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Nick Erickson

  • Writer and Editor, The George Washington University
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Covers:  Sports, features, news, higher education, diversity
Monuments by way of the Midwest.

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Feature writer committed to telling stories that inform and inspire. Capable of creating content for a wide variety of topics, including diversity and inclusion; academics; athletics; breaking news; and human interest pieces.

Bylines at Illinois State University—websites and publications. Previously found in the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, and The Washington Post. Published work at National Voting Rights Museum and Institute in Selma, Alabam…

What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a staff writer for The Spectator, which is the student newspaper at UW-Eau Claire.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I unfortunately have not but would love to experience it.

How is social media changing news?

It literally is a 24-hour cycle that doesn't sleep, and it's become more vital than ever to get information right.

Wisconsin Newspaper Association

2018 - Class B Sports Feature

Second place

Wisconsin Newspaper Association

2017 - Class A Sports Breaking News

Second Place

Wisconsin Newspaper Association

2017 - Class A Sports Section

Best section

Wisconsin Newspaper Association

2018 - Class B Sports Section

First place

Wisconsin Newspaper Association

2017 - Class A Sports Feature

Third place

Ann Devroy Fellow

2014 - Student journalism

Awarded a two-week fellowship at the Washington Post, given annually to the school's top journalism student

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