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Companies to remove chemicals from water RYAN HALSTATER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
On March 25, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a directive ordering five chemical companies to funds the removal of certain PFAS chemicals contained in natural resources, such as drinking water. “These compounds have (the) capability of moving through the soil and getting into groundwater so that they can get into your drinking water,” said Keith Cooper, a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and member of the
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute. Two of the compounds involved are PFNA and PFOA, both of which fall under the PFAS chemical class. Cooper said these compounds are typically used to remove stains from carpets, add water resistance to clothes and for firefighting foams. These compounds have also been found in the bloodstream of almost every person that has been tested for it in the country. People are exposed to certain compounds through dust, drinking water, food and other mediums. These compounds do not break down in the environment and have
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a long half-life in an individual’s body, meaning that in 5 to 10 years there will still be remnants of the compounds remaining. Studies conducted found that rodents developed certain types of cancers when exposed to different compounds. These studies on rodents also showed similar effects to studies conducted with humans. Cooper said a previous study found a correlation between PFOA levels in drinking water and adverse effects in people. One such effect is increased cholesterol, which is connected to heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. The compound also has the potential to disrupt hormonal levels at low concentrations. “Early exposure in the developing organism translates to effects later on,” Cooper said. SEE WATER ON PAGE 4
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New minor to encompass 3 different social sciences AMANDA AGWUEGBO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Rutgers University will soon implement a new minor for students: Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). The new minor intends to encompass these three fields in order to teach students how the social world works currently and how it could work in the future. Alec Walen, the undergraduate director for the Program in Criminal Justice and associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, said that before the minor, there existed only a PPE certificate.
“The certificate was very intensive. It took 69 credits to get, 33 in the major plus 36 in total for the two minors,” he said. “That’s a lot of credits considering we had no gateway course, and no capstone course.” While students understood the concept of a major or minor, fewer understood what a certificate exactly meant. The certificate was created because a student asked about PPE, which originally was a program at University of Oxford, Walen said. Walen then met with undergraduate chairs of the three departments to create the certificate, but it was not SEE SCIENCES ON PAGE 4
Most students say bribery happens at their university MADISON MCGAY CORRESPONDENT
Jerry Zheng, a content editor at OneClass, said that in a national survey conducted, students said they were aware of the privileges of being rich. LINKEDIN
Recently, a study found that 63% of college students believe that bribery happens at their university. It was done following the college admissions scandal in which parents used bribery to get their children accepted into various universities. This study, performed by Jerry Zheng, a content editor at OneClass, also found that a third of “campus SEE UNIVERSITY ON PAGE 5
Study finds exercise helps cancer survivors STEVEN OZORIA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A new Rutgers study found that aerobic exercises, such as walking programs, could help cancer survivors — specifically those who had breast cancer — fight against fatigue, stabilize their weight and decrease systemic inflammation. Rita Musanti, lead author and assistant professor at Rutgers School of Nursing, said researchers only recently began studying the relationship between exercise and its benefits for cancer survivors. “Starting in the 1990s, it was the first time that exercise was used to alleviate some of the
symptoms that cancer patients had related to chemotherapy. In those early studies they found that what exercise helped the most with was fatigue,” Musanti said. Further studies were conducted in the beginning of the 2000s, she said. These studies were broadened to more fields in epidemiology, the study of diseases, and found that individuals who had been diagnosed with breast or colorectal cancer who exercised regularly had a decreased risk of the disease recurring. Researchers eventually became more interested in the benefits of exercise as more studies were SEE SURVIVORS ON PAGE 5
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Alumnus teaches middle schoolers strong values ELIZABETH KILPATRICK CORRESPONDENT
Aaron Ramos, a Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA) alumnus, is using his talents of dance and education to teach his Franklin Middle School students about important social issues and life lessons in a creative way. “I first think about topics and themes that are appropriate for middle school,” Ramos said. “Then, I look for music to match.” He always makes sure that he listens to his students’ feedback, learns what they do and do not like and understands their own perspectives on what they want to perform. Ramos called himself a facilitator toward his students. Ramos works to incorporate social justice issues into the middle schoolers’ performances. “These students are more aware than we think,” Ramos said. “They have easy access to the internet and are able to research such topics.” Communication between himself and his students has always been key, he said. They always take over the concept and make the performance their own. “I also talk about my own experiences growing up being an immigrant,” Ramos said. He also said that opening up to his students has, in turn, led them to open up to him. “Being able to relate to them gives them the comfort to trust me, which is crucial. If my students didn’t trust me, they wouldn’t be
able to produce such deep and meaningful dance,” Ramos said. Ramos’s goal is not just to get kids moving in response to societal problems. It is much more than that. He said that his class environment is safe, and students can be themselves without judgment. “This goes back to my goals for them,” he said. Ramos wants the kids to be positive, contributing members of society, loving human beings and people who respect other cultures, struggles and stories. He wants them to be able to communicate and express their feelings, no matter if they are considered good, bad or indifferent. Ramos spoke of the importance of dance in more ways than one, not just as an art that can be used to express feelings and portray culture. “Dance should be offered in every school,” Ramos said. “These kids are wired to stay seated in all classes, take tests, do research and more. Dance is a physical activity. The benefits are incomparable and significant.” Ramos also said that dance positively impacts the body and its functions, as well as social skills and problem solving. Two of Ramos’s most memorable moments as a teacher were when he was named 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year, and when the New Jersey State Council on the Arts produced a story on his Advanced 8th Grade All-Boys Dance Class. Ramos also discussed how his time at Rutgers shaped him into the person he is today. He did not
Aaron Ramos said his dance class aims to not only get kids to move, but also to encourage them to respect other people’s cultures, struggles and stories. He wants his class environment to be one where his students can be themselves without judgment. COURTESY OF AARON RAMOS plan on becoming a teacher, but after a friend — who he graduated from MGSA with in 2007 — told him about an after-school dance program job at Franklin Middle School, he began his new path in
education. When that same friend went onto another job, Ramos took her position. “My experience at Rutgers has been monumental,” Ramos said. “If it weren’t for Rutgers and
the amazing people I met there, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.” Ramos learned to embrace diversity and still carries life lessons that he learned during his undergraduate years as a Scarlet Knight.
