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Rep. David Price, D-N.C., returned to campus to take part in a town hall-styled forum Tuesday night. Even after waiting more than 30 minutes for the speaker to arrive, students were still full of energy and ready to challenge him on prominent political issues. Price, a professor of public policy and political science at Duke, answered questions as Duke Democrats’ first speaker for the recently re-formed Duke Political Union’s weekly “Super Tuesday” speaker event, an effort on behalf of several on-campus political groups to keep students interested in politics. Approximately 100 students attended the
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Rep. David Price, D-N.C, takes questions about health care reform from students in a town hall-styled forum at Duke Tuesday night. Students also posed questions about the war in Afghanistan, the current economic crisis, and thetrillion-doliar budget deficit.
“I put in a lot of happy years at Duke,” Price said. “I’m always glad to be invited back.” Duke Democrats President Ben Bergmann, a junior, and Duke College Republicans Chair Vikram Srinivasan, a senior, co-founded DPU. Bergmann said DPU’s goal is “to strengthen the political groups on campus by providing a space where political culture can be cultivated at Duke.” With “Super Tuesday,” a different political group will present a speaker each week. Price began by noting that the country is “navigating treacherous waters” in dealing with some of the most pressing issues of this era. He explained that the challenge of reform has only been exSEE PRICE ON PAGE
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New Muslim Center centralizes Ramadan celebrations by
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Muslim students gathered to celebrate Ramadan at the Center for Muslim Life Tuesday evening.This is the first time the center, which opened last December, has hosted the celebration.
The Islamic holiday of Ramadan has arrived as it does every year, but with one important addition—Muslims on campus can finally celebrate it in a space of their own. The new Center for Muslim Life, which opened December 2008, will serve as the focal point for the Ramadan celebration this year. This marks a drastic change from last year’s Ramadan at Duke, said Muslim Chaplain Abdullah Antepli. Before the University gave the Muslim community the Swift Avenue building that now serves as the Center, Ramadan took the form of a hassle instead of a holiday. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset, and this ritual continues for approximately one month. Every evening, they literally “break fast” with iftars, dinners that act as festive, social events. In the past, though, Duke Muslims were forced from venue to venue for iftars. “Monday at the [lnternational] House, Tuesday, [the] Freeman Center... we were like nomads,” Antepli said. “That pretty much convinced Duke University to give a space to the Muslim community.” The Center for Muslim Life, however, has done more than simply act as a roof over the heads of Muslim community members. It has also proven the ideal tool for both uniting and mobilizing the community. Antepli explained that in past years, Islamic prayer services consisted of no
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people attend those same services. Active Muslims have appeared from seemingly nowhere with the consecutive ar-
rivals of Antepli—who is in his second year as Duke’s first Muslim chaplain —and the Center, he said. “Having a center just gives us more presence,” said junior Nabila Haque, co-president of the Muslim Students Association. “People are aware that there is a Muslim community at Duke now.” MSA’s other co-president, junior Sobia Shariff, also said the new Center has benefited MSA. “The reaction used to be like, ‘Oh, what’s MSA?’ Now it’s... ‘Oh the MSA—what are you guys doing now?’” This increasing interest from the outside community reinforces a point made by Antepli. “Even though this center is an important center for Islam and Muslims... this is not a Muslim cocoon,” Antepli said. “This is not a place where only Muslims hang out.” The co-presidents both mentioned several instances of their non-Muslim friends relaxing at the Center as well as attending MSA events, religious and otherwise. Although Antepli is pleased with how successful the Center has been so far, its popularity is already becoming an issue.
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Two sectors of the WASHINGTON economy that have suffered the longest, deepest decline in the recession—manufacturing and housing—are now expanding, according to new data that offer fresh evidence that the economy has begun to grow. The Institute for Supply Management reported Tuesday that manufacturing expanded in August for the first time since January 2008. The institute's index of business activity rose to 52.9, from 48.9. Any number below 50 signals a contraction. President Obama cited the data as evidence that the economy is improving. "It means these companies are starting to invest more and produce more," he said Tuesday in the Rose Garden. "It is a sign that we're on the path to economic recovery."
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BEIRUT, Lebanon Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Tuesday that the country is prepared to resume talks with world powers overits contentious nucleartechnology program and that it has prepared a package ofproposals for future discussions. Saeed Jalili, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and its point person on the nuclear issue, did not disclose details of the package but said it would be an updated version of one it submitted last year. That package was criticized by the West for failing to address key points of disagreement. Still, Jalili's comments were the most substantive official remarks on the nuclear issue since Iran's contentious June 12 election and could give the Obama administration, which has offered to hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program, an opportunity to try to engage Iran before
resorting to a fresh round ofsanctions. "The Islamic Republic elections were held in Iran with significant glory and grandeur,"Jalili said in a statement broadcast on state television "Today,the Islamic Republic of Iran, backed with strong republicanism, proper authority and a logic that is based on the beliefs ofthe republic, is ready to offer its proposal package." The U.N. Security Council has demanded that Iran stop producing enriched uranium, which can be used to fuel a power reactor or, if highly refined, serve as fissile material for a nuclear bomb. International nuclear inspectors also want Iran to clear up allegations about past experiments allegedly related to weapons production. Representatives of the United States, France,Germany,Britain,Russia and China are to meet Wednesday in Frankfurt, Germany,to consider increasing the pressure on Iran.
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The first meeting of the year was a sort of review session for Graduate and Professional Student Council members. Members learned about parliamentary procedure and the structure of the council. They were also asked to sign up for one of GPSC’s committees, which deal with matters ranging from student life and academic affairs to the selection of the graduate student Young Trustee. In the absence of GPSC President Yvonne Ford, a fourth-year Nursing Ph.D. student, Vice President Adam Pechtel, a third-year law student, ran the meeting. At the start of the meeting, the Basketball Committee said that donations were down from last year so students should bring their own food to the Campout. Graduate students must camp out during the weekend of Sept. 11-13 for a chance to purchase season tickets for men’s basketball for $l5O. About one-third of students who camp out will get a chance to purchase tickets. Registration for Campout closes at 5 p.m. Friday.
In other business: Alethea Duncan, former GPSC president and a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in chemistry, presented Kernel Dawkins, vice vresident for Campus Services, with GPSC’s Vice President of the Year award.
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Former GPSC PresidentAlethea Duncan (left) presented Kernel Dawkins (right),VP for Campus Services, with GPSC's VP of theYear award at the council's meeting Tuesday. Duncan cited Dawkins’ implementation of. the LaSalle bus route, his role in bringing ZipCars to campus and his efforts to help graduate students recycle as reasons for the award. Upon receiving, the award, Dawkins, who sat through the Campout discussion, noted that Campus Services would be providing hand sanitizer at Campout.
GPSC is holding its first community service event of the year Saturday at 3 p.m., said Community Outreach Coordinator Jennifer Seger, a third-year Ph.D candidate in medical physics. Students will go to the Durham Rescue Mission to cook dinner. Interested students can get more information by sending an e-mail
Need to know on-the-go exactly how low you’re running on food points? Programmers for Duke Mobile, a free mobile application for iPhones and iPod Touches, said they just may be able to help. A selection of new applications became available under DukeMobile Version 1.3 Aug. 26 that allows students to search the locations and hours of campus eateries and stores, compare the users’ location to events profiled on the Buzz and Events@Duke calendars, search the library, chat with a librarian, manage DukeCard accounts and use an interactive map. The first version of DukeMobile originally premiered in March 2009. The Office of Information Technology, the OfficeofPublicAffairs and Government Relations SEE DUKEMOBILE ON PAGE
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At its second meeting of the year Tuesday, leaders of the Duke University Union brainstormed strategies to get new members involved in more than one committee and take initiative immediately. DUU officers also expressed desire to create a more cohesive feel within the organization. President Zach Ferret, a senior, began the discussion by asking members of the executive board, “How do we get people more invested in the committees?” Some members suggested that bonding activities such as group dinners would help make meetings less impersonal and encourage members to-get to know each other. “It’s nice to have a group of people outside of my circle of friends that I like just as much,” said joe College Day Director Julia Hawkins, a sophomore. The leaders also suggested encouraging new members to assist with events sponsored by committees other than their own to promote knowledge of the organization as a whole. In addition, members discussed starting optional mentoring programs for new members. The purpose of the programs would be to help new members get more involved in DUU, gain insight into other parts of the organization and learn more about planning large scale events.
DUU members discuss suggestions to boost student participation in its committees Tuesday night. The Union also briefly discussed plans for Homecoming Weekend.
Junior Camille Creed stressed the importance of “getting the DUU name out.” The executive board expressed hopes that prospective members will become more interested in DUU if the organization’s name is associated with the events it plans on campus. Ferret said he thinks it will be important to have a general body meeting within the next couple weeks to provide a fun wayfor members of all committees to become acquainted with one another. In other business: DUU briefly discussed plans for Homecoming Weekend, which will take place the Sept. 26-27. The Homecoming Committee is planning a number of events including a scavenger hunt for the week and
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charges, though he declined
comment further on how the University will proceed and whether another appeal will be filed. “Duke intends to defend this case whether in arbitration or in the courts,” Schoenfeld said. The two statements Pressler takes issue with refer to John Danowski, Pressler’s replacement as men’s lacrosse coach. Burness described the difference between the two men as “night and day” in an April 9, 2007 Newsday article. The second statement appeared in a June 7, 2007 Associated Press article in which Burness said, “It was essential for the team to have a change of leadership in order to move forward.” to
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The executive board also discussed the accomplishments of the various committees. The new art exhibit in the Bryan Center’s Louise Jones Brown Gallery was successfully introduced and will be on display for the next three weeks, said Visual Arts Director Lisa Gao, ajunior. Duke Coffeehouse on East Campus has seen a boost in sales, said senior Andrew Kindman, DUU Coffeehouse director and general manager. He added that he looks forward to the programming scheduled for the venue this weekend. Speakers Director Yiran Zhang, a junior, already has plans to bring in relationships expert David Coleman to speak. But Zhang added that she hopes to utilize student connections to bring in more speakers.
A North Carolina appeals court judgeruled Tuesday thatformer men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressier (pictured above) can continue withhis defamation lawsuit against Duke.
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Housing, manufacturing data signal return to growth by
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WASHINGTON Two sectors of the economy that have suffered the longest, deepest decline in the recession—manufacturing and housing—are now expanding, according to new data that offer fresh evidence that the economy has begun to grow. The Institute for Supply Management reported Tuesday that manufacturing expanded in August for the first time since January 2008. The institute’s index of business activity rose to 52.9, from 48.9. Any number below 50 signals a contraction. President Obama cited the data as evidence that the economy is improving. “It means these companies are starting to invest more and produce more,” he said Tuesday in the Rose Garden. “It is a sign that we’re on the path to economic recovery.” Separate reports showed that construction spending on residential real estate rose 4.5 percent and that pending home sales increased for the sixth consecutive month, supporting other recent indica-
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lions that the decline in the housing market is leveling off. Taken together, the reports show that two of the hardest-hit sectors have, at the very least, ceased to be a drag on growth. The new indicators, in fact, suggest that manufacturing and housing could drive the incipient recovery, accounting for an unusually large share of growth and stimulating a rebound in more sluggish areas such as consumer spending. “The key we’re looking for is consistency,” said Bernard Baumohl, chief global economist at the Economic Oudook Group. “The more we see of these types of indicators all sending the same message, the more confident we are that the worst is over and the economy is on track to recover.” Stronger demand for automobiles, spurred by the federal government’s Cash for Clunkers program, has helped fuel the expansion. Manufacturers are also revving up production to compensate for inven-
Representative David Price (right) addresses a student during a town hall-style forum Tuesday night. The event is thefirst of the Duke Political Union's weekly "Super Tuesday" speaker series.
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acerbated by the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression, citing the difficulty in dealing with the widespread pessimism the crisis has instilled in Americans. Still, Price offered cautious encouragement, explaining that North Carolina is “doing a better job than average in terms of state performance.” Price also expressed hope that a health care reform bill can be passed. “Four out of the five committees of jurisdiction have reported bills that are similar in most respects,” Price noted. “I expect something like a common denominator among those bills will be passed. I hope within the month.” When Price opened the forum for questions, a wide array of topics was discussed, such as the war in Afghanistan, education reform, the economy and the massive budget deficit. But the questions kept returning to the topic which has so dominated the news in recent weeks: health care reform. Price fielded many critical and insightful questions, adhering to his belief that the current health care proposal could
effectively end insurance discrimination and provide for universal inclusion in the health care system. Concerns from students included the need for more doctors to treat the newly insured, the inefficiencies in existing government health insurance programs and the potential stifling ofhealth technology innovation. Others questioned the possibility of loss of employer-based insurance plans and funding of the proposed public option. Price continually expressed his opinion that a public option would be more efficient with its “downward pull on prices” and its ability to “correct the market” by reducing the incentives insurance companies have to overcharge. Those opposed to the proposed health reform made their opinions heard loud and clear, asking in-depth questions, demanding answers and interjecting when they felt Price misspoke. Despite ongoing debates and political assent and dissent, students said the event was a success. “I think we had a great turnout, we filled up the room,” said senior Spencer Eldred, Duke Student Government vice president for student affairs. “It was good, people had really interesting questions.”
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“It was specifically created to meet the needs of an increasingly mobile campus since more and more students, faculty and staff are relying on mobile hand-held devices,” Ginny Cake, assistant chief information officer for OIT and one of the primary collaborators for the program, wrote in an e-mail. There have been 33,000 unique downloads of DukeMobile since it debuted in March, Cake noted. Junior Michael Ansel, an undergraduate representative of the Information Technology Advisory Technology Council, worked with the professional groups on the project. “The primary goal of DukeMobile is to find things for students when they’re on the move and don’t want to worry about ,‘Where can I go right now?”’ said Ansel, who created the application “Places” for Version 1.3. “Places” allows DukeMobile users to search the operating hours of campus eateries and stores, as well as compare their current location to that of their destination by pairing GPS and WiFi databasing technology. Ansel, an electrical & computer engineering and computer science double major, came up with the idea for the application last Spring when he designed a Web program to organize the hours and locations of his favorite dining locations for his personal use. The Web program ultimately became the template for DukeMobile’s “Places.” After finals, Ansel sought out Dining Services to work with them to keep the data updated. John Board, associate chief information officer at OIT and associate professor of computer science, helped Ansel with DukeMobile. Ansel perfected the program through an independent study. In addition, OIT employees worked to add the interactive map, events calendar and library access applications to Duke Mobile before the start of the
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“The primary goal of DukeMobile is to find things for students when they’re on the move and don’t want to worry about / Where can I go right now?”’ —junior Michael Ansel, creator of “Places” in DukeMobile Further plans for the program involve making data entry easier and administration more manageable, Cake said. Cake added that she hopes to solicit further student input in upcoming versions of DukeMobile. Last Spring, OIT sponsored a student application contest for the next version. Contest winners senior JP Cafaro and junior Matthew Isabel both submitted applications associated with generating walking tours on Duke Mobile and will be working with OIT over the semester to make their ideas a reality. “I thought what Duke did with 1.3 was really cool and what they plan to do with GPS is pretty innovative,” Isabel said. “Duke is really on the cutting
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In the first half of Tuesday’s season opener, the Blue Devils looked like a team that had never played together before. They were not linking passes together, communicating well or producing any real threats against James Madison’s goal. All it took to help Duke figure MgBUMU out how to work as a unit, however were two walk-ons who have amm miisc played and grown up together since the day they were born Sophomore midfielders Daniel and Christopher Tweed-Kent, who are twin brothers, provided the chemistry Duke (1-0) had sorely lacked as the Blue Devils scored two late goals en route to a 2-0 win in Koskinen Stadium over James Madison (0-1). “They’ve been unbelieveable,” junior Cole Grossman said. “They’ve worked really hard, you couldn’t ask for more from those guys. They’re awesome.” Grossman was impressive himself, as he scored both Blue Devil goals—but not without significant help from both of the Tweed-Kents. With just over 20 minutes left in the game, Daniel Tweed-Kent split the Dukes’ defense with a perfect ball in to Grossman, who was fouled hard before he could finish the easy opportunity. On the ensuing penalty, James Madison’s goalie guessed the correct direction, but Grossman’s well-placed shot found the bottom corner of the net anyway to score Duke’s first goal of the year. “I like taking penalties, especially in big situations,” Grossman said. “It’s a pretty cool situation to be up there with the game on the line.” Emboldened by the 1-0 lead, Christopher TweedKent began making the JMU defenders look foolish as he commanded the Blue Devils’ left wing. Countless times he manuevered through multiple James Madison backs and sent crosses that nearly found the heads of Duke’s strikers. “I think it’s always a matter of just getting comfortable with the game,” he said. “Once you know who’s playing and how they’re playing, you can find their >
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Mallory Cecil’s first match as a pro could not have ended more differently than her fairy tale season at Duke. Cecil chose to open her professional career at the U.S. Open, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the tennis world. She never really made an impression in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., losing 6-0, 6-1 to Italy’s Tathiana Garbin, the world’s No. 52 player, in the first round Tuesday. Cecil, who officially left Duke last week, received a wild card to the event after winning the NCAA individual title. “I’m just really lacking experience at this point,” Cecil said. “This is all new to me, and matches like these show me what I need to do to play against players at this level.” The 19-year-old Cecil committed 38 unforced errors in the match against the unseeded Garhin and failed to impose herself, especially on her own serve. Cecil made 55 percent of her first serves, a low but respectable number, but could not compensate for winning Just 24 percent of points on her second serve. “With players like Garbin, it’s pretty much all up to you,” Cecil told The (Spartanburg, S.C.) Herald-Journal, her hometown newspaper. “I was trying to control the points, but also hitting shots I didn’t necessarily need to go for. It was tough to do anything with her slice because it stayed so low, but in order to be a top player, you have to learn how to handle anything.” Cecil, who is the No. 483 player in the world, earned $19,000 for her appearance in the tournament, the Herald-Journal reported. In her one season as a Blue Devil, Cecil led Duke to a national team title, Duke’s first ever, and also captured the NCAA individual championship. She went 32-6 in singles play as a Blue Devil.
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Blue Devil Football: Worth all the hype? I never thought I would hear the words
“hype” and “Duke Football” put together seriously in the same sentence. To be sure, 2007’s Abomination of the Decade, when Duke lost at Notre Dame in a battle of 1-9 teams, received Ek plenty of hype on the blogs and on Sportscenter’s “Not Stephen Top 10” list. Then last year, HU there was a little hype about theBlue Devils when they traveled to Georgia Tech in search of their first ACC road win in 17 attempts before getting trampled by the Yellow Jackets and ending most excitement for that squad. But in just a year and a half, head coach David Cutcliffe has taken a school that some argued shouldn’t be playing FBS-level football and has done the improbable —by insisting this team has bowl potential, he has developed an air of excitement around the program. For the first time since 1994, when Duke last played a meaningful game in ——
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December, the excitement regarding Week 1 could actually be justified. It won’t mean much for the Blue Devils to defeatRichmond Saturday in terms of achieving their postseason goals. While it would be the first of seven wins necessary for a bowl, looking at the game in terms of winning or losing is a lose-lose situation. If Duke wins, it did what it was supposed to do and defeated an opponent from an inferior division. Ifit loses... well, the buzz quickly dies, and justifiably so. Instead, observant fans should look for the signs of success that will cany over into crucial, season-defining games such as Kansas, Maryland and Wake Forest All those games are toss-ups that will make the difference between 4-8 and 7-5 records. Watch how Thaddeus Lewis commands his offense—not Cutcliffe’s or offensive coordinator Kurt Roper’s, but his—in the first half. At the ACC Kickoff media luncheon in July, Lewis said he has reached the point where he’s not afraid to disagree with Cutcliffe or Roper, and he’s more than willing to call his own plays at the line instead of having them relayed to him from the sideline. If he’s coolly staring down the Spiders’
linebackers, calling audibles every other play like Peyton Manning (another Cutcliffe disciple) to the slot receivers to run slants and hitting his men in sUide as the linebackers blitz, it’s going to be a season worthy of NFL. scouts’ attention for Lewis. But if he’s calling timeout with a second left on the play clock because he didn’t pay attention, or audibles into a passing play when the Richmond defensive linemen run stunts and flood themiddle of the field, it’s going to be another disappointing campaign. Watch how the offensive linemen get out of their stances. Against the smaller Richmond, they shouldn’t have problems holding theirblocks. But will they be able to move the defenders at will? Can they accurately call out blocking assignments on blitzes and not let anyone in for a free shot at Lewis? If the answer is yes, then the concerns about the offensive line will at least be lessened. The offensive line will still be overwhelmed at times—if you weigh 270 pounds in college football as an offensive lineman, there are going to be games when you get
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SeniorThaddeus Lewis'ability to read defenses will help define theBlue Devils' 2009 season.
