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Professor incorporates Twitter use in classroom By Julia Hernandez Contributing Writer
In the past few years, social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have become household names. Now, they are becoming “classroom” names. Instead of prohibiting cell phone usage in her classroom, Lauren Jimerson hopes to direct it toward constructive purposes. Jimerson, a graduate student at the University, teaches “Introduction to Art History” and integrates Twitter into her curriculum. Jimerson heard about Twitter’s use in other classes but had never seen it in practice. After some online research, she decided to give it a try in her spring semester art history course. “Twitter is great for art histor y because it’s a visual site,” Jimerson said. Using the handle “#arthist106,” students can interact with their classmates and their professor even after the bell rings. “I wanted the class to be more engaging and interactive, and this
is difficult to do in a lecture class,” Jimerson said. Emily Randall-Goodwin, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore, said she thinks using Twitter in her art history class is not only fun but makes her think about the class in her spare time. Not only can the students post questions and comments for the entire class to see, but they can also tweet about things relating to course material, art-related topics they find interesting or comments about art they have experienced. Jimerson said Twitter use is optional, but she does offer extra bonus points for participation. Students who do not partake in the use of Twitter during class miss questions and comments posted by their peers as well as valuable study sessions with their professor. “It’s a disadvantage for students not on Twitter,” Jimerson said One student in particular visited Florence, Italy last spring and shared her experiences in the See TWITTER on Page 5
Brian R. Robles, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, was selected from 200,000 applicants for a potential program that would send him to live on Mars permanently. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / PHOTO EDITOR
Rutgers student chosen for Mars mission By Erin Petenko Associate News Editor
A Scarlet Knight may be represented on the Red Planet in 2025. The Mars One project, which aims to create a colony on Mars with the first manned mission starting 2024, selected Brian R. Robles in a pool of 1,058 participants out of 200,000 applicants for the next round of selection. If Robles proceeds through the following rounds, he could be one of 40 people to go through a seven-year training program to prepare for life on another planet. Nonprofit Mars One, based in the Netherlands, plans to send volunteers in teams of four and use current technology to design
a permanent base, according to its website. The Jersey City resident who longed to be an astronaut said he is eager for the opportunity. Born the son of first-generation working-class Filipino immigrants, he grew up with maps of the solar system plastered on the walls of his room, and was inspired by a space exhibit at the Liberty Science Center. “I always thought you had to be born an astronaut or go to space camp all the time, and my family didn’t have enough money,” he said. For the competition, he filled out questions and posted a video describing himself. The project looked less at skills and more at desirable personality traits such as resiliency, creativity and flexibility.
Robles describes himself as an optimist and a dreamer. “I do see where the flaws are, but I think they could always be fixed,” he said. Humans are criticized for ruining the planet, but they have made incredible accomplishments in a short time, he said. The project appealed to his desire to do the best for others. Robles, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, began school as a pre-med student, but switched to public health because he realized it would allow him to help even more people. By participating in Mars One, he has the opportunity to help all of humanity, he said. See MISSION on Page 5
Students debate Rice’s invitation By Sabrina Szteinbaum Associate News Editor
Female panelist share their interests and passions as a part of the Geek Week at Rutgers. TIANFANG YU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
‘Nerd Panel’ at U. talks social stereotypes, gender By Sabrina RESTIVO STAFF WRITER
Society typecasts the archetypal “nerd” as an eyeglass-clad man with a pocket protector and “Stars Wars” paraphernalia adorning his bedroom walls. But the nerds at Rutgers Geek Week’s “Nerd Girl Panel” wore red lipstick, braided hair and dangling earrings. The third annual “Nerd Girl Panel” discussed the impact of social stereotypes and gender roles within the nerd community yesterday at the Livingston Student Center. Amanda Lepre has been living and performing in Austin, Texas,
accompanying her vocals with an acoustic guitar. Her melodies create visual associations with the heroic tales of classic literature and video games that permeate the stylistic quality of her songwriting. She began her career performing in local venues and festivals with a vast audience. Eventually, she gained notoriety as the founder and co-guitarist of Austin’s video game tribute band, Descendants of Erdrick. “It is hard to explain what it means to be a geek, but my field is a male-dominated scene, so a girl in a band, possessing knowledge of See STEREOTYPEs on Page 5
Rutgers University Student Assembly representatives voted 25-17 in favor of the Board of Governor’s decision to invite Condoleezza Rice to speak at this year’s commencement at last night’s meeting. Prior to the vote, members of the Rutgers University Debate Union took on the issue of whether or not Rice’s invitation to speak at commencement should be rescinded. Three weeks ago, University President Robert L. Barchi sent an email to the University community that said students and faculty should use these controversial moments to create an environment of civil discourse, said RUDU coach Storey Clayton. “We are here to embrace that mandate,” he said. “To consider, to discuss and to debate controversial issues.” Clayton introduced the debaters and said their positions do not necessarily represent their own personal viewpoints. He added that debate serves as training to understand both sides of a given issue. Arbi Llaveshi, a School of Arts and
Sciences sophomore, spoke up first and said regardless of one’s personal beliefs, torture and war crimes are violations of human rights and of the functioning of a democracy. Those are violations that went on under Rice, and Llaveshi said Rice pushed the idea that weapons of mass destruction were being developed in Iraq when Iraq’s nuclear program had been “dead for a decade.” He said her administration ignored the United Nations when declaring war and said she was no better than a war criminal for her support of waterboarding as an interrogation technique. On the other side of the debate, School of Arts and Sciences senior Diamler Vadlamuri, said the Rutgers community needs to focus on Rice’s accomplishments in American political history. Inviting such an accomplished woman to speak at commencement is an appropriate way to celebrate the achievements of Rutgers graduates. Rice, one of the most influential and intellectual political figures of the last 50 years, managed to enact change as both the first African-American female secretary of state, he said. Rutgers prides itself on being a lib-
eral institution, Vadlamuri said, and restricting her speaking is not respecting free speech and academic freedom. If the University were to rescind the invitation, Rutgers would not be remembered for all of its accomplishments, but instead as the university that rescinded the invitation for a former secretary of state to speak, he said. Rachel Moon, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, contested Vadlamuri and said her side was not opposing Rice for her political affiliation or ideologies, but instead for her actions. She is not against inviting a speaker with a viewpoint, but is against condoning a woman who hurt many people and mislead the American public about the presence of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. A commencement speaker should be someone who inspired the graduates, and whose life has stood in line with the ethical codes that Rutgers encourages students to follow, Moon said. Bringing Rice to Rutgers and bestowing an honorary degree upon her is standing by what she’s done in the public sphere. See INVITATION on Page 5
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Former New York Times correspondent talks future of journalism By Julian Khan
Hall of the Alexander Librar y on the College Avenue campus, was organized by Greenberg and Barbara Reed, associate professor in the SC&I, and was attended by Rutgers journalism professors and students alike. Reeves focused on past and upcoming changes in the field of journalism, touching on issues such as the commercialism of news and the increasing dif ficulty in finding a job as a repor ter. Jack Bratich, chair of the Depar tment of Journalism
gineering, many news outlets today require at least a master’s degree. He also said journalism is Richard Reeves believes the less focused on fun nowadays. field of journalism is undergoPeople often lose sight of ing changes and that today’s the fun in the careers when journalism is not dependent enthey stress about the future of tirely upon authentic facts. journalism, Greenberg said. The problems facing jour“I hope he inspired stunalism today are credibility dents to believe that a career in and verification, which Reeves journalism is wor th the strugproved by citing CNN’s covergle at the early stages,” Greenage of the disappearance of Maberg said. laysia Airlines Flight 370 as an Reeves also touched on the example of enter tainment takdif ficulties of teaching journaling priority over facts. ism, pointing out Reeves, former that the knowledge chief political cornew professors respondent for The “I hope he inspired students to believe that a of has the potential New York Times, career in journalism is worth the struggle at to become defunct spoke to Rutgers with quickly evolvprofessors and stuthe early stages.” ing technology. dents yesterday Josh Kelley, a at a seminar titled School of Ar ts and “The New MinDAVID GREENBERG Sciences senior, strels: Telling the Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Information commented on the Stories That Need corporatization of to Be Told.” information, citReeves, a senior lecturer from the Annenberg and Media Studies, said ing YouTube’s strict copyright School of Communication & Reeves gave his audience a lot censorship and video takedown policies as an example. Journalism at University of to think about. “He gave us a lot to chew on, Reeves responded to Kelley Southern California, received a degree in mechanical engineer- especially regarding the contin- by stating his belief that such ing from the Stevens Institute ued role of truth in journalism, examples of censorship do not in the relationship between necessarily pose a significant of Technology in 1960. David Greenberg, an news and enter tainment and threat to journalism. “We are honored to have associate professor in the the impor tance of investigative hosted Richard Reeves toSchool of Communication and repor ting,” Bratich said. Reeves also talked about the day,” Bratich said. “He Information at Rutgers, described Reeves as “one of the increasing dif ficulty for those painted at times a rather bleak premier political journalists of entering the field of journalism, picture of what might be ahead noting that while he was able to of us, but in doing so clarified his generation.” The event, which took place become a successful journalist what needs to be done by fuin the Teleconference Lecture with a bachelor’s degree in en- ture journalists.” Contributing Writer
ARCADE ACTION Students engage in activites at the arcade for Rutgers Geek Week. SHIRLEY YU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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RUTGERS REMEMBERS Rutgers put its Univeristy flag at half-mast on Wednesday in memory of Santa Pumpura, a student who lost her life in a car accident last Friday.
