====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0224 from reel: NP 8427 (1999-11-01 to 2000-07-26) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/107346 Title: Today Show to Distribute Gifts to Needy Area Kids Summary: The Center for Community Outreach will distribute toys to disadvantaged children with help from NBC's Today show, which selected Lawrence as one of five cities for the holiday event. Category: campus news Subjects: community outreach; holiday events; student volunteerism Named Entities: Reedy, E.J. [co-director]; Berry, Shawn [convicted murderer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: University Responds to Parents' Lawsuit in Student's Death Summary: The University denies negligence in the death of student Angela Griffin, stating the case should be dismissed as it's a state institution and the defendants have already been charged. Category: campus news Subjects: university liability; legal proceedings; student safety Named Entities: Griffin, Angela [deceased student]; Simpson, Janet [attorney]; Stovall, Carla [attorney general]; Ball, Tiffany [public information officer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Parking Meter Boxes, Meter Stolen Downtown Summary: Three parking meter collection boxes and a parking meter were stolen from downtown Lawrence, causing approximately $1,700 in damage. Category: local news Subjects: property crime; law enforcement; city infrastructure Named Entities: Anderson, David [Lawrence police]; Webb, Mayor Wellington [Lawrence] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Apparent Homeless Men Dead in Possible Turf War Summary: Two apparently homeless men were found dead in Denver, possibly victims of a turf war between groups of 'mall rats' and homeless young people. Category: local news Subjects: homelessness; violent crime; urban safety Named Entities: Webb, Mayor Wellington [Denver] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Third Man Convicted Texas Dragging Death Summary: The third man was convicted for his role in the dragging death of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas, a hate crime that gained national attention. Category: national news Subjects: hate crime; racial violence; criminal justice Named Entities: Byrd Jr., James [victim] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Calif. Southern Baptists Against Gay Marriages Summary: California Southern Baptists pledge to support an anti-gay marriage initiative on the March 2000 ballot, affirming the sanctity of marriage. Category: local news Subjects: religious organizations; LGBTQ+ rights; political activism Named Entities: Drake, Rev. Lew [California Southern Baptist Convention] Confidence: 0.75 Title: KC Museum's Watercolors May Not Be by O'Keeffe Summary: Scholars question whether 28 watercolors attributed to Georgia O'Keeffe were actually painted by her, creating controversy over the museum's collection. Category: local news Subjects: art authentication; museum collections; art history Named Entities: O'Keeffe, Georgia [artist]; Crosby Kemper [banker]; Abilene, N.M. [location] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Today in History Summary: A chronological list of significant historical events from 1863 to 1998, including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, the signing of the Jay Treaty, and Clinton's impeachment. Category: informational content Subjects: historical events; timeline; notable dates Confidence: 0.9 Title: On the Record Summary: A compilation of recent campus incidents including harassing phone calls, stolen property, and vandalism reported to KU Public Safety. Category: campus news Subjects: campus incidents; security reports; student safety Confidence: 0.8 Title: On Campus Summary: A listing of upcoming campus events and meetings including OAKS (nontraditional students organization), Overeaters Anonymous, Italian club, and badminton club activities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; campus events; activities Confidence: 0.85 Title: Free LSAT Review Summary: The University of Kansas School of Law is offering a free LSAT review session on Saturday, November 20, 1999, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in Room 106 Green Hall. Category: announcement Subjects: academic preparation; law school; test preparation Named Entities: University of Kansas School of Law Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Union Technology Center; University of Kansas School of Law; Computers Inc.; Campus Organizations Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 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.