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Despite the project’s sustainability goals, several environmental professors and graduate students still oppose Duke’s plan announced last month to potentially build new graduate student housing off of West Campus.
Duke’s Global Travel Advisory Committee added Chile to its Restricted Regions List Nov. 7 “due to ongoing protests and civil unrest.” As a result, DukeEngage has temporarily closed applications for the 2020 program in Chile.
My junior fall, I spent many weekend nights with my roommate working on internship applications. In our double facing main quad, we'd sit at our desks or curled up in bed, typing away at our computers, editing cover letters and resumes, filling out applications, doing coding challenges, recording video interviews, emailing recruiters, preparing for interviews, updating our internship spreadsheets—all the things that made up “recruitment.”
At this year’s Harvard-Yale football game on November 23, more than 100 students and alumni stormed the field at halftime to urge their universities to divest from fossil fuel companies. I am writing to make the same demand of my own alma mater.
Duke returns home after capturing the 2K Empire Classic championship in New York to face a Stephen F. Austin team that has gotten off to a 4-1 start. The Blue Devils will attempt to win a seventh contest before the Thanksgiving holiday and maintain their status as the No. 1 team in the nation. The Blue Zone breaks down three keys to the game Tuesday night:
In the spirit of The New York Times’ “Modern Love” section and Recess’ bite-size love stories column, I asked Duke students and alumni to submit “Tiny Love Stories” told in 100 words or less.
The Trojan War boiled down to a war of attrition for the ancient Greeks and the Trojans.
I talk about my feelings a lot. I think it’s because one of the things I do best is talk to other people about their feelings. I’m a two on the enneagram, an INFJ or ENFJ (depending on the day), and a Pisces, all of which is nonsense. The point is this: if you’re having a bad day, I’m a good person to talk to. And if I’m having a bad day, I’m usually pretty willing to unpack it with you.
Editor's note: This is part of a series about the Class of 2023 based on a survey conducted by The Chronicle. You can learn more about the methodology and limitations of the survey here. Read all of our survey coverage here.
Senior Gabriella Deich has been named a Rhodes Scholar, the University announced Sunday.
Anybody who has spent at least a few hours on the Internet in the last few weeks has witnessed the speedy ascent of the meme ‘OK Boomer,’ which even has its own Wikipedia page now. If you have been living under a rock, the phrase is typically used as a response by younger internet users to older Baby Boomers who engage in some form of stereotypically ‘Boomer’ behavior, or advocate for a certain set of politics that younger people have deemed as unacceptable.
By sweeping its three main instate rivals—Duke, N.C. State and North Carolina—this season, Wake Forest won the Big Four title for the first time since 2007 in its 100th matchup against the Blue Devils. In the 39-27 loss, Duke likely lost its chance of playing in a third consecutive bowl game. The Blue Zone gives three key takeaways, stats and looks forward for the Blue Devils:
Coach K picked up his record-breaking 218th win as an AP No. 1 ranked team as the Blue Devils escaped a very capable Georgetown basketball team. The Blue Zone gives you the key takeaways from Friday night's victory:
WINSTON-SALEM—It was a downpour at BB&T Field.
Nearly one year ago, Duke suffered its worst loss since 1990 against Wake Forest in a rainy, muddy Wade Wallace Stadium. A rematch in Winston-Salem, N.C., is repeating itself in the skies, but Duke has held its own in a gritty, slippery ACC battle, finding itself down 13-10 at halftime. The rain element has added a certain zing to the game.
NEW YORK—In one game, a big three emerged under the bright lights of the storied Madison Square Garden.
An up-and-down season for the Blue Devils that included seven draws, a 14-game unbeaten streak, eight overtimes, and several major injuries came to an end against Wisconsin in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
NEW YORK—In danger of an upset to the unranked Hoyas, the Blue Devils needed their leader to step up. Immediately out of the locker room after a subpar first half, Jones did just that.
NEW YORK—The Blue Devils faced off against Georgetown in the conclusion of the 2K Empire Classic Friday evening, heading into the locker room tied 33-33 at halftime. Here are five observations from the first half of play.
Prior to each Duke football game, The Chronicle’s Evan Kolin, Ramona Naseri, Derek Saul, Shane Smith and Dilan Trivedi make their predictions for the contest and we’ll track their records throughout the season. Here are their takes on the Blue Devils’ matchup with Wake Forest Saturday: