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The Do’s and Don’ts of Women’s Self-Defense: React. Control. Eliminate.

May 5 - This past semester, I was lucky enough to take a PE course called Women’s Self-Defense. It was by far one of the best classes I have taken, and I would highly recommend it to all females looking to gain confidence and skills to defend themselves in intimidating situations.  My goal for this article is not to scare women into being paranoid every time they go outside, but... Read more

10 Things You're Going to Miss About Duke, Inspired by #whatshouldwecallmeduke
May 3 - #whatweshouldcall me and all its derivatives have quickly become my new favorites because I just feel like they really understand me (yes, I realize how sad that is). With the end of the year right around the corner, we are all getting nostalgic about all the monumental, shameful and hilarious times that we had this year. Everything you do becomes your last. The last time you wake up in... Read more

Color Me Crazy
May 2 - If you’re trying to do something new with your hair, summer is the time to do it. You have no responsibilities and no one to impress in the classroom.  The trend on and off campus is color, and lots of it. I’ve seen girls rocking streaks, dyed tips, and a bunch of other crazy styles. Dyed tips look really cute and carefree. You can do them yourself or get them done... Read more

Procrastination Quiz: What Nintendo Character Are You?
May 2 - So it’s that time of year again. The beauty that was LDOCalypse is now a hazy, happy memory and it’s time to so(m)ber up, cram those noggins full of the juicy tidbits needed to get you that A, and power through this week of finals. But for those of you who need your three minutes of procrastination every half hour until that monster of a test is upon you, I’ve made this... Read more

BLOG

From East to West: Looking Back on Freshman Year
Nostalgia has officially kicked in.   I can’t believe our first year at Duke is coming to a close. Classes have officially ended, we had our first LDOC experience, and now it’s time to buckle down and take final exams. My mom just called me about plans for packing up the car in a... Read more...

#SorryI’mNotSorry, and You Shouldn’t be Either: Ben & Jerry’s > Bikini Season
So my dinner consisted of 5 courses, 4 of which may have been dessert… #SorryI’mNotSorry   It is that dreaded time of year again… no not finals (as if those are hard). I am talking about something far more terrifying: bikini season.    I knew something strange was... Read more...

I Need Feminism Because… It Should Not Be a Turn Off When a Girl Makes the First Move
As a stereotypical girl, I love any chick flick, no matter how miserable the acting is or how predictable the storyline is. I like to tell myself that I learn something from these films. I analyze their personalities, their reactions, and their outfits - I train myself to understand what... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Tegan Joseph Mosugu

Tegan Joseph Mosugu is probably one of the most accomplished students of his time. Started an online company? Check. Traveled the world? Check. Wrote and published a book? Make that a double check,...

Greek Pitchfork: Hunter Treacy
As a self-proclaimed groupie of The Pitchforks, I couldn’t hide my excitement as I sat in Von der Heyden awaiting the arrival of Hunter Treacy. This charming redhead, who has been captivating...

Dynamic Duo Edition - Daring to Dream, Daring to Dance: Sarah McCaffery & Zoey Best

A dancer myself, it was difficult to contain my excitement as I sat down with both Sarah McCaffery and Zoey Best, co-presidents of Defining Movement, AKA defMo, one of the most well-known, fierce,...