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Olivia Prusky’s Biography

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Student journalist @ Duke. Currently writing for Philly Daily.

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World Cafe Live caught in labor turmoil amid CEO's push to save beloved Philly venue

World Cafe Live caught in labor turmoil amid CEO's push to save beloved Philly venue

Philadelphia's iconic World Cafe Live is grappling with a staff revolt after new CEO Joe Callahan's sweeping …

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Philly Republicans are 'cautiously optimistic' after District Attorney challenger Pat Dugan's 6,1...

Philly Republicans are 'cautiously optimistic' after District Attorney challenger Pat Dugan's 6,1...

After losing to incumbent DA Larry Krasner in the primary, Pat Dugan now has a shot at the November election …

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City Council Roundup: Everything to know about their 48-hour legislative sprint

City Council Roundup: Everything to know about their 48-hour legislative sprint

On Philadelphia's $6.8 billion budget, drama between Council Members, and local Philadelphia advocacy groups.

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Time is running out for additional state SEPTA funding. What do state legislators have to say abo...

Time is running out for additional state SEPTA funding. What do state legislators have to say abo...

SEPTA service cuts loom as PA lawmakers debate Gov. Shapiro's transit funding plan before the June 30 budget …

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Music therapists push for official recognition in Pennsylvania

Music therapists push for official recognition in Pennsylvania

Bipartisan bills introduced in Pennsylvania seek to establish state licensure for music therapists, aiming to…

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A Durham moment: 'He's a guardian of democracy today' - 9th Street Journal

A Durham moment: 'He's a guardian of democracy today' - 9th Street Journal

Jax, a stately Italian shepherd, pranced down the Chapel Hill Street sidewalk past Pizzeria Toro. A sign hung…

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A brief history of LDOCs, from Indigo Girls to Kendrick Lamar

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By Olivia Prusky, Kadin Purath, Woak Mehdeeya
| The Duke Chronicle Verified
The last day of classes — in its modern, concert-centered form — took shape in the late 1990s, and since then, has become one of the largest annual events on Duke’s campus. On that long-awaited Wednesday, students climb the Chapel, participate in craft-making workshops and indulge in an abundance of free food. The day culminates with the iconic LDOC concert, with students speculating over who the artists will be all year.
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There can be no liberal arts at Duke, without the arts

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By Stella Kaye, Ella Moore, Olivia Prusky
| The Duke Chronicle Verified
In March, one of my peers, Jasmine Fan, published an article titled "At Duke, we are not getting a liberal arts education". She argued that Duke’s claim of delivering a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum falls short in comparison to other top universities. The consequence of such an unstable system? One that allows students to fill burdensome distributional requirements with “easy A” classes.
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Jewish Life at Duke’s Host Your Own Seder program facilitates cultural exchange during Passover

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By Lila Cohen, Olivia Prusky, Aseel Ibrahim
| The Duke Chronicle Verified
Apr 13, 2026, 4:50 AM From the Rubenstein Arts Center to East Campus residence halls, Seders — religious dinners traditionally hosted on the first and second nights of the Jewish holiday Passover — took place all over campus last week as part of Jewish Life at Duke’s Host Your Own Seder program. Jewish and non-Jewish Seder attendees reflected on their experiences observing Passover at Duke, sharing cultures and traditions.
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Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Andie Anderson

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Sharing the truth

Why did you become a journalist?

I love to write