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University Daily Kansan
Page 1210 from reel: NP 10601 (2003-08-18 to 2003-11-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/42447

Title: ADD/DROP: 'W' Worries Students
Summary: Students express concerns about receiving 'W' grades on transcripts and how it affects their academic records and future opportunities.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic policies; student concerns; course registration
Named Entities: Miller, Tim [professor of religious studies]; Ellingson, Alicia [junior/senior class senator]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Police Sponsor Auction Benefiting City, Kansas
Summary: Lawrence Police Department auction to benefit city and state of Kansas, featuring various items including bicycles, furniture, and electronics.
Category: local news
Subjects: charity events; law enforcement; community support
Named Entities: McKenzie, Melody G. [deceased]; Griffith, William J. [deceased]; Griffith, Shirley [deceased]; Martin, Paula [judge]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Nurse Receives Jail Time for Bilking Local Family
Summary: A nurse sentenced to four years in jail for bilking a local family out of $70,000 from a retired University of Kansas professor and his wife.
Category: local news
Subjects: criminal justice; healthcare fraud; local crime
Named Entities: Harrington, Nancey [senator]; Lawrence [location]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Witness in Sniper Case Made Prior Racial Slurs
Summary: Witness in Washington sniper case had made racial slurs in the past, according to testimony in the trial.
Category: national news
Subjects: criminal trials; racial discrimination; legal proceedings
Named Entities: Muhammad, John [defendant]; Bender, Edward [chemist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Senate Chairwoman Decides to Retire From Post
Summary: Kansas Senate chairwoman Nancey Harrington announces her retirement from the position, effective December 6.
Category: local news
Subjects: political leadership; state government; legislative changes
Named Entities: Harrington, Nancey [Kansas Senate chairwoman]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: U.S. Senate Filibuster Continues Into Today
Summary: U.S. Senate filibuster continues with Republicans attempting to prevent Democrats from confirming judicial nominees.
Category: national news
Subjects: congressional proceedings; political gridlock; legislative process
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Flags Honor Victims
Summary: Students place white flags in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall to honor hate-crime victims and support Hate-Out Week.
Category: local news
Subjects: memorial events; hate crimes; community remembrance
Named Entities: Nunez, Santos [director of Multicultural Resource Center]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Program Offers Students Long-Distance Learning
Summary: University of Kansas Continuing Education program offers long-distance learning opportunities for students with flexible scheduling.
Category: campus news
Subjects: distance education; online learning; academic programs
Named Entities: Hemenway, Zack [writer]; Kasselman, Andrew [student]; Graham, Sharon [associate dean for academic and distance education]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Attention!! Faculty, Staff and Students
Summary: Parking Commission public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th at Alderson Auditorium to discuss parking department policies.
Category: announcement
Subjects: university governance; parking policies; public hearings
Named Entities: Ford, Allen [professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The Parking Commission; The Lied Center of Kansas; Bodyworks Downtown; Mango Tan
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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