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New Jersey joins 26 U.S. states, districts and territories experiencing high rates of influenza-like illness during its most widespread year in more than a decade. Records reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report an increase of 44,000 influenza-related deaths — where seasonal infection was likely a contributor to the cause of death but was not necessarily the primary cause — between 2011 and 2013, according to Rutgers Today. In the last three weeks, there has been a spike in positive laboratory tests throughout the state, particularly in northern and central New Jersey, with an increase in reported absences at schools, workplaces and emergency department visits for influenza-like illnesses, said Alfred Tallia, chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in an interview with Rutgers Today. Rutgers Student Affairs reported that more than “20 percent of Rutgers students report missed assignments and lower grades due to colds and flu.” The H3N2 influenza virus — 1 of 3 predominant subtypes of the Influenza A — is a leader in influenza-related cases this year. Influenza viruses, such as this one, can mutate rapidly and often times, offer a different variant, or group of, right around flu season each year.
“Influenza A strains such as H3N2 and other subtypes causing this year’s illnesses tend to be the strains that cause more severe illness,” Tallia said. “Most epidemics are due to Influenza A strains. Many Influenza A strains originate in other animals, mutate and infect humans.” Vaccinations have an estimation between 10 and 30 percent effectiveness, Tallia said. Even so, he recommends that individuals who have not been administered the flu vaccine still get it. Despite its lack of effectiveness compared to previous years, it helps reduce symptoms and flu duration. Immunity takes approximately two weeks, during which good hygiene — washing hands and coughing into sleeves — can be reinforced. “While children and people over 65 are most vulnerable, the flu can have complications or be fatal to people of all ages,” Tallia said. “Women who are pregnant and people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses are also as vulnerable as children and the elderly. Fortunately, with vaccination, many people can be spared the misery associated with this disease, and vaccination is recommended for all ages.” Free flu vaccines are offered at a number of locations on campus including the College Avenue Student Center, Bush Student Center and Hurtado Health Clinic. For a full list of locations, students can visit the Rutgers Today website.
Flu vaccines help reduce the duration and symptoms of influenza — a sore throat, stuffy nose and body aches. They also decrease the risk of flu-related deaths among pregnant women, individuals over 65 and other high-risk individuals. WIKIMEDIA
Gender-neutral housing Newark plans personal network for is easily accessible at U. residents after net neutrality repeal Ryan Stiesi Staff Writer
Since 2011, gender-neutral housing options have expanded on campus to accommodate the thousands of students who apply to live at residence halls yearly. Demarest Hall on the College Avenue campus and the Rainbow Perspectives Housing community on Douglass campus have been gender-neutral or all-gender since the Fall 2011 semester, said Zaneta Rago-Craft, director of the Rutgers Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities (SJE), in an email. “While the creation of the two initial communities predates my tenure at Rutgers, from my understanding, LGBTQA student advocates had been working with staf f within student af fairs to express their needs and experiences on campus, and all-gender housing was one of the most prominent issues they shared,” Rago-Craft said.
She explained that in the years following, all-gender housing has expanded and is now available in most residential buildings on campus. Ever y year a few hundred students apply for all-gender housing — a number that continues to grow. “As with all the needs of students, we will continue to access and make changes as needed,” Rago-Craft said. As experienced by many students during their time at Rutgers, living on campus means applying to the University’s housing lotter y system. A student’s assigned lotter y number takes seniority and expected graduation date into account, but is other wise generated randomly. The lower a student’s lottery number is, the higher their chance of receiving a preferred choice in on-campus housing. For first-year incoming students, the housing application See HOUSING on Page 4
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Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka (D-N.J.) spoke about the city’s plan to offer its own broadband service, Newark Fiber, in light of recent rollback on net neutrality. WIKIMEDIA
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Following the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) December 2017 vote to end net neutrality, cities like Newark, New Jersey are looking inward to supply residents with what they consider a more objective network. Net Neutrality is the principle that all websites should be provided with the same speed and accessibility and should not be blocked or charged differently by internet service providers (ISPs). According to The New York Times, the 2015 former President Barack Obamaera regulations were implemented to increase the oversight of providers as the internet became a major communication network. In a late-December 2017 news release, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka (D-N.J.) announced the city’s plans to offer their own broadband See REPEAL on Page 5
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Campus Calendar monday 1/22 The Department of Maine and Coastal Sciences presents “The mechanism and timing of marine microbial mortality and the implications for biogeochemical cycles” from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Rutgers University Libraries present “Exhibition: States of Incarceration” at midnight at Mabel Smith Douglass Library on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. Tuesday 1/23 The Center for Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Busch Student Center on Busch campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Basic Science Departments present “Dynamics of translation” from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine on Busch campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday 1/24 The Department of Nutritional Sciences presents “Chemical contaminants in food: the impact of prenatal exposures on children’s development” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Building East on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Center for Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Ser vices presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Rutgers Student Activities Center on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. Thursday 1/25 The Center for Teaching Advancement & Assessment Research and the TA Project present “Basic Web Design” from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Center for Teaching Advancement & Assessment Research on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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To read or not to read, professor teaches interactive learning Erica D’Costa Staff Writer
