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Hobbs defends $6M loan from U. bank Kira Herzog NEWS EDITOR
The spending habits of Rutgers athletics have been under fire this week after NJ Advance Media reported that the department could owe the University more than $20 million by 2021. The Athletics Department operates on an annual budget of about $84 million, according to the article. Athletic Director Pat Hobbs described the current spending as an investment. “I view Rutgers as a turnaround, and when you turn things around it does not happen immediately,” Hobbs told The Daily Targum. “It takes an investment of time and resources, and we are making those investments so I have confidence in where we are going. But it is going to take some time.” In four years, when Rutgers becomes eligible to receive the full benefits of Big Ten membership, the University will receive over $40,000 to cover salaries, scholarships and facilities — but in the meantime, the program is under strict scrutiny, particularly by Rutgers faculty, according to NJ Advance Media. On Friday, the Rutgers Faculty Council voted to pass a resolution,
publicly deploring the Athletic Department’s spending. The faculty council works side by side with the Office of the Chancellor to offer guidance and advice. In their document, they pointed to the most recent National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) financial report to show that the fiscal situation is moving in a downwards trajectory. “The athletics program’s financial situation remains a matter of very serious concern: Clearly, the program has failed to meet its financial targets for expenditures, revenue and deficit reduction — and there is a substantial likelihood that athletics will continue to drain large amounts of resources away from the academic mission of the University,” the resolution reads. What follows is a call for the Athletic Department to undergo a review by an external party, cut its “chronic deficit spending” and make its financial plan available as quickly as possible. Hobbs said that while he understands the concerns being raised, he wishes the conversation could have been initiated in a more productive manner. See loan on Page 5
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Rutgers holds 35th annual ‘Let’s Talk Adoption’ conference Jillian Pastor contributing writer
On Sunday, the Rutgers School of Social Work held its 35th annual conference on adoption. The event helped guide pre- and post-adoption processes through a series of 30 educational workshops and lectures. RUtgers.edu
On Sunday, the Rutgers School of Social Work presented the Concerned Persons for Adoption’s (CPFA) 35th Annual “Let’s Talk Adoption” Conference. Attendees joined the conference for a full day of more than 30 workshops on preand post-adoptive issues. CPFA is a New Jersey non-profit organization, founded more than 40 years ago as a support group for anyone concerned with adoption. The organization focuses on three functions — acting as an independent support group, an advocacy group and an educational resource for New Jersey, according to their website. CPFA is associated with the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC). Together, they have lobbied for, and helped draft, state and federal legislation, according to their website. Robert O’Connor, an associate professor at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, ser ves as a program director and training manager for several
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federal grant programs on anti-racism and multicultural issues and was the keynote speaker at the event. O’Connor is an adoptee with experience in the foster care system and brings his personal perspective to his presentations and writings. In his presentation at the conference, he shared his expertise on transracial topics and adoption. O’Connor explained how racial identity and self-esteem act as determining factors in healthy children and families in their communities. In a former interview with ABC News, O’Conner said that it’s very important to believe in biculturalism versus assimilation. “Parents need to make sure their homes represent not just their culture but the child’s culture, and it can’t be what I refer to as ‘cultural tourism,’” O’Connor said. “The family needs to see themselves as a family of color as opposed to a white family that adopted a child of color.” Also at the conference was a panel moderated by Pam Hasegawa, See conference on Page 7
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Rutgers Oxfam raises awareness of hunger, poverty Victoria Nazarov contributing writer
The Rutgers chapter of Oxfam America and Oxfam International is dedicated to helping spread awareness about hunger, poverty and injustices that occur all over the world through fundraising and volunteer activities, according to the club’s website. According to the Oxfam International official website, an end to poverty is in sight as the proportion of people who are living in extreme poverty has been halved in just 15 years. Oxfam Rutgers Co-President Ranya Elmaghariki said that the club’s main focus is to assist Oxfam’s national and international mission to create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and injustice. “We would like to raise an overall awareness on campus about the various problems currently occurring around the world, ranging from the Syrian refugee crisis to the chronic hunger problem affecting the people in South Sudan and Yemen,” Elmagheriki said. “We also would like to raise awareness about problems occurring in the United States, such as the Flint Water Crisis.” Rutgers’ chapter of Oxfam America and Oxfam International aims to implement long-term sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty In addition to raising aware- and injustices all over the world. FACEBOOK ness to the major issues that occur Social media is extremely pow- conversation about these issues unteering at Elijah’s Promise soup campus, where students can all around the world, the club also kitchen and the local children’s hos- come and help out or donate. aims to help the local New Bruns- erful in this day and age, Elmagh- and how we can help,” she said. Next semester, Elmaghariki In the future, the Oxfam com- pital. We also are looking forward to wick community through fund- eriki said. “Hopefully, by using videos and munity is planning to expand their having a large-scale meal-packing said the club will potentially host an raising, bagging for the homeless, blood and clothing drives and vol- photos, we can expose our audi- volunteer opportunities and offer event on April 24 where we will be event raising awareness for a pressence to the issues that they are far new ways for their members to making sandwiches for the local ing international issue, as well as unteering, Elmagheriki said. continue to table Oxfam Rutaround campus gers also aims to educate the stu“We plan to change this by raising awareness among our student body through tabling, events and meetings. and get students to sign petitions. dent body about We provide students with the issue, solutions that Oxfam America is working on and ways to help.” By spreading other relevant awareness about issues through its ranya elmaghariki the organizasub-organizations. Oxfam Rutgers Co-President tion’s mission “Oxfam Rutthrough providgers will also ing students with more informaspread awareness about Oxfam’s removed from in this part of the get as involved in the local com- homeless,” Elmaghariki said. In addition to volunteer op- tion about Oxfam’s international sub-organizations, such as Make world, such as natural disasters, munity as possible. “We currently offer volunteer op- portunities, Oxfam Rutgers will campaigns, Oxfam Rutgers hopes Trade Fair, Control Arms and famine and war. Furthermore, by No Dirty Gold. Oxfam Rutgers increasing our tabling and presence portunities at the Ronald McDonald also be hosting a blood drive on to achieve its goal in helping peowill educate the student body around campus, we hope to inspire House, but we also hope to offer vol- April 18 on the College Avenue ple in need all around the world. about the issues of fair trade, illegal weapons distribution and harmful mining practices, and encourage students to address these problems through activism, advocacy and awareness,” Elmagheriki said. Oxfam hopes to expand their presence on campus and reach more students, but the main issue the club faces is that not many students are aware of what Oxfam does, or are aware of the problems going on all around the world. Elmagheriki says this is due to the fact that the Oxfam name is not as recognizable as other aid organizations in the United States, such as UNICEF. As a result, few students know what Oxfam is for and what the club stands for. “We plan to change this by raising awareness among our student body through tabling, events and meetings. We provide students with the issue, solutions that Oxfam America is working on and ways to help.” They also plan on targeting their advertising to students through social media in order to achieve the goal of improving Oxfam’s reach on campus.
