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Dance Marathon participant uses portraits to raise money for event JESSICA HERRING STAFF WRITER
Justin Lucero has combined his passion for art and helping people by drawing portraits of students at Rutgers to raise money for the Embrace Kids Foundation. Lucero, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, decided to participate in the Rutgers University Dance Marathon this year, and rose $350 in about one week with no experience in fundraising. He decided last week to create incentives to entice people to donate, as suggested in the fundraising guidelines, he said. Dance Marathon was something all his friends have participated in, so in his senior year he felt inclined to join, he said. He raised money by painting portraits for people who donated $30 and baking for those who gave $10. “The goal was also to generate excitement for my fundraising page and the mission of Dance Marathon itself, which it did on social media,” Lucero said. “Additionally I wanted
to make this fundraising experience fun for me and for donors.” Lucero said raising the money was a humbling experience. “It was truly a humbling experience seeing people come together to donate for a good cause and in supporting me in this campaign,” he said. “In all honesty, I’d consider myself an amateur in terms of the arts, as I have been out of practice for some time.” He became more serious with drawing during his senior year of high school, when he took an art class. He does not draw that often anymore due to other commitments, he said. But when he draws he focuses on portraits, Lucero said. He wanted to use this campaign as an opportunity to engage in drawing again. “I enjoy seeing a drawing come to life right before your eyes,” he said. “I enjoy seeing how lines and different shading comes together and creates something taken rooted in our reality and translating it onto a page.” Participating in Dance Marathon forced him to step outside of his
comfort zone because he actually had to ask people for money, Lucero said. “My favorite part about this campaign is being able to generate excitement for the fundraising experience and thus, generating awareness for Dance Marathon and what it stands for,” he said. Dance Marathon is a great opportunity to engage Rutgers students in service, Lucero said. Hopefully this will help students become more socially aware and inspire them to continue to serve populations in need, he said. On campus, Lucero has been involved in various organizations over the past couple years including New Student Orientation, the Rutgers University Student Assembly, Alternative Breaks and as a Peer Educator with the Health, Outreach, Promotion and Education Office, he said. “I would describe myself as open-minded, willing to see different perspectives and as someone who, because of their blessings, wants to give back to others through empowerment and service,” Lucero said. SEE EVENT ON PAGE 4
Members of the Rutgers and New Brunswick communities can learn or practice their language skills with the Multilingual Conversation Cafés held on campus. SAMANTHA CASIMIR / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Multilingual Café helps guests learn languages CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ CORRESPONDENT
A joint venture by the University and the New Brunswick community seeks to break language barriers through the simple act of having a conversation. On Tuesday night, The Conversation Tree and Rutgers University Global Citizens hosted the “Multilingual Conversation Café.” The event brought Rutgers students and faculty together alongside New Brunswick residents in an environment where participants could practice verbal interactions in nine different languages. The Conversation Tree was organized in 2012 by the Rutgers Graduate
School of Education and the Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service. The program currently hosts various conversation cafés in English, Spanish and Mandarin every week for members of the Rutgers and New Brunswick community. “We really believe in the philosophy of honoring and respecting multilingualism,” said Taylor Rotolo, program director of The Conversation Tree and a coadjunct in the Douglass Residential College. “Language is an incredible thing to celebrate.” This atmosphere of informal conversations differs from the traditional classroom setting and way SEE LANGUAGES ON PAGE 4
Student amuses peers with Facebook posts GABRIELA AMARAL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Several countries, as well as five states in the U.S., have legalized euthanasia, sometimes known as physician-assisted suicide. Several more countries define “assisted suicide” differently than euthanasia, with only the former being legal. SUSMITA PARUCHURI / DESIGN EDITOR
Professor explains definition, factors, history of human euthansia debate NIKHILESH DE AND JONATHAN XIONG STAFF WRITERS
Increasingly over the last several years, assisted death or euthanasia has been debated throughout the world and the United States.
Euthanasia is also referred to as “assisted suicide (or) physician-assisted suicide,” as well as “mercy killing,” according to Medical News Today. It is a controversial subject, with people arguing for and against it, said Larry Temkin, a distinguished
professor in the Department of Philosophy. “Euthanasia is a term of art. We can use it to mean many different things and other considerations. Normally, when we mean euthanasia, SEE EUTHANASIA ON PAGE 5
Sprawled across a pool table with a rose in hand, Sam Afflu has become a Rutgers meme. The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior is known among Rutgers Facebook groups for posting photos of himself on what appears to be a pool table and holding a red rose, among others. Some students are amused — others are exasperated. It all began when Afflu joined several Rutgers Facebook groups while searching of housing. “Some girls made a post that was overtly sexual and clearly a joke, so I said something like ‘did somebody say’ and whatever it was. Then I was like, what pictures do I have that are funny so I just threw one in there,” he said. “I didn’t think it would become anything.” The photo came about when Afflu was handing out flowers to Rutgers students, faculty and staff. Afflu asked one of the recipients to take a photo of him lounging on a pool table.
