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ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST YEAR, ISSUE 59

Econ department to hire more profs

Anticipated retirements undergrad ,

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Administrators praised the Arts, Culture, and Technology Warehouse Studios at its dedicationThursday for its inspirational quality.

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Administrators, faculty, students and other community members celebrated the opening of the Arts, Culture, and Technology Warehouse Studios near East Campus Thursday evening. The warehouse was transformed from an old tobacco factory into an art studio. It contains

space for a variety of mediums, center started about five years including sculpture, video, phoago as professors helped to detography and drawing. sign the facility meticulously—“Music, art and technology are even discussing the placement all linked together here,” said of light switches. Construction Cathy Davidson, vice provost of began last December. Patricia heighten, chair of interdisciplinary studies. “The old belief of two separate cultures of the department of art and art arts and science no longer holds.” history welcomed those present The planning for the nearly 17,000 square-foot, $2.1-million SEE WAREHOUSE ON PAGE 7

Ladybugs infest, annoy campus by

Katherine Macilwaine THE CHRONICLE

While many students flocked out of their dorms to enjoy the

unseasonably warm weather in late October, unwelcome guests were sneaking inside. Crowell Quadrangle resident Cyndie Seraphin, a sophomore, was one of many students who began receiving daily visits from droves of ladybugs. After returning from her classes each afternoon since late October, Seraphin has discovered approximately 40

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“We really hate the ladybugs,” Seraphin said, referring to herself and her roommate. “They’re harmless, but they’re still gross.” These ladybug invasions have plagued Duke residents for the past several autumns. West Campus Residential Facilities Manager Shawhan Lynch said the problem began when the United States Department of Agriculture released masses of ladybugs to consume aphids, a type of pest that was destroying crops. “Ever since then, we’ve had more problems with [ladybugs],” Lynch said, estimating that the bugs were released throughout several southeastern states around 2000. “They just come out when it’s warm and swarm.” SEE LADYBUGS ON PAGE 7-

The economics department is looking to expand by hiring seven tenured or tenure-track professors this year, administrators said. The growth in faculty size comes at the start of a new strategic plan for the department. Administrators said the hirings are needed to facilitate undergraduate research and to compensate for a number of anticipated retirements. “We are, this year, in sort of a special one-time initiative trying to hire more economics faculty than we have at any time in the past,” said George McLendon, dean of the faculty ofArts and Sciences. Thomas Nechyba, chair of the economics department, said he hopes to hire five tenured professors and two non-tenured but tenure-track professors. The ultimate goal, he said, is for the department to have a total of 35 tenured professors. By hiring a large number of faculty at once, the department is

making a “big splash” in the highly competitive market for economics faculty, Nechyba added. A primary reason for hiring more professors is the Universi-

ty-wide push toward encouraging independent research projects by undergraduate students—a goal that requires one-on-one faculty-student interaction, administrators said. “George McLendon is very eager to see us offer more research opportunities for the undergraduates, and inevitably that involves more faculty members,” said Emma Rasiel, director of undergraduate studies for economics. “We don’t want to stretch the faculty too thin.” Both Rasiel and McLendon said they were not concerned about a drop in the number of economics majors with the phasing out of the bachelor of arts degree option in the department. “I’m not anticipating we’re going to see a huge drop in the number of majors as a result,” Rasiel said. “I think the change SEE ECON ON PAGE 6

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Duke faces Demons in Tourney by

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In each of the last two seasons, the Blue Devils have found themselves on the brink of capturing the first National Championship in program histoBoth times, however, Duke’s title dreams have VS, up short, as the team lost in the finals to their nemesis, Wake

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House rejects spending cuts

Democrat calls for troop withdrawal by

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WASHINGTON An influential House Democrat who voted for the Iraq war called Thursday for the immediate withdrawal ofU.S. troops from Iraq, another sign of growing unease in Congress about the conflict. “It is time for a change in direction,” said Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., one of Congress’ most hawkish Democrats. “Our military is suffering, the future of our country is at risk. We cannot continue on the present course,” he said. “It is evident that continued military action in Iraq is not in the best interests of

the United States of America, the Iraqi people or the Persian Gulfregion.” House Republicans assailed Murtha’spo-

sition as one of abandonment and surrender, and accused Democrats of playing polidcs with the war. “They want us to retreat. They want us to wave the white flag of surrender to the terrorists of the world,” Speaker Dennis Hasten, R-111., said in a statement. Murtha estimated that all U.S. troops could be pulled out within six months. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he choked back tears during his remarks to reporters. Murtha’s comments came just two days

after the Senate voted to approve a statement that 2006 “should be a period of significant transition to full Iraqi sovereignty” to create the conditions for the phased withdrawal of U.S. forces. In recent days, President George W. Bush and other top administration officials have lashed out at critics of the war. They have also accused Democrats of advocating a “cut and run” strategy that will only embolden the insurgency. Vice President Dick Cheney jumped into the fray Wednesday by assailing Democrats who argue that the Bush administration manipulated intelligence regarding Iraq.

Bush, Putin discuss war on terror by

Terence Hunt

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BUSAN, South Korea Though their political relationship is strained, President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin are trying to speak with one voice about the war on terror and the campaign to stop North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. The two leaders met Friday, apparently still at odds over how to address Iran’s nuclear programs and with long-running differences over the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and U.S. concern that Russia is retreating from democracy.

Far from home, Bush was on the defensive about Democrats’ criticism that he had misled the nation about the need to go to war in Iraq. He said at a news conference Thursday that it was “patriotic as heck to disagree with the president. ”*But he added, “What bothers me is when people are irresponsibly using their positions and playing politics. That’s exactly what is taking place in America.” Friday’s meeting was the fifth between Bush and Putin this year, following talks in Moscow; Washington; Bratislava, Slovakia and Gleneagles, Scotland. Despite their disputes, they’re on a first-name basis and

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Republicans suffered a startling setback in the House on Thursday, losing a vote on cutting spending for education and health care programs. A broader budget-cutting blueprint targeting the poor, college students and farmers also was in danger.

Media mogul faces charges Conrad Black, who once controlled the Hollinger International media empire, was charged with three others Thursday with looting millions of dollars from the company, cheating on taxes and dipping into corporate coffers to finance his lavish lifestyle.

■'l Iraq to ensure no U.S. torture The Iraqi government has promised to investigate detention facilities across the country to ensure prisoners are not tortured, U.S. officials said Thursday. They warned Iraqi officials against allowing Shiite militias a role in the security services following allegations of torture of Sunni Arabs.

