====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0335 from reel: NP 7853 (1998-08-17 to 1999-01-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/47893 Title: Calendar Committee Nixes Lengthening Winter Break Summary: The Calendar Committee unanimously rejected a proposal to lengthen winter break, citing concerns about academic continuity and student learning. Category: campus news Subjects: university governance; academic calendar; student affairs Named Entities: Morrell, Richard [university registrar]; Mason, Erin Kate [freshman]; Shulenburger, David [provost]; Holstead, Carol [committee member] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Motel Worker Catches Masturbator in the Act Summary: A Lawrence motel employee witnessed and reported a lewd act by a 35-year-old man at a local motel. Category: campus news Subjects: law enforcement; student safety; campus incidents Named Entities: Burner, Keith [reporter] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Threat of Canine Attack Rises From Panhandling Summary: A 23-year-old New Orleans resident threatened to make his dog attack a Lawrence man during a dispute over panhandling. Category: campus news Subjects: public safety; animal control; campus incidents Named Entities: Burner, Keith [reporter]; Wheeler, George [police Sgt.] Confidence: 0.8 Title: No-Booze Greek Event Draws 200 New Members Summary: Nearly 200 new Greek members attended an alcohol-free event sponsored by Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; greek life; alcohol policy Named Entities: Brewer, Steph [reporter]; Kinney, Jennifer [assistant director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: University Guide Praises the Kansas Experience Summary: The University of Kansas received positive recognition in Barron's Best Buys in College Education guide for its educational and social opportunities. Category: campus news Subjects: university rankings; student experience; academic reputation Named Entities: Hale, Sarah [reporter]; Schrag, Amber [Wichita senior]; Hemenway, Robert [chancellor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Speaker Predicts Danger for Affirmative Action Summary: A Washburn University professor addressed the future of affirmative action during a lecture at the Kansas Union, predicting challenges ahead. Category: campus news Subjects: affirmative action; higher education policy; civil rights Named Entities: Hale, Sarah [reporter]; Lasso, Rogelio [professor of law] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Herbal Expert Mixes Song and Science During Session Summary: Herbalist Susun Weed spoke to about 60 people at the Kansas Union about herbal medicine and philosophy. Category: campus news Subjects: alternative medicine; herbal education; campus events Named Entities: Johnson, Angela [reporter]; Weed, Susun [herbalist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: On Campus Summary: A comprehensive listing of upcoming campus events including film festivals, meetings, and student organization activities. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: campus events; student organizations; cultural activities Confidence: 0.9 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 Health Center; KU FIT Program; Eastside Auto Service 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.