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pushed around, period —but they may not be as overpowered as thought A dominant performance against Richmond would
third. The Blue Devils moved the ball quickly across to the right wing, where Daniel Tweed-Kent took one dribble and miraculously squeezed a chip through two of the Dukes’ defenders right in front of goal. There Grossman calmly settled, turned and buried his chance from point-blank range for his second goal of the game. “I can’t tell you what an amazing pass thatwas,” Grossman said. “An amazing pass, an easy finish. That was all him.” With their two assists and countless displays of skill, the Tweed-Kents both showed a level of poise and confidence that belies their inexperience. “The first preseason game I was pretty nervous,” Daniel Tweed-Kent said. “But once you get into the game and you see what it’s all about, you adjust to the level of play and it raises your own level of play. Just gel the ball to Cole’s feet, and everything will work out.” The Tweed-Kents weren’t the only Blue Devils making their debuts Tuesday. Goalie Nick Tsipis notched his first career start and shutout with the help of another rookie, freshman central defender Andrew Wenger. And fellow freshman striker Ryan Finley, fresh off a successful preseason, created numerous chances and threatened the Dukes’ end all game. “Even though he didn’t score, he caused all kinds of problems with his runs and his aggression,” head coach John Kerr said of Finley. “He was unlucky in a couple of attempts.” Few Blue Devils created more excitement, however, than the 5-foot-9 twins from Pittsfield, Mass. “Theyjust keep getting better and more confident,” Kerr said. “Their work ethic is second to none. Their
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bode well for the rest of the season. Finally, pay close attention to how Vincent Rey leads the defense. Former All-American Mike Tauiliili had the most incredible knack for being right where the ball was going before it got there—a natural instinct that makes a good linebacker great. Rey hasn’t proven that he’s got that same instinct, but Rey doesn’t need to be Tauiliili—and there’s no way he could be. Instead, he needs to keep his defense properly positioned to not give up the big play and make the solid tackles when the opportunities present themselves. The goal is not to make plays—die offense will more than take care of that Rather, it’s on Rey and defensive tackle Vince Oghobaase to make sure the opposing offenses don’t get their shots in. Those three areas are where the real battles will be fought Saturday. Beating Richmond is no guarantee, but James Madison wasn’t either. As long as Duke plays ABC football and makes the plays it has to without many mistakes, a win is likely. But if bad habits and silly mistakes crop up again—even in a win—one could just as easily dismiss the upcoming year as just another 4-8 season. Should Duke show some progress, though, the “Duke in December” campaign can begin in earnest Saturday night.
Junior Cole Grossman dribbles past James Madison midfielder Joel Senior during theBlue Devils' 2-0 win over theDukes Tuesday.
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attitude and their approach to the game is fabulous and that’s why they’ve earned spots on the team. They’ve earned it.”
A teaser in Tuesday's Chronicle incorrectly stated the date of recruit Kyrie Irving's official visit to Duke. Irving's official visit is scheduled for Sept. 25.
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fice of Judicial Affairs—will Students returned to campus this year to a change in begin an investigation into the University’s sexual misthe allegation. The addition of this clause conduct policy. In years past, was a forward-looking meaUniversity officials were mandated to report sure taken by the University, faculty or staff editorial to sexual offenses designed increase the rate of reportagainst students. Now, the policy includes a ing of sexual assault on campus as well as pre-emptively new clause that requires University officials to report all protect the University from known student-on-student sexfuture lawsuits. Currently ual assaults. Under the policy, universities are not held liUniversity “officials” means able for student-on-student assaults, but, according to not only faculty and staff but General Counsel Vice Presialso students, like resident assistants and first-year advisory dent Pamela Bernard, the lecounselors, who are acting on gal landscape is shifting and behalfof the University. universities will likely be held As allegations are filed, the accountable for investigating Women’s Center will reach such incidents in the future. On its face, the change in out to the victim for support and the Office of Student policy is a positive step in adConduct—formerly the Ofdressing sexual misconduct
incidents, the policy also has the potential to deter some students from getting help. Because they know that an RA or FAC is mandated to report the allegation and that the Office of Student Conduct will open an investigation, a victim could be less likely to open up to others about an assault. In the end, this will only damage the victim further. It is unfortunate that when the policy was announced, the focus of the conversation was not on the policy itself, but rather on comments made by Women’s Center Director Ada Gregory. The change in policy was a great opportunity for the University to initiate an open, educational and productive conversation on sexual assualt on campus and the serious need to address it.
