April 9, 2014

Berlusconi: The Perfect Italian Ruler (Jirika Dylan Kitchen Nikoletopoulos)

In 1986 Fininvest bought the A.C. Milan soccer team and did what many thought was impossible. By finishing in 7th place in the lower of two leagues, Berlusconi completely changed the direction and mindset of the team. By bringing in new players and coaches, A.C. Milan became the most historically successful football club in Europe in less than 8 years. From 1986-1995 A.C. Milan won the Series A league five times, the Italian Supercoppa four times, the UEFA Champions League three times, The UEFA Super Cup three times, and the International Cup two times. Read more here, and news about Fiorentina written by Dylan here.

March 27, 2014

A Personal Experience Gone Public: How the Media Negatively Affects Students Studying Abroad (Taylor Fitzpatrick)

.... So delete the TripAdvisor application from your phone and stumble upon your own adventures. The time you spend chasing someone else’s fun, you could spend on your own. Stop running and participate in the slow life culture of Italy. Relax, sit, and sip your wine for an hour before asking for the check, because hey, in Italy, you can.