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Banners found on campus call for increase in U. worker wages Erica D’Costa Associate News Editor
On Monday, five banners advocating for an increase in University worker minimum wages were posted across campus. Brower Commons, the Student Activity Center (SAC), the New Brunswick train station, downtown Barnes and Noble and Super Fresh on Kirkpatrick Street were found sporting banners that read “Rutgers Pays Poverty Wages” and “Give Workers a Living Wage #15OnCampus.” In December 2017, University President Robert L. Barchi announced a 30-percent raise in student worker wages. This initiative became effective on Jan. 1 and increased the wage from the state mandated minimum of $8.44 per hour to $11 per hour for more than $30,000 students. The next day, a Rutgers Board of Trustees meeting at the Douglass Student Center ended abruptly after it was interrupted by protesters in United Students Against Sweat Shops (USAS) along with students from other organizations on campus like the Puerto Rican Student Union. The protestors passed a line of security officers that separated them from the center of the room and chanted “We work, we sweat, put that 15 on our set,” and “we want justice, and power and 15 an hour” until the meeting was adjourned, according to The Daily Targum.
The USAS commented on the event in a press-release email, saying that 12 student organizers are currently facing charges from the University for participating in “a peaceful demonstration where they sang and occupied a meeting space.” The organization also claimed that organizers reported instances of police intimidation due to their involvement with the campaign. In an interview with the Targum, USAS said they agree with the messages written on the banners. “President Barchi making $325 an hour is disgusting compared to the low wages he’s paying his workers. Furthermore, USAS decries the suppression of student organizers fighting for the end of poverty in New Brunswick ... Without USAS fighting for the end of poverty within the Rutgers—New Brunswick community, President Barchi would not have raised the student worker minimum wage to $11 an hour,” the organization said. As previously reported by The Daily Targum, Barchi said the process of raising the minimum wage is complicated and that raising the hourly wage to $14 would cost the University approximately $3.9 million, an amount he said he did not have. “Access and affordability for all students is a top priority at Rutgers University,” said Dory Devlin, interim senior director of University News & Media Relations, in
Banners that were posted in front of the New Brunswick train station call for an increase in worker minimum wages to $15 per hour. The banner makes the connection between President Barchi’s current payrate and University workers’ request. COURTESTY OF USAS an email to the Targum. “Knowing that more than 13,000 of our students work many hours each week on our campuses to defray education costs, President Barchi
increased the minimum wage for student workers employed by Rutgers on all campuses from $8.44 per hour to $11 per hour, ef fective Jan. 1, 2018. The
University will continue to work to keep tuition increases at a minimum while seeking new ways to suppor t students as they pursue their degrees.”
Barchi pushes DACA renewal 1 month before deadline Ryan Stiesi Associate News Editor
President Robert L. Barchi emailed students yesterday with resources on how they can support DACA DREAMers before the program-renewal deadline expires in March. He reiterated the importance of student advocacy in keeping DACA issues in front of Congress. THE DAILY TARGUM / FEBRUARY 2017
In an email sent yesterday, University President Robert L. Barchi directed students to an online tool for those interested in supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program before its March deadline. The email’s subject line read “One Final Opportunity to Advocate for Dreamers.” In its body, Barchi said that Rutgers has been a national leader in advocating for the protection of the DACA program. “Over the course of the past year, our community has generated more than 33,000 letters to members of Congress urging the House of Representatives and the Senate to adopt bipartisan legislation to solve the DACA dilemma,” he said. Interested students can go to the Rutgers Advocacy web page, where they are asked to provide a name and address in support of the program. Barchi said the form then generates a letter of support that is emailed to the student’s U.S. senator
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and representative, as well as President Donald J. Trump. He said that participation is entirely optional and that he understands members of the community might have different points of view. “I would never presume to tell you what to do with respect to legislative advocacy. We are offering this option to you because many people in our community have participated in activities to advocate for undocumented students,” Barchi said. In the email he provided a link to the United States Government’s web page, which provides information on how to contact elected officials across the country. Student advocacy has made a difference in keeping the DACA issue in front of Congress, Barchi said. Republicans and Democrats are now ready to put aside differences and take action. “We can make sure that happens … but only if we act quickly. If you share my concern about making permanent these protections, I’d like to ask you to join me one more time, for one last push to save DACA,” Barchi said.
