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university officials to reschedule LDOC so that it will fall on a Friday to accommodate Black’s needs.

Black was thrilled to learn that Duke University employs an actual bus system, but was subsequently dismayed to find that they were not convertibles driven by her friends. She voiced concern about having to pick from not five, but 30 seats on a C-1. The LDOC committee is planning

Seven Tasti Delish employees were mugged yesterday in an incident allegedly committed by a masked Loko Yogurt employee.

Police reports referred to the act as a “drive-by icing” that took place along Chapel Drive at approximately 4 p.m. Students present at the scene said they recognized the robber by his telltale 12-oz biodegradeable jumbo-sized bowl covering his head with holes cut out for the eyes.

“Although this incident might raise concerns that Duke is no longer frozen yogurt-friendly, I assure you that the state of dessert consumption at Duke will soon be restored,” wrote Vice President for Student Affairs Elmo Netta in an email to students late Thursday night. “In the meantime, I urge you to be mindful of your surroundings, avoid eating yogurt alone and refrain from openly showing allegiance to a particular frozen yogurt establishment.”

Duke Student Government held an emergency meeting yesterday evening to discuss the crime’s effects on the student body and Duke-Durham relations, said DSG President Michel LeFroid. Because of recent internal restructuring, however, members are not sure which committee

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Move, Ludacris, get out the way. Because it’s FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY at Duke. Rebecca Black is driving down to Durham, N.C from the Bus Stop. Decisions came after Ludacris had to rollout of his performance, as he mistakenly assumed that Thursday came before Wednesday, instead of Friday.

“After watching her video, we felt it was essential that we bring her to Duke,” said LDOC committee Chairman Mao. “We were

disappointed that Ludacris was unable to make it, but we feel that this trade off makes for a much stronger line up.”

Black claimed that she was “so so so so excited” to be “partyin’ partyin’ yeah” with college students, but was disappointed that LDOC would not fall on a “FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY.” She is in discussion with ARK Music studios as to whether she can actually perform the instant-hit on a Wednesday afternoon. The LDOC committee is currently in communication with

Admins scrap Coach K suffers ‘severe’ toe injury, house model, to timetable for return unknown Sympathetic point guard Kerrie Irving to assist with rehab use sorting hat

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After acclaimed Duke researcher Amil Potty found that Stefan Too-Icky, Elle Meau, Fawna Miskler, Bro Gonzalez and John Cathedral are unable to make the housing model work or assign houses, the University has decided to employ the talents of the Sorting Hats to decide where students, both affiliated and affiliated, are housed.

The Sorting Hat, on loan to the University from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry as part of a long-term strategic plan, said he hopes to implement what he has already accomplished at the premiere

Duke Basketball toe-tally just got rocked.

Just months before the men’s basketball team embarks on a 13-day expedition to Dubai and Chyna, head coach Mike Shachefski suffered a “severe” injury to his right big toe while trying to dunk over a Kia Optima in practice.

According to associate head coach/Sunday Night Football commentator Chris Collinsworth, Shachefski was unhappy with forward Ma$e Plumblebum’s offensive presence near the bucket. In an attempt to show Plumblebum “how it’s done,” Shachefski rocked the rim successfully, but after landing his toe was stepped on by Butler foward Fatt Coward.

“Hide your coaches, hide your guards,” Kerrie Irving said of the possible toespiricy, given Irving’s suspisciously similar

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ment about the upcoming performance by rapper Ludacris at the Last Day of Classes celebration April 27.

“I thought [Fiasco] was really good, and it’s definitely great to get him and Ludacris,” senior Ellah Nze said. “Going out with a bang—I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Senior Karen Chen, program director of DUU’s Major Attractions committee, said attendance was strong despite the weather. More than 3,000 attendees from Duke and the greater Triangle area showed up at the concert, and DUU sold a total of 3,600 tickets, she said.

The concert opened with Chicago-based rapper Kid Sister, who performed wearing her trademark sunglasses.

Although Kid Sister gave an energetic performance, the crowd did not seem to respond warmly.

The Robertson Scholars Program met more than just a new class of prospective scholars this week—it is also welcoming a new executive director.

Woody Coley, the current managing partner at the real estate consulting firm Value² Partners, LLC, officially assumes his role as executive director today. Coley replaces former executive director Alex Perwich, who resigned in June after serving just months as director.

“It was serendipity,” he said. “I’m very loyal to those experiences that shaped my life and I always hoped I would be able to have my opportunity Woody Coley to pay others back or to offer the same guidance given to me. To be able to do it with Julian [Robertson]’s support and the academic setting with the school that shaped my life, and the addition of Duke, I can’t imagine a better opportunity to engage with students and impact their lives.”

Coley said conversations about joining the Robertson Scholarship Program began in early December, adding that he was chosen from a pool of numerous applicants including prominent academics and former scholarship administrators. He noted that his private sector experience, though not a requisite for the position, will potentially bring a different perspective to the program, though he said it is too early to express concrete plans.

The merit scholarship’s founder and benefactor Julian Robertson announced Coley’s appointment at its

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Duke University Union Major Attractions brought Lupe Fiasco to Central Campus Thursday for a long-awaited performance, held at Erwin Park Baseball field.

Despite weather, the show goes on

by Matt Barnett THE CHRONICLE

Mud and rain could not keep students away from a superstar.

Despite inclement weather, award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco performed in a sold-out show Thursday night at Erwin Park on Central Campus. Known for hit singles such as “Superstar” and “Kick, Push,” Fiasco has released three studio albums. His most recent album, “Lasers,” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The Duke University Union Major Attractions committee presented the concert, which replaced the Cameron Rocks! show held in past years. A stage was set up for the performance in the outfield of the Erwin Park baseball field.

Students were generally pleased with Fiasco’s show, with some noting that his presence generated additional excite-

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Jordan looks to bring Candidates look to connect ‘realistic’ ideas to DSG DSG with student body

by Nicholas Schwartz

by Lauren Carroll

Ashley Jordan is not a current member of Duke Student Government. But to the junior, her outsider’s perspective is exactly what qualifies her to take the reins as DSG president.

