====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0162_2 from reel: NP 13608 (2005-01-20 to 2005-04-18) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/113451 Title: Early Class Times Cut Summary: The University of Kansas will implement shorter class times starting spring 2006, reducing Tuesday and Thursday classes by five minutes each to improve classroom utilization. Category: campus news Subjects: class scheduling; academic policy; university administration Named Entities: Litt, Dani [staff writer] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Bars' Owner Contests Ban Summary: Lawrence bar owner Dennis Steffes is challenging the city's smoking ban in court, arguing it's unconstitutional and unfair to business owners. Category: local news Subjects: smoking regulations; local government; legal challenges Named Entities: Steffes, Dennis [bar owner]; Shaad, Jason [staff writer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Wind Ensemble Invited to Chinese Festival Summary: The KU Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at a Chinese festival celebrating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, requiring $10,000 in funding. Category: campus news Subjects: music ensembles; international travel; cultural events Named Entities: Berk, Daniel [staff writer]; Goh, Zacharia [alumnus] Confidence: 0.8 Title: University Policy Bans on-Campus Ticket Scalping Summary: The University has implemented a policy prohibiting on-campus ticket scalping, particularly for KU Athletics events, with enforcement by KU Public Safety. Category: sports Subjects: ticket policies; athletics department; university regulations Named Entities: Fitch, Ross [staff writer]; Bickel, Joshua [staff writer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Today's Weather Summary: Current weather: 53° and sunny. Forecast: 58° tomorrow, 54° Sunday. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecasts; local conditions Confidence: 0.9 Title: V-Day Guide Summary: Guide to Valentine's Day gift ideas and local business offerings in the Kansas City area. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: holiday shopping; local businesses; Valentine's Day Confidence: 0.8 Title: Golf Summary: The men's golf team finished in a tie for fourth place in a 21-team tournament in Hilo, Hawaii. Category: sports Subjects: men's golf; tournament results Confidence: 0.8 Title: School Restaurant Summary: Business students will test their skills at a new snack bar opening in the lobby of Summerfield Hall, with students having control over all aspects of operation. Category: campus news Subjects: student businesses; restaurant operations Confidence: 0.8 Title: Baseball Summary: The Jayhawks baseball team will face Stanford, but starting pitcher Kodiak Quick won't be playing due to agreements between coaches. Category: sports Subjects: baseball; team schedules Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: V-Day Guide Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds 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.