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NC senators vote to advance Respect for Marriage Act with amendment to protect religious liberties

By Jazper Lu | November 29, 2022

The Respect for Marriage Act is currently de facto federal law because of the Supreme Court rulings of Obergefell v. Hodges and Loving v. Virginia. However, the future for same-sex marriage became uncertain after Justice Clarence Thomas explicitly called for the court to reconsider the Obergefell decision in June.  

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Duke, Triangle community members mourn Xinjiang fire victims at vigil, express solidarity with China protests

By Anisha Reddy | November 29, 2022

Ten people died in the fire Thursday and nine were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Across social media and in widespread protests that have occurred in the wake of the fire, many have attributed the tragedy to overly strict COVID-19 protocols that prevented people from being able to leave their homes. 

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NC Attorney General Josh Stein opens investigation into Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift ticket sale debacle

By Jazper Lu | November 28, 2022

The investigation will determine if Ticketmaster complied with North Carolina antitrust laws and if it is using its power to harm North Carolina consumers.

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‘We shouldn’t be in the prediction business': Journalists talk media's 'red wave' narrative in 2022 midterms

By Kathryn Thomas | November 28, 2022

Nuzzi elaborated on the media’s tendency to “fill up all of this space” with something “dramatic,” which can lead to hypotheticals solidifying as narratives. She advised journalists to find comfort in uncertainty. 

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Leaflets from right-wing Horowitz Freedom Center calling Duke “fascist” distributed on campus

By Milla Surjadi | November 23, 2022

The center, founded by Horowitz, a conservative author and activist, is classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit legal advocacy group. 

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Duke School of Law withdraws from US News and World Report’s rankings

By Adway S. Wadekar | November 21, 2022

Duke joins several other top-14 law schools in withdrawing from the U.S. News’ rankings within the last week. Yale Law School was first to announce its decision to withdraw on Wednesday. 

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What to know about staying on-campus this Thanksgiving break

By Michelle Brown | November 20, 2022

With break just around the corner, here is how Duke facilities will be operating from Wednesday through next Monday.

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With Republicans on cusp of supermajority, what voters can expect from newly-elected NC state government

By Holly Keegan | November 20, 2022

These GOP wins, while falling short of the double-supermajority that the party had hoped for, will allow Republican leaders more freedom to advance policies that they have long supported. 

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Durham Public Schools receives $18 million grant from billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott

By Kathryn Thomas | November 17, 2022

After her divorce with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, Scott pledged to steadily give away her fortune. 

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Duke Black Student Alliance hosts Black Caucus, shares campus grievances, potential solutions

By Ayra Charania | November 17, 2022

Black Caucus is a space where Black students can talk about their experiences at Duke, what they want to change, and how both they and Duke can improve the Black student experience. 

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[UPDATED] Duke Student Government calls on admin to issue university-wide response to University of Virginia, Idaho tragedies

By Milla Surjadi and Audrey Wang | November 17, 2022

This story was updated Thursday night after Student Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Education sent an email to the undergraduate student body acknowledging the tragedies and providing mental health resources. 

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DSG senators hear from academic deans, share project progress

By Senou Kounouho | November 17, 2022

During their presentation, academic deans from Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, the Pratt School of Engineering and Duke Kunshan University highlighted their role as advocates for students. 

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Under QuadEx's 'all-gender housing model,' Baldwin Scholars lose female-only section this year

By Anisha Reddy | November 16, 2022

The inclusion of male students in Few FF “emphasized our dedication to all-gender housing,”  wrote Dean for Residence Life Deb LoBiondo in an email to The Chronicle. Under the QuadEx residential system, male-identifying students were allowed to select unfilled rooms in Baldwin’s section. 

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Duke Global Health Institute director talks current public health challenges, equitable solutions

By Zoe Spicer | November 16, 2022

Among the public health challenges posed by climate change, war, COVID-19 and monkeypox, Beyrer believes that Duke and other academic institutions can play a central role in addressing these challenges. In particular, Beyrer hopes that the University can work toward creating sustainable solutions that prioritize the needs of specific populations. 

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Durham has an overabundance of deer. Here’s what the Duke Forest does to curb it

By Holly Keegan | November 16, 2022

In its 15th year, the deer herd reduction program began this year on Sep. 26 and will conclude on Dec. 16. By permitting entry only to certified hunters, the program manages the forest’s health by controlling the population of white-tailed deer, specifically allowing hunters to target does.

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NC Supreme Court orders state to allocate nearly $800 million for public schools, midterm results may change ruling

By Michael Ramos | November 16, 2022

The recent midterm election has potential to change the trajectory of the recent ruling. Two state Supreme Court seats previously held by Democratic judges were up for grabs. Republican candidates ended up picking up both seats, meaning Republicans now have a 5-2 majority.

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Seniors Shreyas Hallur and Qi Xuan Khoo named Rhodes Scholars

By Audrey Wang and Katie Tan | November 16, 2022

The scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England.

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Durham City Council approves downtown social district, will allow alcohol to-go in certain outdoor areas

By Madeleine McLean | November 15, 2022

Proponents believe this new ordinance, set to go in effect in December, may support small businesses and revive activity to levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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‘A step in the right direction’: Students express mixed reactions to Fun @ Duke, new on-campus alcohol policies

By Ishani Raha | November 15, 2022

Students both over and under 21 years old expressed varying opinions about Duke’s new alcohol policies, which aim to increase on-campus social gatherings.

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Undergraduate Environmental Union discusses Duke's Climate Commitment, calls for more student input

By Michael Ramos | November 15, 2022

Students said that a common frustration was the little student input Duke considered when developing goals for the Climate Commitment.