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U. students chosen for special ROTC program Stephen Weiss associate news editor
Five students in Rutgers’ Air Force Reser ve Of ficers Training Corps (AFROTC), otherwise known as Detachment 485, were chosen to take par t in a selective program to prepare them for a flight career in the Air Force after graduation. The cadets chosen will attend flight schools upon graduation, where they will hone their skills for the specific jobs assigned to them, which include manually piloting aircrafts, piloting drones and navigating aircrafts. Peter “Rusty” Carkhuf f, a School of Ar ts and Sciences junior, was selected as a combat systems of ficer, also known as the navigator position. “(A combat systems of ficer) is a combination of three career fields: The navigator, electronic war fare, and weapons systems of ficer,” he said. “Pretty much what your job is, is to help the pilots, or help the aircraft deliver its mission. So if that’s in an F15 fighter jet, you’re going be the weapons systems of ficer dropping bombs on bad guys, and that can be the same said for a bomber aircraft as well.” Carkhuf f said that the best point of reference for his
assigned position would be the character Goose from the movie “Top Gun.” He said being selected for this program was a monumental moment for him. “When I was a freshman I looked up to the guys and girls who wore flight suits, who had jobs like these, and it’s just an honor and a humbling experience to be with them,” Carkhuf f said. He said that he joined AFROTC to make a positive difference in his life and to ser ve his countr y. Carkhuf f equated ROTC to a four-year tr yout for a job in their respective depar tment of the militar y. “After you get that job, ROTC doesn’t train you to do that job, it trains you to be an of ficer, so you have to actually be in the Air Force on active duty to learn the job,” he said. Da’Zhon Bethea, a School of Ar ts and Sciences junior, was selected to be a remotely piloted aircraft pilot. He will fly unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in the Air Force. There are two main functions of drones in the Air Force, Bethea said. Cer tain aircraft are used for reconnaissance or sur veillance and will stay in the
Five students from the Rutgers Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) were selected to attend flight school after graduation through an exclusive program. During their training they will learn to pilot and navigate aircraft and drones. Courtesy of Paul OH air for upward of 12 hours at a time. The others are used mainly for things like missile strikes and carr ying out operations of that nature. “(Unmanned aerial vehicles) are pretty much the same size as normal fighter jets, just without the cockpit,” he said. “That leaves room to take out safety equipment, to take out cer tain things that are specific for pilots, and we could add more things that a capable of longer
flight times and sustained air time.” Bethea said that he joined ROTC because he has always felt that being in the militar y is the closest he could get to being a superhero. “When I put on this flight suit it’s pretty much like putting on a cape,” he said. “The rated program that we’ve been associated into is pretty much just a better way of training to teach us how to wear the cape better.” Brendan Smith, a School of Ar ts and Sciences junior, was selected to be a pilot for the Air Force. Smith said that he joined ROTC to represent his family, neighbors and hometown as best he could. “I’ve always looked up to and wanted to be a pilot for as long as I can remember, so having this oppor tunity to pursue those dreams and represent the people that I care about means the most to me,” he said. This program is meant to train young men and women to carr y out militar y operations that require specific skills, Smith said. “Following graduation, we are going to go to our separate schools, and the air force is going to train us their ways on how to operate,” he said. Captain Janice Murray, the operations flight commander for Detachment 485, said that there are detailed criteria for being chosen for this program. “First is desire, if they don’t want to fly planes then it makes it easy to find a dif ferent job for them,” Murray said. “But the Air Force flies planes, we are all about air superiority, getting aircraft in the sky and fighting in that dimension, so we need people to operate those aircraft.” Cadets must master multiple skills before being chosen for the program, such as sustained academic per formance, good physical fitness scores and passing the Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS), she said. “Between the sophomore and the junior year they go away to our of ficer boot camp, and based on their per formance
there, based on the TBAS test, which is kind of a flight simulator control test, and they also have to take the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, that’s an aptitude test, so the results of that, you get a pilot score, a navigator score, some other various dif ferent scores and it all comes together in this crazy formula,” Murray said. Students should care about this because the ROTC program takes regular civilians and students with no militar y histor y and no militar y background and gives them an oppor tunity to prove that they are wor thy of fighting, she said. “Really, the civilian population of the United States, for them to be able to stay at home and not have to fight, who’s out there fighting? Their neighbor. Their fellow student who sits at the desk next to them, and once they graduate and commission, they’re going to be out there doing the things that other graduates are not doing because other graduates are going to contribute to their countr y in a dif ferent way knowing that (Detachment 485 cadets) and then some all across the countr y have earned it,” Murray said. Scarlet Knight pride in the militar y is unique, and it is the Rutgers community that produces quality students and the Air Force takes it from there, she said. “In the militar y, throughout the world when people form our detachment, products of our detachment, products of Rutgers University go out there and star t doing great things, you know, they take the scarlet ‘R’ and around the world, in the cockpit, they’ll fly the Rutgers flag over things, go on deployments downrange to places where they can’t say that they are but they’ll take pictures with other Rutgers grads there,” Murray said. “It’s kind of a neat tradition and neat legacy that throughout the world you bump into someone and you’re like ‘Rutgers! RU!’ and somebody pulls a flag out of nowhere and star ts taking pictures and then sends them back to us.”
