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Man falls into ditch on College Avenue campus DAN COREY ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
A man that may be affiliated with Rutgers fell and became trapped in a ditch while cutting through the Rutgers Hillel construction site between the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) and Theta Delta Chi (TDX) fraternity houses across from Scott Hall on the College Avenue campus the evening of April 2. The ground within the construction site collapsed underneath the man’s feet while he was trespassing in an attempt to shorten his walk from College Avenue to Union Street in New Brunswick, said Karn Patel, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “His whole bottom half was stuck, (and) it looked like the ground had collapsed underneath him while (he) was walking through” Patel said. “He was cutting through to try to get home.” After the man screamed, “help” for about 20 minutes, DKE and TDX fraternity brothers called emergency services, who arrived at the scene within about five minutes, Patel said. Even though emergency services arrived at the scene quickly, firefighters had trouble rescuing the man from the construction site, said Ben Johannesson, a School of Engineering junior.
“(Firefighters) gave him a rope to put around his chest and one around his hand, he was sinking down a little bit,” he said. “As they pulled him up, one of the ropes came off his chest, and he was only holding on by his hands.” Both DKE fraternity brothers, Patel and Johannesson said they discovered the trapped man after Patel shined his phone flashlight down at the ditch while standing outside the construction site’s protective fence. “We started talking to him, I see him in the hole (and) maybe we see his torso,” Patel said. “He was looking up at us and said, ‘Oh God, you know I thought I’d be here all night.’” Although nobody could confirm the man’s affiliation with the University, Patel and Johannesson said they believe he was a student who lived off-campus in either the fifth of sixth ward of New Brunswick. Patrol officers for the New Brunswick Police Department declined to provide a comment for The Daily Targum at the scene of the accident. Whether the man was taken to the hospital, as well as his physical condition, remains unknown at the present time. This is a developing story. Stay tuned as details emerge.
The Board of Governors announced the decision to invite William Sanford Nye, popularly known as Bill Nye, as the speaker for University Commencement on May 17, 2015. THE DAILY TARGUM / MAY 2014
‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ to speak at Rutgers Commencement 2015 AVALON ZOPPO ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
NEWARK — The Rutgers-New Brunswick Class of 2015 will be
graduating in May with a commencement speaker whose teachings they grew up learning from. William Sanford Nye, popularly known as “Bill Nye the Science
Guy,” was announced as the 249th Anniversar y Commencement Speaker at yesterday afternoon’s SEE COMMENCEMENT ON PAGE 6
Workshops give local youth kinetic science experience DANIELLE BRUNO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Rutgers recently instated a move that would allow students to take summer classes in Atlantic City, Avalon, Cape May and Point Pleasant Beach starting in summer 2015. NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR
Students gain opportunity to dive into summer classes at Jersey Shore SAMANTHA KARAS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Beginning this summer, Rutgers students can have some fun in the sun in between classes as the University unveils new hybrid summer courses at the Jersey Shore. The summer courses will be offered at locations in Atlantic City, Avalon,
Cape May and Point Pleasant Beach in a variety of subjects, said Elizabeth Beasley, director of New Brunswick Summer and Special Projects. “For students who will be living, working or just visiting at the shore, they provide another way to complete major or minor requirements or fulfill electives toward their degrees,” Beasley said.
The inspiration for these summer courses was largely due to Atlantic City mayor Don Guardian and county executive Dennis Levinson approaching the University about the need for a greater Rutgers presence in Atlantic City, Beasley said. SEE SHORE ON PAGE 5
Black holes and white dwarfs are only a few of the topics discussed by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is offering new science workshops, giving educators a chance to learn hands-on engineering activities that can be included in their curricula. The workshops include the “Design It After School Engineering Program” and the “Explore It After School Science Program,” said Chad Ripberger, head of the Mercer County Cooperative Extension. The workshops help educators design quality programs for youth, Ripberger said. “The workshops are increasing their readiness and confidence to effectively lead science and engineering programming,” he said. There is a growing movement for science, technology, engineering and math research programs, Ripberger said. But, many of the existing programs have limited capacity for high-quality programs. “Our goal is to provide a complete solution to after-school and summer program providers,” he
said. “(We want) to facilitate yearround science and engineering clubs for upper elementary and middle school youth.” Rebecca Jordan, executive director of the Program in Science Learning at Rutgers, said there are many benefits to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension programs. “The most important thing is that these programs provide kids with motivating opportunities for exposure to ideas and careers they may not normally have,” Jordan said. The “Design It” program includes six engineering projects, such as constructing straw rockets and cars powered by rubber bands, and the “Explore It” program is comprised of six science projects, such as cake chemistry and heating a house or oven, according to the program’s website. “We provide a series of training workshops, curricula, materials kits and ongoing coaching and support,” Ripberger said. “We want to minimize all barriers to successful implementation.” Eugenia Etkina, a professor in the Department of Learning and Teaching at Rutgers Graduate School of Education, said she did not know
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Rutgers weighs in on Starbucks’s ‘Race Together’ campaign NOA HALFF CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Coffee company Starbucks moved customers, critics and social media when requesting consumers to order a side of social justice with their morning coffee. According to The Wall Street Journal, Starbucks baristas were told to write “Race Together” on cups starting March 16, and to initiate discussions about race with customers. The campaign is one of chief executive officer Howard Schultz’s many efforts to incorporate social issues and awareness in Starbucks stores. “Race Together” began in response to the shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black male in Ferguson, Missouri in August 2014. Schultz said it was an attempt to show that the promise of “The American Dream” should be available to every person in this country, not just a select few, according to NBC News. “It was an opportunity to begin to re-examine how we can create a more empathetic and inclusive society, one conversation at a time,” Schultz said in a USA TODAY article. He said it was meant to foster dialogue and empathy, and to help bridge the racial and ethnic divides within our society that have existed for years. “While there has been criticism of the initiative and I know this hasn’t been easy for any of you, let me assure you that we didn’t expect universal praise,” Schultz said. Strong criticism on social media immediately followed the campaign. “Race Together” ended less than one week after it began. Schultz said this was the plan from the beginning and had nothing to do with the negative reaction. Customers who criticize the campaign called it inappropriate and an attempt to create a marketing strategy over a sensitive tragedy. Critics argue corporations should not have influence over political issues. “The Starbucks plan is a flawed one. A ‘conversation’ about race cannot be a fleeting one. It certainly cannot be an under-caffeinated one,” according to The Wall Street Journal. Schultz said the company starting this dialogue is what matters most. He said they are learning a lot and will continue to aim high in their efforts to make a difference on issues that matter most. “It was supposed to bring an issue to light that is not usually talked about,” said Trisha Perez, the manager of a Starbucks in New Brunswick.
