Heidi Aleman
Heidi is a junior at Florida International University majoring in Digital Communication and Media. She is interested in culture and aims to tell stories that speak to the human connection and experience. In the future, she hopes to work in the entertainment field, storytelling through visual art and music.
He barely survived a premature birth. At 4 he’s strong but needs special shoes,...
This article first appeared in the Miami Herald in collaboration with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media.
It was 11 p.m. on...
From sour moments to sweet success: Albert Rivera’s journey in brewing beer
When it comes to brewing beer, Albert Rivera can take you down memory lane and tickle your imagination. Maybe you’ll like his butternut squash...
Top five matcha spots near FIU
Whether it’s an early day of class or a long afternoon of studying, almost every college student looks for a caffeine fix. Matcha has...
A teenager’s act of love (includes video story)
Sixteen-year-old Helen Aleman discovered crocheting while aimlessly scrolling on TikTok. Now, it is a way she communicates her love and copes with growing pains.
Her...
My Cuban abuelita: 101 years of faith (includes audio slideshow)
One hundred and one years old, Zoila Olivera, a resident of West Miami who migrated from Cuba more than five decades ago, continues leaning on...
‘Where is the next horse?’ Finding purpose in caring for mistreated animals (includes audio...
When stressful moments arise in Yvonne Hubshman's life, she normally stays calm and level-headed. A skill, she says, she has acquired from tending horses.
Her...