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Incarceration exhibit looks at criminal reform in America Emre Ugrulu Contributing Writer
Created by more than 500 students and community partners in 17 states, the “States of Incarceration” exhibit found at the Mabel Smith Douglass Library explores mass incarceration in the United States. The exhibition was created by Andrew Urban, an assistant professor in the Department of American Studies, and his students as a part of this nationwide project. The exhibit includes specifics, such as the rate of incarceration in the United States, the number of people incarcerated and detained immigrants, said Kayo Denda, a librarian at the Rutgers University Libraries with an interest in Japanese-American history. Visitors can see many aspects of incarceration and leave their answers to questions displayed throughout. “Hosting exhibitions and events such as the ‘States of Incarceration’ is a way for academic libraries to engage with scholars with (a) focus on public history and contemporary issues,” Denda said in an email. “We believe this type of opportunity situates the libraries at the heart of the University.” She said exhibitions like this one also expand the role of the library by creating an active and exciting place of debate between community members. Urban said that getting people to talk about incarceration is an important step in promoting crime-reform initiatives and more humane punishments. Jazmyn Carrington, a research assistant with the Aresty Research Program at Rutgers University, has done extensive amounts of research for the exhibit. She said her research incorporates the roots of incarceration and the
Andrew Urban, an assistant professor in the Department of American Studies, created “States of Incarceration” — a nationwide exhibit dedicated to looking at incarceration in the United States — with help from hundreds of students and community partners in more than a dozen states across the country. RUTGERS.EDU modern politics around the issue. “The visual representation of it all,” Carrington said is her favorite part of the exhibit. “All of the panels have some sort of powerful image or text that grabs the viewer in, and I feel that it is the best way to reach our audience.” According to the Rutgers University Libraries website, the exhibit is running from Jan. 22 until March 9. Other components of
the showing include screenings of films and a two-day conference. Carrington said that the exhibit covers issues that a lot of people feel emotions toward, whether they have been affected directly or indirectly by it. Anyone with an open mind about the criminal justice system and the way it treats criminals should visit the exhibit. The “States of Incarceration” exhibit tackles ideas through local
case studies in the United States, which opens up a national dialogue on what must happen next. “In the United States, mass incarceration and the detention of Americans and immigrants affects ever yone. The United States presently incarcerates more individuals each year at a rate unprecedented in any other time in histor y,” Urban said in an inter view.
He said that the exhibit shows the extent to which incarceration impacts different communities and the social justice issues linked to confinement. “I love how everyone comes to their own conclusions and interpretations of how what each panel means to them, and it really does do what the exhibit was meant for — to create a conversation and open up dialogue,” Carrington said.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors are shown a number of statistics, such as incarceration rates in the United States, the number of people incarcerated and the amount of detained immigrants paired with local case studies in the country. STATES OF INCARCERATION
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Murphy administration releases strategy for pushing new policies Ryan Stiesi Associate News Editor
Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) assumed office two weeks ago, and yesterday his administration released information based on their transition meetings over the last few months. The findings include a recommended course of action for Murphy to follow in order to accomplish goals highlighted throughout his campaign. Increased college affordability, completion and enrollment and experiential learning opportunities are three priorities that Murphy ought to consider, according to a report by the Education, Access and Opportunity Transition Advisory Committee. “New Jersey is the country’s biggest exporter of high school students, in part due to our highcost colleges and universities. The Murphy administration should seek to make college more affordable,” according to the report. One of Murphy’s campaign points was bringing free community college to New Jersey, which, according to an article in NJ Advance Media, is a plan that he estimated would cost $200 million and take a couple years to phase in. To do this, the transition team recommended the Office of Higher Education develop funding estimates and implement plans for New Jersey College Promise — a program for younger students who have recently completed high school, and New Jersey College Reconnect — for people re-entering the job market, according to the report. In line with Murphy’s campaign prediction, New Jersey should aim to begin implementing these policies by the 2020 school year, according to the article. To increase college completion and enrollment, the report includes recommendations about providing more in-school support for students. “... 32 percent of students entering the State’s four-year colleges and 70 percent of students entering our two-year community colleges require remediation.
In order to expedite free community college in New Jersey, the Education, Access and Opportunity Transition Advisory Committee recommends that Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) works to implement programs which provide assistance to high school graduates and people re-entering the job market by 2020. THE DAILY TARGUM / OCTOBER 2017 Lack of readiness for college is a major culprit in low graduation rates, and data has shown that a majority of students who begin in remedial courses never complete their college degrees,” according to the report. The transition report recommends that Murphy replicate the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) initiative that has been implemented in some New York City schools. After three years at the City University of New York (CUNY), 40 percent of ASAP students graduated
compared to 22 percent of control group students, according to the nonprofit research organization, Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (MDRC). The final priority noted in the report is increasing opportunities for real-world training, like internships. Expanding workforce training initiatives, using student aid to support low-income students receiving credit for internships with employment potential and creating a state website for internship opportunities are all recommended ideas, according to the report.
“Such programs are particularly important for lower-income college students, who benefit from skill-building and connections, as well as income,” according to the report. The Daily Targum reported that for many Rutgers students, accepting internships in surrounding cities may depend on whether they can afford to pay travel fees. A few years ago, the School of Arts and Sciences created an internship support fund that aids students who struggle to meet these costs.
Steve Miller, director of undergraduate studies in Journalism and Media Studies, said in an earlier interview with the Targum that an internship should serve as the culminating piece of an academic pursuit. “To me, in the journalism department, and really any student here at the University, the internship should be the capstone of your college career,” he said. “I don’t care what major you’re in, I don’t care what major you’re in — it can’t be emphasized enough.”
