Teresa Mettela
New York
Teresa is a NYC-based journalist with a background in both breaking news and the intersection of race, culture and society, specifically the South Asian-American experience. Most recently, she has worked in Washington, D.C with ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and The Nation covering politics, global affairs, campaigns, and culture. Currently, Teresa is pursuing a masters degree in journalism at New York University.
December 20, 2023
Unpacking Media Biases in the Coverage of Israel-Palestine
How does media language shape our views on international conflicts? Explore the nuances of reporting in the Israel-Hamas conflict and the call for ethical journalism.
December 7, 2023
Hasan Minhaj: Stand-up Comedy or Stand-up Fiction?
A case defending the work of Hasan Minhaj, despite recent allegations by The New Yorker, accusing him of falsifying material for his stand-up specials.
December 7, 2023
Serving Up Change: ‘Local Legends’ as Advocacy Journalism
Former Bon-Appetit editor Brad Leone, launches a solo-Youtube show that tackles advocacy within the food industry.
December 4, 2023
My Day in Courtroom 122, Queens County Supreme Court
I spent eight hours in a Queens County courtroom and here’s what I learned.
November 1, 2023
Budget Cuts to NYC Parks Would Disproportionately Affect Marginalized Communities, Activists Say
“The problem in our city is that we have never treated our parks and funded them like the essential spaces they are."