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Department of Psychology researches science of smell Andrew Petryna Staff Writer
On Friday, the Center for Human Evolutionary Studies hosted a presentation on the sense of smell and how human smelling power compares to that of other animals. John McGann, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, who specializes in behavioral neuroscience, focused on how the human sense of smell compares to that of other animals, particularly rodents. After a brief introduction to the history of odor-reception research, he discussed the meaning of his findings. In his lab, McGann works with rodents in an attempt to understand the biological systems behind the sense of smell and how the brain differentiates and adapts to different odors, he said. His study centers around the olfactory bulb, an organ located in the front of the brain, that plays a major role in an animal’s ability to smell. McGann said that signals are sent from special cells in the nose and travel to the olfactory bulb, where they are then transferred to other parts of the brain. “We are interested in understanding how the brain learns about the world and uses that information to interpret incoming sensory stimuli,” he said. “We use the olfactory system, the sense of smell, as a model to allow us to see how the brain changes with odor-dependent learning and if an odor means something to an animal.” Despite marked size differences, the bulbs of different species
have a relatively equal amount of cells in them, McGann said. The ability to pick up on more smells and identify them better relies on the amount of specific chemical receptors that animals have in their special sensory neurons. Humans who have less receptors than animals — such as mice or dogs — are traditionally thought to have great senses of smell. They are on par, or sometimes even better, at detecting smells than other animals, he said. Studies show that humans are able to sense certain smells at consistently lower concentrations than other animals. This remains true across many different chemicals and substances humans have the capacity to detect. “Humans have an excellent and impactful sense of smell,” McGann said. “We can smell lots of things, and they really do influence our lives, and that means that losing your sense of smell is a real loss, and if they teach you in Intro to Bio that humans have a bad sense of smell compared to other animals, they’re incorrect.” He said the issue occurs when humans come into contact with smells they do not have receptors for and therefore cannot detect. Though they cannot detect as many different odors as other mammals, humans still rely on their smelling capabilities, which play a big part in neurological processes. Along with understanding how humans smell, McGann said he seeks to discover how this sense affects various experiences and interactions with the world.
During his presentation, John McGann, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, debunked the misconception that animals have a better sense of smell than people. He said that humans are on par, or sometimes even better, at detecting smells than other animals. RUTGERS.EDU McGann said he is interested in the emotions people associate with certain odors, what people expect certain substances and situations to smell like and how people adapt to the world through their olfactor y system. A key part of his work is comprehending how the brain reacts to and processes the things it senses, something called sensor y cognition.
The center’s mission is to promote innovative faculty and student research, grounded in evolutionary theory that explores what it means to be human, according to its website. McGann said he actively studies human and mammalian hearing with a team of researchers at his lab, where he is always looking for talented and driven
assistants and the occasional test subject. “Communicating your discoveries to the scientific community is a key part of doing research,” McGann said. “If no one knows you did it, it doesn’t really help. And it’s an opportunity to talk about data that isn’t published yet so you can get feedback on it while you’re still doing it.”
U. medical school trains students for opioid crisis Andrew Petryna Staff Writer
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), absorbed by Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is spearheading an initiave to ensure that all students within the school are trained to administer buprenorphine, a new medication that treats opioid abuse disorder. JEFFREY GOMEZ / SEPTEMBER 2017
As part of its new updated curriculum, the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) will require all of its students to receive training that qualifies them to prescribe a new medication to treat against opioid abuse disorder. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 115 people die from opioid overdose every day, and up to 66 percent of all drug overdose deaths involve these substances. There has been a steady rise in abuse of these drugs over the last 16 years and the issue is rooted in the fundamental systems through which opioids are manufactured and prescribed, according to Levounis.
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Opioids refer to a class of drugs that are used to relieve pain. These drugs act on opioid receptors in the body to reduce pain and relax patients. This class of drug includes many prescription and recreational substances such as oxycodone, methadone, morphine, fentanyl and heroin that have invaded American communities at an alarming rate. Petros Levounis, a doctor at NJMS and the chair of its Department of Psychiatry, and his colleagues are spearheading the medical school’s initiative to make sure that all students are trained and well educated in prescribing a new medication called buprenorphine to combat the opioid epidemic. See crisis on Page 4
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Professor looks at science of addiction amid opioid epidemic
After exposing laboratory mice to a certain drug, Dr. Gary Aston-Jones, the director of the Brain Health Institute at Rutgers, found that those who had more experience with the drug were more willing to experience minor shocks than those who had less experience. LINKEDIN.COM
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Opioid addiction is an extremely prevalent issue that does not discriminate against a specific race, class or gender — but rather affects a wide range of demographics. Dr. Gary Aston-Jones, the director of the Brain Health Institute at Rutgers, has spent several years studying and specializing in addiction neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience. By combining his two veins of research, he examines the interaction between cognitive processes and addiction processes. Aston-Jones said that people normally partake in long-term planning, like going to school and starting a career and a family. Because they have those goals, they understand the sacrifices they have to make, like refraining from staying out late and partying all the time. There is a clear executive control over their behavior to service those long-term goals. “When a person becomes addicted to a substance, the substance gains control, and the person loses a lot of that executive control,” he said. “The person, will in fact, say to themselves, ‘oh well I know that’s bad for me. I’m not going to do that anymore.’ But then they find themselves taking the drug again even though they’re saying they’re not going to.” Using rats to conduct his experiments, Aston-Jones has rats self administer cocaine or opiates like fentanyl and then conducts various experiments with different behavioral paradigms. Using behavioral economics studies — how much an animal has to work to get a drug — he found that when animals have a lot of experience with a drug they are willing to work harder to get it. “We also look at how much footshock they’re willing to take to get the drug. The way we do that is we start with no footshock when they get the drug, and then as the session goes on, they start getting a little bit of shock and in
order to get the drug. Then they press a lever to get a little more shock to get the drug. At some point, they say, ‘it’s not worth it to me,’” he said. An animal that is not addicted will give up faster than an animal who has had a lot of experience with a drug. Aston-Jones made a parallel to the “shock” in human lives. He said the “shock” for humans is self-sabotage and doing things to get drugs that are ultimately harmful to themselves. “They’ll take drugs even though it makes them lose their job, it makes them lose their family. Tons of negative consequences of taking drugs, and addicts know of these negative consequences but they do it anyway,” he said. Aston-Jones spoke about the efforts former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) made to mitigate the opioid crisis. In December, Christie came to Rutgers to announce that the University will receive $1.3 million in state funding to introduce the nation’s first ever apprenticeship program for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors. The School of Management and Labor Relations reported that the apprenticeship will consist of 270 hours of free classroom instruction at Rutgers and 3,100 hours of super vised, paid on-the-job training with a participating healthcare employer.
