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Students emphasize privacy on Facebook NATASHA TRIPATHI ACTING ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

Facebook can seem like a black box users enter to stay in the loop with friends, social groups and events around town, but with many policy changes, the question of privacy and staying safe arises.

According to The Independent, a recent Facebook privacy policy alteration allows the site to track user activity even after they have left it.

In November, the company said the change would be implemented on Jan. 30. According to The Independent, Facebook said it informed users of the upcoming change by providing notifications and emails.

There are several consumer rights and privacy rights organizations that have created extremely helpful and safe guides to help understand Facebook’s terms and services, Aram Sinnreich, assistant professor in Journalism and Media Studies said.

Such websites or plugins offer tools to users that can help them protect their data privacy, he said.

“The more that we understand what kind of data is leaked and where that data goes, the better we as a user base can make decisions for ourselves

whether it is still worthwhile for users to still use Facebook,” he said.

Sinnreich said he uses Ghostery and Privacy Badger, two browser plugins that actually review every website he visits and check to see who is “sucking” certain data out of his activity and allows him the opportunity to combat it.

More organizations with similar purposes include the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Electronic Privacy Information Center and Disconnect and Public Knowledge.

“These organizations are advocates for consumers like you and me, helping us to stand up for our rights to privacy and our rights as consumers,” he said.

Lawyers of these services will sometimes also examine the policy changes of companies like Facebook, then translate them so that users can better understand them.

Kat Prodromou, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said Facebook knows it is widely used and many rely on it for various purposes.

“It is kind of irritating that they are taking advantage of their users, but what can you do about it?” she asked.

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Students gather on the steps of Brower Commons to celebrate the lives of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha with a candlelight vigil. COLIN PETERS

U. grieves North Carolina students KATIE PARK ACTING NEWS EDITOR

Students somberly congregated on the front steps of Brower Commons last night, with more than fifty pairs of hands clasping candles to honor the lives of Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha, the three students that were shot point-blank by Craig Stephen Hicks over a parking dispute the evening of Feb. 10 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

“They were gifts to our Muslim community,” said Mohamed, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, holding her dripping candle between gloved hands. “They did so much charity work and fundraising for causes they were passionate about. Their efforts made a huge difference, and they were so wellknown to the community. Losing them was a huge and tragic loss.”

Barakat, a second-year student SEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 5

Rutgers opens doors to new lottery system

More first-year students report depression in national survey

DAN COREY ACTING ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

AVALON ZOPPO ACTING ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

Experts are speculating the emotional health of students following the release of a nationwide survey.

Higher percentages of college firstyears reported feeling depressed and overwhelmed during the past year, according to the survey conducted by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program at the University of California.

The annual survey, entitled “The American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2014,” gathered data from 150,000 students across the U.S. The results showed 9.5 percent of respondents frequently “felt depressed” during the past year, a rise from the 6.1 percent in 2009. In addition, 34.6 percent of students “felt overwhelmed” by schoolwork and other commitments, a rise from 27.1 percent five years earlier.

The survey asked one item about depression. Students marked whether they “felt depressed” frequently, occasionally or not at all.

Jami Young, professor in the Department of Psychology, said it is important to put the survey’s results in the context of other studies which

Standing in the crowd on the College Avenue campus was Nigma Mohamed, a friend of the three victims and a recent transfer from North Carolina State University, where Barakat graduated from and sisters Yusor and Razan Abu-Salha were attending.

Mohamed’s voice trembled as she remembered 23-year-old Barakat and 21-year-old Yusor Abu-Salha, who wed on Dec. 27, and the Abu-Salha family’s 19-year-old daughter, Razan.

An increased number of first-year students reported feelings of depression or overwhelmedness, according to findings from a recent national study. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NAAZ MODAN have assessed rates of depression more systematically.

For example, Young noted a study conducted in 2006 by Duke professors Jane Costello, Alaattin Erkanli and Adrian Angold. The researchers identified 26 studies examining rates of depression in adolescence and found no evidence of increased prevalence of depression in youth over the past 30 years.

“The youth in these studies completed a structured diagnostic interview, which is considered the gold

standard for making a depression diagnosis,” he said.

Young said the results from the 2006 study contradict findings from the nationwide survey and counter the general portrayal in the media of an increase in childhood and adolescent depression.

But Young said it is important to recognize that increasingly more youth are describing themselves as feeling depressed and overwhelmed.

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University administrators presented ideas for new housing programs at a Rutgers University Student Assembly meeting more than a week ago. Now, they are shedding light on how Rutgers plans to launch them.

At a time when continuing students are planning where to live next fall, administrators from the offices of Residence Life and Student Affairs are sharing information about the new housing lottery, as well as a new branch for off-campus student affairs.

The gradual phasing of the on-campus housing lottery is being done over a three-year period to prevent one class year from being significantly impacted, William O’Brien, director of Residence Life, said.

The intended outcome of the phasing is to guarantee housing to all sophomores who want it, he said.

“The reason why it’s a three-year phasing … is to [ensure] we don’t impact a particular class year dramatically while starting this process to [give sophomores] a full guarantee,” he said.

While the actual lotter y process is not changing, O’Brien said the new system would guarantee housing to sophomores in

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three years because of growing space availability.

For the first phase, he said residence life is going to review demand for apartments on the Busch and Cook campuses, he said. Twenty percent of the demanded spaces for rising sophomores will be reserved.

However, the Livingston and University Center at Easton Avenue apartment complexes would remain unavailable to sophomores, O’Brien said.

“What we are going to do is determine that based on the number demanded, we are going to hold additional space in each of the apartments on Busch and Cook for sophomores,” he said.

The second phase of the lottery overhaul will bump the number of apartments reserved for sophomores up to 25 percent, O’Brien said.

This increased availability of housing would occur due to the grand opening of new residence halls on the College Avenue campus, he said.

“Just reserving additional space on campus is not the focus,” he said.

“Our job isn’t done [by doing this] … we’re also going to begin reviewing the additional support that our staff and external Student Affairs constituents can provide.”

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Campus Calendar THURSDAY 2/12 Eagleton Institute of Politics hosts “Navigating Gendered Terrain: Stereotypes and Strategy in Political Campaigns: Book Talk with Professor Kelly Dittmar” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wood Lawn Mansion on Douglass campus. The event is free, but RSVP is required.

Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program presents “Dr. Eunsoo Kim –– Green Algae: Phagocytosis, Endosymbiosis, and Genome Evolution” from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

FRIDAY 2/13 The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Ar ts Center presents “New Jersey Film Festival Screening” from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Zimmerli Ar t Museum on the College Avenue campus. Admission for students and seniors is $9 and $10 for the public.

