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Petition hopes to bring Wawa outlet to College Avenue BRITTANY AHR CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Some Rutgers students want to bring a popular convenience store onto campus. Erika Rears, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, has started a petition to bring a Wawa Inc. outlet to The Yard @ College Avenue. “Wawa always has great food at an affordable price and it is fast and convenient,” Rears said. “This is exactly the type of retailer that fits perfectly for college students, their schedules and their budgets.” When she is at home, Wawa is Rears’s choice for food on the go. She would like to have this option on campus as well. The campaign is still in its early stages, but has garnered interest from parts of the Rutgers community. Responders to Rears’s campaign were surprised that the New Jersey staple was not at as well known at a New Jersey university. “People in South Jersey are shocked to hear that there isn’t a Wawa on campus already,” Rears said. “On-campus students are excited about the idea and keep asking about the progress of the petition.” Richard Dorry, a School of Social Work graduate student, was excited about the prospect of a Wawa at Rutgers. “I don’t know what sort of logistics would be involved, but I’m sure a campus Wawa would be a hit,” he SEE OUTLET ON PAGE 4
A new program hosted by the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will train new surgeons in more advanced techniques to help better prepare them to take on these increasingly prevalent diseases. Some projections show there will be a shortfall in specialists within the next five years. JACQUELINE DOREY
New fellowships to aid cancer surgeon training SAMANTHA KARAS CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is partnering with the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to create a new program for hopeful surgeons in cancer training. A two-year fellowship offered by these groups will let new surgeons train in advanced cancer care in August 2016. This fellowship in complex surgical oncology provides additional training for surgeons who want to specialize in the surgical management of cancer patients, said Howard Kaufman, associate director for Clinical Sciences and chief surgical officer at the Cancer Institute.
“While general surgery training provides a comprehensive exposure to general surgical diseases and techniques, the fellowship provides much more in-depth experience with more complicated oncologic techniques,” Kaufman said. The number of people with cancer is increasing quickly, Kaufman said. By 2020, there will likely be a shortage of specialists. “This gap in experienced clinicians and scientific investigators is also occurring at a time of unprecedented progress in oncology when more patients can survive the disease — if they are treated appropriately from the beginning of their diagnosis,” he said. Some of the techniques the fellows will learn include minimally invasive
and robotic approaches to cancer problems, experience in managing the whole continuity of care for the cancer patient, including medical and radiation oncology and exposure to cancer-based research, he said. The program was accredited in late October 2015 by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, said David August, professor of surgery at the medical school and chief of gastrointestinal surgical oncology at the Cancer Institute. “We’re responsible for reporting to them, for maintaining their standards in training. There’s some very specific ways that residents or fellows have to be evaluated,” August said. The Institute has hired its first fellow, who will start in August 2016
and is working to recruit its second fellow, who will begin working the following year, he said. The application deadline for the second fellowship has recently passed. The interview process will begin soon. “In addition to identifying applicants with strong academic backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who have outstanding technical abilities, are accomplished clinical and/or basic science investigators who also bring a compassionate approach to patient care,” Kaufman said. The fellow will have the opportunity to spend time with some of the best technical surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation SEE SURGEON ON PAGE 4
Students discuss merits behind free speech zones on campus SANJANA CHANDRASEKHARAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
There are a number of free speech zones on every campus, which students can use to hold public forums, according to the Student Involvement Office’s website. BRANDON YOUNIE
In an effort to have student voices heard, Rutgers University offers designated free speech zones across campus. Rutgers free speech zones are designated public spaces on campus where students may hold public forums such as rallies or candlelight vigils, sell merchandise and services and promote certain ideas, according to www.thefire.org. Many students have not heard about these areas, said Sam Hornilla, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. She has never reser ved one herself. Free speech zones are only useful if they are controlled, Hornilla said. “I think it’s a good thing if it’s controlled,” she said. “It’s only a good thing if it’s not malicious or violent or doesn’t turn malicious in any way.”
Anyone that wants to hold a public forum should file a Public Forum Notification Form with the Student Involvement Office, according to their website. There are various designated free speech area locations on campus. On the College Avenue campus, locations include the steps between Brower Commons and Stonier Hall and the Records Hall courtyard. The zones are in the middle of the Newell Apartments on Cook campus and the patio of behind the Livingston Student Center. On Busch campus, free speech zones can be found on the lawn close to the Allison Road Classroom Building and in front of the School of Engineering. On Douglass campus, the patio on the Nichol Avenue side of the Douglass Student Center is also a free speech zone. Any organization can hold a public forum and they are encouraged to fill out the form, though it is not necessary, according to the website.
Hate speech will occur, but the zones are still good for students, said Mike Mantz, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior. “I think it’s a good idea, because ever yone is entitled to their own opinion and their own ideas, and should be able to share it with people in a group,” he said. “You’d like to think they wouldn’t use the space to promote hate speech and that people have some sort of social awareness, but that’s probably part of what would happen.” But others are more positive about the free speech zones. People are inherently good, and hate speech won’t happen in these spaces, said Shyama Shah, a School of Engineering firstyear student. “I think it’s nice to have a place like that so other people can connect with each other, and I’d like to think there’s a solution to every problem,” she said.