Aaron Ramos, a Mason Gross School of the Arts alumnus, said he did not plan on becoming a teacher when he was in college, but decided to take on teaching as a profession when he accepted an after-school dance program job at Franklin Middle School. COURTESY OF AARON RAMOS
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WATER Water facilities use 3 methods so they eliminate compounds down to safe levels CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Drinking water facilities typically use three methods to eliminate these compounds down to levels where people are no longer being exposed, called “treatment streams,” Cooper said. With the new directive, all drinking water companies in the state will ultimately be required to test for all these compounds and either treat it or find another source of drinking water to provide if needed, which most facilities have already done. “In reality the concentrations are going to continue to fall, and what we have seen across the country is that even with the actions we have started to take, you can already start to see a decrease in some of these compounds,” Cooper said. The NJDEP is also requiring these companies to pay for the testing and cleanup done thus far, which is possible because of the current system in the country, said Angela Oberg, an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Human Ecology. Because of the federalist system in the United States, the federal
level can set certain limits on contaminants, but some states can choose to set stricter limits, she said. This case was one in which the federal government had not set limits on these compounds, but New Jersey said that a limit was needed. “There’s a long history of lawsuits being brought against companies for pollution,” Oberg said. Even with the directive, she said environmental advocates would argue that the fines are not strict enough to hold companies accountable. If a company can generate more revenue by polluting over time rather than pay the fine, it may be in their best financial interest to keep polluting. “When you look at it that way, then our responsibility is to make it not economically make sense,” Oberg said. The companies have known for a long time that the chemicals might be unsafe, and they knew this was the next step in that ongoing conversation, Oberg said. As the conversation moves forward, there will be significantly more money involved, perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars in cleanup. If the companies take responsibility now and pay the
Angela Oberg, an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Human Ecology, said that the directive may not necessarily encourage companies to stop polluting because the costs to pay the fine may still be less than the cost to clean up the chemical contaminants. RUTGERS.EDU $3 million, they may be obligated to pay the total number later, she said. When the companies respond, they are going to try to get out
of it by saying it is not their responsibility or through other tactics, she said. This can be done through the courts or through direct negotiation with the agency.
“This is a great first step, but I think we have a long pitched battle ahead of us to actually get money for cleanup,” Oberg said.
SCIENCES Course loads for minors are not as heavy, increasing student enrollment for PPE CONTINUED FROM FRONT
as popular as expected. Only one student ended up graduating with the certificate. With a minor, the course load would not be so heavy, so Walen hopes it will increase the amount of students who participate in the program. The original program at University of Oxford was intended for students interested
not the standard six-course minor, but instead is nine courses, he said. Thus, the assumption is that students taking the minor would also be majoring in either philosophy, economics or political science. “The world we live in is politically driven ... understanding that and how you can influence it is crucial and (PPE) allows for a well rounded understanding of that,” he said.
“Philosophy provides the tools to think analytically, economics takes that ability to think analytically and applies it into the understanding of market forces on a macro and micro level.” JESSICA DICKER School of Arts and Sciences Sophomore
in leadership positions, and Walen wants to apply the same principles to Rutgers. He said in order to take up a leadership position, they should understand the power of business and government, as well as how they interact. Integrating these fields of study leads to more critical thinking and a unique skill set, Walen said. Regardless of whether the student pursues a graduate degree, the minor gives a more numerical sense of the business world with an added ethical and moral perspective. William Field, the undergraduate program director for the Department of Political Science, said the demand for PPE was growing, so after looking at similar programs across the country, the Department of Political Science decided that a minor was needed. The minor is
Jessica Dicker, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said the minor was useful because it gave a solid grounding of all three fields. She said the minor was also a way to prepare students for careers in business, public policy, international affairs and law. “Philosophy provides the tools to think analytically, economics takes that ability to think analytically and applies it into the understanding of market forces on a macro and micro level. Politics anticipates the impact of these decisions on policy and vice-versa,” she said. “They are all so interconnected and the skill sets gained in PPE makes students extremely marketable to employers in all areas in the spectrum from law, business and government.”
