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University Daily Kansan
Page 0005 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/120199

Title: KU Student Found Dead in Lawrence Apartment
Summary: A 20-year-old University of Kansas student, Christine Merkel, was found dead in her Lawrence apartment on January 1. No suspicious circumstances were reported by Lawrence police.
Category: local news
Subjects: student death; university community; law enforcement
Named Entities: Merkel, Christine [student]; Salvini, Lauren [sophomore]; McLachlan, Sarah [friend]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: State Senate to Evaluate Eligibility for Social Programs
Summary: Two Republican leaders plan to have the Senate Ways and Means Committee review eligibility for social services programs, focusing on requirements for programs operated by Aging and Social and Rehabilitation Services.
Category: local news
Subjects: state government; social services; policy evaluation
Named Entities: Morris, Steve [Senate leader]; Kerr, Dave [Senate President]; Schalansky, Janet [SRS Secretary]; Hubbell, Connie [Aging Secretary]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Hawk Night Features Open Mike, Comedian
Summary: Hawk Nights at the Kansas Union will feature comedian Dave Russo performing at an open mike contest on January 18, with prizes for winners.
Category: local news
Subjects: campus events; entertainment; student activities
Named Entities: Quisenberry, Aaron [associate director]; Russo, Dave [comedian]; Dunbar, Chandra [program adviser]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Students to Perform 'Pirates of Penzance'
Summary: The Spring 2001 Opera Production will perform Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Pirates of Penzance' at 7:30 p.m. on January 25-27 at the Recital Hall in Murphy Hall.
Category: local news
Subjects: theater; opera; student performances
Named Entities: Ferrell, Mark [associate professor of music]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: The Kansas Men's Bowling Team Poses With Its Award From the Collegiate Collegiate Invitational
Summary: The Kansas men's bowling team placed first at the Collegiate Collegiate Invitational in Maple Shade, NJ, winning $1,000. The photo shows team members with their award.
Category: sports
Subjects: bowling; college sports; team achievements
Named Entities: James, Jesse [bowler]; Emmons, Alan [bowler]; Elliott, Jason [bowler]; Keeler, Mike [bowler]; D'Errico, Marc [bowler]; Ludwig, Ryan [bowler]; Fine, Mike [coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Do You Want to See Your Face in the Kansan?
Summary: The Kansan invites students to submit photos of themselves, friends, or campus events to be featured in the newspaper. Submissions should include names and phone numbers for verification.
Category: informational content
Subjects: student engagement; campus media; photo submissions
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Lawrence Athletic Club; Academic Computing Services; Kujh-Tv
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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