CULTURE  |  MUSIC

'Smile' and the collapse of Katy Perry

By Jonathan Pertile | September 21, 2020

All of this makes her 2010 album “Teenage Dream” feel like a long, long time ago. That album, released almost exactly 10  years before “Smile,” was supported by an unbelievable run of five chart-topping singles, a record that Perry shares with Michael Jackson. The stark difference between these two albums begs a simple question:  What happened to Katy Perry?

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CULTURE  |  MOVIES

"Tenet" and "Mulan" release to middling box office returns, mixed reviews and boycotts

By Ben Smith | September 19, 2020

How are movies coming out during a pandemic?

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

'Twilight' fever revived by Stephanie Meyer's latest, 'Midnight Sun'

By Juanita Vargas Ibanez | September 18, 2020

When “Twilight” was released 15 years ago, the atypical love story between the immortal Edward Cullen and 17-year-old Bella Swan shook the world. 

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RECESS  |  LOCAL

Behind the scenes of The Lodge with TikTok food vlogger and Duke RA Ben Wallace

By Maddie Menkes | September 16, 2020

"NYU students were using TikTok to show how their boxed meals were screwed up. Someone who was supposed to get a caesar salad instead got a box with a packet of balsamic vinaigrette and a bag of chips.That’s not a meal at all."

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

The best virtual DukeCreate workshops to tune into this fall

By Courtney Dantzler | September 15, 2020

As the Duke community continues to practice social distancing this fall, DukeCreate will offer free workshops in a wide range of arts practices, including dance, visual art, music, film and creative technology.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

'Screening Race' examines how we educate youth about cultural issues

By Courtney Dantzler | September 15, 2020

Organized by the Cinematic Arts at Duke, Screen/Society is a beloved film programming body in the Triangle area.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

Soulful activism in the art of zine-making

By Jasmine Santos | September 15, 2020

Zines give marginalized creatives an inexpensive avenue to disseminate and self-publish their ideas

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

Remote programming keeps Duke Performances’ fall season alive

By Tessa Delgo | September 14, 2020

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual concerts have become almost as commonplace as the phrase “these unprecedented times,” but Duke Performances is still finding new ways to innovate.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

Nasher exhibit 'RESIST COVID | TAKE 6' to launch across campus

By Sydny Long | September 14, 2020

When the Nasher Museum of Art announced that it would remain closed to visitors throughout the fall semester, students and Durham residents alike braced themselves for a year without the museum’s beautifully-curated exhibits. The Nasher, however, had no such plans.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

English faculty discussion series builds intellectual community online

By Sarah Derris | September 14, 2020

Each year, the english department is host to a number of events that invite students to hear from faculty members about their interests or latest research endeavors.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

Virtual networking: A new season of DEMAN Live comes to Duke

By Megan Liu | September 14, 2020

Duke is no stranger to recruitment season, with each fall marked by visits from major banks, tech companies and consulting firms. But for students interested in the creative and entertainment industries, the traditional recruitment offerings give little opportunity to establish solid connections. 

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

tgiFHI virtual series brings humanities research to the forefront

By Akshaj Turebylu | September 14, 2020

In years past, humanities and arts departments held catered speaker events to help generate community between faculty, students and the Durham community.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

The Nasher goes virtual with new digital projects

By Damla Ozdemir | September 10, 2020

The Nasher Museum of Art, like all other communities and initiatives at Duke, had to adapt during the pandemic.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

DC Fandome reveals what's in store for its beloved superheroes

By Devinne Moses | September 7, 2020

This year’s DC Fandome had these and more to get fans excited for what’s on the horizon for Wonder Woman, Batman and other loved DC superheroes and supervillains.

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RECESS  |  STAFF NOTE

How to be a Californian

By Kerry Rork | September 7, 2020

Everything you’ve heard about California is true.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

Why ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ couldn’t have come at a better time

By Devinne Moses | September 4, 2020

Travel won’t be the same for a while, but the release of “Microsoft Flight Simulator” on Aug. 18 is a breathtaking leap for virtual realism that serves as more than just a game.

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RECESS  |  CULTURE

A generation past hiding in the wake of #FreeBritney

By Jasmine Santos | September 3, 2020

Long before mental health initiatives made waves in mainstream media, Britney Spears was the voice that nourished the soul of a generation.

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CULTURE  |  MUSIC

The Killers’ 'Imploding the Mirage' is refreshingly optimistic

By Angel Chaudhary | September 3, 2020

This album marked a journey of letting go of the past and moving forward.

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RECESS  |  CAMPUS

First virtual Heatwave concert kicks off an unusual fall semester

By Meredith Cohen | September 2, 2020

For the first time in Duke’s history, the annual Heatwave concert was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic last Friday, Aug. 28. This year, rapper Denzel Curry headlined the concert.

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CULTURE  |  FOOD

Snacking on a budget: The best snack options for Duke students

By Maddie Menkes | September 2, 2020

With COVID-19 precautions in mind, Duke encourages their on-campus students to only bring essential items. I consider snacks one of them.