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The Spokesman, 02-13-1991 - Vol. 40, No. 6
(Morgan State University, 1991-02-13) The Editorial Team; Communications; Student Media
Front Page:
The issue mourns the loss of Michael Harper, a respected member of the Morgan State University community, who died in an alcohol-related car accident on December 20, 1990.
The paper highlights his impact as a peer counselor and role model, urging students to take the dangers of drinking and driving seriously.
Persian Gulf War:
Army Staff Sgt. Garland V. Hailey, a former Morgan State University student, was killed in a non-combat helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia. He was a medical evacuation specialist and was helping people when he died.
The article discusses the perspectives of Morgan students on the Persian Gulf War, with opinions ranging from opposition to reluctant support due to the need to support the troops.
Promotions Plus:
Promotions Plus, a group of five young African-American men from Morgan State University, has successfully brought jazz artists Ahmad Jamal and Freddie Hubbard to the university.
The organization emphasizes the importance of economic freedom and cohesiveness among African-American communities.
Sports:
Morgan State University's Cross Country Team was crowned MEAC champions, a significant achievement for the university.
The men's and women's teams performed admirably, with individual runners receiving accolades for their performances.
Freddie Hubbard Concert:
Renowned trumpet player Freddie Hubbard performed at Morgan State University's Murphy Auditorium on February 10, 1991. He is celebrated for his contributions to jazz and his numerous recordings with famous artists.
Black History Month:
Various events and activities were scheduled in honor of Black History Month, including lectures, movie screenings, and cultural celebrations.
A new book of Malcolm X's speeches, "Malcolm X Talks to Young People," was highlighted as a significant publication for the month.
Additional Articles:
An editorial piece discusses the importance of having faith and perseverance in difficult times, encouraging students to seek help and support each other.
Reviews and commentaries on movies and entertainment, including a critique of "The Godfather Part III."
The Spokesman Nov 29, 1990, Vol. 2 No. 6
(Morgan State University, 1990-11-29) The Editorial Team; Communications; Student Media
Homecoming Concert and Activities:
The Homecoming 1990 concert, titled "The Power of Our Heritage," featured an all-rap lineup with artists such as YZ, Kool G Rap, DJ Polo, and The Poor Righteous Teachers. The concert was a significant event, drawing attention from students and the community(The Spokesman, Nov 9, 1…).
The article "Where to Go and What to Do?" provided students with recommendations for weekend activities, including cultural experiences like performances by Africa Oyeh at the Lyric Opera House and visits to the Baltimore Zoo(The Spokesman, Nov 9, 1…).
Security and Campus Safety:
A new Chief of Security, Reese Boyd, was hired, bringing improvements to campus safety. Measures included the installation of security booths, upgraded lighting, and enhanced security protocols in dormitory areas and student housing complexes(The Spokesman, Nov 9, 1…).
The "Tips from the Top-Cop" section offered advice on crime prevention and emphasized the importance of student participation in maintaining campus security(The Spokesman, Nov 29, …).
Student Government and Involvement:
The editorial "Students Lack Motivation and Participation" discussed the challenges faced by the Student Government Association (SGA) in engaging students and encouraging participation in governance and activities. It highlighted the need for students to be more involved and proactive in university affairs(The Spokesman, Nov 29, …).
The "Junior Class President's Letter" echoed similar sentiments, calling for greater student involvement and collaboration to enhance the university experience(The Spokesman, Nov 29, …).
Campus Events and Activities:
A comprehensive calendar of events for November included lectures, tutoring sessions, workshops, movie nights, and social gatherings organized by various student groups and organizations(The Spokesman, Nov 9, 1…).
The article "Lip Sync and Party Events" promoted upcoming social events, including lip-sync contests and parties hosted by different fraternities and student organizations(The Spokesman, Nov 9, 1…).
Athletics and Intramural Sports:
The intramural sports program offered a range of activities for students, faculty, and staff, including touch football, tennis, and volleyball. The article highlighted the program's popularity and encouraged more participation(The Spokesman, Nov 9, 1…)(The Spokesman, Nov 29, …).
