Fall 2014 Issue by RIVAL Magazine

RIVAL Haute College Learn why fashion matters in college and how to dazzle on the campus catwalk Pg. 20

Going Abroad

Explore the cultural scene in Barcelona, Spain Pg. 24 fffff VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 1 • FALL 2014

letter from the editor FALL 2014 This magazine is a multidimensional operation. From conception to publication, there are many steps, checkpoints, duedates, obstacles, meetings, lengthy emails, and late-night texts—long story short, a lot goes in to the issue that you’re holding right now. Just to clarify a key word: Multidimensional doesn’t just mean complicated (though producing an inter-institutional publication certainly is complicated). Similarly, while this issue is composed of carefully edited text and photographs, multidimensional doesn’t solely mean multimodal. And yet, while there are many sections that unite to form the magazine, multifaceted is not a sufficiently comprehensive synonym. RIVAL is multidimensional because we have explored many ideas and investigated our stories from multiple angles. Keeping in mind that our readers range from Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill first-years to professors of neurobiology and creative writing, we have tried to cover something for everyone. We have distributed our issues around both campuses, hitting the popular spots and advertising via social media. We have capitalized on the power of a URL—through our online ISSUU archive, we can reach readers anywhere in the world. Our hope is that when this issue reaches you, you’ll sense that our staff is also multidimensional. A poet majoring in Spanish and English, I’m ecstatic to work alongside aspiring statisticians, global health experts, and journalists alike. You might also notice our new creative submissions area, our Standoff panoramic photo pages, and our expanded sports section. Our initiatives are aimed at one goal—to make this publication as resonant, reflective, and relevant as possible to the Duke and UNC-CH communities. Enjoy! Sincerely,

Anna Mukamal Anna Mukamal, Duke ’17 Editor-in-Chief

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content editor-in-chief Anna Mukamal, Duke ’17 managing photo editor Aleise Preslar, UNC ’15 creative photo editor Catalina Villegas, Duke ’17 design editor Alexandria Clayton, UNC ’15 sports editor Jake Klein, Duke ’16 treasurer & PR manager Kate Schneider, UNC ’17 writers Frank Jiang, UNC ’17 Erin Kolstad, UNC ’17 Caroline Leland, UNC ’15 Alexandra Hehlen, UNC ’18 Kya Sorli, Duke ’18 Grace Oathout, Duke ’16 Morgan Hoit, Duke ’16 Josh Lariscy, Duke ’16 Divya Giyanani, Duke ’15 Charlotte McKay, Duke ’17 photographers Kya Sorli, Duke ’18 Frank Jiang, UNC ’17 Kate Schneider, UNC ’17 Grace Oathout, Duke ’16 Caroline Leland, UNC ’15 Miriam Singer, Duke ’18 Alexandra Hehlen, UNC ’18 *Morgan Hoit, Duke ’16 Sam Kelly, Duke ’18 Hayden Lee, UNC ’17 designers Jessica Lee, Duke ’17 Sarah Houck, Duke ’17 social media Kate Schneider, UNC ’17 *cover photo credit

RIVAL is a joint publication between Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that seeks to reinforce and redefine the historic rivalry. All content, pictures, and design are the property of RIVAL. © 2014-2015. All rights reserved.

in this issue... Pgs. 8-10

the tour guide Admissions ambassadors at Duke and UNC-CH discuss the role that tour guides play in welcoming prospective students to both campuses.

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construction obstruction In side-by-side photo essays, our staff photographers highlight the ongoing renovations to the Duke and UNC-CH campuses.

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haute college Fashion enthusiasts at both schools explain the connection between fashion and confidence while giving advice to college students on how to dress well.

in every issue... pregame Pgs. 4-5 Duke and UNC-CH writers explore umbrella service organizations and the service sphere as a whole at both universities.

standoff Pgs. 16-19 Panoramic photos by Rival’s Photography Editors compare serene library scenes at both schools.

top V Pgs. 6-7 Outdoorsy places near Duke and UNC-CH.

study abroad Pg. 24 A Duke junior describes her abroad experience in Barcelona, Spain.

devil’s advocate Pg. 11 A Duke junior studying abroad in Ireland uncovers the history of the Blue Devil. tar tracks Pg. 12 A UNC-CH senior reflects on her knowledge of food systems and affirms her identity as a foodie.

athlete’s corner Pg. 25 Rival’s Sports Editor analyzes the pool of Tar Heel talent in the NBA. lineup Pgs. 26-27 Our sports writer highlights significant happenings during the fall athletics season at both universities.

the creative edge Pgs. 28-29 Duke and UNC-CH poets share their work with our readers. by the book Pg. 30 Take a look at politics-oriented Public Policy classes at both universities. out of the blue Pg. 31 Read about Duke and UNC-CH students interested in global health, diversity issues, arts education, and technology. Want to know what it’s like to be RIVAL’s Treasurer? Design Editor? Editor-in-Chief? Check out our new Executive Staff Blog at: rivaldukeunc.wix.com/ rivalmagazine

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Pregame Duke: BY KYA SORLI, DUKE DESIGN BY JAKE KLEIN, DUKE PHOTOS BY KYA SORLI, DUKE

It’s difficult, impossible even, to walk through Duke without encountering a colorful flyer or an eager student tabling for a service organization. Even harder to miss is the service community itself and its enormous impact on Duke and the Durham community. With groups including Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Duke Protecting Animal Welfare Through Service (PAWS), Peer Mentoring, Global Health groups and countless others, service organizations come in many forms here and have a plethora of goals. Yet each different group is connected to the greater service community, and their goals are made realities with the help of one organization: the Duke Partnership for Service, known as DPS. Though DPS’s influence stretches worldwide, many students are not cognizant of its reach. DPS was founded in 2009 to combat the inefficiency and lack of collaboration in Duke’s service sphere. As DPS’s Global Health VP, Sofia Stafford, says, “There were

President Suvayan Roy. Above: DPS logo courtesy of Duke Partnership for Service.

so many great groups at Duke, but there was a void. An organization was needed to deal with logistics and bring groups together.” Though only in operation for five years, DPS has grown to fill that void and even surpass it, becoming hugely influential on and off campus. Serving as the umbrella organization for over 65 groups, DPS and its goals have grown dramatically with time. Suvayan Roy, President of DPS, says the organization’s main job is to “facilitate the service experience however possible.” This includes helping with marketing, financial support, recruiting, and collaboration. With so many facets, DPS has developed a sophisticated staff with teams that focus on everything from Global Health to finances. “This allows us to get to know groups we advocate for,” says DPS’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Clark. “We really want to collaborate with them and connect them to resources.” These resources range from grants and recruiting connections to collaboration with other groups. Collaboration is one thing that Roy would like to emphasize even more this year. “We encourage groups with shared goals to collaborate…this leads to both organizations being more successful,” he says. Another of Roy’s goals for this year is to increase notoriety. “My plan is to make DPS a name people will recognize,” he says. “Our goal is for people to know us and that we’re here to help.”