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Campus Calendar THURSDAY 2/4 The Rutgers University Student Centers presents “RU After Dark Presents: Poetry Slam” at 9 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. The TA Project presents “The Role of the Instructor” at 12 p.m. at the College Avenue Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Resource presents “The Long-Term Consequences of Children’s Health and Circumstances” at 12 p.m. at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Again Research located at 112 Paterson St. in Downtown New Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public. The Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program presents “Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program: Dr. Timothy Watkins — ‘Science and the National Parks: Context, Needs and Opportunities’” at 4 p.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services presents
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Scarlet Cross group brings medieval history to life
Scarlet Cross is a medieval re-enactment group that lets students perform historical-style battles at local events. EDEN.RUTGERS.EDU/~SCARLETX
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Dressed in robes and silver armor and carrying pikes and swords, students performed and fought for guests at the Rutgers Involvement Fair. The Rutgers Scarlet Cross Medieval Organization is a student group that allows student to re-enact some of the more interesting aspects of medieval history, said Booker George, the club’s president. George, a School of Engineering senior, said Scarlet
Cross is made up of University students who have an interest in medieval history from any region. The group is not limited to people with a related major. “The only requirement is enthusiasm for the subject,” George said. “We focus on 600 (Common Era) to 1600 C.E., and cover topics ranging from warfare, to art, to social customs and beyond.” The organization hosts a number of different events. Their weekly meetings include a presentation about an element of
medieval history, researched and much more,” said Caria, a School Festival and the Wack-a-Knight presented by the organization’s of Arts and Sciences senior. “We on Rutgers Day every year, have been to renaissance fairs, George said. members or alumni. The festival involves an The club takes pride in creating camping events, Medieval Times armored fighting tournament, a fun and relaxed environment and other fun places.” Doisgail Zulueta, vice local vendors, book performances that fosters educational purpose and lets members pursue president of the organization, and an amateur fighting arena their interests outside of class, said the weekly meetings are where Rutgers students can step important to understand the true into the ring and sword fight George said. The main purpose of Scarlet lifestyle of how people lived and their friends. “This year it will be April 23rd Cross is reenactment and armored worked in that time period. at Skelley fighting, Field, across G o e r g e the said. Club “The only requirement is enthusiasm for the subject.” from Cook Student members suit C e n t e r, ” up and equip BOOKER GEORGE George said. themselves President of Rutgers Scarlet Cross Medieval Organization and The club with padded School of Engineering Senior has lost a lot pole arms, of members s w o r d s , to graduation shields and There have been meetings over the last couple years, other equipment. “The weapons are made out of on medieval torture, medicine, George said. Despite this, there have been modern materials, but the weights weapon and garb crafting and and designs are pretty true to the barding where the members several new members, he said. originals,” George said. “We’ve bring in their favorite period Many alumni also return to help. “But we’ve been lucky enough also started branching out into accurate songs and stories to historic fencing and arranging off- share with others, said the School to get an influx of new enthusiastic members this year, and our alumni campus archery practices when of Arts and Sciences sophomore. “We are a small club and have been generous in coming we can.” Melanie Caria, a two-year therefore aren’t invited to many back to share their expertise,” member of Scarlet Cross, events, but we encourage people George said. The club spirit unites their said the club also focuses on to come to our meetings,” Caria accurate portrayals of life and said. “Our meetings are run by members together, Caria said. “We are like a family — joined historical events throughout the volunteer members who speak or run an activity based on a topic of together by our love for history, middle ages. fun and adventures — and to “We do fighting, cooking, their interest.” The organization also hosts create memories that will last arts and crafts, chainmail, metal jewelry, singing, barding and the Rutgers Renaissance Fair and beyond college,” Caria said.
February 4, 2016
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A petition hopes to encourage Wawa to open a store at “The Yard @ College Ave” . WAWA
OUTLET Wawa would make decision on whether to open outlet at Rutgers, Calcado says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
said. “I go to Wawa all the time, so as far as I’m concerned, the more the better.” Rachel Uhrig, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior, expressed a similar sentiment. “I want Wawa on campus so bad,” Uhrig said. The petition has amassed 146 signatures by Feb. 3. Some signatories include members of Rutgers’ administration, Rears said. “I am trying to get more signatures before moving forward,” Rears said. “I would love to also talk to whoever at Rutgers and (New Brunswick Development Corporation) would be able to help me. I know at least one member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees has signed my petition already.”
SURGEON Fellows will learn about new, techniques to fight cancer, Kaufman says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
oncologists and cancer researchers in the nation, he said. Fellows will also be exposed to a wide range of cancer types. Additionally, fellows will receive exposure to programs in precision medicine, tumor immunotherapy and quality improvement and outcomes research, which Kaufman said will provide the fellows with additional skills when treating cancer patients. Hadi Ali, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said he thinks the program is advantageous for many reasons. “Fellows will have the opportunity to carry out laboratory research in addition to their clinical research,” Ali said. “That translates to a better understanding of oncology and potentially more successful preventative care, screening tests and treatments.” A program like the surgical oncology fellowship identifies the Institute and the Medical School as being among the best of the best in surgical oncology training, August said. “It enhances the reputation of the University for people who pay attention to things like this, enhances the reputation of the Medical School, of our Cancer Center and it gives us a role in training future leaders,” he said.
