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The New Jersey Film Festival for the Spring 2019 semester begins today. For the next three weeks, independent films will play almost every night at Voorhees Hall on College Avenue. The festival is run through the Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Arts Center and the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies. Albert Nigrin, the executive director and curator of the New Jersey Film Festival and professor at the program in Cinema Studies, said the 22 films showcased have gone through a two-tiered jury process. Jurors are past winners,
Rutgers faculty members, students and journalists. Fran Magen, a manager of the festival, said interns look though the films submitted to pick the ones that move on from the first round. This year, the festival received 560 entries from around the world, then the judges narrowed the submissions down to approximately 150 for the second-tier jury. “We are looking for good films that are original and creative,” Nigrin said. “It does not have to look slick.” The films come from many genres — they can be animated, documentaries, experimental, shor t films or feature films. The SEE CULTURE ON PAGE 5
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2018 wettest year in NJ’ s recorded history BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN STAFF WRITER
The wettest year on record for New Jersey was 2018, with a statewide average of 64.3 inches of precipitation, said David Robinson, a distinguished professor in the Department of Geography and state climatologist. The data, gathered by the Office of the New Jersey Climatologist, includes rain, snow and sleet in its measurements. Robinson has run the office since 1991, managing all climate-related data for the state. The yearly average for statewide precipitation in New Jersey is approximately 46.36 inches a year, based on the office’s database of the past 30 years. “So we’ve blasted past that by almost 18 inches,” Robinson said. He said that this precipitation record occurred without any major flooding events such as Hurricane Irene which made landfall in 2011, the second wettest year on record with 63.95 inches of average statewide precipitation. Instead, Robinson said, the large amount of precipitation most likely came from the large number of smaller weather events occurring at any of the approximately three dozen local weather stations across the state. There were 11 days with a station recording more than 4 inches of precipitation, with the largest day-long weather event occuring in Lakewood, N.J. with 6.98 inches.
Robinson said that Lakewood received nearly 76 inches of precipitation throughout the year, but Mine Hill, N.J. received the most with 78.18 inches. “We’ve got a handful of stations with 75 to 80 inches this year,” he said. The years between 2011 and this year, as well as the years since New Jersey’s last drought, have fluctuated in extremes, Robinson said. Statewide precipitation has been below average in 4 of the last 7 years, and in the last decade before 2011, there were at least three years with averages above 50 inches. The first year of a two-year drought in the state was 2001, which had 35.55 inches of average precipitation. He said this was the fourth driest year on record. Even so, there have been a lot more years on the wet side overall. The data from the past 17 years is showing extremes, Robinson said, adding that 2011 and 2018 are both at least 5 inches of precipitation above the third largest year on record. “It just shows you, wow,” Robinson said. “It depends on the atmospheric pattern that locks in for weeks and weeks at a time. You can be ver y wet, or you can ver y dr y.” These extremes are perhaps a result of climate change, but the increased wetness definitely has an underlying climate change signal to it. Robinson said as SEE HISTORY ON PAGE 4
Fiery explosion, power lines down on Cook CATHERINE NGUYEN STAFF WRITER
The two wettest years in New Jersey’s history have been in the last 10 years: this year and 2011, which received a statewide average of 63.95 inches of precipitation. RUTGERS.EDU
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Yesterday morning a truck caused an explosion on Cook campus when it hit a telephone pole, according to NBC News. New Brunswick police reported that the collision occurred at 10:30 a.m., which caused the pole to collapse. The transformer, which is an electrical device that reduces the high voltage of power plants to lower voltage electricity for factories, offices and homes, on top of the pole exploded on the ground as a result. Video footage, found on NBC News, revealed that the transformer was sparking and shooting small explosions near a body of water. Emergency services were already at the scene during the time the video was shot. According to energy company PSEG, the incident also caused 180 of its customers to lose power for more than an hour. Though the University was not available for comment, Campus Information Ser vices sent an email that same morning informing students that College Farm Road between NJ Route 1 and Dudley Road was closed until fur ther notice due to downed power lines. The condition of the truck driver and reason for the crash were also not available.
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HISTORY Average temperature in NJ was approximately 54.1 degrees Fahrenheit CONTINUED FROM FRONT
the atmosphere and oceans get warmer, they transfer and hold more moisture in the atmosphere. When you get that added moisture, it triggers a release of rain and snow in greater quantities than seen with lower moisture levels in the past. Robinson said he cannot determine what the precipitation levels would have been without climate change. But he can determine that the phenomenon has had some impact on weather, making a wet year wetter. “Underlying all our weather events these days is a climate signal,” he said. “But the day-to-day conditions are dictated by weather patterns.”
WARMING TEMPERATURES
Robinson said that along with 2018 being the wettest on record, his office also found it to be the 11th warmest on record, with a statewide average temperature of 54.1 degrees Fahrenheit. “With all the different scenarios,” Robinson said, “they all suggest that New Jersey, and the globe, will continue to warm.” Relating this to precipitation is difficult because of the variances in weather, he said. But all models suggest similar or somewhat more precipitation for the
entire North Atlantic region in the future. Models also suggest there will possibly be drier summers and wetter winters in the future which, Robinson said, will cause New Jersey to have to find more water resources for growing crops and agriculture. Climate system models for the future are created by generating models for the current and past climate conditions. Robinson said after doing that, they change the dials on the amount of carbon or methane, and see the effects on climate that occur.
