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(11/14/08 5:00am)
When Barack Obama won the Democratic primaries, one cable news anchor candidly said, "I wish I could be teaching U.S. History at an inner city school tomorrow morning."
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When Barack Obama won the Democratic primaries, one cable news anchor candidly said, "I wish I could be teaching U.S. History at an inner city school tomorrow morning."
Some students came to Duke with years of experience. Others arrived bright-eyed and eager. It's a rite of passage that some deem sacred, while others consider a hassle. It's the act of losing your flower. Or swiping your v-card. Call it what you will-it's still a pre-requisite for two of the five unofficial graduation requirements. With Duke's diverse student body, it's no surprise that stories of our first times ranged from romantic rendezvous to drunken debauchery. Regardless of circumstance, it only happens once. And thus, it makes for a story worth telling.
This is my last hurrah.
Barkley Hendricks calls his camera his mechanical sketchbook. With a salt-and-pepper beard and black beret, the 62-year-old artist effortlessly embodies what it means to be cool.
Dozens of Kenyans gather each week at the Palace International Restaurant for some genuine Kenyan chapati, Tusker beer and mutual support at a time when uncertainty looms over the future of their homeland.
Just inside the door to George McLendon's office hangs the head of a moose. Not a real moose, but a trophy nonetheless. For the dean of the faculty of arts and sciences, the Bullwinkle-like visage is a constant reminder of his goals in the hiring and retention of faculty at Duke. Its message keeps him focused on the types of scholars he wishes to avoid.
Candy bars, Coca-Cola and everything in between were deep fried to perfection and turkey legs were grilled by the hundreds at the North Carolina State Fair.
From the slums of India to the streets of Durham, more than 80 undergraduates will take advantage of one of Duke's newest large-scale programs this summer to make a difference in their own lives as well as those of strangers.
For most students on campus, January marks the beginning of the spring semester. But for greek men, the month represents three important weeks when each fraternity puts its best foot forward in hopes of attracting the next group of underclassmen that will wear its letters.
EDINBURGH, Scotland - Scotland claims to be the best small country in the world.
With the new letters of Phi Theta Sigma, the members of the former Theta Chi chapter at Duke are enjoying their newfound freedom from the Interfraternity Council and national fraternity affiliations.
Four quadrangles surrounded by a sea of green will house more than 1,000 beds as well as academic, performance and dining facilities. The whole package will come with a $240-million price tag.
Proudly waving their Australian flags, roommates Wilson Chung and Joel Faulkner stood out in the sea of patriotic Cameron Crazies as they watched the women's basketball team from their homeland fall to Team USA. A flag, emblazoned with autographs from the players, now hangs prominently in the living room of their Central Campus apartment.
After months of dialogue, the off-campus student organization Delta Phi Alpha, formerly known as Sigma Alpha Epsilon, has once again become officially recognized by a national fraternity.
Repeated warnings about ruthless Alcohol Law Enforcement agents and the unbearable heat of a packed Shooters II could not keep first-year students away from the bustling social scene of Orientation Week.
Steve Monks, Durham Republican county chairman and a local criminal defense lawyer, announced Wednesday that he will run as an unaffiliated write-in candidate for Durham district attorney in November.
Cheap beer, loud music and a few hundred underage students are all it takes to create the classic college social experience. Students have long found the perfect mix of those factors in house parties, and Duke is no exception-the rental houses off East Campus have served as party venues for years.
David Schaad feels guilty for being a bad father for the second Spring Break in a row.
While awaiting the results of testing done on DNA samples taken from 46 members of the men's lacrosse team, District Attorney Michael Nifong told the media last week that negative test results do not always confirm innocence.
An electrical shortage ignited a small fire on the first floor of the Duke Medical Center Friday afternoon.