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DSG discusses by-law changes to attorney general role after controversial YT election

By Leah Boyd | Yesterday

Senators saw the first reading of potential by-law amendments at Wednesday’s DSG Senate meeting.

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Which Democratic presidential candidates are Duke employees donating to?

By Layne Vanatta | Yesterday

Duke employees are feelin’ the Bern and pulling out their wallets for “big, structural change,” according to FEC donation data. They have given nearly $400,000 to political causes this election cycle, as of Feb. 26.

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

How students are raising awareness around human rights abuses in Kashmir

By Mona Tong | Yesterday

Awareness is the first step to change: a mantra that students raising awareness for the Kashmir issue firmly believe in.

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NEWS  |  HEALTH SCIENCE

A cocaine vaccine? Not as far-fetched as you think

By John Markis | 2 days ago

Thanks to the work of Professor of Pathology Herman Staats, a vaccine is on the horizon for those with another debilitating disease: cocaine addiction.

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Dispelling myths, promoting ‘authentic excellence’ at inaugural Mental Health Forum

By Chris Kuo | 2 days ago

Trying to balance academics, extracurriculars and busy social lives, Duke students often neglect their mental health. 

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NEWS  |  HEALTH SCIENCE

Mae Jemison teaches lessons from time as astronaut, aims high for human interstellar space travel

By Mona Tong | 3 days ago

Mae Jemison shot for the moon, and she very nearly got there. 

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Meet the four candidates running for DSG president, executive vice president

By Nathan Luzum and Matthew Griffin | 4 days ago

Here’s a preview of the four candidates in advance of full profiles, which will be published closer to the election:

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How coronavirus has personally impacted Duke student, professors

By Kristi Sturgill | 4 days ago

When the coronavirus emerged in late 2019, no one knew the ramifications. Almost two month into 2020, an ominous haze of ambiguity still enshrouds the pathogen.

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French ambassador knights Duke engineering professor at Washington Duke Inn

By Matthew Griffin | February 21, 2020

If you’ve ever wondered if you should call your professor “Dr.” or “Prof.,” you might now need to consider whether to call them “Knight.”

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HRL sends email about sinking floors in 300 Swift, advises no more ‘group dancing/jumping’

By Kathryn Silberstein | February 20, 2020

“The sky is falling!” exclaimed Chicken Little. In the 300 Swift apartments, the sky is still not falling, but the floor is a whole other story.

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Some rest for the wicked: Duke cancels classes until 10:00 a.m. Friday due to snow in Durham

By Ashwin Kulshrestha | February 20, 2020

The University has announced that it is cancelling classes Friday before 10 a.m. as per the Severe Weather Policy, according to a DukeAlert. 

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How Duke's first snowfall of the decade will affect campus operations, health facilities, voting

By Mona Tong | February 20, 2020

Either shocked to see the rare appearance of snow or disappointed by the puddles on the ground, Duke students witnessed their first snow of the school year, and Durham its first of the decade, today.

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Duke-NUS researcher arrested under suspicion of being Russian agent

By Mona Tong and Chen Chen | February 20, 2020

Hector Alejandro Cabrera Fuentes, a scientist at Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School, was arrested for acting on behalf of a Russian government official.

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DSG Senate hears McMahon’s critiques of selectivity at Duke

By Carter Forinash | February 20, 2020

Mary Pat McMahon, vice provost/vice president for student affairs, talked student involvement and selectivity at Wednesday’s Duke Student Government meeting. 

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‘We can make our own decisions’: Mixed feelings as students grapple with Duke’s vape ban

By Maya Miller | February 20, 2020

Vaping was added to Duke’s impending ban on smoking—and students have mixed feelings on the policy.

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Behind the curtain: How the class schedule you see on DukeHub gets made

By Leah Boyd | February 18, 2020

Ever wonder who’s responsible for making students drag themselves out of bed and stumble into that old lecture hall at 8:30 in the morning? Don’t immediately blame the professor.

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Bernie Sanders comes to town, Young Trustee elections: Campus Countdown

By Bre Bradham , Ben Leonard , Stefanie Pousoulides and Mason Berger | February 18, 2020

This week's campus countdown takes you through the biggest stories in national, local and campus politics.