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Legislation tackles sexual misconduct at Rutgers, schools in NJ Ryan Stiesi Associate News Editor
On Thursday, the General Assembly of the New Jersey State Legislature approved a legislative package that would prevent sexual predators from being hired at schools by enforcing a thorough vetting process. In a special hearing to discuss misconduct in schools and how it should be reported, four bills were approved unanimously. The bills now await action from the New Jersey Senate, according to a news release from the Assembly Democrats. Nondisclosure agreements, deals in which two or more parties agree not to disclose information regarding their business activities, have acted as a loophole in the past. “Passing the trash” — a cycle where educators accused of sexual misconduct can be dismissed from one job and move seamlessly to another — has been going on for years, according to NJ Advance Media. “There have been reported cases of teachers who were accused of sexual misconduct in one school, but were able to find work in other schools where they were able to victimize even more children,” said Assemblywomen Pamela Lampitt (D-NJ-6th), according to the press release. She said that a strict vetting process of prospective employees could help identify and disqualify people with a history of problematic behavior with children. The first bill, A-3381, requires school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools and contracted service providers to review employment history of prospective employees to discover allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct involving children, according to the release. It would do this by prohibiting consideration of a job application unless a thorough review is conducted.
Pushing legislation that requires New Jersey schools to educate students on sexual assault and awareness, Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (D-NJ-6th) spoke on benefits of using stricter vetting processes that notify employers of people with a history of sexual misconduct. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS As part of the review, the applicant will be required to list employers from the last 20 years that were schools or involved working with children, according to a statement from the Assembly Education Committee. They will also be required to provide their own written statement regarding their standing as well as written authorization, consenting to the disclosure of requested information. A school must ask previous employers if the applicant was a subject in any child abuse or sexual misconduct investigation, was disciplined, discharged, nonrenewed, asked to resign or was separated from employment as a result of investigation or had a professional
U. graduate students find higher starting pay Elizabeth Kilpatrick Contributing Writer
Rutgers graduates who fur ther their education after their undergraduate studies have been shown to generate a higher star ting salar y at the beginning of their careers. William Jones, the senior director of University Career Services, said that a majority of undergraduate students who responded to their
Class of 2016 post-graduation survey said they secured employment within six months of graduation. From the 9 percent of students who continued their education, 91 percent said that graduate school was their first choice in terms of post-undergraduate plans. “Typically, holding an advanced degree in a particular field does yield higher salaries than those without one within that field,” Jones said.
license suspended or removed, according to the statement. “Individuals who left one school because of questionable interactions with children should not be able to just go get a job with another school,” said Assemblyman Joseph Lagana (D-NJ-38th). “This can help prevent individuals who have no business working with children from falling through the cracks.” The second bill, A-769, adds sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in preschool through 12th grade, according to the news release. The third, A-2189, requires schools to provide education about the social, emotional and legal consequences of distributing sexually explicit images online.
The average salar y for a class of 2016 graduate student with a master’s degree and full-time position was $65,213, compared to a $49,525 average star ting salar y for students at the undergraduate level, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. In comparison, there was a nearly $10,000 difference in average salary for Rutgers students graduating with a bachelor’s degree compared to graduate students in 2016. Starting salaries may fluctuate greatly based on industry and cost of living within a given geographic location, Jones said. See pay on Page 4
“This is a huge problem in the age of social media. Many young people don’t fully understand the ramifications of sharing sexually explicit images, and the serious legal trouble it can get them in,” Lampitt said according to the release. “Teaching young people the consequences can help quell this problematic trend.” The final bill, A-2190, requires schools to instruct students in grades six through 12 on the law and meaning of consent for physical contact and sexual activity, according to the release. According to the University Human Resources website, the department currently offers a program that allows other departments to obtain certain background information about job applicants.
The background checks currently include verification of an applicant’s Social Security Number, a criminal records check, a court records check and a credit record check pending on the position’s relevance. The checks are available for finalists of “Class 1 staff positions.” “For Rutgers positions, participation in the program is voluntary, and the decision as to whether or not to conduct a background investigation on a finalist is left to the discretion of each individual department,” according to the site. In January, Rutgers placed adjunct professor Sombudha Adhikari on administrative leave after reports of a previous criminal sexual misconduct charge against him were brought to the University’s attention, according to The Daily Targum. The Targum repor ted that Adhikari was arrested in 2009 “for inappropriately grabbing the breasts and inner thighs of one of his students at Fairleigh Dickinson University.” He pled guilty in cour t, was released on $5,000 bail and terminated from his position at Fairleigh Dickinson at the time. Despite being terminated from his teaching position at another school, Adhikari’s employment status at Rutgers remained active, according to the Targum. That was until last month, when the charges were brought to the University’s attention and Adhikari was placed on administrative leave, awaiting a “comprehensive review” of the circumstances. “We need to empower our children so they understand what is appropriate and what is not so they can protect themselves,” Lampitt said in the release. “We also need to have a more stringent employment history review process to prevent individuals who have been accused of sexual wrongdoing in one school from going to another school and hurting other children.”
On average, students who earned their master’s degree earned $65,213 in a full time position, compared to the $49,525 made by those with an undergraduate degree. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
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The Center for Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Rutgers Student Activities Center on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday 2/21 The Department of Human Ecology and the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Dean’s Office present “Human Niche Construction and Cultural Resilience as Mutual: Evidence from Landscapes Enduring Chestnut Pest and Disease Outbreak across Turkey” from 11 a.m. to noon at the Cook/ Douglass Lecture Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.
The Department of Nutritional Sciences presents “Using psychophysiology to answer the elusive question: How does exercise reduce depression” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Building East on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School presents “Neurology Grand Rounds” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Clinical Academic Building on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public.
