====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0116 from reel: NP 8426 (1999-08-16 to 1999-10-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/53869 Title: Jayhawks to Battle Tough Big 12 Summary: Article discusses the University of Kansas athletic teams' prospects in the competitive Big 12 conference, featuring quotes from volleyball coach Ray Bechard about the challenges ahead. Category: sports Subjects: college sports; Big 12 conference; athletic competition Named Entities: Bechard, Ray [volleyball coach] Confidence: 0.9 Title: University, Track Team Ready for 73rd Relays Summary: Coverage of the upcoming 73rd Kansas Relays, detailing preparations by the university and track team, including information about the event's history and significance. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; athletic events; university athletics Named Entities: Barlow, Rebecca [sports writer]; Schwartz, Gary [track coach] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Former Pro Player Joins Softball Coaching Staff Summary: Article about new assistant softball coaches Julie Wright and Drew Christmon joining the University of Kansas staff, detailing their backgrounds and coaching experience. Category: campus news Subjects: university athletics; coaching staff; hiring Named Entities: Wright, Julie [softball coach]; Christmon, Drew [softball coach]; Bunge, Tracy [head coach] Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: The University Daily Kansan; Kansas Union Jaybowl; The Etc. Shop; The U Zone; Everything but Ice Category: advertisements Confidence: 1.0 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.