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Efforts to achieve these goals are taking different forms, such as the weekly newsletter, a website devoted to connecting students to their passions, “Service Fridays” that highlight service groups through activities, and DPS’s own events. These include monthly organization focuses and last year’s Miss America visit. Perhaps the most famous event that DPS spearheads is Global Health Week in April, which Stafford says “brings all of the global health groups together” to raise awareness and advocate for the global health community. Unlike its older counterparts at UNC-CH, including APPLES and Campus Y, DPS is still shaping its identity and determining its legacy. Right now, the hope is to create what Stafford calls “a culture of giving.” As Roy says, “We want to get students excited about service.” DPS, though young, deciding iis evolving and spreading the idea that everyone can make a difference. With each year, DPS is increasing the ability for students to make a difference in the Durham community. As one member stated, “What better day to start than today?”

Sofia Stafford believes that DPS can create a “Culture of Giving” by encouraging everyone to become involved.

Pregame UNC: BY FRANK JIANG, UNC-CH DESIGN BY JAKE KLEIN, DUKE PHOTOS BY FRANK JIANG, UNC-CH

APPLES was founded in 1990 as a small student organization rooted in service. With a mouthful for a name (Assisting People in Planning Learning Experiences in Service), the group sought a way to combine academics inside the classroom with service in the surrounding community. In the twenty-five years that have followed, APPLES has dropped the words behind the acronym and developed an identity built on self-reflection and community growth. Today, APPLES sees over 2,400 students, 60 faculty, and 200 community partners work together every year to craft an experience that allows students to learn and practice service-based skills. President Cayce Dorrier particularly emphasizes this feature. “The connections APPLES programs have to the classroom make us unique as a campus service organization,” she says. “Some of our programs, such as the service-learning courses and alternative spring breaks, have a class component where students enroll in a course that integrates service with the course material.” An annual “Teaching Excellence” award, presented by APPLES to the faculty member who best combines service and an academic curriculum, reflects this approach. This year, Professor Hannah Gill was recognized for her work as Director of the Latino Migration Project. Every spring,

she teaches GLBL 382: Guanajuato, one of the many service-learning Volunteers rebuild a storm-ravaged house courses APPLES offers. In this par- over an alternative spring break. ticular course, students not only discussions. “Every night, we had research immigration issues, but reflection activities,” he says. “One also spend Spring Break abroad that really stuck with me involved examining firsthand the problems trying to define our identities. We in Mexico. wrote down all the ways we idenOutside of these classes, APtified—male, female, white, black, PLES also offers the service learncollege student, son, Christian, gay, ing initiative, which is a local middle-class, North Carolinian, three-day experience for incoming Democrat, football player, journalstudents, fellowships and grants for ist—the list goes on. We were then individual pursuits, and numerous told to make a pie chart with all spring or summer internships with our identities, representing which nonprofit organizations. Arguably ones were most important by size. their most popular programs, It was really powerful and made however, are their alternative Fall me think a lot.” Breaks, in which Break leaders All things considered, Dorrier help student volunteers assist com- readily admits that service can munity partners. For these prooccur without this emphasis on grams, Dorrier similarly emphasiz- reflection. “But,” she says, “refleces personal growth. “Programs that tion is necessary to get the most don’t have a direct connection to out of service and ensure you are the classroom still make incorposerving in the most effective way. rating learning into their programs Most importantly, reflecting on a goal,” she says, “whether it be what a community has to offer can through reflections, speakers, or help you utilize the assets of the workshops.” community to enhance the service Sophomore Mark Dawson, who for both parties.” attended the Homeless Outreach For the last twenty-five years, and Poverty Eradication trip last APPLES has used this message to fall, still remembers his group’s expand service opportunities on campus, merging with the Carolina Center for Public Service in 2009. Through long-term, sustainable partnerships, APPLES helps students find consistency in organizations that value their individual growth. And in return, these thoughtful students provide community partners with an Service learning initiative participants harvest enduring base of support to enact vegetables at the Carolina Campus Communi- meaningful change. ty Center.

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Top v Outdoorsy places BY KYA SORLI, DUKE DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH

Duke Forest: Unbelievably convenient, the Duke Forest offers over 7,000 acres of gorgeous wilderness preserved for academics and research right off campus. Filled with trails, roads, streams, flowers and wildlife, the Forest is intended for all levels of activity. Popular choices include biking, hiking, and horseback riding. In the fall and spring, watch for specBy Giuseppe Sortino tacular colors as leaves change and A sunny afternoon at the Quarry offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities. flowers bloom. The Quarry: Part of Eno River State Park, the Quarry is an ever-popular choice for outdoor activities, especially on warm summer days. Just a short 10-15 minute drive from campus, admission is free to the Old Stone Mine, which has since filled with water to create a pond with ideal swimming and lounging areas. Go for a picnic or explore the nearby trails.

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Eno River Trails: Located less than 15 minutes from Duke’s campus, the Eno River State Park Trails offer some of the most diverse and scenic outdoor activities near Durham. With free access to over 1,600 acres of wilderness and miles and miles of trails, Eno is great for hiking, running, picnicking, or camping. Or, try a water sport by fishing or canoeing in the Eno River. Kayak and canoe rentals are available.

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Fall colors appear while twilight sets on the Al Buehler Trail in Duke Forest.

Jordan Lake: Consistently a favorite among Duke Outing Club members, Jordan Lake has it all—gorgeous scenery (watch a sunset if you’ve got the chance), hiking trails, beaches, cookout areas, and arguably most importantly, water sports! Along with swimming, Jordan Lake offers fishing, canoeing and boating. Be adventurous and try a slack-line in the trees or go paddle boarding!

Sarah P. Duke Gardens: It’s impossible to list the best outdoor spots near Duke without including the world-renowned Gardens actually on its campus. The Gardens are rated the fourth “most stunning university garden or arboretum” in the world by Best Masters Programs. With so much natural beauty and over five miles of trails, the Gardens are the perfect spot to go for a walk, picnic in the grass, or find your inner peace By Kya Sorli, Duke doing yoga in a quiet, secluded space. The beautiful flowers in full bloom at the

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

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By Alexandria Clayton, UNC-CH

Battle Park: If you don’t feel up to driving a long way for good trails, visit Battle Park. Bordering the east side of campus, Battle Park has many trails for biking and walking. It’s a 93-acre area that includes plant life that predates 1740, when the Europeans arrived in the area. Go on a hike or sit by Battle Branch Creek and take some quiet time.

On a cool fall day, the sun shines down through the walkway of the Coker Arboretum.

Botantical Gardens: Duke has the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. UNC has the NC Botanical Gardens. Located just across Fordham Boulevard, the Gardens have free admission and parking. Enjoy their guided tours, exhibitions, and dog-friendly trails. The Botantical Gardens offer a variety of terrain to explore, from curvy trails to glistening creeks.

