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Study finds mixed-race individuals face bias SAMANTHA KARAS CORRESPONDENT

The fastest growing racial group in the United States is mixed-race individuals, but they are also the ones experiencing increasing amounts of prejudice from white people, according to a study conducted by Jonathan Freeman, an assistant professor at New York University.

White individuals with lower interracial exposure tend to exhibit greater prejudice against mixedrace persons, according to the study run through NYU’s Department of Psychology. “(These individuals) visually process racially ambiguous faces in a more difficult and unpredictable fashion, and this unstable experience translates into negative biases against mixed-race people,” Freeman said in a press release.

The study is interested in exploring attitudes towards mixedrace individuals as a function of racial exposure, said Diana Sanchez,

a co-author on the study and an associate professor in the Department of Psychology.

“People come from all dif ferent communities with var ying levels of racial diversity,” she said. “We were interested in examining how interracial contact may affect (often understudied) multiracial populations through perceptual processes.”

The study considered two national samples totaling approximately 350 subjects, according to a press release. The study determined subjects’ interracial exposure by matching U.S. Census data with zip codes.

In order to gauge subjects’ responses, an innovative mouse-tracking technique was used to record the individual’s hand movements and reveal unconscious cognitive processes.

The simulations suggested that in less-exposed individuals, visual processing of a mixed-race face tries to SEE BIAS ON PAGE 5

#stemHERstoryRU is a new movement encouraging women to enter science, technology, engineering or mathematics fields while at school. The photos students take are meant to raise awareness of those already pursuing these fields. ACHINT RAINCE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Campaign encourages women to pursue STEM degrees at school BUSHRA HASAN STAFF WRITER

Scattered around the University are posters of students posing with whiteboards explaining why they are pursuing science, technology, engineering or mathematics

(STEM) degrees. #stemHERstoryRU is a Rutgers-based movement to raise awareness about women in STEM, said Anjali Jothi, a School of Engineering first-year student.

Busch Campus Partners sponsored this campaign to encourage

women to “take a chance” and pursue careers in STEM, said Maithri Mathew, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore.

The campaign encourages University students, teenage girls and SEE SCHOOL ON PAGE 4

Students practice filmmaking skills with Movie Fest JONATHAN XIONG CONTRIBUTING WRITER

students a “mental map” of North Jersey and South Jersey, a heated debate was ignited.

A modern-day mental map is

The Campus Movie Fest (CMF) kicked off its annual film festival Tuesday for the competition’s seventh year in a row on the Rutgers campuses.

Sponsored by Campus Movie Fest and the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA), the event, which describes itself as the “World’s largest student film festival,” is part of a national competition amongst universities across the U.S. Rutgers’ branch of the contest runs from March 29 to April 4.

The event launch was supervised by both CMF and RUPA. The CMF team consisted of five members: tour manager, promotions manager, video manager and two interns.

RUPA provided six volunteers.

Sean Brown, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said volunteers were paired during the shifts.

Buck Rogers, tour manager of the current CMF at Rutgers, shared details on the festival.

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There are a variety of factors that differ North Jersey from Central and South Jersey, with terms for the same item being one of the largest. GRAPHIC BY RIDDHI JAIN

Professor discusses Jersey mental maps AVALON ZOPPO MANAGING EDITOR

It is difficult for professors to encourage class participation, but when Michael Siegel showed his

The Campus Movie Fest provides students with the equipment they need to create a short film over the course of one week. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Campus Calendar THURSDAY 3/31 The Rutgers University Sustainability Committee presents, “RU Sustainable Symposium” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Livingston Student Center.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health presents, “Deciphering the Regulation of Adrenal Cortex Remodeling” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Institute located at 61 Dudley Road on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The TA Project presents, “Teaching a Summer Course” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the Busch Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research presents “How Much Do Health Insurance Exchange Consumers Save on Their Premium When They Purchase a Narrow Network Plan?” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The Institute for Women’s Leadership Consortium, the Rutgers Office for Violence

Prevention and Victim Assistance, the Center on Violence Against Women and Children and the School of Social Work presents “The 2016 Susan and Michael J. Angelides Lecture Featuring Eve Ensler” at 4 p.m. at the College Avenue Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The Office of Enterprise Risk Management, Ethics and Compliance presents “First Annual Compliance Grand Rounds” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Medical Science Building at Rutgers—Newark. The event is free and open to the public.

The Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program presents “Dr. Brenda Casper — ‘Steppe Changes? Predicting response to climate change in the Mongolian steppe’” from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Marine Sciences building on Cook campus.

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FRIDAY 4/1 The Rutgers Biotechnology Undergraduate Program presents “25th Anniversary Celebration of the Biotechnology Undergraduate Program at Rutgers University” from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center. Registration fees can be found online.

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School biotechnology company receives $500,000 grant MADHURI BHUPATHIRAJU

Another useful quality of Visikol is that it allows scientists to visualize tissue in three dimensions.

A Rutgers biotechnology com“Visikol is really good at showpany has recently received an ining how a network of cells can investment of $500,000. teract because you can look at it in Visikol Inc. was founded at three dimensions rather than just Rutgers by two graduate stua slice,” Villani said. dents, Michael Johnson, the As of now, Visikol’s three bigChief Executive Officer, and gest customers are pharmaceutiThomas Villani, the Chief Scical companies, contract research ence Officer. The team also inlabs and non-profit research orgacludes Nick Crider, the Chief nizations, he said.

Operating Officer. Johnson and FVCG is Villani are both a part of the members of New Jersey the Graduate health foundaSchool—New “We were the only ones at this giant toxicology tion and mainBrunswick. conference that even mentioned anything about ly works with The comprojects in the pany develops clearing. It’s definitely a new way to look at tissue.” science and an agent which medical field, makes biologTOM VILLANI Villani said. ical tissues Chief Scientific Officer “They’ve transparent, worked with Villani said. a number of This technoloRutgers progy has proved “Most of the other techniques fessors, but they’ve never worked useful in a variety of fields including plant biology, toxicology and just exist in the literature, there’s with graduate students before,” very few companies out there that Villani said. even medicine.

With this $500,000 investThe investment was given to are trying to do what we do,” he Visikol by Foundation Venture said. “We were the only ones at ment money, they hope to work Capital Group, LLC, a non-prof- this giant toxicology conference in research in three specific it organization that mainly in- that even mentioned anything fields, he said.

“Cancer research, developvests in New Jersey star tups, about clearing. It’s definitely a mental biology research and new way to look at tissue.” he said.

Visikol can also be used to Alzheimer’s Disease and neuVillani began working on the chemical as a graduate student authenticate cer tain plants, roscience research are the after learning that chlorohy- said Harna Patel, a School of three fields that can most bendrate was the common chemical Environmental and Biological efit from being able to look at the whole tissue rather than used to make tissues transpar- Sciences junior.

“One of it’s many uses, specif- just a tiny little slice. So that’s ent, he said. “(It) just struck me as silly that ically with plants, is that it can be what we’ll be focusing on,” we would be using something that used for quality control,” she said. he said.

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is illegal to do something that isn’t illegal,” he said.

Villani then worked with James Simon, a professor in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology and Adolfina Koroch, a visiting scientist, to develop Visikol.

Villani said Visikol is distinct from other chemicals who have a similar use. Other chemicals may have drawbacks such as taking too long or containing carcinogens.