In his experiments, Dr. Gary Aston-Jones had rats self-administer cocaine and discovered that when an animal has a lot of experience with a drug, they are willing to work harder to get it. FREEGREATPICTURE.COM
all his addiction programs. The word ‘research’ doesn’t appear once. And the point is addiction is a chronically relapsing disease, so if all you do is treat it, you are forever condemned to need to keep treating it,” Aston-Jones said. “Treating it isn’t going to make it go away. We have to understand what causes it in order to prevent it and in order to reverse it. Otherwise, people just stay addicts. Even if
about addiction. It will include molecular genetic approaches, animal models, clinical research and the School of Public Health and Policy to understand how to prevent addiction from occurring. He said he has met with people in Christie’s administration about the dynamics of opioid addiction and explained the critical role research plays in the issue, but that Christie’s speech at Rutgers last month never included
“Treating it isn’t going to make it go away. We have to understand what causes it in order to prevent it and in order to reverse it.” DR. gary aston-jones director of Rutgers Brain Health Institute
The classroom instruction will cover scientific addiction, counseling techniques, crisis intervention, case management and addiction recover y. Aston-Jones said that he thinks the program is great for raising awareness about the crisis but is not focused on treating the root of the issue. “I’ve looked at everything (Christie has) said and read everything he’s written about (on)
they’re in treatment, 80 percent will relapse.” Christie’s efforts are not fundamentally changing the addiction problem but are rather approaching the surface level. In an effort to push for more research on the issue, Aston-Jones said the University is starting an addiction research center on campus that will involve faculty and laboratories communicating across levels to inform each other
the word “research.” “I think there is a need for more communication between people like me and the legislative end of the spectrum to increase funding and support for research and make them aware that research is needed as well as treatment ... (Christie) needs to broaden his base of people that he communicates with, I guess, and broaden his own thinking about it,” Aston-Jones said.
The new addiction research center should open within the next year and is projected to be the biggest addiction center in the state of New Jersey, Aston-Jones said. The center’s director will be tasked with communicating with the legislators in the state to better direct resources and legislation that effectively deals with the problem, he said. Aston-Jones discussed how the issue directly affects the Rutgers community and the New Brunswick area. Last month, The Daily Targum reported that the New Brunswick Police Department had administered 95 doses of Narcan, a drug commonly used to counteract opioid overdose, in 2017 — an increase from previous years. “There’s drugs in universities, and that includes opiates so they need to understand that they’re dangerous, and they’re dangerous even if they’re pills. They don’t need to be injected to be dangerous. They don’t need to be smoked to be dangerous. Just a pill can make you addicted. It’s not just dangerous in the long term, it’s dangerous the first time you do it,” he said.
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Opioids, which are created from the opium poppy plant, affect the opioid receptors in the body to reduce pain and relax patients. FLICKR.COM
Buprenorphine has some similar properties to other drugs like heroin and oxycodone, but Levounis says new initiatives to combat opioid has a much lower addictive potential and less severe side efepidemic will include using new medication fects, making it less dangerous. It is nearly impossible to overdependency and partially satisfy- dose on buprenorphine, which continued from front ing their cravings to prevent with- is not the case with other medications used in treatment such “Buprenorphine is a treatment drawal and its complications. “On one hand, it blocks the as methadone, Levounis said. for opioid abuse disorder. It is a According to a press release relatively new medication that opioid receptors so patients has helped millions of people cannot get high while on the by NJMS, “all graduating NJMS around the world and is available medication,” Levounis said. medical students will be trained and eligible for to patients in the necessary the United required States in a “It satisfies the strong desire for opioids that addiction waiver by licensing number of difboards to preferent forms,” creates while preventing dependence from getting scribe this efLevounis more severe.” fective medicasaid. “It is tion. As trained inter nationNJMS students ally very well petros levounis Department of Psychiatry Chair move on to researched practice, access and very well to treatment for known. There are some new things about bu- “At the same time, it keeps patients suffering from opioid use prenorphine, some new methods them partially activated so it disorders will increase.” This initiative will make the of delivering it. The molecule reduces cravings for heroin and itself, the medication itself, has other opioids. It satisfies the medical school one of the first strong desire for opioids that institutions to implement mandabeen very well researched.” The synthetic opioid has be- addiction creates while prevent- tory buprenorphine prescription come an important part of opioid ing dependence from getting training for all of its students. Rutgers has two major methtreatment by both reducing addict more severe.” ods for combating opioid abuse with medicine — the first being prevention. The medical school teaches its physicians how to prescribe painkillers responsibly, using practices different from those decades ago that lead to the current heroin epidemic, accoring to Levounis. The second is treating opiate addiction, as Buprenorphine becomes an essential part of the treatment plan and medical student education. “In 2018, Buphrenorphine is a first line treatment of opioid addictions,” Levounis said.