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TWITTER Jimerson posts top tweets of her students in her powerpoint presentations continued from front
Twitter-verse. Students can tweet pictures from movies, museums or real life experiences to create an interactive and inclusive online environment. Twitter is allowing Jimerson’s students to relate the class to their everyday lives, not just an upcoming exam. At the beginning of class, Jimerson posts the top tweets on her PowerPoint presentation. Students become part of the conversation rather than idly ob-
serving. She thinks this makes their world becomes a bit smaller, or rather, more familiar. “In a large class, it’s hard for everyone to have a voice, and Twitter allows everyone to participate,” Jimerson said. Glendy Soriano, School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, sees Twitter use as an advantage in a lecture hall. “In large classes, not everyone can ask all the questions they want or make the comments they would like … but on Twitter they can,” Soriano said.
MISSION Mars One needs to raise $6 billion to meet its fundraising goal continued from front
For now, he is content with devoting his time to Rutgers Health Outreach, Promotion and Education program. He is a certified HIV tester and works with the theater group SHADES at the University that writes and performs health-related scenes for students. Robles noted that the Mars One mission has plenty of difficulties. During the training program, he would learn survival skills and go through isolation training — six or seven months in a desert or remote area with other participants. On Mars, he would have to handle the physical pressure of solar radiation and a lack of basic needs such as water and oxygen. The colony would need to innovate while coordinate as team — despite coming from vastly different backgrounds. When asked about leaving his friends and family permanently, he wavered in his answer. After a moment of consideration, he said
was still trying to figure out what he wanted. “In the next round, it’s going to get real,” he said. “A lot of us didn’t expect for it to get this far.” He has told his parents but not his older brother or sister and plans to wait until the results of the next round to do so. Robles has never been in a relationship and cannot predict how that would influence his decision. If anything, he may be willing to have the longest long-distance relationship in human history. But the future of the project is far from certain. It has yet to meet its fundraising goals of $6 billion and has no major sponsors, government or corporate. The organization plans to make a reality show based on the training program to raise money and attention for its goals. “If they need me to flip over a table or something, I’ll do it,” he said. The project serves a wider goal. Robles believes space exploration was essential to the survival of the human race.
invitation RUSA representatives voted 25-17 in favor of Rice’s invitation to speak at commencement continued from front
Deepta Janardhan, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, explained how any political leader that the University invites as commencement speaker would fail to have the full support of everyone. If Rutgers were to rescind Rice’s invitation, the University would be remembered as the school that chose to invite Snooki to speak at an event, but revoke Rice’s. Sean Leonard, vice president of RUDU, finished the debate in opposition of having Rice speak, questioning which political ideology says lying and torture are okay. He also brought up the point that although civil discourse is good, the decision has already been made, and it is not democratic to have the opportunity to cry out without the option of change.
After the debate, RUSA representatives held their own debate. Pavel Sokolov, president of RUSA, introduced Joe Cashin and Sherif Ibrahim, who presented the two sides of the Rice debate. Cashin, student representative to the Board of Governors, said he supports Rice as commencement speaker because she has had an accomplished career. He said the faculty members do not want Rice to come to “chip away at Barchi” in order to make him look bad. Rice will not be talking about her political ideologies, but instead will speak about overcoming adversity, said Cashin, School of Arts and Sciences senior. “I am in favor of her coming to campus because most of the 2014’s [class] want her to come to campus,” he said.
The students are allowed to tweet questions or comments on any of Jimerson’s material during class. Both Soriano and Randall-Goodwin are not avid Twitter users but did not mind picking it up for the class. “I think that social media should remain optional, because some students may not want to mix school and their social lives,” Randall-Goodwin said. Although there are both upsides and downsides to using social media in schools, Twitter’s influence in Jimerson’s class seems to be heading in the right direction. “It’s kind of an experiment, but it seems to be going really well,” Jimerson said.
“It’s something that any sentient being would do,” he said. “You can’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Brenda Malchuk, secretary for H.O.P.E., said Robles made others feel comfortable and serves as a dedicated student leader. “I’ve never heard him say a negative word,” she said. Robles lives alone in an apartment off of Douglass campus with his rescued cat, Misty Day Taylor. He loves exercising, including running, biking and hiking. The media pressure is a little overwhelming to him. He was recently interviewed for a CNN feature and was excited to be in front of a camera and see Anderson Cooper pass by. On Mars, his behavior would be more aggressive. He would push everyone away to be the first person to walk on the Red Planet and would be the first person to take a Mars selfie. “Imagine if I met Martians up there,” he said. “I hope I don’t start a war.” Elizabeth Amaya-Fernandez, a health education specialist at H.O.P.E., said Robles would be a good resource on Mars. “If there is life on Mars, Brian can offer it mental health [services], condoms and education,” she said.
Ibrahim, a graduate student at the University, opposed Rice as commencement speaker Ibrahim said this is the most important thing he will ever vote on as a RUSA member. “Do we really want to honor someone who was responsible for a war of choice and not a war of necessity?” he questioned. RUSA proceeded to debate on whether or not they wanted to support either bill. Cashin said the RUSA voting members should take a stand based on what their constituents believe. Other RUSA members agreed and said as the student government of Rutgers, it is necessary to take a stand. Jake Nieman, the University Affairs Committee chair, said if students do not take a stand, the faculty administration would be the only group talking about the issue, and since commencement is a student organization, they must take a stand. This is an abbreviated version of the story. Check the full story on dailytargum.com.
