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University Daily Kansan
Page 1365 from reel: NP 10154 (2003-01-16 to 2003-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/120523

Title: Tornadoes Hit Kansas City
Summary: At least one person died after four tornadoes touched down near Kansas City metropolitan area, damaging buildings and scattering debris. The largest tornado was about 500 yards across and tore through the northern side of the metro area.
Category: local news
Subjects: severe weather; natural disasters; weather events
Named Entities: Metten, Shane [staff writer]; Staatz, April [student]; Castillo, John [Cabela's assistant manager]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Local Fiestas to Recognize Mexican Tradition
Summary: Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Lawrence and Kansas City will commemorate the Mexican army's victory over the French in 1862, featuring food, music and cultural activities.
Category: local news
Subjects: cultural events; Mexican heritage; Cinco de Mayo
Named Entities: Hensley, JJ [staff writer]; Rico, Raymond [Hispanic American Leadership Organization]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Drivers Annoyed at May Day Party
Summary: Local protesters blocked the intersection of 23rd and Massachusetts streets with yellow caution tape during a May Day celebration, causing traffic disruptions and annoyance among drivers.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student protests; May Day celebrations; traffic disruptions
Named Entities: Weiss, Kelley [staff writer]; McNeil-Marshall, Andrew [sophomore]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Provosts Keep Gaining Power Around U.S.
Summary: A national trend shows provosts gaining more responsibility and power at universities, with David Shulenburger at KU overseeing most academic affairs except athletics and public safety.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; academic governance; higher education trends
Named Entities: Airey, Lauren [staff writer]; Shulenburger, David [University of Kansas provost]; Hemenway, Robert [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Academic Freedom Teach-in to Respond to Wagle-Led Bill
Summary: Students and faculty will hold a teach-in on academic freedom in response to Senator Susan Wagle's bill, focusing on the importance of open dialogue in higher education.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic freedom; higher education policy; student advocacy
Named Entities: Weiss, Kelley [staff writer]; Wagle, Susan [state senator]; Robinson, Christine [graduate teaching assistant]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Storm Clouds Over Kansas City Area
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: weather photography; tornadoes; severe weather
Named Entities: Reynolds, Scott [photographer]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: May Day Protest at 23rd and Massachusetts Streets
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: student protests; May Day celebrations; civil disobedience
Named Entities: Weiss, Kelley [photographer]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: David Shulenburger, KU Provost
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: university administrators; academic leadership; higher education
Named Entities: Shulenburger, David [University of Kansas provost]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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