GLOBAL ISSUE
More dramatic effects of climate change have been seen nationwide and globally. While New Jersey is likely to see increased precipitation, regions such as the Southwest are expected to be drier. Some of those effects are already occurring. Robinson said he is working with the state, along with other Rutgers colleagues, on climate change initiatives such as a climate website, development of offshore wind energy and a climate resiliency plan. But New Jersey cannot solve the global climate issue. “It can be a huge inconvenience for New Jersey residents, for New Jersey infrastructure,” Robinson said. “But there are ar-
eas that are far more vulnerable to these changes, and in many respects, far less able to deal with them — impoverished nations sitting on sea level, and so on and so forth.” The United Nations’ scientific panel released a climate repor t in 2018 which, according to The New York Times, stated that by 2040 the world will warm by 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit from pre-industrial levels. This will cause a global crisis, bringing major droughts, land loss due to rising sea levels, among other ef fects and totaling in an estimated $54 trillion in global damages.
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There are a lot ways to approach the climate change issue, Robinson said. But people waiting for certainty or the perfect solution will act when it is likely to be too late. The best thing society can do is slow down the effects of increased carbon in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide has a very long resident life in the atmosphere. He said no one has come close to finding a way to extract carbon from the atmosphere. “There are ways we know we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being introduced into the atmosphere,” Robinson said. “But we’re not going to scrub the atmosphere clean any time soon. Perhaps with time, ingenuity will do that better. But by that point, models show we will be unable to reverse this course of action with rising sea levels and other climate impacts.”
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Masters program in design widens research BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN STAFF WRITER
Mason Gross School of the Arts has begun a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program, which will allow graduate students to research topics and content for projects in a deeper way, said Jacqueline Thaw, an associate professor in Design at Mason Gross. “The MFA in Design prepares students to initiate and develop research-driven design projects,”
she said. “The program’s purpose is to gain skills and experience in self-initiated, rather than client-focused, design.” It is a studio program where students are deeply involved in handson production alongside studies in design history and theory. It is also an opportunity to collaborate with experts in their areas of interest throughout the University. The program directors are trying to understand applicants’ skills, interests and concerns,
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festival shows films that are not always seen by movie-goers, especially the “super 8s,” which are shot with a small 8-millimeter lens. During the festival’s nightly showings, there will typically be a few shor t films and a feature film presented to the audience. Many of the
filmmakers from the night’s showings will be available with a question-and-answer segment with the audience after ward. Some of the films Nigrin is interested in seeing include a film called “Diary of Rooftop Water Towers,” a feature film showing more than 200 shots of all the water towers in New York City. The filmmaker, Nobuyuki Asai,
U. postpones federal workers’ health bills CATHERINE NGUYEN STAFF WRITER
Starting immediately, nearly all health facilities at Rutgers will postpone copays, deductibles and balances due for federal employees who are furloughed and their dependents for services provided at a University facility or provider. According to an email from Brian Strom, the chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, federal employees and dependents who give proof of federal employment or provide documentation of their furloughed status upon receiving a bill will be able to have their payments deferred for one month after the furlough ends. While Rutgers School of
Dental Medicine will defer most payments, Strom advised checking with providers to confirm. “As one of the largest healthcare provider groups in New Jersey, we want our neighbors and the communities we serve to know that they can count on us for uninterrupted care during this stressful time. Our providers are committed to caring for their patients and encourage those affected by the federal shutdown to keep the appointments they have scheduled and seek out care they may need at this time,” Strom said. Yesterday, The Daily Targum reported that unpaid tuition, housing fees and other charges would also be deferred for furloughed federal employees and dependents.
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Thaw said. Typically, applicants will have an undergraduate degree in the visual arts, but students with an informal background from professional experience apply as well. “We are looking to see the applicant’s research interest in their written statement. What issues and questions do they want to explore, and critically unpack, using the tools and methods of design? Applicants must also submit a visual portfolio,” Thaw said. Each faculty member has a different area of scholarship and practice. Thaw operates as a graphic designer at large, collaborating with social service and cultural organizations on their public messaging. Gerry Beegan, chair of the Arts & Design program and
associate professor in Design, is a writer, curator and designer who explores the relationships between art, design, media and audience. According to his biography on Mason Gross’ website, his writings on the history and theory of reproduction have been published internationally. Atif Akin, an associate professor in Design at Mason Gross, “is an artist and designer whose work examines science, nature, mobility and politics, often using data, photography and a wide range of media associated with design,” Thaw said. Overall, the program’s faculty is made up of adjunct professors who are mostly design practitioners in New York City, she said.
