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Investigation into professor’s background shows sexual assault charges Kira Herzog News Editor
Rutgers University placed adjunct professor Sombudha Adhikari on administrative leave yesterday in light of a previous criminal sexual misconduct charge brought to attention by The Daily Targum. According to a June 2009 article from The Daily Record, police arrested the current Rutgers Business School lecturer in 2009 for inappropriately grabbing the breasts and inner thighs of one of his students at Fairleigh Dickinson University. At the time, he was teaching courses as a part-time lecturer at both schools. Adhikari pled guilty to the sexual misconduct charges in court, disclosing to the judge that he had “sought to gratify himself by letting his hand fall between the woman’s thighs.” The victim told police that the incident took place after an exam in a classroom on Fairleigh Dickinson’s main campus, according to The Daily Record. Adhikari was released on a $5,000 bail and terminated from his position at Fairleigh Dickinson almost nine years ago, but Adhikari’s employment status at Rutgers remained active. He teaches multiple sections in the
business departments at both Rutgers—Newark and the University’s flagship campus. Peter Englot, the senior vice chancellor for Public Affairs at Rutgers—Newark, said the University renewed the professor’s contract in 2015, though he was initially hired in 2008. Prior to his arrest Adhikari was listed in course rosters by his full name, “Sombudha.” He is now listed as “Sam Adhikari” on official course rosters at Rutgers, as well as Temple University and Montclair State University. Adhikari does not have an individual staff page or photo on the Rutgers website. The Daily Targum submitted a formal request for comment to Rutgers administrators and a University spokesperson notified the paper that the University had accounted for the new information and suspended Adhikari. “Mr. Adhikari was immediately placed on administrative leave when issues regarding his background were brought to the chancellor’s attention,” the spokesperson said. “He will remain on administrative leave until a comprehensive review of the circumstances surrounding his background has been completed.”
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Rutgers expands resources for undocumented students Abner Bonilla Staff Writer
Shortly after the government shutdown, Rutgers Chancellor Debasish Dutta announced that he appointed a new caseworker, Yuriana Garcia Tellez, to advocate for the 500 undocumented students who attend Rutgers. LINKEDIN
The federal government shut down this weekend over a disagreement for the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Though the government reopened its doors on Monday, there has not been a permanent solution for the approximately 500 students enrolled at Rutgers and more than 690,000 DACA recipients nationwide. Despite the legislative confusion, Rutgers has hired a new immigration case manager to provide more resources to the University’s undocumented community. To provide additional advocacy and support for undocumented students, Chancellor Debasish Dutta sent an email that announced the hire of a new case manager, Yuriana Garcia Tellez. Garcia Tellez arrived at Rutgers with experience serving the University of Washington’s undocumented community as a coordinator for their Leadership Without Borders (LWB) program. The LWB program’s mission is to build a safe and empowering space for undocumented students and to give resources to scholarships, textbook lending, leadership development
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opportunities and referrals to other campus and community resources, according to their website. At Rutgers, Garcia Tellez said she will oversee Rutgers’ three campuses and will identify the priorities of each campus in terms of providing resources to its undocumented student community. Some examples include seeing if certain campuses need more community development programs, a better system to connect students to certain resources or to give “UndocuAlly” training to faculty, she said. A recent federal court decision directed President Donald J. Trump’s administration to resume accepting DACA renewal applications. While renewal applications will continue to be accepted until a court decision is decided, Ross Baker, a distinguished professor in the Department of Political Science, said the court case revolves around a “technicality” of not whether the president has the constitutional power to end DACA, but rather the way in which he can end the program will be decided. Until a final court decision is reached, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has See students on Page 4
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Campus Calendar Friday 1/26 The Department of Animal Sciences presents “Dietary Polyphenols and Metabolic Disease” from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Rutgers Continuing Education, the Center for Teaching Advancement & Assessment Research and the TA Project present “Introduction to Canvas” from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Building on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Department of Entomology presents “The Silver Lining: Effective Urban Mosquito Control by Informed Citizens” from 11 a.m. to noon at Thompson Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center and the Rutgers University Program In Cinema Studies present “New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2018 Screening” from 7 to 9 p.m. at
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U. professor finds new links between depression, epilepsy Kelly Kim Staff Writer
After nearly 10 years of research, Gary Heiman, an associate professor in the Department of Genetics, has discovered evidence supporting the theory that depression and epilepsy are genetically linked. Records of the possible connection between depression and epilepsy extend as far back as 400 BCE, when Hippocrates, a Greek physician during the Classical period, obser ved, “Melancholics ordinarily become epileptics, and epileptics, melancholics: what determines the preference is the direction the malady takes — if it bears upon the body, epilepsy, if upon the intelligence, melancholy.” While Hippocrates’s interpretation can be defined as linear, the presence of one leads to development of the other, Heiman’s area of focus lays more in the understanding that depression and epilepsy are more intertwined than a linear relationship. “There is evidence from other kinds of studies that there could be a shared etiology, meaning that some genetic and environmental cause can cause both disorders. Individuals who had depression at some point had an increased risk of later epilepsy, so there seems to be a possible different model (than the one of stigma),” Heiman said. As a member of the Department of Genetics at Rutgers, Heiman initially pursued his research while a faculty member at Columbia University. Throughout the duration of the study, he has been collaborating with former colleague Dr. Ruth Ottman, a genetic epidemiologist at Columbia University. To test the genetically-based hypothesis, families that had multiple members with epilepsy were recruited. Both individuals with and without epilepsy were
After a decade of researching families with both epilepsy and depression, Gary Heiman, an associate professor in the Department of Genetics at Rutgers, unearthed new evidence, suggesting a connection between the two conditions. RUTGERS.EDU interviewed with a standardized psychiatric instrument to compare their lifelong rates of mood disorders, as well as how those rates compare to those of the general population. The results had to be categorized by the type of epilepsy the individual has to properly evaluate it. Heiman and Ottman discovered that partial (focal) epilepsy,
