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University Daily Kansan
Page 0061_2 from reel: L 2128 (1980-08-21 to 1981-01-19)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/28403

Title: Prosecutor Moves to Dismiss KU Case
Summary: Prosecutor moves to dismiss charges against 12 students arrested at Convocation for displaying banners, citing constitutional concerns about the university's banner policy.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university legal issues; student protests; academic freedom
Named Entities: Formanek, Ray [staff reporter]; Knutson, Colt [prosecutor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Architecture Equipment a Hazard
Summary: Relocated architecture equipment in Robinson Gym poses safety hazards including fire risks and inadequate ventilation, according to state fire officials and students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus facilities; student safety; academic programs
Named Entities: Currie, Cindi [staff reporter]; Whipple, Donald [director of Architectural Services]; Kerschen, Joel [student]; Markley, Paul [state fire marshal's office]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant Fee Waiver Top Priority, Campus ASK Head Says
Summary: The Associated Students of Kansas prioritizes graduate teaching assistant fee waivers in budget requests to the Kansas Board of Regents, seeking to attract and retain qualified graduate students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: graduate education; university budget; student advocacy
Named Entities: Swanson, Diane [staff reporter]; Evans, Jeff [KU ASK campus director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 80 Institutions Now Facing Bias Inquiry
Summary: The Department of Education expands investigation into gender discrimination in athletics to 80 institutions, including KU, focusing on compliance with Title IX regulations.
Category: local news
Subjects: education discrimination; Title IX compliance; gender equity
Named Entities: Green, Arne [staff reporter]; Marcum, Bob [Athletic Director]; Fife, Natasha [WSU women's athletic director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Police Say Former KU Student a Suspect in Hit-and-Run Death
Summary: Lawrence police identify a former KU student as suspect in a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of Mark Allen, with materials found in the suspect's car linking him to the scene.
Category: local news
Subjects: criminal investigation; traffic fatalities; law enforcement
Named Entities: Kasson, Larry [Lawrence police detective]; Allen, Mark [victim]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Man Takes Over Perry Home
Summary: Sheriff's deputies arrest a man who allegedly broke into a neighbor's home in Perry, Kansas, and fired a shotgun, with evidence of drug possession found at the scene.
Category: local news
Subjects: law enforcement; drug arrests; property crimes
Named Entities: McMurtry, Jasper [suspect]; Hysten, Alonzo [homeowner]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Weather
Summary: Partly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms, temperatures in mid-80s with lows in mid-60s, winds from the south at 5 mph.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; precipitation
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

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