Visikol, a Rutgers biotechnology company, recently received $500,000 in a grant. The company is effective at making plant or animal samples transparent. COURTESY OF HARNA PATEL

Plant and animal samples can be analyzed in three dimensions, which is a step up from analyzing two-dimensional slices as required by previous chemicals. COURTESY OF HARNA PATEL

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SCHOOL Movement helps those not in STEM fields as well as women in these fields, Shah says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

include a “Humans of New York” style of photo and interview seslate adolescent-year girls to pur- sion, as well as a monthly spotsue STEM careers, said Alexa light on women in STEM or who Herrera, a School of Engineering are changing the world, Jothi said.

Although the movement is first-year student.

“Up until now, those careers young right now, it has a lot of have been mostly dominated by promise, Jothi said.

The ongoing event has made males,” Herrera said. “(The movement’s) purpose is to show the the Rutgers community “more general public that girls are ca- conscious” of women pursuing pable of pursuing any career that STEM careers, Ng said.

“With the support of the Rutthey desire, and that girls have the potential to change the world.” gers community, women have There have been very few the confidence to pursue these events similar to #stemHERsto- fields,” she said.

The campaign has created solryRU, if any, that promote women idarity among in STEM, said STEM majors Rebecca Ng, a at the UniverSchool of Arts “Its purpose is to sity, Mathew and Sciences senior. show the general public said. Particias a phoSo far, the that girls are capable of pating tographer at campaign has pursuing any career that one of the phoset up photo to booths afbooths around they desire.” firmed her love campus where for STEM and students can ALEXA HERRERA importance of write why they School of Engineering First-Year Student representation. are an ally to She was particthe movement ularly inspired or why they are in STEM, Mathew said. These by witnessing people’s stories.

“I think being able to see photos are posted on social media and around campus centers. The yourself or your friends (either campaign has also created a pro- online or in-person) serves as a constant reminder that someday, motional video.

“These are small steps, but I be- girls won’t be told to ‘sit pretty,’” lieve that over time, and with more Mathew said. “Rather, (they’ll) support, we can branch out to work on projects, get interested in high schools and middle schools science or even just geek out over and show them how Rutgers wom- math because it’s fun.”

Women all around campus, not en do STEM,” Mathew said.

Ng said she wears a “#stem- only those who participated in the HERstoryRU” button on her back- photo sessions, have acknowlpack to make it known that she is edged the movement, said Malay Shah, a School of Engineering a woman in STEM. While the movement is “in its first-year student.

“There is no reason to feel loneinfancy right now,” some further developments to the campaign ly anymore,” Ng said.

CRIME MARCH 30 CAMDEN — David P. Giordano, 65, was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter after he killed his neighbor because of the loud sound of his pet birds.

Giordano lived above Michael Taylor, 52, who kept his birds on his patio. Giordano poured water on the birds when they were chirping loudly and Taylor went up to his apartment to confront him in a reportedly threatening manner. The two got into an argument and Taylor was stabbed three times. He died 19 days later. Giordano was cleared of charges for first-degree murder and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

MARCH 30 JERSEY CITY — Anthony J. Marciona, 26, a former Port Authority employee, was charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and tampering with public records or information after allegedly

writing false parking tickets in Hoboken. He has since been fired.

Marconi allegedly used his portable data terminal to unlawfully access Hoboken Parking Authority’s official records. Marciona’s lawyer, James Lisa, said this is a misunderstanding.

MARCH 30 HALEDON — Edwin Duran, 30, allegedly stole more than $75,000 of Chanel shoes, clothes and accessories with the intent to sell the items on the black market. A New York City Chanel filed a complaint that Duran was stealing from them on March 14, Lt. George Guzman said in press release. Duran was a driver for the luxury fashion brand and was allegedly taking unopened boxes of Chanel merchandise while he was supposed to be transporting it their warehouse. Police found about 50 items in Duran’s Haledon home. He was charged with second-degree theft.

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BIAS Mixed-race individuals are increasing in number, face greater discrimination, study finds CONTINUED FROM FRONT

bring together two categories in the brain — white and black — that one’s conceptual knowledge is trying to rapidly pull apart due to these individuals’ stereotypes that Whites and Blacks are very dissimilar,” Freeman said in the press release.

This problem creates unstable processing that can prompt a negative bias against mixed-race individuals, he said.

In respect to the racially-diverse Rutgers and New Brunswick community, Sanchez said it could mean that Rutgers is particularly welcoming for multiracial students.

“Because Rutgers draws students from all over the country, it is also possible that exposure prior to entering college may play a role in mixed-race bias,” Sanchez said.

Laura Chapas, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said she would assume people in the Rutgers—New Brunswick area would be less biased due to the diverse population.

“What that study indicated is a shame but I’m not surprised that it’s true,” she said.

People are so quick to judge what they don’t understand, she said, and race cannot be confined to just black or white.

“I think those with lower interracial exposure may have a hard time accepting that,” Chapas said.

Dana Campbell, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said she was not surprised with the findings of the study.

“I agree (with the conclusion). I think that when people who aren’t exposed to other races only see those races as the media portrays them,” Campbell said. “Without

“Without any personal experience people have to rely on movies, books, the new, etc. to try to understand race.”

DANA CAMPBELL School of Arts and Sciences Senior

any personal experience people have to rely on movies, books, the new, etc. to try to understand race.”

People can confront their own biases by understanding the sources of bias, she said.

“Moreover, coming to Rutgers from a non-diverse place may be an important first step in reducing racial biases in general so long as you continue to seek out exposure to different groups and cultures,” she said.

Prejudice beliefs can change through many routes from exposure to different racial groups, Sanchez said, from practice inhibiting prejudice responses and by believing that prejudice is malleable and can change.

“So there is a positive message here that prejudice whether against mixed-race individuals or Black individuals can change even when those beliefs are implicit,” she said.

The study is important because it is one of the first studies to explore mixed-race bias as a function of visual processing and neighborhood racial exposure, Sanchez said.

“Disentangling why and when people experience bias towards mixed-race individuals — who represent one of the fastest growing racial groups — is timely and necessary,” she said.

Mixed-race children are experiencing greater discrimination against them due to lack of prior exposure by majority groups.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHLOE COFFMAN / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

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they consume largely depends on which metropolitan area they live near — a South Jerseyan might cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles, whereas a North Jerseyan is more likely to defend the New York Giants.

Even language and dialect can be affected by one’s proximity to Philadelphia and New York City.

“Whether you call it a sub sandwich or a grinder or a hoagie could depend on where you live,” Siegel said.

“I just don’t see myself fitting in with either of those options,” she said. “We’re more of like, a melting pot of both. Like North Jersey, I call my sandwiches ‘subs’ and not ‘hoagies,’ but like South Jersey, I think it’s ‘pork roll’ and not ‘Taylor Ham.’” But Central Jersey’s boundary is at the heart of the debate.

Toms River, Brick and Lacey were among the towns that were considered the lowest point of Central Jersey, with some NJ.com respondents considering the areas South Jersey. Woodbridge, Watchung and Raritan Hunterdon Co. were all considered to be on the brink of North and Central Jersey.

North Jersey has more than double the population of South Jersey, according to U.S. Census data. Sixty-four percent of Central Jersey’s population voted for Gov. Chris Christie during the last election, more than both North and South Jersey, NJ.com reported.