Through the Department of Art & Design, the program has access to several computer labs, extensive printmaking facilities, a wood shop and project rooms for works in progress. “There is also a dedicated sculpture building,” Thaw said, “with the University’s makerspace across the street. Perhaps our most valued and beloved facility is our 4,000-squarefoot, multi-room gallery, where students have an opportunity to put on their exhibitions.” All design students create websites, mobile application concepts, wearables, installations and print and digital publications. “MFA students will embrace these formats and go beyond, in pursuit of their research interests,” Thaw said.
considers it a series of haikus. It took him 16 years to make. Nigrin also expressed interest in the film “Mimi Vang Olsen: Pet Por traitist.” It is about an ar tist who lives in Greenwich Village, N.Y. and immortalizes the lives of her clients and her pets. Another one of the films showing this semester is one by Rutgers alumni Zachar y Morrison. The film, “Ever ything’s Fine: A Panic Attack in D Major,” is a musical that begins on campus and follows a woman going through a mid-20s crisis. Although films can be from all
over the world, judges try to pick New Jersey and student-centric films, Magen said. At the end of the festival, the
best of their categor y. The festival also awards honorable mentions for films that did not win but were considered notable by the jurors. Films shown in past semesters have gone on to cinemas and art houses in New York City. Filmmakers have the chance to advance their films to a wider audience by showing their films at the festival, as many in attendance are from the outside community, Magen said. “The festival is truly indie, with a lot of low-budget films,” she said. “There is always something for everyone.”
“The festival is truly indie, with a lot of low-budget films.” FRAN MAGEN Co-manager of the festival
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Classification of toxic masculinity is risky CONSERVATIVE ACROSS THE AISLE GIANA CASTELLI
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n August 2018, the American Psychologists Association (APA) issued a series of guidelines for psychological practice with boys and men, aimed at addressing the negative impacts of “traditional masculine ideologies” which have been shown “to limit male psychological development (and) constrain their behavior.” While acknowledging that definitions of masculinity vary across cultures, common themes among them include “anti-femininity, achievement ... adventure, risk and violence.” These guidelines, supported by research from several individuals beginning in 2005, are published at a suspiciously convenient time amid the tensions and scandals of the #MeToo movement. The issues the document raises, while well-intentioned, are riddled with contradictions and such vague, sweeping generalizations that one needs to wonder how such a flawed and politicized study was ever conducted in the first place. Patriarchy, the belief that a society or institution in which men control a disproportionately large amount of power (presumably from the belief that women belong in the home rather than the city and thus are discouraged from taking up these roles), is one of many buzzwords sprinkled throughout, but not in a way it is usually seen. Though men “benefit from patriarchy, they are also impinged upon by patriarchy” and “often comes with a cost in the form of adherence to sexist ideologies designed to maintain male power that also restrict men’s ability to function adaptively.” Here, patriarchy is described as an omniscient and omnipresent deity whose primary functions help men but also suppress them. How can a system that is created by men to uplift men also be the root cause of all their ailments? If we are meant to believe that patriarchy is a natural phenomenon present in the world, how are people supposed to dismantle it? Should it be dismantled, if it is something that is found in nature? This issue of nature is further muddled with the discussion of the gender binary. Ryon McDermott, a psychologist at the University of South Alabama who also helped draft men’s guidelines, regards the definition of gender in the 21st century as “no longer just this male-female binary.” A standard of judgment is vital when comparing two things and determining which one is better. If the APA considers gender as a social construct, then what need is there for guidelines that are for men and women? When does biology end and societal construct begin? One cannot disregard biology whenever it is convenient for them. Cognitive differences between men and women demonstrate the importance biology and hormones play in determining how men and women behave and process information. Among the vast differences between the sexes, women’s writing and reading comprehension “consistently exceed that of men” and they are more adept at “retrieving information from long-term memory.” Due to this, women tend to retain stronger and more vivid memories of emotional events. But, men are better at “visualizing what happens when a complicated two- or three-dimensional shape is rotated in space, at correctly determining angles from the horizontal, at tracking moving objects and at aiming projectiles” and are better at retrieving information from their long-term memory. These differences come from the sex hormones present in men and women. These biological chemicals are critical in determining how men and women think and act. It is curious, then, that these guidelines are silent about this documented and verifiable data. The claim that “when researchers strip away stereotypes and expectations, there is not much difference in the basic behaviors of men and women” is patently not true. But, small nuggets of good advice are dispersed within the document, yet they are overshadowed by inconsistent information that is easily forgotten and dismissed. Courage in the face of adversity is considered a masculine trait. A distortion of this trait — its extreme — is stoicism, which leads to a suppression of emotions and reluctance to receive help. A summary of the new guidelines acknowledges the need for men to “realize that other men are also harboring private thoughts and private emotions and private conflict” in order to get the help they need. Yet, the implication of stoicism being a traditionally masculine trait rather than a perversion is hammered throughout the article. Do I believe that these new guidelines were created with ill intentions? Not necessarily. I would like to believe that these psychologists want to solve the growing male depression and suicide epidemic, which has been shown to affect men at a larger rate than women. But, one cannot help to wonder if the timing and tumultuous culture had influenced the creation of this document. If they wish to change the way men biologically think and react, then it is at their own peril. Giana Castelli is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science. Her column, “Conservative Across the Aisle,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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Border wall is not inherently immoral be done and asylum claims filed if need be. Americans are not unsympathetic to a crisis, as we have accepted thousands of refugees from countries all over the MATTHEW MAI world at various points in our history. Some of these migrants are coming from terrible circumstances ver the weekend a priest at my parish, back home, and if they work through the system to usually known for thoughtful sermons, de- prove that they have potential value to our society, livered a rather polarizing talk. As some- then they should be let in. Yet Pelosi has not talked one who is wary of political discussions in church, I about any of this. She has chosen to posture for the cringed when the priest broached the issue of build- media and continue to espouse irrational rhetoric soleing a wall along the southern