where the seizures start in one area of the brain, and generalized epilepsy, where the seizures begin all over the brain, are rooted in different factors. They found that people with focal epilepsy were at a much higher rate of lifetime history of mood disorders compared to the people in the family who did not have epilepsy and compared to
the people with generalized epilepsy. So the evidence supports the hypothesis for the shared genetic etiology for focal epilepsy, but not generalized epilepsy. Approximately 2.5 to 3 million Americans have epilepsy, according to a 2014 Healthline Media article. Medication, surger y and diets are typically used to regulate the occurrences of
Nearly 3 million Americans suffer from epilepsy, which is characterized primarily by sudden seizures. According to Heiman’s research, individuals with focal epilepsy are at a higher risk of depression than those with generalized epilepsy. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION
seizures, but comorbidity with depression proves a more complex situation. The association between depression and epilepsy has been known for some time, although individuals under-recognize it, which results in it being undertreated, Heiman said. Specialists often are assessing the seizures, but fail to consider the depth of the depression. The next step then becomes educating individuals experiencing both epilepsy and depression and the public. Conveying the facts and effects of this association poses a challenge, particularly since individuals affected tend to under-recognize it. For Heiman, who was initially trained as a genetic counselor and is involved in the undergraduate and graduate genetic counseling programs, it is vital to consider the education background of those you are speaking to. Scientific literacy fluctuates greatly among families, so being cautious and communicating effectively are key, he said. “Individuals with epilepsy and a mood disorder have a worse seizure outcome, (reduced) quality of life, (increased) health care utilization and a higher risk of suicide ideation and attempts. By showing that there’s a biological relationship, at least in focal epilepsy, it’s important for neurologists to recognize that (depression) is also something important to check for,” Heiman said.
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RUSA focuses on federal policymaking during 1st meeting Andrew Petryna Staff Writer
The Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) held its first weekly meeting of the semester yesterday at the Student Activities Center on College Avenue. The organization hosted two guest speakers from the Rutgers Office for Federal Relations who talked about their organization and how it promotes the interests of Rutgers and its students in Washington, D.C. Shortly after Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Policy senior and RUSA President Evan Covello called the session to order, Francine Pfeiffer and Alexandria Hermann of the Office For Federal Relations (OFR) began their presentation on how they advocate for policies benefiting Rutgers and its students. Pfeiffer, a Rutgers alumna, has ser ved on several student and university advocacy groups and has been with the OFR for 20 years. Hermann is a Syracuse University graduate who previously worked as a staffer for Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and is well versed in how the federal policymaking works. The OFR is par t of Rutgers’ Depar tment of External Affairs. The OFR team seeks to promote the interest of the Rutgers community by lobbying members of Congress on issues of funding, federal aid and research grants. The office works closely with similar representatives from other universities and has been operational since 1994, Hermann said. “Federal funding for student aid, federal funding for research, those are the key reasons we are there, but policy issues are also really important. Anything that affects how we do our business and how we conduct education and research, those are all reasons why we are in Washington,” Pfeiffer said. The office forwards letters and petitions to government representatives, reviews and disseminates bills drafted and passed by Congress, works directly with the New Jersey delegation, and serves as the main method through which policymakers and the University can communicate, according to its website.
At its first meeting of the semester, the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) welcomed Alex Hermann and Francine Pfeiffer from the Office of Federal Relations to speak about their lobbying and policymaking efforts on Capitol Hill. BRITTANY GIBSON After the presentation, issues they are currently tackThe OFR holds an annual trip to Washington for some 15 Rutgers Hermann and Pfeif fer took ling, like the recently unveiled students for Undergraduate Stu- questions from the Student PROSPER Act and the battle dent Advocacy Day. The trip takes Assembly, which includes rep- for DACA, as well as what policies the OFR place this year has helped on April 17 legislate in and students the past. will spend the “Anything that affects how we do our business and Before the day exploring how we conduct education and research, those are all c o n c l u s i o n Wa s h i n g t o n , of the meetD.C. while adreasons why we are in Washington.” ing, officers vocating for gave their federal investFrancine Pfeiffer reports on ment in stuRepresentative from the Rutgers Office of Federal Relations recent RUSA dent aid. developments Applications and projects. for the trip, Among them along with one for the office’s summer internship, resentatives from dif ferent stu- was a recent conference held by can be found on its section of the De- dent populations and interests. the Association of Big Ten Stupartment of External Affairs website. They educated students on what dents (ABTS), an organization
students Rutgers intends to help undocumented students apply for DACA renewal continued from front resumed accepting application requests from individuals who were granted deferred action protections under DACA before. A statement from USCIS on Jan. 13 said, “…the DACA policy will be operated on the terms in place before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017.” Rutgers has been vocal in its support for undocumented students and continues to provide resources to those affected. A Jan. 15 advisory from Rutgers regarding DACA renewal applications instructs any Rutgers student
who has questions about the recent court decision to contact Jason Hernandez, an immigrant rights attorney at the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP). Last semester, RICAP was created to provide free and confidential legal consultations to the Rutgers student community affected by the rescindment of DACA. In Congress, the recent legislative fight over DACA has been a battle of confusion. A bipartisan immigration “Dream Act” bill from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) was introduced to Trump
comprising of student representation groups of the 14 Big Ten schools. The ABTS is a platform for these schools to discuss and share ideas for how to improve the student experience and advocate for students’ rights both on campus and in government. Shortly after 9 p.m., Covello brought the week’s session to adjournment with the strike of his gavel and after ward various committee members and student assembly members met in small groups to discuss future plans and the current needs of Rutgers students. RUSA meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and the sessions are open to anyone who is interested.