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Rutgers releases details on parking for 2017 commencement ceremony
loan $11.4M of athletics’ $84M operating budget comes directly from student fees with the recruitment, retention and general performance of stu“I thought things could have dent athletes. A successful athletic program been done in a bit more collegial way, perhaps through a letter also contributes to the overall sturather than a resolution,” Hobbs dent body because it allows them said. “But unfortunately, that was to attend athletic events for free the way it was done. It is unfor- and associate themselves with a tunate because a belief over the well-established University name, last 16 months (is that) we have Hobbes said. This is why he said been able to change the narrative the money collected in student around athletics, and things like fees makes sense. “I consider myself an academthis raise a new concern for doic who is leading an athletic denors and potential sponsors.” A portion of the program’s cur- partment that can make some rent expenditures are transition- significant contributions to what ary, Hobbs said. The department we do as a University overall. is still in the process of paying $3.2 When athletics is doing things million in severance for Julie Her- the right way, then it is a tremenmann and Kyle Flood, while also dous beacon for your university,” covering the initial costs of be- he said. “It can be a tremendous asset, a tremendous enhancer of coming a member of the Big Ten. “The real problem in athletics the university, and that is what I is that while we always look at am determined to do for Rutgers expenditures, the thing we need University, because Rutgers deis to grow revenue as we go for- serves that, and I believe we will ward. And so that is what the stra- achieve that.” This was the basis of Gov. Chris tegic plan will be about, is how do we ensure the success of our Christie’s (R-N.J.) statement on programs, grow revenues in a Rutgers athletics, which came just way that we no longer rely on the one day after the faculty group’s denouncement of University to the department. the extent we “Goverhave been renor Christie lying on the “When athletics is doing is proud of U n i v e r s i t y, ” things the right way then Rutgers memHobbs said. “And that takes it is a tremendous beacon bership in the Big Ten and time to put that for your university.” the outstandtogether, and ing leadership we are at work Pat hobbs being providdoing that, as Director of Athletics ed by Athletic I said.” Director Pat Hobbs’ straHobbs and the tegic plan inoutstanding cludes improving the department’s financial coaches and staff he had brought analysis. He said he is in the midst in during his brief tenure,’’ one of of hiring a new chief business of- Christie’s spokesmen told NJ Advance Media on Saturday mornficer and chief marketing officer. The Big Ten Build plan also ing. “It only makes sense that falls under the department’s new there must be an investment as strategy. This plan — particularly we ramp up to full financial memthe construction of the new ath- bership in the Big Ten.” With state appropriations deletic training center on Livingston campus — was a primary point of termined and the fiscal budget being drafted, Hobbs stressed concern for the faculty council. “I am sort of surprised with the importance of unity within the language of that resolution the University. The department is at a turning because we began the Big Ten Build just 12 months ago and a point, and without the Rutgers typical fundraising campaign community standing shoulder to extends over three, five or even shoulder, he said it will be diffiseven years,” Hobbs said. “We cult for the school to get where it set out to raise $100 million, needs to go. Despite the current and raised $72 million of public climate, Hobbs said he is incredand private support in the first ibly grateful for the support the year alone, and that should be students have offered throughout applauded — not a matter of the transition. “I want to thank our students, concern. The Big Ten Build is an example of what needs to hap- they have been tremendously suppen when you turn an organiza- portive of everything we are trying tion around and when you do the to do,” he said. “They are really excited about our programs and things that will bring success.” Rutgers athletics broke ground where we are taking them so now is on the new center in October and a good opportunity to say thank you Hobbes said the project will help to our students.” continued from front
The University recently announced details for parking at this year’s commencement ceremony. Students will be eligible to receive parking passes until April 17. google maps
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More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the commencement this year. Bags or purses larger than 4 Parking passes for Rutgers’ and a half inches by 6 and a half 251st-anniversary commenceinches will not be permitted. ment are now available, accordItems can be brought inside in ing to a press release from Rutclear bags, up to one gallon in gers Today. size, according to the press reStudents graduating on May lease. 14 are eligible Once stufor two parking dent regispasses each. tration for The passes are hang tags given out on a “More than 30,000 people are expected to attend has ended, first-come, firstthe school serve basis, but commencement this year.” will make students are hang tags only eligible if available for they apply onpurchase for line. Registra$5 on a first tion is open until come, first April 17 at 9 a.m. Registrants will be mailed at High Point Solutions Stadium on ser ve basis until May 1. After maps, driving instructions and Busch campus on May 14 at 10 a.m. May 1, parking hangtags may be special vehicle hangtags col- Gates open at 8 a.m., and guests are available at a cash lot on Livingor-coded to specific parking advised to arrive early to accommo- ston campus. Alternately, there is free onzones in late April, according to date the time it will take to park, take a complimentary bus to the stadium street parking and paid parkthe press release. Student parking passes issued and check in. The shuttle buses will ing lots on the College Avenue campus. by the Rutgers Department of begin operating at 7 a.m. associate news editor
Transportation that are valid for the school year will no longer be valid for commencement. Commencement hangtags are not needed for collegiate convocations and receptions held on other days, according to the press release. Rutgers—New Brunswick’s annual commencement is set to take place
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Students work to improve literacy in underprivileged communities Mary Ellen Dowd contributing writer
Students involved in the Rutgers chapter of Reach Out and Read (ROAR) are providing the children of New Brunswick with brighter futures by promoting active literacy from infancy. ROAR is a national organization that was created by two Boston Medical Center pediatricians in 1989, according to their website. Today, the organization is active in all 50 states through 5,800 program sites and distributes nearly seven million books per year. ROAR currently serves one in four children living in poverty. Brittany Saffold, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior and president of Rutgers ROAR, said they provide new and age-appropriate books at each of their visits to children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. ROAR has been partnered with the Eric B. Chandler Health Center in New Brunswick since 2003. Here, students put on programs to encourage reading and volunteer to read in the waiting room, she said. “We just had a Dr. Seuss Day celebration at the Health Center which had a fantastic turnout and was a lot of fun for the kids. There was reading, crafts and games,” said Ashvathi Raghavakaimal, a School of Arts and Sciences junior and volunteer chair for Rutgers ROAR.
