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Students gathered on Abele Quad to take part in Old Duke 2023, an annual concert run by Duke University Union (DUU), where Icona Pop made their long-awaited return to Duke after four years.
Located on the balcony of the second floor, the Chef’s Kitchen is a multi-use space, which also hosts weekly cooking classes teaching how to cook healthy meals.
The most popular spot among those interviewed was Ginger & Soy, followed by Farmstead and Sprout. Panera, Pitchfork’s, Gyotaku and The Devil’s Krafthouse tied for third.
The Wellness Center is one of the best, but most underutilized, resources on Duke’s campus. As two first-year students during our first of many busy midterm seasons, we felt it was the perfect time to relieve our academic stress with one of the Wellness Center’s best offerings – their Moments of Mindfulness classes – while sharing our experiences with Recess readers.
“Transcendence + Immanence,” an exhibition by Chinese artist and critic DaoZi on display in the Duke Chapel from Oct. 20 to Nov. 26, explores places where the divine is found via ambitious exercises with color and form.
To celebrate the Hindu holidays of Vijayadashami and Navaratri, Duke’s Hindu Student Association (HSA) held a Navaratri event on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm in the Duke Chapel. The annual Hindu event comprises religious ceremonies, music, singing and food.
The annual South Asian cultural event was filled with colorful cultural clothing, lively music and dance festivities; amidst the lively environment, attendees danced the night away!
The Engineering Master’s Talent Show, hosted by Duke’s Engineering Master’s Programs' Dance Club and Music Club Sept. 22, was a sterling display of the many talents Pratt students have honed outside the classroom.
Weekend Therapy, the Duke student band that opened last semester's LDOC concert, synthesizes a unique rock and R&B sound – and has some exciting plans in the works.
On Sept. 13, the Duke Department of Romance Studies hosted Nicolas Mathieu, winner of the 2018 Prix Goncourt (Goncourt Prize) for his novel “And Their Children After Them” (“Leurs Enfants Après Eux”), for a round-table conversation. The Prix Goncourt, often considered the French equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, includes such past winners as Marcel Proust, Simone de Beauvoir and Marguerite Duras.
Earlier this month, students observed mysterious bird-like sculptures strolling around Duke’s campus. What were these strange creatures, and who brought them here?
Ballet Ashani’s “Giovanni’s Room” is a poignant and fresh success that reimagines James Baldwin’s characters and brings life to present-day Paris.
Duke Arts Presents hosted its annual block party Sept. 5, highlighting their rebrand and kicking off Arts Week at Duke with a magical night of performances and activities.
The Emerson Quartet's final performance at Duke felt at once powerful and bittersweet.
The performance, which explored stories of sleepless youth through virtual reality, was featured by Duke Arts Presents.
Harris, a Bronx, N.Y., native, is renowned for creating artwork that serves as a living archive of his own life, delving into the rich tapestry of African heritage. His creations often revolve around his family, with numerous family members as the central subjects of his photographic compositions.
If you’re like most Duke students, you're either a Trinity student trying to meet those T-Reqs or a Pratt kid looking for a fun way to fill one of the few free spots in your schedule. Or maybe you’re panicked about your current workload and looking for a way to mellow your coursework. Regardless of why you’re reading, here are six carefully curated ALP classes that will provide an enjoyable and interesting learning experience.
Duke Chorale is a university-run choir led by professional directors. Ever since its genesis in 1970, the organization has established itself as a respected, talented and welcoming group within Duke's bustling music scene.
In honor of several successful graduates and an incredible year for the University’s arts, I wanted to highlight each StudioDuke from 2023, the story behind it and what the students gained from the experience.
The Chronicle caught up with Jonathan to talk about internet fame and the experience of a lifetime.