Tarek Anthony Journalism Portfolio

Meet Tarek

Tarek Anthony is a third-year senior at the University of Oregon, pursuing a dual major in Journalism and Political Science. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning independent student newspaper, The Daily Emerald, where he leads a team of more than 30 editors and over 100 staff in daily newsroom operations and long-form, investigative, and multimedia reporting.

Tarek’s experiences include serving as a news intern at Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and, in 2025, being selected as a fellow with the UNESCO Crossings Institute for Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict-Sensitive Reporting, through which he traveled to Belgium to report on transnational social and political issues.

Before stepping into editorial leadership, Tarek worked as a news reporter on the Eugene crime and government beat. He later served as Investigations Editor and Newsletter Producer, where he led a team of nine investigative journalists and managed daily newsletters. Collaborating closely with the Emerald’s Editor-in-Chief and Digital Managing Editor, Tarek utilized digital marketing tools and audience engagement strategies to craft compelling headlines and content that not only informed but also generated critical revenue for the nonprofit newsroom.

Tarek believes journalism is a cornerstone for building understanding and empathy across communities. He sees storytelling as a powerful tool to amplify marginalized voices, challenge dominant narratives, and inspire meaningful change.

His academic and professional work is grounded in a strong interest in nuclear conflict, political extremism, terrorism, and U.S. foreign policy—particularly in the Middle East. He hopes to report on and from the region, using his dual background in journalism and political science to produce informed, nuanced coverage of the conflicts and decisions that shape our world.