The Department of Landscape Architecture presents “RULA Lecture - ‘Plants in a Designed World: The Civic and Scholarly Importance of the Arnold Arboretum in the Twenty-First Century’” from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Rutgers grows its year-round garden with weather proof roof Anthony Ventriglia Contributing Writer
Nested inside the Rutgers Gardens, students can find the Rutgers Farmers Market — a hidden gem located off Cook campus that features fresh veggies and produce. “The mission of the Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market is to provide the local community, including residents, students, university faculty and staff, University Dining and restaurants the opportunity to experience and purchase fresh, locally grown and/or prepared food products,” according to the Rutgers Gardens’ website. The market is a small component of Rutgers Gardens and has a lot to offer the student body, including an expansive list of local produce. Rutgers Gardens is the University’s public space. It is approximately 180 acres, featuring approximately 40 acres of colorful plant displays and a 70-acre woodlot named the Frank G. Helyar Woods, said Mary Ann Schrum, manager of the Rutgers Farmer’s Market. Helyar Woods has numerous walking trails and is open seven days a week from May to December. Created in 2008 by Paul Valetutti, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences student, the market originally had 10 vendors and has grown to more than 30. They sell products that are either locally grown, such as fruits and vegetables, or locally prepared like jams, soups and pestos. Beechtree Farm, Chickadee Creek Farm and Gourmet Fruits and Nuts are among the vendors who will be stationed there during the farm’s winter season. In a move to make seasonal produce available all year, the market is opening its first yearround farmers market under a green roof structure, according to New Brunswick Today. With the help of an anonymous donor, $150,000 were matched to the group’s personal fundraising efforts to support the progress they
The Rutgers Farmer’s Market, nested inside the Rutgers Gardens, connects students with locally grown produce and prepared items like fruits, vegetables and jam. RUTGERS.EDU Since the market is located at the about farm-grown items. Students ty to join at any time. The Gardens made over the last few years. “The market had been in ex- entrance to Rutgers Gardens, it can learn more by applying online hosts several events that are open istence since 2008. We are in also provides a physical ‘marker’ as a volunteer or by attending one to the general public each year. This Satthe process urday’s “How of building a new struc“The market had been in existence since 2008. We are in the process of building a to Grow More With Less” ture, Cook’s new structure, Cook’s Market, which will be the new home for the market.” teaches parMarket, which ticipants the will be the essentials of new home for MAry Ann Schrum sustainable the market,” Manager of the Rutgers Farmer’s Market gardening. Schrum said. “Pruning TechThe idea niques” on March 3 shows the of the garden’s summer courses. originated from a donor who un- signaling the entrance. Volunteers are accepted correct way to prune trees and Rutgers Gardens provides derstood how a physical structure could protect vendors and an avenue for students to hone throughout the year, and orienta- bushes, which is crucial for the customers from poor weather. their skills in educating the public tions give students the opportuni- development of healthy trees.
The market is currently in the process of transitioning into Cook’s Market and will offer many of its seasonal products year-round, with the help of a green roof that shelters vendors and customers from troublesome weather. FLICKR
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PAY Approximately 9 percent of Rutgers seniors in 2016 chose to continue their education continued from front The post-graduation survey showed that chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, clinical social work, computer science and psychology are the top five fields that students pursue their post-graduation education in. Early this month, The Daily Targum reported that psychology and economics are among the most popular majors at Rutgers. As favor of majors in the humanities decreases and those in STEM increase, Glassdoor reports computer science as
the highest-paying field to major in, with electrical and mechanical engineering following. “Graduate school is not a decision to take lightly,” said Paola Dominguez, an International Student Career Development Specialist at University Career Services. It is not an option for students to explore more fields or try new things, but a place to further the learning of a specific field, she said. Graduate school is a serious investment both financially and time-wise. Dominguez said for some students, graduate school is not a
He said many students may The top graduate schools question about going — but whether attending immediately is the for Rutgers students in 2016 choose a career that is truly best decision. Fields like medicine were Rutgers University—New meaningful to them that has and law require more advanced de- Brunswick, Rutgers Universi- less earning potential, regardgrees. When it comes to graduate ty—Newark, New York Univer- less of if it requires an adschool, proper research is crucial sity, Columbia University and vanced degree. Dominguez to learning said students what a student “Typically, holding an advanced degree in a particular c o n s i d e r needs to accomplish in orfield does yield higher salaries than those without one ing graduate school can reder to succeed. within that field.” ceive assisApproxitance from mately 54 perU n i v e r s ity cent of Rutgers William Jones Career Serstudents who Senior Director of University Career Services vices in terms went to gradof their appliuate school pursued their master’s degree. To Temple University, according to cation timeline, their personal statement and interviews that pursue an academic or profession- the sur vey. Jones said that more school- may be required. al doctoral degree, 41.2 percent of “If you are considering graduthe Class of 2016 decided to con- ing may lead to more income tinue their education within six down the road, but that is not ate school, make an appointment months of graduation, according the sole reason people choose with a Career Development Specialist,” she said. to the 2016 post-graduation survey. graduate school.
Students who feel unsure about making the decision to pursue an education beyond undergraduate studies are advised to make an appointment with University Career Services and speak with a Career Development Specialist. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Trump revives push for limits on family immigration The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When the U.S. government approved Ricardo Magpantay, his wife and young children to immigrate to America from the Philippines, it was 1991. By the time a visa was available, it was 2005, and his children could not come with him because they were now adults. More than a decade later, his children are still waiting. Magpantay gets worried when he hears the White House is aiming to limit the relatives that immigrants-turned-citizens can sponsor, a profound change to a fundamental piece of the American immigration system. “It is really frustrating and it is very dreadful for me, because after a long wait, if this will be passed, what will happen for them?” said Magpantay, a 68-year-old mechanical engineer in the Southern California city of Murrieta. “I won’t be able to bring them forever.” For the past 50-plus years, family reunification has been central to U.S. immigration law. Those who become naturalized citizens can bring spouses and minor children and petition for parents, adult children and siblings to get their own green cards and become Americans in their own right, with their own ability to sponsor. Many on opposing sides of the immigration debate have long felt the family reunification system needs reform. Immigration advocates want a reassessment of the
quotas on how many people can come from a given country in a given year, which has created decades-long backlogs for citizens of some countries. Self-described “restrictionists,” including President Donald J. Trump, want a narrower, nuclear definition of family, making spouses and minor children the only relatives a citizen could sponsor. That is a central plank of the sweeping immigration overhaul Trump has proposed, a move that activists say could cut legal immigration in the U.S. by half. Congress rejected competing bills last week meant to resolve the status of hundreds of thousands of young people brought to the U.S. illegally, including one plan that mirrored Trump’s overall immigration proposal. The lack of resolution on an issue that was pivotal to Trump’s election leaves it as potential tinderbox for the midterm congressional elections this fall. In his State of the Union speech last month, Trump referenced an attempted bombing by a Bangladeshi immigrant in New York in December as proof of the need to curtail what he and others term “chain migration” in favor of a more skills-based system. “This vital reform is necessary not just for our economy, but for our security and for the future of America,” he said. Trump is giving a spotlight to an idea that “was clearly out in the wilderness” in a policy sense, and something only its advocates
For more than 50 years, immigrants petitioning for citizenship made it possible for their families to apply for their own green cards. The family reunification system has since come under scrutiny as lawmakers search for a solution to long-term immigration policy. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS were really talking about, said Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, which has long pushed for limits on family sponsorships. “He has forced issues to the forefront that need to be debated,” Krikorian said. Advocates of family reunification call the rhetoric around merit and skills a smoke screen. “They’re being disingenuous — their goal is to reduce immigration overall,” said Anu Joshi, director of immigration policy at the New York Immigration Coalition. “This is just about cutting family, it’s a family ban.”
