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Professor blogs NYPD’s watch over MuslimAmerican youth NATASHA TRIPATHI ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

In an article for the Huffington Post, Assistant Professor of the Department of American Studies Andy Urban wrote that it is discouraging for the Rutgers administration to stand still as the Demographics Unit’s surveillance program suspiciously watches over the university’s Muslim population.

The four-year-old case, Hassan v. City of New York, confronts how the New York Police Department has been conducting surveillance of young American Muslims.

According to the Muslim Advocates website, American Muslims were targeted throughout the northeast, including New York City and New Jersey. The program was undiscovered for more than a decade until it was exposed in 2011 by the Associated Press, according to the website.

The surveillance included taking detailed notes on the details of American Muslims’ daily lives in towns, mosques, businesses and college campuses.

Rutgers only official statement on the matter has been to declare that it was unaware of the spying, according to Urban.

One of the university’s plaintiffs told Urban said she will not be able to pursue a career in international social work due to the background checks that will link her to a spying program which claimed it would primarily expose the location of terrorists.

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The Rutgers Business School was recognized by The Financial Engineer as one of the best Master of Financial Analysis programs in the New York metropolitan area in 2015. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

RBS noted for top finance program in NYC area DAVID TADOS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Not even a year after the first class was admitted to the Rutgers Business School’s Master of Financial Analysis program, the program was recognized by The Financial Engineer as one of the top finance programs in the New York metropolitan area.

The nation's top universities recognize The Financial Engineer as the most comprehensive ranking system of United States Financial Masters programs, taking various factors into consideration such

as GMAT scores, undergraduate GPAs, acceptance rates and starting salaries, according to The Financial Engineer’s website.

Coming in at No. 32 in the nation from a total of 94 profiled universities, Rutgers ranks as the No. 1 public program in the New York metropolitan area and the second overall program in the area under Princeton, according to The Financial Engineer.

The yearlong program that was designed specifically to help prepare business students for the Chartered Financial Analyst exam, has 28 current students and the amount of appli-

cants has more than doubled since last year, said program lead Dan Weaver.

“There is a lot of demand for this program from international students,” Weaver said. “If you look at the percentage of students that took the CFA last year, 45 percent were from east and south Asia. So there is a tremendous demand for the CFA.” Weaver, a Rutgers Ph.D graduate and professor for more than a decade, said he does not agree with The Financial Engineer’s decision to include the program in its rankings.

“We’re a brand new program, we shouldn’t be ranked already,” Weaver said.

The seasoned professor and writer of more than 25 published articles in the field said he agrees with the criteria The Financial Engineer takes into consideration for their rankings, but does not feel the university’s program has enough experience to be considered.

Reshma Shetty, a student and career liaison for the Master of Financial Analysis program, said she feels proud to be part of a program that is ranked so highly and feels the recognition will not only boost the amount of applicants but also help students SEE AREA ON PAGE 5

Rutgers alumna develops web series DANIELLE BRUNO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Kristen Calhoun and Jessica Kitchens, fellow actresses, finance and produce “The Struggle,” a web series about race and gender in America. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

Less than three years after graduating from the Mason Gross School of the Arts, “Orange Is the New Black” actress Kristen Calhoun is now producing her own Web comedy.

Calhoun, a member of the Mason Gross Class of 2012, created a new Web series with her friend Jessica Kitchens called “The Struggle,” a comedy concerning race and gender in American society.

“We began to brainstorm ideas and circumstances inspired by the idea: ‘things that make one struggle,” Kitchens said. “And then we focused that through the lens of two best friends who happen to be of different races.”

Calhoun and Kitchens met in Rochester, New York once during

the casting call of the regional theatre production of Bruce Norris’ “Clybourne Park,” Calhoun said.

“It was freezing cold with all the polar vortexes so we needed to use our energy to survive,” Calhoun said. “(‘The Struggle’) was born out of the pain of a Rochester winter.”

Throughout the process of working on the series, Calhoun and Kitchens engaged in conversations about the intersection of different cultures, Kitchens said.

“It was the truth and humor that emerged from these conversations that inspired ‘The Struggle,” she said.

Calhoun and Kitchens were both interested in the production aspect of the acting business, and wanted to tell the interracial comedy from a female perspective, they said.

The two actresses wanted to invest in an artistic project that had real

agency, Calhoun and Kitchens said.

“We’ve seen interracial buddy comedies before like ‘Lethal Weapon’ or ‘Men in Black,’ but never from a female perspective,” Kitchens said. “I love engaging in the playfulness of comedy while also tackling real issues that society is facing.”

Calhoun and Kitchens said they have struggles’ in the producing of their Web series.

The hardest obstacle to overcome is shooting in New York City because it is so noisy, they said.

“The most difficult part was also the best part: figuring out how the hell to make it happen,” Kitchens said. “Once we decided to produce it ourselves instead of collaborating with or hiring someone with more experience, we had to piece togeth-

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Fairer-skinned perceived as more intelligent, study finds MEGAN JOSEPH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Individuals with stereotypical black features are more likely to be sentenced to death for their crimes against a white victim, said Hana Shepard, a professor in the Department of Sociology.

This “colorism” is a type of prejudice that extends further than just individual races and has been the focal point of numerous studies, Shepard said.

Research suggests people are likely to pin black stereotypes on people who have darker skin, so they may be targeted for sur veillance or treated dif ferently, she said.

“One study examined the effect of varying then-candidate Obama’s skin tone on voting and found that when people didn’t know much about him, when he was presented with darker skin, they were less likely to vote for him,” Shepard said. “Eighty-seven percent of the sample was white.”

There is a lot of evidence on how skin tone can influence peoples’ feelings and women in particular, she said. Dark skin tone is linked to lower self-esteem in women and lower self-efficacy in men.

A recent study found that biracial women are more satisfied with their skin tone than other women who identify as black, she said.

Colorism has been around for an extensive period of time, Shepard said. Stories exist about passing the “brown bag test” early in the century, which means a person cannot be too dark.

“There are references to preference by skin tone in literature like Zora Neale Hurston’s 1925 ‘Color Struck’ or the 1929 novel ‘The Blacker the Berry’ specifically about being darker skinned and female,” she said.

Shepard noted examples of colorism in today’s world as well.

Actress Lupita Nyong’o gave a speech at Essence about people telling her she could never succeed because she was too dark and Oprah Winfrey released a documentary “Light Girls” about the prevalence of the “skin lightener” market around the world, Shepard said.

Catherine Lee, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, said colorism is not a new concept.

“Earlier research had shown that lighter skinned blacks fared better than darker ones in a whole host of areas, like the employment and juvenile justice system,” said Lee, a faculty associate in the center for Race and Ethnicity at Rutgers.

Colorism is part of racism and society values whiteness, she said. She cited past research that showed lighter skinned blacks are treated better at work and in academic settings.

“One could say this then translates to valuing lightness more generally, attaching higher value and worth to folks whose skin color is closer to whiteness,” she said. “This valuing of lighter skin color exists among members of minority groups as well.”

There is a long history of ranking intelligence by color, Lee said.

In the past, dark-skinned groups were seen as less intelligent than lighter-skinned groups.

Tom Jacobs, a journalist at Pacific Time magazine, summed up the findings of studies on the topic, according to an article on Vox. He found lighter-skinned black

“This valuing of lighter skin color exists among members of minority groups as well.”

CATHERINE LEE Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Faculty Associate at Rutgers’ Center for Race and Ethnicity

men with bachelor’s degrees have an advantage in job application processes over those who have MBAs, lighter skinned women in North Carolina received shorter prison sentences than darker peers and African-Americans with more education are remembered as being lighter than they actually are.

This thinking could taint employer’s decisions about hiring, promotions, awards, internships and mentorship, according to the article.

