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#MeToo converges at Rutgers with founder Tarana Burke Andrew Petryna Correspondent
The founder of the highly influential #MeToo campaign and civil rights activist Tarana Burke gave a 2-hour presentation in front of more than 900 attendees last night at the College Avenue Gymnasium. Burke first put together the phrase “Me Too” in 2007 to accompany her new nonprofit organization that supported victims of sexual assault and harassment, according to an NJ Advance Media article. Now, more than a decade later, she spoke to Rutgers about the development of the movement and the ongoing struggle against sexual violence and abuse. A series of student performances preceded Burke’s presentation, including a poetry reading and stories from sexual assault survivors. The activist and Time’s Person of the Year started her speech with the history of her activism and youth after being introduced by vice chancellor of Student Affairs, Felicia McGinty. “There’s a lot of information out there about who I am and what this
work is, so what I’d like to do is clarify some of that. Talk about who I am, how I started to do this work and how we got here,” Burke said. The activist spoke about what the situation was like more than 20 years ago, when sexual assault was still a taboo topic that ever yone, even she at one point, tried to ignore. “I’m just one person. I’m one person who saw a problem and tried to ignore it. I tried my best to ignore it when it happened to me. I tried my best to ignore it when it happened to my family. I saw it breaking my community apart and I tried to ignore it,” she said. But Burke said that this is an issue that cannot be ignored. She described her various experiences as an educator and organizer, hearing dozens of stories from women and girls about their struggles with sexual abuse and violence. Her career as an organizer began when she realized how big the issue of assault was, how many women were affected by it and that change needed to happen. “We never even came together as a community to discuss sexual violence,
and what I knew and what I saw was we had a growing problem in our community, of epidemic proportions actually. This was tearing our community apart right in front of us and nobody was talking about it,” she said about her early years as an activist against sexual violence. Burke retold the story of how #MeToo started. Even though she uttered these two words a decade earlier, she was excited that a mass movement focusing on her life’s work was starting. On Oct. 15, 2017, actress Alyssa Milano made a tweet calling for women to reply to her post with the words “me too” if they had been the victims of sexual assault or abuse in the past, according to an Atlantic article. Within days, the words had spread to all kinds of social media platforms, with everyday women to high-profile actresses sharing their personal stories of harassment. The movement quickly gained the attention of the media and the whole nation as accusations against lifelong abusers and men of power brought well known figures like See FOUNDER on Page 4
Crime alert reports offcampus paintball assault
Editor at large talks about politics under Trump, role of higher education
Khaula Saad Editor In Chief
Alleged victims of an aggravated assault reported that they were hit with paintballs by perpetrators in a vehical on Monday, Feb. 12 at approximately 6 p.m., according to a crime alert sent out by Capt. Paul Fischer of the Rutgers Police Department. “A dark colored sedan with tinted windows was described by victims as being seen in the area at
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William Kristol, editor at large of The Weekly Standard, had more than a few words about President Donald J. Trump and the current socio-political climate on Monday night. After a brief introduction, the ABC-television personality took the stage at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Student Center. He was met with cheers from an audience packed with students and predominantly older generations. Throughout his speech, Kristol spoke on a number of topics, many of which circled around American politics under the helm of Trump and what the countr y’s decision to elect him means for the future. The decision to elect Trump and the rapid growth of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) during primary elections are anomalies that Kristol attributes to a level of unhappiness and dissatisfaction from both the Democrats and Republicans.
Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, spoke about her early years as an activist and the ongoing fight against sexual violence and harassment. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ
the time of the incident, possibly occupied by two males,” according to the alert. The assault took place on Bristol Street between Guilden and Delafield Streets in the City of New Brunswick. The victims, who were affiliated with the University, reported no injuries and did not seek medical assistance at the time of the incident. The New Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
William Kristol, editor at large for The Weekly Standard, spoke about the current socio-political climate under President Donald J. Trump with members of the community on Monday. GARRETT STEFFE “I think the sociologist or the historian at the time would say ‘well that’ll happen in the middle of the depression or that’ll happen in the middle of the war or in the middle of race riots.’ 2016 didn’t have any of that,” Kristol said, referencing the radical push away from Democrats and Republicans as seen by Trump and Sanders. He went onto explain that a shift in politicians that reflect neither side could be indicative of a change in what Americans want from their elected officials. Regularly reiterating his stance as “not a Trump supporter,” Kristol
said that despite scandalous headlines the first year under Trump has not been so bad. “Initially, though not the best appointments consistently across the board — some scandals, people coming and going … but again, at the end of the day, has it really fundamentally affected us as we sit here, has it affected most voters who drive to work ever y day?” he said. Kristol said the economy and market have been good and there See education on Page 4
Victims affiliated with the University were struck with paintballs while walking on Bristol Street between Guilden and Delafield streets at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday. GOOGLE MAPS
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Former football player refurbishes homes, furniture on HGTV Jacob Turchi Staff Writer
Former Rutgers football player San San Te is starring in a new HGTV program alongside his sister, focused on renovating homes and designing new furniture in North Carolina. Te was a kicker for Rutgers from 2007 to 2011, under former head coach Greg Schiano. He graduated from the University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in histor y. After graduating from school, Te moved to the Philippines where he worked in real estate and housing development, he said. He began working with HGTV through his sister, Roxy Te Owens, who star ted her own design company called “Society Social,” based in New York City. While running her business, she managed to make connections with executives from HGTV. Te said he and his sister worked on developing the show for about a year and a half before the offer from HGTV came to them. Prior to that, the two posted videos regularly on social media in order to get an idea of how the show should work. He said that the offer from HGTV was unexpected, but that the transition felt ver y natural to them. “This came along, and I certainly did not see it coming,” Te said. “But I’m certainly blessed to have an opportunity to work with my sister and the people that we are working with and HGTV of course.” The show, “Carolina Reno,” is based in Hickory, North Carolina — Te and Owen’s hometown. The show is focused on home renovations for people in the Hickory area. Owens furnishes the homes they rebuild with her own designer furniture.