Despite the March 22 order to terminate the campaign issued by Schultz, Perez said baristas felt comfortable speaking to customers on the issues of race, with reactions differing among customers. Still, some baristas were not in support of the campaign, feeling that they would not have enough time to do their job effectively if they had to engage in controversial conversation during high-traffic hours. “Some customer said it helped them become aware of issues regarding race, but some responses were negative,” Perez said. “Several customers thought a coffee shop was not the appropriate place to talk about these issues.” Although there were disagreements, Perez thought conversations always remained respectful and without argument in the crowd. Starbucks ended this campaign, but are far from over in their attempt to tackle the issue of race. They plan to open coffee shops in lower income areas, include forums to discuss race and hire employees of diverse backgrounds, according to USA TODAY. College students and young adults are a main target market, totaling 40 percent of Starbucks sales, according to Small Businesses. Reactions from students have also been mixed. “It is a good way to get people thinking about the real issues behind race, but a coffee cup won’t change the world,” said Joana Marmelo, a Rutgers Business School first-year. She said that Starbucks is still heading in the right direction and it is nice to see them trying to make a difference. “Making people aware of what is going on, is the first step in changing an issue,” Marmelo said. Connie Fiacco, a Rutgers University School of Art and Sciences junior, felt more hesitant about this campaign’s potential success. “I know most students and I are usually in a rush when running into Starbucks for a quick coffee break while studying,” she said. “Having baristas ask me about my feelings on race when I am rushing to class may not be the best time or place to do so.” She said there is also potential for arguments to break out, even if their aim is only to foster discussion on the issues. “I give Starbucks credit for their initiative and goals with regards to the race issue,” Fiacco said. “However, there are better alternatives than writing #racetogether on the sides of cups.”
Starbucks’s “Race Together” campaign, an initiative devised by chief executive officer Howard Schultz, was nixed after a week in late March after considerable controversy raged among the public. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR
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about the science workshops, but believes there are benefits to hands-on work. “Experiencing success with science makes you want to do it more,” Etkina said. “This is what the good programs do, they inspire the students to learn more about science.” Etkina is no stranger to conducting learning programs for student youth. She and Terry Matilsky, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, have been running a four-week summer learning program for 10 years, teaching kids about subjects such as supernovae, black holes and white dwarfs.
“Many of them went on to become scientists and engineers,” Etkina said. “Two went through my physics program and now are physics teachers.” If lecturing and instruction is paired with hands-on activities, the outcome will be rewarding for the student, Etkina said. There are several resources available for out-of-school STEM training, Ripberger said. “We believe it needs to be ongoing and intensive and mostly face-to face to be effective … as opposed to one-shot, episodic and online,” he said. The workshops offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development and the New
“Providing kids with these op- sites throughout the state, RipJersey School Age Care Coalition, are designed to provide students portunities early and often keeps berger said. The program trained teachers with experiential learning and en- science and scientific fields in their courage character development, ac- minds when they think about career and after-school educators from urban, suburban and rural commuselection,” Jordan said. cording to their website. The “Design It” projects allows nities, all of whom show rising interRutgers Cooperative Extension focuses on science and engineering young people to use their imagina- est, he said. Jordan emphasized the imporpractices, instead of content, Rip- tions, Ripberger said. tance of early berger said. youth develop“We chose “Nothing gives me more pleasure than hearing back ment programs the ‘Design It’ from students whose lives were changed by the to support interand ‘Explore ests in scientific It’ curricula formative experiences.” research. because the Rutgers Coprojects are a REBECCA JORDAN operative Exgreat way to get Executive Director of the “Design It After School Engineering Program” and tension does not educators and “Explore It After School Program” in Science Learning at Rutgers only offer sciyouth focused ence programs, on the process “We provide a challenge and they offer everything from leaderof doing science, and the process of thinking and acting like an engi- simple materials,” he said. “Then, ship and personal development, to the youth design, test (and) discuss communication and expressive art. neer,” he said. “Nothing gives me more pleasure The 4-H Youth Development what is working and what isn’t, redethan hearing back from students program uses the “learn by doing” sign and test some more.” From 2014 to 2015, the Rut- whose lives were changed by the approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills gers Cooperative Extension formative experiences, such as necessary for becoming active citi- Program trained staf f suppor t- those offered through cooperative ing 78 after-school and summer extension,” Jordan said. zens, according to their website.
CRIME APRIL 2 TOMS RIVER — Jesse Hay was charged with strict liability for drug-induced death and reckless manslaughter. He was accused of selling a man heroin laced with an “excessive” amount of Fentanyl that ultimately killed him. APRIL 2 NEWARK — Sen. Robert Menendez (Dem-NJ) appeared in federal court, where his attorney entered pleas of not guilty to all 14 counts in a federal corruption indictment. APRIL 2 NORTH BERGEN — Abraham Anibol Chumil, a 34-year-old citizen of Guatemala, was arrested trying to enter the U.S. by the border of Rio Grande City, TX. Chumil was deported after he sexually assaulted, on at least two occasions, the 8-yearold daughter of a friend. Chumil was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison, but shortly after sentenced, he was sent back to Guatemala. APRIL 1 TRENTON — Hannah Robert, admitted to having illegally sent sensitive military data to India, in violation of federal law. She pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Arms of Export Control Act and faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine when she’s sentenced in June.
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Faculty devise way to use water as renewable energy storage WEINI ZHANG
“(Steam reforming) is the reaction of natural gas and steam, where you create hydrogen and CO2,” Laursen said. “So it is While many students not a renewable resource, but it recognize hydrogen’s existence is a hydrogen resource.” in water and the atmosphere, The team’s ultimate goal is to University researchers found a have the renewable hydrogen way to use it for renewable enproduced used as an agent for ergy storage. energy storage, Laursen said. Rutgers researchers dis“We can use (the hydrogen) covered a more cost-ef ficient and get electricity back when substitute for storing renewneeded,” he said. “The advanable energy with hydrogen in tage of storing energy in coma new study published the pressed hydrogen container Royal Society of Chemistr y’s versus batter y is that hydrogen journal, “Energy & Environis light and easily reversible.” mental Science.” The idea of examining nickThe research team par tners el phosphide comes from the with Proton OnSite, the largest composition and structure of manufacturer of electrolyzers hydrogenizers, a type of biologin Nor th America, said Charles ical enzyme that acts as a cataDismukes, a professor in the lyst in biology, Dismukes said. Depar tment of Chemistr y and Hydrogenizers are made of Chemical Biology. proteins and have active sites Funding of the research comprised of metal lines, Discomes from the Air Force Ofmukes said. fice of ScienThose sites tific Research, include nickNATCO Pharel, iron, sulfur ma Ltd., as well and more. as the Univer“The advantage of storing energy in compressed “It’s really sity, Dismukes hydrogen