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The Space Technology Association of Rutgers (STAR) is currently working to build technology capable of going to outer space. Founded in the Fall 2017 semester, STAR is the first democratic collegiate space organization, as well as the only space-focused organization currently at Rutgers, according to its website. “STAR is very student-driven. Nobody on the executive board tells people what projects to do. They get proposed,” said Timothy Nuber, a School of Engineering junior and president of STAR. “We
started the year by having anyone who wanted to start a project propose a project, and then we all voted on it.” Among the first projects taken on by STAR was the CubeSat project, Nuber said. The project was established in October 2017 as part of the larger National Aeronautics and Space Association (NASA) CubeSat Initiative, which gives selected universities the opportunity to launch cubeshaped nano satellites into space for research. The STAR CubeSat, named BEAM, is focused on accomplishing the first thermoset 3D-printing SEE GOAL ON PAGE 4
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Vivek Vidyarthi, a School of Engineering junior, is the aerospike lead of the Space Technology Association of Rutgers. This project aims to create an energy-saving rocket nozzle. COURTESY OF STAR
Celebrity teaches class on costume design CATHERINE NGUYEN NEWS EDITOR
During a five-week workshop, students at Rutgers had the opportunity to learn about wearable art under celebrity costume designer Mio Guberinic. The class, which consisted mainly of students looking to pursue careers as costume designers or technicians, introduced how to use the thermoplastic Worbla. Guberinic said Worbla was a material used mainly for the stage and not necessarily everyday wear. While it was used mainly by cosplayers for their costumes, the material also made its way to film and theater since it was a useful way to make armor and other plastic pieces. The material works differently from fabric or other types of plastic because it becomes flexible when heated through either steam or hot water, so molds can easily be created. Guberinic said since Worbla worked fast, it was especially useful if a structure was needed quickly. “That’s one of the advantages of Worbla, that you can very quickly get to the finish point and very quickly assemble more elaborate structures. It helps you to figure out details around the piece you’re designing,” he said. In the course, Guberinic taught the students all the different ways Worbla could be used by demonstrating how he was able to incorporate it into his work. One of the goals of his course was to expose students to new materials in their creations, he said.
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His examples became a source of inspiration for the students’ own personal projects. After learning about the ways Guberinic used Worbla, the students would then sketch whatever they envisioned before making their ideas threedimensional as well. “My goal was to inspire them and push them as much as they can, and encourage them to push their vision as far as possible into reality,” he said. Worbla was not the only material the students worked with. Guberinic said he also taught students how to combine the thermoplastic with wire, foam, fabric and studs to create their own unique wearable art design depending on their visions and goals. The students then utilized Worbla to make accessories such as hats and corsets, as well as more delicate pieces such as masks, he said. Although he had previously taught courses on his work, Guberinic said this was the first time he had ever taught an extended course as long as the one at Rutgers. ”I enjoyed teaching it, the students are very talented … we made some pretty fun pieces,” he said. Guberinic, who has previously designed costumes for celebrities such as Madonna and Katy Perry, said he knew from a young age that he wanted to be a costume designer. He was interested in “embellishing the human body,” but was not sure if he wanted to work in fashion or theater. SEE DESIGN ON PAGE 4
Celebrity costume designer Mio Guberinic (left) mainly incorporates the thermoplastic Worbla into his designs, which has the ability to bend under heat. INSTAGRAM
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Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) is set to announce his proposal for the New Jersey state budget, which will include a priority in spending cuts while also increasing spending on K-12 education and community college affordability, according to an article by NJ Advance Media. Murphy’s administration has been looking for ways to save money in all areas of the budget, according to the ar ticle. “We want to balance the needs of services, infrastructure, the improvements we desperately need with the need to find more savings to be able to meet our financial obligations going forward,” said Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio at an event last month. Rutgers received $433 million in state appropriations for the University’s 2018-2019 budget and an additional $444 million for statepaid fringe benefits (extra benefit supplementing an employee’s salar y), Dor y Devlin said, the senior director of University News and Media Relations, to The Daily Targum. “It is early in the budget process. We don’t know the details of the governor’s budget proposal yet, and we won’t know the ef fect of any spending decisions until the state legislature approves the final budget,” Devlin said. The proposal is expected to include increased investment toward Murphy’s goal of spending $200 million to provide tuitionfree community college for all New Jersey residents. According to the article, Murphy asked for $50 million to start, and after a battle with the legislature, he won approximately half, $25 million. Another goal of Murphy’s is to increase aid by $1 billion for K-12 education, according to the article. In last year’s budget Murphy received $351 million toward this goal. This aid is also coupled with an update on the budget for education’s distribution, which redistributed funds from districts considered overfunded to districts considered underfunded. Murphy is also expected to call for increased taxes on millionaires and nearly $4 billion in contributions to government pensions, according to the article. “I will speak once again to my commitment to tax fairness for our middle-class families and seniors,” Murphy said.