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that won’t stop her from seeing her favorite wizard in action on the big screen. “I’m actually leaving tomorrow morning to go to London for the Harry Potter 4 premiere,” Thompson wrote in an e-mail. Back on this side of the Adantic, her classmates are doing much the same. In what has become a nearly annual tradition, millions of fans across the country, including hundreds of Duke students, donned their robes and braved the cold to be among the first to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when it opened in theaters nationwide Friday at

Harrington said. Since the release of the first book in

The most important test for pre-med students is changing. The Medical College Admission Test, better known as the MCAT, will be entirely computer-based starting in 2007. The August 2006 testing will be the last one offered in the old format. “The driving force [behind the change in format] was the desire to provide examinees with more test dates and to be able to return scores more quickly,” said Dr. Ellen Julian, director of the MCAT. Besides the substitution of computer screens and keyboards in place of paper and pencil, there are also significant changes to the length of the exam. The total number of questions, originally 214, will be reduced by about 33 percent. The new test will also be shortened from between eight and 10 hours to approximately 5 and a half hours. The difficulty and type of questions, however, will not change significantly, said Julian, who is also the assistant vice president for student applicant assessment services at the American Association of Medical Colleges. She added that the computer-based MCAT has several advantages over the current paper format. The new exam will be administered on 22 different testing dates each year, as compared to the two dates currently offered—once in April and once in August. The new version will return scores as soon as 30 days after taking the test; the paper version takes roughly 60 days to score and return. The testing sites will also be smaller and better organized, Julian said. The AAMC has offered the MCAT in its current paper format since 1928. Roughly

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midnight. At Southpoint’s Consolidated Theatres, the sold-out show played to a mosdy college-aged crowd that waited in line for hours to see the film. While there was nary a child in sight, a select group of students went all out, sporting elaborate home-sewn Potteresque costumes, complete with Gryffindor patches and magic wands. Still, despite a spirited turnout and a handful of campus parties, fans said most Duke students just aren’t as crazy about Harry as the rest of the world. “I have friends at other schools who have been talking about it in classes all day. We certainly haven’t been doing that,” said Duke sophomore and Harry Potter fan Julia Torti. Sophomore Claire Teigland, self-professed huge Harry Potterfan and the creator of the Facebook group, “Harry Potter is my Hero,” was looking forward to the film but refused to dress the part. “No, I’ve never dressed up. I’m not going to be weird,” Teigland said. She has no problem, however, admitting she is a huge fan of the literature. “I’ve read each of the books at least five times each, and I listen to them on road trips all the time,” she said. Sophomore Samantha Harrington, who said she is organizing a post-movie Quidditch match Friday night, said she

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People wait patiently in linefor the opening of Harry Potter and the GobletofFire Thursday night. wasn’t surprised by the lack of on-campus enthusiasm. “[Harry Potter films] aren’t necessarily a collegiate type of subject matter,” she said. Tiegland agreed that Duke students are not the targeted audience. “Pre-teens and teenagers enjoy it the most,” she said. “I don’t think the frenzy going on here is very big.”

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Even die-hardPotter fans, like Harrington, admit finding fault with the films. “I’m a huge critic of the movies. The books are always the best things ever, and the movies are just some fun on the side,”

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Listserv offers glimpse of neighbors’ opinions by

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If you’re on it, you can talk about anything from lost dogs to gun shots, solid waste collection to rowdy Duke students. The Trinity Park Neighborhood e-mail list, created in 2001, may be the best way to find out what is on the minds of local community members —including their thoughts on recent off-East house parties. Like many other neighborhood email lists, the Trinity Park yahoo.com group and listserv was created to facilitate communication on neighborhoodrelated issues. John Burness, senior vice president for public and government relations at Duke, said many people use neighborhood listservs as a tool to debate local issues. “They are particularly well suited for people using them for advocacy purposes,” he said. When residents log on to talk about '

Campus Council President Jay Ganatraand Brittany Greenfieldled discussions about housing Thursday.

Trinity Park, they exchange neighborly advice, post reminders and talk at length about problems associated with Duke student residents. In a Nov. 3 message to the list that elicited more than a dozen positive re-

sponses, resident Bob Panoff suggested that neighbors adopt a zero tolerance attitude toward underage drinking and loud parties in Trinity Park. He promised to call 911 every time he sees obvious underage drinking or notices excessive noise or litter to help maximize incident reporting to the police. Alcohol Law Enforcement officials have said neighbors’ complaints alerted them to the severity of the problem and encouraged them to execute this year’s “back to school” enforcement campaign during which 194 people were cited for violations of underage drinking laws near East Campus. Don Bryson, another resident in Trinity Park, said he is more interested in encouraging rowdy students to move out of the neighborhood. “My wife and I love living next to Duke, and I think the students are some of the brightest and best you’ll find anywhere,” he wrote in a Nov. 3 e-mail to the list. “I also know that adolescent males (especially in groups) can be a scourge on a community. It will be easier to persuade

Campus Council OKs housing policy change Superintendent to step by

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proved a resolution at its meeting Thursday night that supports drastic changes to the current housing selection system. Ifapproved by Eddie Hull, executive director of housing services and dean of residence life, the policy will abolish linking from the housing process, make seniority the only discriminating factor used in housing selection and change the blocking policy by increasing the maximum size of a block from eight students to 12 and allowing men and women to block together. The plans would take effect in the Spring 2006 housing lottery. Council representatives expect to receive a response from Hull by Dec. 1. Some Council members said the proposed changes will strengthen the quad model—the idea that students are part of a quadrangle community. “So far the success [of the quad model] is varied,” said Campus Council President Jay Ganatra, ajunior. “Tm going to my room’—

we don’t want people to say that. We want people to say, Tm going to Kilgo.’” The Linking Task Force, made up ofadministrators and Campus Council representatives, was created in Spring 2005 to consider possible changes to the current housing selection model. The current system requires rising sophomores to “link” to a specific West Campus quadrangle depending on the dormitory students lived in their freshman year. At Thursday’s meeting, members of the Task Force recommended to eliminate linking, claiming that it often separates friends just based on their East Campus residences, over which they have no control. Although some representatives raised concerns that allowing students to freely block with anyone of their choice could lead to further fragmentation along racial lines, junior Brittany Greenfield, a member of the Linking Task Force, and other members said the proposal would ultimately strengthen quad communities. SEE CC ON PAGE 8

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After nearly nine years leading the Durham school system, Superintendent Ann Denlinger recendy announced that she will vacate the post after the end of the school year.

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tendent Carl Harris has been chosen to succeed her. Since the Oct. announce27 ment, local officials have begun to discuss the

legacy Denlinger Ann Denlinger will leave and what her retirement meahs for the future of the Durham public school system. “Any time you have a transition you

have change,” said Steve Martin, vice chair of the school board. “Change can be bad or it can be good—it’s really a matter ofhow you manage it.” Although Denlinger’s tenure as chief of the Durham public school system has been marked by positive strides, such as improved test scores, she has also been the target ofcriticisms from some parents and officials who claim that she is cold, aloof and prejudiced. Denlinger declined several requests to comment.