container versus battery is that hydrogen looking at ensaid. is light, and easily reversible.” zymes, underTesting of standing how the compound ANDERS LAURSEN they work and Ni5P4 has Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology translating the shown promiskey principles ing results of of chemistr y ef ficiency in from the endriving hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) which is less abundant and zymes into this synthetic con— the process of producing $1,100 more per ounce, versus struct,” he said. Kelly Patraju, a School of hydrogen by splitting water, a material that’s on the pennies Ar ts and Sciences senior, has which takes place in electro- and dollars.” One of the ways to assess been working with Laursen for lyzers –– said Anders Laursen, a postdoctoral fellow in the ef ficiencies of catalyst is the two years since the star t of the Depar tment of Chemistr y and Tafel slope, Laursen said. research. She said she mainly Tafel slope is the amount of assists with making and testing Chemical Biology. The reverse process of com- potential that needs to be ap- the Ni5P4 samples. “I am constantly learning bining hydrogen with oxygen plied in order to generate 10 throughout this research,” she to generate electricity happens times more hydrogen. “For platinum, that number said. “Going there three or four in fuel cells, Laursen said. Platinum is currently the ma- is 29, for our material (it’s) 33,” days a week makes me so much terial of choice for electrolysis he said. “That’s within the ex- more knowledgeable, because I am actually applying what — a process of using electric perimental uncer tainty.” There is a distinction be- I have learned and learning currents to drive a reaction, tween renewable hydrogen and through mistakes.” Laursen said. One of the challenges of The commercial product of non-renewable hydrogen, even Proton OnSite uses platinum as though it is a clean energy that the research is to obtain pure a hydrogen-evolving catalyst, can be used in cars or as fuel, Ni5P4, since there are seven dif ferent phases that can be Laursen said. Dismukes said. The team focuses on obtain- formed, Laursen said. “Hydrogen occurs on plat“Any little thing can easily inum sur faces with a mini- ing renewable hydrogen by mum overpotential, additional splitting water, as opposed to change it from one phase to the energy beyond what thermal the steam reforming method, next,” Patraju said. “It’s easy to go from one phase to another if dynamic says,” Laursen said. he said. STAFF WRITER
“It is not only the best material but also reversible … Most renewable materials require quite a bit of overpotential to drive the reaction.” Based on the testing results, the research team found the ef ficiency of Ni5P4 emulates that of platinum, Laursen and Dismukes said. The sizeable advantage of using Ni5P4 over platinum is a significant cost reduction. The new catalyst can operate under alkaline conditions with stainless steel as the body of electrodes, instead of using platinum as catalyst under acidic conditions with titanium electrodes, Dismukes said. “A dif ference in the costs of titanium and stainless steel has an impact on the overall cost of the construction of the electrolyzer,” Dismukes said. “Another gain is avoid using platinum
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More than 57,000 matriculated Rutgers students participated in an e-survey last May to determine student interest, she said. “Of nearly 4,500 students who responded, 1,184 indicated that they would be at the Shore (during the) summer, and that they would be interested in taking a credit-bearing course while they were there,” Beasley said. A handful of the courses offered have particular relevance to the Jersey Shore, such as “Intro to Oceanography,” “Drawing on Nature” and “Jerseyana: New Jersey As a Culture,” Beasley said.
The courses are offered in an intensive hybrid format, which consists of in-class and online sessions, according to Rutgers’ Office of Winter and Summer Sessions website. Classes meet in-person once every week for four weeks. The only exception to the hybrid format is “Drawing on Nature,” a one-week intensive course offered at Avalon, because Gerry Beegan, chair of the Department of Visual Arts, and faculty members felt the format would be more appropriate for a studio course, Beasley said. Students will draw in black and white each morning, add color in the afternoon and have slide presentations about
drawing techniques in the evening, Beasley said. “(Students) will be required to submit a por tfolio of the work they produce during this week, and additional pieces completed during the rest of the summer, for a final grade,” she said. The University will also offer courses in subject areas requested by students, Beasley said. There are 17 undergraduate courses being offered in total, ranging from topics such as American Studies to Management and Global Business, Beasley said. Most of the courses range from the 200-level to 300-level. The University’s summer courses on the Jersey Shore are meant to assist with degree completion, said Christine Lenart, assistant director of the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions. “We’re offering courses that are fulfilling major and minor course requirements,” Lenart said.
you overheat it, or leave it for too long.” While many students recognize hydrogen’s existence in water and the atmosphere, University researchers found a way to use it for renewable energy storage. Rutgers researchers discovered a more cost-ef ficient substitute for storing renewable energy with hydrogen in a new study published the Royal Society of Chemistr y’s journal, “Energy & Environmental Science.” The research team par tners with Proton OnSite, the largest manufacturer of electrolyzers in Nor th America, said Charles Dismukes, a professor in the Depar tment of Chemistr y and Chemical Biology. Funding of the research
comes from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, NATCO Pharma Ltd., as well as the University, Dismukes said. Testing of the compound Ni5P4 has shown promising results of efficiency in driving hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) — the process of producing hydrogen by splitting water, which takes place in electrolyzers, said Anders Laursen, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Chemistr y and Chemical Biology. The reverse process of combining hydrogen with oxygen to generate electricity happens in fuel cells, Laursen said. Platinum is currently the material of choice for electrolysis – a process of using electric current to drive a reaction, Laursen said.
FUNDRAISING FUN A student shoves a pie in a Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity brother’s face on the College Avenue campus to fundraise for Dance Marathon, which will be held in the Louis Brown Athletic Center on the Livingston campus from April 11th to 12th. NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR
Alexandra Singh, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said she thinks the courses at the Jersey Shore will expand the University across the Garden State. “I think it is really interesting because it seems like it would help span out Rutgers in general, and hopefully give more access to the students,” she said. Students expressed the greatest interest in taking courses such as “Writing for Business & the Professions,” “Intro to Oceanography” and “Introduction to Managerial Accounting” over the summer, Beasley said. Courses about shore-related topics offer additional benefits by being offered at shore locations, Beasley said. For example, “Drawing on Nature” will include opportunities to draw beach scenes en plein air, weather permitting. “This is a new initiative that we think will both respond to a need in Atlantic City and better accommodate our own students
throughout the summer,” Beasley said. It’s more convenient for students, particularly those who live down the Shore, who can now take a course there instead commuting to New Brunswick, Lenart said. Students take summer session courses to get ahead, focus on one particular concentration, graduate on time or catch up, Lenart said. “I think it’s really helpful because I live down the shore and I would be interested in taking classes closer to home,” Singh said. The University kick-started the new Jersey Shore courses to make Rutgers courses more convenient for students during the summer, Beasley said. “Although the specific trigger for this program was the request from Atlantic County, we have been working to make Rutgers courses more accessible in summer to students for several years,” she said.
