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Philosopher analyzes the beginning of the universe NIKHILESH DE STAFF WRITER
The universe exists, and in order for that to be true, a being must have created it, said William Craig, a research professor of philosophy at the Talbot School of Theology. Craig discussed the origins of the universe yesterday evening at “The Existence of God and the Beginning of the Universe,” lecture and question-and-answer session held by the Rutgers chapter of Ratio Christi, Latin for “The reason of Christ,” a nonprofit organization aimed at fostering Christian faith through intellectual investigation. Jordan Karausky, president of the Rutgers Chapter of Ratio Christi, said Craig had been called the “Michael Jordan of apologetics.” Craig’s past work inspired the chapter to invite him to speak. At the Busch Student Center, Craig discussed why the universe had to have a beginning and why that beginning must have been instigated by an extemporal being. The universe could not have simply sprung into existence, he said. “For the universe to come into being from nothing is absurd,” he said. “Something cannot come into being from nothing. When a magician pulls a rabbit out of a hat, [you] have the magician [and a] hat.” Several basic premises could be used to explain how the universe came to exist, Craig said. The first of these premises was that if the universe started existing, something had to have caused it. Al Ghazali, a Muslim theologian, said he initially proposed many of SEE UNIVERSE ON PAGE 4
Cory Booker, the newly re-elected New Jersey Senator, is stirring speculation that he may be the running mate for potential Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton for the 2016 election. DAPHNE ALVA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2014
U. community weighs possibility of Sen. Booker running as United States vice president in 2016 WEINI ZHANG STAFF WRITER
Thousands have demonstrated their support for #ReadyForHillary and her potential nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate in 2016. But with the conversation circulating around Clinton, many are wondering whom she will pick as her running mate. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) may be the answer. It is still too early to jump to any conclusions, said Elizabeth Matto, assistant research professor and director of Youth Political
Participation Program at the Eagleton Institute of Politics of Rutgers. Clinton has not secured the nomination, and the discussion will continue until the Democratic Convention, she said. “Almost always, there is a good list of potential vice presidents that has been generated well before [the convention], but as far as official announcement, I’m sure it will not take place until it is quite certain that she is going to win the nomination,” Matto said. She said the list of potential candidates is a way to build hype for the
convention when news about the vice presidential candidate starts to leak. But it still does no harm to sit down and examine Booker, the potential candidate who holds great attractions on social media and who actively engages with Rutgers, Matto said. Booker loves the spotlight, said Patrick Parlej, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “He takes selfies with major political personnel in Washington,” he said. “He has a ridiculously good social media presence. He gets this
youthful charisma and brings young blood to Washington.” But David Redlawsk, professor in the Depar tment of Political Science, noted the downside of having a strong social media presence. Booker could possibly overshadow potential running mate Clinton, which would be detrimental. “One of the interesting things about the VP nominee is that the presidential candidates do not want to make mistakes,” he said. SEE BOOKER ON PAGE 5
“The League” offers alternative to Tinder NATASHA TRIPATHI STAFF WRITER
“The League,” a mobile app that recently secured a $2.1 million dollar deal with a venture capital firm, offers college students an avenue to “date smarter.” PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY AARON SAVAGE
A new app intended for intelligent and busy, young professionals aims to assist singles around the nation to date smarter. Amanda Bradford, the founder and chief executive of The League, fashioned the dating app to help “ambitious, high-achieving, young professionals” find better suited companions, after her initial search for a partner on Tinder left her disappointed, according to The New York Times. By the end of January, the company closed a $2.1 million funding deal with a venture capital firm, according to The League website. With the deal, The League has been able to give users “more
features, more events, more singles and more cities.” The League’s priorities are vested in hiding user profiles from friends, business contacts and coworkers in respect to keeping professional and dating spheres separate, according to its privacy policy. By using the app, users are also able to input personal preferences for their potential match, to save time and account for pickiness. The League says it will do research via social media and put their findings onto a potential match’s profile to save users time. Elisabeth Ho, sophomore in the School of Arts and Sciences, said she has used Tinder, a casual alternative to the The League. “I went on Tinder because my friends were all using it, and they
all said to try it,” Ho said. “I think Tinder is more effective for casual relationships but less effective for finding something long term.” After chatting with a few nice, but also “strange” men on Tinder, Ho said she thinks it might be easier to find someone special on The League because of filters that help users guide their desires. But regardless of the dating app, there are a few pros and cons to consider when using social dating apps like Tinder and The League, she said. “[Dating apps] allow you to meet people that you might never have gotten a chance to if you were just in class or through friends,” she said. “I feel like it’s easier for SEE LEAGUE ON PAGE 4
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Professors weigh in on gun use on college campuses ADAM NARDELLI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Over the last decade, crimes perpetuated on college campuses incited discussions regarding the necessity of having campus police officers armed with guns for student safety. Armed police on campuses increased from 68 percent to 75 percent in the between 2011 and 2012, according to a Bureau of Justice Statistics repor t. The repor t, which addressed both public and private universities in the survey, said 92 percent of public universities employed armed police on campus. James White, par t-time lecturer in the Depar tment of Political Science, finds it necessar y to have armed police on college campuses. “As long as they are getting the appropriate training, then I have no problem with it,” he said. “I read the crime alert e-mails. There are 30,000 students [at Rutgers]. That’s bigger than some municipalities, so I have no problem with it.” White, also the township administrator for East Brunswick, said he hires police officers for the township police department, which gives him close experience to the world of law enforcement. The Bureau of Justice Statistics report also determined that violent crimes have dissipated by 27 percent from 2004 to 2012, yet armed and fully trained police officers have never been more common on college campuses all through the nation. According to USA TODAY, high-impact incidents like the Virginia Tech shooting formed a need for armed police on college campuses. On-campus shootings make it obvious that armed police are needed on campus, said Pete Serrone of the Readington Township Police Department in Hunterdon County.