White interviewers deemed lighter-skinned blacks and Hispanics as more intelligent than darker-skinned people, according to a study that was done by professor Lance Hannon, a professor at Villanova University. These people had identical educational achievement, vocabularies and scores on a political test, according to Vox. “The results provide good reason to believe that what Hannon calls ‘white colorism’ exists. And they raise concerns about what unfair, complexion-based beliefs about who’s smart and who’s not can have in every area of American life,” the article explains.

Creating “image makers,” like those in advertising, fashion and entertainment, is a path to overcome this preconceived misconception, Shepard said.

Another way to overcome colorism is to make the skills and talents of darker-skinned groups more widely visible, since they are enormously underrepresented in media, adver-

A study analyzed by news organization Vox found that black and Latino people with lighter skin are viewed as more intelligent than black and Latino people with darker skin. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR

tising, politics and entertainment, Shepard said.

“Some scholars tr y to understand and bring attention to the ‘skin color paradox’ which is that even though they are treated more poorly, dark-skinned black Americans still identify totally with other black Americans,” she said.

Sanandh Ravu, a Rutgers Business School first-year, defines colorism as people assuming an individual is inferior due to their

darker skin color, or the opposite of someone with light skin color.

The best way to overcome this would be to encourage diversity in schools, Ravu said. Creating an understanding that such stereotypes are wrong at a young age is much easier than at an older age. “(Colorism) would definitely affect real life situations because people are always influenced by biases when considering people for a job or for other important decisions,” he said.

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SERIES After graduating from Rutgers in 2012, Calhoun landed a role on ‘Orange is the New Black’ CONTINUED FROM FRONT

er the steps of making it a reality.”

The Web series is something done on the side, and the level of commitment she is required to have is tough, Calhoun said.

“We financed it all ourselves,” she said. “That was challenging in a way because of the level of commitment we wanted.”

When Calhoun reflected on her history as an actress and producer, she said Rutgers had an impact on her technique.

After graduating Rutgers, Calhoun was able to land a role in “Orange is the New Black” in 2012.

During her acting training at the University, Calhoun was encouraged to ask questions about characters, which helped with the writing process, she said.

“I really attribute a lot of who I am as an artist to my time at Rutgers,” she said. “Rutgers really gave me all the tools I needed to be a professional artist.”

Calhoun and Kitchens said they caught the acting bug during childhood.

“I remember being tiny like three or four and in my backyard we had a swing set. I would stand on the platform at the top of the slide and I would sing and make up shows,”

Calhoun said.

Kitchens said her sister inspired her.

“I started acting when I was in elementary school,” Kitchens said. “Growing up, I was obsessed with my older sister and her magical ability to make people laugh, to entertain.”

“The older I get, the more fully I embrace the joy in not knowing, in asking, in being curious.”

JESSICA KITCHENS Co-producer of “The Struggle”

The process of becoming an actress and starting a Web series was not all roses and free rides to the top, Calhoun and Kitchens said.

Calhoun wanted nothing more than to go to the National Theatre Conservatory to get her master’s degree, she said. She was devastated when she did not get in after auditioning two years in a row.

Soon after she was turned down, Calhoun said she was introduced to director Israel Hicks, former chair and artistic director of the Department of Theater at the Mason

Gross School of the Arts.

“Getting into acting school is hard, they only took nine of us and at least 500 people auditioned for those spots,” she said. “If I hadn’t had that great failure I would have never met Israel and I would have never gotten into Rutgers. He changed my life.”

Kitchens’ stor y differed from Calhoun’s in that she awarded her success to a chain of small failures.

When she was younger, Kitchens thought “knowing” was what made her a good artist, she said.

“The older I get, the more fully I embrace the joy in not knowing, in asking, in being curious,” Kitchens said. “It’s a very vulnerable place to create and leads to the most interesting conversations and discoveries.”

“The Struggle” reflects the actresses’ trials and tribulations in the acting world, Calhoun said. It is a collaborative effort between Calhoun and Kitchens to come up with stories and edit the videos.

The Web series has been a very rewarding process to create, Kitchens said.

“It has set us both on a path of self-empowerment in our careers that would never have existed without this project, regardless of it’s wild success or blasé failure,” she said.

Both actresses encourage young artists to create their own projects.

“I would urge anyone who is thinking about making anything to do it,” Kitchens said. “Even if it’s absolute crap, it’s well worth the ride.”

CRIME MARCH 9 PISCATAWAY — Matthew Weber, 19, was arrested after a lengthy investigation by the Piscataway Police Depar tment Narcotics Unit that began Feb. 26, 2015. A search warrant resulted in 86.5 grams of marijuana and $8,000 being seized.

MARCH 9 BROOKDALE — Jeffrey "Jay" Michel, a nursing student at Brookdale Community College, was killed on Friday from a hitand-run car crash. The students of Brookdale held a candlelight vigil for Michel and also collected donations to offset funeral costs as well as to help support his family.

MARCH 9 FLEMINGTON — A burglar y occurred at an AT&T store at a local mall where more than $100,000 worth of smart phones were reported stolen.

Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III said the sur veillance video revealed the suspect to be a white male over 6 feet tall with a medium build and wearing a ski mask. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office Crime Scene Unit processed the scene and are continuing the investigation.

MARCH 9 CAMDEN — Osvaldo Rivera, 34, admitted to a sex offense involving a minor. This is a separate case from another he is already serving a 110-year sentence for. Rivera said he assaulted a 2-year-old boy in Camden in August and under a plea agreement, he faces a recommended sentence of 15 years in prison.

Rivera is already in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint and killing her 6-year-old brother when he tried to protect her.

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AREA Shetty is happy to see Rutgers in business school rankings but thinks result may be preemptive CONTINUED FROM FRONT

who pass the CFA when returning to their home countries.

“If students go back to their home countries, this will carr y a lot of weight, especially if they tr y to go into the field of corporate finance or if they want to be financial analysts,” Shetty said. “It improves their employment prospects.”

Although she is happy to see the university recognized, Shetty said she agrees with Weaver that the program’s inclusion in The Financial Engineer’s rankings may be a bit preemptive.

“It takes time for people to go out and achieve something,” Shetty said. “I think the program was considered because of the reputation the Rutgers Business School has, and because of the strong curriculum. It covers a lot.”

Shetty said she plans to work in the cooperate sector following graduation and feels that the program covers many areas in finance, so many that it opens doors for students looking to break into HR, finance and accounting.

“I feel like this degree will let me go out into many fields,” Shetty said. “I would say mostly in financial and accounting.

Most of them will ask you for a degree in finance.”

Undergraduate business students looking to further their education were also excited to see Rutgers ranked so highly, as the ranking adds to their possibility of applying to the Rutgers masters program.

Justin Melendez, a Rutgers

Business School senior, said he feels it is always great to see Rutgers recognized to detract from the common misconceptions about the university.

“Growing up in New Jersey, I have heard from many residents that Rutgers is a 'party school' or that everyone gets in, but when you look at the rankings and what people who don’t live in New Jersey say about it, you realize that (Rutgers) is a great school,” Melendez said.

Melendez said the chances he will apply to the Rutgers master's program has increased since the ranking announcement, and questions why others wouldn’t consider applying.

“I've heard from several people that Rutgers could have gone Ivy League before, but every time I see something like this it makes me wonder why I would apply to any other college for a degree,” Melendez said.

Other undergraduates in the shared Melendez’ sentiments, Zakaullah Hijazi, a Rutgers Business School junior, said he is excited to be a student in such a highly-ranked school and is glad to see an in-state school being recognized.

“It’s always asked upon those seeking a master's degree to reach out to a top-tier school, and most times that top-tier school is expensive and distant,” Hijazi said. “The Rutgers Master of Financial Analysis program of fers students a top tier education close to home at a reasonable cost. I’m proud to hear that the Rutgers Master in Financial Analysis is ranked

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Andy Urban, assistant professor in the Department of American Studies, is speaking out against the NYPD’s surveillance of Muslim-American students. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

and State, in the months following the attacks on the World Trade Center, the NYPD began a surveillance program targetMayor Bill de Blasio supports city’s attempt to ing Muslim communities in New York City and the surroundhave Hassan v. City of New York dismissed ing areas.