As a current Central Campus representative on Campus Council and chair of the Residential Group Assessment Committee, Jordan said her broad experiences across different student groups allow her to bring the student voice to DSG—a perspective Jordan believes is sorely missing from the organization.

“DSG needs to be less about what [its members] want and more about what

Two candidates are competing to bring the student voice to Duke Student Government.

Junior Ebonie Simpson and sophomore Michael Habashi are campaigning for vice president for student life. DSG recently changed the name of the committee from its current title—student affairs—to reflect internal restructuring following the approved merger with Campus Council. Both candidates currently serve as senators on the committee.

Habashi plans to serve as a mediator between DSG and students. He said DSG members often do not take the student perspective into account when establishing legislation, furthering the divide be-

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Ashley Jordan, a junior, spent three years in Campus Council before pursuing the DSG presidency.

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“By establishing this professorship, we ensure that [Professor Everett’s] example will continue to inspire us.”

­—Dean David Levi on the new Duke Law professorship. See story page 5

tween DSG and the rest of the student body. If elected, he plans to use the results from the first DSG Survey Commission, an effort he spearheaded earlier this year that gathered information about students, to create initiatives that reflect student concerns. He would also like to make student life committee meetings open to the general student body.

“In the first year in DSG, I gathered the opinions of 1,000 students,” he said.

“In the second year, I can change 1,000 opinions.”

In addition to his work with DSG, Habashi is the Honor Council’s vice chair of internal affairs and participated in the Leadership Roundtable, a semester-long See Candidates on page 16

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Obama admin. proposes Kuwait gov. resigns new rules for senior care during Cabinet meeting WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Obama administration proposed much-anticipated rules Thursday to spur controversial changes in the way that health care for older Americans is organized and paid for.

The rules lay out a path for doctors, hospitals and other providers of care to form teams called “accountable care organizations” that advocates say would save money by better coordinating medical services for Medicare patients.

Under the rules, teams that treat patients for less money would be rewarded financially by the government if they also meet certain measures of quality.

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The resignation was handed over in a special meeting of the Cabinet, the staterun Kuwait News Agency reported, citing Minister for Cabinet Affairs Roudhan Abdul Aziz Al-Roudhan. Sheikh Sabah now faces options including accepting the resignation, rejecting it or dissolving parliament.

The government, the sixth to be headed by Sheikh Nasser al- Mohammed alSabah since the emir appointed him to his post in February 2006, last resigned in November 2009, when three members of parliament sought to grill Sheikh Nasser.

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Law professorship GOP to loosen state gun laws named in honor of Robinson Everett

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The School of Law announced Thursday that it will establish an endowed professorship in honor of Robinson Everett, who taught at the school for more than five decades.

Everett, Law ’59, was a senior judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and taught military justice, criminal law, sentencing and criminal procedure at Duke. He died in 2009 at age 81.

“The professorship will allow us to recruit and attract faculty of the highest caliber who will carry on the traditions of excellence in teaching and service that professor Everett modeled so capably and generously,” Law School Dean David Levi said in a Duke news release. “I can think of no better way to honor him.”

A total of $2.5 million has been raised for the professorship so far by a total of 72 donors, according to the release. The Kathrine Everett Charitable Trust, named in honor of Everett’s mother, and retired trial lawyer David Noble, Law ’66, made major contributions to the professorship. The Duke Endowment provided matching funds for the gifts, the release noted.

“We are grateful to the many donors and organizations that have helped us make this professorship possible,” Levi said.

Everett, a Durham native, began practicing law at his parents’ firm in 1955. His mother was one of the first women to graduate from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and his father was one of Duke’s earliest law graduates.

Everett’s career highlights included work as counsel to a U.S. Senate subcommittee in the 1960s that led to legislation that modernized the military court

In control of the North Carolina General Assembly for the first time in more than a century, Republican lawmakers are moving forward on a host of legislation that would greatly expand gun rights.

One such proposal, which passed the N.C. House Wednesday and will move to the Senate, would allow people with concealed handgun permits to bring their weapons into public parks and greenways as well as restaurants where alcohol is served. Restaurants, however, would still be able to individually ban guns at their discretion, and laws that ban permitted gun users from drinking while carrying a weapon would still apply. The bill also leaves the safety of children up to individual counties, which will be able to decide if the bill

should or should not apply within certain proximity of park sporting facilities like baseball fields or pools.

Another bill under consideration would permit gun owners to lock their weapons in their cars while they are at work.

Perhaps the most contentious piece of legislation, however, is a proposed extension of the Castle Doctrine, which currently affords legal protection exclusively to those who use deadly force against intruders in their homes, to cover an individual’s actions in his or her car and workplace.

Proponents of the extension said the Castle Doctrine, which has already cleared the Senate and is expected to become law this year, will protect North Carolinians’ right to defend themselves in situations in which they See gun rights on page 6

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Students gather for the senior barbeque, held in Cameron Indoor Stadium Thursday. President Richard Brodhead was in attendance.

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“The Robertson Scholars Program is extremely pleased that Woody Coley has accepted the job of executive director,” Robertson said in a news release Wednesday.

“Woody was born and bred in North Carolina and reflects the values that the scholarship program represents. I am confident that he is the right person for the job.”

Coley, calling himself the “new guy,” said he is looking forward to learning from current program administrators and working “to inspire and empower” scholars.

“Right now, my attitude exceeds my aptitude,” Coley said. “I’ll be learning for some number of months. About all I can bring on day one is a lot of mileage on my tires in another industry and a great attitude. We’ll measure ourselves by the advancement of the program and the future impact that these scholars have while the are at these two schools and how they do in life.”

Coley’s return to the Triangle is partly a homecoming, as Tobacco Road is far from uncharted territory for the former Tar Heel. Coley graduated from the University

gun rights from page 5 have a “reasonable” belief that their lives are in danger.

Paul Valone, president of Grass Roots North Carolina, a pro-gun rights advocacy group, noted that because the GOP is in control of the General Assembly, he believes that every piece of gun legislation currently being debated has a strong chance of becoming law. He added, though, that none of the bills would affect educational properties like college campuses, which currently ban all firearms.