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COMMENCEMENT Resolution to merge Camden, Newark law schools approved by Board of Governors “The honors college is doing its welcoming events to acceptBoard of Governors meeting in ed students,” he said. “… Our the Paul Robeson Campus Cen- nursing program, which was ranked 79th in the nation among ter on the Newark campus. “I have the pleasure to graduate programs, this year introduce and recommend for was ranked 25th.” The Board of Governors also the board’s consideration distinguished individuals,” said presented the Rutgers-Newark Lora Fong, a member of the campus Physical Master Plan. With 34 buildings, 38 square Board of Trustees. Nye will speak Sunday, acres and 12,000 students, the May 17 at 12:30 p.m. at High campus is being redesigned in Point Solutions Stadium on a similar fashion as the New Brunswick campus. Busch campus. “Rutgers University is of NewBest known for his 30 minute and 18 Emmy Award-winning ark, it blends into the city,” said show, “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” Antonio Calcado, vice president in which he donned a white lab of University Facilities and Capicoat and bowtie, Nye used light- tal Planning. “We live Newark … hearted comedy to teach science we breathe Newark.” The plan includes workto children, Fong said. Nye is now chief executive ing with the city of Newark officer of the Planetar y Society, and NJ Transit to improve on campus, the nation’s largest non-govern- transpor tation mental space association, and which is also a goal on the New a fellow of the Committee for Brunswick campus. A proposed resolution to Skeptical Inquir y, Fong said. He has written several children’s merge the Camden Law School books in the past and a book on and Newark Law School into simply the Rutgers Law evolution more recently. “Bill Nye is a mechanical en- School, was approved by the gineer who wants the world to Board of Governors. The American Bar Associaknow the passion, beauty and joy — the (peanut butter and tion still needs to approve the jelly) — of science,” Fong said. decision, which will be made as “Nye hopes to raise awareness early as June, said Monica Baron climate change and the val- rett, Interim Senior Vice Presiue of critical thinking, science dent and General Counsel. Two co-deans will report to and reason.” Alongside Nye, the Board chancellors at each university of Governors announced that in Camden and Newark, Barrett Frances Fox Piven would be said. The Rutgers Law School the 2015 Honorar y Degree Re- would begin using a single apcipient, Fong said. Piven is an plication for the fall of 2016. “This conversation began internationally renowned social scientist, scholar and activist for when thinking about ways to be more innovative,” Barrett said. the poor and working poor. Piven is currently a distin- “The faculty and programs for guished professor of political both law schools are excellent. science and sociology at the This (merger) will allow us to Graduate Center of the City Uni- combine them in a way that is versity of New York (CUNY), complementar y and will make us an outstanding law school.” Fong said. Back in New Brunswick, “Piven conducts groundbreaking work on the functions Fong said a member of the Meof social welfare and poor relief dia Relations Committee voiced concerns of a with her reconfederate search partner and hus“Bill Nye is a mechanical flag on display band Richard a fraternity engineer who wants the in A. Cloward,” house on camworld to know the Fong said. pus. passion, beauty and joy “Their 1971 “On behalf of collaboration the committee, — the (peanut butter ‘Regulating and jelly) — of science.” Iedcommunicatthe Poor’ igthis issue nited a scholto the UniverLORA FONG arly debate sity adminisMember of the Board of Trustees that reshaped tration,” Fong the field of sosaid. “Chancelcial welfare policy.” lor Edwards quickly responded For the Camden Class of 2015, and addressed the issue.” the Board approved Brian A. Two professors were approved Stevenson as Commencement to Board of Governors at yesterSpeaker and Jon Bon Jovi as the day’s meeting. Steven Bronner Honorar y Degree Recipient. At was approved as the Board of Newark, Earl Lewis will be the Governor Professor of Political commencement speaker. Science, and Norma Riccucci was While the announcement of named Board of Governor’s Procommencement speakers was fessor of Public Administration. the highlight of the meeting, ad“This fulfills the career,” said ditional University details were Bronner, a professor in the Departalso reviewed. ment of Political Science. “I’ve been President Robert L. Barchi here for 40 years and I’ve seen Rutaddressed the topic of Universi- gers get better every year.” ty applications and rankings. The University had a 12 perAvalon Zoppo is a Rutgers Busicent increase in total applications ness School first-year student maand is 9 percent ahead of last year, joring in pre-business. She is an he said. At New Brunswick, SAT Associate News Editor at The Daiscores are an average of 21 points ly Targum. Follow her on Twitter higher compared to last year. @avalonzoppo for more stories. CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Christian Braemer is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Benefunder, a non-profit group that recently secured a partnership with Rutgers. COURTESY OF ANDREA SIEDSMA
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Rutgers announced a par tnership with Benefunder on March 19 after Christian Braemer, CEO and co-founder, met with University of ficials and discovered a mutual interest for the company and University. After meeting with Christopher Molloy, senior vice president for Research and Economic Development, Braemer said Rutgers would be a good par tner with Benefunder. “Christopher was giving a presentation about his vision for Rutgers going for ward, which inspired me, and after talking we came to the conclusion that Rutgers would be a great fit with Benefunder,” Braemer said. Founded more than one year ago, the Benefunder works to facilitate relationships between wealthy investors and researchers in need of funding, he said. “We noticed that there’s about $240 billion in individual philanthropy in the United States and only about 3 percent of those funds are actually going to research,” Braemer said. The organization works as a communal foundation with a national reach, Braemer said. With involvement from 65 universities and more than 600 researchers, Benefunder thrives on the mission of suppor ting innovation ever ywhere. “Based on the impor tance and economic return, we realized there was a major disconnect (between investors and researches), and we had to do something,” he said. Through The Charitable Donation Fund, wealthy clients with advisors from wealth management firms can complete questionnaires about goals, past donations and time horizons to match researchers’ interests, Braemer said. Potential researchers are selected through a qualification
process similar to that of the National Science Foundation and Guggenheim Foundation, which examines past fellowships, publications and more, Braemer said. “Par t of our consideration is also the need in a cer tain research lab,” he said. “We understand that a bio-tech or life science lab might have a dif ferent need than a data science lab, so we are ver y careful about matching the capacity to give.” Rutgers is among four colleges that has a Research Institutional Agreement (RIA), which provides a unique relationship between donors and researchers, Braemer said. “This special relationship is especially beneficial to donors, as there is full transparency (concerning) where the money is going,” he said. Along with the University’s Of fice of Research, Benefunder also works with the Rutgers Foundation, which is a separate entity that raises money from alumni, corporations and foundations, to suppor t collegiate programs and research, said Eileen Murphy, director of Research Development. Although Rutgers is one of the top three universities in terms of research funding grants, the University had more dif ficulty in obtaining funds, Molloy said. “Benefunder could be a way to open up oppor tunities for additional suppor ts in areas where it’s harder to get federal or state suppor t,” he said. Many might not consider university-level research to be an impactful place to invest money, Braemer said. “In other forms of philanthropic giving, you can feed the homeless and see an impact almost immediately,” he said. “The problem with University research is that the impact might not be realized for almost 20 or more years.”
Rutgers has faculty and students working on research projects in the life sciences, environment and technology, which are three of the key targeted areas of Benefunder’s suppor t, Murphy said. “With this new par tnership with Benefunder, we are hoping to take advantage of the four th area, the social sciences and humanities,” she said. The humanities currently have the smallest number of research oppor tunities and funding, Murphy said. The par tnership will open new doors and reinforce the idea that university-level research is critical to the world at large, Murphy said. “Research in general is crucial (to) understanding the world around us, things like human behavior and disease,” Murphy said. “In my opinion, the crux of this research is done at university level.” The benefit to contributing to the University, as opposed to corporations and foundations, is that the students are here and can benefit directly by learning from researchers, she said. Benefunder’s university par tnerships, with colleges such as the University of California, San Diego, have allowed for funding on numerous projects, from research on cancer to wearable technology. There is a clear social and economic impact from the new innovations that are coming out of universities, Braemer said. By building par tnerships between wealthy donors and top research universities like Rutgers, funding will no longer be a hindrance to groundbreaking innovations, Braemer said. “We are looking to become the largest non-government source of funding for research, and plan on bringing at least $1 billion for funding in over the next five years,” he said.