The University’s Depar tment of English resurrects Shakespeare through lectures that show students how 16th-centur y literature applies in the 21st centur y. Emily Bartels, a professor in the Department of English, specializes in Shakespeare, early modern drama and the Renaissance, and creates a hands-on environment in her courses at Rutgers — requiring her students to engage with the text through acting. “I teach directly what I am interested in. I like texts that are flexible and dynamic and involve performance and sort of demand a kind of viewer participation,” she said. The plays she teaches are “three-dimensional texts,” Bartels said. She brings professional actors to her classes to talk about performance, so students can gain a better grasp of how to communicate with text and make it come alive. She said acting out a play is an important aspect of the class and necessar y for students to understand the voice and multiple interpretations. “It’s a great way to engage with the text if you’re on your feet ... to sort of take on the voices that are in the text and see how they feel, see how they sound, see what they do to you when you suddenly occupy this fiction,” Bartels said. Only 4 of the 52 universities ranked highest by U.S. News and World Report require that English students study Shakespeare as part of their curriculum, according to the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). But Bartels said that Shakespeare is very much important and relevant today. “I think it’s important students understand that even when they are studying something as
Only 4 out of 52 universities ranked by U.S. News and World Report require that English students read Shakespeare. Despite these low numbers, Emily Bartels, a professor in the Department of English, feels that the material is relevant and still resonates in the 21st century. WIKIMEDIA canonical, maybe foreboding as Shakespeare, that these are texts that exist in the present moment and do work in the present moment,” she said. “These texts are not just something that I know about or Shakespearean scholars for years and years have known about ... It’s important to understand that these texts are theirs and these texts talk in the 21st centur y.” She said that when students interact with the text, she understands
them more and they get to understand more about themselves. “Engagement is everything,” she said. Bartels said that as a faculty member, she also learns from students. The collaborative-classroom environment creates a space where everyone can talk about the text and what it means. The more students take ownership of the material, the more the connection between what they are learning and who they are in the world develops, she said.
She said she thinks her style of teaching and class structure is unique and beneficial to students. “You’re learning different ways of style, you’re learning how to bring creativity into writing, you’re learning what your voice is and I don’t think traditional paper assignments can get any of us where we want to be,” she said. The unique, diverse environment at Rutgers helps Bartels teach literature and share her love for these texts, she said.
“I love the diversity of any class I walk into. The diversity of perspective, backgrounds and talents. I think Rutgers is unique in that score. I’ve enjoyed that exchange where students are bringing into the classroom resources that I may not know about. We’re working with each other to have a collective conversation. The more diversity in the breadth of perspective, the better, and I do think that is unique at Rutgers,” Bartels said.
Students enrolled in a course taught by Bartels can expect far more than in-class readings and take-home papers. She draws from her specializations in Shakespeare, early modern drama and the Renaissance to create an interactive learning environment where students engage with text by acting it out. MAXPIXEL
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housing Since 2011, gender-neutral housing has expanded at U., is now avaliable in most residence halls continued from front now includes a way to indicate whether they are interested in all-gender housing, Rago-Craft said. If a student notes that they are interested, the residential suppor t ser vices will
personally reach out and find the best housing options for the student. She said this could include Rainbow Perspectives, Demarest Hall or other locations based on the needs and preferences of the student. Returning students are
able to enter the housing selection process with known roommates of any gender, she said. Most returning students are already aware, request their roommates and register through the housing lotter y together in order to receive gender-neutral housing, according to the SJE website. It also indicates that for returning students, gender-neutral housing is available in any suite or apartment-style residence hall offered to returning students on campus.
Rago-Craft explained that Rainbow Perspectives houses students from all four years and has both a resident assistant and special peer monitor who work with the community to run specific programming throughout the year. Rainbow Perspectives Housing ser ves as a dynamic housing option that gives interested students the opportunity to participate in a residential community that explores the diversity of LGBTQA experiences through
programs, dialogues and community projects, according to its site. But due to the inherent randomness of the system, some students will get the exact housing they wanted, while others might experience more difficulty. “Preference and need are two different things. If a student requests all-gender housing, we consider that a need and will work with the student to find a location that works for them,” she said.
Demarest Hall is among the first residence halls to provide gender-neutral housing for students. Those who contact residential support services for gender-neutral housing are directed to a number of halls, based on their needs and preferences. RAFAL STAPINSKI / NOVEMBER 2017
IN BRIEF Christian Zapata Correspondent
Every year, Demarest Hall hosts the following events: Demarest Hall Spring Drag Show (Ft. Will Wood) Held during spring semester, the show offers a night of “fabulously flamboyant fun, featuring a catwalk, free food and drink.” Last year featured a performance by Will Wood of Will Wood and the Tapeworms. Doors open at 8 p.m., admission is free and donations earn a spot on the organization’s Patron Board at the event. Drag attire is encouraged. Demarest Anti-Prom A throwback to the early 2000s of emo culture, Anti-prom invites students to “just dress wrong” and wear something that would not fall under the stereotypical idea of prom, according to the Demarest Hall Events Facebook page. The event features “Pre- (Anti)Prom Photos” in the Demarest Art Room at 8 p.m., and the party runs from 8:30-11 p.m. Every year has its own Demarest Anti-Prom Punk and Dork, similar to Prom King and Queen. Students receive a ballot upon entering the event, write down a name and put it in the ballot box. The two people with the most votes will be crowned the winners. There are refreshments and they will be free.
