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Residents of Mine Street protest reconstruction NATASHA TRIPATHI STAFF WRITER

Residents of New Brunswick’s Mine Street are rallying to save demolition of classic architecture after Rutgers gave Lot 4.01 on Block 71 on Mine Street to New Brunswick Development Corporation for $1 in 2013 as par t of the College Avenue Redevelopment Plan.

Jennifer O’Neill, a two-time Rutgers alumna and long-time Mine Street resident, said the proper ty had houses over a centur y old and one garage house, including a spacious yard and several trees.

New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) assigned Construction Management Associates as the redeveloper to build a four-stor y, privately owned and operated apar tment building on the site. The new building would have 43 underground parking spaces, even though the Residential Site Improvement Standards required 96 parking spots.

O’Neill, lead organizer for the movement, said Mine Street owner-occupants and suppor ters from the New Brunswick com-

munity successfully held of f construction for 13 months without a Planning Board vote.

But on Jan. 20, 31 and 29 Mine St. were torn down.

The involved community on Mine Street is not opposed to new construction, O’Neill said, but thinks it is impor tant to note that Mine Street’s footprint had remained unchanged for more than 100 years, with the exception of one building.

“The New Jersey State Historic Preser vation Of fice granted a cer tification of eligibility for a Mine Street Historic District in August 2014, acknowledging the significance of the architecture on Mine Street,” she said.

O’Neill considers Mine Street to be a “rare residential gem” in New Brunswick and believes it deser ves to be preser ved. She said once demolished, these buildings are lost forever.

“Generations of Rutgers students, faculty, staf f and alumni have lived on Mine Street. Famous New Brunswick names like Parker, Leupp, Dayton, Rutgers and French are associated with SEE RECONSTRUCTION ON PAGE 5

Students and professors question the ethics of controversial Parisian satire magazine, Charlie Hebdo, the publication that was targeted by terrorists on the morning of Jan. 7. REUTERS

Faculty, students opine on Charlie Hebdo, issues of freedom of speech AVALON ZOPPO STAFF WRITER

When Susan Keith began teaching at Rutgers in 2004, she picked up a copy of Rutgers’ satirical newspaper, The Medium, around Thanksgiving. She was shocked by the risqué 8-page issue, with each page showing a naked male college student holding a turkey carcass.

Keith, associate professor in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, compared the issue of The Medium as being similar to the “hateful” Charlie Hebdo cartoons. Both put freedom of press into question, she said.

“There are lots of things that are legal [for the media to publish] in the United States and France, but are they advisable and ethical?” Keith

asked. “Are they the sort of things we want to support?”

According to CNN.com, two gunmen killed a total of 12 people during their attack on the Charlie Hebdo office on Jan. 7. The gunmen said they were avenging the prophet Muhammad after the magazine published controversial depictions of their prophet, shouting “God is great” in Arabic as they fired.

Thousands of people took to the streets of Paris and cities across Europe to defend their right to free speech and honor victims of the attack in what was named by government officials as a “march of unity,” according to CNN.com.

But Keith noted that France restricts speech more than some other countries. In France, Keith said, it is illegal to sell neo-Nazi paraphernalia, for Muslim girls to wear veils to

school and to deny the Holocaust.

She said this is due to the more secularized nature of French society.

While it may be legal for the media to publish certain controversial content, Keith believes it is still important to act with social responsibility.

“We have all types of limits on speech in the U.S. surrounding copyright too,” she said. “I can’t just take Jay- Z’s latest music and make money from it without paying him royalties.”

Keith said she believes a majority of people would agree there should be some restrictions on freedom of speech, but deciding what those restrictions are becomes difficult.

According to ABC News, different Pakistani political and religious SEE SPEECH ON PAGE 4

Expert explains child food insecurity NIKHILESH DE STAFF WRITER

Residents of historic Mine Street are protesting the recent demolition and reconstruction plans by the City of New Brunswick.

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Long-time U. nurse wins “March of Dimes” award MEGAN DOUGHERTY STAFF WRITER

Maureen Esteves received the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award, an honor that was granted to the long-time nurse out of a pool of more than 5,000 nurses.

According to the March of Dimes official website, the nurs-

ing awards aim to recognize and express an appreciation for those who have contributed greatly to the field. The nominees also displayed positive patient care, compassion and ser vice.

Allie Hall, central division executive director of the New Jersey SEE NURSE ON PAGE 5

Almost nine million children under the age of six suf fer from food insecurity in the United States, said Mariana Chilton, an associate professor in the Depar tment of Health Management and Policy at Drexel University.

In “Hunger and Hunger Inequality: Why They Matter for Public Health,” a seminar held at the Food Science Building on the Cook campus yesterday, Chilton said approximately 17 million children live in food insecure homes. Overall, she said about 14 percent of households have food insecurity or limited access to enough food.

“Children from food insecure homes suffer from more headaches, hospitalizations, mental health issues [and other problems],” she said. “Failure to thrive is responsible for about 10 percent of pediatric hospitalizations.”

Chilton said failure to thrive is the clinical form of hunger, in which people lack direct access to food. A milder form of hunger is defined as having food, but not having consistent access to enough food.

At the opposite end of the hunger spectrum is food security, where people have no problems or limitations with their access to food, she said.

As director of the Drexel University Center for Hunger-Free Communities, Chilton said she tracks food insecurity and related factors in families with developing children.

Paul Breslin, professor in the Depar tment of Nutritional Sciences, said Chilton is an exper t in the issues of pover ty and hunger. He said her experience within the field of community health and nutrition is why she was invited to the University.

Chilton said she focused her research on children

within the first three years of their lives.

“We think about infant weight, infant mor tality, preterm bir th [and] then we track them in schools,” she said. “There’s a whole window when we’re not tracking them — they’re almost invisible to the world of public health.”

About two thirds of the brain develops during this time, she said. How it develops af fects the rest of a person’s life.

Chilton said young children have died of star vation in the past. The introduction of the modern food stamp program helped reduce this mor tality rate to zero.

“Last year there was a major decrease in SNAP benefits on November 1st,” she said. “Insecurity rose, and we can trace that to the food stamps.”

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U. hosts physics conference for underrepresented students NIKHILESH DE STAFF WRITER

Alexandra DeMaio believes there are many stereotypes that prevent women from being as active in the field of physics as men.

From Jan. 16 to the 18, Rutgers hosted a physics conference geared specifically towards underrepresented groups.

About 140 women studying physics participated in the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics hosted at the University, said Jaclyn Bradli, a junior in the School of Arts and Sciences. During the conference, they would have the opportunity to meet with their peers and discuss relevant issues. “[Students] have the opportunity to present the work that they’ve done through a poster or a talk,” said Bradli, one of the planners for the conference. “But they also address some common women’s issues not addressed through taking physics classes.”

These issues need to be hashed out and the conference

speech, all panelists and speakers addressed only the participants at their local conference.

The conference included a poster session and student talks, she said. These events allowed students to present their research in an academic setting, often for the first time.

“It’s important that the poster get across the motivation for the project and to have the results presented in an accessible way… a way that makes sense and makes the results very clear,” she said. “So not just random plots [but] a concise conclusion and a direction for future work.”

Judges evaluated the presentations on various criteria, she said. These include the appearance of the poster and whether the results from the research are clear.

The oral presentations would be judged based on conciseness and whether the speakers engaged with the audience, she said. Presenters were expected to know their audience’s level of expertise and speak to that level of understanding.

