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University Daily Kansan
Page 0258 from reel: L 2814 (1985-12-06 to 1986-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/84321

Title: Star Wars Will Continue, Prof Says
Summary: Physics professor Tom Armstrong discusses the continuation of Star Wars research despite the shuttle disaster, explaining technical aspects and future plans for the Strategic Defense Initiative.
Category: campus news
Subjects: space technology; strategic defense initiative; university research
Named Entities: Armstrong, Tom [professor of physics and astronomy]; Bass, Ronald [associate professor of physics and astronomy]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Plans to Boost Lobbying
Summary: University administrators plan to increase lobbying efforts with state legislators to address financial challenges and improve communication between university and state government.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; state government relations; academic funding
Named Entities: Knapper, Arno [chairman of University Council]; Budig, Gene A. [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: KU May Offer Free Night Cabs
Summary: The University is considering a free night cab service for students to provide safe transportation options and reduce drunk driving incidents in Lawrence.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student safety; campus transportation; alcohol safety
Named Entities: Epstein, David [student body president]; Boller, Tim [transportation board coordinator]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Group Wants End to Student Voting
Summary: A group of Douglas County Citizens for Responsible Development is circulating petitions to prohibit KU students from voting in county elections, arguing they are not permanent residents.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student rights; voting rights; university governance
Named Entities: Warren, Julie [staff writer]; Stephan, Bob [attorney general]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Concert Planned for Vets
Summary: A live aid concert is being planned for Vietnam veterans and their families at Memorial Stadium, organized by KU Students for Vietnam Veterans.
Category: local news
Subjects: veterans affairs; charity events; music performances
Named Entities: O'Donnell, Monique [staff writer]; Shear, Barbara [staff writer]; Estell, Reggie [member of Veterans group]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Haskell Man Robbed
Summary: A 20-year-old Haskell Indian Junior College student was robbed at gunpoint near his residence hall, with police investigating the incident.
Category: local news
Subjects: crime reports; student safety; law enforcement
Confidence: 0.75

Title: 4 Chairmen Elected
Summary: Four Student Senate committee chairmen were elected, including Jill Gabreal for University Affairs and Gordon Woods for cultural affairs.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student government; campus leadership; university governance
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Child's Play
Summary: Photo caption: Evan Worthington, 4, and Spencer Roberts, 4, play on the slide at Central Park, Seventh and Tennessee streets.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: community life; local children; park activities
Confidence: 0.9

Title: News Briefs
Summary: Collection of brief news items including: Golf coach Weiser earns marketing job; Photo lecture tonight; Correction notice; Weather forecast.
Category: local news
Subjects: employment; university personnel; local events
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The Sanctuary; Miller High Life; The Palace
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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