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U. student talks passion for fitness, seeks to inspire peers DANIELLE GONZALEZ ASSOCIATE FEATURES EDITOR
While many of us hit the gym to prepare for summer, train for an event or just get in shape, Roman Miranda, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, was inspired to pursue a life of health and fitness by a drastic change in his life. Before his grandfather passed away from cancer, Miranda distinctly remembers one of their last exchanges. He made both Miranda and his younger brother, Reid Miranda, promise to never stop exercising or leading a healthy lifestyle. This promise would result in one of the most impactful mental, physical and emotional changes in Miranda’s life. During high school, Miranda enjoyed drawing and was in the National Arts Honor Society, but his real passion was basketball until he had suffered from a related injury at the age of 12. It left him weak and depressed, so he began lifting weights. He now sees his injury as a blessing that led to a new chapter of his life. “I wanted to have confidence,” he said. “I wanted people to look up to me as a role model.” Miranda admits that he received a lot of taunting and was even bullied by other boys for his lack of strength when he first began working out. It was at the age of 16 that Miranda made the decision to pursue professional bodybuilding. In just three short years, Miranda underwent an extreme physical transformation and found himself front and center at the 2015 NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic, where he placed as “Novice Overall Winner in Men’s Physique.” Only his second time ever competing, Miranda said the win was a dream come true. “You work so hard for these contests, but you get what you put in,” he said. “There’s no such thing as putting in too much work.” He was featured on Bodybuilding.com in 2013 as “Teen Amateur of the Week”. Receiving attention from modeling agencies, Miranda signed with Silver Model Management last year. “I think it’s awesome,” he grinned. “You work so hard, it’s good to show off.” Even with all of the achievements and attention, Miranda still remains grounded with the support of his family. His younger brother, Reid Miranda, who accompanied him to the interview, shared what a blessing it has been to have an older brother who is perpetually bettering himself everyday. “He’s a real inspiration for me,” Reid Miranda said. The two brothers shared a moment of mutual respect and love that spoke volumes about their relationship. Roman Miranda added how he and his younger brother sometimes train together to push each other to do better.
He said how great it is to have a family that appreciates what he does and shared how excited his whole family was to fly out to California to see him compete in his last show. “If I can make my parents happy, whether I do become a pro and can fly them out to different type of shows, do well and represent them, that would be great,” he said. “I wouldn’t be in the spot I am today without them.” Although he has done the majority of his training on his own, Miranda
“If I can change someone’s life, I would ...there’s only so much you can do in bodybuilding for yourself.” ROMAN MIRANDA School of Arts and Sciences Sophomore
also credits his trainer for his assistance in preparing for competitions. He explained that by training with a trainer he is able to push past his limits. By having a second pair of eyes during workouts, he can know that he gave it his everything, Miranda said. He expressed how much he trusts his coach and loves the environment at Diamonds Gym in Irvington, New Jersey. During his off-season, Miranda works out six days a week at the College Avenue Gym. You can probably find him there deadlifting, which is by far his best and favorite exercise to perform. He admits that his least favorite exercises are bicep curls, because he finds them boring and feels as though he is just wasting time. While most of us rely on a high-energy playlist to get through a workout, Miranda prefers to focus entirely on the workout and tune out any distractions. Consuming more than 5,000 calories day, I was not surprised when Miranda arrived for the interview, lunch box in hand. “I cook everything myself,” he stated. “Everything is very clean and basic.” His diet consists of proteins like chicken, steak, fish and turkey, all of which he cooks with PAM. His carbohydrates include white rice, sweet potatoes and sometimes a liquid carb for faster absorption. He added that he will sometimes have some honey following a workout. When asked what his favorite “cheat food” was, he laughed and quickly replied, “everything,” but said it would either have to be sushi or donuts. While he tries to avoid fatty foods, Miranda knows that his physique will inevitably fade with time –– So, he felt as though he needed another source of fulfillment other than bodybuilding. “You have to end up giving back to people,” he said. “… If I can change someone’s life, I would definitely do it, there’s only so much you can do in bodybuilding for yourself.”
Because of his love for fitness and desire to help others achieve their goals and live happier, healthier lives, Miranda decided to pursue a major in Exercise Management. As of right now, he trains his friends free of charge, something he might have to reconsider soon, he joked. Miranda expressed that in order to be successful in the fitness industry, it is very necessary to build a client base, give as much information as possible and make your self well known. He revealed that apart from the obvious working out and healthy dieting, washboard abs can be achieved with the help of a few tricks: like tanning, going to the sauna and Preparation H. “Not many people agree, but take Preparation H, rub it on your stomach and wear a wrap to get rid of the water under your skin.” For those looking to get started, Miranda advises that you not get discouraged and have goals because working out will become a remedy. “Don’t be intimidated to go to the gym,” he said. “ We all start from scratch … every pro was once an amateur.” His main focus as of now is on becoming an IFPB Pro, and while he would like to pursue a career as a sports director in the future, he really just hopes that he will enjoy what he does and avoid falling into the motions of dragging himself into a job he doesn’t enjoy. “I want to be doing something that I’m gonna enjoy doing for the rest of my life, I want to wake up saying ‘Yay, it’s a new day, let’s kick this day’s a**’.”
Roman Miranda pursues a professional bodybuilding career while studying as a full-time student at Rutgers. DANIELLE GONZALEZ / ASSOCIATE FEATURES EDITOR
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Transgender Day of Visibility vital for trans representation NOTHING, IF NOT CRITICAL
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enerally speaking, transgender identification is rarely discussed at the University. Throughout our lecture halls, undergraduate courses often ignore discussions on transgender lived experiences. Indeed, transgender pedagogy often remains missing from the classroom, as theories on gender identity are rarely discussed during in-class readings, and many classrooms avoid critiques of sociocultural cissexism and transphobia. Within our University, classrooms often stray away from discussing transgender-related issues and experiences — many academic courses remain solely centered around cisgender experiences instead. This past Tuesday was the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a worldwide holiday highlighting the lives of transgender individuals across the globe. Throughout the day, transgender men, women and gender nonconforming identities discussed their own life stories and gave words of encouragement to their fellow transgender users. Indeed, a wide range of individuals across nations, races and genders turned to the Internet in order express their identity, and transgender participants openly shared their experiences with such issues as gender dysphoria and transitioning. As a result, 2015’s Day of Visibility served as one of the most prolific celebrations since its inception in 2009, with thousands of
transgender individuals sharing their experiences throughout the globe. Indeed, the Transgender Day of Visibility served as a commemoration of our lives as transgender identities — the day values our life experiences, and helps share our stories with the rest of the world. This remains vital throughout our lives, as visible representation for transgender individuals remains scarce within our society and culture. Despite being a vital part of the LGBTQ letters, transgender social, cultural and political issues are often ignored within the United States. Our country’s national political discourse, for instance,
— classrooms often neglect discussing the history of transgender activism and exploring literature about transgender individuals. Throughout public schooling, many children enter and leave education without any knowledge on transgender identities. Likewise, academic institutional structures have been slow to accommodate for transgender individuals and often fail to properly discuss their life stories. For instance, throughout America, women’s colleges possess a long histor y of struggling to accommodate for transgender women. In 2013, Smith College denied a transgender woman’s application based
“Transgender individuals come from a wide range of backgrounds, and no two transgender individuals share the exact same life stories.” explicitly refuses to discuss accommodations for transgender individuals. And many contemporary cisgender Americans remain woefully ignorant on transgender issues, as bigoted and ignorant views on transgender men, women and non-binary identities remain prominent throughout Western culture. Despite our vital role within the LGBTQ letters, our stories are often ignored, and rarely discussed within the mainstream media. Academic institutions continue to struggle with this issue as well, often struggling to accommodate for transgender individuals. Across K-12 school systems, educational material on transgender lives remain few
on her transgender identity and has failed to rectify the policy since. Wellesley College only recently began accepting transgender women, despite a long histor y of activism on campus toward inclusion for transgender identities. Indeed, academia’s women’s colleges have been traditionally slow for including transgender students, often failing to cultivate inclusive policies that accommodate for transgender identities. Therefore, in the face of transphobia within the West, the International Transgender Day of Visibility remains an empowering celebration. The day encourages transgender individuals to celebrate their
identities and feel proud of their life stories. Twitter’s #tdov hashtag, for instance, featured a wide range of transgender identities throughout the gender spectrum. From transgender men, to non-binary individuals, transgender users were given the opportunity to share their life stories and amplify their voices across the world. Indeed, tags such as #transdayofremembrance served as an online archive of transgender experiences — granting our community the opportunity to learn from one another, share our life stories, and celebrate our lived experiences. Across the transgender community, solidarity can be a difficult subject. Transgender individuals come from a wide range of backgrounds, and no two transgender individuals share the exact same life stories. Yet on social media, the International Transgender Day of Visibility gave us the opportunity to vocally share our lived experiences and celebrate our community’s history. Through the #transdayofremembrance and #tdov hashtags, social media gave us the opportunity to cultivate our own stories, share our struggles and talk about our hopes and fears. While visibility is often hard to come by for transgender individuals, the International Transgender Day of Visibility helped us celebrate one another and amplify our experiences as transgender students. Philip Wythe is a School of Ar ts and Sciences junior majoring in English with a minor in political science. Their column, “Nothing, if Not Critical,” runs on alternate Fridays.