Antonio Calcado, senior vice president of Institutional Planning and Operations at University Facilities and Capital Planning, said he had not heard of this petition. “While I always applaud that students band together, in this case we must remember that this is foremost a Wawa business decision,” Calcado said. “Like all corporations they have a business model that they would apply and ultimately the decision is made on their ability to be successful.” Rears said she plans on contacting Wawa within the coming weeks. “Even if Wawa does not take action at this time, at least they know there is a strong interest to have a Wawa on campus in the future,” she said. “I’m really passionate about this project, and I want to help make New Brunswick a better place than it already is.”
CRIME FEB. 3 HANOVER — Police found Ashley Mastro, 28, of Bedminster, hiding under a pile of clothes in a bedroom closet while searching her home. Officers were pursuing an arrest warrant for Mastro, who was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of administration of law and possession and use or being under the influence of a controlled substance. Brian Kennedy, 26, and Patrick Kennedy, 29, were also arrested during the warrant execution. Brian Kennedy was released, but the 29-year-old was charged with possession, use or being under the influence of a controlled substance. FEB. 3 EVESHAM TOWNSHIP — David L. Rodriguez, 52, a high school biology teacher is facing child pornography charges after authorities found pictures of underaged, pre-pubescent boys in sexual acts uploaded on a cloud service. The Cumberland Regional teacher was arrested from his home on Wednesday after a search warrant helped reveal the extent of his uploads. Rodriquez is being charged with one count of third-degree endangering the welfare of children and was in Burlington County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. FEB. 3 HACKENSACK — Five men and a 17-year-old boy were arrested after a robber y spree that lasted for months. They are all being charged with robber y-related offenses, which including 12 armed robberies and attempted robberies.
February 4, 2016
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Unleash your artsy side by attending ‘All Night Long’
“All Night Long” is part of Mason Gross School of the Arts graduate program’s MFA Thesis Exhibition Series. SAMANTHA CASIMIR
LAURA DENGROVE
Another part of the exhibition that presented the idea of our natural world versus the industrial world Talk about an art show I could was a room that was mostly made of clay pieces. The use of clay preview “All Night Long”. With the new semester comes sented an idea about our ancestral new art, and with new art comes roots. It gave another stark contrast a remarkably stunning exhibition to the more modern-day techniques from Rutgers’ very own Mason used in other parts of the show, and Gross School of the Arts entitled, the lacking industrial side that is showcased in the other rooms. “Daylight All Night Long.” My favorite parts of the show reThe exhibition is part of the graduate program’s MFA Thesis sided in Yellow Gallery No. 2 and Exhibition Series, which will be Blue Gallery No. 2. Both rooms, broken down into three parts over while vastly different, told a tale much deeper than what meets the the course of the semester. The first exhibition is a stunning eye. I was astounded by the powportrayal of our society as a whole erful impact of both rooms. The and the things that surround us in rooms are definitely a highlight of our daily lives. The mix of neutral the show and a must see. In Yellow Gallery No. 2, a grim and bright colors throughout the show gave a sense of daily life video portrait of the more poverand the neutral colors presented ty-stricken side of New Brunswick is shown subtly more of a grim by close ups of look of how rusting buildour society has blended “In a way, the paintings ings and paint with industrial somehow presented the chipped houses. The sound life, while the of the busy bright colors more sexualized nature of our society. ” streets also added a much adds a layer of needed levity depth to this to the show particular part as you ponder over the deeper meanings behind of the show. One particular shot in the video montage was of two some of the works of art. What really captured my eye houses with a church behind it. Blue Gallery No. 2 had a majorly was the main display that is presented as you enter the exhibition different view than that of Yellow room. I found the mix of pieces Gallery No. 2. In this room, large, inspired from nature, such as darkly colorful paintings take branches and wood, to comple- up the walls. The paintings were ment the pieces from the industri- filled with portraits of people minal world, such as metal and rubber. gling with one another. In a way, The pieces invoke a strong the paintings somehow presented emotional response from the the more sexualized nature of our viewer. As you look at these two society. With eyes hollowed out, pieces, they seemingly are not bodies piled up on one another made to be mixed together and and ribs accentuated in the paintmerged into what looks like a dis- ings, it gave an eerie sense that figured message of what our so- coincided with the overall theme ciety has become. It presents the of the rest of the show. The artists of the show are, idea of the dependence we now have in this culture and how it has Jaewan Choi, Spencer Lee Erickcombined in with the naturalistic son, Grace Jackson, Bomi Kim, elements in our world to create a Sena Wataya, Ella Wearing and Jane Westrick. sort of dystopia. CORRESPONDENT
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February 4, 2016
Rethinking concept of love allows acceptance
