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McGinty talks Rutgers student resources at RUSA meeting Andrew Petryna Correspondent
On Thursday, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Felicia McGinty spoke on her divisions goal of providing students with more resources to improve their experience at the University during the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) weekly meeting. After calling its meeting into session and approving the minutes from the last meeting, RUSA President Evan Covello introduced McGinty to the Assembly. McGinty said that Student Affairs is large, and students can often get confused as to what services it provides and how they can benefit from them. She went over the Division’s strategic areas, which include health and wellness, campus community, student engagement, student advocacy and organizational development. McGinty explained the budget, particularly the amount of capital Student Affairs has access to, at length. She broke down where Student Affairs gets its money, pointing out that the majority comes from student fees and “auxiliary revenues” like Dining Services. Upcoming events like founder of the #MeToo movement Tarana Burke’s visit to the College Avenue Gymnasium this Monday, are part of the Division’s Strategic Plan to focus on increasing sexual violence and safety awareness. When it comes to scholarships and financial aid, there are never enough resources to meet student demands, McGinty said. She said that Rutgers and Student Affairs are looking to increase fundraising ef-
At Thursday night’s RUSA meeting, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Felicia McGinty spoke with students about how the University’s Division of Student Affairs plans on implementing new services and events for students. She said that oftentimes students are unaware of resources available to them due to how large Student Affairs is. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2016 forts to raise more money for need and merit-based scholarships. After her presentation, McGinty opened the floor for questions. Among the crowd were members of Rutgers Students With Children (RSWC). The group represents and advocates for students who have children and need to balance both their academic and parental obligations. Before the start of the meeting, RSWC flyers were passed out detailing the difficulties students
have had with getting information, support and establishing clear communication with the University. During a Q&A session, McGinty was asked why over the years Rutgers has failed to properly disseminate information about resources available for students with children, what Student Affairs is doing to improve its relationship with this nontraditional student group and why it has been so reluctant to engage with these members.
“After McGinty thanked the crowd members for their questions and addressed their concerns, students felt that the chancellor had not made enough of an effort in her responses and that she had dodged difficult questions,” said Adeel Ahmed, co-president of RU Progressive. McGinty has been the vice chancellor for Student Affairs since 2013. She brings more than 25 years of experience to Rutgers, previously
serving in student engagement roles at Penn State, University of Maryland, Montclair State University, Northern Arizona University and University of California, Santa Cruz. Following the chancellor’s presentation, the Assembly voted to pass legislation regarding the eligibility of students in other governing bodies to obtain RUSA membership. The bill allows members of governing councils to now participate fully in Student Assembly procedures.
New Brunswick officer charged with assault Erica D’Costa Associate News Editor
Anthony Jones, an officer in the New Brunswick Police Department, was charged with third-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree riot after an altercation between him and three other men at a bar on Easton Avenue. He was off-duty at the time of the incident. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2017
A New Brunswick police officer has been charged with aggravated assault after engaging in a fight with four other men at Golden Rail Tavern on Easton Avenue, according to NJ Advance Media. Anthony Jones, 23, was off-duty when he was involved in a tussle on Jan. 21 at the Irish pub often visited by Rutgers students. He has since been suspended without pay and is being charged with third-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree riot, according to a My Central Jersey article. Even though he was off-duty, he will still be held to the “highest standards,” said New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill in the article.
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“The accreditation of the New Brunswick Police Department by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police acknowledges that our police officers are held to the highest standards,” Cahill said. “The alleged behavior, while off-duty, is held to this same standard and fails to conform to the conduct we expect from our officers and in no way represents the core values of the men and women who serve our community each day with the New Brunswick Police Department.” Jones joined the New Brunswick police force in 2014, according to NJ Advance Media. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with new information is asked to call the New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD).
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Campus Calendar friday 2/9 The Department of Animal Sciences presents “Gut microbiota: a new window for managing human metabolic health” from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Department of Food Science presents “Enhance topical deliver y of Tetrahydrocurcumin” from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Building West on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Department of Entomology presents “It’s Not Just Lyme Disease: Lessons from 10 Years of Tick Surveillance in Monmouth County, NJ” from 11 a.m. to noon at Thompson Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Department of Biochemistr y and Microbiology presents “Fermentation Seminar: Yannick Mahlich & Max Miller” at 3:30 p.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “Rutgers Theater Company Presents: The Other Shore” at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater on Douglass campus. This event is $5 for students. The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center and the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies present “New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2018 Screening” from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue campus. This event is $10 for students. The Department of Food Science presents “Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of microbial inactivation efficacy of cold atmospheric pressure plasma” from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Building West on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “Visiting Filmmaker Series Spring 2018: Short Film Series with Natalia Marín Sancho” at 10 a.m. at Rutgers Cinema on Livingston campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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1-man law firm breaks down wall between immigration, education Abner Bonilla Staff Writer
A self-proclaimed “one-man law firm” has been the legal backbone guiding University students to free, immigration-legal services since the start of the Fall semester. Jason Hernandez, an immigration-rights attorney in the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP) at Rutgers Law School, has been working on removing barriers between University students and academic success. Through his work with RICAP, Hernandez provides legal services, such as confidential legal consultation, direct representation and community education, for the student body across all three campuses. “My role is (to) work with students to determine whether there are avenues of relief or immigration benefits available to them,” Hernandez said. His three-pronged approach to providing immigration-legal services helps University students whose immigration statuses are in question, and provides the resources they need, he said. “When you help somebody to remove the barriers of their immigration status to begin their lives in the United States, maybe I’m not changing the world, Jason Hernandez, an immigration-rights attorney, assists students with confidential legal consultation, direct representation and but for that one person their community education across Rutgers—New Brunswick, Camden and Newark. RUTGERS.EDU world is changed forever,” Her“When you help individuals pro-bono council that were memNew Jersey that he can refer the anything about, but also it’s easinandez said. er to accomplish more with more regulate their status, whether bers of AILA,” Hernandez said The creation of RICAP was individual to. through an asylum application, about his position as co-chair. The Daily Targum report- than one person.” catalyzed