first 5 days President Donald J. Trump’s initial days in office suggest troubling presidency
Biking culture Biking is an alternative way to get from place to place on the Banks
SEE opinions, page 6
SEE food & drink, page 8
WRESTLING Rutgers travels to Great Lake State to take on Wolverines, Spartans
WEATHER Morning showers High: 52 Low: 44
SEE sports, back
Serving the Rutgers community since 1869. Independent since 1980.
rutgers university—new brunswick
thursday, january 26, 2017
ONLINE AT DAILYTARGUM.COM
U. MBA program ranks 1st for post-graduate employment
The Rutgers Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has the highest employment rate in the Big Ten. Bloomberg attributed this ranking to the program’s professors, curriculum and wide variety of networking opportunities. GEORGETTE STILLMAN
Stephen Weiss correspondent
The full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Rutgers Business School ranks No.1 for employment rates after graduation out of any Big Ten schools, according to U.S. News and World Report.
According to a Bloomberg Businessweek survey, 98.3 percent of Rutgers’ full-time MBA program students gain employment within three months of graduation. The article attributes this high rate to talented professors, a strong curriculum and the network of connections with companies in the surrounding tri-state area.
Dean Vera, the assistant dean and director of the Office of Career Management, said the fact that 75 percent of Rutgers Business School students had jobs at the time of graduation contributed to the ranking. These students typically had high salaries and good career trajectories by the time they left Rutgers.
The program focuses first and foremost on readying students to become competitive MBA candidates on paper, as well as honing students’ networking and interviewing skills, he said. “Companies come to us looking for supply-chain talent, we are also very successful in corporate
finance, we are successful in pharma-marketing and we are successful in consumer packaged goods marketing. So we have specializations that help build the brand,” Vera said. About 35 percent of the Rutgers Business School MBA program graduates go into the pharmaceutical industr y each year, he said. Beyond pharmaceuticals, Rutgers is strong in ever y area of industr y New Jersey has to of fer. “I am from New York, so I can very much appreciate the diversity of the economy of New Jersey,” Vera said. The University’s administration is also taking a look at new ways to improve the curriculum, he said. “In terms of employment, we are taking a look at helping students get better and better at online branding, job searching, using social media more effectively and we are also helping students get better at video inter viewing,” Vera said. Academics alone do not create employable graduates, he said. It is important to combine those skills with experience. The number one thing prospective students are looking for when it comes to a full-time MBA program is employment, he said. Being ranked highly in employment makes the program more appealing to alumni and prospective students. See employment on Page 4
35th N.J. Film Festival returns to Rutgers Alexandra DeMatos Copy editor
The New Jersey Film Festival is returning to Rutgers for the second time in the event’s 35th year, taking its place as one of the longest-running festivals in the state. The festival was founded in 1982 by Albert Nigrin, a professor in the Department of Cinema Studies, who continues to run the festival to this day, which is presented by the Rutgers Film Coop/New Jersey Media Arts Center (NJMAC) in association with the Rutgers University program in Cinema Studies. Starting as a revival program, the festival began premiering independent films created in New Jersey in the new millennium, Nigrin said in an email. Now young filmmakers get to interact with professionals and have gone on to work on some of the filmmakers’ projects. Submitted works are screened by a panel of judges that includes
media professionals, journalists, students and academics, he said. “We received over 280 (films) for this festival and the interns selected 50 films from these to be viewed by a final jury,” he said. “They pick the finalists, which are being screened at our festival.” During the selection process, each piece is scored with respect to the following categories: Originality, creativity, production values and performances, he said. About 20 filmmakers will be appearing in the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2017 screening, he said. Most filmmakers try to participate in multiple festivals and want their film to be seen as many times as possible. Rutgers students are involved in many aspects of the festival, from helping to run the event as interns to having their own works screened. Daniel Natale, director of “Bad Tidings,” screening on Feb. 12 and Zuzelin Martin Lynch, director of “Craving Cuba,” screening on Feb. 3, are both Rutgers graduates. Charles
de Agustin, the director of “Doggie,” is currently a first-year in Mason Gross School of the Arts, he said. Morgan Sanguedolce, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said she is not a film student, but started working for the festival because she loves films and finds independent films to be very interesting. “I think it’s important for students to experience film festivals because it will expose them to ideas and perspectives that can’t be found in movie theaters, films produced outside of Hollywood that aren’t affected by mass media and big budget studios,” Sanguedolce said. She said that the New Jersey Film Festival is different from others because it is not limited to one weekend, and instead branches several weekends over the course of about two months, which allows more people and more films to be included. Working on the festival also offers Sanguedolce the opportunity to See festival on Page 4
The 2017 festival will screen films by about 20 filmmakers, all with diverse themes and subjects. Last year the event drew an estimated 5,000 attendees. NEW JERSEY FILM FESTIVAL
VOLUME 148, ISSUE 130 • University ... 3 • opinions ... 6 • Inside beat ... 8 • Diversions ... 9 • SPORTS ... BACK
January 26, 2017
Page 2
Weather Outlook TODAY TONIGHT
Source: Rutgers Meteorology Club
High of 52, morning showers Low of 43, partly cloudy
Fri
Sun
Sat
The daily targum 204 Neilson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 PHONE: FAX: E-MAIL: WEB:
Hi 42 Lo 27
Hi 38 Lo 25
BUSINESS DIRECTORY:
(732) 932-7051 (732) 247-3670 business@dailytargum.com www.dailytargum.com
Business Manager Melissa MacCollum Marketing Director Sophie Jacobs Advertising Classifieds Productions
x101 x102 x103 x104 x107
Hi 38 Lo 22 THE 148TH EDITORIAL BOARD
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT BUSINESS MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa MacCollum // BUSINESS@DAILYTARGUM.COM MARKETING DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophie Jacobs // MARKETING@DAILYTARGUM.COM OPERATIONS MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELIZABETH KATZ // LIZ@DAILYTARGUM.COM CONTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIMONE KRAMER // SIMONE@DAILYTARGUM.COM ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES ERIK JOHANSEN CLASSIFIEDS MANAGER ERICA MAHNKOPH // CLASSIFIEDS ASSISTANTS CARLY FRANK, VICTORIA YOFFEE, DANI BLUMENTHAL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DANIEL H. COREY // EIC@DAILYTARGUM.COM • x 108 MANAGING EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AVALON R. ZOPPO // MANAGED@DAILYTARGUM.COM • x 109 NEWS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIKHILESH DE // NEWS@DAILYTARGUM.COM OPINIONS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAEGAN KAE SUNAZ // OPED@DAILYTARGUM.COM DESIGN EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUSMITA PARUCHURI // DESIGN@DAILYTARGUM.COM SPORTS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN FONSECA // SPORTS@DAILYTARGUM.COM COPY EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALEXANDRA DEMATOS // COPY@DAILYTARGUM.COM PHOTO EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ // PHOTO@DAILYTARGUM.COM VIDEO EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAYDEN DONNELLY // VIDEO@DAILYTARGUM.COM DIGITAL EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HARSHEL PATEL // DIGITAL@DAILYTARGUM.COM FEATURES EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICOLETTE ACCARDI // INSIDEBEAT@DAILYTARGUM.COM
PRODUCTIONS DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WAYLEN S. GLASS // SOCIALMEDIA@DAILYTARGUM.COM
PRODUCTIONS DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COREY PEREZ // PRO@DAILYTARGUM.COM
ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOPHIE NIETO-MUNOZ // UNIVERSITY@DAILYTARGUM.COM
NIGHT PRODUCTIONS MANAGER . . . . . MICHAEL MARONEY // NIGHTPRO@DAILYTARGUM.COM
ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERIC MULLIN // SPORTS@DAILYTARGUM.COM
PRODUCTIONS ASSISTANTS JON ZIPF, MICHELLE KLEJMONT, MARIELLE SUMERGIDO
©2016 TARGUM PUBLISHING CO. The Daily Targum is a student-written and student-managed, non-profit incorporated newspaper published by the Targum Publishing Company. Circulation is 10,000. The Daily Targum is published Monday through Friday in New Brunswick, New Jersey, while classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters. No part thereof may be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the consent of the business manager.
