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University Daily Kansan
Page 0246 from reel: NP 8956 (2000-08-21 to 2000-11-30)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/26042

Title: Scholar Designation Differs at Schools
Summary: Article discusses how KU compares to other universities in attracting National Merit Scholars, noting that while KU doesn't offer scholarship packages like some schools, it still attracts merit scholars through other means.
Category: campus news
Subjects: scholarships; university admissions; academic competition
Named Entities: University of Kansas; National Merit Scholarship Corp.; Gloria Ladendorf
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Online Forum Aids Students in Classroom
Summary: Article about how Blackboard, an online forum system, is helping students access course materials, participate in discussions, and enhance their learning experience at KU.
Category: campus news
Subjects: educational technology; online learning; Blackboard system
Named Entities: Jason Krall; Claire Mannion; John Hoopes; Susan Zvacek
Confidence: 0.8

Title: J. Hood Booksellers Moving Store Online
Summary: Lawrence bookstore J. Hood Booksellers is closing its physical location after 26 years and moving to online sales, with owner John Hood discussing the transition and future plans.
Category: local news
Subjects: local business; book selling; e-commerce transition
Named Entities: John Hood; Gloria Hood; Mario Garitta
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Hare Krishnas Bring Message of Self-Improvement to Campus
Summary: Article about Hare Krishna monks visiting the University of Kansas campus to share their message of self-improvement and spiritual growth with students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: spirituality; campus events; religious groups
Named Entities: Maharaja; Doug Smit; Vince Christian
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Steps to Becoming a National Merit Scholar
Summary: Informational box outlining the six steps required to become a National Merit Scholar, including taking the PSAT and meeting various academic requirements.
Category: informational content
Subjects: scholarship process; academic achievement; merit-based awards
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Merit Scholars
Summary: Table showing the number of 1999 first-time merit scholars at various universities, with Harvard leading at 394 and University of Kansas at 17.
Category: informational content
Subjects: academic rankings; university comparisons; scholarship statistics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: John Hood, Owner of J. Hood Booksellers
Summary: Photo of John Hood standing in front of his bookstore, which is closing after 26 years of business.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Bhakta Jeremiah, a Member of the Hare Krishnas
Summary: Photo of a Hare Krishna member speaking to a student about the teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Today and Weather Forecast
Summary: Weather forecast for Friday through Sunday, including temperatures and precipitation chances.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature predictions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Sports: The Kansas Volleyball Team Is Hosting the Jayhawk Classic Today and Saturday
Summary: Brief sports announcement about upcoming volleyball tournament.
Category: sports
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Inside: A Police Chase Ends With a Lawrence Man Charged With Nine Felonies
Summary: Brief news item about a local police chase incident.
Category: local news
Confidence: 0.8

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