RAISE THE WAGE At Brower Commons, a banner advocates for the University to raise its minimum wage to $15, following last year’s increase to $11. The banner features the phrase, #15OnCampus. COURTESY OF USAS
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Poverty investigation shows need for reform A HEALTHY DOSE OF JUSTICE JACOB WASSERMAN
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n a column centered around the theme of health inequity, both globally and at home here in the United States, I plan what to write on a bi-weekly basis by following the news coverage in the last few days. But, one story caught my attention in early December, and despite its lack of attention in the media or urgency in terms of policy deadlines, it is one that is truly haunting and has stayed with me since the first mention I heard of it. In early December 2017, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Professor Philip Alston from Australia, visited the United States to conduct a UN investigation of the conditions of poverty in Alabama, California, West Virginia, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council, the special rapporteur is an independent expert that conducts research and analysis, visits countries and reports on their conditions and sends letters to governments about violations of human rights within their countries. With the cooperation of President Donald J. Trump’s administration, Alston requested his visit in light of the directional changes the new presidency brought in regard to tax cuts and welfare reforms. His report cites the technological innovation and wealth of the United States but notes that neither the innovation nor the wealth is being harnessed to bring the 40 million people living in poverty to a higher state of well-being. Throughout Alston’s report, a litany of startling statistics that crush the narrative of American exceptionalism are presented. For example, 12 million Americans are living with a neglected tropical disease like hookworm. Healthcare expenditure per capita is higher than any other Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nation, but by 2015, the U.S. had fewer doctors and hospital beds per person than the OECD average. People in the United States can expect to live shorter and less healthy lives than those living in other rich democracies. The U.S. lags behind other developed countries in access to water and sanitation, ranked at No. 36 on the Environmental Performance Index. The U.S. has the highest rate of incarceration in the world. More than 20 percent of children live in poverty in the U.S. Though the statistics are shocking, the most damning part of Alston’s report is the commentary he offers on U.S. history and ideas about
“... it should be no surprise that these are the social conditions that the United States faces today.” social responsibility. Since the advent of the UN, the U.S. has had an ambivalent track record of being the voice of human rights, while neglecting to ratify key documents like the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Alston said, “In practice, the United States is alone among developed countries in insisting that while human rights are of fundamental importance, they do not include rights that guard against dying of hunger, dying from a lack of access to affordable healthcare or growing up in a context of total deprivation.” He mentions the caricatured narratives of the poor as wasteful scammers that drive public policy debate, with the idolization of the wealthy as dutiful and patriotic. But the reality that Alston describes, is one in which many of the wealthiest Americans do not pay their fair share of taxes and only make money through speculation rather than through contributing to the economy, and one in which many of the poor are not scammers, but rather people who had been born into poverty or forced there by social factors beyond their control. In September 2017, 1 in 8 Americans were living in poverty, with half of them living on a family income one-half below the poverty threshold, as defined by the United States Census Bureau. In a wealthy country like America, this is not an unavoidable phenomenon, but rather a social fact that results from the political choices made by those in power. Alston notes multiple problems with existing policies, including rampant disenfranchisement of voters among communities of color, an illusory focus on employment as a means of poverty reduction, shortcomings in basic social protections, a reliance on using the criminalization of conditions instead of fixing them, general demonization of the poor and privatization of government responsibilities as an ideal solution, among others. With the current discourse on tax policy, healthcare policy, welfare policy and a lack of consideration for how the expansion of technology affects the poor, it should be no surprise that these are the social conditions that the United States faces today. But Alston’s report holds a figurative mirror to our repugnant American “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and if our leaders do not take heed of his warnings, then we deserve the inevitable downfall that we are headed toward. Jake Wasserman is an Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy senior majoring in public health with a minor in cognitive science. His column, “A Healthy Dose of Justice,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Minimum wage banner broke U. policy There are more appropriate ways to voice one’s concerns
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ollowing a statement by University President obviously violates the University’s determination of Robert L. Barchi, at the start of January the appropriate time, place and manner for the expresminimum wage on campus increased to $11 sion of ideas. In response to the fact that whoever put up this an hour. Despite that fact, the fight continues on for higher wages. Yesterday, a banner could be seen banner was breaking the rules, one may very well hanging from the roof above the Brower Commons bring up slight, possible parallels between this situsteps that advocated for a rise in the minimum wage ation and the situations of justified disobedience to to $15 an hour. A similar banner was seen hanging the law discussed in Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter in the same spot approximately two months ago from a Birmingham Jail. In other words, one could with a similar statement. In both cases, someone argue that according to King, sometimes it is necespresumably broke onto the roof of the dining hall sary to break the law in order to project your voice. or Stonier Hall and proceeded to hang the banner But that argument does not work well here. Those without the University’s permission. Additionally, who wish to advocate for a minimum wage increase the banner was held up by loose cinder blocks, as are not hindered from doing so — they can partake seen in photographs of the incident — a blatant in a planned public protest authorized by the University. In King’s case, on safety hazard. the other hand, those The students who wished to advowho are fighting “It is not clear as to who put up the banner, cate for their cause for a $15 minibut whoever did it must consider his or were arguably being mum wage are her actions.” unjustly prevented doing so in good from doing so. faith. Their arguAdditionally, the adment is that everyone deserves living wages, especially when they ministration has clearly been receptive to the wishes have the financial burden of higher education