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Valentino Achak Deng, the protaganist of this year’s summer reading “What is the What” by Dave Eggers, was expected to speak at Duke Homecoming Weekend two weekends ago, but cancelled and has no plans to come to campus in the near future, said Todd Adams, associate dean of students and director of new student and family programs.

In addition to inspiring the book, Deng can be seen as an inspiration—a member of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan, he trekked across African lands, experienced long days without food or water and continually faced the threat of death.

‘We did expect thatValentinoDeng would speak on campus as part of Homecoming Weekend. However, his schedule changed, and he was no longer going to be in the United States during that time,” Adams said.

“In addition, he and his wife are expecting a child soon, so he is not going to be doing a great deal of traveling right now.”

Adams said he hopes that Deng will reschedule later in the year, though plans are indefinite.

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Duke looks to celebrate again when it travels to meet the struggling Demon Deacons Saturday.

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Albert Loro, assistant professor ofmedical psychology, died from a heart attack Thursday morning. He was 59.

“He was a very well-liked person. He was at Duke for many, many years,” said Richard Surwit, chiefof the division of medical psychology.

“He was one of our pioneering behavior therapists when it was something that was relatively unusual. He was one of the first people who introduced [behavioral therapy] at Duke.”

Loro was playing racquetball with colleague Jack Edinger, a professor ofmedical psychiatry, in the Wilson Recreation Centerwhen he had the attack. A call was placed to Duke Emergency Medical Services at 6:49 a.m., said Soren Nelson, assistant director ofrecreational facilities, and EMS and Duke University Police Department officials arrived shortly after.

A regular raquetball player, Loro was in good physical shape, and the attack was unexpected, Surwit said.

Loro is survived by his wife and two daughters, one who is a senior at Duke and another who graduated last year.

Loro conducted research at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and most recendy focused on behavioral treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. The medical psychology departmentand the School ofMedicine were notified ofhis passing via e-mail.

DUPD Maj. Gloria Graham declined to comment.

Technology a Celebs target Duke for election factor in the ’OB campaigns by

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has distinguished himself from Republican opponent Sen. John McCain in his aggressive online campaign. “[Obama] is on top of the changing technology,

Forget Mansion or Prive—Duke University seems to be the newest celebrity hangout.

In the past few months, Duke has been host to a wide array of television and movie stars who have played roles ranging from a White Casde-craving stoner to the wife of an unfaithful mob boss. These stars have not come to campus to tell tales of Hollywood or entertain students—they are here to endorse.

As part of a larger effort by Duke Democrats to rally voters in the days leading up to Nov. 4, “Harold and Kumar” star Kal Penn, Sopranos actress Edie Falco and the cast of the HBO television show The Wire have all made appearances on campus, encouraging students to vote early in the swing state ofNorth Carolina.

Yesterday on the West Campus Plaza, film actress Ashley Judd added another name to the list of stars offering celebrity endorsements to Duke students. Shejoined Rep. David Price, professor of political science and public policy studies, and

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Come next Tuesday, America could not only have its first black president, but also one who ran an unprecedented technology-savvy campaign that set the tone forfuture elections.

Although both presidential candidates have used new technologies extensively in the race for the White House,

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CLARIFICATION An Oct. 30 article,"No buses to go to Franklin party," should have said that the Robertson Bus, which goes from Duke to Chapel Hill, has different hours today and will stop running at 5 p.m.

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Ashley Judd, two-time Golden Globe nominee, speaks Thursday on the Plaza, one of several celebrities to visit Duke behalf of Barack Obama.

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Those demands, which were presented to U.S. officials this week, could derail the deal—delivering a diplomatic blow to Washington in the final weeks of the Bush administration.

Failure to reach an agreement before year's end could force a suspension of American military operations, and U.S. commanders have been warning Iraqi officials who could endanger security improvements.

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VATICAN CITY —The Vatican onThursday rejected requests to immediately open its secret archives on wartime Pope Pius XII, who critics say did not speak out enough to save Jews during Hitler's extermination campaign.

But a Jewish leadersaid Pope Benedict XVI told a Jewishgroup he would give "serious consideration" to their request to freeze the sainthood process for Pius XII until the archives on Pius' papacy were opened.

Rabbi David Rosen said the requests, and the pope's comments, came during a meeting Thursday between Benedict and the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations.

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GAUHATI, India Bombs planted in cars and rickshaws ripped through crowded markets in a coordinated attack Thursday in India's volatile northeast, killing at least 61 people and wounding more than 300.

The scale and planning behind the 13 blasts surprised authorities, who struggled to determine who was behind the attacks—among the worst in a region plagued by separatism, ethnic violence and Islamic militants.

The largest explosion took place near the office of Assam state's top government official, leaving bodies and charred, mangled cars and motorcycles strewn across the road.

Bystanders dragged the wounded and dead to cars that took them to hospitals. Police officers covered charred bodies with white sheets in the street.

Later, dozens of people angry over the blasts took to the streets of the state capital, Gauhati, stoning vehicles and torching at least two fire engines. Police imposed a curfew on the city and closed roads leading in and out of the area.

Sixty-one people were killed in the blasts, including at least 31 who died in five explosions in the state capital, said Subhash Das, a senior official in the state's Home Ministry.

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The highest rates were in the South, according to the first state-by-state review of new diagnoses. The worst was in West Virginia, where about 13 in 1,000 adults were diagnosed with the disease in 2005-07. The lowest was in Minnesota, where the rate was 5 in 1,000.

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MORRISVILLE, N.Y. New York State police say a sticky-fingered college campus policeman was helping himself to more than the free coffee at a convenience store. He also routinely stuffed a pastry into his coat.

The Valero Nice N Easy, in upstate Morrisville, offers free coffee to any police officer in uniform. Sgt. Steve Brody of the Morrisville State College University Police stopped daily to buy a newspaper and pick up a free cup of coffee.

Wall Street doses higher after report

Wall Street showed some NEW YORK welcome signs of stability Thursday, taking a downbeat gross domestic product report in stride and driving the Dow Jones industrial average up nearly 190 points in relatively calm trading. Even the last hour of the session, lately a period of turbulent activity, was comparatively quiet.

The market that a week ago was reeling from fears of recession was more composed after the Commerce Department's report that GDP fell at an annual rate of 0.3 percent during the third quarter. Analysts expected a 0.5 percent decline in GDP, the broadest measure of economic growth or contraction, but while the report was better than expected, it still pointed to an economy that is shrinking.

