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Former Gov. Chris Christie’s (R-N.J.) memoir, “Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of InYour-Face Politics,” was published on Tuesday. This upcoming week, he will visit campus to discuss it, as well as his time as the Garden State’s 55th governor. Hosted by the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics and Barnes and Noble, the event will take place Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Trayes Hall in the Douglass Student Center. The book has been described as a “no-holds-barred” account of the former governor’s rise to fame, according to an Amazon review. The description reads, “From the outspoken former governor, a no-holds-barred account of Chris Christie’s rise to power through the bare-knuckle politics of New Jersey and his frank, startling insights about Donald Trump from inside the president’s inner circle.” Christie will discuss the book and its contents with Mike DuHaime, lead strategist from his 2009 campaign and a current member of the Rutgers Board of Trustees and Eagleton adjunct faculty member, according to Eagleton. While free, students are required to register online to attend the event.
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Rutgers assesses future of Title IX policy following DeVos’s proposal CHRISTIAN ZAPATA NEWS EDITOR
Wednesday marked the end of a two-month public comment period for newly proposed Title IX regulations that would change the way colleges deal with sexual assault. More than 100,000 supporters and vehement deniers discussed what they think of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’s proposal on an online docket. The rules would reinforce the rights of students
accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce liability for institutions of higher education and encourage schools to provide more support for victims, according to an article from The New York Times. They also narrow the scope of what is considered sexual assault and only hold schools accountable for reported incidents on campus. Colleges would be held to a higher legal standard when determining their liability for improperly addressing incidents.
Survivors, activists and higher education lobbyists were critical of the new proposal and the implications it might have for survivors: mobilizing groups to post on their social media and host comment-writing parties before Wednesday’s deadline, according to NPR. Others praised DeVos for her work in returning fairness to the accused. Benefits of the changes as listed on the federal register site include between $286.4 to $367.7
million in savings over the next decade and achieving the protective purposes of Title IX via fair, reliable procedures that provide adequate due process protections for those involved in grievance processes. Rutgers spokesperson Dory Devlin said the University is currently assessing how the proposed regulations would impact students, alongside other institutions. “We have been hopeful that nothing would affect the way that we at Rutgers address sexual assault and harassment. We are committed to equity, fairness and respect for all of our students who may be personally involved in instances of sexual assault or harassment, are exposed to such behavior or are accused of such behavior. Our commitment will not waver,” she said in a statement to The Daily Targum. Last year, University President Robert L. Barchi changed sexual misconduct policy after an NJ Advance Media story reported Rutgers did not report on claims of sexual misconduct complaints older than two years, the Targum reported. When DeVos first announced the policy rollbacks in 2017, Barchi reiterated the University’s commitment to addressing sexual assault and harassment. “I want to be clear that nothing about these announcements will affect the way that we at Rutgers address sexual assault and harassment,” he said in an email to the student body at the time. Reviewing every comment could take officials months and delay enacting any new regulations until around the 2020 election, according to NPR.
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Rutgers student crowned 1st Miss Central Jersey RYAN STIESI
Seeley used an Irish dance as her talent to lead her to victory in the preliminary competition, the Over the summer, Gov. Phil outlet reported. In total, she comMurphy (D-N.J.) spoke on the peted in five categories: interview, age-old debate — “Does central talent, evening gown, on-stage New Jersey exist?” — saying question and swimsuit. The Miss America Organi“yes” in a segment on The Late Show. This January, more sup- zation reported that this will be porting evidence came to light as the last year that the swimsuit a Rutgers student was crowned categor y is allowed, according to MyCentralJersey. Miss Central Jersey. Preparing for the competition MyCentralJersey reported that Kyra Seeley, a School of Arts was not easy as she had to balance it with and Sciences her full-time senior and course schedMiddlesex at Rutgers, Borough na“This is actually the first ule she said. tive, won the time that Central Jersey is This was Miss New going to be represented at Seeley’s fourth Jersey and time particiMiss America Miss New Jersey.” pating in the Preliminar y contest, and Competition KYRA SEELEY she previously and the crown Miss Central New Jersey finished secon Jan. 5. ond in 2018, ac“This is cording to Myactually the CentralJersey. first time that “The hardest part was the central Jersey is going to be represented at Miss New Jersey,” talent, but it’s also my favorite Seeley said to My Central Jersey. part of the competition because “The central part of our state has I get to perform my talent for evhad a lack of representation in er yone,” she said to MyCentralthe contest and it was really ex- Jersey. “I put too much pressure citing for me to able to represent on myself but it turns out well in my area. That’s the first time I’ve the end because then I perform even better.” been able to do that.” NEWS EDITOR
Kyra Seeley, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, was crowned Miss Central Jersey due to her Irish dance talent and success in four other categories at the Miss New Jersey and Miss America Preliminary Competition this January. FACEBOOK
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Rutgers scientists catalogue fatal Asian longhorned tick
The Asian longhorned tick spreads a disease fatal to humans in its native areas and has recently entered the United States. To combat this, the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology has created a visual guide to identify and control the tick. CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers Center for Vector Biology has created a visual guide to help identify and control the Asian longhorned tick, which spreads a fatal disease for humans in its native countries. It has now entered the United States, according to an article from MonroeNow.com. The pest, which researchers have found to be across much of the eastern seaboard, threatens U.S. livestock. Scientists are now scrambling to determine how widespread these invasive ticks have advanced in North America, according to the article. The guide allows for anyone with a powerful enough
microscope to tell the Asian longhorned tick from its similar-looking North and Central American cousins, according to the article. “To begin to understand the threat posed by Asian long-
Vector Biology and a research scientist with the Monmouth County Tick-borne Disease Program. “We made this key so that researchers across the countr y have an easier way to identify them.”