From 2007 to 2011, San San Te was a kicker for the Rutgers University football team under the helm of former head coach Greg Schiano. Te says that the football program built him into the person he is today and prepared him for the hard work that awaited him in the professional world. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2011 Te said that the ultimate goal to work alongside his sister. He passion the way you want to esof the show is to help people and also enjoys working with the HGTV pecially with fun people.” give back to their community. Te said that Rutgers football crew as well as home owners in The pilot episode aired on Jan. North Carolina. built him into the person that he 27, followed by is today. Schia second the ano prepared “But I’m certainly blessed to have an opportunity to following week. him for the prowork with my sister ... and HGTV of course.” Te said that so fessional world far the show has through hard received posiwork and dediSan san te tive feedback, cation. His maFormer Rutgers Football Player but they do not jor in commuknow whether the show will get “Meeting new people and hav- nications helped him build people picked up for more episodes. ing a good time is always fun,” skills and jumpstart projects. “I know that we have a great time he said. “And it’s always great It prepared him for the marketmaking the show, and we’re helping when you’re able to express your ing side of his business and how the people that we work with,” Te said. “Hopefully that reflects in the show and hopefully people like it, and that’s all I really know about it.” Te said his favorite thing about the show is getting an opportunity
Te moved back to the Philippines where he began working in housing development and real estate after he graduated from the University. INSTAGRAM
to generate sales for it, he said. Rutgers helped put him in the position he is in today. He said he is still fond of his football days at Rutgers, especially the time he spent with Schiano, which Te said helped him to become a man. “Occasionally I’ll throw the ball around, and now and then someone will challenge me to a field goal competition or something like that,” Te said. “But other than that, I don’t really play any more, I’ve got a new hobby to pursue.”
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Founder Tarana Burke spoke in front of more than 900 students at last night’s event continued from front
Steven Ikegwu warmed the stage, along with other student performers, prior to Tarana Burke’s presentation. Ikegwu delivered poetry while other students delivered their personal accounts of sexual assault. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ
Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Kevin Spacey into the spotlight. In December 2017, Time magazine named “The Silence Breakers” — men and women who helped start and perpetuate the #MeToo movement by sharing their stories — Person of The Year. “The Silence Breakers” described #MeToo not as a vengeance movement and a way to tear down men, but as a movement of help. Sexual assault and violence weighs victims down and can alter their lives dramatically. When women say “Me Too,” they are telling the world about what happened to them and the struggles they have been through, without trying to attack someone else. “One of the big misconceptions is that this is a movement about taking down powerful men, that it’s a witch hunt. I’ve never had
a person come to me and say, ‘I want to take down this person.’ They come and say ‘I need help,’” Burke said. Burke is currently the senior director of Girls for Gender Equity, an organization that strives to promote the development of young girls and create a society where they are safe and treated equally. Burke plans to continue her fight against sexual assault and helping women overcome the challenges they face in today’s society. After her presentation, Burke sat down for a Q&A session where students heard her opinions on contemporary issues facing women and the future of the #MeToo movement. The event was organized by the Division of Student Affairs and the University Center for Women and Work. Student Affairs runs a campaign to promote sexual violence awareness and create a culture of positive change.
Tarana Burke dispelled misconceptions that #MeToo is used as a witch hunt to bring down powerful men. She says women who approach her do so because they need help. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ
eDUCATION 2016 did not have an economic depression, race riots that led to political diffusion in previous years continued from front have not been any major foreign policy crises. A system of checks and balances tends to surpass the president’s ability to undermine policy and seems to hold up following many of his declarations thus far — a benefit to educational institutions across the country. “Rutgers shouldn’t be just doing what the federal government wants because the federal government has this idea and that idea. You want to have separate centers of power and a liberal pluralistic society, and we do have that,” he said. In a country with a less developed democracy, an executive power would have a much more profound effect on policy upheaval — something which
Kristol said has not happened here and begs the real question, how much damage will Trump’s behavior cause? “How much damage does that all do? Well, that’s hard to decide,” Kristol said. “And that’s again something we’re going to test. How strong will institutions be over the next three years? What about democratic morals? Will Trump’s manner of behavior become widespread?” In an interview with The Daily Targum, Kristol said that one of the hopeful aspects in reaction to Trump from this year is how institutions approach and rethink issues of sexual harassment. “Here we have a president who doesn’t take it seriously and seems himself to maybe indulge in it so we have to rethink it ourselves and
Kristol says that educational institutions can set the standard against sexual violence by abiding by legal processes and deferring to law enforcement officials whenever dealing with criminal cases. GARRETT STEFFE there’s a little less deference to the president and maybe a reaction to the president, and that’s a good thing actually,” he said. In regard to approaching sexual assault on college campuses, Kristol said it is a tricky situation that benefits from well-established legal processes and that
reports crimes to civil authorities — something college campuses are not apt to deal with. When asked how colleges could protect themselves from governmental impositions, he said, “I think institutions should remember they are in charge of themselves — or maybe, in
some cases, if it’s a state university you have a relationship with the state government (and) some relationship with the federal government obviously with student aid and federal grants — but they really can stand up and provide leadership different from the president.”