Urban said last year, Newark CONTINUED FROM FRONT as Muslim has been deemed District Court Judge William Martini allowed New York City’s grounds for suspicion.”

“America is not safer when we motion to dismiss Hassan v. City Urban said teaching at Rutgers has shown him that many spend valuable law enforcement of New York during the case’s non-Muslim students some- resources on investigating the initial hearing. Martini also contimes conclude that the sur- innocent multitudes rather than cluded “spying as innocuous and veillance of their Muslim class- identifying the guilty few,” For- harmless,” suggesting that the mates was nonetheless based mer United States Representa- plaintiffs had no legal ground.

Mayor of New York City, Bill tive, Rush Holt, said according on plausible suspicion. de Blasio, con“This is untinues to supequivocally not “America is not safer when we spend valuable law port the city’s the case,” he to said in his arenforcement resources on investigating the innocent attempt have the case ticle. multitudes rather than identifying the guilty few.” dismissed, UrThe plainban said. tiffs in Hassan RUSH HOLT Urban sugv. City of New New Jersey Representative in U.S. House of Representatives (D-12th District) gested that York have litthe reasons tle in common, for de Blasio’s except for to the Muslim Advocates web- actions could be motivated by fitheir religious faith, he said.

“The emotional and psycho- site. “This lawsuit is a thought- nances and politics.

While arguing on behalf of the logical effects of sur veillance ful, sensible step toward bringcan also be seen in the anxiety ing law enforcement practices plaintiffs, the Center for Constithat the Rutgers plaintiffs ex- back into line with constitution- tutional Rights’ attorney, Baher press about discussing their al protections and the standards Azmy, said before the court in Philadelphia, “Religion cannot be religion or praying in public,” of good policing.”

According to Americans Unit- a proxy for suspicion any more Urban said in his article. “Any behavior that identifies them ed for Separation of Church than race can.”

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SHORE SERVICE Left: Students lift sheets of plywood the morning of March 7 for “Serve the Shore,” a community service event organized in partnership with the Student Volunteer Council to assist in Hurricane Sandy relief. Right: Tom McDonough (left), a Long Branch resident, guides Jack Chiang (right), a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, in sawing a sheet of plywood for “Serve the Shore” on March 7. TIM LI

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Obama, Congress square off against Iranian leaders in D.C. Forty-seven Republican U.S. senators warned Iran’s leaders on Monday that any nuclear deal with President Barack Obamacould last only as long as he remains in office, an unusual partisan intervention in foreign policy that could undermine delicate international talks with Tehran.

The open letter was signed by all but seven of the Republicans in the Senate and none of Obama’s fellow Democrats, who called it a “stunt.” Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif dismissed it as a “propaganda ploy” from pressure groups he called afraid of diplomatic agreement.

In the letter, the senators said Congress plays a role in ratifying international agreements.

Noting Obama will leave office in Januar y 2017, they said any deal not approved by Congress would be merely “an executive agreement” that could be revoked by Congress.

The White House said the letter was a partisan effort to undermine Obama’s foreign policy by lawmakers who oppose a deal even if the only alternative is military action.

Obama said his focus now was on seeing if negotiators could get a deal or not, taking a jab at Senate Republicans for allying themselves with Iranian hardliners opposed to a deal.

“I think it’s somewhat ironic to see some members of Congress wanting to make common cause with the hardliners in Iran. It’s an unusual coalition,” Obama told reporters.

A Western diplomat said the action was “without precedent.”

“It’s 100 percent an American issue, but obviously it could become a real problem,” the diplomat said.

Iran’s Zarif blasted the Republicans. “I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement ‘with the stroke of a pen’ ... it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law,” he said in a statement.

DEMOCRATS NEEDED TO PASS LEGISLATION The letter seemed to harden partisan lines in the Senate, where Republicans will need Democrats’ support to pass

legislation now in the works to tighten sanctions on Iran or require congressional approval of a deal.

“Republicans are undermining our commander in chief while empowering the ayatollahs,” said Democratic Minority Leader Harr y Reid.

The letter, first reported by Bloomberg, was the latest Republican effort to influence the Iran talks. Many Republicans worr y Obama is so eager for a deal he will sign off on an agreement leaving Iran able to easily make a nuclear weapon.

Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress Obama was negotiating a “bad deal” after Republicans invited him to speak about Iran, without consulting the White House or Democrats.

World powers and Tehran are tr ying to reach a framework agreement this month, and a final deal by June, to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for easing sanctions. Iran denies its civil nuclear program is a cover for developing weapons.

Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Switzerland on March 15 for the next round of talks.

The letter was spearheaded by first-term Senator Tom Cotton, who has called for “regime change” in Iran, not negotiations. Signers included all of the Senate’s Republican leaders, and possible 2016 presidential contenders Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul.

A spokeswoman for Cotton said his office had invited several Democrats to co-sign but none had done so.

One Senate Republican who did not sign was Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker. An aide said Corker is focused on getting a veto-proof majority to support his legislation, backed by both Republicans and Democrats, that would require Congress’ authorization of an Iran deal.

(Additional repor ting by Doina Chiacu, Julia Edwards, John Irish, Rober ta Rampton and Parisa Hafezi: Editing by James Dalgleish) —Reuters

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Activists rally around death of teenager Tony Robinson

Protestors march down Williamson Street after a candlelight vigil on Sunday night for Tony Robinson, Jr. In Madison Wisconsin March 8. REUTERS

Activists protested for a third day in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white policeman, the latest in a string of killings that have intensified concerns of racial bias in U.S. law enforcement.

More than 100 people angry over the death of Tony Robinson Jr. marched through the streets of Madison toward the capital building on Sunday evening, carrying signs, beating drums and chanting “The people united will never be defeated.”

Earlier scores of people who took part in a sign-making event designed to involve children in the civil action rallied outside the apartment home where Robinson died.

Robinson, 19, was shot in Madison, Wisconsin’s capital, on Friday evening after Officer Matt Kenny responded to calls about a man dodging cars in traffic who had allegedly battered another person, Police Chief Mike Koval said.

Kenny, 45, followed the suspect into an apartment, where the officer was struck in the head, according to Koval. Kenny then shot the unarmed teen, who died later in a local hospital.

Last year, the deaths of unarmed black men in Ferguson, Missouri, and New York City triggered a wave of demonstrations against the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers.

Kenny is on paid administrative leave while the Wisconsin Department of Justice conducts an investigation.

In a statement on the city’s website, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin called the shooting “a tragedy beyond description” and said the city would be transparent in communicating results of an investigation into the shooting.

He noted that the incident occurred on the same weekend as the 50th anniversary of the “Bloody Sunday” march in Selma, Alabama, a turning-point in the U.S. civil rights movement. Kenny, a 12-year veteran of the Madison Police Department, was exonerated in a police shooting in 2007 and even earned a commendation in the incident, Koval said.

According to media reports, a 48-year-old man in that instance was shot to death after he pointed a gun at officers and refused to drop his weapon. The weapon was later determined to be a replica of a .38-caliber handgun.

Wisconsin court records show that Robinson pleaded guilty to armed robbery last year and received a probated six-month sentence. Koval declined to comment on Robinson’s record.

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Apple introduces series of new gadgets in San Francisco TYLER GOLD STAFF WRITIER

Apple has finally revealed the full details of the Apple Watch, which will be released for sale starting April 24, according to their website.

Here’s what we already know: there will be two Watch face-sizes, 38 and 42 millimeters, and there will be three different versions: the Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition.

The Apple Watch was initially announced at an event in fall 2014, but some of the most important bits of information, such as battery life and price for all but Apple Watch Sport, were unknown until an event in California on March 9.