When a consensus could not last Thursday morning, only to U.S.-Mexico border wall and did be rejected later that afternoon, not address the issue of “chain mi- be reached between Congressiogration,” a way for immigrants to be nal leaders, the government was Baker said. “The president makes it more granted visas from a family mem- shut down. An implication for the battle for confusing because nobody knows ber rather than through a “mera clean DREAM act is the number where he stands on DACA,” Bak- it-based” system. of immigraer said. tion hardliners The “Dream there are in the Act” legisHouse of Replation intror esentatives, duced by Gra“I’m skeptical there’s going to be an agreement.” said Gerald ham-Durbin Pomper, an would have gerald pomper emeritus profound a pathProfessor in the Department of Political Science fessor in the way to citizenDepar tment ship for DACA of Political Scirecipients, proence. The lack vided funding Because of the lack of progress of strong Republican support from for a border wall and security and made changes to the legal immi- for immigration reform, an effort Congress and from the White was made to attach a solution on House will make it harder to have gration system. But the president rejected the DACA to “must-pass legislation” enough votes. “I’m skeptical there’s going to proposal because he said it did not — an appropriations bill to fund be an agreement,” Pomper said. go far enough to fund the southern the government, Baker said.
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Eliminating DACA is self-sabotage for US
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he cost of ending the government shutdown this week was the shutting down of something else: a lot of MALAIKA JAWED hope. When 33 Democrats in the Senate voted to end the recent government shutdown with a temporary spending bill to Feb. 8 instead of resisting the pressure, the hope for DACA beneficiaries plunged a little deeper into the ground. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program protects currently temporary legal residents who were brought over illegally when they were children. DACA was an executive order implemented by former President Barack Obama after Congress did not pass the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) act or really any policy that dealt with immigration issues. Under DACA, these residents were able to obtain temporary safety from deportation (two years at a time), social security, drivers licenses, work permits and a taste of opportunity that the American dream promises. But because DACA is an executive order, a new presidency legally holds the power to revise, alter or terminate any previous executive orders, and the attempt to terminate DACA has been set in motion by President Donald J. Trump. What appears to be primarily an appeal to his base and a response to the group of nine attorney generals threatening to sue the Trump administration, rescinding DACA has more serious implications than maintaining it does. In comparison to the nine attorney generals threatening lawsuits if DACA was not rescinded, this Wednesday a coalition of 16 Democrat and nonpartisan attorney generals decidedly filed a suit in New York Federal Court to stop the Trump administration’s attempts to terminate DACA. Undoubtedly, one of the apparent reasons for the non-implementation of DACA is to serve national economic interests by aiming to relieve burdens off of American tax payers, American schools, American hospitals and the American unemployed. And why not? The economic interests being discussed are after all America’s so it makes sense. But the outcome is not always is predicted to be the output, and with a matter as sensitive as the immigration laws right now, there are too many factors that can overturn things either way.
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“The dream of a DREAMer is the safety net, payback of struggle and hard work and a chance of survival even on low income that lacks in places being immigrated from.” Besides the fact that ironically enough the deportation of the Dreamers is expected to cost the government at least $60 billion, which would result in the reduction of economic growth by at least $280 billion, there are 800,000 lives hanging by a thread of uncertainty. The 800,000 frightened people who entrusted the government with their personal information for a chance to become legally accepted are the same people who fear being deported to places they can barely remember, because of that same information. And 800,000 is only the approximated number of DACA recipients. Rescinding a program that is supported by a majority of Americans, a program that outspokenly stands up for what are supposed to be American values, one which actually aims to deliver on the idea of the American dream by providing opportunity and that does not promise any type of national economic improvement, seems a little unreasonable, especially considering the magnitude of dependency on DACA. Presently, DACA recipients fall between the ages of 16-35, and because they came to America as children (which is the basis of DACA), they have spent most of their lives here. The only thing that differentiates them from other American citizens is a piece of paper, which begs the question: Is a piece of paper all that defines what is American? Does a piece of paper determine who gets to take a shot at the American dream? Does not having that paper mean that despite the fact that this program has worked relatively successfully for the past five years, that it is okay to take away established lives and families and send them back to the problems they came here to escape from? These questions with gray answers are all that DACA beneficiaries are certain of about their futures at the moment. Trump has decided to end DACA by returning the responsibility of immigration policy to Congress, who ironically enough is the only hope of preventing these people from being deported. In all this politics of immigration, the reasons people immigrate are not stressed enough. The dream of a DREAMer is the safety net, payback of struggle and hard work and a chance of survival even on low income that lacks in places being immigrated from. Not having DACA in the first place would have been something different but specifically trying to terminate such a program undoubtedly sets American values up for self-sabotage. And all for what? No substantial gain except making a point that we are not the America we preach to be? Malaika Jawed is a first-year with a matriculating major. Her column, “If Not Our Own, Then Someone’s,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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EDITORIAL WEEK IN REVIEW: Laurels and Darts RU READY FOR A JOB? Rutgers University Career Ser vices is helping students by providing them with tools and tips to feel more comfortable throughout the processes of finding a job. By spreading advice about how to make connections, how to take advantage of LinkedIn and how to make an appropriate online presence, Career Ser vices is ensuring students are reaching their full potentials. It is also arranging for first-year students to get a tour of the upcoming career fair before it opens. We laurel Career Ser vices for going the extra mile to work toward students’ success.
