Monthly Archives: June 2013

Perugia: A Brief Introduction and The Start of A Story

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Gina Mussio

In April I went to Perugia for the first time to work as a volunteer for the 2013 International Journalism Festival. Founded in 2006 by Arianna Ciccone and Chris Potter it brings together journalism professionals, students and media members from around … Continue reading →

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Escape to the Mountains Part Two

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gina Mussio

Sometimes you just know what you should be doing. Though we thought last weekend was our last chance for awhile to head to the mountains, when our plans fell through this weekend we didn’t hesitate to create new ones. While our original plans … Continue reading →

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Photo Essay: Patterns of Budapest

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Gina Mussio

I found Budapest filled with patterned architecture and design. From the wallpaper to Pest’s tidy buildings, the city certainly wears its own style.   Finding something specific or offbeat about a city can be a fun and unique way to … Continue reading →

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Escape to the Mountains

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Gina Mussio

It’s hot. Really hot. The summer dragged its feet getting here this year but after this past week it’s arrived in full swing – swooping in to wither our plants and provide a persistent humidity. During the summer the Milanese, along … Continue reading →

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Chimamanda Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Gina Mussio

“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.” It’s easy to form concrete opinions about a person or place from the one story … Continue reading →

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