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University Daily Kansan
Page 0241_2 from reel: L 2128 (1980-08-21 to 1981-01-19)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/28043

Title: Shankel Denies Backing Berman
Summary: Chancellor Shankel denies endorsing State Senator Arnold Berman's re-election campaign, clarifying that a photo showing them together was taken for construction purposes and not for political endorsement.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; student government; political campaigns
Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Berman, Arnold [state senator]; Currie, Cindi [staff reporter]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Divestiture Committee Plans Mail Campaign
Summary: The KU Committee on South Africa plans a mail campaign to pressure the Endowment Association to divest from companies operating in South Africa, following the association's refusal to disclose investment details.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university investments; social responsibility; student activism
Named Entities: Simmons, Rose [staff reporter]; Chan, Anita [committee member]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Media Lose Prime Seats in Allen Field House
Summary: The KU athletic department will convert press seating in Allen Field House to regular seating to generate additional revenue, affecting media coverage of athletic events.
Category: sports
Subjects: athletic facilities; media relations; revenue generation
Named Entities: Green, Arne [staff reporter]; Temple, Floyd [physical plant director]; Wachter, Susan [athletic business manager]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Fee Increase Predicted
Summary: Students may face fee increases to cover rising costs for student organizations, with the Student Senate Revenue Committee determining allocation structures for various campus groups.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student fees; university budget; student organizations
Named Entities: Robinson, Mike [staff reporter]; Boldt, Kevin [Senate Revenue Committee chairman]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Libyan Dancers Charm Audience With Folk Tales
Summary: The Libyan Folklore Dance Group performs traditional dances and folk tales at Hoch Auditorium, showcasing Libyan cultural heritage to KU students and community members.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: cultural events; international performances; folk traditions
Named Entities: Brussell, Kathy [staff reporter]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Weather
Summary: Today's weather forecast shows sunny conditions with clear skies, temperatures in the mid-70s, and variable winds from the northwest at 5-15 mph.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; local conditions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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