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Biography
I came to the Journal-World in September 2012, when I took over the Kansas University news beat.
Before that, I worked for one of the Journal-World's sister community publications, the Basehor Sentinel, for two years. While there, I wrote about some fascinating people. I also covered some City Council commotion and a recall election that drew a fair bit of attention to the Leavenworth County town of just under 5,000.
I graduated from KU in 2009 with degrees in journalism and political science. Much of my time at KU was spent writing, editing and eating takeout food in the newsroom of The University Daily Kansan.
In addition to my journalistic pursuits, I have at different times stocked shelves early in the morning at a retail store, knocked on people's doors on behalf of the U.S. Census and worked all manner of odd hours manning the front desk at Templin Residence Hall at KU.
I live in Lawrence with my wife and our zero kids. In my spare time, I enjoy reading all kinds of things, wrestling with my competing optimism and cynicism about the Kansas City Royals and debating with my wife about the merits of Bruce Springsteen (I am staunchly in favor).
On the KU beat, I hope to shine a light on all the things happening in the university's classrooms, research labs and administrative offices, while mixing in some looks at the many faces who populate the campus. You can keep abreast of our KU news coverage on Twitter via @LJW_KU and follow me at @mattericksonks. Don't be shy about giving me a shout if you have anything to say.
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 23 comments
- Blog: GOP tax plans would increase taxes on low-wage Kansans, decrease taxes for high-income Kansans, report says May 23, 2013 · 4 comments
- Blog: More on city recreation center bids, and a possible city policy on drone use? May 23, 2013 · 7 comments
- Blog: FreedomWorks urges Legislature to reject Common Core reading and math standards May 21, 2013 · 32 comments
- City commissioner wants state to revoke nightclub's liquor license May 21, 2013 · 83 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 14 comments
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 · 18 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 10 comments
- Weekday graduations get mixed reviews from parents and families May 22, 2013 · 16 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 56 comments
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- Off the Beaten Plate: Black Forest Crepe at A.B.'s May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- KU student killed in crash on U.S. Highway 59 May 17, 2013
- Opinion: Wayne Selden sizes up recruits May 21, 2013
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013
- Free State softball confident in championship chances at state May 23, 2013
