====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0124 from reel: NP 8956 (2000-08-21 to 2000-11-30) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/26164 Title: Burge Party Ban Lifted Tomorrow Summary: The ban on parties at the Burge Union is lifted after a shooting incident, with new safety measures including metal detectors and ID checks for attendees. Category: campus news Subjects: university policies; student organizations; campus safety Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Kaiser, Danny [director of student organizations]; Mailen, Troy [KU Public Safety] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Hot Weather Drives Record Water Demand Summary: Record high temperatures in Lawrence have caused unprecedented water usage, prompting city officials to urge conservation measures. Category: local news Subjects: weather; water conservation; public utilities Named Entities: Coffey, Roger [utilities department director]; McCarvel, Cynthia [community relations specialist] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Freak Out, Party On Summary: Photos showing students participating in orientation activities including tie-dying and music performances during Hippie Freak Fest. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; freshman orientation; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Faculty Awarded Kemper Fellowships Summary: Several KU faculty members receive W.T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence, including history professor Carl Strikwerda and communications professor Mary Lee Hummert. Category: campus news Subjects: academic awards; faculty recognition; university endowments Named Entities: Strikwerda, Carl J. [professor of history]; Hemenway, Robert [chancellor]; Gonzales, Mark [Endowment Association president]; Frost, Sally [dean of liberal arts and sciences]; Hummert, Mary Lee [professor of communications]; Gonzalez, Mark [community bank president] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Skyrocketing Gas Prices Summary: Graph and article detailing recent significant increases in gasoline prices in the Lawrence area, with current prices ranging from $1.38 to $1.45 per gallon. Category: local news Subjects: energy prices; economics; consumer costs Confidence: 0.8 Title: Students Treated to Lower Prices at Gas Stations Summary: KU students returning to campus benefit from recent drops in gasoline prices after a summer of high prices. Category: local news Subjects: consumer costs; energy prices; student expenses Confidence: 0.8 Title: Weekend Weather Summary: Weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday showing partly cloudy conditions with high temperatures of 97/98 and lows of 72. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; atmospheric conditions Confidence: 0.9 Title: Conserving Water Tips Summary: Practical tips for reducing water usage during hot weather, including outdoor and indoor conservation methods. Category: informational content Subjects: water conservation; environmental awareness; resource management Confidence: 0.85 Title: Gas Saving Tips Summary: Tips for improving fuel efficiency and saving money on gasoline, including advice on driving habits and vehicle maintenance. Category: informational content Subjects: energy conservation; automotive efficiency; consumer advice Confidence: 0.85 Title: Inside: Student Senate Looks to Boost Student Participation Summary: Teaser for an article on page 3A about student senate efforts to increase student involvement. Category: other Confidence: 0.7 Title: Sports: Ultimate Frisbee Team Kicks Off 21st Year at Kansas Summary: Teaser for sports coverage on page 1B about the KU Ultimate Frisbee team starting their 21st season. Category: other Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds 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.