Alec Walen, the undergraduate director for the Program in Criminal Justice, said the previous certificate, which was inspired by a similar program held at University of Oxford, was much more credit-intensive than the minor, requiring 69 credits. RUTGERS.EDU
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UNIVERSITY Study finds approximate third of ‘campus liberals’ want admissions process regulated
liberals” want the admissions process to be regulated. Zheng said that there are students who want the admissions process to have federal involvement and regulations due to the way in which the current process has failed to measure up to the highest standards of integrity. In this study, Zheng said that students who received a spot through bribery not only put the position of others students at stake, but also the integrity of the university at stake as well. “It’s understandable for some students to want to see federal regulations in the admissions process,” Zheng said. “Some likely believe the prestige of their degree is at stake if their school continues to falter in this way.” In his study, Zheng said that students are aware of the privileges wealth offers, which is why a majority of students believe admissions bribery does happen at their school. Adam Hannavi, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year, provided his input on the issue, and said he has seen a lot about this scandal recently. “This made me very upset,” Hannavi said. “To have their
children just get easily accepted, while many people have to work hard for that privilege.” Hannavi said that he himself had to work hard all throughout high school to get accepted to Rutgers, and even has to pay for schooling on his own. “People want to gain more money and if people have money to give, they will accept anyone into the University,” he said. He also said that while he does not know, he thinks bribery could be happening at Rutgers because it is becoming the reality nowadays. Neal Buccino, an associate director of Public and Media Relations at Rutgers Communications, said that the Rutgers Office of Admissions operates with integrity to select the most qualified students across not only the country, but the world. Buccino added that the Fall 2018 first-year class had an average SAT score of 1299 and GPA of 3.8, making it a highly competitive class. “Its success is shown by both the excellent qualifications and the great diversity of our Fall 2018 incoming first-year class,” Buccino said. “Which was the largest in Rutgers history.”
helps to reduce symptoms. A common health theory is that it can reduce inflammation, which is a fact that may influence treatment in the future. “For the prevention of cancer, exercise studies provide evidence
that this lifestyle behavior reduces the risk of developing cancer, and the mechanisms for either case are still under investigation,” Musanti said. “Exercise helps stabilize weight, so it reduces obesity and we know that obesity is a risk factor for cancer.”
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Olivia Jade Giannulli is a social media celebrity and the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin, who is 1 of 16 parents facing charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering in the recent college admissions scandal that broke just last month. INSTAGRAM
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done, as they reinforced the idea that exercise played a factor in alleviating cancer-like systems, Musanti said. Regarding the walking program in her study, she said participants were prescribed to walk every day in increments of 10 minutes or more. As they walked, she would take into account what the patient could tolerate and also their moderate pace. Musanti said the study also relied on whether the person was being actively treated for cancer or if they had already completed treatment, so the walking increments were adjusted around their capabilities. In the study, the amount of exercise the patients did also had to be monitored in order to avoid
causing excessive fatigue. Musanti said that for the observational studies that had previously been conducted, because they were epidemiological studies, they were done with thousands of people over time, including a large population of people over a 10-year period. There had also been smaller-scale studies that included up to several hundred people, which showed the range of data that provided evidence of the benefits of exercise, especially community-based programs. “Community-based programs that are specifically focused on cancer survivors are helpful because there are concerns related to cancer survivors, and the type and amount of exercise that they can do, if they have complications from their treatment,” she
Rita Musanti, the lead author of the study and an assistant professor at Rutgers School of Nursing, said there was a large amount of surveys conducted. RUTGERS.EDU
said. “You have people that are knowledgeable about cancer and exercise, so it reduces the risk and it’s safer for patients.” Even with the studies done to date, Musanti said that researchers were still unsure of how exercise
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Pay attention to Pete’s presidential campaign
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ntil a few weeks ago, I was about to give up trying to pronounce Pete Buttigieg’s last name. He is the ANJALI SHAH gay, 37-year-old mayor from South Bend, Indiana running for president like the little engine that could. Yes, there was a certain charm to that profile, but up until a few weeks ago, most of the American public had mutually agreed that Buttigieg did not stand a chance, especially in such a crowded presidential race filled with national heavyweights with name recognition that occurs only after decades of public service. But stranger things have happened. It all began with a CNN town hall on March 10. “He kicked ass,” said Party operative Patti Solis Doyle. In the 24 hours following, he raised approximately $600,000, and just a few days after he hit the 65,000-donor mark, which qualifies him to appear in the first debate. He has been profiled by “The Daily Show,” appeared on “The Late Show” and “Meet the Press” and has caught the eye of elite Democratic operatives who have likened him to a young Barack Obama. A Quinnipiac poll found Buttgieg tied for fifth place with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). A New Hampshire poll placed Buttgieg in third behind Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). An Emerson College poll put him in third place in Iowa. Within the first three months of the year, he has amassed more than $7 million in donations, outshining Warren, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). Still, in the Morning Consult’s March 18-24 poll, only 45% of respondents nationwide had heard of Buttigieg. So, I suppose that is the point of this article. For future reference, it is “Boot-edge-edge.” And trust me, you are going to need to know how to say it. The son of an immigrant, Buttigieg grew up in a blue-collar family in South Bend and left to pursue an education at Harvard University and later at University of Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. In 2009, he was commissioned as a naval intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, and in 2014 was deployed for a seven-month tour in Afghanistan. In 2010, he decided to quit his full-time consulting gig and pursue public service in his hometown. By getting coffee with every constituent he could, he won a crowded Democratic primary and the general in a landslide to become the youngest mayor of a U.S. city with at least 100,000 residents. In just the past few days, Buttigieg has become a symbol for a rising Christian Left, unabashed about his identity and struggles and is publicly challenging homophobic Vice President Mike Pence to a duel. Regardless of where he ends up, he has already made a big splash. Not only as a gay man, but also perhaps more radically as a young man. There has been a historic belittling of young people within government that has been highlighted by the intensity of media coverage given to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) every time she vaguely opens her mouth. But with Buttigieg’s newfound national profile, young people may finally have the mouthpiece we have always deserved in American politics. For far too long, candidates of generations before us have struggled to cater to our specific demographic, either by failing to be cool or choosing to ignore us altogether by always talking down to us. At 18 years old, we can be drafted to fight for this country, but God forbid we have a nuanced take on healthcare or tax policy. The appeal of Buttigieg is that he is shedding the model that elitist politicians have had for decades — the “Mommy and Daddy Know Best” model, patent pending — and has chosen instead to use radical honesty to produce thoughtful answers instead of soundbites. For example, when Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) — a seasoned politician — was asked about her controversial record on criminal justice, she gave a vague, roundabout answer. When Buttigieg was asked about his own shortcomings regarding his lack of national experience, he chose to be straightforward, making concessions about his profile while reinforcing what uniquely qualifies him to be a part of the conversation and why he is passionate about serving his country. Buttigieg’s moment is in direct opposition to Biden’s moment. It is one that is fraught with political and social tension, but one that has yet to break his overwhelming lead in current polling. As a young person who is adept to our current socio-political climate, Buttigieg has mastered communication that does not feel contrived nor manipulative. On the other hand, Biden lent the public a half-hearted promise to be more diligent about our evolving status quo — not quite apologizing for his actions — and then went on to joke about consent the following day. Does that sound like someone who allows women to feel ownership over their bodies? It is not too early to be thinking about the 2020 presidential race. The field may be crowded, but it is precisely at this time when the passion we have for our future can truly drive the trajectory of the presidential race. There is real potential for us to make a change, especially now that there is finally a candidate that shares our concerns and has a stake in the issues we care about. I am not suggesting that we need to pick our favorite candidate immediately — in fact, I think this is a decision worth the utmost amount of deliberation — but I do think that we need to be paying attention. This is our future. Let is not miss the opportunity to determine the kind of world we will inherit.
