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test was organized in response to President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order, banning individuals from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the country. In his speech, Barchi further assured the University’s support and dedication to protecting its students.
In-state tuition for Rutgers students is among the highest in the country, according to USA Today, which rates the most expensive instate college tuitions as those in the range of $13,190-$15,160. Besides New Jersey, the other states in that range are New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Illinois, according to the article. Rutgers’s Executive University Director of Financial Aid Jean McDonald-Rash said in an email that more than 77 percent of Rutgers students received some form of financial aid in the 2015-2016 school year, totaling more than $958 million. “We understand how daunting the cost of financing a college education can be for many students and their families,” McDonald-Rash said. “That is why we are committed to providing eligible students with as many options as possible for financing their education. We continue to make affordability a top priority as the institution grows and expands on its reputation as a top-tier national research institution.” Rutgers Financial Aid has offices in Newark, Camden, New Brunswick and Piscataway, McDonald-Rash said. These offices work to help students and their families
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University President Robert L. Barchi spoke at the #NoBanNoWall protest on Tuesday afternoon. Students marched to protest President Donald J. Trump’s anti-immigration executive order labeled the “Muslim Ban.” DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
Over 1,000 students protest Trump’s Muslim ban Kira Herzog Correspondent
On Tuesday afternoon, a crowd of nearly 1,000 students formed a circle around a giant tarp on which Muslim students conducted their sunset prayer. The prayer marked the beginning of a four-hour long protest and
march, which concluded in front of Old Queens. As the sun set, a series of speeches commenced, the first of which was given by University President Robert L. Barchi on the steps of Brower Commons. “I commend the leaders of our Muslim student groups who have organized this demonstration and
those at all of our Rutgers locations who are protesting the recent executive order on immigration, which, among its major flaws, failed to take into account the impact that it would have on American higher education and its communities,” Barchi said. The #NoBanNoWall protest marks the first time that Barchi has spoken at a major Rutgers protest. The pro-
U.S. Dept. of Commerce provides $440K grant to clean energy organization at U. Zachary Peterson contributing writer
The Rutgers EcoComplex recently received a significant grant from the United States government, which they plan to use to fur ther innovate the field of clean energy. The Rutgers EcoComplex is an organization dedicated to furthering renewable energy, said Margaret Brennan-Tonetta, associate director for the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES). “The EcoComplex is a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and is a clean energy innovation center and business incubator. The staff provides a variety of business and technical ser vices to startup and small companies, primarily those focused on clean energy
technologies or ser vices,” Brennan-Tonetta said in an email. On Nov. 21, the Rutgers EcoComplex received a grant from the Department of Commerce for $439,000 for their proposal of a program called EcoIgnite, Brennan-Tonetta said. “The Rutgers EcoIgnite program will ser ve as the hub of an innovative clean energy entrepreneurship ecosystem in the New Jersey region. It will include a network of resources to assist new and existing clean energy companies to successfully maneuver the innovation pathway that includes discover y, concept assessment, business model assessment, technology verification, scale-up and commercialization,” Brennan-Tonetta said. The program is aimed to further the environmental advancement by working with the companies on the
front lines of this advance, said Dr. Serpil Guran, director of the Rutgers EcoComplex. “We will be reaching to small project developers … (who) are in the process of developing ideas on clean energy,” Guran said. Essentially, the program aims to find small companies who are pioneering clean energy technologies and help them in every way possible, Guran said. One way that these companies are helped by the program is through introductions to larger companies. The program will take smaller companies with ideas and connect them with larger, more established companies that have the means to expand the idea, Guran said. Another way the EcoComplex aims to further the field of clean See organization on Page 5
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Mason Gross governing association makes voices heard
The Mason Gross Student Governing Association works to bridge the gap between students and administrators by organizing events and ensuring the representation of Mason Gross students. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Bukhari, a Mason Gross School of the Arts junior and the external vice president of the organization. The organization works The Mason Gross Student closely with other groups such Governing Association (MGSGA) as the Rutgers University Stufights for Mason Gross students dent Association (RUSA) and in every way imaginable, from the Rutgers Commuter Stucreating school-wide programs to dents Association (RCSA) to increasing their visibility. help address overlapping issues The governing association’s they have with primary goal is these groups, to represent stuBukhari said. dents by serving “If you’re going to complain about something then you have the responsibility to stand up and do something One such isas their voice sue is that parkwhen they comabout it.” ing for certain municate with buildings necRutgers faculty, zahra bukhari essary for some said Brianna Mason Gross School of the Arts Junior Mason Gross Tagliaferro, a curriculum is Mason Gross inconvenient for School of the commuter students, Bukhari said. and secretary of the organization. technology in the world of music. Arts senior and the current presi- Tagliaferro said. The MGSGA is working to in- This is an issue they are attemptThis survey asked some basic She said that beyond just repdent of the organization. The organization is divid- resenting their students, the or- questions about students’ percep- crease attendance at their events, ing to resolve in collaboration with the RCSA. ed into five departments, each ganization is dedicated to certain tions of the school and gave them Fried said. Bukhari said she strongly rec“We have 540 events that of which represents a specific programs that are devoted to as- a chance to voice any concerns are happening throughout the ommends joining the MGSGA. major or majors in the school. sisting the students of the school they might have, Fried said. “If you’re going to complain The MGSGA then took these year,” he said. “Look into comDuring town hall meetings, the in other ways. about something then you have “One of the best things that I results to Rutgers faculty to try ing to an event.” group represents the school as The organization places par- the responsibility to stand up and a whole to the three deans, Ta- think we do is offer this program and use them to create positive ticular emphasis on collaborating do something about it,” Bukhari called Student Funding … (Stu- change, Fried said. gliaferro said. “We took it upon ourselves to with other Rutgers groups to rep- said. “If you have a passion for These town hall meetings dents) give us proposals about serve as an open forum for artistic opportunities that they meet with our department heads,” resent their students, said Zahra something … step up.” contributing writer
students to voice their concerns directly to relevant Rutgers faculty members. The next meeting is on Feb. 6, Tagliaferro said. As well as their regularly scheduled town hall meetings, the group also meets every Sunday on Douglass campus. These meetings are open to anyone who might be interested in joining,
have that are independent from their school curriculum … We offer chances to reimburse students for these kinds of things,” Tagliaferro said. Another important initiative that the organization piloted was a survey taken from across the school, said Larry Fried, a Mason Gross School of Arts sophomore
Fried said. “That has created this fantastic relationship between the students and the department.” Another facet of the council is coordinating events, Fried said, and their most recent event, a collaboration with the Rutgers Science Technology Arts and Math group (STEAM) was very successful. The event focused on
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Rutgers fights leading cause of death with ‘Heart Health Month’
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, taking more than 700,000 lives each year. Rutgers is working to combat this statistic by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices during February. GRAPHIC BY MAHA HADAYA
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The Rutgers community celebrates the month of February as Heart Health Month, teaching students and faculty simple ways to help prevent heart disease and stay fit. As of 2011, heart disease has become the number one leading cause of death in the United States, killing upwards of 700,000 people annually. There is a heart-related episode every 34 seconds, according to The Heart Foundation.