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Editor discusses free speech Rose addresses Muslim cartoons by

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With most Americans focused on the upcoming presidential election, a small audience concerned themselves with free speech and human rights Thurs-

day.

Flemming Rose, editor of Jyllands-Posten, the Danish newspaper that published controversial cartoons depicting Muhammad in 2005, spoke in Page Auditorium to approximately 75 people about freedom of speech in the globalizing world.

Rose, who was awarded “The Free Speech Award” from the Danish Free Press Society, discussed the conflict between free speech and what he called “the right not to be offended.”

Although Islamic activists have argued that their religious beliefs should be legally protected against offensive images or speech, Rose defended his decision to print the cartoons.

He added that granting religious beliefs special protection against speech would erode freedom of expression.

Rose said censoring offensive commentary about Islam would result in the elevation of the rights of groups over individuals.

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Flemming Rose, editorof theDanish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that printed cartoons of Muhammad in 2005,argues against religious caveatsto free speech Thursday.

“I don’t think that anyone has a special right not to be offended,” he said.

Rose added that the call from Islamic groups to limit freedom of expression constitutes such a special right just for Muslims.

“The Islamists are presenting themselves as victims of xenophobia,” he said. “On the other hand they are trying to impose their views on others.... There

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lims and another for non-Muslims.”

Rose also discussed the rioting and violence that followed the publication of the Muhammad cartoons. Although approximately 100 people died during protests in Middle Eastern and European nations following the SEE CARTOONS ON PAGE 5

University gets grant to support adolescent drug research The University has received a This second batch of funding grant of more than$6 million over will go toward encouraging scholfive years from the National Insti- ars to translate their research into tute on Drug Abuse, which will programming.

The grant will help more than support Duke’s Transdisciplinary Prevention Research Center.

20 researchers working on the The TPRC was founded five project from a range of disciplines years ago on a grant from NIDA, roll out prevention support rangand it is one of just two NlDAing from ad campaigns or schoolsponsored centers that research based initiatives, Philip Costanzo, prevention strategies. professor of psychology and asA branch of Duke’s Center sociate director of the Center for for Child and Family Policy, the Child and Family Policy, said in Center focuses on adolescent the statement.

“I believe that, over the next drug abuse prevention, primarily five years, we will find effective studying social thought and selfregulation, peer influence and ways to regulate behaviors regardinstitutionalpeer effects. ing substance abuse as we disKenneth Dodge, director of cover other sources of potential the Center for Child and Family influence,” said Costanzo, who Policy, said in a statement that the along with Dodge is a principal TPRC manifests the University’s investigator on the project. “And commitment to interdisciplinarI believe that there may be ways to ity, converging elements of its extend what we learn to address mission through scholarship and other concerns.” service.

—from staff reports North Carolina extends early voting deadline by four hours North Carolina will extend its lines and record turnout at the early voting on Saturday, Nov. 1— polls. A county may choose to the last day voters can cast their opt out of the extension, howballots before Election Day Nov. ever, if the county’s election 4, the state Board of Elections decommissioners agree unanicided in an emergency meeting mously to close them.

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Originally scheduled to close Carolina, about 30 percent of at 1 p.m., early voting sites can the state’s registered voters, now stay open until 5 p.m. Ofhave cast their ballots already, ficials from Mecklenburg and the Associated Press reported Guilford counties petitioned Thursday. for the change to address long —from staff reports

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Nowicki presents New Campus plans Delayed ACES goes smoothly CAMPUS COUNCIL

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Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education Steve Nowicki presented Phase I plans for New Campus during Campus Council’s meeting Thursday, generating feedback from die group as details continue to emerge about the project.

Phase I, which is expected to begin this summer, was approved by the Board ofTrustees earlier this month and will include line construction of dining, residential and study spaces as an extension ofWest Campus.

Campus Council members questioned how the restoration projects on West, including Craven and Crowell quadrangles and the West Union Building, would affect construction on New Campus.

“To renovate these Gothics is also really expensive, and so any money put into the Gothics sooner means it’s harder to build [New Campus],” Nowicki said.

Renovations to those residence halls would be similar to the Few renovation project and would thus displace a few hundred students for six months, Nowicki added. It is unclear how the projects will be timed—whether New Campus will be completed first to provide swing space for West Campus renovations, or if the Gothics’ current conditions warrant immediate renovations.

“Those are not decisions that you nor I will make,” he said. “Those are what the president and the executive vice president will ultimately have to make.”

With the renovations and findings of the Campus Culture Initiative Steering Committee in mind, administrators have begun reconsidering the concept of the on-campus living

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ACES registration for graduate and went smoothly today, after the schedule was delayed one day due to setup and configuration problems.

Registration windows were originally scheduled to open Wednesday, after the bookbagging period was condensed by a day due to a compatibility error.

Although students have complained about the switch to People Soft, the new software helped speed up the process, University Registrar Bruce Cunningham said. He estimates that registration today took about half the time it took with the old system.

More than 200 registrations were processed in less than a minute Thursday morning, and almost 400 students were enrolled soon afterward, Cunningham said. Half of expected registrants Thursday were enrolled by 8 a.m., he said. Registration windows open at 7 a.m. each morning, and undergraduate registration begins today.

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“No matter how hard I try, it’s really difficult for me to feel responsibility about what happened in the Muslim world,” Rose said. “You judge the publication of cartoons exclusively by irrational reactions ofother people. I think you have to look at the cartoons... and make a judgement.”

Following his remarks, several audience members expressed displeasure at the publication of the cartoons.

The bulk of their criticism focused on the cartoon scandal and not on his beliefs about free speech.

But Greg Salmieri, visiting assistant professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina, said he appreciated Rose’s message.

“I broadly agree with him and it’s important thatwhat he has to say gets said,” he said. “It’s unfortunate he’s been met with voices shrill with anger and intolerance.”

Rose noted that the cartoons were manipulated by authorities in Islamic nations to fit in with a political agenda that existed well before the publication of the cartoons.

He added that very few rioters had actually seen the car-

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Munger to hit 18 cities before Nov. 4 Mike Munger, Libertarian candidate for governor and chair of the political science department, will take his campaign on a final sweep through the state before Election Day. This weekend, he plans to visit 18 cities and towns as part of his “Old Fashioned, Hand-Shaking, Back Roads and Small Towns” tour along US-64.