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uring the month of February, store windows displays change to different hues RACHEL LANDINGIN of red, with heart-shaped products, greeting cards, chocolates and roses reminding us that Valentine’s Day is coming soon and reminding people in romantic relationships that their pockets better be ready. For many of us, this day heightens the idea of love is in the airwaves and funneled into our minds asking ourselves, where does love exist in my life? The romantic notion of Valentine’s Day is a modern invention that originally had nothing to do with romantic love and how we celebrate it. It’s a holiday with mixed origins, celebrating a martyred saint and colonizing and christianizing a Roman festival of Lupercalia that is based on agriculture and fertility. Today, Valentine’s Day is a billion-dollar industry filled with commodities, films, music and other forms of media that target a specific kind of love that privileges class-status, whiteness and heteronormativity, and the all-consuming monogamous love. A kind of love that is described as an essential aspect of the human experience. Not only that, but romantic comedies play in to the same trope of love relationships. They perpetuate multiple images of white Hollywood celebrities that not only erases certain people’s existence, but also silences and shames alternative love narratives simply because they do not fit the mold. Whether it’s action, thriller or sci-fi, this type of romantic love crosses all genres. All over media, we are bombarded with images of socially accepted ways of loving. Images, not realities, become the lies that keep us from living. For the ones who don’t fit this mold, such as queer people of color, we’re marginalized in the game and structure of romantic love. If you’re a black or brown body, poor, busy laboring your hours away, a language of love that is bought, owned and contained are internalized and questions our worth to give and receive love. For many of us, systematic walls were built around us that makes love all too elusive. For many marginalized folks, we are rejected from sites and communities that are thought of as the the first site of love’s expression. If you’re a single mother, black, queer, non-able-bodied or all of the above our realities are shamed for not fitting into the nuclear
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“For simply existing and being who we truly are, many of us are made to feel that love was taken away from us. That we are not worth it.” family mold. These realities disturb the idea of a love that is black and white, a dichotomy of have and have-nots, because we live and love looks more like different shades of grey. By realizing that the kind of love that contributed to my growth and many others like me is made up of a garden of self-love, platonic love and love for our community, this disturbs the idea of attaining the idea of love that is based on dependency and the concept of a soulmate. Through decolonial love, we disturb the structures that shames the kind of love that is necessary for our survival and freedom for our bodies, minds and souls. By reframing love as more than commodity, compatibility and chance where people “fall in love,” and into a continuous practice of respect, vulnerability and compassion, this opens up to a renewed awareness of love that is limitless and allows our relationships to intensify and grow in different directions. As Valentine’s Day approaches, I encourage everyone — both single and in relationships — to think about how they prioritize romantic love in your lives that may take up space for love to come in full fruition. And with this self-examination, to think about equally celebrating the different ways in which love exist in our lives. This holiday will live on past our lifetimes, but as history of this holiday shows, the language around this holiday evolves and it’s time to reshape it by an inclusive and collective force. For some, it’s to remind ourselves to love ourselves, and sometimes that means healing and mending when we thought our preconceived notion of love has failed us. It means going through a journey of self-reflection and self-affirmation in order to shed these social conditionings. For simply existing and being who we truly are, many of us are made to feel that love was taken away from us. That we are not worth it. But in reality, it was always there in the shadowed corners of our lives. And with this realization, love becomes a central aspect of my life’s journey, where I and many others desire to undo, rebuild and teach ourselves and people around us how to love. To shape a reality where where people like me can safely put our hearts out in the world around us. Rachel Landingin is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies with minors in art history and digital communication, information and media. Her column, “Reason in Revolt,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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‘Return of Kings’ group is royal pain Mysoginist organization endorses rape on private property
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he Return of Kings is a group that advocates blame on someone else?” Moreover, his caveat for for the legal rape of women, and the leader legal rape — that it must be on private property — of the group, Daryush “Roosh V” Valizadeh, implies that anything done on private property is calls himself a neo-masculinist. It’s evident that the free game. Would killing another person as long as name they chose is symbolically designed to be a he or she was on private property be permissible rallying cry to restore masculine authority amidst as well? It is difficult to take the Return of Kings serimodern-day resistance to patriarchy. Contemporary society is more inclined to question the status ously because of the absurd platform they tout, of men and women, and it’s made strides in many however, the group is reported to have organized aspects to rectify what’s perceived to be a gendered worldwide meet-ups in 43 different countries. The imbalance of power. Although women continue to numbers of this group hasn’t been disclosed, but be subordinated in various levels of society, these their presence in 43 countries is chilling yet somemen appear to resent the progress women have what unsurprising. Societal deviants are emboldtaken in protecting themselves from arbitrary male ened to express their true thoughts through the violence and coerced subservience. The Return of anonymity of the Internet and they are better able Kings supports regressing back to times when men to find other like-minded people to interact with. In could unquestionably do what they want. And in this case, on the website advertising the Return of Kings’ event, Valizadeh advocating for legalized encouraged his supportrape, they assert that ers to “come out of the men should be able to do whatever they want with “He overtly faults women for having shadows and not to have women and their bodies, been raped, and this victim-blaming to hide behind a computer screen for fear of rewhile discrediting wommentality ignores the paramount taliation.” Because they en’s autonomy as equal role of men in the process of this require some coaxing, human beings. perhaps the members of But the group’s arheinous act.” this organization realize gument for why rape they’re doing something should be legal as long wrong. They hold