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	Making Journalism Glamorous: Christian Gollayan By Jamilah Alsharif April 14, 2013 - 10:21am Getting all the attention during an interview was somewhat of a change for senior Christian Gollayan. As Editor-in-Chief of IMPULSE Magazine, his job is to find and shine the spotlight on the glamorous people at U of I. However, before he graduates as a News-Editorial Journalism major and goes on to find his spot in the fashion industry – where we can be sure we’ll find his take on other people’s success – we get his story. READ MORE
	The Campus Comedian: Kevin Tosi By Jesse Goddard February 18, 2013 - 4:32pm Her Campus: So Kevin, where did your love for comedy begin? Kevin Tosi: My love for comedy began mostly with my family -- a lot of holiday parties. We are a really big Italian group and everyone is really funny. Some of my greatest memories are sitting around tables and laughing harder than I have ever laughed before. HC: Is there anyone in particular in your family that inspired you into this field? KT: A bunch of the guys in my family have always been funny. My cousins, my dad, my uncle -- my grandma's really funny, too. She doesn’t speak English too well, but the jokes are still great. READ MORE
	We’re McLovin’ Gianna Funkhouser By Kelly Miller December 23, 2012 - 11:30pm Some of us have dreams of going to med school, law school, maybe pursuing a Master’s degree, but who ever thought Hamburger University was an option? Gianna Funkhouser, a sophomore of Delta Delta Delta, is working towards admittance to a “Second Generation Program” in which she will be the successor of the three McDonalds restaurants her father owns! Not many can say they get free McDonalds for life, so we sat down with Gianna to learn more! READ MORE
	The KAM'S Man: Jimmy Martin By Saige Hooker November 11, 2012 - 1:21pm Her Campus: When did you start at KAM'S? Jimmy Martin: I started February of my Freshman year. HC: How have you been promoted at KAM'S throughout the years? READ MORE
	An Olympian For Making A Difference: Rachel Joyce By Loren Lewin October 26, 2012 - 11:05pm Her Campus: Where are you from and what’s major? Rachel Joyce: I’m from Oakbrook, Illinois and I am an MCB major. HC: What prompted you to start Special Olympics at U of I? RJ: I knew people who had been in it and people who had volunteered with it, and they all really enjoyed it and said it was a really rewarding experience. We didn’t have anything on campus having to do with Special Olympics. There is a local Special Olympics, but not a lot of college students were involved in it. By starting this RSO, I thought it would open up a lot of opportunities for students interested in doing this kind of stuff. HC: What do you hope for for Special Olympics in the future? READ MORE
	Big Man On Campus: Brock Gebhardt By Brittany Jackson October 19, 2012 - 11:51pm I had no idea that my interview with the University of Illinois Student Body President would be so much fun. My assumption was that he would be very serious and "down to business," but this was not the case; at heart he’s a laid back student just like we the rest of us aim to be. Brock Gebhardt’s warm brown eyes and smile set the tone for our Campus Celebrity interview last Monday morning. This Peoria native, dressed in a conservative gray sweater and corduroys, is our campus’s student body president. His one year term began in April of this year, and coincidentally, inauguration day doubled as his 21st birthday! Brock is a senior, double majoring in Economics and Political Science. You can catch Brock Gebhardt in action every Wednesday during student...
	Mr. Philanthropy: Dan Czyz By Annie Woodward October 17, 2012 - 11:45pm Dan Czyz, senior in Agriculture Accounting, says he likes to make a difference in people’s lives. Founder of a new philanthropy for his fraternity, Dan is definitely taking steps towards helping others while also taking steps for success post-graduation. Not many people can say they’ve done as much as Dan, so we decided to sit down and talk with this hard-working stud (who can woo you with his guitar, too!). Her Campus: Tell us about yourself and what you are involved with on campus. READ MORE
	The Voice Of UofI: Jamie Lampert By Caitlyn McDonald October 7, 2012 - 4:00am Whether you consider it a guilty pleasure or not, reality talent TV is some of the best entertainment out there. Two years ago, NBC aired hit show The Voice. It's a show that features some of America's most talented singers. READ MORE
	The All-American: Donovonn Young By Saige Hooker October 6, 2012 - 11:05pm READ MORE
	Campus Celebrity: Djordje Gasic By Saige Hooker & Ashley Reed February 2, 2012 - 12:48am Her Campus Illinois had Assembly Hall all to ourselves when we sat down to interview sophomore Djordje (pronounced Georgie) Gasic, founder of the music blog Urbana Poppin Champaign (clever, right??). With an obvious passion for music and a drive that has landed him some amazing opportunities, Djordje is surely on the path to success. Read AND watch the interview below! READ MORE