Heart Health Month is celebrated annually at Rutgers— New Brunswick, as well as on the campuses in Newark and Camden. Throughout the month, students and faculty are encouraged to get informed and partake in numerous events such as nutritional counseling, cholesterol testing and Body Mass Index checks, according to Rutgers Health Services. While it seems like students are years away from having to concern themselves with such issues, bad habits and the wrong
mentality can cause early onset problems in students like high blood pressure, said School of Arts and Sciences senior Mihir Shah, co-president of the American Medical Student Association Rutgers chapter. When students fall into the mentality that they are immune to heart problems, it catches up to them in their later years when real issues arise. Similarly, if students form good habits early on, such as constant exercise and a proper diet, it can help set a strong foundation for the future, Shah said.
Running is a great way to build the heart muscle, but that should not limit students from going out and using their fitness in a game of basketball, he said. Students should maintain a balanced diet consisting of healthy foods like salads and the occasional slice of pizza, but should refrain from eating four slices in one sitting. A healthy lifestyle is a great way for students to lower their chances of heart disease early on, and can also benefit their family members. Every 20 years beyond the age of 40, the risk of heart disease nearly triples, according to The American Heart Health Association. “Students that have loved ones experiencing issues with their heart health can provide them with this knowledge and support. Being there emotionally can make all the difference. Making sure they’re compliant with their medication is crucial to their overall recovery as well,” Shah said. A growing awareness of these medical issues has driven education a long way from where it once was. People are now learning the correct steps to take in order to maintain and achieve optimal heart health at an earlier age so these complications are less likely to develop, Shah said. While the information provides students with the necessary tools to live healthier lives, it is often helpful to hear advice from fellow students. Rhea Allen, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said
she likes to incorporate daily cardiovascular exercise and avoid red meat in order to stay healthy. Having a genetic predisposition to these conditions is often overlooked and can make living a healthy life even more difficult, she said. “I haven’t always been healthy. I have an ovarian disease that causes my hormones to fluctuate mainly due to genetics. It’s hard for me to keep in check, but I try and eat as many greens as possible. I hear white meat is also good for heart health,” Allen said. In making changes to one’s health, a complete overhaul is unlikely to happen overnight, Allen said. The best way to make a change is by incorporating small habits into your daily routine, like cutting out excess sugar and adding moderate exercise. Time is constantly being occupied by things like school, work and social lives, which places health on the back burner, Allen said. But when unhealthy practices combine with genetic factors, diabetes and heart disease are major threats. “One of my grandparents has heart disease and one of my parents has a heart condition that he manages through medication,” Allen said. “Simply by using moderate exercise, such as jogging for 30 minutes, they have both been able to significantly better their conditions and live healthier lives.”
tuition It costs approximately $11K each year for in-state students to attend Rutgers continued from front identify scholarships, grants, loans, student employment and tuition payment plans for which they qualify. According to the Rutgers financial aid website, in-state tuition for Rutgers students is $11,408 at all — Camden, Newark and New Brunswick. But when combined with campus fees and the cost of room and board, the price is much higher. An in-state student attending Rutgers—New Brunswick and living on campus pays approximately $26,632, while an in-state student who commutes or lives off campus pays $14,372. Costs are comparable at all three campuses. In-state students living on campus pay costs totaling between $26,000 and $27,000. Rutgers is more expensive for students who are not New Jersey residents, with total costs for an on-campus student ranging from $40,000 to $43,000, according to USA Today. John Bingham, a School of Arts and Sciences junior and president of the College Democrats of New Jersey chapter at Rutgers, said New Jersey has cut aid to its schools. “It’s continued to do that, and it hasn’t brought us back. Today our funding is not back to where it was in 2008. One of the main problems is that New Jersey just can’t make its budget work ... The governor, in his budget for this year, wants to keep funding for aid to school at the same amount (it) was last
year and the year before. So the overall funding for universities remains the same while costs are increasing,” Bingham said. Bingham said after the recession in 2008, all states cut education funding, and since then only Alaska and Wyoming have returned to their pre-recession levels of funding. Universities and colleges raise money primarily in four ways, Bingham said. These include endowments, investments, tuition and state aid. So if one component of this equation is decreased, the others must be increased in order to fill the deficit. Despite the high cost, many New Jersey students are motivated to stay in-state for college. “There’s a trend for community colleges because they prove to be cost effective,” Bingham said. “Programs like NJ STARS (New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship) keep students here. And then Rutgers, Ramapo, Seton Hall — you have wonderful universities that provide a world-class education.” According to the Rutgers website, Rutgers—New Brunswick has been recognized by many press outlets as one of the top universities in the country and in the world. USA Today ranks Rutgers— New Brunswick as the 24th best public college in the country, and the Saudi Arabia-based Center for World University Rankings rates Rutgers as 27th in the United States and 43rd in the world.