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All across the board, net neutrality repeal is highly unpopular — with less than 30 percent of those surveyed in each category voting in favor of the repeal and more than 70 percent voting against, according to a survey conducted by the University of Marlyand School of Policy. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY THOMAS BONIELLO
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21 states country-wide have filed lawsuits in attempt to block net neutrality rollback continued from front service, Newark Fiber, and remain net neutral despite the vote. The repeal has been unpopular among different groups. On Tuesday, The Chicago Tribune reported that 21 states across the country have filed lawsuits in an effort to block the repeal. At the time of the vote, supporters of the decision believed that deregulation allowed ISPs to provide more variety in service
options, while critics argued information valuable to vulnerable groups would be suppressed, as
WILLIAMSTOWN — Leonard J. Pozniak, 26, of Williamstown was arrested on Friday and charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. A search warrant was executed at Pozniak’s home with the assistance of the Monroe Township Police Department and the New Jersey State Police. Pozniak was arrested during the search and brought to Salem County Jail. He could face up to 10 years in state prison for distribution and three to five years for possession.
Prior to the vote, the Targum reported that the repeal of net neutrality could have consequences for students. Steven Miller, a professor in the Department of Journalism & Media Studies, said in an earlier interview that, in the possible scenario where people have to pay for higher speeds and access, the repeal could make it
“The internet has always been about bringing the information from around the world to your fingertips, not picking and choosing that information based on how much you can afford to pay. That is the way it should be.” Ras j. BAraka Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
reported by The Daily Targum. “The internet has always been about bringing the information from around the world to your fingertips, not picking and choosing that information based on how
CRIME WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP — John Farino, 60, of Cinnaminson was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Sunday when a tractor-trailer allegedly rear-ended his Dodge Caravan off Interstate 295. State troopers found Farino dead in his vehicle, due to injuries related to the accident, at approximately 5:12 a.m. The tractor-trailer is believed to be an older model Peterbilt, which has an elongated front and significant front-end damage. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
much you can afford to pay. That is the way it should be,” Baraka said. Newark Fiber is a partnership between the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation and Gigxero, according to the news release. The program offers network connection for buildings in the city, which the city has plans to expand in 2018.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Ahnwar Dixon, 39, of East Orange has been accused of sexually assaulting at least 3 female inmates at New Jersey’s only women’s prison, Edna Mahan Correctional Facility in Clinton Township. Dixon, who was a corrections officer, is now facing 10 charges, following a grand jury’s superseding indictment. The charges include one count of sexual assault, three counts of official misconduct, five counts of criminal sexual conduct and one count of pattern of official misconduct. He has been suspended from his position since his arrest on Nov. 19, 2017. HOBOKEN — Anthony LaRusso, 52, of Hoboken is facing multiple charges after threatening a woman who was pending court proceedings against him. LaRusso was arrested after making threats against the woman between Dec. 6, 2017 and Jan. 8, including him burning a Mezuzah — a box that holds scrolls with verses from the Torah — that was outside the woman’s home. He has been officially charged with witness tampering, bias intimidation, making terroristic threats and harassment.
The city will ensure that all existing and future contracts with third-party entities involving network-internet connectivity include a net neutrality clause, according to the press release.
difficult for off-campus students to obtain those class materials. “What this does is create a knowledge economy, in which the rich can get smarter, and those who can’t afford it fall behind,” Miller said.
The efforts to establish its own network remain ongoing in Newark, and it is unclear how or if the network will impact students at Rutgers University—Newark. Ana Verma, associate director of the Office of Information Technology, said in an earlier interview that Rutgers relies on several outside providers for its internet connection, and that students should not see any change on campus, according to the Targum. “The results of the FCC’s proposed deregulation are unclear. At this point, we are not anticipating any immediate changes to our internet connectivity. We will continue to monitor the situation as it progresses,” Miller said.
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January 22, 2018
Trump should stop hurting his own causes A RINO’S VIEW ROBERT SURIANO
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aturday marked the one year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, so let us take a look at his presidency from a conservative perspective — though please note, I did not vote for Trump. The biggest success thus far of the Trump administration has been the transformation of the federal judiciary. A premier example of this is the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to replace former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Antonin Scalia. Gorsuch is a top-notch jurist and his originalist philosophy should make any lover of the U.S. Constitution happy. But it is not just the Supreme Court. Trump has also done an incredible job ensuring the lower federal courts are packed with experienced and principled conservative judges. He has nominated 23 judges to date — which is the sixth fastest out of the last 19 presidents. But just looking at numbers is not enough. Quality is what matters and I am not predisposed to trusting Trump’s judgment or his devotion to conservative ideology. Luckily, Trump has largely kept to picking judges approved by the Federalist Society, the leading conservative legal association. This should comfort the hearts of my fellow Trump-skeptic conservatives who want good judges to preserve the Constitution. Now that we have seen his greatest triumph, let us move on to some of Trump’s more shaky work — namely his legislative agenda. Trump’s legislative agenda has been more of a mixed bag. Firstly, he failed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Republicans took the House, Senate and the White House on the back of opposing the ACA and still failed to pass any repeal. Now we can not completely blame Trump for this failure, since a president can not make a law on their own. Mitch McConnell, who failed to whip the votes and Republicans who voted no should share the blame. But I do blame Trump because the buck stops with the president. When former President Barack Obama was pushing the ACA, it was his plan, which he used his own charm to sell to the American people.