Prior to 1965, U.S. immigration was tightly controlled, with parts of the world all but ineligible and caps that ended up favoring immigrants from northern Europe. Families of Italians and other Europeans pushed to change the law, resulting in a system that opened visas to all countries equally, with preferences for family reunification and, to a lesser extent, those with advanced skills or education. At the time, politicians did not think the changes would make a great deal of difference and that European immigrants would be the main beneficiaries. Instead,
Asians and Latin Americans started coming and then were able to bring their parents and siblings. Dividing the available visas equally among countries also had an unanticipated impact. In countries where the demand was higher, like China, India and the Philippines, the line has grown so long that it can take years for someone to get a green card. That is a reality immigrants and their advocates wish more Americans knew, in the face of Trump’s State of the Union assertion that “a single immigrant can bring in virtually unlimited numbers of distant relatives.”
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Russian interference is attack on democracy GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES YOUSUF ABDELFATAH
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t has long been a widely accepted fact that the Russian government purposely interfered in the 2016 elections as well as democratic elections in other countries, such as France. This Friday the Department of Justice officially charged 13 Russians and three companies of attempting to subvert the 2016 elections in favor of President Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign. Interfering in democratic elections is one of the more dangerous soft-power tools that the Kremlin has, and is an issue that America and its allies must not fail to address. Prosecutors are accusing Russian agents of having stolen “the identities of American citizens, posed as political activists and used the flash points of immigration, religion and race to manipulate a campaign in which those issues were already particularly divisive.” Although the Russians were in contact with “unwitting individuals associated with the Trump campaign,” the special counsel has not as of yet charged anyone on the campaign of having been part of the conspiracy. The formal charge also serves as a strong rebuke to Trump, who has contradicted the consensus of his intelligence agencies and has described reports of Russian meddling as “fake news.” Even the president’s National Security Advisor, H.R. McMaster, acknowledged that proof of Russian interference was “incontrovertible.” While the charges do not satisfy the questions surrounding the conduct of the Trump campaign, they do shed light on just how thorough and persistent Russian efforts were. Notable is the fact that the Russian operation to delegitimize the election began in 2014, before Trump even announced his candidacy. But, the charges go on to say that by 2016 they were “supporting the presidential campaign of then-candidate Donald J. Trump.” In order to achieve their aims, individuals under the employ of the Russian government traveled across the United States, worked with and were advised by unidentified U.S. citizens and posed as Americans to coordinate with Trump campaign staff. Russian computer specialists created hundreds of social media accounts in order to stoke the political polarization already present in the election cycle. The operation was well funded, with a budget of at least $1.25 million a month, and there are additional actions that are believed to have been taken by the Russian government, the attack on the DNC’s email server, for example, that are not covered by the charges.
“The United States and its allies must take action to defend themselves ...” Russian attempts at undermining elections and democratic norms in the West do not begin or end with the United States — they have also attempted to interfere with elections in other Western countries, such as Germany and France. There is significant evidence that Russia attempted a similar cyber operation against Emmanuel Macron in last year’s French election. But a conscious effort on the part of the French government to prevent and limit the scope of Russian interference seems to have mitigated its effects. In Germany, the rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (the AfD) has been largely thanks to the support of the Russian backed media outlets who give them coverage. Russian-sponsored news outlets have used social media, radio and television broadcasts to offer a view of Germany that depicted life under Chancellor Angela Merkel as “dangerous, depraved and undemocratic” while giving far-right groups, such as the AfD, positive coverage. The fact that Russia was able to run influence campaigns in several different countries, with each campaign uniquely tailored to the specific country, suggests that Moscow is investing a significant amount of resources into this endeavor and that Russian interference is likely to continue into the foreseeable future. More than just elections, part of the Russian operation is to affect the political consciousness of its target countries. One notorious example of this is what has become known in Germany as “the Lisa affair.” In January of 2016, Russian state TV began to air a report about an ethnic Russian girl named Lisa who had allegedly been kidnapped and raped by a group of Muslim refugees in Berlin. The reports were quickly dismissed by the authorities after they were able to verify that “Lisa” had invented the story. Senior Russian diplomats used the story to stoke already existing tensions around the refugee crisis and accused Berlin of taking part in a cover up. The very fact that they were able to mount such a pervasive influence campaign is disturbing enough in and of itself. There is also no reason to think that Russian efforts have or will stop at just attempts at influence. They could easily attempt to hack into and manipulate polling data or launch a cyber attack against American financial institutions. The United States and its allies must take action to defend themselves from this attack on democratic norms and institutions by shoring up our cyber defenses here at home, fighting against the rise of “fake news” and by punitively sanctioning Russia for its actions. Yousuf Abdelfatah is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in political science and economics. His column, “Global Perspectives,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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n Dec. 12, 2017, a Rutgers Board of necessar y. King and his followers knew that it Trustees meeting was severely inter- sometimes takes sacrifices to achieve one’s social rupted when members of Rutgers Unit- and political goals. People entered into protests ed Students Against Sweatshops (USAS), Rutgers knowing fully well that they may face law enforcePuerto Rican Student Union and Black Lives Matter ment and end up in jail. There was a necessar y Rutgers, among others, took the center of attention assumption of risk involved with taking action for by rallying and chanting together, causing disrup- their cause, and the same idea must be applied to tion and refusing to leave until University President the present case. Students involved in this disrupRobert L. Barchi raised the student worker mini- tive protest should have presumably been aware mum wage to $15 an hour. Twelve of the students that what they were doing was not exactly praiseinvolved in the protest now face charges related to worthy from the University’s perspective. But the disorderly persons offenses, as well as disciplinary activists persisted despite a clear warning given by action by the University pursuant to the student authorities. The activists were undoubtedly noble code of conduct. Some believe that the administra- in their cause, but as we have mentioned many tion’s behavior in this situation is uncalled for, and times before, there