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?
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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.
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.
Students cross sea to attend ULV
The fall semester has started, and the exchange student program welcomed new foreign students from four different countries to the University of La Verne.
Study abroad programs offer various options
The University of La Verne offers its students a wide variety of study abroad programs, on six different continents and for periods from a few weeks to a full year. Some of the most popular options include programs in England, France and Japan, or more “exotic” program locations like Jordan, Ghana and India.