“If you look at past incidents that involved shooting scenarios, break it down to who responded first,” he said. “Of course campus police will be the first ones on scene and the first to engage the shooter.” Serrone said people send their children to college with all the tools to succeed in education, but parents often forget to consider that their kids are essentially moving to a new location that will have new, sometimes unforeseeable, dangers and risks. “Campus cops sometimes deal with much more dangerous situations when dealing with drunk and disorderly students. Violent students ... may not have a gun but could have a knife,” he said. “An unarmed person within 21 feet of a person with a knife could be attacked within three seconds and have no time for reaction.” Serrone said students drinking alcohol resulting in violence is a plausible possibility on college campuses in this day and age, a more likely situation than an active shooter. Active shooter situations as well as violence arising from intoxicated students are two examples where armed police on campus are much needed, Serrone said. At the same time, displaying a feeling of security and safety cannot and should not be discounted as a valuable result from armed campus police. Mark Desire, a lecturer in the Criminal Justice Depar tment said of his time at Rutgers-Camden, it is clear to see that the perception he has of his college years was garnered largely from how safe he felt walking around campus. “Coming from a fellow student at Rutgers-Camden in the 1980s, having the presence of an armed police officer and a squad car made us feel comfortable, especially when taking night classes,” he said.
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LEAGUE Achieving human connection is unattainable over Internet, Ocal says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
William Craig, a research professor of philosophy at the Talbot School of Theology, discusses his beliefs regarding religion and his perception of the universe at “The Existence of God and the Beginning of the Universe,” a lecture and question-and-answer session held at the Busch Campus Center yesterday evening. AARON SAVAGE
UNIVERSE Layout of solar system shows universe was created by transcendent being, Craig says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
these premises. The most controversial is that the universe began to exist a finite amount of time ago. An infinite number of events could have happened if the universe did not have a start time for its existence, he said. Determining that the number of past events had to be finite proves that the universe did have a beginning. To illustrate this point, Craig mentioned a paradox theory proposed by David Hilbert, an influential German mathematician from the early 20th century. Hilbert’s paradox of the Grand Hotel, states that a hotel with an infinite number of occupied rooms could not hold any more people. Craig said Hilbert’s theory illustrates why there must be a finite number of events.
But because there are infinite rooms, any person can be moved to another room. This would free up a room for a new guest, Craig said. This example explains the nature of infinity, he said. The absurdity of the explanation shows how the number of past events in the universe has to be finite. “Modern set theory shows that if you adopt certain axioms and rules, then you can talk about actually infinite collections in an infinite way without contradicting yourselves,” he said. Scientific proof also exists that the universe had a beginning, he said. Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity explained that the universe was either expanding or condensing. Later proofs of the theory showed that the universe was expanding.
Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer during the early 20th century, then noticed that distant galaxies were redder than nearer ones, Craig said. This redshift proves that they are further apart than they were before. These notions are discussed in the Big Bang theor y, Craig said. The theor y states the galaxies are not moving relative to space and that the fabric of space itself is expanding. Craig said tracing this expansion back in time eventually gets to a point where there is no distance between galaxies. This point is the boundary of space and time. This boundary is also the beginning of the universe, he said. “As if this wasn’t enough, there is actually a second scientific confirmation that the universe began,” Craig said. The second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy in a system increases, proves that the universe had to begin, he said. Eventually this entropy will increase to its maximum, creating a state of equilibrium where everything stagnates.
“By contrast, if the universe is not expanding fast enough, then the expansion will eventually slow down,” he said. “Gravity will pull everything back together again, and everything will coalesce into a black hole from which the universe will never emerge again.” Craig said the fact that the solar system and the universe exist in the manner they do shows that the universe was created by a specific, transcendent being. This being must have freedom of will and freedom to act, he said. It had to have existed outside of the universe prior to its creation. William Stone, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said he attended the event because he enjoys hearing different points of view. Stone said these premises were part of Craig’s dissertation. The material discussed requires a lot of personal thought to fully appreciate, he said. “It’s aimed to reinforce Christians in their faith,” he said. “It’s aimed to challenge atheists and people with other worldviews, to challenge their beliefs.”
people to talk to other people since it’s online and they feel more confident in sending the first message to start the conversation.” But users can never be positive about the person on the other side of the conversation until they meet in person, Ho said. Since The League allows users to know a handful of information before approving or disapproving a potential match, Ho said she does not think it is a bad idea to know details about a person before meeting. “It’s a good way to start a conversation,” Ho said. Melis Ocal, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, said she does not think it is difficult to meet people in the traditional way, face-to-face. “People make it harder than it seems,” she said. “I feel like they try to come up with excuses and are kind of lazy about it, so that is why they are attracted to online dating apps. They make it easier [to meet people], but you could still go out and try to socialize with people.” Overall, Ocal said she does not agree with online and app dating because an initial human connection is essential and unattainable through a simple text message or email. She said if a person wants to get to know another person more deeply, it is a better idea to hang out with them and spend time together in-person, instead of through a screen. “You’ll know them better that way because your first impression should be based on ‘Okay, I saw you,’ not ‘Oh hey, I saw your picture on Tinder and I liked you’,” she said. She thinks tailoring an online account to find a specific kind of person quicker is wrong. She thinks it is important for people to always have an open mind about potential partners, because personalities and desires can sometimes be unpredictable. “What if you don’t know what you want?” she asked. “Or [what if you] want something else from what you thought you might have liked? I feel like having guidelines is too much.” Julia Bardareanu, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said she thinks that clicking buttons on a phone to choose whom to date is not genuine. But Bardareanu did actually meet her boyfriend through posting in a Facebook group. Bardareanu said she was in search of an exercise partner, so she posted on the University Facebook page to see who was available and interested. Someone responded and soon the two met in person to get started. “We never actually ended up working out,” she said, giggling.
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BOOKER Probability of Clinton or Booker winning 2016 election hinges on millennials, Matto says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
He said the presidential candidate aims to find a vice president nominee they are comfortable working with, but who will not overshadow them in the media. Matto stressed the growing impact of the political participation of the millennial generation. The millennial generation is the most diverse generation in American history, she said, and their qualities may distinguish them as both politicians and voters. “It is an interesting and intriguing possibility for someone interested in engaging young people in the political
process,” she said. “Of course, ever y candidate now has a Facebook page and Twitter, but the fact that Booker uses it so naturally ... appeals to the millennial generation.” Matto also emphasized that campaign strategies also determine whether or not Booker can garner support from the growing millennial generation. Currently, he does not have a dependable voting block, she said. “What matters the most is whether candidates include [the millennial generation] in their campaign,” she said. For instance, Matto said ethnic diversity is one of the
factors that may contribute to Booker’s uniqueness. “It will make natural sense for young people to have African American or Hispanic origin — something that reflects their generation,” she said. Another quality of the millennial generation is the desire to get things done rather than be mired in partisanship, Matto said. Matto said Booker’s former mayoral stint is a notable experience not commonly seen for people on the presidential ticket. His presence on a local level is likely to gain him more support. “He doesn’t have much foreign policy experience, which Clinton certainly does as Secretar y of State,” she said. “...But given there are some local issues that need to be addressed in the United States, such as infrastructure, he could be able to offer something she isn’t able to offer.”
