====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0721 from reel: NP 10153 (2002-08-19 to 2002-12-12) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/35328 Title: Award Recognizes Student Excellence Summary: Article about two students receiving the Ex.C.E.L. award recognizing excellence in community, education and leadership during homecoming festivities. Category: campus news Subjects: student awards; university traditions; student leadership Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; SUA [Student Union Activities]; Ex.C.E.L. [Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Murals Showcase Enthusiasm, Talent Summary: Coverage of homecoming mural contest where students create artwork reflecting school spirit, with winners to be displayed and judged. Category: campus news Subjects: homecoming events; student art; campus traditions Named Entities: Clovis, Anna [homecoming committee]; Spidle, Denise [correspondent] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Homecoming Royalty Outdated Tradition Summary: Discussion of the homecoming queen tradition at KU, questioning its relevance in a multicultural environment and noting the tradition hasn't been observed since 1969. Category: campus news Subjects: university traditions; student governance; multiculturalism Named Entities: Wolfe, Erica [correspondent]; McLeod, Dallas [freshman]; Pinnell, Joan [Wichita freshman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Jayhawks Roast Buffaloes Summary: Coverage of a homecoming barbecue event where stuffed Jayhawk tailgaters were served, part of the Crimson and Blue Office Challenge. Category: sports Subjects: college football; homecoming events; athletic department Named Entities: Neff, Christina [editor]; Wintering, Chris [editor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: University Bookshop; Curves for Women; ZLB Plasma Services; Ups; Zen Zero 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.