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RECESS

5 interesting classes for spring 2025 (Recess’ version)

If you’re looking to change classes, add a fifth – or even sixth – or work towards finishing your T-Reqs, Recess is here to help. Here are six distinctive courses that celebrate creativity and quirkiness in the artistic and cultural landscape classes while helping you graduate on time.  



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OPINION | CAMPUS VOICES

The fall of fluency

When used cautiously, these words can aid our speech: Without them, we’d sound robotic. But there’s a sweet spot we should try to land on. While drowning in fillers, we can’t expect to be articulate. 





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FEATURE

Carbon offsets: What Duke bought to get over two-thirds of the way to carbon neutrality

As of fiscal year 2022, Duke’s carbon emissions reductions since 2007 were measured at 43%. The University expected to reduce emissions by another 2% in advance of the 2024 carbon neutrality deadline, leaving 55% to be offset by redeeming carbon credits. However, emissions ended up rising 11.35%, requiring Duke to offset almost 69% of its 2007-level emissions with carbon credits.


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NEWS | UNIVERSITY

Senior Jenna Smith named Rhodes Scholar

Smith was one of 32 students named Rhodes Scholars from 865 applicants across the country. At the University of Oxford, she plans to pursue a Master of Science in criminology and criminal justice as well as a Master of Science in comparative social policy before applying to law school.



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SPORTS | BASKETBALL

No. 13 Duke women's basketball's road nonconference matchups will prepare it for competitive ACC slate

The Blue Devils emerged with a 75-71 victory after a hard-fought, physical matchup. The Jackrabbits proved a worthy opponent after Duke pulled away to a 38-30 halftime lead, fighting back to tie the game and raise the blood pressure of Blue Devil fans everywhere. Raised blood pressure this early in the season might not be the best for fans, but for Lawson’s team, it’s ideal.


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SPORTS | FENCING

Duke fencing experiences mixed results in Elite Invitational, last meet of fall season

At Penn’s Tse Center in Philadelphia, the Blue Devils fought courageously in their final meet of the calendar year. The No. 6 women’s team went 3-2 in its matches against No. 3 Columbia, No. 4 Princeton, No. 10 Ohio State, No. 14 Stanford and Air Force. The No. 10 men’s team finished the day going 2-3 in its matches against No. 3 Columbia, No. 4 Princeton, No. 6 Ohio State, Air Force and Stanford. 



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SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Projecting Duke football's 2024 bowl site and opponent after 7-3 start

2024 will mark the third straight year in which Duke is eligible for postseason play, as the Blue Devils sit at 7-3 coming off their bye week and will look to finish out another strong season. While Duke is unlikely to reach the College Football Playoff, there are still a slew of other bowl games that head coach Manny Diaz could lead his team into after regular-season play.