Students in the “Introduction to Art History Class” view their classmates’ tweets. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / PHOTO EDITOR
STEREOTYPEs Women often face difficulties exeeding the boundaries of social stereotypes in nerd culture continued from front
video games, is considered a novelty,” Lepre said. Lepre emphasized women’s difficulties exceeding the boundaries of social stereotypes. Lepre grew up listening to Madonna, who is not usually considered a nerd icon. Despite the musical discrepancy, Madonna’s music has inspired her. Her Hispanic background meant her peers often misunderstood her interests. “When I found the right audience who appreciated my music and interest for video games, I became proud of being a nerd,” she said. She also encourages students to understand the negativity surrounding them while gaining confidence in their field. Rachel Kory, a literary agent who specializes in science fiction and fantasy novels, encouraged students to pursue their desired career and discussed the significance of diversity and gender in her field. “We are looking for diverse characters while defying the status quo,” Kory said. Along with her passion for literature, she nourishes a strong interest for costuming. She is a member of the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion, two fanrun organizations aimed at creating innovative accessories and costumes inspired by the “Star Wars” series, she said. Their members turned their common nerdiness into a hobby through which they also organize charity events where they impersonate their favorite characters. Emily Decker, a student at Pratt Institute working on a double master’s degree in Librar y Science and Art Histor y, is cur-
rently preparing her thesis on the development of feminism and its role in comics from its early stages in the 1960s and 1970s to today. She also explores her area of interest and what it means to be a nerd. “In Art History, I told my advisor I wanted to explore feminism in comics, reflecting the turmoil which characterized the 1960s and 1970s,” she said. “She was concerned about my choice because the comic genre is not usually considered a piece of art.” She also emphasized the lack of female protagonists in the comic genre, which has become more flexible in recent years. But she warned the audience to be aware of female stereotypes while they read. Tahneer Oksman, assistant professor and director of the Academic Writing Program at Marymount Manhattan College, explained the significance of gender roles and conflict of identity by examining Jewish culture in comics. “Identity is complicated because ever y moment might reflect a particular feature of personality while keeping within others,” Oksman said. “So comics display those contradictions and use images to embody those conflicts.” She said people experience the world through different mediums. Comics reflect the world through the interaction of images and words, providing a wide perspective of reality. She stressed the importance of mentors who are willing to offer students career advice while supporting and respecting their aspirations and dreams. “Recognize rage and turn it to something productive,” she said.
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Rutgers MBA program moves up to 39th spot in US By Alex Grillo Contributing Writer
Rutgers Business School’s Flex Master of Business Administration graduate program climbed 30 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 part-time MBA program rankings. According to the national rankings on usnews.com, the program was ranked 69 last year and contained 1,006 students across New Brunswick and Newark campuses. It now ranks 39 in the United States. The full-time MBA program also saw an increase from rank 61 to 60 in its category. Sharon Lydon, associate dean and executive director of the MBA program at Rutgers Business School-Newark, said the success was credited to two factors. First was the Office of Career Management’s facilitating of connections between corporate recruiters, students and MBA program faculty on both a professional and personal level. The other factor was outward branching exemplified by the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges and Business Administration Conference, which RBS plans to host. L ydon said the event is scheduled for Oct. 15 and 16 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick and the RBS building. “We’re really excited, the faculty that’s teaching the Flex MBA program and the staff. We’ve always known the Flex program to be this incredible jewel,” Lydon said. “Especially the students — they’ve worked so hard.” The Traditional Full-Time MBA program is a two-year program. It includes two semesters of class, a summer internship and two additional semesters of class. Lydon said the program places graduates in a career three months or earlier after completion of the program. She said the program’s employment rate for this window is 95.2 percent, ranking it No. 8, according to usnews.com. Lydon said the Flex MBA program is a two- to four-year, part-time path designed for students with a busier schedule that involve factors such as work and family. Flex students are matricu-
lated with full-time students. Both programs seek students with three or more years of professional experience. The programs also offer help with resume writing, interviews and salary negotiation immediately upon enrollment, Lydon said. The Future Leaders 2+2 program is available and recommended for undergraduate students interested in an MBA. Prospective students can gain deferred admission to the full-time MBA program, while working a full-time career for two years. Students can begin the two-year, full-time MBA program after obtaining the experience. L ydon said student involvement that comes by attending networking events for both the Flex and Traditional FullTime MBA programs is impor tant. The events bridge the gap between full- and par ttime graduate students from both the Newark and New Brunswick campuses. Diane Hanna, president of Rutgers Business School’s New Brunswick Student Council, said she leads the networking events. Hanna, a second-year Rutgers Business School graduate student, said before she was made president in September 2013, the primarily commuter-based student body simply attended class and left without much involvement. She wants to set a precedent for those who eventually fill her position to continue creating events. “I think the greatest aspect we have in our school is networking capability,” Hanna said. “You could be sitting next to a CEO and not even know it.” She said events include happy hour at George Street’s World of Beer, tailgate meet-ups at Rutgers football games and successful guest speakers with established careers. Hanna said Randy Lake, CEO of Oldcastle Materials, the largest vertically-integrated construction materials company in the US, was was awarded a CEO Excellence Award by RBS. At a seminar, he provided insight to
Students from the Flex MBA graduate program gather for the Rutgers Business School “Football Tailgate” held in November 2013. COURTESY OF SHARON LYDON students on how to focus on the differences they can make within their career titles, rather than the titles themselves. Barbara Sackie, assistant dean of Rutgers Business School, said she also acknowledges the networking events and encouragement of a collaborative environment as products that result in the Flex and the Traditional Full-Time MBA program’s rise in rankings. She said when she was first put on staff as program administrator in 2001, the MBA program held half the enrollment it has today. The programs on the New Brunswick campus have recently found a home at 100 Rockafeller Road on the Livingston campus. Opened in September 2013, the six-stor y building streamlines classes that were once scattered in various buildings across the campus, Sackie said. Hanna said it has the fastest Internet connection on campus,
the aesthetics provide a more business-like setting compared to previous classrooms and the classroom designs foster a more collaborative environment. Another cause of their recent success is Hanna’s leadership, Sackie said. L ydon agrees that she does not want to rest on her laurels. Like Hanna, L ydon wishes to fur ther promote the programs to potential students. She plans to attend a conference in Singapore to gain traction for this goal. As she moves toward a hands-on approach between faculty and students, she said her new mantra is “innovation and change.” Sackie said she promotes another phrase, “learn today, lead tomorrow.” She plans to receive student feedback to tailor alterations to the program. She said she would like to see an increase in online and weekend classes to accom-
modate students with cumbersome schedules. “We’re trying to make our classes convenient and available for our student population,” Sackie said. In concert with these plans, Sackie said she aims to expand the program’s dual degree graduate programs. Dual degree programs are two- to four-year programs that consolidate two degrees from either the same or different schools to form a singular curriculum, awarding both degrees in a shorter period of time. In order to perpetuate the thriving momentum, Hanna said she plans to continue event planning and make apparel, such as sweatshir ts, to promote the graduate business school. She strives to constantly evaluate the programs and work on strengthening weaknesses. “I’ve always been one to push myself to push myself to do better,” Hanna said.
