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I don't profess to know exactly what it takes to have the perfect college experience. I don't have any step-by-step directions to help you make your time here worthwhile, and honestly, I don't think anyone who claims that he does really knows what he's talking about.
Some students complain that Duke Television does not provide adequate cable service, either in quality or in channel selection.
While current Duke students were enjoying their well deserved winter vacations, 1,494 high school seniors from around the world were on edge. They were anxiously awaiting word back from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on the status of their early decision applications to join Duke"s Class of 2009.
After over two hours of speeches and deliberations, the student legislators of Campus Council elected next year's four executive officers at the council's final meeting of the year Thursday night.
Campus Council is ready to tab a new generation of executive officers tonight, as student legislators vote today on who will fill the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Communications Coordinator for the next academic year.
You can count on one less free T-shirt--you'll now have to pay if you want one from Last Day of Classes.
Campus Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday night to increase student awareness about campus safety and sexual assault. Members acknowledged, however, that certain aspects of the legislation were controversial and may incur a significant amount of resistance from students and administrators.
The Bull Durham Bar at the Washington Duke Inn has become a popular venue for Duke students because it offers alcoholic drinks on food points and an exquisitely refined atmosphere. But this summer, administrators at the country club will consider a suspension of the alcohol on points program amid concerns that the Bull Durham is becoming too much like the typical "college bar."
Campus Council originally intended to meet Thursday night to address a resolution regarding housekeeping in residential halls. But amid reports of sexual violence this past weekend, the student legislators decided they would devote their session to a discussion of campus safety.
A day after Duke Student Government's announcement that it had discovered $140,000 in misplaced student activities fees, Vice President of Student Affairs Larry Moneta presented to Campus Council his decision to increase student's quadrangle fee by $30.
Where have all the on-campus parties gone?
Campus Council met Thursday night to address a variety of topics, but most notable on the agenda was a resolution in which the members harshly rebuked Residence Life and Housing Services Director Eddie Hull, who announced last week to suspend annual review.
According to top University administrators, President George W. Bush's fiscal budget for 2005 does not do much good for Duke. In fact, they said some of the proposed policies may even hurt the University.
For Campus Council, Alumni Weekend is a matter of unfinished business. In the past few weeks, student legislators have incorporated into their agenda a healthy dose of criticism for Alumni Weekend, an annual event that welcomes back to campus the Blue Devils of past generations.
Student feedback is as critical as ever these days.
Campus Council devoted much of its attention last night to what they feel is a deterioration in landscaping quality in the quadrangles Duke students employ most.
Campus Council members expressed faith in the maturity of their fellow Duke students Thursday night, as the organization unanimously passed a noise policy promoting conflict resolution between students.
Who says America's youth is indifferent toward the political process?
Although it has only been six days since returning study abroad students moved into their converted West Campus dorm rooms, resident responses seem to already suggest the new housing situation's negative impact on residential life.
A panel of six accomplished women from the Duke community discussed "Balancing Career and Family" Thursday night, showing students that the balance was possible, but that individuals had to follow their personal ambitions instead of striving to fulfill society's expectations.
