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. 

Sophomore guard Vanessa de Jesus has helped run the Duke offense en route to its 8-0 record this season.

Celeste Taylor once again put together an impressive all-around performance to guide the Blue Devils to victory against Penn.

Freshman Shayeann Day-Wilson recorded her fifth-straight game of over 10 points against Penn.

Mark Williams was a force against the Bulldogs in Las Vegas, racking up 17 points and five blocks.

Freshman Paolo Banchero scored 20 points in the first half against Gonzaga, leading to his ACC Freshman of the Week honors this week.

Wendell Moore Jr., is averaging 17.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists. this season.

The Blue Devils are No. 1 in the nation for the first time since early on in the 2019-20 season.

Duke men's basketball had a landmark win against No. 1 Gonzaga Friday night.

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Paolo Banchero led all scorers against Gonzaga with 21 points.

Sophomore Mark Williams made his presence felt in the paint during a career game for the Virginia Beach, Va., native.