Some of the details announced yesterday are important but mundane like the expected 18 hours of battery life, according to the Apple website.

Other details might spark interest, like the fact that the least-expensive Edition model starts at $10,000. It appears Apple thinks the Watch is a device in a category of its own or at least wants to make it seem that way.

Apple also announced a totally refreshed MacBook yesterday.

The new MacBook is the thinnest and lightest laptop ever designed out of Cupertino.

In fact, it is so thin that Apple had to remove all ports except for a new reversible USB-C port, which is about the same size as a micro-USB or Lightning port you might find on a smartphone.

Many might be shocked to know there will be no full-size USB ports on the laptop. However it is worth noting that Apple was also the first major PC-manufacturer to drop CD drives with the introduction of the MacBook Air in 2008.

It seems that Apple believes the future is wireless and promotes that philosophy all over its website for the new MacBook.

The new MacBook has a 12inch “retina” 2304 x 1440 display and “all-day” battery life, according to the Apple website.

It weighs two pounds and is 13.1 millimeters thin. Moreover, it comes in gold and space grey, in addition to the usual silver. The new MacBook starts at $1,299.

The Apple Watch charges through a magnetic MagSafe port under the face, where the device touches your wrist when you’re wearing it, according to the Apple website. As a result of this, using the Watch while you charge does not seem easy.

The Apple Watch will come in a few different colors and materials depending on which edition it falls under. There are several different

replaceable bands, ranging from inexpensive rubber bands to fullon stainless steel bands.

The least expensive Sport model, which has an aluminum casing, will cost $349 for the 38-millimeter version and jump to $399 for the 42-millimeter version, according to the Apple website.

The standard version of the Apple Watch starts at $549 and comes with the same rubber band as the Sport version, justifying its higher price with a stainless steel case and sapphire crystal display.

The “Space Black” Watch is the most expensive version before the Edition and will run $1,049 for the 38-millimeter and $1,099 for the 42-millimeter version, according to Apple.

The Apple Watch Edition comes in 18-karat rose or yellow gold and starts at $10,000. The top-of-the-line version, which has no additional features beyond the luxurious materials, will set you back a hefty $17,000.

Rich Tessel, an employee at Sonny’s Jewelers in Morganville who has more than 30 years of experience as a jeweler, said he doesn’t think that the traditional watch market has anything to fear from the Apple Watch.

The people who buy luxury watches wouldn’t consider a digital variant unless they’re explicitly looking for a smartwatch,

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the Apple Watch during an Apple event in San Francisco, California March 9. REUTERS Tessel said. The main difference is the watch’s long-term value.

“A true high-end watch, a Rolex or something similar, is a piece of art you wear on your wrist,” he said.

“They are hand-made over months or years and have incredibly high resale value. This thing will probably be outdated in two years.”

An all-gold men’s Rolex Daytona, arguably the type of watch Apple is comparing the Edition to, costs over $30,000, Tessel said.

It’s worth noting the Apple Watch doesn’t have the same solid-gold band as a luxury watch like a Rolex, he said.

Even the top-tier $17,000 model comes with a leather band, according to the Apple website. Apple is not offering all-gold bands to date.

Although Apple never called its Watch a “smartwatch,” Google has been selling Android Wear smartwatches for months now and most models run closer to $300 than $1,000.

Pebble, the popular Kickstarter project turned into a legitimate smartwatch business, just announced a new color version that has week-long battery life compared to the Apple Watch’s 18 hours.

That being said, Apple is Apple.

People get excited over anything new that comes out of Cupertino, and Apple has massive strength in its marketing ability.

Apple is doing its best to position its Watch as a device that straddles fashion and technology — only time will tell if they succeed.

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There should never be bigots in US Fraternity brothers at U. of Oklahoma chant racial slurs in video

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he actions of a few can never speak for the was executed with the upmost of decency. Not only did mentalities of the majority. A video featuring the university and national chapter issue swift responses brothers of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity to the video, they did so confidently and with strength.

As students of a state university only slightly larger Chapter at the University of Oklahoma went viral yesterday morning, calling the conduct of the entire organiza- than the U. of Oklahoma, we can only hope that Rutgers tion into question. In the video, brothers were on a bus, administration would act similarly if ever confronted with dressed in suits, chanting racial slurs and affirming that such a visibly reprehensible situation. Yet, at Rutgers, there will never be an “N-word” in SAE. Sung to the tune the relationship between University administration and of “If You’re Happy and You Know it,” the brothers sang, students is severely lacking. This past semester, when “You can hang him from a tree, but he can never sign students began protesting with the “Black Lives Matter” with me, there will never be a nigg*r in SAE.” Simply movement, they were met with opposition from other put, the actions of these students are deplorable, abhor- members of the student body. University President Robrent and utterly shameful. The song itself is particularly ert L. Barchi issued a response to these actions, yet his disturbing not only for its lyrics, but because it sounded statement was nowhere near as bold and honest as that rehearsed and traditional. The scene recorded in the of President Boren. Barchi’s words made no mention of the Black Lives Matter movement video does not seem to be and failed to acknowledge student the first time these students use of #RU4BlackLives. Quite honsang their wretched song.

“The actions of these students estly, the statement can easily be The actions of these fraternity members despicably are deplorable, abhorrent and taken out of context and applied to any situation of protest where toleraffirms the power of an indiutterly shameful.” ance is necessary. In place of Barvidual’s ability to perpetuate chi, Chancellor Richard L. Edwards hate. Yet, the handling of the and Vice Chancellor of Student Afentire situation affirms the necessity of taking strong stances on racism and stand- fairs Felicia McGinty have made themselves available to students and responded to concerns. Yet, Barchi is ing by such ideals.

The courts of social media convicted the boys as the face of the University and transparency on his part mindless racists and bigots. The responses from univer- would be welcomed.

The Rutgers University Chapter of SAE appropriately sity and SAE officials echoed this sentiment. Both entities called for the immediate closure of the SAE chapter issued a response to the video, emphasizing that each and their house. In a statement that was posted on the U. chapter is unique and the responsibility to uphold fraof Oklahoma website and his personal twitter account, ternity ideas rests with each chapter alone. In a post on university President David Boren gave the boys a dead- their Facebook page, they highlighted the University’s line of midnight tonight to have their items removed diversity and reaffirmed their commitment “to the non from the house. In condemning their behavior, Boren’s discriminatory culture.” As a multiethnic organization statement was partially addressed to the brothers of the of students, their words and actions prove that they are SAE chapter. “You have violated all that we stand for. You unlike the now ex-SAE brothers of the U. of Oklahoma.

In his statement, President Boren called for a zeshould not have the privilege of calling yourselves ‘Sooners.’ Real Sooners are not racist. Real Sooners are not ro-tolerance policy, and that is precisely what is needed. bigots,” said Boron. Similarly, SAE national suspended We most assuredly do not live in a post-racial America all of the chapter members at the U. of Oklahoma and — racism is alive and well. Yet through the collective issued an apology on behalf of the entire organization. actions of the few and the many, the mentalities of the The handling of this despicable showing of ignorance whole will change.

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Erasing blood of past, shifting Afro-caribbean narratives A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN POLITICS

MARGARITA ROSARIO

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h e vast history of linguistic creolization in the Americas finds its origin in the forced and violent encounter between African peoples and their European conquerors. From this origin we can trace the development of dialects which today we disparage as “broken” or “ghetto,” aberrant from European notions of propriety, lacking in linguistic sophistication, purged of semiotic and intellectual value –– non-human. The linguistic marker that today distinguishes “civilized” from “uncivilized” communities amounts to the perhaps traumatic experience of being an Afro-descendant in the United States as well as in Latin America.

