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Portfolio of best works
Broadcast
Mass Weddings Make Many HappyCouples in China forgo intimate weddings in favor of tying the knot as a group
Blue Ocean Network
August 5, 2010
Learning the Mother Tongue
Bilingual education program improves education success rates of the Dongxiang
Muslim ethnic group, China's poorest and least literate minority
Blue Ocean Network
July 8, 2010
Soccer
Mad Town Breaks Record
1,062 soccer fans gather in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture to break Guinness
World Record by simultaneously juggling soccer balls
Blue Ocean Network
July 15, 2010
*Dissertation written for Global Media & Communications M.A. at the London School of Economics. My dissertation was subsquently chosen as one of the 20 best dissertations out of 220 submitted to the postgraduation communications department and published as part of the MEDIA@LSE MSc Dissertation Series
The martial arts master, the socially awkward nerd, the scrawny restaurant owner with a comical accent—within mainstream media, Asian-American males have historically been Othered and excluded. Through these restrictive stereotypes, American media has relegated Asian-American men to little more than submissive model minorities or foreign caricatures to be laughed at. These effeminate portrayals, while widely accepted as harmless, arguably deny this minority group of their masculinity.
This paper sought to explore how Asian-American males perceive stereotypical media portrayals of themselves in relation to their identity and masculinity and conversely, how they construct identity and masculinity in relation to emasculating media representations. Through semi-structured interviews, this research explored the inner worlds and life narratives of 23 Asian-American men. Using thematic analysis, I found that Asian-American men by and large negatively view and reject media’s emasculating images of themselves and find resistance in choosing to assert their masculinity and identity in other ways. Nonetheless, as identity is not produced in a vacuum, but is socially recognized position, Asian-American men suffer from being ascribed unwanted identities out of their control.
Homosexuality in China
In China, where tradition reigns, homosexuality is no longer taboo. What
is the view from those living in the country?
US-China Today
March 10, 2010
Wrote in-depth feature article on evolving attitudes toward homosexuality in China, interviewing sources ranging from LGBT activists to academics as well as those dealing personally with being gay in Chin. It subsequently became one of the key sources of traffic to the US-China Today site and was the #2 result on Google for the topic "homosexuality in China." Since then, it has been cited in two books and several papers published in academic journals, including:
- Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life (book published by John Wiley & Sons)
- The Cultural Context of Sexual Pleasure and Problems: Psychotherapy with Diverse Clients (book published by Routledge)
- Buddhism: Rethinking Sexual Misconduct (paper published in Journal of Community Positive Practices)
- Religion, Religiosity, and the Attitudes Toward Homosexuality—A Multilevel Analysis of 79 Countries (published in Journal of Homosexuality)
Asian American Theater's Next Act
Playwrights and performers are moving beyond stories about culture clash and
identity politics
Hyphen Magazine
August 2009
USC
music professor and highly regarded clarinetist dies at 86
Mitchell Lurie played clarinet for the musical scores of ‘Mary Poppins’ and
‘Dr. Zhivago.’
Daily Trojan
December 3, 2008
On
the ground, a different story of racial barriers that still stand strong
Despite historic Obama win, some students say they still feel the burden of religious
tension
Daily Trojan
November 14, 2008
APA
Campaign Mastermind Eyes Office [PDF]
Political activist Paul Fong blazes trail for Asian Americans — and now for himself
AsianWeek
July 11, 2008
USC quartet inspires inmates in New Orleans
The quartet played concerts for schools and a prison affected by Hurricane Katrina
Daily Trojan
April 25, 2008
Post Virginia Tech Stereotyping: Students affected by backlash against Asian
Americans [Text]
After Seung-Hui Cho's shootings, Asian Americans experience discrimination
El Estoque
May 23, 2007
Personal essays
Dear dumbphone: a Millennial’s declaration of love
For not having a smartphone,
they called me Amish, they called me a grandma. But guess what? I liked my
dumbphone.
Medium
September 2013
Island Fever
I was accepted as a founding storyteller at Maptia, a new site (then in beta) providing an interactive way for wanderlusting folks like myself to share travel stories. Here, I write on my travels to Thailand and immersion in the spontaneous backpacking community.
