Tyler Davis
Washington, D.C.
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Detroit Free Press,
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politics, strikes, community, student government, campus news, civic issues, breaking news, budgets
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Tyler Davis’s Biography
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I am a web-minded assistant news editor at The Daily Illini, where I previously worked as the student government reporter.
I covered the Graduate Employees' Organization contract negotiations with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as well and am always looking for a scoop.
I also write for Buzz Magazine's music desk.
School
I am a freshman in the College of Media at UIUC majoring in news-editorial journalism. When I'm not at the DI, I'm probably either doing homework, s…
Tyler Davis’s Journalist Portfolio
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Rodney Davis speaks to students on benefits of US relations with Israel
Students vote in favor of Chief Illiniwek
UI on board to eliminate smoking on campus
Student senate passes resolution regarding concealed carry
RSOs to see less funding from student fees
GEO still undecided on strike prior to final mediation sessions
Interview
See all 6 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
My first real job as a journalist was as a student reporter and designer for the Chicago Tribune's The Mash.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I actually bought one at Good Will. Yes.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
My recorder and my notebook, plus Adobe Audition, InDesign, Illustrator, web management software (Blox)... the list goes on.