Ben Leonard
The (Duke) Chronicle
Durham, NC, United States
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A safe haven
After only writing about other people for years, it’s not super comfortable to write about myself, much less about me crying. Here we go. → Read More
After student deaths, IFC and Panhellenic Association take steps to address mental health
After two fraternity brothers in different chapters died by suicide on successive days this March, Duke’s Interfraternity Council has mandated each chapter have a mental health chair. → Read More
Durham mayor Steve Schewel to issue stay-at-home order for city to slow coronavirus spread
Durham will soon join cities, counties and states around the country in issuing a “stay at home” order to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Duke University Health System not yet treating any coronavirus-positive patients but is currently testing
Duke University Hospital and its affiliates are not treating any patients who have tested positive for coronavirus, as of Thursday afternoon. → Read More
Bernie Sanders urges systemic change at overflowing Durham auditorium Friday
A nearly 16,000-square-foot ballroom couldn’t fit all of Bernie Sanders’ supporters at the Durham Convention Center Friday. → Read More
The ‘un-Trump:’ Bloomberg holds rally in Raleigh amid ‘stop and frisk’ audio clip resurfacing
Amid the recent resurfacing of a controversial audio recording of Michael Bloomberg defending “stop and frisk,” the Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City mayor cast himself as the “un-Trump” at a rally Thursday. → Read More
Here’s how Duke alums on Capitol Hill stood on impeachment
Here’s how each of the seven Duke alumni in Congress stood on impeachment, beyond just their vote. → Read More
Duke to ban e-cigarettes on campus starting in July
After initially including only combustible tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars and hookahs in a “smoke-free” campus policy set to go in effect July 1, Duke has now added e-cigarettes and vaping products to the ban. → Read More
Young Trustee nominating committee chooses not to release semifinalists’ names, citing ‘privacy’
Unlike in previous years, the Young Trustee Nominating Committee—a group convened by Duke Student Government and the University Secretary to evaluate applicants—voted not to release the names of semifinalists for the two-year seat on the Board of Trustees. → Read More
Despite their popularity on campus, number of electric scooter injuries continues to grow
Duke may be Durham’s most popular place to ride a scooter, but some students on campus have had some trouble staying safe while riding them. → Read More
New report shines light on GoTriangle's faults for failure of Durham light rail
A new report faulted GoTriangle for “kicking the can down the road." → Read More
Elizabeth Warren focuses on ending corruption in Raleigh speech, avoids Medicare for All
The crowd of 3,550 at a town hall in Raleigh couldn’t go more than a few sentences without applauding Sen. Warren. → Read More
Presidential candidate Biden visits Durham, rips Trump for 'shredding' American morals
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden came to Durham Sunday, where he painted a dark portrait of America: a nation in danger of losing its soul under President Donald Trump. → Read More
Shooting occurs at BP on Erwin Road, according to DukeALERT
A person is suspected of shooting someone Friday afternoon just off Duke’s West Campus. → Read More
The 'nut' that inspired a movement
If you’re walking to campus from Cameron Indoor Stadium or Wilson Gym, you can’t help but notice it: the “nut.” → Read More
Why can’t you drive up Towerview Road by the Hollows at night?
Trying to drive through Towerview at night? Good luck. → Read More
Duke’s Delta Sigma Phi chapter officially closed
The fraternity unsuccessfully appealed the University’s move to shutter the chapter. → Read More
A year later, balconies at 300 Swift are back in use
After it took Duke about a year to address safety issues on 300 Swift’s balconies, students living in the apartment complex can now use their balconies again. → Read More
Hurricane Dorian is about to hit Durham. Here’s what to expect
Hurricane Dorian is crawling toward North Carolina’s coast, with the worst of its effects coming for the central part of the state between 2 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday. → Read More
Duke to evacuate Marine Lab, likely won’t cancel Durham classes as Dorian looms
Another year, another hurricane forcing evacuations and canceled classes at Duke’s Marine Lab. → Read More