His expectations were met and exceeded as the post quickly gained popularity. As he posted more jokes and pictures on other groups, Afflu became a phenomenon within the Rutgers community. Afflu also hands out flowers to students, faculty and staff every Valentine’s Day. “Instead of complaining about being single it’d be nice to spread the love a bit.” he said. “More than a dozen times I’ve gotten people to ask me to take pictures (with them) on Snapchat, some of which I’m friends with now.” The influx of friend requests on Facebook prompted Afflu to message requesters he did not personally know, to make sure they aren’t spam bots. When not posting jokes and pictures of himself on Facebook, he practices martial arts, plays piano, saxophone, basketball, quidditch and ballroom dance. His strange habits do not stop with his Facebook posts. Afflu has also
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Climatologist discusses weather predictability, past winter
This past December was among the 19th-warmest on record, while last month’s snow cover was the fifth-lowest in North America over the last 50 years. Some of the warmth may be a result of human activity, but El Nino may also be contributing. CHLOE COFFMAN / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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The record low temperatures this past winter have brought up questions regarding climate change. In New Jersey and in most of North America, snowfall and snow cover has been relatively stable compared to previous years, said David Robinson, a state climatologist and professor in the Department of Geography. Although this February’s snow cover has been the fifth-lowest in North America over the last 50 years, there are no notable trends in snowfall in autumn and winter, he said. “The real story is in the spring,” Robinson said. “This is something we began to see occur in the 80s compared to the previous 20 years of satellite data. We see the snow cover leaving earlier in the spring ... days, if not several weeks, earlier than it did previously.” This can be explained through the sensitivity of snow, he said. Although temperatures have been higher, this does not necessarily mean there will be less snow. In fact, it can oftentimes lead to the opposite effect. Sometimes it is too cold to snow, he said. It is difficult to get a snowstorm when temperatures are low, because the atmosphere is not latent with moisture. Once the temperature increases to the freezing mark, there is more moisture in the atmosphere so if it precipitates, it can precipitate more. There are places on Earth where it can be expected to get snowier as the Earth warms, he said. But this trend only follows through to a certain point. On March 4, for example, parts of New Jersey were expecting 4 to 6 inches of snowfall at 32 degrees. “You warm that up another two degrees, that would be a rain event, not a snow one,”
he said. “That’s something really neat about the idea of snow — how absolutely dependent and sensitive it is to that 32-degree mark.” Although a relatively stable amount of snow is observable, this does not negate the fact that the temperature has been higher, he said. December 2015 in New Jersey would have been the 19th-warmest
December since 1895, hitting a record, he said. It was among the warmest Decembers by far. There is also the need to see how much of this warmth is due to human activity and how much is due to natural causes, he said. The “El Nino,” which is a phenomenon associated with warm ocean temperatures, could also be contributing to the overall warmer temperature.
The volatile weather the state humans have a large responsihas been experiencing could have bility for that in recent decades, been predicted to some extent in Robinson said. “If we can we agree on that, earlier months due to knowledge then we can turn it into the social on El Nino, he said. The El Nino event happening science and political science and in the tropical pacific has global say ‘How are we going to address effects, he said. The heat from the this?’ and even ‘Should we adocean is put it into the atmosphere, dress this?’” he said. Focus is needed to resolve increasing global temperatures. “This year would’ve been the issue, said Andrew Vex, a warm whether or not we’ve School of Engineering firstbeen influencing the climate as year student. “We should care about it. humans at all. But when you’ve got the human influence and on But at the same time, burning top of that you add the El Nino gasoline gives us lots of things. influence, it makes a warm year We can’t just stop everything because we need even warmer,” fossil fuels for he said. “That’s something things. I think But there it’s a work in is always unreally neat about the progress, at certainty in idea of snow: how some point it science, Robinabsolutely dependent will be a big son said. The and sensitive it is to problem,” El Nino event, a “natural” that 32 degrees mark.” he said. Although it phenomenon, is a larger iscould be atDAVID ROBINSON tributed to hu- Professor in the Department of Geography sue that some people do not man activity in consider to the first place. “Humans are having a major be an immediate danger, climate impact on the global climate sys- change plays a role in other issues tem. And a reasonable follow up as well, Vex said. “There are some that feel even would be, ‘With what level of certainty?’ That’s when it becomes the Syrian crisis is in part driven difficult to say this is 60 percent by the multiple years of drought human and 40 percent natural,” there recently,” he said. “It’s always there and one has to recoghe said. The whole issue of climate nize that. By paying attention to change is something that has that issue, it may go a long way recently begun to be discussed in ameliorating other issues of more commonly. How this issue is the day.” Wednesday’s temperature is discussed is important in obtainexpected to reach 75 degrees ing results for the future, he said. with sunshine Communities need to accept Fahrenheit, that climate is changing and throughout the day.
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EVENT Lucero enjoys raising awareness of Dance Marathon, he says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Lucero’s most memorable experience at University has been serving the student community as an orientation team leader and sharing his excitement about the University toward incoming students, he said. After graduation, he plans to take some time off before applying to graduate schools, he said. Lucero is hoping to pursue a Master of Public Health in the future and desires to work in the mental health and addictions field. “My experience at this University has been empowering, and Rutgers has given me so many opportunities to immerse myself in amazing experiences such as Dance Marathon and other service-based activities which challenge me to grow as a person,” Lucero said.
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Sachiko Tanaka, a native of Japan, improved her conversational English with the help of Rutgers students at the conversation cafés Multilingual Conversation Café helps students and wants to return the favor. learn from community, Curran says “I’m now the Japanese facilitator,” Tanaka said. “The students helped me, now I want to give CONTINUED FROM FRONT this is a really nice environment for back and make more friends.” Students valued the collaborapeople to connect with each other of learning, said Mary Curran, as- and to be able to practice the lan- tive effort with the New Brunswick community and recognized sociate dean for local-global part- guage that they want to learn.” Jorge Arabia, a resident of East the professional and academic nerships in the Graduate School Brunswick and a Spanish facilita- advantages of knowing more than of Education. one language. “The idea is to provide expo- tor, considers “Learning sure to the language,” she said. the seemingly “A lot of people want to new languagtopics “The most powerful part of these trivial es opens your simple conversations is the rela- discussed in the learn Chinese or their world perspectionships that we are building be- cafés important heritage language, but tive,” said Patween Rutgers students and com- tools that help they don’t have a place to tricia Gea, a munity members and between expand the parSchool of Arts ticipants’ abilistaff and community members.” learn it.” and Sciences Each table at the event was as- ties of commusenior. “You signed a respective target language nication. YANG-CHIEH LEE “ U n d e r - Student in the Graduate School of Education learn that a lot that participants wanted to improve. of culture is atthe Trained facilitators, both students standing and a Mandarin Facilitator tached to the of and community members, stimu- essentials words that you other languaglated discussions among them. “A lot of people want to learn Chi- es permits you to easily adapt say and that the way you frame nese or their heritage language, but to new communities,” he said. sentences reflects the culture of a they don’t have a place to learn it,” “From conversations about your respective group of people.” The often difficult nature of trysaid Yang-Chieh Lee, a student in family, to talking to the guy at the the Graduate School of Education grocery store or even to making a ing to communicate in a foreign language, grants participants the and a Mandarin facilitator. “I think doctor’s appointment.”