The Asian longhorned tick was first identified in 2017 by a collaboration between researchers with Rutgers and Monmouth County. The tick was discovered after a Hunterdon County resident discovered an infestation of ticks on
“To begin to understand the threat posed by Asian longhorned ticks in the United States, we need to know the full extent of its distribution.” ANDREA EGIZI Research Scientist with Monmouth County Tick-borne Disease Program
horned ticks in the United States, we need to know the full extent of its distribution,” said Andrea Egizi, a visiting professor at the Rutgers Center for
Unique characteristics of the tick include the two triangular, horn-like spurs on the adult Asian longhorned tick’s mouthparts, according to the article.
a pet sheep, according to the article. This was also later confirmed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory.
The same group determined that the ticks had survived the winter in New Jersey, according to the article. The Asian longhorned tick is native to eastern Asia, where they transmit potentially fatal diseases to humans. These ticks reproduce asexually, which means a single unfertilized female can produce many offspring without mating. This in turn allows the population to spread rapidly, according to the article. “We now know that the Asian longhorned tick has been present in New Jersey since at least 2013,” said Dina Fonseca, director of the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology and contributing author to the guide. “We are hoping this visual guide will help us identify and control the expansion of the tick.”
Andrea Egizi, a visiting professor at the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology and a research scientist with the Monmouth County Tick-borne Disease Program, said the research was done to help people understand the tick and its distribution. RUTGERS.EDU
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On campus, organizations such as Rutgers United Students Against Sweatshops and the Rutgers American Association of University Professors - American Federation of Teachers have been protesting for a $15 hourly minimum wage since last year. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR
$15 minimum wage bill lands on Murphy’s desk CATHERINE NGUYEN STAFF WRITER
In a tweet yesterday afternoon, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) said he received a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 and would sign the bill this coming Monday. “Over a million workers will now be able to envision their place in the middle class. On Monday, I’ll sign this bill into law. Working families can’t wait,” he tweeted. The proposed bills, Senate Bill 15 and Assembly Bill 15, were approved by both the Senate 2316 and the Assembly 52-25 at a Thursday floor session, according to a NJBIZ article. Assembly Bill 15 was sponsored by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, proposing to raise the minimum wage for most workers to $15 an hour by 2024. Hourly wages would increase to $10 on July 1, 2019, and then would reach $11 an hour on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the article. The rate would continue to increase $1 each year between 2021 and 2024 until it eventually reaches $15 an hour. It would also enact slower increases to $15 an hour for farmers, teenage workers, seasonal workers, and certain small businesses, which would reach the threshold by 2029, according to the article. The bill would also set aside $10 million of tax credits to encourage employers to hire workers who have disabilities.
Along with Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Coughlin, Murphy announced the minimum wage deal a few days after his first ever State of the State address. In a separate event last Thursday in Newark, Murphy said the timeline for signing both bills could be a few days. “We’re all going to be together and it’s going to be a big, happy, positive moment for New Jersey,” he said. Before the vote was cast, Sweeney said Thursday, “If we made mistakes, we’ll address mistakes, but raising people out of poverty is not a mistake.” The plan would put New Jersey on a path to $15 an hour. He said it was about the lives of working people, as well as their ability to support themselves and their families. With the enactment of the proposal, seasonal workers and employees working in businesses with less than six workers would see a wage increase to $15 by Jan. 1, 2026. The wages of farmworkers will increase to $12.50 an hour by at least 2024, at which point it would be reviewed whether increasing it further to $15 would be economically sensible. Workers who receive tips will also see a wage increase from $2.13 an hour to $5.13. Under current law though, employers are still required to make up the difference between $2.13 and $8.85 if the worker does not reach the minimum wage in tips.
By 2028 under the bill, seasonal and small business workers would also receive additional increases to adjust for inflation. In a statement on Thursday, The New Jersey Business and Industr y Association (NJBIA)
responded by saying the bill would make the state’s business environment less favorable. “New Jersey’s businesses continue to face increasing challenges to sur vive,” NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka said Thursday. “Just in this last
year alone, the state budget was balanced on their backs with increased taxes, new costly mandates with expensive compliance regulations and more subsidies for energy deliver y, driving up their cost of doing business even more.”
