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Students across campus expressed varying views on the results of the election, with differing focuses and takeaways from the midterms.
The Respect for Marriage Act is currently de facto federal law because of the Supreme Court rulings of Obergefell v. Hodges and Loving v. Virginia. However, the future for same-sex marriage became uncertain after Justice Clarence Thomas explicitly called for the court to reconsider the Obergefell decision in June.
Ten people died in the fire Thursday and nine were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Across social media and in widespread protests that have occurred in the wake of the fire, many have attributed the tragedy to overly strict COVID-19 protocols that prevented people from being able to leave their homes.
The investigation will determine if Ticketmaster complied with North Carolina antitrust laws and if it is using its power to harm North Carolina consumers.
Nuzzi elaborated on the media’s tendency to “fill up all of this space” with something “dramatic,” which can lead to hypotheticals solidifying as narratives. She advised journalists to find comfort in uncertainty.
The center, founded by Horowitz, a conservative author and activist, is classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit legal advocacy group.
Duke joins several other top-14 law schools in withdrawing from the U.S. News’ rankings within the last week. Yale Law School was first to announce its decision to withdraw on Wednesday.
With break just around the corner, here is how Duke facilities will be operating from Wednesday through next Monday.
These GOP wins, while falling short of the double-supermajority that the party had hoped for, will allow Republican leaders more freedom to advance policies that they have long supported.
After her divorce with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, Scott pledged to steadily give away her fortune.
Black Caucus is a space where Black students can talk about their experiences at Duke, what they want to change, and how both they and Duke can improve the Black student experience.
This story was updated Thursday night after Student Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Education sent an email to the undergraduate student body acknowledging the tragedies and providing mental health resources.
During their presentation, academic deans from Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, the Pratt School of Engineering and Duke Kunshan University highlighted their role as advocates for students.
The inclusion of male students in Few FF “emphasized our dedication to all-gender housing,” wrote Dean for Residence Life Deb LoBiondo in an email to The Chronicle. Under the QuadEx residential system, male-identifying students were allowed to select unfilled rooms in Baldwin’s section.
Among the public health challenges posed by climate change, war, COVID-19 and monkeypox, Beyrer believes that Duke and other academic institutions can play a central role in addressing these challenges. In particular, Beyrer hopes that the University can work toward creating sustainable solutions that prioritize the needs of specific populations.
In its 15th year, the deer herd reduction program began this year on Sep. 26 and will conclude on Dec. 16. By permitting entry only to certified hunters, the program manages the forest’s health by controlling the population of white-tailed deer, specifically allowing hunters to target does.
The recent midterm election has potential to change the trajectory of the recent ruling. Two state Supreme Court seats previously held by Democratic judges were up for grabs. Republican candidates ended up picking up both seats, meaning Republicans now have a 5-2 majority.
The scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England.
Proponents believe this new ordinance, set to go in effect in December, may support small businesses and revive activity to levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students both over and under 21 years old expressed varying opinions about Duke’s new alcohol policies, which aim to increase on-campus social gatherings.
