Duke Magazine

These docs were produced to complement articles in the alumni publication, Duke Magazine.

 

The Power of (Muslim) Prayer, by Lily Doron (Theme: Power)

Islam is largely a mystery in America; one in which the lived reality of Muslims has become disconnected with the perceptions of what it actually means to practice this religion. In this piece, two Muslim students, Sama Naqeeb and Michelle Khalid, discuss their faith and reveal a central aspect of their personal beliefs by intimately describing their prayers.

 

Walltown, by Miranda Chien-Hale (Theme: A Better Neighbor)

Miranda Chien-Hale is a Californian who has been living in the Walltown neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina for two years. She has barely spoken to her neighbors … until now.

 

The Power of Music, by Jesse Dembo (Theme: Power)

Music is the soundtrack of life. It is the international language of our deepest feelings; it gives sound to thoughts and a beat that can echo the human heart. The power of music varies for different people, but four Duke students agree that it gives expression to each and every one of us.

 

Me, My Body Breathing, by Erin Leyson (Theme: Power)

It’s been called many things: #handsupdontshoot, #blacklivesmatter, #icantbreathe. The hashtags trend, and then they die, but the movement remains vibrant. At Duke, young black women are at the head. They are organizing students and challenging the status quo, trying to dismantle the current system and to make way for a more equal, more respectful society.

 

What Gains? by James Min (Theme: Power)

Some call the gym their home. Others gawk at these self-proclaimed “gym rats.” So, good or bad, what’s the hype? [Thank you to: Zachary Bears, Daniel Celebucki, Won-Ji Lee, Oyintarelado Osuobeni, Sherry Zhang]

 

Rankings, by Sachin Patel (Theme: Rankings)

Americans tend to be fixated on rankings, and that’s certainly true when it comes to colleges. Is this equally the case in other cultures? Sachin Patel spoke with two fellow Duke students — Kay Hawegawa from Japan, and Kahaan Vasa from India.

 

Walltown Children’s Theatre, by Susannah Roberson (Theme: A Better Neighbor)

The Walltown neighborhood in Durham is a predominantly black neighborhood just off the shoulder of Duke’s East campus. In a low-income area, Walltown Children’s Theatre provides opportunities for youth to get off the street and immerse themselves in performing arts. Duke junior and Durham native Susannah Roberson reports on the uplifting impact the studio, now celebrating its 15th birthday, has had on the Walltown community.

 

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