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Concerns About Cuba’s Relationship With Venezuela Amid New U.S. Ties

Cuba's flag flies as high as its ambition. Photo by Janelle Clausen.
Posted on January 30, 2016

By Julio Avila Havana, Cuba – Cuba and Venezuela, two staunch allies, have enjoyed a fruitful relationship. But with Cuba’s new ties with the United States, there are questions as to how Cuba’s relation with Venezuela will continue given its … Continue reading →

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Cubans are Ready for Changes

Cubans huddle up near a hotspot areas to get Wi-Fi connection. Photo by Emily Benson.
Posted on January 30, 2016

By Ivana Stolnik Havana, Cuba – While a group of students were sitting in the charming Russian Restaurant “Nazdarovie” discussing Cuba with the owner – in a place overlooking the Malecón and enjoying some stuffed Ukrainian varenyky dumplings – the waiter … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Saints

One of the many shrines inside the House of Santeria in Callejon de Hamel, Cuba. People who practice the syncretic religion of Santeria worship many gods. All around the house were figures of different ethnicities, like seen here an Arabic, a Navajo Native American, an African American and a Caucasian all on the same ledge. Photo by Rick Ricioppo.
Posted on January 29, 2016

By Briana Lionetti Callejon de Hamel, Cuba – At the House of Santeria in Callejon de Hamel, Cuba, one will find statues of Navajo Native Americans, Chinese Buddhists, and Jesus Christ on the cross. There are also gifts to the … Continue reading →

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For the Love of the Game

Posted on January 29, 2016

By Kayla Shults Havana, Cuba – The pitcher, dressed in all red makes eye contact with his catcher before winding up. The baseball flies from his hand, only to make direct contact with the hitter’s bat. What could have been an … Continue reading →

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