Entomology Depar tment presents “Invader Dominance: Role of Competition and Predation in the Potential for Displacement of Native

Species” from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Blake Hall on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public.

SATURDAY 2/14 Rutgers Confucius Institute presents “The Splendor of Chinese Kunqu Opera” from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. The event is free and open to the public.

SUNDAY 2/15 Rutgers Recreation hosts “Bollywood: The Dance of Indian Musical Movies” from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the College Avenue Gym. Admission is $5 and Rutgers ID is necessar y to gain entr y.

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U. talks tips, tricks to succeed in school

An academic dean and first-year, sophomore, junior and senior students weigh in on their personal experiences and offer advice to succeed in college. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY AARON SAVAGE

SAMANTHA KARAS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With everything students need to get done in order to graduate, find a career path and keep their sanity in tact, many might not know all the steps it takes to make the best use of their time.

Rutgers students and faculty alike are now providing insight about how students can make the most of their college years.

The first year of college tends to be the hardest because many view it as a huge adjustment, said Julie Traxler, assistant dean and director of First-Year Advising at the School of Arts and Sciences.

“It’s the most emotionally difficult [year],” she said. “There’s so much you don’t know … You don’t really have an idea of how to function here, necessarily.”

The most important thing for first-year students to do is take advantage of all of their options, such as Byrne seminars and the student involvement fair, Traxler said.

She said students should recognize opportunities for personal improvement.

“You have to acknowledge what you’ve done, what went well and what didn’t go well, and maybe plan for what’s going to change next year,” Traxler said.

Sarah Simon, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, said if she had known better, she would have taken advantage of what she had at her disposal during her first semester at Rutgers.

“I would have taken advantage of the add/drop period, [and] I would have made more older friends and asked for advice,” she said.

At the beginning of sophomore year, Traxler said students are going to want to spend time to settle down to the concept of major and minor, and continue to make progress with them.

Sophomores should prioritize staying on-track with their major instead of completing the Core Curriculum, said Betty Spear, assistant dean and director of Senior Advising for the School of Arts and Sciences.

“Don’t complacently work on completing the Core Curriculum at the expense of putting off important decisions about exploring subjects for a possible major and minor,” she said.

Junior year should be spent identifying academic options such as research opportunities, study abroad and internships, Traxler said.

She said by the end of junior year, students should make sure they are on-track to graduate on-time.

“That’s the time to make sure all the ducks are in a row, so making sure everything looks like it’s two semesters out from being done,” Traxler said.

Simrit Dhatt, a School of Arts and Science junior, said as a rising senior, it is also important to keep an open social mentality associated with one’s first year.

Internships are helpful because they provide students with firsthand experience in their fields, she said.

“I’m really feeling like I’m prepped for senior year in terms of having the right internships and the right step to get me into the career field,” she said.

Advising can be useful in finding University resources, and possibly pointing out undiscovered opportunities, Traxler said.

“It gives a student the chance to talk about the bigger plans –– I’m making progress, but where do I go?” she said.

Senior year is different than other academic years because there is a transition happening at the end, Spear said. She said planning is necessary to have a successful year.

Students need to start early by talking to faculty advisers and making sure they will complete major and minor requirements, Spear said. “[Students should take] advantage of University services such as Career Services to help prepare for their transition out of college, and [spend] time with friends to enjoy the last part of the undergraduate experience,” Spear said.

Senior year is stressful because students need to prepare to enter the work force while also ensuring they graduate on time, said Amanda Silverman, a School of Arts and Sciences senior.

“It’s a little bit stressful preparing to go into the work world, and also just making sure that all my requirements have been fulfilled, [but] I’m really looking forward to getting out there and getting a job,” she said.

Advising is recommended for all students, especially seniors, because it helps to reflect on the college experience, Spear said.

She said regardless of what one learns in the classroom, employers want to see how students market themselves.

“This insight is what seniors can use to market themselves to prospective employers,” she said. “It doesn’t matter [what] you learned ... by studying history, English, economics or geology, but that you can show an employer examples of just how valuable you can be,” Spear said.

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DEPRESSION Depressed students twice as likely to come late to class, sleep during class, according to study CONTINUED FROM FRONT

Depression prevention programs can be delivered to people who are experiencing elevated symptoms of depression, but do not meet diagnostic criteria for a depression diagnosis, Young said.

These programs should be offered in universities because they can serve a large number of individuals who would otherwise not receive mental health services, Young said.

The survey also found that students who felt depressed more frequently reported behaviors reflecting disengagement.

Students who were “frequently” depressed were twice as likely to “frequently” come late to class and “frequently” fall asleep in class, according to the report. More than half of the “frequently” depressed students reported being bored in class.

These students were also less likely to engage with their classmates by working with other students on group projects or studying with other students, according to the survey.

Matthew Ferguson, acting director for New Student Orientation Programs, said it is important for students to be involved with extracurricular activities and form social

networks in their first year.

“One of the factors leading to increased rates of depression is the stress and anxiety relating to the transition to college life itself,” he said. “Students are finding their transition to be more challenging than they expect.”

The state of the economy, current unemployment rates and the rising cost of college could cause students to feel overwhelmed or depressed, Ferguson said. When the economy is poor, the availability of jobs and internships decreases, and competition increases.

“The biggest challenge for us is helping students to understand that feeling overwhelmed or stressed is natural and not uncommon,” he said.

“Recognizing this and seeking assistance from the myriad of resources available at Rutgers is an important first step.”

Even in the most unlikely of places, Rutgers faculty are looking to solve the issue of depression among youth.

Brandon Alderman, assistant professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, has been conducting research in his Exercise Psychophysiology Lab to find a link

between physical fitness, mental exercise and depression for several years now.

Along with distinguished professor in the Department of Psychology Tracey Shors, Alderman holds 8-week long aerobic and mental training sessions every semester.

Around 25 students attend a session twice a week, where they do 30 minutes of aerobic exercise followed by 30 minutes of mental training.

Alderman uses the acronym MAPS to describe his program — Mental And Physical Skill training.

His database now includes more than 100 students who have participated in past sessions.

He said the MAPS system has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of depression.

The intervention not only reduces symptoms, but improves aspects of cognitive function believed to play a role in depression, he said. This includes improvement in concentration and in the ability to inhibit disruptive thoughts.

The issue of depression among youth and adults needs as much attention as possible, Alderman said.

“This is really important work,” he said. “We get to work scientifically, but hopefully we also get to improve lives.”

Avalon Zoppo is a Rutgers Business School first-year student majoring in pre-business. She is an acting Associate News Editor of The Daily Targum. Follow @AvalonZoppo for more stories.

