====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0641 from reel: NP 8956 (2000-08-21 to 2000-11-30) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/25647 Title: Student Appears in Look-Alike Contest Summary: University of Kansas student Erin Taggart participates in a look-alike contest sponsored by Counterclockwise Productions, with details about the contest and her experience. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; entertainment; contests Named Entities: Taggart, Erin Confidence: 0.85 Title: Pulitzer-Winning Play Opens Theatre Season Summary: The University Theatre opens its season with "Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches" at Crafton-Preyer Theatre, featuring details about the production and cast. Category: arts Subjects: theater; performing arts; university events Named Entities: Wright, Jack [professor of theatre]; Hess, BriAnne Confidence: 0.8 Title: "Man of La Mancha" Arrives Tomorrow Summary: The KU School of Fine Arts and Lied Center Broadways present "Man of La Mancha" with details about showtimes, ticket information, and production credits. Category: arts Subjects: theater; performing arts; university events Named Entities: Wasseck, Dale [writer]; Leigh, Mitch [composer]; Nelson, Katie [writer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Indigo Girls, Mullins to Play Lied Center Summary: The Indigo Girls and Shawn Mullins will perform at the Lied Center as part of the Honor the Earth Tour, with details about the event and ticket information. Category: arts Subjects: music; performing arts; university events Named Entities: Indigo Girls; Shawn Mullins Confidence: 0.8 Title: Police May Fine $1,000 for Wild House Parties Summary: The Eugene City Council is considering fining hosts up to $1,000 for wild parties, with details about the proposed ordinance and enforcement. Category: local news Subjects: law enforcement; campus safety; local government Named Entities: Eugene, Ore.; City Council Confidence: 0.75 Title: Woman Works Despite Piercing Termination Summary: Mary Haudenshield continues working despite being fired for refusing to remove a tongue piercing, with details about her situation and legal settlement. Category: features/profiles Subjects: employment; workplace issues; personal stories Named Entities: Haudenshield, Mary Confidence: 0.7 Title: Company Creates Everyday Coffin Uses Summary: The Adams Family Business creates innovative uses for coffins beyond traditional burial, including furniture and decor items. Category: features/profiles Subjects: business; funeral industry; product innovation Named Entities: Adams Family Business Confidence: 0.7 Title: Garages May Have Room for Planes Summary: A proposed subdivision near Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh may include hangar space for planes in residential garages. Category: local news Subjects: urban planning; airport development; local government Named Entities: Oshkosh, Wis.; Tom Shepeck Confidence: 0.7 Title: Mom Mascot Attacked by Rival School's Fans Summary: A mom dressed as a mascot at a high school football game was attacked by rival fans, with details about the incident. Category: features/profiles Subjects: sports; campus incidents; school spirit Named Entities: Horton, Ala.; Kim Harris Confidence: 0.7 Title: County Celebrates Oktoberfest Sans Beer Summary: Cullman County celebrates Oktoberfest without serving beer, focusing on other German traditions and festivities. Category: features/profiles Subjects: local traditions; cultural events; alcohol policies Named Entities: Cullman, Ala. Confidence: 0.7 Title: Voting to Begin for Presidential Pumpkin Summary: Wisconsin Rapids hosts a pumpkin carving contest where voters can choose between pumpkins representing presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush. Category: features/profiles Subjects: elections; political events; community activities Named Entities: Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; Gore, Al [presidential candidate]; Bush, George W. [presidential candidate] Confidence: 0.7 Title: Cadillac Devotion: 44 Cars in 44 Years Summary: A Kentucky man has owned 44 Cadillacs over 44 years, showcasing his long-term devotion to the brand. Category: features/profiles Subjects: automotive; personal stories; long-term ownership Named Entities: Clinton, Ky.; Emerson Confidence: 0.7 Title: Horoscopes Summary: Daily horoscope readings for all zodiac signs with predictions and advice. Category: informational content Subjects: astrology; entertainment; daily features Confidence: 0.9 Title: Kansan.com Poll Summary: Online poll results showing reader preferences for leading men in romantic roles, with options including Sean Connery, Leonardo DiCaprio, and others. Category: informational content Subjects: polls; reader engagement; entertainment Confidence: 0.9 Title: Oddities Summary: Collection of brief, unusual news items from various locations including Germany, Wisconsin, Alabama, and Kentucky. Category: informational content Subjects: news briefs; unusual stories; human interest Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Walker's Fine Jewelry; The Etc. Shop Category: advertisements 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.