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Alison Korn is a Pratt sophomore and a features managing editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume.
The major companies' expansions to the Triangle will provide a boost to the Triangle’s economy by bringing thousands of new jobs to the area, including for Duke students—but it could also stymie the success of tech startups, increase congestion and accentuate Durham’s lack of affordable housing.
The Chronicle has compiled a list of mental health resources at Duke and in the Durham area for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
“Whatever plans they have to change the way Duke housing looks in the future, they need to be cognizant and not intrude on the efforts of the Mitchell-White House because we’re here to stay."
“I'm curious if Duke is trying to slowly do away with SLGs, and Greek life as a byproduct, but I don't necessarily think they will ever really be phased out here at Duke," one student said.
Reacting to the University's "disingenuous and perfunctory" response to ongoing anti-Asian violence, student groups are calling for Duke to maintain its commitment to the Asian/American and Diaspora studies.
Johnson said that she hopes to make city government as accessible as possible and geared towards amplifying marginalized voices.
Although senior Elliot Kelly enjoys the free coffee from Panera, he does miss the Good Egg from Au Bon Pain, which he said was the best breakfast sandwich on campus. He said that while Panera sandwich options are decent, none can compare with the Good Egg. However, he loves Panera’s cinnamon crunch bagel.
Abele Quad was empty on Monday morning, but within the dorms, thousands of students were waking up and preparing for their first day of class, ready to breathe life into a campus that had been under strict pandemic restrictions for almost two years.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the largest benefactors of Duke. With Melinda French Gates being a Duke alumna, some might wonder if Duke will continue to receive support from the Gates Foundation after the divorce.
While many students are eager to get back in the classroom, some students benefit from the flexibility in movement and accessibility that online courses offer.
