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"From the wolf's mouth"
The official student newspaper of
Loyola University Chicago's John Felice Rome Center



Raven Walters
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Mastering the Art of Pumpkin Perfection: JFRC Students Take Part in a Pumpkin Baking Class
During the rainy month of November, students increasingly long for holiday traditions from home. Baking with friends and family is an...
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Paul Stara
Dec 1, 20233 min read
The Passport: Humankind’s Most Traveled Book
“It’s there somewhere,” I said, nonchalantly. “I think page 23.” The Turkish border agent and I chuckled as the fluorescent tube light...
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Raven Walters
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Wine Walks with Raven: Wines of November
As another month draws to a close, my list of wines continues to grow. This month has been a busy month for the world. November always...
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Paul Stara
Oct 31, 20233 min read
The Subtle Art of Travel Positivity
I have yet to meet a train ticket inspector in Western Europe who doesn’t have an abnormally extreme Napoleon complex. At this point,...
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Raven Walters
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Wine Walks with Raven: Wines of October
After being in Italy for about two months, my taste in wine has gone through a sort of radical shift. Italy has been known for its wine...
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Raven Walters
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Wine Walks with Raven: How to Pair Snacks with Wine
As a big fan of snacking, I love accompanying my snack of choice with an occasional glass of wine. Choosing the right pairing, however,...
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Annelise Richardson
May 2, 20223 min read
An Experience in Morocco during Ramadan
Written by Annelise Richardson The sun had just touched down below the horizon, and the first shades of purple were beginning to overtake...
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Megan Lawrence
May 2, 20224 min read
The Creation of Fettuccine Alfredo
Written by Megan Lawrence For my last article as being a part of Dalla Bocca Del Lupo, I was given the honor to interview the owner of...
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Frank Pastula
May 2, 20226 min read
LOST IN EUROPE: Vienna Waits, But Will You?
Written by Frank Pastula “Slow down, you crazy child, you’re so ambitious for a juvenile…” Billy Joel’s voice sang in my head as our...
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Christopher Gomez
May 2, 20224 min read
Things to do and Places to See before you leave Rome - Aka, "Chris-Kebab" signing off
Written by Christopher Gomez As our time in Rome nears an end, I felt there are a few places in Rome you must visit before you get on...
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Christopher Gomez
Apr 1, 20223 min read
Must See Markets in Rome
By Christopher Gomez Markets in Europe are hidden gems. They provide a unique insight into the culture of the city around you and can...
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Dalla Bocca Del Lupo
Apr 1, 20221 min read
JFRC Spring Break 2022 - Top Cities & Unique Getaways
Dalla Bocca Del Lupo has compiled information about students' spring break destinations for the Spring 2022 semester to create a...
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Frank Pastula
Mar 31, 20226 min read
LOST IN EUROPE: Our Week in the Arctic
By Frank Pastula “FIFTEEN ROCKS IN THE TENT, THAT HAS TO BE ENOUGH TO HOLD IT DOWN,” I yelled, realizing that the ice was too hard to...
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Megan Lawrence
Mar 31, 20223 min read
A "Chain" Reaction? Fast Food vs. Small Restaurants in Italy
By Megan Lawrence, Culinary Editor After living in Italy for a while, you grow to notice the lack of chain stores that exist. Of course,...
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Megan Lawrence
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Chocolate Croissants: The Italian VS French Experience
By Megan Lawrence From the tens of hundreds of pastries I have eaten in my life, there has always been one that has stood out to me;...
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Frank Pastula
Feb 17, 20223 min read
LOST IN EUROPE: Misfortunes of Epic Proportions
By Frank Pastula Barely catching our 26 euro flight. Driving our rental Toyota for hours down unknown roads… on the wrong side. Losing...
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Christopher Gomez
Feb 17, 20225 min read
“Chris-Kebab” - The Best Kebab Joints in Rome
By Christopher Gomez *Note: Chris heavily protested the name of this article but the editorial team determined that it was too perfect to...
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Megan Lawrence
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Gelato Junction
By Megan Lawrence - Food Editor A select few gelato places that I recommend if you plan on staying in Balduina for the night or will be...
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Christopher Gomez
Nov 23, 20213 min read
Local Guide Chris - 2nd Edition
By Christopher Gomez - "Local Guide Chris" Hey! Local guide Chris here (yeah yeah, I know the intro is cliche, I’m working on it) and I’m...
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Annelise Richardson
Oct 31, 20214 min read
The Roman Meal
By Annelise Richardson Editor-In-Chief Coming to Rome, I imagined that every meal I would eat would be the best thing I had ever tasted....
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