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Kanter’s standing up to Erdogan is laudable
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n Jan. 17, NBA basketball player Enes Kanter was unable to join his fellow New York DILARA GUVERCIN Knicks teammates on the cour t in London — not due to injur y or illness, but out of fear for his life. Kanter has been a highly outspoken critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his regime, even writing “#DictatorErdogan” under his Instagram and Twitter posts, and calling him the “Hitler of our century.” After a failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016, the Erdogan administration began a witch hunt that, to this day, targets innocent scholars, journalists, government officials, teachers, doctors, men, women and even children by removing them from their homes, jobs, schools, practices and families and putting them into prison. The reason? Their affiliation with the Gulen Movement, which is aligned with the Muslim cleric, Fethullah Gulen, whom Erdogan believes is the primary orchestrator behind the coup attempt which cost thousands of people their lives. Turkey is the country with the most detained journalists in the world, with 73 of them behind bars, according to World Atlas. There are hundreds of accounts of Turkish citizens being detained simply due to expressing their criticism of the Erdogan regime, which is now a crime punishable by up to four years in prison. For a country that claims to uphold democracy and justice, using innocent people as scapegoats, twisting the law to fit political agendas and taking away freedom of expression and press are harbingers of a corrupt and dictatorial regime. As a supporter of the Gulen Movement and an immigrant who has an appreciation for the legal system in America, Kanter has chosen to use his platform as a means to raise awareness about this administration, for which he receives “hundreds and hundreds” of death threats and backlash from Erdogan supporters. He describes Erdogan, “That dude is maniac. Think about it. I mean, America ... you’ve got freedom of whatever you want to say … But it’s not like that in Turkey. You cannot criticize or you cannot even say nothing bad about the dude, Erdogan. Just, like, say he’s a bad guy and you’re in a prison ...” “Turkey has put in an extradition request and requested an Interpol red notice for the arrest of NBA star Enes Kanter,” according to Anadolu, a Turkish state news agency, and reported by CNN. He even had his Turkish passport revoked in 2017, leaving him in a legally stateless status. In order to be extradited, Kanter would have had to commit a crime in the U.S., to which he tweeted, “Turkish Government can NOT present any single piece of evidence of my wrongdoing. I don’t even have a parking ticket in the US (True).” In a CNN interview, Kanter explained that the reason why he could not join his teammates against the Washington Wizards in London was not because of a visa issue, as former NBA player and Erdogan supporter Hedo Turkoglu asserted, by tweeting a photo of his travel document that would enable him to legally go to London. This was to deny any claims of a visa issue and a “smear campaign” and emphasize that he literally feared that there would be an assassination attempt if he was to leave America’s borders. When asked about his absence, he replied, “Sadly, I’m not going because of that freaking lunatic, the Turkish president … It’s pretty sad that all the stuff affects my career and basketball because I want to be out there and help my team win. But just because of the one lunatic guy, one maniac, one dictator, I can’t even go out there and do my job.” He further insinuated his fear with statements like, “They have a lot of spies there … I could get killed there easily,” and “The operations are very famous (for) hunting down people who are speaking out against the government.” On numerous occasions he has expressed that he does not feel safe outside of the United States, and in light of his statement that he gets “three or four death threats every week,” he is justified in his fear for his safety. While supporting his team from afar, Kanter has also utilized the opportunity to spread awareness and communicate with leaders like Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in recognizing the free-speech erosion in Turkey. He commented, “People don’t understand, I play in the NBA and I have a very big platform so I’m using this big platform to be the voice of people who don’t have a voice.” Kanter’s fellow teammates and fans have expressed their unwavering support, for which Kanter has expressed gratitude for on his social media.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Dilara Guvercin is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore double majoring in philosophy and psychology. Her column, “The Bigger Picture,” runs on alternate Friday’s.
EDITORIAL WEEK IN REVIEW: Laurels and Darts FARMING NETWORK
A large group of interested people gathered in the Douglass Student Center recently for the 29th Annual Winter Conference. The conference was hosted by the Northeast Organic Farming Association-New Jersey (NOFA-NJ), and aimed to connect gardeners and farmers with people who are experts in the field of organic food production. Going into the future, sustainable food production will be key. In that case, we laurel NOFA-NJ for allowing non-experts to learn more about the field’s importance.
HEAVY DRINKING
A study conducted by Rutgers and Yale University researchers found that heavy drinking can actually cause a modification in one’s genes that leads more to crave alcohol. The genes that are affected by such consumption essentially provide “instructions for the body to regulate its stress response system,” according to The Daily Targum, and are called PER2 and POMC. The more time one spends in New Brunswick or any other college town, the more one may realize the truth to the results of this study. We dart the adverse effects of a culture dependent on drinking culture.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Rutgers’ men’s basketball team broke a number of program records on Wednesday night when it triumphed over Indiana, moving up to eighth place in the Big Ten rankings. It is safe to say the Scarlet Knights played impressive basketball, at one point scoring 22 unanswered points, and are beginning to show off the future of the program. We laurel the men’s basketball team for their recent impressive push upward.
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FOOD INSECURITY
The number of food-insecure students utilizing the Rutgers Student Food Pantry has more than doubled during the past five months. It may not seem like it to many students, but there are a significant number of members in our community that experience difficulty acquiring adequate and nutritious meals on a daily basis. Studies show not receiving adequate nutrition can ultimately affect a student’s ability to perform well in school. While we praise the Student Food Pantry for their work, we dart the fact that students in our community still struggle with this issue.
FUTURE OF GENES
Gene-editing company Horizon Discover y recently announced that they plan on joining with Rutgers in a new and exclusive partnership. Together, the University and Horizon Discover y will work to develop a new technology for editing genes. Anyone can see the importance this research can play in the course of human histor y, especially in regard to creating cures and preventing disease. We laurel the University and Horizon Discover y for their drive to change the course of histor y.
ANOTHER BILLIONAIRE
Amy Towers, billionaire and former chief operating officer (COO) of Glenview Capital Management, has been nominated to take an open seat on the Rutgers Board of Governors. The University’s faculty union has taken a stance against her nomination, essentially stating that she is only being considered because of her recent large donation to the athletic department. We dart this new nomination, as members of the Board of Governors should have significant experience as leaders in the fields of academia and education.
The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Attacks on mosques violate right to religious freedom IF NOT OUR OWN, THEN SOMONE’S MALAIKA JAWED
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n the recent trial regarding a Minnesota mosque bombing in 2017, it was brought to the forefront that the point of the attack was to “scare Muslims into leaving the U.S.” The explosion, resulting in fire and considerable damage, occurred right before the morning prayer. Even though none were injured, the attempted attack terrified the community. There is often a misguided association of certain groups of people including Muslims, immigrants, undocumented immigrants and refugees. Though there is a potential for overlap in the terms, none of them are exclusively dependent on each other. But the polarized politics of today allow for the terms to be used interchangeably, often resulting in misconceptions that further fester Islamophobia. Some misconceptions: All immigrants are not Muslim. All Muslims are not immigrants. Most immigrants are not here illegally. A refugee is actually a political status that is selectively given to people only when the government agrees to take them in. A day after the guilty pleas of two Illinois militia members in accordance with the Minnesota attack, three members of a Kansas militia were sentenced to a total of 81
years in prison for plotting to bomb Somali and Muslim communities in Kansas. This attack was scheduled to be executed the day after the presidential election in 2016. The timing and boldness of the plan can potentially be attributed to the anti-immigration rhetoric waged by President Donald J. Trump. This militia, “the Crusaders,” had been under the FBI’s radar for months, during which time there were discussions of “rape as a weapon, arson, execution-style killings and shooting
and not just demand but reinstate our Constitution ... standing up for the Constitution is not domestic terrorism,” according to the manifesto. Ironically enough, domestic terrorism is defined as involving “violent acts or acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States,” according to the Legal Information Institute (LII). This is exactly what the Crusaders were planning on doing. In addition, the definition further includes acts that appear
“The fact that the normalizing of fear of Muslims in America was even presented as an actual argument in court is an affirmation of the growing public embrace on expressing Islamophobia.”
