Fatima Belagam
Fatima Belagam is a junior majoring in digital journalism. She is interested in music and film journalism and plans to work as a freelance journalist after graduation.
Pawsing for Care: This Miami program helps pet owners find resources (includes photo essay)
Pet owners are having difficulty finding affordable veterinary care for their furry friends. This photo essay shows one of the many events held by...
Paw-sing for care: The rising cost of veterinary medicine (includes documentary)
Pets are family, and they deserve the best care.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, veterinary costs have increased by nearly...
My journey: Three graduating seniors describe lessons learned at FIU
As the fall semester at Florida International University comes to an end, scores of seniors graduate and prepare to move on to a professional...
Paws, pets and pricing
In “Paws, Pets, and Prices,” we dive deep into the challenges of the rising cost of veterinary medicine and the critical shortage of veterinarians....
The state of student media in South Florida
This story is part of How we know what we know: An investigative series.
Two news events that left a sizable impact on the state...
Veterinary care costs have increased in the last year. This mobile clinic is helping...
Many pet owners are having problems finding affordable veterinary care for their furry friends. Regular visits can be up to $500 and that is...
Top places to get almond croissants in South Florida
Almond croissants are a delightful treat loved by pastry enthusiasts. For those South Floridians craving the rich almond-filled flaky pastry, some hidden gems in...
Making a plan to battle extreme heat
On May 31, with a red hot summer just around the corner, a group of 30 to 40 people gathered inside Pentecostal Tabernacle International...
Navigating the new normal: teachers reflect on the post-pandemic
The bell rings, marking the end of the day at an elementary school in Kendall. As kids file out of the classroom, Vivian Gil,...
Ramadan ends today: dispelling myths and misconceptions
In tenth grade, during my world history class, while we were learning a chapter on religion, Islam was brought up, and the most curious...