Tag Archives: Rivalry

Sports in Durham

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Diana Yarmovich

I am not a die-hard sports fan by any means, but I enjoy going to sporting events a few times a year, and this was something that I considered when moving to Durham. When I was living in New York, … Continue reading →








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Crazy for Case Competitions

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Nisha Asher

As you begin your application process to business school, you start to assess where you are, where you would like to go, and the skill set that you need to bridge that gap. For me, I came back to school … Continue reading →








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MBA Games — A Weekend of Fun

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Diana Yarmovich

The MBA Games is an annual competition that brings teams from top MBA programs across the country to Durham to compete in fun events alongside amazing Special Olympics athletes. The competition started in 1989 and since then, has evolved into … Continue reading →








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Madness Men

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Mike Ferguson

People kept asking me if I was conflicted. They told me that Duke would play Notre Dame in the second round if both schools were to win. I attended both schools, and I tried to assure them that this was … Continue reading →








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Duke Basketball — An Intense Experience

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dipesh Shah

I attended my first Duke basketball game on October 29, and it is safe to say that I was hooked! As I mentioned in my blog about Duke football, I came from a great undergraduate program which did not have … Continue reading →








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What is Campout?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Diana Yarmovich

Campout 2011: I lasted 36, 24, 7 hours! For all of you who came from a non-sports dominated school, like myself, let me explain what Campout is. Each year, about 2,000 graduate students spend 36 hours camping out in tents, RVs, … Continue reading →








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The Durham Dozen

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Mike Ferguson

My Bucket List At some point in the last week, it dawned on me that we’re rapidly approaching the end of our first year. Yes, it was a whole 8 months ago: in some ways, that feels like it might … Continue reading →








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No Sympathy For The Devils

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Mike Ferguson

“Duke … is everything that’s wrong with college basketball, personified.” – University of Maryland alum “I really hate everything about Duke’s basketball team.” – NC State enthusiast “[Unprintable]” – North Carolina fan Duke’s Men’s Basketball team boasts a pretty impressive … Continue reading →








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Fortune Favors the Tardy

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Mike Ferguson

Making it to my First Duke Basketball Game Eight years ago, I was studying abroad in Rome, and was slated to spend a weekend in Paris. Upon catching a cab from the airport, the driver asked me if I wanted … Continue reading →








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Duke vs. UNC

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Tekky Andrew-Jaja

Sometimes, disappointment has its own way of turning into satisfaction. When certain expectations or hopes are unfulfilled or dashed, it can leave a void, a feeling of resentment. These feelings can ruin what would otherwise have been a marvelous experience. … Continue reading →








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