their enemies with arrows dipped in pig’s blood,” according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. FBI moved in and arrested members of the militia following an undercover assignment, and the attack never actually happened. But details of the organization’s goals were listed in a manifesto. This group wanted to encourage people to “come together as a people and nation
to be intended to “influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion,” according to the LII. This, as mentioned in the manifesto, is what they are doing. “With this document, we are going to attempt a ‘forced wake up call.’ American people, you have to wake up while there still might be time to stop our government from totally selling this country out,” according to the manifesto.
Radical accounts of xenophobia were followed by the encouragement of fulfilling these “duties as an American, as a citizen, a veteran or a public official,” according to the manifesto. The defense attorney in the case presented a request to “take into the account the divisive political atmosphere in which the men formed their plot to blow up a mosque and apartments housing Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town Garden City, about 220 miles (355 kilometers) west of Wichita, on the day after the 2016 election,” according to The Washington Post. The fact that the normalizing of fear of Muslims in America was even presented as an actual argument in court is an affirmation of the growing public embrace on expressing Islamophobia. Mapped data illustrates the nationwide anti-mosque activity. In addition to overt acts of violence against Muslims, “existing and proposed mosque sites across the country have been targeted for vandalism and other criminal acts, and there have been efforts to block or deny necessary zoning permits for the construction and expansion of other facilities,” according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Malaika Jawed is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. Her column, “If Not Our Own, Then Someone’s,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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Brands tap celebrities, seek streetwear for collaborations SOPHIA COLITTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With the new year comes emerging fashion trends and never-before seen collaborations as visionaries bring their ideas to life. In high and fast fashion, collaborations are on the rise as they spark attention from multiple fan bases and customers. Media coverage tends to reach wider audiences, and the anticipation for collaborations are unmatched. Here are some of the groundbreaking collaborations to keep an eye out for in 2019. Tommy Hilfiger has a history of working with celebrities, with some of his most notorious collections being the four Tommy x Gigi lines produced by himself and world-renowned fashion model and designer Gigi Hadid. Hilfiger hand-picked yet another celebrity to collaborate with for his next “see now, buy now” line, and who better than fashion powerhouse Zendaya to get the job done? Tommy x Zendaya is anticipated to infuse Hilfiger’s American themes with Zendaya’s bold, wide-ranged taste. The line will make its first appearance in Paris Fashion Week on March 2, and it'll be ready to buy in stores and online. In terms of athleisure, Victoria Beckham paired up with Reebok
for the Reebok x Victoria Beckham collection to accommodate gym residents and active people. The unisex line is relatively cheap — prices don't exceed $300 — and is inspired by Beckham’s hectic life, which is full of busy days and traveling. Streetwear is a hot commodity these days, seeing as former Miss Universe, model and now-designer Olivia Culpo has partnered with Express to create her Express x Olivia Culpo collection. The collection is designed on the basis of women’s empowerment, and geared toward women who travel often or usually dress in streetwear. In her collection, Culpo combines comfort with style. Sizes offer an inclusive range, which further implement her message of self love, body positivity and feminist themes throughout the collection. Culpo is aiming to attract people like herself who lead busy and energetic lifestyles. Culpo’s strong media presence and Express’ powerhouse brand name made for successful advertisement. Even footwear collaborations are premiering to start the year off, such as singer Rita Ora and Giuseppe Zanotti’s collection Giuseppe for Rita Ora. The collection showcases boots, stilettos and slide-ons with jewelry accents to exude Ora's glamour. The line
Following Adidas's lead by collaborating with a high fashion designer, Reebok has teamed up with Victoria Beckham for a posh streetwear collection — pun intended. INSTAGRAM will launch at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 31. Ora has been known to wear Zanotti’s designs on her own tours, and their collection will be sold at prices ranging from $895 to $1,995. Fashion brands such as H&M are following the high-fashion collaboration trends as well, adding an international twist. H&M is working with Swedish fashion
brand Eytys to create a unisex line to emphasize inclusiveness and to break the barriers of gender roles in terms of streetwear. The line features chunky rubber shoes, loose denim and oversized shirts with a strong emphasis on proportion. H&M is known to market streetwear, but in this case the concepts prove to speak volumes internationally and to all genders.
The sleek streetwear that the Eytys x H&M collaboration showcases is both affordable and bold, at prices rarely exceeding $100. The textures are also an asset to the attitude in the collection. The leather, snakeskin, denim and loose fabrics paired with raised shoes make for the ultimate ready-to-wear outfits. The collection is promoting a revolutionary architectural form of streetwear shoe that Eytys reintroduced.
New year, new books: page-turners to add to your 2019 reading list ELIZABETH LEOCE CORRESPONDENT
There’s something about cold weather and dark nights that make you want to sit down with your favorite blanket and devour a good book. For a lot of us busy college students, making time to read for pleasure is quite a common New Year’s
resolution, especially if you set your goal and are determined to follow through. Thankfully, 2019 is looks like it will be a great year for new and established authors. Major book fans are just getting excited, especially since their favorite novels are coming out with sequels and new series. Popular novels are consistently
getting picked up for live-action movies and productions, as well. From creepy thrillers to hopeless romance to majestic forests and castles, the list of new series to dive into this year is drastically increasing. Hopefully by getting ahead of what is new, you might spend less time judging a book by its cover and more time devouring a novel that you can check off your bucket list.
