Off the cuff
[H]e 'hates Duke basketball,' an understandable reaction from a guy who graduated from N.C. State in 1974 and went to law school at Carolina.
Columnist Steve Duin of The Oregonian, quoting would-be president Sen. John Edwards.
I don't think he's trying to come across as a regular guy. I think he's trying to appeal to the regular guy.
Professor and chair of political science Michael Munger, on the strategy for Edwards' presidential campaign. Apparently the regular guy isn't a Duke fan.
When we first thought about this endeavor back in 1993, $750 million seemed a stretch.
President Nan Keohane, on the achievement of The Campaign for Duke's $2 billion goal last month, almost a year ahead of schedule.
My mouth gaped open. I was like, 'Are you kidding me?' I was expecting someone good, but he exceeded our expectations.
Class of 2003 President Heather Oh, reacting to the news that U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan would speak at commencement.
I've been working on this form for two-and-a-half years. I'd like to work on something else.
Dean of Trinity College Robert Thompson, after the faculty approved SACES, the opt-in student course evaluation system.
Several folks would like to see stricter regulations... but I don't anticipate any changes this year. Some people feel we're sitting on a big time-bomb that will go off at any time.
Vice President for Student Affairs Sue Wasiolek, on the alcohol policy.
Sources: The Oregonian, The Chronicle
Stats 101
"Food, glorious food"--so the song goes. Just how glorious? A chat with Director of Dining Services Jim Wulforst reveals how much the Duke community paid for its food last year.
22: Millions of dollars spent last year by employees and students through Dining Services.
8.5: Millions of dollars in annual sales at Duke by all ARAMARK-run eateries.
1.1: Millions of dollars in sales at the Armadillo Grill.
1.5: Millions of dollars in combined sales at Alpine Bagels, Alpine Atrium and the Perk.
1.0: Millions of dollars of sales through campus vending machines. ("They're 24-7," Wulforst explains.)
2.0: Millions of dollars of sales by off-campus Merchants on Points restaurants.
18%: Commission charged to MOP vendors by Dining Services. Why? "That's lost revenue for us," Wulforst says.
360: Thousands of dollars in revenue that Dining Services made on that commission.
300: Thousands of dollars in sales by the highest-selling MOP vendor, Domino's.
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