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$15 M. donation will fund academic center for Rutgers athletes Alexandra DeMatos Contributing Writer
Rutgers Athletics will dedicate its recent $15 million gift — the largest in its history — to the creation of an academic center to support student athletes. The Gary and Barbara Rodkin Center for Academic Success will be housed on Busch campus, offering consolidated academic support services for Rutgers Athletics within one building, according to the press release. It will house men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse program training facilities, as well as offices for Athletics’ administration, and will be located directly across from High Point Solutions Stadium on Scarlet Knight Way. “Gary and Barbara wanted to marry their two passions, academics and athletics,” said Pat Hobbs, director of Athletics. “This facility will enable us to build a best-in-class academic support program.” Hobbs said Rutgers is committed to student-athlete success in the classroom and later in life. Both graduates of Rutgers University, Gary and Barbara Rodkin have supported multiple programs throughout the University, including Rutgers Future Scholars, the Douglass Residential College and the Rutgers Honors College, according to the press release. The couple met and began their life together at Rutgers. “We met in the library. I was a senior in 1976, after Gary had graduated, during the basketball team’s Final Four season,” Barbara Rodkin said. “I could get a ‘date ticket’ to a game in the Barn for a dollar. I have always been suspicious that he continued to date me for those tickets.”
Gary and Barbara Rodkin met at Rutgers in 1976. The couple has made a number of contributions to the University including the Douglass Residential College, the Rutgers Honors College and the Gary Barbara Rodkin Center for Academic Success. YOUTUBE Gary Rodkin said that the two are pleased with the direction that University President Robert L. Barchi is taking Rutgers in with the Strategic Master Plan. “We have been very fortunate in our lives and we want to share,” Gary Rodkin said. “That’s very fundamental to who we are. We much prefer to do this now, rather than later in life, so we can see and experience the impact on our students and
University for many years to come.” The new facility will offer a range of resources, including support environments for academic advising, learning specialists, one-on-one and group tutoring, workshops and seminars, team study halls and a computer lab, according to the press release. “Most of our student-athletes are not going to play professionally or compete in the Olympics,” Barbara
Rodkin said. “It’s very important they graduate and contribute to their communities. We trust that many will become leaders in whatever field they choose to pursue.” The Gary and Barbara Rodkin Center for Academic Success will be the second facility built as part of the ongoing “R B1G Build,” launched in early 2016 to raise $100 million for new or updated facilities, according to the press release.
The initiative has raised more than $92 million since its launch from both public and private support. “This gift from Gar y and Barbara will fur ther our aspiration to be recognized as one of the world’s premier universities,” Barchi said. “I want to thank the Rodkins for their remarkable leadership in helping our student-athletes achieve the highest academic standards.”
NJ residents unhappy with state’s economy Ryan Stiesi Associate News Editor
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In a tale as old as time, New Jerseyans are still dissatisfied with their taxes. The February 2018 installment of the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics’ “State of the Garden State” poll showed that 82 percent of surveyed residents said they are “dissatisfied” and 60 percent said they are “very dissatisfied” with how the state government has handled taxes. The poll, a screenshot of how Garden State residents feel about a variety of issues ranging from cost of living to air and water quality,
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sampled 1,203 adults who were contacted from Nov. 15 to Nov. 27, 2017. “So we’ve asked a lot of these questions over the past five decades, time and time again,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling. “This is a particular standalone report, but like I said a lot of this new data is based on previously asked questions and that way we can create trends and analyze a lot of these issues over time.” She said that the discussion has changed from what the most important statewide issue is, to what Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) should See economy on Page 4
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“Road to Industry” prepares students for competitive job market Anthony Ventriglia Contributing Writer
Finding work after college is a common difficulty graduating seniors face every year. Rutgers Career Services offers several programs that help students chart a path after college. The office currently offers two programs — the Road to Communication and Media program and the Road to Wall Street program, according to the Career Services website. The former helps students break into the world of media, while the latter focuses on the business world. These programs offer a wealth of development for students in their career fields, according to the website. “Mentoring relationships and strong networking skills matter greatly for bridging the gap between college and career,” said Toi Tyson, associate director for Alumni-Student Engagement. “Though we all know it, students can sometimes struggle with making those connections. These programs provide the structure and support for students to succeed. It’s only the industry focus that differs for the two programs, but the goals remain the same.” Students enrolled in these programs find it much easier to build connections with people in their field. By working with Rutgers alumni, they improve their “soft skills,” such as emotional intelligence and better people skills. Tyson said that working with mentors helps students network in ways they would only be able to do later in their career. Approximately 50 sophomores are chosen to join the Wall Street program every year. Alumni advisors help students piece together resumes, prepare
Lauren Kelly participated in the University’s “Road to Wall Street” program during her time at the University. She graduated last year with a degree in finance and mathematics from Rutgers Business School. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY for interviews and network. When it comes to working on Wall Street, a mentor can help navigate the insand-outs of the industry, she said.
Michael Nehring, a current mentor for the Road to Wall Street program, was once a student enrolled in the program.