"THE LIGHT OVER LONDON" BY JULIA KELLY
A very up and coming genre, historical fiction has been a growing topic these past few years. For those history junkies, this one takes place during the World War II era in London. Told across two different timelines, a modern-day woman reflects on a past woman who tells a heartfelt story of sacrifice and sisterhood. The novel is a poignant reminder of how strong women truly are and the hardships they went through during these historical times.
"THE AU PAIR" BY EMMA ROUS
Committment-free and ideal for quick reading breaks, poetry collections like Andrea Gibson's "Lord of the Butterflies" are short yet rich options for on-the-go readers. INSTAGRAM
There are so many mystery novels out there, you might wonder how the next author can be different. Emma Rous’ new novel traces the mystery of twin siblings and how their lives might
not truly seem to be what they thought. Seraphine Mayes and her twin brother, Danny, come across a photo from their past and begin to question the truth behind their own identities.
"FREEFALL" BY JESSICA BARRY
A daring novel full of emotion, Barry tells the story of how important a mother-daughter bond is. Due to extreme circumstances, Allison tries to stay alive while hiking through the Colorado Rockies after her plane crashes and miraculously surviving. Though presumed dead, her mother, Maggie, has hope of her being alive, and drives through unimaginable obstacles to find her. This tear-jerking novel shows just how much people are willing to do for those they love.
"LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES" BY ANDREA GIBSON
When it comes to poetry, many people lean toward it for a variety of reasons. Whether it be for love, loss, motivation, inspiration or self-recognition, reading poetry is almost like being inside our own heads. In Gibson’s latest collection of poems, she talks about the delicate topics of love, loss, gender and family. With heavy emotion, you can hear her heart speak through each stanza.
"THE FIRST CONSPIRACY: THE SECRET PLOT TO KILL GEORGE WASHINGTON" BY BRAD MELTZER & JOSH MENSCH
According to a review by author and historian Joseph J. Ellis, “a true mystery story that very few Americans know, written with a voice that beckons to be heard.” Most people do not know George Washington through this lens, but what do we really know about the first president of the United States? The story of how a secret deadly plot gets revealed, bodyguards of Washington are unveiled by participating in a treasonous plan. It also shows just how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War and how modern-day intelligence has evolved.
"THE WICKED KING" BY HOLLY BLACK
With the theme of fantasy comes a story of an imbalance of power, and how a woman named Jude must keep her brother safe from people she thinks might be willing to betray her and the ones she loves. With shifting alliances and a wicked king named Cardan, Jude must sacrifice the lives of everyone she loves, all while figuring out her feelings for Cardan, and maintaining control of the Faerie world.
DIVERSIONS
February 1, 2019
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
Lio
Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Check out what others are doing before you decide to get involved. Problems with institutions and government agencies should be dealt with directly and with transparency. Clear up matters that are pending and move on to the opportunities that are within reach. New beginnings are apparent, and you want to be free and clear to take advantage of what’s offered. Your numbers are 8, 14, 21, 28, 33, 37, 46.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t rely on anyone but yourself if you want something done right. You’ll be blamed if you aren’t precise or you don’t finish on time. Plan to relax with people you enjoy being around to help ease stress due to pressure and deadlines. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Live and learn. Observing how others react will help you detect who is offering you good information and who isn’t. Choose quality over quantity if you want to come out on top. Know what you want, and go after it relentlessly. 5 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When opportunity knocks, open the door. Listen to what’s offered and consider the source. A change will do you good, but it has to be for the right reason. Romance is on the rise and will improve your personal life. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll be drawn to situations that are different. Your interest should not mislead you. Take a look, assess the situation and take comfort in what you have and the direction you are heading. Stability should take precedence over change. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look, see and follow through. Trust your instincts, experience and your ability to wheel and deal. Opportunities are present, along with partnerships that can change your direction and your life. A romantic gesture will improve your personal life. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get out and have some fun. You need a break from the pressure you are feeling at home and with important relationships. A timeout will help you put what’s going on in your life back in perspective. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t fold under pressure. You’ve got more going for you than you realize, and an opportunity is within reach that can change your life. Now is not the time to procrastinate or to give someone the upper hand. 2 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Say little and do a lot. Concentrate on being unique and creative and on developing your own style and way of doing things. An older friend or expert will help you see things differently. Take note and take over. 4 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may crave change, but not everyone around you will be delighted with the decisions you make. Before you present your intentions, perfect your plans so you can offset complaints and criticism. Don’t leave anything to chance. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Know when to say no and when to walk away. Don’t rely on others to do what you want or to have your back. Let your basic instincts be your guide; you will find a way to reach your destination. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep a close watch on what’s going on behind the scenes. Protect against loss or giving someone access to personal information. Use your skills and intelligence to benefit you, not to help someone else prosper. Put yourself first. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What you do to help others will in turn help you. Connect with someone you have worked with in the past. You’ll be offered something worth checking out. Pay off a debt that stands between you and something you want. 4 stars
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68 Extent
1 Aswan slitherers
69 Fifth Avenue retailer
5 “Fancy ___!”
70 Big Bird’s buddy
9 Smog relative 14 Former Ford division, briefly
DOWN
15 The finest
1 Novelist Tan
16 Long-eared leapers
2 Appear to be
17 “Uh-huh!”