by President Donald J. Early on, he said he knew Before arriving at the Uni- permanent residence or family Trump’s decision to rescind the ed that since the inception of Deferred Action for Childhood RICAP, Rutgers has also hired versity, Hernandez worked at reunification, just removing that he wanted to do some sor t of Arrivals (DACA) program for Yuriana Garcia Tellez, an immi- Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society barrier to employment authoriza- non-profit or community serundocumented immigrants. The gration case manager, to serve (HIAS) Pennsylvania, a Phila- tion is exactly the assistance they vice work once he graduated project led by Hernandez works as a point-person for members of delphia-based non-profit orga- need to start building their lives college. As a student at the College of the Holy Cross in Masto provide free and confidential the undocumented community nization that helps immigrants and take off,” Hernandez said. sachusetts, he legal consultawas a member tions, accordof Big Brothers ing to an email Big Sisters, a from University “When you help somebody to remove the barriers of their immigration status to begin their volunteer-supChancellor Depor ted mentobasish Dutta. lives in the United States, maybe I’m not changing the world, but for that one person ring network RICAP protheir world is changed forever.” for children. vides informaHer nandez tional “Immigrasaid his father tion” and “Know Jason Hernandez Immigration-rights Attorney in the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP) is an example Your Rights” preof the American sentations when Dream. An imneeded on each migrant from campus, accordHe also ser ved as the co- Guatemala, his father would work searching for resources to make and refugees navigate complex ing to its website. U.S. immigration, according to chair of the American Immi- out of John F. Kennedy International Apart from these presenta- it to graduation. gration Lawyers Association’s Airport, selling food to construction Hernandez and Garcia Tell- its website. tions, Hernandez said he has proHis time at HIAS Pennsylva- (AILA) Philadelphia chapter, a workers out of a food truck. But over vided updates on the rescinding ez are par t of the growing supof DACA, on the injunction to re- por t system available to stu- nia involved a variety of immi- bar association that represents time and many long hours, he was gration-based legal work, from more than 15,000 attorneys and able to buy his own food truck and open DACA renewal applications dents, he said. “There are things that I can’t representing individuals that law professors who practice and start a small business. and on Temporary Protected Sta“It was a very hard immigrant do that Yuriana (Garcia Tellez) were seeking asylum grant- teach immigration law, accordtus (TPS) for individuals. life,” Hernandez said. “But he Hernandez said if there is a can do,” Hernandez said. “I think ed Temporar y Protected Sta- ing to its website. “I connected, outside of the eventually bought that truck and situation where he is not in the it’s wonderful because, for one, tus (TPS) to DACA-cases like position to help a student, there it fills a gap that I was able to ob- he represents today at Rutgers, non-profit work, low-income indi- started a small business which is viduals seeking legal services to a classic American story.” is a list of reputable attorneys in serve regularly but not able to do he said.
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Center for health policy looks at factors linked with homelessness Ryan Stiesi Associate News Editor
Looking into the intersection between homelessness and Medicaid use in New Jersey, the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy released its preliminary findings following a stakeholder meeting at the end of January. Margaret Koller, the executive director of the center, said that it serves as a translational policy center with the goal of informing state-health policy. Analyzing two data sets, the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) — people in the state who are Medicaid beneficiaries — and the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) — people considered homeless — the center found trends among the groups. “You have people who are on Medicaid, and most people who are on Medicaid are not in the homeless database, they haven’t touched the homeless or housing services,” Koller said. “But if you look … a great proportion of the people who are in the HMIS database, they have intersected the medicaid program.” In a powerpoint presentation summarizing the findings, a pie chart breaks down “the study population.” At one point in 2015 there were 2.1 million Medicaid beneficiaries in the state, and 109,734 people in the homeless database. The overlap, consisting of 65,707 people, made up nearly 60 percent of the HMIS database — but only 3.1 percent of the MMIS cohort, according to the presentation. Koller said the center started this project because it is related to its mission and due to its previous work and funding through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The organization was founded in 1999 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and is currently funded by many sources. The center has worked on Medicaid-related projects for a
Margaret Koller, Terry Shlimbaum and Michelle Pichardo are part of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy. Together they work to help New Jersey’s homeless population by gaining a better understanding of its needs. RUTGERS.EDU few years, and were able to gain access to its database for this research project, she said. The Medicaid agency had to grant the
can give insight into characteristics of the homeless population, and inform Medicaid policies going forward.
“You have people who are on Medicaid, and most people who are on Medicaid are not in the homeless database, they haven’t touched the homeless or housing services.” Margaret Koller Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy
center access to the data, and it is only allowed to use it for purposes that benefit Medicaid programs in the state. She explained that what they are doing in this project is “data linkage,” in hope that the results
“Data is richer and more informative if you can link different types of data sets together,” Koller said. This is important because people in the HMIS database tend to have complex health conditions,
she said. In its analysis, it found that many of these people are diagnosed with mental illness and have a need for state-health services. The presentation also displays behavioral health diagnoses for individuals in the HMIS database, separated by their different living conditions. Thirty-eight percent of people designated as “homeless” had been diagnosed with “serious mental illness.” They also found the same for 31 percent of people living in a “permanent supportive housing placement,” 20 percent of those in a “transitional or other housing situation” and 57 percent living in an “institutional situation,” according to the presentation. Koller said that this information could inform Medicaid
Approximately 38 percent of people designated as “homeless” have been diagnosed with some kind of “serious mental illness,” according to a presentation done by the Center for State Health Policy. RUTGERS.EDU
ser vices in the future to help at-risk people and save money. This could include things like developing strategies for housing people. “People who have a stable housing environment, that sort of enables a lot of good things to happen to them,” she said. “Because if somebody has unstable housing, or is homeless or is bumping from shelter to shelter, it (can) be ver y difficult for them to access care in an appropriate way.” With that said, this release contains just the preliminary findings of what will be a twoyear project, Koller said. They started in August 2017 and will finish in July 2019. Koller said that one gratifying part of the recent meeting was that their results validated what their stakeholders have been seeing in the field. She explained that a lot of the people at the meeting have been doing “grassroots” work with homeless communities. She said that having the data to backup anecdotal evidence from people in the field is what policy makers like to see, and can go a long way in influencing future regulations. As they strive to inform statehealth policy, part of their job does intersect with politics, Koller said. So different leaders and different administrations can influence how their data is eventually used. “Having greater access, and improving the quality of care, and keeping people out of the emergency room and having better primary care — I think by and large most people agree that those are laudable, reasonable goals,” Koller said. Projects like these take a lot of work and time, Koller said. Everyone at the center is happy to be in the position they are in with the project, and look forward to continuing their work. “In order to move policy, to change policy you have to have evidence-driven, data-driven examples,” Koller said.
