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Tag Archives: 2016
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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From Tourist to Tour Guide
Story by Briana Lionetti Video by Rick Ricioppo Havana, Cuba – When Chris Cloonan got through security at the Jose Marti Airport in Cuba, he heard a security guard yell his name. He immediately put his hands up in the air. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, 2016, America, Chris Cloonan, cuba, Future, journalism without walls, Profile, Tour Guide, Trip
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Soccer is Scoring in Cuba
By Janelle Clausen Havana, Cuba – Baseball may still be winning the soul of Cuba, but soccer is stepping up to the plate. “The new generation doesn’t really care about baseball, but the older generation— that’s what they grew up with,” … Continue reading
The Way of the Saints
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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Tagged 2016, Briana Lionetti, catholicism, cuba, faith, havana, journalism, journalism without walls, religion, santeria, way of the saints
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For the Love of the Game
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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Tagged 2016, athletics, baseball, cuba, for the love of the game, havana, hemingway baseball, journalism without walls, kayla shults, kids, photos, sports
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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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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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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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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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