Delaney Dryfoos
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Duke played Wake Forest in its first ever basketball game 113 years ago
Just more than 113 years ago, what is now Duke University played its first-ever basketball game against Wake Forest, which Duke just narrowly beat in its final home game of the year. → Read More
Archana Ahlawat emphasizes improving experiences of underrepresented groups in Young Trustee campaign
Double majoring in computer science and political science, Young Trustee finalist Archana Ahlawat, a senior, has used technology to address social issues and enhance students' lives on campus. → Read More
Researchers' new 'smart toilet' helps pull health info from poop
A new Duke Bass Connections project hopes to bring our attention to the toilet. → Read More
Duke joins other Methodist-affiliated colleges in calling for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the church
Earlier in January, Duke joined 92 other United Methodist affiliated colleges and universities to sign a statement urging the denomination to fully include LGBTQ+ Christians. → Read More
The history department wants to rename the Carr Building for him, so who was Raymond Gavins?
As support for removing the Carr Building's name continues to grow, here's a look at the life of the man the history department wants to rename it for. → Read More
Students and faculty rally to support renaming of Carr Building, protest white supremacy
Students, faculty members and local residents rallied Wednesday to support the renaming of the Carr Building on East Campus and stand up against what they described as white supremacy on Duke's campus. → Read More
Renters getting evicted will soon get free lawyers in N.J. city
The city wants to provide free legal representation to low-income residents facing eviction. → Read More
Pink is the new red for lifeguards on the beach this weekend. Here's why.
This weekend beaches across the South Jersey coast will be filled with pink t-shirts raising money and awareness for breast and colon cancer. → Read More
Lifelong South Amboy resident honored for 60 years of EMS work
James T. Ryan Jr. has been a volunteer for South Amboy First Aid and Safety Squad since August of 1958 as well as serving in the Air Force during Vietnam. → Read More
With private funding, Newark reopens temporary homeless shelter
Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Dr. Mark Wade announced Friday that the temporary extreme weather shelter will remain open until August 31 thanks to corporate sponsors and that the city will focus on funding programs to mitigate chronic homelessness. → Read More
Feline fanciers gather for NJ's biggest cat expo and fundraiser
The Garden State Cat Club's annual fundraiser features competitions, vendors and adoptable cats, and raises thousands of dollars for local shelters and research efforts. → Read More
N.J. college freshmen just sent their science experiment to outer space
An experiment has launched into space with the hope of discovering whether more efficient release systems for medicines such as anti-cancer drugs and insulin can be made without gravity. → Read More
Rent control is now in effect for every senior citizen in this N.J. city
Rent control ordinance applies to all senior citizens regardless of income, and those deemed '100 percent disabled.' → Read More
Rent control is now in effect for every senior citizen in this N.J. city
Rent control ordinance applies to all senior citizens regardless of income, and those deemed '100 percent disabled.' → Read More
N.J. balloon festival attracts 'balloonatics' from all over the world
The nation's largest hot air balloon and music festival has raised over $2.75 million in funds for local and regional charities in the past 25 years. → Read More
You can now rent driveways by the beach, Airbnb style
A new startup in New Jersey is tackling the problem of parking in beach towns. → Read More
Black men got the right to vote in 1870. This ex-slave's son was the 1st to cast a ballot.
Perth Amboy officials have honored the historic vote. → Read More
A true Fourth of July celebration: This town had a reading of Declaration of Independence
A reading of the Declaration of Independence done in the style of how Americans would have celebrated in the 18th century is brought to life where General Washington held his headquarters in the winter of 1777. → Read More
Arson suspect caught on video at townhouses that burned 4 times
The suspect caught on security video is thought to have possibly set four fires in the same townhouse complex. He can be seen pouring a flammable liquid and setting the houses on fire in this video. → Read More
We're ready to celebrate New Jersey day
Is New Jersey so great that it deserves two holidays? Maybe. → Read More