border. He quoted Pope ly out of political disdain for the president’s agenda. One of the noteworthy themes of the Francis era has Francis’s repeated calls against the wall, urged that American Catholics should stand against this rhet- been to take theological teaching meant for intra-peroric as German Catholics should have done during sonal and interpersonal relationships and apply them to public policy. An issue such as abortion is compatible the Holocaust and decried it as wholly immoral. Putting the incomparable comparison of building a with this tactic, but when it comes to borders between wall to mass genocide aside, there was no reason or countries, there are factors far more complex than explanation as to what makes a physical barrier im- deciding whether or not to legalize prenatal murder. moral at any point in the sermon despite it being la- To pretend that preventing mass illegal immigration across a desert beled as such. via a wall is imI am not moral does not surprised at actually initiate the missing “The wall will not close our border. Rather, it will do the discussion explanation the opposite and encourage legal, safe immigration.” about immigrasince that tion policy that sentiment and Pope Francis is consequent lack of reasoning has pervaded the thinking of op- trying to have. Additionally, due to the unique components to Trump’s plan since he first mentioned it. plexity of this issue, many Catholics rightly believe Most recently, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi this should be handled by civil authorities since ille(D-Calif.) had some words for the wall in a press con- gal immigration is more about public safety and sovference, calling it “immoral.” Pope Francis has also ereignty than morality. The moral guidance offered previously decried the proposal as a moral injustice. by Pope Francis is not thorough in substance and not Yet these talking points are devoid of any explana- suited to handle the long-running crisis at the border. The wall will not close our border. Rather, it will do tion and not conducive to the overall discussion of immigration policy. Instead, they are a poor display the opposite and encourage legal, safe immigration. It will prevent criminal activity from overflowing into the of political posturing and moral guidance. Calling something immoral does not mean it is im- United States as well as reduce the impact of criminality moral. As with all claims of morality or immorality, there on the migrants themselves. To dismiss it as immoral needs to be a reason behind such claims. The reality is is simplistic and currently lacks any serious argument. that the situation at the border is a gradual yet drastic Democrats should start coming up with some real reahumanitarian crisis. The collapse of Central American sons for the wall being immoral if they want a politigovernments and economies is prompting thousands cal victory. Likewise, Pope Francis and his surrogates of migrants to stream toward the open southern bor- should stop relying solely on their theological authorider, where there is a market for smuggling people into ty to convince American Catholics how to think about the country at a great cost to the migrants themselves. the current immigration debate. What Pelosi and the Women are routinely raped, children are dehydrat- pontiff have in common is a missing argument, and if ed or sick and oftentimes people are carrying drugs they expect the rest of us to take their word for it, they are sadly mistaken. To change people’s minds on this across the border as a form of payment. By building a physical barrier along the southern issue, they will need to try a little bit harder than that. border, the incentive to cross illegally is reduced. Matthew Mai is a freshman in the School of Arts and This will funnel people toward the proper channels of our immigration system, where proper vetting can Sciences majoring in public policy.
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Sorkin’s ‘West Wing’ remains relevant yet varies from today THE PROGRESSIVE’S HOT TAKE ANJALI SHAH
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aron Sorkin created and wrote much of the most popular TV show among young liberals who idealize government (myself included), “The West Wing.” It is a brilliant 26-Emmy-winning political drama that respects and romanticizes liberalism and the government, but more specifically, the institution of the presidency. Centered on President Josiah Bartlet and his loyal senior staff, “The West Wing” dares to be aspirational and inspirational, envisioning a democratic presidential administration that truly strives to do big, ambitious and idealistic things in the face of what may seem like insurmountable odds. In every episode, I have been moved by the portrayal of love and passion cultivated for our collective American ideals and system of law and justice. Sorkin, in a CNN Sunday morning segment, recently remarked, “I really like the new crop of young people who were just elected to Congress. They now need to stop acting like young people, okay?” He then went on to warn that transgender rights were simply a distraction employed by the Republicans to sidetrack Democrats into forgetting the economic anxiety of the
middle class, implying that there are things of far greater importance than protecting the existence of queer people in America. Of course, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was quick to reply via Twitter: “News Flash: Medicare for All & equal rights are not trends. When people complain about low turnout in some demos, it is not because communities are apathetic, it is because they do not see you fighting for them. If we do not show up for people, why should you feel entitled to their vote?” On my biannual binge of “The West Wing,” which hurts to watch in conjunction with our current administration, I am starting to realize that Sorkin’s idealism of governmental institutions is a mentality that has rapidly devolved into constant distrust of and disappointment with our politicians over the last decade, especially in the midst of an administration that elicits no pride from its people and fails to respect basic constitutional law. Sorkin’s imagined ideal democracy is a model that recent Democratic administrations have tended to follow — one that prefers to hold the higher moral ground at all times, even if it means sacrificing the issues at hand, and one that has failed continually to make lasting change. His idea of the perfect politician, armed with disarming intellect and gravitas, looks different now — and definitely more female. Now, more than ever, political institutions are failing diverse populations
across the country. Sorkin’s dismissive attitude regarding transgender rights (which could easily be substituted with gay rights, feminism, civil rights, etc.) is indicative of a culture that chooses when to listen to young people and when to silence them for their inexperience when the old-timers do not like what they have to say. Politicians like Ocasio-Cortez seek to authentically represent their people in institutions that tend to overlook minority populations, even if her policy proposals are seen as radical or insensible, in order to interrupt a culture created to please the old white male majority. In becoming the youngest woman in Congress, Ocasio-Cortez represents the interests of the young people who are the future of this countr y. The truth is, Sorkin did not mean “young.” He meant “radical,” “impractical” and “idealistic.” Perhaps if young politicians followed the orthodox and traditional path set out for them by their predecessors, Sorkin would respect them more. But politics look, feel and are essentially different now — especially in the realm of Twitter feuds. Still, if “The West Wing” was reimagined in this day and age, firebrand characters such as Ocasio-Cortez would fit perfectly into the landscape that is filled with people who are passionate enough to fight hard for what they believe in.