is a reasonable time, place and that students should be able to speak up for what manner for all free speech. The University, then, is they believe in without fear of retaliation. So, then, justified in taking action against these students, no matter how noble their cause is. which side is in the right? But with that said, A spokesperthese students are son for the acreasonably justified in tivists said that “... Martin Luther King Jr. knew that at their protest as well. she views the According to a USAS action being taktimes in order to see societal change, civil press release, “Ruten against them disobedience would be necessary.” gers USAS has tried by the University negotiating and meetas a “means to ing with members suppress student voices …” alluding to Rutgers’ protest policy, which of University administration to no avail ...” When prohibits the disruption of University business. authority figures refuse to hear a group’s case, According to the Daily Targum’s article, “Upon en- that group is then conceivably justified in finding tering the meeting, protesters were informed that a way to make their voice heard. When municipalithere would be no tolerance for disruptive behavior. ties in the segregationist South neglected to grant Shortly after, half of the group’s members bypassed Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers permits the line of police officers which separated them to protest, the activists resorted to taking the profrom the center of the room — they did not leave test into their own hands. And if the University really has been ignoring requests by this group to until the meeting was adjourned.” Board of Governors meetings are University busi- be heard, then maybe USAS was justified in their ness, and it is obvious that the protesters involved behavior that day. Either way, the opposing groups in this situation purposefully and intentionally disrupted the meeting. So based on those facts, the University has grounds both seem to have a right to behave the way they to take action. But leaving the University’s duty to did. But when an individual or a group breaks the enforce their own policies aside, there is another in- rules, even for a just cause, there should still be teresting reason the action being taken against these an expectation for the possibility of consequences. By looking back at histor y we can see that someprotesters is justifiable. During the civil rights movement, Martin Lu- times these consequences are assumed for the ther King Jr. knew that at times in order to see greater good and play a key role in the course of societal change, civil disobedience would be social change. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Toxic masculinity plays role in prevalence of mass shootings THE ANNOYING VEGAN MILLIENNIAL FRANCESCA PETRUCCI
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ot all men are mass shooters, but most mass shooters are men. I shopped on Google for a statistic regarding the percentage of passive, emotionally unstable and irrational women who wear colorful pantsuits in the United States. While no statistics exist which elucidate these qualities, it is very easy to categorize these characteristics as “female.” Out of all of the 97 mass shootings since 1982, 94 of the mass shooters were men. If we can equate femininity to passivity with little statistical evidence, why is it that we cannot equate masculinity to gun violence with large statistical evidence? This is not a critique of men, but a critique of the masculine gender box, a habitat constructed to teach men how they should behave and what men should value. The box instructs its inhabitants to be financially stable, eat partially cooked animals and have a love affair with women and violence. The majority of mass shootings in the United States from 2009 to 2016 were domestic or family violence incidents which resulted in the deaths of spouses or other family members, according to Ever ytown.
Omar Mateen opened fire on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida last year and killed 49 people and injured 53. Mateen had a history of usurping his wife’s paychecks, forbidding her from leaving the house and beating her if she failed to fulfill her wifely duties. The box of masculinity praises male dominance and female subordinance, just find any Axe Body Spray commercial which often shows several half-naked women crawling and fighting for one man’s attention. Elliot Rodger created a manifesto detailing his inability to achieve this dominance just before his shooting rampage in 2014
We often label these folks as “madmen” with “mental illness,” but when will we begin to label masculinity as having gone “mad”? While many argue that most mass shooters are “mentally ill,” only 14.8 percent out of 88 shooters were diagnosed with a mental illness, according to a database of mass shootings since 1966. Yet, it is time to rethink what we consider mental illness. Being male is one of the risk predictability factors, according to a peer reviewed research. So, is it time to categorize toxic masculinity as a mental illness?
“If mental illnesses like schizophrenia and personality disorder are influencers, we also must remember that only some express illness violently. Men externalize stress and frustration through ‘manly expression of power’ while women tend to internalize these feelings ...” near the University of Santa Barbara. “You girls have never been attracted to me. I don’t know why you girls aren’t attracted to me but I will punish you all for it,” Rodger said. Robert Lewis Dear, Devin Patrick Kelley, Adam Lanza, James T. Hodgkinson, SeungHui Cho, Cedric Ford — these are some of the names of shooters with a history of domestic violence, stalking or abuse.
Jackson Katz, a leading researcher on toxic masculinity tweeted after the Parkland, Florida shooting: “If mental illness was the cause of school shootings, then why aren’t 50 percent of the killings done by girls? The cultural belief that violence is a manly expression of power and grievance + (in some cases) mental illness + easy access to guns = carnage. Predictably. Repeatedly.”
If mental illnesses like schizophrenia and personality disorder are influencers, we also must remember that only some express illness violently. Men externalize stress and frustration through “manly expression of power,” while women tend to internalize these feelings, according to a Politico article. Media and cultural messages permeate the box of masculinity and endorse these expressions. Take Nicholas Kruz, the shooter who opened fire in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last week. In the midst of Cruz’s firing, former football coach Aaron Feis sacrificed his body to shield three female students from bullets. In this scenario, one man perpetrated harm while one man protected others from harm. These dichotomous actions tell us that men are not inherently violent or “mad,” but socialized to fulfill their masculine identities differently. This is not to say the masculinity box should breed female protectorates who defend our women and the sanctity of our girls because that has a little patriarchal tune to it also. But, perhaps it is time to discuss how we socialize mass shooters. The question is not if masculinity is a social construct, but rather how many more lives will it take to transform this construction? Francesca Petrucci is a School of Arts and Sciences junior double majoring in journalism and media studies and political science and minoring in Spanish. Her column, “The Annoying Vegan Millennial,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Efficient money-managing apps that make budgeting easy JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT
Budgeting is a crucial life skill, especially in college. Whether you’re balancing term bills, money for food or cash for the commute, you might need to keep a closer eye on your finances. Thankfully, in our digital age, there’s an app for that. Here are a few online services that can help you stay on top of your cash. Don’t worry — they’re all free.
