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Chancellor’s Colloquium intersects performance art with education ABNER BONILLA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Aki Sasamoto is an assistant professor of sculpture at Mason Gross School of the Arts by day and a practicing performance artist by night. On Monday, she addressed a crowd on the second floor of the Livingston Student Center as part of the Chancellor’s Colloquium series. The talk — of ficiated as the “Amoeba Artist” — discussed her work as an ar tist and the list of unlikely collaborations she has been a part of, including with engineers, mathematicians and musicians. The event brought students from Mason Gross School of the Arts, but also faculty, including University Chancellor Debasish Dutta. Sasamoto, born in 1980 in Kanagawa, Japan, had a recent performance at The Kitchen — an art and performance space in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood — where she tackled the idea of “yield points” — an engineering term that determines the point where stress placed on an object begins to deform it. It was a metaphor that was used to explain her own personal test of juggling her dynamic life, she said. The project brought her from working with an engineer, using a mechanical stress test machine at the University, to touring a dumpster warehouse in Queens. In its final stage, Sasamoto per formed alongside a saxophonist and a singer-songwriter. During the finale, she jumped on a trampoline positioned within a dumpster while per forming an oral narrative.
For Sasamoto, collaborating with other artists — which are never in the same discipline as her — allows her to learn the structure of different languages. “It’s a parallel,” she said of the distinct but similar roles that artists play in different disciplines. Another popular exhibit that Sasamoto explained was part of the colloquium is her “Delicate Cycle” exhibit shown at the SculptureCenter in Long Island City in New York. The exhibit also traveled to Shanghai and Tokyo in different forms. The main performance involved Sasamoto turning upside down on her hands and pushing a 5-foot-tall sheet-ball made of white laundry sheets through a tunnel with only her feet. It was inspired by a novel prize story written about dung beetles that she read when she was younger. Sasamoto said she was fascinated by dung beetles. The book involved extreme details about the dung beetles’ activities that included rolling massive balls of dung approximately 250 times heavier than their weight, which served as homes and sources of food for the beetles. During the performance, she casually talked about dirt, stains and the human nature of cleaning. Sasamoto regularly took breaks from rolling the giant sheet-ball to wash laundry sheets she had laid out in a separate room. At a point, she even put her whole body inside one of the washing machines. “I use the subject ‘I’ so I am a stand-in for anyone that comes and unpacks the piece personally in their head,” Sasamoto said about her live performances that usually tell a narrative.
Aki Sasamoto, assistant professor of sculpture at Mason Gross School of the Arts, is a performance artist who goes beyond traditional collaborative efforts — working with mathematicians, engineers, musicians and anyone who fits the vision of her latest project. YOUTUBE Dutta said he hoped more students and faculty would attend upcoming colloquiums because it exposes the University community to different disciplines that could lead to collaboration like Sasamoto has done through her artwork. “Interdisciplinary work is a contact sport. If you don’t meet people who challenge your way of thinking or think differently, you will not be creative,” Dutta said. Nabila Dadabhoy, a graduate student in Mason Gross School of the Ar ts, said she saw a parallel
from Sasamoto’s project in her own academic life when a path she took to get an engineering degree changed course. After graduation, she found herself studying at Mason Gross School of the Arts. Sasamoto’s talk inspired her because of its interdisciplinary nature, but also because she understood that different disciplines require different thinking or a “different course of pattern.” Where an engineering education prepared her with a trial-and-error mindset, the
arts shaped her with a less-linear mindset, she said. For Shy Yi, a senior program administrator at Student Support Services, Sasamoto’s project shows a progression in thinking and understanding of an idea, which is why she believes more students should attend interdisciplinary events like Sasamoto’s. “… We’re so used to where we do one thing, and it doesn’t work out then it’s a failure, but no, it’s not a fail, it’s a success, because it helps you prepare for your next stage of thinking,” Yi said.
DACA students are 1 step closer to aid in NJ ABNER BONILLA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The New Jersey State Senate voted in favor of a bill that would grant certain undocumented students eligibility to apply for instate financial aid. It is now one step closer to Gov. Phil Murphy’s (D-N.J.) desk. Bill S-699 passed with 26 state senators voting in favor, 10 against and four that abstained. Before it becomes a state law and makes its way to Murphy, the state’s General Assembly floor needs to vote on its identical sibling bill, A-3467. If passed, the bill could help approximately 600 undocumented students in the state, allowing them to start applying for financial aid
immediately for the 2018-19 school year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Estimate. Murphy has supported in-state financial aid for undocumented students. His official campaign website lists “extending in-state financial aid to the DREAMers” as part of his immigration issues platform. The Fiscal Estimate also reported that an additional $4.47 million would have to be added to the $425.9 million allocated in the state budget for the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) in order to provide the same award that will help undocumented students pay for college. Undocumented students who would be eligible as part of Bill S-699 are those who meet the bill’s following requirements.
On Tuesday, the New Jersey State Senate voted in favor of a bill that provides financial aid for students protected under the DACA program. The bill now moves onto the state’s General Assembly floor before making its way onto Gov. Phil Murphy’s (D-N.J.) desk for approval. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS They must have attended a high school in New Jersey for three or more years, graduated from high school or received a high school equivalency diploma in New Jersey, enrolled at a public institution
of higher education during the Fall 2013 semester or later and filed paper work with their college stating they have either applied to legalize their immigration status or will do so when and if the
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Campus Calendar THURSDAY 3/29 The Microbial Biology Graduate Program presents “Microbial Biology Doctoral Disser tation Defense: Ashley” at 10 a.m. to the Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Center on Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Ser vices presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. The TA Project presents “Online & Hybrid Teaching: An Overview” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the College Avenue Student Center on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Of fice of Summer & Winter Sessions presents “Summer Session Info Table!” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College Avenue Student Center on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “Rutgers Theater Company Presents: ‘Faust’” at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater on Douglass campus. This event is $15 for students. FRIDAY 3/30 The Catholic Student Association presents “Catholic Good Friday Living Stations of the Cross” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Department of Animal Sciences presents “Maternal Lactocrine Programming of Uterine Development” from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Department of Food Science presents “Use of tryptophan phosphorescence to assess protein-solvent dynamic coupling in native and mutant glucokinase” from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Building West on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Students embark on 2,000-mile bike ride for nonprofit ANTHONY VENTRIGLIA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
How do you define quality community ser vice? Is it working in your local food kitchen or biking more than 2,000 miles to raise money? For Alexander Lopez-Perez, School of Arts and Sciences senior, the exercise from biking is an added bonus. Lopez-Perez said he felt called to ride. “For me, the decision to ride was inspired by two very simple notions: to move forward and thrive. While it’s easy to (see) the emblematic meaning of these two notions within the concept of a bike — balance, freedom and health — rarely does one ascribe biking to the alleviation of scarcity,” he said. Having a friend who grew up often having to “move without a home” and ride his bike everywhere, inspired Lopez-Perez to make the trip. The ride kicks off on May 19 and will wrap up in Miami, Florida on June 18, and major city stops and community service work will take place during the travel, he said. Lopez-Perez said five students, including himself, are committed to biking 2,000 miles from New Brunswick, New Jersey to the tip of Florida while pledging to raise at least $3,500 each for the nonprofit group Visions and Pathways. The riders are raising money through canning, bake sales, concerts, talks with local groups and other events. Visions and Pathways is a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization that serves at-risk youth in Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Morris counties, according to its website.