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Ending drug addict stigmas can save lives
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ith the addiction epidemic being a COMMENTARY frequent topic in SKYLER COHEN the news, I am constantly reminded of my past. My best friend, Gabe, died from an accidental drug overdose from painkillers a few years ago. We had been friends since I was 2 years old. How can drug abuse be prevented? We need to stop focusing on drugs as an abstraction and start teaching kids real and personal stories about drug use, and what to do when they learn that someone they know or care about is experimenting with drugs. At the start of one summer, Gabe was devastated when he broke up with his girlfriend of six years. Though I had seen him many times over the summer of that year, he drank only occasionally. He was making new friends and trying to build up an active social life. On one occasion later in the summer, I found that he was really high. He told me that it was “only” painkillers, and not to tell his parents. When I tried to convince him to stop, he admitted that he had been abusing painkillers every once in awhile over that summer and that he enjoyed the feeling they gave him. I explained that he could be doing irreversible damage to his brain and body. He seemed convinced, and he told me he would get rid of his supply. When we met after then, he said he had stopped taking them altogether. I trusted him. The night before he accidentally overdosed, I was with him, and I saw him take different types of drugs together. There was a real danger here, but I acted out of self-interest. Instead of doing the right thing, I kept my mouth shut. I felt conflicted about telling his parents because I did not want to risk losing his friendship. Instead, I lost a friend. I made the biggest mistake of my life. I miss Gabe a lot, and his death has taken a big toll on me. The thought that I could have done something to prevent it has haunted me. At the same time, I am upset that I did not understand the situation well enough to see past his promise that he had stopped taking drugs in the first place. Gabe developed friendships with people who exposed him to drug-taking culture and provided him with access to harder drugs. To say that he took drugs to just cope with his feelings or only because of the social pressures from his new group of friends would not give the full side of the story. He had baseline experience with drugs like alcohol. He was around people who did not see drug use as problematic, and who encouraged it by their example. I can imagine he was afraid
“We can start by emphasizing real stories about relatable young adults whose lives have been changed utterly by drug use.” to lose this group of friends — to be made to feel the odd man out. I believe he also saw drugs as a means of temporary happiness while he figured out a way to set things right emotionally in his life. But, drug users are victims of their addiction, of a social environment that condones and in some ways romanticizes drug use and of the illicit industry and trade network that profits from its tragic consequences. Part of the problem is how abstract our drug education tends to be. Schools show us images of how different drugs destroy different parts of our bodies. The problem is that this approach is not in any way personal. We are made to think about a lung, brain, etc. While a hypothetical scenario may identify peer pressure as something that kids need to watch out for, it does not do anything to teach them what peer pressure really feels like in the heat of the moment, how hard it can be to say no and how important it is to avoid being in that situation in the first place. More problematically, a hypothetical scenario does not even hint at the complex combination of factors that can drive people to try drugs. We can start by emphasizing real stories about relatable young adults whose lives have been changed utterly by drug use. Stories about people who were not bad kids. We can talk about young adults who had bright futures and opportunities ahead of them. There is something uncomfortable about making drugs personal. But if we are committed to making sure that a tragedy like Gabe’s never happens again in any community, we cannot allow kids to leave a class about drug education thinking, “That could never be me.” We need to emphasize the obligation to say something when we see something. I knew something was wrong, but I did not want to betray my friend. That mentality needs to be wiped out. By teaching people a more personal narrative about drug use and showing them that every one of us can be susceptible to it given the wrong combination of life circumstances and pressures, we can go a long way toward ending this culture of blaming drug users and instead recognizing them as victims. Until then, it will be exceedingly difficult to teach young adults that telling a parent is not an act of betrayal. It can mean saving a life. Skyler Cohen is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in computer science.
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College may not always be best route
Prospective students of higher education should choose carefully
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s high school comes to an end for young people are not Zuckerberg or Gates and will never beadults, a vast amount of them apply to col- come billionaires — degree or not. College graduates lege almost thoughtlessly. Their older sib- do make more money than their counterparts, though. lings went to college in many cases, their friends are In 2016, the average salary for those ages 25 and older applying, their parents expect it from them and it just with only a high school diploma was $35,615, whereseems like an implicit “next step” to take before truly as those with bachelor’s degrees made $65,482 and reaching adulthood — at least that is what they have those with advanced degrees made $92,525, according probably been told. But how often do high school to the Census Bureau. So if one cares about making students who decide to go to college take a step back money, college is probably the move. But as cliche as and really contemplate what it means to attend an in- it sounds, money may actually not entail happiness or a peaceful life. If people choose to go to college, get their stitution of higher education? Before actually attending college, it is easy to fall into degree or degrees and begin working, then they are the trap of presuming that your time there will be “the likely to make more money than they otherwise would best experience of your life.” Indeed, for some, this is the have. But the thing is that there really is no necessary case, and college truly can be a very valuable experience. connection between wealth and happiness. It is reaBut four years at any university can undoubtedly be ex- sonable to say, though, that eliminating money strugtremely stressful, and in more than a few cases, actually gles from your life would likely help reduce your stress levels. Studies show lead to depression — that those in poverty hence the significant are twice as likely to presence of the Cen“Do not simply chase a college education or experience deprester for Counseling, a certain career because it entails a higher sion than those who Alcohol and Other are in a good place Drug Assistance Propaying salary — do not chase money, financially. gram and Psychiatric chase passion.” But college ofServices (CAPS) and fers more than just other mental health a chance to make services at our University. Juggling academics and extracurriculars is not a money — it offers a chance for experiences. Univerwalk in the park, and for many it can become too much. sities give their