Students and professors consider the growing role of Facebook in the sphere of personal privacy and how to reverse unwanted intrusion from companies. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NAAZ MODAN

PRIVACY Trading private information to use Facebook is original social media sin, Sinnreich says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

“At this point most people are relying on it and have to accept the terms regardless.”

“It is a bit of a devil’s bargain,” Sinnreich said. “There is an old saying in business — if you do not know what a company is selling, then it is selling you.”

Sinnreich said to think about how often Facebook updates its whole page and to take the cost of that operation into consideration. He said the way that the company affords multiple layout changes is by turning user spent time on the site and their shared data into a form of capitals that they can then exchange for dollars with advertisers and other interested parties.

“That is kind of the original sin of social media,” he said. “Your privacy in exchange for the freedom for you to connect with your friends on the Internet.”

Even though Facebook users can opt out of some parts of the new policy by customizing privacy settings, Sinnreich still thinks people will be unpleasantly surprised to fully realize that they are being tracked all over the Internet.

Aaron Trammell, a Ph.D candidate in the School of Communication asked what people truly value.

He said it is important to realize Facebook would not persist if it was not for the labor of the users and in fact that labor is what is valuable about Facebook.

Facebook does not make it easy for users to understand what they are doing with their information by writing incredibly long privacy policies in a different language than what users are accustomed to reading, he said.

Sinnreich said somebody once calculated what would happen if consumers read every word of every contract they agreed to when they login to iTunes and rip open a new DVD or video game. The person concluded that when people would no longer have time to eat or get dressed or sleep.

“Nobody could possibly be expected to read the whole thing, let alone [understand it],” he said. “As soon as we click ‘I accept,’ it is considered to be a legal and binding contract. You have signed away the rights to complain about what they do, what they have technically told us, what we have technically agreed.”

He said it is a question of how transparent people are about their lives and how willing Facebook is to listen to the demands of their user base in shaping their data collection and deployment policies.

“We should be suspicious of [Facebook], the same way we should be suspicious of any large powerful organizations that know a lot about our personal lives,” Sinnreich said. “That is a tremendous amount of power to grant anybody, whether it’s the government or a private corporation.”

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STUDENTS Yusor Abu-Salha was to start UNC’s School of Dentistry in fall, Mohamed says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

in the School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, started a North Carolina chapter of United Muslim Relief, a humanitarian organization, with his wife, fundraised for Syrian Dental Relief and brought dental supplies and food to the homeless population during his free time, Mohamed said.

Yusor Abu-Salha, who had recently been accepted as a student to UNC’s School of Dentistry and was to start the program in the fall, was also involved in humanitarian efforts, providing aid to needy populations with her husband and sister by her side, Mohamed said.

Mohamed, a member of United Muslim Relief and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund at Rutgers, said she doubted 46-year-old Hick’s explanation that he killed the three students over a parking dispute

CRIME FEB. 11 NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Brunswick Police detectives, along with the detectives from North Brunswick Police Department, arrested 11 individuals in connection with “smash and grab” commercial burglaries. Their systematic approach is to approach the glass door or window and throw a large object — usually a brick or cinder block — to gain access to the store. The suspects have been tied to four burglaries in New Brunswick, but believed to also be involved in incidents in North Brunswick, Piscataway, Bound Brook and Franklin Township.

FEB. 11 PLAINFIELD – A Union County jury has returned guilty verdicts against two Plainfield men who sexually assaulted a severely mentally disabled woman a little more than four years ago before leaving her outside in a snowstorm. Edward Woodson and Marcal Campbell were convicted of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and first-degree aggravated sexual assault before the state Superior Court. Woodson was additionally convicted of a charge or first-degree kidnapping.

FEB. 11 JERSEY CITY – The trial took place of a Jersey City man charged with kidnapping and raping a Bayonne woman.

The woman’s statement said she was kidnapped, bound and raped at knife-point over the course of hours by a Hudson County employee before she freed herself and stabbed him multiple times in 2013.

FEB. 10 PHILADELPHIA – Jay Findling, a New Jersey businessman from Manalapan, admitted to his role in a nine-year sales scheme that earned him $30 million. Findling accepted a plea deal in a U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania. He pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to commit wire fraud charge along with his accomplice in the scam, a former vice president at Ride Aid, said U.S. Attorney Peter Smith.

and believed it was instead motivated largely by hate.

The Abu-Salha sisters had previously complained to family members about Hicks, saying they felt unsafe around their neighbor due to derogatory remarks he made regarding their race and religion, she said.

“At this point, we can’t really say what it was because they’re still investigating,” said Samaa Elbery, president of United Muslim Relief at Rutgers.

But she said the Muslim community and many other people feel the issue is about more than just parking, and that the media is trying to hide behind the issue instead of what she called a blatant case of Islamophobia.

“I hope [people] realize we live in a society where Islamophobia is very much alive and that we need to take steps in changing this mentality,” said Nisa Haider, a member of Ahul Bayt Student

Association and a School of Arts and Sciences senior.

As the vigil progressed, various students, staff and alumni stepped up to the microphone to speak.

“When I found out about this incident in the early morning, as soon as I woke up, I immediately jumped into what I like to call ‘[Muslim Student Association] president mode,’ where I just thought we needed to talk about how this negatively impacts our community and talk about how Islamophobia is a problem and is rampant and we need to combat it,” said Taufeeq Ahamed, president of the MSA. But after speaking to “several wise individuals,” Ahamed realized that the Muslim community leaps to action in the wake of community tragedies and forgets to grieve.

“It’s gotten to a point in our community where we don’t cry anymore,” he said. “We don’t process our pain anymore. We hold in our tears and we merely jump in – we will take action, we will fight Islamophobia … but let’s not forget [Barakat and the Abu-Salhas] were humans and that we have to celebrate their lives.”

He said he never wanted to forget the image of Razan

DISNEY DUEL Students test their trivia skills Feb. 10 at the Rutgers University Programming Association’s second “Quizzo” event, this time, Disney edition on Livingston campus.

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Abu-Salha as a 19-year-old, full of life and energy, and Deah Barakat and Yusor Abu-Salha as a happily-married couple who loved their faith, family and ser ving their community.

“I want to remember them,” he said.

Katie Park is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science and journalism and media studies. She is the acting News Editor of The Daily Targum.

Follow her on Twitter @kasopar for more stories.

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LOTTERY Housing office for off-campus students will serve Rutgers, greater community, Willson says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

fairs office was approved by the University last semester for students who are currently living off-campus or are looking to live in the fifth and sixth wards, said Kerri Willson, director of Student Involvement.

