Megan BallingerHow Ethnic Media Can Help Save Lives“Her neighborhood in flames around her, the Korean-born woman stood trapped inside her beauty shop as rowdy mobs descended”Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017
Megan BallingerAlmansor Dog Park is Put on HoldThis news story explains the initial decision of the Alhambra City Council to integrate a dog park into the community, estimating that…Dec 14, 2017Dec 14, 2017
Megan BallingerBe a L.E.A.D.er!This article discusses the (then) upcoming leadership event taking place in the Alhambra community. The event, called LEAD (Leadership…Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Megan BallingerPracticing Buddhism on Valley Boulevard: A conversation with Venerable Master Xin Jing ShihThis article, written in August of 2014, discusses the (then recent) establishment of the Shiang Guang Shan Temple, located in the Alhambra…Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Megan BallingerHow one DJ went from backyard raves to playing the Special OlympicsAfter reading the article “How one DJ went from backyard raves to playing the Special Olympics,” what really resonated with me was the…Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Megan BallingerMoon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival)I am extremely interested to explore more about how Asian-Americans are represented in the media and well as in individual communities…Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017
Megan BallingerK-Town and Social/Cultural/Ethnic Stereotypes“All these identities have become essential and stifling … With [Shopping for Fangs] we wanted to liberate these identities and ideas and…Sep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017
Megan Ballinger‘Father’s Day’ ArticleDated September 20, 2017, this article looks at the recently published short film, “Fathers Day” and its connection to asian culture, arts…Sep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017
Megan BallingerMy Chosen Venue — Alhambra SourceI come from a mixed background; my mom is Chinese and my dad is from various parts of Europe — France, Wales, and Germany. I am first…Sep 20, 2017Sep 20, 2017