“The geographical location probably has to do with the differences. South Jersey definitely has a lot more Philly influences, and they love their beaches,” Jaw said. “North Jersey, I think of people commuting to and from New York on the daily.”

FEST

ing software, cameras, sound equipment and a catalog of over 1,000 royalty-free songs, in addition to technical support.

Rogers said that only the songs given can be used freely. In order to use songs not provided, students must obtain a release from the artist.

The students participating can apply in teams of varying size.

Though they usually consist of between five and 16 members as there are no set limits. The teams,

or “crews,” must be comprised of -- co-director in Yip’s case -- which gives them considerable insight Rutgers students.

“To be a crew member, to work into the film-making process.

As a director, producer, writer behind a lens at all, you have to be a registered Rutgers student. and sound designer, Shafran parTo be an actor, you can be any- ticipates in “every aspect” behind body. We don’t limit the talent. his film. He enjoys the process, But to participate in making the describing film-making as taking film, you have to be a student,” everything he has seen and making it his own.

Rogers said.

Getting others to go along Each team is given one week to create a movie that is five minutes with ideas is the most difficult or shorter. The films are submit- part. During last year’s competited and voted on by a panel of Rut- tion, his crew broke up from one gers students and professors in a such dispute.

Yip expressed a similar sentiment. number of categories.

“It’s a really long and arduous The top 16 films will be showcased at the Rutgers “red-car- process. Cause it’s really fun havpet finale” on April 12, and the ing an idea, and working with it, working with top four films a team to cremove on to the ate that idea.

CMF national “We don’t limit the talent. There’s a lot competition to of challenges, compete for But to participate in to work the $100,000 making the film, you have trying around the grand prize. to be a student.” schedule that The event is executes the vifree and open sion properly,” to all Rutgers BUCK ROGERS students and Rutgers Campus Movie Fest Tour Manager he said.

Yip’s crew Rogers said up did not place to 50 percent of during his first students participating are returning members. year in the contest.

When asked about his current The participants vary in background— some have no previous chances, Shafran said he was unsure whether or not he could experience with the arts.

Austin Yip, a Rutgers Busi- achieve his previous success.

“I expect to have a full movness School senior, is one such member. It was his second time ie with a complete thought and attending the festival. He grew reasonably professional looking. interested in film during high As far as how the judges rule, I school and decided to join during don’t know about that,” Shafran said, citing the growing pophis junior year.

Michael Shafran, a Rutgers ularity of CMF as a factor for Business School senior, was also his uncertainty.

CMF has grown in popularity a regular who participated two every year. Even two years ago times previously.

Shafran first discovered CMF the quantity and quality of the in his sophomore year after hear- films submitted were far below ing about the event on Facebook. where they are now, he said.

“The level of competition has He then “picked up his film and camera” to participate. His film gone way higher. Last year, the screening, the films were way that year was a finalist at CMF. Both Shafran and Yip are di- above and beyond the ones from rectors in their respective crews the year before,” Shafran said.

“The whole state was into farming, but as the road network was created and people were able to move out from the cities more Geographic features, language, area codes all easily, it basically transformed divide North, South Jersey, Siegel says into a much more suburban state,” Siegel said. “The people living in areas of northwest JerCONTINUED FROM FRONT sey and South Jersey that don’t Turnpike exits and area codes have highways going into them are two simple identifiers that and only have railways for combased on a person’s point-of-view New Jerseyans use to pinpoint muting into the New York and perception of an area rather than where they are from.

Philadelphia are affected by this.”

When area codes were first used on physical geographic features.

Still, many debate the exis“It’s interesting that people in 1947, Siegel said there was one tence of Central Jersey. have such a strong sense of code per state. But 10 years later, as Fifty-five place and identity in terms of the population percent of reNorth Jersey and South Jersey,” i n c r e a s e d , spondents to a said Siegel, a professor in the De- New Jersey survey split partment of Geography. “Where was “(Central Jersey is) more of like, a melting pot of both NJ.com said Central Jerdoes that feeling come from? It into two area (North and South Jersey).” sey exists, totaldoesn’t come from any maps. It’s codes— “201” ing 50,000 votes not an official boundary. It’s a and “609.”

JESSICA JAW out of 91,000.

“If you had sense we have.”

School of Arts and Sciences Senior Jessica Jaw, a There are clear differences a ‘201’ area School of Arts that in the physical environment of code, and Sciences seNorth and South New Jersey as meant North nior, has been a well. Where the south has more Jersey. If you flat, sandy soil responsible for had a ‘609’ area code, that meant Transportation methods may resident of East Windsor for 22 the pine barrens, the northwest South Jersey,” he said. “People also affect differences between years and considers the area to latched onto these area codes the people of North Jersey and be Central Jersey. is more rocky and hilly.

“I can kind of see why people But physical differences only as identifiers of where they South Jersey. are from.” scratch the surface.

Parts of New Jersey trans- think Central Jersey is just South Proximity to Philadelphia or formed from agricultural to in- Jersey, but I also think they’re Hoagies or subs. Jimmies or sprinkles. Wawa or Quick Chek. New York City contributes to a dustrial practices when Routes wrong,” she said.

Central Jersey takes influence Students from New Jersey likely cultural differentiation among 78 and 80, two highways heading have a preference, depending on people, Siegel said. The sports westbound and eastbound, were from both North and South Jersey, she said. teams people root for and media built, Siegel said. where they live.

Students have 1 week to create 5-minute film, Rogers says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

“Unlike your standard film festival that just accepts submissions, we bring you everything you need to make a film. We travel

the country from campus to campus with a slew of film-making equipment provided by partners,” Rogers said.

The equipment provided includes a computer with edit-

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Mason Gross students to showcase work at event GABRIELA AMARAL

Scalera appreciates the integration of the design pieces with the visual arts pieces, she said.

“A lot of the design pieces can The first of the two-part 2016 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visu- also be considered visual art, so al Arts thesis show, “Feast or there’s kind of this idea of breakFamine,” is a diverse, mixed-me- ing the boundaries of design and showing that it can be an art too,” dia exhibition.

Sculpture, painting, print and Scalera said. “As a designer, we a graphic design pieces encompass- lot of times get squished into this ing a broad range of themes are idea of only being commercial mixed together and represent the artists and that’s not true.”

Design can come in many Mason Gross seniors’ final statedifferent forms, she said. It is ments as artists in the school.

“Feast or Famine” is a culmi- important to appreciate it as a nation of half the senior class’ form of art and not simply a tool work. The other half will be for marketing.

The students were in charge showcased in a following exhibition, said Cassandra Oliverias, of the planning and the layout of the Visual Arts senior adminis- the show, Oliverias said.

Being in charge of planning trative assistant. The two shows the layout and mounting their are entirely different.

The show opened March 24 pieces themselves gives students a voice, she and will remain said. It also open until prepares stuApril 9, said Al“The name of the show dents to enter lison Scalera, a Mason Gross comes from the idea that the world outside of school School of the when we graduate by giving them Arts senior we’re either gonna be practical expeand one of the successful or we’re going rience in proartists showmoting their cased.

She to really struggle.” own work, expects many o r g a n i z ing people, includALLISON SCALERA receptions. ing friends Mason Gross School of the Arts Senior Choosing a and family of theme was the the artists to easiest part for show up.

