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Tales from a puppy kindergarten dorm volunteer

By Jonathan Pertile | 19 hours ago

While I do spend a lot of time taking care of Dunn, he does far more for me than I do for him. Beyond the obvious cuteness the tiny joyful bundle of fur provides his surroundings, there’s the overwhelming sense of positivity all around him. 

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

The Black Eyed Peas' 'The E.N.D' and the power of nostalgia

By Rhys Banerjee | 19 hours ago

In a time when things seem so complex and difficult, sometimes it’s just easier to channel the innocence we once had and crank up “I Gotta Feeling” one more time.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

Visiting artist Benjamin Benne's 'Fantasma' blurs the line between artist and audience

By Tess Redman | 19 hours ago

The “Fantasma” reading was a unique opportunity to be physically in a space with artists and to be invited into their mental space, as well.

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A love letter to the sun

By Megan Liu | September 20, 2021

I’m grateful for many things: my wonderful friends, the promise of a beautiful autumn and the $5 Daily Devil Deal at Sazón. But, right now, I’m most grateful for sunlight.

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After more than a year, the Nasher is finally back

By Sophie Lair | September 20, 2021

Before stepping into the Duke’s beloved Nasher Museum of Art, the top of the door displays an array of graphics and words welcoming visitors back along with new COVID-19 protocols. To the side of these directions, the graphic reads, “Art is waiting for you! We’re so glad you’re here.”

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

SHEIN is She-Out: It’s time to question our consumption

By Kerry Rork | September 20, 2021

Tops from Forever 21, pants from Shein, dresses from H&M, skirts from Zara, jackets from Amazon, accessories from Uniqlo — at a university where 69% of students come from families at the top 20% of incomes and students claim to be environmentally conscious, why do cheap, unethically made clothing items have such a strong presence among our student body?

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

Lorde’s Māori-language EP, ‘Te Ao Mārama,’ is for Everyone

By Sasha Provost | September 20, 2021

Fresh off the release of her third studio album, “Solar Power,” Lorde surprised fans by dropping a surprise EP, “Te Ao Mārama” Sept. 9. The EP features five songs from “Solar Power” recorded entirely in te reo Māori, the indigenous language of the Māori people of New Zealand. 

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

On 'Certified Lover Boy,' Drake loses friends and we lose interest

By Brooks Finby | September 13, 2021

Do you need to reinvent the wheel if you've mastered making it spin?

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

Why are we so obsessed with the royal family?

By Jules Kourelakos | September 13, 2021

There are three certain things in this world: death, taxes and the evergreen popularity of Princess Diana biopics.

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CULTURE  |  MOVIES

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ cast discusses mental health in the social media generation

By Skyler Graham | September 13, 2021

On Sept. 24, the Tony-award winning musical is moving from the stage to movie theaters nationwide. In a virtual roundtable with cast members Ben Platt, Amandla Stenberg, Julianne Moore, Amy Adams, Kaitlyn Dover and Danny Pino, as well as writer Steven Levenson and director Stephen Chbosky, The Chronicle explored the process behind this heartwarming film.

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Writing is the worst

By Kerry Rork | September 13, 2021

I hate the moment you look at a blank page, and suddenly, words are supposed to flow, as if by some magical force. I hate the emptiness staring back at me as nothing comes to mind. I hate the openness of writing, your inner thoughts suddenly being known.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE POP CULTURE

Recess picks the best culture of the summer

By Recess Staff | September 13, 2021

Labor Day has come and gone, taking Hot Vax Summer with it. Here are the pieces of pop culture that the Recess staff was consuming once we realized we maybe shouldn't have been going outside yet, after all.

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RECESS  |  LOCAL

Have you heard about Have U Heard?

By Brooks Finby | September 6, 2021

While most juniors in college spend their summers interning to build up their resumés, Aditya Surana decided to go in another direction: creating his own music festival, Have U Heard Fest.  

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Maybe Addison Rae is, indeed, all that

By Derek Deng | September 6, 2021

Is Addison Rae just “another party girl bimbo,” or are we just quick to hate on her because she challenges our preconceptions about making it in Hollywood? Do we simply hate influencers because they upend the myth of meritocracy?

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'Twelve Minutes' is a cinematic exploration of trauma worth your time

By Devinne Moses | September 6, 2021

Only a few games are noticed by the broader public these days. “Super Mario Bros.,” “Grand Theft Auto” and “Animal Crossing” earned their popularity through engaging gameplay and record-breaking sales. Certain games, like “Cyberpunk 2077,” gain popularity because of a famous actor’s appearance in the game. Keanu Reeves alone can sell millions of copies of a game because star-power attracts audiences from different mediums, and this can also be said of Annapurna Interactive’s new game “Twelve Minutes.”

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

Still Woozy's debut album is an alt-pop catharsis

By Kerry Rork | September 6, 2021

In a recent interview discussing the release of his newest album, Still Woozy commented, "This album is me figuring out what an album could be. Each song is expressing a different part of my palette, something I couldn't do if I was just putting out single after single." And figure it out he did. 

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StudioDuke mentorship program supports students in professionalizing creative endeavors

By Megan Liu | September 6, 2021

For students hoping to put the untapped potential of their creative projects into motion, StudioDuke can be the catalyst for new levels of artistry and imagination.