Alex Griffith
The (Duke) Chronicle
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Music Review: 'SremmLife2'
With their second full-length LP “SremmLife 2,” rap duo Rae Sremmurd—who performed at Duke’s Last Day of Classes concert April—proves that their brand of poppy, party rap is not limited to the catchy hooks which characterized their earlier work. The Atlanta natives received relative acclaim for their debut “SremmLife,” with critics praising the pair’s energy and distinctly unabashed approach to… → Read More
The impact of Beach Boys's 'Pet Sounds' 50 years later
This past May, “Pet Sounds” passed the 50-year mark since its release in 1966, and with the passing of this milestone, the concept of critical artistic value in popular music turned 50 as well. → Read More
Music Review: Parquet Courts' 'Human Performance'
With their third full album “Human Performance,” New York garage rock outfit Parquet Courts has produced their most varied and interesting album to date. In their first release since last year’s bizarre and borderline sadistic “Monastic Living” EP, “Human Performance” finds the band returning to its punk roots. → Read More
DSG rejects resolution supporting action against Executive Vice President Trask
Duke Student Government rejected a resolution for disciplinary action against Executive Vice President Tallman Trask in its meeting Wednesday night. → Read More
Music Review: 'untitled unmastered'
When the most important active recording artist in hip-hop unexpectedly drops a new track, we listen. When he drops eight of them, we stop and stare. Kendrick Lamar—alias Cornrow Kenny—has had one of the most impressive years in memory. → Read More
DSG purchases massage chairs with surplus funds
In a meeting Wednesday night, Duke Student Government Senate allocated money to purchase massage chairs and a service to help students register to vote. The chairs and the voting service represent the result of an effort by DSG to spend some of the approximately $167,000 currently in the surplus fund. → Read More
SOFC chair result overturned in favor of Alexa Soren
Alexa Soren will be the Student Organization Funding Committee chair for the 2016-17 academic year after Wednesday's election result was overturned following complaints filed by Soren. → Read More
Tara Bansal elected DSG President
Junior Tara Bansal was elected president of Duke Student Government with __ percent of the vote in an election held March 1-2. In addition to Bansal, junior Ilana Weisman was elected executive vice president and junior Alexa Soren/sophomore Gwen Geng was elected chair of the Student Organization Finance Committee. → Read More
Music Review: 'The Life of Pablo'
Yeezus just rose again. “The Life of Pablo”—complete with the best Microsoft Word artwork ever seen—was released early Sunday morning after a rambling and haphazard release process. → Read More
Trio of juniors announce bids for DSG president
Juniors Annie Adair, Tara Bansal and John Guarco have announced their campaigns for the presidency of Duke Student Government. → Read More
Nine Young Trustee semifinalists selected
The Young Trustee Nominating Committee has selected nine semifinalists. The semifinalists—all but one of whom are seniors—form the pool from which the Young Trustee finalists will be chosen. → Read More
DUSDAC postpones decision on Don Marcelo's
Although Mexican restaurant Don Marcelo's is trying to secure a spot in the Merchants-on-Points program, it currently does not have a food delivery program. The restaurant made a case for its inclusion in the MOP program during a Duke University Student Dining Advisory Council. Without food to try during the meeting, however, DUSDAC was hesitant to make a decision concerning the program. → Read More
DSG, GPSC urge creation of on-campus voting site
Undergraduate and graduate student groups have asked administration to establish an on-campus voting site for next spring’s primary election. → Read More
Andy Grammer to perform Saturday at last DevilsGate tailgate
Andy Grammer will perform Saturday morning prior to the football game against the University of Pittsburgh, said senior Bryan Dinner, Duke Student Government vice president for social culture. → Read More