The men's basketball team's schedule for the 1990-91 season was outlined, with a focus on the new head coach Michael Holmes and his goals for the team(The Spokesman, Nov 9, 1…).
Campus Infrastructure and Facilities:
Updates on various campus facilities, including the ongoing renovation of the infirmary, improvements to the refectory, and plans for new lighting systems and building upgrades, were provided to keep the community informed about changes and enhancements
COMPETENCIES PERCEIVED BY MARYLAND HOME ECONOMICS PARENTHOOD EDUCATORS AS NECESSARY TO TEACH PARENTHOOD EDUCATION
(1979-08) Cober, Barbara Shipley; Hood College; Home Economics
Competencies Perceived by Maryland Home Economics Parenthood
Educators as Necessary to Teach Parenthood Education.
Barbara Shipley Cober, Master's. Hood College, Frederick,
Maryland, 1979.
This study attempted to determine how prepared home
economics teachers are to teach parenthood education by
identifying and validating for Maryland the competencies home
economists need to teach parenthood education. A three-part
questionnaire was developed to collect data on the competencies
perceived as necessary for parenthood educators,
desirable academic preparation and personal qualities, and
background and concerns of the participants.
The population consisted of 140 female home economics
parenthood educators in Maryland public secondary schools in
the spring of 1979. A random sample of 70 was chosen for this
study. The data were collected from 50 of the identified
sample through the use of a mailed questionnaire. The data
were analyzed using statistical analysis to obtain frequencies,
percentages, means, standard deviations, and correlation coefficients.
The majority of the respondents were certified in Home
Economics-Consumer and Homemaking Education. The mean for
years teaching home economics was 9.4, while the mean for
years teaching parenthood education was 6.3. Over 50 percent
of the respondents had taken courses beyond the undergraduate
degree in areas related to parenthood education and family
life. Home economics parenthood education was taught most
frequently by these teachers in a child development laboratory
setting in a course entitled Child Growth and Development. A
majority of the respondents desired further assistance, mainly
in the area of curriculum materials.
All 28 competencies in the area of human development and
family in the publication, Competencies for Home Economics
Teachers, were perceived as necessary for teaching parenthood
education. Seven competencies were seen by 50 percent of the
respondents as those that can be acquired while teaching
parenthood education.
The subject matter areas of human growth and development
and human relationships were seen as most valuable in preparing
the home economics parenthood educator. From a list of
nine personal qualities, emotional security was seen as the
most desirable. Memberships in American Home Economics
Association and National Council on Family Relations were most
frequently selected from a list of five professional organizations
as desirable association involvement for the home
economics parenthood educator.
The Lost Medium In The Montgomery County Public Schools As Reflected In Sherwood High School
(1973-04) Cliser, Robert L.; Hood College Psychology and Counseling; Human Sciences
It is the intent of this report to examine in an
exploratory fashion the complex of problems troubling
educators across the nation: degradation of the environment;
loss of faith in institutions; alienation of youth; and the
rejection of traditional values. At first glance there are
seemingly divergent parts but, all have three characteristics
in common: they occur to some degree in all schools; they
contain social, psychological, economic, and political
elements; and, most important of all, they interact.
It is the dilemma of educators that they can perceive
the complex of problems, yet, despite their considerable
knowledge and skills, they do not understand the origins,
significance, and interrelationships of its many components
and thus are unable to devise effective responses. This
failure, it is felt, occurs in large part because we continue
to examine single items in the complex of problems without
understanding that the whole is more than the sum of its
parts, that change in one element means change in the others.
This report will show that a complex of problems does
exist within the more sophisticated and affluent educational
systems as well as the less sophisticated and less affluent
educational systems. It will attempt to show that even with
a powerful medium, such as exists within the Montgomery
Public Schools, that there exists an unpardonable impounding
of information concerning these problems. The setting in
which this report was conceived is a comprehensive secondary
high school located in Sandy Spring, Maryland. Its problems
are not unique. It is a crisis situation which is existant
in any other educational setting.