“Doing a tour of US-64, with its stop lights, school buses and construction, puts me in touch with the every day folks who pay taxes and go to church and never spend much time in Charlotte, or Raleigh, or any big city,” Munger wrote in an e-mail.

Currently, Munger has approximately 5 percent of the vote, according to an Oct. 28 Public Policy Polling survey. The poll has Democratic Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue leading Republican Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory 47 to 44 percent.

IfMunger wins at least 2 percent ofthe vote, the Liber-

tarian Party will remain on state ballots through 2012—a possibility PPP’s report called “increasingly likely.”

Third party candidates are otherwise required by law to gather signatures equal to 2 percent of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial race to get on the ballot.

Toward that end, Munger collected more than 100,000 signatures to kick off his campaign. Since 1976, only one Libertarian candidate has won 2 percent of the vote, according to WRAL. Scott McLaughlin won 4.1 percent of the vote in 1992.

Still, Munger said he is taking the tour to get closer to his constituency.

“I want to try to reconnect, to listen to the people of the state who will not get a voice if Pat McCrory or Bev Perdue take the governor’s seat,” he said. “I want to win that seat, so I can represent those people who now have no voice.”

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“The cartoons were used in order to stir up things that

“The distinction between saying something offensive and committing a criminal offense is becoming less and less clear.”

Flemming Rose, editor offyllands-Posten in fact have their roots [elsewhere],” he added He said recent discussion about the “right not to be offended” had led to the equation of criminal acts of violence with offensive free speech.

“The distinction between saying something offensive and committing a criminal offense is becoming less and less clear,” Rose noted.

He emphasized that if nations begin to censor speech to protect the religious beliefs of Muslims, over time forums for discussion and debate would disappear. Rose also warned that granting any religion or ideology legal censorship over artists, novelists and the press would lead to a state reminiscent of the Soviet Union.

Rose added that freedom of speech should have a few limitations. He said he supports libel laws and laws barring speech that call people to violence. He also said the right to privacy should be upheld even if it limits free speech.

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ACES from page 4 be faster in this system, even in the larger windows,” he wrote in an e-mail.

Graduate and Professional Student Council Academic Officer Sara Salahi, a second-year Ph. D. candidate in biomedical engineering, said registration was indeed faster than in the past and was overall glitch-free.

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have not heard any complaints on the graduate and professional level,” she said.

Along with the switch to the new software, ACES will no longer require students to enter PINs from their advisers in order to enroll. Instead, students will click “Eligible to Enroll” flags, which are set by advisers and some department officials, Cunningham said.

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TECHNOLOGY which has allowed him to get to people that he probably wouldn’t have gotten to with the old strategy,” said Political Science Professor Paula McClain.

The Internet fundraising revolution The Internet has helped tremendously in Obama’s fundraising strategy, close followers of the race said.

According to records compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics, Obama has raised $l5l million in the third quarter of 2008 compared to McCain’s $97 million over the same period.

“He’s latching on to the Internet, and essentially, he’s still collecting the maximum amount from the big donors,” McClain said. “But by tapping into small donors...

those who can go on to give $25 one time, ter he reneged on his initial promise to use and $3O another time, that has just made the public funds. Junior Vikram Srinivasan, Duke College Republicans chair, said him a fundraising giant.”

Owen Astrachan, professor of the practice McCain put himself at an disadvantage by opting into the system, but he was able to in computer science, said the difference between the two campaigns’ level ofonline funduphold his promise to the public.

“McCain would abide by his promise to raising strategies can be seen through the number of e-mails he has gotten from each side. In the public, but for Obama, he decided to early September, Astrachan made $5 donations break it,” Srinivasan said. ‘You can choose to each campaign as a demonstration for his to basically buy the election.”

“Technicaland Social Foundations of the Internet” class. He said he has gone on to give more The Obama effect Grassroots movements on the Web by donations to Obama, mainly due to further fervent supporters have also helped Obama contacts made by the Obama campaign.

“I know from personal experience that propel his campaign.

Daniele Armaleo, associate professor some of my friends have their own myßarackObama.com page,” Astrachan said. He of the practice in biology, produced a Youadded that his friends would ask him to Tube video in support of the Democratic candidate. He said the primary impulse bematch their donations so that their personal donation thermometer would rise. He hind making such video did not come from noted, however, that the response from the the technology, but the senator himself.

“Obama did... elicit from people, including McCain campaign has been more tepid.

“McCain has never asked me for any more ourselves, enough enthusiasm in something money. If someone gives them money, they new, that spurred this grassroot movement of shouldbe following up,” Astrachan said. “I didn’t creativity,” Armaleo said. “Most of the videos I even get a thank-you note from McCain.” can find are from regular people like me.”

Obama made headlines in June when he He noted that during the primary season, became the first major-party presidential there were a greater number of user-procandidate to reject public financing since duced videos for Obama than for his Demothe option was made available in 1976. cratic contender, Sen. Hillary Clinton.

The public financing system allows candiThe so-called “Obama effect” can also dates to use U.S. Treasury funds in their cambe seen statistically through the number of supporters on the candidates’ respecpaigns with the stipulation that they cannot accept any more private donations except for the tive Facebook pages. Obama’s page has campaign’s legal and accounting expenditures. approximately 2.3 million supporters while McCain, who opted into this system, was given McCain’s has a bit more than 600,000. $84.1 million to finance his general election Although some might say that the onbid. The Republican party continues to solicit line community contains a large number of donations and spend money on his behalf.

Obama supporters, David Rohde, Ernestine Forgoing public financing has allowed Friedl professor of political science, said Obama to raise a record-breaking amount McCain supporters are equally capable of of money, in large part due to his Internet using the Internet. He said he agrees that it is the positive response to Obama’s mesfundraising campaign.

The Illinois senator, however, has come sage of change that has caused increased under criticism from the McCain camp af- involvement of online supporters.

The effects of these videos, however, remain largely unknown.

“Although I don’t think that any McCain supporter switched to Obama just because of our video, the video contributes to the atmosphere that collectively adds definition to the picture in people’s minds that says: ‘Obama is the better choice,’” Armaleo said.