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Rutgers faculty join new NJ AIDS committee BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN NEWS EDITOR
Two Rutgers faculty have joined New Jersey’s new End AIDS Epidemic Committee, which was initiated by Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) to prevent the spread of the HIV virus and improve the living conditions of those already diagnosed with it, according to an article by Newswise. Rutgers School of Public Health Dean Perry Halkitis and Associate Professor of Epidemiology Henry Raymond will join the committee, according to the article. “I am thrilled to partner with the State and other committed individuals to end HIV and AIDS in New Jersey,” Halkitis said. “Beyond addressing the biological component of the virus with pharmaceutical advances, we must also address the social stigma present around the disease and individuals living with it. As a committee of interdisciplinary individuals, I have no doubt that we will be able to address the virus from all angles.” New Jersey also became the ninth state to join the Prevention Access Campaign, which is a health equity initiative that seeks
Perry Halkitis (left), the dean of Rutgers School of Public Health and Henry Raymond, the associate professor of Epidemiology, will be part of the New Jersey End AIDS Epidemic Committee. RUTGERS.EDU to end the dual epidemics of HIV and HIV-related stigma by empowering people with HIV through accurate and meaningful information about their social, sexual and reproductive health, according to the article.
This announcement, along with Rutgers’ involvement in the committee, came during the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Annual World AIDS Day Conference in December 2018. This further solidifies New Jersey’s commitment
to partner with interdisciplinary researchers, activists and educators to end the complex disease, according to the article. “Rutgers School of Public Health is honored to participate in the New Jersey HIV Elimination
Initiative announced by Governor Murphy last World AIDS Day,” Raymond said. “Our expertise in HIV epidemiology will provide a data-based approach to priorities and programs needed to end new HIV infections in the State.”
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GOAL STAR is trying to secure sponsorship for weather balloon project from Johnson & Johnson CONTINUED FROM FRONT
experiment in space, Nuber said. Thermosets, which differ from thermoplastics that can be melted down, are materials that remain in a solid state and are ideal for high-temperature applications. “We’re trying to get a tiny 3D printer into space because people don’t really know how 3D printing would work in zero gravity,” Nuber said. Arynn Rizick, a Rutgers Business School junior and treasurer of STAR, said STAR was currently in the prototyping phase.
“We just finished our Cube Satellite frame, and the project team made it right in Rutgers’ makerspace,” she said. If selected by NASA, STAR hopes to see the CubeSat launch into space by the end of 2020, said Lara Hirsch, a School of Engineering junior and vice president of STAR. STAR has several other technical projects, including an aerospike project, a weather balloon project, an antenna project and the SpaceShot project. The goal of the aerospike project is to design
DESIGN Guberinic says he often creates pieces such as armor or headwear CONTINUED FROM FRONT
His work ended up being somewhere in the middle of those two disciplines, as his designs tended to be more sculptural pieces that doubled as wearable art. He said he would often create pieces such as armor or headwear. What he was not interested in pursuing though, was fast fashion. Guberinic said he did not want his pieces to be mass produced, but
instead intended for them to be one-of-a-kind art pieces. Eventually, since his pieces ranged over a wide variety of categories, he caught the attention of celebrity stylists and got involved with projects such as Madonna’s “Rebel Heart Tour” more than three years ago. For the tour, Guberinic designed the armor for both Madonna and her dancers. As for how he comes up with the designs for his work, he said
an aerospike, which is a type of rocket engine, that has a functioning liquid motor, according to the website. To secure a sponsorship for the weather balloon project, Rizick visited Johnson & Johnson to present their project. As for the antenna project, STAR seeks to design an antenna which can receive pictures from passing weather satellites. Currently, the organization has completed the design of three types of antennae, Rizick said. Recently, STAR has also shifted to building a rocket independently at the University with the SpaceShot project. Nuber said STAR hopes to finish the design for the rocket by this summer. “A lot of what STAR is about is trying to bring the spirit of
collaboration ... and we try to bring that spirit to everything we do to campus,” he said. STAR also has several nontechnical teams, including an
the process was never the same each time. Taking in factors such as the timeline, budget and collaborators, Guberinic said the only similarity was that he always made sure each project had a purpose to in. He would also consider more technical aspects such as how long the piece would be on stage, how many times it would be worn, how heavy it needed to be and what the performer would be doing while wearing his piece. “There are so many things you need to answer … it’s not necessarily designing for the sake of beauty, but functionality is also a huge part of the development and creation,” he said.
The different requirements for each project were also one of the
“We’re a space for anyone interested in space, not just engineers interested in space.” TIMOTHY NUBER School of Engineering Junior and President of STAR
outreach team that focuses on community outreach to spread knowledge about space and physics to elementary, middle and high schools in New Jersey.
“My goal was to inspire them and push them as much as they can, and encourage them to push their vision as far as possible into reality.” MIO GUBERINIC Celebrity Costume Designer
fun parts of his job, Guberinic said. With every project he is
Hirsch said she wanted to make sure the field was open to everyone, and that there was diversity in STEM. STAR has previously gone to schools such as Roosevelt Elementary to perform physics demonstrations to teach students about light in space. Hirsch said they plan on continuing to expand the program in the future. “We’re trying to reach all age ranges to advertise the major and the field. I think a lot of people could potentially be interested in it,” she said. Rizick said any major could get involved in STAR due to the variety of activities that are a part of the organization. “We’re a space for anyone interested in space, not just engineers interested in space,” Nuber said.
given, he tries to make it exciting and push the boundaries as far as he can. With the development of technology such as 3D printing and laser cutting, he is also constantly learning with the new set of challenges brought on. Overall, his goal for the future is to not only create and design more pieces, but share the knowledge he acquired with younger designers. Teaching is also a learning experience for Guberinic, since he is able to observe how other people think about costume design and how they transform the material. “It’s rewarding in both ways. I definitely think I will be teaching again,” he said.