prias it’s on private property contorts logic. Valizadeh states, “By attempting to vate meetings and don’t allow women or persons teach men not to rape, what we have actually done part of the LGBTQ community from participating. is teach women not to care about being raped, not Their exclusionar y practices prevent them from to protect themselves from easily preventable acts hearing other arguments and other perspectives. and not to take responsibility for their actions.” He They want to continue believing their outlandish overtly faults women for having been raped, and beliefs unchallenged. Many countries no longer have kings, because it this victim-blaming mentality ignores the paramount role of men in the process of this heinous was realized that there are better alternatives such act. “This woman shouldn’t have worn such skimpy as shared governance. Kings are associated with clothing, or this woman shouldn’t have been walk- men who abuse their power and mobilize to kill, ing at night. She shouldn’t have done this or she pillage and rape. A large portion of society doesn’t shouldn’t have done that.” Well what about, “This want this form of monarchic rule to return. Kingman shouldn’t have acted on his predatory desires? ship is archaic and incompatible with present societDo men not have any self-control so as to pin the ies — similar to the ideas held by this organization. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Strong relationships are found beyond romantic partners MANGOES AND REVOLUTION BECKY RATERO
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n times of struggle to increase media representation of different backgrounds, identities, and experiences, we still have a very long way to go. We like to think we’ve come so far and then reality waits around every unexpected corner to swiftly slap us in the face. It can come in the form of YouTube comments, Facebook statuses, Republican candidate polls or all-white Oscar. One of the ways media and pop culture likes to trick us into thinking that we’re somehow progressed is by innovating romance and romantic comedy movies. Somehow “50 Shades of Grey” is “sexy” and Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck “breaks with tradition.” One quick Google search shows that most lists of most popular rom-coms feature white, heterosexual, romantic-linked-with-sexual couples, monogamous “conventional” love stories. Of course this rigid conception of what love is and what relationships should be show in our society’s obsession with certain realities, commercials, close scrutiny of the presidents’ families, cartoons and animated films for kids, etc. The nuclear family and unevolving rigid forms of dating culture (ever since consumerism in connection with dating really picked up
in the 40s) have monopolized our conception of relationships and of love. Going on a date with a complete stranger — often with the exclusive purpose of seeing if there is enough chemistry to sleep with them later that night —can be extremely awkward and uncomfortable. This aside, there can be deeper consequences for people who live in a society with such narrow expectations. I’m sure we’ve all either been that person or had a friend who met a “special someone” and their life stopped cold. Classes become a struggle and socializing without that person
back and wonder what this means and what kind of culture we uphold and reproduce. We learn to find validation and comfort in these relationships. We focus on finding pleasure and intimacy with others before we find it with ourselves. We seek the comfort of cuddle sessions with a significant other and neglect the warmth that friends and family can bring us. We can lose ourselves this way, and, as the saying goes, you cannot pour from an empty glass. This expectation in the society that we’ve built goes to the extent of asking young
“We learn to find validation and comfort in these relationships. We focus on finding pleasure and intimacy with others before we find it with ourselves.” becomes unheard of. Sometimes people in this situation get isolated to the extent that if anything goes wrong or takes an unexpected turn, picking up the pieces is that much more difficult and disorienting. Furthermore, we live in a society that tells children born female and socialized as girls from a very young age how to look and act, what to dream of and aspire to. We teach women that their self-worth is in their appearance and, eventually, in the man they can get. The family they can start. People obsess about establishing romantic relationships without ever pausing and taking a moment to step
children if they have a boyfriend or girlfriend — always the opposite gender within the rigid binary. From a very young age girls start to plan their ideal relationship and marriage, and family and friends will ask about it and praise these plans! I have two very clear memories linked with this. I must have been around 8 or 9 years old. I was telling my parents that I did not want to birth children (still don’t) but that I would consider adoption. My dad, in a classic parent joking-yet-serious manner, decided to tell me that he absolutely was going to have Ratero-blood grandchildren. I’m an only child.
On the other hand, there was my mom, going out of her way to show me movies and get me books that provided a much broader view of the world than the narrow scope that is offered to so many people. It never came up very often, but when it did, she would say things like “sure, at some point when you bring a boyfriend home … or girlfriend, who knows.” This may seem very minor but had a big impact on me growing up, because it made me question the mainstream narrative. It allowed to consider other options and be myself. Relationships have the potential to be beautiful. Trust, intimacy, physical contact, shared experiences, intense human emotion — sharing a part of your life with a partner (or partners) can be wonderful. However, our current understanding of what this means and how it impacts our lives is very limited and often insufficient. Furthermore, we absolutely need to learn how to forge stronger ties with our friends, and our communities. Here’s a quote, some brain food from Hanya Yanagihara, a United States novelist of Hawaiian ancestry: “Friendship is the most underrated relationship in our lives. It remains the relationship not bound by law, blood or money — but an unspoken agreement of love.” Becky Ratero is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in women’s and gender studies and history. Her column, “Mangoes and Revolution,” runs monthly on Thursdays.
