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Alexander Parker

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Alex Parker is a staff writer at the NewsCenter. He entered journalism following a career in public relations.

A native of Kansas City, Mo., he earned a BA in journalism from Miami University in 2003. He worked for several public relations firms in Chicago, including Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Dome HK and Arment Dietrich, Inc. Though PR provided a creative outlet, Alex realized there was more he could do to serve the community, and turned to journalism.

Alex moved to Lawrence in August 2007 as a graduate student of journalism at Kansas University. In addition to reporting for the NewsCenter and Journal-World, Alex has written for The University Daily Kansan, the High Street Journal, in Oxford, Ohio, the Chi-Town Daily News, in Chicago, and serves as MTV News' Street Team '08 correspondent for Kansas.

As a general assignment reporter, Alex covers a variety of news stories, ranging from community events, breaking news and impromptu celebrations resulting from Jayhawk victories.

For recreation, Alex enjoys cycling, live music and taking trips to Kansas City to see his family and friends.

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Fans make case for TitleTown

Lawrence: City of Champions? Several hundred Kansas University fans made the case to name Lawrence ESPN’s “TitleTown USA,” as the sports network filmed a segment on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. Earlier this week, ESPN named Lawrence one of 20 cities vying to be named the country’s top championship city.

ESPN names Lawrence a ‘TitleTown USA’ finalist

TV segment to be taped at Allen Fieldhouse on Friday

Can Lawrence compete with the likes of Boston, Los Angeles and Detroit? What about Ann Arbor, Mich., Williamsport, Pa., and Valdosta, Ga.? ESPN thinks it can, and to prove it, the sports network today named Lawrence a finalist in its “TitleTown USA” competition, which seeks to name the country’s top championship city.

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5 seniors share awards spotlight

It’s all over. The frenzied celebrations of the last few weeks culminated Sunday night at Allen Fieldhouse, where more than 10,000 fans gathered to pay tribute to the Kansas University men’s basketball team.

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Super Sunday

Celebrations end thrilling season

Sunday capped nearly a month of high-fives, hugs and impromptu celebrations, courtesy of Kansas University’s men’s basketball team. A victory parade in downtown Lawrence was the final chapter in a season that kept Jayhawk fans on edge but ultimately brought a national championship home.

Doors open early for basketball awards ceremony

Doors opened early at Allen Field House to accommodate a restless crowd, eager to find seats to a ceremony honoring the Kansas University men’s basketball team.

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Parade crowd estimated at 80,000

Anticipation for this afternoon’s victory parade honoring the Kansas University basketball team is growing, as sidewalks and street corners in downtown Lawrence fill up with spectators. Wrapped in blankets and perched on folding chairs, fans are proud of their Jayhawks and excited to see a celebration that is expected to draw 80,000 people to downtown.

Jayhawks back at Allen Fieldhouse

It was like game day all over again. An estimated 6,000 fans waited for several hours to welcome the Kansas University men’s basketball team to Allen Field House, following their Elite Eight victory over Davidson.

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Street of dreams

Fans flood downtown, celebrate Final Four trip

Call it Mass. chaos. Massachusetts Street turned into a tangle of triumph after Kansas University’s Elite Eight victory over Davidson, sending the Jayhawks to the Final Four for the first time since 2003.

Fieldhouse to open for fans to welcome Jayhawks

Kansas University associate athletic director Jim Marchiony confirmed that Allen Fieldhouse will open for fans to welcome the victorious Jayhawks when they return from Detroit. Assistant athletics director of operations and events Bill Dickerson said the field house will open between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Mass. celebration under way

Police have blocked off Massachusetts Street between 9th and 11th streets to accommodate a makeshift street party in celebration of Kansas University’s Elite Eight victory.

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