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Amy Guan is a Pratt sophomore and an associate news editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume.
Duke announced a series of updates to their COVID-19 protocols for the fall semester last Tuesday. Thanks to high vaccination rates, the University and many of its peer institutions are planning to return to mostly normal operations in the fall.
For peer tutor Sophia Leeman, a sophomore, “tutoring online presented a different challenge, but working around the Zoom environment helped [her] realize different ways of teaching that are fun."
This year, art groups and students in the visual arts have faced challenges in finding places to create new pieces and access materials, even as many have continued to pursue their passions in more unique and creative ways.
Thanks to online classes, students spend much more time in their residence halls than they would in an ordinary year, but because of COVID-19-related restrictions, fostering community within dorms has been an uphill battle for resident assistants.
Some dining locations have expanded hours from Jan. 25 to Feb. 7, the result of a partnership between Duke Student Government and Duke Dining.
Duke’s COVID-19 response, which included reducing density in residential buildings, has left the Class of 2024 split between campuses.
Studying in your dorm room can be distracting, but have no fear: Duke’s libraries are here and ready to help students by providing study spaces and academic resources.
One entry test wasn't enough for Duke's reopening plan.