Pieces range from detailed Scalera, she said. As a dancer graphite portraits to collections she immediately knew she would be exploring movement. Other of rejected selfies on an iPad. The title of the exhibition does students struggled more in findnot have anything to do with the ing a theme.

Time was an issue for Scalera work, Scalera said. The work is very broad — there are many dif- and other artists, she said. The show is the culmination of a year ferent types of projects.

Anxiety, intimacy, sexuality of work and development, so and social norms are among the planning began in the fall. Prepamany themes evoked by the piec- ration grew in scale at the start of the spring semester, and proes there, she said.

“The name of the show comes motional work and organizing from the idea that when we grad- the reception began at least two uate we’re either gonna be suc- months before the show opened.

“The students have just a few cessful or we’re going to really struggle, the whole starving art- days to mount the exhibition,” Oliverias said. “They have the ist theme,” Scalera said.

This year, paintings, sculptures faculty and staff as a safety net, and design pieces were mixed in guidelines and best practices instead of having different medi- that are laid out for them, but ums confined to different rooms they are encouraged to think beyond these.” as it been done in past shows.

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Seniors in the Mason Gross School of the Arts will present their exhibitions as part of their senior thesis from late March to early April. THE DAILY TARGUM / MARCH 2005

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March 31, 2016

Fear of Hub City areas stems from uncertainty

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e are Rutgers students, but many of us are also New Brunswick resiPHILIP RIPPERGER dents. This may seem obvious, but it often feels as if Rutgers students strictly confine their movements to Rutgers property and the popular College Avenue houses and bars. We live somewhere with histor y, culture and plenty to do, but students rarely break out and venture into our city. There must be a reason why students follow these beaten paths.

I took a seminar on urban management last semester in which my fellow students and I discussed the histor y of American urban policy and debated the merits of proposed management techniques.

One day a student bemoaned that they couldn’t walk down George Street from College Avenue to Douglass, attributing it to the level of safety, or lack thereof, that exists outside of Rutgers property.

The area between Rockoff Hall and the Public Safety Building was apparently the worst example, and most of my classmates agreed that they wouldn’t walk through there.

Confused, I chimed in that I had made this walk dozens of times as a former Douglass resident. Sometimes this was a necessity after the buses stopped running late at night, and other times it was just for fun when there was nice weather. I had never felt threatened there. The quick response was to say that I, a 6-foot-3 white male, had little to be worried about, and the situation would certainly be different for a girl or someone less able to defend themselves. I conceded this point and the conversation went on, but the sentiment struck a chord.

This wasn’t the only time I’d heard that New Brunswick’s urban core was unsafe for students. While interning at a local business (owned by a Rutgers professor), I was tasked with sur veying the city’s stock of dilapidated housing, mostly removed from neighborhoods where Rutgers students typically live. I was told that anywhere between Douglass and College Avenue, particularly around French Street and Commercial Avenue, should be obser ved from

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“The area between Rockoff Hall and the Public Safety Building was apparently the worst example, and most of my classmates agreed that they wouldn’t walk through here.” a car for speedy getaways. I made this trip on foot and received no more than friendly greetings.

Walking through the aforementioned portion of George Street just this Saturday at 10 p.m., I was reminded of my class. I looked around to see what might bother people about this neighborhood.

It is well-lit, its 18 streetlamps dwarfing the grand total of two that line my street, Stone Street, off of College Avenue. There is usually a police car parked at the two endpoints of this walk and often more in between, as was the case this time. I actually received a friendly hello from one passerby, and besides that ever yone seemed to mind their own businesses. The street is lined with small businesses, a church, a supermarket, an open-air market and a community garden. I even looked through crime alerts later that night, and none of the last 25 crimes reported in New Brunswick happened there. According to Rutgers’ reporting ser vice, crimes actually occur most commonly in the College Avenue area. What stemmed the negative perception of this place?

I don’t want to call my fellow students racist for not wanting to venture through a predominantly black and Hispanic neighborhood. Rutgers students have more integrity than that — I hope — and would not judge a book by its cover. But I also can’t ignore the ver y real fact that my experience is one of relative comfort.

Although people of other genders, races or sexes might not have the same experiences, I also won’t ignore the fact that fear of crime is selectively applied to this area, and avoiding or condemning this vital urban corridor is derived from unfounded fears. Instead I will attribute this perception to a fear of the unknown.

To echo Horace Greeley, go out, young student! Stop by Bravo to get your groceries, where they have an extensive array of healthy food and a 5 percent student discount. If you have to get to the Ruth Adams Building from Scott Hall, but don’t want to sit in rush-hour traffic, consider making the relaxing 20-minute walk to your next class. While you’re at it, hit up some of the many stores and restaurants around Livingston Avenue and French Street. Don’t let fear and misperception limit you geographically, and be sure to get to know your city while you’re here.

Philip Ripperger is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in American studies with minors in economics and planning and public policy.

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Leave lectures out of comedy clubs Margaret Cho’s Stress Factory performance falls short of potential

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omedy clubs are spaces of mirth, joy and but because she came incapable of even performlaughter. On an evening out with your signif- ing an act.

If the awful delivery wasn’t why they left, it icant other or friends, you don’t really expect that each and every performance at a comedy club is could’ve been because people don’t want to pay and going to cause cramps from laughter or tears stream- sit through a bad joke-turned-into-rant about rape ing down your face. But it is likely you anticipate a and white privilege. People paid for a comedy act, minimal baseline experience of contentment and not a lesson, and at some point in her performance hopefully a bit of a good time, especially since you’re she crossed that line. At any time, you can be forced to listen to other people rant about rape — for free. paying for the entertainment.

This weekend at downtown New Brunswick’s There’s a way to talk about sexual abuse in a manvery own Stress Factory Comedy Club, this was far ner that’s thoughtful and clever, but that wasn’t what from the case. Emmy-nominated comedian Margaret she gave. Humor is commonly used to talk about Cho performed, but she didn’t cause thigh slapping relevant social issues, and many comedians such as — she incited fist fighting. Brawls are commonly a John Oliver or Steve Colbert do it all the time, and it’s telltale sign that something is going badly, and this been effective. This is an instance in which it wasn’t.

What Cho also performance was a demonstrated is disaster. A fight octhat people can’t sit curred among memthrough ideas they bers of the audience, “Cho had the capacity to perform well, don’t agree with. In people walked out but she didn’t. People left not only because what might’ve been and many asked for they didn’t like how she delivered her act, another tangent or their money back. but because she came incapable of even rant that instead It’s not often that discussed white comedy acts end up performing an act.” privilege, a woman like this. walked out, and afRape is a deliterward Cho said, cate subject, and if you’re going to joke about it you need the finesse “White people get so mad.” That comment is crass, and talent of an expert comedian. Cho is a person but in the same way that the woman can walk out on that passes said criteria and more. She was raped her free will, Cho can call her out on it.