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Anjali Shah is a Rutgers Business School sophomore, contemplating her primary major but minoring in political science and philosophy. Her column, “The Progressive’s Hot Take,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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he economic reality of the common with it the feeling of powerlessness. Ever ything American family today is one of finan- seems to be out of one’s control. Pell Grants and cial instability. One layof f and the house subsidized federal loans put the power bank in the is foreclosed. One mistake and the chain of debt people’s hands, allowing for students to take back shackled to your ankle pulls you into the abyss. control of their lives. But the ability to attend school does not eliminate One misstep and you find yourself in a free fall. For the high school student working to help his the pressures of debt and the need for an income. family eat, the scholar with unemployed parents, More than 3,700 Rutgers students utilize the Federthe youth with parents who immigrated here and al Work-Study (FWS) program. Though it is a small never attended college, the kid who feels walled contingency, FWS allows for students to earn a wage in by familial debt, higher education seems like a while also providing work experience at our educaremote, distant dream. But this nation must not tional institution. The movement to streamline the process of allow this dream to be deferred. A low-income student is five times less likely completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFthan a high-inSA) process come student to must not allow have a college “To be a global leader of innovation and for simplificadegree by the prosperity, access to higher education must be at tion to mean age of 24. In a subtraction and nation where the forefront of legislative action. To be a more exclusion. The abruptly falling just society of mobility and progress, affordability current, overly ill, something complex finanrelatively bemust be the focus of elected officials.” cial student aid yond one’s consystem ought trol, is the No. to be revamped, 1 cause of bankruptcy, there must be significant governmental but this cannot be a guise for diminishing the access and availability for students. support for higher educational attainment. To invest in federal student aid programs is to Rutgers students receive more than $400 million a year in federal financial student aid. Programs invest in not only the future of the students of such as Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Edu- America, but also the nation as a whole. In 2014, cational Opportunity Grants, Work-Study, Perkins Organization of Economic Cooperation and DeLoans and Direct Loans allow for something once velopment (OECD) director for Education and deemed inconceivable to be considered poten- Skills Andreas Schleicher summarized the findtially attainable. Approximately a third of under- ing that when the U.S. government allocates tax graduate students at Rutgers receive a Pell Grant. collections to higher education, “taxpayers get Elected officials ought to push for broader sup- $200,000 more out of ever y graduate than what port of congressional measures to raise the Pell they invested.” In the 1990s, the United States Grant maximum award from the current level of led the world in college degrees as it was first $6,195. Even modest increases are felt by the indi- among OECD countries. We have slipped far ther viduals who receive this door-opening assistance. down, moving closer to the 20th rank with each Need-based federal subsidized student loans passing year. While other countries were increasing public are fundamental in allowing for the realization of the collegiate American Dream. More than 21,000 expenditures in education as the world became Rutgers undergraduate students rely on these more and more technical, America had cut its loans to help finance their education. They are spending. To be a global leader of innovation and one of the most important tools that equip stu- prosperity, access to higher education must be at dents from around the countr y with the means to the forefront of legislative action. To be a more just society of mobility and progress, affordability attend college. Federal student aid is the reason many are in must be the focus of elected officials. Congress college today. It ensures that the future of students must continue its strong support of federal stuis not lost in the tribulations of financial downturn. dent aid programs for the students and future of Living in a low-income household often brings this nation. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 151st editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Tragedy is tipping point of dark inhumane internet humor CONSERVATIVE ACROSS THE AISLE GIANA CASTELLI
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n March 15, Brenton Tarrant, an Australian white supremacist, let loose on Christchurch and killed 50 Muslim worshippers and injured dozens of others. Besides being New Zealand’s most deadly mass shooting in its history, what makes it noteworthy is the method in which news of it was spread: through Facebook livestream. The video was allegedly viewed 4,000 times and spread to other social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and Reddit before Facebook executives removed it nearly 30 minutes later. Alongside the New Zealand government, social media companies have cracked down hard on duplicates spread across the internet. It is now nearly impossible to find a copy of the full livestream online unless it was saved onto your hard drive. To call this tragedy a disgusting and vile waste of human life would not do it justice. As the dust settles, our generation as purveyors of internet culture are encouraged — if not obligated — to examine the way we use and abuse it. Is this crime the fault of the internet and its millions of users? No, and I think that would be unjust to pin the horrific act of the lone gunman on those who peruse the
internet and like some off-color memes. But what cannot be denied is how the internet acts as a catalyst for extremist ideologies to be not only easily accessible but portrayed in a humorous and relaxed way. Irony and its many layers are the internet’s way of communicating and expressing humor. Originally, those who used the internet tended to be those who were computer-savvy and those who were ostracized for their interests. By ostracized, I do not necessarily mean those whose beliefs and ideologies were seen as offensive or crude — although I do not doubt that the birth of the internet attracted these sorts