In an interview, Republican state Sen. Thom Goolsby of New Hanover, who serves as the vice chair to the committee from which the Castle Doctrine extension bill originated, recounted an experience in which he brandished his pistol to successfully thwart an attempted robbery in Durham.

“At about one in the morning... I was unloading my bag [from my car] when I

of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977 and also played men’s varsity basketball from 1973 to 1977, serving as co-captain his senior year and playing in the NCAA finals once. He said he hopes to apply some of the lessons learned under former North Carolina head coach Dean Smith to his work with the Robertson scholars.

“Coach Smith could have been a great professor or a CEO—he happened to be a basketball coach,” Coley said. “He taught us life lessons [including] respect for others, the value of rigourous preparation and discipline, enjoying competition... [and] deflecting personal credit in favor of the team.”

Helping and working with students has been a long-time goal of Coley’s since his work as a board member of Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., adding that the great advice he received as a young person from people in his community was a constant reminder that he would one day “need to pass it forward.”

He said he hopes to encourage the Robertson scholars to “be boundary-less, to be bold and to take risks.”

“It [is] a very exciting decision,” Coley said. “If we can search globally to find in-

spired students with the help of these two great universities, [then] we can equip them to pursue their dreams fearlessly, we’ll be on the right track.”

Students are also highly anticipating what Coley can deliver to the program and are thankful to have an executive director again.

“Finally, we are going to have a new person in charge, and its really going to be a little bit more direction than perhaps we had this year,” said sophomore Robertson scholar Fabio Berger. “It hasn’t been very long since we knew he was the director [but] he seems like a really great guy.”

Berger added that he thinks Coley’s affiliation with UNC will bring a different and unique feel to the program, which has historically been led by directors more closely tied to Duke.

Junior John Harris, a UNC Robertson scholar, said he is looking forward to having Coley as a resource to students and as a “go-between” among the students, the Robertson program administrators and its founder. He also noted that Coley’s experience will in some way mirror those of the scholars, who switch campuses for one semester.

“I think what he’ll bring to the table is a real understanding of the Chapel Hill campus and culture,” he said. “He will also have to learn the culture of Duke and the Duke campus, [but] it’s a learning curve for anyone—it’s a learning curve for students when they’re at Carolina or at Duke and navigating the differences between the two campuses throughout their college career.”

Coley, who will relocate from Florida to the Durham-Chapel Hill area with his family, observed the Robertson selection process this past weekend.

“I’ve always been impressed with Carolina and Duke students, so to know that [Robertsons] represent an even more demanding filter... just lets me know we have incredible raw potential in which to help them launch their lives,” he said.

The Robertson Scholars Program also announced Wednesday that four current first-year students, Duke’s Alex Bloedel and Kaitlin Gladney and UNC students Jordan Imbrey and Stefanie Schwemlein were invited to join the leadership program. This is the second year freshmen have been allowed to apply. The Robertson Class of 2015 will be announced in May.

felt some presence behind me,” he said. “I did, in my trunk, happen to have my firearm available, so I put it down by my side and turned around and saw it was a guy trying to sneak up on me.... Later I found out he had a sharpened screwdriver.”

Goolsby said his would-be robber apologized and fled at the sight of the weapon, but added he has “no doubt” that he would have been robbed—and possibly assaulted—had he not been armed. An expanded Castle Doctrine, he said, would allow citizens who find themselves in similar—or worse—circumstances to defend themselves.

The bill’s opponents, however, said the proposed legislation would essentially legalize vigilantism.

As written, the bill permits an individual to use deadly force when he or she has a “reasonable fear of imminent death or serious bodily harm.” Extending such language to cover one’s actions in a car or workplace, said state Sen. Floyd McKissick Jr., D-Durham, would endanger innocent civilians.

Speaking to other lawmakers, McKissik described a situation in which an anxious gun owner might shoot an unarmed innocent and find protection under the proposed law, WRAL reported.

“The minute someone comes up and knocks on [your car window]—it might be a homeless person looking for a handout, could be somebody looking for directions, could be somebody sitting there trying to clean your windshield when you didn’t really want it cleaned—if you’re already apprehensive and your gun’s right there on the front seat, you might just decide to shoot them without really wondering what their true motives are,” he said. “And once that person’s dead, they’re not going to be able to testify about their intent.”

Valone said such claims are baseless.

“It’s not a make-my-day law,” he said. “We don’t shoot people at traffic lights. Although some legislators who oppose the legislation have suggested otherwise, no window-washers will get shot at traffic lights.”

Also under consideration are bills that would allow elected officials with concealed-carry permits to bear handguns anywhere in the state except where prohibited by federal law. Another bill would exempt any firearm, accessory and ammunition made and kept in North Carolina from federal regulation, The (Raleigh) News & Observer reported.

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W. Tennis

Recruits Cecil returns after stint in pros take court in Chicago

by Sarah Elsakr THE CHRONICLE

The lure of professional athletics can be hard to resist. Performing at the pinnacle of your sport, taking home paychecks, sponsorships and endorsements, being surrounded by media hype and adoring fans: It can all be hard for an aspiring Virginia athlete to turn down.

It was no different for Tech Mallory Cecil. vs.

Cecil was a memNo. 4 ber of the 2009 NCAA Duke Tournament champion Blue Devils, and SATURDAY, 12 p.m. also took home the Ambler Stadium NCAA individual title.

She left Duke after that No. 17 season to try her hand UVA at professional tennis, vs. and in brief stint on the No. 4 WTA Tour, she comDuke piled a 55-46 singles record, and her ranking SUNDAY, 12 p.m. peaked at No. 365. But Koskinen Stadium now, Cecil is back on campus. Enrolled in classes as a sophomore, she also deals with the responsibility of being a volunteer assistant coach for her former team, including some of her old teammates.

Her unique position at the University developed as a result of her passion for the game. Almost two full years ago, Cecil capped off her first, and only, season competing as a

Duke’s basketball programs will welcome a combined seven new players next season, and five of them took the court yesterday at the McDonald’s All-American Games at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Elizabeth Williams was named the MVP of the women’s game after setting an All-American Game scoring record, while men’s recruits Austin Rivers and Quinn Cook each put up 14 points.