Cho shows that there’s a two-way street. Notable as a young girl, and that was compounded with other issues growing up. Through many years comedians said that they don’t want to perform on as a comedian, she channeled her suffering and college campuses because students are more likely transformed it into a positive experience. Cho was to get offended by a comedy performance, since coscheduled to perform five shows at the Stress medians have the tendency to touch upon issues of Factor y, and the first four were met with stand- rape, race or privilege very lightly to elicit laughter ing ovations, but this final act was a tragic mess. from the audience. But when attending a comedy She was slurring into the microphone and falling show, it is generally expected to hear jokes that can over, although she claims she wasn’t intoxicated be found offensive by some, and if you’re particularor high. She forgot her punchlines and repeated ly sensitive, it would be easier not to go a comedy herself over and over again. Cho had the capacity show. Perhaps Cho’s jokes and rant did go overboard to perform well, but she didn’t. People left not only during her final show, but comedians are human and because they didn’t like how she delivered her act, sometimes they just flop.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Selfless service from RUPD officers deserves praise from University To the Editor: This past week, the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) issued a survey asking students to rate the performance of its officers. I personally think RUPD does an excellent job on campus, but they aren’t getting enough cooperation from either the New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) or the off-campus community.

I know the police don’t always have the best judgement, sometimes making difficult situations worse or making very questionable decisions. But students should understand that the police have a difficult job, and we should give them at least as much benefit of the doubt as we give people whose civil rights have been violated. Police officers are lied to everyday, so they tend to treat all suspects, both guilty and innocent, quite poorly. This doesn’t justify the many incidents of injustice perpetrated by law enforcement. This doesn’t mitigate the often irresponsible behavior of officers.

However, police officers put their lives in danger everyday to keep our communities safe. Mistakes by law enforcement

undermine public safety and trust in the police, and we should assume officers wish to prevent such mistakes as much as the public does.

RUPD offers many services that students are not aware of. I think RUPD should organize more tables at student centers throughout the semester to bring attention to these services. In particular the Community Service Officers (CSOs) should be present at those tables, and CSOs should have an expanded role in promoting public safety initiatives, and in facilitating communication between RUPD and the student body. CSOs are full-time students who work part-time for RUPD. You can see them providing security at sports events and in the residences halls.

The CSO program is a truly outstanding program, and I wish more universities had a program like it.

Also it might be time to develop a community watch for the off-campus Rutgers community in New Brunswick. A community watch might go a long way in preventing crime and facilitating greater cooperation between the community, RUPD and NBPD. There are many of us who don’t say anything, but we are very proud of the work RUPD does, and we appreciate what a difficult job they have keeping the university community safe.

Winston Ho is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in Chinese language and history.

Political correctness inhibits discussions about important issues To the Editor: I am responding to Liz Kantor’s Feb. 4 letter to the editor, “Political correctness reveals basic level of kindness, respect.”

Ms. Kantor says, “In simple terms, political correctness is treating others with the same respect we would expect for ourselves.”

That is the Golden Rule — it is not political correctness. Google returns the following definition: “The avoidance, often considered as taken to extremes, of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.”

Consider the following examples of political correctness “taken to extremes.”

In 2002, the Transportation Security Admission (TSA) randomly chose Al Gore, the former Vice President of the United States, for enhanced screening at an airport. Ever yone knew who he was, but the TSA felt obliged to frisk him to avoid criticism that it was “profiling.”

Islamic terrorism is often in the news these days. But we routinely hear people protest that “99 percent”

or “the vast majority” of Muslims are law-abiding, tolerant people. How do we know that to be true? We don’t, but political correctness obliges us to say it reflexively.

The tragedy of political correctness at universities is that it renders the discussion of important issues taboo.

Who at Rutgers would dare to jeopardize his GPA or his personal safety by mentioning, during a political science or sociology class, that black people have higher rates of illegitimacy than white people? In 1965, professor and former Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-N.Y.) said that in his report, “The Negro Family: The Case For National Action.”

These days, the mere utterance of the word, “negro” would cause hundreds of students to swoon. Moreover, anyone who suggests that having children out of wedlock is anything other than a lifestyle choice, no less appropriate than bearing children only during marriage, would be vilified as insensitive to single mothers.

One final example. In the second sentence of the previous paragraph, I used the male pronoun, “his” to refer to people generally. The usage is grammatically correct, but politically incorrect. A politically correct writer would have said ”her GPA”, “his or her GPA” or, worst of all, “their GPA.” Bart Greene an Rutgers College Class of 1967 alumnus.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Actress uses performance to express political issues NICK DEMAREST

as a way for Bollard to use her art and theater performance to convey her opinions on issues she Many college students wrestle finds important.

“My web series was inspired by with the idea of studying something they value as a passion, or my cousin’s fiance, he was talking something they see as a more about how he wanted to make a practical, worthwhile investment show about women talking about for the years following gradua- their period,” Bollard said. “I tion. Kimberly Bollard, a School thought the idea was brilliant — of Arts and Sciences junior, per- because over the years, I have nosonally went through an educa- ticed how uncomfortable people tional dilemma similar to this, but get when talking about anything has been pursuing her passion related to the female anatomy in full force since she has decided to a non-sexual way.“ This isn’t the first time Bollard make a change.

Throughout her first year at has used her performance platRutgers, Bollard was studying forms to convey her opinion on both chemistry and math. Being social and political issues. In her frequent pertotally unsure formances at of what she Rutgers Night wanted to do “I have noticed how Live, a stuwith her life, dent-run, Rutshe was unhapuncomfortable people ers-themed py, but felt her get when talking about gshow based fields of study anything related to the off of Saturwere worthy inday Night vestments. She female anatomy in a Live, she has was involved non-sexual way.” always taken with theatre on the anchor her whole life role during the and in the beginning of her sophomore year, weekend update.

Bollard also had a play she she decided to audition and participate in the 2014 edition wrote and directed recently get of Cabaret Theatre’s Director’s displayed at the Manhattan RepShowcase — an opportunity for ertory Theatre in late March. The first-time directors to direct a one- play was displayed as part of a film festival concentrating on domesact play of their choosing.

After her positive experiences tic abuse issues and the issues there, Bollard decided to take women face in motherhood. Bolcontrol of her educational pur- lard’s play was selected through suits and made a conscious deci- an application process, and she sion to pursue theatre for the rest was responsible for coordinating play practices and getting her own of her life.

“Ever since I changed my ma- team of actors and actresses.

Being a woman who is so injor, I have been really heavily involved with Cabaret Theatre,” volved with campus theatre, one might wonder if Bollard does Bollard said.

After getting her feet wet in anything in terms of leadership the on-campus theatre scene, she for other girls on campus — and hasn’t skipped a beat in terms of the answer to that question is yes. being involved. Just this semester, During the fall semester, Bollard Bollard has performed in two stu- took on the role of Barbara Voordent-run productions at Cabaret, hees, a peer mentor for a class of Rutgers Night Live and A Chorus Douglass students, as well as beLine. Also, she is going to be a ing extremely vocal and persistent general ensemble member in the about women supporting each othupcoming production of Rent and er in the educational community.

Bollard embodies a lot of what is going to be the leading role of Penelope Pennywise in the Liv- the college experience entails, ingston Theatre Company’s pro- from learning about the practical versus the passionate, learning duction of Urinetown.

The artistic prowess does not what is really important to you stop there, as Bollard also started when coming of age as an adult a web series called “Ellipsis” — and really learning how to stick hosted by three women who talk up for yourself with what you about their periods, which serves believe in.

