Claire Cranford is a Trinity sophomore and features managing editor for the news department.
If selected as Young Trustee, Douglas hopes to focus on strengthening Duke’s relationship with Durham, a city she says has been deeply impacted by the University’s presence, but not always equitably served by it.
The Pacemaker, presented by the Associated Collegiate Press, is considered the Pulitzer Prize of student journalism and has been awarded annually since 1927.
During the meeting, DKU administrators decided to expand the number of students allowed in each incoming class from 500 to 550 and authorized DKU and its partners to begin renegotiating support agreements in advance of its contract expiration in 2028.
City officials highlighted recent efforts to invest in the community through youth engagement, jobs and housing programs.
From Votechella to tabling on Bryan Center Plaza and a conversation with Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, take a look at some of the scenes across campus on Democracy Day.
Karl Rove, former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff in President George W. Bush’s administration, and David Axelrod, former senior adviser and chief strategist in President Barack Obama’s administration, spoke about the upcoming election at a Tuesday event hosted by the Duke Program in American Grand Strategy, POLIS: Center for Politics and the department of political science.
Shooters wiII no longer be open for “Wednesday Night Shooters” during the fall semester, according to a Friday Instagram post by Shooters II owner Kim Cates.
The two major presidential candidates have staked out divergent positions on the issue, with Harris advocating for immigration reform in addition to increased border security, while Trump continues to promote heavily restrictive policies.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, stopped in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia, Tuesday before ending the night in Asheville. Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, visited Raleigh a day later.
Duke Respects Durham — dedicated to making “Duke pay their fair share” — calls on Duke to make voluntary payments in lieu of property taxes on all of its owned land to the City of Durham beginning in 2024.