CRIME BAYONNE - A Jersey City man was arrested and charged with three accounts of theft and robbery. The man, Lamont C. Wiggins, allegedly committed several robberies in Bayonne’s Second Ward using an online Facebook marketplace. Wiggins first robbed a victim of $147, then another victim of $450 and his last victim of $300, under the pretense that he would be exchanging an iPhone for the money. He was arrested on West 16th Street and Country Village Court and was remanded to Hudson County jail in Kearny. ELIZABETH - Milton Valentine, a 47-year-old man, allegedly forced two women of 18 years of age into prostitution. He has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree human trafficking, sexual assault and promoting prostitution. Valentine’s arrest on Tuesday followed a three-month investigation after a tip was called into a hotline. Valentine is due in Court on Wednesday afternoon. NEWARK - A 35-year-old woman was charged with murder after fatally stabbing her boyfriend. Norma Vasquez was originally charged with aggravated assault of Richard Valla, but after he was pronounced dead, her charges were upgraded. The prosecutor’s office said that the investigation of Valla’s death is open and ongoing.
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U. joins 1st state-wide job fair held by higher education institutions Alex DeMatos Staff Writer
Rutgers will participate in New Jersey’s first statewide career fair organized by higher education institutions this spring, bringing together universities with one major theme in mind – big data. The career fair aims to give employers an opportunity to recruit the future Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workforce of the Garden State, according to the press release. The fair will feature institutions that are members of the New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA), including Rowan University, Kean University and The College of New Jersey, where the fair will be held. The fair, in conjunction with NJBDA’s 5th Annual Symposium, will connect locally and regionally based employers to students with experience or expertise in computer science, data analytics or a related discipline, according the the press release. Its theme is “Big Data: Transforming Tomorrow’s Workplace,” which reflects the alliance’s focus on talent development. “The New Jersey region is one of the top big data employment
markets in the U.S.,” said Peggy Brennan-Tonetta, a founder and president of the NJBDA, the associate vice president of Economic Development at Rutgers. “This event will connect local employers to students who have the advanced computing skillsets that are in-demand, keeping more millennials in the region and helping employers to fill key technology positions.” Large data sets are considered big data, according to the press release, as well as the enabling technologies, people and processes that allow for collection, organization, storage and analysis.Big data and predictive analytics were identified by the New Jersey Technology Talent Network as two of the top technology trends affecting the state’s key industry clusters, according to the press release. The fair will be held on March 8, is free for all and students can register online at the NJBDA website. “Big data has become so pervasive and the opportunities it presents so transformative, that the ability to analyze it and glean valuable information is now viewed as essential for competitive growth,” Brennan-Tonetta said.
To accommadate the growing jobs in STEM fields, the New Jersey Big Data Alliance created the first statewide career fair to give employers the opportunity to recruit STEM collegiate scholars. U.S. Department of Education
Eagleton grooms young leaders for office with RU Running? Sam Leibowitz-Lord Contributing Writer
Started by the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics’s Center for Youth Political Participation, RU Running? is an initiative that trains young people to run for local office. Its goal is to connect student participants with young adults holding elected public office and campaign operatives, raise awareness on how to access the political party system and the basics of campaigns and offer opportunities for students to put what they were learning into practice. The project began as a joint effort between Eagleton and the
While the program is geared toward future political campaigns, college students being elected to office is not unheard of. MSNBC reports that in 2014, an 18-year-old West Virginia University student Saira Blair, made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be elected to office in the United States — defeating her 44-year-old opponent to represent her small district in the West Virginia state legislature. Millennials also seem dissatisfied with not only the current presidential administration but the current political system. According to a poll also taken by NBC, 46 percent of millennials
“Millennials constitute a large and potentially powerful segment of the electorate.” ELIZABETH MATTO Director of the Center for Youth Political Participation
League of Women Voters of New Jersey’s Young People’s Network, according to the center’s website. “Millennials constitute a large and potentially powerful segment of the electorate,” said Elizabeth Matto, the director of the Center for Youth Political Participation and an associate research professor at Eagleton. “By voting regularly and in large numbers, they can impact the political process. Voting isn’t the only way to exert political power though.” The project wants young people to think about elections as more than just voting, and encourages them to get involved in the process.
“strongly disapprove” of the job President Donald J. Trump has done thus far, and the polls claim 71 percent of millennials are more interested in candidates’ politics than their personalities or party affiliations. Matto believes that millennials should continue to field candidates to ensure that they are being represented in government. “Millennials have a stake in the political process, and I would argue that they deserve a seat at the table. RU Running? is meant to demystify the process of running for office and working on a campaign. It’s my hope that RU Running? will start students
The Eagleton Institute of Politics’ Center for Youth Political Participation created RU Running?, which gives students an inside look at the political system by pairing them with young adults in public office. THE DAILY TARGUM down the path of claiming their seat at the table and exerting political power by holding political office,” Matto said. Matto went on to cite issues pertaining to millennials that could easily be turned into political-campaign points, including crippling student debt and ensuring a healthy job market after graduation. The Brockrpress website states that Americans col-
lectively owe $1.48 trillion in student loan debt spread out across 44 million borrowers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9.6 percent of the youth workers are unemployed. Matto said the program is open to all students, even students who do not wish to run for office should be involved in the campaigns of students who represent their interests.
Students interested in networking with elected officials and like-minded students can come to an RU Running? event on Feb. 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eagleton Institute of Politics. “A republic only works if citizens are willing to put themselves forward and participate — by paying attention to politics, by volunteering, by voting and even by running for office and serving,” Matto said.