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Congress votes to aid Ukraine, punish Putin WASHINGTON — In a show of solidarity with President Barack Obama, Congress spoke with one voice yesterday against Russia’s annexation of Crimea, overwhelmingly backing legislation in the House and Senate to aid cash-strapped Ukraine and punish Russia. On a voice vote, the Senate approved a measure that would provide $1 billion in loan guarantees to Ukraine and give Obama broad authority to impose more sanctions on Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle for Moscow’s brazen incursion into Crimea earlier this month. The House endorsed a different version on a 399-19 vote that also provides assistance to Ukraine and penalizes Russia. Lawmakers hope to send a single bill — the Senate measure — to the White House for Obama’s signature by week’s end. “It is vitally important that the United States, in conjunction with our European Union and NATO allies, send an unmistakable signal that this aggression will not be tolerated,” said House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va. The votes came as Obama wrapped up a European trip in which he enlisted the support of allies in challenging Russia’s aggression. The rare congressional unity stood in sharp contrast to recent partisan divisions over the Ukraine package, which had been caught up in disputes over new IRS regulations on groups claiming tax-exempt status and International Monetar y Fund reforms. In retreat two days ago, Senate Democrats backed down and stripped the IMF reform language from the bill, a defeat for the Obama administration, which had promoted the IMF provisions. Ukraine, a nation of 46 million people, is battling to install a semblance of normalcy since Ukraine’s pro-Russia President, Viktor Yanukovych, was ousted in Februar y after months of protests ignited by his decision to back away from closer relations with the EU and turn toward Russia. During the past few weeks, an interim government has formed, Ukraine lost Crimea to Russia and further possible militar y incursions by Russia are feared. The countr y is also bracing for a turbulent political season ahead of the upcoming presidential vote. Ukraine is politically divided, with western regions favoring closer ties to Europe and the east looking toward Russia. But the dire state of its economy is an unavoidable issue: Ukraine’s Finance Ministry has said it needs $35 billion over the next two years to avoid default. Asked if the $1 billion in loan guarantees that Congress is pledging was enough, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, noted that the U.S. was the largest contributor to the International Monetary Fund, which yesterday
pledged up to $18 billion in loans to prop up Ukraine’s teetering economy. The money is hinged on structural reforms that Ukraine has pledged to undertake. Other donors, including the European Union and Japan, have already pledged further aid to Ukraine, conditional on the conclusion of an IMF bailout and reform package. The total amount of international assistance will be about $27 billion over the next two years. Taken together, all the assistance is in the “ballpark of what we need,” Menendez said. The Senate bill would provide $1 billion in loan guarantees to help stabilize Ukraine’s economy. – The Associated Press
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PROTEST FOR EGYPT Hala Abdelaal, left, participates in a protest in front of the Egyptian
embassy yesterday in Washington, DC. The protest aimed to have 529 death sentences against Egyptians accused of killing a police officer during demonstrations overturned. GETTY IMAGES
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EDUCATION EQUITY President Barack Obama is making moves to simplify the FAFSA application process and reward colleges that enroll a significant number of low-income students in an effort to increase college affordability. Rutgers is the only university of the 60 in the Association of American Universities that commits 10 percent of its spots to lower-income students and enrolls among the highest number of Pell Grant students in the nation. We laurel the University for sticking to its commitment of higher education for all.
SLOW AT SAFETY After multiple complaints about the safety of the Katzenbach bus stop, it was finally moved this week to a safer location just down the road at the crosswalk on Ryder’s Lane. A student was hit by a car near the original location of the bus stop just before spring break, which prompted the administration to speed up the construction process for the new stop. It’s a little ridiculous that it took someone getting hit by a car for real action to be taken, so this dart goes to the administration for taking so long to address a safety concern.
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Rutgers pharmacy student Grace Lee’s cover of “Let it Go” from the Frozen soundtrack went viral, and her YouTube channel has already racked up millions of views. She was never formally trained to sing, but her natural singing talent is more than enough — her videos caught the attention of Ryan Seacrest, and she’s even received invitations to audition on television shows like “The Voice.” We laurel Grace for her outstanding talents, and wish her luck in her future career.
HOUSING HAVOC The beginning of this academic year was rough for many students who found themselves in temporary housing because the University did not have the room to not accommodate them in actual student housing. It looks like there’s going to be the same issue next year — students are already being put on the waiting list. We get that there are thousands of students at Rutgers, but the University should be appropriately prepared to handle as many students as it admits. This dart goes to Rutgers for another cap on housing.
CAPPING CRIME We got quite a few crime alerts over spring break, but we’re going to look at the bright side: The University is clearly responding to student demands for more communication from police departments. And just a few days ago, the authorities announced that they arrested Billy McCaw’s alleged murderer. We laurel the New Brunswick and Rutgers police departments for ramping up their efforts to fight crime and increase student safety around campus.
AGGRAVATING ATHLETE Ray Rice was charged with domestic violence earlier this year, and just yesterday he was arrested yet again — on the same charge. We really, really wish we could be proud of this Rutgers alum for establishing a successful athletic career with the NFL, but instead we’re going to give him this dar t for disappointing us with his shameful actions and apparent lack of self-control.
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Opposition to legalization of marijuana unconvincing FIT WIT COURTNEY HAN
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he debate on the legalization of recreational marijuana is a topic that has been hitting a record high in publicity right now. Ver y recently, Sen. Nicholas Scutari, D-22, proposed a bill to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in New Jersey. This has sparked public controversy, as well as the input of Gov. Chris Christie, who has stated several times in the past that he is ver y much against the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. Legal prohibition of marijuana does nothing to curb its production or consumption. Those opposed to the legalization of recreational marijuana are convinced that if the drug were legalized, inexperienced smokers would all of a sudden get caught up in this supposedly bad habit. Christie has been very vocal about his opinion against the legalization of recreational marijuana. In the “Ask the Governor” program on New Jersey radio station WKXW-FM 101.5, he was quoted as saying, “I believe that [recreational marijuana] is a gateway drug into other more serious drugs.” There are several issues
that I have with this statement. First of all, numerous scientific studies have shown that recreational marijuana does not lead to the use of harder drugs. Often, individuals that started with marijuana and eventually become addicted to drugs like cocaine may have come across these harder drugs through the process of having to illegally obtain marijuana. Government regulation of marijuana distribution could ensure that the drug does not cross paths with harder drugs, and that people would not have to risk of coming into contact
of average people that smoke marijuana recreationally that will never try harder drugs in their life. While many people that use harder drugs started with marijuana, correlation does not mean causation. In addition, Christie has said, “I think [marijuana] sends a wrong message to our kids and I don’t think it makes anybody a better or more productive person.” I can think of an abundance of other substances that are worse for the youth of our nation than the legalization of recreational marijuana. For example, fast
“If marijuana were legalized, it would be regulated just like any other drug. … It could remove the stigma for those that have to use marijuana for medical reasons, and create revenue for the government.” with them. Another point to make is that thousands of people in the United States have been using marijuana recreationally despite the laws against it. Just look at the sales in Colorado: The first week of sales for 37 retail sellers of marijuana in Colorado came to over $5 million. Yes, $5 million. I think it is safe to say that these people weren’t making these purchases because they wanted to try the new herb store in town. While of course there may be unsavory customers, there are plenty
food. Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., and yet, it would be impossible to watch an hour of television without seeing a fast food commercial. Another concern that Christie has is productivity. What about alcohol or cigarettes? Cigarettes cause lung cancer and tooth decay, but cigarette smoking has been accepted as a legal activity in our society for decades. Smoking cigars are even seen as a status symbol, something to be proud of.