“I walked out of the course with new friends, a larger network and a better understanding of Wall Street,” Nehring said. “This
professional development program gave me the greater degree of specialization that I was looking for out of my undergraduate education.” Nehring said the program gave him a leg up in his industry, helping him secure an internship during his junior year and subsequently a full-time job going into his senior year. The program helped him acquire the knowledge to compete with students from top 10 business programs across the nation. Kevin Cuskley, program director of the Road to Wall Street program, said it is designed to give students that competitive edge. “The Road to Wall Street Program was the first of a series of initiatives launched by University Career Services (UCS) ... designed to provide students with the necessary competitive advantage as they pursue ‘front-office’ careers on Wall Street,” Cuskley said. Students — specifically rising sophomores — from any major are encouraged to apply to the program. The program requires a minimum 3.3 GPA. It also interviews approximately 80 out of 150 students who apply to the program, Cuskley said. These programs fall under a larger category of related programs called Road to Industry Programs, according to the Career Services website. Road to Industry Programs are quickly expanding as they branch into different career clusters like education, public policy and governmental jobs. “Rutgers alumni provide a critical resource for Road to Wall Street participants and are often involved with the candidate selection process at RU for their respective firms,” according to the program’s website.
Rising sophomores can apply to 1 of 2 “Road to Industry” programs offered by Career Services as a way to learn valuable skills, like effective communication and people skills, from distinguished Rutgers alumni. CASEY AMBROSIO / JANUARY 2018
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economy 82 percent of New Jersey residents are ‘disatisfied’ with how state government has handled taxes continued from front try to tackle first, but the number one, perennial concern among respondents consistently is taxes. The poll also measured sentiments toward other economic standings in the state. Approximately three quarters of people said they are “very” or “somewhat” dissatisfied with how the state has handled both costs of living and affordability, according to its findings. Government spending and the state budget also received similar criticisms.
or somewhat satisfied with both air and water quality in New Jersey and higher education. Respondents who have lived in New Jersey longer had increasingly negative feelings toward the state. According to the poll, 29 percent of New Jersey residents said it was a better state to live in than any other while 28 percent said it is worse, and 31 percent said it is the same as any other state. Thirty-six percent of residents in the state said it was “only fair” or “poor,” and 48 percent of lifetime residents
“This is a particular stand-alone report, but like I said a lot of this new data is based on previously asked questions and that way we can create trends and analyze a lot of these issues over time.” Ashley Koning Director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling
On a positive note, New Jerseyans overall still consider the state a quality place to live. According to the poll, 6 out of 10 residents answered that New Jersey is an “excellent” or “good” place to live. Delving into those numbers, findings show the more money someone makes and them having a degree contribute to them viewing the state more favorably. Approximately 6 out of 10 New Jerseyans also said they are very
echoed similar sentiments. Millennials are most eager to move, according to the poll. Koning said the reason could include a variety of points, depending on many variables. “It depends on how different age groups, how satisfied they feel on those particular points … the dissatisfaction is really widespread,” she said. Residents also believe they have better quality of life in
February’s installment of the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics’ “State of the Garden State” poll found large discrepancies between how 1,203 adults in New Jersey view the state’s policies. This can be reflective of what demographic is being analyzed. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY their neighborhood, followed by their city and town, more so than their state as a whole, Koning said. She explained that overall New Jerseyans are positive about quality of life in the state, but that over time the number has slightly declined from approximately 70 to 80 percent to the 60 percent mark it stands at today. But, the trend of residents rating their neighborhood
higher than outside areas remained consistent. “I think we see the same kind of thing with congressional approval versus approval for your own member of Congress, the closer to home you are the more favorably you are going to look upon that item,” Koning said. In terms of politics, she said that positivity is affected by what demographic is being analyzed. Democrats are more positive
about Murphy’s administration while Republican residents were less excited about the direction that the state is headed towards under the new administration. “I think it really comes down to which New Jerseyans are seeing a brighter future … most of this uptick has been among Democrats and some independents — so looking at bipartisanship — we don’t see the same intensity among Republicans,” Koning said.
U. Snapchat compiles brief segments of life on-campus Erica D’Costa Christopher robertson Associate News Editor & CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers Snapchat Campus Story, contrary to popular belief, is not filtered by, or affiliated with the University. Snapchat started the “Campus Stories” in 2014, as an expansion of an individual user’s “My Story.” The popular update allows students to upload snaps to their college’s central feed and is available to anyone who is physically within the geographical borders of the university. The Campus Story is a compilation of random snaps from students, with no correlation between them. From parties on College Avenue to physics lectures on Busch and former Vice President Joe Biden’s speech, the story has encompassed a wide range of moments that are displayed for viewers on the app until they expire after 24 hours. Only users who turn on their location services on Snapchat are able to view or post on the story. “Our Stories are collections of Snaps submitted from different Snapchatters throughout the community, collected and categorized to capture a place or event from different points-of-view ... Our Story is a place where Snapchatters can build big community narratives together,” according to the Snapchat support website. To prevent profanities and inappropriate content, the Snapchat team censors snaps submitted to community stories. Snapchat’s
community guidelines report that it does not allow adult or illegal content, hate speech and spam. The snaps do not go through Rutgers when they are submitted and the University has no control over which snaps make the cut to get on the Campus Story that often gets thousands of views. “No one on our staff has anything to do with what runs as campus stories,” said Dory Devlin, interim senior director of University News and Media Relations. Instead, it is run purely by Snapchat employees, leaving no specific individual in charge of the filtering process. In addition to the “Our Story,” the app continues to design new features. Recent updates include a “Do Not Disturb” button that allows users to mute notifications from a person or group without their knowledge that their snaps are being silenced. Snapchat is introducing more text styles shortly after Instagram added new fonts to its own version of “stories,” according to Tech Crunch. Snapchat also rolled out a new feature in the Discover section that relies on student journalists to share accurate, unique, hyper-localized stories, according to The Verge. The stories will be similar to those of BuzzFeed’s and The New York Times’ and will be directly from college newspapers’ journalists and editors. The app soft-launched the feature with colleges like Stanford, UCLA and Dartmouth last spring, and will be expanding to more universities across the country.