Of course, it is not only within Afro-descending communities that we find this linguistic marginalization, nor is it the case that all Afro-descending peoples experience this perpetual barrier –– my choice of Afro-descending communities as a framework for the subsequent discussion is merely for the purpose of narrow investigation. Perhaps here I am exclusively speaking to those communities that have been marginalized in one way or another by the linguistic frameworks that inform their thoughts and speech. Perhaps here I am exclusively speaking to the African diaspora. I ask: Carriers of my blood, descendants of the Nile, how shall we reflect on our formed and informed languages with eyes of admiration? The question I pose is one which

is of vast political, epistemological and emotional consequence: How can we learn to love ourselves if we do not first love the words and phrases that encompass our thoughts?

Why must we repress this history which is our own? Documented only in memory and lapsed always in memory: loss. I write out of love: I write out of love for the Caribbean and black peoples that have informed and formed my internal mental deliberation, that have informed and formed that which comes out of me in select moments of comfort and camaraderie, that have informed and formed that which is alien to them and therefore mine, therefore ours. I find it of rich irony, of course, that I can only write this essay in their

between African and European cultures, easily conceptualized and empirically attested as having harsher consequences for African-descending communities, as creolization is a forced process of cultural, religious, aesthetic and linguistic adaptation to dominant cultures.

The necessary process of creolization (for purposes of survival and adaptation) should itself be taken as part of the African diasporatic history, as part of what makes our language, our cultures and even as that which unites Afro-Caribbeans, Afro-Latinos, Africans and Afro-Americans under one umbrella of linguistic oppression, and in that way, under one unified potentiality for linguistic liberation.

Jamila Lyiscott’s Ted Talk “Three ways to

“The vast history of linguistic creolization in the Americas finds its origin in the forced and violent encounter between African peoples and their European conquerors.” language if I am to express myself in words that they all will understand, that will be suitable for the parameters of this platform, that will be published without unease and skepticism, that will allow me to speak.

Of course, these words are not mine: These words are historical. They are presently warranted but will always be imperfect. My words, despite their most earnest intentions, can never reflect the pain of colonization, marginalization, forced assimilation and subsequent creolization that Afro-descending communities have experienced. “Creolization,” as many before me have put it, can be described as the historical process of intermixing

speak English” offers a beautiful exploration into how we may learn to free ourselves of the linguistic barriers of dominant culture.

Emerging from an Afro-Caribbean background, Lyiscott poetically elucidates what it is to be “articulate” in America and why we are to reject that notion and force in its place a notion of “articulateness” that is multi-lingual, multi-cultural and benevolent to creolized tongues. She recites, “Yes, I have decided to treat all three of my languages as equals.

Because I’m ‘articulate.’ But who controls articulation? Because the English language is a multifaceted oration. Subject to indefinite transformation,” and later continues, “The

reason I speak a composite version of your language. Is because mine was raped away along with my history. I speak broken English so the profusing gashes can remind us. That our current state is not a mystery.” No, our current state is clear as day, felt every day in every way. Carriers of my blood, descendants from the Nile: I know you will understand.

If you do not, allow me to illustrate: The repression of language has functioned to erase Haitian-descendants from Dominican lands in the Trujillo Era (see “perejil test”), has functioned to erase African-American dialogue and slave narratives from the literary canon, has functioned to erase ghetto-discourses from comfortably residing outside of “ghetto” spaces, has functioned to impede black Americans from achieve voter status, has functioned to make each time my father is unfairly stopped by the police a moment of derogatory surveillance, has functioned to make my brothers feel unsafe in the presence of authority, has functioned to erase the music, literature and poetry that is marked with authenticity and has functioned to erase the history that is ours.

Perhaps you will allow me to end by asking for a second time, as to have the final words be yours: How can we learn to love ourselves if we do not first love the words and phrases that encompass our thoughts?

Brothers and sisters who carry my blood: Let’s not erase that which makes us.

Margarita Rosario is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in political science with a minor in philosophy. Her column, “A Woman’s Place is in Politics,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.

Netanyahu rightfully weary of Iran nuclear weaponry COMMENTARY DANIELLE DOSSANTOS

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n March 3, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed a joint session of Congress on Iran’s nuclear program. The United States has been attempting to negotiate an end to Iran’s nuclear program for over a decade, and a deal has never been reached.

The U.S. wants to ensure that Iran will not be able to develop nuclear weaponry, and Iran wants the removal of international sanctions that suspend its uranium enrichment program. To the fury of the Obama administration, Netanyahu delivered a strong message that expressed the major threat of nuclear Iran, revealed the downfalls of the current deal and presented an alternate solution.

Netanyahu is rightfully weary of Iran’s claim that its only goal is to develop civilian nuclear power, rather than nuclear weaponry. Even during negotiation talks, Iran continues to make steady progress toward the goal of nuclear weapons capability. In 2011, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported evidence that “Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device.” In November of 2013, the nonpartisan Institute

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for Science and International Security disclosed that Iran was testing advanced centrifuge models, in violation of an extended agreement. In that same year of December, the U.N. Security Council reported that Iran continued to purchase illicit materials for its reactor that gives Tehran a path to a plutonium-based bomb. Even more recently, in February of this year the IAEA noted that Iran is still refusing to answer

domination, the conflict between Iran and ISIS does not suggest that Iran is a friend of America. As stated plainly by Netanyahu, “the enemy of our enemy is our enemy.”

Given this reality, Obama and his administration must understand that Iran is not our strategic partner. A bad deal will give Iran a path to nuclear weapons that threaten the existence of Israel and America.

Netanyahu provides a clear and practical

All politics aside, Iran is a major threat to both the United States and Israel. Netanyahu did his job, and now we must do ours. questions about suspected work on nuclear weapon designs.

Alongside the advancement of Iran’s nuclear program is the ambition of the Iranian government to build up capabilities in the Middle East. Terror organizations backed

by Iran are expanding influence outside of Iraq and taking control of collapsed regions. Included among the forces are Hezbollah in Lebanon, Shiite militias in Iraq and the Assad regime in Syria. Meanwhile, ISIS is committing genocide against Muslims, Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria. Although Iran and ISIS are enemies battling for Middle East

alternative. That is, to impose tougher restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, until Iran “acts like a normal country” and stops its aggression, stops supporting global and state terrorism and stops calling for the destruction of Israel. It is not a difficult concept. If Iran changes these behaviors, the restrictions can be lifted. If Iran does not change these behaviors, the restrictions should not be lifted.

On a topic such as this, politics interfere and consequently, not all agree with Netanyahu’s views. Some critics claim that Netanyahu is exaggerating about the extent to which Iran is a threat. If this was true,

then that means that western intelligence agencies must also be “exaggerating.” Top Iranian naval commander, Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, must have also been “exaggerating” when he said that Iranian forces are prepared to “destroy the U.S. navy” to “ensure the defeat and humiliation of the Americans” during an interview in Iran’s state-run media. Other critics argue that Israel itself is “not a normal country.” However, this criticism overshadows the threat of Iran by sparking an altogether unrelated conversation concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Iran remains at the heart of radical Islam and is a stark contrast to Israel, the only fully functioning democracy in the Middle East that wishes to live peacefully among its neighbors. Frankly, this is one topic that should bring together both Arabs and Israelis. Iran is a threat to both groups.

All politics aside, Iran is a major threat to both the United States and Israel. Netanyahu did his job, and now we must do ours. We must understand what is at stake, demand more forceful action from Obama and maintain the strong relationship between Israel and the U.S. We must not let Netanyahu’s words fall to the ground unnoted.

Danielle Dossantos is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior and president of Rutgers Christians United for Israel.

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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black

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Today’s Birthday (03/09/15). Revise an old fantasy to suit who you are now, and involve your dream team. Community connections can unlock doors this year. After the Vernal Equinox in your sign (3/20), take advantage of your confidence and charm to power the group. A busy summer leads to a profitable harvest after autumn eclipses (10/13 & 10/27). Collaborate for love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — You’re in the right place at the right time. You’ll be more patient with finances over the next few days. Minimize the risks.

