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University Daily Kansan
Page 0841 from reel: L 3150 (1989-02-23 to 1989-07-26)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/78115

Title: Self-Teaching Takes Motivation
Summary: Article discusses challenges students face with self-teaching math courses, focusing on drop rates in Math 002 and Math 101, with statistics showing 61% of students enrolled in fall 1988 and 12% dropping by April 17th.
Category: campus news
Subjects: mathematics education; student learning; academic support
Named Entities: Benson, Kim [student]; Montgomery, [faculty member]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: SIMPL's Attrition Rates Causes Complex Review
Summary: Article examines the high attrition rates in SIMPL courses and the complex review process being undertaken to address the issue, including comparisons with traditional teaching methods.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic programs; program evaluation; mathematics education
Named Entities: Himmelberg, Charles [chairman]; Johnson, Maria [student body president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: I Put on 3500 Pounds This Morning.
Summary: Profile of Mel Smith, a KU student who distributes the University Daily Kansan, detailing his daily routine of loading and delivering newspapers across campus.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: newspaper distribution; student employment; campus life
Named Entities: Smith, Mel [newspaper distributor]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: KU Students Spend Over $4 Million a Month on Miscellaneous Expenses
Summary: Informational piece highlighting the significant amount of money KU students spend on miscellaneous expenses each month.
Category: informational content
Subjects: student finances; consumer spending; campus economy
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Kansan Advertising Does Not Cost, It Pays
Summary: Promotional piece emphasizing the value and effectiveness of advertising in the University Daily Kansan for local businesses.
Category: informational content
Subjects: newspaper advertising; marketing value; campus businesses
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Colony Woods Apartments; Kansan; American Heart Association; Tru-Colors; The University Daily Kansan
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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