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Why You Should Be Optimistic After Amendment One: A North Carolinian's Perspective

Jacob Tobia | Posted 05.29.2012

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Jacob Tobia

In the wake of Amendment One, you should feel proud, and perhaps a feeling of pride is easy to understand. In spite of the outcome, we can't forget the fact that hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians stood up for equality and justice.

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Strains In Town And Gown Relations

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 05.22.2012

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When Los Angeles police made arrests last week in the killing of two University of Southern California graduate students, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa p...

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Honor Roll: The Broest Colleges

Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Bro Life, Oregon State University, University of Alabama, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Colleges for Bros, College Rankings, Duke University, University of Florida, Bros, Penn State, Bowdoin College, Video, Arizona State University, Tailgating, Bro Lifestyle, Stanford University, Slidepollajax, College News

Some college campuses are just bastions for bros. We've been broductive this morning and scanned the country for the 10 schools that either house...

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How Creativity Connects with Immorality

| Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Creativity, Harvard, Video, Art, Art Meets Science, Immortality, Ethics, Dishonesty, Duke University, Creative Genius, Genius, Arts News

In the mid 1990's, Apple Computers was a dying company.  Microsoft's Windows operating system was overwhelmingly favored by consumers, and Apple's at...

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The Hardest Part Of Hating Duke

Tessa Blake | Posted 05.30.2012

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Tessa Blake

Outside of basketball, we teach Lucy tolerance and compassion. When it comes to Duke, we teach her hate. We may emphasize that it's all for sport, but is hating in good fun any different from just plain hating?

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The CRAZIEST College Parties

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 03.22.2012

Read More: University of Wisconsin Madison, Veishea, College Parties, McGill University, Rioting, Bates College, Duke University, State Paddy's Day, College Students Rioting, Ohio University, Video, Riots, Palmer Fest, Top Party Schools, Mifflin Street Block Party, Frosh Week, Iowa State University, Slidepollajax, College News

Not all parties are created equal. Tailgating and hitting up the bars near campus are all just a part of the average college experience. Yet, there...

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Lehigh Beating Duke Shows Why March Madness Is So Great

Mitch Goldich | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: March Madness, Duke University, Lehigh, Duke Lehigh, NCAA Tournament, College Basketball, Lehigh Duke Upset, Lehigh Duke Ncaa Tournament, Sports News
Mitch Goldich

While I'm all for objectivity, I do have to admit that I can't be objective about what transpired Friday night. I'm a proud Lehigh alum. I drove three hours to watch the Lehigh vs. Duke game in Greensboro, N.C. and three more to get home.

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Duke Basketball Team's Wikipedia Page Gets Pranked

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 03.15.2012

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Someone had a little fun with the Duke University men's basketball team Wikipedia page on Wednesday. A user by the name of "BlastinBoner24" edited ...

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The 23 Colleges With The Most School Spirit

Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: Crazy Fans, Ohio State University, College Sports, Ucla, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, University of Texas, University of Southern California, UC Berkeley, Miami University, Duke University, University of Florida, Indiana University, Washingston State University, Syracuse University, College Fans, Gonzaga, University of Colorado, Stanford University, School Spirit, Slidepollajax, Inside College, College News

Do you love wearing your school colors or attending sports games? You might want to go to a college with a lot of school spirit! Inside College r...

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UNC Student Government's MAJOR Twitter #FAIL

Posted 03.05.2012

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Student governments in college are increasingly setting up their own Twitter accounts. Sometimes the intention is to live-tweet their meetings, ot...

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No. 6 UNC Tops No. 4 Duke For ACC Crown

AP | By JOEDY McCREARY | Posted 03.04.2012

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DURHAM, N.C. -- Kendall Marshall had 20 points and 10 assists, and No. 6 North Carolina beat No. 4 Duke 88-70 on Saturday night to win the Atlantic Co...

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From Chapel to Chestnut Hill

Rob Taub | Posted 04.22.2012

Read More: Austin Rivers, Boston College, Coach K, Duke University, UNC Basketball, Duke Basketball, College Basketball, Sports News
Rob Taub

College basketball represents everything that Knicks fans suddenly find so magical about their team, now that Jeremy Lin is at the helm. Unselfish play, great passing, and unending hustle -- college basketball is about hope.