Alexander Lopez-Perez, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, will join other students in a fundraising effort to support Visions and Pathways, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization that serves at-risk youth. FACEBOOK It provides food, housing, counseling, education assistance, arts and
and financial literacy instruction to those up to the age of 21.
young people who experience displacement and are susceptible
“I can’t begin to describe what having a bike meant to a close friend of mine who would often move without a home. He used his bike to make it to school, work and reach that brief period of freedom one experiences when cutting air.” ALEXANDER LOPEZ-PEREZ School of Arts and Sciences Senior
recreation activities, career and employment counseling, scholarships
The nonprofit’s work impacts the community by assisting
to crime, violence and exploitation, according to the site.
Plans for the trip came together after Lopez-Perez got in contact with Gabrielle Rossi, the head dreamer for The Dream Project — who performed a similar trip to fundraise for another nonprofit. The group was called Dream4TK, and in 2013, it set out to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer patients through the Embrace Kids Foundation, according to The Dream Project’s website. “To pursue this goal, five Rutgers students, myself included, biked 1,615 miles from New Brunswick, New Jersey to Disney World in Orlando, Florida during the summer of 2013. Dream4TK was a completely student-run grassroots group and hoped to continue inspiring others as their mission continued to live on past their inaugural trip. We raised $33,000,” Rossi said. She said The Dream Project came about after this trip evolved from Dream4TK, becoming a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering a new generation of young adults. Rossi said it bridges the gap between nonprofit work and young adults who can help them — it is a perfect match. The project envisions a world in which young people dream big with the goal of bettering their communities through service and fundraising. “I can’t begin to describe what having a bike meant to a close friend of mine who would often move without a home. He used his bike to make it to school, work and reach that brief period of freedom one experiences when cutting air. After nearly three years of working here at Rutgers, relating to issues of displacement, I found it so appropriate to end it with a call back to my friend, who had inspired me so,” Lopez-Perez said.
Perez will bike 2,000 miles from New Brunswick to Miami Florida alongside five other students. They have each pledged to raise $3,500 through canning, bake sales, concerts and talks with local groups. FLICKR
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Bitcoin is one of many recently popularized cryptocurrencies that have integrated themselves into the marketplace. It is a decentralized currency and does not flow from a physical banking system — sparking concern by some over its reliability. PIXABAY
U. club offers education for students to cash in on Bitcoin ANDREW PETRYNA CORRESPONDENT
Bitcoin is a word that often gets thrown around in business and computing circles, but for many it can be a confusing and strange concept. With the digital currency’s total value currently at $134 billion and a flurr y of social media attention toward it, many people are asking “what is Bitcoin?” Bitcoin is a an online currency that allows individuals to exchange money completely online and pseudonymous, according to the Bitcoin website. People download a “Bitcoin wallet,” an application that stores their coins — or fractions of it — and can only be accessed with a created password or pin. Once someone has a Bitcoin wallet, they can purchase and
sell Bitcoin. This can be done between individuals, on public exchange pages or through the few Bitcoin ATMs that exist. Many online sites accept
a decentralized digital currency, that is, one that does not rely on a physical financial institution like a bank, capable of being secure and anonymous.
Business School, has studied Bitcoin and other “blockchain” digital currencies. “When you’re talking about cryptocurrency, it is general-
“‘Bitcoin’ put simply, is a safe online currency that allows individuals to exchange money totally online and pseudonymous.” BITCOIN.ORG
Bitcoin as payments, and the entire process is self-regulating and digital, meaning the currency is not tied to any physical anchors or resources. The concept for Bitcoin was introduced in a paper published in November 2008, according to the paper. It stated that the goal of the technology was to create
This was accomplished by what is called “peer-to-peer” networking, a system where individual computers communicate with one another to form a platform for transaction instead of relying on a third party or centralized institution, according to the paper. Arthur Guarino, an assistant professor in the Rutgers
ly currency that’s traded on the web,” Guarino said. “When you’re talking about Bitcoins, it’s about units — units that each have a certain value in the market that they’re in. It’s digital currency created and managed through the system of advanced encryption techniques.” He said one of the risks of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is that, unlike most common investments, there is nothing physical that backs up the asset. These digital currencies fluctuate in value often and without much predictability, making them a potentially lucrative but volatile investment. “There aren’t any physical coins,” Guarino said. “They really don’t exist. But rather there are account balances that are recorded on a type of public ledger that exists in the cloud, and how they’re verified is by huge amounts of computing power.” The professor said there is little oversight and regulation to the Bitcoin system. It is secure and difficult to manipulate, but involves high-return, high-risk trading that people can easily lose a lot of money on, he said. “Blockchain” is a computational database system that is essentially a ledger, according to a 2015 article by The Economist. Blockchain technology, in the way Bitcoin uses it, is hosted publicly over the internet and is copied onto thousands of computers that use it. When someone wants to exchange currency with someone else, both their computers will request to change the blockchain, according to the article. After security and regulator y methods verify that ever ything is in order, the transaction is made securely and a new “block” is added to the blockchain, permanently altering it and becoming like a public record.