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True meaning of Jihad lost in news coverage
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he bigotry that fosters a false IF NOT OUR OWN, sense of self-emTHEN SOMEONE’S powerment is actually rooted in ignorance. And if MALAIKA JAWED knowledge is power, then should not the ignorant be deemed impotent? The actions of those among us and those in the positions above us speak volumes about the corruptibility of human nature as the elected president of this country is empowered enough to impose upon us bigotry in the form of a Muslim ban. Whatever happened to standing united, one nation under God? The unfortunate truth is that whereas President Donald J. Trump’s presidency has only helped tighten its grip, Islamophobia’s hold on the American nation had barely loosened since 9/11. Vandalism, violent destruction of mosques, bullying, cyberbullying and KK publications of the presidency’s fight against the spread of Islam in America barely scratches the surface of the hate fostered against Muslims. Ironically enough, whereas phobia refers to “an irrational fear or dislike,” Islam translates to “peace and purity,” deeming the literal meaning of the word as fear of peace. The proximate cause of this eruption of bigotry is a fear of the terrorism associated with Islamic fundamentalists. Extremist Muslims actually represent only approximately 7 percent of the Muslim population, but the effect of their acts is very dramatic and widespread, which results in a wider range of Muslims wrongly labeled with infamy. The economic anxiety accompanying the country’s growing diversity does little to ease the irrationality. A common misconception spread especially because of ISIS’ ideology is the belief that Islam and the Qur’an promote fighting, killing, war and terrorism, especially against people of different faiths in order to establish Muslim rule. Explained on justislam.co.uk, “Many of the Quranic verses are being quoted out of context to wrongly justify terrorist actions. Yet, most of those verses are only referring to a particular situation; such as Battle
“It is the of lack of attention to the context in which Qur’anic phrases are perceived by extremists that pave the path of ignorance ...” of Badr or Battle of Uhud.” Like followers of any religion, Muslims also experience sectarian issues and misunderstandings. It is essential to understand that Islamic fundamentalist ideology is not only a problem for non-Muslims but for the believers as well because a lot of extremist targets are actually people belonging to different Islamic sects. The reality of the Qur’an is that it actually forbids accusing other people of misguided faith, and it reads, “O you who believe, if you go forth in the cause of God, you shall investigate carefully. And do not say to those who greet you with peace: ‘You are not a believer!’ You are seeking the vanity of this world, but with God are many riches. (Surah 4:94)” The idea that in Islam and “with God, are many riches,” certainly indicates a level of ethnocentrism, but forcing the concept onto others has clearly been prohibited. ISIS, Al-Qaeda and other fundamentalist groups do indeed promote fighting, killing, war and terrorism, but the usage of violence to force a caliphate where only Muslims exist is clearly not an idea derived from the Qur’an. The concept of jihad is another extremely wrong misconception, lacking the emotional context of Islam. The term is a requirement of all Muslims but it has been fed into the minds of people in the context of ISIS through the media. Jihad, a common Arabic word meaning to “strife or struggle,” is referred to in the Qur’an to indicate that Muslims must be willing to exert effort in the cause of God, using their wealth and themselves. It refers to the internal struggle to be a better Muslim, the struggle between good and evil. It is the struggle to protect Islam in the hearts of people. Jihad by the sword, only a part of the entire concept, is limited to self-defense. Mentioned in the Qur’an, “Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed. Allah does not like transgressors. (Surah 2:190)” Allah likes not the transgressors, it says exactly so in the Qur’an so it is painful that Muslims have to defend themselves as the 7 percent lace their hands with massive bloodshed and smear it onto the name of Islam. It is the of lack of attention to the context in which Qur’anic phrases are perceived by extremists that pave the path of ignorance, especially when it is the media guiding the people. Talk to a Muslim. Or whyislam.com is a great website to dab around on. The growing tide of Islamophobia can only be stopped by a wall of one nation “indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Malaika Jawed is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year. Her column, “If Not Our Own, Then Someone’s,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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EDITORIAL WEEK IN REVIEW: Laurels and Darts STRIDES FOR DIAGNOSIS
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School researchers have developed a two-minute questionnaire to aid in the early detection of autism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder. Identifying and diagnosing those born with this disorder as soon as possible is important, and often times low-income families do not have access to the resources necessar y for a timely diagnosis. The sur vey developed at Rutgers correctly identifies autism in toddlers 88 percent of the time. We laurel the researchers involved with this development for their work in taking steps to make autism less of a struggle for families.
ADDICTION IS AWFUL
JUULs have become increasingly popular among young people in recent months. These devices, which are an alternative to cigarettes, allow one to get their nicotine buzz by way of flavorful vapor. While they are successful, in some cases, in allowing smokers to wean of f of their harmful addiction, their attractive designs and flavors have turned a number of previously nicotine-free young people into addicts. Since they give of f no blatant smells, JUULs can be easily used at all times of the day, including in class and at work. Considering the potentially harmful additives in JUULs, we dart the fact that they have become such an infatuation among young people.
SUCCESS IN OUR FUTURE
A gift of $15 million has been granted to Rutgers Athletics by Rutgers alumni Gar y and Barbara Rodkin, which will go toward the construction of a new academic center for student athletes. The Gar y and Barbara Rodkin Center for Academic Success will be located on Scarlet Knight Way on Busch campus. Working to improve all aspects of our University’s departments, including athletics, will further the growth in prestige of Rutgers. A successful athletic department, which this center will help achieve, will entail more elite students being drawn to our school. We laurel Gar y and Barbara Rodkin for their generousity.
LET THEM Be
Three undocumented immigrants who were previously seeking sanctuar y in the Reformed Church of Highland Park in order to avoid being deported were able to leave on Monday after a federal judge temporarily halted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action. Arthur Jemmy, Harr y Pangemanan and Yohanes Tasik had been seeking refuge in the church since early October, and are all Christian Indonesian immigrants. While we are relieved to see these men able to walk free at least temporarily, we dart the overly tough immigration policies being pushed by certain members of the government which make the lives of people simply seeking to work and live more difficult.