Shooting guard Rivers (No. 1 in the Class of 2011 according to ESPN) shot just 5-for-14 in his 25 minutes of play, but did add five rebounds and four assists. Cook (No. 39) had a better shooting performance (6-for-13) but tallied just one assist in 21 minutes, in spite of his rating as one of the nation’s top point guards.

Center Marshall Plumlee (No. 37) didn’t get as many opportunities to score in his 18 minutes of action, but did manage five points while pulling down eight rebounds and blocking a shot. The only recruit not to appear for the men’s team was small forward Michael Gbinije (No. 28), who was ineligible to play in the Kevin Lincoln/Chronicle File Photo

See McDonald’s on page 8

Mallory Cecil led the Blue Devils to the 2009 NCAA Championship, where she was crowned best singles player.

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M. Lacrosse

Blue Devils to battle top-ranked Syracuse

by Shiva Kothari THE CHRONICLE

This Sunday’s game between Duke and Syracuse features two traditional powerhouse lacrosse programs: The winners of the past three naNo. 1 tional championSyracuse ships and two of the vs. top three teams in the country.

No. 3 To top it off, both Duke teams enter the game SUNDAY, 6:30 p.m. with seven-game winNew Meadowlands ning streaks. The No. Stadium 3 Blue Devils (8-2) haven’t lost in more than a month, while the No. 1 Orange (70) have yet to lose a game at all this season.

It’s fitting that such a showdown would take place in one of the nation’s largest arenas: New Meadowlands Stadium, the 82,500seat home of the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets in Secaucus, N.J. The game takes place as part of the Big City Classic, which features a triple-header involving four of the nation’s top-six teams.

Leading up to the game, head coach John Danowski said he is encouraged by the way his team is practicing and is looking at this game as a measuring stick.

“There has been a tremendous focus in practice and guys have worked really hard,” Danowski said. “For this game, we just want

to go in and play. Let our guys run out there against the best in the country and see how we measure up.”

The Orange have proven to be the best in the country so far in this young season, and their defense is peaking just as they prepare to face the third-highest-scoring offense in college lacrosse. Syracuse has allowed a total of only 10 goals in its past two games, and those contests haven’t been played against easy competition. Syracuse defeated No. 7 Villanova 5-4 and emerged victorious from a thrilling 5-4 double-overtime game against No. 9 John Hopkins.

Leading the Duke attack against this formidable defensive unit are senior Zach Howell, who leads the team with 33 points and freshman Jordan Wolf, who sits one spot behind Howell with 28 points. Wolf has been especially hot lately, with 10 points in his last two games, including seven points against Georgetown in the Blue Devils’ thrilling come-from-behind victory two games ago.

To compete against the game plan against the feisty Orange defense, Howell stressed the importance of being prepared for Syracuse’s aggressiveness.

“They like to press out, they are an aggressive team and so everyone on the field needs to be ready,” Howell said. “[We cannot be] nervous and anxious when they start doing that to us.”

Duke will have extra motivation in this game, since the last meeting between these two teams took place in the semifinals of the 2009 National Championships, where Syracuse destroyed the Blue Devils 17-7 to end Duke’s title hopes.

“Personally, I try to improve on last

games, not really thinking about that [2009] Syracuse game in particular,” Howell said. “But it is in the back of my mind how badly they beat us.”

If the Blue Devils knock off the Orange on Sunday and earn a chance to steal their No. 1 ranking, revenge will be sweet indeed.

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Zach Howell will look to avenge the Blue Devils’ 2009 NCAA semifinal defeat at the hands of the Orange.

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W. Golf

Duncan, Duke to defend title

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Lindy Duncan will try for back-to-back individual titles at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Invitational.

There are many reasons why this weekend will be crucial for head coach Dan Brooks and his team. As they head to the University of Georgia for the Liz Murphey Collegiate Invitational, they’ll face some of the top teams in the country in their final competition before postseason play.

The No. 7 Blue Devils look to capture their first overall tournament victory of the year as top player Lindy Duncan seeks to defend her individual tournament title. As one of three top-ten teams heading to this tournament, Duke faces stiff competition as they try to bounce back from last week’s disappointing results.

At last weekend’s Bryan National Collegiate, held in nearby Greensboro, N.C., the team faded on the third and final day of competition, falling from third to seventh place. Laetitia Beck, who had led the field at the end of the second day, fell all the way back to a twelfth-place finish.

Their opportunity for redemption comes at a huge national tournament, which Golf Digest considers the Liz Murphey Invitational the best spring tournament for women’s golf. It features 15 top-25 teams along with 6 top-15 teams including No. 3 Alabama and No. 5 LSU. “It’s a challenging golf course, and if you’re a good team, you’re going to enjoy hard golf courses to demonstrate your skills,” Brooks said.

The team again will rely on Duncan, who has led the squad with a 71.17 stroke average this season, to lead the way. The fourth-ranked golfer in the country will be

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expected to have a good performance, especially after achieving the first individual victory of her collegiate career at this same tournament last year. She has also been on a roll of late, winning the LSU Tiger Golf Classic three weeks ago.

Duncan’s showing is particularly important because Duke, already a young team, will compete without its sole senior, Kim Donovan.

“She wanted to play,” Brooks said, “but she’s out with the flu. There’s chance of rainy, cool weather, and we didn’t want to risk it.”

Strong and consistent play will also be required from freshman Beck, who holds the second-lowest stroke average on the team, as well as the second-best overall finish.

The Liz Murphey Invitational kicks off the most difficult and important part of Duke’s schedule. In two weeks, the team travels to the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro for the ACC Championship, where the team hopes to improve from its third-place finish last year. Following that tournament is the NCAA Regional Tournament, held two weeks later from May 5-7. The season will be capped off at the NCAA Championship at the Texas A&M Traditions Club in College Station, Texas, a four day tournament from May 17-20.

“We’ve had a lot of parts that have looked good, but we haven’t got everything,” Brooks said. “We’re looking to put it all together.”

