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Steve Pikiell, the new Rutgers head men’s basketball coach, will replace Eddie Jordan at the helm. He formerly coached the Stony Brook University Seawolves, taking them to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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For the first time in a decade, Piscataway had a buzz. And it all correlated back to center court of the Rutgers Athletic Center. But contrary to the ordinary expectancies of two-hand slams and game-winning shots, the reason for it was the man standing at the
podium on the stage that sat on top of the block “R” logo at the RAC. Standing there was Steve Pikiell, 48, who officially became the next Rutgers head men’s basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon. “I don’t think I’ve slept in four days. This has been quite a whirlwind for me,” Pikiell said. “But this has always been a dream job for me. I drove up and down the New Jersey
Turnpike for years recruiting ... I would drive by that sign and I would say, ‘That’s the job I want.’ I’m humbled and very appreciative, and I’m very thankful for this opportunity.” Days after reports initially broke on Saturday morning citing that the 11-year Stony Brook University head coach had been tabbed as the successor to former three-year Rutgers head coach Eddie Jordan, it all
finally became real for Pikiell at his introductory press conference. The Board of Governors approved Pikiell’s Memorandum of Agreement earlier on Tuesday morning. Pikiell will make an annual base salary of $550,000, with an additional guaranteed compensation of $850,000 for his first year. That additional guaranteed compensation increases by $100,000 in each
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Community discusses dangers of jaywalking
Students organize annual conference for engineers at U. Students in or interested in the industrial engineering field from across the Northeast United States were invited to learn skills and network at an annual conference that hosted at Rutgers this year. The Rutgers University chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) hosted their annual IIE Northeast Regional Conference from March 18 to March 20, according to the group’s website. Members of IIE from across the Northeast were invited to listen to speakers from various industries, partake in networking events and meet other members in social activities, said Anvita Tiwari, a School of Engineering junior and conference organizer. The main goals of the conference were to promote leadership, communication and professional skills, to provide a forum for the presentation of student papers and to inform students about industrial engineering, Tiwari said.
year of his contract, which runs from March 21, 2016, to March 31, 2021. University President Robert L. Barchi said he gave Athletic Director Patrick Hobbs the platform to make the right decision in the hiring process. “In the last three months, we’ve really pretty much taken a new look at sports here at Rutgers, with hiring Pat Hobbs as our AD, hiring a new head football coach and finishing the trifecta today with a new basketball coach,” Barchi said. “... I have to say that the hiring of the basketball coach is 100 percent the job of the AD. It’s his expertise that made this happen and his hard work in the several past weeks that have gotten us to this point. All I did was to lay down a few requirements.” Hobbs, who took over in late November and hired Chris Ash as the head football coach in December, said he knew he had the right fit in his second major coaching hire as soon as he met Pikiell. “In every search, you want that moment. You want that moment where you know you are sitting across the table from that person,” Hobbs said. “They’re talking and you have that feeling that starts to well up when you say, ‘This is the person, this is the right fit, this is the person who I want to lead our student-athletes’ ... Three
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital hopes to add 100,000 square feet over the next two years. They are in the process of developing exact plans. GRAPHIC BY RIDDHI JAIN AND SUSMITA PARUCHURI
University hospital reveals facility expansion plans NICK HUBER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has made plans for a major construction project set to begin during the summer of this year. The hospital is planning for the construction of a 100,000-squarefoot expansion project set to start late summer, said Peter Haigney, a spokesman for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The expansion includes a 42,000-square-foot expansion along
French Street, an 8,000-square-foot expansion on Little Albany Street and a renovation project within the hospital that will encompass 50,000 square feet, Haigney said. The expansion is part of a Master Facilities Project funded though the New Jersey Healthcare Finance Authority, Haigney said. “In the Master Facility Plan of this scope and magnitude, there are literally hundreds of areas and services affected,” he said. “The larger portions SEE EXPANSION ON PAGE 4
University students seem to be braver than they should be when it comes to dodging cars on busy streets. At a Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) meeting on March 3, University President Robert L. Barchi expressed concerns regarding pedestrian safety. “You can’t see (pedestrians), especially at dusk and in the dark, and (accidents are) gonna happen. Jaywalking is against the law, not to mention the fact that it’s dumb,” Barchi said. In 2013, 4,735 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes, averaging more than 12 people per day, according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. These concerns were raised because of a Feb. 15 accident near Cabaret Theater on Douglass campus that sent two students to the hospital. Barchi said installing more crosswalks might not be a functional solution, citing the relatively new crosswalk in front of the Student Activities Center on the College Avenue campus.