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Coker Arboretum: Located on North Campus, Coker Arboretum is a little slice of botanical heaven. It’s less than a five-minute walk from the Pit! Bring your camera to take pictures, lie out on the grass and do homework, or just relax. Most plants have a sign indicating their name, so you can combine a leisurely walk with a botany lesson. Although students love to bring their hammocks out to the Arboretum, the staff have forbidden them from the grounds.

Outdoor Education Center: Just off campus, check out the Outdoor Education Center. Though small in area, the OEC offers a disc golf course, high rope courses, tennis courts, and sand volleyball courts. If you are looking for a little more adventure, sign up for one of their frequent, affordable expediBy Aleise Preslar, UNC-CH tions from rock climbing to hiking Kayaks and canoes are available for eager to sea kayaking.

vistiors who are interested in exploring University Lake.

University Lake: Nothing says autumn quite like relaxing by the lake with a fishing pole. University Lake is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. But fishing is not the only option! In an effort to increase By Aleise Preslar, UNC-CH activities and maintain the cleanliness of the lake, kayak rentals have reThe Outdoor Education Center offers a variety cently been made available. of outdoor challenges for students.

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The Tour Guide BY ERIN KOLSTAD, UNC-CH DESIGN BY SARAH HOUCK, DUKE PHOTOS BY KATE SCHNEIDER, UNC-CH

Do you remember the first time you visited your university’s campus? Your parents driving down Chapel Drive or Franklin Street while you gazed out the window, looking at the students walking by and thinking, “This could be me someday.” Then, you get out of the car and go on a tour of campus. The tour guide shows you the Old Well or Duke Chapel and exudes this exciting aura that you sense throughout the university. You become convinced—this is the school for you. That first visit helps persuade you to attend your future school, and part of that was due to the efforts of your tour guide, one of Duke or UNC-CH’s admissions ambassadors. When prospective students arrive on campus, the first impression they get of the school comes

from their tour guide. At both Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the admissions ambassadors work to showcase their schools and display the assets of the universities while showing potential freshmen around campus. Tour guides become tour guides via different processes. Duke sophomore Arielle Kahn says she applied to become an admissions ambassador after seeing an activity fair booth and thinking, “Okay, sounds like fun. I’ll try it out.” Julia Kahky, a Duke sophomore, says, “I knew I wanted to be a tour guide wherever I went to school.” Others, like UNC-CH senior Jeff Popkin, knew they wanted to be a tour guide because they participated in similar programs during high school. Once potential tour guides apply to the ambassadors program, the new tour guides undergo a strenuous training process at both

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universities. At Duke, applicants for being an admissions ambassador have to memorize a 20-page training manual that details tour guide procedures, statistics, and facts. They are instructed to “duct tape it to your torso, tattoo it on your biceps, MAKE IT A PART OF YOU.” While permanent ink is not actually a requirement, Kahn, Kahky and the other Duke tour guides had to be interviewed, take an exam, and attend a day-long training session in order to become official tour guides. The UNC-CH admissions ambassador applicants attend three mandatory three-hour-long sessions, according to senior Jhenielle Reynolds, the Student Manager for the UNC-CH Admissions Ambassadors Executive Board. After that, she says, they have to shadow five tours—two observational ones where they watch a more seasoned ambassador, two where they split

the tour with the more experienced tour guide, and the last one by themselves as the veteran ambassador watches. Then, the new tour guides are ready to give a tour on their own. Some people think that tour guides are encyclopedias walking backwards across the quad, pointing out every building on campus. In fact, that is not entirely true. The tour guides do tell stories and explain the happenings on campus, but they do not have to know every single factoid about campus, and they don’t have to walk backwards. Kahn says that the Duke tour guides use the lack of backwards walking as a talking point in order to encourage individuals to come to the front of the group to talk one-on-one. According to Duke’s tour guide training manual, the five key messages that the Duke tour guides have to explain are about the

academic opportunities, the Pratt engineering school, co-curricular activities, social life, and location. Reynolds says that UNC-CH’s tour guides focus on housing, student life, academics, history, and traditions. The tours themselves are based on personal experience rather than being an endless list of statistics. “The UNC admissions office wants us to focus more on personal stories and conveying the student experience as opposed to numbers, facts, and figures,” Popkin says. Thanks to the experience-based tours, Reynolds says, “Parents really get to see what it is like to be a student at Carolina and to live that Carolina experience.” While they do not have to memorize thousands of inane factoids—like how many steps are in the Duke Chapel—the tour guides do pick up some interesting facts about campus. For example, Kahky

learned that the deafening noise level in Cameron Indoor Stadium has once eclipsed that of a rocket ship launch. Popkin has learned that South Building was named as such because it was the southernmost point on UNC-CH’s campus when it was originally built, despite being in the middle of North campus now. In addition to giving tours, the admissions ambassadors at Duke and UNC-CH participate in other programs that introduce prospective students to campus. At UNCCH, the ambassadors help with recruitment events like Academic Days and Explore Carolina by sitting on Q&A panels. Reynolds has participated in Google hangouts, which she describes as “a virtual panel.” Ambassadors also call admitted students in phone-athons to talk about what they should expect. Sometimes, the students who they call do not even know that they have been accepted to UNCCH yet. Duke tour guides also participate in activities such as these. They help with events like the NC/ SC Open House and Blue Devil Days, and some ambassadors work as emissaries for prospective student athletes for the Duke football program. Duke even has a component of the admissions ambassador program in which admissions ambassadors host high school seniors overnight in their dorm rooms. Kahn has housed a senior for one night as part of this program. Since the admissions ambassadors interact with so many potential students, they meet many unique people, which allows for some unusual and amusing situations. “I have had some altercations

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on my tours that I have had to navigate,” Reynolds says. Once, Kahky was giving a tour on the academic quad when two of her friends came up to jokingly wish her “Happy Birthday.” She says, “My whole tour group started singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to me, but then I had to tell them that it wasn’t really my birthday.” The tour guides also get asked a wide mixture of random and weird questions. Reynolds has been asked about everything from the architecture of buildings to finding potential spouses. “I have been asked where the best place to nap on campus is and how close is the nearest Chipotle,” Kahky says. After giving so many tours, these admission ambassadors have adopted particular spots on campus to show potential students. In Chapel Hill, Popkin likes to show the campus symbol, the Old Well, and Reynolds loves the Pit because it “encompasses everything that is UNC.” The Duke tour guides frequently display the athletic component of Duke’s culture. Kahky shows off Wilson Gymnasium and tells about her adventures camping out in “25 degree weather for 6 weeks” for the DukeUNC basketball game. Kahn says, “I love showing them K-Ville and talking about basketball and

sports at Duke, and just conveying the excitement and grand scale.” However, due to time constraints and distance, the guides for

“The tours themselves are based on personal experience rather than being an endless list of statistics.” both schools are not able to display every campus location. One source of complaint about this is that prospective students are not able to see East Campus during their

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tours, which is where a majority of Duke freshmen live. Kahn says that they don’t get to tour East Campus because the group would have to catch a bus there, which is just not logical in terms of timing for the tour. So, Kahn says that she always directs the group to East Campus at the end of her tour. The admissions ambassadors at Duke and UNC-CH spend their time showcasing their school as the pinnacle of education that each legendary university is. They are able to put their school in the best light because of just how much they love being students there. “The best part of being an admissions ambassador is that it reminds me why I love Duke—this is why I am here,” Kahky says.

