As blue confetti streamed down the screens of Duke’s most recent batch of accepted students, some high school seniors could barely get past the word “congratulations” before celebrating their feat.
Just one day away from a historic Final Four which pits four No. 1 seeds against each other, the Blue Zone makes the case that the “chalkiness” of this year’s NCAA Tournament is a good thing for college basketball.
No. 2-seed Duke women's basketball fell in the Elite Eight to a hot South Carolina squad. The Blue Zone is here to break down the Blue Devils' tournament run, complete with a key player, one word and one stat to describe the performances.
Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida separated themselves throughout the season as the clear upper echelon a claim backed by both the eye test and advanced analytics. But how did we get here?
During the spring season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week, the spotlight is on Anna Cañado Espinal of Duke women’s golf.
Second-year MFA student Sai Varadan is currently presenting his thesis in the Friedl Building’s Fredric Jameson Gallery. The Chronicle sat down with Varadan to talk about his life, work, journey to Duke and “The Child Within,” his thesis.
Every year, the McDonald’s All-American Game brings together the nation’s top high school talent for a showcase of future college stars. This year, four Duke commits took the court in Brooklyn Tuesday evening. Here’s how they performed on the big stage.
Placing fraternity houses next to essential workers and families with children has worsened our relations with the Durham community, exposed Duke students to possible criminal charges and weakened oversight of the Greek life system.
In Duke Student Government’s final senate session of the year, senators heard a presentation summarizing their achievements throughout the year, approved $24,560 in Student Organization Finance Committee funding requests and appointed incoming officials for the 2025-26 year.
Organized by the North Carolina American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and National Nurses United (NNU), the protest aimed to “defend the VA and protest privatization and cuts to health care for veterans to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.”
Overall, the Fountain Concerts are a unique and enjoyable part of Duke’s musical repertoire with unparalleled intimacy and a nice, laid-back vibe. Though the Biddle Music Building can be a bit of a hike for those not living on East, the performances are well worth the journey.
Khaman Maluach has saved his best basketball for the postseason. How has his game grown from the early season, and how has his elevated production impacted Duke as a whole?
Espinal’s magnificent performance led to her first collegiate title and propelled No. 22 Duke to place fifth overall.
Tuesday evening saw Duke host Davidson in its first of four Bark in the Park games; fans packed the stands of Jack Coombs Field with their canine companions and watched the Blue Devils take the win 12-0, their second straight run-rule victory.
Duke men’s basketball has reached its second Final Four in four seasons, and will take on No. 1-seed Houston to secure a spot in the championship game. The Blue Zone breaks down the matchup with an overview, key stat, X-factor and three keys to the game.
Are you listening, or just waiting to speak? What if your superpower isn't your voice, but your ears?
North Carolina’ Senate has passed Senate Bill 50, allowing permitless concealed carry for individuals over 18. This legislation eliminates background checks and training requirements, a shift that data suggests will lead to increased gun violence. Drawing on my personal experiences from Michigan, a state that has endured fatal school shootings, I reflect on the broader implications of policy that prioritizes deregulation over public safety.
Even without medical degrees, students in Duke Remote Area Medical still serve a critical role in helping source free and accessible health care across the state.
The proposed budget — $33.65 billion for the first year and $34.35 billion for the second — focuses on public education and health and also includes efforts to strengthen the workforce, improve spending efficiency and effectiveness, and lower living costs for families. It will likely face challenges in the Republican-controlled legislature.