Maptia
April 2014
Sandstorms, Icy Trails and Face Masks: A Tale of Chinese Mountain-Climbing
Personal account of trip with Peking University
mountaineering club while studying abroad in Beijing
All editorial work
Blue Ocean Network
www.bonlive.comMass Weddings Make Many Happy
Couples in China forgo intimate weddings in favor of tying the knot as a group
August 5, 2010
Ruff Justice
Beijing dog height policy restricting dogs to small
pooches may be repealed
August 3, 2010
Death of a Panda
Suspicious death of panda in Chinese zoo sparks debate over controversial panda
diplomacy and the leasing of pandas
July 28, 2010
Pigs Bring Profit for Farmers
Year-long "Piglets for Pigs" program
benefits impoverished Chinese farmers and brings
citydwellers
fresh pork
July 26, 2010
Soccer Mad Town Breaks Record
1,062 soccer fans gather in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture to break Guinness
World Record by simultaneously
juggling
soccer balls
July 15, 2010
Zoo Animals Play It Cool
Amidst mid-summer heat wave in China, Nanning zoo residents find ways to beat
the heat
July 12, 2010
Learning the Mother Tongue
Bilingual education program improves education success rates of the Dongxiang
Muslim ethnic group, China's poorest and least literate minority
July 8, 2010
A Chance to Shine
Disabled performers from China, Taiwan and Japan take the stage at Shanghai
World Expo
July 6, 2010
Driving China Crazy
Poor driving habits and driver education may be cause
of China's traffic congestion
July 3, 2010
A Shelter from the Heat
Xi'an residents flock to air raid shelters to find cool during high temperatures
June 24, 2010
China's Mini Chess Champs
Chess becoming increasingly favored by Chinese parents as a way to sharpen
children's minds
June 19, 2010
US-China Today
www.uschina.usc.eduHomosexuality
in China
In China, where tradition reigns, homosexuality is no longer taboo. What is the
view from those living in the country?
March 10, 2010
Hyphen Magazine
www.hyphenmagazine.comAsian American Theater's Next Act
Playwrights and performers are moving beyond stories about culture clash and
identity politics
August 2009
AsianWeek
www.asianweek.comAmong Asian Americans, Many Subgroups Lack Adequate Health Coverage
Despite model minority myth, many Asian Americans find it difficult to obtain
health insurance
January 28, 2009
Organizations help women find confidence in the business world
With the help of non-profits, women and immigrants can make fresh start
January 12, 2009
Asian American Olympian Magazine for 2008 Beijing Olympics [Online
Version]
Led production of a magazine featuring Asian American Olympians
in the Beijing Olympics
August 2008
Interview
with Shooting Olympian Sandra Fong [PDF]
August 2008
Interview
with Wrestling Olympian Clarissa Chun [PDF] pages 19-20
August 2008
Asian Americans Going for the Gold
Olympic Centerspread
August 8, 2008
APA Institute Builds Leadership Pipeline [PDF]
Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute holds annual benefit dinner
August 1, 2008
APA
Campaign Mastermind Eyes Office [PDF]
Political activist Paul Fong blazes trail
for Asian Americans — and now for himself
July 11, 2008
Thinking
Outside the Box [PDF]
Chinese Software Professional Association allows
professionals to stay on top and broaden outlooks
July 8, 2008
Keys
to Becoming a Filipina Millionaire: Charm and Guts [PDF]
Filipinas gather to laugh, eat, drink and network
June 20, 2008
Breaking
the Glass Ceiling: Asian American women talk work challenges at leadership
forum [PDF]
National Association of Asian American Professionals-San Francisco
holds inaugural Women’s Leadership Forum
June 6, 2008
City
College ESL Classes Face Budget Cuts [PDF]
California budget cuts will impact Asian immigrants' education
May 30, 2008
USC Law School
http://lawweb.usc.edu/news/
Maryland native experiences California and law school
2L Amanda Murray samples moot court and California life while exploring career
options
April 26, 2011
An Inside Look at the FBI
FBI Assistant Director Speaks At Lunchtime Event
March 10, 2011
New Study Abroad Programs Add International Perspective
Italy, France and Australia programs added to law students’ options
March 8, 2011
A Supreme Visitor
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spends day at USC Law
February 15, 2011
Supreme Court Justice Lectures on Constitutional Law
1Ls get chance to learn from Justice Anthony Kennedy
February 2, 2011
Celebrating Scholarships
Law students, alumni and donors gather at 2011 Scholarship Luncheon
February 2, 2011
JD/MBA Student Puts Dual Skill Set to Use
Paul Del Piero ’12 and a team of students win Venture Capital Investment
Competition
January 27, 2011
LL.M program provides foreign lawyers chance to learn about U.S. law [USC Chronicle version]
Lawyers boost competitive edge in home countries through one-year USC program
December 15, 2010
An Inside Look at Externships
Students learn about externships at lunchtime panel
November 23, 2010
Mentor Day Gets Local Students Excited About Higher Education [USC Chronicle version]
Street Law brings more than 100 students to USC Law
November 15, 2010
Continuing Legal Education Program Focuses on Law, Politics and Business
Institute for Corporate Counsel will help lawyers widen perspective on business
November 8, 2010
Life After Securities Fraud
Former exec describes descent from “clean-cut family guy” to crook
October 6, 2010
Top Legal Recruiter Offers Job-Seeking Students Advice
Career Event Offers Students Hope about Tough Economy
September 24, 2010
Student Law Journal Hosts Symposium on Unemployment
Participants explore how unemployment is affecting ignored
communities including LGBTS, those previously incarcerated and immigrants
September 22, 2010
3L Wins Prestigious Writing Competition
Tina Sohaili places first in writing competition sponsored by the National
LGBT Bar Association
September 21, 2010
Student Orgs Seek 1Ls
Involvement Fair Invites Students to Connect Outside the Classroom
September 10, 2010
Daily Trojan
www.dailytrojan.comUSC music professor and highly regarded clarinetist dies at 86
Mitchell Lurie played clarinet for the musical scores of ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Dr. Zhivago.’
