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Shahi got the idea for his recent book, “The Z Factor: How to Lead Gen Z to Workplace Success,” during a conversation with a professor who commented on how much students had changed in the past several years.

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From idea to page: Students write books about business, climate activism during pandemic

By Anna Zolotor | April 12, 2021

As if writing essays for classes wasn’t enough, three Duke students spent a year of their undergraduate careers writing books. These student authors participated in the Creator Institute, a program run by Georgetown professor Eric Koester that helps to structure the book-writing process for budding authors of all ages.

Drew Flanagan, chair of the Student Organization Finance Committee, spoke about SOFC's efforts to support student groups at the Feb. 10 meeting of the DSG Senate.

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Students elect 2021-22 class council, DSG senators and VPs

By Nadia Bey | April 10, 2021

Students elected new Duke Student Government senators and vice presidents in an online election Thursday and Friday.

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Duke to require students to be vaccinated for fall semester

By Matthew Griffin | April 9, 2021

All students will have to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before they can enroll for the fall semester, President Vincent Price announced Friday.

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Wellness day to feature wide assortment of self-care activities

By Yuexuan Chen | April 9, 2021

From a community work day at the Duke Campus Farm to plushie-making with DukeArts, Monday’s wellness day is a chance to participate in self-care activities across campus and over Zoom.

There are now gender-neutral bathrooms in Perkins Library, the Bryan Center and most residence halls.

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‘A future of inclusivity’: Blue Devils United pushes for gender-neutral bathrooms in every dorm hall

By Tri Truong | April 9, 2021

Blue Devils United, a student LGBTQ+ support and advocacy organization on campus, is pushing administration to add more gender-neutral bathrooms to campus dorms.

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Students, administration cautiously hopeful as House moves to give DACA recipients pathway to citizenship

By Parker Harris | April 9, 2021

Duke students who are protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are cautiously hopeful over a bill designed to open up citizenship to many undocumented United States residents.

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Faculty discuss logistics of S/U grading, propose to extend credit policy for online non-Duke courses

By Carter Forinash | April 9, 2021

At Thursday's Arts and Sciences Council meeting, Trinity College faculty heard three proposals—on satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading, credit for non-Duke courses taken online and course evaluations.

The newly-renovated Wallace Wade Stadium now features a new student section located at field level and the Blue Devil Tower, which includes suites and a new media area.

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Duke to allow seniors to bring two guests each to commencement

By Leah Boyd | April 8, 2021

Duke will allow each member of the Class of 2021 to bring two guests to this year’s commencement ceremony, President Vincent Price wrote in a Thursday email to seniors.

Photos courtesy of Anna Storti and Calvin Cheung-Miaw

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Duke hires two new faculty in Asian American and Diaspora studies program

By Chris Kuo | April 8, 2021

Anna Storti will be an assistant professor in gender, sexuality and feminist studies, and Calvin Cheung-Miaw will be an assistant professor in the history department.

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DSG considers $408,000 budget for student groups

By Jerry Lin | April 8, 2021

If the Senate approves SOFC’s proposal, arts, media and publications groups will receive the largest share of funding at 24.2%, with athletics and recreation groups close behind at 23.2%.

Stephen Buckley, Trinity '89 and lead story editor for the Global Press Journal, will be a journalism professor at Duke.

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Duke hires alum Stephen Buckley, lead story editor for Global Press Journal, as journalism professor

By Preetha Ramachandran | April 8, 2021

Stephen Buckley, Trinity ‘89 and lead story editor for the Global Press Journal, is set to join the faculty of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy.

With Marketplace closed, students wait for food at a food truck on East Campus.

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East Campus first-years appreciate Marketplace alternatives but are frustrated with communication, long lines

By Katie Tan | April 8, 2021

Marketplace and Trinity Café have been closed since March 27 after several Marketplace dining staff tested positive for COVID-19. After the closure, first-years living on East Campus have resorted to waiting in long food-truck lines and stocking up on several meals at a time from West Campus vendors.

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Academic misconduct spikes during pandemic, professors offer solutions

By Gautam Sirdeshmukh | April 7, 2021

Duke’s transition to virtual courses over the past year has been marked by a spike in academic misconduct cases across several departments. Some professors think that reducing student stress is essential for reversing the trend.

During the spring semester, senior Tyler Meier decided to foster three puppies at once.

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Fostering friendship: Students care for dogs during pandemic

By Francesca Maglione | April 6, 2021

Some Duke students have become interested in fostering dogs during the pandemic as they spend most of their time at home.

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COVID-19 cases at Duke decline for third straight week

By Anna Zolotor | April 6, 2021

Duke’s positive COVID-19 tests have decreased for three weeks in a row since a stay-in-place order was imposed on all undergraduates.

Bruni (second from right) spoke at Duke's John Fisher Zeidman Memorial Colloquium on Politics and the Press after the 2018 midterm elections.

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Duke hires New York Times columnist Frank Bruni as journalism professor

By Anna Zolotor | April 6, 2021

Frank Bruni, a New York Times columnist of 25 years, is leaving his current appointment at the paper to join the faculty of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, the center announced Monday.

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Duke admits record-low 4.3% of regular decision applicants

By Mona Tong | April 5, 2021

Duke expects to admit 4.3% of Regular Decision applicants to the Class of 2025, which is lower than the Class of 2024’s 6% and the Class of 2023’s 5.7%.

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New EVP Daniel Ennis discusses plans for his tenure, Duke’s recovery from COVID-19

By Jake Satisky | April 5, 2021

Daniel Ennis is Duke’s new executive vice president, taking over from Tallman Trask. The Chronicle spoke to Ennis about his past experience at Johns Hopkins University, his decision to come to Duke and his goals for his new role.

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East Campus Union to remain closed until April 12

By Chris Kuo | April 4, 2021

In the meantime, students will have various other dining options.

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Duke graduate schools maintain high rankings in U.S. News and World Report

By Leah Boyd | April 2, 2021

U.S. News and World Report announced their 2022 rankings for the best graduate schools earlier this week, with more than a dozen Duke programs cracking the top 20.

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From idea to page: Students write books about business, climate activism during pandemic

Students elect 2021-22 class council, DSG senators and VPs

Duke to require students to be vaccinated for fall semester

Wellness day to feature wide assortment of self-care activities

‘A future of inclusivity’: Blue Devils United pushes for gender-neutral bathrooms in every dorm hall

Students, administration cautiously hopeful as House moves to give DACA recipients pathway to citizenship

Faculty discuss logistics of S/U grading, propose to extend credit policy for online non-Duke courses

Duke to allow seniors to bring two guests each to commencement

Duke hires two new faculty in Asian American and Diaspora studies program

DSG considers $408,000 budget for student groups

Duke hires alum Stephen Buckley, lead story editor for Global Press Journal, as journalism professor

East Campus first-years appreciate Marketplace alternatives but are frustrated with communication, long lines

Academic misconduct spikes during pandemic, professors offer solutions

Fostering friendship: Students care for dogs during pandemic

COVID-19 cases at Duke decline for third straight week

Duke hires New York Times columnist Frank Bruni as journalism professor

Duke admits record-low 4.3% of regular decision applicants

New EVP Daniel Ennis discusses plans for his tenure, Duke’s recovery from COVID-19

East Campus Union to remain closed until April 12

Duke graduate schools maintain high rankings in U.S. News and World Report

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