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University Daily Kansan
Page 0989 from reel: L 1954 (1979-08-22 to 1979-01-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/24172

Title: Boycott Calls Worry KU Olympic Hopefuls
Summary: Article discusses how the potential US boycott of the 1980 Olympics affects KU athletes preparing for Olympic Trials, with quotes from coaches and athletes expressing concerns about training and competition opportunities.
Category: sports
Subjects: olympic games; athletics; university sports; international relations
Named Entities: Timmons, Bob [track coach]; Hamilton, Theo [assistant women's track coach]; Shaffer, Lanny [basketball player]; Lindstrom, Janet [swimmer]; Valentine, Darnell [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Tenant Problems Focus of Solbach
Summary: State Rep. John Solbach discusses proposed amendments to landlord-tenant laws to address issues faced by tenants, including repair responsibilities and legal protections.
Category: campus news
Subjects: housing; landlord-tenant relations; student life; university affairs
Named Entities: Solbach, John [state representative]; Young, Steve [staff reporter]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Proposed Faculty Salaries Called Uncompetitive, I
Summary: Article reports on concerns that KU faculty salaries are becoming uncompetitive compared to peer institutions, with discussions of proposed salary increases and retention challenges.
Category: campus news
Subjects: faculty compensation; university administration; academic affairs; salary negotiations
Named Entities: Erickson, Carl [faculty member]; Rutledge, Charles [department chairman]; Pichler, Joseph [dean]; Carlin, Gov. [governor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: The SHOOTING STARS: Exciting New Players Are Fueling the Meteoric Rise of Women's Basketball
Summary: Feature article on the rising success of KU women's basketball team, highlighting new players contributing to the team's improved performance and competitive standing.
Category: sports
Subjects: women's basketball; college athletics; team performance; player development
Named Entities: Naughton, Jim [sports writer]; Beasley, Genia [basketball player]; Donovan, Anne [basketball player]; Warlick, Holly [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Photo: KU Women's Basketball Player in Action
Summary: Action photo of a KU women's basketball player in uniform during gameplay, accompanied by article about the team's rising performance.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: women's basketball; athletics; university sports
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Power Puffs
Summary: Brief note about smoke from the Kansas Power and Light generating plant visible in the sky over North Lawrence.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather; atmospheric conditions; local environment
Confidence: 0.7

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