HELP STUDENT PARENTS
Being a student is difficult enough in and of itself, but when you add parenthood to the mix it can seem almost impossible without help from your institution of higher education. Dissatisfied with the minimal help they had received from the University, Rutgers Students With Children (RSWC) has been pushing to be heard by the University administration for the past two years. In an open letter to Barchi, RSWC discussed its task in advocating for institutional reform with regard to student parents. They have had more than 35 meetings with members of the administration, and have received more than 400 signatures on their petition. We laurel RSWC for their efforts, and consider their work in speaking up for themselves inspiring.
BUDGET DROP, TUITION HOP
This year, Rutgers students saw tuition increase to an all-time high of $14,638 with additional fees, which represents a rise from last year of about 1.85 percent. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, there has been a steady national decline in state funding of colleges and universities. Decreases in state funding, in many cases, leads to a forced increase in tuition to balance costs and expenses. Luckily, New Jersey’s budget cuts to higher education have not been as high as other states, but we are still seeing the effects here at Rutgers. We dart the decrease in access to higher education that results from increasing tuition rates.
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People need to communicate dissenting opinions effectively THE BIGGER PICTURE DILARA GUVERCIN
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s the world is currently struggling with a tense and polarizing political and social atmosphere, people have been tested with a significant issue: communication. By analyzing prominent historical eras and events, we are able to recognize that communication has consistently been utilized as an outlet for aggression and defense rather than a tool for progress — this past year has been no different. As society begins to deal with more complex issues, it engenders a greater necessity for people to learn how to express and consider opinions effectively. Rather than arguing for the sake of proving a point or criticizing someone with a different perspective, humanity as a whole must strive to argue for the sake of understanding and progress. Stanford SPARQ executive director Dr. Alana Conner provides a useful algorithm that outlines seven important steps on “how to discuss your differences with others.” The technique called “CLARIFY” stands for Check your motives, Listen, Ask, Repeat, use I-statements, Find common ground, and adopt a “Yet” perspective. Before one intends to engage in a dialogue with someone, Conner asserts that it is pivotal to identify one’s motives and decide whether they are negative
or positive. We must shift our intentions from competition, defense and humiliation to empathy, understanding and learning in order to engage in effective dialogue with somebody. Active listening, asking and repetition also play fundamental roles in communication as they make the opposite person feel valued and allow you to comprehend the angle at which the other person is approaching the issue. Using “I” statements is also a mode of effective communication because they are not attempting to justify your statements as universal truths, but merely your perspective on things. They also make statements less provocative and less prone to transform into hostile arguments. For instance, it is
and feel as if you gained something valuable, even if you are not there “yet.” As Americans, we are truly fortunate to be able to express our opinions freely. There are many people in the world who do not have this privilege. With that in mind, it is vital for us not to abuse this power and strive to create an environment where different values are welcomed and utilized as a means of social progression. It is a harrowing to think that we may have missed out on countless opportunities in our lives for valuable and informative dialogue because we were simply looking to defend our own stances. Communication is useless when it is not utilized to connect with others or gather
“When we are able to express our opinions rationally, we teach our children to do the same.” much more effective to say “I feel that some of the statements you are making are very discriminatory and unjustified because …” rather than “You are a disgusting bigot!” Furthermore, identifying shared beliefs and verbally pointing out areas of commonality is a highly practical method of connecting with a person who you initially assumed to be very different from you. Finally, Conner encourages people to adopt a “yet” mindset, as in continuing to communicate until you develop more understanding for that person
something from them, which is why mindless argument is a very pointless and costly action. We are surrounded by people with different religions, ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences that we can gain something valuable from, even if those differences are not things we are willing to incorporate into our lives. By subjecting our own values and opinions to critical assessment through proactive debate, we may come to enlightening realizations that can benefit our own lives as well as those of the people around us.
It is not easy to look straight into someone’s eyes when they are making claims that every moral fiber in your body disagrees with. It is not easy to act respectful to someone who has expressed hatred toward one of your fundamental beliefs. It is not easy to control your emotions when people assume authority over a concept that they have no experience with but that you know the struggle of all too well. But, when we adjust our mindsets and approach people who are different from us with a goal to show them another perspective, empathize with them, learn from them and even potentially identify some sound arguments that they are presenting, we effectively establish a channel through which valuable dialogue can be exchanged. The more people who incorporate these techniques and mindsets into their lives, the more welcoming and progressive an atmosphere we can develop for our future generations. When we are able to express our opinions rationally, we teach our children to do the same. Hence, the next time you are about to converse with someone who holds values distinct from yours, using Dr. Conner’s technique as a point of reference, make sure to begin and end with a rational, positive and intelligent attitude. Dilara Guvercin is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year double majoring in philosophy and psychology. Her column, “The Bigger Picture,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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Zimmerli exhibit tells stories, experiences of 1970s workforce JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT
As the second semester kicks into full gear, the Zimmerli Art Museum has begun to unveil its new exhibitions. On Jan. 20, they opened a new exhibit entitled “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America” curated by Rutgers Ph.D. candidate Hannah Shaw, who specializes in the history of photography. Photojournalist Bill Owens has received wide acclaim, a Guggenheim fellowship and multiple National Endowment for the Arts grants for his work. Based in California’s Bay Area, some of his most famous work included documenting the suburbs and working Americans in the 70s. Louis “Studs” Terkel was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian and broadcaster. The Chicago resident was known for his interviews of common Americans, but was no stranger to high profile subjects. Among the guests on his radio show were Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bob Dylan. “The themes that run through their work, including workplace discrimination based on race and gender and employment instability in the wake of globalization, remain remarkably relevant today,” Shaw said. Indeed, Owen and Terkel show just that, and it’s presented in a comprehensive manner. Shaw compiled the work of the two documentarians into a single project, focusing on working Americans in the 70s. Owens’s portraits of people on the job are displayed on the walls, with captions showing the words of the subjects.
