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How ‘The Farewell’ masterfully depicts Chinese American biculturalism

By Michelle Huang | Yesterday

It’s summer in Shanghai and the hot air clings to my skin as I say goodbye to my grandmother from the taxicab parked in front of her apartment building. 

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Eastcut Sandwich Bar serves up a burger that rivals Durham’s best

By Alex Leo-Guerra | Yesterday

Eastcut Sandwich Bar deserves the love and respect of the entire Triangle.

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How to sell yourself in five minutes: A guide to Media-Ville

By Elizabeth Butcher | Yesterday

Recruiters from leading media companies will be available to connect with students at Duke’s annual Media-Ville.

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Sacred rituals

By Sarah Derris | Yesterday

I arrived in New York a full week and a half before starting my new job. Just enough time to orient myself to my new landscape.

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Tea Time: Is there something wrong with me if I’m not passionate about anything?

By Alice Dai | 2 days ago

What I’m saying, Sick and Tired, is that your conception of passion is driven by the cultural moment we’re living in and all of the historical baggage that’s led to Right Now. Don’t give in so easily.

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How my dorm decor reflects the films I adore

By Megan Liu | 4 days ago

By the end of move-in day, my room was perfect — almost. I just needed to do one more thing: put up my movie posters.

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‘Euphoria’’s controversial One Direction scene teaches a lesson on ‘real person fan fiction’

By Sydny Long | 5 days ago

In episode three of the popular and increasingly controversial HBO series “Euphoria,” there is a sex scene. What rattled audiences was not the erotic content: it was the fact that the two participants were Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of the once-famous band One Direction.

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Amazon Prime’s ‘The Boys’ is a critique of superheroes and the media that creates them

By Ellenor Brown | 6 days ago

“The Boys” is Amazon Prime Video’s latest contribution to the behemoth that is the superhero genre, a slightly grunge, antihero story that turns what audiences have come to know and expect from action on its head. Based on a comic book series of the same name, the show strikes a balance of amusing and serious critical portrayals of a massive corporation breeding celebrity superheroes.

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Artist Daniel Aguilar Ruvalcaba talks desire and economics at Ruby Friday event

By Deney Li | September 13, 2019

Aguilar Ruvalcaba’s “A Talk about Turtles” is the first Ruby Friday event of the new school year, and the artist came to Duke to discuss his work complemented by his own exhibited art. Ruby Fridays invite artists to Duke to share their work and careers in the Ruby Lounge, and this year they will occur every Friday at 12 p.m.

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Summer culture roundup: ‘Midsommar,’ ‘Euphoria’ and more

By Recess Staff | September 13, 2019

Recess staff and contributors share their favorites from the summer.

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‘It Chapter Two’ isn’t scary — and that’s not a bad thing

By Malai Escamilla | September 13, 2019

Twenty-seven years after the terrifying events of “It” (2017), the Losers Club returns to Derry for a final showdown with Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard) in the recently-released “It Chapter Two.” The film features incredible performances, a phenomenal character driven story and stunning set pieces and special effects — but it’s just not that scary. 

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‘It’s like breathing’: Duke electrician Jimmie Banks reflects on his passion for art

By Tessa Delgo | September 12, 2019

Fittingly enough for a modern-day Renaissance man, Jimmie Banks lists Leonardo da Vinci among his chief artistic heroes. In addition to being an exhibiting artist at the Rubenstein Arts Center, Banks is a Duke Facilities Management electrician of 22 years, a former head cook of a barbecue restaurant, a breakdancer and a friend to everyone he meets along the way.

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‘Southbound’ exhibit at Power Plant Gallery resists stereotypes about Southern identity

By Skyler Graham | September 12, 2019

The American South is an ever-changing landscape, its growing communities and dynamic businesses pushing the region away from strict definitions.

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Growing up is complicated on Frankie Cosmos’ ‘Close It Quietly’

By Stephen Atkinson | September 12, 2019

While Kline’s past releases were confined to the bedroom, the bus, the school hallways — the spaces she frequents — “Close It Quietly” broadens Kline’s scope, applying her introspection to the world.

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Learning how to do nothing

By Miranda Gershoni | September 12, 2019

I spent this summer in New York, a cesspool of sights, sounds, and — mostly to its detriment — smells. Armed with a class and an internship and living just a few blocks from Union Square, my days filled quickly. 

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Nasher’s ‘Art for a New Understanding’ is a turning point for exhibitions of Native art

By Meg Hancock | September 5, 2019

To Marshall N. Price, the Nasher Museum of Art’s newest exhibition is “a paradigm-shifting exhibition in many, many ways.”

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Gospel legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples to return to Durham

By Andrew Witte | September 5, 2019

The rhythm and blues artist Mavis Staples — a “staple” of American music — is set to perform at the historic Carolina Theatre, returning with Duke Performances Oct. 3.