students an unparalleled opportunity In recent months, we have been reminded of that fact to try out new things, like clubs, events and internafter a member of our student body succumbed to such ships, that are unavailable outside of an institution of pressure and died by suicide. Additionally, it does not higher education. Additionally, college can help kids take much research to realize that an enormous amount actually realize their passion — which is part of the of career options out there actually require no college argument for core requirements. But again, none of degree, and that people like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve these things are necessary or entail happy life. No matter what, we do not discourage anyone Jobs and Bill Gates dropped out and did not attain their degrees until they were already successful. In other from reaching for higher education. An educated sowords, college is by no means an absolute necessity for ciety is presumably a successful society. Instead, we success. Not to mention how expensive it is. So the ques- wish to encourage young people to search for what they are passionate about, regardless of if they are tion becomes: Is college worth the trouble? There is clearly no sweeping answer but it seems in college. Do not simply chase a college education important to entertain the question, because going or a certain career because it entails a higher paying to college is no simple decision. Unfortunately, most salary — do not chase money, chase passion. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150h editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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New film will help rectify underrepresentation in industry GOT RIGHTS? HARLEEN SINGH
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riday, Feb. 16 marks the release date of “Black Panther,” what undoubtedly already has to be the most anticipated movie of 2018. The movie follows the story of a young prince, T’Challa, who goes back to his African nation of Wakanda, following the death of his father who was the king. The throne rightfully belongs to T’Challa but a powerful enemy stands in the way of this happening, forcing T’Challa to use his skills and powers as both a humanitarian and the Black Panther to save his nation. “Black Panther” is not your ordinary superhero movie. It is the 18th Marvel superhero-based movie, and it holds the greatest burden of them all. The film is about the significance of being Black in both America and Africa, which holds a lot of importance in the representation of being Black. Majority of the movies in the Hollywood industry cast actors that are predominantly white, with little to no racial diversity. This is the first major movie to break the norms where most of the cast is of Black descent. Those of us that are not white have a hard time finding representation of ourselves in mass media. Representation is important because it holds the power for the audience to feel like they are understood
and can relate to another’s identity, and it also exists so that others can see and understand us. It creates more awareness toward people that have been underrepresented and marginalized for a long time. The movie focuses on what it means to be Black in today’s world and also highlights the struggles of being a person of color. “Get Out” was another movie that accentuated the racial stereotypes and stigmas faced by Black people. “Black Panther” was first announced in 2014 but what we had not known at the
especially holds a lot of significance since it’s a movie about thriving Black excellence after our president disregarded several nations of Africa as “s***hole countries.” With a powerful soundtrack and good use of advertisements, the movie has already appealed to many audiences, especially minorities. The Black actors and actresses, not only casted but also those in the industry, have made excellent strides in promoting the movie as well. Actress Octavia Spencer released a statement on Instagram saying, “I will be in MS when this
“This film carries the weight unleveled by any of the Captain America or X-Men movies since it caters to Black people who have been underrepresented since the very beginning.” time was the racial regression our country was to face in coming years. The movie is being released during a time where there is more consciousness of the pernicious treatment of females and people of color in the industry. The gravity of this release also adds to the Black Lives Matter movement as the whole movie showcases that Black lives, in fact, do matter. The release is almost like a response to the hateful oppression forced upon Black people by white nationalists, making the movie a symbol of rebellion and resistance. This
movie opens. I think I will buy out a theatre in an underserved community there to ensure that all our brown children can see themselves as a superhero. I will let you know where and when Mississippi. Stay tuned. #KingsAndQueensWillRise.” At the “Black Panther” premiere, there was a request for strictly “Royal attire,” and yet no one showed up to the red carpet in the basic suit and tie and dress combinations we are all so used to seeing. Instead, the cast made a statement by attending the premiere in a spectrum of
African fabrics. The men showed up in Afrocentric patterns, wearing dashikis and boubous. The actresses adorned beautiful gowns and headwraps with vivid colors. Together the cast looked elegant and cultured, sparking a lot of praise for their bold statement of pride through showcasing true African attire. This film carries the weight unleveled by any of the Captain America or X-Men movies since it caters to Black people who have been underrepresented since the very beginning. This is not to say that Black actors have not been casted in movies, but the ones that were Black-focused, were highly “ghettoized” and referred to and used as hood for entertainment purposes. Those movies marketed and profited off of using Black struggles to amuse an audience. There have not been major movies that highlight and normalize Black success in all of its greatness. It is also proof that the portrayal of a reality of something other than a white race can also rake in mass profits. This helps normalize the acceptance of people of color into our society. It brings forth pride in having melanin in our skin when unfortunately society is still learning to accept color as equal. Harleen Singh is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Her column, “Got Rights?”, runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Indulge New Orleans style on Fat Tuesday Julia Terranova STAFF WRITER
Mardi Gras marks the culmination of the Carnival season — the last big hurrah before the Lenten season begins. Depending on where you are in the world and who you’re celebrating with, the Carnival season starts at different times, but it always ends with Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday. Traditionally, Fat Tuesday is the last feast before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Lenten season for most Catholic religions. For those who observe, the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter typically involves fasting or abstaining from certain foods, so Fat Tuesday is the last chance for a while to enjoy rich food and revelry. In America, Mardi Gras celebrations are much more cultural than religious. Mardi Gras is famously celebrated every year in New Orleans, where people go for great food, great drinks and a great time. Parade-goers wear bright costumes, masks and, of course, those classic beads. Even though we don’t have a worldclass parade here in New Brunswick, we can still enjoy some of the Mardi Gras festivities.