In an age where our government continues to fail, misrepresent and disappoint us, we should be radical, impractical and idealistic. We need to be, because issues such as transgender people’s ability to use their own respective bathrooms are just as important as economic policy, even when they are not convenient to see through. Justice is not something selectively served. “The West Wing” has given me hope in politics time and time again. But if there were more leaders willing to be direct and genuine like Ocasio-Cortez instead of shedding their initial idealism to become jaded and compromised politicians, I would not need to turn to an old show with frighteningly similar themes to our current sociopolitical climate. Perhaps we would have more trust in our political institutions. Sorkin’s age of politics where liberalism was holy and gravitas was the most important accessor y is over. Long live an age where ever yone from a Latina from the Bronx to an Indigenous woman in New Mexico feels represented and respected enough to be heard by ever yone, even if they do not fit the bill of a typical Sorkin character. Anjali Shah is a Rutgers Business School sophomore, contemplating her primary major but minoring in political science and philosophy. Her column, “The Progressive’s Hot Take,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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'How to Feed Yourself' blesses amateur chefs with less stress CLARISSA GORDON FEATURES EDITOR
If you’re a social media-savvy college student, chances are you follow a “food porn” Instagram account that publishes mouth-watering content featuring hot shots of the best local cuisine. Still, just because you appreciate delicious food, doesn’t mean you’re eating it. Most college students live in spaces that limit cooking possibilities, lack the funds to eat out or simply don’t have the skills to whip up something gourmet at home. Spoon University, one of the pioneers of Instagram food blogging catered to college kids, is aiming to change that reality, as founders Sarah Adler and Mackenzie Barth were once hungry students too. After graduating from Northwestern University, they turned their affinity for food into a social media networking business. Their new cookbook, “How to Feed Yourself: 100 Fast, Cheap, and Reliable Recipes for Cooking When You Don't Know What You're Doing," is full of
foolproof recipes, tips and tricks on how to cook meals impressive enough for your Instagram feed, all at a beginner — and budgeter’s — level. Because it’s affordable and easy, many students end up sticking to a strict diet of boxed macaroni and cheese. Not only are instant meals unhealthy, but they also lack the variety and dimensions we crave in a meal. The cookbook starts off each chapter with basic-yet-vital information for new at-home chefs, with segments like “How to Make Seafood Taste Less Fishy” and “The 3 Most Basic Ways to Cook Veggies.” From eggs to protein to grains, the cookbook breaks down all the ways to prepare the foods we should be eating but often get intimidated by. It also includes recipes that imitate and elevate our guilty pleasures, like “adult ramen,” homemade hummus and easy fried rice. Aside from lack of skill and financial constraints, many students have trouble prioritizing making wholesome meals in
between going to class, studying and socializing. A trip to the grocer y store might fit in an other wise busy schedule, but actually finding the time to cook food before it goes bad is a different issue, especially with time-sensitive fresh produce. “How To Feed Yourself” solves this problem, with a detailed guide on how and what to meal prep — such as how to use bananas once they’ve started going bad, with recipes for super moist banana bread, banana pancakes and ice cream. The cookbook leaves no room for excuses. After covering all the basics, “How to Feed Yourself” strives to make the reader feel more elegant and confident when it comes to food. The cookbook includes impressive recipes like “Roll Your Own Sushi,” “Woo Them With Steak” and spinach artichoke dip appropriate for group dinner parties and romantic date nights. It also provides details for those aiming to transition into adult life, with chapters on how to pair wine with cheese and “how to be a
confident human in a nice restaurant.” The cookbook doesn’t shy away from the fun stuff — there’s one chapter entirely dedicated to cocktails and party punches. "How to Feed Yourself" not only teaches you how to feed yourself, but also how to entertain your friends and partners.
Whether you’re interested in learning how to finally utilize your apartment’s kitchen or you're broke from ordering in, “How to Feed Yourself” is a food bible every college student should own. The cookbook will keep you full and make the dreaded act of “adulting” so much more appealing.