Wela
Wela is a money management app that acts as a digital financial advisor. The virtual counselor’s name is Benjamin, and “he” checks in on you whenever you’d like. The app gives personalized advice based on the user’s habits. The app can track your spending on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Other interesting features are the ability to compare your finances to your peers and calculate your personal net worth at any time.
Clarity Money
This app is a more intrusive program. According to their website, they “harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and data science
to personalize your experience.” Some of the features of their personalized experience are practical and effective. All of your various subscriptions, from Apple Music to Netflix, are available on the app, and you can see what all the services are costing you every month. You can cancel subscriptions through the app as well. It’s easy to join many services and lose track, so having all of them centralized and calculated as a part of your monthly spending money is incredibly helpful.
Wally
Wally is an app that compares your income to your expenses and helps you understand where and when you should be spending your money. Tracking your spending is Wally’s goal. One of the special features of Wally is scanning your receipts and adding the amount to your list of spending. Wally also saves locations where you shop often, so you can easily put them into your budget. The ability to track your tendencies can help you make smarter financial decisions.
Tiller
Tiller is a service that directly feeds your bank data into a Google Sheets document. Linking
your bank accounts through Tiller allows you to format the spreadsheet through their carefully crafted templates. If you need a spreadsheet to help keep a tight budget, Tiller is definitely a good option for streamlined bookkeeping.
Toshl Finance
Toshl is an app that attempts to bring fun to finance. The app initially takes account of all the money you have, then you can link them to your accounts. Toshl then immediately tracks your purchases and reminds you of upcoming bills or when you’re approaching spending limits. Toshl’s engaging interface includes creatures called Toshl monsters who interact with you while you’re arranging your finances.
Mint
This app is par t of the Intuit/TurboTax family, and aligns with the company’s goal of making finances easy and accessible to the average person. Mint helps you set financial goals and lets you know your progress for the benchmarks you set. Mint is easy to understand as the app does most of the categorizing for you, and is completely automatic after you
Clarity Money uses artificial intelligence to monitor monthly expenses like online subscriptions that many users forget they pay for. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR initially put in your information. You can also check your credit score and schedule bill payments. Great for someone who’s star ting to budget.
Keeping track of your money is crucial since it’s so easy to lose track while you’re busy with school. Budgeting apps can help keep your wallet as stable as your GPA (hopefully).
In need of greens? Healthy lunch options for anti-salad eaters Elizabeth Leoce & clarissa gordon
rice as a base, add beans for protein and any combination of vegetables you please. This 30-minute meal is nutrient-rich, super-filling and meal-prep friendly. Make in the morning or the night before and heat up in the microwave for a delicious desk lunch.
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Lunchtime rolls around, and you already had a bacon egg and cheese for breakfast. Your body literally needs something healthy, but it’s 45 degrees out and raining, so you’d much rather have warm, filling comfort food over an underwhelming and overpriced salad. Now what? With enough creativity and just a few kitchen skills, you’d be surprised at how many healthy lunch options exist that don’t involve leafy greens and balsamic vinegar. “Lettuce” turn your Instagram into a healthy food blog and try out some of these delicious anti-salad recipes and snack ideas.
Avocado Toast
This brunch classic is featured on the menu of virtually every trendy cafe out there, so many people don’t realize you can make this meal in less than 5 minutes. Avocados contain more protein than bananas and are loaded with fiber and hearthealthy, monounsaturated fats. Skipped breakfast this morning? Everything’s better with an egg on top. With pretty red cayenne, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, homemade avocado toast will easily feel gourmet.
Sweet Potato Chips
Avocado toast is a flavorful 5-minute meal that’s also rich in fats, fiber and protein. Add an egg and garnish with cayenne to make your lunch look and taste gourmet. FLICKR
Zoodles
Also known as zucchini noodles, this pasta imposter is actually quite satisfying. Raw and packed with C, B6 and K vitamins, noodles provide nutrients and are also very versatile, just like real spaghetti. Add in fruits and vegetables, such as avocado and tomatoes, or add a protein, such as spinach, top it off with pesto sauce and you’ve got yourself a filling but still carb-free lunch. If
you’re looking to treat yourself, sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Flatbread pizza
Another versatile lunch option is pizza as the topping options are endless. This isn’t your typical greasy slice though: take a whole wheat slice of flatbread or pita and top with practically anything you’d eat on a pizza: tomato sauce, lowfat cheese, such as mozzarella,
swiss or feta, plenty of vegetables and possibly pineapple — if you’re into that sort of thing. When looking for a filling meal, always opt for whole grain bread as it provides fiber and keeps you fuller longer compared to white bread.
Rice bowl
Although probably not as good as Chipotle, a homemade version is a great way to get a food-pyramid approved meal. Always use brown
Everyone’s guilty pleasure is potato chips, but the ones from the vending machine are oily, salty and an “empty calorie” snack as they provide pretty much no nutritional value and don’t keep you full. Although they contain the same amount of carbohydrates, sweet potatoes are often seen as the regular potato’s healthier sibling, since they contain more fiber and have a richer taste than the white potato. Sweet potatoes are readily available and extremely affordable, which makes them a fun ingredient to DIY with. Slice, dice and toss the potatoes into some olive oil and pop them in the oven on a baking tray. Once cooked, pack the chips in sandwich baggies for a homemade snack you bring to class. See, healthy doesn’t always equal salad. Of course, we suggest you incorporate leafy greens into your meals, but there are other ways to enjoy them besides cold, raw and dressed in oil.
