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How DSG presidential candidate Sean Bissell would handle a sexual harassment claim against his chief of staff and more

By Bre Bradham and Adam Beyer | March 5, 2018

My name is Sean Bissell. I’m from a small town in southwest Virginia and I’m here to run as your future DSG president. Thank you all for either being here or tuning in tonight. It means so much to me to be able to speak to you about my campaign and what I envision to be our Duke experience in the future.

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How DSG presidential candidate Yemi Kolawole would handle an SOFC scandal and more

By Bre Bradham and Adam Beyer | March 5, 2018

My name is Oyeyemi Kolawole but everyone calls me Yemi. I am also from the small town of Providence, R.I. Our big claim to fame is Brown University. I am currently chief of staff for Duke Student Government, co-head of content for TheBridgeIs.com and a [resident assistant] at 300 Swift. I am the current chief of staff for the Duke Student Government.

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How DSG presidential candidate Sabriyya Pate would handle a huge spike in undergraduate tuition and more

By Bre Bradham and Adam Beyer | March 5, 2018

My name is Sabriyya. I’m a junior Program II major studying conflict and negotiation studies, originally from Nigeria. One thing I have to say is that I believe fundamentally that this University has an obligation to provide us with the resources, skills and networks that let us use experiences we receive here to make an impact on the world and serve others with what we are receiving.

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'All humanity was taken away from us': Anne Frank's stepsister recalls Holocaust, her time at Auschwitz

By Lexi Kadis | March 5, 2018

Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and posthumous stepsister of Anne Frank, recalled at a sold-out event Monday how the Nazis stole her humanity and how she struggled to regain it in the years that followed.

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Trump or Nixon? Spring Breakthrough course gives students opportunity to rank presidents, bracket style

By Claire Ballentine | March 5, 2018

Have strong opinions about Grover Cleveland? Or just want to find out who the heck that is? A Spring Breakthrough course can help with that.

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Study finds that childhood obesity rates are still on the rise, despite expectations

By Claire Ballentine | March 5, 2018

Although previous research has suggested that childhood obesity is plateauing, new findings from Duke Health researchers reveal that the rate is still climbing.

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Obama's Intelligence Director James Clapper discusses the threat of Russia, cyber security

By Jamie Cohen | March 5, 2018

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper spoke on campus Monday for the event "Cyber Security: America's Greatest Threat?" Clapper served as the director of national intelligence from 2010 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and was responsible for overseeing CIA, NSA and FBI operations. Currently on the advisory board of the non-profit organization Committee to Investigate Russia, Clapper also has a book, "Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence. Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence," set to be released in May. The Chronicle’s Jamie Cohen sat down with Clapper to discuss national security and intelligence issues, as well as his thoughts on the game Saturday.

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'Know your rights': Grad students discuss sexual harassment resources at workshop

By Bre Bradham | March 5, 2018

For graduate students, the power dynamics of sexual harassment can be extremely challenging, and the Duke Graduate Student Union wants to make sure they know the resources and rights available to them.

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Meet Gabe, the first lemur to be born this birthing season

By Claire Ballentine | March 4, 2018

Need another reason to prove Duke is better than UNC? We have a new baby lemur.

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The journey of AMES: How to get a graduate program approved

By Jake Satisky | March 4, 2018

The Asian and Middle Eastern studies department just wants one graduate program.

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Anne Frank's stepsister Eva Schloss, an Auschwitz survivor, to speak at Duke Monday

By Sarah Kerman | March 4, 2018

Eva Schloss, a holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, will speak at 7 p.m. Monday in Page Auditorium.

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Fuqua Dean Bill Boulding discusses reappointment, global business challenges

By Rob Palmisano | March 4, 2018

On Feb. 15th, President Vincent Price and Provost Sally Kornbluth announced that Bill Boulding, who has served since 2011 as dean of the Fuqua School of Business, will serve another five-year term through June 30, 2023. A nationally recognized scholar of marketing and management, Boulding has bolstered Fuqua’s interdisciplinary collaborations around campus, developed its international strategic partnerships and strengthened existing degree programs. The Chronicle’s Rob Palmisano communicated with Boulding over email to learn more about his thoughts on being reappointed, the position and his goals for Fuqua moving forward.

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'We're so happy for Grayson': Students rejoice after Duke's win against Carolina

By Likhitha Butchireddygari and Lexi Kadis | March 3, 2018

"WHOOOOOOO! We can feel the energy. The vibe on campus is amazing. We're so excited!"—first-year Anna Klingensmith

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$100 million expansion of Duke Regional Hospital to provide more mental health services

By Adam Beyer | March 1, 2018

The University is investing more than $100 million in an expansion of Duke Regional Hospital, which is anticipated to open in 2021.

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Protest breaks out at Divinity School event in support of LGBTQIA issues

By Kenrick Cai | March 1, 2018

Armed with megaphones, a group of disgruntled students interrupted the Divinity School State of the School address to give what they called “the real State of the School address.”

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'Bread and butter': Welsh professors discuss the state of interdisciplinary research at event Thursday

By Deepti Agnihotri | March 1, 2018

Everyone is already interdisciplinary, according to three professors from Wales.

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DUSDAC considers addition of Israeli-style Mediterranean food truck at meeting Thursday

By Nathan Luzum | March 1, 2018

The food truck Soomsoom Pita Pockets visited the Duke University Student Dining and Advisory Committee Thursday evening.

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'Mistrust is the worldview': NY Times columnist David Brooks discusses civil debate at Provost Forum

By Jake Satisky | March 1, 2018

Author, commentator and New York Times columnist David Brooks is not a stranger to Duke—he was once a visiting professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, and yesterday he was the keynote speaker at this year’s Provost Forum.

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Psychology professor gives class FitBits to teach curriculum

By Shayal Vashisth | March 1, 2018

While most students bring their assignments back home in a notebook, some are wearing their classwork on their wrists.

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DukeALERT: Student reports strong armed robbery near East Campus

By Staff Reports | March 1, 2018

A DukeAlert was sent to Duke community members at 4 a.m., reporting a robbery near East Campus.