But, this irony has spiraled downward into something called Poe’s Law. Originally coined by a user named Nathan Poe on christianforums.com, it states that “it is impossible to create a parody of fundamentalism that someone won’t mistake for the real thing.” It feeds into the idea of anonymity — that because each user’s identity is masked, the incentive for saying something outrageously offensive and outlandish is increased due to the lack of repercussions. Nobody knows your true intentions, so why not go wild? This type of humor is pervasive on forum sites like 4chan and 8chan where users,
“It is through civil dialogue and education that we are able to curb this extremism. ” — but those with niche interests, such as comic books or video games. Memes, then, were a sort of way that people from these communities to communicate with one another. Most early memes required context of the medium it was used in due to the fact it was often referenced out of context. As memes became more prolific, they became more meta because they became their own medium. Irony has become a part of internet culture as a way of joking around with others, and users up the ante in order to make their jokes stick.
always anonymous, spew obscenities. For some users, their crass behavior is just edgy humor. For others, though, they are speaking their mind without knowing others are joking. Tarrant’s manifesto is filled to the brim with this internet irony. He cites his inspiration for his beliefs of ethno-nationalism, among other pop culture and internet memes, on “Spyro: Year of the Dragon” and “Fortnite,” both popular video games. These examples, seemingly odd and inconsequential, are meant to troll and is a succinct example of
this type of humor. The purpose for littering the manifesto with this is twofold. He states quite bluntly that he hopes his actions “(drive) political and social discourse, creating the atmosphere or (sic) fear and change that is required.” Yet, there is an unconscious and insidious intention: to confuse and trick journalists by giving them exactly what they want to hear. There are several sections in the manifesto written in a question-and-answer format, dedicated to feeding into preconceived notions and suspicions that journalists had about him before all of the information was revealed. He wanted to control his narrative by providing clean and easy-to-access information for journalists to publish and create discord. His vile words and actions on March 15 are the physical manifestation of Poe’s Law, a young man was heavily exposed to white nationalist ideologies — ones where truth and irony meet at a gray area — and took it as truth and put his erroneous beliefs into action. Can we stop this radicalization from occurring? Yes, although the solution should not be greater oversight and censorship over the internet, as it makes those ideas more tantalizing to those curious. It is through civil dialogue and education that we are able to curb this extremism. Giana Castelli is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science. Her column, “Conservative Across the Aisle,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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April 12, 2019
Rebeca Lane leads concert to cap off week at Rutgers CLARISSA GORDON CORRESPONDENT
In its infancy, hip-hop originated as a creative outlet for the disenfranchised people of color living in the low-income neighborhoods of New York, and the genre continues to represent a culture that often
reflects on socioeconomic and political realities of marginalized communities. Since its conception, the power and influence of hip-hop has garnered a legacy internationally, including in Latin America. In conjunction with Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) Turn the Campus Teal
Rebeca Lane, an artist and activist, performed following her talk earlier in the week. Salvadoran producer and musician DJ Loup Rouge joined her on stage. PHOTO EDITOR / DUSTIN NILES
for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Rutgers Center for Latino Arts and Culture (CLAC) presented a “Latinx Women in Hip-Hop” show at the Livingston Student Center on Wednesday. The program featured Guatemalan feminist rapper and artist Rebeca Lane, whose music addresses women’s rights, violence against women in Central America and the marginalization of the Guatemalan Mayan majority. Lane was joined by Costa Rican-based MC Nakury and Mexican-born Audry Funk who performed with her under their Somos Guerreras collective, a hip-hop group they formed as a means to create a safe space for Latinx women interested in hiphop. Serving up the beats for the night was DJ Loup Rouge, a Salvadoran producer and musician based in New York City. Nakury opened up the show with her songs “Esencia” and “Necesario” that speak on the importance of women sticking together and collaborating creatively. Funk gracefully represented her home country of
Mexico with an introductory acapella performance, then transitioning into rapping over a classic hip-hop beat. As a current New Yorker, Funk reflected on being an immigrant from a struggling country, referring to herself as a proud “daughter and artist of the underdevelopment.” Still missing Mexico dearly as she makes a name for herself in the Bronx, Funk also reflected on the importance of connecting with her Mexican culture in a city where she oftentimes feels out of place. Funk warmly welcomed Lane to the stage, who kicked off her set with “Alma Mestiza,” a record about her indigenous heritage that’s often met with criticism and the importance of embracing your roots. Part Mayan K’ich’e herself, Lane expanded on the issue of racism within the Latinx community and explained how artists like herself use hip-hop as a voice for expressing appreciation for their ancestors as well as a weapon against discrimination. Other songs performed by Lane focused on the importance of nature and
spirituality as well as social and political issues. The rapper dedicated one song to Nicaragua, in which she encouraged indigenous communities to resist corruption and oppression, and emphasized the beauty and necessity in embracing the chaos life throws at us. In another song, she denounced the femicide, rape and overall brutal misogyny that Central America faces, calling attention to the “Ni Una Menos” feminist revolt she likened to the #MeToo movement seen in the United States. The three MCs joined forces on the stage as Somos Guerreras, singing songs like “Para Mi Gente” — for my people — with lyrics about embracing their culture in a world with Eurocentric beauty standards and creating safe spaces for Latin women in hip-hop. Through their meaningful music, Somos Guerreras brought a unique and rich cultural experience to Rutgers. The rappers are playing an increasingly active role in the hip-hop community, and their music is available on all streaming platforms.
