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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
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ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH YEAR, ISSUE 74
Wait for it: LDOC team delays lineup reveal
‘We don’t know where she was assaulted’ Student allegedly assaulted at ADPhi event reported to have “bruises and scratches” in 911 call
Kali Shulklapper University Editor Students will have to wait a few more days to hear the release of this year’s anticipated LDOC lineup. A video aired through Duke Student Broadcasting this afternoon held the promise of an official line-up announcement, but failed to follow through. Featuring sophomores and LDOC committee co-chairs Anton Saleh and David Soled, the video provided clues intended to serve as a build-up for the end of the video when the performers were to be announced. Following a countdown by the co-chairs, however, the screen goes black and the names yet to be announced. “We want people guessing, talking about it,” Saleh said. “That’s the goal of the teaser.” In 2012, the LDOC committee cochairs Nate French and Jacob Robinson created a similar promotion video, Saleh said, adding that he and Soled used this strategy to build up hype for the line-up’s release. “We hope the hype will add to the excitement of the actual day,” Soled said. “We want to get students excited about See LDOC on Page 5
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Amid questions of privacy, Yik Yak retains presence Students who feel threatened are “free to consult with their own legal advisors,” says Larry Moneta Will Walker
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Victor Ye | Chronicle File Photo Students enjoyed peformances by Dillon Francis, Youngblood Hawke and Skizzy Mars, among others, at LDOC last year.
Moneta said that the University does not support censorship of any kind, even when the content on forums such as Yik Yak is offensive—adding that the correct response is to bring forward more appropriate information. As recent controversies on campus have led to inflammatory comments on the forum, students remain divided on its role. Sophomore Maggie Locke noted that Yik Yak has the potential to be both a positive and negative force on campus. Although some of the posts are humorous, negative comments about specific individuals can be harmful, Locke said. “Sometimes, students post negative comments about people and professors, and it’s like, ‘Oh, okay,’” she said. “Most don’t name names, but you can kind of tell. They give the specifics of what that person is doing.” Sophomore Logan Carmody noted that some comments have been targeted against certain identities on campus. “As a member of the greek community, I think we’re victimized a little bit,” Carmody said.
As the Durham Police Department continues to investigate members of Alpha Delta Phi for an alleged sexual assault, the fraternity remains suspended by the University. The investigation stems from a Jan. 8 party at a West Chapel Hill Road house leased by members of the fraternity. After drinking what she thought was hot chocolate at Alpha Delta Phi the party, a female freshman woke up the next morning with no memory of the night before and missing some of her clothing. The student went to Duke University Hospital, where a rape kit was performed and 911 was called. The caller in the 911 conversation has been redacted. In the 911 call, it is revealed that the student had “bruises and scratches” following the party, and the caller mentions the possibility of date rape drugs. The full call, originally reported by ABC 11 News, is as follows— Caller: “I am at Duke Hospital with a Duke student who has been sexually assaulted. The issue and concern we’re having is we don’t know where she was assaulted because the body was off campus. I need a Durham Police Officer here. Duke Police are not doing it. Since we don’t know where she was assaulted, having a Duke Police Officer here is not sufficient.” Caller: “She woke up around noon today. We don’t know when the assault happened she was presumably in Durham, presumably drugged, the date rape drug or whatever you call it involved. She has no idea.” Operator: “Is the suspect in the area?” Caller: “Yes, he is. He’s probably in that house that is off campus.” Operator: “Does she have any other injuries?” Caller: “Yes, bruises and scratches on her legs, arms and back. And a bruise on her forehead.”
As a number of university administrations across the nation take action against Yik Yak, Duke stands by its current policies on the anonymous student forum. In response to complaints about racist and sexist comments on Yik Yak, schools like Clemson University are taking steps to restrict the application’s use on campus. Duke administrators, however, said it is up to individual students to take legal action against Yik Yak if they feel threatened. This remains in line with the University’s previous stance on anonymous forums, such as JuicyCampus and CollegiateACB. “Individuals who feel that they have been harmed in any way are always free to consult with their own legal advisors,” said Larry Moneta, vice president for student affairs.
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