Reach Out and Read (ROAR) is a national organization that distributes nearly 7 million books each year. Students involved in the Rutgers chapter provide resources to New Brunswick children to help encourage literacy early on. Ana Couto While volunteering at the Eric B. Chandler Health Center, members of ROAR have seen their positive impact on the children who frequent this site, said Anushree Sikchi, the vice president of the club. “These children are always so excited to read books while they wait for the appointment, some who have never even held a book
before. Considering this generation of technology-induced daily life, it is rewarding to see the kids trade in their iPhones and iPads for physical books,” the Rutgers Business School junior said. Because the organization allows students to volunteer in a medical setting, it draws members who are interested in health care, she said. Working in close
proximity with doctors allows students to gain experience in a medical environment. “Since members work alongside pediatricians at the center, students can shadow doctors and work alongside them — for those who wish to pursue a medical degree, this is a great way to get involved in this aspect of a health clinic,” Sikchi said. In addition to volunteer work, members hold numerous fundraisers so that they can provide the books the health center
distributes. One of the organization’s most popular events is a 30-minute Zumba and yoga session, called Zumboga, Saffold said. It will take place on April 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cook Student Center. The organization has recently been undergoing changes after difficulties last semester with the scheduling of general meetings. Leaders of the club have implemented committees to maximize the involvement of all members, she said. “One of our biggest struggles last semester was students not being able to make the general meetings, therefore by breaking up into committees, students can apply specific skills and interest into a committee they like (and) be informed on what they missed at a general meeting,” Saffold said. Sikchi said next year they hope to increase the number of daily volunteers at the center so that the children always have books waiting for them in the waiting room, as well as raise more money to help them start their own libraries at home. “This is such an important organization within New Brunswick because literacy is such a fundamental skill that most people take for granted, however for some individuals it is not so easy to gain this skill,” Saffold said. “Therefore, by promoting, fundraising, volunteering and partnering with the Eric B. Chandler Health Center ROAR is addressing early childhood literacy in all aspects to provide a brighter future for children.”
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conference Attendees spent their Sunday attending panels, lectures on improving adoption system She had been inspired to the cause because Hasegawa was adfounder of New Jersey Coalition opted herself. “When I was in high school, I for Adoption Reform and Educagot the lead in ‘Call Me Madam’ tion (NJCARE). The panel gave adoptive par- and I remember standing on the ents a window into what their sidewalk after the performance adopted son or daughter might and thinking that my birth moththink and feel at various stages er would be so proud that I had of their lives. As an adoptee her- this part,” she said. Her passion eventually led her self, Hasegawa gave a first-person perspective about how she to passing the Adoptees Birthprocessed her understanding right Bill. Catherine Henderson is a of what it meant to be the child of an adopted person at vari- School of Ar ts and Science senior and does ous times in social work as her life. and said Other pan“The adoption process is well, it is impor tant elists also excomplex and emotionally that Rutgers plained how hosts conthey perceived demanding ... ” ferences like themselves as this because adopted percatherine henderson the Universisons, as memSchool of Arts and Sciences Senior ty is imperbers of a famative toward ily and as an promoting and enacting socindividual among peers. NJCARE is a grassroots orga- ial change. “The adoption process is nization which, for 34 years, has advocated for change in New complex and emotionally deJersey’s adoption records poli- manding,” Henderson said. cy. The organization has helped “From a social work standpass the Adoptees Birthright point, one of the best ways to Bill, which allows for adult adop- facilitate the process is by puttees to obtain a copy of their orig- ting people in conjunction with the resources necessar y to inal birth certificates. Hasegawa said that she wants healthfully and successfully get to restore the rights of people through the process.” The conference was an all-day who were adopted and lost their genetic identity and their birth event and provided support and family’s history the day their education for those interested in the adoption process. adoption finalized in court. continued from front
“It’s important to be educated about the process even as a bystander, to support friends
and loved ones that may be interested in adoption, and to learn about social issues in
order to take an informed and active stance on them,” Henderson said.
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April 3, 2017
Le Pen is Trump’s self-controlled variant
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n 2010, shortly before she was elected presiALTERNATIVE OPINIONS dent of National Front (FN), a political party in France, Marine Le Pen — SOPHIA SAMUEL scion of the infamous Le Pen dynasty — offered choice commentary to a crowd in Lyon. Referencing how Muslim people in the area would spill into the streets to pray when mosques reached full occupancy, Le Pen asserted “That actually is the occupation of territory.” In France, the term “occupation” is widely associated with Nazi occupation of the country during World War II. Le Pen was charged for inciting racial hatred after she made the comment, but the charges were later dropped at the recommendation of prosecutors. She was neither contrite nor visibly perturbed by her cutting comparison of Muslim prayer to Nazi occupation, as she claimed that she had the right to “evoke a crucial issue.” Le Pen’s National Front party, established by her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, has neatly aligned itself with France’s notion of a “dégagisme,” a broadly nationalist, Eurosceptic and anti-establishment attitude. The Washington Post contends that “the astonishing success of the National Front is inextricably tied to the evolution of the Le Pens from a family who preached outright xenophobia to a clan of savvy insiders who rely on loaded euphemisms and the latent anxieties of voters.” For this reason, Le Pen has become markedly successful at augmenting the feasibility of a presidential win for the FN — a feat that was never quite reachable under her father’s leadership. By engaging in “dédiabolisation,” or an un-demonizing of the party platform, she has convinced a chunk of French voters that the media has circulated an inaccurate, ugly and unfair characterization of the FN’s agenda. Making considerable strides to distance herself from her father, who was commonly referred to as “le diable” (the devil), Le Pen has enticed the electorate by bundling her prejudice and racism in a more selfcontrolled, mild-tempered package. Consequently, nearly 45 years after its founding, the party will likely advance to the final round of voting with Le Pen at the helm.
