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Matt Erickson, an Olathe senior, started at The Kansan as a correspondent his freshman year. Since then, he has worked as an opinion columnist, reporter, copy editor, campus editor and managing editor. He has worked as an intern at the Lawrence Journal-World and The Kansas City Star. He is double-majoring in journalism and political science.

Recent Stories

Erickson: Even at his worst, Collins never stops

Although Kansas’ ‘Best Player’ did not play his best game Saturday, he kept shooting.

Kansan now hiring for next semester

Applications are now available on the University’s employment Web page and are due Nov. 4.

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Facing the music

File-sharing lawsuits, delay by University prove costly for 13 students

For 13 students sued by the music industry, the risks of illegal file-sharing became a harsh reality. And the University declined to notify the students of their lawsuits until a court order forced it to, costing them extra.

UDK named a finalist

The Kansan named finalist for Pacemaker awards.

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Calligrapher in an electronic world

Artist pursues her passion, craft with the pen

Cathy Ledeker says there’s no substitute for the human touch in today’s technological world. That’s why she continues to create designs and inscriptions using her calligrapher’s pens.

Online textbook information increases

ISBN barcode to be included in online listings

The KU Bookstores Web site will now feature more information about textbook requirements, including the ISBN barcode. Bookstore owners say the new listing will result in lower buyback amounts and higher prices.

Rally to prompt compassion for homeless

Demonstration to collect sleeping bags for less fortunate

Graduate students Shannon Williams and Jenn Holtaway have organized a demonstration this Saturday afternoon in South Park to raise awareness of a national problem called "bum bashing." In 2006, 142 random attacks were reported nationwide, two of which were in Lawrence.

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Elderly caregiving opens new career options

Several businesses open to assist aging population

Home Helpers, a Lawrence caregiving business, is one of the several establishments to assist the elderly to open in Lawrence in the past year. People are living longer lives, which creates a demand for programs for senior citizens.

Lawrence expects new Wal-Mart plan

Amidst protests, city commission considers new Wal-Mart proposal.

Wal-Mart has frequently hit road blocks in trying to build another store in Lawrence at the corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive. Local residents staged protests at last night's discussion with commissioners. A new proposal from Wal-Mart is expected.

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