In the fading winter of 1952, news of King George VI's death made Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor's ascension to the throne inevitable. As a young woman, still just a girl at the tender age of 25, neither Elizabeth nor her people could have ever imagined she might one day become the longest reigning monarch in British history, presiding over decades of swift change. Elizabeth's coronation came soon after the end of the Second World War, providing a sense of stability to the British people at a time when the nation was in shambles.

A previous version of this article did not distinguish attendance policy set by faculty from that set by administration staff.

As a private university located in one of the world’s most expensive cities, an education at AUP can already be exclusive. When you factor in a status-obsessed student body and an unhelpful administration, living up to the expectations of an education at AUP can be an economic burden for some students.

Students coming to AUP from the United States are often informed prior to their arrival to expect some culture shock and trouble adapting to a Parisian way of living. Most come expecting there to be a learning curve to living in a foreign country with different customs, mastering a new language, and, more generally, dealing with the notoriously rude Parisian populace. There is, however, a certain expected parity in the quality of life coming from the United States to France.

Paris is known for being home to hundreds of aesthetic cafes, each with a special take on the classic dishes. Out of all of these, the most well known of these being Cafe De Flore and Les Deux Magots which are neighbors on the bustling boulevard of Saint-Germain des Prés. The two have been rivals since the 1800s, and to this day they continue to draw in huge crowds of both tourists and celebrities alike.

Many Disney lovers coming to Paris know about Disneyland Paris, and get excited at the thought of going to another Disneyland, but now in Europe. 

Obviously as the original Disneyland Park, this park is going be much more established than Disneyland Paris. 

When I talk to my friends and family about my solo travel plans, it’s clear from their responses that the idea is still taboo. Because the truth is, as daunting as the idea of solo travel is on its own, being a black woman adds another layer of concerns to navigate.  Between living in Paris and traveling Europe alone for over a year now, I’ve gained a lot of perspective on what it means to travel as a black woman. Now, I want to share what I’ve learned. 

La Galerie Dior, an exhibition dedicated to the work of Christian Dior and his six successors, opened on March 9 at 30 Ave. Montaigne. The building housed the designer’s collections for over 70 years. The public opening of the gallery finalizes a two-year renovation of the building.

Those looking to get out of Paris for the weekend might consider making the trip up to the Normandy region of northern France. Just a three-and-a-half-hour train ride from Paris, the cities of Caen and Bayeux offer themselves as hubs to explore all that the region has to offer.

At least a dozen states have proposed similar legislation to Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” bill, according to NPR. These bills infringe upon the rights of LGBTQ individuals and ignore essential educational principles of open discussion and diversity of thought.  

In honor of AUP’s 60^th anniversary, AUP held a Spring Arts Festival to showcase performing arts on campus. Organized and produced by the VIVRE Performing Arts club, the festival presented student-led and/or student-created theater, dance, film, and fine art.