Devil’s Advocate

(Re)Discovering Duke: Les Diables Blues

BY GRACE OATHOUT, DUKE DESIGN BY SARAH HOUCK, DUKE IMAGE FROM GODUKE.COM

Two images come to mind when I think of Duke: Duke Chapel and the Blue Devil. The Blue Devil represents what Duke students love about their school, invoking a feeling of competition in our opponents. Most mascots carry positive and negative emotional attachments. Don’t believe me? Ask the Washington Redskins or New York Yankees’ fans whether their teams’ symbols are important. If it’s the right symbol, it will unite past, present, and future fans. The Duke Blue Devil has united Duke alumni across the years, but do most know the history of its creation? When asked about the Blue Devil, most Duke students know that “it’s got something to do with the French army in WWI.” Here are the facts: In 1922, the Duke Chronicle randomly chose the ‘Blue Devil’ as their mascot from several unrelated choices. They chose the name, used it in the during WWI trench warfare. That’s about all we know from Duke sources. A story like this should have more background, especially for a symbol that comes from heroes of WWI. Who were these soldiers? I tried to find more information online, but all I could dig up is an in-depth description of how

the British military picked up the iconic beret of ‘les Diables Bleus.’ Fortunately, studying at Trinity College Dublin this semester gives me access to the largest library in Ireland. Hidden away in Trinity’s Early Printed Books and Special Collections section, I located the translated letters by Chasseurs Alpins soldier Ferdinand Belmont. What followed were several hours of reading a really old book, two tired librarians waiting to close up, and a bond between two Blue Devils separated by a century of time. Ferdinand was twenty-four years old when he was killed in action at Hartmannsweillerkopf on December 28, 1915. He was the third of his brothers to lose his life while serving with the French army in WWI. Before his death, he’d been promoted to Captain, awarded the Legion of Honour, and knighted. He had also written to his family almost daily. Within these letters, Ferdinand recounts numerous “close calls,” countless dead enemies and friends, the uncertainty of trench warfare, and the horrid conditions in which he lived. In one letter, Ferdinand acknowledges the likelihood that he’ll never return home to his parents. Yet he accepted his fate and continued fighting. On November 2, 1915, Ferdinand received a letter

from his parents informing him of the death of his eldest brother, Jean. His reply exemplifies the spirit of the Blue Devil: “We cannot escape from pain; that it is inevitable and manifold, and that we encounter it everywhere on our path. We must not seek to avoid it. We must face it bravely, strong in the divine grace which can do everything for us, and perform our duty with invincible confidence. Since we are all soldiers on the same battlefield, we must resolutely and firmly accept the struggle, and guard against all thought of cowardice or drawing back. That is the price of victory. When we are fighting for victory we know, what sacrifice can frighten us?” As we Duke Blue Devils go forward with our year, we will undoubtedly face some pain. We will struggle with classes, relationships, and the unknown future. But the next time you wear a Blue Devil shirt or see the mascot at a game or tailgate, remember that you stand firmly with Blue Devils of the past, present, and future. As Blue Devils push forward for victory in all areas of our lives, we can remember our brother in blue and his resolute refrain: “When we are fighting for victory we know, what sacrifice can frighten us?”

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Tar Tracks

Why Food Matters

BY CAROLINE LELAND, UNC-CH more about the entirely avoidable DESIGN BY SARAH HOUCK, DUKE inequalities in the American food IMAGE BY DANIEL STRATTON, UNC BASKETBALL

I have a complex relationship with food. I love eating—but the particular foods I like are determined by much more than the chemical interaction occurring on my tongue. Food is one of the most basic human needs, but no one is motivated to invent any sort of pill to replace it. Imagine how simple that would be! Don’t worry about making time for lunch. Pack a capsule for your next camping trip. Why don’t we pursue such convenience? We don’t manufacture food pills because eating is a social activity. It’s a tradition rich with added meanings, cultural ties, relational symbolism. It brings people together, represents heritage, builds bonds. Humanity will never give all that up for the convenience of a pill. Plus, eating is inherently pleasurable. We don’t just benefit from physically nourishing our bodies. According to Scientific American, eating activates pleasure centers in our brains. Our brains cause us to enjoy food even more when it’s presented artistically in an appealing setting. For all these reasons, I really love food. And yet, how bourgeois I am to write about food for pleasure when people die daily for lack of any kind of food at all. Over the past few years, I’ve learned more and

system: Too many Americans grow morbidly obese at least in part because they are unable to access food from anywhere other than the fast-food restaurants surrounding their homes. I have a sharp awareness of issues from the global level (feeding our planet’s skyrocketing population) to the individual level (ensuring what I believe is each individual’s right to nutritious and safe food). This cognizance makes me feel guilty for enjoying, for example, my Friday afternoon splurge on wine and cheese at Tru Deli in Chapel Hill. And yet, another part of me wonders if this is the solution. If people who are lucky enough to afford seeking food for pleasure were more conscientious about the consequences of their food-related decisions, couldn’t the inequalities in the system start to narrow? Every dollar you spend is a vote. My knowledge of the American meat industry pushes me to vote against its disregard for environmental impacts and its inhumane conditions for workers and animals. My knowledge of the responsible practices of retailers like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Whole Foods Market pushes me to vote in favor of them. By no effort of my own, I have the privilege to cast my financial votes in these ways. Yet I appreciate that ability all the more because I know that many people

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want to support responsible food retailers but can’t afford to do so. Because food matters so much to me, I budget my money on food while my friends choose to spend on clothes, jewelry or movies. I also prioritize spending time on food; meals are the highlight of my day. But you don’t have to be a foodie to recognize that this basic need matters to everyone, albeit on different levels and to different extremes. In my subsequent columns, I will explore restaurants in the Chapel Hill and Durham area with these ideas in mind. I aim not only to enjoy the food on a basic, relational/social, and artistically experiential level, but also on a national and globally systemic level. Part of the inspiration for my column was an interview with UNC-CH alum and award-winning author Jonathan Bloom, who reminded me that the best way to create conscientious eaters is to bring people closer to their food. UNC-CH and Duke students could shop at our local farmers markets—Carrboro’s and Durham’s are easily two of the best in the state. Supporting retailers like 1.5.0. at UNC-CH and the Refectory Café in Durham brings us closer to our food by supporting local and organic farmers. Choices like these benefit people at every stage of our food system—a system I endeavor to continue learning about and participating in, as conscientiously as I can.