Campus Calendar THURSDAY 1/26 Rutgers Alpha Epsilon Delta presents “Livingston Campus Emergency Blood Drive” from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center on Livingston campus. The event is open to the public. The Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education presents “Shop Repairs for Small Engines” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Extension Conference Center on Cook campus. Ticket prices are available online. Rutgers University Libraries presents “New Brunswick Music Scene Archive Anniversary Exhibit” at Alexander Library on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. Counseling Services, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers presents “Exhibition — Innovation and Abstraction:
Women Artists and Atelier 17” from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Voorhees Hall on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Mar y H. Diana Women Artists Series, a program of the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities in partnership with Rutgers University Libraries presents “ Living in the Shadows: Underground Immigrant Communities” from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Douglass Librar y on Douglass campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Office of the Chancellor, Rutgers — New Brunswick presents “Meet the Chancellor” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass Campus. This event is free and open to the public. Rutgers University Libraries presents “New Brunswick Music Scene Archive Anniversar y Exhibit” at Alexander Librar y on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.
If you would like to submit an event for the Campus Calendar section, please email marketing@dailytargum.com. For more information please visit www.dailytargum.com. Due to space limitations there is no guarantee that your event will be listed.
ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOA HALFF // UNIVERSITY@DAILYTARGUM.COM
ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRITTANY GIBSON // COPY@DAILYTARGUM.COM CORRESPONDENTS BUSHRA HASAN, KIRA HERZOG // EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS YOSEF BARUH, KATHERINE MORETTI // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS JEFFREY GOMEZ, MARIELLE SUMERGIDO // STAFF VIDEOGRAPHERS JULIAN PEREZ, COLTEN SCHREINER
CORRECTIONS The Daily Targum promptly corrects all errors of substance. If you have a comment or question about the fairness or accuracy of a story, send an email to eic@dailytargum.com.
January 26, 2017
University
Page 3
Oldest Rutgers a capella group prepares for 20th birthday
Deep Treble was established at Rutgers in 1998, making it the oldest a capella group on campus. The group will be performing at the Livingston Coffeehouse on Feb. 10 for a Valentine’s Day Concert. GEORGETTE STILLMAN
Thomas Lohan contributing writer
A Rutgers a cappella group is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1998, Deep Treble is the oldest a cappella group at the University. The group’s objective is to provide music to the University community, local, national and international scenes, according to their website. They hope to bring a cappella to the Rutgers community, said Erica Lazarow, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore and the business manager of Deep Treble. “We tr y to sing as many different types of genres as we can,” Lazarow said. “We have rock, alternative, indie, hip-hop and we’ve done rap. We just tr y to get a diverse repertoire so we will appeal to many different types of audiences.”
Although they make strong ef- the banquet. It’s one of our favorLeah Rozario, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said forts to appeal to college students, ite gigs,” Lazarow said. Lazarow said they only have the group picks songs based on their goals often span much fura few events finalized for this setheir personal preferences and ther, Lazarow said. “We do a banquet every year mester so far. what they predict their audiences The group has been invited to with the Embrace Kids Founwill like. “Our current repertoire con- dation. Before it, we do a little the “Muhlenberg Festival,” an a capella festival sists of ‘I Want at Muhlenberg You Back’ by College in Pennthe Jackson sylvania, Laza5, ‘Best Misrow said. They take’ by Ari“We just try to get a diverse repertoire so we will also were invitana Grande, ed to an event ‘Gold’ by Kiiappeal to many different types of audiences.” called “Acapella ara, ‘Typhoon’ for Autism” in by Young the erica lazarow Moorestown, Giant, ‘Rich School of Arts and Sciences Sophomore New Jersey. Girl’ by Hall “We love and Oats, ‘Crato do fun stuff zy in Love’ by too. Last year Beyoncé and we caroled for ‘When We Were Young’ by Adele. We’re also rehearsal with the kids and we the holidays, sang at a wedding learning a ton of new songs this se- teach them one of our songs. We and serenaded a couple for their mester,” said Claire Towell, a Rut- teach them the lyrics. We also anniversary,” Towell said. Towell said a capella provides gers Business School sophomore learned their theme song with them and together we sing it at a musical outlet that is both chaland Deep Treble’s webmaster.
lenging and relaxing, and that tests every individual’s skill. “My favorite part is just hearing a group sing for the first time after getting new members and hearing how good it sounds. We were losing 10 people last spring, so we were worried because we had to find a whole new set of people, but everything ended up working out. It’s just rewarding once everything works out,” Lazarow said. Lazarow said they have a Valentine’s Day Concer t coming up on Feb. 10 at the Livingston Cof feehouse. A capella is a great musical outlet, especially for people with a heavy workload, Lazarow said. “It wasn’t even a thought when I came to college. I just knew I had to audition. Even if I didn’t make the cut, I still knew I had to try. It’s a really good outlet for me,” Lazarow said.
Twitter: @Daily_Targum Instagram: @dailytargum facebook.com/thedailytargum youtube.com/targummultimedia
Page 4
January 26, 2017
employment 98.3 percent of full-time MBA students at Rutgers gain employment within 3 months of graduating continued from front “Of course, for alumni, the more Rutgers increases in rankings, the better the degree looks to them and their employers,” Vera said. As a student, the trickle-down reputation is very helpful in the
university environment because a strong MBA program improves all facets of the Business School. Furthermore, for non-business students, the more accolades and accomplishments the University has, the better Rutgers’ overall reputation, he said.