weigh- of those fighting for an increased minimum wage, ing them down. Students who work at the University considering the fact that it is now $11 an hour for Uninot only have to pay tuition but also need to some- versity employees. Why was it necessary to disregard how cover the costs required by every day living, in- that receptiveness by disobeying the school’s policy? With that said, whoever put the banner up was cluding paying for gas, groceries and housing. This is all seemingly quite reasonable. But the question nonetheless certainly able to attract attention to their then becomes: under what circumstances is it appro- cause, which was obviously their main goal. But the priate for people who want to protest something, to manner in which they are choosing to do so seems have broken University policy in order to advocate to be somewhat misguided. Those who wish for the minimum wage to be increased to $15 an hour should for their cause? It is not clear as to who put up the banner, but who- attempt to open a serious dialogue with the University rather than express their views in this way. Maybe by ever did it must consider his or her actions. According to Rutgers’ guidelines for freedom of doing this, the group will be able to discuss logistics or expression on campus, “The University maintains a plan for implementation of the raise, which in some the right, and the responsibility, to determine ap- views could have serious economic consequences if propriate time, place and manner to ensure that ex- implemented. Right now, it seems like these advopressive activities do not interfere with or disrupt cates are making impractical demands without thoreducational, research or business functions of the ough consideration with regard to the implications or University, as well as to provide protections for pub- complications of actually going through with raising lic health, safety and welfare.” This banner quite the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150h editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Logic’s message should be embraced going into 2018 GOT RIGHTS? HARLEEN SINGH
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his past Sunday, Jan. 28, was the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. The Grammys is an award show in which artists are given awards for certain achievements in the music industry. During the show, performances are given by top, rising or summer bop-releasing artists, many of which tend to use their platforms to advocate for causes to raise more awareness amongst their audience. Two years ago, Kendrick Lamar used the stage for an electrifying performance of his song “Alright” from his album, “To Pimp a Butterfly.” During his performance, there was actual fire burning on stage as he made countless references toward political conversations, such as police brutality, the mistreatment of minorities and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. This performance resonated well among his audience as “Alright” has become the theme song for the BLM protestors. At this year’s performance, rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Logic gave a riveting performance of his song “1800-273-8255.” The title of the song is the phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and the song itself was released with an intent to save lives, according
to Logic, born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II. He was joined on stage by both guest vocals on the song, Alessia Cara and Khalid. Logic called for unity and action and stated, “Black is beautiful. Hate is ugly. Women are as precious as they are stronger than any other man that I have met. And unto them, I say stand tall and crush all predators under the weight of your heart that is full of the love they will never take away from you.” At the end of the song, he also said, “Be not scared to use your voice, especially in instances like these when you
internet, television, magazines and especially social media, are all ubiquitously available to people worldwide. By posting, tweeting and sharing to their millions of followers, celebrities are able to start movements and create conversations. By using the stage on Grammy night, Logic stole the show as his performance was simply scintillating. The breathtaking moment of the whole performance was when actual suicide-attempt sur vivors came to the stage, joined later by the families of victims of death by suicide. The perfor-
“Logic gives a voice to those that do not have one through his performances.” have the opportunity. Stand and fight for those who are not weak, but have yet to discover the strength that the evil of this world has done its best to conceal.” While giving his plea, Logic had the attention of every single eyeball in the stadium. He even went on to address President Donald J. Trump’s recent deprecating comment about foreign citizens. “To all the beautiful countries filled with culture and diversity and thousands of years of history — you are not sh**hole countries,” he said. It is imperative that celebrities use their platforms to reach their fans. The
mance touched many hearts as members in the audience were seen wiping away tears, mesmerized by the execution. The singer directly connected to the minorities by addressing the social constructs, struggles and marginalization they face on a daily basis. He also reached out to those with mental illnesses and disorders with his powerful deliverance. At one point Logic directly addressed the other celebrities in the room. “Be not scared to use your voice, especially in instances like these when you have the opportunity,” he said. Because what better way to
send a compelling message than through a highly-watched award show stacked with influential people while televised on national TV? The music video for the song was up for a Grammy nomination and told the stor y of one of the most marginalized people in today’s date — that of a Black teen who is just learning to accept his sexuality while being rejected by society, and more hurtfully, his family and friends. The music video made a great impact as it has motivated many to seek help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline received 5,041 calls the day after Logic performed the song at the MTV Video Music Award show. A similar performance of the song was shown at the Latin Grammys back in November of 2017, where Logic was once more joined by Alessia Cara and Juanes, a Colombian singer. This bilingual version of the song advocated for the Spanish-Language hotline: 1-888-628-9454. Logic gives a voice to those that do not have one through his performances. He calls for attention to those that are oppressed and reminds us all to fight for those who cannot fight and spread positivity. It is a strong optimistic message to spread early into 2018. Harleen Singh is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Her column, “Got Rights?”, runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Retire your daily Spotify playlist for 5 great podcasts Jordan Levy contributing writer
In our mobile world, media has gone through many changes. Radio, a stronghold in global media, has developed as well, with music stations collaborating with streaming ser vices like Beats 1. But in terms of conversation-based radio, it’s been argued that podcasts have taken up the mantle for the 21st centur y. Podcasting as an industry has seen tremendous growth over the past decade, with seemingly more to come. If you’re a little late to the podcast game, here’s five recommendations to catch you up.