Guarino said he thinks that as Bitcoin becomes more mainstream, governments and other institutions will attempt to better understand or even regulate the market. Some major companies like Microsoft have even begun accepting Bitcoin as payment for select services, and it appears to be more and more accepted in the world of finance. As Bitcoin becomes more popular it also begins to make its way into educational institutions, either through clubs, seminars or other interest projects. At Rutgers, RutgersBit seeks to be a starting point and educational tool for students looking to invest in and learn about cr yptocurrency. Christian Buren, president of RutgersBit and a Rutgers Business School first-year, said the club focuses on the business and investment aspects of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. This makes it a good foundation for students who are interested in it but do not know how to begin. “RutgersBit is a go-to place for people interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain, even if they have no background whatsoever,” he said. “If they’re a dance major at Mason Gross (School of the Arts) and happen to hear about Bitcoin from a friend and think ‘oh that’s interesting,’ show up for a meeting one night. If you don’t like it, you can be on your way. With the guest speakers that we have lined up, the professors and the professionals holding these seminars, things are going to be very interesting.” While some students rush to learn about and join the Bitcoin frenzy, Guarino said that risk is the biggest thing people need to be aware of when it comes to dealing with cryptocurrency. It is a very volatile and hard-to-predict investment that requires a fair amount of knowledge to participate in effectively. Those interested in investing should be ver y cautious and research the matter before choosing to spend money on it, he said. “Don’t invest more than what you’re able to lose,” Guarino said. “If you overextend yourself, if you invest everything you’ve got into cryptocurrency, there’s a possibility you could lose it all too. That’s something you have to keep in mind, ‘How much can I invest? How much can I afford to lose?’”
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Commencement Committee selects U. speaker each year ELIZABETH KILPATRICK
said choosing a variety of speakers is important. “Presenting a variety of perspectives and experiences is a Every year, outgoing seniors priority at Eagleton, both in the wait in anticipation as Rutgers classroom and in our public proannounces its yearly commencegrams,” Mandel said. ment speaker, a process which Eagleton invites speakers takes heavy consideration from from across the political specmembers of the University. trum to come to campus and In choosing a commencediscuss their views. These ment speaker, the University’s speakers explore how the U.S. secretar y first sends out a “Call political system works, how it for Nominations” for speakchanges and how it could imers at Rutgers—New Brunsprove, Mandel said. wick, Rutgers—Newark and She said Eagleton aims to proRutgers—Camden. She then mote the celebration of democradistributes the nominations to cy, respect for politics and civic each campus, said Felicia Mcengagement. It welcomes suggesGinty, the vice chancellor for tions from students, staff and the Student Af fairs. community at large. From there, the University asSupport from a Rutgers alumna, sembles a Commencement ComLona Valmoro, was key in making mittee at each campus comprised it possible for former Secretary of of students, faculty or staff who State Hillary Clinton to come to sort through the nominations and campus, Mandel said. Valmoro is choose an additional four noma senior advisor to Clinton. inees to include in their discus“We are proud and grateful for sion, McGinty said. the strong Rutgers alumni netOnce the committee has decided on who it wants to invite, it Steven Van Zandt was the commencement speaker for the Rutgers—New Brunswick Class of work in politics and public serpresents those selections to the 2017, but the University has yet to announce this year’s presenter. Rutgers—Newark and Camden vice, and are thrilled that Lona chancellor of that campus. With announced Queen Latifah and Anita Hill, respectively, as their speakers this year. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ (Valmoro) is able to introduce her his or her approval, the commitboss at this Thursday’s event,” When selecting non-commence- Mandel said. tee can invite the individuals they must be completed and followed service and performance in their accomplishments and evidence of a ment speakers, student groups and by the speaker. have chosen, McGinty said. McGinty said students who organizations usually have some feel that their views are not repThe recipient must provide evi- commitment to serving humankind. Each Commencement Committee selects the inresented in the dividuals it wants speakers who “Get involved with groups that represent your point of view. Work with those groups to bring speakers to to speak or to come to campus receive an honorhave the ability campus that represent your social and political affiliation.” ary degree. Then, to bring their it will invite its seown lecturers FELICIA MCGINTY lections speakers. to Rutgers. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs “All nomina“Get involved tions for honorwith groups McGinty said student opinions idea of who they want to see. Indi- that represent your point of view. ary degrees must be approved dence of outstanding achievement in by the Board of Governors,” Mc- a certain academic area or profession, also play a role in choosing com- vidual students can also contact a Work with those groups to bring according to the Office of the Secre- mencement speakers. Students speaker about coming to campus. Ginty said. speakers to campus that repreRuth B. Mandel, director of sent your social and political affiliTo receive an honorary degree, tary of the University. They must also can nominate individuals to visit the Eagleton Institute of Politics, ation,” McGinty said. there are certain criteria that provide evidence of distinguished the University. CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Felicia McGinty, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, said every year the University assembles a committee of students, faculty and staff to decide on a commencement speaker. RUTGERS.EDU
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Google, Facebook save data after it’s deleted ALL THAT FITS JULIA DEANGELO
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n light of the Cambridge Analytica fiasco — where it was revealed that Facebook exposed the private data of 50 million people to a political consulting firm — many users have begun to question how easily their personal information can be exploited online. Trust in the social network dropped, and some have chosen to quit the platform altogether. But, what is particularly striking about the scandal is that it proved in the business of making money, if the product is free, you are the product. Reports soon emerged about the surprising amount of data Facebook actually harbors. Every single message sent, posts and pages liked, pictures tagged, games played, birthdays wished and ads clicked are wrapped up in a mega-file. In the account settings tab, users have the option to request and download a copy. Beware, though, it is a lot to take in. The newsfeed is not idle, it is recording. This notion is the reason why 5 minutes after you close an online shopping window, targeted ads for the very same item pop up. The algorithm tracks users to further customize and enhance their experiences, no matter how unsettling that sounds. Though, is this database practice common across the board? In most cases, yes. Facebook is not the only tech giant that has access to your data. In fact, it may not even be the biggest. Google has grown to interweave its vines across our virtual lives and likely play a larger role than social media. Admittedly, I myself use Chrome as a preferred browser, have multiple g-mail accounts, store class notes in Drive and make use of a ton of its applications. Because of this, I have begun to wonder how akin the engine is to Facebook, and if it collects information similarly. Like algorithmic magic, I came across a lengthy twitter thread started by Dylan Curran, a web developer from Ireland, that shows the extent of information Google stores. From personalized ad profiles to virtually transcribing every click, the amount of meticulous and catered detail is frightening. Scratching the surface, Curran showed that Google stores a timeline of your location every time you turn on your phone. It marks not only the exact place, but the time of day and duration it took to get from the previous destination in a neat bar graph. Plus, that browser history you thought you deleted? He explains Google still stores your search history, on all devices, in its own separate database. Even if you go through the