If marijuana were legalized, it would be regulated just like any other drug. It would be made clean, and sold in environments that do not carr y a negative dead-beat-stoner stereotype. It could remove the stigma for those that have to use marijuana for medical reasons, and create revenue for the government. And it is not as if people would be smoking all over the place. We have seen the strict cigarette smoking laws that are in place at most public places. Smokers are usually not allowed to smoke within a certain radius of public buildings, and most restaurants are completely smoke free or have a distinct smoke-free section. These same rules would be put into place for smoking marijuana. Understandably, it can be hard to shake one’s code of morals when it is based on an idea that has been in place for so long. Many people have the mentality that because marijuana has been illegal, it should just stay that way. But we have been wrong in the past. We have to accept that societies can make changes in their beliefs, and that there is not harm in accepting them despite the tradition of time. Courtney Han is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student majoring in journalism and media studies and political science. Her column, “Fit Wit,” runs on the third Friday of every month.
U. silence on faculty protests repressive, hypocritical COMMENTARY SHAWMAF KHUBBA
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fter the Board of Gover nors unilaterally decided to extend an invitation to Condoleezza Rice for this year’s commencement address, Rutgers University faculty responded. First, Rutgers New Br unswick’s Faculty Council, which is “the principal faculty body from which the administration will seek advice and to which the administration will be accountable on campus wide academic policy issues,” passed a resolution calling on the administration to rescind its invitation to Rice. Second, several faculty members vocally protested the decision in The Daily Targum. Most recently, a petition opposing the Board’s decision has sur faced with more than 350 faculty signatories. In response to the resolution passed by the Faculty Council, University President Rober t L. Barchi sent out an email championing the Board’s unilateral decision to honor Rice with a law degree and a $35,000 honorarium by: 1) suggesting, without evidence, that as many members of the Rutgers community are in favor as are opposed to the decision 2) supplying wonder ful reasons about why
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he thinks she is a wor thy honoree 3) af firming Rice’s right to “the free exchange of ideas in an environment of civil discourse.” Number three is par ticularly interesting in light of the fact that, recently, when faculty leaders emailed the Board requesting that they be able to explain their opposition at the next Board meeting, they received a response denying them on the grounds that “The bylaws of the
their contractual obligation to send the agenda of the meeting to the AAUP-AFT, the main faculty union, beforehand. As their agreement states: “Agenda materials for the regular monthly public meeting of the Board of Gover nors will be for warded to the AAUP-AFT at the time they are distributed to the members of the Board of Gover nors.” Therefore, they chose to silence the faculty by selecting
“So much for “the free exchange of ideas in an environment of civil discourse.” So much for democracy. The Board’s “free exchange” amounts to silencing the faculty, our educators, without whom (need I remind them?) there is no education. Their democracy amounts to hypocrisy. ” Rutgers University Board of Governors set for th a process for speaking at meetings. Speakers are welcome to address any action items that are listed on the BOG agenda. The selection of Condoleezza Rice was on a previous (Feb. 4, 2014) agenda and approved by the Board of Gover nors.” There is one problem with this excuse. Many faculty members were unaware of the agenda of the Feb. 4 meeting due to the Board’s negligence in fulfilling
one par t of the r ules, and neglecting the other. So much for “the free exchange of ideas in an environment of civil discourse.” So much for democracy. The Board’s “free exchange” amounts to silencing the faculty, our educators, without whom (need I remind them?) there is no education. Their democracy amounts to hypocrisy. More than hypocrisy, indeed, the events that have unfolded around the
Rice scandal illustrate clearer than ever that Rutgers is governed solely by a small group of oligarchs. Through their tactless exercise of power they have revealed this truth clearly: The emperor is naked. Still, some are insisting that the emperor is wearing clothes, deceived by his deft insistence that we ought to be concerned primarily with the purpor ted vir tue of Rice, and not with the fact that, as the Faculty Council af firmed in its letter to him, the decision was stealthily pushed through and unilaterally finalized. Now, the question is: What are we, the Rutgers community, willing to do about it? Are we willing to keep our heads bowed before the emperor, as he continues to chip away at community control over education, while expanding that of his own and his business cohor ts? What will become of education in the future, when it is fully a matter for business leaders to control, manipulate and define? Isn’t this a consequence those who value education for its own sake should be opposing at all costs? Yet this is where we are heading — the Board’s silencing and repression of faculty is a symptom of this trend. Shawmaf Khubba is a School of Arts and Sciences junior.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
We’re really excited, the faculty that’s teaching the Flex MBA program and the staff. We’ve always known the Flex program to be this incredible jewel. … Especially the students — they’ve worked so hard.
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- Sharon Lydon, associate dean and executive director of the MBA program at Rutgers Business School, on the success of the program. See story in KNIGHT LIFE.
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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (03/28/14). It’s a banner year for artistic expression and creativity. Pour emotion and passion into your work, and your career grows in satisfaction and profit. Improve your home’s beauty and functionality, for a springtime social flurry. After August, reign with compassion. Play with young people. The more fun the game, the greater reward. Hone in on what you love.To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Your dreams feel prophetic today and tomorrow. There’s a positive shift emotionally. Express compassion, and gain more than expected. Big changes become possible. Check out an interesting suggestion. Conserve resources. A friend shows you the way. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Your team delivers the goods. Get creative, and the results go farther than imagined. Change it up some. Research new paradigms and opportunities. Look at a market farther out. Set lofty goals, and cheer them together. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Make long-range plans, including a happy rise in status. Emotions could also arise over the next two days. Foster peace and release. It may take patience. Persuade a partner with a good fantasy. Your spirit gets moved. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- An older dream could be possible, so take notes for future reference if you can’t go now. Travel delights. A small investment produces high returns. A penny saved is a penny earned. Joy expands to fill the space. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Organize your finances today and tomorrow. Grow your family’s wealth. Learn a trick from someone you love. Research doubtful areas and get to the bottom. Reward yourself with some romantic rest and recreation. Play with your partner. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Share dreams with your partners today and tomorrow. There’s plenty of help available. Tease a family member into going along. A team effort gets much farther. Talk about long-term visions, and create ways to support each other.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You’ll save by doing the work yourself. Loved ones believe you can succeed. A good teaching opportunity arises. Express your affection. A bit of mystery is good now. Gentle persuasion works better with others. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Talk about long-term plans and dreams with family and friends. Include fun in the picture. Your best ideas come from home. You have plenty of support. Invite friends over to play. Invent a cool game. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is a 6 -- Gentle changes at home go over better than brusque ones. Plan a party at your house, and use that as excuse to fix up the place. Authorize improvements. Include candles. Write up something to say. Share a dream. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- You feel like you’re emerging from a cocoon today and tomorrow. Reveal your secret. Talk about a dream. Confer with your team. Circumstances shift to open new avenues. Think about it from a long-term perspective. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Today is an 8 -- The next two days get quite profitable. Keep your objective in mind. Work now, and play in a few days. Add glamour. Bring it closer with a gift or phone call. Make a private presentation. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is an 8 -- A dream or vision could go farther than imagined. Talk about your passion. You’re especially lovable for the next two days. New opportunities arise to make use of your talents. Adapt as the situation changes.
