The Ursinus Weekly, March 3, 1952

MSGA devises penalty plan for cheating • Petitions concerning Student Union being circulated • Sari committees begin work for Spring musical • Chemical Society lists meeting • Soph hop planned for Friday night • Lorelei proves success for belles • Y to present third Lenten morning watch service • Profs to give last advice at Y panel • Spirit workers to reorganize • FTA to see movies • Sororities begin annual rushing week today • 38 accept fraternity bids in signing today at noon • Bauman, Matthews named attendants in May Day court • Group plays set for production • Marriage speaker gives warnings • Beta Sig men give to bloodmobile en masse • Fastnacht party given in various costumes • Editorials: Going no way on a bus; Egyptian diplomat gagged • Spencer tallies thirty as Belles triumph 47-23 • Tank team beats Bryn Mawr, 32-25 • Brodbeck upset changes standing • Foul shots spell loss to Bears, 64-63 • Penna. Military College takes 85-74 league win over Bears • Grizzlies down Dragons, 18-12 • Badminton squad pulls win over Bryn Mawr, Drexel • Jones to read Dickens\u27 Pickwick Papers at meeting • English Club finishes Hamlethttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1536/thumbnail.jp

Research Notes : United States : Genetic studies with two mutagen-induced nonfluorescent root mutants

In the preceding article, we described several nonfluorescent root lines that had been obtained from induced mutagenesis. Seeds of the cultivar \u27Williams\u27 had been treated with 20k.R gannna rays. The seeds given to us were a bulk harvest of many M2 plants. Only two nonfluorescent seedlings, desig-nated IL 3-1 and IL 3-2, were found among the 5,262 seeds germinated

Research Notes : United States : PI 153252 is a true-breeding yellow mutant

We have searched for chromosome interchanges and inversions among progeny of accessions crossed with cultivars of standard chromosome structure. We make the cross-pollinations and examine the F1 plants for fertility/sterility (Delannay et al., 1982; Palmer et al., 1987). If sterility is present, meiocytes are examined to confirm the presence of a chromosome aberration

Computer-Supported Collaborative Production

This paper proposes the concept of collaborative production as a focus of concern within the general area of collaborative work. We position the concept with respect to McGrath's framework for small group dynamics and the more familiar collaboration processes of awareness, coordination, and communication (McGrath 1991). After reviewing research issues and computer-based support for these interacting aspects of collaboration, we turn to a discussion of implications for how to design improved support for collaborative production. We illustrate both the challenges of collaborative production and our design implications with a collaborative map-updating scenario drawn from the work domain of geographical information systems

The Ursinus Weekly, January 7, 1952

Students asked to submit roster choices • Twelve outstanding seniors elected as members of college Who\u27s Who • Schedule presented for Ruby pictures • Y news • Alpha Psi Omega greets new members • Music Club concert to be given Thursday • Trip canceled • Sigma Nu, Beta Sig entertain children • I. R. C. hears Rudloff; Ann Knauer to speak • Visual aid lecture listed for future teachers • Forum speaker lists topic for Wednesday night • Navy recruiter plans interviews for seniors • Editorials: There\u27s still time; New Year topic is war • Engagements • Idea for Student Union at Ursinus gets impetus • Delaware favored in court race • PMC downs Bears in league opener • Schedule announced for badminton season • Grapplers open campaign with win over Mules • Pharmacy hands Bears third loss, 70-53https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1531/thumbnail.jp

Psychological Stress and Birth Outcomes in Amish Women Before and After the Nickel Mines Shooting

Objective: To evaluate the impact of the Nickel Mines shooting October 2, 2006 on the psychological stress and birth outcomes of Amish women living in proximity to the event. Methods: Data are from a population-based cohort study of 202 Amish women of childbearing age interviewed at baseline (winter 2004-2005) and 3 years later (winter 2007-2008). Data are also from Pennsylvania Department of Health birth records 2004-2008. Results: There was no apparent impact of the shooting on depression, social support, stress, number of diagnoses, sleep, doctor visits, number of medications, or anxiety. Nor was there an apparent impact on these outcomes when the distance of homes from the Nickel Mines school was taken into account. Timing of birth relative to the shooting apparently did not affect birthweight, gestation length or the probability of a low birthweight baby. Conclusions: Although the Nickel Mines shooting had a profound impact on the Amish community, we found no difference in Amish women’s health, mental health, or birth outcomes when comparing pre and post shooting measures. This may reflect the very high levels of social support among these women. [Abstract by authors