The walkway is now outfitted with a pedestrian-operated stoplight. While the change may seem small, Barchi said it took three months to determine “how long the lights should be on” and other logistical nuances. George Street is not the only location for these new signs and signals. Last semester two new signs with flashing lights were installed at the intersection of Biel Road and Dudley Road on Cook campus. Barchi is willing to add more crosswalks and signs, but he suggested the assembly create an educational program about pedestrian safety and using crosswalks. RUSA is not currently creating such a program, said assembly members Mohamed Asker, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, and Rachana Kelshikar, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. School of Arts and Sciences sophomore Pete Samper said such a program may lack merit. He said it is unlikely he would attend a pedestrian safety meeting. Lauren Iacobucci, a School of Engineering junior, agreed with the
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Rock climbing club teaches students physical skills CHRISTOPHER BOHORQUEZ
team is for people who want to get to know people on the team and other climbers, develop as a The Rock Climbing Team is climber and improve at the sport. The team participates in compedifferent than most teams on campus, said Robert King, president titions around New Jersey and has of the climbing team and a School participated in other states as well. There are three types of climbof Engineering junior. “What makes us different is that ing disciplines you can get involved we have a lot of camaraderie. Sports with during competitions, King said. There is top rope which is when climbing isn’t really something a lot of people have done growing up. It’s a participant is tied in and tries to a brand new experience for a lot of climb to the top of a rock wall. There is bouldering people. A lot of where a particpeople join our ipant is not tied team with no in but the wall is experience at “It’s exciting, it’s shorter and they all,” King said. challenging, it’s a great are climbing Most of way to challenge over mats. Then the training yourself.” there is speed takes place on climbing where the wall, he ROBERT KING the climber tries said. About School of Engineering Junior get to the top of 75 percent of a wall as quickthe training inly as possible, clude tasks like he said. climbing and Each climb is then ranked drills on the wall. The other 25 percent of the training is conditioning, based on the wall’s difficulty and which involves floor routines like is awarded a certain amount of points. An individual’s top three abdomen exercises and push-ups. But there are no physical de- climbs determine their score for mands to be on the team, King that competition, he said. The persaid. There are no tryouts, and son with the highest score wins the competition. the team is open to all. The Rutgers climbing team “A lot of people think that you have to be some big strong per- competes mainly in the spring, son to climb, but some of the best King said They are part of the Collegiate climbers in the world are very small people. It’s not really about Climbing Series (CCS), King said. how strong you are. It’s mostly During the spring 2015 season the team went to the national compeabout technique,” King said. The team is split up in two tition for the first time and earned different types. There is the com- seventh place, ranking second in petition team and the recreation the region. Like other climbing teams in team, he said. The competition team is for its league, all of the team mempeople who are more serious, ex- bers have grown a lot since perienced and want to compete they star ted, King said. There against other people in compe- are about 45 active members on tition, King said. The recreation the team. CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers Rock Climbing Club helps students practice climbing skills, but also competes with three different teams. The competitions include bouldering, speed climbing and top rope, each of which requires different criteria to be fulfilled to win. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Northeast region of the CCS is the largest group in the nation with more than 190 members in each competition, he said. These teams come from other institutions including Princeton University, Yale University, Cornell University and West Point. Lindsey Zanzalari, a captain on the team and a School of Management and Labor Relations junior, said she started rock climbing his freshman year, saw the club and decided to give it a try.
Zanzalari said her favorite part of being a member is the bonding experience that comes with it. Some of her favorite memories involve spending time with her teammates during and outside of practice. Joe Duncan, the team treasurer and a School of Engineering junior, said he saw the club at the involvement fair during his sophomore year. He observed their practices, liked what he saw and decided it was a good fit.
Duncan said he hopes to improve his climbing skills and wants to build more friendships with the people around him. One of his favorite things is to see how a person tracks his or her progress and improvement over time. His best memory is seeing the team supporting each other and helping everybody else improve. “It’s just a really fun thing to do,” King said. “It’s exciting, it’s challenging, it’s a great way to challenge yourself.”
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Pikiell has 119-48 record Hospital will expand down Little Albany, French over last 5 years, 192streets, Haigney says 156 total at Stony Brook CONTINUED FROM FRONT
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University President Robert L. Barchi said students should be more careful when crossing the street at night. He spoke about the issue with RUSA last month. GEORGETTE STILLMAN
JAYWALKING 4,735 pedestrians died in motor vehicle crashes in 2013, according to information center CONTINUED FROM FRONT
“Most people here don’t even look both ways before walking,” sentiment, said she would also he said. “Crosswalks exist for drivers to have a visual that they not attend such a presentation. Both Samper and Iacobucci use can see ahead of them to see crosswalks frequently. Samper people coming. If they’re not ansaid he does not use crosswalks ticipating people walking across the street, it about one in could be more five times. dangerous.” Iacobucci At the same said she always time, uses cross“Jaywalking is against the that itheis said not walks unless law, not to mention the terribly imshe is at Cabafact that it’s dumb.” portant if peoret Theater or ple do not use the Livingston ROBERT L. BARCHI crosswalks. Student CenUniversity President As long as ter. She lives in pedestrians one of the Livcheck for oningston apartcoming trafments and fic instead feels the crossof “just stepping out in front of walks there are unnecessary. But Samper said using crosswalks cars,” jaywalking is not a huge is a safer alternative than jaywalking. issue, Iacobucci said.
ENGINEERS Conference offers ability to network, teach skills to attendees, Gawade says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Many speakers were invited from companies such as Accenture, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Lockheed Martin and other companies, she said. They shared their insights on working in the industr y and the many dif ferent areas one can work in with a degree in industrial engineering. Each company demonstrated the unique and unknown complex supply chain process, as well as interesting ways industrial engineers find their fit in these companies, said Vidita Gawade, a School of Engineering junior and agenda chair for IIE. Gawade made it her goal to showcase the wide variety of disciplines in the industrial engineering field at the conference. “I wanted to showcase the versatility of the industrial engineering field and how the field can be applied through and in any industry,” she said. “We had a great lineup of speakers, including many Rutgers School of Engineering alumni.”
This opportunity was there to provide students with the perfect networking opportunity, Gawade said. Ray Attiyah, a School of Engineering alumnus and keynote speaker, motivated students like Gawade to be fearless and to dive into unknown situations, she said. Another speaker, Jeffrey Meltzer, spoke about the importance of volunteering and giving time to people in various forms. It is valuable to make positive impacts on others while not expecting anything in return, Meltzer said. While the rewards of the conference were not viewable right away, Gawade said the connections and skills she developed will be visible over the upcoming years as she pursues a career and manages larger projects. “Many of the students came up to me and said how glad they felt to attend conference and how inspired they felt to pursue the field and the industries, as well as join the Institute of Industrial Engineers,” Gawade said.