Willson said she would be the director of the new office concerning off-campus student affairs in the city of New Brunswick.

“It’ll be the central resource center for off-campus housing and living by providing students with educational programs, a social support network and community … [as well as] municipal information,” she said.

The location of the of fice will be on the College Avenue campus and will likely be operational in the fall, Willson said. It will ser ve members of Rutgers and the greater New

Brunswick area.

“The goal is to assist students residing in the local neighborhoods with resources and programming to help them transition to independent living and to connect to the community,” she said.

The project began in 2012, when a committee met to discuss concerns about students living in the fifth and sixth wards of New Brunswick, Willson said.

Felicia McGinty, vice chancellor of Student Affairs, said she decided to make this initiative a priority at a RUSA meeting on Jan. 30.

The new office will coordinate with students, parents, property-owners, Student Legal Services and the city of New Brunswick to improve the quality of life for students living off-campus, Willson said.

With a framework modeled after a similar program at The Ohio State University, the Rutgers-oriented version is important

because of its educational capacity, Willson said.

“I think our students who are living in the fifth and sixth wards particularly are residents of New Brunswick as well as students at Rutgers,” she said. “We really haven’t focused our energies on talking with students about what it means to be a good citizen.”

Students living in New Brunswick can foster a greater sense of community by learning actions

such as knowing when to take out the trash or where to park, Willson said.

The new office will increase quality of life off-campus with “good neighbor liaisons,” an in-progress Housing Excellence program and Student Legal Services assisting with lease reviews, she said.

“We want to have that conversation, but we also want to work with the local community, the landlord

[and] the city of New Brunswick to improve the quality of life for students living off-campus,” Willson said.

Dan Corey is a Rutgers Business School first-year student majoring in pre-business and journalism and media studies. He is the acting Associate News Editor of The Daily Targum. Follow him on Twitter @_dancorey for more stories.

Rutgers Residence Life is in the process of overhauling its old lottery system and developing an office for off-campus students, available to both the Rutgers community and the greater New Brunswick population. YIZHUANG LI

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NYC police officer charged with manslaughter after shooting A rookie New York City police officer was charged with second-degree manslaughter and five other offenses on Wednesday for the fatal shooting of an unarmed man in a dark stairwell of a housing project last November.

Officer Peter Liang was patrolling with his partner in the Brooklyn housing project at about 11:15 p.m. on Nov. 20 when his gun discharged a single bullet, killing Akai Gurley, 28, who was in the stairwell a flight below with a female companion.

Liang’s indictment by a grand jury stands in stark contrast to other cases of police officers who have killed unarmed black men. Last year, grand juries in New York and Missouri found no criminal wrongdoing in the two incidents that caught national attention, sparking waves of angry protests.

During a brief appearance at the Supreme Court in Brooklyn, Liang

“We don’t believe that officer Li- the police officers who killed Eric was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, ang intended to kill Mr. Gurley, but Garner, an unarmed black man second-degree assault, second-de- he had his finger on the trigger and who was put in a banned chokegree reckless endangerment and he fired the gun,” Thompson told a hold during an arrest for peddling two counts of official misconduct. news conference after the arraign- loose cigarettes.

The lack of an indictment Dressed in a dark grey suit, he plead- ment, adding that the bullet first for a deadly ed not guilty encounter and Judge that bystandDanny Chun caught released him “It’s well known that police officers for time immemorial ers on video, on his own have been conducting verticals and have had their sparked a recognizance. weapon drawn. There was nothing inappropriate, fresh round Several people rash or crazy about it.” of rallies in the crowded by protestpublic gallery STEPHEN WORTH ers who say shouted: “InLawyer police are dict! Convict!” too quick to Kenneth use violence Thompson, the district attorney who oversaw the se- ricocheted off a wall before hitting against black citizens.

Asked whether the Garner cret grand jury proceedings that led Gurley. “That is our position.”

Liang’s court appearance case may have weighed on the to Liang’s indictment, said he would show that there was no threat in the comes two months after a grand Liang grand jury, Thompson stairwell that night, and so no justifi- jury in the borough of Staten Is- replied: “I think it’s unfair to land voted against indicting one of suggest that the grand jury was cation for Liang drawing a weapon.

trying to do something in light of Eric Garner.”

Liang, who had been on the force for 16 months at the time of the shooting, is the first New York City police officer indicted for a deadly encounter with a civilian in more than two years, the New York Times reported.

Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has angered much of his police department by his expressions of support for some of the protests, has said Gurley’s death was an “unspeakable” tragedy.

Stephen Worth, Liang’s lawyer, emphasized the dangers of the housing project after the hearing.

“It’s well known that police officers for time immemorial have been conducting verticals and have had their weapon drawn,” Worth said.

“There was nothing inappropriate, rash or crazy about it.”

—Reuters

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But Lil Wayne, Jay -Z, Nicki Minaj said it Colloquial use of ‘N-word’ has changed its connotation

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se of the ‘N-word’ has become a cultural norm. living in areas that are or once were dominated by black Rappers and celebrities use it, politicians and people, the casual use of the ‘N-word’ has an obvious lawmakers have used it and thousands if not root. Reactions to hearing the word vary depending on millions of Americans use the word in every day speech. individual experiences. For someone who has grown up At this point the history associated with the ‘N-word’ is hearing the ‘N-word’ used casually, it might not mean understood. Schools teach children that slaves were re- anything, but it can cause alarm for those who have ferred to using the word and learn that it was intended never heard the word used in casual speech. Similarly to dehumanize them — slaves were no longer individ- teachers questioning the word while reading novels like uals or people with a rich history. Instead they became “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” creates historical context or mereobjects that could easily be referred to using a univer- ly offers students the chance to use a taboo word.

Casual references aside, when you know what it feels sal term that denoted their skin color. As a result the ‘N-word’ has become taboo and the assumption is that like to be the subject of hate speech or how it feels when unless you’re black you shouldn’t say it and even if you a derogatory term is directed at you in a hateful manner, a word can mean something entirely different. Given the are black, you probably shouldn’t say it either.

Despite such assumptions, there has been an inter- historical connotations surrounding the ‘N-word’, it is nal cultural appropriation of the ‘N-word’ leading it to incredibly difficult for some people to wrap their heads around why the word is have a myriad of conused so freely. However notations, hence its the only apparent ancolloquial use. In some “For someone who has grown up hearing swer seems to be that sense it is used to refer the ‘N-word’ used casually, it might not things have changed. to a friend. If you’re We’ve seen that regutalking to someone mean anything, but it can cause alarm for you heavily associate those who have never heard the word used lating speech will not work. Countless orgawith, then calling them in casual speech.” nizations including the the ‘N-word’ is not as National Association bad as history leads for the Advancement us to believe. Because of this there is a difference between ending the phrase of Colored People have tried to “bury” the ‘N-word’ by with an –er and an –a. The former is inappropriate and holding funerals, touting out caskets across stages and the latter is intended to be endearing. Musical use of the giving eulogies detailing its horrid history. But the word word has similarly thrown water on the meaning forcing continues to be used and in 2015, that’s just the way it is.