“I just think it’s really exciting to be [in an] inclusive space where women can bring up any kind of issues that they’re worried about.”

JACLYN BRADLI School of Arts and Sciences Junior

Jaclyn Bradli, a planner and presenter at the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics and a School of Arts and Science junior, stands before her science presentation on Jan. 16.

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acts as a productive way of doing this, said DeMaio, a School of Arts and Sciences senior and one of the student speakers.

Although the name suggests only women were invited to the conference, minorities and members of the LGBTQ community were also encouraged to attend, Bradli said. The conference was meant to empower undergraduates who were unsure of their post-college lives.

For many students, Bradli said, this would be their first opportunity to participate in a large academic conference. Undergraduates would be able to network with physicists and faculty members from various institutions.

Margaret Morris, who planned the icebreaker activity, said the conference was a fun, relaxing environment for her.

“It’s been a lot of fun because I’ve never been around this many female physicists and I think it’s a lot more relaxing in a way,” said Morris, a School of Arts and Sciences junior.

“They’re women [and] they’re physicists so I feel I can talk to them more easily.”

The conference took place at multiple universities nationwide, Bradli said. The American Physical Society, the world’s second largest physics society, helped to sponsor and plan the conferences.

Faculty and students planned the local events.

Gabriela Gonzalez, the keynote speaker, was simulcast to ever y conference via Skype, Bradli said. Apart from this

DeMaio said having the conference at Rutgers this year was beneficial for the participants due to the faculty and resources available at the University.

Creating an environment where women can specifically interact with other researchers and academics could help encourage them to excel in their chosen field, DeMaio said.

Morris said it was important for undergraduate students to not feel isolated or that they’re in the wrong field. Students new to physics may need reassuring that they are in the correct field.

Meeting around 150 women in various physics-related fields should help with that, she said.

“I just think it’s really exciting to be [in an] inclusive space where women can bring up any kind of issues that they’re worried about,” Bradli said. “We have a lot of young women here, so it’s really nice to give them a chance to work on their communication skills.”

DeMaio said it was important for students to not be discouraged from pursuing physics for any reason, and that students who work hard should be able to succeed in their field.

The American Physical Society setting aside a time for women to come together was important, she said.

“I had a lot of fun planning this,” Bradli said. “I would really encourage more women to join their planning committees if they have the opportunity to plan this.”

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SPEECH After the Charlie Hebdo attacks, Kolbaba fears more people will see Islam as a violent religion CONTINUED FROM FRONT

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groups burned French flags, incited violent protests and called for the banning of the satirical magazine in response to the cartoon.

Tia Kolbaba, associate professor and acting chair in the Department of Religion, said she believes non-violent Muslim protestors are justified in their reaction to the “hateful” cartoons.

While she viewed the caricature as a form of hate speech, Kolbaba said Charlie Hebdo is an “equal opportunity offender” and the cartoonists are paid to push the limits.

Keith said violence should never be the response to offensive speech, but there should be a non-violent push-back toward ideas that are hateful.

“If you take this back to the grade-school level, you learn early on that if someone says something mean to you, you’re not supposed to hit them,” she said. “People should be able to say things that might be offensive to some, without the threat of violence.”

As a result of the Paris attacks, Kolbaba fears more people will be reinforced with the impression that Islam is inherently violent.

Right-wing Christians in the U.S have bombed abortion clinics, but nobody has decided that all Christians are violent, she said.

Kolbaba said Islamic populations in North America have not

been substantial or integrated for a long period of time. She believes it will take time and more exposure to Muslim populations for people to realize Islam is not a violent religion.

“There was a time in American history when people thought Catholics couldn’t be trusted,” Kolbaba said. “But when you really get to know a significant number of people in a certain group, things can change.”

Pat Karol, a School of Engineering first-year, said admiration for the attack falls under freedom of speech, unless the admiration involves violence.

“A threat or call to violence correlates to physical violence, which is and should be illegal,” he said.

Although this is a global issue, Rutgers students can still participate in the discussion, Keith said. She plans to facilitate discussions surrounding the attack during her lectures.

Rutgers students are at the age to get educated about these issues and soak up knowledge “like a sponge,” Kolbaba said. Students at Rutgers are already at an advantage to better understanding the situation because of the religious diversity of the University.

“Take a class on the Middle East and learn about all the different groups or take a class on Islam and learn the complicated story of different Islamic groups,” she said. “The more you know, the better off the world will be.”

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RECONSTRUCTION

NURSE

On Feb. 10, Mine Street residents will face the New Brunswick Planning Board, O’Neill says

Premature birth care can range from $50,000 to $1 million, Hall says

“If you look at schools like Princeton or Har vard, they are known for their Mine Street’s histor y,” O’Neill buildings and have kept them around for centuries,” Issaid.

She said Mine Street was lam said. “It adds so much the bir thplace of the Mine personality to our school Street Cof feehouse. The street and unless the building is litwas a yellow-brick paved road erally falling apar t, I don’t that students would flood en think it’s necessar y to get rid route to the Easton Avenue so- of them other wise.”

Ciccone said students should cial life in the 80s and earlier, be concerned about how New he said.

Elizabeth Ciccone, the School Brunswick is handling its hisof Communication and Infor- toric architecture because the quality mation of life business around specialthe Colist, said “It adds so much personality lege Aveshe is into our school and unless the camterested building is literally falling apart, nue pus will in Mine I don’t think it’s necessary be af fectS t r e e t ed by the as a conto get rid of them otherwise.” encroachcerned ment on resident NAFISA ISLAM the hisof New Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Third-Year Student toric disBr unstrict. wick.

“Many S h e of these said the n e w weight of allowing Mine Street to remain apar tment buildings that are untouched lies in the historic being built are exempt from rent control, which might be a district designation.

“We have so few historical concern for students. This proresources in the city of New posed building provides zero Brunswick that we need to visitor parking,” O’Neill said.

O’Neill said people who live keep what little we have,” she and work in the Sixth Ward and said.

Nafisa Islam, an Ernest in the vicinity of Mine Street, Mario School of Pharma- Union Street and Easton Avcy third-year student, said enue specifically, know that Rutgers already has many parking is dif ficult.

O’Neill said the future of buildings and apar tments on the College Avenue cam- 17 Mine Street remains unpus. She thinks it is not known because Construction necessar y for luxur y apar t- Management Associates still has not secured approval to ments in the area.

New Brunswick is a build the four-stor y, 52-unit college town that has done apar tment building.

On Feb. 10, Mine Street resiwell without huge, luxurious apar tments so far, she said. Is- dents will face the New Brunslam said the existing construc- wick Planning Board and testify tion is bothersome and makes why this proposal is wrong for it more dif ficult to walk Mine Street.

“Students can get involved by around town.

Islam said she believes in the attending the Planning Board preser vation of historic build- meetings and voicing their conings, especially at an old school cerns about the parking variance,” Ciccone said. like Rutgers.

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chapter of March of Dimes, thinks such awards are the best and most effective way to highlight the work of the nurses who go above and beyond for others.

“We could not do the work of the March of the Dimes without the commitment of our nurses.

This is our opportunity to show them how special they truly are,” Hall said.

The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization whose main goal is to help bring healthy babies into the world and research the effects premature labor could have.

“Our focus is to ensure that every baby born is healthy [and] has a fighting chance,” Hall said.

