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Erica Shirts recently became the second-ever director of Duke University String School and hopes to find ways to get Duke students to engage with the school's youth programs moving forward.

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Duke University String School seeks expansion, student engagement under new director

By Shayal Vashisth | October 16, 2015

Duke students are not the only ones fine-tuning their craft in the Biddle Music Building. Duke University String School, a pre-college classical music string instrument program for students ages five to 18 that offers group classes at a variety of levels for violin, viola, cello and bass, receives support from the University's music department and Office of Durham and Regional Affairs.

Two of the three Durham City Council candidates present at Thursday's forum on East Campus graduated from Duke.

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Opposition missing from friendly Durham City Council candidate forum Thursday

By Frances Beroset | October 16, 2015

Candidates running for three Durham City Council seats held a friendly forum on campus Thursday to discuss their platforms and field questions from students and the public before the general election Nov. 3.

Several new eateries have opened on Ninth Street in the past year, including the gastropub Burger Bach.

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New Ninth Street vendors draw rave reviews

By Elaine Zhong | October 14, 2015

Newly opened restaurants and cafes on Durham’s Ninth Street district have become trendy destinations for students. In the past year, many new dining options have opened on Ninth Street, including a burger restaurant, a coffee shop and a Venezuelan eatery.

GOP presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson and President Barack Obama are among those who have been weary of political biases on college campuses.

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Students, admins talk Duke’s left-leaning tendencies

By Jaime Gordon | October 14, 2015

Various political groups on campus and faculty noted that although Duke slants to the left of the political spectrum overall, the University also plays host to a variety of different opinions and continues to foster active debate.

Janie Long, former director of the CSGD, notes that the sex education students receive before attending college is often limited.

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Northwestern's 'Sex 101' course accentuates sex education on college campuses

By Claire Ballentine | October 9, 2015

Northwestern University's recent implementation of an online sex education course has highlighted campus issues surrounding students’ sexual health and knowledge.

The first LGBTQ center in Durham held its grand opening Wednesday—it hopes to provide information for the city’s residents and address the LGBTQ community’s specific needs.

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First LGBTQ Center in Durham opens Wednesday

By Caroline Maretz | October 8, 2015

Wednesday marked the grand opening of the the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Center of Durham, the first center of its kind in the city.

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N.C. primaries moved to March 15 for turnout, savings

By Likhitha Butchireddygari | October 8, 2015

North Carolina’s primary election date will move to March, thanks to a new bill signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory last week.

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Student interest in statistics not matching workforce demand

By Kenrick Cai | October 6, 2015

Statistics departments around the country have been unable to fulfill the growing national demand for statistics skills despite a recent spike in the number of students graduating with statistics degrees.

Residents of Durham and surrounding areas gathered Thursday to discuss the proposed 17-stop, $1.8 billion light rail that would connect Durham and Chapel Hill

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Concerns about proposed $1.8 billion Durham-Orange light rail raised at public hearing Thursday

By Sarah Kerman | October 2, 2015

Community members brought up concerns about accessibility, efficiency and affordability in a formal public hearing about the proposed Durham-Orange Light Rail transit project Thursday.

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Some universities calling home for student alcohol policy violations

By Claire Ballentine | October 1, 2015

At some universities, students facing alcohol violations may have to suffer consequences from not only administrative officials but also their parents.

The 1937 Durham map above shows segregated red areas designated too risky for home loans.

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Negative impact of gentrification on Durham community discussed Wednesday

By Adam Beyer | October 1, 2015

Durham has undergone rapid change in recent years, but new developments have not helped all residents equally. Gentrification in Durham was the topic of discussion Wednesday night at a presentation by Melissa Norton, the project coordinator of the Durham Living Wage Project.

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Durham considers adding new sports commission

By Likhitha Butchireddygari | October 1, 2015

Many students already enjoy going to Durham Bulls games, but a new proposed sports commission could bring even more athletic events to the Bull City. The Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, Durham Chamber of Commerce, Duke and North Carolina Central University have been working to form a Durham sports commission, which would try to bring more amateur sporting events and tournaments to Durham.

Through the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Duke has several programs for students to engage with refugees from around the world.

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Global refugee crisis reaches Duke and Durham

By Rachel Sereix | September 29, 2015

Durham refugee agencies are encouraged by the Obama administration's decision to allow more refugees into the U.S. but are also pressing for more expansive measures. President Barack Obama recently announced that the number of worldwide refugees accepted per year into the United States will total up to 100,000 in 2017—up from the current annual cap of 70,000.

Duke students have gotten involved with a subcontractor’s protests outside the Marriott Residence Inn near East Campus.

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Subcontractor’s Marriott protests off East Campus drawing student support

By Elizabeth Djinis | September 28, 2015

For the past three months, Isaac Perez, 38, has spent almost every afternoon protesting outside the Marriott Residence Inn Durham McPherson near East Campus.

The 31st annual N.C. Pride Parade and Festival on East Campus featured floats, a 5K run, food trucks and tents selling rainbow-colored apparel.

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LGBTQ community comes together for Pride Fest

By Grace Mok | September 28, 2015

The North Carolina Pride Parade and Festival took place Saturday on Duke’s East Campus to promote and celebrate LGBTQ pride.

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Effect of N.C. Medicaid reform bill on DUHS dependent on federal funding

By Sarah Kerman | September 25, 2015

On Wednesday, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law House Bill 372, which will shift Medicaid to a system in which privately managed care companies take on the task of insuring patients.

Durham Police Department Chief Jose Lopez is retiring this year after eight years of service and a controversial tenure.

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Durham Police Chief Lopez leaving mixed legacy, to retire at year's end

By Neelesh Moorthy | September 24, 2015

Durham Police Department chief of police Jose Lopez’s decision to retire at year-end has sparked a discussion over the merits of his eight-year tenure. Lopez’s decision to retire came after discussions with Durham City Manger Tom Bonfield, who determined that a change in leadership in the DPD was necessary.

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President Obama announces FAFSA changes for earlier filing, more family income information

By Sarah Kerman | September 23, 2015

Last week, President Obama announced changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid which will take effect in 2017-2018. The 2017-2018 FAFSA filing will begin October 1, rather than the traditional January 1 date.

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CFOs surveyed by Fuqua favor Trump for economic improvement

By Rachel Sereix | September 18, 2015

A survey by the Fuqua School of Business has identified the most popular presidential candidates among leaders in the business world. In its quarterly poll of chief financial officers, Duke University CFO Global Business Outlook asked 468 CFOs to judge candidates based on their ability to improve the economy and business relations.

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Q&A: Members of Duke's political groups on Wednesday's Republican debate

By Likhitha Butchireddygari | September 18, 2015

Last night, CNN hosted the second Republican debate with the Top 11 candidates. Present at this debate were Republican Presidential candidates Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Scott Walker, Rand Paul, John Kasich, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Chris Christie, and Mike Huckabee.