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University Daily Kansan
Page 0696 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/119508

Title: KU Med Center Receives $1.5 Million for Audiology, Speech Research
Summary: The University of Kansas Medical Center receives a $1.5 million gift to establish a new professorship and support research in audiology and speech, with $500,000 dedicated to the Eunice M. Memorial Fund.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university research; medical research; higher education funding
Named Entities: Carr, Meredith [staff writer]; Benton, Jessie Hodges [donor]; Shankel, Robert [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Student Injured at Track Meet
Summary: A 17-year-old Southeast High School pole vaulter suffers critical injuries after falling during a vault at the Wichita East Relays track meet.
Category: local news
Subjects: sports injuries; high school athletics; track and field
Named Entities: Fili, Samoa [student athlete]; Johnson, Wendy [school spokesperson]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Pedophilia Article Causes Stir
Summary: A controversial article by a University of Missouri-Kansas City professor on pedophilia sparks debate, with critics questioning the academic's views on the topic.
Category: local news
Subjects: academic controversy; higher education; sexual ethics
Named Entities: Mirkin, Harris [UMKC professor]; Beggs, Don [Wichita State president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Wichita State Officials Consider Tuition Hike
Summary: Wichita State University considers a 9% tuition increase to address a $700 million budget shortfall, with students expressing concern about affordability.
Category: local news
Subjects: higher education funding; tuition policy; state budget
Named Entities: Beggs, Don [Wichita State president]; Elpers, Bridget [student]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Liquid Calories Count Toward Weight Gain
Summary: A study published in the International Journal of Obesity finds that liquid calories contribute significantly to weight gain, with researchers recommending reducing beverage consumption.
Category: informational content
Subjects: nutrition science; dietary health; obesity research
Named Entities: Beyer, Peter [nutrition professor]; Lewis, Summer [staff writer]; Hillix, Danielle [student]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Commerce Bank
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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