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Construction PHOTOS BY CATALINA VILLEGAS, DUKE

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DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH

Obstruction DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH

PHOTOS BY KATE SCHNEIDER, UNC-CH

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Panorama PHOTO BY CATALINA VILLEGAS, DUKE

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Haute College Fashion at the University Level BY ALEXANDRA HEHLEN, UNC-CH DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRA HEHLEN, UNC-CH

ori Johnson stands out in the crowd right away. The sunlight makes her black hair shine, and I probably could have seen her jubilant smile from a mile away. In a long jean-fabric shirt, black leggings, knee-high velvet boots and sparkling earrings, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sophomore is obviously no fashion novice. “I think my personal style is kind of minimalist meets Gossip Girl,” she says. As someone who loves mixing-and-matching neutral colors, playing with the shapes of pieces and adding an occasional pop of color with her accessories, Johnson really does seem to have a personal style that pulls from Gossip Girl. And, like the characters on the fashion-forward show, Johnson’s style makes her stand out, especially on a campus where many students seem to opt for sweatpants or running shorts when the going gets tough. But Johnson is

Don’t feel like dressing up? Stay chic with fall’s casual grunge look. Wear a lightwash denim shirt underneath a short jacket of a neutral color like tan or beige. Add a scarf knitted with different colors and textures of yarn.

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chic not only because she loves putting together outfits, but also because she hopes to pursue her passion for fashion as a profession. “I never believed in having a job that you don’t enjoy,” she says. “Of course, you always want something that pays well, but at the same time, I feel like I’m the type of person if I don’t like it, I’m not going to do it.” In ninth grade, Johnson began asking herself what she truly loved. She finally discovered where her true calling lies: “I like to shop!” That’s when she began looking at fashion more as a possible career than just a hobby. Johnson loves to shop for her friends and help them put outfits together. Her ultimate goal is to become a personal stylist for celebrities, television shows, or magazines. “I don’t tell a lot of people [that I want to become a stylist] because I kind of feel like it’s just like saying, ‘I’m going to be a celebrity,’” she says. Granted, the industry is not easy to break into, but Johnson is getting a head start. She began her own fashion club in 11th grade, putting on two fashion shows in the school and bringing in a speaker from Nordstrom to inspire the club. She keeps an eye on runway shows, fashion websites, and blogs. Ask her about her favorite design-

ers, and she’ll tell you the ins and outs of their newest collections. Johnson also puts considerable effort into the way she dresses, especially because she feels that doing so may give her an advantage when it comes to finding a job in the industry. “I’m usually the most overdressed person in the room. I’m always overdressed,” she says. This comes as no surprise when she notes that some of her inspiration comes from the runway, which means that her personal style often follows higher-end fashion trends. Johnson is not the only one monitoring creativity on the catwalk. In fact, clothing retailers around the country also have their eyes peeled during fashion week, ready to mimic the biggest trends and make them affordable to a larger clientele. “All these stores out there…get their styles from the runway,” Johnson says. “Everything comes from the runway. Everything starts on the runway. So, those jellies that you see that you love, that plaid that you love, guess what? They were on the runway.” But while the sophomore’s eyes are on the runway and the red carpet, her feet are still on college ground—and being a college student interested in fashion is not always easy. “When you’re in college, you’re on a budget, and when you’re on a budget it’s harder to get the things you want, especially if you have a more expensive taste, or especially if you’re trying to mimic what these celebrities are wearing,” she says. She does admit that affordability depends on a person’s style. Some people can find what they

need at Forever21 or other stores where clothes are cheaper. Thrift shopping offers another cheap alternative to splurging on expensive items. Although Johnson has found a few fabulous pieces in thrift stores, she does not thrift a lot. Graham Adeson, a sophomore at Duke University, is quite the opposite. The London, England native says that he loves thrift

shopping because it allows him to find truly unique pieces that add a pop to his outfit. “You can just pick out the coolest stuff,” Adeson says. He notes that while clothing stores are trying to sell vintage-inspired pieces, thrift shops already do—and for a lot cheaper. If there is one piece in his wardrobe that he would be devastated if he lost, it would be his Lacoste windbreaker, which he found for $20 at a thrift store in Chapel Hill.

Adeson’s style is a fusion of prep and vintage pieces, and he draws his inspiration from Gatsby fashion. “Everyone [at Duke] wears Sperrys and pastels in some variation. And I think I would be very much along that avenue, but I always like to mix it up with one thing,” he says. While Adeson’s base outfit would be a Ralph Lauren polo with Sperrys, he adds just the right amount of vintage with his accessories. He has a pair of 80s sunglasses, and he loves wearing shirts with different patterns. The vintage touch makes Adeson’s outfits pop, setting him apart from the status quo at Duke. Johnson also feels as if she stands out at UNC-CH. “Sometimes I kind of feel like an outlier,” she says, especially since many students may prioritize sleep or homework over putting together a fashionable outfit to go to class. “I enjoy dressing up and I enjoy looking good,” Johnson says. “I think it’s fun every day to create these outfits and put on makeup and everything.” Putting together an outfit is a process, she admits. Getting bright ideas from the runway and online and then translating that inspiration into an outfit using pieces from your own wardrobe can be quite a feat. And when you don’t have the piece you need to complete the ensemble, things can get even tougher. Those ‘I have nothing to wear’ days happen—even to Johnson. “I’ll be late for class because I’m just so unhappy with the outfit that I picked out the night before,” she says in all seriousness. On days when you are sitting

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in front of your closet in tears, think about building an outfit from one piece you love. Whether it is your leather jacket, floral jeans or statement necklace that speaks to you that day, take that piece and use it as the starting point for an ensemble. “I feel like every girl has those moments, but you just know that it’s just a bad day,” Johnson says. “You probably don’t even look as bad as you think because you’re harder on yourself than other people would be.” So why put so much effort into dressing fashionably, you ask? A one-word answer that both Adeson and Johnson attest to: confidence. “By looking good it also attracts other people to you,” says Johnson. “People want to talk to you and get to know you if you look well.” And she really does look approachable. If there is one element of her personality that stands out other than her effervescence, it is her perseverance to remain fashionable even in light of setbacks.

“For example, these shoes that I’m wearing…I had to superglue them together so they would last longer. Because I love these shoes!” she says with a giggle. Her drive comes through even in her fashion advice. For men and women who claim they cannot be fashionable: “I would say that that’s an absolute lie, that everybody can be fashionable if they just do their research and they study. Study, study, study,” says Johnson. She has first-hand experience with researching fashion, and she strongly advocates looking at Pinterest, Google images, Lookbook and fashion blogs for inspiration. “Dressing for me isn’t an effortless thing, I’ll be honest,” she says. “I envy those people that can just put together something and just look great all the time, but I’m not one of those people and honestly a lot of people aren’t one of those people.” Even so, Johnson has a treasure trove of tips that are helpful to both fashion lovers and those who want to “up” their personal style. Because she—like many other college students—is on a budget, she has a foolproof checklist that ensures she only buys pieces that are worth the money. “I think it’s really important when you go out and buy things to ask yourself a few questions,” she says. “One, do I really love it? And two, will this be in style a year from now?…And three: Can I find…something just as good but cheaper somewhere else?” If you answer ‘yes’ to the first two questions but ‘no’ to the third, “Then buy it,” she says. Some pieces are splurge-worthy, such as a good pair of jeans, a little black dress for events, and a quality handbag, Johnson notes.

