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The words “F*** Rona” were found written at the top of a mural in the Levine Science Research Center last Thursday, an act of vandalism that Toddi Steelman, Stanback dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment, said appears to target the Asian community at Duke.
At the end of every academic year, the Chronicle invites graduating staff to write a senior column examining their time at 301 Flowers.
The end of seniors' time at Duke has been anything but typical. With this year's graduation coverage, however, The Chronicle is celebrating their accomplishment in much the same way we always have.
Commencement might be postponed, but some seniors got the chance to take graduation photos before saying goodbye to campus—and some who couldn't get to campus mocked something up anyway.
In the end, senior year may be remembered for the last two months. Still, before the pandemic, before Zoom classes and empty quads and a postponed commencement, the year saw student activism, construction and basketball games for the ages.
Junior year saw the renaming of an infamous building, an array of controversies and a star-studded basketball season.
Sophomore year witnessed new aspects of campus life—from the welcoming of a new University president to the softball team playing its inaugural season—and a number of high-profile guests visiting campus.
The Class of 2020's first year at Duke featured participation in local and national elections, the announcement of a new University president and an ACC tournament championship for the men’s basketball team.
The wealth gap series is a collection of articles examining how wealth disparities impact students on campus. Released over four days, the articles cover topics from spending habits to resources for low-income students.
To bring some lighthearted news in heavy times, The Chronicle wants to hear about you!
The Blue Devils could not contain the Hurricane backcourt of Angel Rodriguez and Sheldon McClellan, who combined for 34 points and 14 assists as Miami made its last eight shots. With the loss, Duke is likely to fall out of the AP top 25 next week for the first time since 2007.
Duke is looking for revenge after turnovers cost the Blue Devils in a 51-50 loss to South Carolina in Durham last season as Azurá Stevens takes on her Team USA U19 head coach Dawn Staley.
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