Nuances aside, the general consensus among AUP students interviewed for this article is that they’ve welcomed the return of in-person classes, which has been a long time coming. Over a year ago, on January 24, 2020, France recorded its first COVID-19 case. Not long after, a nation-wide lockdown followed that led to the closure of shops, supermarkets, public institutions, and academic entities, AUP included. As a result, education became completely remote for almost two semesters. In-person classes were partially re-introduced in Fall 2020, and again now, in Spring 2021.

On February 6th, 2021 at 6:00 pm (CET), AUP's History, Law, and Society majors hosted speakers on the "Transforming Tomorrow" Zoom panel entitled "Abolitionist Organizing and Integration of Formerly Incarcerated People." Some of the key panel speakers included Adnan Khan, the Executive Director and co-founder of Re:Store Justice, which promotes restorative justice workshops and provides legal help to people who are incarcerated, as well as FirstWatch

The beauty of an undergraduate liberal arts education is that a student can be exposed to many different fields of study and be able to interact with people from all walks of life. This versatility, however, has rendered it difficult for some graduates to find work directly after graduation. Despite a diverse educational background, graduate school seems to be presented as the only option for some graduates.

What does it mean for a building to be musical in its design? According to renowned architect Christian de Portzamparc, it means a lot of concrete, mismatched windows and no color. Named for the famous French pianist and modern composer, the Erik Satie Conservatory (Le Conservatoire de Musqiue Erik-Satie) is more commonly recognized as one of the standout brutalist buildings in AUP’s neighborhood.

Ana Galeli is a 25 year old transfer student in her third year of university. She is majoring in global communications but her real passion lies in music. Ana has been pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter for what will be three years now. So far, she has collaborated with several artists such as Foxa, DJ Ghost and Abel Ramos. Her most recent song, "Cold," which was released back in October, already has close to 220,000 streams on Spotify.

Having a dog in your early 20s is a life learning experience. I got my dog, Junior, almost seven years ago when I was still in high school. I had always dreamed of having a dog. However, at 15, I did not measure the responsibilities of having a little pup and consequently did not form any apprehensions beforehand. I trusted the universe that I would be able to care for this tiny animal. Since that day, my life has changed, and I couldn't be any happier, especially during a pandemic where we are all spending most of our time at home.

In 2010, there were no boba tea shops in my hometown of Cupertino, California. Now, there are 23 and counting. Boba has taken my life, my hometown, and the world by storm.  But just how was this beverage from a tiny island nation in Asia able to rise to international fame in such a short amount of time? Here is what I found out. 

I am sure many of us growing up have seen the adults in our lives drink this peculiar grape beverage that to us may seem disgusting but to them a nice way to end the night. If you couldn't tell what this drink was, it's adult grape juice: better known as wine. As young adults, this concept of drinking alcohol can be new and exciting, but with this eagerness can come a lack of control and awareness of what you are drinking and how much of it.

 "If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear," -George Orwell.  

*The names of the interviewees have been changed to protect their privacy.