“Le Pen is essentially a Trump variant encased in a shinier, less gaudy wrapping paper.” Le Pen’s inherently bigoted credo is in sour company, as intimated by a recent Foreign Policy article titled, “Marine Le Pen is Donald Trump Without the Crazy.” Le Pen’s tweedy, unruffled compartment runs counter to President Donald J. Trump’s querulous, spasmodic fits — James Traub, the author of this article, muses that he has been conditioned to “associate right-wing populism with monosyllabic yapping,” and thus finds himself torn between his abhorrence for what Le Pen says and his admiration for the way she says it. Traub also contends that, for this very reason, Le Pen could prove an even more imposing threat than Trump. Le Pen’s commitment to masking the stench of the FN’s “outright xenophobia,” in conjunction with her steady hand and composed mannerisms, naturally make her rhetoric more palatable than Trump’s. She is as adamant as Trump in doubling down on her tendentious populist agenda, but backs away from losing her temper. Her unapologetic nature is in the same vein as Trump’s, yet takes shape as a more unassuming, inconspicuous provocateur. Still, Le Pen’s ideological timbre, amplified by anti-Semitic, anti-Islamic and anti-immigration overtones, is redolent of Trump’s. Her platform, in short, hinges on curbing immigration, penalizing French companies for going abroad, withdrawing from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union, controlling globalization and encouraging preferential treatment of French nationals when distributing economic resources. Le Pen’s platform smells an awful lot like the Trump agenda, and she also associates herself with other notorious figures, such as Geert Wilders. Leader of the Dutch parliament’s Party of Freedom, Wilders has repeated his desire to ban the Quran and has even compared the Quran to Hitler’s “Mein Kampf.” When queried about Wilders’ statement, Le Pen simply stated: “We still have the right to have those opinions, I believe, no?” In fairness, I doubt his damning proclamations would provoke Le Pen’s wrath, considering her lack of penitence after deeming Muslim prayer in the streets as “occupation of territory.” Le Pen is essentially a Trump variant encased in a shinier, less gaudy wrapping paper. While her narrow-minded rhetoric is more roundabout than blatant, both she and Trump are saying the same things. Traub remarks that “Trump can tell five lies in a paragraph,” but these lies are conspicuous and much of the electorate would, and does, easily point them out. In this way, Le Pen is a far greater threat. She can cunningly mask her acrimonious lies and insults beneath her self-controlled nature and many would fail to take notice — or would be content turning the other cheek. Sophia Samuel is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in public policy and economics. Her column, “Alternative Opinions,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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lmost every Rutgers student has heard some students who do not have or wish to spend money kind of complaint against the choices for on food from anywhere else. And when mozzarella food that are offered at the University, and sticks, fried mac & cheese and buffalo wings have a lot of these criticisms revolve around the options become meals more than once throughout the week provided at take-out. So, for those who are against for students, these changes could not have come at some of Rutgers’ “grease-inclined” food choices such a better time. as chicken nuggets and hash browns, the University College students who are always stressed and onhas some good news. the-go need healthier options throughout the week Rutgers is planning on replacing some of the less to sustain some sort of healthy lifestyle for themhealthy options at take-out with healthier alterna- selves. But although these changes are a positive tives. Some of these changes include replacing fried thing for the Rutgers community, perhaps it would chicken wings and hot sauces with baked ones sea- be best to not completely eradicate the unhealthy soned with natural spices. These plans are made to options that are available. Dining Services should restart this month in just Neilson Dining Hall as a test, member that although we do need healthier options, and after “trial and error,” hope to be fully complete we are still college students at the end of the day and by the end of next semester and in the other three sometimes, even if it is just once a week, we want food that may not necessarily be good for us. dining halls. Although it is By “trial and erwonderful that ror,” the University Dining Services is means that, because “A salad at take-out is almost equivalent attempting to fix it can determine how to throwing iceberg lettuce into a plastic entire take-out many students swipe container and allowing students to drown it its menu and we want in for take-out, they in whatever dressing is provided that day.” these changes to can see which opfollow through, tions are most popuRutgers could have lar amongst students and then use this information to determine which made students equally as happy just by putting in a little more effort into the menu that it has now, options to keep and which ones to replace. All of these changes are part of an initiative called especially the “healthy” options available. A salad Menus for Change, which works to bring more “so- at take-out is almost equivalent to throwing iceberg lettuce into a plastic container and allowing stucial responsibility” back to the foodservice industry. Although the final menu for the implementation of dents to drown it in whatever dressing is provided Menus for Change is not yet complete as this is an that day. Perhaps offering a salad bar at takeout ongoing procedure, some other projected changes rather than the aforementioned option would be a include chicken burgers and blended burger patties huge improvement. At the end of the day, we are enthusiastic about the with mushrooms. This is not just good news for students who are new changes that are about to come to the take-out tired of the grease of chicken nuggets and breakfast menu. But we are equally as thankful that Rutgers hash browns — this is great news for every student even has take-out in the first place, as it is not something that is offered at every other university. Rutwho gets take-out throughout their busy weeks. Take-out is often the best solution for students gers students should be excited about the way the who are hungry after the dining halls close, students University is changing the meaning of “Bite Night” who do not have time to sit down for a meal and as they know it. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Aprl 3, 2017
President must learn to negotiate with Republican Party CONSERVATIVE HOT CORNER DANIEL MACLANE
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he unpopularity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), colloquially known as Obamacare, propelled the Republican Party to make huge gains, from local representatives and governors all the way to Congress and the presidency. In 2010, 2014 and 2016, voters across the country chose the Republican Party as a referendum on the failing Obamacare. And now that the opportunity to repeal the ACA is here, they are squandering it. Divisions within the party are becoming apparent with the conservative portions of the party being flushed out by the more establishment wings spearheaded by Speaker of the House of Paul Ryan. They even went as far as to lock Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) out of the reading room designated for the Obamacare repeal. The Republican Party, after already having great replacements written up by conservative congressmen such as current Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price and Paul, trotted out the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill was just a disaster. It was dubbed as “Obamacare Lite” by most conservative outlets — although it was endorsed by the Wall Street Journal — and only received a 17 percent
approval rating by the American public. This could have been the result of a terrible report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a bipartisan Congressional committee. The CBO estimated that an extra 24 million people will be uninsured by 2026 under the AHCA as compared to the ACA. The AHCA would also eliminate the insurance mandate without repealing the clause of the ACA that forces insurance companies to provide insurance for people with preexisting conditions. According to the CBO report, in 2018 and 2019, “average premiums for single policyholders in the
to become secretary of education, is a more moderate Republican who voiced concerns over the 6 to 10 million people that would be kicked off of their coverage. More conservative Republicans such as Sen. Thomas Cotton (R-Ark.), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) all joined Collins in voicing their dissatisfaction of the bill. However, the most notable organization that stood in the way of the bill was the House Freedom Caucus. The House Freedom Caucus, formed in 2015 by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), is a congressional caucus that features some of the more extreme