ability to relate to people struggling to learn English, said Ashely DeVincentz, a graduate student in the Graduate School of Education. “This environment helps you empathize with ESL Students,” DeVincentz said. “Experiencing what it feels like for a student that comes in to your classroom that doesn’t know English helps you put yourself in their shoes.” Curran emphasized the need for students to be further exposed to the local community around them. Including community members in leadership roles at the cafés is helping bridge the gap, she said. “Often, the way opportunities at Rutgers are positioned, students are not positioned to be learning from the community,” she said. The University should take more steps to engage with the diverse and multiethnic community around campus, Rotolo said. “New Brunswick is such as a global community and there so many people in this area from so many different places,” she said. “I think that there is a lot that we can learn from the community members and from the people who live here.”
POSTS Afflu’s first posts were meant as joke, quickly blew up, he says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
confirmed that he is the individual who goes to Neilson Dining Hall during midnight breakfast in a chipmunk mask and causes mischief. “That’s usually during finals season when everyone is stressed out. You’re gonna get the people to scream and freak out but you’re also gonna get the people who are laugh like ‘wow, I really needed that,’” he said. “I like to make jokes and I like to make people laugh, so there’s that.” But while many Rutgers students may consider themselves funny, few go to the lengths Afflu does for their jokes. Afflu said he enjoys the attention, but does not see himself as special or different than the average Rutgers student. Anyone that’s willing to try to be funny can. “I don’t think I’m doing the world a service or anything, that’s a bit obnoxious, but its fun to make people laugh. I guess I just enjoy making people happy,” Afflu said. Despite Afflu’s intentions, some members of the Rutgers community believe he is a troll. Afflu does not completely deny the allegation, admitting that he will tease those who try to give him a hard time “Just like being a jerk on Facebook or anything else, everyone has multiple facets to their personality, and I think that the Rutgers pages are one part of everyone’s personality,” he said. “We never see everything from any given individual.” Afflu said he hopes this motivates others to also reach out beyond themselves. “This year I posted the pictures of when I gave out flowers, not to get attention, but to encourage people to get out there. I wanna represent any individual who wants to be in that position and do something for another person because I think any one of us could,” Afflu said.
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if a family removed a comatose relative from a ventilator because they could not afford to keep their family member alive. While it is a mor5 states, 6 countries have legalized euthanasia, al decision, the family would have according to multiple sources had to consider their economics. “I do think it’s a matter of morality. You decide what you moralCONTINUED FROM FRONT ly ought to do. But economics are wanted to euthanize some groups, not irrelevant,” he said. wanted to kill them off,” he said. Five states in America allow People liken euthanasia to murwe think about putting someone to euthanasia with a physician’s asder because of the Nazi genocide, death,” Temkin said. sistance, according to procon.org. Euthanasia can be catego- he said. Euthanasia actually difThey include California, Oregon, rized into three types — volun- fers from murder due to the inVermont, Washington and Montar y, involuntar y and non-vol- tended result. Murder is committana. A judge allowed for it in one untar y, he said. Voluntar y ted for personal gain, while people specific case in New Mexico, but euthanasia involves direct con- euthanize to ease suffering. that ruling was overturned. Nazis believed their victims sent from the patient. It also Belgium, the Netherlands, mainly involves self-adminis- were “unfit to live,” and therefore Luxembourg, Ireland, Colomtration or accepted assistance, euthanizing them was “easing bia and India have all legalized their suffering,” he said. usually by a doctor. euthanasia, Vo l u n t a r y according to euthanasia can multiple news be active or sources. Switpassive, either “I do think it’s a matter of morality. You decide what you morally ought to do. zerland, Gerdirectly comBut economics are not irrelevant.” many, Japan, mitting euthaAlbania and nasia, or perLARRY TEMKIN Canada have haps, simply Professor of Normative Ethics in the Department of Philosophy also legalized withdrawing assisted suilife-sustaining cide, which therapies and The third type is non-voluntary, al one, he said. The most common they define differently. medicines, he said. Assisted suicide is different “You put someone to death, but where a subject cannot indicate arguments are moral implications from euthanasia in that the former only because they want you to,” consent, either because they are versus practical ones. Moral arguments are primari- requires the patient to carry out Temkin said. “You could say that incapacitated or otherwise unyou’re respecting that individual’s able to make a decision. Coma ly concerned with whether peo- the act of ending their life, accordautonomy. They request to be put patients are one example of this, ple have the right to determine ing to patientsrightscouncil.org. Most of these countries require he said. Specifically, those in a the value of a life and whether to death.” Involuntary euthanasia is com- vegetative state who did not clear- people can take lives, he said. terminally ill patients to have a mitted against the victim’s will, ly define their wishes in any legal These are usually based on a sound mind, and in several nations, at least two doctors are redocuments are unable to declare person’s own principles. he said. Practical arguments look at the quired to approve the process. “A famous (example) would be their consent. Euthanasia would likely not be Being able to indicate consent is economics of euthanasia, whether when people are worried about euthanasia, they’re worried about an important topic for those who resources might be wasted that legalized in the United States on a federal level anytime soon, Temthe Nazi experiments, where var- study euthanasia, Temkin said. could otherwise be used, he said. The two sides are interconnect- kin said. It would set an important ious people who were quite clear- A person’s agency refers to their ed, he said. One example would be precedent if it was. ly evil, who hated other groups, ability to represent themselves. “Beings who are agents are thought to be conscious, self-conscious too, to be individuals who are capable of forming a plan, and following that plan,” Temkin said. Factors like the mental state of the patient requesting to be euthanized are weighed when granting these requests, he said. Mentally unstable or depressed people are usually denied. Cultural or societal factors also determine whether patients may be granted permission. In Western cultures, the rights of individuals are placed before the needs of the group, while in Eastern cultures, the needs of the group are considered first, he said. The debate around whether to legalize euthanasia is an emotion-
CRIME MARCH 8 NEWARK — Bernard Greenspan, 78, was charged with taking more than $200,000 in bribes in exchange for sending his laboratory tests to a specific Parsippany test site, according to court records. Greenspan’s attorney denies all of the allegations. But 39 others involved in the case have already pleaded guilty. The 78-year-old is now facing a 10-year indictment. MARCH 8 CARNEYS POINT TWP. — State Police chased a stolen car down the New Jersey Turnpike and were able to break it off in Salem County. The silver Buick Lucerne was reported stolen in Maryland and was spotted traveling south in the Garden State. The Buick was traveling more then 100 miles per hour, according to scanner reports. The car was stopped at Interchange 1 in Carneys Point just before the toll plaza, police said. MARCH 8 NEW YORK CITY — A Daniel Rijos, a homeless man, allegedly punched and threatened to kill another man while saying anti-gay slurs on an NJ Transit bus coming from New Jersey into New York on Monday evening. Witnesses from the bus responded by informing Port Authority police officers about the incident when they arrived at the terminal and the 230-pound homeless man repeated his slurs to the Port Authority officer that came to the scene. The 28-yearold victim was taken to a hospital to treat his injuries. Rijos also had pre-existing outstanding warrants on separate charges of robbery.