December 3, 2008
USC professor named CA poet laureate
Carol Muske-Dukes received the prestigious appointment from Gov. Schwarzenegger
November 19, 2008
On the ground, a different story of racial barriers that still stand strong
Despite historic Obama win, some students say they still feel the burden of religious
tension
November 14, 2008
Cap to a two-year campaign
Students gathered in the lobby of Annenberg on Tuesday night to watch Obama
win the election
Contributed to the report
November 5, 2008
Campus environmental groups seek support from students
Power Vote and USC CalPIRG have seen a dramatic spike in environmental interest
September 24, 2008
USG resolution urges ban on 'recycling gatherers'
Undergrate Student Government says people who take recyclables out of campus
Dumpsters
pose
safety
threat
October 1, 2008
Coliseum's 'dead-zone' frustrates USC students
Cell phone reception hard to find at football stadium
September 21, 2008
Frat roof collapses on Row
Officials don't know why a 10- by-25-foot section of Lambda Chi Alpha's roof
collapsed
September 17, 2008
Multicultural houses
battle lower interest
As IFC and Panhellenic break records, multicultural frats, sororities struggle
for members
September 11, 2008
College
GOP rallies behind McCain-Palin ticket
Former Democrat headlines Tuesday's speeches, as Republicans try to regain
the spotlight for their convention
September 3, 2008
USC quartet inspires inmates in New Orleans
The quartet played concerts for schools and a prison affected by Hurricane
Katrina
April 25, 2008
Brokaw discusses state of the U.S.
Tom Brokaw told an audience at Bovard Auditorium that Americans need to renew
their sense of solidarity
April 18, 2008
USC staff works to protect artifacts
Countries' possession of controversial artifacts can lead to territorial disputes
April 11, 2008
Government looks to
clarify privacy policy
University officials are confused about rights to release student information
April 6, 2008
Alumni Association will move to Campus Center
A naming donation brings the Alumni Association close to its fundraising goal
March 28, 2008
Women's successes rewarded at event
The sixth annual Remarkable Women Awards selected 12 winners from 40 nominees
March 7, 2008
USC receives Academy of Motion Picture donation
The Academy donated $3 million
to the new cinematic arts complex
February 29, 2008
Congress addresses illegal media downloads
USC already offers students an alternative to illegal downloading
February 15, 2008
El Estoque
www.elestoque.orgPost
Virginia Tech Stereotyping: Students affected by backlash against Asian
Americans [Text]
After Seung-Hui Cho's shootings, Asian Americans experience discrimination
May 23, 2007
TAs abuse power
Student TAs use access to gradebooks to help
friends cheat
November 27, 2006
Head of Scotland visits 'wild west'
On quest to reform education in home country, first Minister
makes trip to MVHS
October 25, 2006
Concentrating with ADHD
Students deal with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
September 27, 2006
Lost Leaders
Politics and questioned qualifications play into resignation of committed Leadership
pioneers
August 29, 2006
Teaching Tomorrow's Teachers Today
Teacher Cadet program gives students the opportunity to gain real world teaching
experience
February 3, 2006
Graduate mastermind behind redesign
Architect Erwin Lee designed updated library and locker rooms
October 21, 2005
Miscellaneous
Startup Founder Simplifies Websites and Blogging
Asian American Journalists Association website
April 30, 2011
Proposition 9: Victims' Rights
WitnessLA.com
November 3, 2008
Awards
2007 National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Winner (Newspaper 17+ pages)
2007
National Scholastic Press Association Best of Show, 2nd place (Newspaper 17+ pages)
2007
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Crown (High School Newspaper)
2009
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship
2010 Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship
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