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Sara Balanta

Sara Balanta

Multimedia Journalist

Sara Balanta is a Public Relations major and Cinematic Arts minor at USC. She enjoys writing about culture, food and the intersection of creative industries.

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SDA’s ‘Broken Shells’ conquers generational trauma through a matriarchal dramedy

SDA’s ‘Broken Shells’ conquers generational trauma through a matriarchal dramedy

The School of Dramatic Arts presented the play “Broken Shells,” which blends cheeky humor with unsettling tones to unshell toxic familial relationships.

By Sara BalantaMarch 07, 2024 at 9:34PM PST

America Ferrera empowers students as she receives the SDA Multihyphenate Award

America Ferrera empowers students as she receives the SDA Multihyphenate Award

The “Barbie” star imparted advice on how she married her passions for activism and acting to uplift meaningful stories.

By Sara Balanta and Kailee BryantFebruary 16, 2024 at 5:51PM PST

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