The grassroots movement Candidates have attempted to also harness the Internet to get their message across to voters. Here, too, Obama seems to hold the competitive edge, outspending McCain in Internet media, $ll million to $3 million.

In addition, the Obama campaign spent about 6 percent of its media budget online, compared to only 4 percent for the McCain campaign, a signficant difference considering each candidate’s respective media budgets.

Brent Woodcox, N.C. GOP communications director, said the party spends money where it is most effective and can reach the greatest number ofundecided voters.

“You want to make sure that people see what you’re sending out,” Woodcox said. ““We’ve done that successfully through mailers and phone calls.”

He added that the campaign has explored the possibilities of online advertising extensively, but decided that the traditional methods are more cost-effective.

Sophomore Ben Bergmann, president of Duke Democrats, said the Internet, especially Facebook, is an effective way of mobilizing college students, adding that the Internet has allowed supporters in non-swing states to get involved in the campaign. He cited McCain’s comparatively ineffective use oftechnology as one of the reasons he is behind in the polls.

“They have some of the basic things, but they don’t have an online community,” Bergmann said. “In 2008, a candidate without an Internet strategy is a losing candidate.”

Shuchi Parikh contributed to this story.

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Valerie Biden Owens, sisterof Democratic rice presidential candidate Joe Biden, to lavish praises on Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama and urge students to get involved.

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But several students said they have already started to forget learning about Deng’s experiences as well as his expected appearance at Duke.

“I totally forgot about that book for a second,” freshman Lauren Pfeiffer said.

Although some had to be reminded of Deng’s scheduled visit, many students expressed regret that they would not be able to witness Deng tell his story firsthand and provide closure to this year’s summer reading program.

“I was disappointed because I felt like the book would have had much more meaning if I had actually been able to see and hear the man who lived through these events,” freshman Carter Prince said.

Members of the Duke Summer Reading program selection committee chose the book in April, and said they hoped it would educate students about the Sudanese Civil War as well as help them better understand and empathize with the war’s victims. Visits from authors are also frequently part of the program: Coordinators arranged for the author of and main character in last year’s book, “The Best of Enemies,” to visit in October 2007, as well as the author of “The Kite Runner” in 2006.

Deng previously visited the University in April 2006 as part of Social Justice Week.

As part of the orientation program this August, freshmen held discussions in small groups about the book with their first-year advisory counselors in order to prepare for Deng’s visit this month.

But in the interim between dates on their schedules, “What is the What” has become “just another book” for some students, as Pfeiffer put it.

Students said they would still like to hear Deng speak even if it would be later than his scheduled visit.

“It would be better late than never,” freshman Margaret Upshur said.

and-greet ofEdie Falco and The Wire cast, is debatable. Today, a crowd oflittle more than 50 students gathered to 'hear Price speak prior to the arrival of Judd and Owens, and several sat texting and eating burritos during his speech. The crowd grew as Judd and Owens drew the attention of passersby.

Most students present said they had JAMES LEE/THE CHRONICLE already voted, and some said they were simply hoping to get a glimpse of a ce- Twenty-year incumbent Rep. David Price, professor of political science and public policy studies, joins lebrity and had little invested political Ashley Judd and Valerie Biden Owens on the Plaza Thursday to encourage students to get out and vote. interest in the event.

“Ashley Judd has no effect on the way said. “It’s our hope that in the final five asm when Judd began clapping and tried days, they’ll say, ‘Wow, she’s given up a day, to lead a chant of“Obama! Obama!”

I vote,” said sophomore Beth Feldman, who planned to attend the event in the a week, to come out and speak,’ and they’ll “What are you guys, shy or somehopes of seeing the two-time Golden volunteer for two hours. A lot of people thing?” she asked.

Still, despite variable attendance, the Globe nominee—then decided to go have already signed up after events.”

Because ofNorth Carolina’s crucial role proliferation of rallies and celebrity enstraight to class instead. “I think [the number of Democratic celebrity enas a swing state in the presidential election, dorsements hosted by Duke Democrats in dorsements] is interesting—it’s nice that all volunteerism and efforts to attract more the past few weeks contrasts sharply with the number of large-scale events sponthey come to urge kids to vote, but they voters to the Democratic cause are invaludon’t personally affect me. She doesn’t able, said freshmanAlison Kibbe, East Camsored by Duke College Republicans, who have instead “sought to rally student voters really have a purpose, personally.” pus Coordinator for Duke Democrats.

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“There is never going to be a more will go one step further. in order to capitalize on their star status “There are students who are halfway and urge students to make a commitimportant time to take on our responsithere, who have voted or know they’re goment to both voting and volunteerism. bility as citizens,” Price said. “North CarBut there was a visible lack ofenthusi- olina is an absolutely critical state.” ing to vote but haven’t volunteered,” he

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Heading into the first game of November, who would have thought that 2006 ACC champion Wake Forest and Duke would have the same record and about an equal chance at making a bowl game?

Probably no one.

But as Duke prepares to take on the Demon Deacons Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at BB&T Field, the two teams have equal marks, even if they seem to be traveling in opposite directions.

After losing two consecutive road games—a 26-0 trouncing by Maryland and a 16-10 defeat to Miami—Wake Forest (4-3, 2-2 in the ACC) is trying to salvage a season

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preceded by high expectations.

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The jersey will be different and her hair will be straighter, but when freshman midfielder Tara Jennings looks across the Katz Stadium field Saturday, it will be as if she is looking into a mirror.

After all, Jennings’ triplet sister, Rachel, will be on the other sideline.

And the infusion of a sibling rivalry could make Saturday’s late-season ACC matchup between No. 4 Duke (14-3, 2-2 in the ACC) and No. 13 Virginia (11-7, 1-3) at 1 p.m. even more intense.

“It’s going to be a little bit of a battle,” head coach Beth Bozman said. [Tara and Rachel] tend to battle each other even when they are on the same team, so [Saturday] will be even more so.”

Tara Jennings certainly feels ready to compete against her sister, who will be playing the same midfield position for the Cavaliers. During the match, then, they will be on opposite sides of the field—but that won’t diminish the rivalry.

“I am really excited to play against Rachel. It definitely gives me some more motivation for the game,” Jennings said. “It’s going to be weird playing against Rachel for the first time for something serious.”

Erin Jennings, Tara and Rachel’s other sister, is a midfielder for No. 12 Princeton. The triplets are not only members of top-notch field hockey programs, but also have had a significant amount of experience playing alongside one another.

