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Alexander Parker

Education Reporter

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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.

Recent stories:

• Fans make case for TitleTown
  June 27, 2008
• ESPN names Lawrence a 'TitleTown USA' finalist
  June 23, 2008
• Super Sunday
  April 14, 2008
• 5 seniors share awards spotlight
  April 14, 2008
• Doors open early for basketball awards ceremony
  April 13, 2008
• Parade crowd estimated at 80,000
  April 13, 2008
• Jayhawks back at Allen Fieldhouse
  March 31, 2008
• Street of dreams
  March 31, 2008
• Fieldhouse to open for fans to welcome Jayhawks
  March 30, 2008
• Mass. celebration under way
  March 30, 2008
• See full list of stories by Alexander Parker...