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[email protected]. FALL 2004 Fall2004 FEATURES MEET THE MILLENNIALS 2 Today's college students: the most protected, structured and achievement-driven generation in American history. by Roger Casey EXTREME MAKEOVER 6 Wood paneling? A central skylight? Automatic window shades? Welcome to the redesigned James B. Duke Library. by Jim Stewart A SHIP OF ROYAL MAKE 14 The SS Furman Victory was a handsome, stately vessel that served its country well. by John Roberts POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE 18 Amanda Fowler, a 2004 graduate, sees the campus through a nontraditional but knowing lens. RJRMAN REPORTS 22 PHILANTHROPY 30 ATHLETICS 32 ALUMNI NEWS 34 THE LAST WORD 48 Printed on partially recycled paper ON THE COVER: A detail from the new-look James B. Duke Library. Photo by Charlie Register An examination of the influences and attitudes that have shaped today's college students. They're smart, high-achieving and confident.