With only four tournaments left in the year, the team hopes for a good finish at the Liz Murphey Invitational to build momentum to carry into the home stretch of the season.

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The women’s game was dominated by post player Williams (No. 2 in the Class of 2011 according to HoopGurlz), who scored 23 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead all players in the game in both categories. Forward Amber Henson (No. 20), whose brother John plays for North Carolina, also got in the game, tallying five points, two rebounds and five blocks in 17 minutes. Head coach Joanne P. McCallie’s final recruit is point guard Ka’lia Johnson (No. 82), who was not selected to the game.

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“Austin Rivers showed off his strengths & weaknesses very clearly. Super skilled & fluid, but shot-selection/body language very questionable.”

—Jonathan Givony Contributor, Draft Express

“Austin Rivers has an excellent crossover. He can create separation for his jumper seemlessly [sic], crafty enough to score at the rim too.”

—Matt Kamalsky Contributor, Draft Express

“Marshall Plumlee just set four screens on one possession. That has to be some sort of McD’s record. By approximately four screens.”

—Ray Holloman Former CBB Editor, FanHouse.com

“Amber Henson doing what her brother does best, swatting shots out of the paint.”

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involved in the program. From the start she’s been nothing but great about everything…. I think [the other girls] Blue Devil. Despite the life and success she had built at Duke, still see her as a teammate.” however, Cecil announced shortly after the NCAA ChampiThis time around, Cecil has decided to devote herself to onship that she would end her collegiate career in order to getting a more well-rounded college experience. She still pursue her dream of being a professional tennis player. practices with the team, but has also joined a sorority, and is For Cecil, the decision to leave her teammates was not working toward graduating in three and a half years. Even one she made lightly. She had though she is now unable to be a discussed future plans for some competitive part of the team, Cecil time with head coach Jamie Ash- “Winning a collegiate match says that she does not regret the deworth, but when the time came to compete on her own. just exceeds winning a pro- cision to walk away from college tennis, When she first got back to fessional match.”

Cecil found that it was harder campus, however, she and Ashthan she had expected. were unsure about how — Mallory Cecil worth “It was really tough,” Cecil the new team relationship would said. “[Telling the other girls on work out. the team] was one of the toughest “I was kind of nervous about things, because I didn’t know how they would respond.” coming in,” Cecil said. “Now I’m not a player, I’m more of a Despite her worries, Cecil received support from her coaching figure, you know, these girls are my friends. How old teammates. She left to begin her career, complete with is that going to work?” her own coach, full-time trainer and the opportunity to travel the world competing in the sport she loved. According to Cecil, the time away from the team provided her with a new viewpoint on what was important to her, and gave her an opportunity to grow as a person.

During her time as a professional athlete, however, she also began to feel the solitude that comes with a tennis career, causing her to miss the team dynamic she had become a part of at Duke.

“Winning a college match just exceeds winning a professional match, for me,” Cecil said. “Professionally, it’s a very individual sport, and collegiate you’re playing for other people... so for me it was a lot more fulfilling and gratifying than winning a professional match.”

Eventually, Cecil realized that she wanted to come back to Duke, but after accepting money as a professional she was unable to rejoin the team as a competitive player, per NCAA rules. With the help of Ashworth and the cooperation of her teammates, however, Cecil has come to fill a new role, that of volunteer assistant coach. This position still allows her to train and travel with the team, but when the matches start she is on the sidelines giving advice instead of competing on the court.

“My first reaction [to Cecil’s decision to return] was ‘How can we get her to play?’” Ashworth said. “I talked to her about helping our team and figuring out ways to get

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Mallory Cecil, an NCAA champion-turned-volunteer assistant coach, looks on as her former teammates practice.

But despite their worries, the girls on the team showed excitement about having Cecil back.

“It’s really too bad that she can’t play,” Ashworth said. “She plays such a big part with our team in everything they do, whether it’s on the court or off the court…. She knows them [the girls] in a way that we don’t know them…and they’ve done a good job respecting her on the court when she’s in a coaching situation. It’s a really fine line that she has to balance.”

Cecil is managing her current situation well, and as for her plans for the future, both she and Ashworth pointed out that professional tennis is still a real consideration. According to Ashworth, both her experience as a professional athlete and as a coaching figure will prove valuable in the long run, as Cecil has had the unique opportunity not only to play against some of the best players in the world, but also to take a step back and study game patterns and strategies.

“She’s a great player who loves tennis, and loves to play,” Ashworth said. “I would love to see her give it another chance down the road.”

For now, though, Cecil is content to stay at Duke.

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Cuts to NC Governor’s School unjustified In tough fiscal times, While we understand the even educational programs fiscal concerns that precipican end up on the chop- tated this decision, proper ping block. But the general respect for the benefits of assembly’s proposal to cut this program requires that funding to the North Caro- the legislature explore alterlina Governative funding nor’s School— models instead editorial aimed at of cutting this helping plug the state’s pro- program wholesale. jected $2.4 billion state defiThe NCGS is an insticit for fiscal year 2012—cuts tution in its own right. It too much too fast. shares a considerable hisThe NCGS, a six-week tory with Duke and other summer residential program, institutions of higher eduaims to bring together intel- cation in North Carolina. lectually gifted high school The program was founded students from across the state in 1963 by former Gov. and expose them to diverse Terry Sanford just six years academic fields. The school before he became president was entirely free to select stu- of Duke University and is a dents before last year, when a living testament to the value $500 tuition fee was created of the life of the mind in to make up for decreased North Carolina—the same state funding. value upon which liberal

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The N.C. Governor’s School disproportionately benefits students from underserved demographics. These students, often from low-income, rural schools, stand to acquire the greatest benefits from NCGS’s cutting-edge academic programs and from the program’s diverse student body. The proposal to cut funding would undermine access to NCGS for the students who need it most.

If the legislature cuts funding to NCGS, it will eliminate an important long-term investment in the youth of the state. The connections NCGS students make with fellow students create diverse networks of contacts across the state.

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courage college-bound kids to attend college in North Carolina and become more engaged in the future of their state.

