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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Pancakes, poetry and performances: A glimpse into Duke’s last day of classes celebration

By Samanyu Gangappa , Claire Cranford , Lucas Lin and Kate Haver | 2 days ago

Whether it was rising sophomores celebrating their first successful year at Duke or graduating seniors looking back on the last four years spent on campus, students braved brief spells of rain to participate in the various activities organized to commemorate LDOC.

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FEATURE

Meet Scott Carle: The rock star manning the counter at Bseisu Coffee Bar

By Samanyu Gangappa | 4 days ago

A native of Chapel Hill, Carle spent thirteen years with Dillon Fence touring the U.S. and Europe, releasing three studio albums and opening for rock bands such as The Black Crowes and Hootie and the Blowfish.  

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Students and faculty voice concerns, give input on Campus Culture Survey rollout and methodology

By Samanyu Gangappa | April 3, 2024

The survey, which is administered by University administration every three years, intends to understand how to foster a more “inclusive and equitable” campus community.  

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

NC gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein outlines vision, takes questions from student reporters in press event

By Samanyu Gangappa | March 26, 2024

Stein, who faces Republican Mark Robinson in the upcoming election, highlighted his policies on education, housing reform, gun violence, economic growth and voting rights.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Duke psychology professor Terrie Moffitt receives Order of the British Empire from King Charles

By Samanyu Gangappa | February 28, 2024

The MBE, established by King George V in 1917, rewards contributions to the arts, sciences, charitable work and public service. 

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FEATURE

‘It feels like home’: Satsang provides Hindu students opportunity to experience spirituality on campus

By Samanyu Gangappa | February 4, 2024

While some students find Duke Hindu Life's Satsang a place to connect with their spirituality, others find a sense of community and a home away from home at the University.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

New Chef’s Kitchen Hawaiian cuisine offers welcome break from WU's regular offerings

By Samanyu Gangappa | January 25, 2024

The Chef’s Kitchen will offer temporary menus and serve as a “pop-up restaurant allowing students to experience a variety of national and international cuisine types throughout the year.”

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

CTPP fellowship offers Duke education, training and perspective to national security professionals

By Samanyu Gangappa | January 21, 2024

Several mid-career national security professionals make Duke and Durham their home each year as Counterterrorism and Public Policy Fellows. Though each of the fellows have prior experience with counterterrorism, foreign service or intelligence efforts, their experiences prior to coming to Durham vary.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Sensitive personal data of US military personnel easily bought online, Duke study shows

By Samanyu Gangappa | December 7, 2023

The study, which found that sensitive personal information of U.S. military personnel and veterans can be sold for as little as 12 cents per record, addresses major shortcomings in privacy protection and their implications for national security. 

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

NC General Assembly passes new congressional map expected to give Republicans significant electoral advantage

By Samanyu Gangappa | October 26, 2023

The congressional map used in the 2022 midterm elections gave North Carolina a split of seven Democrats and seven Republicans in the U.S. House. The new map, Senate Bill 757, favors Republicans in 10 districts and Democrats in three, with one district being a toss-up.  

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