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Happy Birthday: Step up matters that have been pending. This is your year to take care of unfinished business and to negotiate on your own behalf in order to set the record straight. Once you put everything in its place, doors will open and new and exciting opportunities will unfold. Love, romance and personal gains will also be focal points. Your numbers are 6, 13, 19, 25, 31, 33, 44.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider how to make the most out of what you’ve got to get ahead. The desire to reach a set goal and the initiative to take charge will encourage success. Love and romance will enhance your personal life. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may not agree with everyone, but listen and assess what’s being said and done before you say no to someone or something that could be in your best interest. Don’t let stubbornness take over or you may lose out. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Thought should be followed by action. Trust in your ability to get things done, and don’t stop until you finish. A personal relationship should be looked at closely before you make a change or suggestion. Romance is highlighted. 5 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Dream big and don’t limit what you can do. A chance to negotiate on your own behalf will give you the leverage you need to get your way. Take a unique approach to whatever you do. Make an impression. 2 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make travel plans or sign up for an event that interests you. Challenge yourself physically and offer a romantic suggestion to someone you love. You can make a difference if you take action and help those who have limitations. 4 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to get all wrapped up in someone else’s enthusiasm. If you get involved in something that hasn’t been thought-out, you’ll have regrets. Take the helm if you want to get things done right. Act on principle, not infatuation. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Think, communicate and get approval before you put your plans into motion. Getting the go-ahead will be the difference between success and failure. A change has to be good for all involved, not just you. Romance is on the rise. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Listen carefully and find out where everyone stands before you make a commitment to participate. You may prefer to go it alone if you aren’t comfortable with the suggestions someone makes. It’s OK to take a pass. Do your own thing. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make changes for the right reasons. Don’t let emotional situations cloud your vision. Consider what’s best for everyone, and be honest with regard to your motives. Concentrate on home, family and domestic improvements. Do the work yourself. 4 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You know what you need, but before you get started, consider how the decisions you make will affect other people. Be open to suggestions but also aware of the cost involved to bring about the changes you want to make. 2 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take control of what’s going on in your life. An opportunity is apparent, but you need to be free and clear of the past in order to move forward with precision and confidence. Someone you love will offer clarity and support. 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your thoughts to yourself. If you reveal personal information, it will be used against you. Do something that makes you feel good. Volunteer your time or do something creative that will lift your spirits. Avoid excess or indulgent behavior. 3 stars
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Page 10 WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD TERRIER CLASSIC, TOMORROW, ALL DAY
Knights visit Boston U. for Terrier Classic CHRIS TSAKONAS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers women’s track and field team will be in Boston this weekend as it prepares to compete in the Terrier Classic at Boston University in its third meet of the indoor season.
The Scarlet Knights are sending a very small group of student athletes to the Terrier Classic, with only three set to compete in two events. Rutgers’ field will be competing exclusively in the sprint events while the long distance and field student athletes have the weekend off.
The most intriguing athlete to watch for the Knights is senior Oniesha Clarke. Clarke has impressed in the 60-meter dash so far, placing first last weekend at the Penn 8-Team Select by posting a time of 7.64 seconds. While the 60m is her best event, Clarke will also be competing in
the 200-meter dash, and is listed as the No. 2 seed in both events. Rutgers’ other entrant in the 60m is freshman Iyanla Kollock, who has impressed in her first two meets since arriving on the Banks, and will be seeded at the No. 14 slot on the field. Kollock is coming off a fourth-place finish
Head coach James Robinson will send senior Oniesha Clarke and freshmen Iyanla Kollock and Gabriela Sanchez to Boston for the Terrier Classic this weekend. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
in the 60m last weekend, posting a time of 7.79 seconds. She was 1 of 2 Knights runners to finish in the top-five slot of the event’s final round at UPenn. The week before, she finished second in the 60m at the TCNJ Invitationals with a time of 7.78 seconds. The other event that will feature Rutgers is the 200m. Clarke and Kollock are the two highest seeds in the event at No. 2 and No. 41, respectively. Clarke competed once in the 200m this year, finishing eighth at the TCNJ Invitational with a time of 25.69 seconds. Kollock was the Knights’ top finisher in the 200m last week, finishing in 13th and clocking in at 25.65 seconds. Joining them in Boston will be freshman Gabriela Sanchez, who is seeded at No. 84 in the 200m and has a collegiate personal best time of 26.46 seconds, which she set last week at the Penn 8-Team Select to earn 26th place. Following this meet, the team will return to Staten Island, N.Y. next Friday to compete in the Metropolitan Championships as they approach the midway point of the indoor season. The team has two more invitationals afterward before they head to the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich. in late February. For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter
GYMNASTICS RUTGERS-IOWA, TOMORROW, 5 P.M.