Furthermore, the budget proposal draws attention to a troubling trend—governments cutting education spending at local levels while higher education simultaneously becomes less and less accessible. The N.C. General Assembly can buck this trend by preserving NCGS. The very existence of the program sends a strong message—that education can be beneficial beyond its ability to improve standardized test scores.

The state must look for a more sustainable funding model in order to guarantee that this program does not fall victim to the state’s fiscal challenges. The state

only stands to save the a total of $849,588 by cutting funding to NCGS. This is no small beer. But when these cuts are taken in the context of an overall budget deficit of more than $2.4 billion, they begin to appear more petty and less justifiable. A complete, unequivocal cut of all legislative funding for this program is not acceptable.

Even if the fiscal environment makes partial cuts absolutely necessary, the state legislature should use the remaining funds to provide scholarships for underserved students. This way, the state can maintain access for the students who need it most.

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ere it not for the vagaries that plague This year’s early springtime prompts one to take modern air travel—the periodic aero- stock of mundane problems—like who the hell sols of respiratory viruses piped at fa- to root for when Kentucky plays Carolina in the cial level through the foul and thin NCAA tournament—and to notice cabin air and the annoying antics too just how badly off course this of clueless fellow passengers—the country has strayed of late and how cramped seating of sardine class skewed our national priorities have would otherwise provide a more become. As I contemplate my own or less tolerable experience for the financial situation, the upcoming contemplative sort. Time to read, financing of college educations for to write and to enjoy, such as it is, a four kids and my own yearly renderperiod when the only demands on thomas sporn ing unto the IRS, I am reminded one are those enforced by the octhere are those who are still able to table for one casionally officious and surly flight walk in the sun. attendant.

Conservative and liberal cease I had been on the road for some time, back to be defining terms as all of us, regardless of ideand forth across the country, “to confer, converse ology, are being parasitized by a cadre of corpoand otherwise hobnob” with brethren patholo- rate and banking maggots, aided by their lapdogs gists and chest physicians and to fly the Duke at the highest levels in Washington, D.C. The naflag. On my scheduled departure day, my re- tion is too preoccupied with the latest celebrity turn to Durham was anything but certain. The pratfall, wondering how we’re going to hack it morning had not started particularly well. Trying when gas reaches $6 a gallon and watching our to clear security, I tripped an alarm and found 401(k) plans go down the toilet to ask why. Take to my chagrin I had neglected to remove seven the case of Mr. Jeffrey Immelt, the CEO of Gencents from a trouser pocket. This earned me ad- eral Electric. GE is the prototypical American ditional scrutiny, more time being irradiated in a company that outsources jobs and investments scanner and finally a thorough and vigorous pat overseas, sits atop mountains of money and rakes down by a TSA agent. And now my flight home in billions as they pay $0 in taxes. GE, the benefiis marooned in a holding pen for aircraft off the ciary of the government’s largesse, paid no fedmain tarmac at Dallas Fort Worth. All eastbound eral taxes in 2010 despite billions of dollars in flights are suspended due to weather. profit. And Mr. Immelt, no stranger to the White We have not been assigned a departure time, House himself, is now the chairman of President the pilot intones gloomily over the PA, and there Barack Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competiare at least 30 planes in front of us awaiting take- tiveness. This is the new generation of swine that off. A low buzz and muttering commences among really run this country. the sardines, and the flight attendants, sensing Things have only deteriorated in the Middle angst and unrest, attempt to soothe the restive East since I left home. Can we possibly be involved passengers here in coach with orange juice and in three separate foreign conflicts? Are we really water. The high rollers in business class are pre- aiding al Qaeda-backed rebels in Libya? Such an sumably being treated better. We’re going to be involvement can’t possibly be for humanitarian here awhile. The book I was enjoying, so enthrall- reasons, as we have been only too happy to couning moments ago, has become unreadable, and tenance even more ghastly situations just south my iPhone, a link to the outside world, clings to of there, with the slaughter of millions in both its last bit of battery power, so squandering elec- the Congo and Rwanda in recent history. The trons on Pandora or iPod seems ill-advised. award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama The period following the ides of March is often in 2009 seems more pathetic and laughable than fraught with misery, especially if you’re trapped its previous conference upon the dreadful Jimmy on a powered down aircraft in Dallas, with the Carter. I really need to get home to Durham. only promise of some imminent relief to be found in the form of a few ounces of tepid bottled water Dr. Thomas Sporn is an associate professor in and the vague hope that just maybe you’ll make the Department of Pathology. His column runs every it home sometime in the not-too-distant future. other Friday.

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A melody? Word.

n a country concerned with its standard of livDue to the nature of melody, the responsibility of ing, we might also consider a standard of listen- designing and issuing forth a fine melody is often so ing. Having listened to music from locations daunting that lesser artists frequently abdicate that and time periods near and far, I’ve practice, relying on shortcuts. Melodic tried to keep my ears open to the pacreation the test that weeds out many anthony kelley who wishisthey rameters and definitions of musical could be musicians. Here the professor expression. I rarely meet anyone with in the West, melodic creation and prenext door no opinion whatsoever regarding the sentation are the ultimate acts of sonic potential of art—and, in particular, bravery. music—to influence a moment, or A musical culture dominated by rapeven an era. pers is virtually bankrupt. It is reassuring that even a But one of the most controversial points of philo- pop venue like “American Idol” recognizes the singer sophical divergence emerges from a phrase that fre- for vocally managing actual pitch, rhythm and a requently circulates in conversations about the musical lationship to harmony—not the rapper, who creates culture of the past three decades. It is the ubiquitous a vocal art devoid of pitch specificity, unless assisted and deceptive phrase, “hip-hop music.” by the ludicrous crutch known as Auto-Tune. Rap I urge all readers to ruminate upon this possibil- requires no precise tonal specificity from the conity: There is no such thing as “hip-hop music.” This sumer/listener. It is a different world from the musilabel is not only a misnomer but also often an insult cal standards set through the end of the 1970s. The to the art of music making. golden era of Motown, loaded with rich vocal lines, Musical styles like Latin, rhythm and blues, funk, challenges the listener to respect the art of melody, and soul, pop and rock have held their own in popular subsequently, the art of music. An amateur listener music just fine, thank you, without the assistance can walk the same aesthetic tightrope as the creators of rappers and DJs. But somehow, the marketers and performers of those recordings. A wrong note brainwash uninformed listeners into believing that will be heard as such, so people must bring their muthere is a common practice in music identifiable sical A game just to sing along! as “hip-hop.”