“No, instead, Republicans just brushed it off as being the corrupt media or paid protestors.” nongroup market would be 15 percent to 20 percent higher than under current law, mainly because the individual mandate penalties would be eliminated, inducing fewer comparatively healthy people to sign up.” The bill received bipartisan opposition. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) slammed the bill for giving “$300 billion in tax breaks over next 10 years to the top 2 percent (of income earners).” Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) also criticized the AHCA for kicking 24 million off their insurance plans. Both moderate and conservative Republicans stood against the bill. Collins, who almost derailed Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’s aspirations
conservative and libertarian voices in the Republican Party. Republicans currently control 237 seats of the House of Representatives and a simple majority requires 218 of the possible 435 votes. With about three dozen votes, the House Freedom Caucus has major power in determining legislation and 25 of its members stood steadfast to their conservative values in wake of the AHCA. Along with some moderates, the Democrats and other staunch conservatives who are not members of the House Freedom Caucus, such as Massie, the House Freedom Caucus helped derail the AHCA and prevented it from even getting a
vote. Not even Ryan begging on one knee for a vote could save the bill. This stance has not come without its consequences. President Donald J. Trump took personal aim at the House Freedom Caucus in his Twitter claiming that they needed to get on board with his Republican agenda or he will need to “fight them” along with Democrats in 2018. It is really disheartening to see a Republican president attack his own party in such a public way. The bill was obviously disastrous and would have destroyed Republican prospects for 2018. And many Republicans were absolutely oblivious to this. Ryan said he was encouraged by the CBO reports because the AHCA would reduce the deficit by $337 billion over the next 10 years. Did he not see the approval ratings or any of the town hall meetings? No, instead, Republicans just brushed it off as being the corrupt media or paid protestors. Trump has reduced himself to devolving the office into a bully pulpit, as popularized by former President Theodore Roosevelt. Trump wants to push his agenda through Congress and seems shocked that members of his own party would stand in his way. Maybe instead of tweeting and watching Fox News, Trump should try to negotiate with Republicans to pass actual conservative legislation. Daniel MacLane is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science. His column, “Conservative Hot Corner,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 11 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Try to grasp what those around you are going through before you jump to conclusions or make alterations that may not be good for everyone. Unity, integrity and keeping the peace will be the road to victory, not boldly pushing forward at the expense of others or the environment. Make wise choices and you will come out on top. Your numbers are 2, 13, 23, 29, 32, 36, 47.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Join forces and work alongside people who share your concerns. Arguing or letting someone play mind games with you will be a waste of time. Live in the moment and try to see all sides of every situation you face. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ease into whatever you decide to take on this year. It’s important to be well informed before you make a move or a statement that will lead to changes that have consequences. Be true to yourself, but mindful toward others. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Give and receive. The way you deal with problems and partnerships will determine what will happen next. Don’t fear doing things differently. A unique approach to friendship will help bypass any differences you have. Live, love and laugh. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Live in the moment and experience what life has to offer. Explore different lifestyles and health regimens that help ease your stress. Engage in heartfelt conversations that will shed light on personal situations that puzzle you. Romance is encouraged. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for opportunities, but make choices based on morals and ethics, not ulterior motives. Being true to your beliefs and following a plan will encourage greater rewards and also help promote personal stability and security. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let infatuation lead to loss. Ask questions and scrutinize any proposition you are offered before being enticed into something that may be risky. Change can be good, but only if it brings beneficial results. Don’t sell yourself short. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do something different, innovative and inspiring with your time, and you will discover talents you didn’t realize you possessed. Be cautious about lending a helping hand. Someone is likely to take advantage of you. Offer suggestions instead of taking on others’ responsibilities. 3 stars
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t act impulsively because of the choices others make. Take your time, relax and consider the most practical ways to get what you want. You can outsmart anyone you encounter if you gather facts and follow your instincts. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take your time and think matters through. The changes you make must be done for the right reasons and executed at the most opportune time. Transparency will work in your favor, so don’t raise suspicion by being secretive or withdrawn. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take precautions when dealing with people from your past. Observe what motives may be lurking behind a friendly gesture or an offer that sounds too good to be true. Call in a favor if it will protect against being taken for granted. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make your point and follow through by taking action. Don’t be afraid to be different or to stand up for your beliefs. Partnerships will grow along with the ability to turn your dream into a reality. A promise can be made. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Give your all and you will get back twice what you put in. Share your feelings and bring back plans that have worked well for you in the past. Your insight and desire to make the world a better place will inspire those you encounter. 5 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
66 Application form abbreviation
1 Mine entrances
67 Shakespeare’s loverboy
6 Use, as a plate
68 Suit material
11 Apprehend
69 Stallone’s nickname
14 Hindu holy man
70 Early development sites
15 Stress-free vowel
of humans
16 Anger or fury
71 Hair unit
17 Not so smart with zilch?
DOWN
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1 Gives a proper “Jeopardy!”
20 Entree side orders, often
response
21 “OK” response
2 “The X-Files” agent Scully
22 Top spot
3 “American ___” (TV show)
23 Barre or banister
4 Foil
25 Winter luxury wear
5 Some ice cream shop selections
27 Lane on “Desperate Housewives” 6 Suffix with “rich” or “poor” 31 Make waves?
7 Sore
32 ___ polloi (common people)
8 Petty criminal
33 Warble
9 Confesses (with “to”)
34 Deadly snake
10 Carp at
40 Some Biblical verb endings
37 Birds that give a hoot
11 Not so smart with a
41 Wreck
39 Pent up in a pigpen
free center?
44 Actor Mineo
42 Bird of love and peace
12 Bouquet
46 Least wordy
43 Drinks common in the 1950s
13 French military wear
49 Photographed over
45 Proofer’s mark, sometimes
18 Egyptian god of
51 “Take your pick”
47 Black gold
the underworld
52 Butchers’ offerings
48 Calendar span, typically
22 Pungent to taste
53 Architectural projection
50 Like quality tissues
24 Clothing fluff
54 Sea foam
52 They get infants’ attention
26 Gun, as an engine
58 Tablet maker
55 Common dress of India
27 “For ___ the Bell Tolls”
60 “Catch!”
56 “___ Brockovich”
28 Midwestern state
61 Fancy wheels
57 Health resort near a spring
29 Not so smart with rhymes?
62 Bad day for Caesar,
59 Narrow strips of land
30 Tend cattle for a fee
63 Be under the weather
35 Good’s nemesis
64 French vineyard
64 Not so smart with a
36 Have faith in (with “on”)
65 Fancy pond fish
little laughter?
38 Mug
Yesterday’s Solution
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April 3, 2017 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD BROWN CLAIMS 400-METER TITLE
Knights place 2nd at Colonial Relays behind Princeton Libby Hur Contributing Writer
Mirroring its accomplishments at last year’s Colonial Relays hosted by William and Mary, the Rutgers men’s track and field team returned to Zable Stadium this past weekend and took second place behind Princeton. But this time around, the Scarlet Knights were able to diversify their wins. Through all of this, head coach Mike Mulqueen applauded an outstanding weekend for his athletes. “We competed well in many areas. Our goal was to use it as a big training, racing weekend and get a few competitive races in for everyone. Some of our field event athletes ran races, too. So we accomplished that well over the three days,” he said. And although sophomore sprinter Izaiah Brown suffered a leg injury that unfortunately pulled him out of concluding his indoor season at NCAA Championships, he was able to finally make his outdoor debut and reclaim his 400-meter title. Brown stepped back onto the first place podium with his unbeatable finish in the 400-meter dash at 46.50, about an understandable 1.23 seconds over his personal record after his couple week absence. He finished with the same time at last year’s Colonial Relays.