The Ursinus Weekly, October 30, 1950

Four fraternities institute rushing in first semester • Dr. Miller speaks to IRC on value of United Nations • Forum to present English economist next Monday night • Junior class to sponsor Shipwreck Ball Friday • Omwake goes to Virginia • Sportsmen meet in gym • Masquerade postponed • MSGA takes steps toward setting up dorm government • Discussion of domestic and political problems features rally • Sororities on campus open annual week of rushing • IRC to sponsor John C. Kunkel at open forum • Red Cross unit sets up five groups on campus • Philadelphia doctor presents program at pre-med meeting • Yost to present reading • Bud Buchanan is official doughnut-maker • Antiques are prime hobby of Mrs. Donald Helfferich • Outstanding Ursinus graduate honored at recent Pennsylvania week luncheon • Committee heads further work for Dusty Halo • Canterbury Club sponsors series of talks on marriage • Chesterfield announces contest for campus photographers • Y to present series of speakers in lieu of Emphasis Week • Alumnus awarded doctorate by Drew on Founders Day • MSGA fills two posts; Kern, Rearick selected • French Club to present program November 1 at Studio Cottage • Hockey team falls to Bryn Mawr, 2-1; JV Belles tie, 2-2 • F & M to provide strong opposition for Bruin eleven • Bears beat Seahawks 25-6 to continue surge: Fischer paces Grizzlies with long scoring runs • Soccer squad drops pair of decisions to Lincoln and Swarthmore booters • Belles get 5-0 win at William and Mary • Albright registers big 17-40 victory over Bear Harriers • Philadelphia Orchestra to give concerts at Academy of Music • Bachman talks at vespershttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1550/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, June 4, 1951

Rev. Herber tells seniors to renew spiritual living • Dolores C. Meyers, Nancy Bare win scholastic honors • Library adds new records to collection • Ursinus College lauded by Newcomen Society speaker, Revelle Brown, at campus luncheon • 218 seniors graduate at outdoor commencement • Two former Ursinus students get degrees • Dr. Kermit Black renamed alumni group president • Doughty named president • Board of Directors report presented to Ursinus alumni • Editorials: Students needed • Seniors convinced last week at Ursinus is best of career • Willard Baxter gets position at University • Letters to the editor • Trackmen down Albright in final • Men receive letters for Spring sports • Ursinus suffers loss as Don Young graduates • Graduate picks unique way to arrive at Alumni Day • Selective Service exams held recently at Ursinushttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1571/thumbnail.jp

Morphologic and Molecular Identifications of Digenetic Trematodes in Double-Crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) from the Mississippi Delta, USA

Increasing numbers of Double-crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) in the Mississippi River Delta, USA, have been observed over the past few decades. This piscivorous bird is a definitive host for numerous digenetic trematodes, some of which may cause pathology in a fish host. We conducted a 2-yr survey of intestinal trematodes in 35 Double-crested Cormorants collected in the Mississippi Delta. We counted gastrointestinal trematodes, identified them to species using morphometric and molecular techniques, and sequenced the 18S and cytochrome oxidase I (COI) genes. We collected 4,909 trematodes, representing five digenetic species: Drepanocephalus spathans, Hysteromorpha triloba, Pseudopsilostoma varium, Austrodiplostomum ostrowskiae, and Ascocotyle longa. The most prevalent trematode of the Double-crested Cormorants was D. spathans (91%), followed by H. triloba (78%), P. varium (74%), A. ostrowskiae (57%), and A. longa (29%). Among these, the life cycles are only known for H. triloba and A. longa. Novel DNA sequences of the COI gene were obtained for D. spathans, A. ostrowskiae, P. varium, and A. longa adults. Using these DNA sequences, the identification and confirmation of the larval stages of these parasites in the fish and snail hosts will be possible