====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0339 from reel: NP 7854 (1999-01-25 to 1999-07-28) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/108494 Title: Proposed Funding Increase Would Benefit KU Veterans Summary: A bill proposing increased funding for GI Bill and other veteran benefits is being discussed in the U.S. Senate, which would allow veterans to attend school at government expense. Category: campus news Subjects: university funding; veterans benefits; higher education policy Confidence: 0.85 Title: BSU Grabs Major Awards During Big 12 Conference Summary: KU's Black Student Union won several awards at the Big 12 Conference, including the Nelson Mandela Place award for outstanding student member. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; Black Student Union; academic awards Named Entities: Jones, Dion [BSU president]; Mandela Place, Nelson [award] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Mock Trial Team Qualifies for National Tournament Summary: The University of Kansas mock trial team has qualified for the national tournament for the second consecutive year, placing third in its region. Category: campus news Subjects: academic competitions; mock trial; university teams Confidence: 0.8 Title: Student Lands in Jail After Showing Police False I.D. Summary: A KU student was arrested after giving police a fake identification card, and two other students with the team were also charged. Category: campus news Subjects: student discipline; law enforcement; identity fraud Named Entities: Vorak, Natalie [student]; Kelly, Tara [student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Minority Office to Search for New Staff Members Summary: The Office of Minority Affairs is searching for new staff members, with Julius Williams recently appointed as executive director of the Kansas African-American Advisory Commission. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; minority affairs; staff hiring Named Entities: Williams, Julius [director of minority affairs] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Two Men Connected to Late-Night Car Burglaries Summary: Two men, including one Lawrence resident, were arrested in connection with four car burglaries that occurred around midnight Sunday in the parking lot of Edmondson Place. Category: campus news Subjects: crime; law enforcement; burglary Named Entities: Wheeler, George T. [police sergeant] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Investigation Produces Embezzlement Suspect Summary: The investigation of funds embezzled from the Office of the Comptroller has led to a suspect, Chris J. Keary, who was arrested and charged. Category: local news Subjects: crime; embezzlement; law enforcement Named Entities: Keary, Chris J. [suspect] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Family Planning Clinic Receives Anthrax Threat Summary: A Planned Parenthood clinic in Kansas City received a threatening letter containing anthrax, leading to a decontamination process and investigation by the FBI. Category: national news Subjects: terrorism; health clinics; anthrax threats Confidence: 0.8 Title: Classes Held Despite Strong KU Student Opposition Summary: Classes were held despite strong student opposition due to hazardous road conditions caused by snow, with some students unable to attend. Category: local news Subjects: weather conditions; student transportation; campus operations Confidence: 0.8 Title: Today in History Summary: A daily historical events column featuring notable events from February 23rd in history, including the siege of the Alamo and other significant occurrences. Category: campus news Subjects: historical events; almanac; calendar Confidence: 0.8 Title: On Campus Summary: A listing of various campus events and meetings for student organizations, including Ecumenical Christian Ministries, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, and other groups. Category: campus news Subjects: campus events; student organizations; upcoming activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: The University Daily Kansan Summary: Information about The University Daily Kansan newspaper, including its ISSN, publication frequency, subscription rates, and contact information. Category: informational content Subjects: newspaper information; publication details; subscription Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Christian Book & Gift Stores; Airport Connection; K.U.A.C.; The University Daily Kansan 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.