American cultural use of the ‘N-word’ shows that it to carry less weight. Countless artists like Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z use the word in their music. The there are limits to being politically correct. A word only infamous Bobby Shmurda dance track uses the word in has as much power as a society gives it. Curse words are it’s title. “My N---a,” by YG, a song that used the ‘N-word’ bad because society teaches that they’re bad. Through roughly 120 times, was played on the radio, although the casual use rappers and hip-hop artists have begun to ‘N-word’ was changed to “hitta,” — showing how inter- chip away at the immense weight the ‘N-word’ once held. However, the existence of the abbreviation demonchangeable the word can be.

The connotation also shows that there is a class ele- strates the way society as a whole feels about the word. ment intertwined with use of the ‘N-word’. At this point So maybe artists can be a little more creative and maythe term has transcended ethnic boundaries and has be- be individuals can be a little more sensitive, but unless come a term used interchangeably in speech by almost there is a mass moral movement against the use of the everyone but specific groups of white people. For those ‘N-word’, it’s sticking around.

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Three-parent babies: should DNA be altered to cure disease

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fter a majority vote in the House of Commons, Britain legally approved the creation of “three-parent babies.”

In addition to having the normal nuclear DNA from a mother and a father, “three-parent babies” have mitochondrial DNA from a second mother. The in-vitro fertilization procedure involves mixing the nucleus of the first mother’s egg with the father’s sperm and the second mother’s egg’s cytoplasm, which contains mitochondria. The purpose of the procedure, which introduces healthy mitochondria into the embryo, is to prevent the child from having mitochondrial diseases –– diseases caused by the inability of mitochondria to produce energy. Many of these illnesses can be life threatening and have a wide range of symptoms, from hearing loss to kidney failure.

Although this procedure may have a curative purpose, it is, without a doubt, ethically questionable, for it involves tinkering with a person’s DNA –– the genetic blueprint that we find sacred. By definition, DNA makes us –– well, us. It defines who we are, and it gives us our own personal identity. So when anyone talks about altering DNA, we immediately associate it with changing our uniqueness, and that, I believe, is what scares us. Thus, the real question we should be asking is, do we consider genetic diseases to be a part of our identity?

The problem I have with answering yes to this question is that it invalidates the whole branch of medicine concerned with trying to cure people of genetic diseases. If we do, in fact, consider genetic diseases to be such an integral part of our personal identity, then why do medical professionals work hard every day to help thousands of people with cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease cope with the symptoms of these debilitating illnesses? Why are researchers trying so desperately to discover cures for such diseases? If these genetic ill-

This, to me, seems like a silly reason to not cure someone of a disease and to not improve someone’s quality of life. After all, one could argue that the entire field of medicine and the idea of curing people of disease are “unnatural.” Are we not “playing God” by saving millions of people that would have otherwise died without the curative powers of doctors and medicine?

In my opinion, this mitochondrial procedure is simply a progression in the field of medicine that we should embrace –– but not without thinking twice.

“Approving this procedure makes it acceptable to alter someone’s DNA for the purpose of curing him or her of a genetic disease. But what defines a genetic disease? If we are defining a disease as simply a handicap or a disorder, could possessing unattractive physical features constitute a genetic disease? nesses do in fact make up a significant portion of our identity, then why do we try to eradicate their existence?

We use drugs and other therapies to help relieve the symptoms of these diseases, yet, when we finally have the ability to cure people of these diseases once and for all by altering patients’ genetic make up, we hesitate. Why? Not because we are concerned with preserving personal identity, but because we believe firmly in the sanctity of DNA. Altering one’s DNA has been deemed “unnatural,” and we are scared that tinkering with one’s genetic blueprint gives us too much God-like power.

My primary concern stems not from the procedure itself, but rather, from the precedent it sets. Approving this procedure makes it acceptable to alter someone’s DNA for the purpose of curing him or her of a genetic disease. But what defines a genetic disease? If we are defining a disease as simply a handicap or a disorder, could possessing unattractive physical features constitute a genetic disease? I would argue, and I think most people would agree, that genetically selecting someone’s physical appearance is unethical. In that sense, I suppose our physical appearance plays a bigger role in

shaping our personal identity than do our genetic illnesses.

Another concern I have is that the longterm effects of the procedure are unknown.

Interactions between mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA are not yet fully understood. Furthermore, the effects of this procedure are trans-generational. If the “three-parent baby” is a girl, she will produce eggs that contain these novel mitochondria, and all of her children will inherit these organelles. While this procedure could potentially cure many generations of mitochondrial disease, unforeseen complications could arise.

Many have compared the procedure to an organ transplant or a blood transfusion, but in reality, the procedure is much more complex and ethically perplexing. For one, the effects of the procedure are far-reaching –– more than one individual could be affected by the procedure. For another, the procedure involves meddling with the blueprint that gives us our identity. While I definitely believe that Britain made the right decision in approving this three-parent IVF procedure, this decision should not be taken lightly. Where is the line between healing a patient and altering his or her identity? What are the effects of crossing the germ line? Such questions can only be answered with time.

Vandana Apte is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore majoring in biotechnology with a minor in public health. Her column, “Under the Microscope,” runs every first Thursday.

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Pornography does not always objectify women Margarita Rosario wrote an opinion piece this week entitled “Feminizing porn: voyeurism, sexuality as seen in erotica,” and I’m very glad she did. It’s important to open up this conversation and not shove it under the rug or treat it as a taboo. In her piece, she mentions that there is a growing demand for feminist porn that fosters consent, better working conditions and showcases different types of people than whom are typically seen in mainstream porn. Margarita will be happy to know that there are production companies that focus solely on this and are growing in popularity, as written about in the Journal of Porn Studies online.

However, towards the end of her piece, she states her disapproval of mainstream porn (as it is) and says that it “strips women and ‘feminine’ bodies of their sexuality.” I would say that it does not strip them of their sexuality –– it merely presents a different type of sexuality. There are many articles in the Journal that feature firsthand accounts of women in the industry who say porn is a form of self-expression and self-discovery. With that in mind, we should not be so quick to declare that mainstream porn strips a woman of her sexuality. That kind of statement discredits the multitude of porn actors and actresses who enjoy having careers that revolve around dominant/submissive sexual acts. Forceful sexual submission is a fetish in itself, and it

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is not fair to tell people who enjoy themselves through that fetish that doing so is wrong.