The title of this column points to a subtle differThat label helps to sell records—and a false nar- ence between the sung melody and spoken language. rative—to uninformed listeners. But to any ear that The question mark after “melody” is an opening to cares about the richness of music, the practice of talk- tonal inflections and curvy spaces that a melody can ing over repeated, four-second samples of composi- inhabit. The period after “Word” demonstrates a tions written by other people does not a style make. less organic closure. (And yes, I realize that “spoken My admiration of the art of poetry is boundless. word poetry” is a convincing art form, as well. But the It’s a sensible companion to music, but it is still a comparison between melodic and spoken disciplines distinct art form. allows a hierarchy of skill tipped toward melodic proConsider this: Talking, while Charles Strouse’s duction, and I invite anyone who disagrees with me music plays in the background, makes Jay-Z no more to sing their response back to me, in 16th-notes, synof a musician than Steven Spielberg creating movies, chronized with a keyboard playing in thirds below.) during John Williams’ supportive music, will allow us Esperanza Spaulding’s recent Grammy Award for to call Spielberg a symphonic composer. Both are us- best new artist was quite encouraging because she exing music to accompany their arts, but they are not plores the best elements of musicianship in inviting, necessarily musicians. (To be fair, Jay-Z occasionally sophisticated and subtle ways. creates original background tracks, so he’s further If we continue to receive cultural codes that are along the continuum toward true musicianship than depleted of their richest treasures, we will lose out.

Spielberg.)

So, young generation of music listeners, I charge you Furthermore, some of the older citizens of our with these actions: Mix down the rap for a while, and culture (and I comfortably embrace my membership pick up some Duke Ellington, Rufus Wainwright, in that grouping) remember a time when “songs” Alicia Keys, Usher, Katy Perry or Motown’s Brenda were, well... “sung.” Talking is not a melody.

Holloway and sing along. When you make music, Take it from a man who has dedicated many hours take the high road and create a new melody that the of his life to work on this very issue: Melody, particu- world can enjoy. larly in Western music, is one of the noblest offerThe way we listen is a reflection of the way we live. ings a musician can ever give to humanity. It is the With our ears and imagination, we have a tremenprecious, lasting currency of any musical culture that dous capacity to understand the strengths and limitahas ever explored the world of linear melodic art. tions of the human condition.

All worldly possessions were taken away from African slaves, yet they brought some of their melodies Anthony M. Kelley, Trinity ‘87, is an associate profesand rhythmic ideas with them to America, relying on sor of the practice in the Department of Music. He is also these musical treasures to cope with the concomitant the faculty member in resident at Brown Dormitory on East horrors of their circumstances.

Campus.

endorsements Vote Schork for president Blue Devils United would like to formally endorse Pete Schork for Duke Student Government president. Although all three candidates embodied a certain passion for the Duke community, we felt that Schork’s previous experience with DSG as executive vice president and his specific initiatives relating to the LGBTQ community best suited our interests. Additionally, we felt that Schork’s initiatives seemed the most specific and would have the best chance of being implemented next year.

During our meeting, Schork emphasized one of our greatest concerns, the relocation of the Duke Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Life.

Considering his experience with DSG, we trust that he will fulfill his promise of including student input during the West Union renovation process so that our community is ensured a safe and reliable space.

We were glad to hear that Schork plans on establishing an LGBTQ cabinet liaison to deal with related issues on Duke’s campus. We were also impressed with Schork’s support for a gender-neutral housing plan on West and East campuses that would go beyond the current pilot program on Central Campus.

Isaac Mizrahi had a passionate and deep understanding of LGBTQ issues, and we are confident that if elected president, he would be a great advocate for our community. We felt, however, that Mizrahi’s lack of executive experience on DSG would hinder his ability to work with the Duke administration on certain campus issues.

With a solid understanding of the position, we believe Schork can be a great voice for students and an effective liaison between students and administrators if he is elected president.

Ari Bar-Mashiah Trinity ’12 President, Blue Devils United Vote Schork for president, Bhutani for EVP Having met with all the candidates, the Interfraternity Council has voted to endorse Pete Schork for DSG president. We believe he has the experience and the understanding to best serve the greek community at Duke, as well as the campus as a whole.

Schork demonstrates a clear vision of what he plans to accomplish as president and how to achieve this through the difficult processes of Duke Student Government and the administration. As president, Schork would ensure that IFC is involved in the establishment of the house model on campus and would continue to work with IFC and fight on its behalf, as he did while defending Tailgate last year as vice president for athletics and campus services.

Isaac Mizrahi is likewise a strong candidate with a fresh vision for improving DSG. In other years, this body would certainly have endorsed Mizrahi for president, but IFC feels that Schork is a uniquely experienced candidate who will best be able to work on the student body’s behalf.

For DSG executive vice president, IFC found Gurdane Bhutani to be a worthy candidate, boasting a solid background both working with the Duke administration and as a member of DSG. We feel that his experience will allow him to accomplish the goals he has set forth—in particular, demanding a shuffling of sections that acknowledges the history and involvement of groups and pushing for a return of common spaces to fraternity sections. This board sees a bright future for Bhutani’s opponent, Patrick Oathout, but we feel that as a freshman, he does not yet possess the necessary understanding and experience to wield this demanding position as effectively as Bhutani will.

Zachary Prager Trinity ’12 President, Interfraternity Council

CORRECTION

Christina Lieu’s name was incorrectly spelled in the title of a Mar. 31 letter to the editor, “Vote Pete Schork and Christine Lieu.” The Chronicle regrets the error.

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Candidates from page 3 series for freshmen. He noted that his relationships with administrators, such as Dean of Students Sue Wasiolek, will help him bridge the gap between students and the administration.