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Kim Bollard pursued her passion for acting instead of math and chemistry, while also using her acting as an outlet to convey her opinions on social and political issues. COURTESY OF KIM BOLLARD

March 31, 2016

Pearls Before Swine

DIVERSIONS Stephan Pastis

Horoscopes

Page 11 Nancy Black

Today’s Birthday (03/31/16). Plan a passion project this year. Disciplined studies and trips pay off. Use anxiety as motivation. Romantic partnership reaches new levels (after 3/23), fanning flames for a two-year collaboration phase (after 9/9). A turning point arises with your work and health (9/1). Changes require adaptations (after 9/16). Choose love.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Over The Hedge

Non Sequitur

Lio

T. Lewis and M. Fry

Wiley

Mark Tatulli

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Career opportunities seem within reach. Stay focused.

Consider what’s best for family. If it goes against your grain, turn it down. You gain profound insight into a problem. Teach someone what you’re learning.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Travel and academics hold your focus. A formidable barrier blocks the path, so step carefully.

You can see what wasn’t working.

Keep practicing. Work with someone who sees your blind spot. Have a backup plan.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Manage shared finances with your partner. Difficulties become apparent. Listen carefully, and avoid blame or argument. Focus on what can be done.

Make an important call. Keep your sense of humor.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborative efforts get through where a solo push fails.

Keep your patience with partners and roommates. Deep breathing is good now. Negotiate to refine the plan. Let go of old baggage.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — A change of direction at work does you a lot of good, but may take you by surprise. Cut clutter to make space for what’s ahead. Reconnect with your base.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Relax, and take it easier. Pay bills before spending on treats. Simple luxuries satisfy, like open sky and hot water. You don’t need gifts to express your love. Remind people what you appreciate about them.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Family matters hold your focus. You and a housemate may

have differing opinions. Slow down and proceed with caution, or you’ll break something. Avoid harsh words by listening more. Go for clarity.

Decrease clutter.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Breaking news reveals a startling turn of events. Study background details before weighing in. Discover the undercurrents and hidden resources. Take abrupt action to grab a passing opportunity. You’re gaining influence in a growing conversation.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Prioritize positive cash flow. Pay bills, and send invoices. Sell or give away stuff you no longer need. Establish efficient routines to save money. Keep things frugal, even when a windfall lands in your yard.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Take charge, and motivate others to participate. An opportunity requires action, and you see something possible. Slow down to navigate sharp turns. Get out and explore what’s going on. Invite someone interesting.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Peace and quiet suit your mood. Private productivity generates satisfying results. Read instructions and histories. Plan upcoming engagements in detail.

Think carefully before making an important decision. Home draws you in magnetically.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Find ways to increase shared assets. Insurance? Investments? Manage accounts, and get feedback from a partner. Set up meetings, and resist temptation to spend on non-essential frills. Get expert opinions. Share ideas for profit and savings.

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LOSS 1 day after defeating Monmouth by 16, Rutgers lost in West Long Branch by 10 CONTINUED FROM BACK

its lead to 12-0 heading into the rally with four walks and two hits sixth inning.

The Knights then faced a that scored them 5 runs.

Freshman Kevin Romero re- large deficit and could not put toplaced Scafidi in a bases loaded gether enough offense to mount jam in the inning, and hit Mon- a comeback.

Following a 22-hit performouth’s Grant Lamberton with a pitch. He got out of the inning, mance on Tuesday, Rutgers finbut not before the Hawks took a ished with nine hits in the second game against the Hawks.

6-0 lead.

Monmouth only outhit the For the day, Scafidi finished with 2 2-3 innings pitched, allow- Knights by one, finishing with 10 ing 6 earned runs while walking for the game despite winning the game by as many runs. six and taking the loss.

Tyler Ksiazek (2-1) started “He ran into some trouble locating the strike zone in that for Monmouth and earned the inning, and they took advan- win by completing seven innings and striking tage of the out five, while free bases “I’ve just gotta put my allowing just 1 by getting earned run. some hits,” head down and work Junior Mike Litterio Carter was the hard and do what said. “The designated hitthird inning the coaches need me ter for Rutgers, was big for and he had the them, and to do.” best offensive we weren’t day for the really to DANTE SCAFIDI team by going get anyFreshman Pitcher 3-for-4 with thing going two doubles early on.”

It was the eighth appearance of and an RBI. He recently returned to the the season for Scafidi, so Rutgers has confidence to use him out of lineup after missing some games the bullpen and starting games in with an injury to begin the season, but has immediately been many situations.

As a first-year player, these are reinserted into the middle of the the kinds of games that can serve lineup and produced.

With the Knights hosting Inas lessons for certain improvements that need to be made in diana at home this weekend for their first Big Ten series at Bainfuture appearances.

He is confident he will be able ton Field of the season, Carter to bounce back because he knows hopes to continue getting acclithe team will need him to perform mated to playing again and producing for the team as the games in upcoming games.

“I’ve just gotta put my head get bigger.

“It’s good to be back playing down and work hard and do what the coaches need me to do,” Sca- again,” he said. “It was tough to fidi said. “I want to go in and do miss some games, but now I’m well in every situation they need just trying to get back and get me for. It’s important to come in some wins with the team, and hopefully we can do that moving and work hard and do my job.”

After the troublesome third in- forward.” ning, Monmouth kept up with its For updates on the Rutgers baseoffensive barrage.

It scored 3 runs in both the ball team, follow @Mike_OSully2 fourth and fifth innings, doubling and @TargumSports on Twitter.

Junior right fielder Tom Marcincyzk scored 1 of the Knights’ 2 runs against Monmouth off a walk. He went 0-for-3 at the plate.

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IN BRIEF

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here has been drama injected into the biggest basketball team in the city famous for movies, music and pop culture.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of an internal rift after rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell recorded a private conversation between himself and teammate Nick Young, who appears to not know he is being filmed.

The video, which was posted on the Twitter of a celebrity gossip site, shows Russell filming Young while asking him questions about getting with women other than his significant other, Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. The couple has been engaged since last June.

Trust from Russell’s teammates is “eroding” as a result of the video, according to sources close to the team that spoke to ESPN’s Marc Stein and Baxter Holmes.

Things have gotten so bad as a result of the video, a source told ESPN that at a recent team breakfast meeting, no Laker sat next to Russell at his table. On another instance, Russell sat next to teammate Lou Williams upon entering the locker room. Williams prompted to get up and walk away.

Lakers head coach Byron Scott, who had high praise for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft when he was selected, has criticized Russell’s maturity on multiple occasions this season.

“He’s such a kid,” Scott said in February. “I told him the other day, ‘You’re 19, but sometimes I think you’re 14.’”

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ormer Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, according to ESPN’s Calvin Watkins and multiple reports.

The 7-foot-6 Yao, whose career started in Shanghai in the Chinese Basketball Association, was the first pick in the 2002 draft and is given much of the credit for bringing the NBA to China.

He was the league’s first Chinese star, and NBA merchandise sales and television ratings in China mushroomed during his career. In 2007, a game his Rockets played against the Milwaukee Bucks, featuring Yi Jianlian, was broadcast on 19 networks in China and watched by more than 200 million people in the country, making it one of the most-watched NBA games in history.

Yao, 35, was an eight-time NBA All-Star selection, averaging 19 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in eight seasons.

He retired in 2011 following a series of foot and ankle injuries.

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aui prosecutors are moving to dismiss a domestic abuse charge against suspended Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes because his wife isn’t cooperating.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kerry Glen said she expects to file documents Wednesday to drop the case. Reyes’ wife won’t talk to prosecutors or return to Maui, she said.