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She also recommends owning a lot of basic pieces rather than many unique clothes, which usually only go with a few pieces. A closet full of well-fitting basics makes for a lot of mix-and-match combinations. For men, Adeson suggests using only a few colors in an ensemble and creating a base outfit that can then be accessorized with one unique piece. These tips and tricks may require some shopping, and for college students who may not have cars, taking a trip to the mall is not always convenient. This is where online shopping comes in. Johnson’s go-to store is ASOS.com, and Adeson loves browsing the clearance sections of Polo Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers online. “The clearance stuff is the stuff that is either too wacky or crazy that nobody wants, but that’s always the stuff that you have to go for,” Adeson says. With these tips in mind and a few unique pieces in hand, do not be afraid to experiment. “I think it’s hard dressing outside of the box because people are worried

about criticism or backlash of what they’re wearing,” says Johnson. “But I feel like fashion is art. So, you can try different things, and if it doesn’t work, it just doesn’t work.” The fall season, which is just beginning, is the perfect time to put Johnson’s and Adeson’s tips into action. The onset of North Carolina autumn means chilly mornings, warmer afternoons and therefore a lot of layering. Capes, ponchos, thick knits, collared jackets and pea coats all hit the men’s and women’s runways this season and are perfect for layering. Guys, try a turtleneck sweater under a blazer. Gals, accessorize a pair of jean-leggings with a big poncho or cape, both of which come in styles varying from tribal to modern to classy. Accessorize with a chunky necklace for women or a plaid scarf in red and green for men. Also chic this fall are oxfords, which are lace-up, ankle-high shoes that can add instant class to an outfit for a man or a woman. Find a fall staple piece, an item you can accessorize and layer in different ways. “What I’ve been doing recently is picking up a lot more sweaters,” says Adeson. One of his favorite pieces at the moment is his vintage Brooks Brothers striped sweater, which he found on eBay. Whatever trend you choose to follow or piece you choose to wear, embrace it. “There’s always going to be somebody that doesn’t like your outfit and there’s always going to be somebody that does like your outfit,” says Johnson. “That’s why you just should wear what you want to wear.”

Fall Calls

Night on the Town

Take your jeans to the next level with a peacoat in a trending jewel tone, such as emerald or dark purple. Add a cloche hat and some sparkle with a blingy clutch and glitzy jewelry. Give yourself an extra boost with some knee-high, heeled, black leather boots.

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Study Abroad

Dogs, Dinnertime, and Gaudí

BY MORGAN HOIT, DUKE DESIGN BY JAKE KLEIN, DUKE PHOTOS BY MORGAN HOIT, DUKE

One month ago, I arrived in Barcelona to participate in CEA Advanced Humanities and Social Sciences, a study abroad program that works in conjunction with Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Barcelona it is a magical place, but before arriving, the things I knew about it were few and far between. I did understand some basics: It’s on the beach, they eat a lot of paella, and they speak Catalan. Living in this international city has been a whirlwind of new experiences, but here are some of the cultural differences that I’ve established in the past month.

From Diada Nacional de Catalunya

Dogs. None of the dogs in Barcelona wear leashes. They are extremely well trained; they just trot along next to their owners down major city streets, surrounded by people, food, and other dogs. They will sit outside a store and wait for their owners without even being tied to a tree. Dogs are also respected in Barcelona; they accompany their owners on some metros and in restaurants,making Barcelona, in my mind, a superior society.

Dinnertime. Most Barcelonans eat lunch between 1:00 and 4:00pm and are often excused from work during these hours because lunch is the major meal. People will sit and munch for hours on end. And customer service is not so valued; waiters do not work for tips, so you will probably just wait for the check for forever. You should make sure to fill up at lunch because dinner isn’t until 9:00 or 10:00pm. So, we snack often, particularly on things like Greek yogurt—things that are yummy but filling. Many of the meals here consist of tapas, which are small plates or a few tiny pieces of bread with some yummy stuff on top. Typical tapas include Patatas Bravas (potatoes with delicious spicy tomato aioli on top) and the Spanish Omelette (a large, fluffy omelette with potatoes and onions mixed in). Gaudí. Antoni Gaudí essentially designed this entire city. And what he’s left behind is absolutely beautiful. Some highlights of our Gaudí sightings so far include the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló. Gaudí dedicated the last 40 years of his life to the construction and design of the Sagrada Família, and it still remains unfinished. Regardless of the fact that construction continues every weekday, it is still one of the most visited landmarks in the entire world—and for good reason. The exterior of the Sagrada Família is striking because of the symbolism it illustrates through its façade. But the inside is a completely different story. It is impossible to go inside this church without feeling the presence of something bigger than yourself.

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During the past month, I’ve also learned some tips and tricks that will improve your abroad experience in any country. The first is to choose a program that enrolls you in a local university; in my case, that university is Universitat Pompeu Fabra (or UPF, as we call it). This will give you many of the resources that you’ve grown accustomed to in college, including a campus to call home, a real library to study in, and printers at your disposal. It will also allow you the opportunity to meet local students as well as other international ones. Another tip is that it is okay to feel homesick for your friends and family, but you shouldn’t let this determine your overall experience. Make sure to stay in contact with your loved ones, but fill your days with activities, experiences, or just exploring in order to remind yourself how fortunate you are to be studying abroad. Finally, it is okay to be a tourist some of the time. Spend time hunting for local haunts and back streets, but don’t be ashamed to visit the famous sights as well. This way, you’ll feel like you’ve really gotten to know all aspects of your city by the time you leave.