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DIVERSIONS Stephan Pastis
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Page 9 Nancy Black
Today’s Birthday (02/03/16). Group efforts go far this year. A springtime cash surge (around 3/8) leads to an educational turning point (after 3/23). Complete an investing phase, and begin two years of travels and studies (after 9/9). Another golden influx (around 9/1) shifts your personal balance sheet (after 9/16). Save for love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Travel seems enticing, but penny-pinching may be in order. Can you send someone else? Good news comes from far away. Your creative work has a bittersweet flavor. Infrastructure comes first. Use what you’ve gained through experience. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Closely track the budget. Pool family resources for a shared goal. Your decisions impact your bottom line. Follow rules exactly. Repay a debt. Get a profitable tip from an elder. Listen to someone who’s been there. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Mend fences. Creative negotiation wins big. You get much further together than you would solo. Extend your power base. Delegate to an experienced partner. Responsibilities fall into place. Practice and it gets easier. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Whistle while you work. Use your experience and skills toward financial gain. Upgrade workplace technology, if necessary. Set a juicy goal. Your influence is growing. Take pride in a job well done. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — The game is getting trickier. Follow the rules. Assume responsibility without need to do it all yourself. Strategize. Collaborate to face a challenging adversary. Friends help you advance. You’re gaining points with someone you admire. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Revamp your home to increase the comfort factor. Renovation projects satisfy. Sort, clean and organize. Get expert assistance, if necessary. Share nostalgia. Rely on a friend’s experience. Enjoy family time and domestic pleasures. Play together.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Throw yourself into a creative project. Write an outline, and develop your ideas. Get engaged in conversation. Maintain momentum with communications. Keep your agreements. Practice with renewed vigor. Explore fresh territory. It’s getting interesting. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Profitable opportunities knock. Answer the door. Show respect. Advance by using what worked before. The dynamics change now. Keep your word. Angry words are expensive. Make your deadlines, and accept payment graciously. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Make use of a power surge. A new method takes practice. Stick to tested tricks. It’s a good time for personal transformation. Who do you want to be? Walk or exercise and consider. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Take it slow and allow time for retrospection and planning. Stock up on reserves, and plot your moves. Get advice, but make your own decisions. Rely on your partner’s strength. Enjoy meditation and exercise. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Make an important connection. New friends open new possibilities. Collaborate, and provide what’s wanted and needed. Make substantive changes. Take advantage of an unexpected bonus. Community efforts can be fun. Celebrate together. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Even if obstacles arise, find a way to do what you promised. Your actions speak well for you. Completion leads to a raise in professional status. Follow your creative intuition for brilliant insight.
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February 4, 2016 KNIGHT NOTEBOOK
Freshman breaks program record in heartbreaking loss BRIAN FONSECA SPORTS EDITOR
After 388 days, the Rutgers men’s basketball team appeared to be headed for its first Big Ten conference win in 24 tries. The Scarlet Knights led for most of regulation in Wednesday’s game against Illinois after a blistering start in the first half, but they had to play catchup after the Fighting Illini took the lead with 3:41 remaining. Three overtimes and a pair of game-tying shots from freshman guard Corey Sanders later, the Knights (6-17, 0-10) were unable the losing streak, falling 110-101 in a heartbreaker. Even a historic performance from its best player couldn’t end the streak for Rutgers. Sanders’s 39 points were the most by a freshman in program history. Quincy Douby was the last freshman to put up 30 for the Knights, scoring 35 against Iowa State in the semifinals of the 2004 National Invitational Tournament. Sanders also dished a career-high 12 assists — the first time a Rutgers player got at least 10 assists since Marquis Webb in 2005 — to earn his first double-double on the Banks. The Lakeland, Florida, native not only scored the most points — he scored the most crucial. Down by one after leading for most of regulation, Sanders was fouled on a drive and put on the line with a chance to win the game for his team. He hit the first free-throw to tie the game at 75, but missed the second, forcing the game to head to overtime. In the first overtime period, the Knights were down by 7 with 43 seconds remaining. A trey from graduate transfer Omari Grier sandwiched between four free throws from Sanders had Rutgers within 2 points of its visitors. Khalid Lewis went to the line for Illinois with 11 seconds remaining with a chance to ice the game. He hit the first of two free throws to put the Illini up one, but missed the second, giving the Knights a chance to send the game to a second overtime. Out of a timeout, Sanders received the ball and chucked up a three. While the shot hit off the front of the rim, it bounced back in his direction, granting him one more chance. In five seconds that felt like an eternity to the 4,500 at the Rutgers Athletic Center, Sanders dribbled outside of the arc, threw up an off-balance shot with a hand
