Duke is to be commended for taking some positive actions toward reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. But it is disappointing to learn that the target date for Duke’s next set of climate goals will be 25 years in the future — 2050. Simply put, when it comes to our climate, 2050 is far too late.
Burnout is a mental health challenge that can result from prolonged exposure to stress and involves feelings of exhaustion and detachment from work. I decided I wanted to understand the experience of college burnout and what, if anything, might prevent it
There’s a principle of rationality that helps guide choices within boundaries, maximizing what we can achieve without crossing those personal limits. It’s simple, in theory: know your limits and make choices that respect them, allowing you to perform at your best.
In Gaza, hundreds of thousands of families are cut off from all aid, and the region has been without adequate food and water for months. More children have died from conflict there in four months than have died globally in the last four years.
Individuals who discover fraud — including those at universities — may feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the power of the institution that is home to the misconduct. It can seem like a David versus Goliath battle. But the False Claims Act (FCA) provides each David with an arsenal of incentives and weapons.
By embracing this ethos, we don't just improve our campus — we cultivate the skills vital for leadership in our diverse nation. True tolerance, genuine engagement and the willingness to grapple with challenging ideas are not just academic exercises; they are the foundation of a robust republic.
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If Duke was aware of these glaring issues, I am mortified that a deeply ingrained culture of exclusion, misogyny and unethical labor practices is less important than profit margins. It is morally reprehensible that increased revenue at the University Store warrants welcoming this company onto campus in the face of such clear affronts to Duke’s values.
If the DukeCard office printed the new DukeCards preemptively, there would be no delays in getting the key ID students need to prove their residency and to vote in Durham, and less likelihood that they will end up casting provisional ballots.
Disagreement should be informed, accurate and respectful — and the suppression of different viewpoints on the important issues of the day has no place in a thriving university.
While some may say it is not possible to serve all Jewish students and be a Zionist organization, it is essential to understand why Hillels function with these guidelines and how they manage to achieve both of these goals.
Do not pretend everyone has their lives together and that imposter syndrome is not here. Instead, acknowledge it and try hard not to perpetuate it.
Professor Doriane Coleman's advocacy for discrimination poses a significant threat to trans rights, women's rights and human rights in general.
The training failed to acknowledge the rich history of anti-Zionist, diasporic Jewish movements that have presented alternative visions for Jewish safety.
Duke's use of land grabs, gentrification and forced displacement to expand its operations and wealth are the same tactics used by the Israeli government against Palestinians in occupied Palestine.
Duke should either stick to its stated policy, and allow all legal speech on the bridge, or abandon the pretense of a “free expression” bridge altogether.
The recent SB 20 abortion restriction is the latest wave of a legal culture that enforces a medical reality in which Black communities lose mothers and infants at disproportionately high rates.