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US leaders should not stand with dictators
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ny remnants of a political culture incentivized toward bipartisan beAMAR WASON havior had perished long before President Donald J. Trump took office in 2016, so it is not quite fair to place the blame squarely on his shoulders for the particularly divisive environment that currently exists. In July 2014, under the previous administration of former President Barack Obama, a whopping 68 percent of Republicans favored his removal from office for what they saw as executive overreach. In 2008, articles of impeachment were actually put forth in the House of Representatives by Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) in response to former President George W. Bush’s actions in the lead-up to and during the Iraq War. While Trump may not be the sole root cause of the environment we find ourselves in, he has certainly played his part in further cementing the status quo. As has been made abundantly clear over the course of the past three years, there is very little Trump can do to cause his base to defect. A Gallup poll conducted last month revealed an 89-percent majority of Republicans approved of Trump’s performance on the job despite the mounting investigations faced by both himself and his campaign. This should help put into context just how irresponsible Trump must behave in order to face any sort of rebuke from the Republican Party. One of these remarkably irresponsible moments came this past July at the Helsinki summit, when the president of the United States stood beside Vladimir Putin and very clearly told the world that he had taken the Russian despot’s word over that of the CIA, FBI and Office of the Director of National Intelligence — all of whom had concluded “with high confidence” that Russia had in fact meddled in the 2016 presidential election. Even the president’s most ardent supporters, then House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Senator Bob Sasse (R-Neb.) and perhaps his most strategically important ally Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), had all come out in clear dissent of Trump’s embarrassing, borderline-treasonous performance on the world stage. Any of Trump’s supporters in Congress hoping to avoid again being made to harmonize with the Democratic chorus of criticism toward the president had those wishes dashed this past Thursday with his response to a reporter’s question on Otto Warmbier. Warmbier was a 21-year-old college student who, while on a tour in North Korea, was arrested and accused of stealing a propaganda poster from his hotel. The next time Warmbier would return to his parents in the United States, he would be in a vegetative state. Warmbier died six days after his return as a result of severe brain damage. Since his return in June 2017, there have been more questions than answers regarding what exactly had happened to him, and Trump does not seem all that eager to undo that reality. So again, standing next to North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un in Hanoi as part of ongoing peace talks, the president of the United States proclaimed before the global community that he had decided to side with a tyrant instead of common sense. But this time, he betrayed more than the work of his own intelligence agencies. This time he betrayed an American family that had been victimized at the hands of the man he was now standing next to, ever so eager to take every opportunity to shake hands and smile for the cameras. Trump had the audacity to stand before the entire world and concede in the same breath that while “some really bad things happened to Otto,” he had spoken to Kim and decided to “take him at his word” in regard to his denial to knowing directly of Warmbier’s case. It does not take someone with an agenda against the president to see the similarities in his cowering behavior during face-to-face meetings with two of our biggest adversaries. By accepting the denials of Putin and Kim when he had every reason not to do so, Trump has welcomed this scrutiny upon himself. He talks a lot of big talk against his political opponents in the United States but when standing next to autocrats in charge of countries with opposing national interests to those of our own, he cannot even muster up the courage to confront them in the slightest manner. Besides, if Trump is good at anything, it is dodging questions from reporters. Last week besides Kim, he used his skills to protect his new friend, telling the international press that Kim told him that “he felt very badly” about the whole situation. Hey, Trump, he was right next to you. Could he not say so himself? If he was as apologetic as you say, why is there no public record of him even remotely expressing such feelings? Trump is the one that decided to give Kim access to the world stage he has so desperately vied to stand before but he nevertheless refuses to even ask Kim to publicly repent for killing an American college student in return. If Trump cannot get Kim to publicly repent for the murder of an American college student, how will he get him to denuclearize his military? He claims that he has had to concede nothing on behalf of the United States in these peace talks but it is increasingly and certainly starting to look like his dignity as commander in chief is on the negotiating table. So much for the art of the deal.
