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(02/05/20 10:13pm)
The archetypal Grammy performance is a slow, sad piano ballad. It’s a relatively safe choice for an artist — at worst it’s slightly boring, but when done right it can be transcendental. So it’s fitting that the artist who gave exactly this kind of performance, Billie Eilish, is the one who walked away with all the biggest awards. Safe and well-deserved, it was no surprise that Billie had such a great night, but it made for an anticlimactic ceremony to say the least.
(02/06/20 5:00am)
Across Duke, the term “impact” has been used so many times to self-characterize one’s long term goals that it can feel trite. Thus, I wasn’t particularly astounded when I read a recent Chronicle column criticizing impact investing not only as superficial but even harmful, funded by unethical capital sources and used by the rich to deflect accountability.
(02/06/20 2:49am)
The Engineering Student Government endorses Tim Skapek for the position of Young Trustee. All four finalists, Tim Skapek, Ibrahim Butt, Leah Abrams and Maryam Asenuga are candidates with incredible potential and have done amazing jobs as on-campus leaders in their four years at Duke. Having listened to each candidate talk about their passions and reasons for running for the YT position, the executive board collectively believes that Tim’s diverse experiences, institutional knowledge of Duke and ability to identify flaws and push through boundaries makes him the best candidate to assist Pratt’s continued advancement and growth as one of the country’s preeminent engineering institutions.
(02/05/20 4:54pm)
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.—Most Blue Devil games, you can expect a solid outing from either Joey Baker or Alex O’Connell. But you can’t expect both.
(02/06/20 3:22am)
It is with great excitement that the Jewish Student Union has chosen to endorse Leah Abrams for Young Trustee. Her commitment to hearing the voices of undergraduate students, passion for building relationships and activism in supporting a stronger relationship between Duke and its neighbors have led us to our enthusiastic endorsement. We believe Leah’s vision is well suited for both the Jewish community and the Duke community at large.
(02/08/20 4:05am)
For one of the most storied rivalries in college athletics, this year's first matchup between Duke and North Carolina lacks some of the excitement that usually precedes it.
(02/05/20 7:47am)
Bye-bye bystanders? A recent Duke study revealed that bystanders are less likely to perform CPR on patients in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods, most likely due to a lack of accessible CPR training and initiatives.
(02/05/20 7:40am)
This is part one of a three-part series about the raucous history of Duke students burning benches after major basketball victories. Read part two here and part three here.
(02/06/20 5:00am)
Duke claims to be committed to developing highly ethical adults who are dedicated leaders in their respective communities. Duke already has a great track record in this regard, so I’m certain that many of my peers will be future leaders in their industries. Notable alumni include Tim Cook, Melinda Gates and Louis von Ahn. However, we must also focus on the ethical standards that Duke is replicating on campus.
(02/05/20 2:06am)
CHESTNUT HILL, MASS.—It’s been over two years since Duke last visited Conte Forum. That meeting, Boston College spoiled Marvin Bagley III and company’s ACC opener en route to an 89-84 upset win.
(02/05/20 5:00am)
I usually try to write about something meaningful and widely relevant that might apply to many of my peers on campus, but also something that I’m passionate about and feel qualified to discuss. And today I don’t want to write a hot take; I want to write about bread.
(02/05/20 12:52am)
CHESTNUT HILL, MASS.—Boston College came out hot in Conte Forum Tuesday night, scoring the game’s first six points to get out to an early lead against No. 9 Duke. The Blue Devils would not fully recover, heading to the locker room trailing 24-21. Here are five observations from the opening half.
(02/05/20 5:00am)
Duke University Honor Council is pleased to formally endorse Ibrahim Butt for Young Trustee. After hearing from all four candidates on February 3, Honor Council believes Butt best embodies honor, integrity, and moral courage, the values that define our Duke community.
(02/05/20 1:45am)
With all the recent talk about decreasing attendance among Cameron Crazies at Duke men's basketball games, Krzyzewskiville may have run into an unfathomable problem—a shortage of tenters for the Tobacco Road rivalry.
(02/04/20 4:10pm)
“Well, I take Celebrex, which is an NSAID, which means it’s like Motrin or Aleve. It’s not, like, strong or anything. And I also take a muscle relaxer, but only a really small dose, and only at night,” I say, waiting for the unasked question behind their eyes to go away.
(02/05/20 12:42am)
Coach K should apologize.
(02/04/20 9:28am)
Seen posters for SHAPE around campus? The Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention & Education Week is taking place this week until Sunday, Feb. 9.
(02/04/20 3:55pm)
The last time Duke and Boston College played, it was all Blue Devils.
(02/04/20 4:41am)
Housing and Residence Life changed the price of living in 300 Swift apartments twice in January, and some students are frustrated with the raised costs.
(02/04/20 4:43am)
Get to know editor-elect Matthew Griffin, a sophomore, and hear what he's excited about for next year running the 116th volume of The Chronicle.