“The complaining witness, Mr. Reyes’ wife, is what we call an uncooperative witness,” Glen told ESPN. “At this point, I have no other avenue for prosecution.”

The MLB declined to comment on prosecutors’ intent to drop the charge against him.

DAY Carroo will run routes in front of scouts for first time since week of Senior Bowl CONTINUED FROM BACK

really showcase my true talents all the way at the Senior Bowl and also here on Pro Day. I’m very excited about the 31st.”

While he didn’t run routes at the NFL Combine, Carroo tested well relative to the other wide receivers he competed with in Indianapolis.

His 4.50 40-yard dash time was tied for 11th fastest among the 37 wide outs that ran it. In the vertical jump, his leap of 35.5 inches finished 12th out of 30 and his 120-inch broad jump was 24th out of 40.

Although he has missed out on a few important events in the predraft process, Carroo’s main focus has been on being healthy for when Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and rookie minicamps roll around.

At Rutgers’ Pro Day, he said he expected to be completely healthy when he runs routes at his personal Pro Day, which will be a refreshing site to scouts who haven’t seen him perform at 100 percent health since the middle of October.

“Being that a lot of scouts haven’t seen me run a route yet since pretty much the Senior Bowl. I’m pretty sure they want to see me run routes healthy and be 100 percent,” Carroo said. “Scouts pretty much haven’t seen me healthy since Michigan State (on Oct. 10).

So they’re really excited to see what I can do.”

Carroo originally trained for the draft in Florida, but said he was invited by the new football coaching staff to use the facilities at Rutgers leading up to the draft on April 28-30.

He took them up on the offer and has remained in Piscataway to train with other Scarlet Knights and alumni entering the draft, most notably quarterback Gary Nova.

Nova, who was teammates with Carroo for three years at

Don Bosco Prep High School and for three more at Rutgers, will be throwing to Carroo at his workout on Thursday.

The Elmwood Park, New Jersey, native went undrafted last season on the heels of being a four-year starter under center for Rutgers.

He received interest from the New York Giants and was invit-

ed to their rookie minicamp, but didn’t receive a contract after the team decided to only hold on to three quarterbacks.

Despite not latching on with a team, the 22-year-old is going to continue to chase his dream of playing in the NFL, saying he’d “come to Pro Day the next two years if I gotta.”

Carroo’s workout is a great opportunity to get him exposure to scouts, Nova said. But he also emphasized that the day is all about his former No. 1 target.

After connecting for 19 touchdowns at Rutgers, and 14 more in their high school days, Thurs-

day could be the last time the two get to perform together with the lights on.

“It’s gonna feel great,” Nova said. “Who knows? (This) could be the last time we ever do it when it actually matters for something. So it’ll be cool to do it. I’m really happy that he asked me to stay. You know, he could’ve flew somebody in or something like that. It means a lot, and he’s going to do great.”

For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @EricMullin and @TargumSports on Twitter.

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March 31, 2016 WOMEN’S LACROSSE AMANDA TURTURRO LEADS KNIGHTS IN ASSISTS THIS SEASON

Junior attacker excels as facilitator in Rutgers’ offense THOMAS CRINCOLI STAFF WRITER

We see it in Hall of Fame names like the NBA’s John

Stockton or the NHL’s Wayne Gretzky, who continually play a role in helping their teammates score and mastering the art of the assist.

For the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, junior attacker Amanda Turturro is making it an art of her own this season.

As the Scarlet Knights’ (3-7)

Junior attacker Amanda Turturro said playing behind the cage gives her more passing options and allows her to find open cutters. She has 12 assists this season. THE DAILY TARGUM / MARCH 2015

leader in assists, Turturro continues to be the constructor of plays as her teammates finish off her great passing ability.

In the Knights’ most recent 1813 win over Hofstra, the Farmingdale, New York, native put on an excellent display of her skills, scoring 5 points in which four of them came in the assist column.

Head coach Laura Brand-Sias gave her the role the Rutgers quarterback has, making more opportunities to feed her team the ball.

“I play behind the cage, so I see a lot more options than other people and I get a different view of the field,” Turturro said. “I’m always looking for open cutters and people get open, so I’m going to hit them when they are.”

She said she enjoys setting up her team, which is reminiscent of her role during her Farmingdale High School playing days.

Teammate senior attacker Halley Barnes has also taken some pressure off her role by occasionally supporting her behind the cage this season.

Barnes had high praise for her teammate’s ability, and said Turturro’s confidence was in full effect against the Pride.

When assigned the role as the team’s “assister,” it took Turturro a little while to gain confidence, but after a four-assist outing, Barnes thinks Turturro will continue to flourish in her part.

“I think her confidence is high, and I hope that she continues to run with it,” Barnes said.

“She sees open players and is able to thread the needle better than anybody I’ve played with on this Rutgers team in my four years, so I really think that having a player like that, we are a full-threat offense.”

Coach Brand-Sias thinks her star playmaker’s success is a reflection of the expectations set for Turturro as a whole this season.

While Brand-Sias expressed that an exclusive role has not been set for her junior attacker, she praised Turturro’s multi-dimensional style of play.

“She can feed, she can dodge, there’s multiple things she can do, but it has really been the progression of her throughout the season of when she’s going to look to be a feeder and when she’s going to look to be a dodger,” Brand-Sias said. “(There are) a lot of things that she can bring to the table, so coming off a game like she had against Hofstra, where she does a lot of things really well, we want her to build off of that.”

Turturro has received credit for an assist in all but two of the Knights’ games this season, posting two multi-assist games in that time.

Her four assists against Hofstra on Friday helped her set a career single-game high in that column, as well as a new career-high in points with five.

Turturro’s 12 assists on the season ranks best among her teammates, as the next player in line is Rutgers’ leading point scorer, junior midfielder Kristina Dunphey, with seven.

The start to Turturro’s point production leads back to her freshman year, when she scored 6 goals and had three assists after starting in only two games that season. Up to this point, she has an evenly distributed statline with 25 career goals and 20 career assists.

The Knights will get their next chance to see Turturro’s skills on display when they face off against their Big Ten rival Penn State on Saturday.

While some might view her playmaking as her own specialty, Turturro said it is all part of a team effort that Rutgers will use moving forward.

“I think that we all sort of set up each other,” Turturro said. “I wouldn’t get those opportunities if my teammates didn’t cut through or just help me out and help them out. I think we open a lot of spots for each other up.”

For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

March 31, 2016

Page 15 SOFTBALL RUTGERS FINISHED SEVENTH DURING INAUGURAL SEASON IN CONFERENCE

Knights work through rigors of tough Big Ten schedule BRET LEVINSON

to hit in the Big Ten. Honestly, hitting my spots is what I need to do best when facing them beWhen a team enters a strong cause they can hit the ball any conference in any sport, it usually place, anywhere. I struggled takes years for it to adapt to the this past weekend keeping it low, so you definitely have to playing ability of the competition.

A newer conference could keep it low when facing Big have better pitching, more presti- Ten opponents.”

The Scarlet Knights may be gious recruits, better hitters and taking a step back from last year, distinguished coaches.

But when the Rutgers soft- as they are currently ranked 11th ball team joined the Big Ten out of the 14 teams in batting avlast year, head coach Jay Nelson erage at .268, 42 points lower than was not looking to adapt — he last years .310 average.