While full term pregnancies can cost around $5,000, premature care can range from $50,000 to one million dollars, an issue that the March of Dimes wishes to bring awareness to, she said.

The organization has chapters in 15 states nationwide, in which nurses who show excellence in their field are nominated for an award by friends, colleagues, students and their patients.

The March of Dimes is in its 10th year and there are 18 categories for the nurse of the year awards. For New Jersey alone, there were 240 nurses nominated who represented 40 hospitals and healthcare facilities, according to the press release.

Esteves, associate dean at the Rutgers School of Nursing, tries to actively engage in the education of her students. She believes connecting with them on different levels can help their present and future nursing careers.

“What I have learned over the years is that the more that you touch base with students, not only on an educational level but a personal level, [the more it] helps them develop into the kinds of professionals that we want out there to take care of us,” Esteves said.

She has created programs that aim to help and teach students,

including various simulation situations and inter-professional education experiences for those in the nursing school.

Esteves said it is sometimes more valuable for a student to learn not only nursing skills but also how to interact and connect with their patients.

“I try to make students feel positive and good about themselves so that they can give to others,” she said.

Karen T. D’Alonzo, associate dean for the Ph.D Program at the School of Nursing, has worked with Esteves and praised her dedication to aiding students.

“Dean Esteves has been part of the Rutgers School of Nursing for many years and has truly been the face of our undergraduate program. I have always been impressed with her positive and supportive outlook, especially when dealing with students,” D’Alonzo said in an email.

A Rutgers School of Nursing educator receiving this award

not only benefits the staff, but the students and the University as well. Being recognized for their handiwork provides professors a way to act as a positive role model for their students, D’Alonzo said.

The University’s active involvement with the March of Dimes organization and the nursing awards is something D’ Alonzo advocates for. She said the partnership has the ability to support and improve human health and health care.

Esteves has been honored with receiving numerous other awards for her work in the nursing field, including a Teaching Excellence Award-Rutgers College of Nursing and the EOF Champion Award-State of New Jersey Commission on Higher Educations, according to the press release.

The appreciation and recognition Esteves has gained through receiving the March of Dimes Nurse Educator Award is what she credits to be the most valuable part of the whole experience.

“It is an honor for others to note my work, dedication and commitment. And most of all for my enthusiasm for what I do,” Esteves said.

Maureen Esteves, a long-term nurse at Rutgers School of Nursing, received the “March of Dimes” award, a prestigious honor conferred to the best healthcare providers.

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INSECURITY Nearly one in seven people live malnourished, or about one billion people globally, Breslin says ically, “Witnesses to Hunger” documented their housing and child’s development include nutrition. The goal is to express access to housing and utilities, what living in pover ty was like, Chilton said. Her team com- she said.

Ensuring the impoverished pared children in subsidized housing with children who could join the national dialogue qualified for it, but did not live on pover ty was a key goal.

“The families that live in in it.

They found that children not pover ty know [what it is like], in subsidized housing are eight they’ve known it for years,” times more likely to be under- Chilton said. “The people running the countr y don’t realize weight, she said.

Energy insecurity was also the depth of the pover ty.”

Appealing emotionally had tracked. One family qualified more of an as houseffect than ing secure appealing because “It’s not the numbers that’s going with numthey had a home, but to move people, it’s the emotional bers. She Sen. did not experience. People in Congress said George have any need to be experiencing McGovrunning ern galutilities, something like shame vanized including [to have an impact].” the modelectriciern food ty, water MARIANA CHILTON s t a m p and gas.

Associate Professor in the Department of program T h e Health Management and Policy at Drexel University w h e n children he saw in that a child family sufstanding fered from outside a lunchroom because he increased illness, Chilton said.

“Not only is there food inse- had no money for food.

Nearly one in seven people curity in our countr y that causes health problems, [it] causes living malnourished is a horrible children not to do well in school statistic, Breslin said. Globally, ... there’s a lot of societal dam- about one billion people therefore lack sufficient access to food. age,” she said.

“It’s not the numbers that’s She said increasing the dialogue was impor tant to fix going to move people, it’s the emotional experience,” this issue.

Chilton said she helped found Chilton said. “People in Con“Witnesses to Hunger,” a group gress need to be experiencing of impoverished mothers who something like shame [to have documented their lives. Specif- an impact].”

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Mariana Chilton, associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at Drexel University, said 17 million children live food insecure at “Health and Income Inequality: Why they Matter for Public Health,” a seminar on Cook campus. COLIN PIETERS Breslin said individual stories are needed for people to relate. Without those stories, he said people only see statistics.

Mel Bandler, a Rutgers alumna, said the government should improve living costs.

More impor tantly, she said more people should take advantage of any assistance provided by the government.

Ever yone receives some form of government assistance,

whether it takes the form of a mor tgage, financial aid or subsidies, Chilton said.

Many people were against government assistance because of its associated stigma, Bandler said. He said people should unite around public assistance rather than see it as a negative idea.

Changing the pover ty line to reflect inflation and the cost of living in the 21st centur y is a step the government should

take, she said. Bandler also said factors such as childcare and ser vices such as transportation should be counted to help people living in America.

Chilton said raising the federal minimum wage is another key step.

“People want to work,” she said. “A lot of times families that are food insecure are working, but they [still] don’t make enough to feed themselves and their children.”

January 23, 2015

LIFESTYLE

Breaking habits, avoiding resolution commitment phobia RACHEL NAROZNIAK STAFF WRITER

Amidst the shouted New Year’s Eve ball drop countdown and couples lip-locking as the clock struck that fateful double digit is the promise of a new year, ripe with opportunity. When the glittery, champagne soaked excitement of New Year’s Eve fades into the confetti-strewn floor, the call to commit to a New Year’s resolution sounds. As January comes to a close, Inside Beat presents a list of the top 5 most popular (and not surprisingly, most commonly broken) resolutions, and explains how to avoid the inevitable resolution commitment issues.

TAKE THE “PRO” OUT OF “PROCRASTINATE”

Procrastination is a college student’s kryptonite. If you’re stuck in a constant cycle of hitting the “next episode” button, close your laptop and remind yourself of your priorities. Keeping a planner not only allows you to record both your long and short term responsibilities, but also allows you to plan to execute such responsibilities efficiently by displaying their due dates in a linear progression.

Similarly, making and displaying a daily to-do list on a whiteboard or on your phone will help you regulate your schedule by serving as a constant reminder of what you need to complete by day’s end.

Having constant visual reminders makes you less likely to procrastinate. Bonus: you’ll actually be able to celebrate “Sunday Funday” with your friends instead of catching up on two weeks worth of work.

BE A QUITTER

Perhaps one of the most difficult resolutions to uphold is quitting smoking. To simultaneously save both your lungs and your wallet, dispose of any lingering cigarettes you may have lurking to avoid temptation. Recording the number of days you don’t smoke will remind you of the willpower you demonstrated and will accordingly make you more determined to continue your no smoking streak, thus lessening the likelihood of breaking the streak and starting over. According to WebMD, Nicotine gum and patches are healthier alternatives for those looking to slowly wean themselves off of cigarettes. More importantly, however, is choosing to surround yourself with people who don’t smoke so you won’t socially relapse. The taste of success is much sweeter anyway.

