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University Daily Kansan
Page 0509 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97569

Title: Senate Grants BSU's Request
Summary: The Student Senate approved Black Student Union's request for block-allocation funding after some members questioned the vote process. The article details the funding decision and includes comments from various student leaders.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; university governance; funding allocation
Named Entities: Yudelson, Art [finance committee member]; Lockett, Andrea [BSU president]; Flores, Sasha [HALO president]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Theta Chi House Demolished
Summary: Crews began demolishing the Theta Chi fraternity house at 1011 Missouri St. The article provides historical context about the fraternity's founding in 1856 and the decision to tear down their house.
Category: campus news
Subjects: fraternity housing; university property; demolition
Named Entities: Theta Chi [fraternity]; Puppe, Steve [photographer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Stress Fracture Causes Pollard to Sit Out Month
Summary: KU basketball player Scot Pollard will miss about a month due to a stress fracture in his left foot. The article details his injury and the team's plans during his absence.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball injuries; player health; KU athletics
Named Entities: Pollard, Scot [basketball player]; Williams, Roy [coach]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Experience Helps Ballard Land Position
Summary: State Rep. Barbara Ballard has been appointed to the Appropriations Committee in the Kansas House of Representatives. The article highlights her experience and qualifications for the position.
Category: local news
Subjects: state politics; government appointments; Kansas legislature
Named Entities: Ballard, Barbara [state representative]; Taylor, Emily [Women's Resource Center director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Standardized Evaluation Forms Nixed
Summary: The University Council rejected a proposal for standardized evaluation forms for faculty. The article explains the decision and alternative approaches to faculty evaluations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university policy; faculty evaluations; academic governance
Named Entities: Bates, Kevin [staff writer]; Draper, Laurence [University Council president]; Shulenburger, Jim [faculty member]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Blood Clots Kill Tumors in Mice, Possibly People
Summary: University of Texas researchers have developed a method using blood clots to destroy tumors in mice, with potential applications for human cancer treatment.
Category: national news
Subjects: medical research; cancer treatment; scientific breakthrough
Named Entities: Thorpe, Philip [researcher]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Preventing Frozen Pipes
Summary: Tips for preventing pipes from freezing in cold weather, including advice on thermostat settings and pipe insulation.
Category: informational content
Subjects: home maintenance; plumbing tips; winter preparation
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Weather
Summary: Today's weather forecast showing partly cloudy conditions with a high of 36° and a low of 19°.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; local conditions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Scot Pollard
Summary: Portrait photo of KU basketball player Scot Pollard accompanying the article about his injury.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Theta Chi House Demolition
Summary: Photo showing crews demolishing the Theta Chi fraternity house with heavy equipment.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Barbara Ballard
Summary: Portrait photo of State Rep. Barbara Ballard accompanying the article about her legislative appointment.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

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