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Before the Blue Devils step into Koskinen Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m. against Northern Illinois, part of the game will already be over.

Because for Duke, preparation is everything.

In an up-and-down season that has been more up than down recently, Duke’s attitude in practices and games has been the driving force behind its biggest victories and the greatNo. est obstacle in its most mm Illinois ■BHH vs disappointing losses.

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Koskinen Stadium Duke (9-5-2) insists that Northern Illinois (844) is not a team it will brush over—and it all starts in their practices for the game.

“We are very aware that teams come in here and want to beat us,” head coach John Kerr said. “We have to be cautious and make sure that we don’t overlook them.

We have to come ready to play and prepare for them properly.”

Duke’s practices are crisp and highly competitive, with the players keeping each other accountable for maintaining the intensity. Although a week of practice primes the team physically, it is during the last

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There was an abundance of good news from Duke’s last homestand.

Jourdan Norman recorded her I,oooth career kill, the Blue Devils knocked off two conference opponents in Boston College and Maryland and rose to first place in theACC. The bad news? They are not alone atop the standings.

Duke has an opportunity this weekend to differentiate itself when it travels to Florida to take on Miami at 7 p.m. Friday and Florida State at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Currently, the Blue Devils (17-6, 8-3 in the ACC) are tied for first with Virginia Tech and Clemson, and have three other teams just one game behind in the standings—including the Hurricanes (19-4, 7-4).

Head coach Jolene Nagel said the team will focus heavily on its serving and passing, as those were majorproblems in its last game against Miami, a 3-1 home loss Sept. 25.

But since its ACC-opening loss to Miami, Duke has sufficiently rebounded. The Blue Devils ascended from fourth to first in the conference over the span of a mere month.

“It’s been a pretty hectic season, because we have been traveling a lot,” Nagel said. “But the team is really excited that all their hard work is paying off, and they are ready to take this momentum into the second half of the season.”

The matchup with the Hurricanes kickstarts a difficult conference stretch, as Nagel emphasized the fact that the Blue Devils may have the toughest conference path of SEE

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in quite some time: a November that means something. ‘“Welcome to November,’” head coach David Cutcliffe said he told his team earlier this week. “It’s their first real trip to November in college football. How much fun is that, huh? I want them to enjoy the challenge but enjoy the opportunity. All you can do is ask for an opportunity and we’ve gotten ourselves to November and we’re in the game. How ‘bout that? Now we’ve got to fight like crazy to stay in it.”

Cutcliffe is right to be excited, but he is also right to note that the five-game stretch that will close Duke’s season appears more difficult than its opening stretch.

“The challenges continue to get bigger,” Cutcliffe said. “We’re playing a Wake Forest team that’s very talented, a very experienced team. They can beat you a lot of

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Boynton In scoreless tie, Powers saves Duke settles on Florida Kenny Boynton, the No. 2 shooting guard in the Class of 2009, committed to Florida Thursday on ESPNU, choosing the Gators over Duke just more than a week before he was scheduled to lake an official visit to Durham.

The five-star prospect considered Duke, Texas and GeorgiaTech before committing to Florida head coach Billy Donovan.

The Plantation, Fla. product visited Gainesville, Fla. last weekend.

If Boynton had committed to Duke, he likely would have rounded out the Blue Devils’ incoming freshman class, consisting of fellow five-stars Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly.

Head coach Mike Krzyzewski has also locked up commitments from Class of 2010 recruits Andre Dawkins, Josh Hairston and Tyler Thornton.

Boynton’s AAU teammate Brandon Knight, the No. 1 point guard in the Class of 2010, still has Duke on his list of nine schools, according to Scout.com Highly touted recruits visit Two top-15 Class of 2009 players will take official visits with head coach Joanne P. McCallie and Duke this weekend.

Guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, HoopGurlz. coin’s No. 9 player in this year’s senior class, and guard Tayler Hill, the No. 12 prospect, could join wing Alexis Rogers and 6-foot-5 center Allison Vernerey in Duke’s next recruiting class.

Virginia’s Ruffin-Pratt has a reputation for tenacious defense. She is also considering Maryland, North Carolina, Rutgers and Virginia, according to HoopGurlz.

Hill, from Minnesota, is a quick guard with a sweet 3-point stroke. Marquette, Rhode Island, Rutgers and Texas are also on her short list.

Rogers is the No. 82 player in the Class of 2009 per HoopGurlz’ rankings.

Vernerey is not ranked because she is not from the United States.

Rowing squad begins season Duke’s rowing team kicks off its fall season this weekend at the Head of the Hooch in Chattanooga, Tenn.

The two-day meet is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

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On a cold night in Charlottesville, Va., the No. 11 Blue Devils struggled to get their offense firing, but managed to hold onto a scoreless tie thanks to a career performance from goalkeeper Cassidy Powers.

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The Blue Devils (12-3-3, 4-2-3 in the ACC) had hammered Clemson 6-0 in their last outing, but this match was controlled by the Cavaliers. Virginia (12-32, 6-2-1) outshot Duke 22-6, and Duke only forced two saves from the opposing keeper. Cavalier midfielder Sinead Farrelly struck the post in the 59th minute for her team’s best chance of the day.

The Blue Devils complete their road trip through the state of Virginia Sunday, when they take on Virginia Tech at 2 p.m.

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FIELD HOCKEY,™ Before their collegiate careers, the triplets were members of the U-19 Olympic Development Select Tour to Buenos Aires in 2007. Hailing from Macungie, Pa., the Jennings sisters all attended Emmaus High School, which is consistently a national field hockey powerhouse.

The trio experienced tremendous success at Emmaus, winning three state and two national championships in four years together. In their senior seasons, they each earned All-American and Academic All-American honors.

“It was always so much fun playing with them because I know them so well,” Tara Jennings said. “It’s so easy to play with people you know so well.”

With field hockey being such a central part of the Jennings family but with each sister at a different school, the trio’s parents, John and Beth, have split up for their daughters’ weekend matches. But because Tara and Rachel are playing in the same game this weekend, they will be together in attendance Saturday.

Junior captain Brooke Patterson, who attended Emmaus and played with Tara and her sisters, is no stranger to the competitive nature of the sisters’ relationship.

