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Nicolle Wallace, political analyst and former communications director for President George W. Bush’s 2004 campaign and senior advisor to John McCain’s 2008 campaign, spoke to the Rutgers community about presidential candidate Donald Trump’s efforts since last June. SAMANTHA CASIMIR / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Political analyst Nicolle Wallace discusses Trump’s campaign NIKITA BIRYUKOV ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
Voters should get ready for a “Clinton-Trump smackdown” next November, political analyst Nicolle Wallace said in a lecture delivered to Rutgers students, faculty and community members Thursday. The Eagleton Institute of Politics hosted the card-carrying Republican for her talk “Election 2016: The Media, the Messages and the
Madness,” which discussed the looming general election, its likely candidates and the steps that are leading the U.S. to a battle between two titans in American politics. Instead of mourning the seemingly-inevitable outcome, Wallace said the Republican establishment should acknowledge its role in the process. “We broke faith with the base of our party and they came roaring back this cycle by not only embracing Donald Trump at the very beginning
of his announcement of his run for presidency, but voting for him in large enough numbers so that now he is leading in delegates,” she said. Trump, she said, is the only Republican candidate addressing the people’s economic anxiety. Talking about free trade, tax cuts, rolling back Obamacare and defending Wall Street, topics close to the heart of other Republican candidates, would not deliver someone a nomination— at least not in 2016.
The absence of press agents in Trump’s campaign, a boon to a campaign seeking to attract voters disgusted with the “corruption that … took hold of the Republican establishment,” is key motivator behind the Republican frontrunner’s widespread support, said Wallace, who was communications chief for President George W. Bush’s 2004 campaign and a senior advisor the McCain-Palin campaign of 2008.
From the start of Trump’s campaign last June, his supporters formed a strong emotional connection with the candidate, she said. He spoke to their “gut worries,” and they have stuck with him ever since. “He just got right at all of their anxieties about the country and promised to do something to make it better,” the frequent “Morning Joe Show” contributor said. “He SEE CAMPAIGNS ON PAGE 4
Program helps students in foster care ease transition SAMANTHA KARAS CORRESPONDENT
A Rutgers program is helping students in the child welfare system who do not have a home during the summer by providing a number of summer housing and internships opportunities. The Summer Housing and Internship Program is a subset of Project MYSELF, which works with 400 college-enrolled youths attending 110 different schools from Mahwah Township to Cape May, said Maureen Braun-Scalera, director of the Office of Child Welfare Initiatives in the Rutgers School of Social Work. “We have support coaches who are all masters in social work graduates,” she said. “They provide support coaching to these youths.” Qualifying students are participating or transitioning out of the child welfare system. The system works with families facing problems such as abuse, neglect, substance abuse and poverty, she said. “All of the youths we work with are in that situation,” she said.
“At some point in time, they were placed in out-of-home care because they were not safe in their homes, and they are now either currently involved in foster care or they were formally involved.” Legally, children can age out of the system as soon as they turn 18, but can stay until they are 21, Braun-Scalera said. Some youths cannot wait to get out, regardless of the system’s benefits. Others do not withdraw until they turn 21. Staff members are assigned to different campuses where the students participate in the program. Support coaches meet with students individually or as a group two to three times a month to provide support and help connect them with resources. “(They help) purchase textbooks, get them food donations. They made need some tutoring, they made need some help to advocate for financial assistance,” Braun-Scalera said. “The support coaches also teach them life skills like financial literacy and emotional resiliency.” SEE PROGRAM ON PAGE 4
The results of the 2015 iSpeak survey found that nearly one-quarter of women were victims of sexual violence before college. Of the 20 percent to experience this violence on campus, only 11 percent spoke with University officials. GRAPHIC BY RAMYA CHITIBOMMA AND SUSMITA PARUCHURI / STAFF DESIGNERS
Sexual assault rates at Rutgers consistent with national trends DAN COREY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
About 20 percent of undergraduate women at Rutgers—New Brunswick experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact at the
University, compared to a 5 percent rate for undergraduate men, according to the latest #iSPEAK campus climate assessment. This statistic is considered to be consistent with other universities in the United States, said Julia O’Connor, a
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doctoral student and researcher at the School of Social Work’s Center on Violence Against Women and Children. “It wasn’t surprising — it was what we expected,” O’Connor said. SEE TRENDS ON PAGE 4
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Campus Calendar FRIDAY 3/25 The Department of Animal Sciences presents “EAB Graduate Program” and “Elucidating Mechanisms that Drive Mammary Tumorigenesis in Rats Exposed to Alcohol in Utero” from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Rutgers Energy Institute presents “Developing a Stakeholder—Driven Decision Support Tool to Reduce Conflict Between Renewable Energy and Biodiversity Conservation” from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Catholic Student Association presents “Good Friday Stations of the Cross” at 12 p.m. at Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Department of Environmental Sciences presents “Using Advanced Data Assimilation to Improve Operational Predications from the NCEP Global Forecast System (GFS) Model” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences Building on Cook campus.
The event is free and open to the public. University Career Services presents “Road to Wall Street Boot Camp” from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Gateway Transit Village on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Environmental Sciences Graduate Student Association presents “A Biased Random Walk Through Reductive Dehalogenation” at 3:30 p.m. at the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Rutgers Student Centers presents “RU After Dark: Get Board!” from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Livingston Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. SATURDAY 3/26 Rutgers Intramural Sports presents “Bicycle Race” from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Livingston campus.The event is free and open to the public. The Department of Animal Sciences presents “Elucidating Mechanisms That Drive Mammary Tumorigenesis in Rats Exposed to Alcohol in Utero” from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public.
