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As SLGs hold non-recruitment open house, leaders wonder what groups' futures will hold

By Katie Tan | September 4, 2022

A Friday email sent to SLG leaders amended the restriction, allowing them to hold the open house as long as it was not “advertised for the purposes of recruitment.” But as SLG members stood around posters on the quad chatting with interested sophomores and juniors, you could still hear the words “rush” and “recruitment."

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Non-Greek selective living groups can hold open house as non-recruitment event

By Kathryn Thomas and Milla Surjadi | September 2, 2022

Dani Harmston, associate dean for residence life, wrote that Sunday’s open house “should not be advertised for the purposes of recruitment,” but rather told SLG leaders to use it as an “introduction to your organizations and emphasize to students what your course of approval at Duke will be in the future.” 

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Duke Dining temporarily relocates Ginger & Soy, removes almond milk from menus

By Audrey Wang and Vishal Jammulapati | September 2, 2022

Changes are abound at Duke Dining facilities, and it’s not just the increasing prices. 

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As inflation rises, Duke Dining prices have too

By Kathryn Thomas | September 2, 2022

Duke Dining is continuing to work on pricing with local vendors. “During normal times when inflation is much more predictable we would have this process completed well in advance of the fall opening,” wrote Robert Coffey, executive director of dining, 

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Duke returns to top 10 in Forbes’ 2022 top college rankings

By Adway S. Wadekar | September 1, 2022

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked first this year.

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DSG unveils new first-year election plans, confirms university and Senate committee members in first meeting

By Audrey Wang | August 31, 2022

New reforms ultimately seek to clarify the DSG election process for incoming first-year senators. 

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Scheyer, Lawson discuss own values, ethics, give advice to students

By Parker Harris | August 31, 2022

The event was hosted by the Delta Gamma Foundation, as part of the Delta Gamma Lectureship in Values and Ethics, and Duke’s New Student and Family Programs. 

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Here’s what you need to know to host campus events with alcohol

By Adway S. Wadekar | August 30, 2022

Now, kegs that are licensed and obtained from a “licensed retailer,” including ABC stores or breweries, are permitted in common rooms on West Campus dorms. 

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From urban studies to Bollywood lyrics: Here are five house courses to consider for fall 2022

By Ishani Raha | August 30, 2022

Here’s a list of five student-taught open house courses you can take for the fall 2022 semester. 

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Non-Greek selective living groups not allowed to host recruitment events this year

By Anisha Reddy and Milla Surjadi | August 30, 2022

The change is attributed to it being the last year SLGs have residential housing as part of Duke’s QuadEx living and learning initiative.

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‘A community-inspired collaboration’: Black Convocation honors Black identity and heritage

By Ethan Niang | August 29, 2022

On Monday, Black students gathered at Penn Pavilion to celebrate Duke’s eighth annual Black Convocation. 

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‘Duke must be punished’: Animal rights groups file federal complaints over welfare concerns

By Nadia Bey | August 29, 2022

PETA filed the complaint with the National Institutes of Health, claiming that a Duke researcher’s actions “may have led to the loss of two of the four pups,” and pigs went unfed for a weekend, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection report. 

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Actress Retta discusses living in present, power of support at Sophomore Spark Summit

By Kathryn Thomas | August 29, 2022

She joined Gary Bennett, vice provost for undergraduate education, in Page Auditorium for a fireside chat, where she shared stories from her time at Duke, her journey to television and life advice she has accumulated along the way. 

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What Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan means for Duke students

By Adway S. Wadekar | August 25, 2022

Current students whose loans were fully disbursed prior to June 30 and meet additional criteria should be eligible for loan forgiveness, according to Miranda McCall, assistant vice provost and director of the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support. 

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Proposed Bryan Center renovations detailed in report, could cost up to $110 million

By Kathryn Thomas and Katie Tan | August 24, 2022

The renovations will support “spatial equity” by prioritizing spaces for affinity groups, according to a final report of recommendations sent to student leaders from administrators on Wednesday. 

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Resources, campus groups, people to know: A collection of useful Chronicle stories

By Kathryn Thomas , Milla Surjadi and Katie Tan | August 23, 2022

Many Chronicle stories highlight resources for students on campus, feature the work of groups that provide those resources or introduce readers to people to know here at Duke. We’ve compiled some of those stories so you can find the information you need about life on campus. 

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What you need to know about Duke's fall COVID-19 protocols

By Adway S. Wadekar | August 22, 2022

Duke will not test students regularly this semester, and masks are still required in classrooms and on Duke buses and vans. 

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Sleep is for the weak: Breaking down Duke’s late-night campus resources

By Ayra Charania | August 18, 2022

Whether you’re pulling an all-nighter, looking for a midnight snack or want to stay safe while out late at night, you might be wondering what’s available late on campus. 

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Judge denies motion from 17 major universities, including Duke, to dismiss financial aid collusion lawsuit

By Katie Tan | August 18, 2022

Former students allege that the schools engaged in price fixing by relying on a shared method to calculate applicants’ financial needs. 

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Peaches, Duke's famous calico cat, fatally struck by car

By Milla Surjadi | August 18, 2022

The campus icon, who had her own Facebook and Instagram group of fans, lived in a heated home near Keohane Quad on West Campus.