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The Chronicle 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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Students abroad reach record high
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ONE ONE HUNDRED HUNDRED AND AND EIGHTH ninthYEAR, YEAR,Issue Issuexxx 23
Gyms adjust hours due to financial constraints
by Carleigh Stiehm The Chronicle
More Duke students are currently studying abroad than ever before. But the pronounced disparity between the number of students who go in the Fall versus in the Spring can have complicated implications for housing and student life. There are 505 students abroad this semester, up from 471 in the Fall of 2012. An additional 20 students are studying in New York as part of the Arts and Media program for a total of 525 students in the global education program, compared to last year’s 493. This figure surpasses the previous record of 494 students, set in Fall 2011. Although the number of students who plan to study abroad in the Spring has not yet been finalized, the total is expected to be around 70, said Amanda Kelso, executive director of the Global Education Office for Undergraduates. But such a notable asymmetry between the semesters’ numbers is not necessarily ideal, she said. Out of balance “For years, we’ve been trying to change the imbalance from within the Global Education Office,” Kelso wrote in an email Tuesday. She added that the Office has tried tactics such as starting new semester programs only in the Spring and has discussed offering extra Spring excursions or developing financial See Abroad, page 4
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Wilson (pictured above) and Brodie gyms now close at 11 p.m. and open at 5:30 a.m. The change was a result of non-recurring expenses, such as new equipment.
by Raisa Chowdhury The Chronicle
Due to financial constraints, Brodie and Wilson Recreation Centers have adjusted their hours. Gym rats can no longer stretch their workout until midnight, as the two gyms are closing their doors at 11 p.m. Wilson Gym has made up for the loss in the morning, however, by opening half an hour earlier at 5:30 a.m. The weekend hours—9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays—remain the same. The hours were adjusted to make up for expenses due to recent renovations and updates, said Michael Howard, managing director of recreation facilities. “The facilities themselves need a lot of fi-
nancial attention,” Howard said. “The overall [objective] is to save some dollars and invest them into the facilities.” Some examples of non-recurring expenses this year include buying all-new equipment for the Brodie weight room, resurfacing the Wilson basketball courts, waterproofing Wilson, repainting and redesigning spaces, renovating Carr Gym, transitioning to a new information management software system, purchasing a new television and increasing seating space, Howard said. He noted that Duke Recreation and Physical Education is trying its best to keep membership costs down while still funding necessary renovations. “I personally don’t feel that now’s the time to raise fees by 100 dollars to paint a wall,”
Howard said. He noted that many of the upgrades are not that visible to users but necessary to the upkeep of the buildings. Although he declined to provide specific figures of how much the hour changes will save and how much upgrades will cost, Howard emphasized that increased costs, not budget cuts, were the driving force behind the changes. Howard added that the hours were also made earlier to make the job safer and more attractive for employees. Having employees work past midnight to close the facility did not make sense, he added. “If you’re closing, you’re getting out of See GYM, page 12
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Photographer Harvey Stein brings Harlem street life to CDS by Gary Hoffman The Chronicle
In his career as a self-taught street photographer, Harvey Stein found that interacting and forming a connection with his subjects is the most powerful—and most fun—way of capturing the human spirit. This Friday, September 27, Stein will come to the Center for Documentary Studies to give a talk and teach a workshop on his photography technique. Stein explained that his passion for photography began in Germany in the late “sixties”. While in the army, he passed the time by shooting pictures and developing film. Although he tried many forms of art while he was an undergraduate at Carnegie Melon University, Stein had a natural inclination towards photography. After his time in the army, Stein moved to
New York to pursue a business degree. Even after receiving his degree, he kept taking pictures and took advantage of the wealth of interesting material on the streets of New York. In 1979, he decided to quit his day job and become a full-time street photographer. He remarked that it “gets harder as you go on,” but only because he has continued pushing his creative boundaries to portray the personality of his subjects in unique and powerful ways. In 2011, Stein published his book of photographs entitled “Coney Island: 40 Years.” It contained pictures of people in Coney Island from 1970 to 2010. Stein says he was drawn to Coney Island after taking pictures of a parade there. He was inspired by the impassioned eccentricity of the people of Coney Island and kept going back to try to capture it. The release of this work caught the atten-
tion of the Duke Center for Documentary Studies, and last year they had Stein come talk about his work and offer a workshop to teach his technique. Marc Maximov, Continuing Education Coordinator, remarked that the workshop was a “huge success,” and he’s excited for Mr. Stein’s return this year as he presents his new work, “Harlem Street Portraits.” This new book of photographs captures the lives of residents of Harlem from 1990 to 2012. Stein uses many of the same techniques he used to capture Coney Island. Characteristics of Stein’s work include black-and-white coloring, portrait-style and personable perspective. He emphasized that “sometimes we get lost in the color,” and prefers black-andwhite photography to give his work a gritty, down-to-earth quality. When asked why he prefers portrait photos to candid ones, Stein
remarked that he “enjoys the interactions” he makes with the people to set up the shot. He explained that these five-to-ten minute conversations really help you to “get out of your little shell.” In talking with his subjects, Stein honors any decisions they make about how they want to be photographed. This aspect of his photography helps create a connection between the photographer and the subject, and transitively between the subject and the viewer. When asked why he decided to shoot in Harlem, Stein explained that the people were friendly and “open with their emotions.” On the street there was a bright, cheery, upbeat mood that Stein believed would be worth sharing. He looks forward to bringing this See StEIN, Recess page 8