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Amar Wason is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science. His column, “Disputed Territory,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Solution to poverty is in individual acts
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n the era of Bernie Sanders and AlexanMICHAEL VESPA dra Ocasio-Cortez, there is a growing commitment for more government intervention to help the less fortunate. Programs such as food stamps, housing vouchers and a multitude of others exist solely to help the less fortunate, but there have been unsatisfactory results. The consensus in Washington is clear. More and more government programs centered on helping the less fortunate are needed. In America last year, individuals, estates, corporations and foundations gave more than $410 billion to charities and nonprofits to help their fellow Americans. This $410 billion is more than 2 percent of the gross domestic product. Of these donations, 70 percent is done by individuals, every day normal people like you and I. Even more inspiring is that this $410 billion is $20 billion more than what was donated in 2016, which represents a 5-percent increase in total donations. The amount of money being donated is rising but unfortunately, the amount of households donating is actually reducing (even though at its lowest recorded level it still remains at 55.5 percent). Besides the money, 25.3 percent of all Americans do community service, a volunteer force of 62.8 million people. This volunteer force, larger than the population of most countries, gives 7.9 billion hours of service in 2012 alone. That $410 billion divided among 325 million Americans means each of us (whether we did, I will not judge) donated $1,261 to the less fortunate. In Germany, that number is $67 per person. What is causing this wild difference? Without a welfare state, people have more income to spend (as the government is not taxing it to fund programs) but also a strong moral incentive to donate to charities since they are very aware that there are not as many government programs to help the poor. This means people have more money to donate to charity and a larger desire to donate. In America today, many donators, chiefly in the middle class, are beginning to believe it is the government who will take over in helping the poor and downtrodden. Once the government assumes the role of public provider for the people, the moral expectation for private citizens to donate to charities almost vanishes. There is a profound psychological reaction to the idea of a “welfare state,” a state by definition in which “government undertakes to protect the health and
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well-being of its citizens.” In European states where this form of state is most practiced, people pay taxes with the expectation that the government will manage their money to help cover social service. People become content as they think they have done their part to help the less fortunate. But, there are alternatives to consider. What does this absence of a welfare state create? With more money on hand and a strong moral imperative, people are prepared to donate more of their money to the less fortunate. In 2010, 15.1 percent of Americans were in poverty, the same percentage as it was in 1983, which was only topped by the year 1964: The year the War on Poverty began. The size of the government was much smaller in 1964 or even 1983, but it is still as unequipped to deal with the issue of poverty in this country as it is in 2019. A “New Deal” to fight poverty from our friends in Washington is not “new” but old and it is not a “deal” but a theft. At Rutgers University alone, the size and expectation of community service is extraordinary. Things such as Enactus, Dance Marathon and greek life have provided millions of dollars and thousands of service hours to the world out of the good will of students. Not only does private charity (as presented through these mediums) help people, but it also provides real life experience and social networking for those doing the charity, ensuring everyone gains something from the exchange. The concept of community service is so universal and help is held with such high esteem here that Rutgers decided to make a minimum of 30 hours of approved service work hours over the first three years mandatory for students in the Honors College. This was not ordered by the government, but by a college that realized there are many benefits of service-minded citizens for America, the primary one being more Americans being provided with food, medicine and other necessities. In 50 years, the buildup, scope and debt of the national government have demonstrated that the government’s war on poverty (like so many of its wars) has had no real progress. Americans, those paying taxes and those that desperately in need of aid are being let down. What if the solution to poverty is not more government, but instead more charity? If that is so, the government’s best opportunity to help Americans is to let us help ourselves. Michael Vespa is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science and minoring in philosophy and history.
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We must take steps to fight false anti-vaccination information HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH HARLEEN SINGH
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than Lindenberger was 18 when he denied his parents’ wishes and got himself vaccinated. He lives in Ohio, which is 1 of 17 states that allow for parents and guardians to opt out of vaccination medications for philosophical purposes. Lindenberger’s parents refused any sort of vaccination for him and his four younger siblings because they believed in vaccination conspiracies, which put the whole family at risk for contracting easily preventable illnesses. In the meantime, Lindenberger began doing his own research through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and used Reddit for advice on how to get vaccinated. Using this information, he received the standard vaccinations including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza and HPV. His mother was not pleased with his decision, and said it was extremely disrespectful. But since Lindenberger was at the legal age of 18, there was not much she can do about the situation. That being said, Lindenberger’s story brings to light the antivaccination movement that has surprisingly caught more traction in recent times. Two to 3 million lives worldwide are saved annually from vaccinations, said Simon Stevens, head of England’s National Health Service (NHS). But anti-vaxxers
have been harnessing social media more intensely than before, thus spreading their conspiracy theories that are categorized under fake news. “Last year, for example, we saw more than triple the number of measles cases across England than we had seen the year before despite the fact that clearly, vaccination works,” Stevens said. Instead of educating themselves through scientific research, statistics and proven facts, people are merely depending on whatever they see on the internet. It is so important for people to take everything they see with a grain of salt. The anti-vaxxers are
