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University Daily Kansan
Page 0538_1 from reel: L 2349 (1953-11-17 to 1954-10-14)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/143521

Title: Sad Tale of Independent Students Association
Summary: Article discusses the decline of the Independent Students Association at KU, examining reasons for low membership and participation among independent students living off-campus.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; university life; student governance
Named Entities: Smith, Margaret [ISA president]; Shank, Gene [writer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: One Man's ...Opinion...
Summary: Opinion piece critiques the university's orientation process for new students, suggesting it fails to effectively engage and integrate them into campus life.
Category: opinion
Subjects: student orientation; university leadership; campus culture
Named Entities: Murphy, Franklin D. [chancellor]; Woodruff, C. Dean [dean of students]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Pipe Fad Goes Up in Smoke
Summary: Feature article examining the brief popularity of women smoking pipes on campus, discussing societal changes in women's fashion and behavior in the 1950s.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: campus fashion; student culture; 1950s trends
Named Entities: Stephens, Mary Bess [writer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Enrollment Blues Are Bluer With This Year's System
Summary: Article critiques the new student enrollment and registration system, describing long lines, confusion, and inefficiencies students experienced during the process.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student registration; university administration; campus processes
Named Entities: Neville, Nancy [writer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibler
Summary: Editorial cartoon depicting a student trying out for instrumental music, with humorous commentary on the experience.
Category: editorial cartoon
Subjects: campus life; student activities; instrumental tryouts
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [comic strips]
Category: comic strips
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Jewelry, Crafts Course Is Offered
Summary: Announcement about a jewelry and crafts course being offered through the Student Union, detailing times and location.
Category: announcement
Subjects: student activities; craft courses; union programs
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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