====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0575 from reel: NP 8427 (1999-11-01 to 2000-07-26) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/106995 Title: African-American History Month to Begin Tonight With Diversity Talk Summary: Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders will speak at KU's Black History Month kickoff event featuring a diversity talk and various campus activities throughout February. Category: campus news Subjects: cultural events; diversity; university programming Named Entities: Elders, Joycelyn [former U.S. Surgeon General] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Pumpkins Kick Off Tour Before Capacity Crowd Summary: The Smashing Pumpkins performed to a capacity crowd at KU's Granada, with band members signing autographs and promoting their new album 'Machina'. Category: features/profiles Subjects: music; concerts; rock bands Named Entities: The Smashing Pumpkins; Corgan, Billy [lead singer]; Chamberlain, Jimmy [drums] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Sports: Women's Basketball Team Will Try to Avoid a Buffalo Stampede Tonight Summary: KU women's basketball team faces Buffalo in an attempt to avoid a loss, with game details on page 1B. Category: sports Subjects: women's basketball; college sports; athletic competitions Confidence: 0.75 Title: Rescuers Look for Survivors After Jet Crash Summary: An Alaska Airlines jet carrying approximately 80 people crashed off the coast of California, with rescue operations underway. Category: national news Subjects: aviation accidents; Alaska Airlines; disasters Named Entities: Alaska Airlines Confidence: 0.8 Title: Primary Results to Depend on Independent Voters Summary: Analysis of primary election results focusing on the role of independent voters, with polling data and candidate standings. Category: local news Subjects: elections; voting; political analysis Named Entities: Bush, George W. [Texas Governor]; Gore, Al [Vice President] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Committee Looking to Form Comprehensive Campus Safety Plan Summary: A committee is developing a comprehensive campus safety plan addressing lighting, security cameras, and emergency communication systems at KU. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; university administration; security measures Named Entities: Bankston, Jessica [Nunemaker senator] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Tomorrow's Weather Summary: Weather forecast for tomorrow: warmer temperatures with highs near 49 and lows near 32, mostly sunny with a high near 49 and a low near 32. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecasts; temperature predictions Confidence: 0.9 Title: Inside: A Doctor in England Was Sentenced to 15 Life Terms for Murdering Patients Summary: Brief news item about a doctor in England sentenced for patient murders, with more details on page 6A. Category: other Confidence: 0.7 Title: Black History Month Events Listing Summary: Comprehensive listing of Black History Month events at KU including diversity dialogues, performances, and educational programs throughout February. Category: other Confidence: 0.8 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.