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Nobody saw it coming: John Krasinski as People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive

By Olivia Prusky | December 11, 2024

Some eagerly await the winners of the Academy Awards. Others are interested in Nobel Prize winners or Olympic medalists. But, for tabloid fanatics, one of the most important days of the year is when People Magazine bestows the “Sexiest Man Alive” title. In a celebrity world where beauty serves as currency, who is the richest? Who is the sexiest of all the sexy? 

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'New Creations': Saxophones, piano and percussion, oh my!

By Olivia Prusky | November 15, 2024

On Nov. 10, Duke Music hosted a Faculty Recital called “New Creations.” The concert highlighted renowned classical soprano saxophonist Dr. Susan Fancher, Lecturing Fellow of Music and a leading advocate of contemporary music.

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Revisiting 'Girls': an analysis of female friendship

By Olivia Prusky | October 10, 2024

“Girls” was innovative for its honest take on the dating lives and career success of post-grad women. But, its cynical view on female friendship is not one viewers should believe is the whole truth. For the majority of the show, the girls are not friends. When they “were,” they repeatedly break girl code. 

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What I learned at a dance party: The Duke Dance Program’s Centennial celebration

By Olivia Prusky | October 8, 2024

While Duke’s Centennial has given us the opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve progressed in 100 years, it is vital to not focus solely on Duke’s more modern and glamorous developments. The Centennial is about remembering the past and the people that got us here, not just looking toward the future. We can thank the Duke Dance Program for reminding us of that lesson. 

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A love letter to East Campus

By Olivia Prusky | May 30, 2024

Inspired by my love for East Campus, and in order to express my gratitude for it, I want to give a tribute to East Campus while also providing a bit of guidance for incoming first-years on how to make the most of their experience on East.

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Everything you need to know about this year’s LDOC artists

By Olivia Prusky | April 23, 2024

As the semester comes to an end, the final hurrah for most students is LDOC and its long-awaited concert. Duke University Union (DUU) has outdone themselves this year and planned a fantastic lineup.

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Vibe check on TikTok’s feminine energy trend

By Olivia Prusky | March 18, 2024

We have come so far in culturally accepting that women can do anything a man can do, so the idea that being logical is an inherently masculine trait is regressive and disappointing to see in the mainstream.

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Two moments of mindfulness: Our experience with the Duke Wellness Center

By Fiona Shuldiner and Olivia Prusky | November 19, 2023

The Wellness Center is one of the best, but most underutilized, resources on Duke’s campus. As two first-year students during our first of many busy midterm seasons, we felt it was the perfect time to relieve our academic stress with one of the Wellness Center’s best offerings – their Moments of Mindfulness classes – while sharing our experiences with Recess readers.

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Welcome to TikTok's 'girl' cinematic universe

By Olivia Prusky | September 27, 2023

Our social media feeds are full of "girl math," "girl dinner" and the "strawberry girl." Why is every recent TikTok trend based on girls – especially given the cancellation of “girlboss” just a few years ago? 

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