Meet IndyStar business intern Tory Basile
Similarly, we're taking a break from our "Meet the Staff" feature to give you a chance to, yes, meet the interns. We also call them Pulliam fellows — in recognition of the family that used to own the newspaper and has continued to support journalism in Indianapolis — and past participants have gone on to rich careers at the Star and elsewhere in journalism.
Our final 2025 IndyStar intern to be featured is Tory Basile.
Business
I graduated from IU Bloomington in May with bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science.
Being a journalist is the best job because you get to meet people, learn and do things you'd never expect. I love getting to become a sort-of expert on so many different topics. Through reporting, I've met inspiring, interesting people who shape the community and make me think about the world differently, and I'm grateful to get the chance to tell their stories.
I live in Indianapolis and grew up reading the IndyStar. I was excited to apply because I wanted firsthand experience reporting on local news, and it's an opportunity to see Indy in a new, interesting way.
I've been watching "The Sopranos" for the first time and staying vigilant about avoiding spoilers.
"Picture your future: Would you rather be at a party full of lawyers or journalists? Exactly. Don't go to law school."
I'm hoping in five years I will be working somewhere as a local reporter. I'd love to be covering stories about politics and health or writing features. Hopefully, I will have a dog, lots of houseplants and a rent-controlled apartment.
Probably 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Worth a shot!
Dogs! I grew up with three of them. Cats make me sneeze.
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