====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0086_2 from reel: NP 14838 (2008-08-18 to 2008-12-15) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/42161 Title: Trees to Obstruct View of Practice Field Summary: The Athletics Department announces plans to plant 100 pine trees around football practice fields to reduce distractions and improve privacy for players. Category: campus news Subjects: athletics; university facilities; football Named Entities: Rains, B.J. [reporter]; Mangino, Mark [football coach] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Construction Continues at Wescoe Summary: Workers install new air system in Wescoe Hall to improve ventilation and airflow, following a study that found health concerns related to building conditions. Category: campus news Subjects: university facilities; construction; HVAC systems Named Entities: Preiner, Joe [reporter]; Wainwright, Keith [construction worker]; Foster, Steve [construction worker] Confidence: 0.85 Title: VP Hopes Dashed for Sebelius; Biden Chosen as Running Mate Summary: Barack Obama announces Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate, disappointing Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius who was considered for the position. Category: national news Subjects: politics; elections; Democratic Party Named Entities: Obama, Barack [presidential candidate]; Biden, Joe [vice presidential candidate]; Sebelius, Kathleen [governor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: KU on Wheels Changes Bus Fares for Students, Faculty and Staff; Routes Condensed Summary: University transportation system adjusts bus fares and condenses routes to improve efficiency and avoid construction zones on campus. Category: campus news Subjects: transportation; university services; bus system Confidence: 0.75 Title: Changes Abound for Recruitment Summary: Fall formal recruitment for Greek organizations features new schedule and events, with increased participation expected. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; recruitment; Greek life Confidence: 0.7 Title: Soccer Shuts Out Purdue Summary: KU women's soccer team defeats nationally ranked Purdue University in an unexpected victory. Category: sports Subjects: women's soccer; athletic competition; Purdue University Confidence: 0.85 Title: Reporter Blogs at Convention Summary: Kansan reporter provides updates and photos from the Democratic convention. Category: features/profiles Subjects: journalism; political conventions; reporting Confidence: 0.8 Title: Weather Summary: Current and upcoming weather forecast showing temperatures and conditions for today, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; conditions Confidence: 0.9 Title: Index Summary: Page index showing locations of various newspaper sections and features. Category: informational content Subjects: newspaper sections; content guide Confidence: 0.9 Title: 'Tropic' Reigns for Week No. 2 Summary: Review of current movie releases including 'Tropic' and other films. Category: arts Subjects: film reviews; entertainment; movie releases Confidence: 0.75 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 Title: [puzzles/games] Category: puzzles/games 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.