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Stavros Agorakis

Stavros Agorakis, In Focus Editor

Stavros is a Medill senior studying journalism, psychology and business institutions. He served as arts and entertainment editor for three quarters, and his other past positions include Monthly editor, summer copy chief and slot editor. The Thessaloniki, Greece native is also the tour guide coordinator for Undergraduate Admissions. He previously worked for Vox.com and the Reuters bureau in Athens, Greece. You can reach Stavros via Twitter or email.
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Editor’s Letter: Goodnight n’ Go

March 6, 2019
Rami Malek stars as Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which chronicles Queen’s first 15 years in the rock scene.

By centering around the passions of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, the film gives Rami Malek free rein to deliver a standout performance

February 14, 2019
Noah Centineo and Lana Condor were the leading stars in “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,” a new entry in the teenage romantic comedy genre that has been revitalized thanks to an ongoing golden era for streaming services like Netflix.

The teenage romantic comedy genre is witnessing a wave of revitalization on film after years in hiding

February 13, 2019
A still from Netflix’s “Roma,” written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

Editor’s Letter: How the Oscars crossed the border when America couldn’t

January 24, 2019
The 10 emerging artists and their mentors workshops their projects in preparation for their visit to Northwestern. NU kicked off a two-year arts development project in Puerto Rico last August following a pair of devastating hurricanes that hit the island

Through passion and pain, artists rebuild the entertainment scene in Puerto Rico with the aid of Northwestern funding

January 23, 2019
Editor’s Letter: The Voices of Dillo

Editor’s Letter: The Voices of Dillo

May 30, 2018
Meghan Markle (Communication ’03) and Prince Harry greet a crowd. The couple will get married in St. George’s Chapel on May 19.

Meghan Markle’s road up the steps of the palace

May 9, 2018
Tom Hanks (left), Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg pose while promoting The Post. The film tells the story of the Pentagon Papers.

Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks join forces to tell the story of Katharine Graham and the Pentagon Papers

December 18, 2017
In Focus: Student leaders struggle with University’s barrier-free initiative for group admissions

In Focus: Student leaders struggle with University’s barrier-free initiative for group admissions

November 15, 2017

Kelly, Durbin introduce legislation targeting unemployment in areas with high poverty rates

April 19, 2017

Block 3: (NUD)MTV

March 4, 2017

Two Northwestern professors honored with physics award

February 26, 2017

Equality Illinois endorses Mark Tendam for Evanston mayor

February 26, 2017
“La La Land,” produced by a team including NU alum Jordan Horowitz, is a romantic musical centered on a jazz musician and an aspiring actress. The movie has resonated widely with audiences, earning about $135 million in domestic box office sales.

City of Stars: Producer Jordan Horowitz rises to new heights with ‘La La Land’ fame

February 23, 2017

Evanston Public Library receives grant to support growth of STEM programs

February 22, 2017
Ryan Gosling as Sebastian and Emma Stone as Mia in a scene from the movie La La Land, which was nominated for a record-tying 14 Oscars.

Northwestern alumnus part of Oscar-nominated ‘La La Land’ production team

January 24, 2017
Communication seniors Isaac Sims (left) and Erin Manning host the RTVF town hall meeting. RTVF students criticized the policies of the new grant-giving system and asked for more transparency and accountability from the department.

RTVF students voice concerns about funding system in town hall meeting

January 19, 2017

RTVF students, alumni mobilize against departmental funding system

January 8, 2017

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky endorses Mark Tendam in mayoral race

November 22, 2016
Evanston Township High School reported its highest enrollment in 30 years. The school’s graduation rate has also shown an increase of 2 percentage points over the past two years.

ETHS has highest enrollment in 30 years

November 17, 2016

Democrats lose supermajority in Illinois House

November 10, 2016
Meghan Markle

Prince Harry is dating Northwestern alumna

November 9, 2016
Communication junior Esteban Espino does not plan on voting in the election Tuesday. Espino said he feels unrepresented by the presidential candidates’ platforms.

Students not voting say they can’t support any candidate’s platform

November 7, 2016
Kate Shindle (Communication ‘99) returns to Chicago with the national tour of the hit musical “Fun Home.” Shindle stars as Alison, the first lesbian protagonist in a Broadway musical.

