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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Pari Apostolakos

Pari Apostolakos

Hello, my name is Pari Apostolakos and I am a senior in Media, majoring in broadcast journalism with a minor in Spanish. I have been with The DI since August 2017 as a staff writer for the features section, I quickly became an assistant features editor in March 2018. I then moved up to features editor in December 2018 and took over as managing editor for reporting in March of 2019. I’m so grateful to have grown with this publication over my collegiate career. Although I am currently studying abroad in Pamplona, Spain for the semester, I can’t wait to continue working at The DI when I return to campus.

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Congolese immigrants find home, community in Urbana

Congolese immigrants find home, community in Urbana

By Therese Pokorney and Pari Apostolakos • December 4, 2019
The News-Gazette building is pictured in downtown Champaign on Friday. On Sunday, the News-Gazette announced it will no longer be publishing a Monday paper.

News-Gazette halts Monday publication

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 10, 2019
Sameer Gadhia, lead vocalist of Young the Giant, performs at The Canopy Club on Feb. 20

Young the Giant’s Eric Cannata on touring, meeting his idol, college

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • October 21, 2019
Antoni Porowski and Michelle Zauner make a salad during a cooking demonstration. Porowski brought his expertise to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Friday.

Antoni steps out of the kitchen, onto the stage

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 29, 2019
Brandon T. Washington and friends perform at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday. The annual guitar festival hosts a variety of acts which draw crowds from all around the C-U community.

Ellnora Guitar Festival ends on high note

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 8, 2019
Kristina Reese speaks at the English Building about her experience guiding the Illini Football team through yoga exercises. Lou Hernandez, head strength and conditioning coach for the Illini football team, asked Reese to teach the football players about yoga and its benefits.

Just breathe: Illini football team focuses on yoga, meditation

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 5, 2019
Make your booth stand out on Quad Day

Make your booth stand out on Quad Day

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 25, 2019
Students walk past Bousfield Residence Hall. Bousfield is located in the northeastern section of Ikenberry Commons.

Embrace your tiny space you’ll call home this year

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 23, 2019
These four college cliches are totally true

These four college cliches are totally true

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 20, 2019
The University admissions staff has taken notice of wealthy families from five counties around Illinois having their children gain financial independence upon entering college to obtain greater need-based awards to attend the University at a lower cost. ProPublica Illinois reported many of these schemes may be taking place around the country.

Illinois families accused of using loophole to qualify for need-based financial aid

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • July 31, 2019

The phone works both ways

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • May 24, 2019

What my mom wishes she knew before I came to college

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • May 24, 2019
Aretha Franklin in the film “Amazing Grace.” The documentary, filmed 47 years ago, covers the live recording of Franklin's "Amazing Grace" gospel album. Roger Ebert Fellow Pari writes that the best parts of the documentary involved the interactions between people and the emotions they invoked.

‘Amazing Grace’ is an emotional experience 47 years in the making

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • April 13, 2019
Illini success: how theater students measure up

Illini success: how theater students measure up

By Pari Apostolakos, Features Editor • January 23, 2019
Saturday night, filmmaker Tang Gaopeng debuted “The Road Not Taken,” which takes place in the Gobi Desert of western China. The film discusses several societal themes surrounding survival among outsiders in the modern world.

Chicago film festival transports viewers

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor and 2018-2019 Roger Ebert Fellow • October 25, 2018
Jesse McCartney performs on stage in Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 6.

Jesse McCartney performs at University

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant features editor • October 9, 2018
Mary Jane Oviatt and Ben Joselyn assist customers at the Thursday Farm Stand on the Quad on Aug. 23, 2018.

You are what you eat: Thursday Farm Stands on the Quad

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor • August 28, 2018
Left unsatisfied? Start your own RSO

Left unsatisfied? Start your own RSO

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor • August 24, 2018
An organized dorm room in Van Doren Hall.

Don’t be a hot mess: Maximize space, minimize clutter

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor • August 22, 2018

Creating your own traditions

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor • August 15, 2018

Using RSOs to help your future and your present

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor • July 17, 2018
Ways to explore majors for undecided students

Ways to explore majors for undecided students

By Pari Apostolakos, Assistant Features Editor • May 20, 2018
Remington Sheehan, Kelsey Woodbury, Dan Zolecki, Justin Dirr rehearse for “Sign Here, Please.” the play’s first show will premier on Firday April 20 the Community United Church of Christ.

[Photo] Play brings student's work to stage

April 16, 2018
Zorbas, a Mediterranean restaurant located on Green Street, closed permanently on Tuesday.

Local Mediterranean restaurant Zorbas continues strong after 45 years

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • March 14, 2018
Through volunteering, freshman education students gain teaching experience

Through volunteering, freshman education students gain teaching experience

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • March 6, 2018
Research project studies link between self-identity, recreational drug use

Research project studies link between self-identity, recreational drug use

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • February 19, 2018
Popular classes have large enrollment rates, high expectations

Popular classes have large enrollment rates, high expectations

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • February 5, 2018
Michal Cylwik, a sophomore in Communication, studies at the Communications Library located at Gregory Hall. Over 600 students major in communications, but it is still often misunderstood.

Dispelling myths about majoring in communication

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • January 23, 2018
Champaign woman shares love of vintage clothing, antiques with community

Champaign woman shares love of vintage clothing, antiques with community

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • December 11, 2017
Advertising student Hayden Gallup designs animations for major companies

Advertising student Hayden Gallup designs animations for major companies

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • November 29, 2017
Student entrepreneur Jeremy Gumila holds a Yeezy Boost Turtle Doves shoe. Gumila started selling popular shoes on his company Facebook group in college. Since then, the Facebook group has gained over 38,000 members.

Student entrepreneurs face unique struggles on campus

By Pari Apostolakos, Staff writer • November 9, 2017
Dr. Givings (actor Jordan Coughtry) explains his treatment to Sabrina Daldry (actress Elana Weiner-Kaplow)

‘In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play’ demonstrates 1800s feminine struggle

By Pari Apostolakos, Contributing writer • October 27, 2017
Kevin Troy, sophomore in FAA, has dyed his hair pink in the outline of the breast cancer ribbon every October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for several years. Troy’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when he was young, and she died a little over a year ago.

Think pink: Students take part in breast cancer awareness month

By Pari Apostolakos, Contributing writer • October 16, 2017
Female actors perform "All the King's Men" at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The play runs until Oct. 8.

‘All the King’s Men’ actresses show audiences who’s boss

By Pari Apostolakos, Contributing writer • October 2, 2017
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