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Community discusses results of president’s visit to Cuba
U.S. President Barack Obama visited Cuba last week, ending a 90-year-old isolation policy. University faculty said this may lead to increased cooperation between institutions in the Caribbean nation and Rutgers. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2015
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easier for educational institutions to begin to collaborate,” he said. “People can more easily interact The improvement of relations in a way that fosters research and between the United States and problem solving.” Dialogue between the two Cuba comes at an ideal time for Rutgers to expand its already es- countries commenced after an antablished connections with the nouncement by Obama in December 2014, and diplomatic relations Caribbean state. During his historic tour of were officially restored last sumCuba, President Barack Obama mer when the American and Cuban — the first sitting American embassies in Havana and Washingpresident to visit the country in ton, D.C. were re-established. Since the opening talks, the nearly 90 years — vowed to usher in a new period of coexistence GAIA centers have organized a between the two nations and end committee — composed of faculty from various schools and campusdecades of hostility. “I have come here to bury the es in Rutgers with research interlast remnant of the Cold War in ests in Cuba — to look for ways the Americas,” Obama said in his to coordinate initiatives with the address on Tuesday in Havana. “I island-nation. Kathleen have come here López, an assoto extend the ciate professor hand of friend“The changes that in the Departship to the Cument of Latino ban people.” President Obama has and CaribbeThe new apinitiated just make it an Studies, is proach by the easier for educational directing the White House institItions to begin to committee and has been welsaid the meetcomed by the collaborate.” ing between Rutgers CenObama and his ters for Global EUGENE MURPHY Cuban counterAdvancement Assistant Vice President for International and Interna- and Global Affairs at the Center for Global part, President Raúl Castro, tional Affairs Advancement and International Affairs will serve as (GAIA), which testimony to a coordinates new chapter of the University’s global initiatives and oversee relations with Cuba. Moreover, the University will its academic relations with forbenefit from Obama’s visit, and eign countries, including Cuba. “As the United States strength- his proposal for a new relationens its ties with Cuba, Rutgers ship with the once perceived hossimilarly is looking forward to con- tile nation, López said. “The eventual opening of comtinuing strengthening scholarly relations to advance research and mercial flights to Cuba will simply other academic endeavors with make it easier for students and Cuba,” said Carissa Sestito, assis- faculty to travel,” she said. “Right tant director of marketing and com- now you need to use a charter company and the flights are very munications for the GAIA centers. Under the administration expensive and only come out of of former President George W. certain airports.” Last year, the International Bush, academic involvement with the island was substantially Institute of Education selected limited, said Eugene Murphy, as- Rutgers to be par t of an acasistant vice president for Interna- demic trip to Cuba. Through the initiative, Murphy and tional and Global Affairs. “The changes that President López visited many of the Obama has initiated just make it universities in the Caribbean CORRESPONDENT
nation and met with fellow scholars and administrators. “We talked about what kinds of things could be possible and what the challenges to collaboration might be,” Murphy said. “We then strategized how Rutgers can better collaborate with those Cuban institutions.” Although cautiously optimistic, López said the universities in Cuba were eager to establish joint efforts with academic institutions here in the United States.
Along with the recent faculty and staff visit, Sestito said Rutgers offers different study abroad programs for students interested in learning in Cuba and about circumstances on the island. The programs are open to students in all four campuses. Murphy is certain that global education provides new perspectives and techniques for students and faculty to bring home. “Our job is to help faculty and students in their quest to educate
themselves and educate others, and you can’t do that in this world if its not international,” he said. “There has to be some form of global knowledge.” The long-awaited restoration of ties with the Cuban people should be celebrated, Murphy said. “It is critically important that we open up to one of our closest neighbors,” he said. “With so many people of Cuban ancestry in the United States, we are really exited to see things begin to be possible.”
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TRENDS National average for sexual assault ranges from 19 to 35 percent, according to survey CONTINUED FROM FRONT
“It’s unfortunate because anything above 0 (percent) is not a good finding, but it’s in line with what we’re seeing at other institutions.” Women are always at risk for sexual violence, but younger women — particularly ranging from age 18 to 24 — are at an increased risk, O’Connor said. Women who attend universities are also at an increased risk as well. The 20 percent sexual assault rate for undergraduate women at Rutgers fits in the low end of the national average, ranging between 19 and 35 percent, according to the #iSPEAK survey. About 24 percent of undergraduate women experienced some form of sexual assault before attending Rutgers. Arguably, O’Connor said the most concerning #iSPEAK result was how Rutgers students who did not identify as 100 percent heterosexual were two to three times more like to be victimized both before coming to college and since becoming college students. This figure is considered to be a common finding, but it does indicate that students who identify
within the LGBT spectrum are at higher risk for victimization, O’Connor said. Although she did not make this conclusion based on the #iSPEAK results, O’Connor said she personally believes sexual violence stems from unequal power distribution. “It’s an even more marginalized community,” she said. “(So) I would think the increased risk of victimization is reflective of a homophobic society.” Violence against individuals within the LGBT community are perpetrated by those who identify within and outside the spectrum, said Zaneta Rago-Craft, director of the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities. “One thing we can all do as a community is listen to and believe survivors when they tell their stories, in addition to familiarizing ourselves with all of the services on campus so that we can all be in the know about guiding those to supportive resources,” Rago-Craft said. Students should take an active approach for understanding consent, intervening in social settings
About 77 percent of sexual as- Rutgers—New Brunswick camand being reliable resources for others because student survivors sault survivors at Rutgers told pus, O’Connor said. The team has faith in the daare more likely to tell other stu- a close friend about their vicdents about incidences of victim- timization, indicating that about ta’s accuracy because students one-quarter of survivors at the took the #iSPEAK survey anonyization, Rago-Craft said. Friends are usually the first University keeping incidences of mously, O’Connor said. The only “line of defense” that survivors unwanted sexual contact a secret, information that students were rego to, O’Connor said. About one according to the #iSPEAK survey. quired to enter was their RUID or “You want to go to somebody NetID for the purpose of linking in five of all Rutgers undergraduates have had another Rutgers you trust,” O’Conner said. “Often demographic information. “It was an anonymous, confistudent tell them they experi- these situations involve alcohol, so maybe if the student’s under dential survey,” she said. “That enced sexual violence. Students tend to be reliable age, they might not feel comfort- type of research has been used and indicates sources of that in general, support for people are willeach other if ing to report they respond “One thing we can all do as a community is listen to even shameful appropriately and believe survivors.” or embarrassto survivors, ing events.” O’Connor said. ZANETA RAGO-CRAFT The students This can help Director of the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities and faculty victimized inwho conducted dividuals in the #iSPEAK the long term survey would during the relike to return to this subject later covery process by providing a able going to the authorities.” But more Rutgers students are to see if the sexual assault statissense of peer validation. “All people, of all sexual orien- recognizing that this is a problem, tics at Rutgers have changed, and tations and gender identities in- and more are also learning about include dating violence in that cluded, can experience violence,” the resources that are available to research, but nothing has been Rago-Craft said. “It is every sin- them, O’Connor said. A large part planned yet, O’Connor said. “We’re working to build awaregle one of our responsibilities to of the problem is general lack of interrupt rape culture, and the awareness of campus resources, ness around the issue, (and) ways it can show up in our every- such as the Office for Violence some gaps of awareness seen Prevention and Victim Assistance. in the survey have been adday lives.” Even though less than 100 per- dressed,” O’Connor said. “The Many sexual assault survivors at Rutgers, and beyond, do not cent of students took the survey, climate is about typical. But the tell others of their victimization the #iSPEAK research team be- response to changing the clibecause they feel ashamed or em- lieves they captured the most ac- mate and preventing a climate barrassed of their circumstances, curate demographic information that fosters sexual violence has regarding sexual assault on the been remarkable.” O’Connor said.