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ften times I am asked, “What do Muslims believe in?” Now, my lips could AYSENUR GUC automate back an answer like a drill, but I am usually inclined to respond instead with another question: What do you mean by “Muslim?” In the current political climate, there is hardly a day that passes by without a headline displaying a disparaging comment made about Islam or to the adherents of the faith. But who exactly is being criticized, called out and facing such gross statements? Titles like “Muslim,” “Christian, “Jewish, “Buddhist” and so forth are socially constructed identities created to pinpoint and squeeze an individual under a certain secular umbrella or category. A big bland sticker is slapped over the nuances of one’s belief system so as to coerce millions of individuals into a monolithic shape. While such titles are convenient as social markers, the complexities of one’s belief is reduced to the ticking off of a square — the normative state of identification. However, the secularization of religious identification is merely a byproduct of the subtly shifting framework in which religion is viewed. The term, “religion” is a means of compressing one’s identity too. A belief that encompasses one’s absolute world view, actions and stream of thought is generously offered a slice of the pie, when in reality, it is the flour, the principal substance and makeup of the pie. It does not deserve a portion of something that is indeed entirely built upon itself. Additionally, more often than not, religious identity becomes aligned with ethnic identity. If one is born into a family that associates with a certain religion and has neither confirmed nor denied the associated religion, should that individual also be labeled as thus? The obvious answer does not appear affirmative. However, phrases like, “I was born Muslim ... Christian ... Hindu,” are commonly accepted and prevalent. Perhaps the implied idea is that one was raised with a certain set of ideas, yet this still does not depict any process of independent thinking. Belief is not something that can be inherited nor is it a heritage that can be passed on like a torch. That would be culture — not belief. One’s belief is one’s conclusion — the decision that has been reached after research, investigation and introspection. It is not static nor is it stagnant. True freedom rests in the
MACRO TO MICRO
“While such titles are convenient as social markers, the complexities of one’s belief is reduced to the ticking off of a square — the normative state of identification.” ability to come upon a new conclusion every arising day. Just as identity is fluid and dynamic, so is belief. Yet titles are donned on like a hat. It is not even a matter of accepting or denying the belief system one is culturally exposed to — rather, it is about being conscious of how the aspect of identity one usually claims is contrived and imposed rather than internally deliberated and embraced. This is not a generalization and exceptions always exist, but this is a pervasive occurrence. For example, one can declare, “I am a doctor” on the basis that one’s entire family is comprised of doctors, but the statement’s validity rests upon prior medical education and current actions like diagnosing the sick, writing prescriptions, etc. Wearing a white lab coat and holding membership in a group like “The Association of Doctors” would hardly qualify or make one a doctor. Perhaps at best one would be an “aspiring” doctor. The latter statement is more truthful and connotes a sense of awareness. Otherwise the former statement would imply an external identity without much use or substance. A mere marker of desired inclusion. This is not at all an invocation of elitism in who has the right to identify as what. Rather I feel some scrutiny is necessary in how certain tags are attached to ourselves by others, and sometimes by our own oblivious selves. I am told I am a Muslim. Yet, does that capital “M” hold any value besides offering me a place in society, perhaps a warm feeling of community, a sense of belonging driven by my human need for security and acceptance? It denotes an an adjective that hardly scratches the surface of the self. More interesting for me is learning how to become muslim with a lowercase “m.” The lowercased word, I would argue, is a form of action, a perspective that can be internalized and exhibited through breathing behavior and speech. The two are not mutually exclusive and in an ideal situation, are complementary to one another, yet the latter is oft ignored and overlooked. During such times of hate and ignorance surrounding Islam, Muslim-identifying individuals are driven to unite and find comfort in their community. Unity is of course desirable, yet such unity should exist with a conscious idea of under what principle the unification is taking place. I urge all to turn a critical eye, and question why and how they have become associated with a certain identity. Superficial labels externally pinned onto the chest by circumstances like birth do not determine one’s position and outlook – actions and thoughts do. Aysenur Guc is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student majoring in philosophy. Her column, “Macro to Micro,” runs monthly on Wednesdays.