1. Bodega Boys
The Bodega Boys, also known as Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, is a comedy duo from the Bronx. They don’t do scripted humor – they just sit down and crack on anyone or anything happening in modern culture. It’s essentially barbershop talk with the two funniest people you know. The duo often launches into zany impromptu skits and sketches throughout its weekly broadcast. For instance, a recurring character is Dr. Ben Barson (a spoof of Ben Carson, who may or may not be gang affiliated). Brash, surprisingly contemplative and most of all hilarious, The Bodega Boys can be the boost to help you get through your hectic week.
2. The Tim Ferriss Show
Ever wondered how the most successful people go through their day-to-day life? Author, entrepreneur and public speaker Tim Ferriss tries to find these answers through interviewing people at the top of their fields. Whether it be journalists, musicians, investors, actors or anything in between, if they’re a prominent member of their field of work, there’s a good chance Ferriss has talked to them. Wide-ranging conversations can cover daily routines and habits for success to talking about their favorite books and meals. Some popular episodes include Jaime Foxx, Arianna Huffington and Richard Branson.
3. NPR Politics Podcast
Political podcasts can be a hard task to find if you want purely bipartisan conversation. At NPR, the decorated crew of Senate and White House reporters do one of the best jobs of sticking to the facts and not a particular agenda. Conspiracy theories and rumors only appear on the show if they’re being debunked. Weekly roundups that come out on Thursday can keep you informed without having to feel overwhelmed by the massive daily amounts of political news and commentary.
4. Song Exploder
Hrishikesh Hirway hosts the music podcast where musicians can come and give an anatomy lesson
Hailing from the Bronx, comedy duo Desus Nice and The Kid Mero crack jokes about anything and anyone on their Bodega Boys podcast, from trendy fads to political figures. TWITTER on one of their songs. Hearing artists talk about the base components and added layers of their music is an interesting peek inside the minds of some of your favorites. As the artists break down each individual instrument, lyric and concept behind their music, you get to hear parts of the track played by themselves as if you’re in the studio with them. Not only a great show for hearing about musicians you’re fans of, but for building an admiration for artists and genres you haven’t in the past. Some highlights of the podcast include episodes featuring Solange, Gorillaz and Lorde.
5. Uncivil
Uncivil is the most visceral, rugged and engaging retelling of the Civil War you’ll ever hear. The podcast’s description claims “We ransack the official version of the Civil War and take on the histor y you grew up with.” After listening, it’s hard to argue that point. The podcast delves into the people, events and movements occurring during the Civil War that go far beyond Robert E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln. Always connecting to the present day, the program makes the material rele-
vant and crucial to understanding the current social and political climate in America. Co-hosted and produced by Rutgers professor Chenjerai Kumanyika, the podcast has been featured in the New Yorker and is among the top 20 history podcasts on iTunes. There are definitely more podcasts worth checking out, as there are shows for almost any interest or activity you can think of. Out of the hundreds of podcasts, there is probably a show for you you — all you have to do is give them a try.
Local band Toy Cars brings alt-rock perfection with ‘Paint Brain’ GEORGETTE STILLMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Just in time for the new year, local alternative rock band Toy Cars released their new record “Paint Brain” on Jan. 12. With 12 songs on
the album, “Paint Brain” is the most extensive project the Asbury Parkbased band has released to date, with the band’s four previous records capping at four to five songs. While the band has established its own individual sound, “Paint
Brain” overall has a classic indie-rock feel, occasionally throwing in keyboards and plucked string instruments into the guitarbass-drums mix that is traditional to indie rock. This is not to say the album is ordinary but rather
Since getting its start in New Brunswick, Asbury Park-based Toy Cars has released four LPs and will be performing “Paint Brain” on the Banks on Feb. 2. FACEBOOK
a quintessential, go-to record to listen to on long drives with the windows down. This quality is especially present during an initial listen to the song “Truth Be Told,” a song that could well be the background track to a movie scene as the main character drives a blue mustang convertible through the countryside with the roof down. What makes Toy Cars unique is that Matteo DeBenedetti, Matt Caponegro and Mike Linardi all provide vocals for the band. Their seamless vocal melodies are relaxing and serene, especially over the smooth sound of the guitar. “Iron Me Out” has a super catchy melody, and the lead guitar has pretty solid moments where it harmonizes the vocal line adding color and depth. The song also features a prominent bassline not found on the album’s other tracks. Add in a slower bridge between the final two choruses and “Iron Me Out” makes for a sick headbanger. “Leaving A/B” is a song that showcases a more mellow side of the album. The combination of the lead guitarist’s melodies and steady chords in the rhythm guitar is already initially alluring,
and also heavily contrasts with the syncopated drums in the verses of “Cold.” “Leaving A/B” is more of a traditional rock song with a heavy snare drum and cymbal crashes on the chorus and louder, almost screaming, vocals. They have two very different types of songs but they both work really well in context of the album. “Paint Brain” as a whole is an excellent addition to the “localrock-band-in-a-world-of-mainstream-pop” category. The sound is reminiscent of softer classic rock and Toy Cars plays the lessis-more game perfectly. Some artists utilize a crazy amount of electronics and extra background vocalists to pull off music that their listeners love, but again, Toy Cars sticks to the guitar-bassdrums-vocals combo. As the band got their start right here in on the Banks, they’ll be returning back to their roots Friday, Feb. 2 at Mount Moon in New Brunswick where they’ll be performing songs from their new album and sharing the stage with other local bands. With four albums under their belt and a solid New Brunswick following, it’s safe to say we’ll be hearing a lot more from them in the future.