NU alumna Kate Shindle tours country with Broadway production of ‘Fun Home’

October 27, 2016
NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth in Norris University Center in September. On Tuesday, the Association of Big Ten Students announced that more than 32,000 students were registered to vote through its campaign.

Association of Big Ten Students registers more than 32,000 students to vote

October 26, 2016
Zach Barr.

Q&A: Writer, director of upcoming political monologue play Zach Barr

October 20, 2016
KING.

Q&A: Paris Strother from musical trio KING

October 5, 2016

Communication alumna, soap opera trailblazer Agnes Nixon dies at age 93

October 2, 2016

Evanston woman charged with felony for deathly substance threat

September 29, 2016
Augusta Read Thomas

Chicago classical music festival features Northwestern alumni, ensembles

September 29, 2016
Students rehearse for the upcoming production of “High School Musical,” produced by and cast with a team of entirely freshmen students. The show will open May 27 in Harris Hall.

‘High School Musical’ increases involvement of freshman non-theater majors

May 26, 2016
Dial Up members perform at an event. The DJ group won Mayfest Battle of the DJs and has earned a spot to perform on the Dillo Day main stage Saturday.

Dial Up prepares to play at Dillo Day, looks to amplify presence on campus

May 19, 2016
Actor Adam DeVine laughs with director Jake Szymanski (Communication ‘04) at The Rock. The duo visited Northwestern on Wednesday to promote its upcoming film “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.”

Adam Devine, Northwestern alum Jake Szymanski speak about new movie

May 19, 2016
“Sunburn” is one of two escape rooms currently offered at Lock Chicago, 1601 Sherman Ave. The business has partnered with Mayfest to bring the first-ever mobile escape room to the Lakefill for Dillo Day.

Dillo Day will feature first-ever mobile escape room

May 18, 2016
Weinberg freshman Chaitra Subramaniam performs a song. She will perform in “Camp(us) Fire,” a benefit concert that aims to combine an understanding of global health with performance.

Benefit concert aims to connect global crises with personal experiences

May 12, 2016

New RTVF funding system draws criticism from some students

May 5, 2016
Diane Davis (Communication ‘00) and Chris Stack (right) perform a scene from the Goodman Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,” featuring costumes designed by Alison Siple (Communication ‘98). Siple has worked on more than 70 productions in Chicago and across the U.S.

Northwestern alumna designs costumes fostered by imagination, big ideas

May 4, 2016
Bienen Prof. Victor Yampolsky conducts the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra in preparation for its April 23 performance in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Yampolsky has been the director of orchestras since 1984.

Director of orchestras conducts with connection to memory, emotion

April 20, 2016

StuCo Green Initiative aims to reduce waste in theater productions

April 20, 2016
Weinberg sophomore Bethany Ketchem (right) shares a moment with her mother after getting her head shaved Saturday to support St. Baldrick’s, a pediatric research foundation.

St. Baldrick’s at Northwestern holds first head-shaving fundraising event

April 18, 2016

Northwestern invests $14 million toward fostering innovation, business culture

April 14, 2016

Ground Floor theater group aims to create opportunities for underexposed artists

April 14, 2016

Global Engagement Summit final speaker addresses methods to tackle post-college transition

April 11, 2016

Kellogg professor studies adoption, impact of lottery-linked savings

April 7, 2016
Block 3: Middle School Dance

Block 3: Middle School Dance

March 5, 2016

Socioeconomic diversity affects academic confidence in low-income students, Northwestern study says

January 24, 2016

Grant helps Skokie mental health facility maintain operation amid budget crisis

November 19, 2015
Dancers from Flux Dance Project Alana Rosenbloom, Katie Ippolito, Lauryn Schmelzer and Anna Celeste Harrer dance and take pictures on the Lakefill. Flux holds weekly open classes for dancers of all levels.

Flux Dance Project holds weekly classes where anyone can dance

October 15, 2015
Members of fraternity Beta Theta Pi at Indiana University line up before a game against Sigma Chi. The game was organized by Dropping the Puck on Cancer, a nonprofit that raises money for brain cancer research.

Fraternities organize hockey tournament for brain tumor awareness

October 4, 2015
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