Also a captain at the time and two years older than the pair, Patterson had to play

Freshman Tara Jennings'triplet sister, Rachel, plays for No. 13Virginia, No. 4 Duke's Saturday opponent. the role of mediator throughout matches.

“In high school, I was the center midfielder and Tara played right behind me and Rachel played on the left side,” Patterson said. “They would bicker back and forth during games and were very competitive with each other.... I would have to remind them, ‘Guys, we are on the same team.’”

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enough—one way to separate the two is Tara’s curlier hair—the two also have strikingly similar attitudes and skill sets on the field.

“They are both very intense and fast with and without the ball,” Patterson said. “A lot of people say that they play the same way.”

But for the Jennings sisters, Saturday’s match presents an opportunity to differentiate themselves on the field.

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Left, right, left, right, left, right. Every

single game. Always.

It’s no wonder Duke’s defense has been

hour before the players take the field when fhey get into their game-time mindsets.

To beat the Huskies, the Blue Devils will prepare as they do for any other game. It’s a serious and business-like approach with focus on every detail. That isn’t to say, however, that this preparation is without its own

quirks and superstitions.

Arriving at the field with time to spare, the team kicks off its pregame routine by putting on its Duke gear. Each game,freshman defender lan Kalis has his own routine that he refuses to stray from, just in case.

He starts by strapping on his left shin guard, and follows with his right. He slips on his left sock, then his right. And finally, he ties his left foot into his cleat first, and finishes with his right.

working like clockwork.

Despite his rigid rituals, Kalis said the tone

any of the ACC leaders, making their showdown Friday even more crucial.

“The difficult thing for us is we play 20 matches, and unlike most years, there are two teams we do not play a second time,” Nagel said. “For us, those two are Boston College and Maryland [who are a combined 1-21 in the ACC], with the rest of our games still being competitive and chal-

of the Blue Devils’ warmups is still

lighthearted.

“I don’t get too serious until the game,” Kalis said. “I try to keep it casual. Soccer is fun—it’s a game. I try to have fun out there.”

While Kalis’ pregame approach may be loose, it by no means suggests that a week’s worth of intensity is lost. In the locker room minutes before the game, the players’ voices die down, and each player is on his own to gather himself.

“It’s like the calm before the storm,”Kerr said. “It’s a weird feeling.... The butterflies start to flow. That’s good energy, and good pressure on you because you know that you’re ready for the game.”

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In addition to Duke's game against Wake Forest Saturday, quarterback Thaddeus Lewis Has an individual battle with Riley Skinner.

FOOTBALL from page 9 ways. They can beat you with their defense, they can beat you with their kicking game... and they can certainly beat you with their offense. [Riley] Skinner is one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country and when he gets hot he’s really something special.”

The Demon Deacons’ quarterback has not put up the gaudy numbers people expected out of him, but he has still been efficient. Skinner has thrown seven touchdowns and just four interceptions on the year while completing 64 percent ofhis passes.

“It’s always a good battle against Wake,” safety Glenn Williams said. “We always have to go head-to-head with them, they’re a real tough team.... Skinner’s a great player. I think they’ll keep the ball in his hands.”

But if history repeats itself, Skinner could have a relatively quiet day against the Blue Devils. Though Wake Forest has won close games in the teams’ last two meetings —the contests were decided by a combined six points—Skinner threw just one total touchdown pass.

Thaddeus Lewis has not only outperformed Skinner this season, tossing 10 touchdowns and just three picks, but has shown a tendency to outplay Skinner when the two face off. Lewis amassed 596 yards through the air and threw for five scores in two previous games against Wake Forest, giving him reason to be confident heading into this weekend’s matchup.

“It’s going to be a tough, tough, hardnosed football game,” Lewis said. “Every time we play Wake Forest, it always comes down to the wire, so I expect the same football game and I expect us to finish like we did last week..,. If we go out and execute, we feel like we can m anage the game pretty well against that defense.”

And Duke is certainly focused on defeating the Demon Deacons —and the Demon Deacons alone. With the hype and the hope of a bowl appearance beginning to form, the Blue Devils have had to recommit themselves 10 a completely short-sighted and focused mindset.

Still, the Blue Devils can’t help but realize and revel m the fact that this November game means so much.

It’s a perfect setup for us,” Williams said. “We’re in a perfect place if we want to go to a bowl game and advance our program far beyond what we imagined.”

lenging.”

While that bad luck might get some heading into a final stretch that matches them against top conference competition like Miami and Florida State (14-7, 6-5) for five straight weeks doesn’t faze Duke. Nagel noted the team’s strong focus for the finishing stretch.

The Blue Devils will need it this weekend teams down,

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main issue at hand you are doing. Operating in only one direction does not for Safeßides is students’ safety, and make sense. Because safety although the program has is the main reason for SafeßlDES’s existence, students made significant recent imshould be provements, able to comit still has a editorial pletely rely ways to go.

To feel safe, students need on its service. to know that SafeRIDES is a It is understandable that reliable program. For that, SafeRIDES wants to differstudents need to know what entiate itself from a cab comthe program offers. SafeRpany. But students generally IDES should clarify its policy, do not abuse it, and probably would not if it offered to publicly list its hours of operation and be faster and more pick them up off campus. available to students.

The main difference It would be helpful, then, would be that students would for SafeRIDES to alter some feel safer knowing that they rules. have away to get to campus, SafeRIDES will drop you sober or drunk. The C-6 bus off at your house or apartto Ninth Street is a good alternative, but its hours and ment, even if it is offcampus.

But it will not pick you up days of operation are too off campus, no matter what limited to be really effective.

There is never going to be a more important time to take on our responsibility as citizens.... North Carolina is an absolutely critical state.

Rep. David Price, professor of political science and public policy studies, at a publicity rally for Barack Obama on campus. See story page 1.

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Apart from ensuring transport to andfrom campus, the program should make sure to treat all students equally.

It is a widespread feeling around campus that boys do not get picked up. Many feel they have to ask a girl to call or make up a story in order to get attention.

Student safety shouldn’t be gender-based. We all equally need a safe ride home. This problem could be a misconception, but it

is a good enough reason for the service to clarify its policies.

(On a side note, it might also be a good idea for SafeRIDES to change its name, which is too similar to Charlene’s Safe Ride; even their phone numbers are similar.

The move would be another step toward reducing general confusion.)