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Maryland Mom Beats Cancer, Pursues Comedian Dream And Empowers Others

Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch | Posted 02.16.2012

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It took countless chemotherapy sessions and an ongoing battle with breast cancer for Beth Kaufman to pursue her dream. Now, the Crofton resident an...

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Jimmy Carter Casts Movement As 'Relatively Successful'

AP | GREG BLUESTEIN | Posted 02.16.2012

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ATLANTA -- Former President Jimmy Carter said on Wednesday that Occupy organizers have created a "relatively successful" movement because they focused...

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Remembering Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans: The Unofficial First Lady of N.C.

Steven Petrow | Posted 04.03.2012

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Steven Petrow

I'd like to recall the Mary Semans who was known for her humility, her courage, and, yes, her emotional intelligence -- attributes you might not normally associate with an "heiress."

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This Little Piggy Made Energy (With Methane)

Neil Wagner | Posted 03.26.2012

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Neil Wagner

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Duke Students Push For Change

AP | By TOM BREEN | Posted 01.24.2012

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DURHAM, N.C. -- A group of about two dozen Duke University students urged administrators Tuesday to create a better climate and provide more financial...

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Black Students At Duke University Protest Recent Study

AP | MARTHA WAGGONER | Posted 03.20.2012

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RALEIGH, N.C. — An unpublished study by Duke University researchers that says black students are more likely to switch to less difficult majors ...

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Duke Students Appeal to 'Favorite Dukie,' Apple CEO Tim Cook, for Conflict-Free iPhone

Stefani Jones | Posted 03.13.2012

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Stefani Jones

The worst part? Mining of minerals that power Apple electronics -- tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold -- are subsidizing the armed militias that commit these atrocities.

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Minds Meet on Shale Gas/Fracking

Bill Chameides | Posted 03.11.2012

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Bill Chameides

A group of the nation's leading experts on energy and the environment are at Duke this week attending a workshop to try to ferret out the facts (and tamp down the hype) around shale gas and fracking.

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SEC Targeting Low-Level Bankers Instead Of Their Supervisors, Analysis Finds

Posted 11.15.2011

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(Aruna Viswanatha) - The U.S. government is not taking advantage of an enforcement tool that could potentially hold top Wall Street figures accoun...

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Teen Drug And Alcohol Use Lowest Among Blacks, Asians

Posted 01.08.2012

Read More: Teen Alcohol, Video, Asian Teen Substance Use, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Drug Abuse, Black Teen Substance Use, Teen Drug Use, Hispanic Teen Substance Use, Teens, Dan Blazer, Substance Abuse, Archives of General Psychiatry, Duke University, National-Center-on-Addiction-and-Substance-Abuse, Education News

Black and Asian adolescents are much less likely to turn to drugs or alcohol than teens of other races, according to a new study. The survey of ado...

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Tanana -- Tiny City in Yukon Takes a Giant Renewable Step

Bill Chameides | Posted 10.09.2011

Read More: Alaska, Natural Resources, Wood Biomass, Economics, Economy, Renewable Energy, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Duke University, Diesel, Nicholas School of the Environment, Energy Efficiency, Biomass, Bioenergy, Fossil Fuels, Renewables, Duke Alumni, Energy Independence, Recovery Act, Department of Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Forests, Tanana, Garns, Green News
Bill Chameides

In DC, our leaders are arguing over how much of our Alaskan wilderness we should open up for oil and gas extraction. In the meantime, some enterprising folks, with a lot less clout but a lot at stake, have decided to go their own renewable way.

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The 13 Colleges With The Highest Mid-Career Salaries

Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvey Mudd College, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, Harvard University, Colgate University, Payscale-Annual-Salary-Report, Payscale, Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly), Bucknell University, Slidepollajax, Lehigh University, Duke University, Stanford University, State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), College News

According to salary data site PayScale's list of the colleges with the highest mid-career salaries, Princeton is your best bet for future financial su...

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Federal Coach: The Best Leadership Movies to Get You Inspired

Tom Fox | Posted 09.19.2011

Read More: Remember the Titans, The King's Speech, Miracle, Leadership Lessons, Duke University, Partnership for Public Service, Apollo 13, Business News
Tom Fox

Sit back and consider watching an entertaining movie that can perhaps impart some insightful leadership lessons.

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