Through the lens of photojournalist Bill Owens, the exhibit focuses on social issues, such as racism and sexism, that people faced in the workplace. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR Portions of Terkel’s interviews are played from a speaker. In addition to all the work on display, there’s a copy of Owens’s 2017 book “Working: I Do It For The Money,” a revision of the original 1977 version, containing old and new photos. There are also transcripts of Terkel’s “Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do” as well as a graphic novel edition of the book, with interviews rendered by various cartoonists and artists. Dr. Donna Gustafson, curator of American Art at Zimmerli, noted how many workers photographed were in manufacturing jobs. “I think this exhibition creates an opportunity for people to look into the not-so-distant past and
see how quickly jobs have evolved in America and how differently we work now,” she said. Fields that relied on manual labor and had strong workers unions
Throughout the exhibit, Shaw specifically focused on social issues and how they manifested themselves in the workplace. The 70s attitude toward the “other” are evident in the many stories told by participants. Two very different 30-year-old subjects tell revealing tales of their life. Renault Robinson, a Black police officer who joined the force hoping to become a detective, discussed his problems at work. Police brotherhood aside, his white coworkers were still heavily prejudiced against him. He distinctly remembered a fellow officer telling him “I don’t like your people, but I can work around you. Maybe I’m wrong in feeling that way, but that’s how I was brought up.” Robinson was struggling with being seen as the enemy in his community as well as apart of the police. He got arrested in a police station for handing out literature to Black police officers on how to connect to the community, and served multiple suspensions handed down by his superiors. Talking
“... this exhibition creates an opportunity for people to look into the not-so-distant past and see how differently we work now.” Dr. donna gustafson Curator of American Art at Zimmerli
have been downsized and replaced in the 21st Century due to the rise of machinery and outsourcing. While many aspects of being a worker in the 70s has changed today, it’s even more remarkable what’s remained the same.
to Terkel, many of the things he said about police brutality still have a chilling resonance today. “That’s why more young (Black) kids are being killed by police than ever before. They won’t accept dehumanizing treatment,” he said.
Barbara Herrick, a script supervisor and producer at an advertising agency explained the woman’s plight at work. A self described “women’s lib-type,” Herrick tells stories of men assuming her position. “On the first meeting, I’m frequently taken for the secretary, you know, traveling with the boss,” Herrick said. Calling herself the “token woman,” Herrick explained how she navigates the blatant sexism she faced at work. She often said she was married when asked even though she was single, and watched men at her job struggle with the fact that she made more money than them. Herrick and Robinson are just two examples of the multitude of stories on display at the exhibit — stories told not because they’re particularly glamorous, but because they’re real. Owens photographed anyone, from receptionists to bakers to cartoonists. Terkel spoke to any person willing to participate, like coal miners, prostitutes and musicians. The reality of the many paths of life can be illuminating in an era where the focus seems to be increasingly pinpointed on celebrities. With Bill Owens coming to speak at Rutgers on April 3, this is an exciting opportunity to see an artist’s work and meet the artist as well. Shaw produced a wonderful collection, and Gustafson pointed out how the exhibit is a helpful histor y course in and of itself. “I think it’s a real lesson in how much American society has changed,” Gustafson said.
Got that bubbly: health benefits of trendy kombucha tea Abigail Lyon Correspondent
You may have spotted what appears to be a growing beverage fad among your health guru friends — kombucha. But while it may seem like a fresh trend among coffee-shop-dwelling hipsters and wellness circles, the fermented tea actually has deep roots in the Far East as a health tonic. It was first drank many years ago in China, specifically in 221 B.C. during the Tsin Dynasty, as it was known to keep the body functioning well. The Chinese dubbed the drink as the “immortal health elixir,” and they used it for a lot of the same reasons people consume it today. Two thousand years later, the sweet tea has made its way into refrigerated display cases at the New Brunswick delis that dot Easton Avenue, and everywhere else, too. Even Target has its own personal line of the refreshment, which is probably the pinnacle of commercialization. People are
even subbing the drink for soda in their cocktails. But what is kombucha composed of? Well, it’s tea, but it’s fermented with a symbiotic colony of bacterias and yeasts, sometimes referred to as its acronym, scoby (no relation to Scooby-Doo). Sugar is added to the mix to feed the yeast and sweeten the taste. But the drink has a unique, slightly sour taste that some describe as vinegar-y coupled with a fizzy, soda-like quality to it. The blend ferments to perfection for one week or more, and it’s actually quite easy to make on your own. The reason people fall over their feet to hop on the kombucha bus is because it has all the benefits of the tea it’s made with (extra points for uberhealthy green tea) plus it’s packed with all the goodness of a little scoby boost. It’s rich in probiotics, which is the same reason people stuff their ShopRite carts and faces with Chobani and Activia yogurts. Probiotics are “good
bacteria” praised for preventing and treating illnesses as well as promoting a healthy digestive tract. So why not drink your way to health? Studies have shown that other benefits to support the buzz are that it’s a healthful blend, full of B vitamins, that is said to improve sleep, promote weight loss and liver function, prevent cancer, stop hair loss and brighten up your skin. This explains why a celebrity like Gwyneth Paltrow has added the drink to her diet. Of course, not all kombuchas are made the same way, so definitely pay attention to the ingredients to be sure your beverage isn’t overly-loaded with taste-altering sugar if you want to make the most health-conscious decision. If before you couldn’t get behind a warm cup of tea, maybe a fermented, fizzy cup of kombucha can convince you to soak in the benefits. It’s just as accessible these days and even more interesting.
First drank in China during the rule of the Tsin Dynasty, kombucha has re-emerged as a popular drink as it is rich in probiotics that have many health benefits. TATIANA MCNEIL
DIVERSIONS
February 9, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Look for a new opportunity and you will find one. This year is about reaching out and making things happen. Don’t wait for someone to come to you. If you want something, ask for it. Your energy level will be elevated and your passion to achieve your dreams will motivate you to get moving. Your numbers are 5, 14, 20, 28, 31, 42, 47.
