filed 5:17 p.m.
Part of the appeal of 301 Flowers Building—The Chronicle's longtime home—is its proximity to the Chapel, the centerpiece of Duke's campus. Sitting at my desk in the back of my office, I'm serenaded with a concert every day at 5 p.m. when University Carriloneur J. Samuel Hammond tickles the Chapel bells for about 10 minutes.
Today, Hammond took more time than usual in his daily showcase and honored Election Day with three classically American songs: The Battle Hymn of the Republic, My Country 'Tis of Thee and, of course, The Star-Spangled Banner.
Is the position of University carriloneur non-partisan? Perhaps we'll find out tomorrow—that is, if we have a president.
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