Elijah Reiss, a School of Art and Science sophomore, gave examples of Booker’s local support gained in Newark. A few years ago, Reiss said, Booker was evacuated from his housing project in Newark because it was being demolished. “He was right with the lower class in his city,” he said. “He made himself available and was always on the scene.” While Redlask agreed that Booker’s experience as mayor could be advantageous, he said Booker’s lack of experience on a national level and geographic proximity to New York are cons – and these concerns are crucial to Clinton’s decision, he said. “What [Booker] wouldn’t bring is geographic diversity,” he said. “[Clinton] is unlikely to pick someone from the Northeast, a region already considered out-of-touch from the rest of the countr y.”
But others think more experience in the Senate is needed. “I don’t necessarily think he will be vice presidential candidate for the 2016 election, since he needs to stay in the Senate and get that experience,” said Phil Kehoe, a School of Art and Sciences senior. Evan Gottesman, a School of Art and Science sophomore, thinks Booker does not seem to be the best running mate for Clinton’s ticket. He said Booker did a good job as mayor of Newark and would like to see Booker continue to represent New Jersey in the Senate instead of seeing him race to The White House. “Personally, I think Elizabeth Warren as vice president should run with Clinton to avoid fighting it out at primaries,” Gottesman said. “In that way, they can preserve their campaign money and spend it all towards defeating their Republican candidates.”
OPEN ORATORY Avatara Carrington, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, performs Monday evening at “Open Mic Night,” an event that encourages students to share their art. The bi-weekly event is held by the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities at Tillett Hall on Livingston campus. LIZHUANG LI
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Islamic State shows burning of hostage, Jordan responds AMMAN - Islamic State militants released a video on Tuesday appearing to show a captured Jordanian pilot being burnt alive in a cage, a killing that shocked the world and prompted Jordan to promise an “earth-shaking” response. A Jordanian official said the authorities would swiftly execute several militants in retaliation, including an Iraqi woman whom Amman had sought to swap for the pilot taken captive after his plane crashed in Syria in December. Reuters could not immediately confirm the content of the video, which showed a man resembling airman Mouath al-Kasaesbeh standing in a small black cage before being set ablaze. The furious reaction of the Jordanian authorities made clear they treated it as genuine. Jordan, which has been mounting air raids in Syria as part of the U.S.-led alliance against Islamic State insurgents, would deliver a “strong, earth-shaking and decisive” response, a government spokesman said. “The revenge will be as big as the calamity that has hit Jordan,” army spokesman Colonel Mamdouh al Ameri said in a televised statement confirming the death
of the pilot, who was seized by Islamic State in December. The fate of Kasaesbeh, a member of a large tribe that forms the backbone of support for the country’s Hashemite monarchy, has gripped Jordan for weeks and some Jordanians have criticized King Abdullah for embroiling them in the U.S.-led war that they say will provoke a backlash by militants. The king cut short a visit to the United States to return home following word of Kasaesbeh’s death. In a televised statement, he said the pilot’s killing was an act of “cowardly terror” by a deviant group that had no relation to Islam. Jordan had sought to swap the pilot for Sajida al-Rishawi, the Iraqi woman militant who was sentenced to death for her role in a 2005 suicide bombing in Amman that killed 60 people. Islamic State had demanded her release in exchange for the life of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto. However, Goto, a veteran war reporter, was later beheaded by the group, with images of his death released in a video on Saturday. The Jordanian security source said Rishawi would be executed “within hours”. The Jordanian militar y might also escalate attacks on
Protestors gather to demonstrate against the Islamic State in front of Islamic State captive Jordanian pilot Mouath al-Kasaesbeh’s clan headquarters in Amman, February 3, 2015, after the release of a video purportedly showing the pilot being burnt alive. REUTERS Islamic State, said retired air force General Mamoun Abu Nowar. “We might even see in a couple of days the rate of sorties increased dramatically. We might have some special operations against their leadership too,” he said.
In the Islamic State video, Kasaesbeh is interviewed, describing the mission he was due to carry out before his jet crashed. The video also showed footage of the aftermath of air strikes, with people trying to remove civilians from debris.
A man resembling Kasaesbeh is shown inside the cage with his clothes dampened, apparently with flammable liquid, and one of the masked fighters holding a torch, setting alight a line of fuel leading into the cage. —Reuters
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Q : What is your favorite winter activity?
A. 5%
A. Snowboarding B. Drinking hot chocolate C. Ice Skating D. Staying and keeping warm
Nick Losardo, SAS '15 “Snowball fights because it’s too cold for anything else.”
Abim Okulaja, SOE '17 “Making a snaowman because it’s the only time of the year where there’s that much snow.”
Anne Victor, SAS ‘17
Sabika Mustafa, SOE '18 “Netflix and comfort foodbecause it’s just comfortable when it’s really cold out.”
Yu Pu, RBS '18 “I like traveling because my mom’s a travel agent.”
Sam Kuttappassery, SAS '17 “Netflix because I like to stay in and be cozy.”
“Ice Skating.” D. 40%
B. 30%
C. 25%
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Thomas Sweet brings warm atmosphere, cold treats to RU NATALIE LIN STAFF WRITER
The cold might be hitting hard, but the craving for ice cream is still going strong. Easton Avenue is full of convenience stores selling Ben & Jerry’s by the pint and frozen yogurt shops promising a healthy alternative to the classic treat, but one authentic ice cream shop holds its own. Thomas Sweet, right next to the intersection of Easton and Hamilton, is a cozy hole-in-thewall location consisting of two neighboring stores. The left shop is stocked full with selections of gourmet chocolates, truffles, fudge and an assortment of candies that rival Willy Wonka’s factory. The shop on the right serves an extensive menu of fresh homemade ice cream. The ice cream shop itself is welcoming with colorful tiles and paintings on the walls, twinkling lights hanging from the windows and an old-fashioned vibe. Upon walking in, the first thing that catches the eye is the collection of fancy cakes. The menu, up on whiteboards on the wall, begins with basic items: a list of the day’s flavors and a description of toppings and extras such as waffle cones or sprinkles. They offer regular ice cream, frozen yogurt and blend-ins.