On the other hand, SafeRIDES has improved since last year. After adding two vehicles late last Spring, the service is quicker to answer.

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SafeRIDES does commendable work, and its existence is important to students. It just has to modify its mode of operation to accommodate students’ needs for safe transportation.

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unity we can create change. This powerful message flashed across the screen in Page Auditorium immediately prior to the final performance of this year s

Homecoming Step Show. initially,

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the message drew the support of the audience, who applauded the strong message of hope. The tone shifted, however, when audience members realized that the message was a call to divide rather than unify.

After lauding unity, a short movie was shown depicting images of the crests of the great black fraternities and sororities at Duke University who had performed brilliantly in the step show just moments ago: Those performers deserve praise for the manner in which they represented their organizations and for the effort it took to develop such wonderfully coordinated routines.

Unfortunately, these beautiful crests representing Duke Greek institutions were followed by images ofKu Klux Klan rallies, blacks being blasted by fire hoses with pressurized water, a charred, burnt black man surrounded by white onlookers, a colored-only bathroom sign and other horrific images from the civil rights era.

The juxtaposition of the opening call for unity with the images that followed showed that this call for unity was not faithful to the ideals that the word “unity” represents or should represent. This call for unity was directed at unifying the black Greek organizations at Duke whose crests had just flashed across the big screen. This call for unity failed to unify all members of the Duke community.

As a Duke alumnus, this incomplete call for unity brought me great shame. Tremendous change has occurred since the civil rights era and, as a country, we are on the brink of electing the first black president. Sen. Barack Obama’s conception of unity has brought together people irrespective of their gender, race or religious persuasions.

Obama’s idea of unity inspires hope in the nation that together we can effect positive change. This makes it all the more appalling to me that such

divisive images were used in the step show as a call for unity to create change. Imagine the ramifications of a similar showcase of such horrific images at an event that was populated by an audience of the entire Duke community.

I challenge us all to contemplate the following: What kind of unity are we seeking at Duke? What kind of unity was this specific Greek organization seeking at Duke? Are these images ones that ignite hope that we can come together, or do they excite shame and fear over a past that I believe we have already overcome?

As a former participant on many Duke student councils, I have attended several Homecoming Step Shows and even helped organize and partially fund the 1995 Homecoming Step Show in Baldwin Auditorium. I have met many great leaders within our Duke community who have matured through Greek life. I recognize how Greek organizations have nurtured a Who’s Who of Black America—from Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to Mary McLeod Bethune. I am pro-Greek because of the manner in which it fosters community and develops leaders; I, however, question my support when I see a Greek organization attempt to engender an “us versus them” philosophy. That is not unity. That is separatist and divisive.

Homecoming Weekend inspires reflection.

Duke graduates return, usually with loved ones, to reflect on their experiences at Duke and on their growth as individuals since graduating from Duke. We observe the changes and progress on campus and test our memories and impressions against the new scene. This year, I was disappointed by what I saw on campus. I can only hope that I can return to next year’s Homecoming Step Show and see a call for unity that reaches farther than the confines of Page Auditorium. Let us demand and define unity as more than just one faction of our Duke community. Let us demand and define a unity that encourages everyone, regardless of their affiliations, to create revolutionary change together.

Chance Hart graduated 1999.

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rOfChange.org with the subject line: “It’s going to

take more than

Obama.” The actual body

of it was about the Senate races, but it was the subject that really struck me because it seems to synthesize some thoughts that I’ve had for the past few weeks Sen. Barack Obama has

repeated at various times

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that through his campaign maybe it’s me he’s not asking voters to only believe in his “ability to bring about real change in Washington,” but to “believe in yours.” The sense is that he wants voters to not only vote him into office, but to consequently take actions that—in conjunction with policies—will change our nation for the better. For his part, Sen. John McCain has conveyed similar messages—though not as eloquently. Given that the candidates have repeated these refrains, I sometimes wonder

why I haven’t seen them gain much traction in campaign coverage.

Amid the economic crisis, looming global climate change, threats of terrorism, two wars, widespread poverty and disease and a host of other challenges facing the U.S. and the world, it seems clearer than ever that one leader—even the president of the United States—cannot be the lone hero who saves us all. Yet we are encouraged to accept the narrative ofObama as America’s messianic hero, or McCain as a maverick who will sweep into office and be an agent of change. In fact, neither is true.

Am I saying that neither candidate has any real hope of changing Washington or the U.S. for the better? Absolutely not. With the power of the executive at his fingertips, either man can phenomenally affect the country’s trajectory. However, no truly substantial or lasting change will occur without the citizenry taking a bit of personal responsibility for the state of our nation. We need to take a much more expansive view of what it means to be a good citizen. It goes deeper than simply obeying laws and voting in important elections. It means being educated and informed about the issues that face us. It means doing the

It’s almost over Seeing

more times than I have fingers” as this is my last opportunity to write an election-related Huckabee and others.

But it was all about issues of column, I see it fitting to make course: healthcare (Obama and fun of the campaign. But not necessarily the candidates themselves Hillary were the same, yet completely different), (McCain is old! Palin the war in Iraq can see Russia from her house! Obama (pretty much every ended is changeful! Biden candidate has really white teeth up agreeing here) and hair plugs! Sorry and the economy I had to get it out of (cut taxes on someone!). my system). It’s time that we recollect the Oh but there everson utter ridiculosity of were other questions: gender, race, this campaign right why so serious? religion, Reverend before its culminaWright, Florida and tion on Tuesday.

Rep. Duncan Hunter began the Michigan’s seats at the Democratic Convention, Jesse Jackson and presidential campaign by forman committee ing exploratory way Obama’s... special area, 100 years back in Oct. 2006 (worked well for in Iraq, sniper fire in Bosnia and him, received last place in every the bitter gun-toting Americans. state he participated in). The 2008 Finally, the hooplah ofthe convencampaign has been going on for tions and the overstated importance two years. About 10 percent of my of the VP nominees setded down, life. Saddam Hussein was still alive. and we got back to issues. Well, not Facebook was still only for students. really. More like attacks and vague My how things have changed. punch lines. Mavericks. Change. Bill Throughout 2007, the race Ayers. Socialism. Oh yeah and that heated up, with all the candidates one issue: the economy. Both candidates look to fix it with equally popujoining the race, and the ridiculous number of debates beginning. list and unsound proposals.