If elected, Habashi plans to increase student awareness and the use of campus amenities, such as Counseling and Psychological Services and the Career Center.

Through DSG and his own research, he said he has gained detailed insight into Duke students’ lives and believes students can receive help resolving their problems if they use these services.

Additionally, he wants to foster a sense of community on campus and increase students’ respect for themselves and each other. Although levels of respect are difficult to measure, Habashi said he can accomplish these goals by collaborating with students and administrators at the beginning of the Fall semester to develop “a greater sense of belonging.” He cited holding Friday arts performances on the Bryan Center Plaza as a potential community project.

Simpson considers her top goals to be student advocacy and accessibility to DSG. She believes that her experiences as a student affairs senator, East Campus resident assistant, executive vice president of the Black Student Alliance and her involvement in other

student groups make her a strong liaison between the student body and DSG. If elected, she said she promises to assist students in effectively communicating their concerns to DSG. “Some non-DSG students don’t think that DSG is doing anything for them, but if they’re able to take action with DSG as their ally... it creates a whole other dynamic,” Simpson said.

Specifically, she said she plans to develop actionbased focus groups, standing student groups that would discuss campus issues such as the role of greek life on campus and race relations. The groups, which would consist of DSG student life senators and student body representatives, would meet at least twice per month and develop action plans to be implemented in the Spring semester.

Ongoing conversation and setting tangible goals with DSG’s assistance would help students overcome many of the challenges they face on campus, Simpson said.

Noting that she has worked with the Women’s Center, the Career Center and the Wellness Center in addition to her current position in DSG, Simpson said she is engaged in the student issues that she will address if elected vice president for student affairs.

“Not only am I passionate about student life in general, but it is my life—I live it every day. I have a strong grasp of the position,” she said.

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Michael Habashi, a sophomore, is the Honor Council’s vice chair of internal affairs and participated in the Leadership Roundtable.

Ebonie Simpson, a junior, has experience as a student affairs senator and serves as the executive vice president of the Black Student Alliance.

Jordan from page 3

that’s not afraid to speak up and represent a different viewpoint.”

Jordan said her ability to hear all sides of an argument while forming policy will help her improve DSG’s approachability to the common student.

“Approachability is a big issue,” Jordan said. “Right now... students feel like their concerns aren’t going to be heard if they go to the meetings.”

Jordan said she believes DSG meetings should be restructured to encourage students to make their voices heard. Rather than hold a short public forum session sandwiched between hearings, Jordan plans to allow students to speak at any point during the meetings—provided that they follow parliamentary procedure.

Jordan’s leadership has not gone unnoticed by others who have worked with her.

Lisa Beth Bergene, assistant dean for residence life on East Campus, said Jordan’s depth of experience working with the student body makes her a qualified candidate. “[Jordan has] been in numerous student organizations, she’s headed up numerous committees, she has effected change through her work with campus administrators,” Bergene wrote in an email. “She’s led meetings, been in charge of projects, managed budgets, planned events, written proposals, led groups of peers, met with administrators and drafted recommendations. She uses logic and common sense when she forms her opinions, not just passion. I’m not sure what other skill or experience a person would need.”

students want,” Jordan said.

Naming policy transparency and publicity as two major problems facing DSG, Jordan hopes to increase the organization’s visibility with the student body by requiring senators to meet regularly with the groups they represent. Jordan noted that senators must work harder to collaborate with student groups.

Jordan also acknowledged the lack of representation for independent students. She plans to incorporate opinions from the student body by holding forums to discuss future endeavors.

“I would form an open forum for [all students] to sit down and brainstorm... and we would come up with a plan for what we want to see in five years,” Jordan said.

Jordan noted the difficulty in actualizing proposed policy in a one-year term, and stressed that the ideal presidential candidate should focus on making progress toward realistic long-term goals rather than ones that are only appealing on paper.

Central Campus Graduate Resident Yuvon Mobley, a graduate student in molecular genetics and microbiology who worked with Jordan through Campus Council, said Jordan will fairly represent groups regardless of size.

“She’s a very dynamic, determined leader,” Mobley said. “In watching her interact with her peers [in Campus Council, Jordan is] shown to be the type of person

everett from page 5 system. He also argued in front of the Supreme Court four times as both a plaintiff and lead counsel in a challenge of North Carolina’s 12th congressional district.

In 1996, the court ruled that the district had been created unlawfully.

At Duke, Everett created the Duke Center on Law, Ethics and National Security in 1993 to promote teaching and academic research in areas related to national security law.

“Robinson Everett embodied the qualities of leadership and service in and through the law,” Levi said.

“He was the model of the citizen-lawyer. By establishing this professorship, we ensure that his example will continue to inspire us.”

Lupe Fiasco from page 3 “She was all right—we just thought she was a local DJ,” Cary resident Rebecca Knots said.

Fiasco’s part of the show was well received. Duke students expressed their enjoyment in different ways—some danced in their rain boots while others waved their arms in time with the music.

After Fiasco’s performance, the audience cheered and requested an encore, but Fiasco left the stage immediately after his set.

“I’ve never been to a concert where the artist didn’t do an encore,” sophomore Sammy Prywes said. “I think he’s a jerk for just bouncing like that.”

In an interview after the show, Chen said Fiasco is recovering from a case of laryngitis, which led to his quick exit.

Last night’s concert was not Fiasco’s first encounter with Duke­. Fiasco was set to perform at the Last Day Of Classes in Spring 2008 but canceled to tour with rapper Kanye West, singer Rihanna and alternative band N.E.R.D. Many seniors noted that Fiasco’s performance served as a fitting redemption.

“I’m kind of happy that he tried to redeem himself, but this is not as good as LDOC,” senior Amol Sura said. “His music was better when we were freshmen.”

Still, Kenneth “Bam” Alexander, drummer for Fiasco, said Fiasco was excited to perform at Duke and noted that despite the weather, the turnout was “pretty average for a Lupe concert.”

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Chicago-area rapper Kid Sister served as the opening act for Fiasco last night, wearing her signature sunglasses.