====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0536 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/90366 Title: Fledgling Fraternity Seeks New Members Summary: Pi Kappa Phi fraternity is recruiting new members, with plans to become an official chapter at KU in March 2000. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fraternities; recruitment Named Entities: Ng, Jonathan [sophomore]; Pi Kappa Phi [fraternity] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Police Apprehend Man Suspected in Car Thefts Summary: Police have apprehended a 30-year-old Wisconsin man suspected in at least 17 auto thefts in Kansas and Missouri, including a KU student's Volvo. Category: campus news Subjects: law enforcement; crime; vehicle theft Named Entities: Reed, Robert Lee [suspect]; Patrick, Mike [police sergeant] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Forum Will Examine Ways to Fund Research Summary: The University of Kansas Center for Research will host a forum to discuss research funding opportunities on February 8. Category: campus news Subjects: research funding; university events; academic affairs Named Entities: Barnett, Jim [Federal and State Affairs Committee member] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Tonganoxie Considers Building Tribal Casino Summary: Tonganoxie city officials are considering developing a casino in partnership with the Delaware Tribe, with a public meeting scheduled for Monday. Category: local news Subjects: gambling; local government; economic development Named Entities: Franik, John [Tonganoxie Mayor]; Delaware Tribe [Native American tribe] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Burned-Down Apartment Residents Had Insurance Summary: Residents of the Quail Creek apartment complex, which burned down, had insurance coverage for their belongings. Category: local news Subjects: insurance; property damage; local news Named Entities: Clary, Chad [resident]; Quail Creek [apartment complex] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Proposal to Track Kegs Will Be Considered Again Summary: A proposal requiring liquor stores to register beer kegs may be reconsidered by Kansas legislators, allowing law enforcement to track who purchased alcohol. Category: local news Subjects: alcohol regulation; state legislation; law enforcement Confidence: 0.75 Title: Napster Offers to Settle; Could Start Charging Fees Summary: Napster has offered to settle its copyright infringement lawsuit by potentially starting to charge fees for its music sharing service. Category: national news Subjects: music industry; copyright law; internet services Named Entities: Napster Inc. [company] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Affirmative Action Case Appealed in Michigan Summary: A federal judge's ruling upholding the University of Michigan's race-based admissions policy has been appealed to a higher court. Category: national news Subjects: civil rights; higher education; legal appeals Named Entities: University of Michigan [institution]; Center for Individual Rights [legal organization] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Students Enjoy Visiting Seniors Summary: KU students participate in a program visiting senior residents, engaging in activities like bingo and sharing stories. Category: features/profiles Subjects: community service; elderly care; student activities Named Entities: Powell, Christina [coordinator] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Coalition Candidates Announce Senate Plans Summary: Coalition candidates announce their plans for the upcoming Student Senate elections. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; elections; campus politics Named Entities: Bankston, Jessica [Student Legislative Awareness Board director]; Mills, Justin [senator] Confidence: 0.75 Title: On Campus Summary: A collection of upcoming campus events including religious services, club meetings, and special presentations. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: campus events; student activities; religious services Confidence: 0.8 Title: On the Record Summary: Recent police reports and incidents in the Lawrence area, including car damages and thefts. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: campus incidents; police reports; local news Confidence: 0.75 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: KU Hillel; Tutoring Services 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.