Welcome to “Walk in their shoes”, a column where we showcase our foreign exchange students and their homes throughout the year. Chiara Puccia (‘24) was born in Sardinia, Italy – which she affectionately...

After 30 years of being wanted, Italian mafia leader Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, on Jan. 15, 2023. Messina Denaro is a leader in the mafia who was involved in the murder...

In this episode, we breakdown the cultural and social differences between America and Europe, specifically Italy. Joining us is our very own Chiara Puccia, foreign exchange student from Italy.   Production,...

Welcome to “Walk in their shoes”, a column where we showcase our foreign exchange students and their homes throughout the year. Giorgia Torre ('24) is from Portoferraio, Italy. Torre said that...

Fashion has changed notably over the last century. Generally, it has shifted from formal to casual styles. For example, in the 1920s women almost never wore pants — they used to wear only dresses, often...

I am from Italy, and one place I have noticed plenty of differences between the United States and my home country is sports. The differences that you can find when you travel around the world are endless....

Moving from one country to another, I believe, is the most challenging thing that someone could do. It doesn’t matter if it’s just for one year or if it’s forever: it’s just difficult. You don’t...

Giovanni Falcone once said, “He who doesn’t fear death, dies only once.” For those who don't know who he is, Giovanni Falcone was a judge and a prosecuting magistrate of Italy. He was born in...

Riccardo Frangipane, an Exchange Student from Italy, is a junior at Mead High School. His hobbies include swimming and playing water polo, going to the gym, listening to music and watching movies. At his...