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ood labels have been taken for granted, but of consistency in its actions and failing to adhere to they’re used on a daily basis in making in- its values. Many are averse to GMOs because of the disconformed decisions about what to eat. Ingredients, nutrition facts and other labels assist people certing level of god-like manipulations or its potential who are trying to eat a certain way in order to lose side effects. However, GMOs are highly similar to weight, maintain weight and gain weight, but also to selective breeding that gave the world sweet corn, avoid particular foods for a specific diet (vegetarian, seedless watermelon and purebred dogs, and it’s pescatarian, vegan, etc.) or protest a food production been considered safe by the scientific community. It’s possible that people will try to avoid GMOs, deprocess (factory farms, grain-fed, etc.). You are what you eat, but what if you don’t know spite apparent benefits of enhancing taste or its rewhat you’re eating? The United States Committee sistance to pests and instead opt for non-GMO and on Agriculture is considering a bill by its chairman, organic food. Yet tricking consumers into buying Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), that would prohibit state what they otherwise wouldn’t buy is far from being labeling laws, and it’s likely to pass with primarily morally sound. Congress needs to reject legislation that prevents Republican votes. In July, Vermont will be the first state to require labeling of genetically modified food. states from passing bills that mandate food labeling Food companies, as well as farm groups, vehement- and actually go in the other direction. It should pass a federal law requiring food ly oppose this state-imposed labeling — the more transregulation, saying they’ll lose parent and the more inforrevenue if other states follow Congress needs to reject mation, the better. Very few this trend. Proponents of the legislation that prevents states would go against that. bill argue that people are from passing bills that mandate people About 90 percent of citizens less inclined to buy food with food labeling and actually go in favor mandatory labeling for labels that mention genetic GMOs, so Congress should modification despite how the other direction. reflect this desire instead of federal regulators and scithe interest of food compaentists already affirmed the safety GMOs. Naturally the main concern of compa- nies. Besides, company profits won’t be hampered all nies are profits, and so they want to ensure they raise that much with the myth that GMOs are inherently bad. It’s become common knowledge the soda, candy, the most money. But the government shouldn’t be looking out to chocolate, cigarettes and other similar products can do preserve or increase profits of corporations. The a lot of harm to the body if consumed regularly or used raison d’être of government is to move into the liberally, yet people consistently splurge on their guilty best course of action that collectively benefits citi- pleasures. If these products are still part of a thriving zens under its governance. Republicans are known business, then people are still going to buy food with to put up fights to protect the power of the states GMO labels. GMO labels should be promoted along with educaand, if anything, they are ardent about giving states more power. But in this instance it’s doing quite the tion about the pros and cons of GMOs. Informed conopposite, and not-so-subtly demonstrating the cor- sumers make better decisions that allows them to live ollary effect of moneyed interest in politics. While the kind of life that they want. Labeling food provides Democrats shouldn’t be exempt from their relation- people with choices and freedom. Not labeling food ship with wealthy donors, this situation showcases undercuts the freedom of citizens and belittles their camore hypocrisy from the Republicans with the lack pacity to understand what is good or not good for them. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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On questioning faith, reconciling with colonialism CHARGED UP YVANNA SAINT-FORT
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eing Christian — Roman Catholic specifically — has always been a large part of my identity. Growing up there was no such thing as missing church or Sunday school. From the time I was old enough to attend service, until a little less than a year ago, religion dictated the majority of my actions. My perseverance, dedication and resilience has always been rooted in a steadfast sense of self, operating in tandem with my religious beliefs. While I have indeed faded in and out of religion over the years, I’ve never completely strayed. When I was in fourth grade I remember bringing books to read during the homily, because I didn’t particularly care about what was being said. I remember the first time I picked up the gathering book to actually follow along with the service. I recall nonchalantly going through to sacramental motions of confession, first communion and confirmation. And I remember being so broken at times that hearing words during any particular service would bring me to tears. Yet still the majority of me wants nothing to do with Catholicism, and the small part of me that is still clinging on is only present because religion is familiar.
The memories I have from going to church mark the start and finish to every chapter of my life. In my darkest hours I have always turned to religion as the answer. Growing up I was in children’s and youth choir and did a very short stint as an alter server. Similarly I was a Sunday school volunteer and a member of my parish youth ministry — all decisions I made on my own, my parents never forced me to make these religious commitments. When I went to school in Boston I attended St. Cecilia’s Parish and would gladly walk my-
same way about other children and people I’ve seen in my parish. I’ve watched them grow before my eyes thanks to countless hours spent sitting, standing or kneeling in the hard wooden pews of my parish. I recount all this to point out how large and seemingly passive a role religion has played in my life. As I’ve moved through the many stages of my life thus far, church and religion have been the only constant. So now I’m struggling with reconciling the idea of religion and the fact that this was something forced upon my people.
“The only reason I see symbolism in a cross, a challis of wine or pool of holy water is because a European man or group of missionaries forced this belief upon my ancestors. It’s inorganic, which disrupts everything I’ve ever known to be true.” self to service every Sunday morning, rain or shine. And it baffles me to think that all these memories are intertwined with those belonging to others as well, proving religion creates a sense of community. One Sunday when I was either 17 or 18, an elderly woman came up to me after the day’s service concluded. She said something to the effect of, “I’ve known you since you were in your mother’s belly, now look at how grown up you are.” And I feel the
The only reason I see symbolism in a cross, a chalice of wine or pool of holy water is because a European man or group of missionaries forced this belief upon my ancestors. It’s inorganic, which disrupts everything I’ve ever known to be true. The decisions I made to be an active member of my church community were never really mine to make. I have no clue what religion I would worship — if at all — if it hadn’t been for European colonizers
and the transatlantic slave trade. And in acknowledging all of this muddled allegiance to a European monolith, I still feel a tremendous sense of guilt when I don’t go to church. Even now when I’m home on the weekends, every Sunday morning, my father knocks on my bedroom door, his Haitian drawl calling out to me, “Yvanna, you’re going to be late for church.” Most Sundays I timidly reply, “I’m not going” or “I have work.” I feel the dejection in his voice as he mutters, “Okay,” and readies himself for a service he’ll endure alone. But I can’t bring myself to go, not while I’m still sorting all of this out. So presently, I’m a little lost. What do my over two decades of dedication to an essentially imagined faith really mean? What happens if I fall upon dark times again, and my faith is not enough to sustain me? It’s a bridge that I’ll most assuredly cross should I ever meet it, but that’s the insanity of colonialism. Centuries later I feel the impact of what primordial European colonists did to my people. And what’s more painful than seeing my devotion to Roman Catholicism as a sham, is that acknowledging this insanity often falls upon deaf ears. Yvanna Saint-Fort is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in political science and journalism and media studies with a minor in public policy. Her column, “Charged Up,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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Simple, almost gourmet Italian food made easy JULIA TERRANOVA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
be more simple. You just toss chopped cherry tomatoes with some olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Because the sauce has such few ingredients, it is important that they are good quality. When buying olive oil, look for the words “extra virgin” and “first cold pressed.” Unfiltered is best, if you can find it. It will be a little more expensive, but good olive oil makes a huge difference in how a recipe tastes. It’s also healthier for you since there are more “good fats.” Think of it as an investment in flavor and in your health.