Inside Sagrada Família

Where Have All The Tar Heels Gone? BY JAKE KLEIN, DUKE DESIGN BY JAKE KLEIN, DUKE PHOTO BY ALEISE PRESLAR, UNC-CH

There were no Tar Heels at the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. There weren’t any the year before, either. Or the year before that. The last time a UNC-CH alum made an All-Star appearance was 2008, when both Antawn Jamison and Rasheed Wallace suited up for the Eastern Conference. Jordan, Worthy, Davis, (Bob) McAdoo, Dougherty, Smith, Fox, Stackhouse, Wallace, Jamison, Carter—the names go on and on, appearing on championship rosters, All-Star votes, and MVP ballots. For decades, Tar Heels dominated the NBA landscape, but now just three former Heels are projected starters for the 2014-2015 season: Ty Lawson (Denver), Danny Green (San Antonio), and Tyler Zeller (Boston). Of those three, Green is a consummate role player and Zeller will likely lose his job by the end of the season to the Celtics’ top pick from last year, Kelly Olynyk. In comparison, eight former Blue Devils find themselves atop NBA depth charts: Kyrie Irving (Cleveland), Carlos Boozer (Los Angeles Lakers), Luol Deng and Josh McRoberts (Miami), Mike Dunleavy (Chicago), JJ Redick (Los Angeles Clippers), Miles Plumlee (Phoenix) and Jabari Parker (Milwaukee). Gerald Henderson also started 77 games last year for the basketball team formerly known as

the Charlotte Bobcats (rebranded this summer as the Charlotte Hornets). Three of those nine Dukies have been to an All-Star Game, including the MVP of the 2014 Game (Irving). In other words, Duke has as many All-Stars in the NBA as UNC-CH has starters. You could make a playoff team out of former Blue Devils. The Tar Heels could make a pretty nice bench. So, what happened exactly? How did such a consistent source of NBA talent suddenly dry up? Father Time can take some credit, as the great Tar Heels of the 90s have faded out of the game, but there’s more to it than that. There is a saying around Chapel Hill that Roy Williams doesn’t rebuild—he reloads. Recruiting has never been an issue for the Heels. Coach Roy perennially packs McDonald’s All-Americans into Top-10 recruiting classes, leaving UNC-CH with plenty of talent. The problem, however, is that said talent never seems to improve, either in college or the pros. Few Tar Heels have lived up to their potential. Wayne Ellington never became more than a spot-up shooter.Neither did Rashad McCants. Sean May ate himself out of the league, and Raymond Felton is looking to join him. Kendall Marshall can’t catch a break. Ed Davis can’t make a shot longer than a dunk. John Henson weighs less than players eight inches shorter than him. Harrison Barnes is the maddening kind of

player that dominates one night and disappears the next. Even the basketball demi-god Tyler Hansbrough hasn’t shown much progress in his five years in the Association. It should be noted that Hansbrough, Felton and Barnes have all made significant contributions off the bench for playoff teams, and Vince Carter is still a solid piece for a contender. Likewise, Davis and Henson have actually made strides and are still in their early twenties. They, along with Barnes and second-year swingman Reggie Bullock, show the most potential to sneak into a starting lineup. In the meantime, the hopes of the Tar Heel Nation rest on Tywon Ronell Lawson, the only Heel with any chance of ending UNC-CH’s AllStar drought.

Can Reggie Bullock (35) lead the next generation of Tar Heels in the NBA?

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Lineup: Duke BY JOSH LARISCY, DUKE DESIGN BY JESSICA LEE, DUKE PHOTOS BY SAM KELLY, DUKE

The Women’s Golf team, the defending National Champions, has started the season strong and is currently ranked #3 in the nation. The team recently repeated as back-to-back Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational champs with a final 52-hole score of 862, two-under-par, narrowly defeating South Carolina by two strokes. Ranked 9th nationally, the Women’s Field Hockey team is looking to build on a strong ACC campaign as it meets Boston College on October 10th. It has four impressive wins against top 20 opponents this year, highlighted by a 1-0 win over then #7 Princeton. With the season in midswing, several Duke vs. UNCCH matchups have yet to take place. However, with the Duke Men’s Soccer 2-1 win at home, Duke Women’s Golf winning the Tar Heel Invitational, and a UNCCH 1-0 victory over Duke in Field Hockey, Duke currently leads the head-to-head matchup 2-1.

The Duke Field Hockey Team celebrates during a 3-2 win over Liberty University.

On September 13, freshman football player Shaun Wilson set the school single-game rushing record against Kansas, running for an astounding 245 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 20 yards a carry and led the Blue Devils to a 40-3 blowout over the struggling Jayhawks. Duke Men’s Soccer notched a thrilling upset over then #1 UNC Chapel Hill with a 2-1 final tally. Led by senior captain

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Sean Davis, who grabbed a stunning free kick and provided an assist to freshman standout Cameron Moseley, Duke improved to 3-2-1 for the season with the win. The Duke Women’s Volleyball team has had an excellent season thus far. After a 3-1 road win against Notre Dame, they improved to 12-3 overall, unbeaten in the ACC and at home, holding a #21 national ranking as of Sunday, October 19th. Sophomore Brody Huitema (9) aims for the

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goal against Davidson.

Lineup: UNC-CH BY JOSH LARISCY, DUKE DESIGN BY JESSICA LEE, DUKE PHOTOS BY HAYDEN LEE, UNC-CH

Freshman defender David October (19) lines up a pass to a teammate during a 4-0 win against Georgia State.

Women’s Soccer has started yet another exceptional season, undefeated in the ACC through mid-October. Standing at #4 nationally, the lady Tar Heels continue to roll through their schedule after facing a rough, but brief, start to the season. Different players have stepped up for the team already, such as sophomore Emily Bruder’s first two career goals to defeat Pittsburgh on October 12th and sophomore midfielder Cameron Castleberry delivering a goal and an assist against both Wake Forest and Notre Dame. Charlotte Craddock has been absolutely stellar for the Tar Heel Field Hockey team, defining clutch play by claiming five game-winning goals this season. So far this season, she has earned ACC Player of the Week on two separate occasions due to her performances. She also scored the winning goal in a vital matchup

emerged as a leader for his squad. Currently leading the team in both passing and rushing yards, Williams recorded passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns while tallying 450 yards of total offense in a heartbreaking 50-43 loss to then #6 ranked Notre Dame on October 11th. The UNC-CH Men’s Soccer team, at one point holding a #1 ranking, has faltered but continues to try to climb back to its previous lofty standing. The Tar Heels had a four win-streak through the third week of October, hoping to reach the ACC championship. Standouts include Walker Hume, a junior defender, who scored goals in games against Clemson and Campbell and was named to TopDrawerSoccer’s Team of the Week from September 29th to October 5th.

against then #2 Connecticut. Flying under the radar, the UNC-CH Women’s Volleyball team has also had an excellent start to the season, giving up only two losses while retaining a 4-1 ACC record with its sweep of Virginia on October 10th. Out of their first 15 matches this season, the lady Tar Heels have given up only 11 sets, demonstrating a steady efficiency that will only aid them further as the ACC schedule gets into full swing. Despite the struggles of the Tar Heel Football team, starting quarterback Marquise Williams has Sophomore Sarah Ashley Firstenberg (54) fights for the ball against

a Wake Forest defender.