The Rutgers Snapchat story flips through short video segments submitted by anyone within the school’s geographical borders. One of the app’s new features relies on student journalists to share honest accounts of hyperlocal news. THOMAS BONIELLO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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Tamimi’s situation shows Israeli injustice GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES YOUSUF ABDELFATAH
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hed Tamimi is a Palestinian activist and viral sensation. She has been sitting in an Israeli prison since mid-December, awaiting a trial that has been postponed until Feb. 13. She also just turned 17-years-old last week. Tamimi was detained after slapping and kicking an Israeli soldier in a video that went viral. In the moments prior to the video, Israeli soldiers stationed at the Tamimi house to quell protests in the area, shot Tamimi’s 14-year-old cousin with a rubber bullet to the face at close range, severely wounding him. The injuries were severe enough that doctors were forced to place him in a medically-induced coma. Days after the video went viral, the Tamimi family’s house was raided and the activist was arrested for the incident, as were her mother and 20-year-old cousin. She is currently facing 12 charges including assaulting an Israeli soldier, interfering with a soldier’s duties and two past instances of stone-throwing. Additionally, her mother is being charged with incitement for having taken the video. Several human rights groups, including Amnesty International, have called for her release, pointing out the obvious fact that the distraught and unarmed teenage girl posed no actual threat to the two heavily armed Israeli soldiers she was confronting. This is not the first time Tamimi has gone viral for acts of resistance against the Israeli occupation, and her family has been a very active part of the non-violent protest movement in the village of Nabi Saleh. She had previously achieved internet fame after a picture of her shaking her fist in defiance at an Israeli soldier at the age of 12 made the rounds. A few years later she went viral again, this time attempting to fight off a soldier who was trying to arrest her younger brother. She has been described as starring in “Pallywood,” a dismissive and frankly disrespectful characterization of Palestinian protests, which trivializes the trials and injustices faced by Palestinians by implying that their protests are staged for the camera. Although her situation is not uncommon, according to Defense for Children International, between 500-700 Palestinian minors are held in Israeli military detention every year. Part of the reason that Tamimi has received so much attention on the international scene is her appearance. She is blonde with fair skin and light eyes. In fact, if it was not for the Arabic she
“Supporters of the Palestinian movement see her as a young freedom fighter, a David-esque symbol of the little guy standing up to oppression ...” spoke, it would be easy to mistake her for European. As Ben Ehrenreich, a journalist who wrote a profile on the Tamimi family, said, “A great deal of work goes into ‘othering’ Palestinians, to casting them as some really recognizable other … but when suddenly the kid doesn’t fit into those stereotypes — when she actually looks like a European kid or an American kid — then suddenly all that work of dehumanization can’t function, and she can’t be ‘othered’ in the same way. And then people freak out.” Even so, there have still been attempts at delegitimizing Tamimi and her family. For example, notable Israeli parliamentarian Michael Oren has accused her of being paid to “dress up in American clothes” and provoke soldiers, as if Palestinians do not normally wear jeans and t-shirts. He even launched a classified investigation into whether the Tamimi family was real, because their appearance did not match those of “regular” Palestinians. Rather than the larger than life revolutionary figures of a Yasser Arafat, Tamimi is a representative of the every day life of a Palestinian living under occupation. She has received a large amount of support from liberal Israelis and the international community. Hundreds of young American Jews sent her birthday wishes this past week in a show of support before her trial, and there have been rallies all over North America and Europe calling for her release, but not everyone has been supportive. Israeli settlers have vandalized her home town of Nabi Saleh, scrawling phases such as “Death to Ahed Tamimi” along the walls. Another group of settlers has stated that it would be waiting outside the prison to kill her once she gets released. Supporters of the Palestinian movement see her as a young freedom fighter, a David-esque symbol of the little guy standing up to oppression and a representation of the injustices of occupation. Her detractors see her as a provocateur, a young criminal and someone who disrespected the Israeli military. But, I am sure most readers will agree, the detention of an unarmed teenage girl and the shooting of her 14-yearold cousin are unconscionable actions. Unfortunately, they are all too commonplace in Palestine, a consequence of the occupation and its reduction of Palestinians to an “other.” Yousuf Abdelfatah is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in political science and economics. His column, “Global Perspectives,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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lated to be fully implemented next fall, the but improve their experiences at the University — University Department of Transportation if they work. It is not uncommon for students to spend upServices (DOTS) will be switching transit tracking servers after more than a decade. Leaving ward of a total of an hour on Rutgers buses each NextBus behind, DOTS will now adopt TransLoc in day going to and from class. In students’ busy hopes of significant improvement in services offered schedules, they could use all of the extra time they with regard to student transit. The improvement will can get to check things off of their extensive daiinclude onboard Wi-Fi, a reliable bus tracking sys- ly to-do lists. The inclusion of Wi-Fi on buses will tem and the ability to see how many students are allow students to more easily take care of small tasks while traveling. When buses hit traffic, it can packed onto a specific bus. As long as these changes are reliable and con- sometimes take even 30 minutes to travel from one sistent, most students would likely agree that campus to another, and Wi-Fi will allow students they are worth it. The bus system is one of the the option to take out their laptops and do some most frustrating aspects of attending Rutgers, and reading or edit their papers, at least when there is the current application is consistently unreliable. room on the bus to do so. But in addition to being able to take advantage of Students often complain of the inaccuracy of the time previously wastbus times on the ed, Wi-Fi on the buses Rutgers app and might even ease some how often it causstudents’ financial es them to be late “The inclusion of Wi-Fi on buses will allow burdens. Data plans for class — which students to more easily take care of small for cell phones are not is interesting tasks while traveling.” cheap, and if commutbecause getting ers want to