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Ashley Cisneros Mejia is a journalist, entrepreneur and marketer. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and later as an editor at Florida Trend business magazine. Ashley has worked as a professional freelance writer since 2009, as a technical writer, marketing manager, and public relations practitioner. She also founded two digital marketing agencies in Orlando. Named one of Orlando’s 40 Under 40 and honored by the Women’s Executive Council of Orlando for achievements in media and communications, Ashley earned a B.S. in Journalism and an M.S. in Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida.

Florida Trend NEXT: Resources for Undocumented Students

By | 2008-12-21T15:33:36+00:00 December 21st, 2008|Categories: Blog, Samples|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Jackie Garcia* graduated from an Orlando high school in May 2007, but the honor roll student can’t afford to pay for out-of-state tuition at the local community college. Although Jackie has lived in the United States since she was a young girl, she has to pay out-of-state tuition because of her undocumented status. Jackie is not alone. Around [...]

Florida NEXT: No Time for a Big Breakfast?

By | 2017-04-28T07:32:40+00:00 December 21st, 2008|Categories: Blog, Samples|Tags: |

The Wonders of Peanut Butter Spread it on a piece of whole grain toast or bagel. Or slather PB on a whole wheat tortilla and wrap it all around a banana. Speaking of Bananas … Top whole wheat toast with mashed banana and cottage cheese. Sprinkle cinnamon on top for added flavor. Or make your own fruit [...]

Florida Trend NEXT: A Few Good Marines

By | 2017-04-28T07:32:41+00:00 December 21st, 2008|Categories: Blog, Samples|Tags: , , |

If you’re looking for the opportunity to fight for freedom, get money for college and get training for a great career, the Marines may be for you. Known as the most challenging branch of the military for its high physical and mental standards, the Marine Corps offers its members a choice among more than 100 career fields. There are [...]

Florida NEXT: Click for Katie

By | 2017-04-28T07:32:41+00:00 December 21st, 2008|Categories: Blog, Samples|Tags: , , , |

Last year I interviewed a grief-stricken family and group of friends who had suffered a devastating loss. She was their daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. Katlyn “Katie” Marie Marchetti died in the early morning hours of March 4, 2006, due to injuries she received in a car accident. She wasn’t wearing her seat belt. Katie, then [...]

Florida Trend NEXT: Hot Jobs

By | 2017-04-28T07:32:41+00:00 December 21st, 2008|Categories: Blog, Samples|Tags: , , , , , |

When you’re focused on homework, after-school jobs and standardized tests, who has time to think about — or plan for — a future career? Most high school students don’t have any idea about what they want ‘to be’ when they grow up. But high school gives you the chance to explore all kinds of subjects. What are your [...]

Florida NEXT: Now’s Your Time

By | 2017-04-28T07:32:41+00:00 December 21st, 2008|Categories: Blog, Featured, Samples|Tags: |

Without a doubt, my favorite class at Rutherford High School was my newspaper class. My school was on a block schedule, and I went to newspaper class on even days. It was the last period of the day, and when the afternoon bell rang, I didn't budge. I wasn’t in a rush to get home because I was [...]

Florida Trend NEXT: Real Jobs, Real Young People

By | 2017-04-28T07:32:41+00:00 December 21st, 2008|Categories: Blog, Samples|Tags: , , |

Want to know about the jobs real Florida students get after graduation? Getting a good education, whether you decide to work in the field you studied or not, can lead to all kinds of great careers. Here are four young people who pursued more education after high school and landed jobs they enjoy. Tiffany Brown, 21 Graduate Nurse Health [...]

Independent Florida Alligator – NEWS STORY: Consumer confidence drops

By | 2007-04-01T15:59:59+00:00 April 1st, 2007|Categories: Blog, News, Samples|Tags: , , , |

A survey by UF’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research this week found that Florida consumers became more pessimistic in August. The preliminary consumer confidence index for Florida decreased to 95 – a one-point drop from last month and a drastic fall from 112 last August, according to the Florida Consumer Attitude Survey. The bureau employs UF students to conduct monthly telephone surveys to random phone numbers [...]

Student Leader: It’s a Green Thing

By | 2017-04-28T07:32:41+00:00 April 1st, 2007|Categories: Blog, Samples|Tags: , , |

Collegiate environmental groups make a difference Recycling? Check. Clean ups? Check. Fun? Check! Across the state, collegiate groups are taking environmental matters into their own hands by hosting earth-changing events, clean ups, and demonstrations. Here are a few organizations that Mother Nature would be proud of. Eckerd College What: From doing regular clean-up events to challenging the first shopping day of [...]