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May 8, 2015: Andy Marso: KCUR: Medical Marijuana Group Collecting Stories Of ‘Persecution’ By Kansas Agency
July 8, 2014: Andy Marso: Topeka Capital Journal: Delays continue in roll-out of $135M state software upgrade
May 24, 2014: Columbia Daily Tribune: Meningitis survivor lobbies for vaccine measure
One day about 10 years ago, Andy Marso, who was a University of Kansas journalism student at the time, was covering a springtime softball game when he felt a sudden shiver, which, given the fact it was warm outside, struck him as odd.
One day about 10 years ago, Andy Marso, who was a University of Kansas journalism student at the time, was covering a springtime softball game when he felt a sudden shiver, which, given the fact it was warm outside, struck him as odd.
May 21, 2014: Energy & Policy Institute: Kansas Net Metering Fight in 2014
Testifying before the committee, the utility industry said that a less-than-retail rate of compensation would be fair, according to Andy Marso at the Topeka Capital-Journal. The utility aimed to credit customers who generate excess solar electricity at a rate of 150% of each utility’s avoided cost, which would very likely be far less than the retail rate of electricity.
Testifying before the committee, the utility industry said that a less-than-retail rate of compensation would be fair, according to Andy Marso at the Topeka Capital-Journal. The utility aimed to credit customers who generate excess solar electricity at a rate of 150% of each utility’s avoided cost, which would very likely be far less than the retail rate of electricity.
May 6, 2014: Youtube: Andy Marso's Barnes and Noble book signing
Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal Reporter and author of Worth the Pain: How Meningitis Nearly Killed Me — Then Changed My Life for the Better, signs copies at Topeka's Barnes & Noble on World Meningitis Day, April 24, 2014. Marso advocated vaccinating against the disease that took parts of all four of his limbs.
Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal Reporter and author of Worth the Pain: How Meningitis Nearly Killed Me — Then Changed My Life for the Better, signs copies at Topeka's Barnes & Noble on World Meningitis Day, April 24, 2014. Marso advocated vaccinating against the disease that took parts of all four of his limbs.
Feb 16, 2014: NPR: 'Worth The Pain': A Life Transformed Overnight By Meningitis
Andy Marso contracted meningitis B in April 2004. He was just three weeks away from graduating from the University of Kansas.
Andy Marso contracted meningitis B in April 2004. He was just three weeks away from graduating from the University of Kansas.
Feb 14, 2014: ABC: Kansas Reporter Loses Fingers and Toes to Deadly Meningitis
One evening in his University of Kansas dorm room, Andy Marso was experiencing flu-like symptoms and hundreds of purple blotches on his arms and legs. A day later, he was unable to walk, slipping into a unconsciousness and being helicoptered to a hospital intensive care unit.
One evening in his University of Kansas dorm room, Andy Marso was experiencing flu-like symptoms and hundreds of purple blotches on his arms and legs. A day later, he was unable to walk, slipping into a unconsciousness and being helicoptered to a hospital intensive care unit.
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Dec 29, 2013: Lawrence.com: Survivor of bacterial meningitis shares life-changing experience in new book
In the last two weeks of his college career in April 2004, then-Kansas University student Andy Marso noticed a peculiar rash on his arms he thought was a harmless skin affliction. But it was soon revealed to be something much more serious, and potentially fatal: bacterial meningitis, an infection of the fluid of the spinal cord or fluid that surrounds the brain. Dec 13, 2013: New York Daily News: Reporter Andy Marso, survivor, urges meningitis B vaccine amid US college outbreaks
After losing his fingers, a thumb and parts of his feet to the illness, the Topeka Capital-Journal reporter is calling upon the government to act so that others may be spared. The FDA has not yet approved the vaccine in the U.S., though it has received the green light in Australia, Europe and Canada Infected students at Princeton University will be the first stateside to be vaccinated against the deadly illness. |
Dec 12, 2013: Tonganoxie Mirror: From tragedy to triumph: Former Basehor reporter publishes book
The beginning of Andy Marso’s new book about contracting bacterial meningitis and his fight to survive the infection begins in Basehor, with him at work doing what he loved, covering Basehor-Linwood High School sports.
The beginning of Andy Marso’s new book about contracting bacterial meningitis and his fight to survive the infection begins in Basehor, with him at work doing what he loved, covering Basehor-Linwood High School sports.