GET NJ TRANSIT ON TRACK Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) is reassessing NJ Transit by signing an executive order to do a “full-scale” audit of the company. Murphy has not explicitly said whether the audit will result in higher fares for New Jersey residents, despite the fact that NJ Transit fares have risen 36 percent since 2009. Some worr y that the increasingly expensive prices will make some students hesitant to pursue cer tain internships and jobs depending on their location. We dar t the high prices and confusion surrounding the prices.
rate your professors The Student Instructional Rating Sur vey (SIRS) has been allowing students to give constructive feedback anonymously about their professors for the last 25 years. Rutgers created the sur vey in order to obser ve trends in dif ferent depar tments and to reward good teaching. Professors are even confronted if cer tain areas on their sur veys were noticeably low. We laurel the sur vey for allowing professors to better gauge how their students feel about the classes.
TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL Along with 26 other states, New Jersey has been experiencing high rates of influenza-like illness. There has been an increase in the positive laboratory tests in the state. There has also been an increase in the reported absences at schools, workplaces and emergency departments for influenza-like illnesses. It was reported that 20 percent of Rutgers students experiences lower scores and more missed assignments because of the flu and its symptoms. We dart that this dangerous illness is not only affecting the health but also the education of students and residents.
graduate on time Due to the fact that more than 60 percent of bachelor-degree seeking New Jersey students take six years to graduate, a new bill has been created to help undergraduate students file degree plans to find more graduation pathways. This bill, A322, was designed to make it faster and more affordable for students to move through college. With financial issues being at the core of the reason as to why many students do not graduate, this legislation will work to focus on affordability. We laurel the New Jersey State Legislature for making it easier for students to graduate on time.
ELIMINATE DRUG CULTURE Rutgers is going to be one among several New Jersey colleges that will receive a share of $5 million in order to expand its campus recovery treatment services, courtesy of former Gov. Chris Christie’s (R-N.J.) Supporting Students in Recovery program. The program was put into place because it was discovered that individuals ages 18-29 made up 40 percent of all of the treatment admissions reported to New Jersey’s Substance Abuse Monitoring System in 2016. Although the program is admirable, we dart the drastic need for services such as these involving drug addictions.
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Education should be considered basic right, not privilege THE BIGGER PICTURE DILARA GUVERCIN
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ducation is undeniably one of the most fundamental aspects of a developed society. It is recognized as a universal right and encompasses total accessibility for people of all beliefs, backgrounds, genders and races. Education is an achievement and an asset that promotes academic, social and cultural awareness because of its inclusivity. That being said, its state is the greatest harbinger of a corrupted society as it can be easily manipulated to fit harmful agendas. One can make a highly accurate judgment of a nation’s secularity, adherence to law, political and social values and treatment of its citizens simply by analyzing its education system. One of the most recent and harrowing examples of this principle can be witnessed in Turkey. According to The New York Times and several other sources, Turkey, which has been recognized as a secular state since the Mustafa Kemal Ataturk administration, has banned the teaching of evolution in schools until college and has made some other alarming modifications to its curriculum, effective in the 2017-2018 academic year. These include manipulating certain religious teachings to promote nationalism and dramatically reducing the traditionally emphasized teachings of Ataturk and his promotion of secularity in all public systems. The fact that Turkey is nationalizing and de-secularizing its educational institutions is
indicative of an underlying agenda that targets its youth. Furthermore, Turkey’s education minister has commented that the evolutionary theory “is above the students’ level and not directly relevant,” as a means of justifying its exclusion from the curriculum. This statement is not as shocking in light of the government’s stated intent of raising “a pious generation,” which demonstrates Turkey’s preexisting motivation to promote religious objectives by any means necessary while ironically holding on to its secular title.
directed toward instilling a sense of duty and loyalty to one’s country and leaders. This is implemented through highly-biased and sectarian instruction that targets other countries and utilizes propaganda and idolization. From a very young age, North Korean students are taught to have political enemies and are expected to direct all of their personal endeavors and educational pursuits in order to be useful to their government. Foreign Policy News provides an outline of the North Korean elementary, middle and high school curricu-
“This is implemented through highly-biased and sectarian instruction that targets other countries and utilizes propaganda and idolization.” Many critics in Turkey have expressed plausible distaste for the new modifications and perceive them as an effort of the government to “stymie the raising of ‘generations who ask questions.’” This directly coincides with the education minister’s previous statement by showcasing Turkey’s inherent aversion to raising a generation that has the capacity to challenge certain state-sanctioned beliefs rather than being force-fed ideologies with no chance to be exposed to other approaches. We can witness the same pattern in a more blatantly dictatorial government, North Korea. The education system in North Korea revolves around communist ideologies and is
lums, which surfaces the alarming emphasis they put on politics, anti-global sentiment and recognition of their great leaders. Article 43 of the North Korean Constitution is littered with phrases like “revolutionaries,” “socialist pedagogy” and “who will fight for society.” The fact that this type of language is used in describing an institution that is required to function objectively and with the best academic interest of the student in mind is enough to make an accurate conclusion regarding the perturbing intentions of the North Korean administration. When one fears education and awareness, one fears progress, advancement and change. Countries like Turkey and
North Korea have, on numerous occasions, demonstrated their true intentions by unfortunately targeting their own youth. The countries are trying to ensure that their corrupt ideologies do not die with their leaders and that their administrations will forever be revered rather than be subject to a necessary, critical assessment. Governments do not have the right to regulate exposure to universally recognized concepts, nor do they have the right to modify them to fit their own agendas. Turkey, North Korea and other countries who implement this malpractice are committing one of the greatest disservices to their youth by hampering their intellectual and cultural progress. The terrifying consequences of these actions will undeniably surface in coming years as these countries will surely fall behind in terms of global competition and internal progress. Regardless of disparities with personal beliefs, paramount concepts like evolution and history should not only be fully accessible to students but should be taught objectively without being tainted with religious ideologies, personal sentiments, nationalism and political propaganda. To attack public institutions, primarily those of education, is characteristic of a corrupt dictatorship. Education is not a compromise, it is a basic right. Dilara Guvercin is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year double majoring in philosophy and psychology. Her column, “The Bigger Picture,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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Do you get your BuJo on? Bullet journaling is as easy as 1, 2, 3 Abigail Lyon Correspondent
Many people have no idea what a bullet journal is. Despite its dangerous sounding title, a “bullet” journal is a style of note-keeping best for multi-purpose note-taking. According to bulletjournal. com, it should become your favorite notebook. Bullet journals are “a customizable and forgiving organization system.” It acts as a planner, habit log or tracker and a journal. The overarching idea is to teach people to invest in their planning in an organized, personalized and fun way. The trendy planner maintains a viral presence online. Video tutorials and personal photographs of pages within bullet journals are easily accessible and serve as great inspiration. People decorate their journals with neat calligraphy, ornamental drawings, colors and stickers. But all you need is a notebook and a pen to get started on your organizational journey.