said. Our own country has been affected by vaccination conspiracy theories as well. There is currently a measles epidemic in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. As mentioned before, there are 17 states that allow parents to opt out of vaccinations for moral reasons. Two of these states, Washington and Oregon, are now experiencing an outbreak. The only way we can overcome this problem is by educating the ignorant. More people need to know the facts, more people need to conduct their own research and more people need access to reliable content. Technology companies play a major role in
“Be proactive and find trusted sources and do your research, because your life may depend on it.” plaguing social media applications such as WhatsApp, YouTube and Instagram with misinformation about vaccine usage, even though such theories have been disproven repeatedly through extensive research and results produced by the medical community. Still, the fraction of children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella in England has fallen for four years straight. “In 2017, Britain was declared free of endemic measles, with just 259 lab-confirmed cases. But last year saw 913 confirmed cases of this potentially fatal yet entirely preventable disease — a three-fold increase. This has been exacerbated by myths propagated largely online,” Stevens
data distribution, and thus they will play the most crucial role in eradicating fake news. YouTube has taken steps to aid this cause, and as of last week the company has taken down commercials that foster antivaccination ideologies. Amazon has recently been under fire for offering anti-vaccination content on its website. If a search of “vaccine” is done, the website yields a page that is dominated by anti-vaccination content, even going as far as offering free anti-vaccination movies for its Prime members. Ultimately, this all only encourages the false beliefs behind vaccination, as many may assume that a massive multi-billion-dollar corporation
like Amazon endorses the content it sells. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is one of the biggest advocators in voicing the harm that technology companies cause by promoting anti-vaccination. “The algorithms which power social media platforms as well as Amazon’s recommendations are not designed to distinguish quality information from misinformation or misleading information, and as a result harmful antivaccine messages have been able to thrive and spread. Every online platform, including Amazon, must act responsibly and ensure that they do not contribute to this growing public health catastrophe,” he said. Change is being made and progress is evident, but the process is too slow. Considering how far we have gotten technologically, there should be no reason for such regression to occur. Measles, mumps and rubella had no vaccination until 1971, and it has been almost half a century since then. Yes, social media plays a crucial role in the information we access, but at the end of the day, it is up to each one of us individually to challenge what we see. Seeing is not believing, especially when it comes to the life-or-death situations we have experienced from these outbreaks. Be proactive and find trusted sources and do your research, because your life may depend on it. Harleen Singh is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Her column, “Here’s to Your Health,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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New to Netflix in March: Political comedy, drama, nostalgic hits MALIHA KHAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Millennials will be pleased to know that the month of March has brought another batch of new arrivals to Netflix. Every month, the leading streaming service is known to introduce a variety of television shows and movies to its customers. This month, in particular, includes brand new seasons of award-winning TV shows, timeless movies and an array of Netflix originals. Here’s a list of programs which may interest you.
THE NOTEBOOK
A cult classic for those who express an interest in the romantic genre of film, “The Notebook” stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. This story is about two individuals who indulge in a summer romance. However, due to their differences in status, their love story experiences great complications. Noah (Gosling) is a poor quarry worker, while Allie (McAdams) is a South Carolinian socialite. Thanks to Netflix, as of March 1, you can watch the story of Noah and Allie unfold. The film is a perfect
flick for an intimate date night in or perhaps a sleepover with the girls.
PATRIOT ACT WITH HASAN MINHAJ, VOLUME 2
After receiving an abundance of praise, Hasan Minhaj is back for a second season of his highly acclaimed show, “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.” After the trailer released in early October last year, fans couldn’t contain their excitement seeing that Minhaj, a stand-up comedian, was to be producing a show that would air new episodes on a weekly basis. The show was created in order to inform the public about the current issues that are circulating in the world, yet entertain the audience by adding a comedic twist to almost every other point. A program I recommend the youth to watch since it allows us to be abreast with the times as well as being a good laugh.
SPY KIDS 2: THE ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS
Another classic for those of us who appreciate a good throwback. “Spy Kids 2” premiered when most of us could barely walk, yet
we grew up watching. “Spy Kids” was a movie franchise created by Robert Rodriguez under the Troublemaker Studios. The movie follows the lives of Juni (Daryl Sabara) and Carmen Cortez (Alexa PenaVega), children of notorious spies. This story is a sequel to "Spy Kids," in which Carmen and Juni are shown to be unaware of the fact that their parents are spies. In the sequel, Carmen and Juni attempt to save the president’s daughter, yet are faced with the challenge of dealing with the children of a double-dealing agent. As of March 8, “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams” will be available to view on Netflix.
plot leading to a series of revelations made amongst the group. Due to its star cast and promising story, the show has become the recipient to a multitude of awards. Some of which include the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series
(given to Davis) as well as TV Program of the Year given by the American Film Institute in 2014. As of March 30, the latest season is set to be released on Netflix. In the days ahead, make sure to check out the show’s past seasons which are currently streaming.
HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, SEASON 5
Another reason to celebrate the month of March is the release of the fifth season of “How to Get Away with Murder.” This American drama series is about a law professor, Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), who gathers a handful of her students to work for her at her personal law firm. In the process, Annalise and her students become involved in a murder
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DIVERSIONS
March 5, 2019
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Look at your options and concentrate on what’s most important to you. If you try to take on too much this year, you will end up scrambling. Choose wisely, and call in favors if it will help you reach your target. Keep your emotions under control and your eyes fixed on what you are trying to achieve. Avoid impulsive decisions. Your numbers are 7, 10, 18, 22, 25, 38, 43.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Choose options that won’t cement you into something you may decide you don’t want to do. Leaving room to make adjustments will ensure you can take advantage of a last-minute change of plans you want to make. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen to what others have to say, and offer suggestions that are reasonable. Your input will determine who joins forces with you. If you apply pressure, expect to go it alone. An impulsive move will backfire. 4 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Physical problems will occur if you overdo it. Don’t let anyone coerce you into doing something that isn’t healthy. Indulgent behavior on your part or on the part of someone you hang out with will lead to regret. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take the plunge and follow your heart, your intuition and your emotions. Express your feelings and discuss plans with someone you want to get into a joint endeavor with. Enjoy the journey. An unusual suggestion will surprise you. 5 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel like making a change, but the obstacles you face will make it difficult. Take care of responsibilities before you take on something new. You stand a better chance if you go solo when it comes to personal adjustments. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Communicate, interact with the people you encounter and consider the information you gather. You’ll come to a conclusion regarding your health and personal connection to someone who brings out the worst in you. Consider letting go and moving on. 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Think twice before you follow someone down a dark path. False information and ulterior motives are apparent, and someone trying to take advantage of your kindness and generosity will break your trust. Take a step back and rethink your next move. 4 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The past holds memories and experiences that will help you forge into the future with certainty, integrity and the ability to get ahead. Don’t allow anyone to misdirect you or get in your way. Do your own thing. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One step at a time. If you rush into something, you will face unexpected changes that will result in adversity. Be upfront about what you want to see happen, and don’t get involved or take on someone else’s battle. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take better care of yourself, your health and your emotional well-being. Stay focused on what you can do to make your life and the lives of those around you better. Offer help, not conflict, and avoid a confrontation. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll avoid being taken advantage of or pushed into something that is costly or unsafe if you are upfront about what you want, what you are willing to do and what you expect in return. Communication can save the day, so start talking. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Slow down. Take better care since minor accidents or sicknesses will set you back. Keep your life simple, and don’t take on more than you can handle. Protect your reputation by offering the truth with facts to back your accusations. 3 stars
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5 Holdup
61 It gets old quickly
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62 Zest source
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surname means “arrow maker”
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13 Moistens
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surname means “candle maker”
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March 5, 2019 WOMEN’S LACROSSE DREXEL 18, RUTGERS 12
Knights slayed by Dragons in Philadelphia NICK YI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team traveled to Vidas Field in Philadelphia and fell to Drexel 18-12 this past Saturday. Despite being outshot 42 to 27, the Dragons (2-2) capitalized on multiple scoring runs to hold off the Scarlet Knights (3-3). The first half was a balanced fight with Drexel’s Lucy Schneidereith scoring first. Rutgers’ offensive prowess of attacks seniors Abbey Brooks and Allison Ferrara, along with sophomore Taralyn Naslonski and freshman Marin Hartshorn put the Knights ahead 7-5 with less than 6 minutes remaining in the first half. Junior midfielder Dakota Pastore also contributed to Rutgers’ 7 goals. Despite losing at the end of the first half, the Dragons went on a scoring spree with 5 additional goals from Schneidereith, Colleen Gardy and Cassidy Delaney. Drexel changed the narrative, leading 10-7 by the end of the first half. The Knights came back into the second half with 2 goals from
Head coach Laura Brand Sias and Rutgers lost their third game of the season, falling to .500 on the season through six games. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2018 Pastore and junior midfielder Samantha Budd’s first goal of the game to close the gap to 11-10, but it wasn’t enough. The Dragons continued to deliver as they were able to score an additional 7 goals throughout the half. Rutgers were only able to tack on 2 more before the end of the game. Looking inside the crease, redshirt freshman goalkeeper
Kameron Halsall played 50 minutes and 46 seconds before being replaced by senior goalkeeper Devon Kearns, who closed out the game. Halsall faced 16 shots on goal and saved four, recording her lowest save percentage of the season at .250. Kearns allowed in all 6 shots on goal she faced between the pipes. She was able to maintain an average
save percentage of .833 during her first three games before this one. The last two games against UPenn and Drexel proved otherwise as Kearns’s save percentage fell to .333 and .250 respectively. For the Knights to improve throughout their season, they will have to be consistent with scoring goals. Highlights from this game came from Pastore and Naslonski, who
Knights concede fewer than 10 goals over weekend against Stags
“Faceof fs are all about matchups,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “Ott matched up well against Fair field’s faceof f guy (Labetti).” Having broken the two-game skid, Rutgers will now look for ward to a home matchup
against its in-state rival, Princeton. The schedule also poses a challenge for the Knights, as they will have three days of rest before facing Lehigh on Tuesday night. It’s going to be a big week to prepare and get guys healthy,”
SKID
CONTINUED FROM BACK get another consolation goal for the Stags with 4:12 remaining to make it an 8-4 ball game. Much of the credit for this win has to go to fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann, who managed 17 saves on 21 shots on goal for a season-high .81 save percentage. This was the first game of the season in which Rutgers conceded less than 10 goals defensively. It was largely thanks to limiting quality oppor tunities for Fair field — more than half of the shots Edelmann faced weren’t on target. “We’re winning our matchups with our defensive midfielders,” Edelmann said. “We’re clearing well and really just getting aggressive with our guys on-ball.” The Knights’ attack was shor thanded heading into this
one, as junior attack and leading goal-scorer Kieran Mullins was out for the second week in a row due to injur y. Charalambides stepped up in his absence, leading Rutgers in points with 2 goals and two assists. Other key contributors offensively were Mead, who finished with a hat trick to lead the Knights in scoring for a second week in a row, and Gallagher, who started in Mullins’s place and finished with a goal and an assist. The faceoff unit has been a two-man unit of fifth-year senior Alex Schoen and true freshman Michael Ott, since fifth-year senior Connor Harr yman went down with an injur y early in the St. John’s game three weeks ago. Harr yman finally made his return in this game, but saw limited action, as he was 5 of 16 faceoffs on the day. Ott was the primar y faceoff taker in this game, going 6 for 10 against the Stags.
