Mar 8My Duke Experience: Pre-Covid vs. Post-CovidBy Mike Kim To provide some personal background, I started at Duke in 2017 as a member of the Class of 2021 (before you ask, yes — Grayson Allen was here my freshman year and Zion was here my sophomore year). I took a leave of absence (several gap semesters)…Duke University4 min readDuke University4 min read
Feb 14Signs you need a Mental Health DayBy Aasha Paredes One thing I have noticed about college is that everyone expects you to be productive, all. the. time. However, taking a mental health day is okay. In fact, taking a mental health day is one of the most productive things you can do. So here are some…College3 min readCollege3 min read
Jan 18The story of a failed scrapbookerBy Aakriti Bhattarai I have always wanted to be the girl that scrapbooked. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a “scrapbook inspo board on my middle school Pinterest account” It was a hobby that I always tried to pick up, but it never stuck. My closet at home is evidence…Duke4 min readDuke4 min read
Dec 6, 2022Places You Can Find Peace of Mind on Duke’s CampusBy Kelly Wilson We all know that Duke’s academics can cause anxiety and stress. As a result, I have located several peaceful spaces that allow me to easily disconnect from the inherently busy lifestyle of a Duke student. The Duke Gardens The first place that brings me an instant sense…Wellness2 min readWellness2 min read
Nov 18, 2022Your complete guide to the best walking paths in and around DukeBy Catherine Esrey Medical experts at The Mayo Clinic recommend that the average adult try to walk 10,000 steps a day. As college students, we usually meet that mark of 10k without even trying. Walking to and from classes and around campus alone adds up quickly! …Duke University4 min readDuke University4 min read
Nov 11, 2022Fan Frenzy Makes Fun Flourish: The story of how Duke football has become a religion on campusBy Quinn Peters Sports culture inevitably tells a story. While winning and losing might convey the plot line — the history, rivalry, and fan base all provide the context. And recently, that context has become almost as big of a headline as the Win column itself. It’s been impossible to…Duke Football3 min readDuke Football3 min read
Oct 24, 2022Bassett’s Got AssettsBy Ben Wang I won’t lie. When I first got my housing assignment saying I’d live in the Bassett dorm, I immediately thought of one TikTok that I saw describing the place as a prison. While scrolling on the app during my senior year of high school, I thought to…Dorm3 min readDorm3 min read
Oct 12, 2022The 5 Best Desserts at Duke’s Brodhead CenterBy Taylor Delgado Duke’s beloved Brodhead Center, also known as West Union or WU, is home to various cultural foods and delicious treats. You may hear someone yelling out coffee orders from Cafe or smell Skillet’s chicken tenders. Between picking up food and heading to class, you will likely run…Duke University3 min readDuke University3 min read
Published in dukestudents·Apr 29, 2022Best Places to Cry After FinalsBy Spencer Chang, Class of 2025 Finals… not the most enjoyable part of the college experience. Prior to coming to Duke, I had naively assumed that I would spend the end of the semester wandering the beautiful campus and appreciating the scenery around me. Of course, I still do that…Finals Week3 min readFinals Week3 min read
Published in dukestudents·Apr 5, 2022Why You Should Take Etymology at DukeBy Maya Todd, Class of 2025 Every word is more than just a word, it is the result of centuries of human history. Words have weathered a tumultuous journey of translation, assimilation, and reformation to end up on this screen in front of you. We can think of words like…Duke University2 min readDuke University2 min read