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April 12, 2019
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
Lio
Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Rethink your prerogative regarding work and domestic changes. If you work as a team player, you will find it easier to get what you want in the end. Have a goal in mind, and contribute your thoughts regarding the best way to get things done. A different lifestyle may be exactly what you need to dump bad habits and unnecessary possessions. Your numbers are 2, 14, 20, 28, 33, 36, 41.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make financial changes. Cut your overhead and rid yourself of the clutter you’ve accumulated over the years. Once you start to clear out what you no longer need, you’ll have more time and money to do the things you enjoy most. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Visit a friend or attend a reunion. You’ll be offered valuable information that can help you better understand yourself and the possibilities that are available to you. Positive change is within reach if you are prepared to initiate your next move. 4 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think twice before you offer to help someone. Consider the likelihood of what you do actually making a difference and whether your time would be better spent focusing on learning and implementing what you discover to help you advance. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Negotiate on your own behalf. No one will understand what you want or fight harder to get it. Make a move based on the way you feel and the direction you see yourself heading. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Socialize with colleagues or someone who can help you raise your profile or position. Be ready to initiate positive change into the way you do things; it won’t go unnoticed. Don’t trust anyone who is competing with you. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Playtime will do you good. Put work behind you, and get together with people you find entertaining and motivating. A change of attitude will lead to an interesting alternative to your normal routine. Try something new. Romance is highlighted. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a closer look at the demands someone is putting on you. It’s time for you to make a change that will place you in a less stressful environment. Emotional tactics will be used as a means to manipulate you. 2 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Making travel plans, socializing and sharing creative ideas with someone you love will lead to positive changes to your lifestyle. Personal improvements should be a priority, along with sticking to a budget. Love and romance will enhance your life. 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put your heart and soul into self-improvement. Don’t worry about what others do or say. Stick to the truth, facts and the people you know you can trust. Someone will lead you astray or take advantage of you if you are gullible. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make whatever you do or say count. Connect with someone you have enjoyed spending time with in the past. What you discover will help you initiate a positive change to the way you live or where. A romantic gesture looks promising. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful who you share your secrets with. Emotional matters should be handled with care. Take a look at your personal papers before you submit documents to your accountant, government agency or legal representative. Make physical changes at home. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What you put out you will get back. Giveand-take will result in better relationships with the people you live or work alongside. Much can be accomplished as long as you make realistic plans. Romance is on the rise. 5 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
60 Tuna containers
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61 Scottish misses
three hearts,” e.g. 5 Finance deg.
62 Letter in most plurals 63 Reflex hammer target
8 Llama cousin 14 Copycat
DOWN
15 Phanerozoic, for one
1 Immoral Goethe character
16 Protect with an invention?
2 Common sleep problem
17 *Want to know
3 Chest wood
19 Without damage
4 Lock of hair
20 Caramel topper
5 Whimper
21 *Moment
6 Large amount
22 Foot bones
7 ___ port in a storm
23 Servant’s uniform
8 Lewis Carroll heroine
25 Appliance for boiling water
9 Ocean transport
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10 Money on hand
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11 At a distance
35 Tranquil
12 ___-Cola
37 Not yet broadcast
13 Pretentiously creative
38 Setting in balance
18 Bold poker players
39 State of rest
21 “___ seen worse”
40 *Scarcity
24 Yale or Harvard
41 Wilson of “The Internship”
26 Squirrel’s climbing place
42 Indian social class
28 Corrosive stuff
43 Accompany to an event
29 1492 ship
46 Gave a score to
30 Risque
51 *Rotund
31 1999 currency debut
54 Understand
32 Once more
56 It shuts people up
33 Look shocked
57 “Language” in which the
34 Queens of the savanna
starred answers make
35 What’s left on a ship?
sense phonetically
36 Word-for-word
58 Upward climb
38 Danishes and others
59 Speed Wagon maker
40 Cochlea’s organ
42 Coquettish
Yesterday’s Solution
44 Medusa’s victims turned to it 45 Kinds of jargon 47 Cordelia’s word of lament 48 Mythical giant 49 Online publication 50 Crowded 51 Milky gem 52 Major with the Big Dipper 53 Quirky jerks 55 Freudian subjects 57 Intro to history or science?
Yesterday’s Solution
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April 12, 2019 TENNIS RUTGERS-NO. 14 MICHIGAN, TOMORROW, 11 A.M.
Rutgers to host pair of conference foes ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA CORRESPONDENT
After playing two matches in the Midwest last weekend, the Rutgers tennis team will ser ve up competition against No. 14 Michigan and Michigan State this weekend at the Rutgers Tennis Complex. The Scarlet Knights (9-8, 1-6) will take on the Wolverines (13-4, 9-0) on Saturday and the Spartans (13-10, 4-5) on Sunday with both competitions beginning at 11 a.m.