Living in a dorm can be hard for a lot of reasons, but not having a kitchen is the icing on the cake. If you’re tired of that all-too-familiar crunch of dining hall pasta that sat out for too long, try making your own pasta in the microwave. It’ll be fresh tasting and delicious, and you’ll feel like a pro. To make pasta in the microwave, put about three-quarters of a cup of a short pasta (ziti, fusilli, etc.) into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and add a pinch of salt. Place the bowl on a plate (some water may overflow) and microwave for about 10 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the pasta used. Drain the pasta, leaving a tiny bit of water in the bowl. “Cooking water” is full of starch from the pasta, so it will help thicken your sauces. This recipe makes one serving. To follow, top with an ultra-easy, microwavable sauce recipe.
- 2/3 cup of finely diced cherry tomatoes (about 20), 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, 1/8 teaspoon finely minced garlic or a tiny pinch of garlic powder (optional). Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. For the best results, let the sauce sit at room temperature for at least half an hour before tossing with the hot pasta.
FRESH, CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
PASTA WITH CHEESE AND PEPPER
This tomato sauce couldn’t
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In Rome, there is a classic pasta
dish called “Cacio e Pepe.” It’s like a grown-up Italian mac n’ cheese. It is as close as you can get to the authentic version in a dorm room. A bit of the cooking water, along with the grated cheese and hot pasta, will make a delicious, silky sauce. The classic, “Cacio e Pepe” does not include butter, but the addition of butter makes it easier for the sauce to form in our microwave recipe. Pecorino Romano is the best cheese to use for this pasta, but regular grated parmesan will also work.
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- ½ tablespoon of butter, ½ cup of grated cheese, preferably Pecorino Romano and pepper (freshly ground). Stir the butter into the hot pasta, toss in the grated cheese and the pepper, then stir until a sauce forms. Make sure you leave a bit of the cooking water behind when you drain the pasta so that a sauce can form.
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR PASTA
This pasta is comforting and delicious, and you can also feel a little good about it because of the addition of broccoli. That makes it healthy, right? If you’re really
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hungry, or just really like broccoli, add more of it. Broccoli has almost no calories, so go wild.
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- 1/3 cup of frozen, chopped broccoli, ½ tablespoon of butter, ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese and salt.
Cook the pasta according to the directions above, but in the last two minutes of cooking, add the frozen broccoli. Stir the hot, drained pasta and broccoli with the butter. Then stir in the grated cheddar and salt.
March 9, 2016
Pearls Before Swine
DIVERSIONS Stephan Pastis
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Page 9 Nancy Black
Today’s Birthday (03/09/16). Take your career to new heights this year. Enjoy renewed power and confidence. Shift directions with shared finances after 3/23. Take your partnership up a level after 9/1. Set the stage for a lucrative two-year phase beginning 9/9. Give your image a makeover after 9/16. Reinvent yourself. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — You’re energized today and tomorrow. Take a stand and make something happen. Get into a six-month contemplative phase, with the Pisces solar eclipse. Flow around obstacles like water. Follow your heart. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — Take time to think over the next two days. Complete old projects and promises. Balance emotion with reason and logic. A new six-month social phase energizes you with this solar eclipse. Rest and recharge. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 6 — With strength comes responsibility. You’re undergoing a metamorphosis. Begin a new professional phase over the next six months, with the solar eclipse. Friends are helpful over the next two days. Share what you’re learning. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Crazy dreams seem possible. A new direction in your studies and travels develops with this Pisces solar eclipse. Focus on your career today and tomorrow. A challenge requires your concentration. Cash flow could improve. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Explore new locations, cultures and ideas over the next two days. Push your own boundaries. New opportunities arise for shared finances over the next six months, with the solar eclipse. Together you’re more powerful. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Handle financial matters with your partner today and tomorrow. Align on priorities. Begin a new six-month phase in your relationship, with this Pisces solar eclipse. Compromise for shared commitments. Infuse with passion and creativity.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — A new direction opens in your creative work over the next six months, with this solar eclipse. Don’t neglect your health and well-being. Complete old promises and invent new possibilities with your partner today and tomorrow. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Focus on your work today and tomorrow. Get into a fun game with family and friends over the next six months with the solar eclipse. Expand your skills by playing. Watch for romantic sparks. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Someone’s magnetically pulling you into their orbit today and tomorrow. Play with people you love. Begin a new domestic phase under this Pisces solar eclipse. Invent family possibilities. Walk and talk together. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Family comes first today and tomorrow. Perfect your environment. A shift in priorities arises with this New Moon. Begin a new six-month creative communications phase, with the solar eclipse. Settle into your nest and write. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Use your communications and networking skills today and tomorrow. Begin a lucrative sixmonth stage, with this solar eclipse in Pisces. Pay bills and add to savings. Create new prosperity and abundance. Power on! Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — The next two days are good for business. Take advantage. Creative work reveals intellectual discovery. Make personal changes, with this solar eclipse in your sign. Reinvent yourself over the next six months. Pursue your heart’s desire.
