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University Daily Kansan
Page 1091 from reel: L 3131 (1987-08-19 to 1987-12-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/37283

Title: Valesente Fired as Kansas Football Coach
Summary: Kansas football coach Bob Valesente was fired by athletic director Bob Frederick after two seasons with a 4-17-1 record. Frederick stated the decision was made after careful consideration and that a search for a new coach would begin immediately.
Category: sports
Subjects: college football; coaching changes; athletic administration
Named Entities: Valesente, Bob [football coach]; Frederick, Bob [athletic director]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: KUAC's Chairman Resigns in Protest
Summary: Anthony Redwood, chairman of the Kansas University Athletic Corporation, resigned in protest over the firing of football coach Bob Valesente, stating he could not support the decision and felt it undermined the program's integrity.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university governance; student media; protest
Named Entities: Redwood, Anthony [KUAC chairman]; Frederick, Bob [athletic director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Officials Await Word on GSL Fees
Summary: University financial aid officials are waiting for word from Congress regarding potential changes to the Guaranteed Student Loan program, which could affect fees and loan availability for KU students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: financial aid; student loans; higher education funding
Named Entities: Horak, Michael [staff writer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Police Say Beware of Holiday Thieves
Summary: Police are warning students to take precautions against holiday burglaries, advising them to secure valuables, use deadbolt locks, and be cautious about leaving belongings in cars during the holiday season.
Category: local news
Subjects: crime prevention; holiday safety; burglary prevention
Named Entities: Owens, Javan [staff writer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Common Sense Urged for Thanksgiving Travel
Summary: The Kansas Highway Patrol is urging drivers to exercise caution during Thanksgiving travel, reminding them to prepare for winter weather conditions and drive defensively on potentially hazardous roads.
Category: informational content
Subjects: holiday travel; traffic safety; weather preparedness
Named Entities: McMahon, Julie [staff writer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Former KU Football Coach Bob Valesente Speaks at a News Conference After the Announcement of His Firing
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: sports photography; football coaching
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Former Football Coach Bob Valesente Leaves a News Conference With His Wife, Joan. Valesente Refused to Answer Que...
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: sports photography; football coaching
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

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