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University Daily Kansan
Page 0235 from reel: NP 8956 (2000-08-21 to 2000-11-30)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/26053

Title: Honors Program Booms With 452 New Students
Summary: The University Honors Program has seen significant growth with 452 new students this year, up from 395 last year, reflecting better publicity and recruitment efforts.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university programs; academic achievement; student enrollment
Named Entities: Baird, Brian J. [librarian]; Schowen, Barbara [director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Former Player's Hearing Begins With Testimony
Summary: A preliminary hearing for former Kansas football player Dion C. Johnson, charged with felony counts of aggravated robbery and kidnapping, began with testimony from witnesses.
Category: campus news
Subjects: legal proceedings; university athletics; criminal justice
Named Entities: Johnson, Dion C. [former football player]; Johnson, Maria [student body president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Residence Hall Burglary Highlights Safety Needs
Summary: The KU Public Safety Office issued safety tips following a residence hall burglary, advising students to secure valuables and report suspicious activity.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus safety; residence life; security measures
Confidence: 0.8

Title: GTA Coalition Prepares for Contract Negotiations
Summary: The Graduating Teaching Assistants Coalition (GTAC) is preparing to negotiate contracts for approximately 1,000 GTAs at the University of Kansas, seeking better wages and benefits.
Category: campus news
Subjects: labor relations; graduate students; university employment
Named Entities: Leyser, Ophra [GTAC president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Alternative Winter Break Applications Due Today
Summary: Students can apply for alternative winter break programs that send them to work with community organizations addressing social issues like hunger and homelessness.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student programs; community service; winter break
Named Entities: Worthern, Holly [coordinator]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Librarian Receives Award for Distinguished Service
Summary: University of Kansas librarian Brian J. Baird received the Distinguished Librarianship Award for his work in preservation and book conservation.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic recognition; library services; professional achievement
Named Entities: Baird, Brian J. [librarian]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Panel Debates Merits, Costs of Altered Crops
Summary: A panel discussion at Ecumenical Christian Ministries debated the merits and costs of genetically engineered food crops, with concerns about regulation and environmental impact.
Category: campus news
Subjects: genetic engineering; agriculture; environmental policy
Named Entities: Johnson, Paul [Organic Farmers Cooperative of Kansas]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Bar Bans FUBU, Corn Rows
Summary: A Lawrence bar has implemented a dress code banning FUBU clothing and corn row hairstyles, citing concerns about gang-related attire and maintaining a safe environment.
Category: local news
Subjects: local businesses; dress code policies; cultural sensitivity
Named Entities: Thompson, Leigh Ann [bar owner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: On Campus
Summary: A comprehensive listing of upcoming campus events including parties, meetings, workshops, and activities organized by various student groups and university departments.
Category: calendar/listings
Subjects: campus events; student organizations; university activities
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Et Cetera
Summary: Information about The University Daily Kansan including subscription rates, publication schedule, and contact information for the newspaper office.
Category: informational content
Subjects: newspaper information; subscriptions; publication details
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Student Legislative Awareness Board; Pizza Shuttle Delivers
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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