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Artist challenges body image views

Students walking by Von Canon A Monday may have done a double-take upon noticing Larry Kirkwood's display of 22 body casts, created to encourage viewers to reflect on issues of body image, racism,...


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A sense of community

Promoting a sense of community between three distinct groups can be a daunting task, but one which University officials hope has been achieved by the year-old Trinity Heights housing development.


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Pioneer discusses genome successes

Although slated as a probing discussion of "ethical and social issues surrounding the human genome," genomics pioneer Craig Venter's speech delivered a chronicle of the genetic revolution that...


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Panel addresses sweatshop labor

Giving germs to terminally ill patients, sexual intercourse and the return of Jesus were all analogies a colorful group of panelists used to describe the economic and moral issues of sweatshop...


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Schedule changes see mixed reaction

As University officials prepare to discuss a possible overhaul of the undergraduate academic master schedule, students are reacting favorably to the idea of alleviating midday overcrowding.


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Yearning to Learn

Tossing bags over their shoulders, gathering their books and grabbing a cup of coffee as they dash off to class--typical Duke students, right?.


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Greek leaders focus on unity

When all 35 greek chapters convened at a retreat Sept. 15, they were shocked when their knowledge of each other did not extend beyond their own chapters.


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Women's task force plans out research

Four months after President Nan Keohane announced a new University-wide gender initiative, administrators, faculty, staff and students across campus are beginning the initial stages of research...


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Work continues on WEL tower

Residents have moved in, parties have been held and Rick's Diner is open 24 hours a day, yet construction on the West-Edens Link continues. Three levels of the WEL's McClendon Tower that will be...