====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0227_1 from reel: NP 13608 (2005-01-20 to 2005-04-18) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/113322 Title: KU Greens Withers Away Summary: The KU Greens student organization is experiencing declining membership and reduced activity after four years of political activism, with membership dropping from 25 to about six members. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; political groups; membership decline Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Johnson, Maria [student body president]; Adams, Laura [KU Greens member]; Zafar, Sara [KU Greens chairwoman]; Turner, Galen [KU Greens founder]; Paden, Turner [KU Greens member] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Minorities Improve Skills at Conference Summary: About 30 KU students attended the 28th annual Big 12 Minority Leadership Conference at University of Colorado, focusing on leadership development and networking opportunities. Category: campus news Subjects: student leadership; diversity; conference attendance Named Entities: McDougal, Alicia [KU Black Student Union President]; Rose, Tricia [University of Colorado professor]; Blackman, Toni [poet]; Rashidi, Amon [Project Jam founder]; Remmie, Rona [Black Student Union vice president] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Women's Team With Big 12 Dreams Summary: The women's basketball team defeated Nebraska 67-53, improving to 12-12 on the season including a 5-8 mark in the Big 12 Conference. Category: sports Subjects: women's basketball; Big 12 Conference; team performance Confidence: 0.8 Title: Big Win for Iowa State Summary: Curtis Stinson scored 29 points in Iowa State's victory against Kansas, contributing to the team's success in the Big 12 Conference. Category: sports Subjects: men's basketball; Big 12 Conference; game coverage Confidence: 0.75 Title: Jayhawks Run Over Jackrabbits Summary: The Kansas baseball team swept South Dakota State in a doubleheader, winning both games and maintaining momentum for upcoming Big 12 play. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; team performance; Big 12 Conference Confidence: 0.75 Title: Two Down, Way Down Summary: The Kansas tennis team lost two matches during the weekend in University Park, PA, falling to Yale and Penn State in Big 12 competition. Category: sports Subjects: tennis; team performance; Big 12 Conference Confidence: 0.7 Title: Junior Guard Scores Big Summary: Erica Hallman contributed 22 points and six assists in Kansas' victory against Nebraska, showcasing strong performance from the junior guard. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; player performance; team success Confidence: 0.75 Title: Security Needs 'Cooperation' Summary: Al-Jazeera television aired a videotape of Ayman al-Zawahri denouncing U.S. calls for reform in the region and urging respect for Islamic world. Category: local news Subjects: terrorism; Middle East politics; U.S. foreign policy Confidence: 0.8 Title: A Screaming Good Time for Democrats Summary: Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean will speak at Liberty Hall, with tickets already sold out for the political event. Category: campus news Subjects: political events; student organizations; campus activities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Fewer Campus Housing Units to Be Available for 2005-2006 Summary: With the closing of Hashinger Hall, there will be about 230 fewer spots available for students in residence halls for the 2005-2006 school year. Category: campus news Subjects: university housing; student living; campus resources Confidence: 0.8 Title: Swim Coach Objects to Student Senate Decision Summary: Swimming coach Clark Campbell voiced objection to Student Senate's decision regarding the Student Recreation Fitness Center. Category: campus news Subjects: university governance; athletic department; student leadership Confidence: 0.75 Title: KU Greens Loses Its Freshness Summary: The KU Greens, which gained popularity after Ralph Nader's involvement in the 2000 presidential election, is experiencing declining membership and influence. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; political groups; membership decline Confidence: 0.75 Title: Black Student Union Members Attend Conference Summary: Members of the Black Student Union attended the Big 12 Minority Leadership Conference at University of Colorado, participating in workshops and leadership activities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; leadership development; conference attendance Confidence: 0.75 Title: The Conservatives Are Coming! The Conservatives Are Coming! Summary: Guest columnist Andrew Fray discusses the presence and potential impact of conservative voices on campus in this opinion piece. Category: opinion Subjects: political commentary; campus politics; ideological discourse Confidence: 0.75 Title: Growing Up and Growing Into Evolution Summary: Sally Jane Tompkins reflects on her understanding of evolution and how her biology teacher explained its role in life's development. Category: features/profiles Subjects: education; biology; evolutionary theory Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: KU Bookstores Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: What's Going on This Week Summary: Weekly roundup of campus events and activities including KU Bookstores promotions, dining services offers, and Union Programs schedule. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: campus events; student activities; upcoming programs 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.