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University Daily Kansan
Page 0923 from reel: L 2755 (1984-08-22 to 1984-12-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/23237

Title: Yes' on Boycott
Summary: Students urged to vote 'yes' on referendum opposing apartheid in South Africa, with discussion of university's role in social justice and potential boycott of South African businesses.
Category: opinion
Subjects: student activism; apartheid; social justice; university politics
Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Johnson, Maria [student body president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Get Serious
Summary: Columnist argues U.S. should take Nicaragua situation more seriously, discussing potential for full-scale war and need for more decisive action regarding Sandinistas.
Category: opinion
Subjects: international relations; Nicaragua; Cold War; U.S. foreign policy
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Busy Airports Hide Lack of Direction
Summary: Columnist critiques modern air travel, describing chaotic airport experiences and questioning the direction of society in an increasingly mobile world.
Category: opinion
Subjects: travel; air transportation; modern society; consumer experience
Named Entities: Greene, Bob [syndicated columnist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Search for 'Easy A' Wastes Opportunities
Summary: Columnist argues students should focus on genuine learning rather than seeking easy grades, discussing attitudes toward education and the value of challenging coursework.
Category: opinion
Subjects: higher education; academic integrity; student behavior; learning opportunities
Named Entities: Palmer, Robin [staff columnist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Youthful Revolution Starts at Post Office
Summary: Columnist describes a scene at the post office where young people challenge traditional norms, suggesting a potential shift in societal attitudes among youth.
Category: opinion
Subjects: youth culture; social change; postal service; generational conflict
Named Entities: Klopper, Hal [guest columnist]
Confidence: 0.75

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