RU prepares for 3rd meet in 4 weeks at Iowa ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA CORRESPONDENT
Coming off of a stellar home opener in Piscataway, N.J. last weekend, the Rutgers gymnastics team is looking to dominate in Iowa City as the Scarlet Knights compete against Iowa on Saturday at 5 p.m. In its last competition, Rutgers narrowly lost to No. 15 Nebraska, but boasted its best score of the season with a 194.325. The Knights recorded multiple career highs, including senior Riahanah Ali and sophomore Belle Huang posting a 9.925 to win the floor exercise. Both of their scores were the highest in the Big Ten this past week of competition. “I think we really took it one event at a time and focused on that event and each routine,” said senior Jenna Rizkalla. “I just think we stayed together as a group. We had a lot of really good energy the whole time and just stayed pumped up in the meet. We didn’t get distracted, and our floor event was one of the top three floor scores in school history that we’ve had.” In the all-around scores of the meet, senior Michelle Amoresano totaled a career high of 39.025 while Huang competed in all four events with a score of 38.725 to add major points for Rutgers. The Knights are taking note of the small details that lost them points over the weekend and are looking to raise the scores in all of their events — particularly events
that they struggled with in their home opener. “Something we can improve on would be more confidence on bars and on beam,” said sophomore Toni Williams. “They’re a little bit more of the calmer events, but still being aggressive and showing confidence in how well we can do those two events can really help us a lot.” As the season progresses, Rutgers isn’t looking out into the distance any time soon. Specific big-picture goals are seeded into the gymnasts, but in order for those goals to grow into reality, the Knights will work on picking apart their routines and building them back up. “We don’t set goals for the entire season,” said head coach Umme Salim-Beasley. “We look at each meet as it comes, so when we have a weekend meet coming up in Iowa, we look at the little things that we needed to improve on from the week prior and try to make sure that we’re able to accomplish those little things in the next competition.” The Hawkeyes have competed in four duals, but have lost the past two competitions against New Hampshire and Minnesota. Iowa’s highest team score of the season so far is a 194.700 with its one win against Southeast Missouri State. In previous seasons, the Hawkeyes have scored consistently above 195 points, but they’re off to a pretty rocky start
Senior Jenna Rizkalla recorded a 9.875 score in the floor exercise last Friday. She also tallied a 9.725 score in the Nebraska meet last weekend. THE DAILY TARGUM / FEBRUARY 2018 this year. They have yet to score more than 195, and Rutgers is quickly building up to that score. “Ensuring that we’re making quick connections on the skills that are giving us bonus value are things that we’re really focusing on,” Salim-Beasley said. “Because those little tenths of a point add up, and it was the difference between us winning the meet and finishing slightly behind.” The last time the Knights took on Iowa was back in 2017
at a Big Five meet hosted by the Hawkeyes alongside conference foes Michigan, Penn State and Minnesota. Rutgers finished last with Iowa coming in second. But the Knights have built a new foundation and culture this season. The team is riding on a high after last weekend and will look to continue that momentum against their Midwest competition. “This new coaching staf f was able to build trust, and
so we as a team really trust in what they have planned for us,” Rizkalla said. “All of preseason, we really bought into what they were saying and I think that it showed in this past meet. All of the hard work that we put in, what they told us to do and actually executing it really helped us.” For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
January 25, 2019
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WIN Knights face last-place Nittany Lions in ninth Big Ten game of season has won 4 of the last 6 matchups in University Park. Sophomore guard Geo Baker is down the stretch. Mathis also coming off a 16-point (13 points in the grabbed nine rebounds, as well. The host team comes into second half) performance against Saturday’s game on a rough six- Nebraska that saw him all over the game losing streak, all in the court, but that wasn’t the case for month of Januar y. The Nittany him in his first year on the Banks. As a freshman, Baker struggled Lions (7-12, 0-8) currently sit against the Nittaat the bottom Lions, shootof the Big Ten “Our end goal is we don’t ny ing 1-9 from the and are in desfield for 3 points. perate need want to be the losing He was able to of a win soon, team, we want to win help the offense if they hope to not be the games together and we’ve by adding four assists, but it wasn’t No. 14 seed in got to take pride in that.” enough, as the the upcoming team was having conference an off night from tournament. GEO BAKER the field — the M a y b e Sophomore Guard Knights shot 31.4 a full week percent from off between games will give the team enough the field and just 28.6 percent from rest to get over the hump after 3-point land in the loss. “We had a team meeting after suffering a 1-point loss in its last our loss against Northwestern time out to Minnesota. Though this matchup doesn’t that kind of helped boost everyhave the same feel to it as it does body’s confidence,” Baker said when the football teams meet, this after the win on Monday. Rutgers is a different team will be the 73rd game between the this go-around, as the loss of two two squads. Penn State won the most re- starters hasn’t wavered the team cent game last season at the Bryce much this season, with new faces Jordan Center, 60-43, but Rutgers providing solid performances and CONTINUED FROM BACK
LOSS Rutgers can avenge Iowa loss at Penn State Sunday afternoon CONTINUED FROM BACK the Knights are still in first place by virtue of being one game ahead in conference record. Fifth-year senior forward Stasha Carey led Rutgers in scoring with 17 points and contributed six
rebounds as well. Junior forward Caitlin Jenkins led the team with seven rebounds. Gustafson was the difference-maker on the court Wednesday as she led the game in scoring and rebounds with 12. Gustafson, who came into the game averaging 26.2 points per
Junior forward Shaq Carter has been a presence in the paint for Rutgers. He played 19 minutes against Nebraska last Monday. DUSTIN NILES / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2019 set for a big game in Pennsylvania this weekend. The Knights have a shot to really separate themselves from the bottom spot, but even though they’d like to stay higher up in the
standings. The way last year’s tournament went for the squad truly shows that anything can happen. “Our end goal is, we don’t want to be the losing team, we want to win games together and we’ve got to take
pride in that,” Baker said. “We’ve got to want it more than any other team.”