The superintendent’s decision to retire came as a surprise to some, even to those with whom she had worked most closely. “It was a little sooner than we’d expected,” said Heidi Carter, a member of the school board. “So when she first mentioned it to me, it did come as a surprise.” SEE DENLINGER ON PAGE 8

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After the Th.D. presentation, Lange deDuring a shortened Academic Council livered the annual APT report and said last meeting Thursday afternoon, Gregory year’s rate of promotion was consistent with previous years. Jones, dean of the Divinity School, presented a proposal for a Doctor ofTheology pro“We are on average, no big changes gram, and Provost Peter Lange delivered over the last eight years,” Lange said. The APT Committee screens all tenure the annual Appointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee report. candidates, including potential hires and Jones described the doctorate as. profes- professors already at the University, sionally oriented and as taking four to five a professor’s respective department makes a recommendation. After the APT years to complete. “It is understood to be a degree compaCommittee gives its ruling about a profesrable in rigor to the Ph.D., but focused on sor, the provost makes the final decision about the canditheological work and the practice of the Christian community,” Jones said. date. Tenure-track The Th.D. will cover areas on which members of the the Ph.D. does not focus, such as peacefaculty must come making, reconciliation and health care in under review withthe Church. in seven years of He said Divinity School administrators beginning their hope to admit 12 to 15 students per year into the new Th.D. program. work at the Uni“Demand and interest even when it’s versity. They also must attain a high been at the rumor level has been quite standard of high,” he said. achievement in is offered at A Th.D. currently peer inPeter Lange teaching, service, stitutions like Harvard University, Emory and research in order to obtain tenure, University, Boston University and the UniofToronto. which effectively guarantees the professor versity “Our program builds on those Th.D. a permanent position. Lange said although service and teachprograms and moves in some creative ways, building on our own programmatic ing are important in the process, a professor’s scholarship is usually the most imporinitiatives,” Jones said. He stressed that this program would not tant factor the APT Committee considers. drain resources from the Ph.D. program ofDuring the past year, the APT Commitfered between the Department of Religion SEE COUNCIL ON PAGE 6 and the Divinity School, but rather would THE CHRONICLE

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OUNCIL from page 5 considered 18 candidates from among the University’s current faculty and denied only two. After the provost’s reassessment, 17 received tenure. While nearly 90 percent of faculty passed the APT review for tenure last year, when the number of professors who are eligible for tenure but dropped out of the process or did not receive departmental approval are factored in, the percentage is closer to normal—about 68 percent, Lange said. He added that many of the candidates that received tenure were ones who were not yet up for review but were either oftee

fared an early evaluation or pushed for it themselves. He added that a professor could be offered an early review for a variety ofreasons, including having a strong research record and potential outside offers, among others. “We have had a couple of candidates who have pushed for early review themselves,” Lange said, noting this was not a common way to receive an early review. “I actually tend to discourage that unless the unit is very supportive.”

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In the past the problem has been especially severe in taller residence halls that block the ladybugs in flight, Lynch said.

“This will provide a great facility for the teaching of visual arts at Duke, an improved future is obviously going to happen,” heighten said. “It also allows artists in different media to come together.” Paul Berliner, a music professor, along with two Zimbabwean Mbira musicians, Cosmas Magaya and Beauler Dyoko, performed three songs in celebration of the opening of the warehouse. Many of those present were impressed with the improved facilities. “It’s magnificent here. This is a completely new world for Duke University,” said Joseph Porter, professor in the department of English. Freshman Aileen Liu admired the dramatic change of the building. “From tobacco to art,” she noted. Duke professors’ works of art in varied mediums were also on display throughout the building. “I came here to see my professor’s artwork,” junior Liang Shen said. “It’s good to know that the professors are artists outside of teaching us.” While the Nasher Museum ofArt allows existing art to be displayed at Duke, the warehouse inspires the actual creation of art, President Richard Brodhead said in an opening speech. “It took a lot of vision, imagination and dedication,” he said of the reconstruction of the warehouse. After viewing a video made by professors in the music and art and art history departments, Provost Peter Lange said he was inspired to improve the University's boardroom in the Allen Building. “Let’s make the boardroom more creative,” Lange said. “We can have [the] video playing while no meetings are going on; make it a feature of the boardroom.”

MCAT from page 3 60,000 medical school applicants take the test every year. Many students are concerned with the transition, including fears ofeye strain and computer malfunctions. Matt Johnson, a freshman who plans to pursue a career in medicine, said he also has concerns about the ability for students to prepare together for the exam. “Before, students all took the MCAT at the same time, so pre-meds could study together, and administrators could work with them together and have practices,” Johnson said. “Now, they won’t be able to do this because of the larger number of test dates when kids take it.” He added that he would prefer the

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The new Arts Warehouse will provide space for community members to paint and draw.

Inspiration is aroused every time someone enters the warehouse; it pushes the arts at Duke to move forward, he added. The warehouse is a great improvement on the old art facility, which was an office building split up and used as an

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and art history department. “A lot of students come to Duke with a great artistic background, now we can foster it even more,” she said.

feet the way they prepare and take the paper-based test “I would feel a lot more comfortable MCAT,” he said. Mustafa cited a Kaplan survey as eviworking with paper and pencil, like I did on every other standardized test I’ve taken in dence that students are apprehensive my life,” saidJohnson, who plans to take the about the computer-based MGAT test. The exam in the survey revealed that 80 percent spring of 2008. of students had Amj e d “I would feel a lot more comfortMustafa, the never taken a colable working with paper and penMCAT program lege-level test on a computer and manager for cil, like I did on every other stanthe Kaplan test 82 percent of studardized test I’ve taken in my life.” dents think they preparation will perform company, Matt Johnson, the worse on a comagreed will puter than on changes have an effect paper. The concerns of pre-med students on students “For typical students, the change [to a about the new MCAT come at a time computer-based format] will drastically af- when the the test may be o increasing

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She cited dormitories in Edens Quadrangle and Houses G and H in Crowell’s clock tower as especially susceptible to infestations of the bugs. In response to past infestations, the Facilities Management Department has investigated how best to combat the problem. “The first year they did the release was the worst for us,” Lynch said of the Department of Agriculture’s actions. “We had to do the research and find out how to deal with them.” This year, Residence Coordinator of Edens Jon Acton compiled a list of tips for dealing with the pests. He e-mailed the list to Edens residents in early November, and the residence coordinators of several other quadrangles followed his lead. Acton recommended that students tape their window screens to prevent ladybugs from entering the buildings. He also warned that insecticides would be ineffective at stopping the hard-shelled pests. Seraphin said she received a similar email from her residence coordinator. She took the advice of taping her window screen but found that her attempts were futile. “I think they’re like ghosts,” Seraphin said. “They still get in some way, somehow.” Fortunately for students like Seraphin, the swarming will cease when the weather becomes colder and the ladybugs go into hibernation, Lynch said. “We probably won’t have any more problems,” she said. Before winter arrives, however, students should not be concerned. Acton wrote that the insects are harmless and would not feed or reproduce inside the dormitories. The pests are more of an inconvenience than a threat, Lynch noted. “Some people are just scared of bugs,” he said. “They’re harmless. They won’t bite you.”

importance to medical student admissions officers. In the October issue of Academic Medicine, a study found that the MCAT is a much stronger predictor of success in medical school than undergraduate GPA, another main factor in medical school admissions. “The MCAT is definitely forming a larger portion of predicting how students will perform once they get into medical school, and admissions will look at that,” Mustafa said. Julian said that feedback from medical schools has been very positive. She noted, however, that AAMC is aware some are apprehensive about the change. “Advisors and studejnts are more wary, but we are working closely with the advisors to provide them accurate information for their students,” she said.

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al. She said Campus Council could still revise the proposal and send a second version to Hull. A “gap in communication” led Joe Gonzalez, associate dean of residence life, to send a copy of the Task Force’s proposal which had not yet been approved by Campus Council—to Hull for approval. Representatives voted in favor of the proposed changes 17-0, with one member abstaining and five absent from the meeting. _

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a resolution Thursday to change the current housing selection system.