“Those who think user data privacy exists are sadly mistaken.” effort to clear searches on a phone or laptop, the engine still keeps them until you delete everything in what is called My Activity. (Do not think using incognito mode protects you, either.) And let us not forget, Google owns YouTube. So, every video you searched for and watched is time stamped and dated as well. If you have a Gmail account, which every student and faculty member at Rutgers University does, catalogs of all emails sent, received, deleted and even spammed are archived among the thousands of files. But, it does not stop there. As if the pinpoint mapping and thought tracking were not enough, the company creates an in-depth profile with categories based on your location, gender, age, interests, career, income, relationship status and even estimated weight. Generated by the pop-ups you click, the words you type and where you interact, this tabulation is then used to market what Google presumes to be “of interest” to you. Think of it as a scribe that writes down literally everything you do. All of this, much like Facebook, is accessible by users. Naturally, I requested to retrieve my file and received around three gigabytes worth. That is equivalent to approximately 1.6 million word documents. I began to fish through and found videos I watched seven years ago, unread bookmarks from 2011 and a restaurant’s location in which I myself cannot remember going to. But, unlike Facebook, Google has not yet been infringed. The company is transparent in their actions and reassures it does not reveal your identity when selling this information. So why, besides the dystopian obvious, is it a big deal? Curran argues the real dangers of these data storehouses are the nefarious variations of uses that can violate human rights. “... You’re not a terrorist? Then how come you were googling ISIS?” he said, according to Vetr. “Manage to gain access to someone’s Google account? Perfect, you have a chronological diary of everything that person has done for the last ten years.” Those who think user data privacy exists are sadly mistaken. Billionaire tech companies like Facebook and Google offer an open experience, so their revenues come from selling this information to advertisers. You, the user, provide it by simply logging on. There is much to fear and little to control, leaving my only offerable uptake to be a Twitter user’s sense of awareness. So like always, think twice and be careful what you search for. Julia Deangelo is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies. Her column, “All That Fits,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Marijuana legalization is imminent Eliminating drug’s prohibition may have multiple positive effects
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s many have assumed in the past, it is ser ve criminal sentencing to avoid it and putting becoming more apparent that the legal- a stunt in the underground actions of those inization of marijuana in New Jersey is in- volved with organized crime. As previously mentioned, marijuana’s prohibievitable. With Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) as governor, there are new changes to come with regard to tion costs the taxpayer billions of dollars a year. the public’s use of the drug. The Bill S830 — one By making marijuana legal, the taxpayer would that would make the use and possession of low no longer suf fer the burden of pouring all that amounts of marijuana legal for those who are 21 money into maintaining enforcement and corand over — has been introduced by lawmakers. rections for marijuana. Instead, the government Murphy has also already announced that doctors could focus on other more pressing issues, such in New Jersey can now recommend the use of as revamping the NJ Transit. But not only would medical marijuana to their patients, which could the government be able to focus on other things, help people struggling with various issues — and they would have the money to do so. The taxes considering the state’s opioid issue, we could use that come along with legal marijuana could allow something less harmful to help with things like the state government to rake in as much as $1 billion in revenue. chronic pain. With Another effect of the legalization the legalization of of marijuana, esmarijuana would be pecially for recre“... considering the positive aspects of the eventual elimiational use, will no its legalization, it seems it would be nation of the negadoubt come some unreasonable not to follow through with it.” tive stigma around worries, and the it. Once it becomes negative and posilegal, future gentive consequences erations will likely of marijuana’s leview it similarly to the way people view alcohol galization in this state are wor th pondering. One impor tant aspect of legalizing marijuana now — as just a part of our society. Eliminating its is the fact that less people will see legal conse- stigma is not necessarily all good, though. After quences. Marijuana laws have needlessly put an all, we do not want people who are underage to enormous number of people behind bars, sepa- use it or think that it is okay to abuse, which may rating them from their families and causing last- ver y well follow from its legalization. It seems the legalization of marijuana comes ing damage. Additionally, marijuana’s prohibition has costed the American taxpayers billions with more positives than negatives. With that of dollars a year. It is reasonable to compare his- said, considering the positive aspects of its legaltor y’s prohibition of alcohol to the current prohi- ization, it seems it would be unreasonable not to bition of marijuana. During alcohol’s prohibition, follow through with it. By doing so, we will ulcrime rates increased and criminal organizations timately keep less people out of prison — and were able to take advantage of it, but after its pro- therefore spend less in taxes, keep more families hibition was repealed, crime rates dropped. In together, allow people with conditions like chronthat sense and assuming the same would happen ic pain and anxiety to ease their suffering in a with regard to marijuana, we could kill two birds reasonably safe way and allow our government to with one stone in allowing those who do not de- raise tax revenue and complete new projects. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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United States electoral system needs significant reform POLICY OVER POLITICS CONNOR O’BRIEN
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hat makes a democracy? If you ask people around the world, you would likely hear descriptions of a system in which the voices of a population are expressed through its politics, one where each person has a say and one where politicians are held accountable by voters via majority or plurality rule. These are very broad notions with many possible interpretations and structures, but democracy, in a way, is like pornography: you know it when you see it. The United States is known around the world as the pioneer of modern democracy. Our system was once considered revolutionary, inspiring decades of populist rebellions against monarchs and dictators across the globe. But today, we lag far behind our peer countries in how we choose our leaders. Once-envied institutions now make the rest of the world scratch its head in amazement. As our peers place more faith in the ability of voters to determine their own fate, the original Western democracy is slowly sliding in the opposite direction. Take the House of Representatives as an example. Candidates representing the Democratic Party are almost certainly going to win the majority of votes in November’s midterm
elections, perhaps millions more than Republican candidates. One prominent polling expert, G. Elliott Morris, estimates that with the current Democratic lead in the polls of seven points, there is an approximately 55 percent chance they win the house majority. But, he also estimates that even with such a large lead, actual control of the chamber remains a toss-up. The cause of this disproportionality is the practice of partisan gerrymandering, in which states draw congressional maps to maximize the number of seats for their party. Gerrymandering has existed in the U.S.
