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(10/21/98 4:00am)
From the Standard Oils of the turn of the century to the AT&Ts of the early '80s, the struggle between big business and the federal government has shaped American politics and the American economy for the past 100 years. This week begins the saga of the United States v. Microsoft Corporation, a defining moment in the interpretation of anti-trust laws. This case, more than any other, has the potential to change the evolution and development of personal computers for the remainder of the Information Age.
(10/14/98 4:00am)
When did "a right to know" turn into "a right to a personal phone call explicitly outlining all relevant information?"
(10/07/98 4:00am)
A recent case in Manassas, Va., has renewed interest in a question that has never been far beneath the surface of the American consciousness: Do people have a "right to die?"
(10/02/98 4:00am)
Five years after proposing the exceptionally controversial plan that eventually put all freshmen on East Campus, a group of top administrators mulled over the recent studies of the upperclass residential situation and, jettisoning many other potential avenues for change, made essentially one recommendation: put all sophomores on West Campus.
(09/30/98 4:00am)
When a six-year-old boy was suspended from his elementary school in 1996 for stealing a kiss from a female classmate, social critics expressed surprise, consternation and amusement. Outside such rare cases, however, sexual harassment in elementary schools has a far more serious side, and the U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will tackle the issue in its upcoming term.
(09/21/98 4:00am)
The real world came to crash off-campus parties last week, and it didn't just ring the doorbell. It pushed in the door, rambled into the living room and bothered the guests. And this time, the hosts couldn't call the police because those uninvited guests were the police.
(09/16/98 4:00am)
As the old saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." After having read the University's Information and Regulations book, some administrators claim that it needs changes to be user-friendly. They feel that descriptions of University policy are too technical, legalistic and dry. Among the suggestions to combat this problem include a reconceptualized framework to explain the philosophy behind the rules and information about their relevance and importance, possibly in the form of anecdotes or short essays. Unfortunately, students, who rely on the book for a clear statement of the University's policies, may not really need the friendlier, easy-to-read format.
(09/14/98 4:00am)
Take 47 specific members of a work force that numbers tens of thousands, 47 people whose precise locations at any minute of any given day are dictated by a carefully designed schedule. Now you have 20 months to tell these people one fact: Their jobs might be affected by a proposed merger with another company. Is passing on this message a difficult task? Apparently, for the Duke Transit system, it is.
(09/11/98 4:00am)
Fortunately for the Internal Revenue Service, Mark McGwire's 62nd did not even make it into the stands. Now the IRS won't have to live with itself, as it would were it to follow through on its promise to exempt the fan who returned the ball to McGwire from a massive tax liability.
(09/11/98 4:00am)
Bagels and... Bayer?
(09/09/98 4:00am)
Under the charismatic leadership of director John Howard, the Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Life has accomplished a tremendous amount to increase awareness of queer issues on campus and to foster a sense of campus community among gays and lesbians.
(09/08/98 4:00am)
"Communication."
(09/07/98 4:00am)
Pollution, homelessness, crime-the modern world is a visual feast of things we'd rather not see. In a society that does not condemn those who do only what they are required to, we are allowed to avert our eyes. If our consciences can stomach it, society gives us the right to look the other way.
(09/04/98 4:00am)
Some issues just won't die quietly.
(09/03/98 4:00am)
A weekly arts and entertainment supplement launched with this year's send-home edition, Recess is published every Friday during the academic year. Recess specializes in reviews of films, music, books, video games and the arts, and publishes a calendar of local arts and entertainment events every week. In addition, a weekly cover story examines an off-beat issue for the readers' enjoyment. Special features include exclusive interviews with locally and nationally known bands, authors and artists. For more information, contact Adam Winer, Recess editor, recess@chronicle.duke.edu.
(09/03/98 4:00am)
We try to make The Chronicle available to the entire Duke community by distributing the newspaper at about 140 points throughout the University's academic, medical and research facilities and in the surrounding area off campus.
(09/03/98 4:00am)
The Chronicle depends on a staff of over 150 to help produce the best possible newspaper for the University community. The Chronicle welcomes involvement from all members of the University and Medical Center, whether it be calling in news tips, volunteering to write columns or articles or taking photos to supplement those articles. Accordingly, the newspaper offers a variety of opportunities for involvement for not only undergraduate and graduate/professional students, but also for faculty and employees. An open-door policy is central to our philosophy and we encourage involvement from all interested members of the community. The following section highlights opportunities within the newspaper's organization.
(09/03/98 4:00am)
Readers often approach us with story ideas and news tips; in fact, our editors rely on readers for a great many articles. We welcome tips from readers and encourage you to call our editorial offices with newsworthy information. If you are involved in planning an event, please drop a press release at our offices in 301 Flowers Building or e-mail the University department at university@chronicle.duke.edu. Press releases should include basic information about the event, a contact person and other details such as scope and size that will help us determine how to cover the event. The farther in advance we receive the release, the more likely we will be able to find a reporter to cover the story. Contact Rich Rubin or Kate Stroup, University editors.
(09/03/98 4:00am)
Once upon a time, we thought Mother was always right. We thought wrong.
(09/03/98 4:00am)
An important goal of a community newspaper is to publicize community events and other items of public interest; accordingly, The Chronicle devotes more than two pages to free calendar announcements each week. Every Monday of the academic year we publish a full-page bulletin board highlighting the events of the upcoming week, and follow up with smaller calendars at the bottom of our Comics pages in our issues from Tuesday to Friday.