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Most officials had speculated that Denlinger would relinquish her position in 2007, when the school system is set to reach two ofher long-term goals of raising

er, insisted that the initial criticisms were byproducts of an already tumultuous system —and not a reflection of the new su-

perintendent. When accepting the position in 1997, Denlinger inherited a school district al-

ready rife with dissent. In one of the most controversial moves in recent Durham politics, the county commissioners voted to merge the county and city school systems in the early 19905. Although the

student achievement. Ninety-five percent of third-graders are expected to be able to read at grade level, and the achievement gap between white students and minorities continues to close. Although her retirement will not take effect until June 30, 2006, Harris was chosen to replace Denlinger almost immediately. By making a quick decision, officials said they hoped to avoid the controversy that plagued the last selection of the superintendent. Like many decisions concerning the school board, the hiring of Denlinger revolved around the issue of race. In 1997, the board’s four white members voted to hire Denlinger—who is white—as superintendent, while the three remaining black members voted for Denlinger’s black opponent. The three black members and some community residents alleged racism on the part of the school board and Denlinger, claiming she was the less-qualified candidate. More than eight years later, Denlinger has struggled to leave behind that lingering skepticism. Several school board members, howev-

lished a school board consistendy composed of a majority number of white members controlling the predominandy black school system. Many have given Denlinger credit for maintaining stability through the chaotic post-merger years. “She built a system,” said Gail Heath, chair of the school board. “She didn’t really inherit a system; it was still two systems, the residue of the merger was still there.

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POTTER

them to change their address than to change their behavior.” Although there has been talk about

1998, the Harry Potter series has captured the hearts of millions across the globe. The series has made the author of the series, J.K. Rowling, the wealthiest woman in England. The three previous films have grossed a combined $829 million and made international superstars out ofits mostly previously unknown cast. Although earlier films focused on Harry’s youth, The Goblet ofFire is the first in the series to receive a PG-13 rating and involves a more mature Harry entering puberty and competing in the TriWizard Tournament. The movie has received generally good reviews from critics across the nation. It seems that for many Potter fans, though, it’s the books, not the movies, that cause the bigger stir. “People who are less of Harry Potter aficionados get more excited about the movies,” Teigland said. “It’s the people who don’t know that books as well that enjoy the movies even more. [To fans], the third Harry Potter movie was viewed as a letdown.”

running Duke students out of the neighborhood—earlier this year seven students were evicted from their house on 203 Watts St. because they violated their lease—it is easier said than done, officials said. “As far as getting rid of all the students in Trinity Park, I just don’t see that happening,” said Rick Hester, district two inspector for the Department of Housing and Community Development in Durham. “If you are renting a house you have the right to rent it to whoever you want.”

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“If your friends aren’t living in your quad, do you have any interest to go to quad events?” Greenfieldasked. The Task Force also said eliminating linking would greater emphasize seniority in room selection. “If you go to other schools it’s a straight-up lottery in terms of seniority,” Greenfield said. The current system allows students to block, or receive sequential lottery numbers, with friends in order to live near them. The Task Force recommended redesigning blocking to allow male and female students to block together. Greenfield said cross-gender blocking would not require that rooms be redistributed around bathrooms, it would just allow male and female friends to live in closer proximity to each other. She explained that through a mistake, Hull had received the unofficial proposShe has forged a system with an unblinking focus on what is good for children.” Despite these perceived accomplishments, some residents have accused the superintendent of being prejudiced against minorities. “Clearly what she has been cited mosdy for was her inability to work with the African-American community,” school board member Regina George-Bowden said. “She did not work with the AfricanAmerican community.... She didn’t work with them at all.”

“She didn’t really inherit a system; it was still two systems, the residue of the merger was still there. —Gail Heath chair of school board ”

Martin, how-

ever, explained

that Denlinger has played a vital role in recruiting black school principals, who now make up 53 percent of the district’s princi-

vertently estabHe also gives her credit for recruiting Harris, who will be the first black superintendent to lead the school system since its merger. “Her legacy is that she set us on the course of closing the achievement gap, reducing the drop-out rate and educating about 95 percent of our kids,” he said. “I think she went a long way to improving our schools, and that impact will have effectfor years to come.”

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In other business: Ganatra announced that Duke University Union has agreed to contribute $20,000 to Last Day of Classes, bringing the event’s total budget to $70,000. The total includes $50,000 Campus Council had previously pledged to provide. The Central Campus quad representatives also reported that a survey was distributed to all residents requesting approval to revise the campus’ 2T-hour quiet policy. The proposal requires a two-thirds vote for the changes to take place. Martin added that despite her strong qualities, some parents have not approved of her because of her personality. “Dr. Denlinger has a solitary focus on achievement,” he said. “And when she focuses on that, she doesn’t always take the time to be politic and smooth things over, so some people think she’s aloof and

abrupt.” In contrast to Denlinger’s appointment, the selection of Harris was unanimously supported by officials. Harris has been praised as qualified, personable and knowledgeable of the system’s challenges. “I think he shares Dr. Denlinger’s focus,” Heath said. “He is very much like her in the sense that his focus is on student achievement, and he won’t be distracted from that.” Although there is overwhelming optimism for Harris’ promotion, many emphasized that the superintendent’s retirement will be a great loss. Several officials cited Denlinger’s unwavering focus on student achievement and the tangible results that came from that dedication—such as significantly improved test scores during her tenure or the new construction projects made possible by her initiative—as the foremost of her lasting legacies. “It’s just a very different system than when she arrived,” Heath said. “And we are very grateful for her leadership.”

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Drexel defeated Sam Houston State, 7261, to advance to an NIT Season Tip-Off semifinal match-up against Duke Nov. 23

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For two teams who rarely share anything but a home state, Duke and Davidson have a surprising

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in common this season. When the No. 1 Blue Devils (20) take on the Wildcats (0-0) Saturday at 5 p.m., teams will be led by senior classes adamant yS, about completing their unfinished business— a | SATURDAY, 5 p.m.

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preseason No.l. They’re trying to overcome some injuries. Everyone’s watching to see if they live up to the hype. And if that’s not enough, they’re traveling into enemy territory for their first game. And this isn’t just any other away game for the Duke 'WP/ women’s basketball team. Penn TONIGHT, 8 p.m. State, which the University Park, Pa. team tips off against tonight at 8 p.m., currently boasts a 20game home winning streak. It would be a daunting task for most, but the Blue Devils have been there before. Forward Mistie Williams noted Duke’s victory over UConn Jan. 3, 2004, which snapped the thenNo. 1 Huskies 70-game home winning streak. “I think this

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has experience with that type of thing,” Williams said “Programs like that with tradition as strong

as they do, it’s definitely going to be hard to walk into their stadium. And definitely we’re going to have to work for it. It’s not going to be easy.” With an average margin of victory of 66 points in their two pre-

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Mistie Williams is one of the Blue Devils three senior captains this season, along with Monique Currie and Jessica Foley. season games, the Blue Devils must gear up for a much better opponent. Though Penn State returns only one starter from last year’s squad, No. 1 Duke expects every team to take its best shot against the nation’s top team. But head coach Gail Goestenkors and her team are not just approaching this game with the intent to win. “It’s so early in the season, we’re not worried about wins and losses,” said Goestenkors, who is entering her fourteenth year at Duke. “We just want to use this as an opportunity to see where we are.” SEE W. BBALL ON PAGE 12

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While Duke’s seniors are on a final quest for their first National Championship, Davidson’s elders are still searching for their first invitation to the Big Dance. Last year, the Wildcats tore through the Southern Conference at a 16-0 clip and took the nation’s third-longest winning streak into the conference tournament. Davidson, however, suffered a heartbreaking 73-68 loss to UNC-Greensboro in the semifinals and was left out of the NCAA Tournament. “When you don’t reach your expectations and goals, you can do one of two things—you can have a pity party, or you can respond and work even harder toward those goals and expectations,” said Davidson head coach Bob McKillop, who is looking to take his team to the Tournament for the first time since 2002. “Our mindset is we really want an NCAA bid, and we are going to put in the work necessary to achieve that goal.”