Uncover family secrets. Better go over your resources again. Talk about what you love.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Your creativity gushes.

Capture it. Today and tomorrow favor collaboration. Expect it to get interesting. Your partner can get what’s needed. Conversation with friends reveals the next step to take.

Share and express your affection and admiration.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Get fully engrossed in your work. Weave your personal magic into it. Profit from meticulous service. Think through the logic. Prepare to go public. Remind colleagues of the goals and timeline. A fabulous job benefits your professional status.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Begin a two-day romantic phase. Give in to fun. Play like (or with) a child. Talk about a subject of your passion. Practice your skills.

Ask a coach for feedback. Share your game with someone you love and trust.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Focus on home and family over the next two days. Find out what’s needed. It could get busy, with information flying. Listen carefully and take notes. Research purchases thoroughly first. Make sure the solution fits the problem.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Today and tomorrow favor communications and transport.

Get the word out. Write, record and express yourself. Listen and learn from others. Take notes. It’s a good phase for studying. Share with a friend in need.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Gather up the fruit of your labors. Grab as much as you can while you can. There’s money coming today and tomorrow. Walk, jog or run. Work hard and make more.

Keep track of your earnings.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Shop for items to enhance a private tryst. Plan for fun and games. You’re especially attractive. Jump into a two-day confident phase, and take control. Follow through on a decision. Make a delightful connection. Express your passion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Take time for meditation and spiritual reflection. Options emerge as if from a dream. To manage deadlines, list what to do next and schedule actions. Delegate some. Get introspective, and review the big picture from multiple angles.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Today and tomorrow are great for meetings. Talk and network. Discover necessary resources. But don’t make a change quite yet. Hold off on a household decision. Confer with family. Listen and learn. Everything’s beginning to make sense.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Consider new professional opportunities for the next few days, and provide requested information. Practice makes perfect in the coming phase. Sign contracts, make agreements and lay the track for a profitable venture. Discover fresh inspiration and enthusiasm.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Travel and fun are favored today and tomorrow. Get out there and go explore. It’s a good time to ask for money. Discover new tricks and ideas. Check the itinerary, and look farther out into the future.

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ECACS Rutgers collects improved times during final meet of indoor season CONTINUED FROM BACK

time for them to display how influential the experiences gained from the Adversity is one of the greatest indoor season have been.

Harnessing confidence and enlearning apparatuses and motivators. Each meet from the indoor thusiasm to improve further in the season helped give the young spring, Rutgers heads back to the Knights exposure to top competi- drawing board in preparation for tion in the nation, which in turn is the challenges and opportunities used to bolster understanding and that near in the coming of spring.

“We have two weeks to transiself-assurance.

Despite some bumps in the tion so we have to look for ward road, Rutgers is focusing on im- and get excited for the outdoor season,” proving in areas Robinson of weakness while using the positive “(The results are) a mixed said. “Hopethey’ll outcomes from bag ... the more competi- fully use these exthis weekend’s tion they can get, partic- periences to events to fuel its motivation and ularly at a high level like spring board into the outperspective on this, the better.” door season the future. and really Saunders says JAMES ROBINSON come out rounding out the strong in two indoor season weeks.” with the ECACs *** will have a positive impact on her Gabrielle Farquharson did not mentality moving onward into the compete at the ECACs in Boston. outdoor season.

The senior sprinter/jumper “I’m glad that I could end the season on a good note with a PR sat out to prepare for the NCAA this weekend,” Saunders said. “I Indoor Track and Field Champithink definitely PRing in my last onships on March 13-14 in Fayettemeet gives me a good mindset ville, Arkansas.

At the NCAAs, Farquharson going into outdoor. I know what I need to do and I know what I’m will line up as the lone respresentacapable of doing, so I’m really ex- tive from Rutgers in the 200-meter dash and the long jump. cited to see what outdoor brings.”

The Knights are looking to learn For updates on the Rutgers from their mistakes but leave them where they belong –– in the past. The men’s track and field team, follow outdoor season will be the opportune @TargumSports on Twitter.

Freshman sprinter Bria Saunders hits her stride during her leg of the 4x400-relay race. Saunders earned All-East honors after her performance in the 200-meter. EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

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BOSTON

IN BRIEF

Knights stock up on personal records at IC4As, look to build for outdoor season CONTINUED FROM BACK at last week’s Big Ten Championships by over four seconds, taking fifth place in the 5,000-meter race in a time of 14:21.06.

Ghizzone accumulated a career-best 5,037 points in the pentathlon to take fourth place. He was the top finisher in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.29 seconds, while finishing second in the 60-meter dash in 7.09 seconds.

The coaching staff on hand was pleased with the performances of these Rutgers athletes as their preparation during the championship stretch run of the season paid off these past couple of weekends with numerous personal records.

“We had a strong weekend,” said assistant coach Robert Farrell. “Overall, we had a lot of personal records.

Rajee (Dunbar) had a great 60-meter time, getting closer to the school record. D’Andre Jordan had a personal record in the 400-meter race and Zach Ghizzone had an outstanding score in

the pentathlon. Anytime you can go over 5,000 points is an accomplishment, so we were really proud of that.”

The distance medley relay team also reached the finals for the Knights.

Their quartet consisting of freshman distance runner Luke Wiley, sophomore mid-distance runner Brendan Jaeger, junior hurdler Kyle Holder and senior distance runner Christopher DeFabio finished in ninth place while running a time of 10:00.34, nearly nine seconds faster than their time at the Big Ten Championships.

“It was good to see our (distance medley race) unit perform really hard and get to the finals with a strong time,” Farrell said. “Chris Banafato had another great performance and set a personal record, so overall it was a positive meet and we did really well.”

Junior thrower Joseph Velez also competed for Rutgers in Boston, returning to the site where he set a school record earlier in the season with a throw of 65 feet.

He was not able to top his record this time around as he

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Junior thrower Joseph Velez gathers momentum before tossing the weight over the weekend at the ECACs in Boston.

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finished with a throw of 60 feet and 10.5 inches (18.55 meters).

While the Knights were not able to record first place finishers over the last couple of weeks, they take solace in knowing they were able to stay focused on their own marks despite the increase in the level of competition surrounding them.

“These last couple of weeks, the biggest thing for us has been going into the meets knowing we want to compete against ourselves and to get some personal bests,” Velez said.

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utgers alum and reigning Super Bowl Champion Devin McCourty will become the highest paid safety in the history of the National Football League after the free safety inks a five-year, $47.5 million with the New England Patiots today, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss. $28.5 million will be guaranteed to the 28 year-old McCourty, who will enter his sixth season in 2015.

McCourty was drafted as a cornerback out of Rutgers by the Patriots in 2010 with the 27th overall pick before making the midseason switch to safety in 2012.

The big price tag has been attributed to McCour ty’s durability and flexibility — missing only five games while playing both corner and safety positions at a high level. ear-ned

Russell Westbrook

his seventh triple-double of the season, his fifth in the past six games.

The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is having a historic stretch of play. Westbrook is one of only two players--Michael Jordan being the other--to average 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 10-game stretch.

The NBA’s top scorer is leading a playoff push for the Thunder, the current No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. The New Orleans Pelicans sit close at one game back in ninth place.

Westbrook is playing his best basketball of the season when needed most. Teammate and last season’s league MVP Kevin Durant has struggled with injuries all season long, sitting out the last nine games after a procedure to remove a screw from his surgically repaired right foot. bas -

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etball team earned the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 yesterday.

If the Wildcats are able to retain the position next week, they will be the first team to retain the top spot in the poll since Jerrry Tarkanian’s UNLV team in 1990-91.

Kentucky is also pursuing the first undefeated season since the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers went 32-0 under legendary head coach Bob Knight.