Over The Hedge
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Step up and take action. What you do to incorporate your skills into a joint venture or cause you believe in will also bring you greater recognition and a host of new opportunities. Protect against theft. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan a vacation or attend a social event. Doing things with friends, family or your partner will spark your imagination and give you some good ideas to pursue that will allow you to use your skills more diversely. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The time, patience and money you donate to something you feel is important will bring you satisfaction, but it may not please someone you are in a partnership with. Be sure to get the approval required to avoid trouble. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put your time and effort into fixing up your surroundings. If you are happy with your home environment, it will make your life easier. Think matters through and be sure to get approval before you bring about change. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A partnership will help you advance. Discuss emotional, financial and physical concerns before you enter into an agreement that may be too much of a challenge for you or someone else. Honesty will help to propagate success. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t invest in someone else’s venture. Use your creativity and common sense to determine where best to put your money, time and energy. Attending a retreat or taking a trip will be informative. The unfamiliar will stimulate your senses. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): High energy and a passion to keep busy and look for a new adventure will prompt you to sign up for an event, activity or excursion that will challenge you mentally, physically and emotionally. Prepare to do your best. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put more physical and emotional effort into helping others. Your skills and experience will be put to good use and give you a platform to display and master what you do best. Stick to what you know. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Talk over problems you face with a friend or partner. Be smart when it comes to investments and how you spend your money. Put more energy into your relationship with someone who can make a difference to your future. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Trust in your instincts, not what others say or do. Follow your vision and iron out any challenges you face one at a time. A steady pace and a simple plan will help you excel. Share your victory with someone you love. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make alterations at home that will be conducive to taking care of any work responsibilities that you need to complete over the weekend. Staying on top of your personal and professional responsibilities will make your life easier. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotions, taking action and making poor assumptions will not bode well if you get into a discussion. Take your time and listen to what others have to say before you make a decision that could lead to isolation. 2 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
59 Word of parting
1 Arabian monarchy
60 Type of training
5 More conniving (var.)
61 It’s only downhill from here
10 Drill-worthy deg. 13 A daughter of Zeus
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14 Soaring baldy
1 Come to pass
15 Georgetown student
2 “Archie” jock
16 “It’s taking too long,” for one
3 Creature with plates
19 Part of it came from Russia in 1867
4 ‘60s war setting
20 Dutch South Africans
5 Mexican ma’am
21 1972 hurricane
6 Like usable sneakers
22 Cardinal’s nickname
7 Composer Stravinsky
24 Fits closely
8 Shade trees
25 Scintilla kin
9 10-percent earner
26 One’s home
10 Performing
28 Battery measure
11 Newton’s 100,000
30 Sparkling headpiece
12 Major H.S. exams
31 Lingerie item
15 “The” Netherlands city
34 “Same drink as always”
17 Brief passing notice?
38 Commotion
18 Martin of Hollywood
39 Color lightly
23 More than one of two
41 Video game “Brothers”
40 Lab’s gas burner
24 Creaking with pain
42 A “Snow White” dwarf
41 Quarter’s third
26 Hears with no ears?
43 Immature salmon
42 Petty argument
27 Thailand currency
44 Coyly
44 Violently shuts
28 Airline ticket word
45 Pass into disuse
46 Tree-lined walkway
29 Not likely to breakdance
46 Confess
49 Puppeteer Lewis
30 Camping structure
47 An Allman rocker
50 Mathematical snake?
31 “Buckle up, ___”
48 Building’s extra
52 Play duration
32 Did 52-Across
49 Work a bayonet
53 House-with-picket-fence dreamer
33 Pie ___ mode
50 Falsetto male voice
56 As well
35 Energy type
51 Thing stuck in a board
57 Peel off clothes
36 Unique car IDs
54 Snake variety
58 Type of buggy
37 Thing in stitches
55 B. Wells or McKinley
Yesterday’s Solution
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February 9, 2018 men’s basketball rutgers-nebraska, saturday, 4 p.m.
Rutgers hopes to end 6-game losing streak in Lincoln Jon Spilletti Correspondent
It has not been long since the Rutgers men’s basketball team and Nebraska have battled, but so much has changed in the two weeks since. For starters, the Scarlet Knights (12-14, 2-11) now find themselves four losses deeper since the 60-54 home defeat at the hands of the Cornhuskers (18-8, 9-4). Nebraska is three wins stronger, sitting comfortably in fourth place in the Big Ten, an impressive feat for a team deemed by many to be cellar dwellers at the start of the 20172018 campaign. On Saturday, Rutgers travels back out on the road to Lincoln in an effort to curb its six-game losing streak when it takes on the Cornhuskers at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Whether that will actually happen is another story, as the Knights are coming off of one of their worst performances of the season, a 22-point loss to a struggling Indiana side in its own right. Rutgers shot the ball at a 24-percent rate, all of this coming just two days after an almost-upset over No. 3 Purdue. Those two games present a microcosm of the Knights’ season up to this point, and head coach Steve Pikiell is acutely aware of the team's struggles in doubling down on its strong play. “Do we want to be the team that played Purdue the other night, or
do we want to be this team? Our seniors have to decide,” Pikiell said, after the loss to the Boilermakers. “We can be a really good team, we can beat anyone in this league. But obviously when we play like we played today, that's not who I want to be.” The last time Rutgers met Nebraska, it was a little more of the team that showed up against Purdue, as the Knights did well in stifling the Huskers' scoring output, holding them to a below 40-percent clip from the field. Since that game though, Nebraska — not usually a strong shooting team, sitting 12th in the conference in field-goal
Scaife’s 27 points not enough as Knights shoot 39 percent from field in loss
“I feel like we gave the game away,” she said. “You can look at the box score of the second quar ter, because the first quarter was pretty tight, but then we lost focus. I don’t know how to explain that.” Rutgers actually outscored the Buckeyes by two in the third quarter, but it was far from enough to put a dent in their lead. The team wasn’t able to come any closer in the fourth quarter either. The main reason for the loss was the Knights’ shooting, especially compared to Ohio State’s. While Rutgers had a field goal percentage of 38.9 percent (28-of-72), the Buckeyes shot 56.1 percent from the field (32-of-57). They were also ver y successful from behind the 3-point line, making half of their attempts (11-of-22), while the Knights made just more than 20 percent (4-of-19). One game after holding thenNo. 13 Michigan to its lowest point total in the Big Ten this season, Rutgers was unable to have similar success against Ohio State. The Wolverines were the second-best 3-point shooting team in the conference, yet the Knights only allowed five 3-pointers by them. The Buckeyes were the ninth-
But leading Nebraska has always been James Palmer Jr. and Isaac Copeland, who average 17.7 and 13.1 points per game, respectively, with Palmer tied for third in the Big Ten. The duo tallied 41 of the team's 60 points when it last played Rutgers, going 5-of-11 combined from beyond the arc in the win. The two wings can cause trouble for the Knights, especially without two of their strongest defenders in senior guard Mike Williams and sophomore for ward Eugene Omoruyi, leaving Pikiell to have to switch around his rotations from game to game.