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Sean Dockery scored six points on 3-of-6 shooting against Seton Hall Nov. 16.The senior point guard also registered seven assists and just one turnover. Duke and Davidson also share a common opponent, despite the fact that Saturday’s matchup will be the Wildcats’ first regular season game. Davidson defeated Concordia 93-67 in its only exhibition contest, one night after the Blue Devils rolled over the Stingers 123-66 in their first of two preseason warm-ups. The Wildcats even have their

own version of Blue Devil star JJ. Redick. Senior guard Brendan Winters is the Southern Conference’s returning player of the year, after scoring 16.7 points per game and averaging 2.8 threepointers per contest last season. “[He is] a kid that really should get some national attention,” SEE M. BBALL ON PAGE 10

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Opponents have outscored the Duke football team 384-156 this season. Counting just conference opponents, the margin is 318-74. Despite the Blue Devils’ inability to stay competitive, the team is focused on taking home the Victory Bell in Duke’s final game of the season Saturday, a 1 p.m. showdown at North Carolina (4-5, 3-3 in the ACC) VS. “We come out every weekend trying to go home with a victory,” senior Justin Kitchen said. The Blue Devils (1-9, 0-7) have clearSUNDAY, 7 p.m. a[i en short of their goal, as put forth f Koskmen Stadium , T i by Kitchen. Duke s only close losses came against its two Division I-A nonTIAN, QINZHENG/THE CHRONICLE conference opponents, East Carolina and Navy—games Sophomore running back Justin Boyle scored one ofDuke's two touch- the Blue Devils dropped by three and seven points, redowns against Clemson in theBlue Devils'49-20 loss in their last game. spectively. Duke’s lone win came against Virginia Military

Institute, a Division I-AA school Despite the plight of this year’s squad, and regardless ofhow badly ACC opponents have crushed the Blue Devils, head coach Ted Roof is adamant that his team’s goal remains the same. “Our objective is not to stay close,” Roof said. “Our objective is to win, and that’s what our goal is every time we step out on the field. Staying close doesn’t go into the

computer.” In contrast to Duke, the Tar Heels have been very competitive in conference games this season. Their largest margin of defeat in an ACC game was an 18-point road loss against then-No. 6 Miami Oct. 29-the Blue Devils smallest ACC defeat was a 25-point home loss against Georgia Tech Oct. 15. Moreover, UNC has wins under its belt against bowlbound ACC opponents Virginia and Boston College. Last Saturday, battling Maryland in Chapel Hill, the Tar SEE FOOTBALL ON PAGE 12

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2005

VOLLEYBALL

Duke honors seniors, aims to avenge losses by

The volleyball team has lost two games in a row just once this season—during a weekend trip to face Virginia and Virginia Tech Oct. 7 and 9. This weekend Duke will have the chance to avenge those two losses when it welcomes the two schools to Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils will face the Hokies mJMnr tonight at 7 p.m. and the wJF Cavaliers Saturday at noon. Duke (19-7, 13-5 in the FRIDAY, 7 p.m. ACC) is 12-0 and has lost Cameron Indoor a mere seven games on its home court. “We have been really focused,” senior Samantha Fisher said about playing at home. “Being at home, everything is very comfortable. We have a routine that we go through. There are no distractions.” In Saturday’s noon showdown with Virginia (18-9, 13-5), possession of third place in the ACC —and potentially an NCAA berth—could be on VS. the line. Duke is currendy tied for third with the Cavaliers in the conference.

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do what we can control,” to take care of our own business first. After Virginia Tech, we will concentrate on Virginia.” In the teams’ previous battle in Charlottesville, Va. Oct. 7, the Cavaliers defeated Duke 3-1. But that early-season loss was at the start of a difficultroad stretch for the Blue Devils, and Nagel said her team has drastically improved since that trip. “A lot of teams in the ACC face a difficult schedule of traveling a lot in a short period of time,” Nagel said. “We have improved our serving and in a lot of different areas, but since we went through that, we are better off today.” Though the Virginia match will have a greater impact on the ACC standings, the Blue Devils cannot afford to overlook Virginia Tech (11-16, 6-12). The Hokies edged Duke, 3-2, in Blacksburg, though Duke took two of the first three games. “We have to concentrate on the next match at hand,” Nagel said. “What I try to do, and what I tell my team is to focus on Virginia Tech.” Friday night is also Senior Night at Duke when the Blue Devils will honor their four seniors, Fisher, Sarah Salem, Ann Geddie and Tiffany Perry. And while their final home games in Cameron will be emotional, the seniors are focused on extending their season into the NCAA Tournament. “It will mean a lot because we have gotten screwed out of going a couple years in a row,” Salem said of a potential berth. “Now I feel we could actually do really well if we made it.” “We’ve got

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The Blue Devils will honor SamanthaFisher and herfourfellow seniors on Senior Night against Virginia Tech.

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Forward Shelden Williams was in early foul trouble against Seton Hail, but still grabbed eight rebounds.

M. BBALL from page 9 Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “He is a big-time shooter.” Winters outplayed Duke’s All-American in last year’s matchup, Nov. 22 in Charlotte, scoring 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting. The Blue Devils went on to win the game, 74-61—their 18th-straight win over Davidson—but had trouble putdng the game out of reach, as the Wildcats trailed by Just four points with less than six minutes remaining. Davidson will not likely be intimidated when they face off with the topranked Blue Devils since the Wildcats have made a habit of scheduling top-tier non-conference opponents. Aside from playing Duke each year, Davidson has traveled to take on Missouri, Texas Tech, St. Joseph’s, Georgetown and North Carolina the past two seasons.

“To be your best, you have to play great teams,” McKillop said. “When you play great teams, you really learn what are your strengths and weakness, and you get better because you are pushed to the limit. We can’t simulate anything like playing at Duke, we can only see how we respond.” The Davidson game will be a break for the Blue Devils from the NIT Season TipOff after they advanced to the semifinals with a 93-40 win over Seton Hall Nov. 16. Duke will resume tournament play Nov. 23 in Madison Square Garden where it will take on Drexel. The Blue Devils, however, will not be looking ahead, and despite the team’s impressive play against Seton Hall, Krzyzewski said he expects a tough game against the Wildcats. “They play a high-powered, fast break system,” Krzyzewski said. “They know how to play. They will be very similar to Boston U. in that they will have a well-conceived game plan.”

