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Audrey Patterson is a Trinity sophomore and local and national news editor of The Chronicle's 119th volume.
With break just around the corner, here’s a look at how Duke facilities will be operating from Saturday through next Wednesday.
Beverly Gray, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, partnered with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic to file a lawsuit challenging several provisions of the Care for Women, Children and Families Act.
According to a memo released by the City on Aug. 3, samples from East Durham Park, Walltown Park and an area in East End Park that is not accessible to the public contain lead levels above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's maximum threshold. These findings confirm a December report by former master's student Enikoe Bihari, Nicholas '22, in a paper supervised by Dan Richter, professor of soils and forest ecology at the Nicholas School of the Environment. However, the City may have known about the results of the internal Duke report months in advance.
As business innovators, religious leaders and current students, the new trustees will contribute their unique perspectives to the Board as it oversees the University’s finances, educational policy and long-term strategy.
A lawsuit brought against the law by Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and Beverly Gray, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Duke, largely failed after many potential issues with the law were resolved by last-minute changes signed by Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday.
The judge may place a temporary injunction on the law, which could prevent it from being enforced until the case is settled. They can also permanently block certain provisions of the bill they deem unconstitutional.
However, Biden’s student loan relief plan remains viable despite new spending restrictions. The Fiscal Responsibility Act bars further pauses on student loan payments but does not inhibit Biden's student debt forgiveness plan.
Staying on campus this summer? Here are some changes to Duke’s campus resources that you need to know.
The Duke Campus Center Pharmacy offers Narcan for all Duke students with no prescription required.
Here’s what’s changed since last time, and how a new decision might affect the Duke Graduate Students Union and graduate students nationwide.