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University Daily Kansan
Page 0152 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/120052

Title: Willie Nelson on the Road Again, Plays Concert at Lied Center
Summary: Country music legend Willie Nelson performed at the Lied Center despite weather challenges, with fans showing strong attendance and appreciation for his performance.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; music performances; student life
Named Entities: Nelson, Willie [musician]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: School Cancellation Process Helps Keep Students Safe
Summary: The University of Kansas implemented a school cancellation process that considers multiple factors including weather conditions and safety concerns to protect students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university operations; safety protocols; weather response
Named Entities: Eakin, Lindy [associate provost]; Shulenburger, David [provost]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Course Retake Deadline Extended; Policy Still Has Some Restrictions
Summary: The University Registrar extended the Add/Drop deadline for course retakes while maintaining certain restrictions on the retake policy implemented in July 2001.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic policies; student services; registration
Named Entities: Carothers, James [interim associate professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Black Student Union to Attend Big 12 Conference on Government
Summary: The University of Kansas Black Student Union is sending 60 members to the Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government at the University of Missouri.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; leadership development; academic conferences
Named Entities: Clounch, Teresa [organization advisor]; McLaughlin, Marcus [organization treasurer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Group Works to Establish Living Wage in Lawrence
Summary: A local group led by Mark Horowitz is working to establish a living wage in Lawrence, advocating for fair wages for workers in the community.
Category: campus news
Subjects: labor rights; economic justice; community advocacy
Named Entities: Horowitz, Mark [group leader]; D. Horowitz [sociology professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Senate Survey Shows Tuition May Cause Some to Leave
Summary: A Student Senate survey indicates that 52 out of 645 students might leave KU due to tuition increases, with the Kansas Board of Regents planning a five-year strategy to address tuition.
Category: campus news
Subjects: tuition costs; student finances; academic retention
Named Entities: Keith, Karen [off-campus senator]; Bretz, Lynn [University Relations director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Dentists Say Tap Water Healthier Than Bottled
Summary: Local dentists recommend tap water over bottled water due to fluoride content that helps prevent cavities, according to research from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Category: campus news
Subjects: public health; dental care; water quality
Named Entities: Wilson, Angela [periodontist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Western Civilization Classes Required in Many Schools
Summary: Approximately 1,800 KU students enroll in Humanities and Western Civilization classes each semester, which are required by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic requirements; liberal arts education; curriculum
Named Entities: Woelfel, James [Humanities and Western Civilization department director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Douglas County Could Be Named as Heritage Area
Summary: Douglas County is being considered for designation as a National Heritage Area, which would help promote local history and heritage tourism in the region.
Category: local news
Subjects: local history; heritage preservation; community development
Named Entities: Dunfield, David [city commissioner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Wednesday's Paper: Student Senate Committee on Tuition Adds Members
Summary: The Student Senate's committee on tuition increases has added five more members, including faculty and staff, to discuss University funding and tuition issues.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student government; tuition policy; academic affairs
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts - Lied Center; U of Kansas Army ROTC; The University Daily Kansan; Birthright; Francis Sporting Goods, Inc.; Everything but Ice; Www.1040.com/Ctstax
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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