Celebrate expansive Rutgers talent that exists all around RU CONSCIOUS KAILIA BOULWARE With the thousands of students that attend Rutgers University, you can only imagine the amount of talent that is brewing in the Hub City. When we think of Rutgers talent, the first thing that may come to mind are athletes or famous celebrities that are known for being birthed from Rutgers. Yet, there are thousands of Rutgers rising stars that we should keep on our radar. There is no doubt that we will be hearing about them on TV or seeing their star on the Walk of Fame. Here are just a few Rutgers’ underrated rising stars. Asha Griffith says she is what you would be left with if you marinated Hip Hop and Elegant Trap with a teaspoon of soul. This Rutgers grad brings a unique style of hiphop, paving her own lane in the process. She graduated from the University in 2012 with a degree in psychology, which you can tell greatly influences her lyricism. Her newest project, MASTERBAIT (not masterbate) is the bait that will reel you in to Team Asha if you are not already a believer. She’s the type of artist that may remind you of J. Cole: you know, the “swaggy” college student with a conscious mind. She’s that rapper that can make you turn up at a party,
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or sit down and think about the real issues. The type that you can relate to even if you are not a young black woman with a college degree and impeccable style. Sean “DJ Kiff” Canzius is a DJ-turnedmusic producer from Irvington, N.J. He started as a DJ in 2007, mixing at house parties. Fast-forward to today, and he is one of the hottest young producers representing Brick Bandits, a New Jersey music label responsible for kicking off the “Jersey Club” movement. Graduating with a political science degree may not do much
entrepreneurship. He started learning to cut hair as a way to keep himself looking presentable while attending boarding school. But with the lack of people who can properly cut Nigerian hair and the amount of people who consistently asked him where he got his hair cut, Ab had no reason not to go into the business of barbering. Ab now has a clientele of consistent customers that make sure to book Ab the Barber anytime they need a trim. The Logan Brothers are a duo that you are likely to recognize on campus. The two blood
“Turn off the radio for a second and pop in a mixtape from an underground artist. Support more startups as opposed to large companies.” for one’s music career on paper, but DJ Kiff has had great success producing and mixing music, including but not limited to traveling abroad for DJ opportunities and appearing on MTV. Despite his successes, DJ Kiff remains humble, paying homage to musicians who came before him and recognizing the support of family and friends. Need a cut, a trim or a dope new look for the weekend? Hit up Abayomi Olaogun, known on campus as “Ab the Barber.” Ab is a communication and human resource management major with an eye for
brothers, Tyrone and Steve, are creators that defy traditional labels. You can’t call them just rappers, just musicians or just comedic personalities, because they incorporate all three aspects into everything they do –– whether they are hosting an event at Rutgers, performing a song, playing an instrument or doing a comedy routine for a crowd. Tyrone and Steve bring a new angle to music –– one that will make you laugh and will definitely make you want to have a good time. Johnis Dupuis is a funny man with a master plan. He is graduating in May with a plan
in mind –– in fact, the plan has already been put into place. This IT major is one of the founders of a web development company called Cicada Tech Solutions. Cicada Tech Solutions is a company that caters to start up business and those involved in rebranding, offering web development, graphic design, social media marketing and more. Owning his own business has always been in Johnis’s blood, beginning with his very first endeavor: candy distribution in high school. He always made sure he had the best variety and a suitcase for presentation, freezing the product the night before selling to ensure quality. He even developed a team of people to sell candy for him! Rutgers University is full of talented individuals that you may have not have heard of other wise. Open your mind to what you are not used to. Turn off the radio for a second and pop in a mixtape from an underground artist. Support more startups as opposed to large companies. Book talent that is underrated and creative, rather than the generic artists audiences would expect. Break out of the conformity and take a walk on the unconventional side. Value uniqueness, creativity and dopeness above all. Kaila Boulware is a School of Ar ts and Sciences senior majoring in public health. Her column, “RU Conscious,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (04/03/15). Fortune shadows you when you follow your heart this year. Get playful. Romance comes naturally. Share for collaborative renewal after 4/4. Roadblocks disappear after 6/14. Adventure, travel and education entice. A new professional opportunity arises after 10/13. Focus on physical, mental and spiritual health after 10/27. Explore your creativity. Do what you love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- You and a partner can stir things up the next couple of days. Practice improves your luck. Don’t get too fascinated by yourself. Let others contribute, and share the glory. Strengthen the structure. Work together for a share goal. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- There’s a heavy workload over the next two days. Profit from meticulous service. Follow a favorite recipe. Stay in close communication with loved ones. Your discipline is admired. Don’t be afraid of words. Your studying pays off. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Have fun with friends over the next two days. Make sure your messages get through ... communication breakdowns could slow the action. Ignore kidding or teasing. Don’t gossip about work. Remember what you were taught. Play nice. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Turn your attention toward home today and tomorrow. Replace something that’s missing. Study your options, and then take on a beautification and organization project. Shrewd bargaining lands a treasure. Put your back into your efforts. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Enter a two-day voracious learning phase. The area between right and wrong could seem fuzzy. Study the situation. Pay a debt. Use what you’ve learned to keep costs down. There’s a conflict of opinion now. Provide leadership. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Make money today and tomorrow. Postpone an outing until after chores are done. Power into productivity. Stash away the surplus. Hold enough to cover upcoming expenses. Frugality gives you the edge. An old friend provides a boost.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re stronger over the next two days, and empowered. Get busy, and avoid idle chatter. Take the traditional route. Consider the possibilities. Form an alliance with a female. Work together to get more done. Action trumps talk. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Begin a two-day retrospective phase. Pay attention to signs. Peace and quiet suit you fine... reflection and meditation find fertile ground. Solidify your situation. Coordinate your schedule to avoid conflicts. Choose a practical direction. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is a 7 -- Fun with friends is the order of the day. Distractions and delays could slow the action, especially at work. So go play. Practice your manners and keep your objective in mind. Complications may arise. Take new territory. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Anticipate changes. Don’t talk about it ... just make your move. Guard against jealousies. Your fears are gone. Others wonder if you’re ready for more responsibility. There may be a test. Listen and watch for hidden benefits. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Conditions look good for travel and romance. A weekend escape delights. Make or re-state a commitment. Get into action. Keep track of the details. Wash everything in sight. Provide yourself with a few new creature comforts. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -Today is a 7 -- Make a financial commitment over the next two days. Review the budget thoroughly first. A supportive partner makes it easier. Try not to argue. You theory could get challenged. Practice leads to perfection. Stick to your guns.
