NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Inside equivalency: How first-years make up for their meal swipes after missing a Marketplace meal

By Sophie Endrud | November 6, 2023

Called “equivalency,” the first-year dining plan gives students $5.50 for breakfast or lunch and $10.50 for dinner in food points, if they miss or choose not to use their daily swipes at Marketplace. However, the process for claiming equivalency food points is stringent.

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

How candidates running in the Durham municipal election stack up on key issues

By Ishani Raha , Mia Penner and Andrew Bae | November 6, 2023

Before you cast your votes for Durham's next mayor and City Council members, The Chronicle has compiled a guide to the candidates’ stances on Durham’s most pressing issues. 

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NEWS  |  HEALTH SCIENCE

‘An interdisciplinary, creative effort’: Duke researchers develop autism screening app for children

By Winston Qian | November 5, 2023

Using an app format that relies on direct and objective data collection, families can screen for autism by simply downloading an app, without the requirement of additional resources or knowledge.

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

RDU approves contract for expansion of main terminal

By Bennett Gillespie | November 5, 2023

RDU approved a $30 million contract Oct. 19, providing funding for the finalization of Terminal 2’s design plans, which will focus on alleviating congestion before the security checkpoint as passengers check in and enter the main area of the terminal.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

The Chronicle's guide to spending Family Weekend at Duke

By Lara Kendall | November 2, 2023

Whether you are cheering on the Blue Devils in Cameron Indoor Stadium, exploring the Nasher Museum of Art or immersing in the vibrant arts scene, there's something for everyone to do this Family Weekend from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Arts & Sciences Council discusses possibility of implementing mandatory ‘first-year clusters’ under curriculum revamp

By Holly Keegan | November 2, 2023

First-year clusters, an idea proposed by the Trinity Curriculum Development Committee and sent to the council for input, would require first-year students to take two classes linked by a common theme. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

A look at Durham's candidates for mayor, City Council in its upcoming general election

By Jothi Gupta | November 2, 2023

With two candidates in the running for mayor and five City Council hopefuls, The Chronicle profiled each of the candidates, outlining their experience and priorities. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Durham City Council candidate Nate Baker prioritizes community-centered, sustainable development

By Zoe Kolenovsky | November 2, 2023

Baker was the highest polling candidate in Durham’s primary municipal elections on Oct. 10, garnering 18.27% of the vote. He will face Javiera Caballero, Carl Rist, Khalilah Karim and Monique Holsey-Hyman in the general election on Nov. 7 for the Council’s three at-large seats. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Durham City Councilmember Javiera Caballero emphasizing inclusive, equitable Durham in re-election bid

By Ishita Vaid | November 2, 2023

Caballero was the second-highest polling candidate in Durham’s primary municipal elections on Oct. 10, garnering 18.09% of the vote. She will face Nate Baker, Carl Rist, Khalilah Karim and Monique Holsey-Hyman in the general election on Nov. 7 for the Council’s three at-large seats. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Durham City Council candidate Khalilah Karim campaigns on building community, cultivating sustainability

By Andrew Bae | November 2, 2023

Karim was the fourth-highest polling candidate in Durham’s primary municipal elections on Oct. 10, garnering 12.21% of the vote. She will face Nate Baker, Javiera Caballero, Carl Rist and Monique Holsey-Hyman in the general election on Nov. 7 for the Council’s three at-large seats. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Durham City Councilmember Monique Holsey-Hyman hopes to bring accountability, empowerment in reelection bid

By Ana Despa | November 2, 2023

Halsey-Hyman was the sixth-highest polling candidate in Durham’s primary municipal elections on Oct. 10, garnering 8.19% of the vote. She will face Nate Baker, Javiera Caballero, Carl Rist, and Khalilah Karim in the general election on Nov. 7 for the Council’s three at-large seats. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Carl Rist looks to advance affordable housing initiatives, economic reform in bid for Durham City Council

By Bennett Gillespie | November 2, 2023

Rist was the third-highest polling candidate in Durham’s primary municipal elections on Oct. 10, garnering 17.63% of the vote. He will face Nate Baker, Javiera Caballero, Khalilah Karim and Monique Holsey-Hyman in the general election on Nov. 7 for the Council’s three at-large seats.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

DSG hears presentation about Cultural Engagement Fund, provides updates on committee projects

By Jeremiah Fang | November 2, 2023

Lauren Denton, associate director of the Center for Multicultural Affairs, gave a presentation to DSG regarding the Cultural Engagement Fund and its uses. The fund is designed to primarily help undergraduate student groups fund programs and events regarding the arts, cross-cultural collaboration, multiculturalism and social justice.  

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

‘On the front lines’: Mayoral candidate Mike Woodard hopes to improve Durham city services, maintain strong economy

By Amy Guan and Shruthi Narayanan | November 2, 2023

Woodard was the second highest polling candidate in Durham’s primary municipal elections on Oct. 10, garnering 29.04% of the vote. He will face Leonardo Williams in the general election on Nov. 7. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

'Embracing new opportunities’: Mayoral candidate Leonardo Williams looks to help Durham realize its full potential

By Ava Littman | November 2, 2023

Williams was the highest polling candidate in Durham’s primary municipal elections on Oct. 10 and will face Mike Woodard in the general election on Nov. 7.

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NEWS

Just follow the tracks: The history behind Durham's railroads

By Lucas Sasaya and Samantha Owusu-Antwi | November 1, 2023

From East Campus and Swift, Durham's trains are easily heard — but there is much more to the history of these trains than meets the ear.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

A look into changes in Duke Law School's admissions process in response to affirmative action ruling

By Max Ma | October 31, 2023

Duke Law School previously required a personal statement and offered applicants two optional essay prompts: a diversity statement and a statement of interest. After the Supreme Court’s decision, Duke Law School kept the personal statement and the optional statement of interest, but replaced the diversity statement with short essays. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

SOFC remodels club funding process, student group leaders express mixed reactions

By Aseel Ibrahim | October 31, 2023

Instead of applying for the annual budget at the end of the spring semester for the following academic year, student organizations now request funds monthly. Some student group leaders are unhappy with the changes.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

‘A community of helpful humans’: A look into DSG’s new Blue Devil Bridges program

By Grace Ghoorah | October 31, 2023

Over a thousand alumni have since signed up for the program, many of whom are willing to take on multiple student mentees, according to Stacy Peterson, senior director for campus engagement at the Alumni Engagement and Development Office. 

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NEWS

The Chronicle's Vol. 118 wins premier award for online college journalism

By Adway S. Wadekar | October 31, 2023

Vol. 118 Editor-in-Chief Milla Surjadi and Managing Editor Katie Tan, both seniors, said that the award is recognition of The Chronicle’s staff members and their work reporting on the several faces of an ever-changing University.