meet and discuss the decision of the people, it has never once done so. Almost immediately, it became a points system with the position of an elector becoming completely symbolic. In most states, electors are bound either by law or by convention to vote for whomever wins the popular vote in the state. The result of this system has been some voters mattering far more than others. Statistically speaking, a voter in Wyoming matters 2 to 3 times as much as a voter from New Jersey. Those from swing states and small states are given disproportionate influence. Logically, this makes no
“The stakes in today’s electoral reform fights are decidedly less dire, but still important in maintaining trust in the often brutal, unforgiving process of democracy.” for two centuries and both parties do it when given the chance. But, more extensive voter data, increasingly fierce political polarization and a Supreme Court reluctant to intervene have allowed the practice to spin out of control and undermine the core elements of our electoral process. The electoral college presents an even stranger case. It was expected to be a small group of the country’s elite able to overrule the population if something went horribly wrong. But it never once served this purpose. Envisioned as a deliberative body meant to
real sense, of course. A resident of Wyoming is no more of an American than you or I am, but our electoral system says otherwise. No other country on the planet has a system resembling this. It is an 18th century anachronism with no place in a modern democracy. Most modern societies have come to the conclusion that one person gets one vote, no more and no less. Apparently in the United States, the oldest and proudest democracy in the world, we have yet to discover this obvious idea. Some Republicans even attempt to justify treating their opponents’ voters as
less than full citizens based on vague notions of where they might give speeches under a popular vote system, as if that should be a factor when deciding if every American deserves a full vote. Really, these critiques are formed with a conclusion already in mind and are shamelessly and nakedly partisan. The United States, throughout its history, has made steady progress in making its electoral system more fair and democratic in nature, and we can surely do it again. In the 1830s, Andrew Jackson led a populist revolt that led to the enfranchisement of poor white people. In the Progressive Era, the masses mobilized for the popular election of U.S. senators and secured the ballot for women. Decades later, southern Black people won their hard-fought battle for the vote, and party nominations brokered by powerful political bosses gave way to electoral primaries. The stakes in today’s electoral reform fights are decidedly less dire, but still important in maintaining trust in the often brutal, unforgiving process of democracy. If government continues to value some voters’ voices as more important than others, we risk further polarizing ourselves, continuing to elect deeply unpopular leaders and eroding faith in the democratic values that have made America the most prosperous and powerful nation in history. Connor O’Brien is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in economics. His column, “Policy Over Politics,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Spring (cleaning) is here: tips for detoxing your closet LEONA JUAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
As April approaches, a lot of us have already gotten started on our spring cleaning rituals. We are throwing away packets of readings from last semester, getting rid of any food that may have expired and, most importantly, dealing with our closets. Our wardrobe is an essential place that is involved with spring cleaning, as we may not realize that there are so many things we should get rid of. With new trends coming our way, we need to make room in our closets for our new favorite pieces of clothing. New trends are constantly appearing, which means that there are tons of trends that are going out of style, as well. While trends do make a comeback, there are definitely some styles that we can be assured that will not be in style any time soon. For example, Wedge sneakers took athleisure to another level, combining comfortable sneakers with wedges. These shoes are not very flattering and are no longer in style, so all of the pairs of wedge sneakers you once loved can be taken out of the closet to make room for the wide range of stylish sneakers we have today. All of our work out shoes and timeless kicks like Adidas Stan Smiths and Vans Slip Ons will have more room in our closets.
Some things in our closets just are not practical to have, so these items should be one of the first things to go. We all love a pair of good heels and that pair of uncomfortable heels that cause more pain than comfort, and happiness does not fall in that category. For a night out or formal event, we do not want to be the person that is walking around barefoot, because our heels are giving us blisters. Instead, make use of the heels that you can easily walk in and are comfortable. Your feet will thank you. There is at least one item in our closets that we happen to have in every single color. While it is a great idea to have a V-neck T-shirt in some neutral colors to be able to throw on and go, we do not need it in yellow, purple, orange, green and pink. Keep the neutrals and your favorite color, and get rid of the rest. Forever 21 and H&M have been main places to get clothing, but you get what you pay for — the quality is not always there. Those cute shirts that are fraying and falling apart should not be worn anymore. It is known that clothing from these types of retailers do not last forever, so their time is up. Most importantly, if items in your closet are being kept just for sentimental reasons, it might be a good idea to get rid of them. The hoodie your ex-boyfriend let you steal from him should be the first thing in the “toss” bin. You let that man go, so let his clothing go as
Even the neatest people can be guilty of hoarding clothing. By clearing your wardrobe of old and sentimental clothes, your entire space will immediately feel sleeker. INSTAGRAM well. If you love the boyfriend fit, shopping through the men’s section will be just as cozy. High school is said to be the best four years of our lives, and our closets have tons of evidence of the time that we spent there. Whether our time in high school was amazing or not, the multitude of tees, hoodies and sweatpants that we have do not belong in our closets anymore. Not only do they have your high school mascot plastered on it, the clothing might be pretty old, with some of us not being in high school for four
years. These clothes are now being replaced with our Rutgers items, so we can still showcase our school spirit. The prom dress(es) that we have from high school should be gotten rid of as well. These end up being one-time pieces that just sit in the back of our closet, and we probably will not end up wearing them to anything ever again. Halloween costumes that we have racked up through the years are taking too much space in our closets. Even costumes that we have made ourselves with pieces of reg-
ular clothing may not be used in our everyday wardrobes, so these pieces should go too. There might be a huge pile of clothing sitting on your floor after getting rid of all of the things that you do not wear and should not wear anymore, and these items do not have to go straight to the trash. The items that are messed up with things like large holes or deep stains should be thrown away. Clothing that is still in good condition but hasn’t been worn in more than a year could be donated. There are many places right by our own campuses that accept donations for those that are in need. On the Cook campus, right by the Newell Apartments, there is a Salvation Army drop box. Off of the College Avenue campus, there is a thrift shop, Holy Shirt, that accepts donations. There are places in nearby towns that accept donations as well, such as Goodwill in East Brunswick and Plato’s Closet in Edison. Some items, especially special occasion pieces like prom dresses, can be extremely difficult for people to afford so getting rid of these from our closets will go to a great cause. Spring cleaning is very important, and our closets may be one of the hardest things to clean. By getting rid of clothing that no longer serves a purpose for us, we can make more room for new styles, as well as contribute to a great cause. Win-win.
