====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0137_2 from reel: NP 13607 (2004-08-16 to 2004-12-09) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/52764 Title: Senate to Look at Funds Summary: Student Senate committees will decide how to allocate $104,505 of next year's funds, with various student groups requesting funding for projects including wireless Internet and KU Juggling Club. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; university funding; campus governance Named Entities: Francoviglia, Laura [reporter]; Dunlap, Jeff [student body vice president]; Jones, Arthur [student executive chair] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Last Day for Online Dropping and Cancelling Without a "W" Summary: Today is the final day students can cancel or drop classes online without receiving a withdrawal grade. After this deadline, students must obtain instructor signatures and may receive a "W" or "F" grade. Category: campus news Subjects: academic policies; student services; enrollment management Named Entities: Hanabury, Brian [enrollment coordinator] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Doggie-Paddle Summary: Jenny Oberhelman tosses her dog Sarah into the pool during the Lawrence Aquatic Center's Pooch Plunge, an annual event that drew nearly 200 dogs and is becoming a popular community tradition. Category: features/profiles Subjects: community events; animal welfare; local traditions Named Entities: Oberhelman, Jenny [DeSoto resident]; Stairrett, Amanda [photographer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Virus Risk Grows as Summer Fades Summary: With mosquito activity peaking in late summer, Lawrence residents face increased risk of West Nile virus. Health officials recommend using repellents and avoiding outdoor activities at dawn and dusk to prevent infection. Category: local news Subjects: public health; mosquito-borne diseases; West Nile virus Named Entities: O'Toole, Amanda [reporter]; Schmitz, Barbara [director of nurses]; Strother, Myra [chief of staff] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Freshmen to Compete for Five Student Senate Spots Today Summary: Twenty-four freshmen are competing for five Student Senate seats in today's election. Voting is open to all students and will continue online through tomorrow. Category: announcement Subjects: student government; elections; campus politics Confidence: 0.8 Title: Tips for Avoiding Mosquito Bites Summary: Health officials provide tips for avoiding mosquito bites, including wearing protective clothing, using repellents, and eliminating standing water around homes. Category: informational content Subjects: public health; disease prevention; summer safety Confidence: 0.75 Title: Photo: School of Art Students Displaying Work at Art and Design Building Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.7 Title: Photo: Ryan Greene Challenges Keith Langford to H-O-R-S-E Game Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.7 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.6 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements 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.