====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0251_1 from reel: NP 13608 (2005-01-20 to 2005-04-18) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/113274 Title: Trying Graduation on for Size Summary: Seniors Josh Oakes and Karen Routsong try on graduation caps at the KU bookstore as part of preparations for commencement ceremonies. Category: campus news Subjects: graduation ceremonies; student life; university events Named Entities: Oakes, Josh [student]; Routsong, Karen [student] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Kansas Internationalizes Summary: The University of Kansas wins the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, recognizing increases in global education programs and international student enrollment. Category: campus news Subjects: international education; university awards; global programs Named Entities: Karlin, Nate [staff writer]; Brick, Hodge [administrator]; Carlin, Diana [dean of international programs]; Fernandez, Neisha [student] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Blackout Leaves Thousands in the Dark Summary: A squirrel caused a transformer fire that interrupted electrical service to 4,000 Westar customers, affecting businesses and classes at the University. Category: local news Subjects: power outages; electrical service; community impact Confidence: 0.8 Title: Guaranteed Tuition Plan in the Works Summary: University administrators and student leaders are working on a plan to guarantee tuition rates for students beginning in the 2007-2008 school year. Category: campus news Subjects: tuition planning; university finance; student affordability Confidence: 0.8 Title: Student Senate Summary: Student Senate committees debated a bill that would let students vote on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences differential tuition increase in the April elections. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; university governance; tuition policy Confidence: 0.75 Title: University Applauded for International Programs Summary: The University was awarded the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, given to only two universities annually. Category: campus news Subjects: international education; university awards; global engagement Confidence: 0.8 Title: Cable Upgrade Delayed Summary: Sunflower Broadband's planned service upgrade was delayed due to technical difficulties, affecting cable and internet services. Category: campus news Subjects: telecommunications; service outages; university services Confidence: 0.75 Title: Record Set for Research Expenditures Summary: The University of Kansas set a record $274 million in expenditures for research in 2004, reflecting its growing presence as a research institution. Category: campus news Subjects: university research; academic funding; institutional growth Confidence: 0.8 Title: Med Center Student Dies of Cancer Summary: Adewale M. Sanni, a KU medical student, died from complications of cancer after being diagnosed in June 2004. Category: campus news Subjects: medical education; student health; tragedy Confidence: 0.75 Title: Mechanical Art Summary: The University of Kansas has a new professor who creates robotic sculpture, David Bowen, whose work involves making machines that make art. Category: features/profiles Subjects: art education; robotic sculpture; university faculty Confidence: 0.75 Title: Dean Can Do Democrats One Simple Favor Summary: Stephen Shupe argues that Dean's false impression of representing what Democrats truly want is false and off-base. Category: opinion Subjects: political commentary; university administration; campus politics Confidence: 0.7 Title: If Bush Tokes Up, Why Can't I? Summary: The editorial board questions why it's acceptable for past presidents to use marijuana while current U.S. marijuana laws are strict. Category: opinion Subjects: drug policy; political commentary; social issues Confidence: 0.7 Title: Jayhawks Charge, Then Fall Summary: The women's basketball team trailed No. 6 Baylor by just six points during the second half after closing an 18-point gap, but ultimately lost 70-60. Category: sports Subjects: women's basketball; college sports; team performance Confidence: 0.8 Title: Basketball Signs All-Americans Summary: The Jayhawks signed three high school players from the class of 2005, all McDonald's All-Americans. Category: sports Subjects: men's basketball; college recruiting; athletic scholarships Confidence: 0.8 Title: Former Jayhawk Sharpshooter Living His Dreams Summary: Billy Thomas, a Kansas guard from 1994-1998, has spent the last seven years in developmental and European basketball leagues, now with the NBA's New Jersey Nets. Category: sports Subjects: basketball alumni; professional sports; athletic careers Confidence: 0.75 Title: Column: Think Before You Boo Summary: Kansas fans who booed sophomore guard J.R. Giddens should be careful about how they vent frustrations with the team. Category: opinion Subjects: sports commentary; fan behavior; team support Confidence: 0.7 Title: Let's See That Again Summary: The Big 12 Conference plans to implement instant replay before the 2005 football season, considering three prototype systems. Category: sports Subjects: college football; Big 12 Conference; instant replay Confidence: 0.75 Title: 'Aqua' Drains Jumpers in Home Finale Summary: Senior guard Aquanita Burras made her senior night one to remember, scoring a career high in points and leading the Jayhawks in rebounds and assists. Category: sports Subjects: women's basketball; senior night; team performance Confidence: 0.75 Title: Men's Basketball Team Prepares for Showdown Summary: Kansas coach Bill Self tweaked the men's basketball team's practice schedule to help prepare for Sunday's showdown with Oklahoma State. Category: sports Subjects: men's basketball; college sports; team preparation Confidence: 0.75 Title: Soccer Seniors Make Last Season Count Summary: This year's class of senior soccer players led the team to its best season in school history, winning the Big 12 Conference championship. Category: sports Subjects: men's soccer; senior athletes; team performance Confidence: 0.75 Title: Cable Apologizes for Outage Summary: Sunflower Broadband apologized for a service outage that affected customers, offering compensation and explaining the technical difficulties. Category: local news Subjects: telecommunications; service outages; customer service Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: nan Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: nan Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. 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