3 Say a Hail Mary, e.g.
18 Show off, as biceps
4 Charles ___ (investment firm)
19 Apartments, e.g.
5 Evening gown fabric, perhaps
20 Start of a partner’s
6 Donut center
“explanation”
7 From the beginning
23 Royal flush card
8 Chevron subsidiary
24 Jail cell bed
9 Window covering
25 Explanation: Part 2
10 Leo’s locks
34 Volcanic powder
11 Bone-dry
35 Southern neighbor of Tenn.
12 Greek Z
36 Noah’s mount
13 Start to snow?
37 Pricey violin, for short
21 Post-O.R. stop
40 Dishonest-sounding chemical
22 Suddenly bright star
42 ___ Khan (tiger voiced
25 Prepares to fish
50 Was introduced to
26 Houston MLB player
51 Consumed quantity
43 Capricorn, for one
27 Light blanket
54 Hailey Baldwin’s uncle
45 Large serving vessel
28 Under the weather
55 iPod Mini successor
47 Poem of praise
29 Short-range basket
56 Coffee maker style
48 Explanation: Part 3
30 “Lah-di-___!”
57 Opera solo
52 Brooding music genre
31 Cookies with creme
58 Flaw in the system
53 Top rating, often
32 “En ___!” (fencer’s call)
59 Latin list shortener
54 End of the explanation
33 Knight’s horse
60 Good name for an
61 Nurse Barton
38 Donkey Kong or King Kong
62 Stoltz of “Mask”
39 Craps, e.g.
61 PCs burn them
63 Encyclopedia range
41 Goof
64 Madhouse
65 Jeans material
44 “___ esta usted?”
66 Queue
46 Bulletin board array
67 Corn syrup brand
49 Roadside inns
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average guy?
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February 1, 2019 WRESTLING NO. 18 RUTGERS-NO. 9 NEBRASKA, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Ashnault set for No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup JAKE SCHMIED CORRESPONDENT
After snapping its two-match losing streak against Michigan State last Friday, the Rutgers wrestling team will end its short homestand this weekend when it welcomes Nebraska and Princeton to the Rutgers Athletics Center (RAC).
The No. 18 Scarlet Knights (84, 2-2) will face their fifth and sixth ranked opponents of the year, as they host the No. 9 Cornhuskers (93, 3-2) and the No. 20 Tigers (4-4). Between its two opponents, Rutgers will face 11 ranked wrestlers on Friday and Sunday, making this weekend a difficult one for the team.
No. 2 graduate student 149-pounder Anthony Ashnault will go up against Princeton’s No.1 Matthew Kolozdik. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / JANUARY 2019
One of those 11 is Princeton’s No. 1 Matthew Kolodzik, who will face No. 2 graduate student 149-pounder Anthony Ashnault this Sunday. Dubbed the highlight match of this weekend, both Ashnault and Kolodzik have not lost this season. “I think we’re both looking forward to it,” Ashnault said. “Even if we weren’t ranked No. 1 and No. 2, I think we’d both be looking forward to this matchup if we get the opportunity.” The two wrestlers have each captured two wins against the other, putting the overall series score at 2-2. Last time out against the unranked Spartans (5-6, 2-4), the Knights captured six individual matches, including No. 4 junior 133-pounder Nick Suriano’s technical fall victory over Logan Griffin to snap his own two-match losing streak. Suriano will likely face Nebraska’s Jevon Parrish in the 133-pound match, Friday evening. Parrish dropped a 10-7 decision to Illinois’ No. 17 Dyan Duncan in the Cornhuskers’ 30-6 win against the Fighting Illini (2-5, 1-4), last week. The last time Rutgers wrestled Nebraska, the Knights lost a close 19-13 match on the road. In that match, No. 14 graduate student 157-pounder John Van Brill came back from being down 4-2 to then-No. 7 Tyler Berger. Van Brill captured some riding time points and a stall call to tie
the match at 4. He would eventually drop the match on a takedown in the fourth period. This season, Van Brill has tallied 14 wins but has a 2-2 record in Big Ten dual matches this season. He has not had a conference record above .500 since his sophomore season on the Banks, when he racked up a 5-4 Big Ten record. “Previously, I’ve had some high scoring chaotic matches,” Van Brill said. “My match with Berger last time came down to stalling and riding time. Those are the kind of points you need to find against these Big Ten guys.” A wrestler who has been struggling is sophomore 125-pounder Shane Metzler, who faltered in a 16-0 decision to Michigan State’s No. 7 RayVon Foley last weekend. Metzler, who has not won a dual match since defeating Hofstra’s Dylan Ryder back in November, faces another tough task this weekend. Metzler will face his second and third ranked opponents in two weeks, as he first takes on the Cornhuskers’ No. 16 Zeke Moisey, who has compiled a 9-6 record this season. Moisey more recently lost to Illinois’ No. 15 Travis Piotrowski in a close 6-5 decision last weekend. A big question mark for Rutgers this weekend is the injur y-ridden 174 and 184 pound weight classes. Junior
184-pounder Willie Scott was forced to make a medical forfeit against the Spartans’ No. 15 Cameron Caffey. Sophomore 174-pounder Joseph Grello was able to finish his match against Drew Hughes, but dropped a 4-3 decision and left immediately following the match with an apparent injury. After that match, head coach Scott Goodale mentioned that there could be a possibility that sophomore 165-pounder Anthony Olivieri could be moved up to replace the injured Grello. The 174 and 184 pound starters will be a game-time decision Friday. Junior 141-pounder Peter Lipari has proved to be a force in his weight class for the Knights. He defeated Michigan State’s Alex Hrisopoulos 4-2 but will face a tough task this weekend when he lines up against Chad Red Jr., who bolsters a 12-8 record on the season. Lipari, who has started each Big Ten dual meet for Rutgers, has a 7-8 record. Goodale acknowledged that this weekend could be a tough one for the Knights. But, he mentioned that if the team can stick to how its been playing, it will be fine. “Let’s go wrestle,” Goodale said. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @SchmiedJake and @TargumSports on Twitter.