The pitching staff has also was looking to compete at the lacked a consistent role this highest level.

“Was I impressed? No, I wasn’t year, mirroring a roller coaster impressed to be in the middle of in the way it has been up and the pack,” Nelson said regarding down all year, right now sitting last years 11-12 finish in the inau- at second to worst in the confergural Big Ten season. “Our goal ence at 4.16.

But this is only the Knights’ is to be competitive in the upper second year in the Big Ten. third of the conference.”

When facing more and more Last year, the Big Ten boasted opponents three teams in in the conthe Women’s “No I wasn’t impressed ference, conCollege World will Series at Oklato be in the middle of the fidence start to build homa City, and recogniwith Michigan pack. Our goal is to be will start making it all competitive in the upper tion to show. the way to the “I think finals and losthird of the conference.” we’ve done ing the series, really well 2-1, against JAY NELSON overall,” said No. 1 seed Head Coach sophomore Florida. MinRebecca Hall. nesota and Nebraska both got knocked out “I think ever y Big Ten team we play, we’re learning new things in regionals.

This season, there are current- about them and continuing to ly three Big Ten teams ranked improve, which is a good sign among the top 25 — Michigan at for the program.”

With the Big Ten having nine No. 2, Minnesota at No. 22 and teams batting a clip of .280 or betOhio State at No. 24.

Additionally, Nebraska and Illi- ter and five teams batting .300 or nois have both received votes for better, Sweeney explained that when facing a Big Ten batter, the top 25.

When facing teams in the Big there’s no time to wind down. EvTen, Nelson explains consistency ery batter is a challenge needed is the reason why the conference to be taken seriously.

“There’s no slow part in a Big is so deep.

“The dif ference between Ten lineup,” Sweeney said. “I can’t facing a mid-major team is ex- take anybody in the lineup lightactly that, they’re mid-major,” ly. One through nine is always Nelson said. “They can have a strong. When not facing a Big Ten good game, you can have a bad opponent usually six, seven, eight, game, you could have a good nine are the weaker players, but game, they can have a bad in the Big Ten, one through nine game. The consistency is the are all strong.”

Rutgers can compete in the dif ference. In baseball terms, it’s the dif ference between go- Big Ten as it displayed last year.

It is just a step up from most ing from single-A to double-A, triple-A to the major leagues, conferences, but Nelson likes his and the major leagues are team’s chances if his pitchers and hitters can stay consistent. always consistent.”

“Little more consistent pitchJunior pitcher Shayla Sweeney has seen her ERA rise tremen- ing and hitting,” Nelson said.

“Our pitchers are very good when dously over the past two weeks.

One effect of that is Penn State they hit their spots. It’s when came in and swept the Knights they miss their spots is when we get hurt. Hitting wise, we have to last weekend.

But the junior right-hander work on a couple of fundamentals knows what the Big Ten con- and it’s basically hitting the outference is built on and has high side pitch.” hopes for competing.

For updates on the Rutgers soft“The Big Ten, all the teams are really good,” Sweeney said. ball team, follow @TargumSports “Obviously they got recruited on Twitter.

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Junior pitcher Shayla Sweeney said she has to hit her spots against Big Ten batters, saying teams are solid from the lead-off hitter to the ninth. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2015

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY—NEW BRUNSWICK

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I wouldn’t get those opportunities if my teammates didn’t cut through or just help me out and help them out. I think we open a lot of spots for each other up.”

—Junior attacker Amanda Turturro

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016

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BASEBALL MONMOUTH 12, RUTGERS 2

Hawks avenge lopsided loss, fly past Knights MIKE O’SULLIVAN CORRESPONDENT

After a dominating performance on Tuesday which saw the Rutgers baseball team score 20 runs, it returned to the field Wednesday for another game against Monmouth.

But this time, it was on the road, and the result was much different.

The Scarlet Knights (9-15) were beaten in a lopsided contest, 12-2, and were unable to capitalize on their strong performance in their previous victory.

The Knights have yet to win consecutive games since the first week of March, and it seemed like they were in good position to do so following a dominating win against the same team it defeated by 16 runs Tuesday.

“They did a nice job of keeping us off balance and keeping us off base today,” said head coach Joe Litterio. “We struggled a little bit with our command and they got some big hits to break it open for them.”

Freshman pitcher Dante Scafidi (2-1) made his third start of the season, and started off well by striking out the side in the first inning, but ran into trouble in the third inning.

The Knights found themselves in an early hole, as Monmouth (12-12) poured in 5 runs in the third inning to take a 5-0 lead.

Scafidi, a Washington Township, New Jersey native, retired 2 of the first 3 batters in the frame, but the Hawks then staged a two-out Junior Mike Carter was one of the lone bright spots for Rutgers, going 3-for-4 as the designated hitter, hitting two doubles while driving in 1 run in the Knights’ 12-2 loss against Monmouth in West Long Branch Thursday. THE DAILY TARGUM / MARCH 2015

SEE LOSS ON PAGE 12

FOOTBALL LEONTE CARROO WILL WORK OUT IN FRONT OF NFL SCOUTS

Carroo holds personal pro day at RU ERIC MULLIN ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

Leonte Carroo will workout in front of scouts from about 15 NFL teams on Thursday.

An ankle injury held him out of Rutgers’ Pro Day. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2015

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JAWUAN HARRIS,

freshman outfielder, added a steal to his Big Ten leading tally in Rutgers’ 12-2 loss to Monmouth Wednesday. Harris is tied for sixth in the nation in stolen bases with 19, trailing national leader Corey Ray of Louisville by six swiped bags.

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As scouts from 28 different NFL teams piled into the Rutgers Indoor Practicing Facility for the Rutgers football team’s Pro Day on March, its top draft prospect was standing on the sidelines in street clothes.

Leonte Carroo, who is projected by most mock drafts to be an early-to-mid round pick in April’s NFL Draft, was a non-participant at Rutgers Pro Day as he was still healing from a re-aggravated right ankle injury that he suffered in late January at a Senior Bowl practice.

He originally sustained the injury against Indiana Oct. 17, and, after only making it through the first half against Ohio State the following week, he missed out on the following two games.

The same injury that hindered his senior season on the Banks also held the wide receiver out of the Senior Bowl, prevented him from running routes at the NFL Combine Feb. 24-27 and caused him to just be an observer at Rutgers’ Pro Day. “Sometimes, it gets frustrating because I wish I could just bang out pro day today, but

I can’t,” Carroo said on dealing with an injury during the NFL process. “It’s just something that you gotta wait and just attack the moment when it comes.”

It’s been a long wait, but the Edison, New Jersey, native will finally be able to attack that moment Thursday afternoon when he holds his own workout in front of scouts at the Bubble.

With scouts from about 15 NFL teams expected to be in attendance, according to NJ Advanced Media’s Dan Duggan, Carroo will run routes for the first time in the draft process since suffering his injur y at the Senior Bowl.

Fullback Sam Bergen will also participate, but offensive lineman Keith Lumpkin, who said at Rutgers’ Pro Day that he was probably going to run his 40-yard dash at Carroo’s Pro Day, has “decided not to participate,” according to NJ.com’s Dan Duggan.

“I’m really looking forward to (my personal Pro Day),” Carroo said at Rutgers’ Pro Day. “Especially being that I wasn’t able to run routes at the (NFL) Combine and, you know,

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