Michigan isn’t the first nationally ranked team Rutgers will play against. The Knights faced then-No. 24 Northwestern and No. 36 Illinois back-to-back, losing both matches with freshman Sydney Kaplan capturing the lone singles win against the Fighting Illini (9-10, 4-3). “(Kaplan) has gained a lot of confidence,” said head coach Hilary Ritchie. “In her last few matches she has really been willing to fight until the end.” Hailing from Montebello, New York, Kaplan capped off an
undefeated weekend while in the Midwest. Her four doubles and singles wins add to her three straight Big Ten wins in singles action at the No. 4 position.
DOUBLES SWITCHEROO
A change of environment for Rutgers saw a switch up in the doubles pairs. The usual pairings are junior Kat Muzik and freshman Tess Fisher at the No. 1 seed, and sophomore Maya Jacobs and junior Jaci Cochrane at the No. 2 spot.
Against Iowa (12-8, 4-4) and Nebraska (9-15, 1-7), Muzik and Jacobs paired up at No. 1 with Cochrane and freshman Kristiana Zahare at No. 2. “We decided to mix up doubles pairings in hopes of getting some fresh energy,” Ritchie said. “Clearly it worked last weekend, but we still have to continue to execute on first serves and returns.” The new pairings still need to build chemistry and will have the chance against the Michigan teams to test themselves. The Knights are always looking to improve, but with these last two home matches, there isn’t much time left in the season to ease into new environments. Rutgers is going into every competition full force and isn’t letting up just yet. “A major focus on these last two weekends will be intensity,” Ritchie said. “This is a long season, and the teams that are healthy and still hungr y to compete can finish strong. Our win against Nebraska was fuel to stay focused and continue working hard.”
SCOUTING MICHIGAN
Women’s tennis head coach Hilary Ritchie is closing her third season as head coach, and has already achieved her highest win total this season with nine wins. MICA FINEHART / JANUARY 2019
The Wolverines have yet to lose a Big Ten matchup. Michigan secured wins against Illinois and the Wildcats (11-7, 5-2). The Wolverines are returning from their most recent match against Florida, and will be storming onto the Banks. Michigan’s Kate Fahey is the one to beat and is ranked No. 3 in the nation, according to the ITA singles rankings. Other Wolverines in the national singles rankings are No. 44 Chiara Lommer and No. 45 Brienne Minor. Fahey and Minor are ranked No. 25 in doubles play.
“Against Michigan, we are the underdogs but each player is going to be focused on their match and controlling what we can do,” Ritchie said. “In fact, it will be important for our players to have that type of mindset from here on out. We can’t worr y who is on the other side of the net. We have to focus on executing our shots.”
SCOUTING MICHIGAN STATE
The Spartans dropped a 6-0 match to the Fighting Illini, but came around to a 4-3 win against Northwestern, last weekend on the road. Michigan State is slated to compete in Maryland on Friday before heading to New Jersey to take on the Knights. The Spartans don’t have any nationally ranked singles or doubles players, but they are a serious threat that Rutgers has to be prepared for. With the home court advantage, the Knights will have the crowd behind them, but they’re going to need a lot more than that if they want any shot at winning a single match against either team. Both of its opens are ranked significantly higher than Rutgers in the Big Ten, but the Knights aren’t letting the numbers dictate their upcoming competition. To them, every competition is an opportunity to win. “Same mindset as we’ve had all matches,” Kaplan said on this weekend’s competition. “Going out there and being hungry to win and excited to be playing tennis and we’re going to be outside, so enjoy the nice weather and enjoy playing.” For updates on the Rutgers tennis team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
SCRIMMAGE Knights end spring season with annual Scarlet-White Game CONTINUED FROM BACK showcasing the top seventh and eighth graders. Coaches from high school powerhouses like Don Bosco Prep, Delbarton School and Paramus Catholic will be on hand to evaluate the middle schoolers. The day continues with the groundbreaking of the Barbara and Gary Rodkin Academic Success Center. Situated behind the stadium on Scarlet Knight Way, the building will provide student athletes with tutoring resources as well as a training facility for the men’s and women’s soccer teams. The Knights will be without some of its more vocal leaders to start Ash’s fourth year on the Banks, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Fifth-year senior defensive backs Isaiah Wharton and Saquan Hampton along with senior Blessuan Austin will test the NFL Draft, which starts April 25. The student athletes were a part of a Rutgers team that ranked in the top 20 for passing defense across FBS schools.
With the loss of Wharton at the cornerback position, sophomore defensive back Avery Young will fill his shoes. Young started 11 games last season, stepping into the cornerback role after Austin went down with season-ending knee surgery following the Texas Tech game on Sept. 1. Young’s mentor this season, new cornerbacks coach Jay Valai, offers a wealth of experience at the position. A letter winner every season during his time as a student athlete at Wisconsin, Valai spent the past year with the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. Senior defensive back Damon Hayes played alongside Hampton, a free safety, this past season after spending 2016 and 2017 as a cornerback. On the offensive side of the ball, sophomore quarterback Artur Sitkowski threw 18 interceptions last season and at one point led all of FBS in picks. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @SchmiedJake and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior defensive back Damon Hayes is projected to start at strong safety for the Knights in the upcoming season. He previously played corner. DUSTIN NILES / PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2018
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MUST-WINNER RU will look to lean on Charlambides, Mullins to score, Edelmann on defense CONTINUED FROM BACK Another challenge for the Knights will be winning possessions and turning those possessions into quality scoring opportunities. The face-off unit has struggled all season, currently winning only 40.4% of face-offs on the season. Maryland won’t make it easy for Rutgers on Sunday, as starter Austin Henningsen has won 62.3% of his face-offs this season. If the Knights can’t get into a rhythm at the “X” on Sunday, they’ll have to get aggressive in other aspects of the game. “At the end of the day, we’re going to have to figure out a way to even out the score sheet,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “We need to make sure we’re clearing the ball to have those offensive opportunities, we need to do a better job riding the ball to prevent them from having extra opportunities, and maybe do a better job with those 50-50 ground balls.” If it can win those 50-50 possessions, then Rutgers can get the ball to an attack that is among the most efficient in the country. As a team, the Knights have scored on 29.5% of their shots this season. That is due in large part to the goal efficiency of sophomore attacker Adam Charalambides, who is scoring on 35.5% of his shots this season.