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OVERTIME Seton Hall coach admits Pirates felt the effects of five players fouling out continued from back pinnacle of the Pirates’ fatigue. “We just ran out of gas,” Bozzella said. “It’s hard, they’re a good team. It’s hard to play without one star ter ... two, and three. It’s hard when the knees star t cramping up. It’s ver y dif ficult.” Rutgers, on the other hand, never relented. The Knights lost Davis, arguably their top defender and floor general, for the final 12:48 — including both overtimes. Others experienced the game’s climax in foul trouble. But with its season on the line, Rutgers saw strong contributions across the board. Laney, sophomore wing Kahleah Copper and freshman guard Tyler Scaife all scored at least 20 points. As a team the Knights went to the free throw line an excessive 41 times, converting 35. “I can’t even say this was a test. We’ve been here before,” Copper said. “The coaches kept reminding us, ‘This is nothing. This is ball taps.’ We do ball taps [in practice] for I can’t even remember how many minutes, but we go through this and it’s a mental test in practice, so it’s like, ‘We can’t quit. We don’t know how to quit.’” Canty stole the ball from Seton Hall guard Ka-Deidre Simmons, sped down the floor and flipped the ball to Scaife for an easy layup. That gave the Knights a 6-point lead with 1:54 left in the overtime. But then Pirates forward Tabatha Richardson-Smith asserted her way to two layups to help extend the game into another overtime. Canty made both overtimes possible with everything at stake from the charity stripe. After Simmons drove and rattled home a go-ahead layup to make it 62-61, Seton Hall, Canty took the
inbound and pushed for any opportunity to score. She drew an ill-advised foul just inside the 3-point arc with 0.2 seconds remaining, left the first free throw attempt a little too strong off the back iron and then calmly gathered herself to save Rutgers’ season by sinking the second attempt. “You just forget about the first one, and you just try your best to make the second,” Canty said. “I’m thinking, ‘We’ve got another game left.’” Nothing was more telling of the in-state rivalry’s heavyweight bout than the fact it produced 11 ties and 18 lead changes. Rutgers built a 10-7 lead in the first six minutes of action behind crisp jumpers from Copper and Scaife, but Seton Hall’s ball security made it difficult to pull away. The Pirates turned it over just four times in the first half. Once the Knights started missing more shots, Seton Hall began pushing the ball in transition. Five layups sparked a 14-4 Pirates run to build a 21-14 lead, as the Knights suffered lapses helping on dribble penetration. Then Rutgers grinded its way back with seven straight points in two minutes to even the score at the 6:27 mark. Laney hit a tough stepback jumper and Hollivay tipped in a missed layup during the stretch. The Knights were at their best once Copper started attacking along the baseline. With the shot clock winding down, she drove the lane, got fouled on a layup and completed a 3-point play to make it 21-21 with 6:27 left in the first half. Rutgers and Seton Hall continued to exchange blows, but ultimately the Knights delivered the dagger. “We really stuck together and it was impressive,” Stringer said, “so we’re excited about how we played as a unit and look forward to the next game.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
Guard Tyler Scaife shoots over Pirates guard Ka-Deidre Simmons. Scaife scored a career-high 29 points in Rutgers’ 91-79 victory. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Howard’s fourth home run of season extends her hit streak to 10 games continued from back Landrith said. “It was a tough loss, so it was really important that we didn’t think about it in the second game.” Sophomore catcher Elizabeth Adams echoed the collective mentality entering the second game. “Bouncing back from the first game, we just knew we had to go out and pitch our own game,” Adams said. “It’s just a matter of sticking to our game plan.” Adams and Landrith thrived off of mixing speeds and locating pitches to induce 18 groundball and fly-ball outs. The defense, after committing five errors earlier in the day, turned in a spotless effort in game two with no errors. The Knights’ bats, which were limited to one run and four hits by Hofstra ace Morgan Lashley, re- Junior outfielder Chandler Howard attempts to extend her hit turned to form in the second half streak to 10 games. Howard homered to help Rutgers win, 3-0. of the doubleheader. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR The lineup turned six hits As Rutgers approaches “I approached it like ever yinto three runs, as a result of three-game home thing else,” its timely hitting Howard said. “I series with AAC foe South in key spots. this weekend, just knew I was Florida Junior out“We just knew we had to waiting for my Howard stressed the imporfielder Chandler Howard go out and pitch our own pitch and I had tance of preventing a sweep created some game. It’s just a matter of two strikes, so and going into the weekend on I knew I had to a positive note. breathing room sticking to our “I think it’s really impor twiden my zone in the bottom game plan.” and she put it ant. We just need to stay of the third in a place I re- consistent,” Howard said. “We inning, taking elizabeth adams know we can beat the tough ally like.” an 0-2 pitch in Sophomore Catcher With a hit in teams and we keep showing it, the leadoff atthe first game so we need to just bring it with bat to left cenand the solo us this weekend.” ter and over shot in the secthe fence for For updates on the Rutgers softond, Howard a solo home run — her fourth homerun of extended her hitting streak to ball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter. 10 games. the season.
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March 28, 2014 BASEBALL RUTGERS-CONNECTICUT, TODAY, 3 P.M.
In-conference experience prepares RU for Huskies By Tyler Karalewich Associate Sports Editor
Going 1-2 against an opponent in a weekend series is usually seen as less than ideal for any team who wants to win more games than it loses. But for the Rutgers baseball team, dropping two of three against No. 7 Louisville last weekend was not the worst thing that could have happened to the team. With an 11-2 win on Sunday, rebounding from a 9-8 defeat the night before, head coach Joe Litterio feels the team can feed off the close performances against a top team. “Going into conference play, every pitch and every play has a lot more pressure on it,” Litterio said following the win against Louisville. “You couldn’t have planned it any better for these young guys. They know what it’s about going into the rest of the year.” The Scarlet Knights (8-12, 1-2) are tasked with playing conference foe Connecticut (11-11, 1-2) during this weekend’s 3-game series, which begins this afternoon in Storrs, Conn. While playing an AAC opponent can be difficult, Rutgers has an advantage coming off its series with Louisville. For the offense, the Knights faced pitchers who were able to throw harder than what Rutgers is used to. Going up against top-level pitchers prepares the Knights moving forward as they continue to face diversity on the mound, said freshman third baseman Christian Campbell. “A lot of their pitchers were pretty good. Every guy [Louis-
Freshman infielder Christian Campbell had four hits, two runs and two RBI during the three-game series this past weekend against Louisville. Campbell said the Cardinals top pitchers prepared him for conference play. TIAN LI / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2014 ville] had that we faced threw low 90s (miles per hour) or mid-90s,” Campbell said. “That’s going to prepare me this weekend, because you aren’t really going to face much better than that. Going up against the No. 7 team helps us moving forward in the conference and out-of-conference.” The experience against the Cardinals is not limited to the offense. The Knights pitchers will benefit from going up against one of the top offense in the AAC.
Freshman lefthander Ryan Fleming pitched three and two thirds innings against Louisville, and he said that will help him prepare for the Huskies. “Louisville is a very good team hitting-wise, and they are one of the top teams in the nation. It definitely helps us moving forward,” Fleming said. “I’m going to throw strikes knowing that my defense will back me up. Our bats have been doing pretty well, so I know I have to throw strikes and get guys out.”
With their first conference series out of the way, the weekend in Connecticut seems less daunting for Litterio. With a tough matchup on the mound against UConn, Litterio feels the offense can adjust. “Going into a weekend against Louisville, especially a ranked team, there was a little more pressure. Getting the first conference weekend under their belt prepared them for how conference games are,” Litterio said. “We’re
going to be seeing three lefties from UConn, and I think we are going to see a lot more of that this year. Having faced so many lefties, with our lineup being predominately left-handed, we are prepared for whatever they throw at us.” For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow Tyler Karalewich on Twitter @TylerKaralewich. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD FRED HARDY INVITATIONAL, TODAY
Invite presents opportunity to start spring season strong By Taylor Clark Contributing Writer
The Rutgers women’s track and field team is on pace to replicate its success from the indoor season it resumes competition this weekend at the Fred Hardy Invitational in Richmond, Va.
