====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1338 from reel: NP 10153 (2002-08-19 to 2002-12-12) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/34711 Title: Shrinking Summary: Article discusses KU's budget challenges, comparing funding levels with peer institutions and addressing faculty salary concerns amid state budget cuts. Category: campus news Subjects: university funding; state budget; faculty salaries; higher education Named Entities: Shulenburger, David [provost]; Gautt, Sandra [vice provost]; Mancall, Peter [former KU professor]; Hemenway, Robert [chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Beating Summary: Coverage of a beating incident in Lawrence, with details about the investigation and police response. Category: local news Subjects: crime investigation; law enforcement; hate crimes Named Entities: Medis, [victim]; Hunt, Lisa [sister]; Patrick, [police official] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Air Force Unit Teaches Other Nations Summary: Article about a specialized Air Force unit that trains foreign military forces in counter-terrorism and special operations techniques. Category: national news Subjects: military training; special operations; international relations Named Entities: Huppert, Lt. Col. Eric [squadron commander] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Colleges Expect Boom in Future Applications Summary: The Associated Press article reports on projected increases in college applications due to demographic trends and changing student behaviors. Category: national news Subjects: higher education; college admissions; demographics Named Entities: Tumminia, Chris [admissions official]; Hamilton, David [college counselor] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Troupe Wins Award for KANU Show Summary: KANU radio program 'Right Between the Ears' wins Communicator Awards for its programming, including recognition for Best Writing and Best Narration. Category: campus news Subjects: student media; radio broadcasting; awards Named Entities: Henning, Justin [staff writer]; Brogdon, Darrell [producer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Become an Orientation Assistant! Summary: Recruitment advertisement for Orientation Assistant positions at KU, with application details and information session times. Category: announcement Subjects: student employment; university programs; orientation Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Gumby's Pizza; University of Kansas Orientation Program 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.