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The Creative Edge of Paralysis

BY RACHEL FREEDMAN, DUKE DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH

I’m traveling alone for the first time to a foreign enormous city. I’ll be flying back in ten days but I’m not sure I ever will be coming home and I’m getting this sneaking suspicion that this self I’m leaving to find inevitably paralyzes herself within the circle of her own arms. My first subway looks like a subterranean lair. How can the masses of people around me be so absorbed in their electronic pacifiers when the walls are crawling with ‘Here Be Dragons’? Thin walls allow the crying and the barking to come from all sides at once. Can’t find the right vertical column of rooms. Clutching my bag in a narrow hallway Desperately stick my key in a random door. It fits but doesn’t turn. What should I do? Should I force it? Can I risk getting caught with the wrong accent and my key in a stranger’s door in a ragged apartment complex in New York City? Six hours and one subway ride later I’m weaving back and forth along a single block A search technique that will come to characterize my trip At least those parts where I’m sticking my key in strangers’ doors. A frightening bouncer and an even more frightening elevator ride later I find what I’m looking for. Two dozen playwrights are crammed into the unmarked rehearsal studio Hidden on the 11th floor of an unmarked building. “You’re an actress?” I’m asked. “You’re here to read our work” I’m told. “Yes.” I automatically agree, before reminding myself of my resolution: “No. I’m a playwright. I’m here to hear my work read.” Leaning back against a window overlooking the street eleven stories below Scripts of my own making clutched in one shaking hand I don’t allow myself to be paralyzed.

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Duke and UNC

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BY A UNC-CH SENIOR DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH

In Grade School they told us the one who retaliates is as wrong as the one who initiates So she looks forward to her eulogy more than the next candle on her birthday cake Nine years old plotting ways to pass away while young men clap nines and dump frustrations where the children play The killer doesn’t always bleed a shade of blue or gray, she holds your child’s hand and takes him to the education place Teach the children to meet death sooner than they can wait A mother seeks refuge, pause, a former mother seeks answers because according to the administrators, the headlines and the PTA parents they could have seen it coming and of course the woman who told her own daughter to simply “beat their asses” would be oblivious to her child’s numbered days. Though they’ll never understand the struggle of the classic single mother who works two jobs leading her nowhere just to see her child go somewhere, going two steps backward in order for her child to take ten steps forward, somehow outweighing the haves with the have-nots because it’s better to introduce a young lady to the finer things before the wrong man does Don’t let those picket fences fool you, because words pop like AKs in iron tenements, complimentary dinner mints for that foul way divorce hit the taste buds of children who are living in times where cruel kid’s daggers pierce skin with lifetime venoms, cold dinners and tardy written words and self tucked beds, while Daddy stays at work late and Mommy is down at the PTA meeting handing out hypocritical verdicts because the self help manuals don’t make life with that little shit at home any better. A former mother, pause. A mother raised a nine year old who pulled a trigger and splattered fragments of life ended too soon and future independent woman on the administrators, headlines, and the PTA parents. A woman with a child too concerned with public opinion and keeping a cheating husband at home only wishes her life meant that much.

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By the Book BY CATALINA VILLEGAS, DUKE DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH In our By the Book section, we compare the syllabi of two similar courses—one from Duke and one from UNC-CH. This issue we take a quick look at politics-oriented Public Policy classes at both universities.

By the Book Course Name Course Number Professor Offered in Spring 2015? Required Books

Number of Quizzes Number of Exams Course Grade

Attendance Policy Beyond the Classroom Unique Aspects

Duke Political Analysis for Public Policy-Making PubPol 301/PolSci 310 Nicholas Carnes Yes

UNC-CH The Politics of Public Policy

None: all readings are available on Sakai

• Policy Paradox, Deborah Stone • The Art of Political Manipulation, William Riker • Case studies downloadings from the Harvard Business Publishing website • Other required readings are available on Sakai or on library reserve

‘Readiness Assessments’ once a week to ensure everyone understands the core concepts outlined in the readings One midterm, one comprehensive in-class final exam • Individual Readiness Assessments (10%) • Team Readiness Assessments (10%) • Graded Team Application Activities (10%) • Memos (20%) • Midterm Exam (15%) • Final Exam (25%) • Section Work (10%) Mandatory Regular guest speakers from policy makers, authors, ranking officials; i.e. Keith Lawrence, Dan Heath

Regular in-class quizzes and short assessments

PLCY/PWAD 220 John C. Scott Yes

One midterm, one final exam • • • • •

In-class assessments (25%) Midterm Exam (20%) Class Discussion/Discretion (10%) Assignments 1 through 4 (25%) Final Exam (20%)

Mandatory Regular guest speakers, from policy makers to think tank people to former students of the class who are doing policy-related work ‘Flipped-Classroom’ format developed for Encourages tweets to professor to students in business, medical, and profession- highlight real world examples or applial schools; team based work; comprehensive cations of topics covered in class memo-writing practice

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Out of the Blue

DESIGN BY ALEXANDRIA CLAYTON, UNC-CH

A senior at Duke, Sammie Truong started the Duke Music Tutors’ Piano Lab Volunteer Program. Yet in her mind, her most significant accomplishment is the time she spent during her past two summers in Uganda. While in the field, Truong assessed maternal and child health and coordinated a two-day community health fair that served 900 people from more than 14 villages. Her second summer allowed her to reconnect with community members and to gain a deeper understanding of complex local health issues. Truong acknowledges that designing her own major allowed her the freedom to integrate courses in departments across campus to study global health, while spending two summers in Uganda allowed her to explore those interests firsthand. By Divya Giyanani As a member of Duke’s Class of 2015, David Robertson has his hands full on campus. Not only is he the Vice President of Durham and Regional Affairs for Duke Student Government, but he is also the Director of a four-day off-campus retreat called Common Ground. The purpose of this student-led retreat is to discuss personal identity. Common Ground serves as a platform for individuals to investigate the personal identities of others, to explore their own backgrounds, and to rethink their role in shaping society. Recognizing that the retreat changed the way he sees the world, Robertson directs Common Ground to make that experience possible for others. By Divya Giyanani UNC-CH sophomore Meredith Miller hails from Elon, North Carolina. Her major in Art History is one source of inspiration for her own studio art. With Sarah Molina, Miller recently cofounded Art & Life, a program allowing college students with a passion for the arts to teach Art History classes in local Chapel Hill high schools. Miller spent this past summer in Nhlangano, Swaziland, where she pursued her interest in education and shared her passion for art by teaching art classes and tutoring at a local school. At UNC-CH, you will find Miller frequenting the Hanes Art Center or Tru Deli, her favorite eatery on Franklin Street. By Charlotte McKay Neil Davis, a UNC-CH sophomore studying Computer Science, is from Newtown, Connecticut. This past summer, he began research with the UNC-CH Computer Science department, focusing on customizable computer games for handicapped children. Davis also spent three days at Google for their Student Ambassador Summit, which prepares 170 college students from around the nation for their role as student representatives on their respective college campuses. This semester, Davis is working alongside UNC-CH’s other Google student representative, Maegan Clawges, to bring events and products such as Google Glass and Google Cardboard to campus. A member of the Carolina International Relations Association, Davis is also responsible for organizing MUNCH, a Model United Nations conference for high school students. By Charlotte McKay

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