DIVERSIONS
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Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Happy Birthday: Expand your horizons and open your mind to trying new things. Take greater interest in others as well as in your personal affairs. Look for clear-cut ways to get the most for the least. Avoiding excessive behavior and people who tend to lead you in the wrong direction will help you maintain a lifestyle that is comfortable and fun. Your numbers are 2, 10, 21, 29, 34, 38, 44.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional issues will surface if you can’t find common ground or an ability to compromise when dealing with others. Inconsistency and outbursts will only make matters worse. Keep the peace and think twice before you say something regrettable. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make changes at home or at work for the right reasons. Don’t let emotions take over or motivate you to head in a direction that may not be suitable over the long term. Intelligence and research will be your tickets to success. 4 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If someone is acting erratically, back away instead of tagging along. Concentrate on what’s best for you and what you want to pursue. An honest assessment of your current situation will help you make a wise choice. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Rethink your lifestyle and the way you handle your money. Building a healthy nest egg will ease your stress. A physical approach to your responsibilities will help you impress others and gain access to a higher position. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get active and fit. Do your best to get rid of bad habits or frivolous behavior. Make wise choices that will encourage you to keep moving and to do the best job possible, and you’ll avoid complaints and criticism. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A business trip or meeting will encourage success. Discuss your ideas and plans and you’ll be given interesting choices. Walk away from anyone who shows signs of inconsistency or unpredictability. Align yourself with stable individuals. 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let the past guide you. A legal or financial experience will save you from a similar fate. Recall what happened and make adjustments to ensure you don’t lose this time around. Don’t hesitate to say “no.” 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Partnerships will need to be handled with the utmost care. If someone appears to be the least bit erratic or inconsistent, it may be best to keep your distance. Trust in facts and only spend what is readily available to you. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep busy. Exercise, rigorous activities, taking action and making your dreams come true should be on your agenda. It’s up to you to take control if you want to get ahead or make your life better. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a stress-free environment your priority. Live frugally and question your relationships with people who tend to be indulgent. Stay focused on what’s important to you and what will bring you the greatest stability. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Offering to help others is fine, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Make clear what you are able to contribute before you get started. Avoid excessive people or temptation. Overdoing it will lead to regret. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Speak from the heart and be open about the way you feel and what you want. Walk away from situations that are casting a shadow on your life or your ability to get ahead. Don’t let anyone stand in your way. 5 stars
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January 30, 2018 women’s basketball stringer sits at 6th in all-time career wins list
Stringer just 6 wins away from 1,000 career victories Matthew Howe Staff Writer
The Rutgers women’s basketball's head coach C. Vivian Stringer is just six wins shy of 1,000 career coaching victories in Division I women’s basketball. She currently sits sixth all time in wins after coaching basketball for 47 seasons. Stringer is the Knights' most decorated coach, yet she often flies under the radar on campus, and many students do not know the extent of her accomplishments. Growing up in a small coal-mining town in Western Pennsylvania, Stringer’s high school was so small that it didn’t even have a women’s basketball team. “I grew up in this town called Edenborn, and it’s not even on a map,” Stringer said during her Naismith Hall of Fame induction speech. “But there, people lived, died and questioned a lot, but seldom did
they travel past 50 miles. But I had dreams. Big dreams.” Stringer went on to attend college at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where she was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for her time on the women's basketball and field hockey teams. Fresh out of college, Stringer volunteered to coach the women’s basketball team at Cheyney University, when she was only 23 years old. She coached there for 12 seasons, compiling a record of 251-51 and took the Lady Wolves to the finals in the 1982 NCAA tournament, which was the first-ever NCAA tournament in women's basketball history. After her successful tenure at Cheyney, Stringer was offered the head coaching position for the women’s basketball team at Iowa. With the Hawkeyes, Stringer coached the team to 10 straight 20 win seasons — she was head coach there for 11 seasons.