“The biggest success thus far of the Trump administration has been the transformation of the federal judiciary. A premier example of this is the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to replace former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Antonin Scalia.” In contrast, Trump had no clear repeal and replace plan, had little effect in getting votes in congress and never put his back into selling the repeal. Why did the president not rally across America to sell the bill? We all know he loves large political rallies. On the other hand, Trump’s major legislative success is the Republican Tax Reform. Congressman Tom Cole has said “God made Republicans to cut taxes,” and he is right. So, it should not come as a shock when I say I approve the Republican tax cut. This is a good law that cuts every tax bracket rate, doubles the standard deduction and slashes the corporate tax rate — so much so that approximately 125 U.S. employers have given their employees bonuses or raises due to its effects. Trump has had some achievements and some setbacks in regards to foreign policy. Early on in his presidency, he set the tone by ordering the bombing of a Syrian military base in response to Bashar al-Assad gassing his people. Because of this, Assad has not done so again. Trump can boast many other foreign policy achievements. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is on the run and all but defeated, he recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, begun to sell lethal arms to Ukraine and has provided more pressure than ever on the North Korean regime. Even after all that success, Trump shoots himself in his own foot as he angers allies, under staffs the state department and feuds with his own secretary of state. So Trump, if I can offer some advice, do more of the good things, stop insulting countries along with specific groups of people and please never tweet after midnight! Robert Suriano is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in History. His column, “A RINO’s View” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Data shows movement may be working Increase in sexual assault reports reflects more informed students
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While the increase in reports shows us that stuhe overall number of reported rapes and sexual assaults at New Jersey’s four-year dents are becoming more informed on what to do institutions of higher education has risen when they are assaulted, the number of actual inin recent years. The number of rapes reported in- stances probably remains somewhat the same. But creased a relatively hefty 24 percent from 2015 to there is reason to believe that this increase in reports 2016, according to NJ Advance Media. Additionally, may also lead to an eventual, but real, societal decases of unwanted fondling and dating violence rose crease. It is clear that society’s definition and view 46 percent and 13 percent respectively. At Rutgers— of sexual violence is beginning to evolve, especially New Brunswick, though, such reports have actually after the #MeToo movement. More and more people are becoming involved in and informed on the topic slightly decreased. The recent overall increase in reports at New Jer- and are understanding the appropriate way for a persey’s colleges and universities does not necessarily son to conduct themselves in a perceived romantic indicate an increase in actual instances of sexual engagement or otherwise. The clarification of what violence. Instead, they are likely an indication of a is included in the definition of sexual assault and vimore informed student body. The rise in reports olence will hopefully entail less cases of it. A clearer outline of the crime may be the remay give way to sult of college swifter justice, and campuses’ posi“... while encouraging women or victims of in swift justice’s tive reactions to wake may come an schools’ efforts sexual violence in general to speak up about effective deterrence. to educate their their experiences is our main goal, it must also But where the communities on the issue. These be recognized that patently false accusations are justice system falls short, sociefforts are likely equally as shameful as the deed itself.” ety wields a powgiving more stuerful weapon. And dents the courwith power must age to come out about their experiences and are informing them on come caution. Movements that have surfaced how to go about handling the situation after the fact. ver y recently like #MeToo and Time’s Up have The exact reason for Rutgers’ apparent decrease been able to gather immense support, and those in reports is unknown and may be a mere fluke, but that are ousted as perpetrators of sexual assault it is also possible that students here are beginning to or harassment are, in a social context, massively “get the picture.” Students have been very active in shamed — and rightfully so, when they were truNew Brunswick when it comes to advocating against ly in the wrong. The recent Aziz Ansari scandal sexual violence and informing the community about showed us just how nuanced and grey these cases the problems women — and men — face every day can be. So while encouraging women or victims of with regard to the issue. The Office of Violence Pre- sexual violence in general to speak up about their vention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) has led the experiences is our main goal, it must also be reccharge in this battle on campus with multiple annual ognized that patently false accusations are equally events like Denim Day and the Clothesline Project, as shameful as the deed itself. Without that just which work to transform the community’s percep- balance, there can be no true societal shift away from the issue. tion of the issue. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
January 22, 2018
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Be careful not to victim blame in Aziz Ansari case CALL FOR CHANGE PRIYANKA BANSAL
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fter accusations of sexual harassment were made against Aziz Ansari by “Grace,” whose real name remains anonymous, a controversy sparked. People debated over issues involving victim-blaming, a lack of sex education and a misinterpretation of the #MeToo movement. Babe.net released an in-depth article describing Grace’s account of her night with Ansari, how she felt pressured into certain sexual interactions, how uncomfortable she felt and how she cried on the way home. This led many people to believe that the #MeToo movement is being torn apar t. This movement has been used all across social media to unite women who have experienced some form of sexual harassment. The movement has encouraged many women to come forward with their stories of sexual assault by pushing for new legislation. #MeToo is a platform for women to feel listened to without fear or judgment. But, many believe that the movement’s goal is to focus on making strides against “actual” sexual assault, in contrast to what Grace experienced, which in their eyes does not count. In journalist Anna Nor th’s
words, “Critics worr y that #MeToo will lump together inappropriate behavior and sexual assault. But women know how to make the distinction.” #MeToo is not a movement in which stories are proven valid by relevance to other stories. Sexual harassment is not based upon relativity. Hugh Hefner may have committed acts considerably more apparent than Ansari did but that does not make Grace’s story any less valid. The point of #MeToo is to focus on the harmful
individual empowerment, as opposed to fighting patriarchal oppression. Only a narrow outlook of feminism could see these two things as coextensive or interchangeable,” said writer Natasha Lennard. Many also believe that Grace could easily have left Ansari’s building earlier. They say that she had the power to stop the discomfort she was feeling earlier in the night, to clearly tell him “no.” This point of view completely disregards the position that Grace was put in.