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JOSH MCROBERTS 6 0 pog 6.0 rpg DEMABCUS NELSON 10 5 o j, 4.0 spg SHEJLDEH WILLIAMS 12,0 p ig, 7.5 1.1. REDIGK 18.5 ppg, 2,0 rpg SIAM DOCKERY 6.5 ppg, 4.5 apg

BORIS RENO 1.4 ppg, 2.0 apg BRENDftN WINTERS 16.7 PP 5.1 rp IflH JOHNSON 11.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg MWT M6KILLOP 7.7 ppg, 2.1 rpg KENNY BRANT 7.2 ppg. 5.6 apg

The Wildcats lost their two starting big men from last year, including Logan Kosmalski, who scored 25 against Duke. Aside from Johnson, they have little experience and won't be able to slow down Mcßoberts and Williams. Davidson is led by its three senior guards, particularly the versatile Winters. While the Wildcats' guards may be able

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Boateng and Pocius showed

ond-half run to nearly catch the Blue Devils. Davidson may keep it close early, but this year's Duke squad has too many weapons for the Davidson defense to contain and the Blue Devils will wear down the Wildcats.

they are ready to contribute regularly, allowing Coach K more freedom with his substitutions. Meanwhile, Davidson has only one proven player coming off the bench in senior guard Jason Morton.

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14.7 *2004-2005 stats

The Wildcats hung tough with Duke last season, even going on a 22-7 sec-

Blue Devils win, 85-60

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Forward Monique Currie averaged 17.5 points per game last season, and then returned to Duke for a fifth season.

W. BBALL from page 9 Duke hopes to overcome its first-game jitters and focus throughout the whole contest, Williams said. For the senior forward and the team’s other two senior captains, Monique Currie and Jessica Foley, this is the beginning of the end. “You know, I hadn’t thought about it until [Thursday] when Lindsey [Harding] said, ‘Now, make the most of this practice, because it’s your last, first game,”’ Foley said. “Everything’s going to be the last, first something this year, so, it’s just exciting, and it’s been a long preseason so we’re ready to get going.” The Blue Devils will continue their road trip Sunday, when they take on Old Dominion at 2 p.m. The Monarchs have already sold out the Constant Center in anticipation of the opening game of one of the program’s most ambitious schedules in history. In addition to the Blue Devils, Old Dominion will also play No. 2 Tennessee, No. 5 Rutgers and No. 7 North Carolina. The Nittany Lions and the Monarchs are just two of the five games Duke will play in a ten-day span to start its season. Williams said it is a packed schedule but the team feels altogether ready for it. “This team’s really going to have to stay focused, this team’s really going to have to dig deep early in the season,” Williams said. “Everyone kind of has to be settled and just kind of roll with whatever goes. But overall, just be focused and ready to play.”

nals tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Louisville, Ky. After losing to Wake Forest 3-1 in the championship game in 2003, Duke believed they would exact revenge when the two teams met in the finals again last season. Instead, the Blue Devils were shut out, 3-0, by a Demon Deacon squad that featured All-Americans Kelly Dostal and Claire Laubach. This time, however, head coach Beth Bozman said she thinks her veteran squad will use its past Final Four experience to give it an edge over its rival. “I think we’re more experienced,” Bozman said.'“We certainly know each other really well, and I think we’re just a little more batde-toughened. I think we’re going to bring a game to the field this time.” Though Dostal, the nation’s leading scorer a year ago, graduated last spring, Wake Forest has had little trouble replacing her offensive output or continuing its winning ways. Freshman Christine Suggs, a Durham native, has turned heads with a team-high 16 goals. Suggs is also a dangerous passer; she is tied with Lauren Crandall for first on the team with 13 assists. On defense, the Demon Deacons return goalie Kristina Gagliardi, the only player to shut out the Blue Devils last season. This year, the junior has allowed just 19 goals in more than 1500 minutes of play, giving her a goals against average of 0.87. Bozman said Duke is prepared to play a very close match and expects the team that makes the smallest number of errors to win the game. “When you look at the top four teams, you’re going to see one goal differences in the games,” Bozman said. “They’re all so comparable and are great teams. I think it’s really a matter of going out hard and having the fewest mistakes.” In their double-overtime wins over Princeton and Connecticut in the opening rounds of this year’s tournament, the Blue Devils took a combined 50 shots but were only able to muster five goals. While Duke’s offense was hampered at times by defensive schemes that packed 11 opposing players inside the Blue Devils’ offensive circle, team scoring leader Katie Grant said Duke cannot waste its chances. “I think the difference in these kinds of games is capitalizing on your opportunities,” Grant said. ‘You don’t know how many chances you’re going to have to score, so you have to make the most out of what you do get.” After the team found itself tied 1-1 in double overtime against Princeton Nov. 12, Bozman said it dawned on her

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could be over at any minute. Duke’s renewed sense of passion led it to wins over the Tigers and Huskies, and the team hopes it will catapult them back to the finals. “With UConn, it was definitely that motivation to get to the next round,” Grant said. “We still have that now, to get to the national championship game-that’s really going to help, especially in the second half to make sure we’re pushing to win and giving everything we’ve got.” First-seeded Maryland will take on fourth-seeded Old Dominion at 5:30 p.m. in today’s other semifinal matchup. The winners of the two contests will square off at 12:30 p.m. Sunday to decide the national championship.

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Heels lost, 33-30, in overtime when kicker Connor Barth missed a 38-yard field goal attempt to send the game into a second overtime. The bitter loss will only add motivation to a team with plenty of it, as the Tar Heels need to defeat Duke Saturday and beat Virginia Tech Nov. 26 in order to make a bowl game. But senior defensive end Phillip Alexander said Duke will have significant motivation of its own in the seniors’ final contest as Blue Devils. “Beating Carolina at their place would definitely be a welcome win, a great win to go out,” Alexander said. “You’re only as good as your last game.” On the offensive side of the ball, Duke flashed potential in its recent 49-20 loss at Clemson, despite ranking third-to-last nationally in both passing and total offense. The team’s 20 first downs was its highest total ofthe season against Division I-A competition. Freshman quarterback Zack Asack, going 26-for-43 for 328 yards and a touchdown, became the first Blue Devil this season to surpass the 200-yard passing mark. Roof said to expect more of the same come Saturday. “On offense, our focus is we have to continue to throw it around,” Roof said. “But at the same time, we have to stay balanced.” Roof and the players also emphasized the value of coming off a bye week. After playing games for 10 straight weeks, having a full 14 days without one has given Duke two distinct advantages—a chance for extra preparation and the opportunity for injured players to heal. “It was good to take some time off, allow these guys to focus on their academics a little bit,” Roof said. “We did a lot of our heavy physical work at the end of last week and the beginning of this week, and now I want to make sure we take a fresh team to Chapel Hill. We TIAN, QINZHENG/THE CHRONICLE are just trying to go over every situation that could posFreshman running Re'quan Boyette's 4.7 yards per carryaverage is secsibly come up.” ond best among Duke's running backs.

