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University Daily Kansan
Page 0808 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97270

Title: SUA Should Consider Speaker's Interest, Public-Speaking Abilities
Summary: Editorial discussing the Student Union Activities committee's speaker selection process, emphasizing the need to consider speakers' interests and public-speaking abilities rather than just their name recognition.
Category: opinion
Subjects: student union activities; university speakers; public speaking
Named Entities: Mermis, Josh [Student Union Activities coordinator]; Crow, Janet [acting executive director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: River Dredging Should Be Denied
Summary: Editorial opposing the Army Corps of Engineers' permit for Penny's Concrete to dredge the Kansas River, citing environmental concerns and negative impacts on recreation.
Category: opinion
Subjects: environmental protection; Kansas River; Army Corps of Engineers
Named Entities: Burr, Lance [farm owner]; Penny, Bill [owner of Penny's Concrete]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Penny's Concrete Should Not Be Allowed to Dredge the Kansas River
Summary: Editorial arguing against Penny's Concrete's request to dredge the Kansas River, highlighting environmental damage and negative effects on recreation.
Category: opinion
Subjects: environmental protection; Kansas River; Army Corps of Engineers
Named Entities: Burr, Lance [farm owner]; Penny, Bill [owner of Penny's Concrete]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Spike Lee Fan Did the Wrong Thing at Speech
Summary: Column criticizing a student who interrupted Spike Lee's speech at the University of Kansas, discussing issues of free expression and respect for speakers.
Category: opinion
Subjects: free speech; African American students; university events
Named Entities: Sullivan, LaTina [senior in journalism]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Availability of Old Tests, Papers Lead Greeks Astray
Summary: Guest column arguing that the availability of old tests and papers contributes to academic dishonesty among Greek students and calls for stronger integrity measures.
Category: opinion
Subjects: academic integrity; Greek life; university policies
Named Entities: Podszus, Matthew [junior from Colorado Springs, Colo.]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Want to Go for Two Out of Three?
Summary: Editorial cartoon depicting the financial pressures of higher education with references to legal fees and educational costs.
Category: editorial cartoon
Subjects: higher education costs; student finances; tuition
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Liars
Summary: Editorial cartoon critiquing media or political figures with the caption 'LIARS' and imagery suggesting deception.
Category: editorial cartoon
Subjects: media credibility; political commentary; truth in media
Confidence: 0.9

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