An indoor season that saw the Scarlet Knights win individual titles and other individual and school records has Rutgers optimistic for the spring season. Head coach James Robinson looks to continue to see improvement and success throughout the season. He also
believes that this meet features strength in all areas. “As a team, we have to have a total team effort in every area, whatever that may be,” Robinson said. “Everyone has to build all year long, at each meet to get better, so that they can be at their best at the championship meet.”
Head coach James Robinson said he expects a total team effort at the Fred Hardy Inviational in order for RU to perform its best at the championship meet. THE DAILY TARGUM / FILE PHOTO / APRIL 2011
According to Robinson, this meet is another oppor tunity for the Knights to compete well and work toward growth in the future. After a successful weekend in Florida, Rutgers feels strong not only in its individual events, but as a team. Senior Elaina Mezzasalma feels that the team’s hard work is paying off. “We all really want it,” Mezzasalma said. “We all work really hard and push each other to meet our expectations of ourselves. It helps the team to gain points in the meet.” Freshman Bryanna Grant also believes that the Knights are ready for a successful season. “I feel really confident in our team,” Grant said. “We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback after we compete. It feels really good.” According to the team, continual progress and improvement is all in the small details. Putting in the effort to do the extra training is vital. “Practicing, being conscious of goals and working every chance I get are important,” Mezzasalma said. “Not taking days off in the weight room is important, too.”
With continual progress, the Knights are excited and ready for the opportunity to show their strength as a team, not only this weekend, but throughout the rest of the season. For some members of the team, the upcoming meet is the first meet of the year. “For half of the team, this is the first meet,” Robinson said. “We’re looking to get more people ready and qualified for the championships.” Looking forward to a successful spring campaign, Rutgers is ready for this weekend’s invitational, as it is a pivotal step in working toward their championship meet. Although some members qualified for the championships, Robinson expects to see more Knights earn seeds. “This is a long season. We want to get more people qualified toward the end of the season. It’s still early,” Robinson said. “We got of f to a really good star t this weekend, so we look to continue that momentum this week and going for ward.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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March 28, 2014 MEN’S LACROSSE
SWIMMING & DIVING
Rutgers diver earns All-American status By Sean Stewart Correspondent
Freshman attack Christian Trasolini scored a career-high four goals last Saturday against Denver. Trasolini ranks second on team in points and goals. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2014
Eagles offer chance at Big East win By Sean Stewart Correspondent
At the start of the season, the Rutgers men’s lacrosse teams’ goals were simple: Have a winning record, change one-goal losses into one-goal wins, get to the Big East Tournament and qualify for the NCAAs. Now past the midway point of the season, the Scarlet Knights (6-3, 1-1) appear to be on track in accomplishing those goals. But success in Big East conference play will be the deciding factor in Rutgers’ postseason fate. The Knights are 1-1 so far in the conference, losing on the road to new Big East rival No. 5 Denver, 17-11, last Saturday. The loss ended Rutgers’ fourgame winning streak, which includes a 12-6 road victory over conference nemesis Providence on March 15. With seven teams in the Big East and only four spots available for the Big East Tournament in May, a victory tomorrow against Marquette at noon in High Point Solutions Stadium is crucial. The Golden Eagles (2-6, 0-1) are in their second season as a lacrosse program and first as a member of the Big East. Marquette is the third team Rutgers has faced this season for the very first time, but the stakes are much higher being that it is conference play. Despite Marquette’s poor record, the Golden Eagles did
manage to defeat No. 19 Hofstra earlier in the year and are used to playing on the road, with all but one of their games played away from home. “[Marquette has] a lot of energy, they have some Canadians that have some slick skills and I think they’re very well coached,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “ The Big East games are exciting because I think everyone understands that’s where your bread and butter is.” The Knights should be favored against Marquette entering the matchup. Rutgers leads the conference with 12.89 goals per game, while the Golden Eagles conceded the most goals per game in the conference. Senior attacker Scott Klimchak leads the Knights’ attack with 2.78 goals per game — second most in the conference. But freshman attacker Christian Trasolini enters the game coming off a career-high four-goal performance against Denver. Although just a freshman, Trasolini ranks second on the team in goals scored and total points and will be looking to carry his hot streak into the next game. “I do believe in momentum because you go in and you play well and you keep going and keep going, but that doesn’t mean that I should be taking crazy shots,” Trasolini said. “I just need to play the game quarter by quarter, minute by minute and just play with everyone else on the field.”
Rutgers also has a clear advantage in face-of fs against Marquette. Led by junior face-of f specialist and Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American Joe Nardella, the Knights rank first in the conference in faceof f winning percentage. Nardella is 108-of-135 in faceoff attempts and the Knights are 5-1 this season when the Cazenovia, N.Y., native has been healthy for the entire game. Defensively, Rutgers is looking to rebound after conceding 17 goals to the Pioneers, its second most allowed this season. The Knights’ defense impressed for the majority of the year, ranking second in the conference in goals conceded just behind Denver. Sophomore goalkeeper Kris Alleyne has played a large part in the team’s defensive numbers, leading the conference in save percentage. Following Rutgers’ disappointing game against the Pioneers, Alleyne believes the Knights will rebound from the poor showing. “We just have to keep playing our game,” Alleyne said. “We know we have the talent, we know we have the work ethic of any other team in the country so we just have to put it all together.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
As if sending two athletes to the NCAAs was not enough of an accomplishment for the Rutgers swimming and diving team, senior diver Nicole Scott earning All-American honors certainly exceeded expectations. The Toronto native was named an Honorable Mention All-American for advancing to the finals of the platform event at the 2014 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships last Saturday in Minneapolis. Scott finished 16th in the final of the platform event with a score of 252.85 to put an end to her successful career and become the first Scarlet Knight to be named an All-American in swimming and diving since Shayna Longacre in 2008. Despite breaking two school records during the regular season in the platform event and 3-meter dive, and also being named the AAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, being an All-American remains a remarkable achievement for the senior diving captain. “I definitely couldn’t have hoped for anything better,” Scott said. “I think I accomplished all the goals that I had as a college athlete and more.” While Scott’s accomplishments on the diving side are impressive, sophomore swimmer Joanna Wu qualifying for NCAAs was equally important. Wu became the first swimmer under fourth-year head coach Phil
Spiniello to attend the championships, an achievement the Kent, Wash., native said she never could have dreamed of. Wu broke the school record in the 100-yard backstroke she set at the AAC championships in the preliminaries at the NCAAs with a time of 52.74. She also competed in the prelims of the 200-yard backstroke to conclude her impressive season, which saw her break three school records and compete against some of the top swimming programs in the country. Still in her sophomore year, Wu says her expectations will be raised especially entering the Big Ten next year. “For me personally, I’m always trying to step it up, I’m always trying to see what I can do and always trying to be the best that I can,” Wu said. With Wu returning, along with sophomore Morgan Pfaff and junior Greta Leberfinger, who also broke records this season, the Knights should be prepared for the challenges the Big Ten presents. For Spiniello, the NCAA results show how far the program has come. “It means a lot to me personally, and the program as a whole to get to that next level and to get a swimmer into the NCAA meet was a big step,” Spiniello said. “It’s been a goal of mine since the day I walked on campus with the job and we finally accomplished that goal and its not going to stop there. We want to get people back to that meet next year.”
Diver Nicole Scott earned an Honorable Mention All-American in the NCAA Swimming and Driving Championships. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / ONLINE EDITOR / JANUARY 2013
WOMEN’S LACROSSE RUTGERS-VILLANOVA, TOMORROW, 1 P.M.