ROAD Rutgers scores combined 7 runs compared to Old Dominion’s 27 over weekend CONTINUED FROM BACK With one out, junior outfielder Kevin Blum legged out an infield single to second base. He then stole second with two outs in the inning. He was brought home when redshirt freshman infielder Tim Dezzi reached on a throwing error by Old Dominion’s shortstop Tommy Bell.
Freshman infielder David Soto pinch-ran for him and was subsequently picked off at first base by the Monarchs’ catcher Bryce Windham. In the ninth inning, junior right-handed pitcher Kyle Gerace got the first two outs, but then yielded back-to-back singles, putting runners on first and third. Junior right-handed pitcher Tommy
led the game with 4 and 3 goals respectively while Budd contributed 2 goals, two assists and her 100th draw control of her career, becoming the seventh player to in program history to reach the draw milestone. The Knights can count on the offensive dominance of Naslonski, as she is currently tied sixth nationally in points with 31, tied 15th in assists with 12 and tied 16th in goals with 19. In Big Ten stats, Naslonski is second in the conference, averaging 5.17 points per game. Rutgers will have a chance to redeem themselves against in-state rival Monmouth tonight at 6 p.m. The Knights currently lead 13-2 in the series with Rutgers winning the last two meetings. This game will hopefully allow the Knights to regroup and focus on what improvements need to be made ahead of their difficult schedule against No. 4 James Madison and No. 7 Northwestern matchups coming up in the next two weeks. For updates on the Rutgers women's lacrosse team, follow @ TargumSports on Twitter.
Brecht said. “It’s gonna be about us — how well can we play out of the basic sets and how well we play out of our fundamental system.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
Fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann managed 17 saves on 21 shots on goal for a season-high 81 save percentage. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / STAFF PHTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2019
Genuario, who didn’t throw a pitch before the Knights lost the game, would enter the game. Genuario tried picking off the runner on first base, but true freshman first baseman Chris Brito was not covering the bag. Old Dominion’s Matt Schwarz walked home, giving the Monarchs a 3-2 series opening victory. On Saturday, Rutgers led 5-0 entering the bottom of the third inning. The Knights chased Old Dominion’s right-handed pitcher Morgan Maguire after just three innings. He gave up 5 earned runs on six hits. Junior left-handed pitcher Tevin Murray could not get out
of the third inning, yielding 5 runs over 2.2 innings. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kyle Muller then entered and gave up 2 earned runs over two innings, earning the loss. The floodgates then opened, with the Monarchs scoring five more times en route to a 12-5 victory. They finished with 14 hits on the day. On Sunday, freshman left-handed pitcher Brian Fitzpatrick made his first career start and left with an injury after three pitches. True freshman right-handed pitcher Garrett French then entered, allowing 10 earned runs over 2.1 innings. He
yielded 7 in the first inning alone en route to a 12-2 defeat. The bright spot of the day came from true freshman infielder Brett Sternberg. A Churchville, Pennsylvania native, Sternberg picked up three base hits, including a double in his first collegiate start. With today’s midweek game against Iona postponed, the Knights will next be in action against USC Upstate in South Carolina for a three-game series, beginning Friday. For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
March 5, 2019
Page 11 MEN’S BASKETBALL KNIGHTS SHOT SEASON-HIGH 69 PERCENT AGAINST IOWA
RU looks to secure bye in final 2 games COBY GREEN CORRESPONDENT
It was quite the revenge game for the Rutgers men’s basketball team last Saturday, as it defeated then-No. 22 Iowa on the road just three games out from one of the most devastating losses in program histor y. The Scarlet Knights (14-14, 7-11) essentially embarrassed the Hawkeyes (21-8, 10-8) on their home floor, getting back at them for hitting one of the best game-winning shots of the year in all of college basketball. Rutgers
won 86-72 and helped knock Iowa out of the top 25, giving it more ground to cover in hopes of keeping its two-round bye for the Big Ten Tournament. But the Knights are in their own battle to stay in the race for a first-round bye for the conference bracket, and currently sit in the No. 8 seed with two games remaining. Rutgers will host Penn State tomorrow night for the home finale at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) before traveling up to Bloomington, Indiana to face Indiana for the final game of the season.
Here are four takeaways of the Knights’ final stretch of regular season games:
HARPER JR. EXPLODES
True freshman for ward Ron Harper Jr. made his five-time NBA champion father proud on Saturday night after scoring a career-high 27 points against the Hawkeyes. After already setting a previous high of 16 points three games ago against Iowa, Harper Jr. seemed to have this game circled on his calendar just like the rest of Rutgers did.
