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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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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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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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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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Students pleased with DukeEngage Academy’s new format, still wonder about effectiveness

By Anna Zolotor | February 18, 2020

When asked if he thought the four-week training was necessary, though, one student commented that it wasn’t. 

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Protesters rally against Bolton’s record outside his Duke talk

By Leah Boyd | February 18, 2020

"Hey hey, ho ho, these racist wars have got to go," protesters chanted.

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The floors are falling in 300 Swift apartments

By Ashwin Kulshrestha | February 17, 2020

There’s trouble in paradise. The luxury apartment complex at 300 Swift, purchased by Duke in December 2016, is beginning to show some wear and tear.

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If Pres. Price were unable to serve, who would take over the Duke president’s role?

By Nathan Luzum | February 17, 2020

It’s the fodder of many doomsday movies—once the president goes down, how does the government continue to function?

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Judiciary dismisses complaint against attorney general that delayed Young Trustee results

By Stefanie Pousoulides | February 14, 2020

Filed just hours before voting would end, the complaint that delayed the Young Trustee election results by two days was dismissed by the Duke Student Government Judiciary Friday afternoon.

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Ibrahim Butt elected as undergraduate Young Trustee

By Carter Forinash | February 14, 2020

Undergraduates have elected senior Ibrahim Butt as the next Young Trustee.