Carla Carvallo
Carla Carvallo is a junior pursuing a Digital Communications major and a minor in English. After graduation, she plans on working in the publishing industry as a fiction writer and honing her storytelling skills. Her short story “Numbers” was recently adapted into a short film and has been chosen as an official selection for the 2025 Coconut Grove Film Festival.
Improving food insecurity one step at a time (includes photo essay)
This photo essay captures the heart of Build a Better Tomorrow, a grassroots community initiative that addresses food insecurity in South Florida.
Founded with...
The Hunger Within: Many South Floridians struggle to find something to eat (includes mini...
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In this mini-documentary, FIU students follow the lives of three working mothers who have faced the...
Success at the Miami Cancer Institute comes one bell ring at a time
In the Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, is a victory bell. A rope hangs from it, waiting for its moment....
Joshua’s Heart food pantry feeds families in need (includes video story)
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Nearly three million people in Florida face the risk of hunger. But nonprofit organizations like Joshua's Heart...
The writer and the armless swimmer: Their friendship began in the pool and led...
Every Monday, Anita Mitchell receives an email from her swim team. They discuss routine schedule changes or mundane parking details. New team members aren’t...
Jammin’ in the 305: Five Miami vinyl shops you can’t miss
Record shops in Miami have seen a surge in popularity and become central hubs for collectors and music lovers alike. In these stores, you...