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Your body deserves breaks for daily work MIND BODY SCARLET MONICA BULNES
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e do not give our bodies enough credit for everything they do on a daily basis. Without this vessel, we would not be able to accomplish the goals we put our minds to. Our bodies are constantly at work — even while we sleep — to ensure that all natural systems are functioning properly. Therefore, when our bodies demand rest, the least we could do is listen and oblige, but many people push past their point of exhaustion. It seems like the main reason for driving the body to its maximum capacity is because being tired is a trend that has become part of the American culture. Without knowing it, we idolize those who push themselves past their limits often — it is why you have bragging rights if you only got 2 hours of sleep last night or if this is your third cup of coffee today. We should really be admiring those who can perform at their full power on a daily basis, because their body is healthy and allows them to function with ease. Due to the demanding and hectic nature of life in the 21st century, rest is essentially frowned upon. Calling out sick from work can be accompanied by a guilt trip, and missing lectures at school causes added workload to the days that follow. But we need to stop thinking about the costs of rest and start focusing on the benefits. Resting is beneficial to restoring the health of our bodies, and it also protects and strengthens our immune systems. An experiment was performed on fruit flies by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania which proved that sleep is beneficial when fighting off bacteria. Fruit flies who were sleep deprived or genetically engineered to sleep more “survived longer after infection, and were also better able to clear the bacteria from their bodies.” When we are sick, catching up on sleep is essential to the recovery of the body. Rest days are also important when trying to lead a healthy life. If you have set certain goals for your success and have created a workout routine, you may feel guilty for taking days off or switching to a different routine until you have recuperated from injuries or illnesses. But, do not forget that resting is part of your mental health as well. If your body is telling you that it is not up for what you are about to put it
“Allowing yourself ample rest will ensure that you can come back stronger as soon as you are ready.” through, there is always a valid reason why. Showing up for a workout knowing you are not prepared usually takes a toll on your training and makes it harder to put all of your energy into it. In my experience, I have pushed myself past my limits in order to reach certain personal goals only to experience dizziness and nausea. It is important to use our intuition and make responsible choices for our bodies when we are given signs to stop. Just knowing that you have the authority to live a healthy lifestyle that you actively want to participate in is freeing — you stop feeling like you have to force your body to do things that it does not want to do. Allowing yourself ample rest will ensure that you can come back stronger as soon as you are ready. Think of this as your way of rewarding your body for all its hard work. We get months and sometimes even years of use out of our bodies before we catch a cold, sprain an ankle or have any need to truly slow down. During this time, we need to follow our instincts in order to find the best procedures for handling any complications we may face with our bodies. Sometimes, certain parts of the body can be rested while we engage other parts, which can ease the discomfort of being completely sedentary. Done properly, mobilizing other body parts could also help accelerate your recovery. For example, having a knee injury can prohibit running. Instead of being completely sedentary, replace treadmills with ellipticals or do water aerobics to keep the body active and strengthen other muscles around the injury, therefore making it easier to heal faster. The goal is to motivate yourself, avoid burning out and remember that rest is as proactive a choice as being active. Pretending you are not sick or tired will not make you better, and it only prolongs the healing process. Giving yourself the recuperation time you need will only make you stronger and more able to accomplish the tasks you have put on hold in order to recuperate. Resting should be used as a reward for the body, and its healing properties should not be overlooked. Monica Bulnes is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in economics and minoring in business administration. Her column, “Mind Body Scarlet,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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ast Friday, 20 public libraries in the U.S. re- our community, and more immigrants will be able ceived a $10,000 grant meant to help supply to do their part and make a difference — just as resources for adult English-language learn- they want to do. But another issue may arise with this initiative. ers as part of the American Dream Literacy Initiative. The New Brunswick Free Public Library was If people in New Brunswick who are not proone of the chosen institutions, and the money will ficient in English happen to be undocumented go toward providing English as a second language immigrants, there is reason for them to be war y (ESL) members of the community with education of taking part in this program. Immigration and and workforce training. The money is distributed Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out relaby the American Library Association (ALA) and the tively recent hard-hitting raids in New Brunswick Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and according — why should our community’s undocumented to the ALA’s press release the grants give librar- immigrants feel safe attending this program when ies the ability to increase their access to print and by doing so they are seemingly asking to be nodigital ESL collections, increase computer access ticed? ICE’s activity could ver y well act as a deand training, provide job training, hold English-lan- terrent from participation in the initiative, which would likely keep our guage learning town’s immigrant pop(ELL), general ulation stagnant in educational determs of education. velopment (GED) “Freedom of information and the sharing Additionally, it is not and citizenship of ideas is one of the most fundamental uncommon for immiclasses, among aspects of our society ...” grants in this nation other things. to be taken advantage Being that of in some sense. approximately The language barrier 36 percent of New Brunswick’s population is foreign born, it is brings about confusion, and someone who is not clear how much this grant can do for the commu- fluent in the common language literally may not nity. While diversity can act as our strength, that be able to speak up for themselves efficiently. As strength cannot be capitalized on if communication a result of this and simply not having the technical between individuals is hindered in any way. Mem- skills to work better paying jobs, many immigrants bers of society that cannot speak the common lan- are poor. To keep up with necessary spending for guage have difficulty integrating and finding their themselves and their families, many immigrants place in the larger community. This program can work multiple jobs and may not have time to particallow us to better utilize our diversity as a tool by ipate in the initiative. So while this initiative is very important, more unifying New Brunswick through language. If everyone can communicate sufficiently, we are all needs to be done to allow our community’s immigrants to feel safe. Flexibility must also exist withmore likely to prosper. One argument often flippantly exacted against in the program’s schedule, to ensure that all those the protection of undocumented immigrants in our who wish to participate are able to. On a foundational communities is the idea that they are less likely to level, libraries in this country are for everyone, no be able to speak English, and therefore have no matter who they are. Freedom of information and means of contributing anything significant to our the sharing of ideas is one of the most fundamental society. With this initiative, that argument weakens. aspects of our society, and the more informed the Now, more doors will be open to ESL members of people within our borders are, the better. 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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New administration is detracting from LGBTQ progress SEX AND THE CITY ASHLEY FOWLER