months ago I found that person in Chris Ash. On Saturday morning, sitting in New York City, I found that person in Steve Pikiell.” Pikiell spent the last 11 seasons at Stony Brook, guiding the Seawolves to a 192-156 overall mark and the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. Stony Brook transitioned from Division III to Division I in 1999 and the leap was not easy as Pikiell settled in with the Seawolves in 2005, but he helped build the mid-major program into a competitor in the America East Conference. Pikiell led Stony Brook to 22 wins or more in seven of the last eight seasons, compiling a 119-48 mark in the last five years. The Scarlet Knights have not had a winning season since 200506, which also marks the beginning of the coaching carousel that has led to Pikiell being the fourth men’s basketball coach at Rutgers in the last 10 years. But in his debut, Pikiell sent a message to the Rutgers community on the direction of the program as he settles in. “We will make this a destination for athletes in this state and in other states, worldwide, across the ocean,” he said. “I have a little saying: In order to achieve, you must believe. I believe in President Barchi. I believe in Pat Hobbs. I believe in myself. I have a humbleness, but a confidence, that you will see. I believe in Rutgers. I believe that they gave me a chance. I don’t let people down. I believe we will dance.”
of the planning board approvals necessary for the projects from the are the intensive care unit, operating city of New Brunswick, he said. The entire process has gone room and emergency department. The projects are going to focus smoothly, he said. The hospital’s on expanding preoperative ser- next steps are to submit its archivices, intensive care units and the tectural and engineering plans to the New Jersey Department of emergency department, he said. The French Street project will Health and the New Jersey Defocus on the intensive care unit and partment of Community Affairs, operating room portion and the Lit- who will perform the required retle Albany project will focus on mul- views of the plans. “We will then submit those tiple internal reorganizations and the emergency department, he said. plans to the city to receive a building permit in The project’s order to start constr uction “In the Master Facility construction,” time is estimathe said. “Deed to take about Plan of this scope and hospi18 to 24 months magnitude there are lit- signing tals is a comto complete. erally hundreds of areas plex endeavor “Robin Wood and all of these Johnson has and services affected.” steps are part launched these of a normal projects to PETER HAIGNEY process.” increase our Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Through capacity to inSpokesperson these partnercrease access to ships, the hosand meet the demand for the specialty services and pital is able to offer residents of programs offered in our academic New Jersey better medical care and equipment, Haigney said. medical campus,” Haigney said. “Our hospital is able to offer The final cost of the expansion has not been finalized, but the ex- residents of our state and region pansion is expected to be a multi- access to exceptional specialty medical services, advanced techmillion-dollar project. “Robert Wood Johnson Univer- nology and research that is only sity Hospital (is) in partnership available at the nation’s finest acwith faculty at Rutgers Robert ademic medical centers,” he said. There is an increasing demand Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New for these services from growing, diJersey and private physicians in verse populations that Robert Wood the community forms New Jer- Johnson serves, Haigney said. “Our goal is to increase our capacsey’s one true academic medical ity to meet this demand and improve campus,” Haigney said. The hospital is currently in the access to these services for the indidesign phase but has received all viduals who need them,” he said.
March 23, 2016
FOOD & DRINK
Shop till you drop at Health Way Natural Market
Stop ingesting below-average snacks from Rutgers convenience stores and get into eating good-quality, clean eats from Health Way Natural Market. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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Ever yone knows by now that the processed snacks sold at the Student Activity Center and other Rutgers’ convenience stores can taste pretty ratchet after awhile. Too much of anything is obviously not good, but college kids seem not to absorb that little piece of information ver y well. Well, now there is no excuse, since I have discovered a cute, little health food store on George Street located in downtown New Brunswick. It is called Health Way Natural Market, and is right next door to Filippo’s Famous Pizza. Hop on the EE to explore this
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hidden, health food haven. Just make sure you don’t make a pizza pit stop first. Whenever I walk into this small market, I am always greeted with a big hello. After I received my warm welcome, I dived into the never-ending selection of clean eats. I first made my way towards the seaweed snacks. Screw potato chips and seaweed snacks have my heart. For a decent size bag, it is under $2, which is not too shabby if you ask me. Seaweed snacks taste just like sushi, minus the fish. So, if you have a burning passion for sushi like me, put down the Cool Ranch Doritos and chow down on some crunchy seaweed. I
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recommend the wasabi flavor if you are into the spicy life. Once I’m done admiring the mirage of seaweed, I find myself in front of the colossal nut butter wall. I don’t know how I get there sometimes. I think the wall knows I have a peanut butter addiction and just pulls me in. I found white-chocolate flavored peanut butter there and now my life has never been
the same. Thanks to this mar- bought rice noodles from here ket I now have to eat it ever y- before, which tasted surprisingday, but I’m not complaining. ly good. It is a better alternative Thank god I have self-control or to regular pasta noodles, so else I would be spending all my that’s a plus. It is a health food Abraham Lincolns and buying a store, after all. At this point, I have no hands jar ever yday. Next stop is the refrigerator and stuff is dropping on the section. If seaweed snacks are floor. I definitely looked like a not enough to fulfill your sushi nimrod, but it’s okay because I desires, the shop also supplies got my health on. That was my already-made packaged sushi. cue that it was time to checkout. As I spread out all my healthy I bought a salmon roll here once after a long day of boring goodies on the counter, my classes and it managed to lift eyes wandered to the granola bars at the my spirits. front countSalmon acer. Damn, I tually has a lot thought I was of omega-3 fat“I found white-chocolate done. I picked ty acids, which up about five I have heard is flavored peanut butter good for your there and now my life has because why not stock up health. I am never been the same.” for the week? no doctor, but The cashier why not give pr ob a b l y it a tr y and thinks I am a see how you feel after? If nothing happens, compulsive food shopper. I would say that was a pretty at least you were able to have successful food-shopping trip. a foodgasm. There is no need to wait 40 I ended up buying that godly minutes for the sushi deliver y- peanut butter, seaweed snacks, man if you just pick it up from granola bars and a bunch of “orhere. You are being healthy and ganic” microwavable foods that practicing time management at they also have. Since that felt like a workout, I ordered one of the same time — bingo. Now it’s time to check out the their smoothies. Yes, they also international food section. Geez, make smoothies. Dang, this food shopping is exhausting. I place has it all.
