Samantha Neal
The (Duke) Chronicle
Houston, TX, United States
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Junior Bobby Menges remembered for his positive energy, caring nature
Junior Bobby Menges was known for always being full of infectious energy and positivity. → Read More
Shave for Schreiber, Buzz for Bobby looks to build on fundraising success in year two
One year after two brothers were diagnosed with cancer, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is raising money to donate to the new adolescent and young adult oncology program at the Duke University Health System. → Read More
New Lifetime movie depicts Duke porn star scandal
Lifetime movies often seem too dramatic to be true, but one recently released film hits a little close to Duke. → Read More
Journalists discuss America's political polarization on eve of Trump inauguration
Even on the eve of Inauguration Day, some are still debating how Donald Trump ultimately won the presidential election. → Read More
Wendy Davis meets student leaders on campus, emphasizes importance of youth vote
Wendy Davis, a former Texas state senator known for her 11-hour filibuster in 2013 to block a Senate bill restricting abortion, visited campus Thursday to meet with student leaders. She will also hold a roundtable event Friday morning in the Law School and will later visit the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Chronicle’s Samantha Neal talked with Davis about the presidential… → Read More
Storify: Divinity students protest police violence in front of Duke Chapel Wednesday
Approximately 100 Divinity School students staged a protest outside the Chapel Wednesday afternoon following a fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, a black man, by a police officer in Charlotte. Check out The Chronicle's storify of the event. → Read More
Academic Council discusses strategic plan in first meeting of the year
The Academic Council discussed the ongoing formation of a new strategic plan and approved members of the Faculty Hearing Committee Thursday. → Read More
Common Ground returns after taking time off to address criticisms
After taking a semester off to address student feedback, Common Ground will hold a Fall retreat this year. → Read More
‘Doomed to fail’: Food trucks struggle in new locations
Several food truck owners serving Duke’s campus have complained that their new locations have drastically hurt their profitability. → Read More
DevilsGate looks to ignite football pride on campus
This year’s DevilsGate tailgate aims to improve upon last year's event and foster a football culture on campus. → Read More
Latest intruder incident comes after prior security problems on campus
Last night’s DukeALERT describing an incident of an intruder entering a bedroom follows several notable crime incidents on campus. The University reported Sunday night that a male entered a female student’s room and attempted to get into bed with the student in Randolph residence hall on East Campus. This occurred at approximately 4 a.m. → Read More
Duke dining named best in nation as West Union opens
West Union is poised to offer new on-campus dining options as Duke Dining's national reputation has improved. → Read More
'A spectacular building': West Union opens for students
The West Union will be opening its newly renovated glass doors and serving food to all next Monday, Aug. 29. → Read More
Duke HDRL to implement new electronic entry system
The Class of 2020 will soon enter their residence halls with a tap instead of a swipe. → Read More
New Waffle House on Ninth Street to enhance students' dining options
Café Edens may have competition for late-night breakfast food. Waffle House—a 24-hour breakfast and brunch chain—will be opening a new location on Ninth Street, its sixth in Durham. → Read More
Task forces shape campus culture at Duke
To address issues on campus, the University has created several task forces in recent years. The Chronicle complied a list of the committees launched to make recommendations on improving Duke. → Read More
West Union to open for sports camp participants
The amenities of the renovated West Union will soon be available to some. → Read More
Dunkin’ Donuts, Dame’s delivering on campus
Fueling late-night study sessions with comfort food just became easier for students. → Read More
Free food truck rodeo postponed to next Tuesday
Although it was initially announced that students would be able to enjoy a free food truck rodeo before the Old Duke concert Friday, this event has been moved to next Tuesday. → Read More
Storify: 'Occupied' banner unveiled outside Allen Building as sit-in continues
The students orchestrating an Allen Building sit-in to protest the incident involving Executive Tallman Trask and contract parking employee Shelvia Underwood as well as the treatment of workers at Duke unveiled a banner Saturday afternoon. → Read More