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Instead, Gregory’s comintroduced the issue in a manner offensive to Duke men, ultimately creating a poor perception of the new policy and a biased environment for enforcement: Although Gregory has said her remarks were taken out of context, the response they generated still shows that demonizing or talking down to men is not going to improve the situation, and it only alienates a key stakeholder in reducing sexual assault. At the end of the day, though, the focus should remain on reducing the incidence of sexual misconduct on campus, for men and women alike—a process in which the Women’s Center and the new rape policy could play a crucial role.'* ments
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on campus in a serious manner. It encourages increased reporting and helps to ensure that students are seeking the right help in the right places. But what appears to be a rather straightforward policy, is in reality far from it, as the change will present new difficulties for student employees. Because they are their peers, student officials—unlike adult faculty and staff—have a complex and more personal relationship with both the victims and perpetrators involved. The policy places RAs and FACs in an awkward and tenuous position, forcing them to balance their official role and its responsibility with their desire to respect a victim’s desire for confidentiality. While it is intended to encourage the reporting of
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Two suggestions, already alluded to but clearly the number offunded student groups —essentially killing unhealthy groups—or increasing funding, a measure denied by the Duke student body less than a year ago. A greater emphasis on innovation in fundraising and in campus activities is an immediate and sustainable solution which will ease both the financial and psychological strain of the more than 400 groups supported by the Duke community. These are not new ideas—greek organizations long ago mastered the art of the successful fundraiser, the cooperative, combined event and the cost-effective group activity. If campus groups take more initiative in funding themselves through listening to and fulfilling the needs of the Duke and Durham communities, the financial strain will be' somewhat relieved. Through the unique gifts individual groups offer the larger community, the sense of camaraderie both within the walls of Duke and beyond our campus will have a chance to grow and flourish in a meaningful way. The larger Duke and Durham communities boast another rich resource that has not always been tapped to its full potential. Graduate students, alumni, Duke employees and Triangle residents could benefit greatly from the experiences and talents conveniently categorized by the campus groups—community festivals showcasing dancing, singing, arts and ethnic gifts would produce revenue and promote community. In a venue such as Duke, with the creative and brilliant minds walking around campus every day, innovation has no better breeding ground than in the rich campus group community. Undergraduates and other leaders have the opportunity to test new ideas and take risks with relatively little repercussion compared to the post-graduate world. This chance is the unique advantage of Duke students, whose combination ofresources, talentand support creates a community shaped to help them succeed. not ideal or attractive, are to cut
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lute-blasting on the ellipticals, abdominal-cutting on the stability ball, bicep-flexing in the corner
mirror—walk into Wilson or Brodie recreation centers any moment of the day, and you’re bound to see many a sweaty mess working themselves into shape. And with Internetworkouts and magazine articles galore, and public personalities maintaining rock-solid physiques, exercising has perhaps never been such a mainstay of our culture, the obesity crisis aside When most people go to the elad
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When I asked him how Duke students can work out their brains, he barely skipped a beat. Aderibigbe raided off the benefits of exercise on the brain. “One of the ways I work out my brain,” he said, is
through physical activity. Physical activity can reduce stress and release chemicals that are beneficial for brain capacity development. The science is with him—active mice seem to remember more than their lollygagging brethren. What does this personal trainer suggest? “Safety should always be a precaution,” Aderibigbe says, but he tries to “stretch” his clients, ideally improving their mental toughness. When asked about the state of the Duke community in terms of brain exercising, Aderibigbe responded, “Duke students have done a good job.” Always cheery, Aderibigbe seems to be a bit too optimistic about our current
plight.
shed a few That is why I propose the implementapounds or fill out a muscle tee. But is that tion of die Duke University Training for goal truly appropriate for our positions as Youth (DUTY) program, a workout registudents at Duke? men specifically designed to improve the Before beginning a workout, each perDuke student’s capacity for academic sucson should not only consult their doctor, cess. but oudine their personal goals. Why do I To ascend the rankings once more, the student body must exercise muscles want to work out? How will the gym help me satisfy those desires? that have gone unused for too long. The Seeing that Duke is essentially a first exercise is neck torsion with resiscomplex, suspiciously overt production tance. Make sure to stretch your neck out factory of world leaders tucked away before and after. This will improve circuin the picturesque landscape of North lation to the brain. The second exercise is the wrist curl. Using light resistance Carolina, the Duke student must be prepared for the rigorous demands of our to simulate the holding of a pencil, this exercise will improve your writing speed quality institution. And in these troubling times, with our University’s all-im- tremendously. Once you’re done with the first two, portant ranking falling into the lowest reaches of the top 10, all hands must be run on over to the nearest spinning class and jump on an open bike. The verbal on deck! Because that’s what real leadabuse you will receive from the instructor ers would do. You’re not at Duke to fit into tight for coming late will improve your ability jeans, or to give away tickets to your gun to take criticism on papers, and the spinshow. You’re at Duke to be smart and ning class will help you work on following prove it too. Just read the Admissions directions. WARNING: Consult your docWeb site: “We’re most interested in those tor before participating in any workout students who will challenge us, make regimen. Several studies demonstrate the posioriginal discoveries, use their leadership skills in new venues and take advantage tive results that exercise can have on the of the depth as well as the breadth of brain. Forward-looking companies, like this University’s offerings.” GlaxoSmithKline and Best Buy, have even installed treadmill desks to boost efficienSo, if you’re spending more time doing yoga than developing Harry Potter’s cy. But unlike the normal aerobic workinvisibility cloak, the Duke community out, DUTY specifically targets the brain, producing double the benefit. It’s just the just does not find you very interesting. It’s time for a paradigm shift. kind of solution that Duke needs. That’s why I tracked down senior Dayo Ladies and gendemen, our very way Aderibigbe, a student who has dedi- of life is at stake. We cannot afford to slip cated his time here to helping othfurther in the ranks, nor can we allow our ers prepare for success—Duke-style. peer institutions to revel in the glory that Aderibigbe has been training gradu- is rightfully ours. We must take back our ates, undergraduates, professors and dignity. Do it with pride. Do it with purother employees as a personal trainer pose. at Wilson. He develops personalized Do it with DUTY. based for each of his clients on plans their personal goals and workout hisElad Gross is a Trinity senior. His column runs every Wednesday. tory.