The Wildcats will need to win their last nine games of the season in both the SEC and NCAA Tournaments in the next four weeks to finish an unprecedented 40-0

Former New York Jets

running back Chris Johnso is recovering from a gunshot wound after a drive-by shooting left one dead in Orlando at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday morning.

Dreekius Johnson, 28, was killed after being struck in the head by gunfire while sitting behind the wheel of the vehicle carr ying Chris Johnson and another friend named Reggie Johnson as they were stopped at a red light, according to Tiffany Walden of the Orlando Sentinel.

A vehicle pulled up beside the Johnson’s vehicle and opened fire striking all three passengers.

None of the individuals are related according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Reggie Johnson was said to have sustained non-life threatening injuries and Chris Johnson, eligible to become a free agent at 4 p.m. today, is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a gunshot wound to his right shoulder.

March 10, 2015

Page 17 MEN’S TRACK & FIELD FARRELL WAS A MULTIPLE IC4A QUALIFIER IN HIS TIME AT RUTGERS FROM 1997-01

Assistant coach preaches patience during improvement MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER

It takes a special combination of leadership and experience to command the respect and admiration of a collegiate athletics team.

A connection with the athletes is vital to a coach getting his or her message across and a mutual level of respect between both sides makes for the best player and coach relationships.

For the Rutgers men’s track and field team, the athletes have lauded their coaching staff throughout the indoor season.

They credit their coaches for motivating them during training and competitions and providing a calming influence over them when the stresses of the season become pronounced.

One member of the coaching staf f, assistant coach Rober t Farrell, has been especially praised by his team for his ef for ts and the job he has done with the Scarlet Knights.

“Coach Farrell is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had,” said sophomore pole vault competitor Nicholas Patterson. “He’s able to pick everything apart and focuses on everything and makes it so technical and easy to understand, which then makes it easy to execute. Without him, I definitely wouldn’t be where I am as an athlete today.”

Farrell is in his third season as an assistant coach on Mike

Mulqueen’s staff for his alma mater and he is in charge of jumps, throws and multi-event athletes.

He has developed a close bond with many of his athletes and has been credited by standouts like senior All-American long jumper Corey Crawford for the progress he has made throughout his time with the Knights.

It has been an enjoyable first few years back at Rutgers for Farrell, who feels proud to be able to work with the athletes he has grown close with.

“I have a lot of things I love about this team –– it’s hard to name just one,” Farrell said. “Now that I’ve gotten to work with some of these guys for a few years, I think they have outstanding work ethics, are great human beings and I think they have a lot of school pride.”

One of Farrell’s core beliefs as a coach is that each day provides an opportunity to make progress and get better.

He has seen how seriously the Knights take their workouts, which has impressed him and further endeared him to his team.

“I put a lot of emphasis in every day, doing everything you can to be the best you can that day, one day at a time,” he said. “It’s been a process, and certainly many of our guys have gotten a lot better, but I know we’re moving towards some wonderful things in the outdoor and indoor over the next couple of years. With the group we have and

Sophomore pole vaulter Nicholas Patterson said assistant coach Robert Farrell emphasizes the little things. Patterson praises Farrell for his mentoring and guidance. EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR with the talent we have coming in recruiting-wise, the program continues to get better and better.”

His hard work as a coach has rubbed off on the athletes he is coaching, as well as the other coaches on the staff.

Along with the other team assistant coach, Lou Tomlinson, who is in charge of long distance and sprint groups, Mulqueen has

a solid foundation for teaching new athletes each year and credits his staff for the program’s growth over the years.

In fact, both Farrell and Tomlinson competed for Rutgers under Mulqueen, building a rapport that led to them coming back to coach at their alma mater.

“Coach Farrell and Coach Tomlinson are vital to our team’s

success,” Mulqueen said. “Both love Rutgers and are very dedicated to our team. I look at them as the head coach of each of their event areas. I trust them completely. …

They are two great people who are great role models for our athletes.”

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March 10, 2015 BASEBALL NO. 24 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 12, RUTGERS 4

Rutgers defense leaks, offense lacks in blowout loss TYLER KARALEWICH CORRESPONDENT

Sporting a 1-6 record through its first two weekends back on the baseball diamond, the Rutgers baseball team knew it was up against a tall task.

Going up against the No. 24 team in the country for a threegame series at Florida Atlantic, the Scarlet Knights looked to build off of some recent momentum.

Rutgers earned its first win of the young season after stealing the finale of its three-game tilt in Myrtle Beach versus Old Dominion, in a 13-9 slugfest.

Despite a bit of a plot twist thrown in their plans after their home opener against Fairleigh Dickinson was canceled due to inclement weather, the Knights set their sights on progression as they went head-on into battle against a top-25 program from the south.

But things didn’t go as planned.

The Knights (1-9) were swept right out of Boca Raton, losing by a combined score of 40-12 in three games. The lineup failed to support the effort of its starting pitchers, prolonging a problem that has plagued the team in the early going of its 2015 campaign. The Owls also outhit Rutgers, 42-20.

After dropping the first two games of the series, sophomore right-hander Kyle Driscoll took the mound on Sunday looking to stop the bleeding and carry his team back into the win column.

That didn’t happen.

Instead, the 6-foot-6 flamethrower was knocked around FAU Baseball Stadium. He lasted only two innings before giving

way to the bullpen, tagged for seven earned runs on eight hits.

Florida Atlantic (14-2) slugged 18 hits on the afternoon on its way to a 12-4 win to complete the sweep. Sophomore outfielder Tom Marcincyzk and junior outfielder Vinny Zarillo paced the Knights at the plate in the middle of the order, combining to go 4-for-7 with one run and one RBI. That result came two days after the Owls set a program record with 18 runs in an 18-5 beatdown to set the tone for the weekend.

In that series opener, junior left-hander Howie Brey didn’t make it past the third inning. The ace of the Rutgers pitching staff struggled with his command, walking four and striking out two.

Florida Atlantic scattered six hits to notch nine runs.

Head coach Joe Litterio’s call to the bullpen yielded little help.

Sophomore Kevin Baxter entered to relieve Brey in the fourth, but failed to record a single out. The Owls continued their offensive assault, shelling

the Knights’ right-hander for four runs on two hits.

Baxter didn’t exactly help himself by opening up the inning with back-to-back walks — and Florida Atlantic made it hurt. The Owls cashed in on a gift with runners on first and second and no outs to begin the inning, ripping four consecutive hits before Rutgers retreated to its bullpen again.

On Saturday, the trend continued. Despite a bulldog effort by junior right-hander Mark McCoy to battle his way

While the majority of the bats struggled over the weekend, sophomore outfielder Tom Marcinczyk went 3-for-9 with three RBI in three games. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2014

through the opening five and two-thirds innings of the ballgame, the Knights couldn’t follow up with support.

McCoy yielded three earned runs on seven hits, fanning three and walking three to keep Rutgers in it down just 4-1 heading into the bottom of the sixth, but Florida Atlantic broke out.

Sophomore left-hander Maxx Hermann got the Knights out of the jam during his relief appearance in the sixth, but walked his way right into one when he came back out for the seventh.

He couldn’t record an out, ending the day with two walks and one strikeout as the Owls went on to break the game open in a six-run inning.

Four out of the five runs surrendered by Hermann were earned.

Despite the struggles from the mound, the Knights failed to put up much of a fight at the plate. They have hit a combined team batting average of .213 on the season to this point while averaging fewer than seven hits per game.

Prior to the series, Litterio said Rutgers needed to continue to support their starting pitchers, but knew Florida Atlantic would be a tough team to play.

With a poor outing against the Owls, the Knights will look to rebound against Iona in its first midweek game of the season home at Bainton Field. Rutgers split the season series against the Gaels last season, winning its home game, 7-5.

For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TylerKaralewich and @TargumSports on Twitter.

