====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0280 from reel: NP 1627 (1993-01-12 to 1993-09-15) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/128658 Title: Chemical Leak Closes Buildings Summary: Firefighters respond to chemical leak on campus that closed multiple buildings including Wescoe Hall, Malott Hall, and Lindley Hall. Source of contamination remains unknown despite extensive investigation. Category: campus news Subjects: university safety; campus incidents; emergency response Named Entities: Richardson, Mike [director of facilities operations]; Mullens, John [KU police lieutenant]; Beckner, Don [Lawrence firefighter] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Students Report Nausea, Headaches After Gas Leak Summary: Five students and one firefighter treated for symptoms including nausea and headaches after exposure to chemical odors from Malott Hall. Health officials identify possible exposure to Mercaptan. Category: campus news Subjects: student health; campus safety; chemical exposure Named Entities: Lewis, Will [staff writer]; Strother, Myra [physician at Watkins]; Kellerman, Dan [Kansas Department of Health and Environment representative] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Student Could Not Evacuate Summary: Wheelchair-bound student trapped on third floor of Marvin Hall during chemical leak evacuation. University officials discuss accessibility challenges in emergency situations. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; emergency procedures; accessibility Named Entities: Skinner, Jim [wheelchair-bound student]; Turvey, Bob [University Architectural Barriers Committee] Confidence: 0.8 Title: KU Makes Enrollment a Bit Easier Summary: University ends policy requiring students to wait for KUID stickers during enrollment. New system allows immediate sticker distribution after fee payment. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; student services; enrollment process Named Entities: Prauser, Brady [staff writer]; Mullens, Linda [assistant vice chancellor for student affairs]; Crawford, Justine [student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Alternative a Cappella Summary: Feature on The Flatirons, an alternative a cappella group at KU, preparing for upcoming performance at Murphy Hall. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; music; performing arts Confidence: 0.75 Title: Photo: Students Gather Outside Wescoe Hall During Chemical Leak Investigation Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.8 Title: Photo: Douglas County Paramedic Administers Aid to Student After Chemical Exposure Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.8 Title: Photo: Wheelchair-Bound Student Trapped During Evacuation Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: The Flirtations 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.