On the wall toward the right, the menu contains an assor tment of dif ferent sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream sodas, floats, smoothies and homemade ice cream cakes, as well as cof fee, tea and hot chocolate. The menu is topped of f by specialty items like “Fat Thomas” and “wiTcheS.” The “Fat Thomas” is a huge sun-
“It takes the cake for one of the warmest, most comfortable places to enjoy homemade ice cream.”
dae containing ten ice cream scoops, ten toppings, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherr y. The “wiTcheS” is any choice of ice cream sandwiched between two fluf fy Belgian waf fles or big cookies. I looked over the menu and decided to tr y the “wiTcheS” item with cake batter ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies for $4.25. The ice cream was light, but pleasantly creamy at the same time. The cookie was perfect — it was starting to harden next to the ice cream, but still maintained a soft and chewy texture. After a
while, the cake batter ice cream became over whelming and a little too sweet for my taste, but the cookie stayed satisfying — a good complement. After asking the staf f what item was the most popular with customers, I decided to tr y a small blend-in, which is where a flavor of ice cream is exper tly blended with the customer’s topping of choice — for $4.67. This item was by far my favorite. I chose cookies n’ cream with a topping of Thin Mints. This combination was successful. The topping and ice cream were so blended together that it almost began to taste like its own unique flavor. The blendin was incredibly smooth and refreshing, with the texture of soft ser ve ice cream, but richer and of better quality. I would definitely tr y this item again, but next time with a dif ferent flavor and topping. Overall, I would recommend Thomas Sweet to anyone who has a sweet tooth or loves luxurious desser ts. It takes the cake for one of the warmest, most comfor table places to enjoy homemade ice cream. If your feeling intimidated by all of the options, don’t be afraid to ask for samples! For more stories on ar ts and enter tainment, food and lifestyle check out targuminsidebeat.com.
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Education requires teacher empathy HONY profiles Brooklyn middle school buidling self-worth, confidence
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few weeks ago, Humans of New York creator period ends on Feb. 10. Critics have questioned what Brandon Stanton asked a young boy who had a trip to Harvard could possibly do to change the lives influenced him the most in his life. The boy, of inner-city children, saying instead that the money Vidal, responded saying that his principal, Ms. Lopez, should be used to influence the school system and was important to him because of how she treats her change the structure of education. However, such students. In a city where the school to prison pipeline viewpoints come from a place of privilege. Growing up, is a visceral concept, Vidal explained that Ms. Lopez many students from New Jersey had the chance to take does not suspend students, opting instead to teach class trips to museums and libraries in major cities like them about the structure of society and how for each Boston and Washington D.C. But some of the students student that fails out of school, a new jail cell is built. at Lopez’s school have never had the chance to leave Taking Vidal’s words to heart, Brandon sought out New York, making a trip to Harvard’s campus all the Ms. Lopez. And so was born the two week long pro- more worthwhile. The idea was designed to allow stufile on Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a middle school in dents to “know what it feels like to stand on the camBrownsville, Brooklyn. Through speaking with Prin- pus of one of the world’s top schools, and know that cipal Nadia L. Lopez, multiple teachers and countless they belong,” in turn broadening their horizons and students, Brandon and all those who liked and shared “expand[ing] their idea of their own potential.” Similarly the money will be the HONY photos reused to start a summer flected on the imporprogram that will give tance of role models in “Some of the students at Lopez’s school students a safe space to education. Lopez rehave never had the chance to leave New be a part of during the fers to children at the months when school is school as “scholars,” York, making a trip to Harvard’s campus not in session. not students. To a perall the more worthwhile.” One of the most son from somewhere important elements to more privileged, the a public school educaterm might seem pretentions. In a typical New Jersey public school, “schol- tion is social growth and development. It is an elementaars” are seen as those groups of kids who get to leave ry concept to tell children individually that they matter class for some kind of advanced learning experience, and are important, as Lopez does. But if students have later returning and tooting their own horns, acting as little hope of graduating high school let alone being adif they are smarter than their peers. But what tran- mitted to an affordable college, such simple words of spires in the halls of Vidal’s middle school seems to encouragement can make or break someone’s future. There are students here at Rutgers who come from be something very different. As most stories featuring underprivileged children underprivileged areas and, statistically speaking, had a go, the tale of Mott Hall Bridges Academy involved a small likelihood of attending a university like Rutgers. fundraiser to send students on a trip to Harvard. An For those students, having an educator like Lopez in IndieGoGo page was started to send each entering their corners, encouraging them to do their best and class of sixth graders on a trip to the university. The aspire to be something better could have made all the page began with a goal of $100,000, or enough mon- difference. To anyone else, a summer program or field ey to send three incoming classes on a comfortable trip to an Ivy League university campus might be just visit. As of press time, the fundraiser page had raised that — a summer program or trip. But to others, such $1.1 million and is expected to grow until the donation an experience could be life changing.