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Access to study abroad must be democratized
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wo weeks ago in the Student Activities Center, the Rutgers University Student HENGGAO CAI Assembly invited a speaker from the Center for Global Education (CGE) — part of the University’s Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs — to give a presentation on study abroad opportunities for undergraduates. The presentation focused on the need to increase participation among Rutgers undergraduates in all forms of international education: study abroad, research and service learning. “How many undergraduate students at Rutgers do you think study abroad?,” asked Gregory Spear, a senior program coordinator at CGE, who advises primarily for global service learning programs, to begin his presentation. After fielding guesses ranging from 5 to 30 percent, Mr. Spear revealed the answer — just 2 percent of undergraduates study abroad on credit-bearing programs by the time they graduate from Rutgers. Why is that number so low? Time spent abroad, whether short-term cultural immersion or extended semester and year-long exchange programs, has been linked to a number of tangible benefits. Academically it is often considered a form of high-impact learning, associated with stronger learning outcomes and greater retention. It has also been shown to advance many college graduates in their careers. Research by language school AmeriSpan found that “two-thirds (67 percent) of HR executives surveyed said that a study abroad experience within a culturally diverse student environment distinguishes a job candidate from others studying only with students from their own country.” In today’s globalized job market, recruiters are looking for attributes that study abroad has been shown to develop. In fact when I was doing my first round interview with Prudential Financial about a year ago, the recruiter said to me, “One of the reasons that we called you in today was because you had study abroad experience on your resume.” Not only did I get the internship at Prudential last summer, but I am going back this upcoming summer. Spear went on to discuss two important barriers that prevent many students from studying abroad. The first is financial: The costs of international travel can put such opportunities out of the reach of many students.
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“It has also been shown to advance many college graduates in their careers.” While the CGE provides detailed advising on financial planning and there are plenty of scholarships available to Rutgers students, the reality is that far too many students see studying abroad as beyond their means. The second is academic: Many students, particularly in the STEM and professional fields, feel that studying abroad would delay the completion of their degrees. While this is changing, the CGE offers an increasing number of programs for students majoring in health sciences, engineering and business. It remains a barrier for majors that don’t have enough study abroad opportunities integrated into the curricula of their school or department. How can these barriers be addressed? Obviously it is unreasonable to assume that every student will be able to (or even want to) consider study abroad. But even for those that eagerly seek international experience, the way is not always clear. Spear explained several new initiatives being explored by the GAIA Centers to make study abroad more accessible, regardless of a student’s major, socioeconomic status or second language proficiency. These initiatives include offering new kinds of short-term summer and winter programming (including credit-bearing experiences built right into spring and fall semester courses), as well as incentivizing schools and departments to internationalize their own curricula through highly integrated study abroad programs that fulfill specific major requirements for students and training academic and financial aid advisors to cover basic questions about planning for study abroad. While these steps are slowly opening study abroad to a wider population of students, there is more to be done. What can Rutgers students do to ensure that they are getting the same opportunities to study abroad? Does your school offer opportunities for study abroad within your major? Has your student organization invited the Center for Global Education to speak about academic and financial planning? How are our tuition dollars used to either support or disincentivize the proliferation of study abroad opportunities on our campus? It is clear that globalization is here to stay and students preparing to graduate in the 21st century must be equipped to navigate a highly interconnected and interdependent world. Despite this growing need, only 10 percent of U.S. students study abroad at some point in their undergraduate careers, and Rutgers falls well short of even that figure. Rather than accept this lack of opportunity and access, Rutgers students should ask what their university can do better to ensure these experiences are available and accessible to more of its students. Henggao Cai is a Rutgers Business School junior majoring in business analytics and information technology.
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hile there are no guarantees you’re going the country as they travel to bordering nations, so to survive the day — you can look both people, like Warmbier, luckily born out of the counways before crossing and still get hit by try should stay out of it. The government, and presumably his family and a car — it’s certain that some actions can either enhance or diminish your chances of returning home friends, provided incessant warnings about the task safely or living life contently. General things to avoid Warmbier was going to undertake and if they were are smoking, eating food high in cholesterol, climb- taken seriously, he wouldn’t be there in the first place. The U.S. Department of State issues travel ing Mount Everest and going to North Korea. But like daredevils looking for a thrill or highly warnings for dangerous countries like Afghanistan, inquisitive people who can’t be satisfied by just read- Iran, Burundi, Bangladesh and of course, DPRK. ing about a topic or issue, University of Virginia stu- When researching for visa applications or informadent Otto F. Warmbier decided to go on a group tour tion regarding consulates, the Department of State of North Korea and by that, he implicitly accepted repeats and bolds statements, seeking to emphathe risks of his travel plans. And in a grave incident, size DPRK’s heavy-handed regime that severely Warmbier’s trip unfolded into the worst-case scenar- punishes even “seemingly minor transgressions.” io when the Democratic People’s Republic of North Many times on the website it says, “The Department of State strongly Korean (DPRK) detained recommends against all the 21-year-old at the airtravel by U.S. citizens to port as he was finishing up “Nonetheless, what Warmbier North Korea.” his trip. He was going to But what happened, hapboard a plane that returns is guilty of is ignoring prevalent pened and harping on his to the United States when warning signs about risky travel.” past actions won’t change he was detained by offihis situation. Warmbier cials of the North Korean could be any college stugovernment due to claims of a “hostile act” against DPRK with the goal of dent in Rutgers — young people make mistakes, bringing down the “foundations of its single-minded including tragic ones like this, and although his unity.” It turns out that Warmbier stole a propagan- future is clouded in mystery, there’s a glimmer of da banner from his hotel room, and he has to pay 15 hope due to the possibility that the U.S. government can successfully come to his aid. Warmbier’s situayears of hard labor for it. He must’ve known what he was getting into — tion reflects the value of a U.S. citizenship and the the repressive nature of the DPRK’s regime has privilege of being American. In the past, presidents become common knowledge, as made evident like Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton traveled to North by its history of detaining other U.S. citizens, use Korea to secure the release of Americans, and while concentration camps, etc. — but it’s difficult to say it’s unclear whether President Barack Obama will that he deserved it. He doesn’t. Nonetheless, what fly over to North Korea, government officials are Warmbier is guilty of is ignoring prevalent warning still working on Warmbier’s release. The very statsigns about risky travel, which shouldn’t be under- ure of the United States in the global platform can’t estimated. Unless there’s something in North Ko- guarantee his release, but the U.S. has resources to rea that you can’t live your life without, and you’re its disposal to effectively lobby for on his behalf. Safety is never guaranteed no matter where you willing to put everything on the line for it, you shouldn’t try to enter the repressive regime’s terri- are — but clearly if the Department of State warns tory. The DPRK’s own citizens are dying to escape against traveling to a country, you should take heed. 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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Ideas of political left are plagued by statistical fallacies COMMENTARY NOAH ZWARG
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hoever believes that the government can provide services to its citizens at no cost has clearly never heard of Milton Friedman or the “free lunch” myth. It appears that some leftists are actually trying to make this case with arguments for programs such as “free college tuition.” Those that oppose these programs are somehow against people getting a college education that would otherwise not have the means to. This allows leftists to gain the moral high ground and be on the popular side of societal progress. Making college available at no cost inevitably turns universities into a common good that everybody has to pay for, even if that specific someone has no desire to attend a university. This indirectly benefits some at the expense of others. It seems to be unjust that someone who goes straight into the workforce from high school would have to help subsidize another person’s college education. Not to mention the incredibly difficult task of implementation and potential problems arising from lack of competition and managing the eight-year super seniors that will be mysteriously popping up. As for the term “free,” a more accurate term would be “taxpayer-funded and government-operated.”
