By Riccardo M. Rome is one of the few cities in the world that allows surprisingly young people, from the age of 14, to drive. There’s a sort of “miniature” driving license, which permits young teenagers to drive either a micro car (macchinetta) or a scooter. Two incredibly fragile vehicles that are yet popular here
By Špela K. It seems that the only important holidays for students are the ones when the school is closed. This year Labor Day lies on a Sunday, meaning that no student will actually think of the holiday. How many students have actually reflected on the meaning of national holidays? Labor day commemorates exactly that,
By Sophie P. When the people in control of our future, the ones we have elected into office, are exposed for morally questionable actions and fiscal misconduct, who are we left to trust? Whether it is public hospitals, schools and transportation that lack funding as a result of offshore tax havens and corporations not paying
By Marta A. The abuse of prescription drugs is no secret. In the United States, 52 million people over the age of 12 have abused prescription in their lifetime. But why is this number so high? One of the causes is the advertising and pressure from pharmaceutical companies, not just to us consumers, but also
By Elena V. ROME – On April 10, athletes ran to support the Operation Smile medical mission for Madagascar. Athletes participated in the competitive 42 Km run, and became runners in Operation Smile. The objective was, and still is, to contribute to the support of the mission; to allow volunteering doctors to provide surgical help
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