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Partnership beween NJ Transit, U. needed for students COMMENTARY LIAM BLANK
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n December 2014, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority announced its plan to launch a University Pass (U-PASS) pilot program for Northeastern, Harvard and Tufts University. The U-PASS pilot would require a complete buy-in from one or more area universities to purchase monthly transit passes at a 50 percent discount for all of their students. Here at Rutgers, students are easily connected with New York City and Philadelphia via the Northeast Corridor Line. In addition to using NJ Transit to commute to and from campus, the statewide public transit system is utilized for internship, employment and cultural opportunities. But all of this comes at a price. A student commuting on NJ
Transit to New Brunswick could spend up to $1,626 on monthly passes over six months. Going into Manhattan once a weekend costs $130 monthly. One roundtrip alone costs $26. A U-PASS program would form a partnership between NJ Transit and Rutgers University, transforming student IDs into unlimited transit passes at discounted rates and limited cost. In other states, some universities with U-PASS pay for the program through student fees and increased on-campus parking permit fees. Nationally, on average, U-PASS costs each student $36 per year. Bringing U-PASS to Rutgers would make the University the first school in New Jersey to do so, solidifying our role as a leader in research and one of the nation’s key centers for the theory and practice of planning and public policy scholarship and analysis. A Rutgers U-PASS program would set the University aside from other state schools
and attract future students. Rutgers has the opportunity to connect its students with unlimited resources in New York City and Philadelphia while building a strong transit culture that will benefit NJ Transit and the environment for decades to come. This incentive could suppress demand for parking, save space on-campus and reduce traffic congestion while helping to improve the region’s air quality. A successful U-PASS pilot covering our students would also open up potential for faculty and staff expansion, strengthening the entire Rutgers community. Even though not every student will take advantage of U-PASS, the benefits of the program are still shared among all students, therefore justifying the mandatory fee. Additionally, U-PASS has the potential to strengthen local businesses and ensure greater equity in fares. The adoption of a U-PASS program would help commuting lower-income students, improve our rela-
tionship with surrounding communities and expand off-campus housing options. Dozens of universities across the U.S. have already implemented a U-PASS program, but only few compare to the size of Rutgers, and none have yet to partner with a transit system as extensive as NJ Transit. It’s time for NJ Transit to implement a University Pass, and there is no better school to partner with and lead the way than Rutgers. A petition to bring U-PASS to Rutgers has already received roughly 4,000 signatures, and I am working on building a team of students and professionals who wish to move this program forward. If you are interested in joining the Rutgers Transit Coalition, please contact Liam Blank at RutgersUPASS@gmail.com. Liam Blank is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in urban planning and design.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Islamophobic speech mandates evaluation Assalamu alaikum — peace be upon you. The Qur’an states that “the servants of the Beneficent Allah are they who walk on the earth in humbleness, and when the ignorant address them, they say: Peace.” In a recent article, “Rhetoric demands respect from all sides,” the Daily Targum states that “respect should be at the forefront of any conversation addressing someone with an opposing viewpoint.” On this point, I would say that Islam is in agreement. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said that “the best of people are those with the most excellent character” and taught us that we should always deal with others with the best of manners. Additionally, the Qur’an states that people should “bring [their] proof if [they] are truthful,” indicating that facts, reason and analytical thinking are welcome components of a discussion. This is complemented by “truth stands clear from falsehood,” suggesting that facts-based exploration will make apparent what is truthful. This same process of obtaining information and using critical analysis, ultimately for the goal of seeking tested truths, is at the core of science, law and many other disciplines. Critical analysis of the facts is exactly what needs to be applied when looking at recent statements by Andrew Getraer. How can we determine if something is “Islamophobic” if we do not look at his original words and question their content? In statements from Getraer such as “I know a few — a FEW — devout Muslims who are normal, not hateful people” and that 25 percent of Muslims, those who follow Islam’s commandments closely, “really want jihad [and to] kill infidels,” he aligns Muslims and Islam with hate and related qualities such as violent behavior. First of all, what are his sources for his “statistics?” And this clearly shows ignorance about Islam, the religion of peaceful submission to one God. Again, these statements are based on bigotry and lack of knowledge. The Daily Targum states that “not everyone can agree on what is hateful language ... There are those who believe that Getraer’s statements are true and those who do not.” I question the premise of these ideas. What if somebody believes the swastika is a symbol of love and German pride? Does that make it any less a symbol of anti-Semitism from the Nazi era? Differing opinions
about a topic do not suddenly make them equally valid. When individuals try to be the voice of “unbiased” reporting, they in fact act as enablers helping to stifle condemnation of racism. How can someone help resolve an issue if they don’t even see that it exists? In fact, diplomatic cop-outs may sometimes be worse than “Islamophobia” itself because they allow hate to stand unchallenged. In a discussion of “freedom of speech,” it is essential to examine the track record of publishing within the Daily Targum. In response to an article last year, Getraer rightfully stated that “the entire piece is based on the repugnant, anti-Semitic assumption that there is something unfair and nefarious about Jews and money and that a visible Jewish presence on campus is alienating and suspicious.” But I could easily replace a few of his words and make it relevant to the current topic (e.g. “based on the repugnant, [Islamophobic] assumption that there is something dangerous and nefarious about [Muslims related to] violence and that a visible [Muslim] presence on campus is alienating and suspicious.”) The Daily Targum responded with a full apology to Hillel and “sensitivity training” of its staff. It is saddening to see that the Daily Targum’s standards are not universally applied toward other groups. Hateful comments and bigoted assumptions about Muslims are not “dialogue” and minorities should not have to ask to be treated with equal respect and importance. What does it take to cross the line into “Islamophobia?” They say actions speak louder than words, but words help influence people’s actions. In recent years, “Islamophobic” propaganda and slander has contributed to a rising level of hate crimes against anyone perceived to be Muslim, and its role should not be undervalued in discussing the safety and inclusion of Rutgers students. I call upon individuals to educate themselves and engage in a thorough analysis of the facts. Then “Islamophobic” remarks, like any other kind of xenophobic rhetoric, will seem all the more abhorrent and damaging to our Rutgers community. Malcolm X once said, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” May our future be filled with mutual understanding, and most importantly, respect. Simone Lovano is a Rutgers graduate student majoring in plant biology.
