Editing Duke University (section)

==== Student organizations ====
[[File:New buildings 002.jpg|thumb|left|alt=A Gothic-style exterior showcases Cathedral-like windows with the intricate framework and dark, colorful stone, with bushes and grass in the foreground|Duke's West Campus Union building has restaurants, offices, and some administrative departments. ''[[The Chronicle (Duke University)|The Chronicle]]''{{'}}s editorial office, the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, and the {{not a typo|Center}} for [[LGBT]] Life are all located in the Union.]]

More than 400 student clubs and organizations operate on Duke's campus.<ref name="Student Groups">[http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/osaf/student-organizations Duke Student Organizations] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319093149/http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/osaf/student-organizations |date=March 19, 2012}}. Duke Student Affairs. Retrieved July 4, 2011.</ref> These include numerous student government, special interest, and service organizations.<ref>[http://osaf.studentaffairs.duke.edu/studentorgs/studentgroups/ Non-profit organization.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090719151329/http://osaf.studentaffairs.duke.edu/studentorgs/studentgroups/ |date=July 19, 2009}}, Duke University Office of Student Activities and Facilities, July 1, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2011.</ref> Duke Student Government (DSG) charters and provides most of the funding for other student groups and represents students' interests when dealing with the administration.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20001110010700/http://www.dsg.duke.edu/ Duke Student Government]. Duke Student Government. Retrieved January 12, 2011.</ref>  Duke University Union (DUU) is the school's primary programming organization, serving a center of social, cultural, intellectual and recreational life.<ref>[http://duu.dukegroups.duke.edu/about/ About DUU.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815051830/http://duu.dukegroups.duke.edu/about/ |date=August 15, 2011}} Duke University Union. Retrieved August 22, 2011.</ref> There are a number of student-run businesses operating on campus, including Campus Enterprises, which offer students real-world business experience. Cultural groups are provided funding directly from the university via the Multicultural Center as well as other institutional funding sources. One of the most popular activities on campus is competing in sports. Duke has 37 sports clubs, and several intramural teams that are officially recognized. Performance groups such as Duke Players; Hoof 'n' Horn, the country's second-oldest student-run musical theater organization; a cappella groups; student bands; and other theater organizations are also prominent on campus.<ref>[http://www.hoofnhorn.org/ Hoof 'n' Horn] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717052747/http://hoofnhorn.org/ |date=July 17, 2011}}. Duke Hoof 'n' Horn. Retrieved July 4, 2011.</ref> As of the 2016–17 school year, there are seven a cappella groups recognized by Duke University A Cappella Council: Deja Blue, Lady Blue, Out of the Blue, the Pitchforks, Rhythm & Blue, Something Borrowed Something Blue, and Speak of the Devil.<ref>[http://dukeacappellacouncil.weebly.com/ Duke A Cappella Council] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001031132/http://dukeacappellacouncil.weebly.com/ |date=October 1, 2017}}. Duke University A Cappella Council. Retrieved April 17, 2017.</ref> Duke University mock trial team won the national championship in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.collegemocktrial.org/about-amta/history-/national-championship-trial-results/ |title=National Championship Final Round Results |publisher=American Mock Trial Association |access-date=September 30, 2016 |archive-date=September 29, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929151024/http://www.collegemocktrial.org/about-amta/history-/national-championship-trial-results/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee provides guidance to the administration on issues regarding student dining, life, and restaurant choices.

Cultural groups on campus include the Asian Students Association, ASEAN (Alliance of Southeast Asian Nations), Blue Devils United (the student lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender group), Black Student Alliance, Diya (South Asian Association), International Association/International Council, Jewish Life at Duke, KUSA (Korean Undergraduate Student Association), Mi Gente (Latino Student Association), LangDorm, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), Muslim Student Association, Native American Student Coalition, Newman Catholic Student Center, and Students of the Caribbean.<ref name="Student Groups" /><ref>[http://duke.collegiatelink.net/organizations DukeGroups directory] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701183428/http://duke.collegiatelink.net/organizations |date=July 1, 2011}}. Duke University. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
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Duke's chapter of [[Students Supporting Israel|Students Supporting Israel (SSI)]], an international pro-Israel movement, was [[Universities and antisemitism|denied recognition]] by the Duke Student Government (DSG) in November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DSG President Christina Wang vetoes recognition of Students Supporting Israel, citing inappropriate social media conduct |url=https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2021/11/duke-university-students-supporting-israel-ssi-veto-student-government-dsg |access-date=August 11, 2023 |website=The Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref> The incident attracted national media attention, with organizations such as [[Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law|The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Savage |first=Sean |date=December 15, 2021 |title=Legal group says Duke University must grant pro-Israel campus group recognition under federal law |url=https://www.jns.org/legal-group-says-duke-university-must-grant-pro-israel-campus-group-recognition-under-federal-law/ |access-date=August 11, 2023 |website=JNS.org |language=en-US}}</ref> and the [[Zionist Organization of America]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shafer |first=Jackie |date=December 15, 2021 |title=ZOA to Duke U.: Rectify Antisemitism at Duke & Override Student Govt.'s Refusal to Recognize a Pro-Israel Student Group |url=https://zoa.org/2021/12/10444511-zoa-to-duke-u-rectify-campus-antisemitism-override-student-govt-s-decision-denying-recognition-to-pro-israel-student-group/ |access-date=August 11, 2023 |website=Zionist Organization of America |language=en}}</ref> advocating on behalf of Duke SSI after Duke's chapter of [[Students for Justice in Palestine]] challenged its existence. The Brandeis Center sent a letter to President Price alleging that the derecognition of Duke SSI constituted discrimination against a Jewish student organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Louis D. Brandeis Center to Duke: SSI must be recognized |url=https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/louis-d-brandeis-center-to-duke-students-supporting-israel-must-be-recognized-689088 |access-date=August 11, 2023 |website=The Jerusalem Post |date=December 18, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> Duke SSI was officially recognized as a student organization in February 2022 after the student government reconsidered the group's application.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lapin |first=Andrew |title=After outcry, Duke University student government recognizes campus Zionist group |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-outcry-duke-university-student-government-recognizes-campus-zionist-group/ |date=26 February 2022|access-date=August 11, 2023 |website=The Times of Israel |language=en-US}}</ref>