“Victim blaming is not the solution to Grace’s problem. Supporting her and the #MeToo movement as a whole is close.”
widespread effect that patriarchal norms have on women. While the movement was primarily popularized by upper-class, privileged women, #MeToo is meant to communicate the voices of women everywhere, in every race, socioeconomic status and with every variance of traumatic experiences. No one can judge the level of trauma that Grace experienced except Grace herself. “They presume that at its best, a feminist movement is all about
An important factor, which is mysteriously left out by so many critics, is that Ansari has a reputation. He has a reputation of being “one of the good guys.” Not only did he wear a Times Up pin to symbolize his partnership with women to end sexual violence in the industry, he made a name for himself. He dedicated an entire episode of “Master of None” to sexual harassment. He wrote a book on communication. He acknowledged himself as a feminist and an
ally and he set up a facade of himself as a man who knows the struggles that women go through. So can we blame Grace for being taken by surprise? Can we blame her for expecting Ansari to act mannerably, to live up to the man he said he was? Moreover, can we blame Grace for being put under so much pressure by Ansari, a well respected actor? Theoretically, given the same status and privileges that Ansari has, Grace had some power to stop the uncomfortable night. But that was not the case. “... privilege blinds people who have it to assume everyone else has the same power and therefore should react how they might,” said writer Halima Mansoor. Victim blaming is not the solution to Grace’s problem. Supporting her and the #MeToo movement as a whole is close. “To target only the most egregious ‘monsters’ is to treat only the severe symptoms; the goal is prevention,” said James Hamblin for The Atlantic. We need to start questioning men like Ansari. It is not enough to say you are aware of societal issues. It is not fair to assume that you are not part of the problem just because you are a self-proclaimed feminist. Priyanka Bansal is a Rutgers Business School sophomore double majoring in business and journalism and media studies. Her column, “Call for Change,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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U. students call for equality, protest oppression at Women’s March Elizabeth Leoce correspondent
This past Saturday, seas of pink “Pussyhats” and signs that read “her body, her choice” flooded the streets of virtually every major city in the country for the annual Women’s March. While the occasion has traditionally been a celebratory parade, the feminist march has turned into an act of protest after President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration. Now a year since the movement made history with a turnout of millions, demonstrators gathered on Saturday with the same enthusiasm and passion that turned the movement into a revolution. Just about 40 miles from the Rutgers—New Brunswick campus, more than 200,000 people marched in New York City on Saturday for the cause. Typical to the diverse demographic that makes up the city’s population as well as the areas surrounding it, it felt as though there wasn’t a single person who wasn’t represented in the crowd: men and women of all races, nationalities and ages walked with pride. While the age of the crowd ranged from infants to senior citizens, it was evident that young people, especially college-aged students, had a large presence in the march. For Salma Qutub, a Mason Gross School of the Arts first-year, the march was an empowering
While pink “Pussyhats” and catchy chants were two Women’s March staples, protestors also expressed themselves with creative, hand-decorated signs. ELIZABETH LEOCE / CORRESPONDENT outlet for self-expression following feelings of insecurity and resentment after Trump’s election. “This march helped take away my fear of the hatred that I sometimes feel is all around me,” Qutub said. “Since Trump has been elected, blatant hatred has been let loose and has attacked humanity at its core, and this march is a movement that fights against that.” While this year’s movement was a continuation of the resistance of the Trump administration that fueled the 2017 Women’s marches, it was also a reflection of the mass frustration toward the sexual assault and rape culture that
has, until very recently, remained overlooked and swept under the rug. As an overwhelming amount of allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made against politicians, celebrities and other public figures have come to light in recent months, movements such as Time’s Up and #MeToo have gained mainstream support. Supporters of these movements as well as victims of sexual assault and their allies naturally had a large presence at this year’s march. College campuses are notorious environments for harboring sexual assault and rape culture. In a policy statement regarding sexual
harassment and violence, Rutgers University prides itself on “fostering an environment that is safe and secure and free from sexual and gender-based discrimination and harassment, sexual violence, dating and domestic violence.” While Clare Lippincott, a Mason Gross School of the Arts first-year, feels safe on campus and appreciates the number of resources the school offers for victims, Lippincott believes the recent movements that aim to fight against sexual assault have pushed Rutgers and other universities to be more proactive. The title of the march is dedicated to women, but that doesn’t
mean women were the only protesters in attendance. Often seen as perpetrators or bystanders of sexual violence and other forms of oppression, men had a significant presence at the marches as a way to express solidarity with and support for women. “I’ve always been fully supportive of feminist movements, and I’m proud to be a part of a generation that voiced their opinions,” said Matt Lacognata, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year, of the Women’s March. “As a man, it’s my responsibility to be educated and educate others on issues that will never affect me.” It is not every day that millions of people come together like they did at this year’s Women’s marches, and for so many, protests like these are liberating experiences that expand across all boundaries of human rights. While Trump’s presidency as well as sexual violence and oppression against women have been disturbing for lots of people, these circumstances have also invoked a rise of powerful, strong and independent women (and men) who refuse to be silenced. After witnessing countless young people express themselves at the Women’s March in New York, it’s clear that college students are an influential group that are leading the future of this fight.