interest. The students also have the opportunity to attend various educational, cultural, social and recreational activities, such as a Broadway show or a trip to Dorney Park. The program began in 2007 and originally had only 10 slots on the New Brunswick campus, Braun-Scalera said. The office quickly realized that more slots were needed, and by 2013, the program had expanded to its current size. The Summer Internship Program provides 20 slots to students that have their own housing, she added. These students have access to the paid internship and can take a 3-credit class, as well as attend all the trips and activities with everybody else. The program reaches out to the Rutgers community and those that surround the campuses, such as the Newark community, the The Summer Housing and Internship Program helps 400 college New Brunswick community and students who are also part of the state foster-care system, some Montclair community. of whom are transitioning out. COURTESY OF STEPHANIE PENA “Once the students state-wide are identified, their support coach then meets with them to really try and teeth out a career interest that School has 10 slots at each of 3 Rutgers campuses, matches an opportunity that we have,” Braun-Scalera said. “We’ve 10 at Montclair, Braun-Scalera says had students who are interested in business and accounting who work in a Rutgers business office CONTINUED FROM FRONT middle August they live on cam- somewhere on campus.” The program also conducts a pus for 12 weeks.” Many of these students take survey every year, where the stuThe housing program that provides housing for students who a 3-credit class during the dents anonymously give commentary on their do not have experiences. a home to go “We realto during the “They were not safe in their homes, and they are now ly work hard summer has 40 to match it, slots, she said. either currently involved in foster care or they were not just give “We put 10 formally involved.” them some students on the random job,” Camden camMAUREEN BRAUN-SCALERA she said. “We pus, 10 on New Director of the Office of Child Welfare Initiatives in the Rutgers School of Social Work had somebody Brunswick and who was inter10 on Newark, ested in comand we contract with Montclair to have 10 summer. The students are placed munity organizing work at the live there,” Braun-Scalera said. in a paid internship matching as Camden community develop“So from the end of May through closely as possible to a career ment corporation.”
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CAMPAIGNS Republican party should learn from results of Trump’s campaign, Wallace says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
spoke to their issues, he spoke to their fears, he spoke to them on an emotional level and he sort of closed the deal.” The “stickiness” of these supporters is the real story, Wallace said. “Trump is … operating in what Chuck Todd calls a ‘post-fact world,’” Wallace said. “Where in the past, if your campaign or your candidate said something that the fact checkers and the media revealed to not be true or even be an exaggeration, it was a devastating gaffe that took you days to recover from.” Trump has had no shortage of questionable statements. Politifact, a project devoted to checking the accuracy of statements made by anyone who speaks up in American politics, has rated 77 percent of Trump’s checked statements some degree of false. On the Democratic side of the aisle, frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s pledged delegate lead sits at 303. Her delegate total including superdelegates numbers at 1690, much more than Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) total of 946, according to the Associated Press. “I think it’s amazing that people still see Sanders as so viable. I mean, he’s in it and it’s possible, but because of the Democratic system— if the Republicans had superdelegates, they’d all be in witness protection by now,” she said. “Because of the Democrat’s process, it is an insurmountable lead that she has.” While the Democratic race saw a relatively small field of candidates, most of whom dropped out of the race early,
the Republican race was more crowded, a fact that helped Trump eke out and keep his lead, she said. That lead has kept the “Apprentice” star front and center in the news cycle. “If he’s on TV and he’s in first place, it isn’t the network’s fault. It’s the 16 bozos that ran against him that couldn’t beat him. And I’m not saying they’re bozos as people, I’m just saying they lost,” she said. “You cannot blame Trump for the fact that he’s the only one listening to people’s economic anxiety.” Still, at this point a Trump victory is not guaranteed, she said. While his growing lead and consistently strong performance every Tuesday make Trump the likely candidate, a brokered convention could hand the nomination to one of the trailing Republican candidates, though Wallace said the chance of one is slim. “I think (a brokered convention is) possible -- it’s entirely possible. Everyone should be prepared for it. I just think it is not preordained, it is simply possible,” she said. “Even if we do (end up in a brokered convention), I think that Trump is in a strong position.” Despite it throwing the Republican party into a mad scramble, Wallace said Trump’s success is not a complete loss for the Republican establishment. “I think it’s a good thing that the Republican party has had to get in touch with the profound intractable despair of economic insecurity in this country,” she said. “If we never win again, it will be because we learned the wrong lessons from the rise of Trump.”
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Students launch local unit of 2016 ‘No More’ campaign
The No More campaign is dedicated to changing the conversation surrounding sexual assault and domestic violence in order to not only help victims, but also to try and end these issues as well. GEORGETTE STILLMAN
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Rutgers students are gathering to stand up to violence and the negative stereotypes directed toward sexual assault survivors. The University’s chapter is an extension of the national “No More” campaign, said Jake Comito, a Rutgers Business School junior. The campaign at Rutgers was started primarily by Comito, who used similar ideas from the celebrity “No More” movement in order to make a difference in his college community, he said. “We brought ‘No More’ to Rutgers because we thought it would be an important message for students to listen to. The No More logo is a unifying symbol that prompts bystanders to engage in difficult situations,” he said. The campaign involved taking pictures of students in front of poster boards Comito created and then edited. Individuals who took a picture were encouraged to upload it onto an album titled, “RU Says No More” or use the hashtag, “#RUSaysNoMore,” he said. Pictures of Rutgers students who had joined the movement were placed around campus, said Priya Kantesaria, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “It was a great way to get our message out there and show support,” Kantesaria said. Every individual has the ability to make a difference in his or her community and tackle the most difficult issues, she said. “No More’s overall message is quite simple. We can be the generation to end sexual assault and domestic violence. And that change starts with us,” she said.
“These issues are complex, but there are many things we can do to chip away at these institutionalized issues.” Sexual assault is a difficult topic for most people to discuss, but Comito said he is devoted to changing that standard. In the past, sexual assault has been taboo, which is why it is difficult for people to speak about their assaults, Comito said. “No one really wants to hear it. It shouldn’t be an uncomfortable conversation,” Comito said. “It’s necessary because it helps the
survivors and the other stakeholders in the incident.” Although the campaign received some skepticism, the results of it and the support that it has received have been outstanding, Comito said. “It started out as a program. It grew into a campaign from all of the interest people demonstrated after that first event we had in October,” he said. Since then, 300 pictures have been taken. On Facebook, Comito said there are more than 45,000 people actively talking about the
campaign, sharing and posting about it. The organizations that the Rutgers “No More” chapter collaborated with have been supportive and have especially increased acceptance and awareness of the campaign, said Miquel-Catlyn Gabbidon, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “The most exciting (thing) I think for us was being featured on the Global Citizen platform,” Gabbidon said. “They were so impressed with what we were doing and how much we had
accomplished that they decided to not only do a profile piece on us but also shoot a short video of Jake.” Comito said he is also pleased with the results of that partnership. “In one week (it) has almost 30,000 views. It has over 1,000 reactions to it as well and over 300 shares,” he said. “It’s a nicely put together video, and it’s gone pretty viral within our communities because so many people are talking about the impact this campaign has had in the Rutgers community.” Students around campus have been an integral part of the “No More” campaign, but the hard work that the advocators have put in to create change is equally noteworthy, Gabbidon said. We have a lot of ideas and plans for the future to continue the progress that the No More campaign has generated, Comito said. “We’re in the process of becoming an on-campus organization right now. I’m in the midst of writing our constitution. We want this group and our message to stay on our campus forever. It’s something that is very prominent right now that we want addressed even after we graduate,” Comito said. But students do not have to wait for future events or even the new club to make a difference, Kantesaria said. By changing the words they use and becoming more aware of how language can affect others, students can help out. “It starts with the small things like banning micro-aggressions from your vocabulary. Stop using gender roles and rape as jokes or insults. It’s not okay to take these issues lightly,” Kantesaria said. Through our efforts and with time, Kantesaria said she hopes there will be a society that is safe and is free of sexual violence. “In fact, there are places around the world now that have eliminated all forms of sexual violence. And I believe that with an informed and empowered population, one that feels motivated to stand up for the right things and is motivated enough to support the cause, we can eliminate sexual violence,” she said.
