Rachel Sereix
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State legislators want higher pay to handle financial stress of the job
Are North Carolina state legislators underpaid? They say they are, and they want a raise. → Read More
Former Duke researcher Ricardo Rosselló champions statehood as Puerto Rican governor
Ricardo Rosselló, a former neurobiology researcher at Duke, was recently sworn in as the new governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. → Read More
How will federal enforcement of sexual assault policies change under a Trump presidency?
After Donald Trump's victory, many have raised concerns about the possibility of his administration rescinding policies on sexual assault created during President Obama's time in office. → Read More
After month of lawsuits, Republican incumbent Pat McCrory concedes gubernatorial race to Democrat Roy Cooper
Nearly a month after the election, the gubernatorial race between incumbent Republican Governor Pat McCrory and Democratic challenger Roy Cooper has finally been decided. → Read More
Study shows Connecticut temporary gun removal law lowers suicide risk
Duke researchers have recently discovered that an innovative Connecticut gun law might help reduce gun-related suicides. → Read More
Breaking down the Burr-Ross Senate race: The Chronicle explains the issues
As the race for the Senate heats up, the differences between North Carolina's Republican incumbent Richard Burr and Democratic challenger Deborah Ross are becoming more and more pronounced. → Read More
Business analyst Mike Woodard hopes for second term as North Carolina state senator
Mike Woodard—former Durham City Council member and current Duke employee—is running for re-election as the Democratic state senator for North Carolina's 22nd district. → Read More
Trump campaign makes late entrance onto North Carolina airwaves
Although campaigns ads for Trump have been limited so far in the election, the Clinton campaign has been making heavy use of the airwaves. → Read More
A Chronicle guide to the election: Five important North Carolina races
As a Republican trifecta, the state of North Carolina has a Republican governor, a Republican state Senate, and a Republican state House. → Read More
House Bill 2 impact on Durham remains unclear, but local businesses are worried
North Carolina’s controversial House Bill 2 has Durham County's business scene concerned for the future. → Read More
Retired North Carolina justices map independent congressional districts
In their efforts to combat gerrymandering and demonstrate how independent redistricting can occur in North Carolina, a nonpartisan panel of retired North Carolina justices and judges revealed an unofficial, congressional map for North Carolina. This new congressional map wraps up a redistricting simulation initiative that has spanned the last four months. → Read More
Students share how they spent their summer breaks
Duke students were scattered across the globe this summer with some interning in their future career fields, some exploring exotic locations and others embarking on a two-month DukeEngage project. The Chronicle caught up with some students to hear about how they chose to spend their summers: → Read More
Duke students share what they miss about campus
As the summer drags on, many students have begun to long for the excitement of Duke's campus and the friends they have made there. The Chronicle asked students what they miss most about campus when they are away. → Read More
Duke Smart Home gears up for year of innovative energy storage projects
The Duke Smart Home Program is looking forward to a year focused on developing and carrying out a variety of energy storage projects. → Read More
DUSDAC tours West Union, sees construction progress
Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee toured the West Union and viewed the spaces for the 13 new eateries in its final meeting of the year Monday night. → Read More
Experts analyze state redistricting, propose solutions to gerrymandering issues
Retired North Carolina Supreme Court judges and political experts gathered Thursday at the Sanford School of Public Policy to discuss redistricting possibilities for North Carolina. → Read More
Huffington Post 'Sleep Revolution' tour visits Duke
The Huffington Post's "Sleep Revolution" tour recently came to Duke in an effort to combat the endless drowsiness and poor health habits of the typical college student. → Read More
Senior Suhani Jalota named one of Glamour’s College Women of the Year
Senior Suhani Jalota was recently selected as one of Glamour magazine’s 2016 College Women of the Year and received $20,000 as its grand prize winner. → Read More
Duke professor: Supreme Court vacancy ‘huge’ in 2016 election
Neil Siegel, a professor of law and professor of political science at the Duke Law School, discusses the Supreme Court nominee and partisan politics. → Read More
N.C. racial gerrymandering gives Republicans potential edge
Facing allegations of racial gerrymandering, the North Carolina legislature has little time until the June 7 congressional primary election to reach a bipartisan agreement on congressional district lines. → Read More