GYMNASTICS RUTGERS-MARYLAND, TOMORROW, 3 P.M.
Rutgers hosts Maryland for 1st RAC meet ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA CORRESPONDENT
If there’s one thing that’s key in gymnastics, it’s sharpening up on details. That is the focus this week for the Rutgers gymnastics team in the hopes of defeating Big Ten competition this weekend. The Scarlet Knights will compete against Maryland in the first of three home meets at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) on Saturday. In support of breast cancer awareness, Rutgers is hosting a pink meet with competition beginning at 3 p.m. “I think that our focus is going to really be the same from last week to this week,” said head coach Umme Salim-Beasley. “Moving into next week is focusing on our details, our stick landings and our connections and making sure that those are quick connections, and we’re getting the bonus combinations that we need to get from those connections.” Last time out, the Knights didn’t believe they posted strong enough scores that reflected their performance in Iowa. Rutgers boasted a score of 191.625, much lower than the 194.325 it scored at its home opener against Nebraska. The team doesn’t seem deterred in any way and already brushed its worries away to prepare for battle against the Terrapins. “We just have to keep doing what we do and know that we’re
more than capable of keeping up with the consistency and just not getting ahead of ourselves when we go to compete because we’re doing well in practice,” said sophomore Belle Huang. “We just have to show it off.” At home, the Knights saw their highest event score on vault for the third time in four competitions with a 48.400. Capturing her second win in the event this season, junior Kaitlyn Hall landed a 9.750 to tie with Iowa’s Bridget Killian for the title. But, vault was the only event Rutgers was able to score big
on, as the Hawkeyes took the top five spots on the beam and bars. Junior Shannon Farrell closed out the last routine for the Knights and scored the highest score of 9.700, while on the other end, Huang and freshman Kiera Doherty-Herwitz settled for sixth with the same score of 9.575. “I think that they are confident with the routines that they’re doing right now,” Salim-Beasley said. “I think they’re happy with how they’re performing. They do know that there are little things that they have to fix, but I think our biggest thing for the next
two home meets is that it’s less strain on them to have to travel and then it’s a home crowd and then they’re familiar with the environment, so I think that’s going to help them.” Maryland is hungry for a win, having logged two consecutive losses against Big Ten foes Illinois and Michigan. Religiously scoring over the 193 mark, the Terrapins have a season-high overall score of 194.950 against the Fighting Illini. Maryland is looking on par to put together another 193 performance, which is something Rutgers has struggled to do this season.
Sophomore Belle Huang has cited consistency and not thinking too far ahead as two key points of emphasis for the Knights before competing. THE DAILY TARGUM / FEBRUARY 2018
Out of four meets, the team has only scored more than 193 twice with its highest career score being at home. Even with lower-than-expected scores, the Knights remain hopeful and their confidence hasn’t wavered on their performances at competitions. “Obviously, being in a home environment is much more fun than competing away,” Huang said. “We can channel that excitement into aggression and power into our gymnastics and as a team, we can help each other stay calm and relaxed amongst each other.” Learning how to attack routines while maintaining a cool, calm and collected mindset continues to be a work in progress for Rutgers. The home crowd advantage has the potential to push the Knights more to sharpen up on their details for Saturday’s meet. “We dwell off of the support of our fans, our families and everyone that comes out to support us,” said freshman Mia Betancourt. “We’re just going to really rely on the crowd and everyone being so pumped up to pump us up and rely, of course, on ourselves and the confidence that we have and the confidence that we’re going to build next week at practice. For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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STREAK Rutgers now sits at No. 8 in conference rankings with 10 games left to play CONTINUED FROM BACK “We’ve been trying to really drown out the noise and to go 1-0 (every game), that’s what these guys have been really good at,” said head coach Steve Pikiell. Since their game against the Knights, the Buckeyes (13-7, 3-6) have lost four of their last five games, lost their top-25 ranking and fallen all the way to 9th place in the conference — one spot behind Rutgers. This tailspin Ohio State is mired in, which basically started after its 64-61 loss to the Knights, is sure to give the Buckeyes some extra motivation to get back to their traditional winning ways. “We’re gonna get an Ohio State team that’s hungry to beat us because they feel like they owe us one and I don’t blame them. (Nobody) likes losing to an unranked team when you’re a ranked team,” said true freshman guard Ron Harper Jr. No matter how hard Ohio State comes out, Rutgers will be sure to match it as the Knights can no longer be written off against anybody — something that couldn’t have been said a
couple of years ago and possibly even last year. During its current streak, Rutgers’ defense deser ves a lot of the credit, holding Nebraska, Penn State and Indiana to 69,
Buckeyes who saw first-hand what Rutgers is capable of. And with just two starters who are upperclassmen and a freshman class who is here to stay, Rutgers is well on its way to being a consistent threat in the Big Ten. “A lot of great things going on … I think the way we play, we’re a young program too, I can see some big things building here,” Pikiell said.