use their students to class laptops without Wi-Fi, is a fundamental they are simply not importance to the University, whose main goal is presumably to able to unless they use a mobile hotspot, which iteducate its students. The administration of course self uses a significant amount of data. Where they realizes this, and improving the bus system is would otherwise be forced to use their costly and something which has recently been afforded a limited data plans if they wanted to go on the ingreat deal of effort, like the changing of the lay- ternet to use, say, Sakai while on the bus, students out of certain roads, such as College Avenue, and will now be able to access the internet on their bus adding more buses in hopes of alleviating traffic rides for free, without worrying about using up to transport students more efficiently. Unfortu- their data early. But this is about more than Wi-Fi — and it is nately, no significant improvement to the efficiency of the system has been blatantly obvious yet. about more than just taking steps toward a bus sysSo at this point, a minor improvement in conve- tem that works efficiently for the Rutgers students. nience with the switching of tracking systems is Those things, among others, will improve the overall student experience, and anything that works to hard to discount. To a non-student, these changes may seem su- improve the student experience is valuable. Stuperfluous. Especially when it comes to Wi-Fi on the dents are the University’s livelihood, and a good buses, anyone who does not have to regularly deal student experience entails the retention of Rutwith the Rutgers bus system might see it as an un- gers’ best and most elite attendees, which in turn necessary expenditure in a time when University results in the school’s prestige continuing to rise. funding is not exactly abundant. But the fact of the At its foundation, though, this change in systems matter is that these changes, including the addition will likely be good for the University as long as it is of Wi-Fi, will not only make students’ lives easier, maintained and remains consistently reliable. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150h editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Patriarchy uses meat consumption to invalidate females THE ANNOYING VEGAN MILLENNIAL FRANCESCA PETRUCCI
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eganism and feminism. The two “isms” that appear to inhabit two completely different galaxies, but meet up at the annual liberal millennial convention in San Francisco. So how is veganism inherent to feminism? Feminism views females as more than property, eye candy and a set of reproductive organs. It is the equality of the sexes and a clear detest of patriarchal rule. What divides women is our distance from the patriarchy, said Yakin Erturk, United Nations special rapporteur on the violence against women. So, while women have not always been treated with an equal lack of privilege, a constant force in the lives of all women is the patriarchy. Where does your cheeseburger fit in this picture? The consumption of the cheeseburger, or what Carol J. Adams refers to as “feminized protein” perpetuates patriarchal rule and female subordination. Step one: domestication. We first domesticate the non-human female animal. We first domesticate the human female animal. This domestication is a way to control non-human females to reproduce and to consume. We place human females into
“domestic” roles to reproduce and to consume the results of their domestic labor. Female non-human animals are doubly exploited through meat consumption “... both when they are alive and then when they are dead. They are the literal female pieces of meat. Female animals become oppressed by their femaleness, becoming surrogate wetnurses,” Adams said. Sound familiar? Step two: Relegation of the female body to an inferior status. We often forget that both a female cow body and a female human body are female bodies.
The husband then burps and tells his wife that the “cheeseburger” rather than “the domesticated female topped with its own curdled milk was delicious!” Through meat consumption, the animal simply exists to fulfill the needs and the desires of the consumer, “in this case the original meaning of animals’ fates is absorbed into a human-centered hierarchy, ” Adams said. This hierarchy asserts men to sit on the higher rung in the hierarchy. Step three: Domestic violence and rape. Through systematic de-animalization,
“So, while women have not always been treated with an equal lack of privilege, a constant force in the lives of all women is the patriarchy.” The relegation of certain animal female bodies to an inferior status mimics how we relegate female human bodies to an inferior status. Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at Rutgers this past fall on his “It’s On Us” platform, which aims to encourage males to take responsibility for sexual violence. “Rape is not about sex, it is about power,” Biden said. We replace baby cow with veal and adult cow with steak, equating all animals to “meat.” We are now able to digest meat as a word and as a cuisine.
slaughter becomes moral. While systematic dehumanization perpetuates a rape culture which accepts the slaughter and sexual abuse of women and girls. The parallels between human rape and animal rape are stark. Cows are often harnessed in what are called “rape racks” to be forced to reproduce to meet the meat needs of the male consumer. The process results in the production of literal non-human pieces of meat and women who “feel like pieces of meat.” Step four: Reinsure patriarchal control and define toxic masculinity.
While this piece is about women, this discussion is also a racial one. Throughout European and Asian histor y, meat has been considered a first-class citizen food, while second-class citizens like females and laborers instead consumed vegetables and starches. It is also common that during a famine, men will consume meat, causing higher star vation among females. Women give up their needs to the dietar y needs of men, while simultaneously assuming role of the food preparer. Meat and masculinity have long been synonymous with one another. A “meat and potatahs” guy paints a picture of a hardy, strong and dominant man. This image is bolstered by his consumption, which acts as the protein, which energizes his physical body and his masculinity. Meat consumption is added to the litany of characteristics of what it means to be “masculine” right after unemotive, muscular and high-earning. When will we understand the consumption of feminized protein as an act which perpetuates patriarchal norms, female subordination and gender roles? Francesca Petrucci is a School of Arts and Sciences junior double majoring in journalism and media studies and political science and minoring in Spanish. Her column, “The Annoying Vegan Millennial,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Feeling artsy? Visit these student budget-friendly museums JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT
Although there’s plenty of great art at Rutgers, wanting to leave campus to find some more is perfectly understandable. The tri-state area has some of the world’s greatest museums, and that’s hard to pass up. But, city trips can require plenty of cash, so museums that offer student discounts can be a godsend. Here are five museums that can make for a great day trip.