How
The road ahead
is America going to end? That was the controversial question Josh Levin, a senior editor at Slate, took up in his seven-part series this summer chronicling the threats that could topple the United States government, or at least make a future nation under the Stars and Stripes unrecognizable to most of us. yousef The
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n s fast forward ranged from the ordinary, like how rapid climate change could lead us to trade liberty for safety and accept dictatorship, to the curiously bizarre. Drawing from the 1960 novel “A Canticle for Leibowitz,” Levin predicted a Mormon-led state could preserve American values long after the United States ceases to exist, much like the Catholic Church preserved some of the elements of Western Civilization after the fall of the Roman Empire. What was remarkable about Levin’s series was not its subject—predicting catastrophe is a continually popular theme in literature and journalism—but the subdety of its analysis. Many ofLevin’s predictions deal with how small problems or changes in the near future could potentially snowball in the long run. Levin’s more mundane focus differs drastically from Hollywood’s preference for existential threats, like asteroids, nuclear war and environmental failure a la “Deep Impact” and the soon-tobe-released “2012.” In film—and even in journalism—we tend to fixate on threats beyond our control that have a low probability of occurring but have grave consequences. There’s something curiously attractive about them. Even though I’m more likely to die in a car crash than a plane crash, my heart doesn’t skip a beat when someone cuts me off in traffic. But it does when I’m on a plane in the midst of turbulence. In a plane, engine failure is unlikely, but if it does happen I’ll probably die. In a car crash, I’m likely to be hurt but my chances of survival are higher. t
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I know my fear is irrational, but I still have difficulty overcoming it. That’s the way I imagine most people feel. We live in a world where there are some potentially catastrophic events, threats involving improbable but certain death, much like plane crashes. But there are far more threats that could change our lives forever while not necessarily ending them, much like car crashes. This is a column dedicated to examining political, social and environmental threats that are the equivalent of car crashes. If they come to bear, they won’t lead to the end of the world, but they might change our lives irreparably so that many of the things Americans value—like political freedom and a continually improving standard of living—no longer exist. The goal ofthis column, then, is to fastforward 20 years, imagine what kind of world we might live in when we are adults and andcipate what some of the greatest challenges of our generation will be and how we might meet them. Every two weeks, I’ll focus on a different danger, how it will particularly affect our generation and what we might do now and in the future to avert it. As Duke students, many of us are likely to be among the wealthiest and best educated people in the United States. That’s not a pat on the back but a demographic fact Whatever crises happen in the future, it’s likely we’ll have the resources and status to protect ourselves from them. Whether we take responsibility for the nation’s and the world’s problems or retreat into gated communities is up to us. One good thing about this recession is that it’s given us an opportunity to think critically about the world’s problems with a long view toward the future.Let’s use it. Admittedly, this is a somewhat pretentious project I’m not an expert and I know it. That’s why I want to solicit as much input as I can from you. Attached to the online version of this column you’ll find a specialized comment box for submitting potential topics. Let me, and the entire Duke community, know what you think our greatest challenges will be.
Yousef AbuGharbieh is a Trinity senior. His column runs every other Wednesday.
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