Melinda Lawson, the assistant director of the MBA Office of Career Management, said the dedication and caliber of the faculty and students have significantly contributed to the program’s ranking. “It’s a group effort,” she said. The rigorous career management process that has been implemented makes the program elite, Lawson said. “The students have to go through a very intense program course in order to prepare for engagement with employers,” she said.
The high ranking speaks to the The course focuses on the components that go into effective resumes success of the program, Lawson said. “This is something that our and cover letters, as well as strategic interviewing skills and online students and graduates can take self-marketing, Lawson said. She pride in and say, you know what, and other faculty have recruitment we were prepared and developed backgrounds and are able to relay by the best. It makes their degree to students what employers look for. even more marketable,” she said. The MBA “We have program’s started to develemployment op a very strong “The students have to go outcomes are alumni base,” proof that stuLawson said. through a very intense will get In the past, program course in order dents a return on program gradto prepare for their investuates have ment, she said. moved on to engagement with If you choose work for elite employers.” Rutgers Busicorporations ness School for like Dell, Mars melinda lawson your MBA proand Johnson & Assistant Director of the MBA Office of gram you will Johnson, as well Career Management be making a as big-name wise decision. consulting and Considering supply-chain the people who make the rankmanagement firms, she said. To maintain their elite status, ings are confident in their metric Lawson said the administration methods and surveying abilities, makes sure they are ever changing. the high ranking says a lot about “We are dealing with more and Rutgers, Lawson said. “We may not have the stature more millennials, so meeting them is not a one-size-fits-all. We of school in terms of being an want to look at the demographics Ivy League, but our curriculum is of student coming into these pro- strong and we are able to compete grams and tweak the curriculum with them and be successful right along with them,” she said. to meet their needs,” she said.
festival Finalists were selected from pool of more than 280 submissions continued from front network with people in the field, she said. “Meeting so many other filmmakers, actors, producers, does actually give me the chance to network within my field,” she said. “People are always looking to connect and seek out help on new projects.” The festival allows for her to meet filmmakers from around the country and the world, she said. “Not only do our audiences have the opportunity to view many independently produced films, but also the added benefit of meeting with the filmmakers, themselves and with critics, scholars and media art professionals who are invited to speak at the screenings to hold workshops, seminars and lectures,” Nigrin said. The films being screened are of a diverse variety — from Michael Hadley’s “Knights of New Jersey,” which is a behind-the-scenes look at a troupe of Renaissance Faire actors to Seymon Pinkahasov’s “With God Against Man,” a documentary about the untold heroism of Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese consul general in France between 1939 and 1940, he said. “The theme of ‘Fake News’ — which is really big in today’s current events — is a main theme in the documentary ‘Art of the Prank,’ which is about artist and performer Joey Skaggs, who some consider the founder of fake news,” Nigrin said. Vice’s i-D website named Benjamin Ross Hayden’s “The Northlander,” premiering Jan. 28, “one of the indigenous cinema’s most important films,” and the film has screened from Montreal to Buenos Aires, according to the Asbury Park Press. The aim of the festival has always been to enlighten and entertain their audiences, Nigrin said. Last year, the Rutgers Film
Co-op/NJMAC drew close to 5,000 viewers from throughout Middlesex County, New Jersey and North America by “offering a unique media arts culture.” “It is obvious the Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC’s New Jersey Film Festivals, New Jersey International Film Festival and the New Jersey Media Arts Center’s Workshop Program are providing a community service unavailable anywhere in the state on such a consistent and large-scale basis,” Nigrin said. Previous guests of the festival include Martin Scorsese, Thelma Schoonmaker-Powell, Paul Morrissey, D.A. Pennebaker, Todd Solondz and Jem Cohen, he said. During the Spring 2017 season, the Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC will also present the 29th anniversary of the United States Super 8 Film and Digital Video Festival, “the longest running, nationally recognized, juried 8mm film/ video festival in North and South America,” according to New Jersey Stage. “Our New Jersey Film Festivals continue to be ‘the cinematheque for filmgoers in our state’ and patrons are continually thankful we are here to fill the art film void in New Jersey,” Nigrin said.
CRIME Jan. 26 WINSLOW TWP — Twentyyear-old Michael Branham was found shot in his vehicle shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday by police. Officers responded to a 911 call that described a shooting in Victoria Manor Court in Sicklerville and later found Branham in his car. He was taken to Kennedy University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:10 p.m. As of Wednesday no arrests have been made.
January 26, 2017
Page 5
Rutgers club provides support for children with pediatric cancer Hernan Guarderas
The club will host an event in Februar y called the “RU Brew: Cup Of Love” CoffeeHouse The Ashley Lauren Founda- event at the Red Lion Cafe on tion Club at Rutgers provides the College Avenue campus. The financial and emotional support event will include live karaoke, to families of children facing pe- Valentine’s Day gift crafting for children and desserts, according diatric cancer. The club is an independent, to their Facebook page. It will cost $2 to participate, and non-profit organization, based in Spring Lake, New Jersey. Ac- $3 if students would like a mug included. All cording to proceeds their miswill be dosion statenated to ment, they “This club is enticing to providing illustrate a support for strong comstudents because of the hildren mitment to hands-on approach it has with cwith cancer, providing families in need.” according direct fito the page. nancial, masaad Mansuri The orterial and Public Relations Chair of The Ashley ganization emotional Lauren Foundation Club donates its support for earnings to children the Saint and their Peter’s Unifamilies. Pediatric cancer is the sec- versity Hospital, said Saad Mansond leading cause of death for uri, the public relations chair of children ages 1 to 14, according the organization. “This club is enticing to stuto the American Cancer Society (ACS). An estimated 1,250 dents because of the hands-on children are expected to suc- approach it has with the families cumb to the disease in 2016, in need,” Mansuri said. In the past, the organization with about 10,380 children diaghosted a “MasquerAid Ball,” and nosed last year. contributing writer
The Ashley Lauren Foundation Club provides emotional and financial support to victims of pediatric cancer. The organization will host a coffeehouse event next month. WAYLEN GLASS “Crafts for Kids with Cancer,” where money was donated and children with pediatric cancer received gifts. Overall, the organization uses a targeted and personal approach when working with the families, said Shazeb Ahmed, president of the Ashley Lauren Foundation Club. This method requires immersive community participation that extends beyond providing donations, Ahmed said. They support their mission through volunteer work at
local hospitals to spend time with children afflicted with the disease, while also working with other non-profits at Rutgers to spread awareness, according to their website. “The support provided isn’t just limited to emotional support, but also financial and material support, since battling cancer is very expensive and the initial diagnosis can be very terrifying,” Ahmed said. Rutgers students can always volunteer to help affected families, Mansuri said. They can
participate in fundraising events or directly work with families to show support. Volunteers interested in working with the organization can message the club’s Facebook page, Mansuri said. “For most clubs, money is raised and donated and that’s the end of that,” Mansuri said. “However, with this club, students get the opportunity to directly show and remind families that they are not alone and that they have our continual support in more ways than one.”