Learn the language of “Rapid Logging”
The first step is replacing traditional, tedious journaling by adopting and understanding the language of Rapid Logging. According
Once you get the basics of Rapid Logging down, you can add color, sketches and calligraphy to your daily bullet journaling. There’s no limit to what can or cannot be included to make your journaling more authentic to you. FLICKR to the website, Rapid Logging is an organizational system that consists of topics, page numbers, small sentences and bullets. Before you log an entry, you must label the page with a topic and a page number in a top corner. Then you scribble in short sentences, which should be organized by bullets. The bullets further provide organization by dividing your scribbles into tasks, events and notes. Tasks
are closed dots, a standard bullet, events are open dots that look like an “o” and notes are dashes. You can use asterisks to add additional information.
Organize entries with modules
Now that you’ve got the language on lock, it is important to squeeze in some modules to organize the information. Create an index to break up the page
numbers. Make what’s called a future log to keep track of events in advance by the month, a monthly log to keep track of events by the days in the month and a daily log for everyday utility. You can add in other modules of your choosing, too, like daily mood trackers and other sorts of lists and things.
Migrate past tasks
An important part of keeping the organization aspect in tact is making sure your old, unfinished tasks find their way to the present. As the website says, “the purpose of migration is to distill the things that are truly worth the effort, to become aware of our own patterns and habits, and to separate the signal from the noise.” Basically, keep track of your unfinished business and make sure you’re using the journal effectively.
Spice it up
Once you get the framework down, the fun, colors and layout possibilities pour in. Like the quirky YouTube tutorials suggest, you can get as creative as
you’d like and decorate your journal accordingly. Your monthly and daily logs can be designed in any way you want. You can even add in your very own mood-tracker to your index — an example of this is drawing a bouquet of roses with a rose for every day of the month onto a page, and then coloring them in each day with a color that corresponds to a mood. You can also create seasonal bucket lists and monthly introduction pages, where you can write in cute quotes and draw pictures. Bullet journal makers seem to love good organizational habit wheels, birthday wheels and more. You can do whatever you want inside the journal, but you must remember to keep it functional and organized per the framework. With a notebook, a pen and some creativity, you can build up a bullet journal that is perfectly yours. Plus, with it, you’ll be able to take on the new semester being one of the most organized people you know.
In addition to scheduling your time, bullet journals can also help you plan your goals — whether it’s a reading list or a list of goals for the year. FLICKR
DIVERSIONS
January 26, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Good fortune will be a result of hard work and a little luck. Speak up and get things done. Take control of whatever situation you face and don’t be afraid to ask questions or give orders. If you want something, it’s up to you to do something about it. Don’t get frustrated or angry when you should be getting busy. Your numbers are 4, 10, 22, 27, 36, 39, 45.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Joint ventures will turn emotional if money is involved. Think twice before you bank on someone else’s ability to be successful. Trust and believe in what you are capable of and pursue what’s in your best interest. Avoid emotional arguments. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Attend meetings, conferences or networking events. Don’t promise more than you can deliver or brag about something you’ve done in the past. Listening to what others have to say will enable you to decipher who can help you the most. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional matters will surface. Don’t run and hide when you should be dealing with situations as they arise. Personal improvements look promising if you are willing to put in the time and effort. Spend less and do more. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional energy will take over quickly if you socialize with people who tend to be excessive. Discipline will be required if you want to avoid getting into trouble with someone who cares about you. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Channel your energy into your personal relationships and trying to make your life better. An image change will make you feel good. Socialize with people you find interesting and progressive, not those relying on stimulants to get them through each day. 4 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional disillusionment will set in. Read between the lines and figure out who is on your side and who is trying to manipulate you. Don’t let anger be your course of action. Outmaneuver others by using intelligence, not intimidation. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Set some guidelines and go after your goals. Personal gains and growth look promising if you concentrate on updating your appearance and improving your surroundings. Domestic improvements will go hand in hand with making a commitment. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Situations will get blown out of proportion quickly if you aren’t careful about how you approach sensitive subjects. Use your intelligence and experience to help keep the peace. Walk away from disruptive, indulgent or unpredictable people. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put your heart and soul into your responsibilities and taking care of business. Getting along with those you need to deal with will make your job easier. Make an effort to fit exercise and proper diet into your everyday routine. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Greater opportunities are heading your way. Expand your interests and skills, explore job opportunities and start the process of making the changes that will bring you greater joy. Speak from the heart. 5 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t waste time arguing. Look for ways to go after your goals without conflict. Keep your head down and your focus on what you are trying to achieve. Don’t give in when you should be doing your own thing. 2 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll have the energy and wherewithal to turn something you want to pursue into something tangible. Share your ideas and formulate a plan that will help you as well as those you love. Initiate and participate. 4 stars