Barnes Foundation
There’s no shortage of impressive art in Philadelphia, with one of the best locations being the Barnes Foundation. The foundation primarily showcases art from 19th and 20th-century artists and features work from Picasso, van Gogh and more. Art education is also a big emphasis at the foundation and it holds many free events showcasing works that explore art history and social issues. Student prices at the Barnes Foundation are $5, a huge markdown from the $30 fee for adults.
The Museum of Modern Art (moma)
The MoMa holds one of the world’s greatest collections of modernist art, with art of all different mediums showcased in the New York City staple. There are two different locations in the MoMA family, with the main art
collection located in Manhattan. MoMA PS1 is the MoMA’s exhibition space, whose mission is to display “the most experimental art in the world,” according to its website. With various events held throughout the month, MoMA PS1 is the more interactive side of the company. Thankfully, both locations have options for free and discounted entry. The MoMA is free on Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., and MoMA PS1 is only $5 with a student ID.
The New Museum of Contemporary Art
Commonly referred to as the “New Museum,” this NY-based museum is well known for solely featuring contemporary art, or art being made in the present day. Since 1977, the Lower East Side establishment has showcased artists just about to hit their peak. If you want to see the next big artists first, this can be a good choice. Art in the 21st Century is always moving and evolving, and museums like the New Museum help document the many changes in real time. The New Museum has a student discount of $12, while the general price is $18.
Philadelphia’s Graffiti Pier
For an experience that takes art out of the museum, Philadelphia’s Graffiti Pier is a great
Home to some of the most famous masterpieces, many people are unaware that entrance to the Metropolitan Museum of Art is free. A “pay-what-you-wish” donation is suggested. FLICKR spot. The abandoned coal-loading pier was taken over by the city’s graffiti artists, and over the years, an incredible amount of tags, portraits and designs have accumulated. The pier is a hugely popular Instagram spot, but the space itself is incredibly unique, unlike any classic museum. It’s literally just an abandoned pier, so it’s free, and a great stop on any Philly excursion. Maybe hold on to this idea until early spring though, the wind is unforgiving at the waterfront location.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
The Met is the United States’ largest art museum, featuring some of the most famous pieces of art ever. With a reputation that big, you would expect a hefty admission fee. But, the Met is pay-asyou-wish for students from the tristate area, and Rutgers students qualify. With recent exhibitions on legendary artists like Michelangelo and more art than you have time to see, the Met is definitely a great weekend trip. All that work for free shouldn’t go to waste.
Zimmerli Art Museum
Back here at Rutgers, the Zimmerli Art Museum is open every day except Monday and is free to all. Zimmerli also stays open late on Tuesdays, when they often offer curator-led tours. Musical performances and interactive events are scheduled throughout the month. There’s plenty of great art being made and shown at a discount, so don’t feel limited by what’s in your wallet, and flash your student ID when possible.
Dining hall ‘hacks,’ recipes for when Brower gets boring Elizabeth Leoce Correspondent
“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”: Some of us drool at chef Guy Fieri’s Food Network adventures, but in college, our reality is more like dining halls, take-out and RU Express. Although you may not travel the country and try gourmet foods like Fieri, the dining halls at Rutgers can be (almost) as good if you know how to work the system. It can be disappointing walking into the dining hall knowing that your fate is the same boring meal every time, and it sucks knowing you’re wasting your expensive meal swipe on a meal you won’t even love. If you go to Brower Commons on a regular basis, you definitely know this feeling. If you’re really looking to get the best bang for your buck and take your taste buds to “Flavortown,” check out these dining hall hacks.
Breakfast
A classic and quick breakfast is a hearty bowl of cereal, and Rutgers provides a variety of healthy cereals in the dining hall. By healthy, we also mean boring: you know, like Cheerios, Special K, Rice Krispies and Mini Wheats. Amplify your average bowl of ce-
Although Brower pizza is admittedly delicious, it’s always better to DIY. With a bagel, marinara sauce and shredded cheese, you can make a Bagel Bites-inspired pizza bagel. INSTAGRAM real by adding in some slices of banana and a scoop of Nutella, and topping it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon. This is also applicable to a bowl of oatmeal. Speaking of fruit, dining halls tend to have a lot of waste throughout the semesters. Instead of spending extra cash on organic fruit at ShopRite, try taking a few pieces of fruit back to
your residence hall. By doing so, you not only save money, but you have a few snacks for class.
Lunch & Dinner
If you miss those after school Bagel Bites, they can easily be recreated at Brower. Grab a bagel and drizzle it with marinara sauce from the pasta station. You can sprinkle on some mozzarella cheese from
the salad station, as well as some veggies, such as spinach and olives. The sandwich station also typically has pesto sauce, so drizzle that on for extra flavor. Pop it in the microwave or oven at the sandwich station and voila: a gourmet pizza bagel, except not bite-sized. Another great lunch option that’s different from your typical sub sandwich is a buffalo chicken quesadilla. Chop up a chicken breast from the salad station and load a wrap with cheese and hot sauce. With some bleu cheese or ranch on the side, you’ll feel like you brought Hansel ‘n Griddle to the dining hall. The RU dining halls have pretty decent salad bars, and if you’re not looking for a cheesy, carb overload, it’s a go-to destination for a fast and healthy alternative. If you are tired of your usual grilled chicken and spinach salad, try creating a burrito bowl. By adding some white or brown rice and a protein like chicken or tofu, along with guacamole and sour cream from the condiments bar, you can create your very own Chipotle burrito bowl.
