Tag Archives: Emily Benson

The View is Worth the Climb

The view from atop the mountains in Vinales. Photo by Rick RIcioppo.
Posted on January 29, 2016

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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Emily Benson

Emily Benson
Posted on January 23, 2016

Emily Benson, 20, is a third year journalism major on the print/web track. She is also a business minor, which she hopes will help her keep better track of her finances and monitor her excess shopping habits. Emily is an … Continue reading →

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The WiFi Hotspot Revolution

Posted on January 19, 2016

Story by Emily Benson Video by Briceyda Landaverde Havana, Cuba – It’s 10 p.m. in Old Havana and scores of people are packed onto one street, but it’s not for drinking and it’s not for a party. The streetlights are … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case of Catholicism in Cuba

Habana Christ ADV
Posted on January 19, 2016

Story and Video by Janelle Clausen Audio Story by Emily Benson Havana, Cuba — Cristo de La Habana, a 20-meter tall marble masterpiece of Jesus Christ, overlooks the city from La Cabana Hill. His empty eyes see all of Havana and … Continue reading →

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