====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0744 from reel: NP 7853 (1998-08-17 to 1999-01-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/47484 Title: KU Engineering Council Improves, Wins Award Summary: The University of Kansas Engineering Student Council won an award for most improved council during a national competition at Purdue University. Category: campus news Subjects: university student organizations; engineering; academic competitions Named Entities: Dunavan, Marcus [council secretary]; Shankel, Richard [chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Student's Car Vandalized After Road Argument Summary: A KU student's vehicle was damaged after an argument with two people Saturday night, with arrests made for criminal damage to property. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; vehicle vandalism; student incidents Named Entities: Mallen, Sgt. Troy [KU Public Safety] Confidence: 0.8 Title: More Counterfeit Bills Surface in Lawrence Summary: Employees at Wescoe Terrace discovered counterfeit $10 bills, with multiple businesses in Lawrence reporting similar incidents. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; financial crimes; law enforcement Named Entities: Mallen, Sgt. Troy [KU Public Safety] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Student Gets Injured, Battered by Two Men Summary: A KU student filed charges after being battered by two men during an argument in the 1200 block of Oread Avenue. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; student incidents; assault Named Entities: Mallen, Sgt. Troy [KU Public Safety] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Campus Group Seeks Spring Break Volunteers Summary: The Center for Community Outreach is seeking volunteers for Alternative Spring Break programs, with applications due November 9. Category: campus news Subjects: student volunteer programs; community service; alternative spring break Named Entities: Chung, Brenda [Hong Kong junior] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Man Dies in Car Accident Involving KU Student Summary: A 44-year-old Kansas City man died in a car accident involving a 19-year-old KU student who was not injured. Category: local news Subjects: traffic accidents; student involvement; fatal incidents Named Entities: Smith, Gerald Leon [victim]; Mallen, Sgt. Troy [KU Public Safety] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Man Steals Food, Snacks From Two Apartments Summary: Four Lawrence residents, including three KU students, were victims of a burglary where food and snacks were stolen from their apartments. Category: local news Subjects: property crimes; burglary; student housing Named Entities: Wheeler, George [police Sgt.] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Cool Weather Comes to Town Summary: Lawrence experiences cooler temperatures and a mild drought, with meteorologist noting average temperatures in the mid-60s. Category: local news Subjects: weather patterns; seasonal changes; meteorology Named Entities: Akurow, Mike [National Weather Service meteorologist] Confidence: 0.75 Title: On Campus Summary: Listing of various campus events including volunteer fair, student organization meetings, and cultural presentations. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: campus events; student activities; university announcements Confidence: 0.8 Title: Et Cetera Summary: Information about The University Daily Kansan including subscription rates, publication schedule, and contact information. Category: informational content Subjects: newspaper information; subscription details; publication policies Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Watkins Physical Therapy Department; The Center for Community Outreach and Ecumenical Christian Ministries; College Corner Laundry 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.