Dessert
Not only do some of the University’s dining halls offer a wide
variety of ice cream flavors, there are also plenty of topping options fit for an ultimate sundae. Waffles aren’t just for breakfast, either: with Nutella, chocolate sauce, fruit jam and other toppings from the ice cream station, such as Oreo crumbles, you can create a loaded breakfast that’s more like dessert. Thankfully, the gym is open late.
Drinks
Although we won’t find alcoholic libations in the dining halls anytime soon, there’s also plenty of variety in the beverage department to mix up some delicious mocktails. Here are just a few sweet concoctions that can make a normal meal at Brower feel like a celebration. Devils: grape, cranberry, apple Blood Orange: grape, orange, passion fruit, guava Flamingo: cranberry, strawberry-banana Tropical Paradise: Sprite, orange guava passion fruit Bubble Tea: black tea, French vanilla creamer With a little creativity, you can make your meal at the dining hall worth swiping for. By experimenting instead of settling, you can easily make a meal at the dining hall taste Guy-Fieri approved.
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Happy Birthday: Keep life simple and your goals reasonable. Refuse to let matters that can’t be changed waste your time. Stay focused on what’s important to you and you’ll find the best way to reach the finish line. Curb bad habits and avoid people who entice you with temptation. Do your best to maintain a healthy diet and fitness routine. Your numbers are 6, 14, 23, 28, 36, 40, 43.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t feel like you have to bail out someone who has done something without thinking. Offer suggestions, but walk away from anyone looking for a free ride. Emotional matters will escalate if you aren’t firm. Focus on personal gains. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotional matters will escalate if you get involved in projects that are too demanding. Have a clear picture of what’s expected of you before you promise to get involved. Don’t miss an opportunity because you are engaged in an impossible endeavor. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Refuse to let your emotions stand between you and getting ahead. Don’t let one of your peers put demands on you or ask for something that will deter you from taking care of your own responsibilities. Pour your energy into personal gain. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your experience, knowledge and intuition to help you come up with the best solution when dealing with matters concerning work, partnerships and creativity. Don’t give in to indulgent suggestions. Emotional spending will leave you cash-poor. 5 stars
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Generosity and giving in to those who want you to spend your hard-earned cash to win favors or love should all be nixed quickly. Personal gains will require putting your money, time and energy into self-improvement, not helping others. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions will rise to the surface, making it difficult to contain your feelings. Channel your energy into something unique that will keep you occupied. An unexpected change at home or with a co-worker will leave you questioning your future. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t be fooled by what others do or say. Emotions will cause people to react differently. Try not to be judgmental. An open mind will help you find out the truth, allowing you to bring about positive change. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Search for a solution to an ongoing problem. Refuse to give in to something that doesn’t suit your needs or that takes you in a direction you would rather avoid. Do what’s best for you. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Think twice before you let your emotions filter into discussions that can disrupt your home environment or important relationships. Contain your feelings and refuse to let someone goad you into a debate. Don’t overspend on luxury items. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t overdo it. You’ll be tempted to keep up with someone who has unreasonable expectations. Don’t be a follower -- take a leadership position and strive for justice, peace and discipline. Know your limits and stick to your plan. 2 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dig in and gather information. Knowing what you are up against is half the battle. Exploring your options will bring you closer to finding a way to improve your relationship with others. Offer factual information, not speculation. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Go over personal documents that may be due for an update. Coordinate with the people who can help you keep your projects moving at a steady pace. Don’t take on too much responsibility. Take care of your health. 5 stars
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rout Knights manage to lose by 22 to Hoosiers after 2-point loss to No. 3 Purdue continued from back sloppy without as drastic a night from the field. It began about as sluggishly as it would end, with the weak start from Rutgers and the strong start from Indiana coming down to two patterns; the Knights not shooting well and their opponents shooting just well enough. The Hoosiers’ shooting was largely confined to outside the perimeter — where they usually do not like it — and started out making 5 of their first 7 attempts from beyond the arc. Indiana never hit a streak as strong as its first 10 minutes, but the team still shot a respectable 45-percent from 3, better than its 44-percent clip from the free-throw line. It was the worst 3-point shooting team in the Big Ten in Indiana coming up against one of the best 3-point shooting defenses in the countr y in Rutgers, but with the Knights shooting so poorly on the other end, it might have had an effect on its defense, a well-documented issue in the past. Rutgers began the night shooting 12 percent from the field through its first 16 shots, allowing the visiting Hoosiers to get out to an early double-digit lead. Though the Knights were never able to regain their
shooting form from the previous game against Purdue, they were at least able to keep Indiana somewhat on their level after the early 3-point shooting
Goodale sits 3 ranked wrestlers after No. 1 Suriano forfeits due to illness
After his 4-1 victory over No. 10 Sebastian Rivera, Suriano fell ill with flu-like symptoms and was taken out of competition for Sunday’s match against No. 18 Travis Piotrowski. For a weekend that averaged 22 degrees Fahrenheit out in Evanston and Champaign, getting sick is not unheard of, but remains unfortunate for a wrestler who always wants to compete. What came next was both a shocking call and an interesting tactical move by head coach Scott Goodale, an almost domino effect that in the moment proved detrimental to the imminent match, but a smart move in the long run. Once he understood that Suriano — by far his strongest wrestler and biggest opponent mismatch — wouldn’t be wrestling, Goodale decided to strip away key members of his team and throw in the substitutes, essentially waving a white flag before the match even began. Goodale pulled his group of ranked fifth-year seniors — No. 12 149-pounder Eleazar DeLuca, No. 11 165-pounder Richie Lewis and No. 12 184-pounder Nicholas Gravina — out of the match, swapping them in with Nick Santos, Brett Donner and Willie Scott, respectively. But Santos, Donner and Scott are nowhere near the same caliber wrestlers that DeLuca, Lewis and Gravina are, and unfortunately for the Knights, it showed.
led all players with 31 points against Purdue, went 1-of-11 from the field, while sophomore guard Issa Thiam made 1 of his 6 shots. “Not really sure,” Baker said, when asked about what went wrong with Rutgers’ shooting Monday night. “We gotta come out and battle, and I just think that we didn’t do that today.”
