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‘Hold both individuals and organizations accountable’: Panhel, some chapters respond to virus spike

By Hannah Miao | March 25, 2021

Duke’s Panhellenic Association condemned violations of the University’s COVID-19 protocols and emphasized the organization’s commitment to accountability in a statement to The Chronicle on Monday evening. Panhel wrote that the University “should hold both individuals and organizations accountable for COVID-safety violations,” but did not name Durham IFC when criticizing infractions of Duke’s community standards.

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UK virus variant identified in campus test results

By Ashwin Kulshrestha | March 24, 2021

Current research indicates that this form of the virus may be more transmissible and more deadly than the original variant discovered in Wuhan.

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From studying computer science to regretting parts of the fraternity experience, Cody Ko reflects on time at Duke

By Navya Belavadi | March 24, 2021

YouTube sensation Cody Ko graced a virtual stage Monday for a comical interview hosted by Duke University Union’s Speakers and Stage committee. 

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Stay-in-place order disrupts students' lab research

By Halle Friedman | March 24, 2021

Some students experienced acute anxiety over disruption of their academic schedules.

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The Blue Devil™ bully: Duke law professors outline University's aggressive trademark defense

By Paige Carlisle | March 24, 2021

What do “Dude Diet,” “Little D” and “DBag” have in common? Duke thinks they could hurt its trademarks. 

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Asian student groups present demands to administration, criticize response to anti-Asian violence

By Nadia Bey | March 23, 2021

The letter was co-written by the Asian American Alliance, Asian American Studies Working Group, Asian Students Association, Southeast Asian Students Association, Diya, Japanese Culture Club and Korean Undergraduate Student Association. 

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Duke investigating racist printout hung in Brown as disciplinary issue

By Carter Forinash | March 23, 2021

Duke is investigating the racist printout hung Saturday in Brown dorm as a potential violation of the Community Standard and the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment, administrators wrote to undergraduates on Tuesday.

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Duke’s weekly COVID-19 cases down to 78 after campus stay-in-place order

By Carter Forinash | March 23, 2021

Sixty-one students tested positive for COVID-19 last week, down sharply after a weeklong campus lockdown. 

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‘Disappointed but not surprised’: Students express anger at Sanford email about Atlanta shootings

By Leah Boyd | March 21, 2021

Students expressed frustration after a Friday email from the dean of the Sanford School of Public Policy failed to properly name the victims of a shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people, six of whom were women of Asian descent. 

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Racist printout hung in Brown dorm, students frustrated with initial admin response

By Leah Boyd and Nadia Bey | March 21, 2021

A racist printout was hung beside a photo of George Floyd's face on a Black History Month-themed bulletin board on the third floor of Brown dorm on Saturday. 

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Duke to lift most lockdown rules Sunday, keep restrictions on campus access

By Matthew Griffin | March 20, 2021

Duke is lifting most aspects of its campus stay-in-place order tomorrow, but on-campus students will still be confined to campus in most circumstances until March 28. Off-campus students can only come to campus for essential purposes.

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School of Medicine plans virtual show, raises over $14,000 for local clinic serving Latinx mental health

By Sibani Ram | March 18, 2021

Over 100 medical students, residents and attending physicians have come together to put on a virtual show to support a Durham community organization. 

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Duke plans for 'close to normal' fall semester, administrators tell faculty

By Carter Forinash | March 18, 2021

Duke’s summer and fall plans include expanded on-campus living and the possibility of international travel for students, said Executive Vice President Jennifer Francis; Gary Bennett, vice provost for undergraduate education; and Mary Pat McMahon, vice provost and vice president for student affairs, at Thursday’s Academic Council meeting. 

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Duke still plans for stay-in-place order to last until 9 a.m. Sunday

By Rose Wong | March 18, 2021

Testing conducted in the first three days of the stay-in-place showed 54 positive cases, down from 107 cases in the same period last week. 

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Tornado warning for campus ends, tornado watch in effect until 9 p.m.

By Matthew Griffin | March 18, 2021

“A tornado has been sighted or radar indicates a thunderstorm circulation that can spawn a tornado in the area near Duke’s main campus in Durham,” a DukeAlert issued at around 6:40 p.m. Thursday states. 

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Shruti Desai talks to DSG about her new role as associate vice president of student affairs for campus life

By Milla Surjadi | March 18, 2021

Shruti Desai, Duke’s new associate vice president of student affairs for campus life, spoke to Duke Student Government senators on Wednesday about her background and goals.

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Testing numbers, virus spread will determine when stay-in-place order ends

By Matthew Griffin | March 17, 2021

Duke is examining daily COVID-19 test results to decide whether to lift the stay-in-place order for undergraduates on Sunday, with enough space in on-campus quarantine and isolation housing to weather the current surge in cases.

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Duke issues 111 more student sanctions, holds 9 hearings for COVID-19 violations since Feb. 4

By Mona Tong | March 17, 2021

Since its last conduct update Feb. 4, Duke has issued 111 additional sanctions on students that could be included on their disciplinary record, and this semester, there have been nine student hearings for alleged flagrant violations of COVID policies.

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COVID-19 pandemic changes how Duke Health responds to other infectious diseases

By Sibani Ram | March 17, 2021

For Duke Health, the pandemic’s impacts have gone beyond the treatment of one disease. 

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Student volunteers help meet COVID-19 vaccination demand

By Brooks Robinson | March 17, 2021

With demand set to soar, Duke Health needs volunteers at its vaccine distribution locations now more than ever.