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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

Gwyn Skiles

Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting

Hello! My name is Gwyn Skiles and I’m a sophomore majoring in Journalism with specializations in Statistics and Economics. This is my second year with The Daily Illini, and I am honored to be able to work for such a remarkable student news outlet. I began working for the DI as a features staff writer, and later became Night Editor and Features Editor. Now, I am the Managing Editor for Reporting. Other than writing for The Daily Illini, I work closely with Professor Chris Evans as a student journalist for Illinois Public Media. In my free time I like to write creatively and watch documentaries. Please email me with any questions — 

An Illini Wildlife & Conservation Club member talks to a student during Quad Day on Aug. 22, 2021. The University provides a wide array of RSOs that provide high energy or relaxing groups.

UI RSOs give opportunities to introverts, extroverts

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting Aug 17, 2022
Illinois football fans play a drinking game during a tailgate before the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Managing editor for reporting, Gwyn Skiles, provides 10 tips when it comes to unique situations freshman can experience.

College advice your mom won’t give you

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting Jul 28, 2022
Paula Kamen'wrote columns for The Daily Illini and even became Features Editor during her time. After her time with Illini Media, Kamen wrote the book “All In My Head" and a play called “Jane."

Journalist, Author, Playwright: Paula Kamen holds many titles

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting Apr 9, 2022
Senior Jenna Glassman holds crystals that she sells for her business, SagSun Healing Crystals, on etsy. Glassman is one of many students out there that utilize crystals in improving mental wellness.

Business owner promotes wellness with crystals

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting Feb 2, 2022
Hyena, a 54-year-old furry, wears a tail in public to express himself and change local prejudices against people who appear different from them.

The man with a tale to tell

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor Oct 13, 2021
Author Sarah Robinson holds up her new novel "The Secrets of Oakley House" for a photo. Robinson is a Champaign native who was inspired by the victorian home and their stories in the area to write her first book.

Champaign author publishes first novel

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor Aug 18, 2021
Music Education Major graduates Emmett O'Brien, Katie Mitchell, Ollie (dog), Marcus Moone, and Brendon Culloton, enjoy a picnic on the Main Quad. Spend the day exploring the campus to take a breather from your dorm room.

It is time to quit the anti-social club

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor Aug 6, 2021
Elephants graze in the rainforest on the Dzanga Sangha Reserve in the southwestern part of the Central African Republic. University professors and researchers have pioneered nationally recognized advancements in the study of elephants.

UI professors contribute to ivory research

By Gwyn Skiles, Features Editor Apr 8, 2021
The TEDxUIUC junk car waits to be hit on Saturday morning.

Students smash cars as stress relief

By Gwyn Skiles, Staff Writer | Night Editor Nov 1, 2020
Illinois 103rd State District Representative Carol Ammons poses with supporters at the CU Women's March and Rally in West Side Park on Saturday.

Local female candidacy rises in Champaign

By Gwyn Skiles, Contributing Writer Oct 22, 2020
When, where and how to vote this November

When, where and how to vote this November

By Gwyn Skiles, Contributing Writer Sep 28, 2020