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Duke Students Embrace HBO's White Lotus Controversy

4/7/2025

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Duke University students embraced their school's depiction in HBO's The White Lotus, even as the university's VP criticized a controversial suicide scene featuring Duke gear. While acknowledging the sensitive nature of the content, students believed the university's backlash only amplified the issue, sparking a lively conversation about representation and artistic expression.

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Duke University students embraced their school's depiction in HBO's The White Lotus, even as the university's VP criticized a controversial suicide scene featuring Duke gear. While acknowledging the sensitive nature of the content, students believed the university's backlash only amplified the issue, sparking a lively conversation about representation and artistic expression.