USA Today reported that Rutgers University had one of the highest in-state tuitions in the country. This ranking is partially due to decreased state funding for education in New Jersey. GRAPHIC BY MIKE MAKMUR
“Our education is world-class,” Bingham said. “Students, unfortunately, have to incur a cost to come here, but a lot come in because of programs like STARS. The
governor wants to shift money away from education, and we have a legislature that has its hands tied because New Jersey has mishandled its economics for decades. So
the first thing they have to do is get their budget in order. And then they have to invest in their state universities, community colleges and even those private ones.”
CRIME Feb. 1 NEWARK — Diana Boggio, 41, has been identified as the woman found in the trunk of a parked car in Newark. Boggio had been reported missing to the Belleville Police Department on Jan. 28 and was found Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the trunk of her Honda Accord. Boggio was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:50 a.m. Her official cause of death is yet to be determined by an autopsy and her death is currently being investigated as a homicide by authorities.
Feb. 1 ELIZABETH — Hansel Aquinoramirez, 31, and Jose Seijas, 46, were arrested and were charged with a series of drug-related offenses on Friday. Authorities seized 1,320 grams of cocaine and 120 grams of heroin that were valued at almost $150,000. After a fivemonth narcotics investigation by police, the two men were arrested. Aquinoramirez was charged with several counts of distributing a controlled dangerous substance and Seijas is facing a cocaine charge.
Feb. 1 JERSEY CITY — A 14-yearold student was shot in the leg while walking home from school Tuesday afternoon ny an unidentified shooter. The Whitney M. Young Jr. School 15 student was walking near the corner of Wegman Parkway and Van Cleef Street about a block from his school and suffered a non-life-threatening injur y to his leg, the police reported. Jersey City police are still investigating the shooting.
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ban Protesters marched down College Avenue towards Old Queens continued from front He said academia is international by nature, and demonstrations of solidarity have the power to impact national conversations about refugee rights and immigration. “Nothing about the recent executive order changes Rutgers’ policy affirming our students’ right to privacy and safety,” Barchi said to the crowd. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to protect the privacy of our student records and to provide a safe place for our entire community.” For the entirety of the march, the weather remained below freezing, but students did not disperse until around 8:30 p.m. They carried signs with phrases such as, “Syrian but not a terrorist,” “This is what democracy looks like” and “Refugees welcome.” Adeel Ahmed, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore and a primary organizer of the protest, said he did not originally expect the event to draw such a large portion of the student body. When he mentioned the idea to some of the Muslim organizations on campus, they had in mind a small gathering of 100 to 200 students. “Planning for this protest didn’t happen until over the weekend when Trump announced his executive order,” Ahmed said. “A lot of Muslims and people from the seven countries that he banned weren’t allowed to come home and the protest gained traction quickly because the American people are frustrated. They had this fire inside of them to speak up.” Ahmed said he was in disbelief when thousands of Rutgers students
and people outside of the Rutgers community expressed interest in the event through Facebook. What had begun as a simple idea, a single sentence to his friends had grown into something more influential than anyone could have hoped for, he said. The popularity of this protest was not an outlier, he said. The minority communities united have become the new majority. “As you can see, what Trump supporters and the alternative right think is that people are just being frustrated and they will give up over time. But this is something bigger,” Ahmed said. “I have not seen this many protests and marches in my life. This is a movement.” Ahmed, alongside the leaders of other Muslim organizations, met with Barchi the day before the march to outline their demands, he said.