Many arguments from leftists consist of finding something in society they believe would be beneficial, and that government intervention is a better solution. There is a great flaw with this thought process, which Thomas Sowell greatly describes: “There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.” Another crucial flaw with this logic is making the faulty assumption that everything else in society will remain the same even after making a dramatic change. There are always unintended consequences to consider. For example, paid parental leave sounds great — who wouldn’t want new parents to stay home and spend quality time with their
eyes of many leftists I am now seen as being anti-women’s rights, giving them a reason to fight against injustice. They would argue, “Women have come a long way, but still have a long way to go.” Yet they fail to cite a single right that men have western women don’t have. They only chant carefully coined phrases like, “Equal pay for equal work,” “We need more women in STEM,” “Only 20 percent of politicians are female, how can you say we have reached equality?” They conveniently forget to mention that on average, men earn more because they work longer hours, perform almost all of the brutal manual labor jobs that provide extra monetary incentive and
“Progressive leftists provide no evidence for these assumptions besides that it would be so in an ‘ideal’ society.” children instead of going back to work? This allows leftists to take the moral high ground once again. But it may very well lead to employers actively discriminating against young married couples, knowing good and well that they likely will have to pay them not to work. Once the bill gets passed progressive leftists get to check it off their how to better society bucket list, many of whom will not check back a few years later to see if governmental intervention even helped those it intended to. The advocacy for the social justice of modern-day Western women is both a pseudo-noble fight as well as a superfluous one. In the
many other things that lead to men to earning more as a group. The fact that women are the majority at universities and have the choice to pursue any degree they wish is somehow forgotten or overlooked. In regard to women in politics, women comprise more than half of the voter electorate and can very well fill up Congress with women if they so pleased, but this observation also happens to slip their minds. The idea that women should be at least 50 percent represented in every single college major in addition to all different types of occupations is completely ridiculous when one stops for a moment to think about the
absurdity of these assumptions. Progressive leftists provide no evidence for these assumptions besides that it would be so in an “ideal” society. The only things that could possibly explain any discrepancies are discrimination, social barriers or that young girls are simply not encouraged enough. The notion that women might not want to be engineers or politicians to the same extent as men must have never crossed their minds. Some progressive leftists have a particular vision of how they want the world to look like, only to be disappointed when real life women do not conform to their beck and call. The common theme I am trying to point out is that many progressive left arguments are based primarily on emotion and statistical fallacies. Whatever governmental program leftists insist on providing with society next, let’s make sure they answer the following questions: What empirical evidence do you have supporting that governmental intervention will be more beneficial than the free-market, have you thought of possible unintended consequences and do you have any data suggesting that similar past governmental interventions ending up helping those it intended to? The answers they give may very well be that they have some great theories. They personally believe it will benefit society overall, and they haven’t bothered to check. Noah Zwarg is a Rutgers Business School graduate student studying financial statistics and risk management.
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Page 9 Nancy Black
Today’s Birthday (03/23/16). Passion feeds your work this year, with consistent efforts. Make budgets and itineraries. Partnership blossoms after 3/23, setting the stage for a two-year collaborative phase beginning 9/9. A new direction for service, work and health dawns 9/1. Meditate on changes after 9/16. Listen to your heart. 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 7 — A turning point arises in a partnership, with this Full Moon lunar eclipse in Libra. Balance old responsibilities with new ones. It could get spicy. Compromise and work together for shared commitments. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Get creative at work under the Libra Full Moon eclipse. Apply artistry to your efforts. Hold off on making decisions. A turning point arises in service, health and labors. Embrace a new direction. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Embark down a new road for love and family. One game folds as another begins under this Libra Full Moon eclipse. Reach a turning point in a romance, passion or creative endeavor. Keep confidences. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Public obligations interfere with private time. New possibilities stretch old boundaries. Begin a new phase at home and with family under this Libra Full Moon eclipse. Domestic changes require adaptation. Renovate, remodel and tend your garden. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Opportunity calls. A new phase in communications, intellectual discovery and travel dawns with this Full Moon eclipse. Shift your research in a new direction. Learning and creative expression flower. Start a new chapter. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Profitable new opportunities bloom under the Libra Full Moon eclipse. A turning point arises in your income and finances. A busy phase has you raking in the dough and could require extra expenses. Keep track.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — This Full Moon eclipse in your sign illuminates a new personal direction. Push your own boundaries and limitations. It could get exciting! Push a passion project with confidence and fresh inspiration. Creativity blossoms. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — This Full Moon eclipse shines on a spiritual fork in the road. Transitions require adaptation. Love’s a requirement, not an option. Begin a phase of introspection, deep thought and spiritual discovery. Ritual and symbolism provide comfort. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — This Libra Full Moon eclipse illuminates a new social phase. Doors close and open with friendships and group projects. Share appreciations. An exciting development unlocks new possibilities. Listen carefully. Introduce new people. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — This Libra Full Moon eclipse sparks a turning point in your career. Responsibilities could weigh heavily. Shift focus toward current passions. Expect a test. Consider new opportunities. Begin a new professional phase. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Plot your course before taking off. The Libra Full Moon eclipse illuminates a new educational direction. Begin a new phase in an exploration. Experiment with new concepts. To really learn, visit the source. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Shift direction with your shared finances over the next six months, under this Libra Full Moon eclipse. Balance old responsibilities with new. The stakes could seem high. Work out the next phase together.