DIVERSIONS
February 20, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Expect to feel pressured by what others do and say. Mellow out and refuse to get caught in someone else’s drama. Focus on what you want and the best way to help others, not the demands being put on you. Open a new chapter and take advantage of your knowledge, skills and experience, and you will excel without jeopardizing your integrity. Your numbers are 1, 14, 22, 28, 34, 39, 47.
Over The Hedge
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Non Sequitur
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Change will be difficult to avoid, not because of what others say or do, but because of your tendency to react instantaneously when faced with opposition or challenges. Make a point to think before you react. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put an offer together that will make potential partners feel comfortable. Offer fair terms that benefit everyone equally, and the response you get in return will help you choose who is best suited to work with as you move forward. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let your emotions take over or push you to make sudden decisions or changes in your life that you may later regret. Moderation and sticking to what’s worked in the past will bring better results. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Communication, partnerships and sharing your dreams will lead to interesting options that can bring you one step closer to reaching your goals. Celebrate with someone you love and you’ll get the support you need to move forward. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Change will not be as easy as you hope. A change of heart will take place due to inside information. Avoid a scuffle with someone who uses false information or brings up something you did a long time ago. Own up and move on. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t fold under pressure or allow someone you are in a partnership with to put demands on you. It’s important to do your own thing and to follow through with the plans that fit best with the goals you want to achieve. 2 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can bring about change, but before you dive in, make sure you have all your facts correct and your plans laid out in detail. Don’t expect smooth sailing, especially if you have to deal with others. Emotional manipulation is apparent. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Dissect a situation before you decide whether to get involved. If someone pressures you, it’s a sure sign to back away and pursue your own interests. Someone from your past will prompt you to reconnect. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Weigh the ups and downs of a contract or deal you want to pursue. It’s best to look at the fine print and to offer constructive criticism in any business deal. Sharing what you have to offer will make a difference. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change will do you good. Look for a new position or find a way to put your skills to better use. Whether at home or at work, being frugal and using your common sense will encourage you to excel. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Learn through experience and don’t forget the lessons that have already taken place. Your ability to remain calm and to see things realistically will help you stake out a strong position. Share facts and offer solutions. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your persuasive and informative manner will help you get your way. Offering personal insight into situations will encourage others to step up and support your efforts. Keep the peace if someone opposes you. Intelligence will trump anger. 3 stars
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Yesterday’s Solution
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February 20, 2018 WRESTLING No. 21 Knights end season with 8-7 record
Van Brill, 3 seniors help Rutgers win weekend matches Coby Green
when the score was tied 2-2 and then claiming an escape and the riding time to get the win. Back in New Jersey, Van Brill met No. 13 Michael D’Angelo and again put together an impressive performance. After initially being down 2-1, then up 3-2 after a takedown, Van Brill produced another reversal and claimed a 5-3 victory.
Associate Sports Editor
In its final weekend of the regular season, the Rutgers wrestling team certainly went the way it hoped it would, picking up two impressive victories over a three-day stretch. The Scarlet Knights managed to end the season above .500 at 8-7, something that seemed uncertain last weekend as the team fell less than .500 for the first time in head coach Scott Goodale’s tenure running the program. But Rutgers made sure that didn’t happen with its big wins, and then some. In the Knights’ wins over No. 18 Wisconsin and in-state rival Princeton, they combined to outscore the teams 52-19. Rutgers’ 24 overall team points against the Badgers was the highest point total for the team against a ranked opponent, while the 28 points versus the Tigers were the second-highest point total of the season, just behind the Knights 37 points they put up against Hofstra last month. Here are three observations from the teams closeout weekend.
An impressive debut
With sophomore Nick Suriano — the No. 1 ranked wrestler at 125 pounds — seemingly sitting out the rest of the regular season after falling ill a couple of weeks back and championship season in sight, Goodale needed another
Senior Sendoff
No. 7 fifth-year senior 165-pounder Richie Lewis picked up two victories over the weekend, when Rutgers faced No. 18 Wisconsin and Princeton on the road. JEFFREY GOMEZ / JANUARY 2018 answer for Rutgers at the starting weight of his lineup. After his first try with freshman Luke Ecklof resulted in a 16-0 tech fall against Minnesota earlier in the month, Goodale made the switch to his classmate, Shane Metzler. Metzler put on quite the performance in his varsity debut, landing a reversal on Nebraska’s Johnny Jimenez after being down 2-0, and then proceeding to put him on his back for the pin, giving the Knights an early 6-0 lead.
Metzler also won his match at Princeton, going undefeated over the weekend by defeating Matteo DeVincenzo in overtime after a back-and-forth affair. Clearly, being able to work in practice with the No. 1 ranked wrestler in your weight class has its perks.
John Van Brill meant business
The junior 157-pounder out of Mullica Hill, New Jersey couldn’t have put together a better weekend,
from any competitors viewpoint. Having lost his ranking from earlier in the season, Van Brill needed a big weekend to gain some momentum to his cause, especially with the championship season inching closer and closer as the days went by. In two tough and hard fought matches, Van Brill managed to pick up two top-15 victories in the three-day span. First against the Badgers, Van Brill secured a 6-2 decision over No. 14 Andrew Crone, after pulling a reversal
Coming off a loss on Senior Night at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) — where five seniors competed in their final home match of their careers — Rutgers needed to send off its guys the right way, and seemingly so, it did. Fifth-year seniors No. 20 Scott DelVecchio and No. 7 Richie Lewis and senior Razohnn Gross each picked up two wins over the weekend, including a ranked victory for Lewis over the No. 11 wrestler at 165 pounds. No. 11 fifth-year senior 149-pounder Eleazar DeLuca lost his first matchup of the weekend to No. 12 Matthew Kolodzik of Wisconsin, but won the final dual match of his career against the Tigers. The Knights will now put their full focus on the postseason, starting with the Big Ten Championships in East Lansing, Michigan starting on March 3. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @cgreen204 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
women’s basketball SCaife set to make return to ncaa tournament
Championships season looms for RU in coming weeks Matthew Howe Staff Writer
Coming off of last season’s incredibly disappointing 6-24 season, the Rutgers women’s basketball team has certainly turned things around this season. With two games remaining on the regular season schedule, the team is 19-9 on the year and has a 7-7 Big Ten record. The Scarlet Knights have also played incredibly well at home, going 13-2 this season in games inside the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). So where does this admirable season leave them heading into the Big Ten Championships, as
well as the women’s NCAA tournament in March? Well first comes the conference tournament, which is being held from Feb. 28 to March 4 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. As the standings currently sit, Rutgers is in ninth place out of 14 Big Ten teams. It is the only team with a .500 record in the Big Ten (7-7), but keep in mind it has two conference games to go to close out the season — on the road in Iowa and at home against Northwestern. In front of the Knights sitting in eighth place is Indiana, who is 8-6 within the conference.