Muslims and students who are oppressed. You know Rutgers is one of the nine colonial colleges, it has one of the biggest voices in the country. Our funds go towards the school so it can use that voice.” Amid the events of the protest, about 10 counter-protesters held proTrump signs and American flags. Periodically throughout the speeches,
to come who are part of the visa waiver program, but I don’t think it is a big deal.” Guinge said he was impressed that Trump fulfilled so many of his campaign promises during his first week in office. “The Obamacare, the ban and it’s only been a week. He’s getting a lot done,” he said. “And he ordered the
“Rutgers is one of the nine colonial colleges, it has one of the biggest voices in the country. Our funds go towards the school so it can use that voice.” adeel ahmed School of Arts and Sciences Sophomore
Among these were requests for administrators to personally call on Trump to repeal the Muslim ban, to publically condemn the executive order and to clearly designate Rutgers as a “sanctuary campus.” “We don’t want another message from Barchi saying that the University cares about all of its students,” Ahmed said. “We want one that specifically targets the issues of
organization $439K grant was given for clean-energy proposal entitled ‘Ecolgnite’ addition, University of Maryland is a partner on this project,” Brenenergy is by educating various nan-Tonetta said. The goal of all the networking people and organizations in the area about what is going on in and funding is to promote innovathe field and what needs to be tions in the field of clean energy, done and how they can help, Gu- Guran said. EcoComplex and its program ran said. The program is also reaching EcoIgnite are interested in furout to various sources for aid. thering their technology to include They are connecting relevant wind, solar, biomass and organic Rutgers faculty with the project, waste, energy storage, energy effienlisting the help and resourc- ciency, fuel cells, clean water and es of investors and bringing water power, sustainable food systems, geotherestablished mal energy and clean energy “My favorite thing about advanced vehicompanies on cle technology, the EcoComplex is the board to help, Guran said. Guran said. outstanding staff.” “My favorite They are thing about the also reaching Margaret brennan-tonetta EcoComplex is out to the apAssociate Director the outstandpropriate state ing staff. They and federal departments, such as the Environ- are dedicated professionals who mental Protection Agency (EPA), are service oriented, committed to excellence and always have she said. “The work will be carried out the best interest of their clients in by the Rutgers EcoComplex staff, mind,” Brennan-Tonetta said. The advances in clean energy along with other Rutgers units including Rutgers University—Cam- will not only help the environment den CoLabs, Rutgers Advanced but the economy as well, BrenTechnology Extension Program, nan-Tonetta said. “The ultimate goal is to provide the Rutgers Masters of Business and Science Program, Rutgers a solid network for clean energy inOffice of Technology Commer- dustry growth and to maximize the cialization and the Rutgers Office economic development impacts of Economic Development. In that it can generate,” she said. continued from front
Despite below freezing weather, a protest organizer said the turnout dramatically surpassed his expectation that only 100 or 200 students would attend. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
they initiated chants of “build a wall.” James Guinge, a School of Engineering senior, attended the rally to defend President Trump. “What inspired us to come out is the false notion that they are out here with. There is no Muslim ban. The ban is from seven countries, people entering here are non-citizens,” Guinge said. “I’m sure it is affecting a lot of people who want
wall already.” Students on both sides remained peaceful throughout the duration of the march. Hina Walajahi, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, volunteered as a marshall for the protest. This meant it was her duty to ensure that everyone at the event stayed safe. “I believe everyone should have a voice and (the counter
protesters) are allowed to have their own protest. They were respectful about it and it was good that they didn’t get violent and weren’t speaking over everyone,” she said. When asked why she attended, Walajahi said the subject of the protest hit very close to home for her because her family is Muslim. She wore a sign around her neck with the phrase, “no human being is illegal.” “This movement is about solidarity and we want to keep it that way,” she said. Walajahi attended the Sanctuary protest at Voorhees Mall in November and said the #NoBanNoWall protest felt as though it were a more unified continuation of the Rutgers movement that began there. “I hope this is just the beginning,” Walajahi said. “I hope all these people and all this energy will be channeled into something sustainable because a march can only do so much and now the next step is to call our senators, call our congressmen, go to meetings — don’t just let it end here.”
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Princess Leia taught me about mental health
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t’s December 27, 2016. The time is 1:25 p.m. THROUGH THE LOOKING I’m spending the day GLASS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. I hold ANA COUTO up my phone to capture an image of the Star Wars Launch Bay area, but am interrupted by a pop-up on the screen that reads, “Breaking News.” My curiosity gets the better of me — I hastily exit camera mode, open the news app and wait for the articles to load, biting my lip in anticipation. After what feels like the longest 60 seconds of my life, letters and images filter onto the screen so abruptly and simultaneously that my eyes need a moment to adjust to the information overflow. When I can finally make sense of the words staring back at me, boy do I wish I hadn’t looked. The wind was knocked out of me so intensely, I may as well have been riding the Tower of Terror. Variants of the same headline impound my screen: “Carrie Fisher, Dead at 60.” I didn’t think 2016 could get any worse, but clearly it had one more dirty trick up its wicked sleeve. Later I would be proved wrong once again, when Fisher’s mother and iconic Hollywood star, Debbie Reynolds, was also pronounced dead the very next day. As a millennial, I grew up with parents who were avid fans of the original “Star Wars” trilogy, which first premiered in 1977. I watched the movies as a kid mostly to appease my parents, but with its outdated special effects, my 7-year-old self was ultimately unimpressed. It wasn’t until 2015, when “The Force Awakens” was released, that I began to understand the hype surrounding this band of space rebels, and thus proceeded to binge watch the entire saga in the span of 24 hours — I wouldn’t recommend it. It was then, on that foggy Saturday evening, as the empty bags of popcorn began piling up around me, that I finally understood why women of all ages (and even a few men — but that’s a topic for another day) were obsessed with Princess Leia. Here is this headstrong, badass woman who can shoot laser guns, kill evil space-slugs, outsmart Storm Troopers and isn’t afraid to stand up to her enemies — all while sporting the coolest intergalactic hairstyle. I mean, what’s not to like? Hence, with my new-found fascination suddenly ignited, I began to
