What the trans-exclusionary story about sport gets wrong
By Joseph Hiller | December 13, 2024Women's sport is at the center of fights over transgender rights and the meanings of fairness. Here's what trans-exclusionary positions get wrong.
Women's sport is at the center of fights over transgender rights and the meanings of fairness. Here's what trans-exclusionary positions get wrong.
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.
One day, I was a varsity women’s golf recruit with aspirations shaped by years of training and competing — the next, I was a former athlete faced with an overwhelming question: What is my purpose now?
To support the creation of an alternative, non-Zionist and anti-Zionist, diasporic Jewish community, we have formed a new group: Duke Jewish Solidarity Movement.
Duke is to be commended for taking some positive actions toward reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. But it is disappointing to learn that the target date for Duke’s next set of climate goals will be 25 years in the future — 2050. Simply put, when it comes to our climate, 2050 is far too late.
Burnout is a mental health challenge that can result from prolonged exposure to stress and involves feelings of exhaustion and detachment from work. I decided I wanted to understand the experience of college burnout and what, if anything, might prevent it
There’s a principle of rationality that helps guide choices within boundaries, maximizing what we can achieve without crossing those personal limits. It’s simple, in theory: know your limits and make choices that respect them, allowing you to perform at your best.
In Gaza, hundreds of thousands of families are cut off from all aid, and the region has been without adequate food and water for months. More children have died from conflict there in four months than have died globally in the last four years.
Individuals who discover fraud — including those at universities — may feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the power of the institution that is home to the misconduct. It can seem like a David versus Goliath battle. But the False Claims Act (FCA) provides each David with an arsenal of incentives and weapons.
By embracing this ethos, we don't just improve our campus — we cultivate the skills vital for leadership in our diverse nation. True tolerance, genuine engagement and the willingness to grapple with challenging ideas are not just academic exercises; they are the foundation of a robust republic.
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If Duke was aware of these glaring issues, I am mortified that a deeply ingrained culture of exclusion, misogyny and unethical labor practices is less important than profit margins. It is morally reprehensible that increased revenue at the University Store warrants welcoming this company onto campus in the face of such clear affronts to Duke’s values.
If the DukeCard office printed the new DukeCards preemptively, there would be no delays in getting the key ID students need to prove their residency and to vote in Durham, and less likelihood that they will end up casting provisional ballots.
Disagreement should be informed, accurate and respectful — and the suppression of different viewpoints on the important issues of the day has no place in a thriving university.
While some may say it is not possible to serve all Jewish students and be a Zionist organization, it is essential to understand why Hillels function with these guidelines and how they manage to achieve both of these goals.
Do not pretend everyone has their lives together and that imposter syndrome is not here. Instead, acknowledge it and try hard not to perpetuate it.