====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0607 from reel: NP 5971 (1995-08-16 to 1995-10-31) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/54374 Title: Cross-Country Runner Recovers From Anorexia Summary: Vanderbilt junior cross-country runner Whitney Spannuth overcomes anorexia, regains health, and qualifies for Olympic trials after battling eating disorders. Category: sports Subjects: athletics; eating disorders; Olympic sports Named Entities: Spannuth, Whitney [athlete] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Mason's Popularity Not as Big as Some Think Summary: Letter to the editor discussing KU football coach Glen Mason's popularity and performance, with analysis of team expectations and fan reactions. Category: sports Subjects: college football; sports commentary; KU athletics Confidence: 0.8 Title: Walk-Ons Deserve a Little Respect Summary: Opinion piece advocating for greater recognition and respect for college athletic walk-ons who contribute to teams without scholarships. Category: sports Subjects: college athletics; student athletes; sports commentary Confidence: 0.8 Title: Sports Rap Summary: Weekly sports column featuring analysis of KU football, basketball, and other sports with reader interaction and opinion pieces. Category: sports Subjects: sports commentary; college athletics; KU sports Confidence: 0.8 Title: NBC Closes Big Deal to Televise Next Two Olympics Summary: NBC signs record $1.25 billion deal to broadcast 2000 and 2002 Olympic Games, marking largest television rights contract in Olympic history. Category: national news Subjects: Olympic Games; broadcasting; sports media Named Entities: NBC [network]; International Olympic Committee Confidence: 0.9 Title: 1996 HILLTOPPER Awards Summary: Announcement about 1996 Hilltopper Awards for graduating seniors, with nomination forms available at Kansas Union and deadline of October 5. Category: announcement Subjects: student recognition; awards; KU traditions Confidence: 0.9 Title: A Time of Change in the Middle East Summary: Announcement of live satellite address by Shimon Peres, Foreign Minister of Israel, scheduled for September 28 at 6:30pm in Computer Center Auditorium. Category: announcement Subjects: foreign policy; Middle East; public lectures Named Entities: Peres, Shimon [Foreign Minister of Israel] Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Jayhawker Yearbook; S.A. Peck & Co.; Owens Flower Shop; Rudy's Pizzeria; Family Hair Care; University of Kansas; Natural Way; The Etc. Shop 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.