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University Daily Kansan
Page 0816 from reel: NP 8427 (1999-11-01 to 2000-07-26)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/106754

Title: Innovative Wheelchair Becomes Classroom Project
Summary: Engineering students design and build a specialized wheelchair for a paralyzed girl as part of a classroom project, with collaboration from special education teachers.
Category: campus news
Subjects: engineering education; assistive technology; community service
Named Entities: Kankondo, Kondwa [writer]; Tapedo, Taimee [student]; Fairchild, Andrew [student]; Sorem, Robert [professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: University to Receive Grant for Defense-Related Research
Summary: The University of Kansas will receive federal funding for defense-related research in aerospace engineering, pharmacology and toxicology through a national initiative.
Category: campus news
Subjects: research funding; defense technology; university research
Named Entities: Roberts, Pat [senator]; Hale, Richard [professor]; University of Kansas
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KC Child Dragged to Death While Dangling From Car
Summary: A child was dragged to death in Independence, Missouri when he became entangled in a seat belt while the car was moving at high speed.
Category: local news
Subjects: child safety; traffic accidents; crime reporting
Named Entities: Independence, Mo. [location]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Quick-Fix Prescriptions Rising for Kids
Summary: Study shows significant increase in psychiatric drug prescriptions for children, with more preschoolers being prescribed medications like Ritalin and Prozac.
Category: national news
Subjects: pediatric medicine; psychiatric drugs; healthcare trends
Named Entities: Barker, Heath [child]; Coyle, Joseph T. [physician]; Zito, Julie [researcher]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: KU Ambassadors; SUA Films; Rudy's Pizzeria; Hair Experts Design Team; National Shakespeare Company; Shark's Surf Shop; Stomp; Liberty Dance; Play It Again Sports; Legal Services for Students; Aveda Concept Salon Headmasters; Hollywood Theaters
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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