====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0125 from reel: L 2318 (1916-11-08 to 1918-04-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/175554 Title: Excuse Seniors From Finals Summary: The Kansan proposes allowing seniors to be excused from final examinations without lowering academic standards, arguing that seniors have already demonstrated their abilities and that final exams create unnecessary stress. Category: campus news Subjects: academic policy; student life; university administration Confidence: 0.85 Title: The College Sport Summary: A feature article describing the college sport phenomenon, where students engage in various athletic activities and competitions, with particular focus on the social aspects and campus traditions. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; university culture; athletics Confidence: 0.8 Title: Levity With the Grind Summary: A column featuring humorous observations and anecdotes about student life, including references to campus traditions, social interactions, and light-hearted commentary on university experiences. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; humor; campus culture Confidence: 0.75 Title: Spotting Backyard Cans Summary: An article discussing the tradition of 'spotting backyard cans' at KU, describing it as a favorite pastime involving a certain class of people and referencing Indiana Daily Student comparisons. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; campus traditions; humor Confidence: 0.7 Title: Kansas Poetry by a Kansan Summary: A collection of poetry written by Kansans, featuring works that reflect on Kansas life, nature, and culture, including pieces about the state's beauty and character. Category: arts Subjects: poetry; Kansas literature; student writing Confidence: 0.8 Title: Editorial Summary: The editorial board discusses academic policies, specifically addressing the issue of seniors and final examinations, and reflects on the university's role in maintaining academic integrity. Category: editorial Subjects: university administration; academic standards; student affairs Confidence: 0.8 Title: Rank Heresy Summary: An opinion piece discussing the ranking of college football teams and the perceived unfairness in how teams are evaluated, with commentary on the impact on student athletes. Category: opinion Subjects: university athletics; sports culture; student life Confidence: 0.75 Title: Show Your Colors! Summary: An informational piece encouraging students to display school colors and support university enterprises, emphasizing school spirit and community pride. Category: informational content Subjects: university loyalty; patriotism; student life Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Peckhams; Daily Kansan; Schulz; Kennedy Plumbing Co.; McCulloch's Drug Store; A. G. Alrich; Lawrence Pantatorium; Mrs. M. A. Morgan; Citizens State Bank; Peoples State Bank; The Brunswick-Balke Bowling Alleys; Trosper Jitney Station; Carter; Watkins National Bank 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.