Nina Ramirez
Nina Ramirez is a junior currently studying to bet her degree in Digital journalism. Her specific passions include film and literature, which she would like to further by either writing her own novel or directing a short film.
‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help’: MDC student escapes a troubled family environment
This story was originally published in the Miami Herald in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
David Gaston sits on his grey couch,...
‘I can’t stay in Miami’: Why young people are leaving the Magic City
Peter Gutierrez, 21, has lived in Cutler Bay for much of his life, but when he reached adulthood, he began to question whether Miami...
Vizcaya Halloween farmers market introduces new squash-growing competition
When Sheila Gutierrez gave away over 200 squash seedlings that were grown at Vizcaya Village in Miami for free over the summer, she realized...
‘Creativity from all around Miami’: Music video festival showcases local artists
When musician Adrian Garcia was listening to “Song of the Lake” by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, he couldn’t have predicted how...
The Faithful Handymen ‘Do The Time Warp Again’ at Savor Cinema this Pride Month
Twenty-two performers, all unpaid volunteers, have led to the longest running shadowcast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in South Florida. They’re self-proclaimed misfits...
The Broward Student Film Festival brings a platform to young filmmakers
Riley Walsh was only a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas when he created his first feature film, “A Guided Date.” It stars Walsh as...
Opera singer Gerardo José Ortega brings pride to the Miami Classical Music Festival
In 2005 Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving opera singer Gerardo José Ortega without a home. The tenor’s large family scattered across four states....
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...
How a Miami-Dade mom dedicated herself to motorcycle safety after losing her husband
As Luis Rivera grabbed his keys and headed out the door, his wife, Jordana, did something unusual — she reminded him to put on...