My name is Lauren Smith (on the right) and I am the very excited new intern at Elisco Advertising for the summer of 2008.  I am from the Pittsburgh area and a graduate of Fox Chapel High School.  I'm going to be a senior this fall at Penn State University Main Campus, double majoring in advertising and psychology.  I am a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, the Advertising Club, and the Penn State Dance Marathon Committee, and I'm a die-hard Penn State football fan! I am looking forward to a great summer working with the Elisco team. 

Brad Keppler is in his final quarter at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He is scheduled to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in graphic design this December.

Bill Mehl from Pace Outdoor is officially the tallest person to ever visit Elisco. Bill measured a smidge over 6' 7" and edged out the previous record holder Bob Crouch from medSage.

Ragù alla Bolognese
from the kitchen of Marissa Calfe

Bologna isn't know as "Bologna La Grassa" (Bologna the Fat) for nothing.  This rich, meaty pasta sauce is a traditional Bolognese favorite and is nearly always listed on the menu in any osteria or trattoria.  I once had a friend who ordered the dish EVERY time we were out to eat. 

To view the recipe click read more below

A special thanks to our interns, Rachel and Marissa for all their hard work this summer. Your creative ideas were greatly appreciated.

Rachel will be returning to Penn State for her Junior year as an advertising major and Marissa is concluding her college career this year at Dickinson College with a degree in English.

Good luck in the future months.

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John’s top song of the month: "You Should Be Dancing" by the Bee Gees.

"What I like most about this song is that it allows me to show about 75% of my dance floor moves."

 Sam's top recipe pick the month: S'more Brownies, taken from the Food Network Wesite

"These brownies are my ultimate go-to dessert, anytime I have a chocolate craving...which is quite often."

Sarah’s personal favorite history pick of the month: April 3, 1860 - Pony Express Begins