Government study shows New Jersey is 2nd for racial progress Kayon Amos
Technology is ranked ninth, according to usnews.com. “At my other school, a lot of my friends and peers around me Rutgers University prides itself viewed people of different colors on the diversity of its students, differently because they didn’t which may contribute to New Jerexperience diversity growing up,” sey ranking second in the country Curcio said. “It’s a lot different for racial progress in 2017. than Rutgers and going to school New Jersey ranked second with in the tri-state era in general bean overall score of 66.71 in racial cause you see and experience difprogress and ranked 24th in racial ferent races all the time.” integration with an overall score But even with these advances, of 59.25. white people still make about twoThe state rankings are based thirds more money on data collected by the U.S. than black people in Census Bureau, National New Jersey, according Center of Education Statis“While there are issues of racial to WalletHub. tics, U.S. Equal Employment divides that still exist within society, Robert Emmanual, a Opportunity Commission New Jersey has made strides towards School of Engineering and Centers for Disease senior, said he does Control and Prevention, acimproving differences ...” not feel as though the cording to WalletHub. state has undergone “I’m not surprised beDebbie hines notable growth. cause we are a DemocratProfessor in the Department of Labor studies “I find this all very ic state,” said Bianca Crusurprising because being cio, a School of Ar ts and a black male in New JerSciences sophomore. “So we have more open-minded and the percent of the population sey, I do not think there has been sigpeople compared to more con- in support of same-sex marriage, nificant process from, say, 10 years ago to now in terms of racial progaccording to the website. ser vative states.” “I think the education system ress in New Jersey,” Emmanual said. The New Jersey Law Against Nationally, all groups, including Discrimination prohibits em- in New Jersey is really good ployers from discriminating and more developed than oth- every gender, race and ethnicity, against people in regards to any ers, the teachers help suppor t except Asian-American men, still job-related practices. This pro- racial progress,” Curcio said. “I lag behind white men in terms of tects individuals in the catego- used to go to West Virginia Uni- median hourly earnings, accordries of race, creed, color, nation- versity and it was obvious that ing to a new Pew Research Center al origin, nationality, ancestr y, the other students weren’t as analysis of Bureau of Labor Statisage, sex, marital status, domes- educated in diversity and stuf f tics data. “While there are issues of racial tic partnership or civil union sta- like that.” New Jersey also has two divide that still exist within socitus, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and more, schools ranked in the top 10 list ety, New Jersey has made strides of the most diverse Universities. toward improving racial differencaccording to nj.gov. “Many organizations have de- Rutgers—Newark is ranked first es,” Hines said. “There are opporveloped programs of inclusion and the New Jersey Institute of tunities for improvement.” contributing writer
and promoting equality and New Jersey has legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. It is a very eclectic state,” said Debbie Hines, a professor in the Department of Labor Studies. New Jersey was also recently ranked the eighth most tolerant state, according to thedailybeast.com. The tolerance ranking took a number of factors into consideration, including hate crimes, discrimination, religious tolerance
New Jersey has made strides towards ending discrimination. This year, the state was ranked second in the nation for racial progress and 24th for racial integration. KEVIN CHIOU AND SAM AUGUST
OPInions
Page 6
January 26, 2017
America must practice political tolerance
T
here were two sides to the debaA THIRD PERSON cle that was the PERSPECTIVE campaign between President Donald J. Trump and ASHLEY WANG former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. One candidate was a reality television show-hosting, fake tan-donning businessman who spewed sexist and misogynistic commentary while hitting on his own daughter. The other candidate was crucified by the public for selling her soul to organizations for money, defending a child rapist, all while allowing those who protect our democracy overseas to die. The public was presented with perhaps the most controversial, scandalous and problematic debates regarding the presidency that the world has experienced since former President Bill Clinton’s hilariously false declaration where he denied ever having sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky. But the problem with this election was not actually regarding either of the candidates. In fact, the problem was that this entire country decided that instead of working together and acknowledging the bipartisan goal of achieving a greater future, they would choose to feign ignorance and stupidity by judging each and every individual who voted according to their own beliefs. How pathetic is it that we have regressed into a country that threatens violence and spews hatred at each other for voting in accordance with our own individual beliefs? The day after the election, my news feed was laden with comments attacking individuals who voted for third-party candidates, as these candidates were “sure to lose” and voting for them was apparently asking for the failure of this nation. I need to emphasize how completely tactless, ignorant and childish it is to give another person a hard time for voting in accordance with their own beliefs. It is not the so-called “fault” of those who supported third parties that the election results are the way they are. Not only is it inherently terrible to attack people for casting a vote for a candidate their personal beliefs were aligned with, it is also foolish in this lack of acknowledgment that all change starts with small steps. In order for a third-party candidate to win an election anytime in the future, the countr y needs to completely reevaluate the entirety of its political beliefs. I understand that it will be a challenge and it might even seem impossible. However, ever y vote that was cast for ever y candidate during the presidential election meant something to each individual and it is nobody’s right to tr y and take the desire of wanting a better future away from another through insults and attacks. But now Trump has taken office. And instead of collectively working together to mend our issues, we decide to become even more problematic. By no means am I referring to something as important as the Women’s March on Washington, which aimed to send a message to the administration regarding issues such as women’s health, immigration reform and healthcare policy — instead, I am referring to the blatantly aggressive behavior of the violent protests after the inauguration. The collective mindset of a group of people who equate smashing a Starbucks window as being any sort of productive behavior is absolutely stupid. Wait, did you actually think attacking private institutions, destroying private property and injuring policemen was representative of being “better” than anything Trump advocates? Trump supporter or not, there should not be any question regarding the prosecution of the aggressors who participated in violent protests after the inauguration. Regardless of belief, the presidential election has emphasized the overarching issue of what we should do with our democracy. Sure, we have this privilege to voice our beliefs. But what good does voicing our beliefs achieve if all we manage to do is preach ignorance, hypocrisy, fear and even more anger? The post-election and postinauguration madness has been the epitome of bipartisanship extending into the general population. And our inability to tr y and understand for a second, what it’s like to be in another person’s shoes, is the reason why we have essentially witnessed the countr y fall apart on national television. We have become a population who resorts to aggression, ignorance and misinformation to shove our beliefs in other people’s faces. Let me say this one more time: It is tacky to go after people who voted differently than you. You are not that person and you will never understand what it’s like to vote in accordance to someone else’s belief. Just because someone voted for a third-party candidate, it doesn’t give you the right to shame them for exercising their ability to vote. Food for thought: Not every Trump supporter is an advocate of racism or sexism or is a generally terrible person, despite what you might believe what voting for Trump means. Furthermore, not everybody who voted for Clinton preaches the permissibility of murdering soldiers, defending rapists, or being better than Trump simply because she stands as his opposition. Let’s start thinking smartly, not angrily. Ashley Wang is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in a English and minoring in philosophy. Her column, “A Third Person Perspective,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
UNIVERSAL UCLICK
EDITORIAL
Trump wreaks havoc in just 5 days President’s first executive orders foreshadow problematic future
I