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weeks from today will mark the beginning The theist is, self-evidently, a walking statement of ofWinter Break. Four months, Spring Break. belief in a god. Hence, by no more than declaring And just four days separate us from starting to atheism, the atheist has, in some sense, set himself against and denied the believer his god. “give thanks”—Thanksgiving Break, that is. Technically, a similar denial would also have to During a time when names like “Christmas” and “Easter” have proven themselves too exclusive, take place on matters of specific doctrine between Thanksgiving somehow managed to escape from the the members of two different religions. But because specific religious associations that doomed the two most believers here tend to concern themselves with the positive nature of their own beformer companions on university calliefs, and they hold the largest answers endars. After all, no matter how it in common, conflict doesn’t rear up so began, a holiday that’s literally about “giving thanks” wouldn’t seem to m quickly. In contrast, the atheist’s posim tion may appear to the theistlike more place anyone at the risk of becoming of a (negative) statement about the an outsider. It’s possible to be thankm theist’s beliefs than any sort of indeful even without a god—which is iii pendendy founded idea. The result? crucial, since it’s no secret that quite Guards are immediately raised—on a few people in universities have forePhilip sugg both sides. gone exactly that. last act This thought experiment’s exact A place like ours is one of few outcome would depend somewhat on where a topic like atheism can be raised seriously, yet even here, the discussion about our understanding of atheism, but it would seem fair to state that atheism and theism involve a psychologwho (if anyone) is “getting our thanks” isn’t withical dynamic of confrontation that is stronger than out its own sort of uneasiness. Atheism as a religious ideology—or, perhaps, lack of ideology—gets that between particular faiths. But writing at such length over a subtle tension an unusual reception insofar as, a person’s mere overshadows how smoothly the majority on campus announcement of atheism is often taken as an achas dealt with it. This ability to tolerate apparendy cusation. fundamental differences is nothing particularly new; almost two sorts ofbelievers on any campus Bring together and, no matter how much they may differ, college environments have long diminished the emthey’re unlikely to see any major reason to distrust phasis on “correct” beliefs in favor of their practical effects. one another. A 1923 essay titled “Religion and the Young GenBut any sort of meeting between the atheist and eration,” written by a Williams College professor, believer has to deal with another layer of complication. In this university community, whenever belief notes that “The old-fashioned prayer-meeting has inclashes with unbelief, the issue usually isn’t about deed been given up.... [Students] spend evenings whether the atheist “can have morals” or is blaspheteaching English or arithmetic to newly arrived immous; today, it’s suspicion of condescension that migrants, or their Saturday afternoons directing a causes problems. One side is conscious of being Boys’ Club, or they study social conditions with a typed out as “naive” or “stupid,” and the other as view to the betterment of society and prevention of evil.” Looks like we’ll always have more in common “lacking imagination” or being “cold-hearted.” Today, if we were to debate the specific merits of with our grandparents—and great-grandparentsthan we think. different faith doctrines and deities, our speculaYet if many of us, believers and non-believers tions would almost certainly end in irresolvable reflections on a person’s circumstances, upbringing, alike, have managed to coexist so well, it may be preetc. But a debate over belief or unbelief threatens to cisely because we know about grandparents—which dig up sensitive questions of a more invidious kind—- means, we know how long it takes to get there, how over qualities like a person’s intelligence, maturity much the conditions and quality oflife can change, or even courage. And few people enjoy feeling like how atheism is still something of a joke during idyllic college years, how faith is still largely untested, they’re held in secret, sneering contempt. This fear of contempt also springs from the very and how on most days, especially Thanksgiving, these distinctions matter very little. structure of atheistic disbelief itself. Disbelief works through negation. When presented with any statement of belief in a god, the atheist must, if pushed Philip Sugg is a Trinity junior. His column runs every for an answer, admit that he finds cause to deny it. other Friday.

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hate Thanksgiving. I mean, I really, really hate ThanksDespite its namesake, The Succubus of Holiday Cheer giving,” a Durham hairdresser snarled while running doesn’t limit itself to the holidays. It loves to hate all things her bony, hawkish talons through my hair. good and pure and delicious. Like Tom Hanks, Duke bas“Only in America would there ever be a holiday that cel- ketball and beefy red meat. ebrates and justifies obesity and excessiveAlthough I am a staunch proponent of ness. AND I! ESPECIALLY! HATE! FAT! letting people say almost anything their dark little hearts desire, the Succubus’ PEOPLE!” Gosh. I was just a college freshman and a caustic attack had unforgivably sullied the spirit of a holiday far more emblematic of wide-eyed dreamer with unfortunate split Americanism than fireworks on the Fourth ends. All I needed was a haircut—and perof July. haps a complimentary lollipop —before Thanksgiving is the last uncontaminated going home to my family for Thanksgiving. bastion of American fraternity, good will But instead of making small talk, I had boston cote and cheer. There is nothing more exclusomehow become a mute prisoner in a faux the naked truth leather chair. Held hostage by sharp, silvery sively American than turkey, trimmings, football and indigestion, and nothing shears and the gripping fear that pissing off this hairdresser would undoubtedly yield a far, far worse more exclusively un-American than hating Thanksgiving fate than the split ends I had walked in with, I cocked my Day. And by golly, if you’re a freakin’ American, that means head as discreedy as I could toward a frozen audience of curious observers and tried my best to convey a distress sig- you know all the words to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” nal akin to “Sweet Baby Jesus, please save me.” but only the first line to “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Wondering how my simple question of “So, what are the Pledge of Allegiance. You always stand during the seventh-inning stretch, you drink American beer (and lots of you doing for Thanksgiving?” had deteriorated into a torrent of anti-American insults, I surreptitiously lifted my it) and you would never ever burn the American flag. And above all you celebrate your Thanksgiving Day with eyes to check whether or not she was even casting a reflection in the mirror hanging before us, knowing full and well all the excessive Americanness you can muster, or until that vampires, communists and other such cohorts of evil your pants sweat blood and the buttons of your shirt fly incarnate rarely cast reflections in glass. across the room with enough force and speed to put your But as I watched her reflection angrily clipping away Uncle Erwin’s eye out. and bitching about Fat Americans, I knew that she was, beLoving America and being thankful for your family, yond a shadow of a doubt, none other than the legendary freedom and the life that you’ve carved out for yourself in this country is what Thanksgiving is all about. And if you Succubus of Holiday Cheer. For the uninitiated, The Succubus of Holiday Cheer is can’t be kind and tolerant for one day out of the year, then an evil being of lore that gleefully vomits bile all over the you must hate America. And you don’t hate America, do you? things you cherish most just to make you miserable—and also because in its utter social ineptitude, a pity party is the Boston Cote is a Trinity senior. Her column runs every Friday only thing it ever gets invited to.