Sophomore Izaiah Brown returneed to action after missing the NCAA Indoor Championships and took home first place in the 400-meter. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016 Brown also assisted in anchoring two championship relays, the 4x100-meter relay alongside senior Emeka Eze, sophomore Alonzo Aris and junior Jordan Jimerson with a time of 41.37, which granted Rutgers 10 points. Alonzo Aris and Jordan Jimerson also took the 4x400-meter
title with Brown and freshman Nathaniel Gravesande. But those were not the only notable relay races this weekend. The sprinters racked up a lot of the team points for the Knights, with Brown, Eze, Aris and Jimerson contributing another six points as they placed third in the 4x200-meter relay.
Senior Brendan Jaeger also finished his 800-meter race with a new personal record, 1:51.66. In the field events, discus pair Jason Campbell and John Mooers threw two personal bests as well. Senior hurdler Kyle Holder was able to get a second-place title this weekend, with a time of 53.22.
Senior pole vaulter Christopher Mazzacano tied for fifth place with two other athletes with a height of 4.70-meters. Javelin throwers were not so lucky this weekend though. Junior javelin thrower Christopher Mirabelli and teammate Thomas Carr worked on techniques and small critiques all week, only to get beaten by the weather. “It should be noted that, due to bad weather, some events were cancelled, like the javelin, which is a big point scoring event for us,” Mulqueen said. Rutgers finished second overall with 94 points, but only two points shy from taking first place altogether, and an obvious weather obstacle took some great opportunities away. But the inevitable and unpredictable occurrences during meets is just the beauty of the outdoor track and field season and Mulqueen remained proud of his team this week. “As you can see, we scored points in all areas,” he said. “In moving for ward, we have to keep working hard, staying healthy and keep improving. The outdoor season goes fast.” For update on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
April 3, 2017
Page 13 FOOTBALL BLAZEK IN PROCESS OF REPLACING 3 STARTERS ON LINE
Blazek praises RU’s stable offensive line in early spring Jon Spilletti Sports Editor
Offensive line coach — and now, assistant head coach — AJ Blazek has had quite the offseason. On top of being promoted to the latter position by head coach Chris Ash during the first week of spring practice, Blazek maintains the job of filling three starting positions on the front line and acclimating three early enrollees to Rutgers football in true freshmen Micah Clark, Sam Vretman and Jamaal Beaty. But following Competition Saturday — where the offense and defense got their first competitive on-field action by way of a scrimmage — Blazek contended that that job was doing itself, courtesy of those stepping into their new roles seamlessly. “Our ones are starting to gel a little bit,” Blazek said. “That first group is playing pretty good together. They’re the cleanest — no snaps, no false starts, things like that.” Some, like junior center Jonah Jackson, have been groomed for the role since last season. Jackson, who played in all 12 games last season but failed to see any action at center, had been practicing for the position last year in anticipation of the graduation of team captain and two-year starter Derrick Nelson. Jackson’s preparation has enabled him to skip all of the minor details that come with assuming a new spot on the offensive line — rather, he’s been able to focus his energies on bringing this relatively young group together.
Offensive line coach and assistant head coach AJ Blazek has seen major improvements over the offseason in his young offensive line. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2016 “Jonah’s doing a great job right now. Good leader. He’s our guy that might have the best relationship with the whole group of offense in the locker room. He brings a little leadership too,” Blazek said. That young core, even not including the three freshmen in Clark, Vretman and Beaty, is filled out by sophomore right tackle
Kamaal Seymour and junior right guard Zack Heeman, both of which have in-game experience on the line. Seymour, who assumed the reins at right tackle late in the season last year, amassed five starts in ten games and sees himself far and away the target at the position in Blazek’s offensive line.
For Heeman though, the right guard position remains much more contentious, as Heeman finds himself in a battle with redshirt freshman Nick Krimin, who has impressed Blazek in the early going in what looks to be the toughest battle for a starting position on the offensive line. But rounding out the scene is anything but inexperience, as junior
left tackle Tariq Cole returns after an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten bid and fifth-year senior left guard Dorian Miller sees his second season in the starting spot. And though Cole and Miller are the last of the bunch to worry about their starting positions come the fall, Blazek holds that they, especially Cole, have improved dramatically in the time away from the gridiron. “Tariq, he’s made a big jump,” he said. “Having the full season and the offseason, he’s really detailed a lot of his craft.” And of course, joining the five on the line are the three early enrollees, who, as Blazek says, could occupy the sixth and seventh spots that he has been looking for in the first couple of weeks of spring practice. “Of the three freshmen, Sam and Micah — Jamaal has just gotten back, he was a little hung up with some injuries early — but those three guys, they’re playing fast,” Blazek said. “They’re not hesitant. The football IQ is there. It’s just a matter of learning the speed of the game right now for those guys.” As the starting roles narrow out, those sixth and seventh positions will be integral to the success of Blazek’s offensive line. For the rest of spring camp and the months leading into the fall, much of his attention will be centered around the proper roles for the Krimins, Clarks and Vretmans of the team. “We’re building a lot of depth right now,” Blazek said. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @jon_spilletti and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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opener No. 10 Knights drop 2nd straight game, 1st of Big Ten campaign to John Hopkins continued from back The difference was as simple as getting off shots, as Hopkins had 41 to Rutgers’ just 27. The Knights had trouble at the faceoff X, using three different players to combine for a 41 percent mark, which led to the hosts dominating possession early in the game and wearing down the Rutgers defense. For the Knights, senior attacker Connor Murphy was the only player able to produce on offense, as he had a hat trick to lead the way in a lackluster offensive effort. Freshman Kieran Mullins had just 1 goal and two assists, and while not an awful statline, it ended his streak of five straight hat tricks. Junior attacker Jules Heningburg was completely neutralized by the Hopkins defense, tallying just one assist and for the most part being taken out of the game by the Jays’ long poles. The loss now puts Rutgers on a two-game losing streak and with just four regular season games
remaining, there will be little to no room for error. The sloppy turnovers by the Knights could certainly be attributed to the cold temperatures and persistent rain, but with Hopkins going 19-20 on clears and Rutgers going just 15-21, there appears to be room for improvement for the Knights. And while Rutgers has ranked last in the Big Ten in shot percentage, its 33 percent mark on the night is one that when kept consistent is a top-10 shot efficiency. But with just 18 shots on net, nearly no shot percentage will be good enough to win games in what is proving to be a very tough Big Ten conference. The Knights are back in action next Saturday morning as they take on No. 19 Michigan on the road for their second conference game on the season. For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @griffinwhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
LOSS After wins against Ohio State, Niagara, Knights fail to continue streak with Cornell continued from back captain midfielder Macy Scott, followed by junior attacker Nicole Kopyta off a pass from Turturro. Rutgers scored its 3rd straight goal, matching the Big Red’s streak with 1 of their own. Freshman midfielder Samantha Budd drove down the middle of the field and swung the ball in to tie the game 4-4 with 2:37 left on the first half clock.