Instagram chefs, bloggers dish out food for your feed JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT
Food. It’s the great equalizer, something we all need and something we all love. Of course, while the nourishment is most important, the aesthetic of food can play a huge role in consumption. Nowadays when there’s a large emphasis on appearance, there’s a good chance Instagram is involved. Food is no different, and the app is full of accounts that serve up a feast. If you’re a fan of #FoodPorn, here are some accounts that might help feed your craving.
@DOMINIQUEANSELKITCHEN
Chef Dominique Ansel has been rated as one of the best pastry chefs in the world, winning multiple awards. Ansel also has a true entrepreneurial eye, with multiple restaurants in New York and internationally. This IG account is an account for just one of his locations, the Manhattan-based “Kitchen” location. Pastries of all shapes and sizes can be seen, and it’s clear why Ansel is known as one of the best. Intricate designs and vibrant colors make the desserts and snacks look like mini sculptures. There’s also many of his signature soups and sandwich-
es on display for those looking to skip dessert. With plenty of range and variety, Ansel’s IG feed makes his restaurant more appealing, to the eye and to the stomach.
@RAWSOMETREATS
Rawsome Treats is a plantbased, paleo-friendly dessert line. Founded in 2013 by Muay Thai fighter and chef Watt Sriboonruang, the brand was originally meant to satisfy Sriboonruang’s sweet tooth. When she realized that there was a place a market for her products, she launched the dessert boutique, and they haven’t looked back since. As the name implies, all the desserts are raw, plant-based items, and since plants come in many shades, that makes for food of many hues. Christmas trees of cauliflower, purple potatoes and a multi-palette pie are all on display on the IG, so check it out.
@ACOZYKITCHEN
Adrianna Adarme is the blogger, chef and photographer who runs A Cozy Kitchen. Her official website is all about her favorite recipes and food, and the company’s IG feed boasts a constant stream of delectable selections for your viewing pleasure. Ranging from
snacks to full on dinner spreads, Adarme documents many of the things she makes and loves to eat. The photos don’t look staged or fake, but like quality food captured at its freshest, when it’s bound to look its best. Since she provides a recipe for a lot of her posts, this is a good account for those willing to try their hand in the kitchen.
@SPOONFORKBACON
Spoonforkbacon is run by a food stylist and a commercial photographer who both love to create and capture food at it’s finest. Jenny Park, the food stylist, makes recipes and makes the food. Teri Lyn Fisher, the photographer, sets up all the shots for the team. The duo work hand in hand, being able to develop and document everything they do in real time. The results look absolutely delicious, but what might be coolest is how engaged they are with fans, and the various types of content they produce outside of the average food pic. They consistently blog about life as people working in a section of the food industry that simply didn’t exist a few years ago. It’s an interesting look at how social media has changed the world of food.
Adrianna Adarme, the blogger, chef and photographer behind @ACozyKitchen, boasts more than 200,000 followers for her aesthetically-pleasing, always-original food posts. INSTAGRAM
@BASICALLY
Basically is a side venture of Bon Appétit magazine, one of the premier food magazines in the country. The goal of this account and website is to educate those interested on food. Anything about food really, from proper utensils to less popular types of food and foolproof hacks to elevate your game in the kitchen. Timely and
practical articles pop up on a consistent basis ready to teach you something you didn’t know, like a recent post explaining what “tomatillos” are. This page, while still very pretty, is less about the visual aspect and more about the educational side of food. For anyone who’s still a bit uncomfortable making food, this may be a great place to start.
DIVERSIONS
March 29, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Your focus should be on bringing greater stability into your life, not only from a professional or financial standpoint, but also in your everyday routine. Taking better care of your physical and emotional well-being will help you get ahead in all aspects of life. A healthier lifestyle and more time spent doing activities that are conducive to socializing are encouraged. Your numbers are 6, 14, 22, 27, 35, 38, 47.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take care of your responsibilities and you’ll be rewarded for your effort. Dealing with any type of negotiation should be done with a practical, insightful manner if you want to come out on top. Thoughts should be followed by actions. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take the initiative to get things done before someone complains. Once you have your responsibilities behind you, it will be easier to take a little time to do your own thing. A personal change will give you a mental boost. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business trips, educational pursuits or networking events will pay off. Listen carefully and gather information without disclosing your secret plans to advance. Knowledge is valuable; gather it wisely. Know what you want and be willing to make sacrifices to get your way. 5 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone you’ve worked with in the past will offer interesting information. Network or get involved in a creative union that will encourage you to use your talents and expand your interests and outlets. A give-and-take situation looks promising. 4 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put more effort into improving your living space and handling your tax return and personal documents. It’s up to you to take care of your responsibilities firsthand. Waiting for someone to step up and take over will leave you at a loss. 2 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Learn from past mistakes and be ready to start anew. A change to the way you handle money will encourage you to save more and stress less. Being realistic with regard to your expectations will alleviate disappointment. 2 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Protect your home and your important relationships from anyone trying to take advantage of your time, patience and understanding. Those closest to you deserve the best from you, so don’t give your all to an outsider. Nurture what you already have. 4 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get your money matters in order. Preparing your tax return or discussing your options with someone who has more experience will save you money. A creative approach to finances, negotiations and health will serve you well. 5 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): How you earn and handle your money will make a difference to your stress level. Great ideas need to be honed to fit practical application if you want to come out a winner. Strive for detail, precision and affordability. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen carefully. What someone says may confuse you if the words used are misleading. Don’t take anyone’s word as gospel. If you want concrete answers, you should ask direct questions. Personal change is highlighted. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Ask direct questions that will help you figure out where you stand. If someone is hesitant to share, consider why before you hand out too much personal information. Don’t get angry when you should be taking care of business. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your flowery rhetoric to entice others to help out. You’ll accomplish plenty if you work in unison with someone who is on the same page as you. A monetary gain is apparent if you use your imagination. 3 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