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TOURNAMENT Knights seek to avenge 2 blowout losses in first-round matchup with Cornhuskers CONTINUED FROM BACK
But through the dark days and guard Corey Sanders back in the nights of this winter, players like starting lineup. Sanders, who leads Rutgers senior center Greg Lewis are still here and ready to give it all they and all Big Ten freshmen with have starting with the Cornhusk- 16.2 points per game and tied with Ohio State’s JaQuan Lyle ers (14-17, 6-12). “Just tr y to build on this,” with 4.3 assists per game, has Lewis said after Rutgers beat turned from a bright spot into a Minnesota, 75-52, on Senior Day rising superstar. The former ESPN Top 100 at the RAC. “It doesn’t matter who we play. We gotta go hard recruit and LSU’s Ben Simmons in practice and just tr y to pay are the only freshmen to average 16.2-plus attention to points, 4.3-plus detail and “We’re trying to get more assists and correct ev1.8-plus steals erything wins coming to the Big per game, we’ve been doing wrong Ten Tournament. We know but opposing coaches in the for this past we’re the underdog, but Big Ten left season.” him off the Considanything is possible.” conference’s ering the All-Freshman past two COREY SANDERS Team after match-ups Freshman Guard the list of five with Nerookies was rebraska, Lewis and the Knights have a ton of leased on Monday. “I think it speaks for itself,” film to digest and endless practices to conduct if they’re to Sanders said of his first year on the Banks on Saturday after the do that. The Cornhuskers ripped Rut- Knights beat the Golden Gogers by 34 points at the RAC in phers. “I mean, stat lines are January before pummeling the good. It’s just the winning side. Knights again by a 24-point blow- I’m not really into myself, so I let all of that speak for itself and I just out last month in Lincoln. But now, Rutgers is as close play ball.” As far as the winning side goes to full strength as it’s been in for Rutgers, it’s clear that Eddie three months. The Knights were down to Jordan’s team has its work cut out just seven scholarship players at for itself. The third-year head coach Nebraska, adding redshirt freshman forward Ibrahima Diallo came under fire in the midst of the back into the mix and freshman Knights’ historic losing streak,
March 9, 2016 but has been vehemently defended by his players all year long. “I’m a big Coach Jordan fan,” Sanders said. “That’s my man and I got his backing 1,000 (percent) and I know this win (against Minnesota) is taking a little pressure off him, but we still back at it. We‘re trying to get more wins coming to the Big Ten Tournament. We know we’re the underdog, but anything is possible.” Regardless of how Rutgers got to this point, the embattled hoops program is here.
And as much as March is known for its madness of upsets, court storms and net-cutting, the realistic scenario facing the Knights is that they don’t make it past the Cornhuskers in the first round. But as Rutgers and Jordan get ready for the do-or-die scenario of the postseason, they go full-steam ahead into their conference’s bracket hoping a winner’s mentality keeps the momentum rolling. “We practice hard ever yday and our kids they listen
and do ever ything we ask of them so we have momentum ever y day,” he said. “We don’t have bad days and we are not slouching, we are not discouraged. We have great character kids and that is par t of what I was put in this position to do — to bring integrity back to the program.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GarrettStepien and @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
Senior center Greg Lewis said Rutgers has to build off its 75-52 win over Minnesota in the season finale as it heads into the Big Ten Tournament. NOA HALFF / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR / MARCH 2016
GAELS RU makes 1-game stop at home to face Iona in middle of road-heavy schedule CONTINUED FROM BACK
The great success of all the freshmen on the team contributes to the Knights’ growing confidence as they move forward in the season. “It’s been really good to be able to contribute right away,” Matera said. “The upperclassmen have shown us the way and how to do things. They are good role models for us.” This blending of talent between the veterans and younger players was a point of emphasis for the coaching staff throughout the offseason. They were hoping all of their players would be ready to play when their number was called and have gotten plenty of production thus far in the season. In games in the Big Ten and against tough non-conference opponents, the quality of performance the team will need to compete only increases. But the coaches like what they have seen so far. “The freshmen have jumped in and played an important part for us already,” Litterio said. “Nick Matera got the game-winning RBI in a tough situation, and it was a huge hit for us … They are all playing roles. (Freshman infielder) Carmen Sclafani came off the
bench and scored a run for us on Sunday, and they are all playing big roles and accepting them and contributing early to the team.” Iona struggled early in the season, but picked up its first win on Sunday in a 7-3 victory over North Carolina A&T. It has also suffered some tough losses through its first slate of games, including three extra-inning defeats by one run each. When the two teams squared off in their lone meeting last season at Bainton Field, Rutgers cruised to a 12-3 win over the Gaels. In that game then-freshman John O’Reilly earned the first win of his career by throwing 6.2 innings of three-run ball, while fanning six hitters. Rutgers knows it will be playing a team that is looking to bounce back with a strong performance on the road as the Knights look to make it two straight wins at home. “I think we’re very excited about what’s ahead of us and the talent we have here,” O’Reilly said. “We’re playing hard, and the bats are starting to come together with our pitching, so that’s a good sign.” For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @Mike_OSully2 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
March 9, 2016
Page 11 WOMEN’S LACROSSE RUTGERS-TEMPLE, TODAY, 3 P.M.