The Hoosiers beat Rutgers back on Jan. 27 in Indiana, 64-58. Behind the Knights is Penn State, who Rutgers split two games with this season and is 6-8 in the conference. A win against a very good Hawkeyes team would be huge for the Knights, as Iowa currently sits in fifth place within the conference (9-5). The last game of the season for Rutgers should be an easy way to end the year, playing at home against a Wildcats team that is 3-11 within the Big Ten. At the very best, the Knights can finish 9-7 in conference play, and secure themselves as either a six, seven or eight seed within the
Head coach C. Vivian Stringer sits just four wins away from a career 1,000 victories as a head coach. Rutgers is currently 19-9 overall and 7-7 in the Big Ten. GARRETT STEFFE / FEBRUARY 2018
tournament. With the Nittany Lions playing two of the top-tier Big Ten teams in Nebraska and Ohio State to close out their season, it is unlikely they win both of those games to potentially tie or even jump Rutgers in the standings. Potential teams that the Knights could jump or tie in the standings are Iowa, Michigan, Purdue and Indiana, but they would need help in the loss column from those teams, as well as needing to win at the very least one of their final two games, with winning two games being extremely helpful to their case. If the season were to end today, Rutgers would play the Hoosiers in the first round of the tournament, being the No. 9 seed in the eight vs. nine matchup. Wherever the Knights finish in the Big Ten after their final two games, this season’s seeding will be an improvement from last season’s Big Ten Tournament, where they were seeded dead last at No. 14, and lost in the first round to the No. 11 seed Wisconsin, 61-55. Now looking at the women’s NCAA March Madness tournament, is Rutgers going to make it? The short answer is, yes, most likely. Outside of conference games, the Knights have only one bad loss and that was last year on Nov. 26 to Washington State, who is 10-18 this season, and ranked 98 in RPI, compared to Rutgers, who ranks 25 nationally in RPI. ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme currently has the Knights playing as an eight seed in the top
left bracket against his proposed nine seed, Creighton. That game would take place in Storrs, Connecticut at UConn. If Rutgers was to win, it would undoubtedly face off against powerhouse UConn in the next round, according to Creme’s bracket. The last time the Knights were in the NCAA tournament was back in 2015, when it played Seton Hall, again in Storrs, Connecticut as an eight seed. The team beat the Pirates 79-66 in a game where then-sophomore Tyler Scaife scored a team-high 21 points. In the next round, Rutgers squared off against would-be champions UConn, where it lost 91-55. Scaife yet again had a teamhigh 16 points in that game. With an experienced roster and a veteran Scaife, this team is poised to win at the very least one, if not two games depending on its seeding and matchups in the tournament. It would be very difficult for the Knights to win more than one game as an eight or nine seed, as that would almost ensure them playing the number one seed in the following round. If Rutgers can win its final two games of the season and put together a solid performance in the Big Ten tournament, look for its estimated seed in the NCAA tournament to rise, which would steer it away from playing a number one seed in the round of 32. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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finale Knights need someone to pick up pace on offense if they want to win continued from back In large part, that was due to getting the very best out of junior guard Corey Sanders, who poured in 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting, but on Saturday against the Terrapins, Rutgers found out what happens when it does not get those 30 points. It took one half of basketball for the Knights to get into a groove,
but it was not enough to offset a weak first half against a middling Maryland side. What that means for Rutgers heading into a matchup with a competitive Ohio State team is anybody’s guess. “We got off to another bad start,” said head coach Steve Pikiell. “That’s been a trademark for us in the past few games. After that, I thought we played them even. We got stops and
we kept attacking the rim. We stopped settling for threes. We settled down and our defense kicked in.” The Buckeyes sit in third place in the Big Ten, but two consecutive double-digit losses to Penn State and No. 22 Michigan moved them from their perch above No. 8 Purdue in second place. For Ohio State, it has primarily been a defensive issue, with opposing players Tony Carr and the entire Wolverine team having its way with the Buckeyes from the field. Carr put up 30 points for the Nittany Lions in their 79-56 win over Ohio State, while four Michigan players had
Junior guard Corey Sanders has been up and down in the last couple of games, blowing up for 30 points against Northwestern, but then just 6 points a game later. DANIEL MORREALE / FEBRUARY 2018
sweep Litterio goes to bullpen multiple times as starters struggle in opening weekend continued from back team with four hits for the series. Defensively, junior catcher Tyler McNamara shined behind the plate, making his first start of the year. McNamara nabbed not one, but two would-be base stealers to kill any momentum that the Hurricanes had built. It was an all-around team effort on Sunday as the Knights salvaged the victory. As for the first two games, it was somewhat of a different story with Rutgers, losing game one by a score of 7-1 and game two by a score of 8-5. Senior pitcher John O’Reilly started game one and was not on his game, going just three innings
and giving up 7 runs (5 earned) on five hits and three walks. But, the bullpen did its job with sophomore Eric Reardon tossing three shutout frames. The North Brunswick native gave up just one hit, walked three batters and recorded three strikeouts in his three innings. Sophomore Tommy Genuario followed Reardon with two very impressive innings of his own, as he did not give up a hit and struck out three. The Knights struggled offensively in game one, mustering up just 1 run on six hits. The bats woke up somewhat in game two, grinding out 5 runs on eight hits. DiGeorgio led the team with two hits and 2 runs, was walked once and stole a base to
Sophomore relief pitcher Eric Reardon had three strikeouts in three shutout innings for Rutgers in its 7-5 win over Miami this past weekend. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / FEBRUARY 2017
round off a big day for him. Outfielder Jawuan Harris and catcher Nick Matera, both juniors, reached the bases three times, each tallying a hit and two walks. Junior pitcher Serafino Brito made the start for Rutgers and struggled to find his rhythm. He went just two and two third innings, giving up 7 runs (all of them
