====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0704_2 from reel: NP 13607 (2004-08-16 to 2004-12-09) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/51630 Title: Calls Waiting Summary: Article about the history and current state of KU Info, a student information service that has transitioned from a standalone center to part of the library system, with concerns about its future. Category: campus news Subjects: university services; student support; information centers Named Entities: Fitch, Ross [reporter]; Gilham, Shirley [director]; White, Joe [KU Info worker] Confidence: 0.85 Title: To-Do List of Initiatives Remain Summary: Coverage of Student Senate initiatives including biodiesel fuel trials, internet access improvements, and environmental sustainability efforts on campus. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; campus initiatives; environmental sustainability Named Entities: Francovigila, Laura [reporter]; Dunlap, Jeff [student body vice president]; Severin, Jeff [task force chairman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Wrecks Leading Cause of Student Deaths Summary: Article reporting nine KU student fatalities this semester, with car accidents identified as the leading cause, and includes information about counseling services for affected students. Category: campus news Subjects: student safety; traffic accidents; campus fatalities Named Entities: O'Toole, Amanda [reporter]; Tuttle, Jane [assistant to dean of students]; Miller, Mary [victim] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Spencer Goes Digital Summary: The Spencer Art Museum has received a grant to create an online database of its collection of over 25,000 works. Category: arts Subjects: museums; digital archives; art collections Confidence: 0.75 Title: Welcome Back, Nick Summary: Former KU men's basketball assistant coach Nick Dougherty returns to Allen Fieldhouse to coach for TCU in an upcoming game. Category: sports Subjects: basketball; coaching changes; TCU Horned Frogs Named Entities: Dougherty, Nick [assistant coach] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Simien Summary: Profile of men's basketball forward Wayne Simien and his transformation after committing to religious life. Category: features/profiles Subjects: basketball; athletes; religious conversion Named Entities: Simien, Wayne [basketball forward] Confidence: 0.7 Title: A Very Merry Jayplay Featuring a Horror Genre Indie Filmmaker. PLUS How to Enjoy Dec. 25 as a Non-Christian. JAYPLAY Category: features/profiles Subjects: entertainment; holiday celebrations; film industry Confidence: 0.6 Title: SafeRide Operating New Year's Summary: Information about SafeRide service operating hours and details for New Year's Eve transportation. Category: informational content Subjects: student safety; transportation services; holiday operations Named Entities: Huff, Blake [Transportation co-ordinator]; Akright, Tim [Transportation co-ordinator]; Bengtson, Anton [Transportation Board member] Confidence: 0.8 Title: How Was KU Info Started? Summary: Brief historical note about the origins of KU Info during the Vietnam War era. Category: announcement Subjects: university history; student services; campus information Confidence: 0.6 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.