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University Daily Kansan
Page 0323 from reel: NP 7215 (1998-01-12 to 1998-07-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/127122

Title: Franken Pokes Fun at Politics
Summary: Comedian Al Franken performs at the Lied Center, discussing politics and comedy career in front of 1,500 attendees. Article includes quotes from Franken and audience members about his political commentary.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: comedy; political satire; university events; entertainment
Named Entities: Franken, Al [comedian]; Geryk, Laura [student]; Brinson, Nate [student]; Wright, Shawna [student]; Wade Miller [student]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: KU Committee Plans to Unify All Campuses, Adapt Resources
Summary: University committee working on Initiative 2001 to unify KU campuses and improve resource allocation. Committee aims to address disparities between campuses and streamline operations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; academic governance; resource allocation; campus planning
Named Entities: Doyle, Gerry [staff writer]; Hemenway, Robert [chancellor]; Spann, Misti [student]; Clark, Robert [dean]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Late-Night Munchies Pack on Pounds
Summary: Article examines how late-night eating and high-calorie snacks contribute to weight gain among college students. Includes expert opinions from health professionals and student experiences.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: student health; nutrition; weight gain; campus life
Named Entities: Stevens John, Lisa [staff writer]; Chapman, Ann [dietitian]; Rock, Randall [physician]; Earl La, [student]; Toll, Meghan [student]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: University Plans to Buy Smith Hall From Church
Summary: University of Kansas plans to purchase Smith Hall from the Christian Church for $1.1 million. Article details the property's history, maintenance costs, and planned renovations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; property acquisition; campus development; facilities management
Named Entities: Horton, Chris [staff writer]; Hutton, Tom [director of University Relations]; Schulenburger, David [provost]; Spann, Misti [student]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Today's Weather
Summary: Weather forecast showing high of 59° and low of 35° with warming trend and sunny skies expected for the weekend.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; climate
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Online Today
Summary: Information about accessing the Information Network of Kansas website for state information.
Category: informational content
Subjects: university resources; information technology; web services
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sports Today
Summary: Brief sports update mentioning Kansas guard Shandy Robbins' appearance in a Gospel music video on BET.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; sports coverage; athlete profiles
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Contact the Kansan
Summary: Contact details for The University Daily Kansan including phone numbers, email addresses, and advertising information.
Category: informational content
Subjects: newspaper contact information; advertising; subscriptions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Comedian Al Franken Signs Books Before His Speech
Summary: Photo of comedian Al Franken signing books before his performance at the Lied Center.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: event photography; university events; entertainment
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: The University of Kansas Plans to Purchase Smith Hall From the Christian Church
Summary: Photo of Smith Hall, the building the University of Kansas plans to purchase from the Christian Church.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: property acquisition; campus development; facilities management
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Information Network of Kansas
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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