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OPINION | CAMPUS VOICES

Beyond red and blue

Now more than ever, the political system attempts to color us in red or blue. In this polarized climate, we have to remember — we are far more vibrant than the red and blue binaries that seek to define us.


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Beyond the spectacular: Why storytelling matters

Last semester, during Linguistic Justice Week hosted by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies here at Duke (CLACS), I watched a documentary called “La Mujer de Estrellas y Montañas,” which translates to “The Woman of Stars and Mountains.” It was this spring evening in which I first learned about the story of Rita Quintero — and about the power and impact of storytelling.


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OPINION | CAMPUS VOICES

The subtle politics of Duke merchandise

Many of you favor Duke merchandise, and that’s only natural. It’s usually pretty comfortable (sweats), and people have been sporting college merchandise since its invention. Even before that, they probably wore some form of merchandise, possibly a nifty lapel pin or something analogously fashionable for the 1800s. So, it’s no big deal if you do, except that you may face accusations of perniciously propagating classism.


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OPINION | CAMPUS VOICES

Revisiting the complicated history of the Duke rice diet

Although it’s now considered a “fad diet" on many popular health websites, it’s a mind-boggling reality to reflect on how powerful the Rice Diet was in shaping the landscape of diet culture not just in Durham, but the country. What this story shows us about the allure of weight loss and the lengths our culture pushes to pursue it can be an entire thesis.


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OPINION | CAMPUS VOICES

How will you end?

So often, the headline news spotlights start-up companies where the excitement is in the beginning of a new venture. What doesn’t get much attention at all is the end. Doesn’t it matter how we end, too?


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OPINION | CAMPUS VOICES

Cutting people off over politics

When I woke up on November 6th, I immediately checked my phone. Although I had a strong suspicion that I knew who America had elected as our president, I wanted to be sure. After I received confirmation that I was right, a small part of me was happy; my prediction was correct. However, I felt an overwhelming sense of disappointment and concern for my community.