“Therefore, I can appreciate it when people who are in the unique position to reach large audiences effectively use their platform to discuss mental health, thereby working to de-stigmatize such a shared experience.” search for information about the woman behind this iconic character, the idol to girls and women everywhere who proudly and enthusiastically replicated Leia’s signature hair buns — or as I like to call them: Extra large cinnamon rolls — no matter how much it made them look like Dutch milkmaids. As I combed through the result pages of my Google search, what I found was unexpected: Carrie Fisher/ Princess Leia — the two are so bound together, they go hand-in-hand — was not only diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 24, but she had also been fighting an alcohol and drug addiction for her entire adult life. My initial reaction was, predictably, something along the lines of: “Well, here is just another celebrity who couldn’t handle the pressures of life in the spotlight.” But once I discovered and read, or rather, devoured, Fisher’s collection of memoirs, “The Princess Diarist, Wishful Drinking and Shockaholic,” I realized that I couldn’t have been more wrong. While Fisher did qualify as the stereotypical celebrity who had succumbed to the negative effects of Hollywood, she actively engaged in something not many in her position were willing to do: Openly talk about her personal struggles. Mental illness is, unfortunately, considered a taboo in our worldwide culture. So to have someone like Fisher who, by the way, was also an advocate for gender equality, raise awareness was extremely refreshing. I think it’s safe to say that, as college students, anxiety and depression are no strangers to us. Therefore, I can appreciate it when people who are in the unique position to reach large audiences effectively use their platform to discuss mental health, thereby working to de-stigmatize such a shared experience. Due to the present physical, emotional and psychological turmoil this country is currently experiencing, it is essential that we create an open dialogue about how these events affect us mentally, alas we crumble under the weight of such stressors. So in honor of the late Princess Leia, let’s make it OK to publicly discuss mental illness, if not for any other reason than simply because “it’s freeing to do” because “shame is not something (we should) aspire to.” Ana Couto is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in English and journalism and media studies. Her column, “Through the Looking Glass,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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‘Muslim Ban’ is attack on U.S. values Trump’s Executive Order has questionable justifications
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he nation seems to be in a state of hysteria terrorist attacks were carried out by non-Muslims. Not as the effects of President Donald J. Trump’s recent enough? A new study indicates that there are 3.3 Executive Order settle in. Trump’s orders, re- million Muslim Americans. Of these 3.3 million people, ferred to by the public as the “Muslim Ban,” entails the only 46 were “linked to violent extremism at home or temporary halting of refugees from entering the Unit- abroad.” These countries that Trump has targeted in his ed States for several months. This order also blocks ban are only responsible for 7 percent of terrorists that new visas for people who are from any of the seven have connections to the Islamic faith. If Trump did want Muslim-majority countries listed in the statute. These to target countries that he thought were a threat, then countries include Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, perhaps he would have included Egypt or Saudi Arabia Syria and Yemen. There have also been incidents of on his list. But they are not. Perhaps this has to do with green card holders, who are legal U.S. residents, being Trump having economic interest in these countries or blocked from U.S.-bound flights. This means that this his warm relationships with the two governments. Either order, although not stated explicitly, blocks people who way, if Trump’s true concern was the safety of this nation have legal access to the U.S. and have lived here for considering the 9/11 attacks, wouldn’t he be focusing on many years, from coming home. Trump has waged war the countries that were reported to be involved? At the end of the day, Trump should not be placing against the very values that this nation functions upon. Trump has named this order, “Protecting the Na- any ban on these countries. This Executive Order, tion From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United made without the consultation of a majority of the Republican Party, States.” Former New is not just hurtful York City Mayor to those who identiRudy Giuliani sup“In fact, the only attacks that were fy with the Muslim ported this title, as committed by people from these countries faith and the counhe stated that the tries that Trump has ban was focused on did not result in any American deaths.” listed, but it is just danger rather than un-American. Amerireligion and that the ca is a country of imcountries listed were chosen “based on places where there is substantial migrants. There are about 42.4 million immigrants evidence that people are sending terrorists into our living in the nation, and that doesn’t include those who were born here but have families from different country.” But how true is this assertion? Trump’s justification for the order is that since the countries. Trump has not only created a disturbance 9/11 attacks, terrorism has been a rampant concern within other nations, he has also affected people throughout the United States. But a closer look into the right here at home. Rutgers, home to students from major terrorist attacks that have taken place in the Unit- 63 countries, houses several Muslim-student groups ed States since the 9/11 attacks shows that Trump’s and organizations. The effects of this policy on these focus may be in the wrong place. In fact, of the seven students can be drastic, and the University commucountries listed, there has been zero fatal attacks carried nity came together for a protest yesterday that even out by immigrants in recent decades on U.S. soil. In fact, University President Robert L. Barchi spoke at. Trump claims to be issuing orders for the benefit the only attacks that were committed by people from these countries did not result in any American deaths. of America but this is not what it means to be AmerIf Trump really did his research on terrorism, he ican. This immigration policy is so far-removed from would know that between 1980 and 2005, 94 percent of patriotism that it is unsettling. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Intentions motivating activism demand reflection MACRO TO MICRO AYSENUR GUC
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y the time this article will be published, a massive protest on the College Avenue campus will have taken place. I am speaking about the rally against the “Muslim Ban,” or the executive order put forth by President Donald J. Trump that prohibits immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries including Libya, Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen and Somalia. And while in the midst of being immersed in the planning of this rally — spreading the news of it, drafting emails, planning out logistics, meeting with the University administration — I can’t help but right now pose myself this question: Why am I doing any of this? Why am I expending any effort for this type of activism? Activism is not easy, or exactly fun, nor is it immediately rewarding. More often than not, it is draining — physically and mentally. It requires stamina and endurance, qualities that I don’t really find in myself. Despite all of this, I still find myself submerged within the activist culture. I usually tend to prioritize matters of belief, introspection and activities that require solitude, and yet, here I am, most likely one of the people who was marching and chanting amidst a sea of protesters.