The Muf fuletta is a classic New Orleans sandwich, that was created by Italian immigrants, and uses fresh bread, a pickled vegetable, olive salad and cold cuts. We’ve made it smaller so that you and your friends can enjoy mini muffulettas while sipping on a New Orleans classic, the Ramos gin fizz. This cocktail is cer tainly sweet, but Mardi Gras warrants a little indulgence.
Mini Muffulettas
Ingredients: 6 mini sesame seed buns 1 cup muffuletta sandwich spread 6 slices mozzarella cheese 6 slices provolone 6 slices ham 6 slices Genoa salami Slice each bun in half, then spread each half with a heaping tablespoon of the muffuletta sandwich spread. If you can’t find it pre-made at the grocery store, use a mixture of chopped olives and pickled vegetables with plenty of oil and vinegar. On the bottom bun, place a slice of salami, ham, mozzarella, provolone and then the top bun. Repeat with all six sandwiches, making
It’s no secret that New Orleans is a major party city, especially during Mardi Gras. The sweet and fruity Ramos gin fizz is a classic NoLa concoction that’s perfect for entertaining. JULIA TERRANOVA sure to press down on the top of each one. If you have time, wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap, press down, and refrigerate overnight. This step helps the olive salad soak into the bread.
Ramos gin fizz
Makes 1 drink Ingredients: 2 oz gin
3 drops orange blossom water (or a squeeze of fresh orange juice) 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon half and half ½ oz. simple syrup ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ½ oz. fresh lime juice Ice cubes 2 oz seltzer Garnish: Orange wheels, lemon and lime slices, maraschino cherries
Combine all ingredients, except for the ice cubes and seltzer, in a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Add the ice, then shake for another 30 seconds. Strain mixture into an 8 oz. glass. Pour seltzer into cocktail shaker, swirl it around and gently pour over the top of the cocktail, making sure you preser ve the fizz. Garnish to your taste and enjoy.
Student organizations are working to end rape culture on campus Jordan Levy correspondent
Sexual violence on college campuses has always been a prominent issue, especially at Rutgers. Data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that Rutgers ranked eighth highest in the nation for reported sexual assault cases in 2016. To combat this, the Rutgers University Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) has had a huge year, pairing yearly events like the Clothesline Project with prominent guest speakers. The latest guest lecturer, Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement visited Rutgers to talk about the work she’s done and the work to come. Representatives from VPVA, Rutgers NO MORE, Rutgers Black Lives Matter and other students spoke prior to Burke’s portion of the evening. Spreading information, inspiration and inciting hope, the Rutgers coalition around combating sexual misconduct came together to stand in solidarity with Burke. Burke’s story began far before the “Me Too” hashtag blew up and shaped the growing movement against interpersonal violence. Burke, a long time youth worker, found the inspiration for the movement when her experi-
Rutgers has a history of sexual violence on campus, giving the administration and student body only more incentive to change the culture with conversations on the issue. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ ences speaking to young women led her to found Just Be Inc. After founding the organization in 2006, Burke continued to work with victims at various nonprofit organizations. She started saying “Me Too” to let those she worked with know they were talking to someone who could relate to their struggle. In 2017, when actress Alyssa Milano co-opted the term to combat sexual harassment, a whole new light was shed on the work Burke had been doing. In a whirlwind few months, Burke has become a lead-
er in the rising movement against sexual violence. She was included on the Time magazine “Person of The Year” cover, and was recently a guest at the Golden Globes. Through all that, Burke hasn’t let her raised profile distract her from the issues at hand. “The work of Me Too is about healing, it’s about healing as individuals and as a community,” Burke said. The Rutgers community has hosted a few more high profile guests in the battle against sexual violence in the past year. Alongside
Burke’s visit, former Vice President Joe Biden’s speech in the first semester was another landmark moment for the issue on campus. VPVA also launched campaigns like “Turn the Campus Purple” to raise awareness for the subject. Aylin Üncü, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, spoke about the impact of the events, and how some of the most important aspects of the programs aren’t the guest speakers. “I think the fact that we have student speakers talking about their own personal stories is far
more effective, and in reality the high profile speakers are affirming what our peers have to say,” Üncü said. Being able to see people who have been affected by sexual violence in the Rutgers community can help expose the culture that allows sexual violence. The personal testimonials in tandem with the guest speakers make the topics discussed hit closer to home. “Our goal is that you shouldn’t have to feel alone like you’re being questioned and have no one on your side. VPVA can be with someone every step of the way. That’s the biggest thing that we do in terms of providing support to victims,” prevention education coordinator Brady Root said of VPVA’s mission to the Daily Targum. VPVA, in association with many other University organizations, is doing its part to change the culture here at Rutgers. Students like Üncü are hopeful for the future with the raised awareness of these very important issues. “In terms of change, there’s definitely more of a discussion, especially with the influence of national media during this time. Rape has actually decreased from a high spike a few years ago. Whether this is causation or correlation is hard to prove, but I think the stage is definitely set for real change,” Üncü said.
