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BDU president Max Bernell discusses LGBTQ advocacy, organization's plans for next year

Junior Max Bernell was recently selected to be next year's president of Blue Devils United, a student group that advocates for LGBTQ+ students. The Chronicle spoke with Bernell, who currently serves as one of two presidents of BDU, about his goals for the organization and the LGBTQ+ community on Duke's campus. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.

'Every zip code counts': DNC Chairman Tom Perez talks threat of Trump, new blood in party

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee was on campus Monday to discuss voter suppression and the evolution of the Democratic Party.

MSA holds teach-in at Chapel to protest Islamophobia, DCR event 'The American Muslim Identity'

The Muslim Students Association held a teach-in protest in response to a campus event called "The American Muslim Identity" and, more broadly, against instances of Islamophobia and racism across the nation Monday. 

U.S. News and World Report: Nursing DNP program stays No. 1, other programs drop in rankings

The latest U.S. News and World Report rankings for best graduate schools are in. Duke moved up and moved down.

Panel discusses history of Durham affordable housing, how to improve it in future

A panel of Durham community leaders discussed Monday night the history of affordable housing in the city and how Duke and students can help improve Durham's current housing availability.

Obama's Intelligence Director James Clapper discusses the threat of Russia, cyber security

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper spoke on campus Monday for the event "Cyber Security: America's Greatest Threat?" Clapper served as the director of national intelligence from 2010 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and was responsible for overseeing CIA, NSA and FBI operations. Currently on the advisory board of the non-profit organization Committee to Investigate Russia, Clapper also has a book, "Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence. Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence," set to be released in May. The Chronicle’s Jamie Cohen sat down with Clapper to discuss national security and intelligence issues, as well as his thoughts on the game Saturday.

New York Times reporter Emily Steel discusses journalism that toppled Fox News titans

New York Times business reporter Emily Steel spoke Monday night about her role in the Times' exposure of sexual harassment at Fox News.

The case of the sleeping tenters: DSG Judiciary to decide whether K-Ville policy is discriminatory

On Monday, the Duke Student Government Judiciary heard the case of Tent 74.

James Clapper, Obama's director of national intelligence, to speak at Duke in March

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is coming to campus in March to discuss the state of cybersecurity.

Alumni and development vice president Robert Shepard to step down in June

After 23 years at Duke, Robert Shepard, vice president of alumni affairs and development, is stepping down.

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Located near campus, Hux Family Farm offers meditation and yoga classes with goats.