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what you missed over break

Queen Elizabeth II distinguished Arlie Petters, professor of mathematics and physics, as a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Dec. 29.


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City manager will become

Outgoing Durham City Manager Patrick Baker announced his decision Dec. 11 to step down from his post and move across the hall to the city attorney's office.


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3 unindicted laxers sue University

Three unindicted members of the 2005-2006 men's lacrosse team filed suit Dec. 17 against the University, the city of Durham and others, claiming that the pursuit of the now-discredited rape charges...


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Panhel pushes up rush start date

The Panhellenic Association's recruitment process will begin before the start of the spring semester this year, a return to the schedules of 2005 and 2006.


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Haltom prepares to leave 39-year 'home'

When an independent school in Manhattan offered University Secretary Allison Haltom a job in its college guidance office in the spring of 1976, the then-assistant director of University admissions...


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University says Pressler cannot sue

University officials are asking former men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler to go through an arbitrator in filing his complaints and cannot sue the school, The Herald-Sun reported Tuesday.


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Last-second shot sinks Duke

Pittsburgh's Levance Fields swished a step-back 3-pointer over Dave McClure with six seconds left to give the No. 11 Panthers a 65-64 overtime win over sixth-ranked Duke.


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Brodhead review is positive

A Board of Trustees committee charged with reviewing President Richard Brodhead's performance since his appointment has "affirmed" the president's "compelling vision" for Duke.