Freshman forward Mamadou Doucoure goes for 1 of his 3 offensive rebounds on the night for the Knights. He finished with four boards in total for the game. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR
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outburst. Rutgers held the Hoosiers to multiple minutes without scoring, but its offense was never able to crawl back from the rough start. Freshman guard Geo Baker had the strongest shooting night for the Knights on Monday, collecting 10 points on a 4-of-11 line, but the poor shooting was felt throughout the squad. Junior guard Corey Sanders, who
At 149, Santos wasn’t able to capitalize on a reversed takedown call that kept things close at 3-1, and ultimately fell 3-2 in his first dual of the season. It was an unranked match overall, but one that Rutgers could’ve definitely used if it hoped to possibly cause a bigger upset than it was supposed to. Donner had the most experience in duals of the substitute trio, but came into the match against No. 2 Isaiah Martinez 0-3 in those matches. He added another loss to that column when he was dominated by Martinez from start to finish, losing 18-3. Scott provided the best and most surprising performance of the night overall for the Knights, facing No. 6 Emery Parker and nearly taking the match. Scott and Parker finished the first period with no scoring, and the second at 2-1 in Parker’s favor — Scott did have 1:37 of riding time. Down 4-2 with 45 seconds left, Scott managed to escape with 20 seconds left but couldn’t secure another point, ultimately falling 4-3 in a tight match. In the end, Rutgers fell to the Fighting Illini 23-12 despite collecting four individual wins. If Suriano and then seemingly the other resting starters all competed, you would be able to take away the 6 points awarded to Illinois for the forfeit, and would have had a full slate of ranked wrestlers ready to go on the Knights side.
Goodale was clearly thinking about the future for Rutgers, as the Big Ten Championships are less than a month away and the Knights still have three more duals to compete in. An extra day of rest after an upset victor y is certainly well deser ved for a team that has
endured an up and down season — one that can be reconciled in the postseason. Rutgers has two more Big Ten matches remaining this season, including its final home meet of the season next Friday against No. 18 Minnesota. With Wisconsin a week later and Princeton on
Where the Knights’ offense was working was in the rebounding game, as Rutgers once again had the advantage on the boards, a regular occurrence for the Knights this season. Fifth-year senior for ward Deshawn Freeman, sophomore for ward Matt Bullock and freshman center Mamadou Doucoure carried the burden in that regard, nabbing 10 offensive rebounds between them. As the team learned versus the Boilermakers, offensive rebounds, and rebounds in general, do not alone win basketball games. But missing 74 percent of your shots is definitely a fast way to lose them. Rutgers has dipped into the same consistency issues that hurt it earlier in the season, following up season-best games with some of its poorest shooting performances. That trend continued from Saturday to Monday, with the Knights taking one of the best teams in the countr y to the final minute only to lose by 22 points to a weaker-than-usual Hoosiers team two nights later. “We’ve had some games that were tough games, and we haven’t followed those up with the right kind of approach,” Pikiell said. “I think part of it’s young, and part of it is we have some guys out too that are fighters. We really gotta figure that out.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Feb. 18, the Knights still need to point their focus toward their remaining duals before zeroing in on what could be their best postseason in program history. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @cgreen204 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach Scott Goodale had a lot to think about when he pulled out starters on Sunday, with the Big Ten Championships and NCAA Championships just weeks away. JEFFREY GOMEZ / JANUARY 2018
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Page 11 men’s basketball notebook Knights continue to follow up strong games with sorry effort
Low-energy crowd leads to embarrassing loss at RAC Griffin Whitmer Correspondent
Where to begin with the Rutgers men’s basketball team? There’s the good, the bad, the ugly and then there’s Monday night against Indiana. The Scarlet Knights (12-14, 2-11) were physically worked over by a less-than-stellar Hoosier team to the tune of a 65-43 scoreline. From the opening tip, nothing went right for Rutgers. Just two days after nearly beating No. 3 Purdue in the same setting, the team was run out of its
own gym by a team that had lost 5 of its last 6 games. Indiana exploded out to a 22-6 advantage on the heels of five 3-pointers, despite being the worst team in the Big Ten from deep. While it’s easy to credit the Hoosiers for coming out of the gates hot, the Knights looked sluggish on defense, not closing out on shooters and giving Indiana easy looks from range. Rutgers would go on a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to 8 points, but that would be as close as the Knights would get for the rest of the game.
The Hoosiers were simply a much more physical team on Monday and beat Rutgers at its own game. It was an ugly game that Indiana just wanted to win more. It’s a theme that the Knights are all-too-familiar with this season — the team’s next time out after an emotional game, win or lose, is a letdown. After nearly upsetting Florida State in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, Rutgers opened up conference play with a 22-point loss to Minnesota. After the team upset thenNo. 15 Seton Hall in its biggest
win in years, it laid an egg at home against Stony Brook. The team followed that up with another inexcusable loss, this time to Hartford. After being one shot away from taking down then-No. 4 Michigan State on the road, the Knights scored just 15 points in the first half against Ohio State and would go on to lose by 22. And then of course there was the time that Rutgers almost beat No. 3 Purdue in front of a sold out Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC), falling by a score 7876. That was just two days prior to Indiana.
