Duke rally shouldn't have happened

In throwing a welcome home bash for its conquering heroes, Duke University earlier this week violated its own policy prohibiting pep rallies during class hours.

Four years ago, Duke created a new policy at the prodding of faculty members bothered by mid-day events that essentially encouraged students to skip classes.

But when Duke won the basketball title this week, nobody remembered the rule had been made and the rally was held Tuesday afternoon.

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