Another thought to consider is that men or masculine bodies are portrayed as simple tools or means to foster a female’s pleasure.

Note that in many pornographic works, men’s faces are cut off the screen, making the female or receiver the more relevant actor in the film.

I think a more beneficial conversation to have would be to encourage the proliferation of feminist and body-positive pornography into the mainstream. Dismissing the experiences of those who act in more commonplace forms of erotica is wrong, and so is treating actors like something to get rid of.

Lesly Kurian is a Rutgers Business School senior majoring in supply chain management with a minor in Spanish.

Open letter to Student Allocations Board I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed. Actually, scratch that. I am both angry and disappointed, as well as extremely frustrated. As an executive board member of the Rutgers University Association of International Relations, Rutgers University’s traveling Model United Nations team, it is my responsibility to plan and coordinate the logistics for attending Model UN conferences around the United States and abroad. A large portion of our

funding comes from our budget allocated by the Rutgers University Student Assembly Allocations board before each semester begins.

We depend upon the aforementioned RUSA Allocations board to bring a respectable amount of people to these conferences and adequately transport ourselves to the conferences’ designated locations. Quite frankly, I am insulted. You gave us zero dollars. Zero, to attend the most important conference of the year at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. Your zero dollars will certainly contribute to our conference experience, as it will place a financial burden on students wishing to attend this conference and restrict the amount of people we are able to take to Boston. Originally we planned to take 15 students, but unfortunately for us and for the University, we can now only afford to take eight. Our members hoping to go to Boston this weekend are dismayed that they will now have to pay much more than we previously required and some may have to drop from the conference altogether.

Last year, the allocations board was pivotal to our success on the Model UN circuit, as they understood our financial needs as a successful traveling team. Last year, we were the only public school ranked in the top 10, among schools such as Harvard, Georgetown and the United States Military Academy at West Point — our best year in recent memory. Much of this success was due to generous funding from the allocations board, allowing safe and easy travel through public transportation and affordable conference fees for students.

This year — this semester in particular — we’ve had significant difficulty in bringing more people to conferences and maintaining the respectable record we are known for on the Model UN circuit. Your zero dollars do not help us advance as an organization and significantly detract from our experience as Rutgers students hoping to get the most out of our time at the University. While your funding has helped us in the past, and I am very grateful for that, I am insulted at your allocation of ZERO dollars for our trip to Harvard and your blatant disregard for the students who wish to attend this conference. We were only given two minutes to illustrate the importance of this conference to your board of fellow Rutgers students and in those two minutes our message must have been lost or misinterpreted. While I realize it is unrealistic to receive every dollar we planned for in our initial application, receiving ZERO dollars of what we asked for does not sit well with myself or the organization I represent. I sincerely hope you will be more generous in the future to RUAIR and to many of the other organizations to which you have previously allocated ZERO dollars.

Philip Ryan Kehoe is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior double majoring in environmental policy, institutions and behavior and journalism and media studies. He is the Director of Communications for the Rutgers University Association of International Relations.

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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black

Pearls Before Swine

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Today’s Birthday (02/12/15). Fortune smiles on group endeavors this year. Take on something together so big it seems impossible. After 3/20, financial flow increases. Divert some to savings. A new focus in your research sharpens after 4/4. Collaborate to grow your family nest egg, especially after 10/13. Feed your heart: talk about beloved people, pastimes, flavors, sights, and experiences. Share your love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Travel conditions look excellent today and tomorrow. An adventure calls. Postpone a social engagement. An opportunity arises that can’t be missed. Take advantage of a whirlwind of productivity, and take notes for later.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Complete tasks for satisfaction and peace of mind. Pay the bills today and tomorrow. Orders arrive fast and furious. Changes could necessitate budget revisions.

You can surmount a formidable barrier. Get expert advice.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — A conflict between partnership and adventure requires negotiation. You may not have the same priorities as your teammate. Talk it over, with special consideration for the finances. You can devise a scenario that works for everyone.

Cancer ( June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — It’s extra busy today and tomorrow. Things may not go as planned. Get facts before arguing.

Your partner shares goals. Friends make a connection. Wheel and deal. Don’t get charmed into abandoning your principles. Provide great service.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Play a part in someone else’s game. Offer time and talents. Go for fun today and tomorrow. Take advantage of creative enthusiasm and a fiery collaborative spark. Keep communications channels open.

Call if you’ll be late.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Domestic responsibilities call to you over the next two days.

There’s plenty to manage. Can you work from home? Otherwise, keeping late hours could keep you away longer. Save energy by traveling less.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Your enthusiasm carries far and wide. It’s easier to concentrate for the next few days, which is lucky.

There’s plenty of buzz around your project, requiring focus and action. Get feedback from family and friends first.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Invest in efficiency, especially at home. Conserve energy and save money. Today and tomorrow could get quite profitable. Others offer practical ideas. Try some of them out. Not everything works as suggested. Choose the most cost-effective strategies.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Inspire action, rather than demanding. You’re becoming more confident. Enjoy the spotlight today and tomorrow. Use your megaphone to incite passion.

Stir up the enthusiasm level. Monitor feedback and adjust to suit. Sing out.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Set lofty goals.

Consider your spiritual purpose or course. Go for your heart’s desire.

Action and chatter interrupts your solitary contemplation. Balance emotion with reason today and tomorrow. Learn to delegate (again).

Find some peace.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Enjoy the company, and make more money together. Group input matters today and tomorrow.

Old assumptions get challenged.

Strike out in a new direction. Follow the path before you. Get tools and supplies together. Friends help.

Pisces ( Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Take on new responsibility and leadership today and tomorrow. A new source of funding arises. Balance emotions and logic to pass the test. Keep passion tuned to practicalities and logistics. Think before speaking. Keep your promises.

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MENTALITY Williams’ return gives RU another option off bench to add much needed depth CONTINUED FROM BACK

Head coach Joe Litterio’s (left) team begins their season in Miami this weekend with a four-game series at the U. Rutgers is ranked as high as No. 9 in the country, according to Baseball America. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2013

MIAMI Litterio wants to see how RU’s rotation depth shakes out in Florida series CONTINUED FROM BACK weekends gives Rutgers a chance to see what it has.

While head coach Joe Litterio admitted to having a surplus of experience and depth in the rotation and bullpen, he still wants to see what he has in terms of how the rotation will unfold, followed by the relief pitchers.

“The first two weekends we play four games each one, so I think it will be a little different because we are going to need four starters,” Litterio said.