Head coach Steve Pikiell speaks with junior guard Corey Sanders during the game for Rutgers. Sanders shot 1-of-11 from the field after scoring 31 points last time out for the Knights. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR
IN BRIEF
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he New York Mets have signed free-agent third baseman Todd Frazier to a two-year, $17 million deal on Monday, according to ESPN. The move will keep the Toms River-native and the former Scarlet Knight close to home as he finished the 2017 season with the New York Yankees after signing a one-year, $12 million deal with the Chicago White Sox at the start of the season. In 147 games, Frazier hit .213, adding 27 homers and 76 RBIs between the Yankees and White Sox. Frazier brings a nice glove at third base but more importantly is said to be a great clubhouse teammate and a natural-born leader. During his three-year career on the Banks, Frazier hit 42 home runs while knocking in 152 runs in 174 games before getting drafted 34th overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2007 Amateur Entry Draft. Before
that, Frazier led Toms River to the Little League World Series title in 1998.
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ne day after losing the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles, former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has been named the head coach of the Detroit Lions. Patricia has spent his entire career in the New England system, starting off as an offensive assistant before working his way up to the defensive coordinator position in 2012. “This position comes with great responsibility, and I will commit every ounce of my energy to this football team, starting today,” Patricia said in a statement. “My family is excited to become part of this wonderful city that displays so much passion for their teams.” The Lions are hoping that Patricia can get them to their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
“We really gotta get beyond that too,” Pikiell said. “We’ve had some games that were tough games, and we haven’t followed those up with the right kind of approach ... That’s on me as a coach, I gotta get them ready to play every game.” Pikiell has the least-talented roster in the Big Ten by a considerable margin. The fact that he was able to coach his team to the above results is nothing short of fascinating. But his style of coaching is dependent on relentless energy. When only approximately 4,000 people show up for a Big Ten game against a historical program like Indiana, it is a disservice to the team. The Knights have shown they can play with any team in the country in front of a raucous crowd. But the next step in Pikiell’s rebuild is consistently competing with and beating teams in the middle of the Big Ten. Indiana is one of those teams, sitting firmly in the middle of the conference. “Our seniors gotta decide — we can be a really good team,” Pikiell said. “I think we can beat anybody too in this league. But obviously when we play the way we played today — that’s not who I wanna be.” The team needs to do its part, and the fans need to do theirs in order for Rutgers to take that next step. With just five games remaining, it is gut-check time for the Knights. They can either prove that they have really taken a stride forward under Pikiell or show that the program is still ways away. “We gotta play a little harder,” said Jake Dadika, senior walk-on and captain. “Get down, grind it, just really see what we’re gonna do for the rest of the season. See how we’re gonna turn around, what team do we wanna be?” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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men’s basketball indiana 65, rutgers 43
Rutgers cannot find basket in 22-point rout Jon Spilletti Correspondent
On Saturday, the Rutgers men’s basketball team welcomed No. 3 Purdue to the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) and came within 2 points of knocking down the early NCAA Tournament favorites. Just two days later, the Scarlet Knights (1214, 2-11) scored a measly 43 points against a middling Indiana team (13-12, 6-7) en route to a 65-43 loss at the RAC. “Not proud of how we played today,” said head coach Steve Pikiell. “Didn’t come out with the energy we had, obviously, the other night. Tried to sub guys in, tried to generate some of that (energy). Just got off to that bad start and never could really recover.” After one of the strongest offensive performances by Rutgers all season — a 48-percent shooting affair against the Boilermakers — the Knights met the Hoosiers with a 26-percent mark, their worst of the season. Somewhat fortunately for Rutgers, it was not as lopsided a loss as it could have been, with Indiana going cold for large stretches of the game, aside from a solid spell to begin the game, especially from deep. The Hoosiers were plagued by similar issues on offense as the Knights, playing relatively Freshman guard Geo Baker and sophomore forward Issa Thiam discuss things during a timeout. Rutgers missed 74 percent of its shots in the 22-point loss to Indiana on Monday. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR
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WRESTLING NOTEBOOK GOODALE LOOKS AHEAD TOWARD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON
Knights rest key starters at No. 14 Illinois Coby Green Associate Sports Editor
It could have possibly been the best weekend of the season for the Rutgers wrestling team, taking down two ranked teams in its conference on the road and setting itself up to end the season as hot as possible, but Sunday stopped that idea in its tracks. After cruising to a victor y over No. 17 Northwestern (8-4, 3-4) in Evanston on Friday, the No. 19 Scarlet Knights (6-6, 2-5) were geared towards sweeping their weekend stay in Illinois when they faced the No. 14 Fighting Illini on Sunday afternoon. There’s no debate that Rutgers was entering Illinois on somewhat of a high note. The team had just defeated a Big Ten rival in the Wildcats, and had an extremely strong showing against No. 1 Penn State the previous weekend at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) in front of a sold out crowd. What may be hot can instantly go cold if you cool it down enough, and it seems that the Illinois air can be hard to handle, even for the toughest of competitors, including No. 1 sophomore 125-pounder Nick Suriano. No. 12 fifth-year senior Eleazar DeLuca was pulled out of competition by head coach Scott Goodale on Sunday at No. 14 Illinois. After already competing on Friday, DeLuca was 1 of 4 ranked wrestlers to not compete. jeffrey gomez / january 2018 NBA SCORES
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JULES HENINGBURG, senior attackman on the men’s lacrosse team, was named to the USILA Division I Team of the Week on Monday. Heningburg scored 1 goal and dished out five assists for Rutgers in its 11-7 opening weekend win.
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