t has only been five days since President Donald the government. Trump is literally silencing scienJ. Trump took office, and yet it feels like it has tific research and keeping the truth of the state of been a lifetime. Each day of the Trump presi- climate change from the American press and public. But Trump has been attacking the press as well. dency brings in another day of endless concerns and frightening realizations about the possible fate of this When he is not calling journalists the “most dishoncountry. These concerns begin with Trump’s imple- est human beings on Earth,” he’s calling successful news organizations a “failing pile of garbage” and mentation of new policies. These new policies and laws affect millions of “fake news.” What is hard to grasp is how someone lives, not only around the nation, but across the who believes that “alternate facts” exists, thinks that world as well. It is as if Trump has released a non- he has any idea of what is credible or not. How can stop series of attacks against everyone he offended Trump be expected to be a trustworthy voice when he has sent out his White House Press Secretary during his campaign. His first attack was on the Affordable Care Act. to announce that his inauguration was “the most The healthcare insurance policy that is considered watched ever,” when it is clearly untrue? What is former President Barack Obama’s legacy has been even more frightening is the dishonesty of his supat the forefront of the Trump campaign with his porters. After The Washington Post showed Trump promise of repealing it. When taking office, Trump supporters pictures of Trump’s inauguration versus realized that he could not immediately eradicate Obama’s, 15 percent of them claimed that the picture of Trump’s had more the policy, but made people, even though efforts to remove two of the clauses “These new policies and laws affect millions it clearly does not. Trump is buildthat would eventuof lives, not only around the nation, but ing a wall and is exally cause 18 million across the world as well.” pecting a “payment, Americans to lose perhaps a complicattheir health insured payment,” even ance and double the though Mexican officials have blatantly stated that premiums for those remaining. Trump continued to ratify healthcare policies he they will not pay for it. He is suspending visas from doesn’t fully understand when he brought back for- seven different Muslim-majority countries. Trump mer President Ronald Reagan’s infamous Mexico has pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) City Policy, causing the stoppage of funds for for- and threatened China’s ownership of islands in the eign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that South China Sea. Trump and his staff have begun to offered abortion services, cutting them off from use private email servers, even after constantly befunding every other family planning service if they rating his Democratic opponent for this same reason did not comply. His implementation of the gag rule, during the entirety of his campaign. Trump has done stopping organizations from even making abortion all of this and it has only been five days. If Trump’s first days in office are any indication referrals, added on to his extremities. But Trump hasn’t just tampered with America’s of the four years to come for the United States, then healthcare, he is going to damage the nation’s cli- the future seems bleak. The freedoms and liberties mate and environment as well, and in severe ways. of American citizens are slowly being stripped from Trump has issued a lockdown on communication them day-by-day, and the relationships between from the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency America and other nations are becoming more tense. to halt them from sharing any publications or re- The nation was told to take in each day one at a time, search to the public without “careful screening” from but at this rate, that could be disastrous. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
January 26, 2017
Opinions Page 7
Society should focus on balancing virtual with actual reality THE DIGITAL DILEMMA YAZMIN ARMSTRONG
I
t is undeniable that in the last 10 to 20 years, the technology available within the United States has become a force to be reckoned with. From pagers and home phones in the 90s to the latest iPhone 7 and literally explosive Samsungs, we have changed life itself with these powerful, information-loaded micro-computers. Technology, the internet and social media have become integral parts of modern day society, and the question is: What kind of society have we created with technology and where does it leave us for generations to come? Though the goal was for people to have the ability to communicate long distances (and that goal has been attained), the opposite effect has taken place — those in the same room are more isolated and distant than ever before. The subconscious, constant and never-ending call for entertainment — whether it be on Netflix or mindless Facebook browsing — has unfortunately replaced creative and innovative thought for most people. How often do you see someone on public transportation not on their phone? Buses are full of glowing faces, and riders only look up when they want to
find out how far their destination is. While in conversation, most people attend to their text messages and emails, not valuing the person (and discussion) physically in front of them. I’m sure in the 80s or 90s, strangers, close confidants and family members interacted much more than we do today. Is talking to someone far away better than talking to the person right beside you? Virtual reality has become more important than actual reality because of the addictive and all-consuming, euphoric nature of being online. There has been extensive
search for anything on the internet, at what cost is this luxury available? And does this cost provide requisite fulfillment? Because of YouTube, Google, Instagram and many other websites, characteristics of presence and authenticity in an individual is a rare find for the simple fact that our online identities require almost all of our attention. We are called to be picture perfect versions of ourselves, leaving no room for self-discovery and ultimately no room for an expression of our genuine identity. It takes someone who has
“While in conversation, most people attend to their text messages and emails, not valuing the person (and discussion) physically in front of them.”
research done on technological addiction and it is indeed classified as an addiction according to many scholarly articles. Can one honestly say that these extremely convenient advancements have left society in a better position than ever before? Some would say yes and some would say no: The answer to this question varies from individual to individual. Snapping a photo for Snapchat or Instagram is not that intrusive to some as it is to others. Though it is great that in the passing of a moment one could
had enough of the information overload, the deceitful bios and text messages, the mind-numbing timeline scrolling to get out of that fatal internet-trance. Though most of these sites and platforms have definitely provided insight and inspiration to people to a short extent, it should be realized that there are things to look at outside of that finite screen — the sun, the sky and its clouds, the stranger looking at a book you are interested in, the person eating alone at lunch, a loved one. And the
goal should not only be to look at these things, but admire and treasure them, for they truly feed the hunger of creativity and fulfillment we need. This entirely overpowers the instant gratification of shallow internet constituents. Though this can be considered a rant, consider this food for thought and a possible wake-up call. I do not and cannot deny the fact that technology has been a blessing to society in terms of educating people about what is going on in the world and shedding light on the good in people, but there is an imbalance. In the user manuals of our smartphones and laptops, there should have been an educated recommendation for what the time limit to use them for should be. Not everyone can balance virtual reality and actual reality. And the people who cannot balance these two realities seem to be the majority of society. Are we getting the help that we need? I do not expect everyone to be like me in the way I have deleted my social media platforms, or limit how many times I check my email in a day. But I hope that I have fulfilled my goal, that you would ponder the way you use your technology and be honest with yourself if you need rules. Yazmin Armstrong is a School of Engineering junior majoring in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. Her column, “The Digital Dilemma,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
YOUR VOICE The Daily Targum welcomes submissions from all readers. Due to space limitations, letters to the editor must not exceed 500 words. Guest columns and commentaries should be between 700 and 850 words. All authors must include name, phone number, class year and college affiliation or department to be considered for publication. Anonymous letters will not be considered. All submissions are subject to editing for length and clarity. A submission does not guarantee publication. Please submit via email to oped@dailytargum.com by 4 p.m. to be considered for the following day’s publication.
