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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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Therese Pokorney

Therese Pokorney, Features Editor

Hi, I’m Therese! I’m currently a junior studying journalism with a minor in psychology. I started at the DI as a news reporter, then daytime news editor, assistant news editor and now features editor. When I’m not writing, I’m doing yoga or watching Jeopardy!

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A tapestry hung up on the wall of Amara Yoga and Arts in Urbana.

[Photo] Students and faculty destress through mindful movement

By Features Staff • January 22, 2020
Congolese immigrants find home, community in Urbana

Congolese immigrants find home, community in Urbana

By Therese Pokorney and Pari Apostolakos • December 4, 2019
Jim Hansen, professor in LAS, sits in his office full of horror movie memorabilia. Students in his class, “Why We Love Horror,” pictured below, a special topics course in English, examine horror films, like “Psycho” and “Get Out,” and various pieces of literature throughout the semester.

Professor examines ‘Why We Love Horror’ through films, literature

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • October 31, 2019
The Art Theater is located in Champaign and officially closed its doors Nov. 1. The Art Film Foundation filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday.

Champaign Art Theater closes indefinitely

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • October 28, 2019
Kristin Hoganson, professor of History, has been named the Stanley S. Strout Professor of United States History. The position is named after Stanley Stroup, an Illinois alumnus who obtained his bachelor’s degree in history in 1966.

Author, professor receives history award

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • October 17, 2019
Madelyn Childress, freshman in FAA, and Matthew Childress performed during an open mic night at Espresso Royale on Sept. 5. The open mic community was forced to find a new spot after the Espresso Royale location on Daniel Street closed in May.

Open Mic moves to another Espresso Royale

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • September 16, 2019
David Wang plays music at a table in the Green Street McDonald’s on November 10. A prominent feature in the late-night atmosphere for the past three years, Wang, recent University graduate, announced the end of his tenure as the McDonald’s DJ this summer.

‘McDJ’ serves up last performance

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • August 26, 2019
Brian Chester, employee at Chester’s BBQ food truck, stands inside the food truck on Thursday. Food trucks have become part of the landscape of C-U, which international students can explore.

Food truck rally greets international students

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • August 26, 2019
A student speaks to a representative of the International Student Car Association during Quad Day on Aug. 26. Even though the massive crowds may be terrifying -- especially to a new student -- seeking out opportunities on your own has many benefits.

Discover your passions by yourself

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • August 25, 2019
Students walk past Quad Day tables along the Main Quad representing a variety of registered student organizations on Aug. 26. While joining is fun, it’s easy to overcommit yourself.

How to avoid spreading yourself too thin

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • August 23, 2019
Therese poses with her host family for the summer. Studying abroad isn't the only option college students have for seeing the world while they're young; there are many ways to find work and travel at the same time.

Travel if you can’t study abroad

By Therese Pokorney, Features editor • August 20, 2019

Make late-night cravings a healthier choice

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • May 24, 2019
Kendra Videckis performs at Spring Jam 2019 on Sunday. Videckis, along with other female artists such as Kathy Hardy, said being a female in a male-dominated area is difficult, and they have faced many roadblocks during their careers.

Female artists face hardships in CU

By Therese Pokorney, Features Editor • May 2, 2019
Hyrdations IV Lounge and Oxygen Bar on Green Street. The location offers hangover treatments.

Blackouts present unintended consequences

By YooJin Son and Therese Pokorney • February 28, 2019
The Daily Illini staff traveled to Chicago on Saturday for the Illinois College Press Association award ceremony.

DI takes second place at ICPA

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant News Editor • February 16, 2019
UI racks up public record denials; requests improperly blocked 63 percent of the time

UI racks up public record denials; requests improperly blocked 63 percent of the time

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant News Editor • January 31, 2019
An overturned car on Green Street at 2 a.m. on Dec. 2.

Vehicle overturned after crash on Green Street, DUI administered

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • December 3, 2018

Death of man found on Green Street likely due to natural causes

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • November 12, 2018

Midterm election results

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • November 6, 2018

UIPD investigates sexual assault against student by Uber driver

By Therese Pokorney and Samantha Boyle • October 18, 2018
Protesters stand outside The News Gazette on Oct. 1, 2018.

Protesters rally in the publication of News-Gazette cartoon

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 2, 2018
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Locals send aid, relief to Hurricane Florence victims

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 27, 2018

Human Library to come on campus

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 25, 2018
Greek life lacks accessible living

Greek life lacks accessible living

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 24, 2018
Source: University of Illinois Foundation

UI System donations achieve all-time high

By Therese Pokorney and Samantha Boyle • September 24, 2018
Tarana Burke, a civil rights activist from The Bronx, New York, shares her story with Illinois students at Foellinger Auditorium on Tuesday.