With such a condensed schedule, the rotation has far-reaching effects.

“That’s going to determine the following weekend when we go to Old Dominion. We get back on to a conference type of schedule — Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” Litterio said.

“Then we can determine who those guys are.”

As for now, the skipper, along with pitching coach Casey Gaynor, has decided on

the star ting rotation for this said. “Obviously, they are one of weekend with Brey returning as the top-25 teams in the country, so the team ace, Wake Forest trans- it’s going to be good facing such fer junior Mark McCoy slotted great competition right off the number two and sophomore bat. We’re excited to start the searight handers Kyle Driscoll son with them.”

It doesn’t matter who the opand Gaby Rosa to round out ponent will be for senior outfieldthe rotation.

Litterio and the Rutgers er and captain Vinny Zarrillo. He just wants to coaching staf f go down there said they will “Obviously, they are one and get the job likely tr y out — which several difof the top-25 teams in the done he predicts ferent lineups country, so it’s going to be Rutgers can. when they go down for good facing such great com- want“We toalways go these first few down and beat weekend sepetition right off the bat.” them.

We’d ries along with like to take tr ying out the HOWIE BREY two or three dif ferent wrinJunior Starting Pitcher from them this kles on their year,” Zarrillo pitching staf f.

It cannot go unnoticed that said. “Last year we were young and Miami boasts a top-25 ranking we have a ton of guys who have anand is traditionally one of the other year under their belt. I just think we are really excited to get top teams in the nation.

With some polls ranking them out of this cold weather and play as high as No. 9 and the rest hav- some good baseball.” ing them hover right around the For updates on the Rutgers basetop-15, Rutgers knows it is not a ball team, follow @TylerKaralewich team to be taken lightly.

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Yet, despite the clear struggles in their new conference, junior guard Bishop Daniels stands firm on his preseason claim that Rutgers has just as much talent as any Big Ten team its faced.

“I don’t ever want to blame [losing] on that,” Daniels said of the talent level in the Big Ten. “As players and as a team we just need to get together, and I still stand by my word from what I said in the beginning of the season. I don’t see any team that’s individually, player for player, better than us. It’s what they do as teams and that’s what we haven’t been doing. We haven’t been putting all our pieces together every game.”

Though recent results and some of the margins of defeat would argue the contrary, lack of depth has played an influential role in the Knights’ struggles to piece together consistent performances.

But with freshman guard Mike Williams’ return from an ankle injury last Sunday against Ohio State, and the continued development of freshman forward D.J. Foreman and freshman center Shaquille Doorson, Rutgers’ young bench is slowly maturing. “[Mike] hasn’t played, so I’m happy that he got a lot of time,” head coach Eddie Jordan said postgame Sunday against Ohio State. “We’re pleased with D.J. [Foreman]. He’s up and down but [I like] his progress, his demeanor. Shaq [Doorson] had some moments out there. We’re developing our young guys.”

In order to counter the physicality and size of Purdue, the Knights will hope at the very least Doorson can provide strong minutes with 7-foot center A.J. Hammons creating a matchup nightmare inside.

Along with being the Boilermakers’ leading scorer with 10.8 points per game, Hammons is a defensive force averaging three blocks per game, which is 10th best in the nation.

But Purdue has shown to be prone to careless turnovers, having committed 23 in its last game against Minnesota, resulting in a narrow 6258 defeat.

Considering the Buckeyes had 15 turnovers against the Knights, it could be something they look to exploit.

“We need to give that same effort throughout the whole game and we pressed at the end, which wasn’t too bad,” Mack said of how to improve for Thursday. “So I think we should throw a little bit of that in there in the first half and see how that works out.”

No matter what strategy Rutgers leans towards, a sense of urgency may be more valuable than any X’s and O’s Jordan and his staff create. Its winless streak now stands at 32 days.

“Our whole thing is we’re never going to give up,” Daniels said.

“We’re out here in the Big Ten just like any other team even though we get counted probably as one of the last teams every single time, but we play just like they are. We got to show that we’re dogs. I mean, we’re hungry. We haven’t won a game in I don’t know how long, so our main thing is just going out there and grinding. However we can get it, we’re going to get it.”

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which subsequently leads to faster times.

Gabrielle Farquharson, one of “We need more race experience. This is a really young the team’s three co-captains, proteam, and they haven’t gotten vides a strong example to support the feel for collegiate compe- her coach’s claim. Farquharson tition,” Robinson said. “Fresh- set her personal record in the men coming from high school long jump, leaping 6.31 meters at are ready to star t picking it up the Penn State Invitational. around the end of Februar y That personal record stands or beginning of March, but in as the longest jump in the Big college we’re racing almost Ten in 2015 and the eighth best ever y week.” jump in the nation this seaWhile all meets and races son. Farquharson also broke a provide exposure for the inexpe- school record in the 200 meter rienced Knights, the entire team dash at the same meet. can take something away from The senior jumper/sprinter said Friday’s Valentine Invitational as her performances at both the RutRutgers will gers Invitationvisit the Boston al and the Penn venue again Invita“Freshmen coming from State three weeks tional earlier later when it high school are ready to in the season hosts the ECAC boosted her start picking it up ... but confidence.

Championships. “ W h e n Another in college, we’re racing we made our member of almost every week.” schedule at the Knights the beginning that has put JAMES ROBINSON of the seaforth exHead Coach son, we make ceptional sure we atper for manctend this meet es at invifor a couple of reasons. First, tationals this season is junior it’s one of the best tracks in Paige Senatore. The Delsea, the nation,” Robinson said. New Jersey, native set a per“But more impor tantly, that’s sonal record in the mile with a where the ECAC Champi- time of 5:08.22 minutes at the onships are held this sea- Rutgers Invitational. son. Gaining that experience After this weekend’s meet, is crucial.”

Rutgers will regroup and preOne of the best aspects of pare for the Big Ten Champiinvitational meets is the lack onship, which takes place two of team scoring, Robinson weeks from this Friday. said. He believes it allows the athletes to focus on their own For updates on the Rutgers individual per formances rather women’s track and field team, folthan per forming for the team, low @TargumSports on Twitter.

Junior jumper/sprinter Emeka Eze and the Knights hope this weekend’s Valentine Invitational can fine-tune their performances for the ECACs. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2014

TRIP Velez finished first in weight throw during Metropolitan Champs last weekend CONTINUED FROM BACK because it’s a fast track, and to fine-tune some of the jumping and throwing events. We are looking for some of our best performances and more consistency because then we’ll be two weeks away from Big Ten competition.”

