In ‘Plus’ programs, Students Dive Into Pressing Issues

Last month, historic, intense rainfall by Tropical Depression Chantal triggered flash flooding in Durham and the surrounding Triangle region. The storm left streets underwater, prompting boat rescues in Durham County after the rainfall caused the banks of the Eno River to overflow. While the Triangle did not report any fatalities like the death toll in Kerr County, Texas, including the tragedy at Camp Mystic, the flash flooding nonetheless gave rise to safety concerns among Triangle residents. So, it was fitting that in late July, Duke undergraduate Suhaib Mansour unveiled a…