Halima Aden, a Somali-American, made history as the first model to grace the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover in a hijab and burkini – a first for the magazine that was founded 65 years ago.
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Study tours take students abroad
While some students plan to return home for a relaxing January, or take a needed general education class, others will participate in various study abroad tours.
Mourners honor attack victims
In honor of the victims affected by recent tragedies, junior business major Melanie Browdy lights candles during a vigil Monday near the Interfaith Chapel.
Let’s remember all victims of terror
While the world expressed its solidarity with France after the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris, in which 129 people were killed and more than 350 injured, another tragedy that happened just one day before went mostly unnoticed in the West and was overshadowed by the vast media coverage of the Paris attacks.
‘Slacktivism’ is ineffective
In response to the bombings and mass shootings Nov. 13 in Paris, Facebook created a profile picture filter which resembles the France flag to support the country. But how does this filter actually support a terrorized country?
Say au revoir to kiddie pageants
Recently, the French Parliament decided in a 196 to 146 vote to ban beauty pageants for children under 16. It will become law if it passes the National Assembly in November. French kiddie pageant organizers could face up to two years in prison and a fine of 30,000 euros ($40,000), according to the Washington Post.
Faculty lecture focuses on second language acquisition
Monday’s faculty lecture featured Justin Saldana’s presentation “Language Immersion: Psychosocial Implications,” based on his sabbatical project of traveling to France to study the language there and compare it to how immigrant students here learn English.
Students to travel abroad in January
Students will explore the world and gain a new perspective through international travel and study during the 2013 January Interterm.
Postnatal rehabilitation is a good idea
French Social Security has been generous enough to offer “perineal re-education” to post-natal patients. This physical therapy is meant to help strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor using two methods.
Sabbatical refreshes Trotter’s art
During her sabbatical stay in Caylus, France, Ruth Trotter, professor of art, enjoyed fine art, traveling, culture and cheese.