second term.

Barack Obama begins another term with another call for national unity

Tiffany Lieu and Jack Mercola

Obama renewed his oath of office just before noon Monday and used the inaugural stage to advocate for a more equal and progressive nation.

Obama unveils new gun law proposal, sparks NRA outcry

Tiffany Lieu

The battle to reform gun control laws will soon emerge in Congress.

Voters prefer candidates with deeper voices, Duke study finds

Georgia Parke

Voters have a tendency to prefer candidates with deeper voices, even for roles traditionally considered feminine.

Duke so far unscathed by fiscal cliff

Tiffany Lieu

The fiscal cliff was temporarily averted, but it remains uncertain whether student aid and research grants will be cut.

Unresolved fiscal cliff could leave mark at Duke

Jack Mercola

With the general election in the rearview mirror and a fiscal cliff on the horizon, federal and state governments will likely make some spending cuts that could affect Duke.

Duke Romney supporter aims for optimism after defeat

Lia Cromwell

There’s no sugar coating it.

Barack Obama wins re-election, says 'we've got more work to do'

Jack Mercola

President Barack Obama was re-elected with 303 electoral votes.

Who do Duke students want in the White House?

Yeshwanth Kandimalla, Jack Mercola, and Eliza Strong

Check out the results of The Chronicle's election poll!

Is North Carolina still a swing state?

Jack Mercola

Now, not everyone agrees that North Carolina is the battleground it once was.

Durham bleeds blue against historically red North Carolina

Patton Callaway

Unlike its rural neighbors, Durham County has historically voted Democratic.

No vote, no problem: Duke international students find voice in 2012 race

Jack Mercola

Many Duke students are ineligible to vote in the election, but still engage in U.S. politics.

Dukies contend with Hurricane Sandy's aftermath in the Northeast

Ryan Zhang

Many still lack access to basic necessities such as water, power and, in some cases, shelter.

Straight ticket ballots prompt concerns about voting

Tiffany Lieu

Straight ticket voting may exacerbate uninformed voting.

Duke graduate advises John Boehner on policy

Pi Praveen

Katherine Haley, Trinity ’00, has served as staffer for House and Senate members and committees on Capitol Hill.

North Carolina early voters beat 2008 election turnout

Tiffany Lieu

With five days to go, North Carolina voters are heading to early voting sites in unprecedented numbers.

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