But for right now, the Knights’ only focus is on Ohio State. Right now, Rutgers is just tr ying to go 1-0. “They’re gonna look to put a number on us on their home court but we’re just gonna go out there and we’re gonna fight,” Harper Jr. said. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior forward Eugene Omoruyi returned to the starting lineup against Indiana on Wednesday night, putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds — his sixth double-double of the season. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2019
COMEBACK Knights defeat their Big Ten foe despite 14-point deficit in 3rd quarter crowd when she hit a deep 3 off of a pass from Cryor midway looked calm and collected, and through the third. Pelc has been initially didn’t get too excited. shooting only 39.6 percent for Junior guard Ciani Cr yor field goals but a solid 40 percent was able to lead Rutgers in the from the 3-point line. right direction making the first Toward the end of the third, two buckets for the team before the Knights began to turn up their a timeout was called. She was game and looked more in-sync on a powerhouse both on offense offense than the previous quarters. and defense, continuously at- Carey became more of a standout tacking the basket and drawing player in the third with a field-goal the fouls. percentage of 44.6 percent. After the first half, Cryor led Senior forward Caitlin Jenkins the team in points with 11 total. was able to force the steal from Indiana had a large number the Hoosiers and then forced of players them into a perform well 5-second vioon the court, lation. With giving them “We have to be mentally for steals by the advantage and tough, and you can’t let Rutgers when it came five turnovers to racking up that get carried away with by Indiana in the points. matter of what you think you have.” aminutes, After the the first half, the Knights were Knights’ fieldable to end the C. VIVIAN STRINGER goal percentquarter with Head Coach age was a meathings at just a sly 26.7, while 1-point game. the Hoosiers Rutgers left to the halftime locker rooms looked more like a team when it with 36.7. Both teams were tied came to the second half. Its defor rebounds with 21, and were fense was more in-tune as was its neck and neck with virtually ev- offense, which seemed to force ery stat except for how many points off of the Hoosier’s defense points were on the board. through foul after foul. Fifth-year senior forward Stasha After a technical foul by gradCarey led with six rebounds in the uate student guard Charise Wilfirst half followed by senior center son, the fourth quarter turned Victoria Harris who totaled four. into a 3-point game right off Cryor continued to lead Rut- the bat, but that didn’t stop the gers into the third quarter with 15 Knights’ defense, which took points total, and ended the game over the court immediately. with a staggering 22 points on her With 5 minutes left in the own. The 22-point mark was the fourth, Rutgers took the lead highest of Cryor’s career. thanks to free-throws made Freshman guard Noga Pe- by sophomore forward Arella leg Pelc was able to liven up the Guirantes. Guirantes ended the CONTINUED FROM BACK
60 and 58 total points, respectively — a stark dif ference from the 88 and 89 points allowed against Minnesota and Purdue, respectively, in the previous two games. “That’s what this team has done, keep grinding, getting better in practice (and) their prep is good,” Pikiell said. After their most recent win, teams should no longer look past the Knights, especially these
night right behind Carey’s nine rebounds with seven of her own and a 71.4 free throw percentage. The Knights lead by 1 as Indiana lost its coordination as a team. But after a grueling last quarter, Rutgers came away with a win to remain in first in the Big Ten standings.
The Knights head to Minnesota for a battle against the Gophers (14-7, 3-7) on Feb. 3. “Foolishness creeps into the minds of young people,” Stringer said. “We have to be mentally tough, and you can’t let that get carried away with what you think you have. You have to know that it’s even more
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“(Ohio State’s) gonna look to put a number on us on (its) home court but we’re just gonna go out there and we’re gonna fight.” — True freshman guard Ron Harper Jr.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NO. 17 RUTGERS 69, INDIANA 64
No. 17 Knights mount comeback over Indiana DELANEY ZUBRICK STAFF WRITER
Last night the Rutgers women’s basketball team went head-to-head with Indiana at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) coming of f a win against Penn State on the road. The No. 17 Scarlet Knights (17-4, 9-1) played against the Hoosiers (16-6, 5-5) in one of the closest games that they have played this season since the game against No. 13 Iowa. The home squad was able to send the visitor packing, securing a hard fought 69-64 comeback victory at the RAC. “If a team is consistently playing man, then we can adjust to that,” said head coach C. Vivian Stringer. “Isolate and then get the hit and not worry about continuity within the offense. Stretch it out a little bit. Which then, as time winds down, it makes them more anxious to get the ball back and there’s bound to be mistakes.” The first quarter went in Indiana’s (19 points) favor as Rutgers trailed by 5 points after shooting only 5-15, but the Knights weren’t far behind. The Hoosiers were a dominating presence at the RAC from the beginning of the game. Although they led the first quarter, they Junior guard Ciani Cryor brings the ball up the court as she scored a career-high 22 points in Rutgers’ second half comeback victory over Indiana last night at the RAC. DUSTIN NILES / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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MEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS-OHIO STATE, TOMORROW, NOON
RU rides 3-game win streak en route to OSU ROBERT SANCHEZ SPORTS EDITOR
With just ten games left in the regular season and halfway through the conference schedule, the Rutgers men’s basketball team’s season has been a season of streaks — both good and bad. There was the two-game winning streak the Scarlet Knights (11-9, 4-6) went on to open the season and then the three-game winning streak that followed a little later. Right after that, Rutgers lost four straight. More recently, after suffering a three-game losing streak, the Knights returned home on Jan. 21 to take on Nebraska at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Since then, Rutgers is riding another streak: a three-game winning streak and its first streak of three consecutive conference wins since joining the Big Ten — heck it’s the first streak of this caliber for the Knights in nearly 15 years. This weekend, Rutgers will put its most recent winning streak to the test as it goes back on the road to take on an Ohio State team the Knights upset at the RAC just over two weeks ago for their first conference win of the season. Head coach Steve Pikiell has elevated the Rutgers program each season he has been on the Banks, and now has the team looking down at conference rivals in the Big Ten standings. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2019 NBA SCORES
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LA Lakers LA Clippers
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MIKE MULQUEEN, head coach of the men’s track and field team, will carry his Knights to try and defend their reign at the annual Metropolitan Championships as the team has claimed the top spot over the last four seasons.
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KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
TRACK AND FIELD
TENNIS
SWIMMING AND DIVING
WRESTLING
Metropolitan Championships
vs. Penn State
at Nebraska
vs. No. 9 Nebraska
Today, All Day, Staten Island, N.Y.
Today, 12:30 p.m., East Brunswick, N.J.
Tonight, 6 p.m., Lincoln, Neb.
Tonight, 7 p.m., The RAC