game, scored 32 points on an extremely efficient 13 of 16 from the field to lead No. 17 Iowa to a victory over the No. 14 Knights. “(Gustafson) is the best that I’ve seen. She’s truly the best center in the country, bar none. The beautiful part about Gustafson is she runs. She played 35 minutes. She did everything on both ends of the floor. We had no answer for her. None,” said head coach C. Vivian Stringer. Rutgers will now look to take on the Nittany Lions (10-9, 3-5) it already beat in Piscataway,
N.J. earlier this month by 74-61. Guirantes led the team in scoring with 24 points. Penn State’s Teniya Page nearly matched Guirantes with 23 points. The two teams split the season series last year with each team winning at home. The Knights held off the Nittany Lions at the Rutgers Athletic Center 70-65 in last year’s first meeting. In the second meeting, Rutgers took on Penn State at State College, Pa., a series of last-second free throws by Page
led the Lions to a 70-67 victor y over the Knights. Rutgers will be going back to Pennsylvania to take on the unranked Nittany Lions that are reeling after back-to-back losses. The Knights make up the team with more to play for in this game, as they’re pushing for a Big Ten title as well as qualification for the NCAA Tournament. Containing Page will be key for Rutgers in this matchup, as the Penn State player is averaging 20.2 points per game. Other players the Knights will need to look out for are Jaida Travascio-Green, who ranks 13th alltime in the Nittany Lions’ history for 3-pointers made, and Alisia Smith, who’s averaging 7.4 rebounds per game. This game will also feature a meaningful matchup between 2 of only 4 head coaches in Big Ten histor y to win three or more consecutive regular season conference championships. Earlier this season, Stringer became the first Black woman to win 3,000 games as head coach in NCAA women’s basketball histor y, and Penn State head coach Coquese Washington is the first Black female head coach in the school’s histor y. Rutgers now heads into the final month of the regular season in a race with Iowa for a regular season conference title, and a Big Ten win on the road would be huge for the Knights that have been dominant at home this season. After the Nittany Lions, Rutgers will play 3 out of their next 4 games at home, including a rematch with Mar yland, who the Knights defeated earlier this season when the Terrapins were ranked fourth in the nation.
Junior forward Caitlin Jenkins grabbed seven rebounds in the Knights’ 72-66 loss at Iowa on Wednesday evening. She is averaging 7.1 rebounds per game. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
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“We had a team meeting after our loss against Northwestern that kind of helped boost everybody’s confidence.” — Sophomore guard Geo Baker
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MEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS-PENN STATE, TOMORROW, 4:30 P.M.
Rutgers looks for 2nd straight win at Penn State COBY GREEN SPORTS EDITOR
The Rutgers men’s basketball team looks to start its first winning streak of the new year this Saturday afternoon, as it travels to University Park, Pa. to face Penn State for a Big Ten battle. The Scarlet Knights (9-9, 2-6) head into this weekend’s matchup coming off their second conference win of the season, defeating Nebraska earlier this week in a back-andforth battle that went down to the wire over at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). True freshman guard Montez Mathis and freshman forward Myles Johnson both had personal record nights in the win over the Huskers, leading the team down the stretch and playing significant minutes in their early careers. “It was a great team win,” said head coach Steve Pikiell. “When they threw different looks at us, we did a really good job of attacking and executing. These guys are getting better … we got contributions from everybody and that’s what we needed.” Mathis led Rutgers with 20 points, while Johnson did his damage on the board with 11 rebounds to go with 13 points — Johnson scored 8 of the final 14 points for the Knights Sophomore guard Geo Baker is averaging 13.1 points per game this season and scored 16 points against Nebraska Monday night. Baker was 3-4 from behind the arc. DUSTIN NILES / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2019
SEE WIN ON PAGE 11
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NO. 14 RUTGERS-PENN STATE, SUNDAY, 2 P.M.
Knights finish road trip after close loss JACKSON THOMPSON & SAM MARSDALE STAFF WRITERS
After having its 10-game winning streak snapped on the road against Iowa, the Rutgers women’s basketball team will head to University Park, Pa. this Sunday to take on Penn State (9-9, 2-5) as they look to stay on top of the Big Ten standings. The No. 14 Scarlet Knights (15-4, 7-1) were riding high heading into Iowa City, undefeated in conference play, but were outpaced by the Hawkeyes (15-4, 6-2), falling 72-66 on Wednesday. Rutgers had a chance to create some distance in the Big Ten standings with a win over Iowa, but the Hawkeyes’ Megan Gustafson pushed her team just over the Knights by contributing 32 points in the win. With 1:28 remaining in the game, Iowa’s Hannah Stewart gave the Hawkeyes a 65-62 lead with a layup. On the other end of the floor, she blocked sophomore guard Arella Guirantes’s layup with 35 seconds remaining to seal a win for Iowa. The Hawkeyes now sit just under Rutgers in the standings with an identical 15-4 record as they stay undefeated at home. For the moment, Fifth-year senior forward Stasha Carey scored 17 points in the 72-66 loss at Iowa on Wednesday. She currently leads the Knights in scoring for the season. CURSTINE GUEVERRA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
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ANTHONY ASHNAULT, graduate student 149-pounder on the wrestling team, will look to pick up his 108th career win and 19th of the season tonight against Michigan State. He is in his sixth and final season on the Banks. Ashnault is seventh on the Rutgers all-time wins list.
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at Penn State
Today, All Day, Boston, Mass.
Today, 12:30 p.m., East Brunswick, N.J.
Tonight 7 p.m., The RAC
Tomorrow, 4:30 p.m., University Park, Pa.