Greg Mast, sports editor for the Ottawa Herald

I highly recommend Mark. He is a dependable, hardworking journalist that can take on a big load. He understands his audience and writes accordingly. He has a keen eye for what makes a good story and acts upon it. His drive to learn and be the best he can is what separates him from others. His professionalism and journalistic qualities makes him an asset to any news organization.

He has the thirst not to be just a member of a staff, but be a leader. He exemplifies that by taking on extra responsibilities and being the lead writer on several special assignments and in-depth series.

Mark has the ability to foster good relationships between coaches and athletes he is covering. Many times that is difficult because of the egos involved, especially at a successful college athletic program.

Matt Erickson, editor-in-chief for The University Daily Kansan

He has produced scores of interesting, well-written stories for our news and sports sections. Mark covered the crime beat for the news section very well during the fall semester, and then he covered the KU men’s basketball team’s championship season better than anyone could have.

Rustin Dodd, staff writer for The University Daily Kansan

Experienced in both sports and news writing, Mark recently won the Freedom Forum NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship. His goal is to write articles that are insightful and that people will enjoy. He always wants to write entertaining stories for the student audience.

Source | The University Daily Kansan
Former KU running back June Henley couldn't adjust to life without football. When he turned to drugs and crime, a jail cell became his new home.

Source | The University Daily Kansan
Robinson’s life is deeply connected to New York City, where he grew up playing basketball and staying out of trouble.

Source | The University Daily Kansan
Mario Chalmers' last-second three-point shot took the Jayhawks into overtime as they defeated the Memphis Tigers.

Source | The University Daily Kansan
Before it was the bar near the end of campus, The Crossing had other uses, and was the site of some infamous protests in Lawrence.