Getraer statements false, easily refuted For Targum readers, I will shed some light on the unenlightened statements made by Rutgers Hillel Director, Andrew Getraer. To start, Getraer asserted that “Islam is a huge problem” in the world. The assumption here is that Islam is somehow responsible for terrible acts of terrorism that go on. This notion is actually the opposite of true. A report from Britain’s counter-terrorism agency, MI5 actually found that “far from being religious zealots, a large number of those involved in terrorism do not practice their faith regularly. Many lack religious literacy and could actually be regarded as religious novices.” This was the case with Yusuf Sarwar and Mohammed Ahmed, two British teens who purchased the books “Islam for Dummies” and “Koran for Dummies” before joining ISIS. The problem is that these terrorists are dummies when it comes to religion, engaging in “drug-taking, drinking alcohol and visiting prostitutes,” according to the MI5 report. The study added that “a well-established religious identity actually protects against violent radicalization.” Islam is a solution in preventing terrorism, so maybe terrorists should start following it. Getraer also said, ”I know a few -A FEWdevout Muslims who are not hateful people.” I am not sure what kind of Muslims Getraer is interacting with, but Muslims in America are actually more likely than any other religious group to reject violence carried out against innocent people. A recent Gallup poll found that 78 percent of Muslims claim that military violence against civilians is never justified, compared to 56 percent for those with no religion, 43 percent of Jews, 39 percent of Protestants and 38 percent of Catholics. When asked about the 130 children killed by the Taliban in Peshawar, Pakistan, Getraer claimed that they practice “a real version [of Islam], with millions of followers and real power.” In determining the validity of this Islam, let us see what the Quran says about killing children. “We decreed to the Children of Israel that if anyone kills a person — unless in retribution for murder or spreading corruption in the land — it is as if he kills all mankind” (Quran 5:32). The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said, ”He is not one of us who does not have mercy upon our young.” I am not sure what Quranic
evidence Getraer has to declare killing children a legitimate form of Islam, but I cannot find a single verse supporting his claims. Getraer then claims that “25% of Muslims ... Really want jihad, kill infidels, etc,” which amounts to 375 million terrorists. The State Department’s most recent terrorism statistics reported a total of 9,707 terrorist attacks worldwide in 2013. Under the generous assumptions that every attack was carried out by Muslims and that each took 100 people, that still would only amount to 970,700 terrorists. At best, Andrew Getraer is off by over 374.03 million people. Getraer then states, ”We have many Islamist sympathizers [at Rutgers]. They won’t kill anyone, but they cheer for those who do. But they do it quietly so people won’t know(sic).” He goes on to say, “They [Muslims at Rutgers] say killing of Jews is terrible! Unless the Jews are Israelis or Zionists, or are killed by any Palestinian. Then it’s ok.”(sic). To suggest that Muslim students quietly applaud the killing of innocents is irrational. On December 16th, in the middle of finals week, over 100 Muslim students came out to have a candlelight vigil for the victims of a Taliban attack in Peshawar, a few who had even previously attended the school attacked. To say that Rutgers’ Muslim students support the murders of innocent people, regardless of their race or political ideology, is utterly disgusting and could not be farther from the truth. The saddest part is that no one in the Rutgers community has said a word. While outside organizations like Harvard Progressive Jewish Alliance, a Hillel-affiliated group, have condemned Getraer’s hate, no one from Rutgers Hillel has said a word. What is the reason for such silence? I call on the Rutgers community and Hillel to break this silence and reaffirm that Getraer’s bogus statements do not reflect their values of tolerance and open-mindedness, essential to a college environment. In a country where Muslims make up 1 percent of the population but 10 percent of hate crime victims, are we really going to wait for someone inspired by Getraer to harm one of Rutgers students, 12 percent of whom are Muslim, before someone speaks out? Hamzah Raza is a first-year student majoring in Mathematics and a senator representing the Newark College of Arts and Sciences in the Rutgers University Senate.
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Horoscopes
DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (02/04/15). Get social this year! Friends, family and partnership ties feed your heart and spirit. Party for a good cause. Creative collaborations thrive, leading to increased income especially after 3/20. One educational door opens as another closes after 4/4. Extra focus boosts shared finances after 10/13. Participate in groups for shared growth. Realize a dream together. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries ( March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — You’re winning. It’s easier now to determine what to keep and let go. And it’s a very lucky moment for love. Play passionately, even if the game seems reversed or slow moving. Review and revise strategies. Taurus ( April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — You have wealth beyond your wildest dreams, in the comfort of your own home. Listen carefully, be respectful and set priorities together. Do something nice for someone, without recognition or fuss. Love is abundant. Soak it up. Gemini ( May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Your words seem golden today. Negotiate a win-win situation, or write a chapter. You find what you need close at hand. Research flows. Plan a trip, and make arrangements. Share the itinerary with everyone involved. Cancer ( June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Accept a big assignment. Business depends on practical decisions. You have more materials than you need. You can provide valuable results. Delegate less urgent tasks and watch the numbers. Adapt to delays with close communication. Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — The moon in your sign washes silver fortune your way. Expand your possible outlets. Partnership makes everything go farther. Accept an accountability in a group project. Contribute and reap satisfaction. There’s love all around. Virgo ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Today favors peaceful productivity and thoughtful planning. Look back at what worked to determine future strategies, remaining open to innovation. Count your blessings. Retrospection and reflection spark a valuable insight. Use your experience for good.
Libra ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — It’s a good day to resolve old misunderstandings. Forgive someone, even (or especially) yourself. Friends bring good fortune today. There’s more than expected. Gather as much as you can. Share it, and celebrate together with something delicious. Scorpio ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Believe you can prosper, put in the work and reap the benefits. Replenish your reserves. Great abundance is available now. Respectfully question authority. A rise in status is possible. Eat hearty. You’re very attractive now. Sagittarius ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — A business trip could be perfect to have fun while making money. Expand your customer base. Plan your moves in detail, and then go for it. Allow extra time for connections and unexpected delays. Bring reading material. Capricorn ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Go for the gold! Everything seems possible. There’s hidden treasure just below the surface. Dig for it. Investigate new options and directions. You’re gaining confidence. Accept assistance from a partner. Together, you can rake in the bucks. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Make plans, and take measured action. Important people are watching. Rise naturally to the top. Change occurs whether you like it or not. You and your partner have a lot to be thankful for. Express your appreciation. Pisces ( Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Luck blesses the one who’s willing to work for what they want. Broaden your hopes. Travel beckons, but take care. Think fast under pressure. Put in consistent efforts and achieve the goal. Encourage optimism. Venture farther out.