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Low-income students face EOF budget cuts
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don’t know how many of you are aware, but Governor Chris ChrisVANESSA tie has proposed a $2.565 RAYMOND-GARCIA million cut to the Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The EOF Program in the state of New Jersey is unique to the state. It is a program designed to provide a safety net of support to students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged, meaning first-generation college students who come from low-income backgrounds. The program provides financial and other support services in an attempt to help students access higher education and retain them. This allows students who finish be the first in their immediate family to complete a degree in higher education, from community college to graduate and professional school. As a student here at Rutgers who benefits from all of the opportunities and resources the largest EOF program in the state provides, my ability to succeed in an institute for higher-education would be severely impacted by the cuts proposed by the Governor. I would no longer have as strong a safety net since sacrifices will definitely need to be made within the program to accommodate a smaller budget. This also goes for the thousands of other students at Rutgers and across the state who rely on EOF for one support or another. Those of us who are a part of the EOF program already have disadvantaged life circumstances that necessitate participation in the program. Cutting program funds means that we, students who already have had to overcome a large amount of adversity, must once again be faced with a difficult situation. The elimination of resources will force a lot of us to reconsider our decision to go to college because of the looming price-tag and less support that will be a consequence of this proposed budget. While the argument can be made that the increase in the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) that many of us receive can help offset the costs associated with higher education and the EOF cuts, the TAG is only a financial support while the EOF program provides more than just financial assistance. Some of the non-financial supports that have the potential to be drastically cut are access to tutoring for a wide range of courses and access to one-on-one support coaching from
BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
“Cutting program funds means that we, students who already have had to overcome a large amount of adversity, must once again be faced with a difficult situation.” counselors specifically hired to help us. These cuts undermine all of the efforts made by this program to provide extra support to us to help us obtain a degree so that we can have a better future than our pasts. Governor Chris Christie has a track-record of having a lack of judgement when it comes to managing the state he is responsible for. Governor Christie spent 261 days out-of-state in 2015 for his failed presidential run and has not markedly improved his record of being in-state since 2016 began, with him currently being out-of-state on vacation. Now, his failed presidential campaign expenses have the potential to fall on the pockets of NJ tax payers. While Christie was attempting to win the hearts of the U.S. public (because he clearly couldn’t win his constituents over), EOF students across the state have been diligently working hard to earn our degrees in fields across the board. He is showing his lack of dedication to us as the future of the state with these cuts. Instead of wanting to eliminate estate taxes in NJ, which would become a tax cut for the richest 4 percent, he could instead increase these taxes and use that revenue to offset the yearly budget EOF receives. Instead of having spent more than $1 million on his presidential campaign that NJ tax payers may have to pay for, this revenue also could have gone toward EOF students. Instead of running away from his state responsibilities yet again, he could have stayed behind to be present for the EOF student’s day at the state’s capitol to discuss these cuts with us. This list is not at all exhaustive and I can keep furthering my point, but I think you get it. If you feel particularly riled by this issue, I urge to you take action and help us keep the funding that has been of such great assistance over the years. Email all of your district legislators (by municipality) asking them to oppose the $2.565 million EOF budget cuts proposed for the 20162017 fiscal year. Become a part of EOPSA and tell our administration and Governor Christie that we won’t stand for this. We can’t let a program integral to the success of so many be downplayed and cut by a man who doesn’t know how to manage his state, its finances or his politics. Vanessa Raymond-Garcia is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in women’s and gender studies and public policy. Her column, “Bridging the Divide,” normally runs monthly on Thursdays.
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WEEK IN REVIEW: Laurels and Darts MAGNIFICENT MALARIA MEDICINE About 3.2 billion people live in countries where malaria can thrive, according to the World Health Organization. But also, it’s a disease that’s likely to affect poorer populations, so Rutgers researchers created a new malaria drug candidate that could be used in impoverished areas around the world. We laurel the creation of the new malaria drug and the innovation of Rutgers researchers.
MAKIN’ MY WAY DOWNTOWN The temptation to cross the street against traffic signals can be strong. We get impatient when it looks more efficient to walk across the road to the other side when cars aren’t coming. But since the Feb. 15 car accident near Cabaret Theater, concerns have been raised about the hazards of jaywalking. We dart jaywalkers for increasing the likelihood of accidents that could harm themselves and other people.
MANAGING MENINGITIS Because of crippling debt, students constantly share items like food and drinks to save money. College is also a period of finding partners, which one is constantly physically close to. Unfortunately, these are precisely the acts that pass on diseases like meningitis. We laurel Rutgers Health Services for promptly alerting the University about the case of meningitis infection in order to help the community take proper precautions.
END OF OPPORTUNITY The Educational Opportunity Fund serves as a critical support system for low-income students. Those who qualify for EOF come from underrepresented backgrounds, whether economically or racially, and they are also often first-generation college students who are having a difficult time navigating the complex terrain of higher education. We dart Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) for harming this important program that advises and provides financial assistance to students in need.
STRAIGHT BALLIN’ As a basketball coach, Steve Pikiell has a history with making really bad teams really good. Right now, that’s exactly what our basketball team is — a really bad team. It’s painful to say, but we desperately needed change in athletics leadership. Luckily we’re finding this change in Pikiell. While we don’t agree with his extravagantly high salary, we hope we at least get our money’s worth. We laurel the new basketball coach and the auspicious possibilities he brings to the table.
SUSPECT SUSPENSION The men’s rugby team is facing a suspension for the spring semester for actions that have yet to be disclosed. University athletes cause national headlines with their antics, and being suspended for an entire semester suggests there were some serious violations. We dart the men’s rugby team for their lack of responsibility as mature students and as poor representatives of the University.