But maybe it is the notion that prioritizing the matters I just outlined, and physical action are not mutually exclusive, as long as the latter does not impede on time for the former. One cannot forever live withdrawn in a metaphoric cave — as tempting as it may be. Though not all of the Muslim community was directly affected by the executive order, there was a sense that our community was being attacked after a long series of foreshadowing threats. Suddenly, what could have been categorized as mere rhetoric became a daunting reality. And perhaps, it was this sudden chaotic turn
been connecting with one another. And it is in moments like this when minute differences are put aside, and we really shine as one functioning unit. It was not just the unification of various Muslim leaders but also the solidarity of non-Muslims. Other minority groups rushed to take the Muslim community by the hand in these difficult times. As we mourned over the lives lost in the Quebec mosque on Sunday night — in this moment I saw my brothers and sisters of different colors and beliefs mourning alongside me. While large-scale demonstrations took
“It requires stamina and endurance, qualities that I don’t really find in myself. Despite all of this, I still find myself submerged within the activist culture.” of events that impelled the community to work together. The protest on College Avenue was planned in only two days, maybe even less, and yet I saw leaders of various Muslim and Muslim-majority organizations coming together to help out and organize. As I peered over groups of people talking about safety, speakers and so forth on Monday night, an overwhelming sense of unity washed over me. Our biggest hurdle has always been our lack of unity. Our greatest struggle has always
place in various airports, seeing it within the Rutgers community brought the matter home. At this point, the deceiving shroud of concerned for different issues is lifted. Our most fundamental human need for security and stability to balance with freedom and justice is the heart of all endeavors. It is a reminder that all of our various causes are inevitably intertwined. The rights of Muslims, undocumented immigrants, black lives, the Palestinian people and all other fights for justice are all interconnected.
So I sit silently now, and I find myself, again, faced with the question I brought up in the beginning. Why should I, or anyone for that matter, partake in activism? I did not quite know how I would go about in responding when I first asked this, but writing is a process of rumination, and for that I am grateful, as the answer I have been seeking seems to have been given now: Unity and solidarity. These are keywords in our dictionary under justice. Being engaged in activism, showing up to rallies and even organizing them seem to be a reflection of one’s inherent need to manifest these keywords and qualities. I hold within me an unbridled yearning for justice. It may have been nurtured by my mother and encouraged by my education, but I found the seeds of activism within before any influence or external factor laid a touch upon them. I do not think I am alone in this feeling either. I do not know if complete justice will ever come in this world, but I know that the infrastructure of my being demands that I strive for it. It is this realization and truth that guides me to my answer. It is not the protests, the rallying or the organizing that will ultimately bring satisfaction, but rather, wrestling with the question itself of why one is drawn to such actions and principles in the first place. Aysenur Guc is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in philosophy. Her column, “Macro to Micro,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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FOOD & DRINK
Healthy eating at dining halls means everything in moderation
Managing your classes and extracurriculars is hard enough on its own, but if you live on campus you also need to budget in time to focus on healthy eating habits with a diet made up of lots of nutrients and variation. ANA COUTO
Morgan Rue Contributing Writer
Eating healthy hasn’t been on my mind in my previous 18 years on this planet, but in recent
months it has become a central focus while navigating Rutgers’ dining halls. Despite endless attempts, I have never been able to follow a healthy eating regimen. I share
a common love for most things unhealthy. I used to be able to eat to my stomach’s content and the scale wouldn’t move. But the second I stepped foot on campus, I only have to eat a crumb
for the scale to reflect a fivecourse meal. In the past, I justified a pork roll egg, and cheese with an hour of working out. But that isn’t the case anymore. I need to take everything into consideration if I want to keep my body in the healthiest shape. So it was my pleasure to sit down and talk with Dining Services Student Ambassador Carly Harris, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, who is majoring in nutrition and writes for Rutgers Dining Health Services. Harris made it very clear, to my stomach’s satisfaction, that if you want to eat a donut, then eat it! Her approach to nutrition is one of moderation. “You have to have everything in moderation,” she said. “I emphasize a no-exclusion mindset.” It’s hard to plan a healthy menu for yourself at the dining hall when you are provided with minimal options. “Healthy, minimal eating is very boring and unsatisfying, so remember to get creative because it’s not easy,” Harris said. In each meal, you should be getting vegetables, whole grains and protein. One example of a well-rounded meal is whole grain toast with a teaspoon of peanut butter and banana on top. Some foods can be deceptively healthy, though, like peanut butter. Although high in protein, peanut butter is misleading because it also has saturated fats that are not easy for your body to break down. But in a diet that considers everything okay in moderation, foods like this are worth it. You also always have the options of yogurt with granola, or even oatmeal and eggs, if the toast and peanut butter isn’t your taste.
If you really cannot live without an unhealthy option, give yourself a little quick fix then get some vegetables to throw on the side. Along with that, you need a type of whole grain, so a serving of whole wheat pasta or quinoa salad will do. Grilled chicken or tofu are two great options the dining hall has on a daily basis for your serving of protein. Harris said you should stay by the salad bar for the healthiest options, but also to remember that in general have a diverse plate and don’t have too much of a single nutritional category — meaning, even the healthiest options can turn unhealthy when you are eating way too much in one serving. You can apply these tactics for every meal of the day and your snacks in between. The dining hall is there for you to make it your own smorgasbord. Healthy eating is not only for weight loss, but should be followed by even those in the best physical shape. Harris easily relates to the difficulty of strict healthy eating. She said knows the struggles that we all face when it comes to staying disciplined about the food we are putting into our bodies and has a passion for making an impact and helping others follow a positive diet. Healthy eating should not be a trend, it should be a lifestyle. Your motivation should be yourself. We are all healthiest when we’re smiling, so find the right balance and make that smile permanent. “Eating healthy is 80 percent healthy habits and 20 percent splurging,” Harris said. “So eat ice cream when you need it, because, trust me, you need it.”
