Duke Chronicle

01/25/2025

Halftime: Duke 35 Wake Forest 22

After a slow start from both slides, the Blue Devils found their footing offensively and continued to stifle the Demon Deacons:

No. 2 Duke men’s basketball takes on Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, looking for its 13th straight win. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils hold an 13-point lead, 35-22.

01/25/2025

Before Duke men's basketball takes on Wake Forest in a couple hours, check out The Chronicle's predictions of the matchup:

As No. 2 Duke men's basketball looks to win its 13th-straight game on the road against Wake Forest, The Chronicle's beats are here to make their predictions for the contest. 

01/25/2025

The Daily Tar Heels are winning, so let's go! As Jon Scheyer said, "Competition brings out the best in us!"

The 7th annual Rivalry Challenge is on now. BEAT DTH! GO CHRON!
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01/25/2025

Before Duke men's basketball takes on Wake Forest today, check out the newest Cameron Chronicles. Hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley are joined by Sean Kennedy of the Old Gold and Black to discuss the matchup in Winston-Salem this afternoon:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/75ztDXG2m0qEJZmiic7ygm?si=4e39c630c2c9433b

01/24/2025

A fire broke out in the Blue Zone parking lot Friday afternoon but was quickly put out by Durham Fire Department. Four cars were affected, but no community members were injured:

The blaze was first reported in the B5 lot at 12:44 p.m. and was contained by 1:15 p.m. Several fire trucks and police cars were seen responding to the incident. No community members were injured.

01/24/2025

ACIR decided against recommending President Vincent Price and the Board of Trustees divest from companies with ties to Israel due to the lack of “broad and deep agreement” over the conflict. The Chronicle broke down the report’s contents and context:

The Chronicle broke down some of the biggest questions surrounding ACIR’s response to Duke Divestment Coalition's divestment proposal, including what it says and why it matters.

01/24/2025

Hey Duke fans! 🏀 Let’s support student journalism together with Seth Davis and The Chronicle! Help us take on the Daily Tar Heel before the big Duke vs. UNC game on Feb 1. 💙

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01/24/2025

Our Blue Devil of the Week is Duke swim's Tatum Wall! Learn more about her record-breaking performance and some fun facts about her here:

During the winter season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week’s spotlight goes to Tatum Wall of Duke swimming.

01/24/2025

Hey Duke fans! 🏀 Let’s support student journalism together with Seth Davis and The Chronicle! Help us take on the DTH before the big Duke vs. UNC game on Feb 1. Give any amount today, and it will be matched up to $5,000!💙

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01/24/2025

The Blue Devils are rolling, as Duke women's tennis already took down then-No. 10 Pepperdine, and The Chronicle is here with a comprehensive season preview for the team.

After opening the match by conceding the doubles point, the eleventh-ranked Blue Devils made a steady comeback in singles, with junior Katie Codd clinching a 4-3 victory for the team. Friday’s match marked the second time Codd has clinched a victory for Duke in her career.

01/24/2025

With Duke men's basketball prepared to welcome a difficult Wake Forest group Saturday afternoon, the Blue Zone is here with a preview of the Demon Deacons:

With a big matchup ahead for No. 2 Duke against a punchy Wake Forest squad, the Blue Zone is here with an overview, key stat, X-Factor and three keys to a Blue Devil victory against the Demon Deacons.  

01/24/2025

Duke announced the recipients of this year’s Presidential Awards, one of the highest honors for staff and faculty. Learn about the individuals and teams recognized for embodying the University’s core values:

The Presidential Award is one of Duke’s highest honors for staff and faculty, recognizing those who “demonstrate the values that define and shape Duke as an institution.”

01/24/2025

Is college really the best place to meet *the one*? At Duke, two campus marriage pacts aim to help students find their optimal romantic backup plans:

The marriage pact is an age-old custom: If two friends can’t find love years into the future, they agree to be one another’s “Plan B.” Today, some Duke students are embracing this strategy in search of their lifelong partner, just in case traditional dating doesn’t pan out.

01/24/2025

Duke women's basketball continued its win streak with a dominant 81-46 win on the road against SMU. Read more about the game here:

Momentum came in full swing for Duke women’s basketball in typical Blue Devil fashion, ending the first half on an extremely strong note. The 14th-ranked Blue Devils were able to rout the SMU Mustangs by a score of 81-46. Ashlon Jackson kept on hitting her shots, as she led the way with 17 points ...

01/24/2025

Before it challenges Old Dominion at home Saturday, catch up with Duke men's tennis with The Chronicle's 2025 season preview:

Head coach Ramsey Smith took full advantage of the transfer portal to retool his roster with hopes to lead the Blue Devils deep in the NCAA Tournament once again.

01/23/2025

It's been another busy week for Duke sports, and the Blue Zone is here with a recap through the numbers:

They say the devil is in the details. But in Durham, the Blue Devils are in the details — and the numbers.

01/23/2025

Durham City Council approved a proposal to develop up to 1,880 multifamily housing units at its Tuesday meeting, where council members also discussed the ceasefire in Gaza and recent inauguration of President Donald Trump:

At the meeting, council members also passed an economic development incentive agreement and addressed recent events, including President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the ceasefire in Gaza.

01/23/2025

Hey Duke Fans! The 7th Annual Rivalry Challenge begins TOMORROW! Support student journalism and help us beat the The Daily Tar Heel before Duke vs UNC on Feb 1.
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