Movement creator of “me too.” shares journey behind campaign against sexual violence

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 19, 2018
Source: University Division Management Information

Chinese student enrollment declines

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 17, 2018

Music and Performing Arts Library hosting self-playing piano reveal

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 11, 2018
Photograph of Allen Hall at the beginning of autumn.

Allen Hall’s Unit One Guests-in-Residence list released

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 7, 2018
William Sanders, electrical and computer engineering head and award-winning and researcher, has been named interim director of the Discovery Partners Institute, a new world-class innovation center led by the University System.

Innovation center welcomes director

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 6, 2018
People enter Loomis Laboratory of Physics at 1110 W. Green St, where the Department of Physics is located, on Wednesday. Students will have chances to participate in the research and innovation activities through the Institute for Research and Innovation in Software for High-Energy Physics. Data from the research will also boost physics discoveries when the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider starts operating in 2026.

University joins $25 million software institute to promote discoveries

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • September 6, 2018
The University was chosen as “Best College Town” in Illinois for 2018. The key criteria considered include quality of life, transportation, population and diversity

CU ranks as best college town in Illinois

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 6, 2018

Workplace wellness study makes strides

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime Editor • August 30, 2018
Statistics 100 students listen to newly hired instructor, Karle Laska, speak about the final few pages in the course manual on Dec 8, 2015. Statistics 100 is a popular course for incoming freshman transitioning into the academic pressures of the University.

Chancellor’s Scholars named to Campus Honors Program

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • August 29, 2018
Graduate student Melissa Daniels and her technician Amanda Neibuhr survey a forest site hit by the 2017 tornado in southern Illinois.

Grad student tracks storm damage in Illinois forest

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime Editor • August 27, 2018

UI student recycles ocean waste for prosthetics

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • August 14, 2018
In a new University study, comparative biosciences professor Aditi Das and veterinary clinical medicine professor Timothy Fan discovered metabolized omega-3 fatty acids may stop cancer growth.

Study shows omega-3 fatty acids may slow cancer growth

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • July 30, 2018

UI data science degree sees rise in enrollment as chance of employment soars

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • July 20, 2018

Carle Illinois College of Medicine offers unique curriculum to first class of students

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • July 13, 2018
Members of the Marching Illini cheer during an Illinois football game.

Study shows correlation between testosterone, prestige in men

By Therese Pokorney, Staff writer • July 6, 2018

New study shows focusing on context could help distracting memories

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • June 28, 2018

LGBTQ loan borrowers disproportionally impacted by debt

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • June 21, 2018
Andy Robinson, MREA presenter, at Common Ground.

Local program promotes solar literacy through free informational sessions

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • June 12, 2018
Members of Muslim American Society at the ninth annual interfaith Ramadan "Iftar" Dinner in the MAS gym on Thursday, May 31. Ramadan occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar year and is when people engage in strict fasting from sunrise to sunset.

Urbana’s Muslim American Society calls for community, education at ninth annual Ramadan dinner

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Wrtier • June 4, 2018
Customers browse for produce at the Blue Moon Farms stand on Saturday, May 19. John Dunkleberger has been with Urbana's Blue Moon Farms since their inception. The Market at the Square offers a variety of locally-grown produce, handcrafted products and fresh-baked breads every Saturday from May through October.

Inside the unique vendors of Urbana’s 39th annual farmers market

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • May 23, 2018
University system faculty targeted for poaching due to budget issues

University system faculty targeted for poaching due to budget issues

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • April 26, 2018
Sinclair Broadcast Group has been all over the news because of its 'must-run' policy forcing 173 news stations to air specific statements. Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, interim dean of the College of Media, signed a letter condemning this practice.

UI signs open letter condemning Sinclair

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • April 16, 2018
OmniSOC is the joint cybersecurity operations center that five other Big Ten universities have joined. The University uses its own, more advanced system.

UI opt for own cybersecurity system over joint system

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • April 12, 2018
A student walks into the Turner Student Services Building, where the Counseling Center is located. Students argue mental health resources are not well-known to people on campus.

Students call for more accessible mental health resources

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • April 2, 2018
University admission decisions not concrete

University admission decisions not concrete

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • March 29, 2018
The Goodwin street entrance of the Krannert Center. Krannert will be hosting a commemorative concert in honor of Project 500 and the alumni who were apart of it.

Illinois supreme court holds cases in Krannert center

By Therese Pokorney, Staff Writer • March 16, 2018
A view of the chime in the Altgeld Hall Tower. The chime was installed in the tower in 1920 as a gift from the classes of 1914 through 1921 and the U.S. School of Military Aeronautics.

Altgeld chimes ring in the spring

By Therese Pokorney, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2018
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