With #30Wears, ‘eco’ can still be fashionable Sophia Colitti contributing writer
Starting Monday, RU 4 Sustainable Fashion will be kicking off its semester-long #30Wears campaign for Eco-Age, a movement designed to enlighten college students on the importance of making environmentally-conscious shopping decisions. Inspired by the original campaign led by activist Livia Firth, the student organization aims to encourage college students to prioritize quality over quantity when it comes to buying clothes and focusing on conserving garments rather than wasting them. Young people often favor fast fashion labels such as Zara and Forever 21 as these brands are equally affordable as they are stylish. But, many people are unaware of the harmful effects the fast fashion industry has on the environment. As reported by the World Resources Institute, it takes nearly 2,700 liters of water to make one cotton t-shirt, and the production of synthetic fibers such as polyester release harmful chemicals into our air and waterways. Because fast fashion is so cheap and trendy, it becomes more disposable, ending up in our landfills. The #30Wears campaign encourages consumers to be vocal about
sustainable fashion and asks stores about their garment production history. Find out where your clothes come from, and ask if they are sustainable fashion items. Chances are, the more sustainable fashion is mentioned in conversation, the clearer the message becomes. Customers have the power to sway the fashion world to play by their rules. Challenging the history of clothing is important as consumers tend to overlook the strenuous labor and time that is put into clothing production. There are laborers in foreign countries who go unnoticed by many, so next time there is temptation to throw out clothing just because it is “out of style” or “used,” reconsider and either donate or sell instead. The change comes with the masses, and shining a light on the benefits society will reap from sustainable fashion is crucial. Whether it’s a product from your favorite brand’s sustainable line, a secondhand piece bought at a thrift store or something you made at home, show it off on social media with the #30Wears hashtag. Putting sustainable fashion in high demand gives other brand names incentive to provide eco-friendly materials, and the chain reaction could be revolutionary.
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January 22, 2018
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Happy Birthday: Looking back will do you a lot of good. Make adjustments to ensure that you don’t make the same mistake twice. Keep your life simple and stay away from temptation. Get rid of poor habits and incorporate more discipline, thought and mindfulness into your everyday routine. Protect your honor, reputation and personal information. Change should begin from within. Your numbers are 3, 14, 20, 24, 31, 36, 45.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is no limit to what you can do to help others. Only your own fear of failure or reluctance to do your part can keep you from setting a standard for others to follow. You can make a difference. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen and respond cautiously. How you present your thoughts will make a difference to the way people treat you. Reveal little about yourself but ask questions that will give you as much personal information about others as possible. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Personal gains can be made. Spend more time addressing emotional issues and making changes to the way you look. A creative pursuit will allow you to help others. Sign up to volunteer for a cause you believe in. Love has no limits. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sit tight. Don’t follow someone eager to make a hasty decision. Explore new interests, but don’t let anyone talk you into investing time or money in something you know little about. Research will put your mind at ease. 2 stars
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Think twice before you make a move. It’s important to fully understand the repercussions of your actions. Concentrate on personal improvements, not trying to change those around you. Say less and do more when dealing with someone you love. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put more emphasis on what you know, not what you have or how you look. Take the initiative to protect your assets and possessions and to do things in your own unique way. Trust in your abilities. 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Improve your living quarters. Pay it forward by donating items you no longer use to charities that help those in need. There is no limit to what you can do when you make up your mind to make a difference. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stay calm and wait to get all the facts before you make a judgment call. Pour your energy into something constructive and don’t be tempted to follow someone offering something that sounds too good to be true. Trust your intuition. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Set your agenda and follow through. Take a physical approach to getting things done your way. Counting on others will cost you too much and not live up to your expectations. Avoid indulgent or negative people. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Decipher what is doable and start heading in that direction. Having a plan in place before you begin your journey will help you advance from your current position to your destination of choice. Romance will improve your life. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to let emotional spending take over. Look over your personal documents and medical concerns and sort out what needs to be updated. Don’t feel pressured to make a hasty decision. Look for alternatives to what’s being offered. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ve got options, so before you make changes that will disrupt your life or important relationships, consider what’s best for you. Combine your knowledge and experience with your imaginative ideas and you will come up with a solid plan. 3 stars
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January 22, 2018 men’s track and field Mial, Paul go 1-2 in triple jump
Knights pick up 5 event titles at Penn Invitational Alex Fabugais-Inaba Staff Writer
Similar to last year’s showing at the Penn 8-Team Select, the Rutgers men’s track and field team finished with five event titles at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Saturday evening. Hosted by Penn, the Scarlet Knights competed against six other teams in Army West Point, Stony Brook, Manhattan, Villanova, St. Joseph’s (Pa.) and Wagner. Although junior Izaiah Brown is the school record holder in the indoor and outdoor 400-meter, freshman Taj Burgess has made it his mission to continue Rutgers’ top position in this event. Burgess took the top spot with season best times of 21.62 in the 200-meter and 47.45 in the 400-meter, for the second competition in a row. Also putting in a season best of 22.04 in the 200-meter was junior Zo Aris with a second-place finish behind Burgess. Freshman