(DON’T) DO IT FOR THE ‘GRAM

No matter how many likes your overly filtered pictures of food, scenery and/or pets generate, or how many views your status update tempts, you miss out on what’s going on around you when you have both your eyes and your thumbs glued to your phone screen. Those lacking the willpower to stop scrolling but who are looking to reduce their social media use should sign out of their

accounts. Repeated prompts to sign back in will become irritating, time consuming, discouraging and ultimately tempering the desire to do so. After all, the world can wait to hear how you’re a nightmare dressed like a — well, you get the point.

NO EX ZONE

Some of us break our resolutions before they’ve even been in effect for a solid minute. If you’re in this elite group of resolution rompers, chances are you sent a few text messages that you aren’t proud of to your ex while ringing in the new year. Put your phone down, stop stalking ex bae’s social media accounts and surround yourself with people who make an active effort to be a part of your life. Continuing to socialize with your current friends and putting yourself out there to meet new ones is a foolproof way to resist sobbing over a sappy rom-com and sending the inevitable “I miss you” text. If all else fails? Get a cat.

ALTERNATIVELY, THE PLEASE FLEX ZONE

Maybe you’re tired of hearing, “Do you even lift, bro?” or maybe you’re determined to kick your late weekend night grease truck trips. Regardless, many people become determined to adopt a healthier lifestyle when a new year dawns.

So, no matter how determined you are to channel your inner ‘80s workout video star, maxing out your credit card on spandex and white sweatbands is not the most realistic way to achieve this goal or inspire long lasting motivation. Instead, set yourself up for resolution success by not simply looking the part, but by acting the part and taking the necessary steps to fulfill your resolution. If you find it difficult to get out of bed and to the gym on cold mornings, form a home workout to avoid forfeiting physical activity for the day. Certain magazines and On Demand TV fitness shows offer such do-athome suggestions. Forming a strict workout schedule, whether at home or at the gym, will make you more committed to following it, especially as it becomes a characterizing part of your day. Similarly, those looking to maintain a healthier body weight are shown to achieve their goal weight faster when they aim for loss in smaller, more realistic increments, i.e. five pounds instead of 30. Certain smartphone apps allow users to log their daily food intake and physical activity, making it even easier to track progress. Sweaty is the new sexy.

While others may have called your resolution “basic” for its commonality, Inside Beat’s realistic resolution tips will ensure you won’t be making the same resolution next year to compensate for a failed 2015 attempt. After all, that’s so 2k14.

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In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama became the first president to ever use the words “lesbian,” “bisexual” and “transgender” in a State of the Union speech. He did so while highlighting the importance of respecting human dignity and showcasing American leadership. This laurel goes out to President Obama for remaining a progressive world leader and advocating for the protection and safety of every American.

Rutgers Hillel executive director Andrew Getraer came under fire this week for personal Tweets and Retweets that represented Islamophobic sentiments. Whether or not you agree with his ideologies, these statements contribute to the rising tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups on campus. This dart goes out to community leaders who can be working to promote discourse rather than increase tensions.

BUILDING ON UP Renderings of new high-rise buildings designed to redevelop an entire block of Paterson Street were released this week. The development would knock out seven privately-owned buildings and would officially become the tallest building in the city. This dart goes out to the developers trying change the cultural and physical landscape of New Brunswick. Not every downtown area needs to glitter like New York City

DANCING FOR DISNEY After submitting their video just minutes before the deadline, the Rutgers Spirit Team won the ESPN and Disney “Cheer on Your Disney Side,” competition. Their grand prize was $100,000 in grant money and an all-expenses paid trip to Disney. We laurel these students for keeping the spirit of Disney alive and for reppin’ RU at the happiest place on earth — go Knights!

FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS Just before finals, Rutgers professors attended a Board of Governors meeting to continue to defend their stance on fair contracts. The fight for fair treatment is expected to continue this semester. We laurel our Rutgers teachers and professors for continuing to fight for their rights and for a better learning environment for all students at the University.

ROE V. REVERSAL On the 42nd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, House Republicans passed a bill to restrict federal funding for abortions. One provision of the bill would bar women from receiving abortions with Medicaid funding. We dart these politicians and lawmakers for restricting a woman’s right to appropriate healthcare.

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U. foreign languages deserve more respect COMMENTARY CHARLES G. HABERL

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n his element, Robert L. Barchi, University president of Rutgers, has the cool demeanor of a business executive. He greeted me warmly, extending his hand to take mine, “Bob Barchi, and who are you?”

I explained that I’m the chair of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, and he responded without missing a beat, “I have no idea what you do.” While I initially assumed he was befuddled by the length of my title (I get that a lot), I discovered otherwise when I heard him responding in kind to several other chairs. Apparently there’s a lot going on at Rutgers that he really doesn’t understand.

For a brief but glorious period in 2013, our small department boasted three tenured faculty members, seven more on the track to tenure, six full-time lecturers and ten part-time lecturers. Two years later, we have four tenured faculty members, with six remaining on the tenure track, but only four full-time lecturers and five part-timers. As a consequence, Barchi abolished three of our language programs outright and eliminated any instruction beyond the second year for the surviving languages, save for one.

The aggressive downsizing we have experienced is not a reflection of declining enrollments in our classes. To the contrary, enrollments have steadily risen to the point where the number of students registered in our courses remains basically the same, despite all of the courses cancelled and faculty fired.

It’s not even a reflection of the University’s

financial fortunes; these layoffs don’t translate into much in the way of financial savings, even when they haven’t been invested in new hires. The median annual salary of an Arabic instructor at Rutgers is $12,920 — poverty wages for a skill that is as rare as hen’s teeth.

The median annual salary for all full-time faculty in our department, including the tenured ones, is only $75,617.50. By way of comparison, Barchi pulled a cool $741,448 last year, according to DataUniverse, and 78 of his fellow administrators made over $275,000.

It probably goes without saying, but these cutbacks are not a reflection of any abstract

“By their very nature, languages require one-on-one interaction between students and instructors, and therefore much smaller class sizes than most other subjects.” value of these subjects to our University and our students, either. Last year, the National Association of Colleges and Employers reported that the top-paid graduates within the liberal arts came from foreign languages and literature degree programs. Additionally, in its Occupational Outlook Handbook, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics identified foreign language translators and interpreters as the fifth fastest growing occupation in the country, with a similarly high median salary.

Finally, each and every language offered by our department is among those identified as “Critical Need” languages by the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department

of State and the National Security Administration. By any standard, an investment in foreign languages represents a practical investment in our students’ futures, as well as an investment in the American economy at a time when it is becoming increasingly globalized and, more critically, an investment in our national security. If foreign languages are as critical as they appear, why do our administrators have this bloodlust for cutting them?

At this point, I can only speculate. Foreign languages can be unfamiliar and difficult subjects, and the African, Middle Eastern and South Asian languages we offer are among the most difficult languages to learn. By their very nature, languages require intense, oneon-one interaction between students and instructors and, therefore, much smaller class sizes than most other subjects. Smaller class sizes, personal interaction and practical subjects that lead directly into a rapidly growing professional track may sound like the dream of every tuition-paying student (and parent), but it is clear Barchi and company don’t particularly care for these things.

Our students routinely rank their language courses among the most meaningful courses they have taken during their time at Rutgers and our professors as among the most effective in the classroom. If I were inclined to use “corporate speak,” I might even say we are the ones who add the most value to the educational experience. But Barchi? I still have no idea what it is you do.

