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The Anchor, Volume 130.14: January 25, 2017
Get PDFThe Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor\u27s history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular
The Anchor, Volume 131.01: September 6, 2017
Get PDFThe Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor\u27s history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular
The Anchor, Volume 130.18: March 1, 2017
Get PDFThe Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor\u27s history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular
The Anchor, Volume 130.13: January 18, 2017
Get PDFThe Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor\u27s history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular
Gospel Stories: Otto Dix and Sadao Watanabe
Get PDFA handout for the exhibition Gospel Stories: Otto Dix and Sadao Watanabe held January 10-May 20, 2017.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/kam_poster/1000/thumbnail.jp
KAM After Hours: A Taste of Japan
Get PDFA poster advertising a Taste of Japan event on October 26, 2017, at the museum in partnership with the Hope College Japan Club.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/kam_poster/1026/thumbnail.jp
Generation of a Zika Virus Reverse Genetics System for Drosophila melanogaster
No full textZika Virus (ZIKV) is a positive-strand RNA [(+)RNA] arbovirus of the flavivirus genus that has recently caused a global health crisis associated with an increase of primary microcephaly, a congenital anomaly correlated with brain size and development. In this work, we are attempting to create a plasmid-based reverse genetics system for ZIKV that is functional in insect cell lines, specifically Drosophila melanogaster. Several plasmid-based ZIKV reverse genetics systems have been established for mammalian systems, though they do not work in insect cells due to incompatible promoters. Establishing Drosophila as a model insect system for ZIKV would allow us to take advantage of Drosophila’s fully sequenced and well-annotated genome and the many tools available for genetic manipulation. Initial attempts to construct a plasmid-based reverse genetics system indicated toxicity of ZIKV sequences in E. coli, consistent with the findings of others. Using the 1947 ZIKV cDNA plasmid developed by Schwarz et al. we replaced the cytomegalovirus (CMV) promoter with the baculovirus immediate early 1 (IE1) promoter. The IE1 promoter works well in Drosophila S2 cells and has been used for other (+)RNA virus insect cell replicon systems. Surprisingly, the presence of the IE1 promoter resulted in toxicity in E. coli despite the presence of introns and using a low-copy number plasmid backbone. Next, we replaced the CMV promoter with the Drosophila actin 5c promoter. Initial results indicate that this plasmid is stable in E. coli. We are currently testing this replicon system for ZIKV replication in Drosophila S2 cells
Effect of Caffeine on Anaerobic Cycling Performance
No full textCaffeine is one of the most highly accessible and conventional supplements on the market, and is especially popular in young, non-elite populations. Previous research has been equivocal regarding the potential ergogenic effects of caffeine on exercise performance. This study was designed to elucidate the debate in the scenario of untrained individuals performing anaerobic exercise. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a caffeine supplement on the anaerobic cycling performance of college students. In a double-blind crossover design, experimenters examined untrained individuals (n=11) over the course of three consecutive Wingate anaerobic cycling tests, separated by short periods of rest. Each participant underwent a familiarization trial of the protocol followed by two experimental trials; one in which a caffeine supplement was ingested 30 minutes prior to exercise, and one in which a placebo was ingested. It was hypothesized that participants would show improved anaerobic performance following caffeine supplementation when compared to placebo consumption. Significant results would permit the recommendation of caffeine as an ergogenic aid to enhance anaerobic performance in college students. This study is in progress, and results will be available during the Celebration of Undergraduate Research
The Modern History of Global Food
Get PDFCan we trace the long history of globalization through the movement of foods around the world? History students Leland Cook, Margaret Dickinson, Natalie Fulk, and Noah Switalski will share their insights from collaborative research with Dr. Lauren Janes during the summer of 2016. Each global food--potatoes, sugar, curry, and rice--tells a story of connectivity across continents and cultures, showing how our lives, diets, and economies were shaped by centuries of meaningful interactions around food
Insight on Behavior Management Competencies from the Field of Special Education
Get PDFPrevious research shows that a challenging area that keeps emerging for beginning teachers is maintaining order in the classroom or competent behavioral management skills. In special education, classroom management is complex. This extra layer of complexion is due to additional federal legislation including specific assessments and formal behavioral plans that must be completed on special education students. Studies note that shortages of special education teachers can be linked to behavioral management problems that cause burnout in the special education field. However, there is very limited research from special education practitioners and administrators in the field focusing on beginning behavior competencies. To fill this gap, a survey was completed by over 150 Michigan educators and administrators to identify those skills and practices necessary for effective behavioral management in the special education classroom. Questions included aspects of pre-service training, behaviors commonly seen in the classroom, as well as professional development opportunities available to practicing teachers. Statistical methods that were used include descriptive statistics, and ANOVAs. The results will inform principals, district administrators, and mentor teachers on the topics for continued professional development of first year special education teachers as well guide the training for the pre-service teacher