Senior guard Jake Dadika scored 3 points off the bench for Rutgers in its most recent game and has provided a veteran presence in the locker room. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2018
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percentage (.435) — has been on a tear offensively, racking up more than 90 points in 2 of its last 3 games and shooting more than 50 percent from the field in both of those games. No matter how well Rutgers’ defense plays come Saturday, that is something the team can only compete with on its best days — its 80-64 win over Iowa being the strongest example. More worrying for the Knights is that production is coming from all throughout the squad for the Huskers, with five players hitting double-digits in points in a 91-85 win over Minnesota in their last game.
best 3-point shooting team, but Rutgers allowed them to make half of their shots from beyond the arc. “We should have defended the 3 better,” Scaife said. “They had a really good shooting percentage the whole game.” Ohio State had five players score more than 10 points. Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 28 points, and became just the fourth player in NCAA history to have 3,000 points and 500 assists in her career. Behind her were Sierra Calhoun with 17 points, Linnae Harper with 15 and both Stephanie Mavunga and Alexa Hart with 12. “We’re going to throw (this past game) out the window, come in and have a good practice the next two days,” Scaife said. “We play really well at home, so we need to keep that fight on Sunday.” On the other hand, the Knights had two players score in double figures, as Scaife had 27 and senior guard Jazlynd Rollins had a season-high 14 points. Additionally, junior center Victoria Harris collected a season-high 11 rebounds. “We don’t want to lose, but I’m happy to contribute to my team in any way,” Harris said. Rutgers now heads back home, where it will prepare to
take on No. 10 Mar yland on Sunday at noon. Even though the Terrapins were responsible for the teams’ worst loss of the season, the Knights are 12-1 at home and upset Michigan last time they were at the RAC.
And with the loss behind them, there’s hope that they can pull off another stunner in front of their home fans. After all, that’s what happened the last time out. “I thought (this loss) was a learning experience,” Harris said.
How he will handle the Palmer-Copeland combo — especially from 3, where they have been getting beat out on as of late — will dictate a large portion of the Huskers’ offense. Nebraska, unlike Rutgers, is not a team known for its unwavering defense, and if the Knights can get the ball in the basket like they did versus Purdue, Palmer and Copeland are going to need the rest of the offense to produce in order to get by. Getting the ball in the basket has been the chief concern for Rutgers this season and certainly over the last six games, being a large part of its losing streak. Aside from a few blips on defense and uncharacteristically strong shooting nights from their opponents, the Knights could be two or three wins higher in the Big Ten standings if they had solid scoring performances of their own. For many on this team though, as the season winds down, it is more about making a good night from the field seem typical. “We need to get together, talk about it ... and move on from this (Indiana) game,” senior guard Jake Dadika said. “Then move onto our next game and just decide how we wanna be for the next five, six games, and go out there and be warriors the rest of the season and battle every game.” For updates on the Rutgers men's basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
“This was frustrating, but we know why we lost and what we can do better next time.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior center Victoria Harris grabbed 11 rebounds for Rutgers on Thursday night, a season-high. It was her second time this season grabbing double-digit rebounds. GARRETT STEFFE / FEBRUARY 2018
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Knights open season at No. 5 in Big Ten rankings Jordan Farbowitz Correspondent
After finishing last season with eight wins, the most since 2014, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team has high expectations heading into its 2018 season. The Scarlet Knights are ranked No. 5 out of 7 teams in the Big Ten Coaches Poll, one rank higher than their preseason rank last year. After coming up one game short of making the Big Ten Tournament last season, they hope to take a step further this season.
Entering her 16th year at the helm of the team, head coach Lauren Brand-Sias has seen a lot, but there are still some surprises each year. For example, this year the NCAA did not allow teams to have full practices before Jan. 20. Usually practices start around two weeks earlier than that. “We had to prioritize the schemes and things we were going to get done for the first set of games, but it also allows us to roll out more things throughout the season,” Brand-Sias said.
Rutgers should benefit from a potent offense that is mostly left intact from last season. Despite losing alumni Kristina Dunphey and Amanda Turturro — its top two point scorers from last season — it still has a lot of talent on the roster, returning 6 of its top 9 scorers. Brand-Sias noted that her team is balanced when it comes to scoring, and took time to talk about many players who could make an impact on offense this upcoming season. In an interview with the Big Ten Network, she listed seven players who
Senior attacker Kerri Puckhaber was named a team captain by head coach Laura Brand-Sias and has been named to the Big Ten preseason watch list as well. JEFFREY GOMEZ / MARCH 2017
season
Rutgers will host No. 21 Minnesota for its final home match of season at RAC continued from back get a win on Senior Night both individually and as a team, but at the same time it’s just another match, just go out there and wrestle.” The 141-weight class features the Gophers’ No. 14 Tommy Thorn going up against redshirt freshman Michael Van Brill. Conversely at 149, Rutgers will send out No. 11 fifth-year senior Eleazar DeLuca versus either Ben Brancale or Miles Patton. After a 157-weight class match that will see junior John Van Brill evenly matched against No. 17 Jake Short, the crowd will be treated with possibly the match of the night. At 165, Minnesota will go with No. 8 Nick Wanzek, while the Knights will counter with No. 11 fifth-year senior Richie Lewis. The last four bouts will feature just one ranked wrestler, No. 12 fifth-year senior 184-pounder Nicholas Gravina. The Gophers lead the all-time series against the two programs, 2-0. In 2016, Minnesota defeated then-No. 6 Rutgers 17-16 in Minneapolis. Before that, the then-No.
