====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0550 from reel: NP 10154 (2003-01-16 to 2003-07-23) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/121338 Title: Endowed Funds Cut After Stock Decline Summary: University of Kansas endowment funds reduced by 20% due to stock market decline, affecting university operations and spending policies. Category: campus news Subjects: university funding; endowment management; financial planning Named Entities: Hemenway, Robert [chancellor]; Seuferling, Dale [Endowment Association president]; Scarffe, John [Endowment Association director] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Delta Force Kicks Off Summary: Delta Force student organization launches with petition signing event at The Pool Room, featuring student leaders and activities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; student government; campus activities Named Entities: Thomas, Drew [senior]; Braem, Eric [Student Senate presidential candidate] Confidence: 0.8 Title: After-Midnight McMunchies Summary: Second McDonald's location in Lawrence to open 24-hour drive-through service, expanding late-night food options for residents. Category: local news Subjects: local business; restaurant operations; community services Named Entities: Manning, Patrick [McDonald's marketing director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Proposal to Change Way to Withdraw From Classes Summary: University Council approves proposal to modify class withdrawal procedures, streamlining processes for students and faculty. Category: campus news Subjects: academic policy; student services; university governance Named Entities: Carothers, Jim [associate vice provost]; Maska, Johanna [Student Senate representative]; Knopp, Andy [vice-president of University Council] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Former KU Student Accepts Plea Bargain Summary: Former University of Kansas student pleads no contest to charges including aggravated battery and drug distribution, accepting plea bargain. Category: local news Subjects: criminal justice; legal proceedings; campus safety Named Entities: Carpenter, Michael D. [former KU student]; Zabel, David [Douglas County District Attorney]; Kenney, Christine [Douglas County District Attorney] Confidence: 0.8 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.