DIVERSIONS
February 13, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Personal change will give you the boost you need this year. Stop procrastinating and get busy. You don’t have to accomplish everything you want to achieve in just one day. Set your plans in motion and try to enjoy the process of striving after your goal. Make this year one to remember. Physical change will boost your confidence. Your numbers are 3, 10, 21, 25, 32, 37, 44.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional matters will escalate quickly, requiring you to think fast to counter any problems. Remain calm and refuse to let anyone pressure you into something you feel isn’t in your best interest. Focus on positive accomplishments. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Shy away from people who are too conservative or not able to grasp what you are trying to accomplish. It’s best not to present what you are working toward until you have a finished product that will hold up under scrutiny. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make a concerted effort to do things for the benefit of everyone, including you. The more versatile your actions are, the easier it will be to convince others to help you reach your goal. Offer peace, not pressure. 5 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refuse to let your emotions or insecurities take over. Put your ego aside and be willing to go the distance for someone you love. What you have to offer will be worth more than you can imagine. The end result will be surprisingly good. 2 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A business trip or meeting will bring about new ideas and positive changes. Don’t sit back when you can be instrumental in the way things move forward. Your input will prove that you are ready to take on more responsibilities. 5 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Embrace what life has to offer. Participate and take pride in what you know and do well. Your steady pace forward will send a message to anyone who doubts you. Think big, but stick to what works best. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a closer look at your personal finances. Emotional spending should be monitored carefully. Question every purchase and the motives you have for spending money. Use your skills and talents to come up with ideas that don’t cost money. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotional impulses must be monitored carefully. Jumping into action or saying something risky or impractical will lead to hardship. Exercise caution, willpower and patience when dealing with friends and relatives. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Nurture the relationships that are healthy and helpful and reconsider your connection to those who promote reckless spending or irresponsible behavior. Positive personal changes should be your top priority. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Get involved in something that will help you bring about self-improvements. An exercise routine or activity that will fine-tune your mind and body will not go unnoticed. Romance is in the stars and will encourage personal stability. 3 stars.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Live within your means and only promise what you know you can deliver. Too much of anything will lead to trouble. Keep your life simple and your plans moderate. Offer love and affection instead of trying to buy favors. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your projects small and doable. If you expand too quickly or let someone interfere, you will not reach your target or receive the credit you deserve for your hard work and contributions. 4 stars
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65 Hairpieces
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6 Heady quaffs
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1 Sea duck
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2 Like candles
17 Guarantee plus?
3 Aardvarks
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21 Remain
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9 TV’s “Better Call ___”
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10 Dinner with a crust
32 Freeze over
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34 Data or news
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35 Wager
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42 Dash lengths
19 Starts dozing
43 Owl say!
24 Human rake
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44 Bach composition
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48 Meat cut
29 Ski trail
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49 ___ fide (dishonestly)
30 Musician/artist Yoko
50 Word with “sing”
51 Open grassland in Africa
31 Switch position
52 Clumsy brutes
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33 Shah surname
53 Bouillabaisse, e.g.
55 Sub sandwich
35 How Archie Bunker thought
54 Crafts like Noah’s
56 Enjoy a55-Across
36 Sewing case
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Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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seniors 2 ranked wrestlers among senior group set to leave at end of season continued from back Lewis, a 165-pounder for Rutgers, secured the biggest win of the night in a 3-1 upset win over No. 8 Nick Wanzek. Lewis was ranked at No. 11 in his weight class at the time but is now a surefire candidate to break into the top 10 for the first time this season. No. 11 149-pounder DeLuca won the Knights their first points of a slow starting night, beating Miles Patton 6-4 to halt the Golden Gophers four-match win streak. The remainder of the night for both Rutgers and its remaining three seniors was not as successful as they would have hoped, but over the past four to five years, they’ve all had their share of highlights. DelVecchio — who was ranked No. 20 in the 133 weight class prior to the match with Minnesota but fell to an unranked opponent, likely knocking him out of the rankings — began wrestling for the Knights in 2013 after a 160-10 career high school record. During his first two years on the Banks, he compiled a 40-19 record before redshirting in his third season. Since then, DelVecchio has picked up another 39 wins and has been ranked as high as No. 13 this season. Messner, a 197-pounder from Somerset, New Jersey, has picked up the slack for Rutgers this season, after fellow weight classmate Kevin Mulligan has stepped away from the team. He picked up the third dual victory of his career earlier this season, defeating Andre Lee from No. 14 Illinois. Overall, Messner has gone 24-34 during his five years with the Knights and still has two more opportunities at dual wins this month.
Rutgers’ heavyweight in Gross is another type of athlete entirely. After spending his first three years at Rutgers as a walkon fullback, he switched his focus to wrestling after being dismissed from the football team in 2015 — although he did make a return to the gridiron during the wrestling offseason after he placed in sixth at the 2017 Big Ten Championships. Purely as a wrestler the past two seasons — with experience back in high school where he won back-to-back 195-pound NJSIAA State titles during his time at Don Bosco Prep — Gross has been the starter at heavyweight and has gone 27-23 overall, including 9-17 in duals. As for the two ranked wrestlers of the group in Lewis and DeLuca, they have each put together impressive careers for the Knights. Lewis came to Rutgers as a junior in 2015 after spending his first two years at Iowa Central, a junior college. Once on the Banks, he tore apart his competition, going 27-7 overall and 16-1 in duals, before qualifying for the NCAA Championships and going 1-2 at the tournament. After an injur y early in his senior year sidelined him for the majority of the year, Lewis has come back extremely strong this season, moving up from 157-pounds to 165 and going 12-3 so far. Lewis is heavily expected to be in the top 10 at 165-pounds come Tuesday’s ranking announcements. DeLuca also joined the Knights later in his career, but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the best wrestlers on the roster over the past two seasons. After competing unattached as a redshirt last season,
DeLuca’s lone season with official numbers for Rutgers came this year. DeLuca followed up his 17-6 record as a junior at Nor thern Colorado by currently sitting just outside the top 10 at 149-pounds, and picking up a 9-8 record, highlighted by what is probably the biggest upset
of the year for the entire Knights program. Back in January during the home dual against No. 2 Ohio State, DeLuca upset then-No. 5 Ke-Shawn Hayes after trailing him 5-0 midway through the third period. DeLuca secured two consecutive 6-point throws to claim the biggest win of his career, 12-5.