Knights hope to continue winning streak versus Villanova By Conor Nordland Staff Writer
After winning a close 1110 contest against Hofstra on Wednesday, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team is carrying a substantial amount of momentum into Big East conference play. The Scarlet Knights (6-4) impressed in their last three games, riding a winning streak on the road to Villanova (4-4) tomorrow. The Knights have increased their offensive output during the
winning streak, scoring a combined 29 goals over that span. In contrast, the Knights only scored 14 goals in their three losses prior to their win streak. Junior midfielder Lauren Sbrilli has held her own on the attacking line, scoring nine goals in the past three games. Villanova comes in having an up-and-down season thus far, looking to bounce back following a 17-8 loss to No. 6 Notre Dame. The Wildcats score at a high rate this season — forwarding
9.88 goals per game — but their defense has struggled lately. Over the past four games, the Wildcats’ defense allowed an average of 12.5 goals per game. This should bode well for Rutgers, which shows promise on offense after struggling for much of the first half of the season. The improved offensive chemistry coincides with the defense performing up to its standards. After allowing 33 goals in two games to Stony Brook and Penn State, the Knights’ defense has
clamped down in the past three games and has forced turnovers. Duplicating the performance it had in its last three games gives Rutgers an improved chance in its contest against Villanova. The Knights have played at a higher level, and their victories in close games will provide additional experience to an already-veteran team. The president set by head coach Laura Brand-Sias have paid off for the Knights. The team is beginning to im-
prove and buy in to the concept of maintaining a high intensity level for the full 60 minutes, something that Brand-Sias has stressed in the past. Rutgers’ primary season goal of capturing the Big East title begins this Saturday against Villanova. In their final season in the Big East, the Knights are focused and determined to fulfill one of the program’s long-term goals. For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @ TargumSports on Twitter.
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Quote of the Day “We can’t quit. We don’t know how to quit.” — Sophomore wing Kahleah Copper on the Rutgers women’s basketball team fighting through fatigue to win in double overtime
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 91, SETON HALL 79 (2OT)
RU bounces back to split Pride series
Seagears opts to join group of transfers
By Garrett Stepien
By Josh Bakan
Staff Writer
Correspondent
Head coach Jay Nelson looked up at the scoreboard and knew this was not Rutgers softball. After Game 1 of yesterday’s home-opening doubleheader at the Rutgers Softball Complex, the scoreboard read 13-1 — a five-inning mercy rule win in favor of Hofstra. But what got on Nelson’s nerves the most was one statistic — five errors. “I just told them, ‘That’s not us. We’re better than that,’” Nelson said. “We came out of that 7-of-9 winning streak with .973 fielding [percentage], and then we throw five errors on the board. That’s not us, we just need to come out and focus. We were a little sloppy, and I think it starts with our mental approach.” By the product that Rutgers put on the field in the second game of the day, it was obvious that the words of the eighth-year head coach had clicked in the minds of his players. Fueled by a dominant one-run, five-hit performance on the mound by junior lefty Alyssa Landrith, the Scarlet Knights (13-10, 1-2) crafted a fundamentally sound 3-0 win over Hofstra (147) on an unseasonably cold day in Piscataway. Landrith, who despite hitting two batters and striking out only three, managed to hold the Pride to one run. She pitched her ninth complete game of the year to improve her record to 7-4 on the season. After witnessing Hofstra stack up 13 runs on 11 hits and capitalize on five Rutgers errors in the first game, Landrith knew Rutgers had to step up its game to prevent a sweep. “I think it was really important to get into a positive mindset after that first game,”
Junior guards Jerome Seagears and D’Von Campbell and junior wing Craig Brown received transfer releases from the Rutgers men’s basketball team. Seagears confirmed his transfer on Twitter. “I have of ficially received my full release from Rutgers and free to go anywhere in the countr y,” Seagears tweeted. “Looking for ward to what the future brings!” Gannett confirmed Campbell’s and Brown’s transfer releases. Seven Scarlet Knights decided to transfer between the end of Mike Rice’s final season and the beginning of this year. But Seagears and junior wing Malick Kone eventually decided to return. Seagears came back after transferring to Auburn after last year, but his playing time progressively decreased in head coach Eddie Jordan’s first season. Jordan and Seagears held discussions on his playing time, Jordan said. Seagears lost his star ting job midseason to freshman wing Junior Etou, which gave junior Myles Mack more point guard responsibilities. Seagears averaged 7.1 points per game this season but shot only 40 percent from the field. But his and Campbell’s transfer releases diminish Rutgers’ point guard depth. Campbell played 25 games, averaging 5.1 points per match. He only shot 38.5 percent from the field and lacked consistency, but the junior college transfer provided guard depth. Brown, who shot 28.6 percent from the field, rarely impacted the of fense. But the Miami, Fla., native showed a tough defensive presence of f the bench. For tunately for Rutgers, four newcomers are set to join next year. The Knights also hold three more available scholarships. Mike Williams, who signed his letter of intent, and Bishop Daniels are shooting guards who will aid Rutgers’ backcour t depth. Center Ibrahima Diallo and power forward Dwayne Foreman — the other expected newcomers — contribute bodies to the frontcour t. That will be necessar y with the losses of for ward Wally Judge and wing J.J. Moore to graduation and Brown to transfer.
Syessence Davis bear hugs Briyona Canty after RU advances past its in-state rival and into the WNIT quarterfinals last night at the RAC. Rutgers plays Bowling Green next. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Knights outlast SHU in double overtime
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By Greg Johnson Sports Editor
Within seconds of the buzzer sounding one final time, Syessence Davis grinned ear-to-ear and bear-hugged Betnijah Laney. Other members of the Rutgers women’s basketball team made their rounds along the Louis Brown Center hardwood as emotions ran high. But first they had to catch their breath, and with good reason. The Scarlet Knights trailed Seton Hall by eight points with 2:22 left in regulation. They surrendered a go-ahead jumper in the lane with five seconds remaining. Five players fouled out. And in what could have been the Knights’ final shot of the season, sophomore guard Briyona Canty mustered the will to hit a free throw with 0.2 seconds left to send the game to overtime. Somehow, someway, Rutgers survived a war of attrition last night in Piscataway,
Sophomore Alyssa Landrith prepares to pitch in her ninth complete game of year. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / ONLINE EDITOR
91-79, in double overtime to advance to the WNIT quarterfinals. The Knights (25-9) next play at Bowling Green on Monday night, just three wins away from the program’s first-ever WNIT Championship. “I was really proud of our team,” said head coach C. Vivian Stringer. “No one was willing to give up. Everything mattered — where we were and recognizing where everybody else was on the floor. … I give great respect and credit to Seton Hall. They had some really fine players and played well.” By the time the second overtime arrived, the Knights were on the better end of what resembled a boxing ring all night long. Four Seton Hall (20-14) players fouled out and Rutgers took advantage, churning out a 13-0 run with four different Knights scoring. A technical foul on Seton Hall head coach Anthony Bozzella with 1:03 left served as the See OVERTIME On Page 13
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head women’s socccer coach, enters his 15th season with Rutgers. The Knights begin their spring schedule tonight against Monmouth at Heavenly Farms in East Brunswick at 5:30 p.m.
For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow Josh Bakan on Twitter @JoshBakan. For general Rutgers spor ts updates, follow @TargumSpor ts.
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Fred Hardy Invitational
Michigan State, Boston University
Fred Hardy Invitational
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Today, Richmond, Va.
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