Charles G. Haberl is an associate professor and the Chair of the Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures at the School of Arts and Sciences of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

House Republicans are changing the rules COMMENTARY BRANDON DIAZ-ABREU

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hat was your New Year’s resolution? Was it to improve your grades? Maybe to lose weight?

Or are you finally going to finish that book you were working on? Regardless, I’m sure those of you who haven’t given up already have been hard at work since day one. Well, so has our Republican-controlled Congress, and unfortunately, while you were focusing (or giving up) on your individual goals, they were working on their goals and have thus far succeeded. And at the top of their to-do list was the undermining of Social Security.

The Republicans in the House of Representatives are targeting one section of Social Security in particular: Social Security Disability Insurance. On the first day of the new Congress (whose members were elected by those of us who voted this past November), the House had to approve the set of rules it would follow for the next two years. The House is currently under a Republican majority, so these rules must have had the approval of most of these Republicans because they were passed with a majority vote. Included in these rules was one that banned the House from even considering any proposed legislation that would transfer money from the main Social Security Trust Fund into the Disability Insurance Trust Fund. This rule is a major issue because even though it will only be in effect for the next two years, the Disability Insurance Trust Fund is predicted to run out of money by the end of next year.

Let’s observe how Social Security Disability Insurance has operated for the past several de-

cades. The money for Social Security benefits is stored in two separate accounts. The main account is the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the other is the Disability Insurance Trust Fund. As the official website explains, “Social Security taxes and other income are deposited in these accounts, and Social Security benefits are paid from them.

The only purposes for which these trust funds can be used are to pay benefits and program administrative costs.” Typically what happens is that if the Disabilities Fund runs out of

“It is up to us to exercise our civic duty to contact our elected representatives in the House and tell them we won’t tolerate their enacting malicious rules behind our backs.” money, then money can be transferred from the main Social Security Fund. It is similar to making a transfer from your savings account when your checking account is low. This kind of transfer has been made 11 times throughout Social Security’s existence. And on top of that, the main fund currently has about $2.8 trillion, which basically translates to financial security for at least another 18 years.

Given this context, we can properly analyze the latest development in the House of Representatives. This issue is not a matter if the fund goes broke within the next two years. It will go broke within the next two years, and these members of the House must have been aware of that. They must have known that if no transfers are allowed

to be made, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to the disabled would be cut.

More than nine million fully disabled Americans could receive significantly less from our government because certain people that are supposed to represent us and our interests decided to let the fund run out of money.

This is a sneaky political move because it was done so inconspicuously. They didn’t pass a law. They passed a rule preventing them from passing a law.

The most disappointing part of this whole issue is the lack of coverage it is receiving in the mainstream media. A search for this news online will bring up articles that explain everything that has been discussed so far. Because of this rule’s limited scope in the House, neither the Senate nor the President can pass legislation to directly reverse this rule. That hasn’t stopped Democrats in the Senate from speaking out against this rule, but the Republicans behind this plot are effectively operating under the radar of mainstream news. But the silver lining is that we the people can change this. Just as the House put forth this rule, they can take it back. It is up to us to exercise our civic duty to contact our elected representatives in the House and tell them we won’t tolerate enacting malicious rules behind our backs that target the innocent and the vulnerable.

Please stay informed by searching online for alternative news sources that cover issues like this, and please spread the message to all your family and friends because many of us probably have loved ones that will be directly affected by this issue.

Brandon Diaz-Abreu is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in computer science.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hate speech should not be tolerated at Rutgers Earlier this week, alternet.org published a conversation between Ido Shapiro and Rutgers Hillel’s executive director, Andrew Getraer, of which the latter’s key points include rather shocking claims against Islam and Muslims both here at Rutgers and worldwide. The director’s particular remarks as well as his resulting statement in wake of the leaked conversation may be viewed online. The summary? The entire Islamic faith is “a problem,” 25 percent of Muslims (or 375 million) are terrorists, “Islamist” Palestine is an oppressive threat, most of Rutgers’ Muslims are terrorist sympathizers, etc. According to Getraer, he was merely advocating for our safety and well being against strains of radical belief, apparently championing himself as a defender of Islam and Muslims.

The dialogue itself however, which reeked of overt bigotry, hatred and imperialist rhetoric, is not an unprecedented display of the growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim prejudicial sentiment. What instead needs to be examined first is an academic institution’s perspective on free speech, more specifically, the exorbitantly unfair hypocrisy that most public universities now display. Educated Americans pride themselves on scholarly discussion, welcoming a huge variety of stances underlying a given topic, so long as it doesn’t gravitate toward Islam or Muslims.

Rutgers is clearly no exception to the trend — but let’s allow Getraer our sincere benefit of the doubt. Whether his views represent Rutgers Hillel is truly not the real concern at hand. General ignorance is the disease, while Islamophobia is only the symptom. The reluctance academic institutions show in solving such issues catalyzes the matter on widespread levels. How so? When excessively xenophobic government administrations and media dominate the intellectual paradigm, American citizens don’t leave unharmed as imperialism seeps into our own culture.

Public universities reflect the current atmosphere explicitly and implicitly. Zealous jingoism is encouraged, Islam and Muslims ought to willingly withstand blatant and illogical tyranny, and yet remotely mentioning a scholarly criticism of Israel as a political entity is inundated with restrictions. Our cultures of education are at stake, and effectively, the students are too.

Getraer may be a product of his environment, but Rutgers can choose to rise above his failures. Meaning, Rutgers must confront the reality of deceptive freespeech standards and should reintegrate itself into the world of civic responsibility, cultivating an environment of honest, prudent dialogue. Inviting a sell-out Islamophobe such as Dr. Qanta Ahmed to a Hillel event cannot pass as bridging the gap between Jews and Muslims, but open critique among scholars will. Getraer should know there are no terrorist sympathizers on campus, only people like him who abuse free expression and are ignorant of hypocrisy. Yes, Islam and Muslims openly welcome educational discussions — but never fear-mongering racism. As a person in a position of leadership at Rutgers, Getraer shames the students with his senseless rant. Nonetheless, he won’t find his victims dropping to his level of indecency in retaliation. Islam has nothing to be sorry for.

Muhammad Raza is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in biological sciences.

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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black

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Today’s Birthday (01/23/15). Group efforts succeed this year. Connect and expand networks. Take on a new level of leadership. New financial opportunities bloom like spring flowers. Your road could deviate as a partnership expands after April. A new phase in prosperity sparks after October’s eclipses. Take extra care with invoices, documents and records. Strengthen bonds with friends and family. Love blooms. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries ( March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Peace and quiet suit you fine. Nurture your body and mind. Rest, exercise and get lost in thought. Passions could awaken.

Finish a study project. Use what you’ve gained through experience.

Be careful with resources. Build a structure.

Taurus ( April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Friends can help with a difficult job. Put all your energy into one activity that positively impacts your career. Don’t force it, or something could break. Ask someone with experience to show you the way. Repay a kindness.

Gemini ( May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — New career opportunities arise. More research is required, so dig in. A new money-making venture tempts. Pack up and get going! Discipline is required. You feel lucky indeed.

Take advantage of this chance to advance. Travel may be involved.

Cancer ( June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — The trip could get more expensive than planned if you don’t watch out. It’s easy to spend now.

Friends have useful suggestions and recommendations. Use what you’ve kept hidden. Avoid expensive airport food and pack a lunch.

Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Take care not to splurge.