63 Proceeds along
1 It may be charted
64 Cans in Britain
5 “Boo” kin
65 Blend in bowls
9 Delayed from acting 14 Foiled
DOWN
16 Writer Jules
1 Out-there guess
17 Hollywood joe jape? (Beginning)
2 Some whales
19 Saloon necessity
3 TNT part
20 Cockney roll call answer
4 Fed. publisher
21 Dr. with seven faces
5 Any judge, at times
22 High-altitude weather probe
6 Not moving
24 Self-centered excursions
7 Dine
29 Corn unit
8 Beverly Wilshire feature
30 Prepare for a selfie
9 Pilot verbally?
31 Rural field
10 Operatic voice
32 Summer ermine
11 Dude relative
35 Egyptian river
12 Cranium center?
36 Isn’t badly?
13 Affirmative
37 Hollywood joe jape? (Middle)
15 Antecede
40 Sounds of astonishment
18 Shuttered
41 Invisible energy source
23 Bellies up to
44 Seats at 19-Across
42 App maker
24 Embodiment
45 Some Broadway offerings
43 Versatile truck, briefly
25 Legendary automaton
47 Was picky
44 It has a mark
26 Troy’s war story
49 Poetic T.S.
45 Crayola option
27 Pasta variety
50 Muslim sect
46 Motorcycle part
28 Faun relative
52 Free-thinking
48 Dueling weapons
32 Porky proboscis
54 Departer
51 Hawaiian serving
33 Brushed thing
55 Gobsmack
52 Fancy eggs
34 Neither this nor that
56 “How ___ you?”
53 Nut going around and around
35 Birth-related
57 Yang go-with
55 Hollywood joe jape? (Ending)
36 U-turn from cathode
58 Do film work
61 Projecting window
38 Milk-related
59 Greek letter
62 Facial feature
39 Swelling reducer
60 It has an eye on TV
Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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March 29, 2018
RELAYS Knights will square off against host of competition, including No. 1 Oregon CONTINUED FROM BACK With the addition of the 400-meter hurdles in the outdoor season, freshman Boaz Madeus finished his specialty event in the runner-up position with a time of 52.95. Madeus is hopeful the team will turn heads during the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in the middle of May. “Definitely one of our big goals is to make a bigger impact on the Big Ten conference and kind
of make our mark, because we definitely know as a team we (can make) significant damage,” Madeus said. “It’s a matter of putting it together.” In the indoor season, Madeus found success in running the 400 meter, 500 meter and 600 meter. At the Big Ten Indoor Championships, Madeus finished fifth in the 600 meter while also winning the 500 meter two weeks later at the IC4 Championships. But the
Also a hurdler is classmate fourth in the high jump, setting competition isn’t over for Madeus Edwyn Pierre, who finished a mark of 1.95 meters (6’ 4.75”). — it’s just beginning. This year’s Florida Relays will “Individually, I’m really look- in the overall top eight for the ing forward to transitioning into 110-meter hurdles in a collegiate be competitive with No. 1 Oregon and No. 4 Floriyards, qualify da in attendance, for nationals but Madeus isn’t in the 400 “Definitely one of our big goals is to make worried about the (meter) hurother competidles, so hopea bigger impact on the Big Ten conference tors and is more fully my indiand kind of make our mark.” excited about vidual goals the impact Rutcan help the gers can make team score us BOAZ MADEUS this weekend. points, (sic)” Freshman Sprinter “It’ll be nice Madeus said. to go back “But (I’m) down to Florilooking forward to the outdoor season. So I’m best time of 14.80. Pierre moves da and as a whole team and see getting outside, trying to get some up to fifth when ranked with just what we’re capable of doing,” Madeus said. “So I’m just lookgood times under my belt and fin- collegiate runners. Other notable performances ing for ward to tr ying to make ish my freshman year strong.” came from freshman Malachi a statement with my guys and Davis and sophomore Perry tr ying to see where we’re at as Christie. Davis was on and off the a team and where we need to go track, competing in the 200 me- from here.” ter (23.09) and triple jump where For updates on the Rutgers he finished in fourth with a leap of 14.80 meters (48’ 6.75”). Chris- men’s track and field team, follow tie was 1 of 4 athletes that tied for @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach Mike Mulqueen is looking forward to seeing how his team performs against top competition at the Florida Relays over the weekend. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2017
March 29, 2018
Page 11 WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD FLORIDA RELAYS, TODAY, ALL DAY
Rutgers set to face 7 ranked opponents over weekend IAN QUINN STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers women’s track and field team returns to the Sunshine State for the Florida Relays in what is considered to be one of the biggest events the Scarlet Knights will compete in this season. The meet will be held on the Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium from March 29-31.