Boaz Madeus ran to fourth in the 400-meter with a time of 48.90. On the distance side, sophomore Sean Martinek and freshman Billy Hill led the Knights in the 800-meter to place fourth and fifth, respectively. In the mile, sophomore Cole Pschunder snuck into the top 10 with a ninth-place finish with a 4:17.86 time. Additionally, junior Conor Murphy posted a time of 8:40.00 to take the lead for Rutgers in the 3,000-meter, placing 15th out of 38 runners. Although not besting his time from the last meet, freshman Edwyn Pierre ran the 60-meter hurdles in a time of 8.38 to place second, slightly higher than his third place finish at the Towson Tiger Invitational. In the field events, sophomore Patrick Warren jumped 6.79 meters (22’ 3.5”) to claim first place in the long jump. The Knights stole the show in the triple jump, as freshman Ja’Quan Mial and junior Jairus Paul placed first
and second, respectively. Mial and Paul both hit a mark of 14.42 meters (47’ 3.75”), but Mial’s second-best jump of 14.24 meters was just slightly better than Paul’s 14.17-meter leap. Noticeably absent from the triple jump was sophomore Tobi Tella, winner of the triple jump in the past two competitions. With his first two attempts ending in fouls, Tella passed the rest of his jumps to disqualify himself from placing in the event. Cutting almost 4 seconds off of Rutgers’ season best time in the 4x400 relay, the relay of Aris, Burgess, Madeus and Hill threw down a 3:15.77 to just eclipse Penn’s 3:15.89 for the top spot. Next up for the Knights will be the Dr. Sander Invitational Columbia Challenge from Jan. 26-27 at the Armory in Bronx, New York. For updates on the Rutgers men's track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore jumper Patrick Warren’s 6.79-meter long jump claimed the event title for Rutgers, 1 of 5 titles it claimed over the weekend. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2017
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33-percent shooting makes it tough for Knights to stay in game with Wolverines continued from back
Senior forward Deshawn Freeman recorded his sixth double-double of the season against Michigan, scoring 11 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2018
Despite not moving the ball around as much as they have in previous games — with the team not collecting its first assist until the second half — the Knights still committed a great deal of turnovers in what was a generally sloppy game on both sides, especially in the first half. The teams went into the break amassing 14 turnovers total, a baffling statistic for the two best teams in terms of turnover margin in the Big Ten. Even with the turnovers, the Wolverines carried their strong 3-point shooting prowess into Sunday’s game, hitting 33 percent of their shots from beyond the arc.
The best perimeter defense in the conference once again found itself vulnerable from the 3-ball, after Iowa’s Jordan Bohannon torched Rutgers from downtown midweek. On Sunday, that came through Duncan Robinson, who almost single-handedly led a 13-0 run against the Knights early on to give Michigan a lead it would not give up. Robinson went 4-of-7 from 3 on the day. It took time, but the Wolverines’ offense, despite not shooting well as a whole, still found ways to score, while Rutgers did not. Michigan finished the day with 16 assists compared to the Knights’ one, a product of the Wolverines coming out of the halftime break moving the ball around effectively. Rutgers instead largely kept the same shape throughout, with Sanders and Freeman working the offense and the others creating space for the facilitators. The two combined for 22 of the team’s 51 shots Sunday, with Sanders putting in 12 points and Freeman scoring 11. Sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi joined them in leading the team in points, contributing 8 points and four rebounds in one of the few inspired efforts for the Knights off the bench. As Michigan got itself out to a double-digit lead midway through the second half, there was a palpable lack of urgency from Rutgers, with the team content to keep to its slow-paced offense. Even after the Knights lost their 8-2 lead from the beginning of the game, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that they would trail steadily behind for the remaining 30 or so minutes. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
January 22, 2018
Page 11 swimming and diving WALKOWIAK WINS 10TH EVENT OF SEASON
RU completes quad-meet in Columbus over weekend Ian Quinn Staff Writer
The Rutgers swimming and diving team traveled to Columbus, Ohio this weekend for a quad-meet against No. 2 Michigan, No. 24 Virginia Tech and No. 11 Ohio State, who hosted the event at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. The Pavilion will ser ve as the site for the Big Ten Championships in February and the NCAA Championships later in March. There were multiple standout Scarlet Knights during the meet, but none more so than senior diver Addison Walkowiak, who proved victorious in the 1-meter diving event with a score 312.83 in a field of 16. This marked her 10th victor y of a mar velous run this season. Junior diver Rachel Byrne placed sixth in the same event with a score of 255.23. Later in the 3-meter events, Walkowiak saw her four-event win streak at the 3-meter event come to an end, when she placed as the runner-up with a score of 254.55. Byrne finished fifth with a mark of 226.65.
Senior diver Addison Walkowiak won the 1-meter event, winning her 10th event of the season. Walkowiak placed second in the 3-meter event, too. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017 Co-head coach Fredrick Woodruff could not be more enthused than he was about Walkowiak’s performance and season in general. “I was very pleased with Addy,” Woodruff said. “A strong group of
LOSS Lewis, Gravina upset wins not enough as Nebraska beats Rutgers 19-13 in Lincoln continued from back Coach Goodale agreed, while also offering his praises to the younger Van Brill brother for stepping up for the injured Anthony Ashnault, who entered the preseason ranked fifth in the nation in the 141-weight class. “We knew he would be very successful,” Goodale said. “He’s got a long way to go to get where we want to go, and he knows that, but the biggest thing has been consistency and now you can see it start to happen. He’s beaten some good guys too, so I’m not surprised by it, and he’s gonna have a really good career here.”
After Michael pinned his opponent in 4 minutes and 17 seconds, older brother John one-upped him, pinning his opponent in 3 minutes and 28 seconds. But, the good times would soon fade as the Knights quickly headed to Nebraska to face the Cornhuskers. While Rutgers went up 13-7 with four matches left, Nebraska went on to sweep the final four bouts and ultimately won by a score of 19-13. Perhaps nobody summed up the weekend better than Goodale. “We’ve come a long way, there’s no question about it,” he said. “There’s a long way to go still.”