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February 4, 2015 GYMNASTICS HOFFMAN LEADS RUTGERS TO ITS THIRD-HIGHEST FINISH IN SCHOOL HISTORY ON THE BARS
Mistakes mask productive performances by Knights EVAN BRUNO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers gymnastics team is right on the cusp of becoming the team it wants to be. The Scarlet Knights (5-5, 0-4 Big Ten) just needed a few better dismounts here and better landings there. If not for a few small mistakes, Rutgers could have beaten then No. 21 Michigan State last Saturday at the Livingston Gym. It could have beaten then-No. 6 Nebraska the week before. Those results have culminated to a winless record in the Big Ten. But given the competitive nature of both meets and how tough the Knights have played both teams, the season is far from lost. With over two months left to go before the end of the season, the team has plenty of time to turn the tide in its favor. If there is any gymnast who Rutgers can count on to lead the squad to its first conference win, its Emma Hoffman. The 5-foot-2 senior captain from Union, New Jersey, is having an excellent final season. Look no further than two weeks ago when Rutgers hosted Nebraska, Brockport and Southern Connecticut in its home opener. There, Hoffman posted a 9.900 on uneven bars, which not only set a new career-high but also tied for the second-highest mark in program history. It also helped the team finish with a total score of 49.100, the third-highest mark in school history and highest in any event for the team thus far in 2015. She is one of the biggest reasons for the Knights’ success over the
Senior Emma Hoffman posted a personal-best score of 9.900 on Jan. 21 on the uneven bars in the team’s home opener. With her result in the event, Hoffman tied the second-highest mark on the bars in school history. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2015 last four years. She thanks her sister, Kayla, who competed with Alabama until 2011 and served as her role model in the sport. “I star ted doing gymnastics when I was three years old,” Hof fman said. “My sister was already doing gymnastics so it was kind of, ‘Oh, I’ll just do what she does.’ I ended up really liking it and just stuck with it. We both ended up doing really great.” Hof fman attended Abeka Academy (N.J.) before arriving at Rutgers.
ROAD Knights commit nine first-half turnovers, fall apart late in period at Illinois CONTINUED FROM BACK first 12 minutes — to go along with four rebounds and an assist. The Paterson, New Jersey, native converted a driving layup to cut an early Illinois lead to 12-8, then raced back down the floor for a conventional three-point play after junior center Greg Lewis blocked a shot at the other end. That gave Rutgers a 13-12 lead with 10:52 left in the half. But the Knights committed nine first-half turnovers, leading to 11
points for the Fighting Illini, who shot 4-for-9 from beyond the arc and 54 percent overall from the field in the period. The Knights were playing their third game in six days. They now have four days off before a twogame home tilt at the Louis Brown Athletic Center, beginning Sunday against No. 20 Ohio State. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @gregp_j and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Her role with the team is diverse, competing on vault, uneven bars and floor exercise. Out of those events, Hof fman’s favorite to par ticipate in is uneven bars. “I like bars at this point in my career just because that’s what I’ve been really good at in college,” Hoffman said. “Bars is definitely my favorite. When you land that dismount and everyone jumps up and cheers for you, it’s a good feeling.” While her success on uneven bars has made the event a personal favorite, floor exercise comes in a close second because she
said she likes to feel the energy of the crowd. “Previously, I just liked to do floor because it’s more fun,” Hoffman said. “You get to dance around and get the crowd involved.” Her joy for floor exercise is also noticeable in her results. During the Knights’ Blackout meet last Saturday, Hoffman contributed a 9.775. The week before that she set a new career-high with a mark of 9.800. Entering the last two months of her final season, Hoffman’s time at Rutgers and her gymnastics career are nearly complete.
But given her individual and team’s success throughout her four-year career, along with being the part of the first Rutgers team to compete in the Big Ten, the senior has savored every minute of her time with the program. “I’m definitely happy I chose Rutgers,” Hoffman said. “When I leave, I’m going to be prepared for the real world, which is nice. Being on this team has been such a great experience. All the coaches and the girls have really changed my life.” For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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February 4, 2015 MEN’S TRACK & FIELD TWEEDIE QUALIFIES FOR IC4A 200M IN FIRST COLLEGE MEET
Rookie sprinter shows potential after recent results MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER
Coming to college and adjusting to the classes, practices and competitions can be a challenge for an incoming student-athlete. Add living away from home for perhaps the first time, coupled with getting to know new teammates and coaches, and the transition results in many levels of adjustment and potential distractions that have to be blocked out in order to perform successfully. Luckily, the Rutgers men’s track and field team’s freshman sprinter Stuart Tweedie comes into his first year better prepared than many others his age. Tweedie attended the Westtown School, a boarding school in West Chester, Pennsylvania. There, he first experienced living away from home, which helped him to mature as a person and an athlete. “The adjustment to the college schedule hasn’t been so bad for me because I went to a boarding school the last two years,” Tweedie said. “The schedule there was actually a lot stricter than it is now, and it seems like now I actually have more freedom to do what I want when I have free time so the adjustment hasn’t been too tough.” While being a college athlete also results in having a daily routine filled with numerous activities both in the classroom and on the
practice field, boarding school can sometimes offer an even more regimented schedule. Tweedie knew when choosing to come to Rutgers that he would be welcomed into a friendly team environment, and his experiences in boarding school prepared him to be ready for any adjust-
ments he would have to make during college. “Our team chemistry here is pretty unusual, and it is one of the reasons why I chose to come to Rutgers,” he said. “All of our guys are just different, and we have our own unique characteristics and personalities. Yet off the track, we
all still hang out and have a good time together. So even though we may have different practice times and different events, we are a very united team.” Head coach Mike Mulqueen is used to implementing freshmen into his lineups each season — and this indoor season is no exception.