How to Place an Ad: 1. Come to 204 Neilson St.
CLASSIFIEDS
Rates:
Small classified: up to 20 words, each additional word 30¢ per day
2. Email your ad to classifieds@ dailytargum.com
DEADLINE: 12:00 p.m. one (1) business day prior to publication
3. CHARGE IT! Use your credit card over the phone or by coming to our business office 204 Neilson St. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
DEADLINE: 12:00 p.m. one (1) business day prior to publication
Large classified: up to 25 words, $8.50 each additional inch (11 words) Display classified: Typeset with border; contains graphics, logos, etc.
Cash Rate–$10.15/column inch • Billed Rate–$12.15/column inch DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m. three (3) business days prior to publication
FOR RENT
HELP WANTED
Birchwood
House Help Assistant, Flexible Hours,
now accepting applications for next year’s openings. Apply early for best choice. 2 and 4 BR styles. 272 Hamilton St. (732) 828-5607 www. thebirchwoods.com
$15/hr, 5-10 hrs/wk, Highland Park, Minor General Office, Organize, General House Help, Help Shopping, 732-247-3737 Rutgers University alumni seeking a college student to type information in reference to a current Native American book in progress. Please call (732)-439-5930.
1 day
3 days
5 days
10 days
$8.00 $7.50/day Student rate– $4.00 per day
$7.00/day
$6.00/day
$21.00 $19.00/day Student rate– $10.00 per day
$16.00/day
$14.00/day
THE DAILY TARGUM 204 Neilson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08903 732-932-7051, x603
January 26, 2017
CULTURE
Biking culture at Rutgers U. can revitalize your commute
Biking culture in New Brunswick comes with its pros and cons, but at its best, it can be a creative way to get around campus, get in a work out and have fun cruising the city’s surburban streets. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Brayden Donnelly Video Editor
It is a sunny day in New Brunswick, and you have class soon. You could take the bus or start walking — or you could strap on your helmet and take your bicycle out for a spin on the New Brunswick pavement. Imagine having the wind rushing by your face as you see your fellow classmates squished together like sardines in a can, taking the EE down George Street. Think how idly they sit on that bus, while you are listening to your favorite tunes, getting a free workout and saving yourself time and stress! Commuting with half the wheels of a car is truly double the fun. Here at Rutgers University, there have been measures made
in the last few years to improve the safety and efficiency behind commuting on a bicycle. Bicycle lanes and racks, equipment stations, increased signage, local Cyclovia events and even a bicycle share program offered by
Let me walk you through some of the “negatives” of bicycle commuting, and then offer some tips to get started right. Number one, you will sweat. If you bike far enough, you will sweat on a 30-degree windy day. All you
and the Rutgers buses that you are avoiding. The best way to stay safe on your two trusty wheels is to plan ahead and anticipate. If you think that a car will cut you off, then prepare for that exact scenario. Always be one step
“Commuting by bicycle is a load of fun, healthy for you and good for the environment. It has its cons on a cold and rainy day or an incredibly hot day, but the buses and driving your own car have plenty more cons of their own too.” the Rutgers Department of Transportation are a few of the ways the University is helping students and community members alike get peddling. But, you’re worried about safety, sweating or the price tag, right?
need to do is bring a change of clothes and give yourself a few extra minutes to change before class or work. Number two, you will get into some possibly unnerving situations between cars, pedestrians
ahead of whatever the road may throw at you. Number three, the price tag. There is a quick way to validate the price of investing in a quality bike, helmet, set of lights and proper attire. Think of the worst
Rutgers bus experience you have ever had, think of missing a bus because it was full or waiting for a bus in the cold. Now, imagine being home or in class already because you took transportation into your own hands with your own bike! Commuting by bicycle is a load of fun, healthy for you and good for the environment. It has its cons on a cold and rainy day or an incredibly hot day, but the buses and driving your own car have plenty more cons of their own. Take transportation into your own hands this year. Control your own schedule, get more exercise, give the environment a little break (she deserves it), and be a part of a growing movement. Use half the wheels for double the fun.
DIVERSIONS
January 26, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
Lio
Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Channel your energy into the pursuits and causes that bring you joy and satisfaction. Take on challenges and face opposition with an open mind and a willingness to work with others in order to bring about positive changes. Look for new and innovative ways to improve your life. Take stock of what isn’t working for you and make the necessary adjustments. Your numbers are 4, 13, 20, 28, 31, 45, 49.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Work through any discrepancies you face with thought and consideration. Ask pointed questions and reflect on past experiences to help guide you in a direction that will encourage gains instead of losses. Stay focused and practice moderation. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t be driven to make an impulsive decision. Rely on your own experience and practicality to choose the time to make your next move. You will learn from the mistakes others make. Sit back and observe. 5 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Observation coupled with subtle changes will be self-serving. A calculated approach to helping others will ensure that you receive something in return. Set reasonable expectations and don’t back down. Don’t let a personal matter lead to a dispute. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Relationships should be your priority. Whether dealing with a personal or business venture, be sure to strive for equality. An open conversation will help you avoid discord. Share your ideas and listen to suggestions, and perfection will be achieved. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotional situations will spin out of control if you aren’t mindful. Changes at home may come as a surprise if you haven’t been paying attention to how those around you are responding to what you do and say. 2 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A short jaunt will lead to an experience you won’t want to miss. The people you encounter and the things you learn will be instrumental in the choices you make moving forward. Self-improvement will lead to greater awareness. 4 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take better care of your health and the ones you love. Problems at home will mount if you are pushy or demanding. Offer incentives if you want help from someone. Reconnect with people from your past. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take action. Rely on your gut feelings and desires to push you in the right direction. Don’t worry about what others do or say. Stay focused on the results you want to achieve. A childhood memory will inspire a workable solution. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Getting along with your peers will help you avoid controversy. It’s important to hang back and observe for the time being. As long as you take care of your responsibilities, you will be able to avoid being taken advantage of. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can bring about positive change by combining the old with the new. Using one of your skills to rework a situation that needs adjusting will be valuable. Follow your heart and achieve your goals without hesitation. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep life simple and affordable. Making an impulsive purchase, lending or borrowing is not advised. Stay put and make do with what you have. Someone special will be happy to relax and enjoy a quiet day of togetherness. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make changes because you want to, not because you are emotionally caught up in a moment that leads to an impulsive decision. Having confidence, trust and faith in what you are capable of doing will ensure your success. 4 stars