Fifth-year senior 184-pounder Nicholas Gravina won both of his matches over the weekend, while upsetting Nebraska’s No. 7 Taylor Venz. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2018
divers they were up against and was a very deep contest to go up against. And Addy took it all in stride. I was just really proud of her. (sic)” On the swim side of the meet, sophomore Francesca Bertotto finished seventh in the 1000-yard
freestyle and 10th in a pool of 20 in the 500-yard freestyle. Sophomore Clare Lawlor had an impressive performance in the 50-yard freestyle, finishing 10th with a time of 24.14 — only 1 second behind the third-place
In a meet with a few notable ranked matchups, some key wins for the Knights came by way of fifth-year seniors 165-pounder Richie Lewis and 184-pounder Nicholas Gravina. No. 12 Lewis defeated No. 11 Isaiah White 2-1, while No. 14 Gravina upset No. 7 Taylor Venz 9-3.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. Things will not come any easier for Rutgers, as it must now get ready to host No. 1 Penn State (9-0, 5-0) at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) on Jan. 28, an event that is already sold out. But despite the loss, the
finisher, the Wolverines’ Gabby DeLoof, the reigning Big Ten Swimmer of the Week. Fellow sophomore Federica Greco finished eighth the 200yard freestyle, tapping in with a time of 2:02.64. Overall, Woodruff was very pleased with the performance Rutgers had over the weekend, and believed it to be a stepping stone for the Big Ten Championship. “This was our time to solidify things and become as consistent as possible,” Woodruff said. “We were all trying to tie up loose ends and really be consistent in our approach. What I was really happy with was that we were able to compete at Ohio State and to get used to the atmosphere and the environment for the Big Ten. Overall, I feel the preparation is going very well.” The Knights’ last meet before the Big Ten Championships comes at home next week, when Rutgers hosts Nebraska at the Rutgers Aquatics Center on Friday and Saturday. For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Knights know what they must do. “Just wrestle,” Goodale said. “Be prepared to wrestle and that’s it. Just wrestle, that’s the mindset. Just wrestle.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“Every match I just try to go out there, get as many points as I can and then he comes up and follows. It’s a good duo.” — Redshirt freshman 141-pounder Michael Van Brill
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wrestling No. 18 nebraska 19, no. 16 rutgers 13
No. 16 Knights take in easy win, tough loss Robert Sanchez Correspondent
A strong start to the weekend ended with disappointment for the Rutgers wrestling team, as it couldn’t hang on for the weekend sweep, falling to Nebraska on Sunday after demolishing Hofstra on Friday. After shellacking the Pride 37-9 at home, the No. 16 Scarlet Knights (5-4, 1-3) traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska to take on the No. 18 Cornhuskers (6-3, 4-1), which head coach Scott Goodale described as a good test for Rutgers. “This is a heck of a challenge coming up for us,” he said. “Nebraska has always been a really good matchup between us.” Before that, the Knights took it to Hofstra, winning the first eight matches and blanking the Pride 37-0 in the process. In the middle of all the action were junior 165-pounder John Van Brill and redshirt freshman 141-pounder Michael Van Brill. The brothers from Mullica Hill gave Rutgers its only two pins of the night, netting 6 points each for the team. “Every match I just try to go out there, get as many points as I can and then he comes up and follows,” Michael Van Brill said. “It’s a good duo.” Head coach Scott Goodale led Rutgers to a 37-9 win over Hofstra on Friday night at the RAC. The Knights quickly traveled to Nebraska on Sunday, but fell on the road to the Cornhuskers 19-13. jeffrey gomez / associate PHOTO EDITOR / december 2017
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MEN’S BASKETBALL NO. 23 MICHIGAN 62, RUTGERS 47
RU loses in crushing defeat in Ann Arbor Jon spilletti Sports Editor
The Rutgers men’s basketball team made the trip up to Ann Arbor over the weekend and received a loss for its troubles, as the Scarlet Knights (12-9, 2-6) dropped a 62-47 game to the Michigan Wolverines (17-5, 6-3) Sunday. It was no Ohio State, and it was certainly no Iowa, with Rutgers following a very bad and very good game with a middling effort, failing to produce offensively, but still holding Michigan somewhat on defense. The team lost the offensive rhythm it found last time out against the Hawkeyes, shooting 33 percent on the day, compared to its 54-percent output in the win over Iowa. Similar to their game against Ohio State a week back, the Knights looked sluggish on offense in a contest that was largely flat as a whole, with the Wolverines working heavily from the outside. The Rutgers offense primarily took to one-on-one matchups, with junior guard Corey Sanders and fifth-year senior forward Deshawn Freeman sizing up defenders and playing iso-ball for the majority of the game. Junior guard Corey Sanders had a shakey shooting performance against Michigan on Sunday, ending the day with a 30-percent clip from the field. Sanders still led the Knights in scoring with 12 points. jeffrey gomez / associate photo editor / january 2018 NFL SCORES
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freshman distance runner on the women’s track and field team, won the 3,000-meter event at the Texas Tech Invitational this past weekend. Martin clocked in at 10:03.36 to capture the title in Lubbock, Texas.
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N.Y. Armory Invitational
Wednesday, 7 p.m., The RAC
Friday, All Day, Bronx, N.Y.
Friday, All Day Boston, Ma.
Friday, All Day, Bronx, N.Y.