T H E I N D E P E N D E N T D A I LY AT D U K E U N I V E R S I T Y
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH YEAR, ISSUE 108
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WAKE DEFORESTATION
Israeli Apartheid Week sparks debate by Margot Tuchler THE CHRONICLE
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In what is becoming a trend for No. 4 Duke (26-4, 13-2 in the ACC), turnovers late in games have allowed opponents to chip away at leads. It did not cost the Blue Devils this time, however, as they left WinstonSalem with a 79-71 win as the Demon Deacons’ comeback attempt fell short. With the victory in its
final conference road game, Duke remained undefeated in ACC road play. “We let up a bit, but they didn’t let up at all,” head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “We were a little sloppy with the ball… but I thought we handled the pressure well, hit our free throws, and didn’t give up threes.” The Blue Devils had four players score in double figures, and with
this balanced offense Duke successfully navigated the road test despite a strong showing from Wake Forest’s Nikita Mescheriakov, who had 18 points on his senior night. Krzyzewski, who met a tearyeyed Mescheriakov after the game, paid tribute to the Demon Deacons saying that the coaching staff “must be doing something right to make SEE M. BASKETBALL ON PAGE 8
As Israeli Apartheid Week continues in its third day, there is disagreement on campus with regard to the legitimacy of the program’s goals. The week-long event, hosted by Duke Students for Justice in Palestine, asserts policies of Israel as a form of apartheid in order to educate and organize action, such as boycotts and divestment, against the conflict. This is the eighth year of the program’s existence internationally but is, however, the first year the event has been held at Duke. The week has created somewhat of a campus divide and stirred discussion as to whether or not Israel can be classified as an apartheid state. “The goal [of this week] is to raise awareness and educate members of the Duke community and local community about policies of Israel and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict,” said DSJP President Ahmed Alshareef, a sophomore. “This is part of an international movement that focuses on comparing those policies to apartheid policies. [We want to] raise awareness about the issue, so although dialogue and discussion is part of it, [our goal is] to raise awareness about that specific issue.” The week is held annually in cities and at universities across Europe, the U.S., Canada, Palestine, South Africa and the Arab World. At Duke, programming for the week has included a panel discussion Monday delivered from a pro-Palestinian perspective, a screening Wednesday of the film “Voices from Inside: Israelis Speak,” an evening of Palestinian culture Thursday and a presentation by Bekah Wolf, co-founder of the Palestine Solidarity Project. Wolf’s presentation was scheduled for Tuesday but was cancelled due to Wolf’s flight delay. DSJP is working to reschedule this event, Alshareef said. Junior Brian Kohen, president of Duke Friends of Israel, said that although he understands DSJP’s goal to SEE APARTHEID ON PAGE 6
ELECTION 2012
Abroad programs Romney edges Santorum, see gender disparity on track to be frontrunner by Patton Callaway
by Tiffany Lieu and Michael Shammas
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Even with the University’s emphasis on global and interdisciplinary studies, males at Duke are underrepresented in international academic and civic programs as compared to their female counterparts. Males accounted for 33.5 percent of Duke students studying abroad in the 2010-2011 academic year. Of the 773 students studying abroad, 259 were men—a number that has consistently decreased since the 2006-2007 academic year, according to data form the Global Education Office for Undergraduates. Duke’s statistics reflect a notable national pattern. During the 2009-2010 academic year, women made up two-thirds of the 270,600 American students studying abroad. “This discrepancy between men and women studying abroad has been a long-standing tradition,” Margaret
Mitt Romney’s victories in Michigan and Arizona Tuesday could swing momentum in his favor heading into Super Tuesday next week. Romney defeated Rick Santorum by 41 to 38 percent in a heavily contested Michigan race with 95 percent of precincts reporting. Alnews though the win is a necessary boost for the campaign in the wake of Santorum’s analysis three straight victories in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, it does not solidify Romney’s position as the Republican frontrunner, said Pope McCorkle, visiting lecturer at the Sanford School of Public Policy. A strong performance in the 10 primaries Tuesday will put him on stronger footing to win the nomination. “It’s a victory that will allow him to keep talking about his frontrunner status,” McCorkle said. “[Romney] is going to have to do well next week before he can establish himself as
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the frontrunner.” In his victory speech, Romney acknowledged a slight edge against Santorum in the race. “We didn’t win by a lot, but we won by enough, and that’s all that counts,” Romney said. “A week ago, the pundits and pollsters were ready to count us out.... [but] I was confident that we would come together today and take a giant step toward a brighter future.” Romney is a Michigan native and the son of former Michigan governor George Romney. Despite his ties, Romney faced a strong challenge from Santorum, who had a stronger appeal among many Michigan conservatives, said David Rohde, Ernestine Friedl professor of political science. Although many voters, including conservative Republicans, believe Romney stands a better chance of beating President Barack Obama, his narrow victory against Santorum weakens the electability argument.
ONTHERECORD
“Southerner that I am, I would consider perfect attendance the equivalent of a satanic ritual” —Sophomore Lillie Reed. See column page 11
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Women’s golf breaks winless streak, Page 7