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Port Authority lacks basic understanding of commuter needs To The Editor: A trip to New York City from New Jersey is, well, a trip. There are four primar y routes you can take. You can drive, ride a bus, take a train or, for the Captain Ahab’s among us, take a ferr y. Each has its benefits. The ferr y is great, except if it’s cold, or hot, or you don’t live near a ferr y terminal, which really is most of us. Driving, well don’t even consider it, you planet-killing petromaniac. The reasonable options left, not considering a human cannonball ride from the Palisades, is the train or bus. Neither of these options is great. NJ Transit, our nation’s thirdlargest mass transit system, is notably unreliable, the train is expensive, $28 for a round trip! And it can be a long ride. Local trains are surprisingly local, slowing down before they’ve left the station. And don’t even bother with Penn Station, the busiest and quite possibly worst train station east of the whole entire world. This leaves us New Jersey residents with one option really: a bus. Just like the one you are on now, Rutgers student. It’s (usually) reliable,
(usually) fast and affordable — check out the SAC, where there are cheap bus tickets for ever yone! The main gripe with bus ser vice into Manhattan is the destination — the aged, tired and inefficient Port Authority Bus Terminal. The Terminal has been at capacity for decades. It makes commuting a torturous experience for those who use it, and it slows down commuters all over New Jersey, thanks to its inability to handle this traffic. The Port Authority says they get it — they are looking to build a new terminal. That’s awesome! But it seems the Authority bigwigs never actually use their own infrastructure. Some members have not ironically suggested a terminal in New Jersey, with an additional train ride into Manhattan. Quite possibly the more absurd infrastructure project since, well, Port Authority’s plan to waste billions extending the PATH to Newark Airport. There is a fundamental lack of understanding of its customers and the public that the Port Authority Board is making ver y clear. I would hope they listen to reason and the commuters who use the terminal, when they build our nation’s next overpriced, and way overdue infrastructure master work. Jacob Nieman is an Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Class of 2015 alumnus.
Trump’s language shows worst form of racist fear mongering To The Editor: As a Chinese exchange student majoring in journalism at Rutgers, I have taken a keen interest in the presidential aspirations of Donald Trump. If racial hatred is one of the greatest threats to the United States, I believe it’s Donald
As Brent Staples, of The New York Times recently wrote, “Every era of racial progress engenders a racist backlash.” Trump seems to want to return America to the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. He has created the ultimate trump card for his messages against Muslims, immigrants and people of color. Protesters at his rallies have been subjected to violence and intimidation, which Eric Foner calls a form of a “homegrown American terrorism,” as it is mentioned in Staples’s article. Politics is supposed to be about the art of compromise. Yet there is no evidence to
“The fact that this man of fabulous wealth and privilege has become the embodiment of anti-establishment thinking is the ultimate irony and paradox.” Trump who is promoting it. He seems to speak for ever yone who hates President Barack Obama. I believe that Trump’s candidacy is an insult to Obama’s legacy of inclusion, tolerance and civility. By openly flirting with the Ku Klux Klan, Trump represents the worst form of fear-mongering. The fact that this man of fabulous wealth and privilege has become the embodiment of anti-establishment thinking is the ultimate irony and paradox.
suggest that Trump believes in mediation or reconciliation. If he is indeed the face of so-called “white anxiety,” what kind of dialogue can we possibly expect with #BlackLivesMatter? His candidacy has already invited scorn internationally. The possibility that he could become the face of this great nation is a chilling thought. Junji Liang is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies.
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LIFESTYLE
TWESE showcases African fashion with energetic show LAURA DENGROVE
believes TWESE brings the Rutgers black community together. “I’m a junior now, so I’ve been On March 5, the College Av- going to the event since freshman enue Student Center was trans- year,” Ebron-McQueen said. “It formed into a high-fashion event has a great sense of community as the Organization for African and brings together what we call Students & Friends of Africa black Rutgers, plus we get the (TWESE) held their 25th annu- chance to look good and just have al fashion show. The TWESE that general sense of community Fashion Show is an event where all around.” When I got the chance to speak fashion statements from Africa are showcased for students to to the president of TWESE, Kafildemonstrate their African pride atu Tiamiwu, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said she spoke and heritage. The official site for TWESE about the unity that TWESE truly provides a mission statement represents to her and to Rutgers about the organization stating, as a whole. “It’s really “TWESE ... has a way to unibeen a cultural fy everyone group at Rutthrough Afgers Universi“It’s really a way to unify rican culture ty since 1991, formed to proeveryone through African — through the music, the vide a haven culture — through the performances, for students music, the performanc- the dances and with African es, the dances and the the clothes in interests, and a way,” Tiamias an avenue clothes in a way.” wu said. “Evto better eduerything here cate the entire is inspired by Rutgers comAfrica — and munity on Afriwhat it means to us and Africa is can issues.” The word “TWESE” means so integral to our organization and “unity” in Kinya-Rwanda. The Africa itself is a big continent, so night was truly one for fashion lov- we can’t fully represent everyone ers of all types. The performances and everything, but we try our set in the show, in particular the best to.” Unity truly was a strong theme opening act that demonstrated women power, were extremely en- throughout the night’s events. tertaining. The show was profes- Everyone had a blast being there, sionally skilled in portraying the and the passion everyone had towards their culture was palpable couture that represents Africa. The air was electric with friend- and infectious as the show went ly interactions, with people meet- off. As soon as I walked through ing new friends for the first time the doors, I was welcomed with — it truly represented the unity smiles and laughter as everyone many students spoke of when truly had a blast. Along with the fashion choices thinking about TWESE. Taylor Ebron-McQueen, a of the event, which were astonSchool of Arts and Sciences junior, ishing to say the least, the music CORRESPONDENT
The TWESE Fashion Show held performances, including dancing and music throughout the night. COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM
choices for the show also helped maintain the upbeat theme of the fashion show. Loads of people were dancing to the beat of the event, singing along to the songs, having an overall amazing time and truly being comfortable within a place, and a club, they could call home.
The vice president of TWESE, Olufunke J. Ayetigbo, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, also felt this feeling of comfortableness when she first joined the club. “TWESE is just extremely welcoming — I was very comfortable and they made it feel like
home right away, and it led me to becoming so passionate about it,” Ayetigbo said. “I truly enjoy my culture and I want the entire world and Rutgers University to see it — it is so empowering to be in a position of power in the club where I could help make all of this happen.”