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Knights return back home to RU Softball Complex for three-game series with MSU CONTINUED FROM BACK “Getting back on our field is a good thing because we have more confidence and other teams have to come to us now,” she said. “It’s up to us to win and protect our field.” Luckily for Rutgers, the Spartans are not the best when they travel, going 2-10 so far this season on the road. The team bats a collective .267, with senior outfielder Alyssa McBride leading the way with a .417 batting average. The bottom of the order is where a pitcher can exploit the Spartans — it’s crucial to get those easy outs, according to Sweeney. “Getting the bottom of the order out is important because when (I face) the top of the order and I mess up, I lose confidence,” she said. Nelson really wants to see his team play a clean game in and out. He said he doesn’t want to give the opponent an advantage they don’t deser ve. “We have to play a clean game,” Nelson said. “We had four errors in the second game yesterday. We must eliminate them
because we don’t want to allow base runners. I expect us to score runs against any pitcher. We have a good, disciplined lineup.” Another Big Ten series win has the potential to be a huge statement for the Knights.
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Luisa Leal heads back to NCAA Regionals for fourth time with pair of teammates
Leal has been resting and taking it easy in practice in order to get her body healed and healthy. The two-week layoff between the Big Ten Championships and Regionals has given Leal a chance to become ready. “I’m going to be honest, I’m not the healthiest right now,” she said. “We have been taking (practice) a little bit easy because we need to get there and the competition vault is the most important one. So, everything that we have done these past two weeks is just to try to maintain me. … Yes, I’m not the healthiest, so it’s mostly been quality over quantity (in practice).” Head coach Louis Levine said he is glad that Leal will wrap up her
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Senior left-hander Alyssa Landrith was just named ECAC Pitcher of the Week, recently becoming the Rutgers all-time strikeout leader.
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“I think it will definitely put us on the chart with the other teams, especially because this is our first inaugural season,” Bates said. “It will definitely boost our reputation in the conference and people will start to realize that we are a good team and they can’t roll over us.”
career on one of the biggest stages in college gymnastics. “She’s obviously been here for five years,” Levine said. “She’s done a lot of great things with the program. She’s set several records and having the person who set your vault record be the person in vault at regionals, I think it’s pretty fitting.” Leal’s teammates, freshman Elizabeth Groden and junior Jenna Williams, will join her in Morgantown, West Virginia, at Regionals. Williams will be making her third appearance in three consecutive seasons in the competition. She will be performing on the uneven bars. “It’s pretty cool, I guess,” Williams said on her third appearance. “I mean, it sucks that I couldn’t make it with my whole team like I did last year, but it’s a pretty great feeling.”
Freshman Elizabeth Groden will make her debut appearance at the NCAA Regionals in West Virginia this weekend as an all-arounder. YINGJIE HU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2015
Levine has been very impressed with Williams’ consistency on the apparatus this season. “She, as a freshman, was the same way and then last year, she had shoulder surgery after her freshman year, so it took us until this year to get back to where she pretty much left off where she was as a freshman this year. Every meet, routine to routine, she was rocking bar routines. You could see the confidence grow ... she expected herself to do great everytime.” Williams has been working hard to put up a good routine and will stick to the same game plan she has used all year at Regionals. “Exactly what I’ve been doing all year,” she said. “I mean, maybe focus on more of the smaller details, make sure my toes are pointed, make sure my legs are straight and be more precise on the routine. I think that’ll be good.” Groden qualified for regionals in just her first season at Rutgers and will compete as an all-arounder at the event. She had one of her best performances of the season at the Big Ten Championships two weeks ago where she compiled a 38.525 all-around total with career bests on floor and vault. Levine says Groden’s biggest strength is the way she composes herself in the gym. “She’s a really hard worker,” said Levine. “... She’s very even-keeled and just there’s not too many too highs, there’s not too many ... lows and she’s just very consistent on a day to day basis and that really is probably one of her biggest strengths.” Out of all of the events, Groden is most excited to compete on the uneven bars. “I’m looking forward to competing bars because I’m putting in a new dismount,” Groden said. “So, I’m really excited for that. I’m really excited. I think it’ll be a fun meet and I can’t wait to go out and do my best.” For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
RU continues battle for conference victory LAUREN FORSMAN STAFF WRITER
Any opportunities to utilize home-court advantage have passed. The Rutgers tennis team had its last two matches at East Brunswick Racquet Club of the season this past weekend. Another challenging weekend awaits the Scarlet Knights (6-10, 0-7) as they travel to Illinois for back-toback matches. The Knights will face No. 21 Northwestern on Saturday at 11 a.m. before heading to the University of Illinois for a 10:00 am start on Sunday. With only four matches left on the schedule, the Knights, who are four games under the .500 mark, need to take advantage of every chance to capitalize. Rutgers dropped its last two matches in a disappointing homestand. No. 69 Minnesota came in off a 4-3 loss to Michigan State on the road, but contained any threats the Knights posed. Although Rutgers exhibited one of its best performances against a ranked Big Ten opponent — juniors Gina Li and Mariam Zein registered singles wins — the Gophers ultimately took the match by a 5-2 score. The Knights attempted to rebound against Wisconsin on Sunday, but after an exciting 8-4 win at first doubles, they dropped five out of six in singles and fell to the Badgers. Winning the doubles point is essential to maintaining Rutgers’ morale going into singles play. Rutgers head coach Ben Bucca has seen tremendous growth in Zein, who, along with her new partner freshman Chloe Lee, captured the sole doubles win against Wisconsin (8-7, 2-3). Zein has worked hard on her doubles play and understands that if the Knights want to take full advantage of the weekend matchups, they have to make sure they are focused when the duos take the court. “Doubles has been a really important part of our tennis matches because it is one whole point. Both of our coaches really drive it home that it’s extremely important,” she said. “All of us work on strategies, but it’s resonated with me so I have been able to use the drills and strategies to build my confidence and try to move better and recognize balls that I should hit and the timing I should hit them with.” The Knights’ conference struggles have raised questions about their ability to remain confident in the last few weeks of the season. While Bucca acknowledges this fact, he sees a simple solution in developing a positive mindset. “There’s nothing like winning that enables you to build your confidence, but we have just had matter-of-fact conversations with the team and we have just addressed the issue right up front, and the message that I have provided to the ladies, which I think that they believe, is that it’s up to them to choose how they respond to losing,” he said “... They could also look at it that we’ve been playing great competition and we are now a much better team — no doubt about it, we’re playing better.”