double-digit points against the posted 18 points and 16 rebounds Buckeyes just three days later. on 8-of-9 shooting, a stat-line that Ohio State is now amid its first proved the difference, counteractlosing streak since late Novem- ing Rutgers’ campaign back in the ber, as it faces second half. a Knights side Individual “We got off to another vulnerable to players like embarking on bad start. That’s been a that come with a new one. the competitrademark for us in the tion of the conDespite the Buckeyes havference, and past few games. After ing two straight the Knights that, I thought we played t h e m s e l v e s losses on the books, it is still have found (Maryland) even ...” on Rutgers to that their own go above its players have steve pikiell usual output the capacity Head Coach on offense to to follow suit. steal one in Sanders has Columbus. In both of those Ohio had similar games. Sophomore State losses, it allowed 48-percent forward Eugene Omoruyi has shooting, a feat the Knights have been gradually building to a not completed since their 78-76 breakout game as of late. loss to the then-No. 3 BoilermakWhat Rutgers needs is to ers several weeks back. bring some of those performancAnd a win for Rutgers also es together, and with only two prescribes reasonably holding regular season games remaindown Keita Bates-Diop, as his 20 ing, it needs to happen against points and nine rebounds paced Ohio State. all players in the Buckeyes’ win “This is a great league,” over the Knights in January. Pikiell said. “We just played a The previous Big Ten leader team that’s 12-1 at home and in points before Carr usurped was a preseason top-25 team. him, Bates-Diop has not let up We didn’t play well enough to even in this two-game slide, as win today. Nothing’s easy in he still slotted home his req- the league, it’s the best league uisite 17 points last time out in the countr y top to bottom. against Michigan. Tr ying to win on the road in Even more worrying for Rut- this league is hard. We have to gers comes the prospect of Jae’Se- keep fighting. We’ve got a couan Tate doubling down on his per- ple more games and we’re going formance against the Wolverines to fight to the end.” — 20 points and 15 rebounds. The Knights essentially found that in For updates on the Rutgers the form of Bruno Fernando of men’s basketball team, follow the Terrapins on Saturday, who @TargumSports on Twitter.
earned), on six hits and three walks. As they did in every game this series, the bullpen stepped up to stop the bleeding. Sophomore Kyle Gerace came in for three very solid innings, giving up just 1 earned run on four hits, while striking out four. It was then junior Ryan Wares who came in for the remaining two and one third innings, and did not
allow a single base runner. For the Knights, this wasn’t exactly how they wanted to open the year, but they got some very promising performances that they will build on going forward. For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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Quote of the Day
“We just got to come out and play that way the whole game. When we find out how to play a complete game like we did against Northwestern, there’s no way we can’t play with anybody.” — Senior guard Mike Williams
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men’s basketball RUTGERS-NO. 16 OHIO STATE, tonight, 7 p.m.
RU prepares for road finale in Columbus Jon Spilletti Correspondent
Just four days after coming back from a disappointing start to snatch one away from Northwestern in overtime, the Rutgers men’s basketball team got off to yet another disappointing start, this time without the comeback. That is what the Scarlet Knights (13-16, 3-13) come with into their final road contest of the year against the No. 16 Ohio State Buckeyes (22-7, 13-3). “We just got to come out with energy and fight,” said senior guard Mike Williams. “Instead we were getting our butt kicked with two 10-0 runs. We just got to come out and play that way the whole game. When we find out how to play a complete game like we did against Nor thwestern, there’s no way we can’t play with anybody.” Playing complete games has been a repetitive issue for Rutgers this season, and the team has only rarely been able to compensate for a poor 20 minutes. Its matchup with the Wildcats remains a striking example, with the Knights down 9 points at the end of the first half to take the game into overtime and win by 9 points. Head coach Steve Pikiell has just two more regular season games remaining in his second year at Rutgers, and tonight’s matchup with No. 16 Ohio State won’t be an easy one to take, especially on the road. Declan intindola / photo editor / february 2018
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BASEBALL RUTGERS 7, MIAMI 5
Knights avoid weekend sweep in Florida Stephan Zatz Staff Writer
The Rutgers baseball team avoided the sweep on Sunday, stealing the last game of its three game set against Miami by a score of 7-5 to get its season started. It was a comeback victory for the Scarlet Knights (1-2) after falling behind early, as the Hurricanes had a 5-run lead going into the fourth inning. It was in that fourth inning where the team exploded for all 7 of its runs. Freshman pitcher Harry Rutkowski made his first career start for Rutgers, surrendering 5 runs (3 earned) in four innings. Rutkowski also gave up seven hits, struck out three and walked one. Even with Rutkowski’s solid start, it was the bullpen who really shined on Sunday. Another freshman lefty, Eric Heatter, was lights out, throwing four shutout innings, punching out 8 of the 14 batters that he faced and giving up just three hits. It was then graduate student Karl Blum who came in for the save in the ninth to lock down the Knights’ first victory of the early season. Offensively, it was senior infielder Kyle Walker and redshirt freshman infielder Dan DiGeorgio who set the pace for Rutgers, each collecting two hits and an RBI. It was DiGeorgio who led the Head coach Joe Litterio managed his team to a victory on Sunday against the Hurricanes after the team struggled against them in the first two games of the weekend, losing 7-1 and 8-5 on Friday and Saturday. dimitri rodriguez / april 2017 Nhl SCORES
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EXTRA POINT
Boston Calgary
2 1
Vegas Anaheim
0 2
Washington Buffalo
3 2
Los Angeles Chicago
3 1
Minnesota NY Islanders
5 3
Ottawa Nashville
2 5
ERIC HEATTER, left-handed pitcher on the Rutgers baseball team, was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, after a throwing four shut-out innings and striking out eight batters to help Rutgers secure a win over Miami.
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TENNIS
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Moon Invitational
at Ohio State
at Princeton
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Today, All Day, Melbourne, Fla.
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Tomorrow, 5 p.m., Princeton, N.J.
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