Present practical decisions to your family. Enlist their support with frank conversation. Finish an old project. Work out your plan in seclusion. A rush job demands attention. Assume authority, and take responsibility.

Virgo ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Let another person take over. Work together and no one gets worn out. Share responsibilities. Your partner is the key element for success. Rely on their experience, and order what they recommend. Spend quickly, but not recklessly.

Libra ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — It’s not a good time to shop. Handle a work deadline first.

Take advantage of an opportunity and get into it. Your team is hot.

Provide leadership. Pursue a career goal. Ask your friends for advice, and then move quickly.

Scorpio ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — An interesting development changes the situation. Use your connections to advance. Exert will power. Consult with family, friends and partners. Choose the option that has the most heart. Put your time into developing skills that are most fun.

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — A home project holds your thoughts. Schedule tasks and participants. Friends are there for you. Toss the ball to a teammate. Family can help. Pay bills, and budget more than what was promised. Take the unexpected into account.

Capricorn ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Promotions and advertising go farther now. You wonder why... just do what worked before. It’s time to take action.

Continue building your equity, with your partner’s help. Children and elders want to contribute. A tender moment surprises.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — There’s a profitable job available, so get in action. Listen carefully to one who doesn’t say much. Find what you need far away. Be passionate when you make your pitch. Act boldly. Begin or end a trip.

Pisces ( Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Defend your position.

Think over your priorities. Your partner is in agreement. Revise your budget. Increase efficiency by planning your next moves.

Take a load to the dump. What will work for you? Take it one step at a time.

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RUT RU managed only seven bench points on Tuesday against Michigan at RAC CONTINUED FROM BACK that’s plagued them throughout the season: lack of depth.

The Knights managed just 7 bench points compared to the Wolverines’ 19 and only Jack and senior guard Myles Mack scored in double figures.

Though that was all Rutgers needed to beat Penn State at the Louis Brown Athletic Center, holding the Nittany Lions to 28.8 percent from the field and 5-of-27 from beyond the arc, its defensive efficiency will be tough to repeat. Especially for a team that’s 0-3 in conference play on the road this season.

The lack of depth has also led to concerns of fatigue for Mack, who Jordan said earlier in the week needed to get more rest.

But given his importance in orchestrating the Knights’ offense, Jordan kept the St. Anthony High School product off the floor for just 60 seconds, three minutes above his 36.3 minutes per game average that ranks second highest in the conference.

With Mack being doubled by opposing teams and his minutes continuing to pile up, more players will have to produce for Rutgers offensively.

Jordan, however, feels Mack has handled himself well.

“Everybody focuses on Myles,” Jordan said. “I mean, everybody we play, whether it’s man [or] zone. They trap him, they double-team him in pick and rolls.

They try to deny him coming off of screens. But he’s done a wonderful, wonderful job in his role for us keeping us organized.”

Luckily for Rutgers, Penn State is also overly reliant on one player. That player happens to be the nation’s fourth leading scorer in guard D.J. Newbill.

Averaging 21.9 points per game — the only Nittany Lion averaging double-figures — Newbill was limited to 14 points on 4-of-17 shooting in their first meeting.

Shutting down Newbill, an average 46.9 percent shooter from the field, is wishful thinking. But if Rutgers can keep him from consistently penetrating the paint and win the battle on the boards, then a road win is well within reach.

Penn State is a far more challenging team at home boasting a 7-2 record in which it easily handled team’s like George Washington, who bullied Rutgers in its season opener.

The Nittany Lions are also winless in conference play, and given the Knights have fallen to two previously winless conference teams already, they know Penn State is desperate for a victory.

“One thing about going into Penn State, we already beat them and we know they’re going to give us their best game,” said junior guard Bishop Daniels. “They felt like we shouldn’t have beat them when we did. So, these next couple days at practice we got to come in and ready to work. We have to be more disciplined than ever, especially going on the road and trying to get a win against Penn State.”

For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @SeanStewartRU and @TargumSports on Twitter.

Senior captain Luisa Leal is eager to perform in front of the home crowd in the second to last meet of the team’s season. Leal has averaged a 9.788 on the vault and a 9.725 on the beam this season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

MEET Levine thinks home crowd will boost both energy and performance of his squad CONTINUED FROM BACK gymnast to be successful, so competing at the Livingston Gym should give Rutgers an advantage this weekend.

“Being home is just going to help so much more because we have our crowd,” said senior captain Luisa Leal. “We know our people, we know our events [and] we know the arena, so it’s going to be a lot better.”

The Knights are going to need all of the help and suppor t they can get because three

competitive teams will be com- Athletic Conference Honors this season. ing to Piscataway.

No. 6 Nebraska (2-0, 1-0) beat Senior Stephanie Schuler leads Brockport (2-0) into the No. 13 Penn State last Saturday meet. A 2014 All-American, Schul- by a score of 197.125-196.025.

The Corner was named huskers averEast Region “If we get the chance age 196.212 Specialist of points per the Week after to be competitive with meet this sealeading her a team like Nebraska. son, which team to victois the secries against ...We’ve got to bring ond-highest in Cortland and our A-game” the Big Ten. Springfield.

In order Southern LOUIS LEVINE to get the win Connecticut Head Coach this upcoming State posted weekend, the a season-high Knights placed score of 189.850 last weekend in its emphasis on polishing their routines.

“We’re all ver y optimistic and home opener against Brown, Bridgepor t and Rhode Island. we all learn from our mistakes,” Four members of the team have said senior captain Emma Hoffalready won Eastern College man. “It’s going to help us in the

future to keep moving for ward.

If we mess up on the first event, we’re not going to crumble on the next two. We’re going to work hard and make sure we get the job done from there.”

It’s crucial for Rutgers to find a way to put up the highest score possible to win the meet. Nebraska has been a scoring machine this season, posting over 195 points in each meet so far.

“We’ve got to hit 24 out of our 24 routines, and that’s going to be the key here,” Levine said. “If we want the chance to be competitive with a team like Nebraska … we’ve got to bring our A-game … and leave it all out there on the floor.”

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CITY Crawford prepares to make his season debut tomorrow at Metro Challenge CONTINUED FROM BACK are familiar with competing and jumping there, so it is a kind of comfort meet for us.”

Crawford has been waiting to get back into action, and is on schedule to do so this weekend.

The coaches and Crawford figured jumping at such a familiar course would be the best place for the senior to start his season.

“I want to get my feet wet with the indoor season,” Crawford said. “I’d like to get my qualifying mark out of the way for Indoor Nationals, so hopefully I’m able to do that at the Armory.”

Many schools from across New Jersey and New York will be competing in the Metro Team Challenge, as it is a popular meet that attracts many visitors in attendance.

January 23, 2015 Junior sprinter Rajee Dunbar has had much success at the Armory in past years, and has already qualified for the IC4A Championships following his time of 6.89 seconds in the 60-meter race and also with a time of 22.13 seconds in the 200-meter race.

Fellow sprinter Emeka Eze, a junior, also qualified for IC4A’s as he finished just behind Dunbar with a time of 6.90 seconds in the 60-meter race.

Dunbar is confident that the Knights can carry their momentum from the Penn State Invitational on the whole and that strong individual performances can increase the intensity of others on the team.

“When somebody else does well, it elevates the performance of everyone around them,” Dunbar said. “We’ve had very good inter-squad competition, and when everyone is performing at a high level, there will always be good results because everyone brings their best to the team.”