Specifically stated and applicable nationally is the
question of who will ultimately control the schools. How
can the message of the medium become an actuality and just
what role should educators seek to play so that they can
assist in the resolution of the complex problems facing
the human community through education.
EFFICACY OF A DNA VACCINE FOR BOTULINUM NEUROTOXIN
Testa Clayton, Jennifer M.; Hood College Biology; Biomedical and Environmental Science
Clostridium botulinum is an anaerobic, spore forming bacterium producing a
neurotoxin that is one of the most poisonous substances known. The toxin is synthesized
as a single polypeptide chain of approximately 150 kilodaltons (kDa). Upon release from
the bacterium, the polypeptide is processed by endogenous host proteases to generate two
disulfide-linked fragments. The heavy chain (100kDa) is involved in cell binding and
penetration, while the light chain (50kDa) is responsible for intracellular activity. The toxin
exerts its effect at the neuromuscular junction by blocking the release of acetylcholine via a
zinc-dependent protease activity, resulting in flaccid paralysis. There are seven different
serotypes of botulinum neurotoxin, A-G.
An Investigative New Drug (IND) vaccine is currently available to protect
laboratory personnel and others at high risk from botulinum toxin poisoning, but a Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vaccine does not exist. The vaccine is a
formaldehyde-inactivated culture supernatant from C. botulinum grown in fermentors. The
IND vaccine is costly to produce and poses a risk to scientists producing the vaccine. In
addition, only five of the seven serotypes are represented in the vaccine. Lastly, some of
the serotypes are derived from strains that do not produce high levels of toxin in culture,
making purification and toxoiding laborious. Therefore, the development of a new
generation of botulinum vaccine is imperative.
The botulinum toxins are the most potent natural toxins known (Mebs, D. and F.
Hucho 1990). Because of its toxicity, botulinum neurotoxin research has focused on the
development of a nontoxic fragment-based vaccine. A synthetic gene encoding the 50kDa
carboxyl terminal fragment of botulinum type A (bntAC-1) has been synthesized and the
protein has been expressed (Tic). Preliminary immunological studies have demonstrated
that this protein confers protection to higher levels than those achieved with the currently
available vaccine (Clayton, et al. 1995). Advantages of using the synthetic gene include
ease of production, efficacy, and potency. However, the use of proteins requires
purification.
Recent research has demonstrated the possibility that DNA in a vector can serve as a
vaccine candidate. Studies with influenza genes have shown that intramuscular injection of
this "naked DNA" can be taken up by muscle cells of mice. The encoded protein is then
expressed and antibodies to the viral protein are made by the animal. Animals subsequently
challenged with a lethal dose of influenza A had a 90% survival rate (Ulmer, et al. 1993).
Following the example of intramuscular injection of influenza genes, this research used the
synthetic gene for the Fic fragment of botulinum type A, in an analogous expression system
to determine the efficacy of this novel vaccine technology.
The possibility that intramuscular injection of DNA encoding the Hc fragment of
botulinum toxin would confer immunity to mice was explored. The bntAC-1 gene, after
modification, was cloned into one of two separate regions of the pCMVint-BL vector, each
of which was optimized for either intracellular or extracellular secretion. Mice were
immunized with either construct, or with vector DNA only, and then challenged with
botulinum toxin. As much as 82% survival was observed in mice immunized with the
construct optimized for extracellular secretion. Results of these immunizations were
compared to conventional immunizations with the Hc fragment obtained from heterologous
expression systems. Protection levels following a challenge with botulinum toxin were not
as high in mice immunized with DNA in comparison with mice immunized with the
conventional fic fragment. In addition, antibody levels of immunized animals were
measured against whole botulinum toxin and against purified Hc using enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Previously, Hc had never been utilized in ELISA.
Overall, titers were higher in the animals who survived a challenge with botulinum toxin.