in his face and drained a three, sending his teammates and the fans into a frenzy. “(The players) came back to the bench, they were jacked up. Everyone was involved, everyone was excited,” said head coach Eddie Jordan. “I’m glad for our fans and our team that we got excited again and things like that could happen for us.” While he’s happy to enter the program’s record books, Sanders would’ve traded it in for hitting that free throw and winning the game.. “I love breaking records. I told coach Jordan I was going to come for one of his,” he said. “In this game, records are meant to be broken. I broke one tonight, so I’m happy about it, but still, I’m upset I missed that free-throw.” *** While Sanders led the show, he wasn’t alone scoring. Freshman forward Jonathan Laurent contributed a career-high 23 points despite missing a lot of time after falling awkwardly on a drive to the basket. A scary moment for all at the RAC, Jordan confirmed after the game it was only a cramp. Graduate transfer Omari Grier continued the momentum of his past performance with another double-digit scoring night, dropping 18 points in 38 minutes of action. The fourth-highest scorer for the Knights was sophomore guard Mike Williams. The Brooklyn, New York, native continued his recent success with 15 points against the Fighting Illini. Williams led Rutgers in scoring the past two contests on its road trip to Michigan. He felt he could’ve contributed more had his night not been cut short, though, as he fouled out with 11 seconds remaining in the first overtime. Watching the game from the sidelines in the final two periods of play, Williams felt he could’ve ended the game sooner had he been on the floor instead of sitting on the bench. “It really hurt (to have fouled out) because I felt like I could’ve done something,” he said. “I ain’t play well in the second half but I just felt like overtime, I could’ve did a little bit more. I could’ve scored, I could’ve got rebounds, could’ve got a steal, could’ve passed the ball for a basket, but I’m just sitting on the bench praying that we could pull it out.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
February 4, 2016
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Rutgers announces commits on National Signing Day BRIAN FONSECA SPORTS EDITOR
National Signing Day — the first day high school players make their verbal commitments official — marks the end of the speculation. The Rutgers football team had 17 players sign National Letters of Intent to become Scarlet Knights Wednesday. The Knights signed five linebackers, four offensive linemen, two defensive backs, two defensive lineman, two wide receivers, a running back and a quarterback. Head coach Chris Ash believes the incoming class will help fill holes left in the roster. “We filled some needs,” Ash said. “We had needs on the offensive line for the future. We signed four offensive linemen. We had current and future needs at linebacker, (and) we signed several linebackers. We had some needs at defensive back, so I’m happy about the guys we brought in to fill the immediate and future needs in positions we had identified early in the recruiting process.” Officially named former head coach Kyle Flood’s successor Dec. 7, Ash didn’t come to Piscataway full-time until he completed his tenure as the co-defensive coordinator at Ohio State after the Buckeyes won the Fiesta Bowl against Notre Dame. Having just one month to reach recruits before Wednesday was one of many challenges he tackled upon taking the head coaching job he’s always wanted. “We had a new staff in a new area, we had a blizzard to deal with, but I’m really excited how it all came together and how we got to this point with the young men we’re going to bring into this program to help us build this program the way we want it built,” Ash said. Flood had received multiple verbal commitments while at the helm on the Banks. Ash and his staff decided to honor them, showing the same loyalty he displayed by staying with Ohio State until its season ended. The most notable Flood recruit that jumped ship was Elite 11 quarterback Anthony Russo (Warminster, Pennsylvania), leaving the Scarlet Knights without a commit in the position. Ash and his staff worked quickly to find another recruit to fill the hole. After offering three different players, dual-threat quarterback Tylin Oden (Columbia, Tennessee) was the one to make the jump, flipping from Louisville to the Knights. While it wasn’t a priority to get a 2016 commit at the position, believing the current quarterbacks on the roster could win games, Ash is more than satisfied with getting Oden. “It wasn’t a make-or-break position for us, but it was important to find the right type of quarterback,” he said. “If we didn’t sign one, we wouldn’t worry about it too much. We have some outstanding quarterbacks on this roster that we could win some games with, but I think we hit a home run with Tylin.”