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Pearls Before Swine
DIVERSIONS Stephan Pastis
Horoscopes
Page 9 Nancy Black
Today’s Birthday (03/25/16). Envision your dream job this year. Fantasize and explore. Incorporate elements into current work. Travel and research. A partnership soars after 3/23, heralding a two-year collaborative phase beginning 9/9. Balance work and health after 9/1. Close a chapter from the past after 9/16. Create possibilities together. 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 -- Attend to shared finances for the next two days. After that, plan adventures, travels and educational exploration over the next three months (with Saturn retrograde). Create detailed itineraries, file applications and reserve tickets. Taurus ( April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Follow budgets closely. Return to basics. For the next five months, with Saturn retrograde, financial discipline pays extra dividends. Exceed shared financial goals. Focus on foundations and structures. Collaborative projects undergo revision today and tomorrow. Gemini ( May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Focus on balancing your work and health today and tomorrow. Go back to what worked before. With Saturn retrograde until 8/13, strengthen bonds between partners. Collaborative projects undergo revision. Resolve old misunderstandings. Cancer ( June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Have fun today and tomorrow. Get outside and move your body. Review and revise health practices over the next five months, with Saturn retrograde. Schedule your next big work projects with time to recharge. Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Make your home and family more comfortable today and tomorrow. Study rules to win over the next five months, with Saturn retrograde. Find ways to renew the game. Invent new romance by returning to classics. Virgo ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Keep a journal and make sketches. Today and tomorrow favor creative communications projects. With Saturn retrograde (until 8/13), revisit plans for home infrastructure. Refine and polish. Try a new technology or style.
Libra ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Focus on making money over the next two days. Edit and revise over the next five months, with Saturn retrograde. Indulge nostalgic retrospection. Assess what worked before, and adapt to new circumstances. Scorpio ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Return to basic financial priorities. Exert budgetary discipline over the next five months, with Saturn retrograde. Plan for upcoming expenses, but wait to implement. You’re especially strong for the next few days. Sagittarius ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is an 8 -- Find a peaceful spot to think and plan today and tomorrow. Learn from the past without repeating it. Self-discipline produces personal results until mid-August with Saturn retrograde. Take charge to produce results. Capricorn ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is an 8 -- Confer with allies today and tomorrow. Over the next five months, with Saturn retrograde, consider old dreams and visions. Measure ground taken and still ahead. Contribute to savings. Old passions rekindle. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Today is an 8 -- Focus on professional goals for the next two days. Revise social infrastructures between now and mid-August, with Saturn retrograde. Plan upcoming events and gatherings with friends new and old. Generate community enthusiasm. Pisces ( Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Travel and study over the next two days. Prepare for a test or challenge. Play strictly by the book. Review career goals over the next five months, with Saturn retrograde. Disciplined backstage efforts win.
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HUNT Rutgers works to catch up with Big Ten conference opponents this spring CONTINUED FROM BACK
of experience, and we just got to work extremely hard and coach them every single day to get them as good as they could be.” All 10 position groups are open for competition, but one contest grabs the fans attention more than the rest. Junior quarterbacks Rettig and Chris Laviano will be duking it out for the starting spot, along with classmate Giovanni Rescigno, for the second consecutive spring. The competition ran until the last possible second last year, with former head coach Kyle Flood splitting the quarterbacks’ reps into the first game of the season against Norfolk State, where Rettig played the first half while Laviano came in for the second. Ash and his offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer bring the power spread offense with them to the Banks as they look to change the traditional, pro-style offense run at Rutgers during the Flood era. Laviano is the most experienced of the three, starting 11 of Rutgers’ 12 games last season. But with a new offense and coaching staff, the competition is wide open. “There’s no pecking order right now … it’s an open competition just like all positions are right now,” Ash said. “Does Laviano probably have a leg up on the other guys because he’s played? Probably, but does that mean he’s annointed the starter or he’s gonna be the first guy? No.” Ash left his options open for the timing of naming the starter. If one of the three quarterbacks separates themselves from the pack during the spring, he may be named starter before the
summer, he said. If not, the competition could run through training camp in August. While the quarterback scenario is a familiar scene in Piscataway,
Knights set out on conference slate with eyes on improving 7-17 record from 2015
a pitch to drive and stay focused with each at-bat.”
A positive sign for Rutgers throughout the last week and Wednesday’s game has been
Junior pitcher Christian Campbell has a 1.12 ERA and 12 punch outs in eight innings of work since returning from an injury. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2015
what we’re trying to accomplish here,” Ash said. “We’re basically chasing the other teams in the Big Ten. We can’t make any secret about that. To chase them, we gotta go hunt every single day. That’s the theme of the offseason, that’s the theme of the team right now.”
STREAK
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with a .300 batting average or better. To go along with their dangerous lineup, the Nittany Lions have two pitchers in the two ERA range. Marlaina Laubach leads the team with a 2.65 ERA with over 60 and 2/3 innings pitched, and Christy Von Pusch comes right behind with a 2.81 ERA with 32 and 1/3 innings of work. But having a lead-off hitter like Rutgers senior Stephanie Huang makes life a little bit easier for senior Jordan Whitley to drive her in. “I think having Steph as a lead off hitter sets us up for a good start to the game,” Whitley said. “It doesn’t really affect my approach at the plate, I just want to get my pitches to hit hard, but its helpful there’s a good chance to get some runners on base and we can score some runs.” While only one game under .500 with 31 games in the books, the Knights knew it was only a matter of time before they really got things rolling. “Once we star ted getting ever ything together — once we star ted gelling and putting the hits with the pitching, I think it was expected that this would star t happening,” said junior utility player Carly Todd. “I don’t think anyone was looking negatively at the season. We always had positive looks going for ward and we knew if we kept putting work in, and extra work outside of practice, I think we could star t to come together and star t going on a more positive note.” A key part of Rutgers’ success is credited towards Melanie Slowinski’s impressive stat sheet. The senior third baseman is batting a .330, second best on the team, with 17 runs, 33 hits, three doubles, 12 RBI’s and a solid on base percentage of .380. But the main reason why the Knights are settling in this season is due to the pitching staff clicking together and finding their groove. “I think the pitchers are settling in,” Whitley said. “They’re getting a lot more comfortable with themselves and with each other, and they’re able to battle out of some tough situations. So I think that’s just gonna help us moving forward.” The main thing that Rutgers has stressed is conference play. The way the Knights have been playing may just be the prelude to a historic season. “I think the main focus is staying focused during a game, no matter what happens in the first inning,” Todd said. “I think that we all know in the back of our minds that we have a full seven innings to play, and as long as we do stay focused in all of those seven innings and we play to our potential that we know we can play ... we have a chance of being pretty successful this year.”