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TURNAROUND After 11 years at Stony Brook, Pikiell left Long Island for Piscataway in 4 days CONTINUED FROM BACK
While Hobbs swung and missed on Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley before George Washington head coach Mike Lonergan withdrew his name from consideration as well, the first-year AD felt as if his second major hire since Rutgers head football coach Chris Ash was the perfect match. “One of the reasons why folks ask me, ‘Was it really important to go for a head coach?’” Hobbs said. “And it was, because I didn’t want somebody that has to learn how to be a head coach in addition to taking on a challenging job.” University Robert L. Barchi, who gave Hobbs majority of the free reign on the hiring process, echoed those sentiments. “I wanted to see an individual who was going to build a winning program and who had the experience and the track record of having done that,” Barchi said. “Here we have someone who’s done that since the time he was a college player and every location that he’s been involved.” As poor as Jordan was in this three-year tenure at Rutgers, he had the outspoken support of many on the roster.
So did Hobbs consult any of the Knights during the coaching search? “I listen to everybody,” he said. “When I do a search, any information that people wanna bring to me, I’ll listen to it and I’ll try to bring that together, filter that, make decisions on who I think is best. I appreciate the confidence Dr. Barchi and the Board of Governors has shown in me in terms of making this hire, but you have to absolutely listen to everybody and get the counsel of everybody and you try to bring that all into making the right decision.” The support for Jordan and his staff included star freshman guard Corey Sanders. Pikiell hasn’t been on the job long, but he has already made the effort to reach out to his new team as he settles into his post and they return from last week’s spring break. While Sanders told The Daily Targum after Rutgers’ season ended at the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis that he would be back for his sophomore season regardless of whom the coach was, he still has the chance to ask for his release and transfer.
WALK-OFF Knights were down by as much as 4 runs before winning in dramatic fashion CONTINUED FROM BACK
“The key was Nicki getting on cause that kind of started us off well. And then Becca and then all I was trying to do was get something in play. Like something in the gap was ideal,” Swolinski said of her game-winning hit. With junior Shayla Sweeney getting the start in the circle, Hofstra’s struck first in the top half of the first frame. With runners on first and second, Brielle Pietrafesa hit a RBI
double to the right gap. But Michaela Transue was thrown out at the plate trying to score from first, as the damage in the inning was limited to just one run. In Hofstra’s next time up atbat, it added to its advantage with a leadoff solo shot from Nikki Michalowski to right field. Rutgers collected its first hit and run of the game in one swing from senior catcher Elizabeth Adams, who crushed a shot to left field to cut the deficit to 2-1.
But Pikiell, who spoke with Sanders on the phone while the freshman was still back home in Florida on spring break, expects the All-Big Ten Honorable Mention to embrace the challenge that lies ahead and take his game to the next level in his sophomore season on the Banks.
“I made phone calls. We talked. Corey is truly a unique player for us,” Pikiell said of Sanders. “He needs to get better. I told him that, too. I challenged him. He’s got to get stronger for goals he set for himself. He needs to improve. He’s going to embrace
that. I’m excited about being able to work with him in the next few days.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GarrettStepien and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Freshman guard Corey Sanders led all Big Ten freshmen in scoring this season, so his new head coach Steve Pikiell made sure to reach out. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2016
But Hofstra’s lineup continued to give Sweeney trouble in the top of third as a leadoff double was followed by a two-run, line-drive home run to right center off the bat of Transue. Sweeney entered the game with the best ERA on the Knights pitching staff, but Hofstra chased her after allowing 4 runs on 7 hits, as Nelson brought in senior Dresden Maddox to replace her. Maddox retired the first two batters she faced to close out the third, but ran into the same trouble that Sweeney did in the fourth. Hofstra struck the Knights again with the longball, this time off the bat of Megan Patierno, who sent a towering solo home run over the left field wall. But Maddox didn’t allow the home run to rattler her, as she walked around to walks to finish the rest of the inning unscathed. Trailing 4-1 entering the bottom of the fourth, Rutgers seemed to be in prime position to put a legitimate dent in its deficit. With one out, two consecutive Knights’ batters were hit by pitches in. Then senior infielder Stephanie Huang, fresh off being named Big Ten Player of the Week, knocked an RBI single to left and advanced on the throw to
the plate giving the home team runners on second and third. But Rutgers couldn’t muster anything else in the inning as Pelsak retired the next two batters, leaving the score at 5-2. Hofstra added to its lead in the top half of the fifth to extend its lead back to four, but the Knights offense was waiting to break open and Maddox was just getting settled in. “I just wanted to go out there and hit my spots,” Maddox said. “Throw strikes and pitch to my defense so that we could go back in and hit so that the offense could take over.” In the bottom of the fifth, Rutgers had runners on second and third with one out when Elizabeth Adams recorded two more RBI’s with a single through the right side. After Maddox worked through a single and walk in the top of the sixth, the Knights added two more runs in the bottom half of the inning. With the bases loaded and one out, Adams drove in her fourth run of the game with a single to left. Then junior Carly Todd worked a walk to tie the game at six. The following batter, Sierra Maddox drilled a ball right back to the pitcher, but Scarpato was able to glove it and double off
infielder Jordan Whitley at third to end the inning. After Maddox worked another near-perfect inning, Swolinski was able to cap off the Knights two-out rally to secure their 13th win in the past 18 games. “Well, I thought we would get going anyway, even against (Pelsak) I think that’s why (Hofstra) took her out,” Nelson said. “But on our side of it, we were giving up too many long balls … Dresden, when she came in, she wasn’t hitting her spots and then she moved on a little bit. She started hitting her spots and throwing better. We played on Sunday morning and we were off and flew and didn’t practice yesterday. So we’re always a little rusty when we come out after that.” With an 0-8 start to the season well behind them, Rutgers will open Big Ten play on Friday with the chance to get to the .500 mark when it welcomes Penn State for a weekend threegame set. “We’re excited, we’re looking forward to it and this is what we prepare for all season,” Maddox said. “So we’re ready.” For updates on the Rutgers softball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