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57 Muscat’s land
1 Make a party chip faux pas
58 Cambodia’s currency
6 Center of fuller’s earth
59 At right angles to a ship
10 Units of current
60 Moviedom’s Wilder
14 Expel from one’s property
61 Canine treat
15 Line made by a Singer?
62 Cuddly bear
16 Root vegetable 17 Bed Bath & Beyond offerings
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29 Little pollinator
8 Pertness
30 Wedder’s phrase
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10 “___ to Scarborough”
32 Unit of corn
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33 Low bills
12 One controlling the agenda
42 With a clean slate
34 Babe Ruth, memorably
13 Distress signal
43 Mottle with spots
38 Like any guy
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44 White-___ deer
39 Monster’s pronoun
19 Bassoon kin
45 52-Down X 3
40 Reached, as a goal
24 Dublin republic
46 Like a filthy bathtub
41 Common conjunction
25 Outer limits?
48 Goddess of peace (var.)
42 Serve with much verve
26 Uncooperative votes
49 Startled from sleep
43 What de singer sings?
28 Perform wordlessly
52 Small combo
47 Countess Mountbatten
29 Word from Scrooge
53 French clergyman
49 Electric power measure
32 Two from Connecticut?
54 One not into sharing
50 Mandela’s party
33 ___ von Bismarck
55 Globe or sphere
51 Achy
34 Very good-looking
56 Bit in a stable
52 Drink to excess
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53 Indigenous Japanese people
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Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
January 26, 2018
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MEET Suriano returns to University Park for 1st time since transferring last summer continued from back Fortunately, Rutgers will throw out some of its best wrestlers in those classes as well (from 149 to 184): No. 13 fifthyear senior Eleazar DeLuca, No. 17 junior John Van Brill, No. 11
fifth-year senior Richie Lewis, redshirt freshman Joseph Grello and No. 12 fifth-year senior Nicholas Gravina. Other standouts for the Knights include No. 1 Suriano and No. 19 fifth-year senior 133-pounder Scott DelVecchio — two weight
classes the Lions have no ranked wrestlers in. The biggest matchup to look out for will be No. 1 Vincenzo Joseph versus the red hot Lewis, who has won five consecutive matches, including two against top-12 wrestlers. “Night in and night out he’s got a good one,” said head coach Scott Goodale about Lewis. “He’s got a national champ coming in and we’ve never beaten a national champ in our arena but we’ve got five opportunities to do it and I know Richie is looking forward to it.”
For Rutgers, two other things may come into play. Penn State’s schedule and the sold out crowd at the RAC. The Lions will come into Piscataway fresh off a match against No. 14 Minnesota (5-3, 2-2) on Friday. As for the sold out crowd, Suriano put it best. “I can’t wait, it’s gonna be awesome,” he said. “Friends, family, Jersey fans. This is why I do this sport. It’s gonna be great.” No matter what happens in the match, one thing is for sure — Rutgers hopes to one day achieve what
Penn State has achieved over the last half decade. But to be the best, you have to beat the best. “Forget the wins and losses,” Goodale said. “It’s an opportunity for us to wrestle extremely hard and show not only the country but our fanbase that we’re taking steps and getting better in closing gaps. That’s kinda what we’re looking to do.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Fifth-year senior 165-pounder Richie Lewis is slated to wrestle Penn State’s No. 1 Vincenzo Joseph Sunday at the Rutgers Athletic Center. The No. 11 Lewis looks to give Joseph his first loss of the season, as the sophomore enters the match with an 11-0 record. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2018
SWIMMING AND DIVING RUTGERS-NEBRASKA, TONIGHT, 6 P.M.
Knights gear for final home meet of season vs. Huskers Ian Quinn
But Walkowiak certainly is not the only Knight who is coming off strong performances last week. Sophomores Frederica GreThe Rutgers swimming and co, Claire Lawlor and Francesdiving team returns home after ca Bertotto are all coming off of a trip to Columbus to take on very good performances in the Nebraska at the Rutgers Aquatic pool last week against Ohio State, Center this weekend. Virginia Tech and Michigan and The Scarlet Knights hope to look for those continue the per formances momentum to carry over they gained this past weekend “They’ve shown their resilience, their character, what this week againin Columbus. they’re capable of. They have really been amazing and st Nebraska. When asked Head coach to share his Jon Maccoll it’s been a treat.” thoughts on is looking forthe regular seaward to getting Jon maccoll Head Coach son as a whole, a win in what Maccoll was will be the last nothing short home meet for of effusive in his praise of his team the team this season. this season. “We’re looking for a win,” he Walkowiak has been phenom- and its performance this season. “I mean the team has been said. “Nebraska and us, they’re enal this season, especially on 46 and we’re 44 in the countr y. the 1-meter boards, where she amazing,” Maccoll said. “They’ve It’s gonna possibly come down has broken her own record mul- shown their resilience, their charto the last event. The women tiple times this season and placed acter, what they’re capable of. had a great week of practice and first on those boards in Colum- They have really been amazing and it’s been a treat. They’ve realwe’re really confident that we bus last week. are going to come away with a W She finished as the runner ly exceeded any expectations we this week.” up on the 3-meter boards, which could have had for them.” This will be the second meet broke her six-meet win streak in For updates on the Rutgers held at the Rutgers Aquatic the event. Overall, it was still a forCenter this semester, and Rut- midable performance in what has swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter. gers cer tainly hopes this meet been an astounding season. Staff Writer
goes better than its last home meet, which was a 145-98 loss to Yale. Several team members hope to finish of f their strong 201718 regular seasons on a high note, in par ticular senior Addison Walkowiak, who has been a revelation on the diving board
Co-head coach Jon Maccoll leads his team into its final home meet of the season against evenly-matched Nebraska. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
January 26, 2018