Head coach C. Vivian Stringer has coached women’s basketball for more than 47 years, racking up an overall record of 994-396, including 471-260 with Rutgers. JEFFREY GOMEZ / NOVEMBER 2017 While at Iowa, Stringer’s team made nine NCAA tournament appearances and won six conference championships. Stringer herself was named National
Coach of the Year twice in her time coaching the Hawkeyes. In 1995, Stringer moved herself and her three children from Iowa to New Jersey to take the
head coaching job at Rutgers. Stringer had an incredible 520-135 record as a head coach at the time of her hiring, and the Knights were making the transition into a new conference — the Big East. Five years later, Stringer led Rutgers to a 26-8 record and a Final Four appearance, becoming the first coach ever to lead three different teams to a Final Four. A year later, in 2001, she was enshrined in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2004, Stringer won a gold medal at the Olympics, serving as an assistant coach on the USA women’s basketball team. In 2009, Stringer was entrenched in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside the likes of John Stockton, Jerry Sloan, David Robinson and Michael Jordan. As Stringer approaches the next milestone of many throughout her career, she is in the middle of a turnaround 17-6 season, after the worst season of her coaching career last year, when the Knights went 6-24. With six wins left to reach 1,000, the team has seven regular-season games left on the schedule. On top of the Big Ten tournament and potentially the NCAA tournament, this achievement can surely be reached by the end of the year — further immortalizing an already illustrious career. For updates on the Rutgers women's basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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woes Rutgers has struggled to shoot more than 35 percent from field in last 3 games continued from back The Knights’ shooting form was one of the few aspects not out of the ordinary, with the team shooting 31 percent from the field, only slightly worse than its 34 and 33-percent outputs in the two games before. How Rutgers got there is a different story. Junior guard Corey Sanders had his first game without a point, and the Knights’ top three scorers (Sanders, freshman guard Geo Baker and fifth-year senior forward Deshawn Freeman) only combined for 9 points. Coming up against the Fighting Illini, Rutgers will have to make sure it puts the ball in the basket to validate its usually strong defense. Even when the Knights shoot as poorly as they have this season, their tight defense can often keep them in games they have no business competing in, against teams much stronger than Illinois. “Playing Rutgers is extremely difficult,” said Penn State head coach Pat Chambers. “They make you grind. With their defense, they make it really hard on you. Give them credit, they did a really good job on that end. That’s one of the best defensive teams in the Big Ten.”
But at some point before the 40 minutes close, a lack of scoring is bound to catch up to them. Holding opponents to a weak 35 percent from the field is not going to offset an even weaker 30-percent mark. Fortunately for Rutgers, the Illini are not exactly known for their defensive prowess, sitting 13th in the Big Ten in scoring defense, allowing 72.7 points per game.
Knights have lost 2 consecutive matches to ranked conference opponents
The Knights have already seen the top competition of the country this season and have produced some surprising, yet promising results. When Rutgers faced No. 2 Ohio State earlier this month, although the team score went in the Buckeyes’ favor, No. 13 fifthyear senior 149-pounder Eleazar DeLuca did manage to secure
Freeman will have the advantage over Black on the boards, and Omoruyi has proved a competent post defender, though of course both had trouble against Penn State’s Mike Watkins last time out. But this time around, the Rutgers frontcourt is not coming up against a 68-percent shooter. And on the other end, when 6-foot-10-inch forward Michael Finke is off the court, forwards like Omoruyi will be able to finish what they started against the Lions. Omoruyi impressed with 9 points on 3-of-4 shooting, the only Knight shooting better than 50 percent Saturday.
It is a sliver of hope among a string of poor scoring performances that only seem to be getting worse. Rutgers is going to need more than 9 points from Omoruyi, and it is going to need more than Omoruyi in general. “I feel like we just didn’t execute or just didn’t do stuff we are (normally) doing,” Omoruyi said. “I feel like this game was kind of a bit rough, but we’ll come back out next game and tr y harder.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach Steve Pikiell has watched his conference-worst offense struggle immensely during Rutgers’ three-game losing streak. The Knights have lost 5 of their last 6 games by an average of 12.8 points. THOMAS BONIELLO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2018
outlook
continued from back
When the Knights met with the 14th-ranked defense in the conference, they had one of their best shooting performances of the season, posting a 54-percent field goal percentage en route to an 80-64 victory over Iowa. In that game, Rutgers held a typically strong Hawkeye offense to 39 percent, something the Knights can do just as well to Illinois Tuesday night in Champaign. To do so, containing Leron Black in the paint will be a priority of Pikiell’s side on defense, a responsibility that will most likely be shared by Freeman and sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi.
