====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0323_1 from reel: NP 14838 (2008-08-18 to 2008-12-15) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/41706 Title: Actors, Puppets, Everyday Objects Bring Fairy Tale to Life Summary: Students perform 'The King Stag' at Murphy Hall using puppets and everyday objects, with details about the production process and upcoming performances. Category: arts Subjects: theater; student performances; puppetry; arts events Named Entities: Lott, Spencer [director]; Christilles, Dennis [director]; Gouge, Jordan [student]; Lawrence, junior [student]; Diesel, Debbie [student]; St.Marys, junior [student]; Ralstin, Rebecca [student]; Shawnee [student] Confidence: 0.9 Title: City Officials Reopen Gavelston; Residents Return to Devastated Homes Summary: Gulf Coast city of Gavelston reopens after Hurricane Ike, with residents returning to damaged homes and officials assessing recovery efforts. Category: national news Subjects: hurricane recovery; natural disasters; Gulf Coast; Texas Named Entities: Lozano, Juan A. [Associated Press] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Ex.C.E.L. Award for Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership Summary: The Homecoming Steering Committee announces the 15th annual Ex.C.E.L. award for students demonstrating excellence in community, education, and leadership. Category: campus news Subjects: student awards; leadership recognition; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Watch Parties: Local Organizations Offer Chance to Discuss Debates Summary: Local organizations host watch parties for presidential debates between John McCain and Barack Obama, with details on locations and times. Category: announcement Subjects: political events; campus activities; debate viewing Confidence: 0.75 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Kennedy Glass; Homecoming Steering Committee, Student Union Activities, Student Involvement and Leadership Center and the Board of Class Officers; CLO Community Living Opportunities; ZLB Plasma 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.