Junior quarterback Chris Laviano is fighting for the starting spot against classmates Hayden Rettig and Giovanni Rescogni for the second straight spring. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2015
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there were multiple changes made since Ash arrived. After Flood and his predescessor Greg Schiano used “CHOP” as their mantra, Ash is switching it up to “THE HUNT.” A banner with the two words hung at the end of the bubble during practice, reminding everyone why they’re there. “That banner out in the indoor (bubble) is just a symbol to remind them every single day of
the emergence of junior pitcher games of the season in a series Christian Campbell, who has de- victory over Iowa. As they get set to embark on buted after returning from injury. In three appearances, he the road for Big Ten play this seahas pitched to a 1.12 ERA over son, they feel as if they are more eight innings of work, including prepared for the rigors of the conference this season, given their 12 strikeouts. Against Rider, he fired three experiences from last year and shutout innings and struck out the new talent they have brought seven after following starter in this year. For instance, part of the influx Serafino Brito. of new talent has His presbeen freshman ence adds Juwuan another lay“We have to get out there outfielder Harris, who leads er of depth and attack our pitch, get the Big Ten with to the pitchstolen bases ing staff as a a pitch to drive and stay 13 on the season. whole, and Marcinczyk, he is excited focused with each at-bat. ” who also swiped to be back six bases himself, on the field TOM MARCINCZYK feels as if the vetwith his Junior Outfielder erans with Big teammates Ten experience and contriband the newcomuting. “It’s an awesome feeling to ers will be ready to go on Friday. “It’s always a good experience to be able to come back strong and healthy. That’s the key,” Camp- get out there for the opening weekbell said. “It feels good to be able end of conference play,” he said. “It’s to contribute to the team and I’m gonna be fun and good to go out to excited for the rest of the season.” Michigan State and play a very good The Knights struggled in their team. We feel like we have more exinaugural season in the Big Ten perience this year and even though we’ve been losing these one run last year. They went 7-17 in conference games, we have to keep going beplay, including getting swept by cause that’s what you do in baseball.” the Spartans, whom they are set For updates on the Rutgers baseto face this weekend. But they did finish the year ball team, follow @Mike_OSully2 strong by taking 2 of the final 3 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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March 25, 2016
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RU aims to sustain momentum as Big Ten foes loom ERIC MULLIN ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
After getting off to its best start to a season in over 10 years, the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team put together two consecutive losing performances, in which it didn’t resemble the same team that had raced out to a 5-0 start. First, in the Scarlet Knights’ away game against then-No. 18 Stony Brook March 11, they took a lead of 3-1 after the first quarter before being outscored by the Seawolves 14-3 the rest of the way in a 15-6 defeat. The Knights first loss in 2016 marked a season lows in goals scored — previous low was 12— and a season high in goals against — previous high was 11. It was also the first time they lost the ground ball battle in a game. Following a two-day break, Rutgers had another tough test in its hands in the form of a matchup with in-state rival Princeton. The Knights’ defense got back on the track, allowing only 10 goals. They outshout the Tigers and won the ground ball game, but only managed to put up 7 goals as they dropped their second straight. On its first losing streak of the season, Rutgers needed to get back on track and its scheduleb awarded them the opportunity to do just that. Returning home on the heels of a local four-game road swing, the Knights were able to piece together a complete game on both sides of the field in a 16-3 win over
winless NJIT, which eclipsed their win total of five from last season. After being held to just 4 goals combined during the two-game losing skid, the top attacking line of senior Scott Bieda, redshirt freshman Adam Charalambides and sophomore Jules Heningburg found the back of the net a total of eight times. On the defensive end, the Knights only allowed 12 shots on goal, with senior Kris Alleyne making nine saves. “We definitely needed that one,” Alleyne said of the dominating win over NJIT. “Obviously, our tempo the last couple games hasn’t been where we like it to be. So just moving forward, we just gotta continue to prepare for every game no matter who the opponent is on the other side.” Back in the win column, Rutgers (6-2) will return to the friendly confines of High Point Solutions Stadium — where it has 3-0 record and a plus-25 goal differential — on Saturday night for the second game of its four-game home stand to host Delaware. The Blue Hens (3-6) come to Piscataway with an attack and defense that don’t even land in the top-50 in the country as the Knights counter with the No. 13 offense and No. 18 defense. Last year, Delaware played Rutgers tight in the first half, entering the locker room with a 2-goal deficit. But the Knights used a 5-goal third quarter to escape Newark, Delaware, with the 17-12 win. Scott Bieda led the way for Rutgers with 5 goals and junior
attacker Christian Trasolini finished right behind him with 4. In net, Kris Alleyne stopped 10 of the Blue Hens 22 shots on goal. The two Delaware attackers that did the most damage in that game, Brian Kormondy and Tom Holland, have since graduated, but two Blue Hens have stepped up to carry the attack. Andrew Romagnoli and Paul Major each have 10-plus goals and 20 points this season. “I think the Big Ten is the toughest conference in lacrosse and the ACC has a lot of histor y, (but) the CAA top to bottom is ver y competitive lacrosse wise,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “It’s certainly going to be exciting for our guys and a great opportunity ... to be able to have a big game like that heading into Big Ten play. We’re just focused on Delaware right now and mainly ourselves.” On paper, it’s a game Rutgers should be able to cruise through, but it has to be careful in not looking ahead to the sleeping giant that is coming to town next weekend. The Knights’ game with Delaware will close out the second third of the season and thus commence their second season of Big Ten play, starting with a home game against No. 7 Johns Hopkins April 2. In their inaugural season in the conference, they finished just 1-4, but three of their losses came by 2 goals or less. One of those close losses game on the road against then-No. 19 Johns Hopkins.
After Rutgers was winning 7-6 entering the final quarter, the Blue Jays scored the only 3 goals the rest of the way to steal the victor y. Rutgers has done a solid job of taking care of business against inferior opponents this season and it will need to continue to do that on Saturday night as it builds momentum going into conference play.
“We try to take it one game at a time and all of our focus right now is win Delaware and then we’ll focus on the conference after that,” Charalambides said. “But a big one is necessary this week so we can get the momentum we want.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @EricMullin_ and @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
Senior goalie Kris Alleyne has compiled a 3-2 record and a 56.5 percent save percentage in relief of sophomore Max Edelmann. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2015
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After finishing a two-game home stand with a loss against James Madison on Saturday, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team remained proud of its play, despite a lagging record. Senior attacker Halley Barnes continues to say her team’s record does not identify the way the season has gone. “I hate our record and I hate losing more than anything in the world, but I can’t say that I’m disappointed in the team we are this year,” Barnes said. “This year, we have taken so many steps in the right direction that I’m not disappointed in the team we are at all.” The Scarlet Knights (2-7) will have their chance to take a step forward when they face off against a familiar opponent in Hofstra (1-5) on Friday in New York. Following the loss to James Madison, head coach Laura Brand-Sias stressed the importance of winning individual battles as her team gets ready to take on the Pride. “Some of the things that people take for granted are really important,” Brand-Sias said. “5050 balls, draw controls, shooting percentage, save percentage, those are the kind of things that are going to make a difference in a tight game.”