Dec 5, 2013: Downsizing the Government: Good Reporting on Federal Subsidies to State and Local Government
- Reporters who cover state and local government should heed the example of the Topeka-Capital Journal’s Andy Marso. It’s my opinion that reporters often insufficiently examine how state and local politicians spend federal tax dollars. Heck, I’m even surprised when a reporter mentions that the money originated from Uncle Sam to begin with.
- Reporters who cover state and local government should heed the example of the Topeka-Capital Journal’s Andy Marso. It’s my opinion that reporters often insufficiently examine how state and local politicians spend federal tax dollars. Heck, I’m even surprised when a reporter mentions that the money originated from Uncle Sam to begin with.
Dec 3, 2013: KHI: Review: Kansas reporter tells story of life-and-death fight with meningitis
In two years covering government for the Topeka Capital-Journal newspaper, Andy Marso has become a familiar presence at the Kansas Statehouse with a reputation for tenacity.
In two years covering government for the Topeka Capital-Journal newspaper, Andy Marso has become a familiar presence at the Kansas Statehouse with a reputation for tenacity.
Dec 1, 2013: Vimeo: Worth the Pain - Andy Marso
In his first-person narrative, Andy Marso, a journalist (and former student of mine) tells the story of his transformative experience of surviving, and triumphing over, a rare form of meningitis. What happened to Andy should never happen to anyone -- anymore. Read his compelling story in his just-published memoir: "Worth the Pain -- How Meningitis Nearly Killed Me -- Then Changed My Life for the Better."
In his first-person narrative, Andy Marso, a journalist (and former student of mine) tells the story of his transformative experience of surviving, and triumphing over, a rare form of meningitis. What happened to Andy should never happen to anyone -- anymore. Read his compelling story in his just-published memoir: "Worth the Pain -- How Meningitis Nearly Killed Me -- Then Changed My Life for the Better."
Nov 20, 2013: WUSA: Meningitis-B survivor Andy Marso calls for vaccination of all US college students
A survivor of the rare and deadly bacterial form of meningitis is calling for vaccinations of all US college students after a new vaccine was introduced this week in response to an outbreak at Princeton University.
A survivor of the rare and deadly bacterial form of meningitis is calling for vaccinations of all US college students after a new vaccine was introduced this week in response to an outbreak at Princeton University.
Nov 19, 2013: PR.com: Meningitis B Survivor to Tell His Story at University of Maryland on Wednesday; Will Encourage Students to Lobby for Vaccine That Princeton is Now Trying
College Park, MD, November 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Journalist and book author Andy Marso, who contracted meningitis B as a college student in 2004, will talk about his struggle for survival and the long road back to a normal life at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Roberts Conference Room at Knight Hall on the University of Maryland campus.
College Park, MD, November 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Journalist and book author Andy Marso, who contracted meningitis B as a college student in 2004, will talk about his struggle for survival and the long road back to a normal life at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Roberts Conference Room at Knight Hall on the University of Maryland campus.
Nov 16, 2013: Post Bulletin: Minn. native writes book on meningitis fight
St. Cloud native Andy Marso says the book he wrote about his near-death experience with meningitis is really for anyone dealing with health challenges.
St. Cloud native Andy Marso says the book he wrote about his near-death experience with meningitis is really for anyone dealing with health challenges.
Sept 30, 2012: Kansas GOP Insider: Covering the statehouse
one of this can be said for Andy Marso, a vile reporter from the Topeka Capital Journal. He abusively covers Kansas Republicans and the Brownback Administration. Of course, the guy has never met a liberal that he didn't define as "moderate" or "reasonable."
one of this can be said for Andy Marso, a vile reporter from the Topeka Capital Journal. He abusively covers Kansas Republicans and the Brownback Administration. Of course, the guy has never met a liberal that he didn't define as "moderate" or "reasonable."
Aug 23, 2012: WIBW: Survivor's Story Sheds Light On Importance Of Meningitis Vaccine
Andy Marso's final weeks of college at KU in 2004 were memorable for events he doesn't really remember himself, but that left lasting scars.
Andy Marso's final weeks of college at KU in 2004 were memorable for events he doesn't really remember himself, but that left lasting scars.
Apr 24, 2005: Lawrence Journal World: ‘New life’ after near death
Illness stole hands and toes, but he’ll still ‘do whatever he wants’
Illness stole hands and toes, but he’ll still ‘do whatever he wants’