Senior sprinter D’Andre Jordan has mentored by example in his time at Rutgers, holding school records in the 200m, 300m, 400m and 500m. TIANFANG YU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2014
Tweedie is one on 11 freshmen on the roster, and Mulqueen believes he and his teammates have had a less difficult time transitioning to collegiate competition than the cross country runners did in the fall. “The freshmen have been doing okay, thus far,” Mulqueen said. “The events that they do are the events they did in high school last year, so the adjustment is a lot less than in cross country. Getting used to the better competition from high school is the biggest adjustment.” As Tweedie and his fellow freshmen continue to improve with each practice and get a better feel for the competition at the college level, veteran teammates recall how they coped with the nuances of college racing. Senior sprinter D’Andre Jordan has seen most of what racing has to offer at this level and remembers how he initially struggled and how he has since turned it around. “My first couple of years in track coming from high school was a bit of an adjustment period,” Jordan said. “It took a while for me to come around, but now I’ve really just listened to our coaches and it all works out well. I’ve been [setting personal records], which is our objective.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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February 4, 2015 WRESTLING DELVECCHIO HAS FED OFF OF CROWD SINCE HE BEGAN WRESTLING
Sophomore 133-pounder Scott DelVecchio (left) has been a fan favorite since he began wrestling at an early age, continuing throughout high school and into college. DelVecchio said the raucous New Jersey wrestling crowds motivate him to get through the grind of the wrestling season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Sophomore electrifies NJ fans in first year as starter TYLER KARALEWICH ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
“Two!” the Rutgers wrestling team’s fans repeatedly scream, trying to persuade the referee to award points on a reversal. The crowd at the College Avenue Gym keeps exclaiming until finally their calls are answered, and they rise to their feet when they realize their favorite grappler has earned the reversal and is now looking for back points. They erupt in hysterics when their favorite Scarlet Knights wrestler collects three points on a near fall as time expires to upset No. 7/8/9/5-ranked Johnni DiJulius of Ohio State — a two-time NCAA Qualifier. As if their volume was not enough, the grappler rose to his feet, acknowledged the crowd, pumped them up with his arms and then proceeded to fire off imaginary pistols as if he was an old west outlaw. With his upper lip covered with a layer of thick mustache, perhaps sophomore 133-pounder Scott DelVecchio is the outlaw that Rutgers fans have been waiting for. DelVecchio warrants the award of fan favorite undoubtedly, keeping the Rutgers faithful on the edge of their seats and always receiving the largest ovation. And that’s exactly how the twotime New Jersey State Champion would have it. “The wrestling season is long, it’s a grind and sometimes. You kind of question what you are doing and who you are doing it for,” DelVecchio said after upsetting DiJulius. “But then you get a crowd like this, and you realize that’s what you want. You want a big win in front of a big crowd. That’s what really gets the blood going. DiJulius had previously only lost once in Big Ten action and now holds a 21-3 record on the season after the loss to
DelVecchio, proving how big of a win it was for seeding, according to Goodale. “He was real exciting,” Goodale said after the Ohio State dual. “That’s a huge win. I don’t know what DiJulius is ranked, but he’s beaten everybody. He’s probably a top-7,-8 kid so that’s a huge win for Scotty.” Besides the fact that DelVecchio is one of the anchors to the dual-meet lineup — posting the third best record in dual competition at 10-4 — he still remains one of the most exciting wrestlers to wear a singlet donning a Block R. DelVecchio is so exciting that teammates find it hard to concentrate on their own upcoming matches when the 133-pounder takes the mat. That dynamic is not limited to long-time best friend first-year Anthony Ashnault who usually follows up DelVecchio at 141 pounds in the dual-meet lineup. Ashnault admitted that he has struggled since high school with getting too excited or invested in DelVecchio’s matches, sometimes forgetting about his own. “It’s tough, especially watching one of your high school teammates wrestle right before you. I just try to stay calm and really focus on myself,” Ashnault said. “I have to play my own match in my head to try not to look at Scott wrestle because I start watching him, then I get into the match and then I get my emotions into the match.” When things might not have gone DelVecchio’s way this season, there’s one thing that has remained constant: his love for competing in front of New Jersey wrestling fans. This constant got him through the early part of the season when he lost in the wrestle-offs to redshirt Anthony Giraldo and had to earn back his spot in the wrestling room and in the unattached Clarion Open — DelVecchio won the crown at 133 pounds.
It also got him through his first-year season where he had to cut weight to start in the lineup at 125 pounds, before losing his spot for the rest of his season and being relegated to invitational grappling. DelVecchio rebounded and went on to win the National Collegiate Open in his rookie campaign. No matter what comes DelVecchio’s way, it still amounts to his
relationship with those who support him. “Like I said, wrestling is a grind, especially here in the Big Ten. You really have to find things that get you really excited and really get you to want to work,” DelVecchio said. “I think that is just my motivation, just get that crowd behind me. I love it. I love that crowd. It’s always been all
about the crowd. You just have to show up and show off. I enjoy it and I have fun, but it sucks losing in front of them, but when you win — oh it never gets old. It’s like your first win every time.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TylerKaralewich and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s always been all about the crowd. You just have to show up and show off. I enjoy it and I have fun, but it sucks losing in front of them, but when you win — oh, it never gets old.” - Sophomore 133-pounder Scott DelVecchio
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MEN’S BASKETBALL ILLINOIS 66, RUTGERS 54
Senior forward Kadeem Jack leads the Knights with 17 points and nine rebounds in their 66-54 loss to Illinois on Tuesday night at the State Farm Center. In a recurring theme this season, he had little support as Rutgers’ bench scored only four points. The Knights have yet to win a Big Ten road game. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / PHOTO EDITOR / JANUARY 2015
First-half run dooms RU again on road GREG JOHNSON SPORTS EDITOR
In a different historic Big Ten venue, the same old problems resurfaced Tuesday night for the Rutgers men’s basketball team. Three days after falling short of an upset at then-No. 22 Indiana, 72-64, the Scarlet Knights went into the State Farm Center and competed well on the road again — this time against Illinois in the program’s first-ever visit to Champaign. At least, for the first 13 minutes. In a half filled with three ties and nine lead changes, the Fighting Illini went on a 16-4 run
to enter halftime with a 35-24 advantage. They never looked back in an eventual 66-54 win. Rutgers’ (10-14, 2-9) season-worst losing streak extended to seven games, while Illinois (15-8, 5-5) has now won consecutive contests for the first time in 2015. The Illini opened the second half with 13-4 run, highlighted by smooth outside strokes from Kendrick Nunn and Malcolm Hill. Nunn scored a game-high 21 points to go along with six rebounds and assists, while Hill poured in 15 points. Two other Illini scored in double figures in a balanced effort featuring 48 percent EXTRA POINT
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shooting from the field, seven three-pointers and 15 bench points. The Knights, meanwhile, extracted only four points from its bench — all in the first half. Senior forward Kadeem Jack nearly posted a double-double, tallying 17 points and nine boards. With 2:48 left in regulation, he drained a three-pointer to cut Rutgers’ deficit to 62-54. But after an Illinois turnover, Jack bricked a jumper from the high post, essentially sealing the Knights’ fate. Another strong effort from Myles Mack was also in vain.
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Rutgers women’s soccer goalkeeper, was selected to the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team. This past fall, Murphy earned All-Big Ten Freshman Team honors after posting a .829 save percentage and 10 shutouts.
The senior guard stuffed the stat sheet with 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal. After Mack fed a nice entr y pass in the lane to freshman center Shaquille Doorson with about seven minutes left in the first half, Illinois’ game-changing 16-4 run ensued. Rutgers jumped out to a solid start, dishing six team assists through the first 16 minutes. Mack carried the Knights with a game-high 12 first-half points — including eight in the SEE ROAD ON PAGE 13
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