Another x-factor for Rutgers is junior attacker Kieran Mullins, who is an elite scorer in his own right with 21 goals on the year. His main role is to be the de facto quar terback of the of fense, operating behind the cage and using his vision to create high-quality shots for his teammates in the attacking zone. The Knights are going up against arguably their toughest opponent yet. Mar yland is a team that routinely pulls in some of the best recruiting classes in the countr y and competes for a national championship ever y year. But Rutgers has come up big in these types of games before. Two weeks ago, it knocked off then-No. 4 Ohio State 14-6 in the biggest win of the year. Pulling an upset off again won’t be a simple task, but the team is locked in and focused on getting the job done against the Terrapins. “I think that it’s important to know who we’re going up against and to know how talented they are and what their tendencies are,” Edelmann said. “But when it comes down to game day it’s worr ying about our fundamentals and our game plan and our personnel.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior attack Kieran Mullins has 30 assists this season, which is already a single season high for his career. Last year he tallied 17 assists. VIVEK VIDYARTHI / MARCH 2019
HURDLES Edwyn Pierre won the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.21 at the Metropolitan Championships. The Knights, last weekend, earned a total of four titles in Princeton at the Sam Howell Invitational. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2018
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY—NEW BRUNSWICK
SPORTS FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2019
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“... Being hungry to win and excited to be playing tennis and we’re going to be outside, so enjoy the nice weather and enjoy playing.” — Freshman Sydney Kaplan
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FOOTBALL SCARLET & WHITE GAME, TOMORROW, 3:30 P.M.
Rutgers wraps up spring practice with scrimmage JAKE SCHMIED ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
After it lost 14-10 to Michigan State in the final week of the 2018 season, the Rutgers football team and head coach Chris Ash turned their heads to the upcoming season, hoping for improvement from a fourth-straight year with a losing record. The Scarlet Knights (1-11, 0-9) have hit the gridiron as the calendar arrived at March for annual spring practices, ending with the traditional Scarlet-White Game, tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. The annual spring scrimmage at HighPoint.com Stadium will pit the offense and defense against each other in an unconventional scoring setting. The scoring system gives points not only for touchdowns, but also for sacks, interceptions, 10-plus-yard pass gains and tackles for a loss. The event will feature many former Rutgers football players, including Michael Burton and Tim Wright, who will be the honorary head coaches for the two teams. Alumni Kenny Britt, Steve Longa, Leonte Carroo and Ka’Lial Glaud will also be on the sidelines. The eventful day will start with the Middle School Combine and Skills Showcase, SEE SCRIMMAGE ON PAGE 10
Sophomore running back Isaiah Pacheco will be in the mix for the Knights’ backfield for the upcoming season. Pacheco played in all 12 games his freshman season with 551 yards and 3 touchdowns. DUSTIN NILES / PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2018
MEN’S LACROSSE NO. 19 RUTGERS-NO. 3 MARYLAND, SUNDAY, 7 P.M.
Knights to host No. 3 Terrapins in must-winner CHRIS TSAKONAS CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers men’s lacrosse team is gearing up for a must-win battle on Sunday, as it welcomes No. 3 Maryland to HighPoint.com Stadium in a game that could have postseason implications. The No. 19 Scarlet Knights (6-5, 1-1) currently find themselves in the fourth and final spot of the Big Ten Tournament, but a loss to the Terrapins (9-2, 1-1) could send them on the outside looking in with two games to play. Maryland boasts an elite attacking unit, with the frontline of Logan Wisnauskas, Jared Bernhardt and Anthony DiMaio combining to average 13.2 goals per game. If Rutgers is going to disrupt the Terrapins’ attack and create opportunities in transition, it’ll need to cause turnovers and pick up ground balls at every opportunity. “When it comes down to 60 minutes on game day it comes down to what we focus on and how we as players do clearing the ball, picking up ground balls and making sure that we’re on the same page ever y step of the way,” said fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann. Fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann has 143 saves this season, just three saves shy of tying his career record from last season with 146 total. He has averaged a .603 save percentege this season. VIVEK VIDYARTHI / MARCH 2019
KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
EXTRA POINT REANDA RICHARDS, freshman on the women’s track and field team, will compete in her first-ever Metropolitan Championships this weekend. Richards claimed first-place finishes at the USF Bulls Invitational in the 400-meter hurdles and 4x400 meter relay.
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MLB SCORES
TRACK AND FIELD
Metropolitan Championships
Today All Day, Bauer Track and Field Complex
Cleveland Detroit
4 0
BASEBALL
vs. Michigan State
Today 1 p.m., Bainton Field
Marlins Cincinnati
0 5
SOFTBALL
at Penn State
Today, 6 p.m. State College, Pa.
Oakland Baltimore
8 5