letterstotheeditor Monday, Monday joke offensive I’m confused. Maybe I’m being hypersensitive because, frankly, I wasn’t sure how offended I was when the authors of Monday, Monday wrote Nov. 14 about spending student fees “wining and dining [Asians] who don’t go here now, but will in the future.” I also didn’t understand the joke, but that’s not my point here. True, the authors poked fun at our merit scholars, athletics program and greenery too, but we cheer for our athletes, admire our scholars and even gain aesthetic pleasure from our greenery. I’m not saying that mentioning race is so taboo that we should ignore the pink elephant in the corner. But one must be aware of the power of and backlash created by such a loaded subject. I’m sure you’re familiar with the “model minority.” First off, a model is always constructed by someone else. Most people seem to consider it a foregone fact that Asians are smart (at math and science). Yet, as always, there’s a context. What that is, I’m no expert. It could be changes in U.S. immigration policies in the 1960 (I’d bet that most Americans that are ethnically Asian at Duke are first —or half-generation), so one could claim the immigrant effect. Maybe it!s due to Asian immigrants filling the dearth in the U.S. sciences, and their children following suit. Maybe it’s that only the privileged ones have the resources to obtain a Visa to this country. Maybe it’s genetic. I don’t know, but too many people, even Asians themselves, brush this issue aside and treat it as a given. Isn’t this a “positive” stereotype though? Not when you consider Asian refugees or the poor who don’t get a fair shot because people like me prevent them from benefiting from affirmative action. Not when you consider an article in Monday’s USA Today about the harassments and assaults endured by adolescent Asians in our schools. I could continue, but I’m out of space. Thanks and take care.

Kevin Fang Trinity ’O7

Transfer student against amending policy In The Chronicle article entitled “Displaced frosh favor proposed transfer policy” (Nov. 14, 2005) an important issue was brought to my attention. As a transfer student who arrived to Duke this semester, I feel this proposal to revise the admissions policy is unfair to those of us who have had to abide by it. For one, many transfers worked very hard to matriculate at Duke. I remember at my previous institution the amount of pressure I placed upon myself to be eligible to transfer to Duke and to be on track with Duke’s demanding curricular requirements. Transfer admissions is a far riskier and more competitive process simply because the space is so limited. It was this drive that made it all the more fulfilling when I finally did receive that admission letter. However, Kirstin Coleman’s reasons for staying are more personal. She says that she wishes to stay at Duke because “[Duke] is all that [she knows].” To be honest, I forged strong friendships at my previous institution, and at that time it was all I knew. Now I look back and see how much I have gained from spending those two semesters at a different university. Friends can be made anywhere, and one should be open to new experiences. Secondly, this one-time exception might put future transfers at a disadvantage. If these displaced freshmen are allowed to apply as transfers early, what happens to those who are currently applying to transfer to Duke? Will these early transfers be counted toward the total number of eligible transfer spots in the fall? If so, it hurts the chances of those eager to transfer to Duke in the upcoming fall. This is a very significant case for the administration. Sometimes exceptions are rightful. But in this case, the consequence of spending time at another university is not a dire situation—it is an opportunity for growth. And to allow these displaced freshmen to apply as transfers early does a disservice to those who currently are transfers and to those who wish to be future transfers.

Jason Liu

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the select few stating they are ashamed to be a Duke student because 75 Duke students had their cases thrown out of court: why are you so bitter? (Note, your bitterness is rubbing off on me to the point where I am struggling to

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above the belt) I can see that you actually wish ill on your fellow students, but I wonder why? Did that cute Sigma Nu in your joe cox class, the one who not quite fiction only talks to you when he needs your notes, end up asking the hot blond girl who sits in the back of the class to semi-formal instead ofyou? Is it just plain ole class envy and you, the intrepid class warrior, hate that some people could afford justice? Are you just self-righteous nerds? The sort of people that sit at home because you didn’t even know about the party at Shooters’ and begin to act like your own social failings are the fault of the cool kids? At any rate, you are confused. First, you seem to be equating legality with morality (if you hold that it was not only illegal but wrong for people to drink while underage). Nice point, I wish that Rosa Parks was still with us so you could explain to her why it was wrong to sit in that seat. Go eat a sandwich, Gandhi—those laws are in place for a reason. Further, you completely ignore the fact that the cases were thrown out because the police themselves acted illegally. It isn’t like the loophole is that the police didn’t use the right password when they barricaded the house and imprisoned a group of college students. The case was thrown out because of illegal search and seizure, as well as violations of due process and Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights, actions which are actually immoral and not simply illegal. But that was never the point for some people, it wasn’t actually about right and wrong. It was about the fact that some people just don’t like a lot of the students who got in trouble, and they really wanted them to get their comeuppance. Oh well. I guess you can still bank on your superior job prospects (yeah right) or something. For years the police have treated college kids like stress balloons—any slow night can be spiced up with MIPs and drunk-and-disorderlies. Since most drinking offenses are difficult to fight in court and a cop’s word is nearly always believed over that of a supposedly drunk college student, we get screwed over. Now fellow students (who are probably usually safely at home on Thursday, Friday, Saturday... Sunday... Monday... you get the idea) get on their high horses because for once, the police didn’t screw a bunch of college students. Further, it is a stretch to say that anyone bought his or her way out of this one. The lawyers involved offered their services at a discount (and did fine work at any price—well done on all counts to Bill Thomas, Tom Loflin, Ed Falcone, Woody Vann, Bill Cotter and Robert Ekstrand). The students involved probably saved money by getting lawyers instead of paying all of the fines and working 50 meaningless hours packaging condoms at the Ronald McDonald house. So what do you churlish nay-sayers have left? Since those Duke students aren’t going to get taken down by the man, maybe you can volunteer to take their place. Surely some of you drank while you were underage; why don’t you go turn yourself in and sign a confession for every red light or stop sign you have ever run? Don’t be a hypocrite and shirk your responsibility to receive strict punishment for every slight misstep you’ve taken in college. Or maybe you only like it when justice is meted out on those “other” people, the ones that make you “ashamed to be a Duke student.” As for me? I think you are just jealous that some people had fun in college. Get a life.

Joe Cox is a Trinity senior. His column runs every other Friday.

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Amberfynn Valley 919.957.3355 Carolina A $122,400 3115 Ivey Wood Lane (Homesite 34) 3 bed, 2.5 bath 1360 sq. ft.

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tynn Hollow 919.598.2500

Lynn Hollow 919.598.2500 Harding A $155,900 912 Reedy Way (Homesite 96) 4 bed, 2.5 bath 1,839sq. ft.

Meadows at Pagehurst Townes 919.957.1394 SunsetBeachA* $135,900 5216 Malik Drive (Homesite 254) 2 bed, 2.5 bath 1,280sq. ft.

Meadows at Pagehuist Townes 919.957.1394 Carolina B« $127,900 5211 Malik Drive (Homesite 268) 3 bed, 2.5 bath 1380sq. ft

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lynn Hollow 919.598.2500

Tyler A $139,900

Cedar B* $130,900 4 Intrepid Court (Homesite 36) 3 bed, 2.5 bath 1,448 sq. ft.

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3305 Oriskony Way (Homesite 38) 3 bed, 1.5 bath 1355 sq. ft.

Meadows at Pagehurst Townes 919.957.1394 SalterPath A $147,900 5212 Malik Drive (Homesite 252) 3 bed, 2.5 bath 1,385 sq. ft.

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Prices are subject to change without notice. Photo may be example only. Offer valid on new homes contracted before Dec. 31 st., 2005 Must use Anderson's preferred lender and attorney. No money down with approved 80/20 loan. See agent for details.

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