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he pendulum swings. I was first told this by a high school history teacher as he was explaining the way in which a conservative comes into office, and then there is democratic backlash and election — and vice versa, on and on. This seems fairly true in the case of former President Barack Obama’s eight-year presidency and its following by President Donald J. Trump’s administration. Conservatism in response to the Obama-era can be seen everywhere, but it is now starting to reflect in a place that is perhaps unexpected — LGBTQ people and attitudes toward them. Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) recently released its Accelerating Acceptance survey for the year 2017. GLAAD has long been a highly visible organization focused on LGBTQ individuals, and the results of this survey found that LGBTQ acceptance has not increased for the first time since the survey began being measured. This leads to a quite obvious question: What happened? The Obama era did a lot for LGBTQ people and acceptance, even discounting the fact that marriage equality came to fruition under him. He repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell,” which allowed gay, lesbian and bisex-
ual people to serve in the military without being open about their sexuality. He helped Congress pass and sign the Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law in October 2009, “which extends the coverage of Federal hate crimes law to include attacks based on the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.” These are only a few of the things accomplished within the Obama era — and on his “frozen” White House page, an entire fact sheet exists devoted to the accomplishments of his administration for LGBTQ people. The Obama
that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. Regarding the case “White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Trump backs the position articulated by the U.S. Justice Department that bakers should be able to put up signs saying they won’t serve gay people.” This lack of support, though, likely did not come to the public as a shock — perhaps the most egregious way Trump shows his lack of support for LGBTQ people is via his Vice President, Mike Pence. Pence once said in his speech, “societal collapse was always brought about following an
“To say Trump has treated LGBTQ differently than Obama would be a great understatement.” era made great strides not only legislatively for LGBTQ people but for governmental acceptance and discourse affecting attitudes across the nation. To say Trump has treated LGBTQ differently than Obama would be a great understatement. One of the first things Trump did during his presidency was take down the page on the White House website dedicated to LGBTQ rights. Perhaps more recently in the news is the issue of Masterpiece Cakeshop. The bakery was recently taken to the Supreme Court when Jack Phillips, the owner, decided he would not make a wedding cake for a gay couple, citing his Christian beliefs
advent of the deterioration of marriage and family.” In the same speech, Pence also called being gay a choice and said keeping gay people from marrying was not discrimination, but an enforcement of “God’s idea.” It is shocking that the attitudinal changes of the public like those reflected in GLAAD’s survey would be changed with only a year into Trump’s presidency, especially because no real anti-LGBTQ policy has been passed. Some people speculate that Trump’s appointments for Supreme Court judges could do damage to marriage equality, but these claims seem speculative and far-fetched. A New York Times piece
synthesizes the study nicely — “For the first time since the poll began, support for L.G.B.T.Q. people has dropped, in all seven areas that the survey measured. They include ‘having an L.G.B.T. person at my place of worship’ (24 percent of Americans are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ uncomfortable), seeing a same-sex couple holding hands (31 percent are uncomfortable) and ‘learning my child has an L.G.B.T. teacher at school’ (37 percent are uncomfortable).” Perhaps people have always felt the way reflected in 2017’s survey, but feel more comfortable admitting it under the Trump administration. This sort of mentality, that Trump allows people to express beliefs they were concerned about expressing during the Obama era, is much of the reason the polls incorrectly predicted a win for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during election season. Although these findings are disappointing, we can look for hope at the recent election cycle, wherein a trans-woman in Virginia beat the runner-up who sponsored the bathroom bill. As the pendulum has swung to the conservative side with the election of Trump, strides for LGBTQ equality from the Obama era still last. And the pendulum always swings back. Ashley Fowler is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in English. Her column, “Sex and the City,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Sip on this: healthy, filling smoothie recipes for busy students ELIZABETH LEOCE COrrespondent
If you find yourself pressed for time in the morning, smoothies and fresh juices can help you squeeze more fruits and veggies into your daily routine. While many see the beverage as a sweet, creamy snack, smoothies are actually a great option for breakfast. As college students, we’re always on the go, which can make cooking breakfast every morning feel like a daunting and time-consuming task. Smoothies are a convenient alternative as they’re easy to make, grab and go. Adding protein, fruits and vegetables to a smoothie is definitely a healthier option compared to a quick but unfulfilling granola bar, but some may find it difficult to drink the “healthier” smoothies. After all, smoothies are traditionally fruit and milk-based, so adding vegetables, such as kale, spinach and cucumber doesn’t always sound satisfying. That should not deter the possibility of being healthy — there are many fruit and veggie smoothie combinations that will taste delicious, even to someone with the ultimate sweet tooth. If you have a blender in your residence hall or apartment, these quick smoothie combinations are
key to starting off your day on the right foot.
Almond Breakfast Smoothie
Considering you just woke up from a deep sleep and you are probably hungry, it’s hard to resist the instinct to overeat in the morning. Although eating in the morning is essential for the body to function, you’re better off eating something filling but keeping it light at the same time. Adding oats to your smoothie provides fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, reduces your risk of heart disease and, most importantly, keeps you fuller longer. The almond butter in this smoothie provides a silky-smooth texture with the added benefit of those heart-healthy fats. With the addition of the sweet blueberries and an overripe banana (a banana’s flavor and texture is richer, sweeter and smoother when overripe) this smoothie is ideal if you’re looking for something to fill you up in the morning before class.
Ingredients
½ c. frozen blueberries 1 medium overripe banana, sliced and frozen 2 tbsp. old-fashioned oats 1 tbsp. almond butter 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Green Warrior Smoothie
Most people struggle to get enough greens, which are excellent sources of fiber and a plethora of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A and iron. Green smoothies are also beneficial for detoxing after a stressful day at school or a hard workout at the gym. Green smoothies are great for improving digestion and will give you energy to help you become invigorated and ready for the day. With the apples and mangos in this smoothie recipe, you won’t even notice the kale, spinach and other leafy greens hidden inside.
Ingredients
1 c. kale or baby spinach 1 large sweet apple, cored and roughly chopped 1 c. chopped cucumber 1 medium/large stalk celery 3 tbsp. hemp hearts, or to taste 1/3 c. frozen mango 4 ice cubes, or as needed Don’t have a blender, but don’t want to break the bank buying overpriced smoothies at health cafes? Rutgers has got you covered. This past year, the Harvest at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health on Cook campus has recently allowed students to use their meal swipes for certain entrees. This features
Breakfast doesn’t have to be limited to eggs and bacon. By combining fruits and veggies and adding nut milk for protein, a smoothie can be a fast, yummy alternative. BRITTANY GIBSON the juice and smoothie bar, which lets you choose from a pre-made menu or lets you create your own. Another great place to get your nutrients are the Livingston
Dining Commons’ and Neilson Dining Hall’s juice and smoothie bars. Whether you want to go with all greens or something sweeter, the options are endless.
