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Dance unites a jaded family in 'Dancing at Lughnasa'

By Grace Peterson | November 23, 2018

As the darkness lifts, seven frozen figures are revealed on a dimly lit stage. Their stagnant poses and stoic demeanors create a hazy atmosphere, pulling the audience into what seems to be a memory, or perhaps a dream. The spell-like ambiance is disrupted by a figure moving toward the audience, speaking in a deep Irish accent. 

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K-Ville residents express variety of reasons for tenting

By Grace Peterson | January 25, 2017

In the weeks leading up to the Duke v. Carolina game, hundreds of Duke students forgo sleeping in their cozy dorm beds in favor of taking up residence in the tent village affectionately known as K-Ville.

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Junot Díaz provides valuable insights for creative writers in the Duke community

By Grace Peterson | October 19, 2016

Junot Díaz often doesn’t enjoy writing. In fact, he avoids writing whenever possible and wishes that he wasn’t born with such a strong talent in fiction.

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Dance department takes on 'Passion of Flamenco'

By Grace Peterson | January 21, 2016

Last spring, Duke’s dance department kicked off the Passion of Flamenco, a year during which the department welcomed world-renowned artists to teach and perform for students.

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Students write, direct, act, produce play in 24 hours

By Grace Peterson | October 1, 2015

A typical dramatic production starts with several days of tryouts, followed by weeks, sometimes even months, of rehearsal that culminate in a high-stress “tech week” and, finally, the production itself.

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Ciompi Quartet commemorates 50th anniversary

By Grace Peterson | September 1, 2015

If you were a college student in 1965, you may have found yourself with a daisy chain on your head, a peace sign necklace on your chest and a counter-cultural rhythm in your heart.

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