====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0738 from reel: NP 9601 (2001-08-20 to 2001-12-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/31103 Title: Bill to Fund Republicans Faces Another Student Senate Delay Summary: The KU College Republicans experienced a setback when a bill to fund their group was delayed in the Student Senate, with senators questioning whether partisan groups should be eligible for funding. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; university politics; campus governance Named Entities: Blocher, Erin [chairwoman, KU College Republicans] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Simpson Stays Free Man After Florida Road Rage Acquittal Summary: O.J. Simpson was acquitted of road rage charges in Miami, with the jury deliberating for about 90 minutes before reaching their verdict. Category: national news Subjects: criminal justice; celebrity trials; acquittal Named Entities: Simpson, O.J. [former football star] Confidence: 0.9 Title: DNA Matched to Attack Victims Summary: Medical officials have identified the first victims from the World Trade Center attacks through DNA matches, with Mayor Giuliani urging more relatives to submit DNA samples for identification. Category: national news Subjects: 9/11 attacks; victim identification; DNA testing Named Entities: Giuliani, Rudolph [former NYC mayor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Frustrated Topekans Ask City to Restrict Phelps' Picketing Summary: Topeka residents petitioned the city council to restrict anti-gay picketing by Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist Church, citing concerns about their message and activities. Category: local news Subjects: civil rights; protest; community relations Named Entities: Phelps, Fred [Westboro Baptist Church leader] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Economy, Lowered Jet Fuel Use Cause Drop in Gasoline Prices Summary: A recent drop in gasoline prices is attributed to the economy and lowered jet fuel use, with the average regular gas price across the state at $1.18, down from previous levels. Category: local news Subjects: economy; energy prices; automotive industry Confidence: 0.8 Title: Residents Caught Off Guard by Early North Dakota Blizzard Summary: An early blizzard in North Dakota brought surprise snowfall of up to 2 feet, closing schools and stranding drivers, with authorities reporting numerous accidents. Category: local news Subjects: weather; natural disasters; winter storms Confidence: 0.8 Title: On Campus Summary: A collection of campus announcements including Pre-Journalism Club meetings, Campus Crusade for Christ events, KU Karate Club practices, and various other student organization activities. Category: campus news Subjects: campus events; student organizations; university activities Confidence: 0.75 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Academy of Students of Pharmacy; Academic Computing Services Category: advertisements 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.