NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

‘One experiment after another’: Robert Lefkowitz reflects on his 50 years at Duke

By Winston Qian | 6 hours ago

Looking back on his career, Lefkowitz is proudest of two things — the cadre of "phenomenal scientists" who were trained in his laboratory and what he calls his "true scientific legacy," as well as "the whole body of the work that we did, rather than any one specific discovery or technical advancement."  

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Duke men's basketball announces 2023 ACC schedule

By Andrew Long | 8 hours ago

Preseason-No. 2 Duke's full in-conference gauntlet was revealed on ACC Network Tuesday night, putting to bed months of speculation about when and where the Blue Devils will look to compete for another conference title.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Neurodivergent students and alumni discuss accessibility, community on campus

By Annabel Tang | 5 hours ago

The panelists spoke about the impact professors can have in making the classroom a comfortable space for neurodivergent students and their experiences accessing resources and accommodations on campus.

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Mini Crossword 10 (9/27/23)

By Jackson Matz | 1 hours ago

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Film room: Notre Dame will provide Duke football with its biggest test of the season thus far

By JP Rivera | 6 hours ago

After a big victory against UConn, Duke football returns home Saturday to take on Notre Dame in its biggest challenge of the 2023 season so far. The Blue Zone is here to break down the Fighting Irish before the primetime kickoff.

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RECESS  |  LOCAL

Preview: Slingshot Festival brings eclectic EDM music to Durham

By Jane Neavin and Oana Djibom | 10 hours ago

Marking its second year in Durham, Slingshot will include a diverse array of notable and up-and-coming artists that dabble within the bounds of dance, electronic, pop and experimental music. 

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S TENNIS

The more you know: Despite Chloe Beck's departure, Duke women's tennis is loaded with experience and new talent

By Emily Wang | 19 hours ago

The fall tennis season is officially here, and the Blue Zone takes a look at the start for one of the top programs in the country. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

DSG adds new positions to Senate staff, cabinet, EVP operations

By Bennett Gillespie | Yesterday

The implementation of new positions to "engage with spaces" that DSG historically hasn't was one of DSG President and senior Isaiah Hamilton's goals for his term.

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FEATURE

‘This is my institution now’: A glimpse into the Duke transfer student experience

By Michael Austin and Annabel Tang | Yesterday

Students often transfer to Duke in search of more academic rigor or a course of study their previous institution didn’t offer, but the moment they receive their offer letter, they are immersed in a tight-knit community of advisors and peers.

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SPORTS  |  FIELD HOCKEY

No. 5 Duke field hockey sweeps weekend series against Boston College, Harvard to preserve winning run

By Sophie Levenson | Yesterday

After another six-period game, Duke extended its win streak to six with a 3-2 victory that was, in true Blue Devil style, a defensive battle. The victory against Harvard followed a similar one against Boston College Friday night.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S SOCCER

No. 11 Duke men's soccer scores early but succumbs to North Carolina comeback as Kerr sees red

By Martin Heintzelman | Yesterday

The two squads racked up a combined 11 bookings in a nasty, physical game that saw North Carolina barely escape with a 2-1 win despite going down to 10 men.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S SOCCER

No. 16 Duke women's soccer blanks at home, settling for draw with N.C. State

By Brent Yoo | Yesterday

Under the glimmering lights Sunday night at Koskinen Stadium, No. 16 Duke failed to find the back of the net, settling for a 0-0 draw against N.C. State.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Who could the celebrity guest picker be when College GameDay comes to cover No. 17 Duke football?

By Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Caleb Dudley and Mackenzie Sheehy | Yesterday

ESPN College GameDay is coming to Durham this Saturday, and the question on everyone’s mind is who the celebrity guest picker will be. With numerous notable alumni in sports, entertainment and beyond, the possibilities are plenty. The Blue Zone brings you some of our writers’ predictions.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Blue Devil Blitz Episode 4: College GameDay comes to Durham

By Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley | Yesterday

In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley are joined by Dom Fenoglio to discuss Duke's 41-7 victory against UConn and to preview the Blue Devils' marquee matchup with Notre Dame.

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NEWS

Medium Crossword 4 (9/25/23)

By Ben Matz | 2 days ago

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SPORTS

Sportswrap: Football stays unbeaten, men's and women's soccer combine for winless week

By Staff Reports | 2 days ago

Sportswrap is your one-stop shop for everything Duke athletics, where we’ll recap how each of Duke’s sports currently in competition performed over the last week and give a brief look ahead. Here’s our recap for the week of Sept. 18-24.

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OPINION  |  STUDENT VOICES COLUMNS

Duke to climate commit 'even harder'

By Monday Monday | 2 days ago

This is an unprecedented time for the state of our world. We are in an existential crisis. So we are going to Climate Commit, and we are going to do it hard. Harder than ever before.

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OPINION  |  STUDENT VOICES COLUMNS

Seeking salad? Check out Ginger + Soy's poke bowl

By Jessica Luan | 2 days ago

Eating this dish feels like bathing in a health-and-wellness ocean of chlorophyll and vitamin C.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Title IX complaint against Baldwin Scholars is ignorant

By Sophia Zhao | 2 days ago

I am stunned and appalled by “men’s rights” activist Mark Perry’s federal complaint against Duke University’s Alice M. Baldwin Scholars program.

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OPINION  |  STUDENT VOICES COLUMNS

Pursuing a passion

By Luke A. Powery | 2 days ago

Pursue a passion and paradoxically, you’ll live.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Duke joins Network for Engineering with Nature to expand infrastructure research with sustainable approach

By Zoe Kolenovsky | 2 days ago

Duke joins over 15 partner groups across a wide range of disciplines, including other academic and research institutions, government agencies and a number of nonprofit and private sector organizations. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

With emphasis on familial ties, Duke Farmers Market provides food, comfort to hospital community

By Michelle Voicu | 2 days ago

Sponsored by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke’s employee wellness program, the market is held on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from late spring to the end of September. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Duke Community Standard updated to address AI, re-define disciplinary action using ‘educational framing’

By Sophie Endrud | 2 days ago

The updated Duke Community Standard now includes a section addressing artificial intelligence and cheating, along with additions to policies regarding hazing and disciplinary outcomes.