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University Daily Kansan
Page 0908 from reel: NP 8426 (1999-08-16 to 1999-10-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/53077

Title: Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Aficionados Scour Forests for Trophies
Summary: Article profiling mushroom hunting enthusiasts in the Kaw Valley Mycological Society, discussing their foraging practices, safety considerations, and the diversity of fungi found in Kansas.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: mushroom hunting; mycology; local hobby groups; natural history; outdoor recreation
Named Entities: Thornburg, John [president, Kaw Valley Mycological Society]; Kay, Richard [retired professor]; Johnston, Richard [KU ornithologist]; O'Malley, Jim [author]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Omphalotus Illudens (Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom)
Summary: Close-up photograph of Omphalotus illudens mushrooms with caption explaining their glowing properties at night.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: mushroom photography; fungi identification; natural history
Named Entities: Kay, Richard [retired professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Morel Mushroom
Summary: Close-up photograph of a morel mushroom with caption describing its appearance and characteristics.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: mushroom photography; fungi identification; natural history
Named Entities: Kay, Richard [retired professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Fungi Facts
Summary: Sidebar containing interesting facts about fungi, including information about their size, growth patterns, and reproduction methods.
Category: informational content
Subjects: mushroom facts; fungi biology; mycology education
Confidence: 0.8

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