Just like last weekend’s Metropolitan Championships in which the Knights emerged victorious, the Valentine Invitational serves as a good measuring stick for the Knights to evaluate themselves heading into their first dose of Big Ten competition.

Junior thrower Joseph Velez won the weight throw at the Metropolitan Championships and has provided the Knights with the scoring in

throwing events that they have been looking for.

He hopes to compete in Boston to make sure he is in prime position to succeed in the Big Ten meet, which Velez has a familiarity with after throwing in the competition for Ohio State before transferring. “[The Valentine Invitational] is very important to us as a confidence-booster,” Velez said. “I want to get into top-form heading into the Big Ten Championships. Hopefully, I can get into the last flight of the weight toss so that I’m with the best competition and make it to the finals and eventually score. That’s my main goal.”

Other position groups also want to keep progressing as the indoor season enters its most important stretch of practices and meets.

The intensity has been increased throughout the program over the last few weeks, as the Knights know they have to raise their level to match the competition surrounding them.

The sprinting unit is feeling confident after some winning perfor-

mances in the past few meets and want to carry that swagger with them up to Boston this weekend.

“Last weekend and this weekend coming up are vital for us,” junior sprinter Rajee Dunbar said.

“With the Big Ten Championships coming up, this is our time to continue polishing our races and to fix any trouble we’re having within our races. At the end of the day, it’s a perfect opportunity for us to see what we need to improve on and see what we need to fix moving forward.”

The Knights hope to continue improving their form this weekend, believing they will fine-tune their performances in Boston.

“We’re going to gain more experience by continuing to compete,” junior jumper/sprinter Emeka Eze said. “We’ve got to keep working on the technical things in our events at the Valentine Invitational.”

For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “I don’t see any team that’s individually, player for player, better than us. It’s what they do as teams, and that’s what we haven’t been doing.”

— Rutgers men’s basketball junior guard Bishop Daniels

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WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Boston trip allots chance to improve

Knights seek experience from invite

MIKE O’SULLIVAN

BRIAN FONSECA

STAFF WRITER

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In its last big test before the Big Ten Championships, the Rutgers men’s track and field team heads up to Boston to compete Saturday in the Valentine Invitational.

The event is held at Boston University’s track and field complex and attracts many top schools from the northeast each year.

The Scarlet Knights will not be sending their whole roster to Boston for this meet, as some athletes will stay home to continue preparing for the Big Ten Championships.

Those who will be competing, though, hope to take advantage of the fast track in Beantown, which is most suited to the Knights’ style of running.

“We’re going to take a select group — not everyone, but a good portion of people — up to Boston,” assistant coach Robert Farrell said.

“There, we will have an opportunity to run fast,

Paulo Coelho once said nothing can substitute experience. The great emperor of Ancient Rome, Julius Caeser, also said experience is the teacher of all things.

Experience is earned, not be taught. It is essential to learning and adapting.

Experience is what the Rutgers women’s track and field team will look to take away from its trip up to Boston University this weekend for the Valentine Invitational.

Considering the youth of the Scarlet Knights, having more freshman (12) than juniors and seniors combined (10) on the roster, race experience is essential. Head coach James Robinson believes it is imperative to develop familiarity given the rigorous schedule associated with a student-athlete at the college level.

Junior guard Bishop Daniels says the Knights are just as talented as any other team in the Big Ten, but need to play better as a unit to end their eight-game losing streak.

EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2015

RU desires junkyard mentality at home

SEE TRIP ON PAGE 15

SEAN STEWART CORRESPONDENT

The date was Jan. 26, 2010.

On that night, the Rutgers men’s basketball team lost its ninth consecutive game in what was former head coach Fred Hill Jr.’s final season at the helm.

Fast forward five years later and the Scarlet Knights (10-15, 2-9) are reeling. They now find themselves one loss away from equaling that streak Thursday when they host Purdue at 7 p.m. inside the Louis Brown Athletic Center.

Senior sprinter D’Andre Jordan and the Knights will compete Saturday in Boston.

TIANFANG YU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

An eight-game losing streak seemed unfathomable one month ago when the Knights shook the college basketball landscape with a historic win Jan. 11 against then-No. 4 Wisconsin at the RAC. But since then, the relentless gauntlet of Big Ten play has taken its toll with Rutgers, now stuck in a seemingly infinite downward spiral.

With the Boilermakers (15-9, 7-4) coming to Piscataway — winners of four of their last five, including three against ranked opposition — the Knights’ underdog persona SEE MENTALITY ON PAGE 14

SEE INVITE ON PAGE 15

Junior Paige Senatore is one of several Knights who have excelled this season.

TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2014

BASEBALL RUTGERS-NO. 13 MIAMI, TOMORROW, 7 P.M.

Rutgers heads south to take on Miami TYLER KARALEWICH CORRESPONDENT

Most people on the Rutgers baseball team agreed on how great of a place Miami is.

After all, in New Jersey, ice covers the ground, snow blankets the sidewalks and frigid air leaves your fingers numb if exposed long enough.

In Miami, the beaches line the city, the sun rarely hides behind clouds and the warm weather offers a perfect escape for retired seniors or college kids on spring break.

But none of those features attract the Scarlet Knights on their retreat to Florida this weekend when they play the Canes in a four-game series.

They don’t care about beaches. There is only one thing junior lefthander Howie Brey and the

rest of the Knights are concerned with during their opening weekend series of the season.

“It’s going to be the first time in a while that we are going to see green grass,” Brey said. “It should be awesome since we haven’t really seen grass here.”

For the players grass and warmer weather represent the start of baseball season, so going down south gives them the opportunity to start back up again.

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NBA SCORES

New York Orlando

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Atlanta Boston

88 89

Washington Toronto

93 95

San Antonio Detroit

104 87

Miami Cleveland

93 113

Memphis Oklahoma City

89 105

MIKE CARTER,

sophomore outfield, was one of three Rutgers baseball players named yesterday to the Big Ten Players to Watch list. Carter led all freshmen in the AAC last season with a .318 overall batting average.

During the offseason and fall-ball, there were chances to practice on Bainton Field, but the weather does not permit it in the winter. The busy schedule for “The Bubble” — the Rutgers indoor practice facility — limits when, and the amount of time, the Knights can practice.

For the coaches, starting off the season with two four-game series in back-to-back SEE MIAMI ON PAGE 14

KNIGHTS SCHEDULE

TRACK & FIELD

BASEBALL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

TENNIS

Valentine Invitational at Miami

vs. Purdue

at Army

Tomorrow, All Day, Boston, Mass.

Saturday, noon, Piscataway, N.J.

Saturday, noon, West Point, N.Y.

Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Coral Gables, Fla.