2 Gophers handled the Knights, 23-12, at the RAC in 2015. But this time around, Rutgers will be looking for the last laugh. Friday will also serve as Senior Night, with DeLuca, DelVecchio, Gross, Lewis and 197-pounder Anthony Messner set to be honored before the match. “Emotions are gonna be pretty high, but at the end of the day the season’s not over,” DelVecchio said. “There is still a lot to be done so it’s not gonna be end-all be-all for us. It’ll be a good time, but there is still work to be done.” DelVecchio is right, as the Knights still have two more road matches left after Friday’s contest against No. 20 Wisconsin and Princeton. But for now, Rutgers is just looking forward to wrestling at the RAC one last time. “Minnesota is a good program,” Gross said. “... But I’m extremely excited to go out there and wrestle hard for the fans on my last night.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
could contribute on offense this season, proving how much depth her team has. “The list goes on and on,” she said in the interview. “We don’t want to have a team where if you shut down one player, the others don’t know what to do.” One of the main people she singled out was senior tri-captain Kerri Puckhaber. Puckhaber might not have been the top scorer last season, but Brand-Sias called her the “quarterback” of the offense. Puckhaber produced 12 goals and 10 assists for the team last season. “It’s not exactly a statistical comment, it’s more about their presence, leadership and vocal contribution,” Brand-Sias said. “She’s just a natural leader, and while she may not be at the top of the points list, she’s someone who has a consistent presence on the field. She’s well-respected by her team and is a very smart player.” Puckhaber herself added that it was a big honor to have the respect of her team and be named captain. She was also one of the Knights who was named to the Big Ten Preseason Honors List, which she also said gave her pride. “There’s so many good players in the Big Ten, and me being voted for that is a huge honor,” she said. “I’m so excited to show what I got this year. (sic)” On the other side of the ball, Rutgers boasts a strong defense. Led by senior Amanda Casten, who has been named to two AllBig Ten teams, the unit will look
to back up the offense and help hold on to leads. The Knights have the challenge of playing in one of the toughest conferences in the country. The Big Ten boasts defending champion Maryland, who has made five straight championship games and won three of them, as well as Penn State, who made the semifinals the past two years. Because of this, Brand-Sias made sure to have a tough out-of-conference schedule to prepare her players. “(Being in the Big Ten) is a huge challenge, but that’s what we’re here for,” she said. “We’ve always been a program that’s gotten the best possible schedule we can, and you’ve got to play the best to be the best … we don’t like to play easy games in our non-conference schedule, so we can prepare for that Big Ten slate.” That non-conference schedule starts this Saturday at Temple, and without any game film, Rutgers doesn’t know much about the Owls, other than their general tendencies. Still, it knows that it will have to fight all the way through in order to secure the win, which would be a great way to start the season. “This year feels different than any other year,” Puckhaber said. “We’re all confident and positive. One thing my captains and I apply is holding people accountable this year. We’re excited to get on the field and show what we got.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“We’re all confident and positive. One thing my captains and I apply is holding people accountable this year. We’re excited to get on the field and show what we got.” — Senior attacker and captain Kerri Puckhaber
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wrestling No.18 rutgers-no. 21 minnesota, tonight, 7 p.m.
No. 18 RU host final home match of season Robert Sanchez Sports Editor
After a week of rest, the Rutgers wrestling team is ready to get back in action as it takes on Minnesota at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) one final time this season on Friday at 7 p.m. The No. 18 Scarlet Knights (6-6, 2-5) moved up one spot in the top-25 rankings after beating then-No. 17 Northwestern and losing to No. 14 Illinois with a shell of their regular lineup over the weekend. Now, Rutgers is set to host the No. 21 Golden Gophers (5-6, 2-4) inside its own building in front of its own fans — on Senior Night, no less. “Of course they’re gonna come out and wrestle hard,” said senior heavyweight Razohnn Gross. “Any Big Ten team who comes in here is gonna come in here and wrestle hard.” The weekend should see plenty of intriguing matchups as both the Knights and Minnesota carry five ranked wrestlers — most in the same weight class. At 125, No. 1 sophomore Nick Suriano will take on either No. 6 Ethan Lizak or Steve Polakowski. Immediately after that, at 133, No. 20 fifth-year senior Scott DelVecchio is set to face No. 12 Mitch McKee. “You always want to win,” DelVecchio said. “Obviously it’s Senior Night, so you wanna No. 20 fifth-year senior 133-pounder Scott DelVecchio will compete in his final match at the Rutgers Athletic Center this Friday night, as Rutgers hosts No. 21 Minnesota for its final home match of the season. JEFFREY GOMEZ / JANUARY 2018
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NO. 13 OHIO STATE 90, RUTGERS 68
Rutgers put back in loss column by OSU Jordan Farbowitz Correspondent
The Rutgers women’s basketball team entered Thursday night’s game riding the high of an upset win at home, and was trying to pull off a similar upset on the road. But, it was unable to replicate what caused its success last Sunday. The Scarlet Knights (18-8, 6-6) lost to No. 13 Ohio State (20-5, 9-3) 90-68, suffering their sixth loss in the last eight games. It was their second-worst loss of the season, behind their 88-60 blowout to Mar yland last week. Rutgers hung with Ohio State in the first quarter, keeping it a one or two-possession game for the most part. The Buckeyes held the upper hand though, hitting four 3-pointers in the first 10 minutes, and had a 5-point lead at the end of the quarter. But, that was the last time the game was even remotely close. The second quarter was all Ohio State, as it outscored the Knights 29-13 and took a 21-point lead into halftime. According to fifth-year senior guard Tyler Scaife, it was a lack of focus that led to them falling behind. Senior guard Jazlynd Rollins provided a significant boost off the bench for Rutgers in its rough 22-point loss to No. 13 Ohio State on Thursday. Rollins scored 14 points on 50-percent shooting and added three assists. GARRETT STEFFE / FEBRUARY 2018 NBA SCORES
109 103
Toronto New York
113 88
Boston Washington
110 104
Dallas Golden State
103 121
Atlanta Orlando
98 100
Oklahoma City LA Lakers
81 106
TYLER SCAIFE, fifth-year senior guard on the women’s basketball team, has been added to the “Wade Watch” list of candidates for the 2018 Wade Trophy. The trophy is given to the nation’s top player in women’s basketball.
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