The seniors and the rest of Rutgers have just two duals remaining before the Big Ten Championships and NCAA Championships come along in March. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @cgreen204 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
No. 11 fifth-year senior 149-pounder Eleazar DeLuca won his final match at the RAC on Senior Night, defeating Miles Patton, 6-4. daniel morreale / february 2018
softball RUTGERS 11, Utah state 5
Knights win 2 games at Classic Matthew Howe Staff Writer
The Rutgers women’s softball team started its 2018 campaign off with a series of games at the Titan Classic, a tournament held in Fullerton, California. Last season, the Scarlet Knights struggled overall, finishing with a 14-37 record. They were also 5-15 in Big Ten games. This season, the squad is looking to turn things around under the direction of head coach Jay Nelson. Rutgers played five games this weekend and came away from the Titan Classic winning two and losing three. In their first game, the Knights lost 10-0 in six innings to Cal-Riverside. Cal-Riverside pitcher Tayler Misfeldt pitched five shutout innings, striking out nine and only allowing one hit. Rutgers finished with only two hits in the game. In the second game of the tournament, the Knights squared off against Fullerton, in which they lost a hard fought
game, 6-5. Senior first baseman Rebecca Hall was 2-for-3 on the day, including a double, and freshman infielder Erin Collins hit a pinch-hit grand slam to pull Rutgers within 1 run. The Knights were losing 6-0 heading into the seventh inning and scored all 5 runs in the last frame. After starting the tournament 0-2, the Knights faced off against Middle Tennessee. In this game, Rutgers notched a 7-0 shutout victory for its first win of the season. Junior pitcher Whitney Jones hurled the complete game shutout, striking out four and allowing only five hits. Senior catcher Sierra Maddox had a great game as well, going 2-for-3 with a homerun, two RBI’s and 2 runs scored overall. Sophomore third baseman Anyssa Iliopoulos also contributed, going 1-for-2 at the plate with two RBI’s and 1 run scored. In the second to last game of the tournament, the Knights lost to Pittsburgh, 6-2. Rutgers sophomore pitcher Cambria Keefer suffered the loss, allowing
4 earned runs in four innings pitched. Keefer moved to 0-2 on the season with the loss. Pittsburgh left fielder Hunter Levesque hit her first homerun of the season, as she was 1-for-3 at the plate with two RBI’s and a run scored. In the final game of the tournament, the Knights put together a fine showing, beating Utah State 11-5. In this game, Hall had a monster game at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI’s and 2 runs scored. She hit a double, triple and homerun in the game. Freshman pitcher Tar yn Collins picked up her first win of the season for Rutgers in the circle, pitching the last three innings of the game and allowing 2 runs. At the end of this week, the Knights will travel to Puerto Vallarta to play in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, taking on Oregon, Texas, Ole Miss and Houston. For updates on the Rutgers softball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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Streak Wildcats average just 4 more points per game than Knights continued from back “Eventually our defense kind of catches up,” said head coach Steve Pikiell following the 67-55 loss to the Cornhuskers. “We were able to claw back into it, but you have to do more than that to win on the road in this league.”
On the road or at home — because it has not mattered all that much during the Knights’ losing streak — Rutgers comes across a Wildcats team that struggles almost as much as it does on offense. Outside of Lindsey, McIntosh, Law and Pardon, there is not much offensive production, and
the team as a whole ranks 12th in the conference with 70.4 points per game, just 4 points more than the Knights’ average. Rutgers has matched well this season with similar poorly shooting teams, and with the recent returns of senior guard Mike Williams and sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi, the Knights’ defense may find the form that was lost in their absence. Williams and Omoruyi, expected by many to miss the remainder of the season, checked in against Nebraska over the weekend and played meaningful
minutes, offering boosts on both ends of the court. “They had one day of practice, both of those guys,” said Pikiell. “They bring us toughness, they bring us fight. Mike is a senior. We don’t have a lot of veterans on this team, so it’s good to have his presence. And Eugene competes. He gives us a lot in rebounding. It means a lot, it gives you some more options off the bench. We didn’t have a lot of options without those two.” Omoruyi offered more than just rebounding on Saturday, al-
Sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi made his return to the court for Rutgers last time around, after missing two games due to what looked like a gruesome injury in the Knights blowout loss to Illinois. jeffrey gomez / january 2018
though he did collect nine, with five coming on the offensive end. He finished the day with 11 points and had a major inside presence on defense, taking charges and inserting himself seamlessly back into the rotation. Williams provides another option in the backcourt off the bench, which Rutgers had been missing greatly during his injur y, with junior guard Corey Sanders and freshman guard Geo Baker shouldering most of the responsibility. His defensive prowess will be needed in handling the guard combo of Lindsey and McIntosh Tuesday night, who combine for 26.9 points per game. McIntosh also comes into the contest with 5.2 assists per game, good for third in the Big Ten. Omoruyi and Williams give the Knights the flexibility on defense to at least temper the play of Lindsey, McIntosh, Law and Pardon. Their returns could be what Rutgers needs to find momentum in the waning regular season. Though they certainly did not shoot well Saturday against the Huskers, the Knights improved 9 percent from the field from its previous game, and if they steadily improve further, a win over Northwestern is not out of the question. Against a team that has struggled just as much on offense, Rutgers faces its best opportunity to curb its seven-game losing streak Tuesday night. A strong defensive performance buoyed by Omoruyi and Williams, along with a serviceable shooting night, could be enough. At this point, enough is what the Knights need. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
women’s lacrosse RUTGERS-LIU BROOKLYN, Today, 4 p.m.
