Carla Mendez
Carla Daniela Mendez is a senior studying Digital Communications and Media with a minor in Political Science. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she is passionate about writing and contributes to FIU’s student-run publication, PantherNOW, where she has covered Sports and News. Additionally, Carla writes for STRIKE magazine, a student publication that explores art, culture, and fashion, allowing her to pursue her creative writing aspirations. Following graduation, she wishes to become a political journalist and work in news while continuing to explore creative writing.
Georgetown fellow’s arrest raises concern over free speech on campus (includes video story)
Just after sunset on March 17, three federal immigration officers arrested Dr. Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University’s Alwaleed Bin Talal...
FIU in D.C. honors philanthropic Green Family’s living legacy (includes video story)
In an evening celebrating the living legacy of the Green family, Florida International University's FIU in D.C. hosted a reception and rooftop gathering on...
Federal D.C. judge orders administration to preserve Yemen group chat controversy (includes video story)
A federal judge has ordered Trump administration officials to preserve communications sent through the encrypted messaging app Signal regarding military strikes on Houthi targets...
‘An extra layer of beauty’: D.C. celebrates start of cherry blossom season (includes video...
As the winter chill fades, Washington, D.C., welcomes the start of the cherry blossom season, drawing thousands of visitors eager to witness the district's...
Federal judge challenges Trump administration on defying deportation halt (includes video story)
The legal battle over the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador intensified Monday after the U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg demanded an...
City crews begin removal of Black Lives Matter street mural in D.C. (includes video story)
The sharp, rhythmic, pounding jackhammers and grinding hums of heavy machinery echoed around the White House on Monday as crews began tearing down the...
From the 305 to the 202: Celebrating Miami in the nation’s capital (includes video...
There were palm trees, sandy beaches, and a whole lot of Panther pride. It wasn't the 305, but the 202 at Florida International University's...
Trump presenta primer discurso ante el Congreso tras su regreso a la presidencia (incluye video)
El presidente Donald Trump pronunció anoche su primer discurso ante una sesión conjunta del Congreso desde su regreso al poder, defendiendo las acciones de...
National Park Service layoffs amid federal workforce cuts spark public concern (includes video story)
Aleksander Chmura, a custodial worker at Yosemite National Park, never expected his dream job to end so abruptly. On February 14, 2025, he became...
Florida’s housing market faces uncertain future with steel and aluminum tariffs (includes video story)
President Donald Trump announced sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy last Monday, imposing a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports and eliminating...