©2016 By Eugenia Last distributed by Universal Uclick
Universal Crossword ACROSS
67 Like many bathroom floors
1 Soft “hey, you”
68 Sprouted like a weed
5 Drum kit essential
DOWN
10 White-tailed raptor
1 Midwestern landscape
14 Flower associated with Easter
2 Legendary movie star Poitier
15 Kind of plant or lunch
3 Opposite of a neatnik
16 Any animated character
4 Exhibit a clerical skill
17 Some new dads
5 It may tingle when one is
20 City in Scotland
frightened
21 One with a nest egg?
6 Nine-day prayer ritual
22 Society page word
7 Blows minds
23 Tokyo currency
8 Calls the shots?
24 Big ___ (WW1 howitzer)
9 Bit of history
27 Put in harmony
10 Chloroform relative
29 Early fur baron of note
11 X-ray discoverer
32 Dental space?
12 Word often with “neither”
33 Photo ___ (campaign
13 Some print shop measures
P.R. events)
18 Make a valiant effort
36 Relief
19 Russell or Saldana of Hollywood
38 Some relatives
24 Petty officer on a merchant ship
49 Presidential first name, twice
41 Light bulb thread
25 Brinker of the silver skates
51 Saying little on purpose
42 Pester constantly
26 Suitable for the circumstances
53 Combat-ready
43 Anger or choler
28 Leaves leaving an addiction?
54 “Me ___!”
44 “___ porridge hot ...”
30 Branch offshoots
57 Surrealist Salvador
46 Account that’s way overdrawn? 31 “The ___ of Pooh”
58 Bibliography notation
50 Bee collectible
34 Beach in Florida
59 Lonely way to attend prom
52 Skim milk trimming
35 Facial expression of scorn
60 Forest fluid
55 Ceremonial ashes receptacle
37 Some Russian fighter jets
61 Olympic jacket letters,
56 Number of years in a decade
38 Address to a king
57 Did freezer maintenance
39 Kind of blanket or eel
60 One paid to deliver
40 Evidence that’s tough to dispute
63 Having no warranty
41 Shark piece
64 Fill with high spirits
45 Lacking in physical strength
65 High-quality rating
47 Name on a book jacket
66 Track setting?
48 Lorne of “Bonanza”
for some 62 Come by or acquire
Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
Page 10
January 26, 2017
MOMENTUM
most of the errors I had during the jump was my last three steps before Rutgers sees multiple athletes put forth the jump. We’ve been doing a lot of strong performances as of late form work and 30-meter sprints in order to keep form and pace as best as possible. He put some tape down has room for improvement, as his at increasing increments to try to continued from back jumps at the last meet were not have me at a more consistent stride rate and eliminate most The Knights shine when they up to par with of the errors I have compete together as a team. They the jumps from “We need to stay as during competition.” previous have won every relay that they his Tella hopes that have competed in so far, winning meets. He outhealthy as possible this training will help the 4x400 three times and the lined his rouheading into the him in the long run. 4x800 twice. The team also has tine for praclatter stages of our “I’m hoping that a lot of chemistry when it races tice this week I can get as many together and its spotless relay re- in order to fix season.” points as possible his mistakes. cord is proof. in the jumps,” he “My coach Rutgers is also great in field Mike mulqueen said. “The Big Ten events. The standout field athlete, analyzed a lot of Head Men’s Track Coach is ver y competitive freshman Tobi Tella, has won the video from this and it would take triple jump in all three meets and weekend,” he is looking for some more first said. “He came back with feedback about 16 meters to win the triplace titles as the season pro- about my running technique before ple jump. My goal is to place gresses. Tella believes that he still the jump. He said the reason for top three in that event, but I’m hoping to get back to where I was last year by Februar y and secure the level of improvement I know I can have when I get my technique correct.” For now, Tella and the rest of the Knights have their sights on the Big Ten and Metropolitan Championships, with all signs pointing to good performances. For now, they’ll take it one step at a time. The better performances they have in the individual meets, the more confidence they’ll have in the long run. Mulqueen sees the improvement in his team and has high hopes for the remainder of the season. “I look forward to us getting better every time we compete,” he said. Head coach Mike Mulqueen is at the helm of a team that has excelled in the early season going into the Villanova Open. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
WEEKEND Knights head to Michigan in consecutive dual meets against Wolverines, Spartans continued from back two wrestlers in the spot with only one walking away with a victory. And coming up against a side like Michigan, who boasts No. 2 Logan Massa at that division, the in-program fight for the spot holds a greater deal of significance. That stands as such because most matchups can go either way on Friday, which begs next-to-perfect efforts from all of the wrestlers stepping out onto the mat. As Goodale has said before, it all starts with 125 — and he has seen tremendous output out of freshman Brandon Paetzell as of late. But Paetzell faces his toughest bout of the season so far in No. 10 Conor Youtsey. Youtsey is the first All-American that Paetzell will have faced in his young collegiate career, but his increasing confidence after two weekend wins is settling his nerves. “Every time I step onto the mat, I feel more confident,” Paetzell said. “It’s a process, it’s not gonna happen overnight. The more you wrestle better guys, the more you prove to yourself that you’re able to compete with those guys and score on those guys.” The same goes for junior Scott DelVecchio, who burst onto the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) coaches’ panel
rankings over the weekend with a No. 22 showing. After losing a controversial battle last Sunday against Purdue in sudden victory, the 133-pounder will take No. 7 Stevan Micic to the mat in Ann Arbor. For both, question marks surround their ability to break the national rankings after asserting themselves over ranked teammates in the starting lineup. And as the season creeps closer and closer to postseason play, wins against stalwarts like Youtsey and Micic will call into question those very doubts. Sophomore 157-pounder John Van Brill is another wrestler who has broken down barriers in his first campaign of prolonged mat time. At No. 17, Van Brill has knocked off four ranked wrestlers, including a fall over thenNo. 4 Max Rohskopf. The 17-7 sophomore meets another potential Big Ten Championships matchup in No. 12 Brian Murphy this weekend, a match that could very well serve as a microcosm of the entire event. Whoever pulls away with this one could likely win the entire dual meet, as it is the closest match to call among others less so. One-hundred-seventy-four-pounder Myles Amine rounds out the ranked wrestlers in Michigan’s squad at No. 9 nationally, which holds that those
WOMEN’S TRACK
RU rolls into Villanova Open on heels of stellar sophomore performance Kevin Stapleton Contributing Writer
For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
The Rutgers women’s track and field team will return to Staten Island this Friday to close out the month by competing in the Villanova Open at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Complex. Both the track and field events are slated to start at 12 p.m. The Scarlet Knights are returning to Ocean Breeze coming off another solid meet last weekend that saw the team secure two track titles and finish fourth overall out of eight participating schools. This weekend, Rutgers will face Big East competition in host Villanova as well as several other non-conference teams. Knights sophomore Rhonda Rogombe, who took first place in the high jump (1.70 meters) last week, remarked on how confident she was about how the team has played in only its first month of the season. “Looking at the beginning of the season and for myself last year, we’ve definitely learned a lot not only from our coaches but also each other,” Rogombe said. “Being around such driven, motivated and hard-working people has really helped us grow as individuals and that has translated into us growing us as a team.”
without a ranked matchup on Friday will have to put in extra work to ensure a team victory. Those like No. 6 Anthony Ashnault, No. 14 Ken Theobold and No. 13 Nicholas Gravina, who are heavily favored in their bouts Friday, will look for extra-point wins to bring the score further into the hands of the visiting Rutgers side. “You never cannot give the kid respect, you gotta respect your opponent,” Ashnault said. Ashnault’s slated opponent is redshirt freshman Sal Profaci, who he has a bit of history with.