Rutgers looks for 1st win of season in Brooklyn match Jordan Farbowitz Correspondent
Following a season-opening loss, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back and win its first game of the season Tuesday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (0-1) head to Long Island to take on LIU Brooklyn (0-0), hoping for better results after their 12-8 loss at Temple last Saturday. This is the first time ever that the two teams are playing each other. While Rutgers was picked to finish fifth out of seven teams in the Big Ten, the Blackbirds were picked to finish in last place out of eight teams in the Northeast Conference. LIU Brooklyn went 3-12 last year, which included a 1-6 record in conference play, and lost its three leading goal scorers to graduation. The Knights showed a lot of promise in its loss to the Owls over the weekend, getting goals from six different players. Senior midfielder Paige Paratore had the first hat trick of her career, and five other players scored one goal each. And after finding itself in a hole in the second half, the team clawed back and made it a threegoal game late. While it didn’t finish the comeback, it proved that
Head coach Laura Brand Sias hopes to lead her team to its first win of the season on Tuesday, after Rutgers failed to do so last weekend in a 12-8 loss to Temple. jeffrey gomez / march 2017 it will fight to the final whistle in every game. Rutgers has a lot of scoring depth this season, as they return 6 of their top 9 goalscorers, including three who scored more than 15 goals. Fifth-year senior attacker Nicole Kopyta is the team’s top-scoring returnee (24 goals
last season) with junior attacker Abbey Brooks (18) and Paratore (16) not far behind. As for the leaders of this team, attacker Kerri Puckhaber, midfielder Alana Navaroli and defender Christine DiLullo, all seniors, are captains this season. Puckhaber and Navaroli played in
all 16 games last season, while DiLullo sat out due to injury. Puckhaber also found herself on the Big Ten’s Players to Watch List, along with sophomore midfielder Samantha Budd and senior defender Amanda Casten. Casten was an All-Big Ten defender in each of the past two seasons.
Despite never having played LIU before, the Knights’ close loss to Temple should give it enough motivation for this game and for the rest of the season. For updates on the Rutgers women's lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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Quote of the Day
“Eventually our defense kind of catches up. We were able to claw back into it, but you have to do more than that to win on the road in this league.” — Men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell on his team’s defense against Nebraska
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men’s basketball RUTGERS-NORTHWESTERN, TONIGHT, 9 P.M.
RU can end streak against Northwestern Jon Spilletti Correspondent
With four games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Rutgers men’s basketball team essentially faces two options: it can cut its seven-game losing streak cold and get ready for the Big Ten Tournament, or it can stay the course and hope to find a second wind once the postseason comes along. In order to go the former path, the Scarlet Knights (12-15, 2-12) will need to get past the Northwestern Wildcats (15-11, 6-7) at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) Tuesday night, in a game between Rutgers and the only team it has not seen all season in the Big Ten. The Wildcats have roughly all of the same key pieces they had last year, but they are not the same historic Northwestern side that made it to the NCAA Tournament. Sitting at 15-11, the starting foursome of Scottie Lindsey, Bryant McIntosh, Vic Law and Dererk Pardon are still led by fifth-year head coach Chris Collins, but the Knights have reason to believe that they can take one from the visitors on Tuesday. That is, if their defense holds up, which took a while for Rutgers last time out against Nebraska. Head coach Steve Pikiell will try and coach his team to its first victory in nearly a month on Tuesday night, when the Knights host Northwestern for the second-to-last home game of the season. declan intindola / photo editor / february 2018
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wrestling Seniors go 2-3 on senior night at rac
Rutgers sends off 5 graduating seniors Coby Green Associate Sports Editor
Last Friday night, the No. 18 Rutgers wrestling team kicked off what would be a bittersweet night, no matter the result of the match. Friday was Senior Night, marking the final time that five of the team’s wrestlers would wrestle at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) in front of the home crowd. The Scarlet Knights, now 6-7 on the year — the first time the team is under .500 since head coach Scott Goodale took the reigns of the team — and 2-6 in Big Ten play, were upset by No. 21 Minnesota, 20-12 in the final home match at the RAC this season. Although Goodale spent the majority of his press conference after the match focused on what had just occurred, he stopped to take a moment to discuss his five departing wrestlers — fifth-year seniors Richie Lewis, Eleazar DeLuca, Scott DelVecchio and Anthony Messner, and senior Razohnn Gross. “It’s a pretty special group. They’ve had some great moments out at the RAC, they’ve won some huge matches, they’ve really put this program on the map. There’s no question about it,” Goodale said. No. 11 fifth-year senior 165-pounder Richie Lewis upset No. 8 Nick Wanzek during Rutgers’ final home match of the season against No. 21 Minnesota last Friday night. daniel morreale / february 2018
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San Antonio Utah
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Orlando Chicago
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PAIGE PARATORE, senior midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team, recorded her firstcareer hat trick for Rutgers in last Saturday’s 12-8 loss to Temple. Paratore started all 16 games for the Knights last season and was fifth on the team in goals, with 16 overall on the year.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
MEN’S BASKETBALL
SWIMMING AND DIVING
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
at LIU Brooklyn
vs. Northwestern
Big Ten Championships
at Wisconsin
Today, 4 p.m., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Tonight, 9 p.m., The RAC
Tomorrow, 10 a.m., Columbus, Ohio
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Madison, Wis.