Five Duke professors held a panel Wednesday to discuss the Islamic State group in a way often rare in today’s contentious political climate—constructively.
The use of extreme rhetoric by presidential candidates has sparked nationwide debates about American political polarization.
Enrique Peñalosa, Trinity ’78, was sworn in as mayor of Bogotá, Columbia earlier this month.
Although likely to survive legal challenges, President Barack Obama’s recent executive actions on gun control are also unlikely to produce dramatic change, experts at Duke say.
Several academics gathered at Duke Wednesday afternoon to dismantle popular preconceptions about recent global terrorist attacks.
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation in October prohibiting sanctuary cities in North Carolina, a decision that has been met with significant controversy.
Durham residents have voiced complaints regarding Duke and the city of Durham’s efforts to prevent off-campus fraternity parties from disrupting communities.
Although Governor Pat McCrory and many state lawmakers oppose allowing Syrian refugees into North Carolina, the Durham City Council has chosen to welcome them.
A new food truck will give former convicts a second chance to assimilate back into the Durham community.
The Safe Campus Act—a federal bill put forth in the House of Representatives to address sexual violence on college campuses—has raised discussion among Duke faculty and students.
Although physics, business and politics may seem like unrelated fields, one congressman has united all three in his lifetime.
Voters in Durham reelected Bill Bell as mayor and elected Jillian Johnson, Trinity '03, Charlie Reece and incumbent Steve Schewel, Trinity '73, as City Council members Tuesday.
Voters will elect a mayor and three at-large City Council members in Tuesday’s Durham municipal election.
Phillips spoke with The Chronicle’s David Wohlever about his role in the State Department, his work during the campaign,his time at Duke and how college students can get involved in politics.
In the past five years, the North Carolina public education system has seen a dramatic drop in its nationwide rankings of teacher salaries and an exodus of teachers out of the state.
A teach-in Tuesday evening highlighted the difficulties Duke students will have voting in 2016.
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.
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.
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.
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.