Finished ‘Black Mirror’? Check out these binge-worthy docs REBECCA HANNA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Most of us have experienced the depressing and unfulfilling feeling of scrolling aimlessly through Netflix after binge-watching all six seasons of an addicting show. Each week Netflix drops a new original series and not-exactly-new movies, yet we still find nothing to watch. Why do all of the movies on Netflix suck, and why did they stop streaming “The Office”? While the popu-
lar sitcoms and cult-favorite series usually get the most views, there are actually a number of interesting and even award-winning documentaries that are currently available on the streaming service. From thrilling to educational, here are just a few of the binge-worthy docs available for streaming right now.
“13th” (2016)
In this documentary about mass incarceration, Director Ava DuVernay analyzes the history of
racial inequality in America, focusing on the fact that the nation’s prisons are disproportionately filled with Black citizens. It is titled after the 13th Amendment, which abolishes and forbids slavery in the United States. “13th” is a fascinating film that follows the controversy against those who look at progress for America with laws that do not actually protect Americans. The documentary is eye-opening and informative as it sheds light on the U.S. presidents
that impacted racial inequality and as it reveals mysterious truths and questions that still have yet to be answered.
“The Witness” (2016)
This documentary tells the story of the infamous 1964 murder case of Kitty Genovese who was killed in Kew Gardens, Queens as 38 bystanders stood watched. “The Witness” follows Kitty’s brother, Bill Genovese, who wants to know more about his sister’s murder case. He is a determined Vietnam vet whose whole life revolves around the sister he never really knew. Director James D. Solomon takes viewers through Bill’s life as the main character tries to understand his passion to learn more about his sister that he admired but neglected when she was alive.
“Call me Lucky” (2015)
Filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a comedian with a dark past. While alive, Crimmins swore there were two things he must do in order to claim his life complete: overthrow the United States government and close down the Catholic church.
“Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” (2014)
Directed by filmmaker Ava Duvernay, Oscar-nominated “13th” examines the epidemic of American mass incarceration and the racial demographics that are disproportionately affected. FACEBOOK
This science doc stars Neil deGrasse Tyson, a famous
astrophysicist who presents new revelations about time and space each episode. It is an entertaining, jaw-dropping, heartfelt and educational documentar y that helps understand the unseen from earth.
“Hip-Hop Evolution” (2016)
Ever wonder where the worldwide genre-turned-cultural movement of Hip-Hop began? This Netflix original series features interviews with legendary MCs, DJs and other kings of Hip-Hop, explaining everything from the birth of this life-changing genre to the rise of rap.
“DOPE” (2017)
The documentary series observes several modern-day drug epidemics from different perspectives in order to see what it’s like for users, dealers and police. It is filmed to show both sides of the game. “DOPE” will keep you on the edge of your seat as the director takes us through an insightful look at the war on drugs. Although nothing will ever compare to the cast of “Stranger Things” or the sci-fi perfection that is “Black Mirror,” this selection of documentaries will at least partially fill that void.
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Take your time. Reacting too quickly this year will lead to mistakes, regret and having to buckle down and rethink the best way to move forward. Don’t follow the crowd or get caught in a lifestyle that is excessive or not right for you. Set long-term goals and plan the most efficient way to reach your destination. Your numbers are 9, 12, 22, 25, 36, 40, 48.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use past experience to help you get ahead. Make physical changes that will boost your confidence and empower you to reach your goals. Love and romance are on the rise. Network, socialize and enjoy what life has to offer. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll be tempted to make changes that aren’t realistic. Take better care of your health and refrain from overspending or being excessive in any way. Problems with a personal relationship will need to be handled carefully. 2 stars
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Speak up and you will attract an audience that listens and contributes. Give a thorough explanation along with a demonstration and you will win the support you need to move forward. Romance and personal growth are highlighted. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can make a difference if you lend a helping hand to an organization or friend that needs assistance. Your input will give you leverage when you want something in return. Offer suggestions and hands-on help, not cash. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put more into whatever jobs you’ve been handed. Those you partner with personally or professionally will have high expectations. Mixed emotions will surface if you don’t lay down ground rules. It’s important to divide up jobs equally. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep track of what everyone around you is doing. Being fully prepared to discuss important details in advance of a plan will help you avoid being held responsible for something you didn’t
do. Don’t take on more than you can handle. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t trust everything you hear. One of your peers will offer false information that can cost you financially. An opportunity someone offers you will not be a good fit. Do your own thing and trust in your abilities. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Problems at home will develop if you lack moderation or are dealing with someone who doesn’t handle money well. Joint ventures are not in your best interest. Stress will mount if you don’t address an emotional situation quickly. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Physical changes to the way you look will turn out well. Love and romance will change the way you live. Social events and getting together with people who share your interests will lead to interesting partnerships. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel the need to pay more attention to the way you look, but don’t feel the need to overspend in order to impress someone. It’s what you do, not how you look that will make the biggest difference. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look inward and make decisions based on your needs. This is not the time to get involved in someone else’s battles. Set your own path and do whatever it takes to be true to your principles, goals and beliefs. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional spending or taking on too much debt should be nixed before it’s too late and you are unable to dig your way out. Don’t hire someone to do something you don’t need or want to have done. 3 stars
