Week 3 – Feb 10 -15

Article 1 – ‘Here for the community’: A look inside Duke’s annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic – https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025/02/duke-athletics-women-and-girls-in-sports-day-clinic-womens-soccer-mis-minestrella-rowing-kate-senger-abby-dehaas-cameron-indoor-stadium-durham

This article was about how Duke host a women and girl sports day at the campus and for their local community. This was a very light hearted and feel good article. Just showcasing the different aspects of what people can do for their community. As stated in the article it is a way for students can become exposed to lesser known sports like rowing. Also, encouraging kids to be active and find their thing, their sport. This is showing the little girls that can powerful and strong, enjoying the activities around them. I love this, as sports management major, it is what I hope to see. Women and girls in sports in any facet.

Article 2 – Meet Luis Alonso Juárez: The C1 ‘party bus’ DJ – https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025/02/duke-university-luis-alonso-juarez-c1-party-bus-driver-music-honduras-connecting-with-students-campus-drive-commute-east-west-campus

This was a interesting article to read, it took a look at a staff member that drives a bus between campuses. Known as the party bus, Luis Alonso Juárez, describing his experience getting the job he has today. Through his experience of coming to the US and figuring out what he wants for long term. Talking how he started with construction but as stated, “‘Construction tires you out.’” This lead him to find a a job a Duke University at housekeeping, then looking for a more fulfilling job. While talking with colleagues, who were drivers for the university, told him about an open position. This pushed him to get his license for bus driving, though it was not easy. Not speaking english was a barrier, so he took classes at a community college to get better. He wanted a more “comfortable” job, with that came challenges but with each investment he was getting towards his goal. Now he working towards his GED at Duke Gente Aprendiendo Para Nuevas Oportunidades program.

Talking about how his bus got it’s name, the party bus, he says he plays the music to connect with the students. Playing a variety music because “He said his favorite genres are “all of them,” calling out bachata and merengue in particular but emphasizing his affinity for “a little bit of everything.’” He wants to introduce students to new things but also gives them what they know. Getting out of the mundane midday drag. He wants to connect with those he sees but also just enjoy his day as well.