“Going into it, I give my kid respect, especially because he’s from New Jersey, he’s from the same county as me. We’ve always grown up wrestling. He’s from Monroe Township, I’m from South Plainfield, so I’ve seen him before and I’ve got respect for him,” he said. Though the Knights flaunt a national ranking four slots higher than the Wolverines, many of the matchups are favored one way or the other barring any monumental upsets, which puts the spotlight on closer matches.
Rogombe was satisfied with last weekend’s results and her expectations for January meets have remained moderate. “Overall, I think we did what we came to do. There’s always room for improvement, which we’ll reflect upon this week and try to keep progressing (toward) next weekend and onward.” The sophomore also kept her prospects for Rutgers’ stellar running squad straightforward — the track athletes have already taken 11 titles in January alone. “For the running group, they need to keep doing what they’re doing,” Rogombe said. “They just need to stay healthy.” Looking forward, Rogombe stressed the importance of health and paying attention to the more minute aspects of the craft. “We need to focus on staying healthy and ways in which we can improve — for my group (the field group), it’s ver y technical so there’s always the little things and (bad) habits that we have that keep reappearing. Our coaches tr y to make sure that we break those habits,” she said. “So as far as the field group those are getting better, but like I said, there’s always room for improvement.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Like a few weeks ago versus No. 12 Illinois, someone like Razohnn Gross may prove the hero. As Ashnault contends, there’s a certain mindset that goes into those prolific performances, like that of Gross. “You have to treat every match like it’s the national finals, the Big Ten finals, and that’s when really good things happen,” Ashnault said. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @jon_spilletti and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior 141-pounder Anthony Ashnault heads into a Michigan matchup against a familiar rival after a major decision versus Purdue. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2017
TWITTER: @TargumSports website: DailyTargum.com/section/sports
rutgers university—new brunswick
SPORTS
Quote of the Day
“Being around such driven, motivated and hard-working people has really helped us grow as individuals ...“ — Sophomore high jumper Rhonda Rogombe
THURSDAY, January 26, 2017
ONLINE AT DAILYTARGUM.COM
WRESTLING NO. 11 RUTGERS-NO. 15 MICHIGAN, TOMORROW, 7 P.M.
Rutgers looks to sweep another weekend Jon Spilletti Staff Writer
For head coach Scott Goodale, the premise is simple enough: Wrestle the best guys. This pertains to Oregon State, Purdue and all of the teams with no business wrestling a team of Rutgers’ caliber. At No. 11, the Scarlet Knights have plenty to work with, but that doesn’t make Goodale’s job any easier. For much of the season, Goodale has touted his team as one with more depth than it knows what to do with, and in a sport like wrestling, spots are limited. Going into arguably the most challenging weekend till date, the Scarlet Knights (9-2, 3-1) face their most daunting task in lineups and rotations as they hop from Ann Arbor to East Lansing in the span of two days. Rutgers will battle with No. 15 Michigan (5-4, 2-4) and Michigan State (4-7, 1-4). Though Michigan State will likely follow the trail Purdue left in its path last Sunday, as evidenced by its slow start and losses to unranked Drexel and Northwestern, the Spartans have the opportunity to steal a few matches given some lackluster pairings on the part of the visiting Knights. This comes to light especially considering Rutgers will be coming off of a dual meet at Michigan, and depending on how the matchups go in that battle, some spots may flip in one direction or another as they have recently. One weight class that has been in contention is the 165-pound class. Occupying the slot right after intermission, the 165-pound weight class serves as a major source of momentum. And this past weekend, the Knights employed Freshman 125-pounder Brandon Paetzell flies into Michigan after a stellar double-win weekend. Paetzell recorded a fall on Friday against Oregon State and a decision versus Purdue on Sunday. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2017
See WEEKEND on Page 10
MEN’S TRACK VILLANOVA OPEN, TOMORROW, TBA
Knights try to keep momentum in New York Jordan Farbowitz Staff Writer
The Rutgers men’s track and field indoor season has gotten off to a great start. It has won at least five events in each meet this season and has produced multiple Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America (IC4A) qualifying times. Now it returns to the track, looking to establish itself as one of the top teams in the Northeast. The Scarlet Knights head back to the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Complex in Staten Island, the site of last week’s Penn 8-Team Select, to compete in the Villanova Open this Friday. Rutgers has won 17 events in its first three meets of the season and is hungr y for more. There’s a strong chance that it will get more wins, as the running and jumping star players have been performing consistently ever y meet.
Head coach Mike Mulqueen is proud of the team’s performance so far, but stresses that there are more important meets coming up that they need to be in good shape for. “So far we have competed well,” he said. “We need to stay as healthy as possible heading into the latter stages of our season.” One of the Knights who has been near the top of every leader board is sophomore Izaiah Brown. He has won four individual titles and has contributed to three team wins. This includes a 300-meter dash win at the Beantown Challenge where he broke a school record that had previously stood for 33 years. Of course, Brown is not alone when it comes to winning for Rutgers. Senior Jermaine Griffith has won two individual titles and has been a part of three team wins, just like Brown. See MOMENTUM on Page 10
Sophomore Izaiah Brown has been dominant in men’s track lately and looks to keep up his stellar times this weekend for Rutgers. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016 knights schedule
EXTRA POINT
NBA SCORES
NY Knicks Dallas
95 103
Philadelphia Milwaukee
114 109
Brooklyn Miami
106 109
Cleveland Sacramento
112 116
Houston Boston
109 120
Toronto Memphis
99 101
C. VIVIAN STRINGER,
head women’s basketball coach, and her team will host a Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive at the Rutgers Athletic Center from 1:30 until 4 p.m. this Sunday. The drive will take place both before and during the Scarlet Knights’ game against Northwestern.
WOMEN’S TRACK
MEN’S TRACK
WRESTLING
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Villanova Open
Villanova Open
at Michigan
vs. Richmond
Tomorrow, All Day, Staten Island, N.Y.
Tomorrow, TBA, Staten Island, N.Y.
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Ann Arbor, Mich.
Saturday, 10 a.m., RU Aquatics Center