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Happy Birthday: Take action and make an effort to bring about worthwhile changes in your life. Donating your time and services will result in opportunities to branch out and get involved in something that has substance and brings you satisfaction. Financial gains can be made, but don’t let your generosity leave you cash-poor. Your numbers are 5, 12, 24, 27, 39, 45, 48.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Physical activity will keep you out of trouble. Find a healthy way to channel your energy. Situations will spin out of control if you jump to conclusions. Be conscious of the way others feel. Offer help, not criticism. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can spend your time arguing with people or you can look for a way to get along with them. Emotional ups and downs will wear you out. Don’t miss out on something great because you are too exhausted to take part. Call the shots. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Communication is encouraged. Speak up if there is something you want to share. Offering suggestions that will help others will put you into the spotlight, giving you the opportunity to bring about positive changes. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get physical. Whether you just need a challenge or are trying to get into shape, taking up a sport or routine that will help strengthen you mentally, physically and emotionally should be your goal. Romance is encouraged. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get involved in your community. Be a passionate leader and you’ll find ways to make life better for yourself as well as others. Put your energy and charm to work and take advantage of whatever comes your way. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Find your comfort zone. Take refuge where you feel the most secure, and work on making personal gains or improving your relationships with those you love. Trust in yourself, not what someone else tells you. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Choose to be a witness when it comes to disturbances and arguments. Observation can be a valuable tool that leads to fast-tracking your way to success. Learn from the mistakes others make and offer your best. 2 stars
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Network and get involved in educational pursuits. The people you encounter and the information you gather could result in interesting plans. A lifestyle or vocational change will allow you to use your skills successfully. 5 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You don’t have to overspend to make an impression. Use your intelligence and you’ll find better ways to grab attention. Take an unusual approach to the way you treat people and you will get good results. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your thoughts to yourself and your plans a secret. Not everyone will see things your way, and emotional interference is likely to get in your way if you aren’t careful. “Moderation, simplicity and discretion” should be your mantra. 2 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a couple of changes to the way you do things and you will gain respect and the chance to take on responsibilities that will help you grow and prosper. Reconnecting with past peers will encourage new beginnings. 4 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may need a reality check if you differ from the general consensus. Reconsider your take on events and situations and listen to someone who has been a trusted ally in the past. You have much to gain if you compromise. 3 stars
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LOSS Hawkeyes score 48 points in the 1st half, outscoring the Knights by 18 points continued from back would quickly clamp down. A 4-0 run from the Knights to cut into an early 7-0 deficit was countered by a monster 25-6 stretch from the Hawkeyes. Rutgers closed the first half on a 12-6 run, holding Iowa
without a field goal for over six minutes, but the Knights still trailed by 18 at the half, the 4830 deficit being its largest at halftime of the season. “It was not a happy message. He was obviously very disappointed as you can see,” said junior walk-on guard Jake Dadika, who
played a career-high 20 minutes of Pikiell’s halftime message. “The lack of effort or lack of hustle or whatever you want to call it. Obviously we all got together after too and we said we can’t be having that anymore.” It would have taken a monumental comeback for Rutgers to reverse the deficit, aspirations that were crushed by the Hawkeyes, 16 seconds after restarting play. That’s how long it took for Isaiah Moss to find a flying Ahmad Wagner for an uncontested alley-oop dunk.
On the other end, the Knights began the second half with a sequence that perfectly encapsulated the type of night they were having — they got seven straight offensive rebounds and eight shots, but missed every single one. It only got worse from there as Iowa continued to build its lead to a game-high 28 points with a little over seven minutes remaining in the game. By that point, Pikiell had pulled two starters — sophomore guard Corey Sanders (8 points, three rebounds, two assists and five
Junior forward Deshawn Freeman flushes away a dunk in Rutgers’ 83-63 loss to Iowa Tuesday night, where he contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, garnering his ninth double-double of the season. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2017
OPEN RU performs inconsistently at 2nd straight Staten Island meet, heads back next week continued from back Brown also contributed to the Knights’ second-place finish in the 4x400 relay, along with freshman Nathaniel Gravesande and seniors Jermaine Griffith and Brendan Jaeger. Although the time of 3:15.89 was their second-fastest time this season, it was not enough to beat Albany — and Rutgers found itself on the losing side of a relay for the first time this season. “Our sprint squad is only five people, and three of them are banged up right now,” Griffith said. “So on that 4x400, it was me, Izaiah and two guys on a different team, so we weren’t at full strength. The other schools had their full 4x400 squad, so it wasn’t a fair match for us.” Griffith then finished 12th in the 800-meter dash. But the Knights were not done qualifying for IC4As. In what was a contested race, Gravesande finished fifth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.79 seconds, a personal best. Despite four people finishing in front of him, he finished just a little over half a second behind the winner. Jaeger also added his name to the list of IC4A qualifiers with a time of 1:53.05 in the 800-meter dash,
which was good for third place. Tobi Tella provided Rutgers’ other win, winning the long jump in what has been a stellar rookie campaign so far. His jump of 7.23 meters was both a personal best for him and an IC4A qualifying distance. “Getting a jump over seven meters was my goal,” Tella said of his performance. “We have a lot of depth in the jump events, but we haven’t had a top-two performance in the long jump yet. That was my coach’s reason for holding me out of the triple jump this week.” Tella also discussed how competing in the long jump improved his form. “I needed more jumps under my belt because I hadn’t done long jump very much since last spring,” he said. “I was having trouble with the last three steps of my approach before my actual takeoff, so it was nice to practice that during competition. I needed those extra jumps this week to make all the training concrete.” Other field results included senior Brennan Crowle and sophomore Jordan Lorenzo finishing second and third in the high jump. Lorenzo’s height of 2.02 meters was an indoor personal best for him.