March 23, 2016
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RU faces in-state opponent in return to New Jersey MIKE O’SULLIVAN CORRESPONDENT
After a week spent playing games in Florida and Maryland, the Rutgers baseball team returns to New Jersey for a short stay this week to travel to Lawrenceville to face in-state foe Rider (2-14) on Wednesday. It will mark the third game of the season in its home state, as the Scarlet Knights (8-10) have played 16 games on the road to start their 2016 campaign. The Knights are coming off a 10-3 win on Saturday over NJIT to close out a road trip in which they went 3-4 in a week of many close games. Four of the games were decided by one run, with the Rutgers dropping three of those contests. But the Knights saw their bats come alive in the final game of the trip while being coupled with solid pitching in the starting rotation in the bullpen, providing them confidence moving forward into Wednesday’s game and with conference play approaching. “I’ve been happy with the way we’ve been competing,” said head coach Joe Litterio. “It’s been good to see us playing hard and competitively in all these games and heading into conference play next weekend, it’s important for us to keep our momentum going throughout the week.” Rutgers has seen plenty of production from the top of its lineup in recent weeks. Senior catcher R.J. Devish has taken full advantage of batting in the leadoff spot, starting the team
Freshman catcher Nick Mantera has impressed enough to split reps at catcher and designated hitter with experienced senior catcher R.J. Devish. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2016 with a .404 batting average and a .545 on base percentage. He hit a home run and leads the team with a .509 slugging percentage, turning his high average into some power. Having a veteran like Devish at the top of the order provides stability for the Knights. They plan to ride his hot start as the season
begins to pick up. “R.J. is the guy that gets us going, and he’s been getting on base and setting the pace for us a lot this season,” Litterio said. “He’s always ready, knows how to run the bases, grinds at-bats … he can really do a lot for us.” Devish is the team’s primary catcher, but he has been able to
be the designated hitter in some games because of the emergence of freshman catcher Nick Matera. The Roxbury, New Jersey, native played in 14 games at both catcher and designated hitter and has 11 RBIs thus far this season. He drove in a run in the win over NJIT and had the go-ahead RBI in the eighth inning in a win
over Old Dominion earlier in the season. Matera and Devish formed a nice tandem behind the plate and in the designated hitter roles, giving the Knights flexibility between a veteran and a newcomer, both of who can be trusted to consistently play well. “Nick is tremendous behind the plate and he’s also a tremendous hitter,” Devish said. “I’ve been working with him a lot, and he’s come a long way since he first got here. He has the potential to be one of the best catchers at Rutgers and we’re excited to see what he can do.” Given the nature of their schedules early on in the season, which included constant traveling, it was difficult for the Knights to get comfortable. After their next game at Rider, they will be on the road again for their Big Ten series of the season at Michigan State. Their next home game at Bainton Field will also be another short stay, as they host Monmouth for one game next Tuesday. But after spending a week away from home, Rutgers will be glad to return to New Jersey to build off its latest win. “We’re very excited to be coming home after a week away,” said junior pitcher Kyle Driscoll. “We’ve been playing very hard and are excited to see what we can do on Wednesday and after that in Big Ten play.” For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @Mike_OSully2 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE BARNES AND KOLODNY APPROACH 100-POINT MARK
Seniors approach historic individual career achievement THOMAS CRINCOLI STAFF WRITER
In the midst of a season that has not favored the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, history looms around two of its key players as they look to get their season back on track. The Scarlet Knights’ (2-7) senior attackers Halley Barnes and Kim Kolodny are both in reach of 100 career points for Rutgers, closing in on the milestone during their final year with the team. The Knights’ 100 career points club features 19 different players during the programs 39-year history, most recently adding Ali Steinberg in 2012. Barnes believes closing in on 100 points is a reflection of the job she is asked to do as an attacker. “I really think that offensive players are on the field to score and produce points and that’s the only way you’re going to win games, if your attackers are doing their job and putting points up,” Barnes said. “It’s really just my contribution to the team as we try to get wins.” The two active seniors look to become numbers 20 and 21 on the list as Barnes currently sits at 90 points. With 18 goals and 23 points on the year, the Rutgers captain is on pace for her best season statistically since arriving on the Banks.
Also on pace for a career season, Kolodny has 86 points during her time playing for the Knights. The Farmingdale, New York, native continues to be consistent in her game as she is currently third on the team in scoring with 16 goals and 22 points this year. The duo’s consistency throughout their four years in the program leave Barnes and Kolodny with plenty of praise towards those who have helped them along the way. “I don’t think I would have been able to do it without my team,” Kolodny said. “I am a flashy player and I basically depend on my teammates to get me the ball and without them, I wouldn’t have been able to do this.” While Barnes also attributed a lot of her success to her teammates, the Garnett Valley, Pennsylvania, native credited head coach Laura Brand-Sias for giving her an opportunity to play since freshman year. “I wouldn’t have been this close to reaching my 100th point if I hadn’t been able to play in all those games so I think that is a huge contributing factor,” she said. While it is almost inevitable with people continually bringing the 100-point milestone to their attention, the senior pair try not to overthink it.
