The Duke Lemur Center, originally the Duke University Primate Center, is home to around 13 species and more than 200 animals and welcomes over 35,000 visitors each year.
Bloated and talkative for a film where two separate characters emphasize their lack of skill at oration, “Gladiator II” is messy and imperfect. However, it is also enjoyable and argumentative — most often with itself.
In honor of Duke’s Centennial, the Blue Zone’s Blast from the Past series highlights pivotal figures and events in Duke sports history. Next, we look at a storybook moment for the 1997-1998 men's basketball team.
The Blue Devils earned a trip to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Jan. 2 in Jacksonville, Fla. They will face off against the Ole Miss Rebels, led by quarterback Jaxson Dart and offensive mastermind/head coach Lane Kiffin. The Rebels also finished their season at 9-3 in the SEC.
Duke men’s basketball continues its conference slate with a road game against Georgia Tech. The Blue Zone previews Saturday's contest with an overview and X-factors.
Duke recently received two multimillion-dollar gifts benefiting the health system and Law School, which will develop a new proton therapy center and support the work of the Bolch Judicial Institute, respectively.
Today, The Chronicle turns 120. On the anniversary of the paper's first-ever issue — in the University’s centennial year — The Chronicle looks back on a legacy of 120 years of coverage.
From screen assists to tenacious rebounding on both ends of the floor, Duke out-hustled, out-ran and out-dogged the Terriers in every which way. In the first quarter alone, the Blue Devils snagged a whopping 10 offensive rebounds, which they paired with 11 second-chance points. Every loose ball, whether off the rim or the hands of a Wofford player, seemed to end up firmly grasped against a blue jersey.
Those who knew Jiani Yu were not only touched by her kindness and perseverance, but also her constant commitment to comforting others during times of hardship.
No. 9 Duke continued its undefeated home record Wednesday night as it routed Wofford 93-58 in Cameron Indoor Stadium. While Rachel Rose’s perseverance kept the Terriers within reach of the Blue Devils at times, Toby Fournier and Oluchi Okananwa were unstoppable from underneath the rim, a key part of the team’s 50 combined paint points.
The ability to rely on defense to do the heavy lifting on a night where the offense was not at its best is a strong indicator of future success. It goes to show that the Blue Devils can find a way to win even when their shots aren’t falling, a quality that is critical to making a deep run in March.
Durham City Council appointed a new city manager, made a proclamation in honor of the Civil Rights anthem “A Change is Gonna Come,” certified the results of the city’s 2024 bond referendum and approved several amendments and contracts during its Monday meeting.
Staying on campus this winter? The Chronicle has you covered with some fun activities happening in the Triangle area, as well as a guide to how Duke facilities and resources will operate during the break.
Students shared a mix of positive feedback on DSG's pilot program and frustration due to delays and one shuttle that never arrived.
In its last home nonconference matchup, No. 5 Duke was tested from wire-to-wire by a stout George Mason defense. But in the end, the Blue Devils prevailed 68-47 behind a strong offensive start to the second half and a consistently stifling unit on the other end of the floor.
During the winter season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week’s spotlight goes to Toby Fournier of Duke women’s Basketball.
No. 5 Duke men’s basketball returned to action with a home contest against George Mason. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils hold a 25-16 lead in a low-scoring matchup.
The University received 6,627 Early Decision applications, a 6% increase over last year and the highest in Duke history. This cycle’s acceptance rate comes in at 12.8%, just under last year’s record of 12.9%.
Duke men’s basketball prepares to take on George Mason at home Tuesday. The Chronicle previews the game with an overview and three keys.
The recipients were selected out of 983 applicants and are accompanied by 33 other students from universities across the country. The Marshall Scholarship is a full-ride program for American undergraduates that covers up to three years of graduate study in the United Kingdom.
Most Christmas movies don’t come near groundbreaking cinema, and most Christmas songs won’t receive Grammy recognition. But the nostalgia in their scenes and sounds bring us back to joyous holiday memories of our youth that we can only attempt to recreate in our older years. And “All I Want for Christmas Is You” epitomizes that sentiment — and has for the past 30 years.
