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Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence

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Italian culture has been close to my heart from a young age. Both sides of my family are Italian, and six of my eight great-grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island in the 1920s. My family has passed down hints of our Italian culture including pasta and sauce recipes and a love for traditional Italian music. That's why, when I first toured … [Read more...] about Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence

Pepp Senior Drives in Famed 24 Hours of Le Mans Endurance Race

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Senior Max Root poses for a headshot in his racing attire. Root, who has professionally driven for six years, drove for 10 of the 24 hours in France's 24 Hours of Le Mans race Saturday and Sunday.Photos courtesy of Max RootSenior Max Root made his dream a reality at just 15 years old, becoming one of the youngest professional race car drivers of his time. Root said his road to … [Read more...] about Pepp Senior Drives in Famed 24 Hours of Le Mans Endurance Race

Don’t Ban Muslim Modesty

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Graphic by Nate Barton Less than a month after the July terror attack in Nice, France, cities across the south of France started to crack down on what Muslim women are wearing to the beach and in particular. According to a New York Times article "French Court Suspends Burkini Ban" by Jim Bittermann, Sheena McKenzie and Catherine E. Shoichet on Aug. 26, the full body swimsuit … [Read more...] about Don’t Ban Muslim Modesty