Simran Prakash

The last year of Duke life, through the eyes of the community

As the year draws to a close, we’ve asked members of the Duke community to send in their photos and videos from a year like no other in Duke’s history. We hope that this compilation shows you the diversity of experience that Blue Devils had, and at the same time the common elements we share. Regardless of where we were, we were all part of life at Duke. 

Photos: Spring 2021, a season of renewal

Last year, Duke students were forced to trade their vibrant spring lives for closed doors, covered faces and bucketloads of hand sanitizer. With COVID-19 vaccinations more accessible and students back on campus, this spring has brought back joy and vibrancy to the lives of not only students, but also animals and nature on campus. 

Head coach David Cutcliffe's squad went 2-9 overall in the 2020 season.

Graduate student Gunnar Holmberg looks to be locked in as Duke's starting quarterback.

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Juniors Anne Crabill and Ishaan Kumar are teaching a house course on the politics, history and societal implications of vaccines, with Misha Angrist, associate professor of the practice at Social Science Research Institute, as their faculty advisor.

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Senior Alex Kintzer, an RA in Edens, has held a variety of online events for his residents.

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Sophomore Shari Tian is an RA in Brown dorm. She's found that in-person events have a better turnout than virtual ones.

Last season, the Blue Devils and Tar Heels suited up in commemorative jerseys for the 100th anniversary of the Tobacco Road rivalry.

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Local Ethiopian restaurant Goorsha has adapted to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, from turning to pick-up and delivery orders to turning a group event space into a cafe.

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Unmarked construction on East Campus is turning the quad by Trinity into a new public gathering space.