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season Rutgers comes into 2018 ranked No. 3 in Big Ten, 3 players named honorees the country. Senior captain Max Edelmann returns for his second With Jeff George graduating, straight year in goal after being Trasolini steps into that starting named Second Team All-Big Ten midfield spot to accompany re- in 2017 and a 2018 Big Ten Preturning starters in junior Casey season Honoree. The three defenders in front of Rose and senior captain Christian Mazzone. Trasolini has started 46 Edelmann are led by senior capof 47 games in his career and is an tain Michael Rexrode, a 2017 First Inside Lacrosse preseason Honor- Team All-Big Ten and Third Team All-American honoree. Inside Laable Mention All-American. Rose burst onto the scene a crosse also named him a preseayear ago with his rocket of a shot son First Team All-American and All-Conference and ability to for the upcomscore from ing season. range. As a Rexrode midfielder, he “It’s entirely up to us ... has started was third on Why give someone else every the team with the opportunity to choose game ofsingle his 21 goals. your fate when you can career on the Mazzone is Banks and is 1 of 4 captains do it yourself.” one of the top on the team players in the and has been christian trasolini country. He a key player in Fifth-year Senior Midfielder and Captain will start alongeach of the last side senior two seasons, Alex Bronzo scoring 12 goals and dishing out eight assists and junior Garrett Michaeli. Bronzo returns for his secin 2017. “The chemistr y is definitely ond straight season as a starter, there. We just compliment each while Michaeli moves back to other ver y well. We all kind defense full time after spending of have a little different thing last season playing the long-stick about each other, which allows midfield position with junior us to play well with each other,” Kyle Pless, along with some time on defense. Trasolini said. “(Michaeli) got a lot of expeOn the defensive end, the Knights may have the best unit in rience on game day. (Rexrode) continued from back
Christian Trasolini, fifth-year senior midfielder and captain, is ready to make an impact this year after missing all of last season for Rutgers due to an injury. THE DAILY TARGUM / MARCH 2016 and Bronzo were down there. It’s natural with all the experience Michaeli had last year to kind of slide him down,” Brecht said. “… That experience we have with Max in the cage, all
those guys have been a big part of our defensive system throughout their careers.” With Michaeli’s experience, it should be a seamless transition replacing the graduated Chris Groel, who led all defenders with his 55 ground balls. What was expected to be among the best units in the country was the Rutgers attack unit, consisting of senior captain Jules Heningburg, sophomore Kieran Mullins and sophomore Adam Charalambides. But for the second straight year, Charalambides suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason, and Brecht will have to fill the void left by the 2016 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Brecht listed junior Connor Vercruysse and sophomore Mark Schachte — as well as true freshmen Tommy Coyne and Ryan Gallagher — as players who could help fill in the vacant spot up top. Coyne enrolled early for the spring semester, meaning that he should still technically be in high school this spring, but instead could see himself thrust into action for one of the best lacrosse teams in the country. It will likely take a couple of games for the unit to gain chemistry, but whoever fills in that third role will be in good hands with Heningburg and Mullins, who were a dynamic duo up top in 2017. Mullins led the team with 35 goals and was a Second Team AllBig Ten selection, with his season being highlighted by an 8-goal performance against Michigan. Heningburg was an Honorable Mention All-American by United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) last season and was a 2016 First Team All-Big Ten selection. Senior Joe Francisco looks to return after a breakout season of sorts at the faceoff X last season. He improved his faceoff conversion rate from 43 percent in 2016 to 57 percent in 2017 and proved a valuable asset to the team’s success.
The message the Knights are pushing is clear and will not leave their fate in the hands of a selection committee. It is about attacking each game as a new season and sending out the seniors on a high note. “It’s entirely up to us,” Trasolini said. “... Why give someone else the opportunity to choose your fate when you can do it yourself.” Edelmann echoed that sentiment, noting that there isn’t necessarily an increased sense of urgency, rather a mindset to finally put the program on the map for the seniors that have been here for ever y step of its rise to success. With the experience and skill that the team boasts at every single spot, Brecht has built Rutgers into an elite program and one that is expected to make a deep run in 2018. “There is a sense that we have these 13 seniors. We’ve been here for the past 3 years, and we wanna have our shot, and we feel like we deserve that this year,” Edelmann said. For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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ne day after the Washington Redskins traded for quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos’ linebacker Von Miller is making his pitch for former Redskin, Kirk Cousins, according to ESPN. “We need Kirk. I would like to have Kirk. We have great quarterbacks now. Kirk could take us over the edge,” Miller said on “The Dan Patrick Show.” Cousins threw for 4,093 yards with 27 touchdowns last year and would be an immediate upgrade over the Broncos’ current quarterbacks, Paxton Lynch, Trevor Siemian and Chad Kelly.
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RU hopes to repeat at Metropolitan Championships Alex Fabugais-Inaba Staff Writer
The Rutgers men’s track and field team is priming up to compete at the Metropolitan Championships on Friday in Staten Island, New York. For the second time this season, the Scarlet Knights will return to the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex and challenge 18 other collegiate teams. In last year’s championships, Rutgers captured the team title, while setting two new school records. Knights alumnus Emeka Eze and then-junior Christopher Mirabelli broke records in the triple jump and javelin throw. On his final attempt, Eze jumped 15.92 meters (52’ 2.75”) to break the 15.73-meter (51’ 7.25”) record set by Adam Bergo in 2013. In the javelin throw, Mirabelli recorded a mark of 76.20 meters (250’ 00”) to break Chris Sagnella’s 21-year-old record of 74.62 (244’ 10”). Also highlighting the 2017 championships for Rutgers was junior Izaiah Brown. As a sophomore, Brown won an astonishing four event titles in the 400-meter (47.33), 200-meter (21.41), 4x100-meter relay and 4x400-meter relay. Last weekend, the Knights split the team up, as the distance runners competed at the Dr. Sander Invitational on Jan. 26, while the other half of the team,
Sophomore jumper Perry Christie won the high jump at last season’s Metropolitan Championships, after producing a then-career best 2.02-meter jump. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2017 the sprinters and jumpers, competed at the Columbia Challenge the following day. At the Invite, Rutgers ran to second place in the distance med-
upsets After 2 straight Big Ten losses, Knights can redeem themselves with road wins continued from back during the Midlands Championships in December, when Suriano won the individual title in his weight class. Fortunately — and perhaps unfortunately — for Suriano, he faced Rivera at that very same
tournament and won by decision with a score of 7-6. “Now I got a target on my back so I gotta keep training,” Suriano said last week. Also vying for the team’s toughest matchup over the weekend is No. 11 fifth-year senior 165-pounder Richie Lewis, who
ley relay. The relay team of senior Jordan Jimerson, freshman Patrick Walsh and sophomores Andrew Comito and Jared Skalski, recorded a time of 10:20.12.
