Ambar Ramirez

Flipping through magazines for as long as she can remember, Ambar Ramirez has always known she wanted to be a journalist. Fast forward, Ambar is now a multimedia journalist and creative for Folio Weekly. As a recent graduate from the University of North Florida, she has written stories for the university’s newspaper as well as for personal blogs. Though mainly a writer, Ambar also designs and dabbles in photography. If not working on the latest story or design project, she is usually cozied up in bed with a good book or at a thrift store buying more clothes she doesn’t need.

Getting To Know John Legend

Words by Ambar Ramirez On stage we’ve seen him in his nicest suits, angled in perfect lighting with buttery vocals and charming smiles. John Legend has made a name for himself in the limelight, but when the lights dim and the venue empties, who is John Legend?  Sure, there’s social media, offering that surface-level connection—and Legend, nor his

The Changing Face of 5 Points

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez It’s Aug. 19, 2024 and while doom-scrolling on Instagram you pause on an image the local bottle shop Alewife posted. The caption begins with “Ok. Here we go. **takes a deep breath**,”  and without reading the rest, you know you’re about to read

Underdressed at the Florida Theatre 

September 30, 2024
Faye Webster Concert Review Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez Faye Webster often bought last-minute tickets to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and enjoyed getting lost in the performances. So much so that she wrote a whole album in ode to this spontaneous time of her life— “Underdressed at the

Football Fiesta

August 29, 2024
Words by Ambar Ramirez Sept. 15 marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month dedicated to recognizing Hispanic culture’s contributions and influences on the United States. As fate would have it, Sept. 15 also marks the first Jaguars home game. So naturally, the Duuuval House is getting

Blood, Sweat and Mascara: Roller Derby 101

August 23, 2024
Words by Ambar Ramirez The clatter of wheels on polished wood echoes through the rink, mingling with the chatter of excited spectators and the focused voices of teammates finalizing their game plans. Then, the referee’s whistle cuts through the noise, signaling the start of the first jam. While some

The Show Before the Show With John Legend

August 23, 2024
Words by Ambar Ramirez On stage we’ve seen him in his nicest suits, angled in perfect lighting with buttery vocals and charming smiles. John Legend has made a name for himself in the limelight, but when the lights dim and the venue empties, who is John Legend? For those attending

RYD the Wave

Words by Ambar Ramirez & photos submitted by Taylor Ohntrup In the early days, surfing meant seeking out local craftsmen, often tucked away in makeshift garages, who meticulously shaped surfboards and gear by hand. Each board was a unique piece of art, reflecting the individuality of its maker and the

Playing to the Beat of Your Own Drum

May 31, 2024
Words by Ambar Ramirez In a typical classroom or educational environment you expect to see notebooks, pencils, pens, highlighters, whiteboards, sticky notes and index cards. What you may not expect, unless you are taking a music class, are drums (especially when talking about a Senior Health & Wellness

Getting To Know ‘Just A Girl’

April 18, 2024
The implications of yet Another TikTok Trend  Words by Ambar Ramirez In hindsight, the signs were always there. The quiet rage and rebellion, the natural aversion to pink, the color bestowed on all women before we are even born. And yes, I would say that I’m like a pretty emotional
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