arguably the biggest upset of the season for the Knights, when he produced a 12-7 come-frombehind win over then-No. 5 KeShawn Hayes. This past weekend when Rutgers faced the Nittany Lions, despite what the final results showed on the scoreboard once the final whistle blew, the Knights put in a tremendous effort. Rutgers picked up three individual victories over the top
team in the nation, including two that will remain in the mind of Penn State for the remainder of the season. First, No. 1 sophomore 125-pounder Nick Suriano faced off against his former team on Sunday afternoon and showed it exactly what it was missing. The Paramus-native faced off against his former teammate Devin Schnupp and pinned him towards the end of the third period, giving the Knights 6 points right out of the gate. In the 157-pound matchup, Rutgers’ No. 18 junior John Van Brill was squared up against 1 of the 4 No. 1 ranked members of Penn State in Jason Nolf. In
what was already an amazing match with things tight at 5-4 between the wrestlers, Van Brill was awarded the injury default victory after Nolf’s leg gave out on him, resulting in him being carried off the mat by his teammates and coaching staff. Although the Knights had some points of success against those top-ranked teams, they still lost both matches and have just one win in the Big Ten so far this season — certainly not what the team expected coming into the year. The remaining schedule doesn’t present any easier tasks. Rutgers will first spend a long weekend in Illinois, where it will
Although No. 18 junior 157-pounder John Van Brill was given an injury-default victory over Penn State’s No. 1 Jason Nolf in Rutgers’ last go around, Van Brill looked impressive, competing with Nolf up until the injury ended the match. JEFFREY GOMEZ / JANUARY 2018
face No. 20 Northwestern next Friday and then No. 15 Illinois less than 48 hours later. Five days later, the Knights will host the No. 15 Gophers at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC), and luckily for them, they will not have another match that Sunday to think about. Rutgers will get to endure that pressure the following week instead. In what may be the toughest way to end off a regular season, the Knights will first travel up to Madison, Wisconsin to face the No. 21 Badgers. Rutgers will need to pack its bags quickly after the match, no matter the result, as the team must jet back home to New Jersey and get ready for the final dual of the season against Princeton on Feb. 18. “It’s good for Rutgers University, it’s good for Rutgers wrestling,” Goodale said when speaking about the increased interest in wrestling at Rutgers. “This was our vision … I just hope that this state, these wrestling fans — it’s a knowledgeable fan base — I hope they appreciate good, hard wrestling.” Knights fans showed this over the weekend, producing a soldout crowd at the RAC for a record 8,319 people in attendance. This season may seem like a slight let down considering preseason expectations for this group that came in ranked No. 12, but this also may be one of the best seasons in program histor y and one of its best allaround teams. “These next couple of months are going to be exciting,” Goodale said. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @cgreen204 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“(We) couldn’t make a shot. It kind of got away from us a little bit, and our inability to score affects us sometimes on the defensive end.” — Men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell
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Knights look to end poor-shooting woes Jon Spilletti Correspondent
When you sport the worst offense in your conference, bucking your own trends and producing an out-of-the-ordinary basketball game is one way to solve that. That is what came out of the Rutgers men’s basketball team’s loss to Penn State Saturday at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Scarlet Knights undermined their Big Ten-leading 14 offensive rebounds per game with only two the entire game. On the positive side, they compiled more assists on Saturday than they had in their previous two games combined, dishing out 10 on the day. But of course, there was one pattern Rutgers could not curb, and that is the reason for the 17-point loss to the Nittany Lions. It is the reason for all of the Knights’ last three losses, and as Rutgers (12-11, 2-8) prepares to hit the road once more against Illinois (1111, 1-8), there is no area the team needs to focus on more. “(We) couldn’t make a shot,” said head coach Steve Pikiell, following the 60-43 defeat to Penn State on Saturday. “It kind of got away from us a little bit, and our inability to score affects us sometimes on the defensive end.” Sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi was the only consistent shooter for Rutgers last time out, shooting 3-of-4 from the field for 9 points in 24 minutes of play in Saturday’s 60-43 loss to Penn State. jeffrey gomez / january 2018
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WRESTLING NO. 18 KNIGHTS MUST REGROUP IN FINAL STRETCH OF SEASON
Schedule outlook appears tough for Rutgers Coby Green Associate Sports Editor
With just a few days left in January, and February rapidly approaching, the Rutgers wrestling team finds itself with just five matches remaining in the regular season. The No. 18 Scarlet Knights (5-5, 1-4) have an interesting schedule approaching them, with five duals coming in a span of two weeks. Rutgers has four more Big Ten duals on its schedule, while four of its last five matches are on the road. The lone and final home dual of the season will come on Feb. 9 against Minnesota at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). If it wasn’t known already, let it be made as clear as possible, the Big Ten is hands down the strongest conference in all of Division I wrestling. A whopping 11 teams from the top25 rankings come from the Big Ten, including three in the top five and four in the top 10. “Here’s the thing with the Big Ten though, you’ve got to run it right back,” said head coach Scott Goodale on Friday night after the 25-15 loss to reigning national champion and still No. 1 Penn State. “That’s the type of effort you need against the best teams in the country.” Head coach Scott Goodale will lead No. 18 Rutgers against four more Big Ten teams this season, all who are ranked in the top 25 with three matches coming on the road. jeffrey gomez / january 2018 NBA SCORES
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Atlanta Minnesota
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Milwaukee Philadelphia
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MAX EDELMANN, Jules Heningburg and Michael Rexrode of the men’s lacrosse team, were all recognized as Big Ten preseason honorees on Monday. Rutgers is coming into the season ranked at No. 7 in the nation.
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