Cornell scored again at the 1:20 mark and took the small 1-goal lead at the halftime horn and into the locker room. It continued exactly where it left off in the first half, scoring the first goal of the second half as well. The Knights and the Big Red went back and forth from there, with Rutgers scoring twice and Cornell once, to make it 7-6 with 19:04 left to play. The Knights’ 2 goals came from Paige Paratore and another Turturro assisted
Head coach Brian Brecht has seen his team drop two consecutive games, including a 12-6 setback at No. 13 Johns Hopkins in the Big Ten opener on Friday. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2017
goal, this time for junior attacker Things were blown wide open at shooting, which wasn’t the best,” Dunphey said. “They were obvi11-7 with 13:55 to play. Joanna Reilly. After a quiet 10 minutes, Rut- ously a good team, so when we had “I just don’t think that we were connecting well,” said Turturro, gers got back-to-back goals from an opportunity to shoot, we should whose two assists were the only senior midfielder Kristina Dun- have been finishing it. That’s on us and for us ones in the game to work on in for Rutgers. practice and The Knights figure out for tied the game “Putting the ball into the net is something we these last four up again, when definitely need to do a better job of ...” games.” sophomore atIn what tacker Abbey LAURA brand-sias was almost Brooks took a Head Coach the dramatfree position shot ic climax to and put it in the the Knights’ back of the net. comeback, C o r n e l l quickly responded — and then phey to pull the game back to 2 Dunphey pulled a similar move that she did the play beforehand, comsome, scoring 4 straight goals and goals with just 1:27 to play. “It really came down to our ing from the left and putting the ball taking its largest lead of the game. back into the net. But the goal was called back for a crease violation, putting a halt to the comeback. “They said I was in the crease, so it didn’t count but if there were playbacks we could have watched it and seen, but unfortunately there are no playbacks to determine if I was in it or not,” Dunphey said. The Big Red drove the ball down for one last score, and the game ended in a close one, 12-9 in Cornell’s favor. “When you look at the stat lines, we should have won the game,” said head coach Laura Brand-Sias. “I think we fought really hard and I would feel differently if we were walking away from playing the No. 7 team in the country and I was saying they were the flat out better team.” Statistically, Rutgers out-played Cornell, outshooting them, picking up more ground balls and having less turnovers, but ultimately it wasn’t enough. The Knights shot a rough nine for 34 on the game. Rutgers will return to Piscataway for its fourth straight home game next weekend, with a return to conference play to battle with No. 1 Maryland (11-0, 2-0). “Putting the ball into the net is something we definitely need to do a better job of down this final stretch,” Brand-Sias said.
Senior midfielder Kristina Dunphey was the only Scarlet Knight to score multiple goals in a loss to No. 7 Cornell. Dunphey stands as the team leader in goals this season with 22. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2017
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MEN’S LACROSSE NO. 13 JOHNS HOPKINS 12, NO. 10 RUTGERS 6
Rutgers slips up in Big Ten opener vs. JHU Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
On a cold, rainy night in Baltimore, Maryland, the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team ran into one of the hottest players — and teams in the country. The No. 10 Scarlet Knights (8-2. 0-1) went head to head with No. 13 John Hopkins (6-3, 1-0) and walked away with a 12-6 loss. Junior goalkeeper Max Edlemann played as well as one can when giving up 12 goals, but Jays goalkeeper Brock Turnbaugh was that much better, saving 12 shots to his 6 goals allowed for a save percentage of 66.7 percent. The defense was not terrible either, as the hosts turned the ball over 15 times — 6 over their season average going into the game — nine of which were cause by Rutgers. But the trademarked “RTempo” was nowhere to be found, as the Knights failed to turn those opportunities into goals. Johns Hopkins also rode the wave of attacker Kyle Marr — coming off a 6-goal effort against Virginia — who put in 5 goals, giving him a ridiculous 11 goals in his last two games. Star attacker Shack Stanwick also put in 4 goals and dished out two assists for the Jays. Senior attacker Connor Murphy scored his second hat trick of the season, but his effort wasn’t enough, as the Scarlet Knights often struggled to find offense in their Big Ten opening loss on the road at Johns Hopkins. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2017
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WOMEN’S LACROSSE CORNELL 12, RUTGERS 9
RU’s streak snaps after loss to Cornell Coby Green Staff Writer
Coming into Saturday’s game looking to match its season high three-game win streak, the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team had its hands full with the opponent standing in the way of that feat. The Scarlet Knights (7-5, 1-1) fell to No. 7 Cornell (7-1, 3-0), 12-9, and had their win streak snapped in their third straight game at High Point Solutions Stadium. The game got off to a slow start offensively for both teams, as they were each provided with solid efforts from their defenses. That ended when Cornell struck first and took an early lead at the 23:29 mark. That seemed to have woken up Rutgers, as senior team captain attacker Amanda Turturro ran back and forth behind the goal, before swooping around the right side and tying things up. “It was definitely a battle,” Turturro said. “It just came down to taking care of the ball, then attacking with it and finishing our shots, which we didn’t do.” The Big Red proceeded to break things wide open, turning a tied-up game into a 3-goal lead in just two and a half minutes. The Knights cut the streak at three, scoring back-to-back goals, first from senior team Senior attacker and captain Amanda Turturro led the team with three points on 1 goal and two assists in Rutgers’ loss to No. 7 Cornell on Saturday. She currently leads the team with 32 points this season. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2017
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