“If you were to ask me how many points away I was, I would say I don’t know,” Kolodny joked. “I try hard not to think about it, but you know, you have people telling you you’ve come close to it, so you just try to block it out and play in the moment.” Barnes had no idea she was as close to 100 points before someone recently had mentioned it to her. The veteran attacker noted her attention is strictly towards helping Rutgers win games while downplaying her scoring prowess. “It’s definitely not on my mind when I’m playing a game. Really, the only thing I’m thinking about is winning,” Barnes said. “Sometimes that means my team is relying on me to get points up and sometimes they’re relying on me to do other things to clear room for other girls and really work cohesively in the offensive unit.” Kolodny and Barnes have shared field since coming onto the Knights team in 2013, racking up their career totals from the moments of their first few games. As freshmen, they combined for 28 points, and their point production has not slowed down midway through their senior year. The two senior attackers’ next chance to continue their pace towards 100 points comes when Rutgers faces off against Hofstra
in New York on Friday. Regardless of how things turn out for the Knights, Kolodny noted she has enjoyed all her time playing with her teammate. “Ever since freshman year, I know that me and Halley have
been playing together,” Kolodny said. “It’s been a great ride with her.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior attacker Kim Kolodny is 14 points away from becoming the 20th player in program history to reach the 100-point mark. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2016
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY—NEW BRUNSWICK
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“He needs to get better ... He’s going to embrace that. I’m excited about being able to work with him in the next few days.” — Rutgers head men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell on freshman guard Corey Sanders
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016
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MEN’S BASKETBALL STEVE PIKIELL WENT FROM NCAA TOURNAMENT TO RUTGERS HEAD COACH IN 4 DAYS
New head coach joins RU in quick turnaround GARRETT STEPIEN CORRESPONDENT
Shortly after Steve Pikiell’s 14-seed Stony Brook team got bounced by 3-seed Kentucky in the Round of 64 at the NCAA Tournament, his phone lit up. Buzzing in on the other end of the line was Rutgers Athletic Director Patrick Hobbs. With a Saturday morning meeting somewhere in New York City sandwiched in between, Pikiell was soon enough standing at the epicenter of his introductory press conference in front of a podium at the Rutgers Athletic Center. The whirlwind sequence, as he described it, was still so surreal. But as he met with reporters in a break-off following his formal greeting, Pikiell tried to put it all into words. “The great part was, I text Pat (Hobbs) after the game and said, ‘The one team we don’t want to schedule next year is Kentucky,’” Pikiell said with a laugh. “It’s been crazy — winning the (America East) championship and having the first NCAA Tournament berth in school history to the Kentucky game and then to having this opportunity.” Pikiell, 48, became the 19th head men’s basketball coach on Tuesday afternoon at the RAC. Following the dismissal of Eddie Jordan after three years at the helm, the former 11year Stony Brook head coach takes the reins on a lost program as the fourth head coach of the Scarlet Knights in the last 10 years. Newly appointed head men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell listens to a question at his introductory press conference Tuesday. The former Stony Brook head coach took the Seawolves to the NCAA Tournament this season. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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SOFTBALL RUTGERS 7, HOFSTRA 6
Knights defeat Hofstra with walk-off ERIC MULLIN
The Knights scored 4 runs on three hits and six walks in the next two innings, while Maddox shut the door on the Pride’s offense to even the score up at six to give the home team a chance to win it entering the bottom of the seventh. Courtney Scarpato came into the game in relief of Grimm for Hofstra and retired the first two batters she faced. But then freshman outfielder Nicolette Anico reached on a single and sophomore infielder Rebecca Hall worked in a walk. With runners on first and second, senior infielder Melanie Swolinski slapped a ball past the defenders on the left side of the infielder. The ball was hit directly to Hofstra leftfielder Alyssa Cuzzola, but head coach Jay Nelson sent Anico around from third to home. Cuzzola’s throw was on target, but it went through the legs of kneeling catcher Brittney Alloca as Anico slid in to home safe to seal Rutgers (15-16) 7-6 win over Hofstra (13-11) in the Knights’ home opener.
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The Rutgers softball team’s home opener against Hofstra was a tale of two games, sparked by pitching changes from both sides. Through four-and-a-half innings of Tuesday afternoon’s matchup at the Rutgers Softball Complex, the Pride held a 6-2 advantage over the Scarlet Knights. The visitors had already chased the Knights’ starter in the circle, Shayla Sweeney, after the junior had surrendered 4 runs on seven hits in 2.1 innings of work. In the 1.2 innings that senior Dresden Maddox had come in relief of Sweeney, she had allowed 2 runs to cross the plate as well. At the dish, Rutgers had managed to get eight runners on base, but Hofstra starting pitcher Jessica Peslak limited the Knights scoring in only allowing 2 runs. But when the Knights came to bat in the second half of the fifth, Peslak wasn’t on the mound as Madison Grimm replaced her. And from that point on, it was all Rutgers.
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Senior shortstop Melanie Slowinski hits a walk-off single to left field in the seventh inning of Rutgers 7-6 win over Hofstra. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
EXTRA POINT
NHL SCORES
Philadelphia Columbus
2 3
Buffalo Carolina
3 2
Detroit Tampa Bay
2 6
Anaheim Montreal
3 4
Washington Ottawa
4 2
Vancouver Winnipeg
0 2
ABIGAIL BROOKS,
freshman attacker, was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after her 5-goal performance in Rutgers’ 16-11 loss to James Madison Saturday. She is the first player in program history to earn the award, doing it after playing just three games.
BASEBALL
TENNIS
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
SOFTBALL
at Rider
vs Illinois
at Hofstra
vs. Penn State
Today, 3:30 p.m., Lawrenceville, N.J.
Friday, 12:30 p.m., Friday, 7:00 p.m., Piscataway, N.J. Hemstead, N.Y.
Friday, 3 p.m., RU Softball Complex