The relays will host several Olympians as well as a handful of gold medal winners and World Champion qualifiers, to go along with 100 collegiate programs and approximately 250 high schools. Nationally ranked teams that will be competing at the Florida Relays include No. 8 Florida, No. 12 Kentucky, No. 13 Purdue, No. 16 Nebraska, No. 19 Florida
State, No. 20 Virginia Tech and No. 24 Tennessee. The Florida Relays are a historic track and field competition, tracing its history all the way back to 1939, when it was founded by the Gators’ then track and field coach Percy Beard. The competition has since grown from a small regional competition on April Fool’s Day that featured only 209 competitors to one of the
premier track and field meets in the entire country. The relays will be the third meet of the outdoor season for Rutgers, which is off to a strong start to the outdoor leg of the season — especially a very strong performance at the Bulls Invitational hosted by the University of South Florida last week. In Tampa last week, the Knights collected three event
Senior Oksana Sokolova set a new personal record in the long jump last week at the Bulls Invitational in Tampa, Florida. Sokolova jumped 5.57 meters to claim first place in the event. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2017
MATCHUP RU comeback falls short against Tigers, suffers 2nd loss in 4 days CONTINUED FROM BACK got sophomore second baseman Kevin Welsh and junior outfielder Luke Bowerbank to strike out before inducing redshirt freshman shortstop Dan DiGeorgio to ground out. Rutgers would not threaten again, as it went down in order in both the eighth and ninth against Kimbell. Junior center fielder Jawuan Harris and redshirt senior first baseman Chris Folinusz drove in 1 run each to support Matera’s
three RBI’s, and Harris, Matera and junior third baseman Carmen Sclafani led the team with two hits apiece. Senior designated hitter Kyle Walker extended his hitting streak to 17 games, the longest hitting streak by a Knight since 2012. Walker’s .421 batting average leads the team and ranks second in the Big Ten. Sophomore pitcher Eric Reardon threw 4.1 innings, his longest outing of the year, and allowed no earned runs with three hits, five walks and two
strikeouts. Juniors Ryan Wares and Serafino Brito contributed scoreless efforts in relief, while freshman Jacob Kodros got the loss for allowing the go-ahead run in the sixth. Rutgers returns to Big Ten play this weekend with a threegame series at Michigan State (617, 0-3). The Knights are winless against the Spartans since joining the Big Ten in 2015, having been swept in 2015 and 2016. If there were a time for Rutgers to break that losing streak, it would be now. Michigan State is currently on a six-game losing streak and has lost 7 of its last 10. It ranks second-to-last in the Big Ten with a team batting average of .231, and is ahead of Penn State by just one point.
Junior center fielder Jawuan Harris waits for his pitch during an at-bat against Princeton. He finished the day with two hits and an RBI in the Knights’ loss. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
While the Knights have seven players with 10 or more RBI’s, the Spartans have just one, junior Dan Chmielewski. Rutgers also has eight players with at least 20 hits, in contrast to Michigan State’s three, and five players batting over .300 while the Spartans have none.
titles along with 12 top-10 placements at the invitational. It was a particularly impressive performance for the jumps squad. Graduate student Bryanna Grant logged the top finish in the triple jump after leaping a distance of 12.49 meters, breaking the personal record she set the previous week at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, when she leapt 12.41 meters. In the long jump, senior Oksana Sokolova placed first and set a new personal record mark of 5.57 meters. Freshman Anna Czajkowski finished right behind Sokolova, taking the third-place slot after leaping a distance of 5.22 meters. Other notable performances by Rutgers in the jumps last week included a third-place finish by sophomore Rhonda Rogombe in the high jump with a height of 1.72 meters, while freshman Jacqueline Simmons took sixth in the invitational long jump, reaching 5.70 meters in distance. Overall, it was a strong performance by the Knights last week and one that they hope has some leftover momentum that will carry over into this week. The Florida Relays are a big stage, and this is a great opportunity for Rutgers to show the progress it has made the past few seasons in track and field. For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Following the series, the Knights take another break from conference play for a while, facing Villanova twice, La Salle three times and Lafayette once. For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY—NEW BRUNSWICK
SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“It’ll be nice to go back down to Florida and as a whole team and see what we’re capable of doing.” — Freshman sprinter Boaz Madeus
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BASEBALL PRINCETON 6, RUTGERS 5
Knights lose in-state matchup to Princeton JORDAN FARBOWITZ CORRESPONDENT
While the Rutgers baseball team had multiple chances to tie or win the game in the final innings yesterday, it couldn’t break through, and suffered a defeat. Despite three RBI’s from junior catcher Nick Matera, the Scarlet Knights (13-9, 2-1) were unable to rally late and lost to Princeton (3-10) at Bainton Field. The game was back-and-forth throughout, as Rutgers struck first in the third inning on a single from Matera. Princeton took the lead in the fifth with four runs, but the Knights responded immediately with three runs in the bottom of the frame to tie the game. Matera collected his second and third RBI’s to cut the lead to 1, and then scored the tying run on an error one batter later. The Tigers retook the lead in the very next inning, and Rutgers countered again with a run in the bottom of the inning to cut the lead in half. But, that would be the last of the scoring for either team. The Knights had a great opportunity to tie or take the lead in the bottom of the seventh, loading the bases with no outs. Princeton responded by bringing in freshman Eli Kimbell to limit the damage, and he Sophomore pitcher Eric Reardon deals a pitch from the windup. Reardon started the game and threw a season-long 4.1 innings, allowing 0 earned runs, three hits, five walks and two strikeouts. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD FLORIDA RELAYS, TODAY, ALL DAY
RU travels down to Gainesville for relays ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA STAFF WRITER
Some of the best track and field teams in the country are about to compete in Gainesville, Florida for the Florida Relays from March 29-31, and the Rutgers men’s track and field team will see where it stands among the mix of deep competition. The Scarlet Knights have lofty goals this season and are confident returning back to the Sunshine State. Last time out, Rutgers competed at the Bulls Invitational hosted by the University of South Florida in Tampa. A trio of javelin throwers sealed the top three spots on the podium to lead the Knights. Going 1-2-3 in javelin were sophomore Greg Harnett (63.72 meters), graduate student Matthew Krezmer (62.65 meters) and sophomore Michael Thomas (60.84 meters), respectively. Compared to last year’s Florida Relays results, the javelin trio’s results from the Bulls Invite would place them within the top 14. Junior Jairus Paul was the big winner in the triple jump, posting a mark of 15.02 meters (49’ 3.5”) to finish first among collegiate athletes and fourth overall. Sophomore jumper Perry Christie leapt his way to a four-way tie for fourth place in the high jump at the Bulls Invitational last weekend in Tampa. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2017 NBA SCORES
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Brooklyn Orlando
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Atlanta Minnesota
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DAN DONIGAN,
head coach of the men’s soccer team, announced the hiring of Tom Shields to his staff as the director of Player Performance and Pedagogy. Shields previously spent time on staff with US Soccer and Central Connecticut State.
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KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
EXTRA POINT
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SEE
TRACK AND FIELD
TENNIS
BASEBALL
SOFTBALL
Florida Relays
vs. Illinois
at Michigan State
vs. Penn State
Today, All Day, Gainsville, Fla.
Tomorrow, 12:30 p.m., Piscataway, N.J.
Tomorrow, 3 p.m., East Lansing, Mich.
Tomorrow, 3 p.m., Softball Complex