The Knights return to the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Complex this Friday to compete in the Metropolitan Championships. Mulqueen has already outlined his expectations for his team at the meet. “I want to see a good, allaround performance from our
team and I want us to compete very tough in all of our events,” Mulqueen said. The results could have been better, but in the end, the Villanova Open served as a prelude for what is to come in the following weeks. “We’ve been going up against
turnovers in 22 minutes) and freshman forward Eugene Omoruyi (2 points, one rebound, four assists, one turnover in 12 minutes) — from the game. Junior guard Nigel Johnson didn’t appear at all in the second half after playing just six minutes in the first half. He appeared to limp off the court at the under-12 media timeout and it didn’t look better when he came back six minutes later. Johnson would limp after missing a wide-open three-point attempt and struggled to follow his man on defense, barely getting off the ground on a close out. His status was not specified by Pikiell post-game. “I don’t know, I don’t even know what happened to him,” Pikiell said. “He couldn’t go back in the game so I have no idea what happened there.” The loss closes out the worst month of the first three Pikiell has spent in Piscataway. Rutgers went 1-8 in January, closing it with its lowest valley shortly after the highest peak. The Knights will have three days to prepare for Penn State, likely without Johnson or sophomore forward Jonathan Laurent, who missed his second straight game with a right-foot injury. But in Pikiell’s eyes, there are no excuses. “There’s nothing to do,” he said of injuries. “The guys we put on the floor have to play better than that. We have injuries, everyone has obstacles, a setback (in the loss to No. 10 Wisconsin) on Saturday, if you want to call it that, but we’re better than that.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
some pretty easy teams, so this meet was our first glimpse of what real competition will be like,” Griffith said. For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior sprinter Jermaine Griffith, with his teammates, finished with a time of 3:15.89 in the 4x400 relay. It was good for second place, as they edged out Villanova. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
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“That was not how we want people to think about Rutgers basketball and the way we’ve been playing all season long.” — Head coach Steve Pikiell on Rutgers’ loss to Iowa
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MEN’S BASKETBALL IOWA 83, RUTGERS 63
Rutgers suffers worst home loss of season Brian Fonseca
The Knights were lethargic out of the gate, turning the ball over five times in the first five minutes, and didn’t get much better. They turned the ball over 10 times in the first 20 minutes, which led directly to 13 points for the Hawkeyes. Iowa, on the other hand, looked like it couldn’t miss in an energetic start. Despite playing without Big Ten leading scorer Peter Jok, the Hawkeyes hit 15 of their first 24 attempts from the floor, including seven of their first nine three-point attempts and a stretch of eight consecutive made attempts. They finished the first half with a 51.5 percent clip despite missing eight of their final nine shots of the half. Iowa was led by Jordan Bohannan, who hit his first four shots before finishing with 17 points on 66 percent shooting, including a 5-for-7 mark from beyond the arc. “Flawless,” said Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery of his point guard’s performance. “He was spectacular. Ran the offense, no turnovers, loaded people up, made shots (and) shot when he was open. He’s terrific.” The result was complete control from the visitors, who led by double-digits from less than five minutes in until the end. While Rutgers made the occasional run to close the gap, it didn’t last long as Iowa
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Days after nearly upsetting the top ranked team in the Big Ten in a game that demonstrated all the progress it has made under first-year head coach Steve Pikiell, the Rutgers men’s basketball team responded with a performance reminiscent of the struggles it showed in the final year of Eddie Jordan’s tenure as its head coach last season. Despite gritty performances from co-captains Mike Williams and Deshawn Freeman, who led the Scarlet Knights with a combined 33 points and half of the team’s 44 rebounds, Rutgers was dominated by visiting Iowa from start to finish. The hosts fell into a deep hole early and were unable to recover in a 83-63 loss, the worst at the Rutgers Athletic Center this season and their largest margin of since a 93-65 blowout at the hands of Michigan State in East Lansing earlier this month. “We weren’t ready to play. I’m disappointed,” Pikiell said. “We’re not the toughest team in the world, as you saw today, and we really got to get better. That was not how we want people to think about Rutgers basketball and the way we’ve been playing all season long.”
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Junior guard Mike Williams crashes the glass for one of his nine rebounds in the Knights’ 83-63 loss to Iowa Tuesday night, one board away from a double-double. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2017
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD RUTGERS FINISHES BEHIND ALBANY, VILLANOVA IN STATEN ISLAND
Knights take 3rd place at Villanova Open Jordan Farbowitz Staff Writer
When summing up his team’s performance at the Villanova Open last Friday, Rutgers men’s track and field head coach Mike Mulqueen was ver y blunt. “There were some good marks and some that were not ver y good,” he said. “We need to get better as an overall team.” And while it was a bit disappointing, especially right before the biggest competition of the season, there were still some positive takeaways, as the team’s attention turns toward the more important meets. The Scarlet Knights competed at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Complex in Staten Island with two event wins, increasing their season total to 19. They accumulated 65-team points, putting them in third place behind Albany and Villanova. Rutgers’ first event win was accomplished by Izaiah Brown. The sophomore blazed his way to a victor y in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.13, a personal best. It was also good enough to qualify for the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America (IC4A) meet in March. Sophomore sprinter Izaiah Brown qualified for the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes over the weekend in Staten Island at the Villanova Open with a personal best in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.13. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
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EXTRA POINT
NHL SCORES
Washington NY Islanders
2 3
Philadelphia Carolina
1 5
Columbus NY Rangers
6 4
Buffalo Montreal
2 5
Nashville Pittsburgh
2 4
New Jersey Detroit
4 3
KRISTINA DUNPHEY,
senior midfielder, along with senior attacker Amanda Turturro and junior defender Amanda Casten, was named to the Big Ten Women’s Lacrosse Preseason Honors List, the conference announced. Rutgers was slated to finish sixth in the Big Ten.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
MEN’S BASKETBALL
at Iowa
Metropolitan Indoor Championships
Metropolitan Indoor Championships
at Penn State
Friday, All Day, Staten Island, NY
Saturday, 1 p.m., University Park, PA
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Friday, TBA, Iowa City, IA Staten Island, NY