Carolina Villagra
Carolina Villagra is pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism at Florida International University. Her interests include writing poetry, reading philosophy books and the art of photography. She aspires to have her own podcast while working for the Los Angeles Times after she graduates.
Life after death: Trick of the light or something more? (includes video story)
Lorenzo Borges walked into the home of his deceased grandparents with his mother, Patricia, and his brother. They were there to gather the belongings...
Mangroves: Florida’s natural life preserver (includes multimedia content)
A simple fish tank can teach us many things about an ecosystem. The aquatic creatures consume food which then turns into feces, but when...
Japanese culture gains popularity with anime (includes multimedia content)
Vanessa Alvarez is a realtor by day and dresses up at night. She recently attended a party that encouraged dressing up as fictional characters....
Miami-Dade Commissioner Sally Heyman looks back on her 20 years in politics
Half a lifetime ago, Sally Heyman was a 29-year-old crime prevention specialist at the North Miami Beach police department. “You have to think like...
Relaxed Cuba sanctions split South Florida voters
Sonia Caballero, 26, is an assistant site director at Breakthrough Miami, a nonprofit organization that helps high school students get into college. Her parents...
Five best ice cream shops in Miami
Picking out an ice cream flavor is often the pinnacle of a child's day, so when you reach adulthood, eating the frozen wonderfulness can...