Individually, freshman Boaz Madeus finished fourth in the 500-meter with a time of 1:04.11. With a new personal best of 1:06:08 in the 500-meter, junior
will wrestle No. 2 Isaiah Martinez in his second matchup over the weekend.
Another intriguing matchup to watch for will be No. 12 fifthyear senior 184-pounder Nicholas
“Now I got a target on my back so I gotta keep training.” nick suriano Sophomore 125-pounder
This comes a week after Lewis faced No. 1 Vincenzo Joseph of Penn State and lost 5-4.
Gravina and No. 6 Emery Parker of Illinois. Gravina is also coming off a near upset last weekend,
No. 1 sophomore 125-pounder Nick Suriano has a tough weekend ahead of him, as he will face off against two ranked wrestlers in No. 10 Sebastian Rivera of Northwestern and No. 18 Travis Piotrowski of Illinois. JEFFREY GOMEZ / JANUARY 2018
Edward Zalek finished in the middle of the field. Additionally, sophomore Sean Martinek posted a time of 1:55.40 in the 800-meter to finish seventh. In the mile, junior Conor Murphy and freshman Billy Hill finished fourth and sixth, respectively, with Murphy posting a lifetime best of 4:15.77. Taking the top two spots in the 400-meter at the Columbia Challenge were Brown (47.37) and freshman Taj Burgess (47.90). Brown made his indoor debut since last competing in April 2017 during the outdoor season, where he did not attend the Big Ten Championships or NCAA Championships due to a calf injury. On the field, sophomore Perr y Christie jumped to sixth place in the high jump with a mark of 2.08 meters (6’ 9.75”), while junior Jairus Paul added a 12th-place finish in the long jump, recording a 6.80-meter (22’ 3.75”) leap. In the triple jump, sophomore Tobi Tella and freshman Ja’Quan Mial posted respective marks of 14.41 meters (47’ 3.5”) and 13.95 meters (45’ 9.25”). The Knights hope to reclaim last years success and bring the championship back on the Banks. For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
when he lost to No. 1 Bo Nickal by a score of 7-6. “Anytime you get to (go against) a guy who is top 10, it’s a great opportunity,” Gravina said last week. “Especially if someone is ranked ahead of you, you have absolutely no pressure. You can just fire away, do you and be the best wrestler you can be and put on a show.” If Gravina and Lewis can secure those wins for the Knights, they will have a good chance of pulling of f the upset against Illinois as the Fighting Illini do not boast any other ranked wrestlers in their lineup besides Piotrowski. But before that, Rutgers must focus on the Wildcats. And other than Suriano and Rivera, the only other matchup of two ranked opponents between the two schools will come at the 149-pound weight class, when No. 12 fifth-year senior Eleazar DeLuca goes up against No. 5 Ryan Deakin from Nor thwestern. The only other ranked wrestler for Northwestern is No. 17 Johnny Sebastian at the 174 weight division. So, if ever ything goes according to plan and the rankings hold true, the Knights should be able to sneak out of the state of Illinois with two Big Ten wins — even with an upset or two somewhere in the middle. But, as we’ve seen so far this season, nothing is true until it happens. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“We’re an underdog in every sense of the word. That’s how we like to approach things. (With a) chip on our shoulder.” — Fifth-year senior midfielder and captain Christian Trasolini
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No. 8 Knights set to begin promising season Griffin Whitmer Correspondent
When the then-No. 12 Rutgers men’s lacrosse team upset No. 3 Ohio State in the 2017 season finale, it appeared to be a great confidence builder for the NCAA Tournament. After all, the Scarlet Knights had just wrapped up a 10-win campaign, with six of those coming against teams that were ranked at one point in the season. But every single break went against Rutgers, and the team saw itself on the outside looking in for the second consecutive season. Thanks to this, head coach Brian Brecht and his No. 8 ranked team enter 2018 with an underdog mentality, as hungry as ever for a postseason berth. “We’re an underdog in ever y sense of the word,” said fifth-year senior midfielder and team captain Christian Trasolini. “That’s how we like to approach things. (With a) chip on our shoulder … Nothing is ever guaranteed to you and you have to earn ever yone’s respect, regardless of what’s happened in the past.” Trasolini, who missed the entirety of 2017 with an injury, is part of an incredibly strong group of seniors that will be the core of the team and has starters at every position. Head coach Brian Brecht will kick off his seventh season at the helm of the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team. At one point last year, Brecht led the Knights to being the No. 1 ranked team in the country. jeffrey gomez / march 2017
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No. 19 Rutgers looks for upsets in Illinois Robert Sanchez Sports Editor
The Rutgers wrestling team would be the first to tell you that it has not lived up to its potential this season. After falling to No. 1 Penn State (11-0, 7-0) over the weekend, the No. 19 Scarlet Knights (5-5, 1-4) moved down one spot in this week’s NCAA rankings and have fallen seven spots since their No. 12 ranking during the preseason. But a big showing in Illinois over the weekend can change that. Rutgers is set to take on two more Big Ten goliaths this weekend, when it heads to Evanston to face No. 17 Northwestern (8-2, 3-2) and then to Champaign to duel No. 14 Illinois (5-3, 4-2). No. 1 sophomore 125-pounder Nick Suriano will have the toughest task over the weekend, wrestling two ranked opponents, No. 10 Sebastian Rivera and No. 18 Travis Piotrowski. Up until now, Suriano has breezed through a generally easy schedule, racking up a perfect 19-0 record. But, he has only faced four ranked opponents — three of which came No. 12 fifth-year senior 184-pounder Nicholas Gravina can capitalize on an impressive performance last Friday night, when he faces Illinois’ No. 6 Emery Parker on Sunday afternoon. jeffrey gomez / january 2018 NBA SCORES
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LOUIS LEVINE, head coach of the gymnastics team, will prepare Rutgers to host its second quad-meet of the season this Saturday night. The gymnasts will perform in front of a sold-out crowd at the Livingston Recreation Center.
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