It was the first time since 1928 that Now that we’ve finally reached no incumbent had entered the the end of this exhausting elecrace. So some of the candidates tion cycle, I look back and see that were relatively unknown. And after it was a truly landmark election, millions of dollars raised, thouin both good and bad ways. Womsands ofhours of campaigning and en and African-Americans have 17 Democratic plus 15 Republican finally made a breakthrough in debates, the issues and expectapresidential politics. The length tions remained nebulous. of the election has been legendAnd we entered 2008 without a ary. The amount of money raised clue of what would happen in the is unparalleled. The amount of race. Hillary Clinton was the ashatred and divisiveness among sumptive nominee. John McCain the American people has been had been written off, with HuckaMisconceptions frightening. bee, Romney and even Giuliani have gone both ways. The panahead of him in some polls. dering and attempts at populism McCain won in New Hampshire have been nauseating. and then rolled to the nomination.

Enjoy the final weekend of the Obama and Hillary fought it out campaign. It’s almost over people, until the end of the primary seaalmost. Even though I am a nerd son, annoying us all. for politics, even I am thankful the We lost some pretty interestconclusion has nearly arrived. Nov. ing candidates; the “potted plant” 5,1 will breathe a sigh ofrelief.

Mike Gravel, Dennis “I saw a UFO” Kucinich, John “$4OO Haircut” EdDrew Everson is a Trinity sophowards, Rudy “9/11” Giuliani, Mike more. His column runs every other I’ve been accused of corruption Friday.

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small things to promote our interests—things as simple as driving less often and keeping our tires inflated to reduce our energy consumption. Further, it means working in our communities or volunteering for the military. For parents it means—as Obama has said—turning the television off and making sure that homework is done.

When we think about the broad scope of the nation, the world and the challenges that face us, it’s easy to think that our actions don’t make a difference. But if we can realize that certain actions work in our collective interest regardless of government policies, we can create positive change that isn’t subject to partisan politics. Naturally, policies will always be major factors for us, but it’s important that we realize that life in any country or region of the world begins with the masses of people who wake up and live their lives every day. And ultimately, we cannot allow our collective fate to hinge on the words and actions of our leaders alone. We have to be responsible for putting “Country First” and being the “Change We Need.”

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Trinity junior His column runs every other

letterstotheeditor A Duke Halloween Duke Student Government would like to remind students to have a safe, fun Halloween. We also wantto encourage students to take advantage of the events happening on campus, rather than traveling over to Chapel Hill. If you’re looking for something to do, Campus Council and Duke University Union are hosting Devil’s Eve on Main West starting at 8 p.m. There will be free food, beer, music and prizes for the best costumes.

Inevitably, though, some students will decide to go over to Chapel Hill for the annual party on Franklin St. Before you make this decision, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, realize that there will not be a Duke-sponsored bus running to Chapel Hill. The last public transportation leaving for Chapel Hill will be the Robertson Bus at 5 p.m. Second, you should keep in mind the new policies that the town of Chapel Hill has put in place. These new policies include shutting down the roads around Franklin St starting at 8 p.m., limiting traffic into Chapel Hill starting at 8 p.m. and shutting the celebration down at midnight Unless you want to sit in traffic and walk a long way, plan to take a cab and head over early.

To those of you who are disappointed by these new policies, I apologize. I can assure you that DSC will work with the Town of Chapel Hill and the UNC Student Government to make sure that Duke students are included in next year’s celebration. In the meantime, I hope we can all take this as an opportunity to prove that we can have a good time right here at Duke.

Andrew Brown Vice President ofDurham and Regional Affairs, DSG Trinity ’ll Graham owes readers an apology With all respect due to Matt Graham, his OcL 29 column, “Conservative hypocrisy,” was quite insulting and foolish. He begins by setting up Barry Goldwater as the only true ideal of conservatism, and focuses his entire argument around how the modem Republican Party does not follow all of Goldwater’s ideals and beliefs.

First, I want to point out the most egregious insult in the column. In describing the 1964 election, and how Goldwater garnered support in the southeast, Graham states, “Goldwater opposed the 1964Civil Rights Act because of states’ rights, which white southerners misinterpreted as racism.” I had to read that twice before I believed Graham was serious: Graham just labeled all white southerners as racist I am not here to apologize for whatever grievances Graham might have with the South, but Graham has insulted me, my family, many of my friends and particularly my elderly friends who voted in that election. I would like to request a retraction, a re-

phrasing or an apology from Graham and who-

ever let that audacious affront slide.

On and on the column rolls, informing me that social conservatives are hypocrites who from this initial racist misunderstanding of conservative philosophy have become tyrants, dictating to people what to think and how to behave. Graham is no longer painting with a broad brush; he is dumping out the whole bucket. Perhaps Graham should learn to think before he speaks.

All this being said and done, here are some facts Graham might want to check up on; Gov. Sarah Palin was not chosen as a vice presidential nominee based purely on her gender.

Sen. John McCain supports the Bush tax cuts because they worked. White Southerners are not, as a rule, racist. Conservatism cannot be summed up in one man or singular ideal.

Robert Dodson Pratt ’O9 Choose carefully Nov. 4 I am a fierce political independent; I stand fairly centrist on most things and I have voted for both major parties as well as some independents in various past elections.

I would urge my fellow alums and all Blue Devil voters to think hard when vodng for President next Tuesday. I have examined both major party candidates. Neither is perfect However, I will be casting my vote for Sen. John McCain.

Why? I am Catholic. My understanding is that Sen. Barack Obama opposes the state’s versions of the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, as he fears it calls into question Roe v.

Wade. For those unfamiliar with the BAIPA, it states all live-bom babies are guaranteed the same constitutional right to equal protection, whether or not they were wanted.

I am unapologetically pro-life. Although I readily admit there are many gray areas in the prolife, pro-choice debate, I am so fundamentally opposed and dumbfounded by anyone who would be against the BAIPA that I cannot, and will not in good conscious, vote for such a person.

All people have to make choices and live with the consequences of their decisions. My guess is that Obama will eventually have to answer to a higher power on this issue. I urge all of my fellow Blue Devils—and all spiritual people —to consider this issue when casting their ballot. Again, we all have to make choices and live with the consequences. Make sure you are able to look yourself in the mirror and live with the consequences ofyour selection.

Andrew V. Kayes Pratt '95 School of Medicine 'OO

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