WRESTLING NO. 21 RUTGERS- NO. 13 NEBRASKA, SUNDAY, 1 P.M.

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Junior 157-pounder Anthony Perrotti said he feels good and may return to the starting lineup on Sunday against No. 13 Nebraska after missing three weeks. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

RU faces fifth-ranked Big Ten foe TYLER KARALEWICH ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

Junior sprinter Emeka Eze and the Knights attempt to continue their success at the familiar confines of the NYC Armory.

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Coming off of its first Big Ten dual-competition victor y, the Rutgers wrestling team’s task becomes a little bit harder.

After grappling five ranked opponents in their last six dual meets, the Scarlet Knights now travel to face No. 13 Nebraska on the road Sunday. It’s a team head coach Scott Goodale has plenty of respect for.

“They are a good team and they have a lot of ranked guys,” Goodale said of Nebraska.

“Obviously they are ranked higher than us, but they are a similar type of team with a pretty good kid in ever y single weight — if not a nationally ranked kid, someone really good. It’s a huge challenge, but we look for ward to that. It will be interesting and exciting to get out there.”

Although the Cornhuskers do not appear in the top-five rankings, when Rutgers has already faced No. 1 Iowa, No. 2 Minnesota and No. 5 Penn State already this season, Goodale said they should not be overlooked.

They are comparable to ever y other talented Big Ten school, Goodale said. With as many as six ranked wrestlers for Nebraska, they pose a unique threat to a Knights lineup that also boasts just as many ranked grapplers.

“They are just as good as every other Big Ten team,” Goodale

said. “They’re a type of program that’s really put themselves in position where they feel — probably because of No. 1 James Green, No. 1 Robert Kokesh and their 125-pounder is pretty good — that they can compete for a trophy at the National Tournament. I think they feel they have that type of firepower.”

To go along with starting the conference dual-meet season 1-4, Rutgers has been without junior 157-pounder Anthony Perrotti, who has been out of the lineup with an injur y.

“They are just as good as every other Big Ten team. They’re a type fo program that’s really put themselves in position.”

SCOTT GOODALE Head Coach

Perrotti has missed each bout since Jan. 11, and it’s allowed the redshirt freshman Dylan Painton to enter the lineup. After being nearly thrown into the lineup, Painton has lost by fall, major decision and tech fall.

Now, Perrotti feels ready to re-enter the lineup and help the Knights in the second half of the dual-meet season.

“I think so,” Perrotti said of a return against the Cornhuskers.

“I feel pretty good right now, just getting back on the mat. I’m get-

ting my timing back, but we are going to talk tomorrow and see where I’m at. I think I’m pretty good to go, though.”

While some might worr y about the rankings of whom they’re going up against, that has never been the case for senior 165-pounder Nick Visicaro.

“That’s another thing that I have kind of always done since I got here — I never really cared about rankings,” Visicaro said. “Typically, unless you are maybe top-eight, I don’t even care who you are and I am just going out there to wrestle. Not that top-eight would matter, anyway. It’s just another guy in front of me.”

But for Perrotti, the chance to go up against another national contender leaves him with optimism. After all, it seems like ever y week the Knights get a chance to compete against the best in the nation.

That kind of matchup is something that Perrotti lives for.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity again getting to wrestle in this conference ever y week,” Perrotti said. “Week in and week out we are going to have these opportunities.

We’re knocking on the door right now.

We just beat Mar yland, so ever yone is hyped up to get that second win in a row and finish the season strong.”

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January 23, 2015 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MINNESOTA-RUTGERS, SUNDAY, 5:15 P.M.

WOMEN’S TRACK

RU uses early success to build confidence BRIAN FONSECA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After sitting out with a bone bruise in her leg since Dec. 28, junior guard Briyona Canty looks to help Rutgers gather momentum at a critical part of the season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Knights seek signature victory CONOR NORDLAND CORRESPONDENT

As the conference season rolls on, the Rutgers women’s basketball team is in need of a signature win.

Aside from a 64-52 win at then No. 25 Arkansas, the program has come up short each time.

There isn’t a more opportunistic time for the No. 25 Scarlet Knights than this Sunday when they face No. 21 Minnesota (16-2, 5-1) at home.

The Knights (13-5, 4-3) have struggled when it comes to home games against ranked opponents, losing all four contests so far this season.

The players have felt a sense of urgency to make a statement after failing to seize the opportunity against No. 8 Mar yland last Thursday.

“I think we’re at the critical part of the season,” said senior guard Briyona Canty. “We’re not getting the signature wins, so I think this game is just as important as the rest of our games this season and we have to take care of business on Sunday.”

Rutgers will need to come out of the gates quicker against Minnesota if it plans on earning that elusive key victory.

Against Mar yland, the Knights faced a 25-7 deficit by the 13:30 mark of the first half.

Despite tying the game early on in the second half, it was a score they ultimately could not overcome.

Playing a complete game from a defensive standpoint is one of the keys that players were stressing this week in practice in order to get out on the right foot in the first 20 minutes of play.

“In the Mar yland game, and even the North Carolina game, you see that we can come back from anything when we play the defense we need to play,” said junior for ward Kahleah Copper.

“I think if we come out strong playing that good defense, then it shouldn’t be a problem.”

In Rutgers’ first 11 games of the year, opponents averaged 56.7 points per game. Since entering conference play, that number has risen to 66.5 points per game.

One area that has hurt the Knights on defense is their tendency to give up the 3-point shot.

Rutgers currently ranks 12th in the Big Ten in three point field goal defense at .317 percent, a number they are focused on reducing for Sunday.

“We have to throw the first punch, making sure that we’re doing what our coaches are asking us,” said senior forward Betnijah Laney. “I think our number one issue in the past was defending the three, so we have to make sure that we do that because everybody but [us] shoots the three. You can’t go back and forth with shooting the three, so that’s something we have to key in on.”

The Golden Gophers provide a prime matchup for the Knights’ defense. They are executing at a high level on offensive, averaging 76.3 points per game.

Getting back to playing strong defense is one area the Knights believe will lead to earning a win to bolster their tournament resume. As the players stated, ever y game at this point of the season is important.

However, adding wins over ranked opponents is even more important, and it is something the selection committee will look at.

“Ever ybody has to bring their A-game the same day and just come out and play as a team,” Laney said.

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The integration of Rutgers into the Big Ten is an exciting process for all of the University’s teams.

The Rutgers women’s track and field is no different — and it is ready for the challenge.

“I think our team has great potential,” said freshman Deanna Dilandro. “We’re all working so hard, and being in the Big Ten is great motivation.”

The young season has treated the Scarlet Knights well. Rutgers has competed in two meets thus far — the Rutgers Invitational and the Penn State Invitational. In both meets, the Knights left with multiple top-10 finishes.

Senior Gabrielle Farquharson has played a large part in the team’s success to this point.

The co-captain has placed first in four individual events, including two sprints in the 60m and 200m. She finishes in first place for the long jump at the Rutgers Invitational, while winning the event at the Penn State Invitational as well.

These performances have earned Farquharson the Corvias ECAC Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week for the Division I Metro/Upstate area on Jan. 14th.

“Winning at both the Rutgers Invitational and the Penn State Invitational really helped my confidence,” Farquharson said.

The 4x400 relay was the most successful event so far this season, with the Knights taking both first and second at their home meet.

