Mar 27th, 2024, 04:00 PM

The SGA Beat - March 27th

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Announcements

Students and Senate members can propose constitutional amendments to the judiciary committee until Friday, March 27th. The committee will analyze the amendments and propose them to the Senate on April 10th to be voted on during the following week’s session. 

Most senator budgets have gone unused this semester. As a reminder, each senator has €100 to be used at their discretion. There was a call for senators to contribute their funds to a worthwhile cause instead of leaving them on the table.

Mar 26th, 2024, 12:45 PM

Seeking Truth: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fact Checking

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Like, share, scroll, repeat. On average, people spend hours repeating these actions without considering the accuracy of the content. There’s a crucial step in the cycle that people often forget, though: fact-checking. Get ready to learn about 10 quick and easy tricks to detect misinformation and stop it from spreading.  

1. Think before you share 

Before sharing something, remember to be skeptical. Information moves fast but misinformation travels six times faster

Mar 24th, 2024, 01:00 PM

Home Sweet Home (Workout)

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If you're anything like me, the winter weather often keeps you indoors. The rain, wind, and cold nights make me lose all motivation to go for a run or hit the gym, but in recent years, staying active and healthy is easily within reach, even if you can't make it to your favorite workout class. Check out these four fantastic fitness YouTubers tailored just for women.

Daisy Keech

Mar 22nd, 2024, 12:00 PM

The Cookie Monster Comes to Paris

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What makes the perfect cookie? AUP juniors Leen Al Daqqaq and Lucia Rubio say it must be "gooey" and "very sweet with chocolate chips." Eva Haber, a self-proclaimed cookie enthusiast, picks a cookie that's "a little salty." Aine Friel, an AUP senior, sums it up by stating, "It has to leave me wanting more." The subjectivity behind the humble cookie is clear. 

Considering that the Cookie Monster and I share a preferred food group, I assumed his persona, stepped into his paws, and took on his appetite in pursuit of the best cookies in Paris.

Mar 21st, 2024, 06:30 PM

From Beirut to Paris: A Food Guide

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In Lebanon, there is a cherished saying: "between us now, there is salt and bread." Translated from Arabic, the meaning of this sentence goes beyond the mere presence of ingredients on the table. A Lebanese meal is an invitation to join a community, essentially saying, "come, and be one of us." This metaphor holds true universally, welcoming anyone, anywhere. Renowned for its freshness and rich flavors, Lebanese cuisine is all about the spirit of sharing. Let's embrace this tradition, and let me guide you through the Paris arrondissements for my top five Lebanese restaurants.

Mar 20th, 2024, 05:00 PM

The SGA Beat - March 20th

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Senators met in a shorter-than-normal session on Wednesday to discuss upcoming events and plan for the rest of the semester.

Announcements

“Senator Spotlight” will take place over the subsequent three sessions. This initiative will feature senators presenting about past and current projects from this semester. 

Mar 18th, 2024, 12:00 PM

Without Rhyme and With Plenty of Reasons

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Poetry is as old as civilization itself. Since the beginning of humanity, stories in verse that speak of everything, from life and death to love and hate, have provided humans with an outlet for our emotions and a way of expressing the most profound aspects of our personalities. That is if you use it for those reasons. Almost as old as poetry itself is the debate around what it is supposed to be used for and what it looks like. Since I arrived in Paris, I have been treated to two different perspectives, one Anglo-Saxon and the other French.

Mar 17th, 2024, 12:00 PM

Fittest Finds

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These days, wellness and fitness centers are on virtually every Paris street. The question is, which ones offer the best services and monetary value? This guide is a foolproof list of my favorite wellness and fitness spots in Paris, from my go-to gym to my hero hair salon; these spots never miss.

Gym

Blanche - Subscription: €195/month - 21, rue Blanche - 75009

Mar 14th, 2024, 11:00 AM

Exploring Mark Rothko's Legacy

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Mark Rothko is accredited as one of America’s most influential artists, known for his work in the abstract expressionist movement. His pieces have left a very prominent impact on the art industry, invoking emotion and spirituality in his viewers. The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris has decided to exhibit 115 pieces of Rothko’s works, all coming from different museums, galleries, and private collections around the globe. Bringing these masterpieces together into one institution allows art enthusiasts to further ponder Rothko's impact on the art world.

Mar 6th, 2024, 02:00 PM

Sip the Night Away with your New Flame

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Congratulations, you got the date! Now it’s time to ask yourself the next big question: Where do I take them? I always advise keeping a first date simple, and the best activity for this is grabbing a drink. This allows you to quickly gauge the level of chemistry, plus the date only has to last as long as the first round. Though, should a spark ignite, you can entice them to another round of drinks to prolong the evening. Who knows, you may even end the night with a kiss.

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