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Blogs
Nine Misconceptions About Cuba
By Janelle Clausen Most Americans see Cuba through nostalgia and distance. They will comment about its 1950s cars, cigars, rum and aging infrastructure, not to mention its wonderful weather and beaches. Meanwhile, they safely put the nation’s struggles at a … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, blog, communism, cuba, educational, facts, independence, janelle clausen, journalism without walls, learning, misconceptions, socialist
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Hasta Luego, Cuba
By Abby Del Vecchio I remember, during my first semester at Stony Brook, hearing about an upcoming Journalism Without Walls trip to Istanbul, Turkey. I was amazed at the fact that students were able to go to another country and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, abby del vecchio, blog, cuba, Experience, Friends, havana, journalism without walls, Overall, Professors
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Running Out of Cuban Time… Adios La Habana
By Janelle Clausen & Julio Avila The day started early…real early, well after midnight. The crew wanted one last glimpse of historic Old Havana before departing Cuba the next day…later, actually (It felt like the day before). Most of us … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, blog, cuba, day 8, Dog, Exploring, havana, janelle clausen, journalism, journalism without walls, julio avila, last day, Night
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The View is Worth the Climb
By Emily Benson The day started at 5:00 a.m., but it wasn’t supposed to. My day was supposed to begin at 8:15 a.m., according to the morning alarm set on my phone. But in Vinales, the roosters run the show. … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, cuba, Dinner, Emily Benson, Hike, journalism without walls, Mud, Secreto Grande, Valley, Vinales
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A Change of Scenery and a New Place to Stay
By Kayla Shults Wednesday morning began bright and early as we checked out of the Hotel Capri and got ready for the four hour drive to Viñales, the countryside town where we would be spending the night in someone’s private … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, blog, casa particulare, cuba, journalism without walls, kayla shults, las terrazas, Vinales
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Arroz Con Mango
By Ivana Stolnik First, I would like to begin by explaining the meaning of my title. “Arroz con mango” is a popular Cuban expression and it literally means “rice with mango.” However, it translates to a sticky mess or situation. … Continue reading
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Tagged Associated Press, blog, Chris Gillette, cuba, Diplomat, ivana stolnik, journalism without walls, Lunch
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Salsa and a One Course Meal
By Abby Del Vecchio I awoke panicking at four a.m. The last thing I remember was lying down to take a quick 45-minute nap at six p.m., before getting ready for dinner. “I wonder if anyone else went to dinner,” … Continue reading
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Tagged abby del vecchio, blog, cuba, Dancing, Dinner, Hotel Inglaterra, journalism without walls, old havana, salsa
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Sunday in Havana
By Alexa Coveney Today is our second day in Havana. We met with Cristina Escobar Domínguez, a Cuban television broadcaster and journalist. She is the host of a weekly television talk show, “Once a Week,” which focuses on Cuban art, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Alexa Coveney, cuba, havana, journalism without walls, Journalist, santeria
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Hot Coffee with Ice
By Briana Lionetti We started our day off at the Rafael Trejo boxing gym in Havana. We met Lisuan Lopez, 20, who was getting a bicep massage from his trainer Anna Somma. While my translator, Briceyda Landaverde, and I were talking to … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, Briana Lionetti, cuba, havana, Iced Coffee, journalism without walls, Lunch, School of Journalism, Stony Brook University, Yellow Submarine
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En Route to Cuba
By Briceyda Landaverde Last night, I could not sleep. This coming morning I was about to embark on a trip to a place where most Americans are forbidden to visit, even today few have seen. Briana and I arrived at … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Airport, blog, Briceyda Landaverde, cuba, day 1, Flight, havana, JFK Airport, journalism without walls, travel
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