The team consisting of Farquharson, sophomore Drew Andrews, senior Jillian Grant, and sophomore Christina Dibernardo, earned its spot atop of the podium with a time of 3:57.38.

Other first place finishes include Jillian Grant in the 400m, senior Meagan Robinson in the 60m hurdles and sophomore Nicole Nicholas in the 600m, all taking place at the Rutgers Invitational.

Head coach James Robinson was very pleased with his team’s performance in the first two meets of the season.

“In my opinion, across the board, we performed very well as a team,” Robinson said. “At the Penn State Invitational, we had a number of ladies establish personal records. The team, for the most part, performed to our expectations heading into the meet.”

While entering the Big Ten is a step forward, the process is long and difficult. This is especially true with a young team.

Being realistic is important — and Robinson recognizes that.

Winning a Big Ten Championship is not necessarily among the head coach’s top goals for his team this season, with good reason.

“With such a young and inexperienced team [13 freshmen and 1 sophomore transfer of 33 atheletes,] I expect to have patience,” Robinson said. “We’re just focusing on them training hard and improving each competitive opportunity we receive.”

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Senior Meagan Robinson led a string of first-place finishers for Rutgers earlier in the month at the Rutgers Invitational.

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Rutgers turns frustration into motivation for meet RYAN MORAN STAFF WRITER

Coming off a blowout loss to a No. 17 Penn State, the Rutgers swimming and diving team looks to get back on track with its second-to-last meet of the season against New Hampshire.

“I think we are still fired up knowing … what to expect from the Big Ten,” senior Greta Leberfinger said.

“We just need to remain positive. If you put up a great time regardless of the score, that’s something we want through our training.”

Junior Joanna Wu described the result of the meet as deriving from frustration.

“We were frustrated in a good way and we were ready for the meet, [but] we knew it would be a tough opponent,” Wu said. “I was happy with the teams performance and we tried our best. “ It is a one-day duel meet this week, so it enables the Scarlet Knights to better concentrate on their priorities.

“The one team competition allows them to focus in on what needs to be done in order to walk

away with a victory at UNH,” said head coach Phil Spiniello. “UNH has NCAA qualifiers on their team. As the season is set up, we have to focus on every opponent, and this is the next step to get to that peak level.”

Rutgers saw UNH when it came to the Rutgers Aquatic Center in the Frank Elm Invite.

Wu feels the Wildcats are not a team to be underestimated just because they are not in the Big Ten. With a loss to Penn State stunting Rutgers’ hot streak, the

team has to reevaluate its performance — a beneficial process that can result in improved techniques and mindsets.

First-year diver Addison Walkowiak earned the fourth Big Ten Freshman of the week on the season this past weekend after her performance at Penn State, winning the 1-meter dive yet again.

With this meet and one more left against Providence and Georgetown before the Big Ten Championships, it is getting closer to a time of year when the Knights might overlook their op-

ponents and what they’ve been working toward all year.

But senior captain Greta Leberfinger feels otherwise, believing it is all about the approach going into the meet.

“We try to take it one week at time,” she said. “This weekend we have a meet and we have to stay focused on the task at hand. Take each weekend, each day and each practice as it comes.”

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “I don’t even care who you are and I am going out there to wrestle. ... It’s just another guy in front of me.”

— Senior 165-pounder Nick Visicaro

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Rutgers runs to city that never sleeps MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER

Senior forward Kadeem Jack and his teammates’ resolve will be tested on the road at Penn State with the Knights currently on a three-game losing streak. Rutgers beat the Nittany Lions, 50-46, Jan. 3 at the RAC. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / PHOTO EDITOR

RU hits road in three-game rut SEAN STEWART

helped push Rutgers to its first ever Big Ten victor y, 50-46.

When the Knights (10-10, 2-5) make the near four-hour trip to “Happy Valley” for Saturday’s noon rematch against Penn State (12-7, 0-6), that resolve will be tested again.

Only this time, it’s the entire team that must respond to adversity.

The Knights, who previously hadn’t lost consecutive games, all season, are now in a three-game losing slump with all three defeats resulting from poor execution in the final minutes.

A Tuesday home loss to a wounded and struggling Michigan squad in front of a raucous 7,365 fans capped off Rutgers’ frustra-

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The last time the Rutgers men’s basketball team faced Penn State, Kadeem Jack’s resolve was tested.

The Scarlet Knights’ star senior forward had shown up late to a team breakfast the game before, and as a result, was benched by head coach Eddie Jordan and played only 18 minutes in a four point loss to Northwestern on Dec. 30 — the program’s first Big Ten game.

But Jack responded four days later against the Nittany Lions by producing his second double-double of the season, which not only displayed strong character but also

tions, with the team’s climax seemingly its historic win against then No. 4 Wisconsin is now becoming a distant memory.

The string of losses is an unfamiliar predicament for the Knights this season who risk falling below .500 pending a fourth consecutive defeat.

When Jack was asked where the team goes from here following the Michigan loss, the 6-foot-9 co-captain kept it basic. “Get back in practice and get ready for the next game.”

If only it were that simple.

The loss not only gave the Rutgers players a sickening feeling, but also exposed a flaw

The Rutgers men’s track and field team will make its first appearance this season at the indoor Armory track complex this weekend in New York City to compete in the Metro Team Challenge.

It is a quick turnaround for the Scarlet Knights. They competed last week at the Penn State Invitational, which saw various athletes qualify for the IC4A Championships later in the season.

The Knights look to gain more qualifiers this weekend at the Armory, and hope to build on their positive performances from their first two meets.

“This weekend we are looking to continue to get better,” said head coach Mike Mulqueen. “Not everyone will compete over the next two weeks. The next time everyone will compete will be at the Metropolitan Championships meet in February.”

The Knights will decide prior to the meet who will be participating in their respective events, as the short layoff from last week’s meet will result in some athletes getting a break from competing again this weekend.

One team member looking to make his season debut at the Metro Team Challenge is senior sprinter and jumper Corey Crawford.

He has sat out the first couple of meets in order to prepare for the bigger meets as the season progresses.

Crawford is excited to get back out and perform with his teammates, and hopes that the team can keep up their improvements in a place familiar to the Knights.

“As a team, it is definitely going to be one of our best places to compete because of the venue,” he said. “A lot of our guys SEE CITY ON PAGE 14

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Knights host first home meet EVAN BRUNO

upset of No. 9 Illinois last weekend where they scored 48.950 on the balance beam — the sixth-highest score in school histor y.

Rutgers performed well at home last season, going 8-1, and set the school team record at 196.225 during their last home meet.

“Par t of the lifeboat of our team is the fans,” head coach Louis Levine said. “The

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The Rutgers gymnastics team hosts its first home meet in the 2015 season on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Livingston Gym against No. 6 Nebraska, Brockport and Southern Connecticut.

The Scarlet Knights (1-3, 0-2) are coming of f an impressive per formance, a near

nice par t about competing at home is the energy we bring and not just what our team brings, but obviously what our fans bring in. The energy really does help … we can’t do it without them.”

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freshman swimmer, was named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week as well as ECAC Co-Rookie of the Week. Her performance this season has garnered six weekly awards.

Senior Corey Crawford makes his season debut this weekend at the NYC Armory.

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KNIGHTS SCHEDULE

TRACK & FIELD

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

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Metro Team Challenge

at New Hampshire

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vs. Minnesota

Today, Bronx, N.Y.

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Sunday, 5:15 p.m.

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