The Knights have seen Hofstra more than any other opponent in program history. Rutgers has won 22 of the 32 games against the Pride. Last year, the Knights suffered a 9-5 loss to Hofstra, in a game where it was too late by the time Rutgers’ offense finally started to produce. The Knights have only one returning scorer from last year’s game in sophomore attacker Kerri Puckhaber, who finished the contest with a goal and an assist. Rutgers will continue to look towards its leading scorers to produce offense, as they have all season. Junior midfielder Kristina Dunphey leads the Knights in goals (22) and points (29) after tallying 4 points against James Madison. According to the Hillsborough, New Jersey, playing a fearless style while drawing a lot of contact from her opponents is a key component to her game. “I’m definitely not afraid to get hit, so I just like use my speed as my kind of go-to,” Dunphey said of her game. “I was always a gritty player.” Barnes and fellow senior attacker Kim Kolodny sit right behind Dunphey as Rutgers’ top contributors. The duo has a combined 34 goals and 45 points this season as they both continue their pace towards 100 career points. Hofstra recently earned their first win of the season,
beating Quinnipiac, 13-5, after star ting of f the year on a fivegame losing streak. The Pride took down the Knights last year riding the back of the recently graduated Brittain Altomare, who finished the game with 3 goals and 7 points. While Rutgers will not have to deal with likes of Altomare this Friday, Hofstra’s posing threats this season include junior attacker Tiana Parrella and graduate senior attacker Lindsay Scott, who played her last four seasons at North Carolina. Scott currently leads the charge for the Pride with 18 goals and 21 points on the year, after totaling 17 goals and 22 points in her four seasons with North Carolina. Parrella, who scored in Hofstra’s win over the Knights, ranks second on the team with 18 points, after finishing the 2015 campaign with 23 goals and 34 points. Parrella comes into the game on Friday after scoring four times in the Pride’s win over Quinnipiac. Despite only recording two wins on the season, Rutgers is already on track to improve its record from last year where the Knights finished 2-16. Hofstra is a great opportunity to get one more win before Rutgers heads into its Big Ten play. According to Barnes, the Knights will continue the same philosophy they have stuck with
all season and only devote their attention towards Friday’s game. “We’re only focusing on our next opponent, and every game is just one more game left in our season,” Barnes said. “We are
really just trying to take it one game at a time.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
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“We’re basically chasing the other teams in the Big Ten ... To chase them, we gotta go hunt every single day. That’s the theme of the offseason.” — Rutgers head football coach Chris Ash on reason for “THE HUNT” banner in the Bubble
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After suffering another one run loss during the week, there is little time to dwell for the Rutgers baseball team as it is set to open up Big Ten play this weekend on the road against Michigan State (15-3). The Scarlet Knights (8-11) have seen 5 of their last 8 games decided by one run and have been on the losing side of four of those contests. Being on the wrong end of these kinds of games inevitably leads to some frustration, but the Knights know they have to put it behind them quickly to have success in Big Ten play. “We’re opening up conference play on the road and we all know that we have to be prepared for that,” said head coach Joe Litterio. “It’s baseball and anything can happen in baseball. We’ll be fine and look to get this bad taste out of our mouths and be ready to play against Michigan State on Friday.” The latest loss perhaps stung the most for Rutgers, as Rider had only won two games in the season coming into the contest and staged a bottom of the ninth comeback to win, 3-2. The Knights had their chances throughout the game to score but were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Junior outfielder Tom Marcinczyk provided the offense for Rutgers with a solo home run, which was his team-leading fourth blast of the year. He also contributed with an RBI groundout, but the Knights were disappointed they could not take advantage of more chances and hope to see that corrected this weekend. “We have to continue to stay positive,” Marcinczyk said. “We’re getting guys on base but can’t put pressure upon ourselves. We have to get out there and attack our pitch, get
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — or close to it. The Rutgers softball team opens up conference play this season Friday as it is set to play Penn State in a three-game series. The first game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, and the Knights (15-16) will then play at 1 p.m. on Saturday followed by a 12:00 matinee closing out the series on Sunday. Not much was going in the right direction for the Knights earlier in the season. A team with an ERA hovering over the five range as it struggled to put runs on the board, as well as move runners over, is now on the brink of reaching the .500 mark, with a shot to start a clean slate and place respectively in the Big Ten Conference. Although Rutgers has improved mightily, one thing still sticks out to head coach Jay Nelson that the Knights need to work on — base running. Nelson thinks the main thing holding back his players from making their own base running decisions is the lack of decision making in high school and travel ball growing up. “I think it has to do with the way they were taught before they got here,” he said. “Coming up through travel ball and high school, they’re all taught to listen to the coach and not react on their own. We gotta learn to read the ball better.” Though the Knights rank No. 9 overall in runs scored among Big Ten teams, Nelson said that during the Spring Break Tournament at USF, they left runs on base in many situations. Although Penn State (10-13) is not having the best season, it boasts eight hitters
Head coach Chris Ash was impressed with the attitude and effort from his players in the first of 15 practices throughout the spring. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
Knights begin hunt for success at spring practice
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After months of conditioning work and drills, the Rutgers football team took the field at the Indoor Practice and Conditioning Facility, also known as the bubble, for the first day of Spring practice Thursday. The Scarlet Knights performed contact drills for the first time since Ash officially took the job Dec. 7 and the coaching staff was able to get a closer look at the personnel at their disposal. “It was fun to finally get the guys out on the field and run around and put on helmets, throw and catch and tr y to make some tackles and things like that,” said head football coach Chris Ash. “A lot of these players just want to be coached and go extremely hard ... They’re a great team to coach. A lot of fun.” While getting his first glance at what his players could do inside the four lines, it wasn’t a one-handed grab from senior wide receiver Janarion Grant or a deep bomb from junior quarterback Hayden Rettig that Ash was most impressed with.
Junior outfielder Tom Marcinczyk leads the Knights in RBI’s this season with 20. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
“The attitude and the effort. That’s what we’ve been preaching,” Ash said of what stuck out to. “We knew there were going to be mistakes, there were going to be some good plays, going to be some bad plays ... but at the end of the day, we were more concerned about their attitude and their effort and if they were willing to be coached, and I could say that we could check those boxes after Day 1.” The biggest question heading into the spring is the status of the linebacker unit, which saw all three of its starters either graduate (Kaiwan Lewis and Quentin Gause) or leave early to enter the NFL Draft (Steve Longa) following the 2015 season. The inexperience at the position is the highest among the team, but Ash has already seen some big strides in the short time he’s been at Rutgers. “We got a long way to go, but those guys have made a lot of improvement from the last couple of months in terms of changing their body, getting bigger, getting faster,” Ash said. “If you look at all the positions on the football team, that’s the one that has the least amount SEE HUNT ON PAGE 10
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redshirt freshman attacker, was awarded as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after scoring 3 goals against NJIT on Saturday. Charalambides has been awarded the honor in 5 of the first 6 weeks of the season.
Senior infielder Jordan Whitley is third on the team in batting average at .316. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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