Milla Surjadi

‘We’re prepared for it to last a long time’: Duke, DUP leadership petition for new election to certify workers’ union

A week after a vote count in favor of unionizing, lawyers representing the University petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for a re-run election, citing “administrative failures in the mail ballot process” and technical issues during the ballot count that resulted in “determinative challenged ballots.” 

Duke bus drivers denied unemployment benefits, alleging Duke misclassified employment status

When Duke closed its campus last March, Erika Jenkins, a year-round University bus driver for over 15 years, was laid off. She filed an unemployment claim. Two months later, she was surprised to find out that her claim was denied.

'Not just a summer thing': Blue Devil Buddies mentorship program to return for a second year

The leaders now want to make sure mentors and mentees stay in contact throughout the year and develop long-lasting friendships that extend beyond the summer.

‘A storied champion’: Students, alumni react to Coach K’s retirement announcement

“It’s pretty wild how much he’s shaped our culture,” junior Daniel Marshall wrote. “Two of the most common words on campus are probably ‘K-ville’ and ‘tenting,’ all thanks to Mike Krzyzewski.”

‘The most powerful and substantive kind of justice’: Duke University Press Workers Union hosts event to garner support

Members and allies of the Duke University Press Workers Union came together to express support for the union at a Community Solidarity Speak-Out on Monday, just over a week before union certification will be decided in a formal vote.  

‘A say in our own conditions’: Duke University Press employees to vote on unionization

The Duke University Press Workers Union went public in March, with members citing issues with DUP management, inadequate pay and insufficient professional growth opportunities as motivators for unionizing.

DSG Senate calls on admin for greater accountability for Duke Compact violations

The resolution “urges administration to consistently hold egregious offenders accountable—particularly from a Conduct and Community Standards perspective—to curtail another rise in COVID-19 cases, as promised when the Duke Compact was created at the end of summer 2020.” 

‘It’s always people first’: DSG President-elect Christina Wang to prioritize empathy, relationships in presidency

Almost exactly a year after Duke shifted to remote learning, Christina Wang was taking a nap when she received a call from senior Jason Scharff, DSG attorney general. She had been elected the 2020-21 DSG president, beating junior Carlos Diaz, with 52.2% of the votes. 

Shruti Desai talks to DSG about her new role as associate vice president of student affairs for campus life

Shruti Desai, Duke’s new associate vice president of student affairs for campus life, spoke to Duke Student Government senators on Wednesday about her background and goals.

Zac Johnson’s EVP campaign includes creating Duke crash course, advocating for underrepresented students

If Zac Johnson wins the race for Duke Student Government executive vice president, he hopes to initiate long-term collaborative projects that address underrepresented students’ concerns.

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The DSG Senate heard from Duke’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity on Wednesday about the center's support programs for students and how it struggles with a lack of staffing. 

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Drew Flanagan, chair of the Student Organization Finance Committee, spoke about SOFC's efforts to support student groups at the Feb. 10 meeting of the DSG Senate.

The DSG Senate heard updates on student group funding at its Sept. 30 meeting.