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University Daily Kansan
Page 0379 from reel: NP 6849 (1996-11-01 to 1997-03-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/97699

Title: Nigerian Leaders Seek Permanent Democracy
Summary: Nigerian political leaders visit Lawrence to promote democratic transition in Nigeria, meeting with KU students and community members to discuss political reforms.
Category: local news
Subjects: international relations; democracy; nigeria; political leadership
Named Entities: Abdullahi, Magaji [Nigerian political leader]; Gituau, Peter [KU graduate]; Baum, James [KU vice president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Political Leader Brings Goodwill Tour to Lawrence
Summary: Nigerian political leader Magaji Abdullahi visits Lawrence as part of goodwill tour to promote understanding between Nigeria and the United States.
Category: local news
Subjects: international relations; nigeria; cultural exchange; lawrence community
Named Entities: Abdullahi, Magaji [Nigerian political leader]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Puck-Er Up
Summary: KU student Ryan Sparks plays hockey at Buford M. Watson Jr. Park, which offers ice skating and hockey facilities for students and Lawrence residents.
Category: sports
Subjects: ice hockey; student activities; recreation; lawrence community
Named Entities: Sparks, Ryan [KU student]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Fearing Future Competition, Terra Nova Closes Doors
Summary: Local bookstore Terra Nova closes due to competition from upcoming Borders store, with owner citing inability to compete with corporate chain.
Category: local news
Subjects: local business; bookstores; economic competition; lawrence economy
Named Entities: Hebel, Brad [Terra Nova Books owner]; Selig, Jenny [student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: New Name, Courses for Honors Program
Summary: KU's honors program undergoes name change and curriculum expansion, adding new courses and increasing enrollment opportunities for students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic programs; university administration; higher education; KU honors program
Named Entities: McMaster, Mark [staff writer]; Schowen, Barbara [honors program director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Technology Fee Proposed
Summary: KU Regents propose $12 million technology fee to fund computer upgrades, with potential student fee increases to support technology improvements.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university finance; technology funding; student fees; KU administration
Named Entities: Morantz, Dave [staff writer]; Montgomery, Gray [student body president]; Cauthon, Phil [KU student]
Confidence: 0.8

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