Duke MagazineFeature articles from Duke University's bimonthly alumni magazineThe Accidental Scientist: Mary Eubanks- June 1, 2006 A biologist began studying ancient Mexican pottery and ended up making genetic discoveries that could help feed the world., by Dennis Meredithhttp://dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/050606/scientist1.html A Spring of Sorrows- June 1, 2006 An off-campus lacrosse party and its aftermath have, in the words of President Brodhead, "brought to glaring visibility" important and long-standing issues., by Robert J. Bliwisehttp://dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/050606/lacrosse1.html E Pluribus Unum: Debating What Makes A Citizen- June 1, 2006 Immigration policy is a complex topic that perennially brings up questions about the meaning of assimilation and the process of obtaining citizenship., by Georgann Eubankshttp://dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/050606/unum1.html Mathematics, Logic, and Lady Luck: A Poker Prodigy- June 1, 2006 According to a student with demonstrated poker-playing power, it's all about exercising an analytical mind, not about bringing in the money., Bridget Booherhttp://dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/050606/poker1.html |