RU travels to Philly searching for first win since opener THOMAS CRINCOLI STAFF WRITER
Following a hard fought loss against UConn, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team may have found its formula to get back in the win column. Senior defender Taylor Pennell said her team showed a great effort when suppressing the Huskies on their fast-breaks Saturday and stated how they were handling their opponent’s clear attempts. “We had a lot of small victories today, when it came to the fight and the hustle,” the team captain said following the loss. “For us to ride the ball that hard, to work that hard, to stop someone from having fast-breaks, that’s a phenomenal effort and it is definitely a step in the right direction. We have Temple to look forward to (and) if we bring that fight, it should be a very, very good game.” The Scarlet Knights (1-5) face off against Temple (5-1) in Philadelphia on Sunday, where Rutgers plans to put an end to its five-game losing streak. Through all of the Knights’ early season struggles, they have recently been able to gain an advantage on draw controls due to the success sophomore midfielder Alana Navaroli is having since earning more playing time. Head coach Laura BrandSias said she has been really impressed with how Navaroli is taking on her new role. The Skaneateles, New York, native has won 12 draw controls in the three games she has started this year. “It’s huge. She’s someone that we kind of told her best chance to be on the field was on the draw and she really has embraced that role and become passionate about becoming a draw expert,” BrandSias said of Navaroli. “Kudos to Alana. It’s not easy for a kid to be told that this is going to be your solitary role and embrace it and she really has. She wants to do whatever is going to be best for the team.” Overall, Rutgers has not favored well with a 9-17 record
against the Owls, but the recent history between the two teams has been close. Temple has won 3 of their last 5 meetings against the Knights, all of those games being decided by one goal. Rutgers lost to the Owls 1110 last season in a game where the Knights saw their late four goal rally go to waste when Temple scored the game clincher with less than three minutes to play. Senior attackers Kim Kolodny and Halley Barnes each scored a pair of goals and combined for 8 points in last season’s contest. Kolodny and Barnes enter Wednesday’s game as two of the Knights’ top scorers this year as the two seniors continue to close in on their 100th career point for Rutgers. Kolodny scored five goals in the Knights’ loss to UConn, where she noted after the game that her scores reinforced her team’s need to capitalize on every scoring chance they have. “Personally, I just thought that we needed to win the moments and for me I think that I really capitalized on those moments and finished when I needed to,” Kolodny said. Temple is currently on a fivegame winning streak after losing their season opener to Louisville. The Owls are coming from their most recent 19-9 win against UMBC on Saturday. Rutgers’ defense takes on the task of handling the Tiernan twins on Wednesday, who scored a combined seven goals against the Knights last season. Senior midfielder Megan Tiernan, who scored one of Temple’s goals in their meeting with Rutgers last year, has 12 goals and 21 points after finishing the 2015 campaign with 19 goals and 21 points. It was senior midfielder Nicole Tiernan who dominated the Knights last year though, scoring a game-high six goals, including the late game-winner. She has seven goals and 8 points on the season, after leading the
Senior defender Taylor Pennell said a number of small victories came away from the Knights prior loss to the No. 19 Huskies. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2016
Owls with 35 goals and 38 points in 2015. While the early season woes are not what Rutgers intended, there is still a long way to go in the Knights’ season and their game
against Temple could be the next step in the right direction. “I don’t think our record really indicates the kind of team that we are, which is unfortunate,” BrandSias said. “But you know like I said,
we have a lot of lacrosse left so we’ve got time to turn it around.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore midfielder Alana Navaroli has made the most of her increased playing time, winning a team-high 12 draw controls in four games played. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2016
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“I think we’re really excited about what’s ahead of us and the talent we have here. We’re playing hard, and the bats are starting to come together with our pitching, so that’s a good sign. ” — Sophomore pitcher John O’Reilly
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Adversity leads RU into Big Ten Tournment GARRETT STEPIEN CORRESPONDENT
Six hundred and ninety miles separate the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey, and Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It’s a journey that the Rutgers men’s basketball team finds itself on as the regular season closes and postseason play begins. Running all over the Midwest in their second year as members of the Big Ten Conference, the Scarlet Knights (7-24, 1-17) have been to hell and back. They had to endure the déjà vu of the same struggles that led to a 15-game losing streak at the end of their 2014-15 season in basketball’s premier conference, seeing that skid continue with the Big Ten losing streak ballooning to 32 as the program record hit 17 losses in a row. But after Rutgers’ first win since Dec. 28, a 23-point blowout victor y against Minnesota last Saturday at the RAC, the Knights venture into one last uphill climb as the countdown to the Big Ten Tournament begins in Indy. Given how the season has panned out to this point, Rutgers knows any road, train or flight to the “Big Dance” teeters on the borderline of impossible. The 14-seed Knights get 11-seed Nebraska in the first round on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network. Freshman guard Corey Sanders was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten on Monday. Sanders led the Knights and all freshman in the conference in scoring at 16.2 points per game and in assists at 4.3 per game. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2016
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Knights face Gaels in rare home setting MIKE O’SULLIVAN
guys have matured from last year. We’re headed in the right direction in winning baseball games.” Rutgers dropped 2 of 3 games against Old Dominion over the weekend, but salvaged the final game in the series with a win and saw production from veteran leaders, as well as newcomers already earning playing time. Freshman catcher Nick Matera blasted his first career home run over the weekend, along with singling in the game-winning run on Sunday. Another newcomer, freshman outfielder Mike Martinez, recorded two hits in the win and scored a run. On the mound, freshman Serafino Brito has already proven to be a versatile member of the pitching staf f and Sunday was no dif ferent. He earned his first career win in his start against Lafayette last Wednesday and came out of the bullpen on Sunday to pitch a scoreless eighth inning and pick up another win for himself and the team.
CORRESPONDENT
It will once again be a short stay back in Piscataway for the Rutgers baseball team (46), as it is set to play Iona (1-6) in a Wednesday afternoon game at Bainton Field. The teams will play just once before the Scarlet Knights head back on the road for an 11-game road trip, beginning with a threegame set against Florida Atlantic this weekend. The Knights won’t return to their home field again until March 29. It is only the second home game of the season for Rutgers, who are looking to build off of Sunday’s 5-2 victory over Old Dominion. To do that, the Knights know they will have to play with the same confidence they have garnered from competing in so many close games. “We’re just playing baseball right now, and you can’t win ever y game,” said head coach Joe Litterio. “We grew a lot from last year, and we’ve been in ever y game this year with chances to win them all, so from that standpoint, (and) I think the
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Freshman outfielder Mike Martinez has played key role for the Knights this season in tallying six hits and scoring 4 runs. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2016 KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
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junior 125-pounder, recieved 1 of the 5 at-large bids distributed to his weight class for the NCAA Championships. A Rutgers’ program-record 10 wreslters will be competing in the tournament at Madison Square Garden March 17-19.
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