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form Rutgers shot 39 percent from field in loss last time out against Nebraska another poor shooting night with second-chance opportunities. The Knights’ 14 second-chance output than its team play, with Tony Carr and Lamar Stevens points off of 20 offensive rebounds heading the group, averaging 18.9 against Nebraska made up some of the ground they needed to and 15.6 points per game. Carr’s clip is good for second cover last time out. Offensive rebounding has in the Big Ten, been a major and his 44 highlight for percent mark “Every possession Rutgers this from beyond matters ... as long as we’re season — with the arc could spell trouble able to keep making plays a Big Ten14 per for a Knights on offense and execute, leading game — and it side that has then we can win is one of the few had difficulty any game.” areas that can guarding the relieve a rough three recently. scoring night. With matchups GEO BAKER But before and rotations Freshman Guard the Knights shifting every can rely on game due together putbacks, to senior guard Mike Williams’ stringing injury, Iowa’s Jordan Bohannon and stringing together scores is almost Nebraska’s Isaac Copeland have mandatory. Rutgers’ season up found success from deep against to this point has shown that good Rutgers, two players Carr outshoots defense and rebounding, even offensive rebounding, is not enough on both sides of the perimeter. On the inside, the Knights to topple conference opponents. The Knights are missing one key have to battle the highest fieldgoal percentage in the Big Ten component, and unless that shows in Mike Watkins, who sinks 71 up Saturday against the Lions, it will percent of his shots and adds to just be more of the same. “Every possession matters ... as that 9.9 rebounds per game, good long as we’re able to keep making for second in the conference. Even so, Rutgers has two plays on offense and execute, prolific offensive rebounders in then we can win any game,” said fifth-year senior forward Deshawn freshman guard Geo Baker. Freeman and sophomore forward For updates on the Rutgers Eugene Omoruyi, who can curb Watkins’ impact on that end men’s basketball team, follow and make up for what could be @TargumSports on Twitter. continued from back
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GYMNASTICS MICHIGAN STATE QUAD MEET, TOMORROW, 7 P.M.
Knights prepare to go up against strong rebounding Hoosiers this weekend continued from back Despite having a losing record, Indiana is still capable of catching Rutgers off guard, especially if the Knights have another bad shooting night. The Hoosiers have multiple players who can take over a game on offense. Leading the pack is senior guard Tyra Buss, whose 20 points per game ranks fifth among Big Ten players. The Hoosiers also boast three other players who average over 10 points per game, as senior forward Amanda Cahill (14.1), junior forward Kym Royster (11) and reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Week Jaylenn Penn (10) can all give opponents fits. The four of them combined to score 65 of the Hoosiers’ 69 points in their win against Wisconsin on Wednesday. Buss and Cahill are also the biggest workhorses in the Big Ten, as they are the top two in the conference when it comes to minutes played per game, both
averaging over 37 minutes. The Knights will have their work cut out for them in tiring out the Hoosiers’ top playmakers. Another point of concern from Rutgers’ loss to Nebraska is how the team was out-rebounded, which is something that a player like Cahill can take advantage of. She is in the top 10 in the conference in both offensive and defensive rebounding, and collected the 1000th rebound of her collegiate career against Wisconsin. Following the game against Indiana, the Knights face a gauntlet of a schedule that sees them play Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State and Maryland again. All of those teams are currently in the top 20 of the AP Poll, and a win tomorrow would be a big boost heading into that stretch. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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Fifth-year senior forward Deshawn Freeman is a major part of Rutgers’ Big Ten-leading 14 offensive rebounds per game, a valuable piece of the team’s offense. TOM BONIELLO / JANUARY 2018
he Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins, the Brewers announced Thursday.
Going to the Marlins in return are outfielders Lewis Brinson and Monte Harrison, infielder Isan Diaz and right-handed pitcher Jordan Yamamoto.
RU set for quad meet at MSU
Senior Makenzey Shank posted a career-high last time out in Nebraska, scoring a 9.825 in the floor exercise event. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2017
Stephan Zatz Staff Writer
After showing great improvement last week in Nebraska by scoring an impressive 192.975, the Rutgers gymnastics team looks to build on that performance as it heads to East Lansing, Michigan this Saturday for its third meet of the season. Michigan State will host the quad meet and outside of the Scarlet Knights and Spartans, Eastern Michigan and Pittsburgh will also be in attendance. The last time Rutgers faced the Spartans, it was in Piscataway as
the Knights edged out a nail-biting victory, 194.875-194.050. Rutgers looks to keep the winning streak alive in East Lansing. If the Knights do take home a win, freshman Belle Huang is going to be a major part of it. The exciting up-and-comer has dominated the balance beam in the early going as she has posted a 9.850 and a 9.825 in the first two meets, respectively. She is a big reason why the Knights are ranked in the top 50 nationally in balance beam, coming in at number 45. Huang looks to continue her success this Saturday.
Another standout looking to build on her success is senior Makenzey Shank. Shank racked up her career-high in floor exercise last week in Lincoln, Nebraska, as she scored a 9.825. Look for both Huang and Shank to carr y the Knights in East Lansing. All in all, the team is optimistic about the rest of the season and aims to keep the momentum rolling up in Michigan. For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“We gotta score, we’re not the greatest scoring team to begin with. But when we have our nights and we’re making shots, we can beat anybody.” — Men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell
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WRESTLING NO. 18 RUTGERS-NO. 1 PENN STATE, SUNDAY, 2 P.M.
