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University Daily Kansan
Page 0508_1 from reel: NP 14838 (2008-08-18 to 2008-12-15)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/41350

Title: More Than Skin Deep: The Motivations and Implications of Body Modification
Summary: In-depth article exploring motivations behind body modification, featuring student experiences with tattoos and piercings, cultural acceptance trends, and professional insights from tattoo artists and sociologists.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: body modification; tattoos; body piercing; cultural trends; youth culture
Named Entities: Rosner, Sean [writer]; McReynolds, Kelly [student]; Simon, Matt [student]; Bridgman, Steven [tattoo artist]; Gaston, David [career center director]; Sanders, Clinton [sociology professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Tattoo and Body-Piercing Trends
Summary: Sidebar article highlighting current tattoo and piercing trends including rib cage tattoos, gauged earlobes, portraits, and star designs, with insights from local tattoo artists.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: tattoo trends; body piercing trends; popular culture; body art
Confidence: 0.85

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