A big concern surrounding Ash and his coaching staff were its lack of ties to New Jersey. While he was unable to reach the success Michigan — who signed five of the top eight Class of 2016 New Jersey recruits, according to 24/7Sports — had in acquiring the top recruits from the Garden State, Ash convinced 10 kids from the local state to play on the Banks. “We’re ver y excited about (getting 10 New Jersey kids),” Ash said. “We’ve talked about the importance of being able to recruit right here in our home state and take New Jersey kids and build this program with kids from these programs and I think we’ve done an outstanding job of identifying the right type of kids that fit the culture of what we’re tr ying to build.” While signing a National Letter of Intent is a monumental moment in the lives of the players
making the jump from high school to college, Ash is quick to tell them it’s only the first step in a long process. The Ottumwa, Iowa, native has told all his players there will be an even playing field — ever y starting position is up for grabs. But nothing will be earned without hard work. “The signing class that we just put together, ever y one of them have been told we are now getting into the preparation phase, which means they’re signed, they’re ours, get prepared to come in here and take somebody’s job,” Ash said. “Not ever ybody wants to compete. Some guys want things handed to them. We’re not going to hand things to anyone.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach Chris Ash addresses the media on National Signing Day. Rutgers added 17 players after they signed their NLI. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I love breaking records ... In this game, records are meant to be broken. I broke one tonight, so I’m happy about it, but still, I’m upset I missed that free-throw.” — Freshman guard Corey Sanders after scoring most points in single game by a Rutgers freshman
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RU runs out of gas in triple-overtime
Freshman guard Corey Sanders chucks up an off-balance 3-point shot as time expired in the first overtime to send Rutgers’ game against Illinois to double-overtime. The Knights suffered a 110-101 loss in triple-overtime to the Fighting Illini despite Sanders’s career-high 39 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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As his teammates dog-piled onto him as he lay on the hardwood floor, Corey Sanders soaked in the atmosphere having just done the unthinkable. Despite an improbable, seven-point deficit that seemingly drowned the Rutgers men’s basketball team near the end of the first overtime period, the Scarlet Knights willed their way back in unconventional fashion. Sanders, who had done it all for Rutgers up until it climbed back into the ballgame on its final possession, misfired on a 3-pointer from the top of the key. But the freshman guard hustled to get his own rebound, retreated all the way back behind the arc and fired once more. The off-balanced desperation heave splashed through the net and the 4,500 in attendance at the Rutgers Athletic Center erupted. Sanders’s conversion forced another chance for the Knights to win a game they had so many chances to take earlier in regulation. But all Sanders could think about at that moment was what he still had left to accomplish. “Let’s fight again. Another five minutes,” he said. “That’s what coach was telling us, another five minutes to go out there and try and win the game. And that’s all I can ask for, try to give my team another five minutes.”
Rutgers received another five minutes — 10, in fact — as the Wednesday night contest with Illinois dipped into three overtimes at the RAC. But the Knights ultimately fell short in the 55-minute thriller on their way to a 110101 defeat in Piscataway at the hands of the Fighting Illini. “I think we ran out of gas,” said freshman forward Jonathan Laurent. “If you look at the stat sheet, most of us played 50 minutes, most of us played 40 ... I know they had the same amount of players as us, but they got us this game.” Laurent muscled his way to the rim for high-percentage shots all night long, posting 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting with eight rebounds to help pace Rutgers in the triple-overtime marathon. Sanders, meanwhile, led the way and nearly racked up a triple-double with 39 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. The career-high scoring total was the most for a freshman since Quincy Douby’s 35 points in the 2004 NIT semifinal against Iowa State. But as much as the Lakeland, Florida, native did to carry the Knights (6-17, 0-10) over the course of the back-and-forth battle with the Illini (11-12, 3-7), even he admitted that he didn’t do enough to put Rutgers over the top when he could have. At the line with three seconds to go, Sanders had a chance to give the Knights the lead
after sinking the first free throw from the line to knot the score up at 75 apiece. But as the second shot rattled out, Sanders knew right then and there that he missed a golden opportunity to put an end to a skid that now grows to 10 games — sandwiched between a Big Ten losing streak that hit 25 since last year’s upset of then-No. 4 Wisconsin. “I’m just still upset about the free throw I missed, man,” he said. “All that wouldn’t have happened if I just hit the free throw ... that’s the thing that I’m regretting right now is the free throw. So all that is good, but man, I could’ve won the game. We didn’t win, so it’s kind of like it’s good, but it’s not enough.” While Rutgers managed to edge Illinois on the boards with a 35-34 rebounding advantage and battled its way to a 54-36 mark in the paint, it lacked consistent production from all members of its seven-man rotation at the end of the night. Meanwhile, Malcolm Hill stepped up late for the Illini with a team-high 32 points — 17 of which came on free throws — and Jalen Coleman-Lands added 26 more on the scoring sheet to complement their late push. And as much as Eddie Jordan commended the Knights for their effort throughout regulation and beyond, the third-year head coach was blunt on how they managed to come up short.
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sophomore 141-pounder, was slotted at No. 6 in his weight class in the most recent Intermat ranking. Ashnualt was one of seven starters on the Rutgers wrestling team to land in the top 20 within their respective weight classes.
“I want all of our top-seven guys to play at a high level and we didn’t get that again,” Jordan said. “For us to get a win in this league, all seven guys have to play at the highest talent level that they have. And we don’t have the couple of guys doing it, it’ll be a struggle for us.” While the gauntlet of the Big Ten is largely out of the way and the schedule softens up down the stretch, the next one up on the slate is a trip out to Lincoln, Nebraska, for a 2:30 p.m. ET tip-off on Saturday against the same Cornhuskers squad that handed Rutgers a 34-point drubbing at home. And as much as the Knights have never been in the thick of a battle as brutally contested as the one they went through against the Illini, they understand how close they were before it ultimately slipped away. “Everything’s a learning point for us and everything just makes us grow,” Sanders said. “I think we played real, real good team basketball tonight, so we can’t complain about these losses. People know we’re undermanned — that’s no excuse — but there’s reasons to why this (losing) streak is like this and we’re just doing our best with it and we went out fighting every night. That’s all we can ask for, that’s all our coaches can ask for and that’s all we can do.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GarrettStepien and @TargumSports on Twitter.
WRESTLING
MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Metropolitan Championships
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