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Pop Psychology: Lil Wayne's "Every Girl"

14 Jun 2009, Posted by Jordan Axt in Music, Playground, Pop Psychology, 4 Comments


Sure, they're interested.  But I doubt it will last.

Sure, they're interested. But I doubt it will last. Courtesy scoopthemagazine.com

At this point, Lil Wayne can rap about anything, and it wouldn’t surprise me. The first time I heard the exquisite “Every Girl,” I was a little shocked by how forward it was. But after a few minutes, I realized that this song is really just the natural extension of any rap single. It’s just more candid (and better produced). If it weren’t so explicit, I think Wayne’s latest could be 2009’s Song Of The Summer. It really is the best track I have heard in a while (and that’s including anything off the overrated Veckatimest).
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Guests remember Franklins at John Hope and Aurelia Franklin Celebration event

12 Jun 2009, Posted by Lindsey Rupp in Durham News, Faculty and Staff, News, video, 0 Comments


Although many renowned speakers helped make the John Hope and Aurelia Franklin Celebration event memorable, who were the guests at the event and why did they attend? In this video series, The Chronicle interviewed students, university faculty and administrators and friends of the Fraklins who came to the Chapel. The series investigates why attendees felt it an important event to attend and what they hoped the speakers and the program would focus on. The series also features memories of the Franklins and attendees’ reactions to the even.

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (1/4)

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (2/4)

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (3/4)

Celebration of the Lives of John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin (4/4)

Summer Calendar

05 Jun 2009, Posted by Andrew Hibbard in Playground, 0 Comments


Summer doldrums? That shouldn’t be the case. The Triangle is abuzz with summer happenings. If you’re not sure what to do with your hot and humid days, subscribe to our Google Calendar. It’s guaranteed to give you some ideas. What you do with them, that’s up to you.

Local Yogurt Comes to Bull City

29 May 2009, Posted by Andrew Hibbard in food, Playground, 0 Comments


Duke sorority girls (and anyone else) looking to get their fro-yo fix need not venture to Chapel Hill for the Yogurt Pump any longer. A new yogurt shop, Local Yogurt (2501 University Dr. near Thai Cafe), has arrived in the Bull City. Carpe Durham (they’ve dubbed it LoYo) reports that the yogurt shop, which offers a plain, has a bevvy of toppings ranging from standard sprinkles to the more unusual potato chip. Pink Berry, eat your heart out!