====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0024 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/120180 Title: Add/Drop Times Are Extended Summary: The university has extended add/drop times for students, allowing more flexibility in course changes throughout the semester with specific schedules based on KUID numbers. Category: campus news Subjects: academic scheduling; student services; university administration Named Entities: Carr, Meredith [staff writer]; Derritt, Cindy [associate registrar]; Williams, Katie [Topeka junior] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Class Gives Perspective Summary: English lecturer Mary Klayder's class encourages students to develop their own voice through creative projects and self-reflection, helping them gain perspective on their lives and education. Category: features/profiles Subjects: education; teaching methods; student development Named Entities: Klayder, Mary [English lecturer]; Pracht, Adam [staff reporter]; Banks, Susie [Topeka sophomore]; Weller, Travis [Garden City sophomore] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Kinko's Cuts Its Hours Summary: Kinko's, a popular late-night copying service for students, has reduced its hours, affecting students who relied on its 24-hour service for academic needs. Category: campus news Subjects: student services; business operations; printing services Named Entities: Shaffer, Leah [staff writer]; Kelman, Dave [Shawnee junior]; Greenwood, Rich [assistant manager] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Watkins Offers Cheaper Birth Control Summary: Watkins Memorial Health Center now offers more affordable birth control options for students, making reproductive health services more accessible on campus. Category: campus news Subjects: student health; reproductive health; health services Named Entities: Lewis, Summer [staff writer]; Ruiz, Trisha [Anthony junior]; Thrasher, Cathy [Watkins pharmacist] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Study Abroad Advocate Summary: Mary Klayder, an English lecturer, discusses her experiences with study abroad programs and encourages students to consider international educational opportunities. Category: features/profiles Subjects: international education; academic programs; student opportunities Named Entities: Thompson, Kimberly [photographer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Credit Card Debt a Heavy Price for Students to Pay Summary: The article examines how college students accumulate credit card debt, the consequences of poor financial management, and resources available for debt counseling. Category: campus news Subjects: student finances; personal finance; debt management Named Entities: Shuman, Melissa [staff writer]; Baker, Robert [Consumer Credit Counseling Services] Confidence: 0.85 Title: The Men's Basketball Team Faces Oklahoma Tomorrow at Allen Fieldhouse Category: sports Subjects: college basketball; KU sports; athletic competitions Confidence: 0.9 Title: Today's Weather: Frigid With a High of 28 Category: informational content Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Kinko's 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.