Stories by Teresa Mathew
The Statement
Ann Arbor Affairs: Old Testament love
- Illustration by Megan Mulholland
BY TERESA MATHEW
I was 14 when I fell for my first Jewish boy. Granted, he was over twice my age and I’d never actually met him, but what liberal, politically aware teenager hasn’t had a crush on Jon Stewart? And it wasn’t just a passing fancy — oh no, it was a trend. For years I would find myself attracted to actors who just so happened to be Jewish.
Visual Statement: Three Weddings and a Baptism
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY TERESA MATHEW
India may seem like an exotic break destination for some, but for me it has never signified an actual vacation. Trips to India are a whirlwind of visits to every branch of the family tree, trying not to get my myriad relatives confused, and attending every function under the sun.
Visual Statement: The saga of stagecraft
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY TERESA MATHEW
“Hairspray” doesn’t usually make you think of blood, sweat and tears. Onstage, the cast and crew pull off, seemingly effortlessly, a production where every song is on pitch and every step is in place.
Visual Statement: A tropical Thanksgiving
BY TERESA MATHEW
It's rare that I find myself with an opportunity to prove that I am, in fact, Indian.
