====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0490 from reel: NP 9601 (2001-08-20 to 2001-12-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/31351 Title: Former 'Chicago Hope' Actor to Speak at University Today Summary: Actor Mandy Patinkin, known for 'Chicago Hope' and Tony/Emmy winner, will speak at University Theatre about his career and experiences. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; student activities; celebrity appearances Named Entities: Patinkin, Mandy [actor]; KU [University of Kansas] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Students to Distribute Ribbons, Information on Breast Cancer Summary: Students will distribute pink ribbons and breast cancer information at Wescoe Beach to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; health awareness; community service Named Entities: KU [University of Kansas]; Jayhawk Communications Confidence: 0.85 Title: Woman's Death at Clinton Park Attributed to Alcohol Toxicity Summary: The death of transient Rachelle Conrad at Clinton Park has been ruled accidental due to alcohol toxicity, according to police reports. Category: local news Subjects: alcohol-related deaths; law enforcement; community safety Named Entities: Conrad, Rachelle [deceased]; Lawrence police Confidence: 0.8 Title: NATO Confirms Evidence Pointing to Bin Laden Summary: NATO Secretary-General confirms 'clear and compelling' evidence of Osama bin Laden's involvement in terrorist attacks, providing full backing to US actions. Category: national news Subjects: terrorism; international relations; NATO Named Entities: bin Laden, Osama; NATO; Bush, George W. [President] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Klan Leader Opts for Guilty Plea Summary: A Ku Klux Klan leader pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to a television news interview that turned violent. Category: national news Subjects: hate crimes; legal proceedings; racism Named Entities: Berry, Jeff [Ku Klux Klan leader] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Weekly Steroids May Harm, Not Benefit Premature Babies Summary: Research shows weekly steroid shots may not benefit premature babies and could lead to brain damage, according to a study published in JAMA. Category: national news Subjects: medical research; pediatrics; steroid treatment Named Entities: American Medical Association Confidence: 0.8 Title: North Carolina Governor Cuts Inmate's Death Sentence to Life Summary: North Carolina Governor Mike Easley commuted the death sentence of an inmate to life imprisonment due to concerns about racial bias in the case. Category: national news Subjects: criminal justice; death penalty; governors Named Entities: Easley, Mike [North Carolina governor]; Bacon Jr., Robert [inmate] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Lawrence Police Reports Summary: Collection of police reports including thefts, burglaries, and damage incidents occurring in Lawrence over the past week. Category: local news Subjects: crime reports; law enforcement; community safety Confidence: 0.75 Title: On Campus Summary: Listing of various campus events and meetings including Icthus, Environmental Studies, Circle K International, and other student group activities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; campus events; student activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Hobbs.; Miracle Video; University of Kansas; KU Student Senate Category: advertisements Confidence: 1.0 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.