Alexandra Phelps
Alexandra Phelps is an aspiring journalist at the Florida International University’s Honors College, majoring in Digital Communication and Media. Having graduated with her Associate of Arts degree during high school, Alexandra may be fresh in the field, but she is more than ready to go. Currently in her Sophomore year, this Miami native is considering each opportunity she gets as a step closer to her dream. Upon graduating, she hopes to pursue sports journalism as her career.
‘An emotional rollercoaster’: Little Mason’s seizures are taking a toll on the Rodriguez family
This story was originally published in the Miami Herald in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
Mason Rodriguez had his first seizure at...
‘No one’s going to be able to enjoy this beauty’: How park flooding affects...
Janine Rice chose a state park just north of Dania Beach to say goodbye to her father.
In July 2021, the now 58-year-old children’s rights...
Confetti crackdown: Florida students raise awareness about graduation celebrations that harm the environment
Dressed in their best outfits, graduating college students put the most into making their celebratory photoshoots memorable.
Whether the backdrop is the University of...
Conservation is key: How zoos are changing
As animals were transferred into their exhibits and field researchers readied their things for the day, Frank Ridgley sat at his desk, haloed by...
What do Miami mothers really want for Mother’s Day?
This article was first published on Local 10 News and Medium.
Comparing the most recommended and offered gifts to a survey of mothers in Miami
It’s...
In the name of sharks: The facts about unprovoked attacks (includes interactive graphics)
Have you ever searched up the word “shark?" If you haven't, here's a spoiler alert: one scroll past Shark appliances gets you to the...
Dawn Grace-Jones is on a mission of care and justice
This story was first published in the Miami Times. To view the story, click here.
On the passenger seat of Dawn Grace-Jones’ car lies a...
Small Starts: Small business struggles in a post-pandemic environment (includes audio story)
In “Small Starts,” our hosts Emilie Gonzalez and Elizabeth Dedos discuss the hardships of running a small business in a post-pandemic environment. During the...
Small Starts: The Heart of the Hustle (includes documentary)
This documentary follows the story of three small business owners and their struggles after the COVID-19 pandemic. Madeline Muñoz-Bustamante, owner of Colorful Cute Goods,...
Silence of the trans: Educators deal with a conservative Florida
Chara Maurice, 22, is a transgender, nonbinary, first-year fourth-grade teacher at Innovation Charter School in Pompano Beach. They have been living as a transgender...