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March 10, 2015 SOFTBALL RUTGERS 9, NEW MEXICO 6

Knights’ bats awaken in first winning weekend of season RYAN MORAN STAFF WRITER

After struggling at the plate in the last two tournaments, the Rutgers softball team finally found its stroke.

The Scarlet Knights (6-6) exploded on offense at the Lobo Classic in Alburquerque, New Mexico, combining for 30 hits and 23 runs over the weekend.

“We did well and throughout the whole weekend we really hit the ball well,” said head coach Jay Nelson. “It took us a couple innings to get going in the first game, to shake the rust off. We hit the ball well, but have to work on our defense and locating pitches better.”

Entering the tournament, the team had struggled offensively. They were finally able to connect with runners in scoring position, crossing five or more runs in one inning twice over the weekend.

The Knights arrived in the southwest on Friday due to the inclement weather in New Jersey and were unable to play the first two games of the tournament against New Mexico and CSU Bakersfield.

They began and ended the weekend on positive notes, winning two games out of the three to climb back up to the .500 mark.

On Sunday, they downed New Mexico, 9-6, behind a strong showing at the plate, scoring seven runs in the first two innings.

Senior outfielder Jackie Bates was able to connect on a pitch for her third home run of the season, driving in three runs in the top of the second. The Knights went on to register five hits and five runs in the breakout inning.

Bates went 7-for-13 on the weekend, driving in a total of six runs. With her three-run blast to left field, she moved into a tie for third on the program’s all-time home runs list with 20 for her career. It could have been two home runs for her, but she was robbed at the fence against New Mexico.

“I hope that I can stay consistent with this and don’t fall in to

a slope or anything,” Bates said.

“We’ve been working on hitting in practice a lot as a team. Some people have gone in extra to practice on their own time. Getting more experience throughout the season and seeing more pitching has helped as well.”

Behind the combined performance of sophomore righthander Dresden Maddox and senior left-hander Alyssa Landrith, the Knights were able to secure the win.

In Rutgers’ only loss of the tournament, they jumped out to an early 5-1 lead in the top of the fourth against New Mexico. But thanks to a late rally, the Lobos scored nine runs in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings.

Maddox entered in the fifth but was unable to hold the lead, surrendering six runs in an inning and a third.

“We had poor pitch location and it costs us,” Nelson said. “It’s key to keep the ball down and we didn’t do that at times. We made a couple of bad plays that ended up costing us.”

Sophomore pitcher Shayla Sweeney found out she was pitching the first game of the series the night before, news she called a “nice surprise” leading up to the contest.

The Haddon Heights, New Jersey, product came out and dominated to earn her first win of the season. She went the distance, surrendering four runs and scattered seven hits.

“I was definitely hitting my spots better than before,” Sweeney said. “I was working on keeping my pitches up — I kept mixing speeds to keep them off balance, which was working really well. It helps my confidence a lot, knowing that I have momentum going into spring break. I’m excited to get more wins.”

The Knights came back with seven runs in the fourth and fifth to retake the lead and ultimately win the game.

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Despite the uptick offensively, Nelson said still hasn’t seen his team play the clean game he wants them to.

When Rutgers arrives to Clear water, Florida, for the

Michele Smith Spreak Break Tournament — a weekend in which the Knights went undefeated with six-straight wins — Nelson hopes it can produce the same improvements this time around.

“We must work on some things in practice this week that

we have to clean up,” he said.

“I’ll look over the tape, but we definitely have to fix our errors because they cost us from getting out of innings unharmed.”

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “I put a lot of emphasis in every day, doing everything you can to be the best you can ... I know we’re moving towards some wonderful things.”

- Rutgers assistant men’s track and field coach Robert Farrell

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MEN’S TRACK & FIELD 4X400 RELAY TEAM EARNS ALL-EAST HONORS

Rutgers runs to personal bests in Boston MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER

In its final competition of the indoor season, the Rutgers men’s track and field team returned to Boston for the 2015 the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Indoor Championships (IC4As), achieving multiple lifetime bests.

The Scarlet Knights took advantage of the familiar course at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center by finishing with strong performances at a championship level meet.

“I think we competed very hard at the IC4A’s,” said head coach Mike Mulqueen. “Our goal was to make the finals in our events and to finish up the indoor season on a positive note.”

For the most part, the Knights were able to get their athletes to advance to the finals of their respective events.

They were especially successful in having several team members being rewarded AllEast Track and Field honors for their outings.

Junior sprinter Rajee Dunbar was the runner-up in the 60-meter dash, setting a personal best time of 6.84 seconds. His time was only 0.3 seconds away from tying the school record.

Senior sprinter D’Andre Jordan also set a personal record and finished fourth in the 400-meter race with a time of 47.53.

Dunbar and Jordan joined freshmen sprinters Jordan Jimerson and Stuart Tweedie as All-East members of the 4x400-meter relay unit, where they finished fourth with a time of 3:11.35.

Also earning All-East honors were senior distance runner Christopher Banafato and sophomore multi-athlete Zachary Ghizzone.

Banafato bested his personal record set Junior sprinter Rajee Dunbar leads the charge, turning the corner sharply in the 4x400-relay race as his teammates from the Rutgers women’s track and field team cheer him on at the IC4As in Boston. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / MANAGING EDITOR

SEE BOSTON ON PAGE 16

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD JAMES, SAUNDERS EARN ALL-EAST HONORS

Knights end season on high note at ECACs KAYLEE POFAHL STAFF WRITER

BOSTON — No road to success is without potholes.

The Rutgers women’s track and field team drove over both rocky and smooth parts on this road as its 2015 indoor season came to an end this weekend at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships in Boston.

While the Scarlet Knights saw early success after clocking in two new personal records during preliminaries, heartbreak fell in the 4x400-meter relay finals with a disastrous technical error handling the baton.

The relay team, consisting of sophomore sprinter Alayna Famble, sophomore mid-distance runner Nichole Nicholas, freshman sprinter Madelen Soto and freshman

sprinter Bria Saunders, lost any chance of a top-three finish when the baton was dropped during the transition to the third leg from Nicholas to Soto.

The fatal flaw resulted in a fifth place finish from the same quartet that captured first place with a 1.55-second margin of victory in the preliminaries just one day prior.

With the time loss caused by the fallen baton, the team clocked in at 3:52.09, worlds away from its preliminary time of 3:47.18.

Though the day’s events ended with the technical error, the prior performances yielded successful results for the Knights.

After matching her personal record in the first round of preliminaries, junior hurdler Kaprice James bested her personal record in the 60-meter hurdles in her second round performance, clocking in at 8.68 seconds.

James finished sixth overall in the finals.

Additionally, Saunders captured a personal record in the 200-meter dash with her first place finish in the preliminaries after clocking in at 24.40 seconds. In the finals, Saunders finished seventh overall.

Though the 4x400-meter relay was a tough blow, Rutgers refuses to let it overshadow the successes from this weekend or negatively affect the outlook for the spring season.

“It’s a mixed bag,” said head coach James Robinson. “It was a tough ending to the 4x4, but we move on to the outdoor season. This season was really about getting the kids a lot of experience, because we don’t have a lot of experience at all. So the more competition they can get, particularly at a high level like this, the better.”

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Boston Miami

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New York Denver

78 106

Washington Charlotte

95 69

Chicago Memphis

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Atlanta Sacramento

130 105

New Orleans Milwaukee

114 103

MYLES MACK,

senior guard, was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference yesterday by the league’s media voting panel.

Mack led the Rutgers men’s basketball team with 13.1 points per game his season.

Junior Kaprice James (center) leaps her way through the 60-meter hurdles.

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MEN’S GOLF

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BASEBALL

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Colleton River Collegiate

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vs. Temple

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Wednesday, 7 p.m., Wednesday, 3 p.m., Chicago, Ill. Bainton Field

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Piscataway, N.J.