He also added five rebounds, an assist and a block to his stat line to go with his 9-13 shooting performance, leading him to his first ever Big Ten Freshman of the Week award. His performance was the second-highest scoring mark by a freshman Knight since former guard Corey Sanders scored 28 points against Nebraska in 2016. Harper Jr. also had his season average jump nearly a point with just that one game, from 6.7 to 7.5 points per game, and has become a viable scoring option for Rutgers over the last few games.
COLLECTIVE PERFORMANCE
Aside from Harper Jr.’s 69-percent shooting, the Knights had their best performance from the field against a Big Ten opponent on Saturday when they shot 50.8 percent on 30-59 shots. Sophomore guard Geo Baker had a season-high nine assists on the night to go along with 9 points, six rebounds and two steals. Junior forward Issa Thiam — 13 points on 4 3-pointers in 10 minutes of play — and true freshman guard Caleb McConnell — 11 points, five rebounds and two steals — provided valuable minutes off the bench for Rutgers, as well.
ONE MORE GO-AROUND
Tomorrow night’s home finale against the Nittany Lions (12-17, 5-13) marks senior night down at the RAC, as the Knights will bid farewell and honor graduate student center Shaquille Doorson. The 7-foot Netherlands native has been on the Banks since the 2014-15 season, and has played in 118 games (32 starts), scored 248 points, grabbed 327 rebounds and blocked 75 shots.
TRIPLED IN ONE YEAR?
Rutgers has a chance to triple its Big Ten conference record from last year if it wins its final two games of the season. The Knights showed a glimpse of what they could do in this conference after last year’s Big Ten Tournament, when they were the bottom seed, and upset their opponents in the first two rounds before falling in the third. Despite its overall record seemingly unchanged by much, Rutgers has proved to be a problem in big games against big opponents. Penn State will come into the RAC as the second-to-last team in the conference, having already lost to the Knights earlier this season on its home court. Combine senior night with a sold-out crowd in one of the hardest spots to play in the conference, the Lions have got some trouble ahead. But Penn State has been hot as of late, and are winners of 3 of their last 4 games. It will give Rutgers all it has got.
True freshman guard Ron Harper Jr. was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his career and season-high 27-point game against the Hawkeyes. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2019
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Faceoffs are all about matchups.” — Men’s lacrosse head coach Brian Brecht
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MEN’S LACROSSE RUTGERS 8, FAIRFIELD 4
Rutgers snaps 2-game skid against Fairfield CHRIS TSAKONAS STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers men’s lacrosse team got a much-needed victor y on the road last Saturday, defeating Fair field 8-4 in a defensive showdown. This win ends a two-game skid for the No. 20 Scarlet Knights (3-2) and could generate momentum as they look toward another two-game home stand. After trading sores in the opening 10 minutes, Rutgers took control of the game with three unanswered scores to end the half up 4-1. Sophomore attack Adam Charalambides scored a pair and midfielders junior Owen Mead and sophomore Ryan Gallagher both netted goals of their own to give the Knights control of the game. The Stags’ (1-2) Frankie Labetti would counter with a goal to make it a 4-2 game heading into the break. Coming out of the half, Rutgers would continue its persistence of fensively, scoring four unanswered goals to take an 8-2 lead midway through the four th period. This stretch was highlighted by a tough Knights defense. Fairfield wouldn’t get its first goal of the second half until Travis Ford got on the board with 5:26 left in the fourth. Ford would Sophomore attack Adam Charalambides scored a pair of goals in the Knights’ 4-point win over the Stags, last Saturday. He has 13 goals this season. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2019
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BASEBALL OLD DOMINION 12, RUTGERS 2
Knights falter against Monarchs on road SAM MARSDALE STAFF WRITER
Coming off a weekend in which it won 2 of 3 in New Orleans at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Baseball Classic, the Rutgers baseball team faltered in a place it won 2 of 3 last year. The Scarlet Knights (2-7) were swept in a three-game series against Old Dominion down in Norfolk, Virginia. From the bottom of the third inning Saturday through Sunday’s game, Rutgers was outscored 24-2. On Friday, sophomore left-handed pitcher Harry Rutkowski had yet another solid start. He went six innings, yielded nine hits, allowed 2 earned runs and struck out seven batters. The only problem was that the Monarchs’ (8-2) right-handed pitcher Nick Pantos went six scoreless innings of his own while striking out eight batters. The Knights trailed 2-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning, but got on the board on an infield RBI single from senior catcher Tyler McNamara. The game was then scoreless until the bottom of the ninth inning, where Rutgers put together a gritty rally, and got a break along the way. SEE ROAD ON PAGE 10
Head Coach Joe Litterio and Rutgers were swept by Old Dominion this past weekend. The team has a 2-7 record through its first nine games. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2018
KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
EXTRA POINT ARELLA GUIRANTES, sophomore guard on the women’s basketball team, was named to the Big Ten Honor Roll. The Bellport, New York native has averaged 19 points over the team’s three-game winning streak. Against Minnesota, she scored 25 points.
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