Karen Melendez
Karen Melendez is a Junior at Florida International University, majoring in digital communication and media with a passion for criminal justice, beauty and lifestyle topics.
Stay or Go: Exploring how immigration politics affect South Floridians (includes mini documentary)
Immigration politics affect everyday life in South Florida. Immigrants face challenges, fear and uncertainty as policies continue to change in the United States.
In 2025,...
Stay or Go: Immigration in South Florida (includes audio story)
How have recent immigration policies affected South Floridians? In a region made up of many immigrant communities, politics regarding migration holds a special place...
Norvell Skin Solutions: From a garage to a global brand
When Rick Norvell first started mixing tanning formulas in his Tennessee garage, he wasn’t chasing fame or luxury. He wasn’t trying to build a...
Top five low-impact exercises to stay fit in Miami
Low-impact doesn’t mean low results when it comes to exercise. These types of workouts build strength, improve balance and boost endurance without stressing the...
An undocumented immigrant finds refuge in art (includes photo essay)
The following photo essay depicts an undocumented immigrant who left her home country to try and find a better life in the United States....