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Rutgers hopes to find shooting form vs. PSU
Knights seek to end losing skid with win over IU
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The Rutgers men’s basketball team was just two possessions short of beating Nebraska last time out, head coach Steve Pikiell said following the loss Wednesday night. Just a few made baskets away from being on the other side of the equation, taking the foul shots in the final minute to clinch its third win in the Big Ten this year. But a 34 percent field-goal percentage — despite a poor shooting night for the Cornhuskers as well — made keeping pace with the visitors a tough feat for the Scarlet Knights. Now, Rutgers (12-10, 2-7) turns its attention to a middling Penn State (13-8, 3-5) side that sits ninth in the Big Ten Conference on the backs of consecutive losses to Nebraska, Minnesota and Northwestern. The Knights enter the contest balancing the prospect of capitalizing on the Nittany Lions’ poor form with the simple notion that putting the ball in the basket, if their defense shows up like usual, will give them the wins they are searching for. The defense has been there all season — with the team allowing only 62 points per game, the best in the Big Ten — but shooting 34 percent like Rutgers did against Nebraska has hardly been enough to rack up wins. In each of the Knights’ two conference wins this year, the team has shot 46 and 54 percent from the field, and in their overtime loss to then-No. 4 Michigan State, they put up a 40 percent clip. A 40 percent field-goal percentage is not an eye-popping statistic, but for a team whose opponents average a 39 percent field-goal percentage against it, it can win basketball games if the defense plays exceptionally well. Against Penn State on Saturday on the road at the Bryce Jordan Center, Rutgers will come across a team more known for its individual
Having lost three out of its last four games and suffering back-to-back losses for the first time this season, the Rutgers women’s basketball team is looking to right the ship when it visits Bloomington. The Scarlet Knights (17-5, 5-3) go on the road to face Indiana (10-12, 3-6) tomorrow night. Currently on a two-game losing streak, they are hoping to put a stop to it before it increases, and they must beat the Hoosiers for the first time in three years to do so. They are 3-2 against them since joining the Big Ten, but all three wins came during the 2014-15 season. On paper, the Knights are among the top teams in the country. They debuted in the AP Poll three weeks ago at No. 21 while riding an 11-game win streak, before dropping to No. 25 after losing to Purdue and beating Minnesota. But following their two-game skid, they fell from the rankings and went from receiving 90 points to just 3. They have the talent to beat good teams, but players and coaches have admitted that they’ve been faltering lately. After the loss to Nebraska on Sunday night, head coach C. Vivian Stringer said that her team wasn’t focused in practice and was suf fering when it came to working on cer tain drills, and that led to the losses. Of note, Rutgers shot 29.3 percent against the Cornhuskers, as well as a season-worst 26.8 percent against Purdue earlier this month. In order to maximize their scoring, the Knights will have to get more out of players not named Tyler Scaife. The fifth-year senior guard has led the team in scoring in almost ever y game and was the only player to score over 10 points against Nebraska.
Sophomore 125-pounder Nick Suriano claimed the No. 1 spot in his weight class right before he faces his former team. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / DECEMBER 2017
No. 18 RU, No. 1 Penn State set for dual meet
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Robert Sanchez Correspondent
Few teams have had a tougher start to its season than the Rutgers wrestling team. The No. 18 Scarlet Knights (5-4, 1-3) have already faced five ranked opponents including Big Ten foes No. 2 Ohio State, No. 4 Iowa and No. 16 Nebraska. This Sunday, Rutgers will add another ranked conference rival to that list — No. 1 Penn State (9-0, 5-0). Sunday’s match adds a bit of controversy to an already tumultuous relationship as sophomore 125-pounder Nick Suriano welcomes his former team, the Nittany Lions, into the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) for the first time since his departure last year. Earlier this week, as a Knight, Suriano became the program’s first No. 1 ranked wrestler in his weight class in Rutgers history. “I always thought in my mind that’s where I wanted to be,” Suriano said. “I had
Head coach Steve Pikiell has stressed that shooting needs to improve to win. TOM BONIELLO / JANUARY 2018
to earn it but in my mind that’s where I want to be and that’s where I want to stay. Now I got a target on my back so I gotta keep training.” But Penn State is no slouch and will prove to be the Knights’ biggest challenge to date, and possibly the season. The Lions’ biggest strength lies in the meat of their lineup. Penn State owns the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the 149-pound weight class through the 184-pound weight class except for the 174-pound weight class, where it possesses the No. 2 ranked wrestler. “They’re gonna come here to put on a show,” Suriano said. “They’re coming here to score points and they’re coming here to win big so guys gotta be ready to fight. They’re coming into our house so it’s our job to make a statement and put up a fight and fight back.” See meet on Page 10
Nashville New Jersey
3 0
Philadelphia Tampa Bay
1 5
Minnesota Pittsburgh
3 6
Chicago Detroit
5 1
Boston Ottawa
3 2
Washington Florida
4 2
OLYMPIA MARTIN,
freshman distance runner, will run in the 5,000-meter race for the first time this weekend at the Terrier Invitational. She is coming off of a strong showing at the Texas Tech Invitational, where she won the 3,000-meter race.
Fifth-year senior guard Tyler Scaife has kept her scoring up despite two losses. YOSEF SERKEZ / JANUARY 2018
knights schedule
EXTRA POINT
NHL SCORES
See win on Page 11
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
TENNIS
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Dr. Sander Invitational
Terrier Classic
vs. Binghamton
vs. Nebraska
Today, All Day, Bronx, N.Y.
Today, All Day, Boston, Mass.
Today, 12:30 p.m., Today, 6 p.m., East Brunswick, N.J. Rutgers Aquatics Center