Zein has also been influential in pushing the team to work on its morale during matches. Bucca said that Zein has started to verbally express positive emotion after important shots, and as many members have adopted similar practices, he feels that it has helped the team tremendously. “We really want to come out there and be really spirited and be in their face and be competitive,” Zein said. “I mean, it’s hard. Every single tennis match to play up to your capability because you’re not going to be 100 percent playing the best you’ve ever played every single match. That’s what frustrating about tennis — some days just aren’t as good as others but if we can all try to … be really spirited and fight really hard then that’s the goal, that’s what we want to try to achieve.” The Knights’ match against Northwestern (8-5, 3-2) will be a challenge to say the least, and the team will need positive reinforcement on and off the court The No. 21 Wildcats are coming off a road win against No. 43 Michigan State. Illinois represents a significant opportunity for the Knights to capture the elusive Big Ten win that they have been seeking for weeks. Rutgers and Illinois meet for only the second time in program history, with their last battle coming in 1990, when the Illini took it, 7-2. However, fast-forwarding to 2015, Illinois does not have a conference win yet either. Zein sees this fact as significant. “This is a great opportunity. They don’t have a Big Ten win and neither do we,” she said. “So that puts us on a level playing field. At the end of the day, we’re just playing tennis across from someone.” While the Knights will have to continue their efforts to keep confidence high, they will also have to fight the fatigue that may come with this weekend’s schedule. Back-to-back matches are difficult even when the first battle is not against a top-25 team. “It’s always hard when you’re traveling and you have two matches back to back, especially if you lose one, then your team’s morale is kind of low and you’re not as confident going into the next one, it’s only natural,” Zein said. “... We’ve had experience with tough weekends where we have played two schools and we know now that even if we lose or one of us doesn’t play well one day, we just have to come back 100 percent the next day.” As their first season in the Big Ten winds down, tough weekends and nationally ranked opponents have become a given for the Knights. Substituting unfamiliarity with experience, Bucca said Rutgers is ready with confidence. “We’re now at the point where we’re really starting to get comfortable playing highly ranked teams,” Bucca said, “In years past, (Northwestern’s) ranking might have been a little intimidating to us, but no longer — not with the schedule we’re playing and with the level of play we have encountered and with how we have responded.” For updates on the Rutgers tennis team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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April 3, 2015 WOMEN’S LACROSSE
WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Knights look to defend title KAYLEE POFAHL STAFF WRITER
As defending champions, the Rutgers women’s track and field team returns to Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Virginia, April 3 for the Colonial Relays with a new team looking to uphold an old legacy. Capturing the team title the last two years in a row, the Scarlet Knights were the first to repeat as champions at William and Mary’s Colonial Relays in the event’s 49year history. At last year’s meet, the Rutgers took the title with a 35-point margin of victory and set event benchmarks in the sprint medley and 4x200-meter relay. Among the Knights who helped the team reach this notable feat is former Rutgers standout Asha Ruth, who remains to be one of the most decorated women’s track and field athletes in program history. A four-time All-American, Ruth holds conference titles in the long jump from the 2014 American Indoor Championships and the Big East Outdoor Championships in 2012 and 2013. She also won 2012 Metropolitan Championship outdoor titles in the 200-meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay, and earned indoor titles in the 200-meter dash and 4x400-meter relay in 2014. In addition to Ruth, current redshirt senior Gabrielle Farquharson also helped the spring medley relay, the 4x200-meter relay, and the 4x100-meter relay teams capture first place finishes at last year’s Colonial Relays. The Knights will not have the luxur y of standing on the shoulders of those giants this time around. “Trying to do a three-peat is going to be very difficult with this
group,” said head coach James Robinson. “It’s a young group so, you know, they have to forge their own identity. They can’t live off of what we did in the past but only try to be better in the future which is now.” Though Rutgers will take a full team, the Knights have to contest the drawback of several injured and redshirted players. However, the veterans who participated in to the successive capture of the Colonial Relays titles haven’t all concluded their careers on the banks just yet. Among those remaining is senior Christina Dibernardo, who captured the 800-meter title at last year’s meet and sophomore Bryanna Grant who took fourth in the triple jump. Sophomore Nichole Nicholas was also a member of the sprint medley team that took the gold and the 4x400-meter squad that earned an ECAC qualifying time. Steam has been building for Rutgers with the outdoor season under way. Dibernardo and Nicholas were both part of the 4x400-meter relay that posted a season best time last weekend at the Raleigh Relays. Additionally, Dibernardo was a member of the 4x200-meter squad that clocked in a fifth place finish. Grant began her outdoor season with a bang, capturing the triple jump title at the Bulls Invitational on March 20. As the Knights gear up to face their next challenge, they look to both continue the successes earned last year and improve their performances of the season. But the veteran Rutgers athletes are not the only ones looking to do damage this weekend. Coming off of the Raleigh Relays where freshman javelin thrower Stacey Anning highlighted the Knights’ performances by
obliterating her previous personal record by over 13 feet, the freshman heads into the next field of competition with an acute focus propelling her forward. “I’m not really thinking about other meets,” Anning said. “I just take it one meet at a time.” Being a predominantly young team with double the amount of freshman and sophomores (22) than juniors and seniors (11), the young Knights are adamant in their zeal to fill in the shoes of their predecessors. Aware that the team title will not be handed to them by any means, Robinson emphasizes the necessity of harnessing individual strengths in order to lead the team to victory. “They’ve got to recognize that no matter what year you’re in, you have to go out and compete. We’re young, we know we’re young, but we’ve got to focus on individually getting better in our respective events in order for the team to do well,” Robinson said. “They have to just go out there and compete, regardless of what their year is. That’s what the focus is — making your adjustments individually.” The Knights are looking to make team strides through individual performances. Taking this into account, Rutgers is eager to unite with the hopes of coming out on top once again. “Everyone has to step up and come together,” said freshman sprinter Bria Saunders. “We have to basically use what we have and we still are a very strong team, so if everyone just comes together and does what they can, you know, trusts their training, I think we’ll have a good weekend.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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Rutgers unites outdoor squad MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER
When the Rutgers men’s track and field team heads down to William and Mary this weekend for the 50th annual Colonial Relays, it will do so with a focus on overall team performance for the first time this season. While the Scarlet Knights have sent several athletes to compete in the Bulls Invitational and Raleigh Relays to begin this outdoor season, the Colonial Relays provide an opportunity for many athletes to get their first taste of action of the season. Fifty teams are invited to the meet, which scores overall team performance and names one school the event champion. Rutgers hopes to put together a winning performance and take advantage of the plethora of events by sending most of its team. “At the Colonial Relays, we get to run a lot of individual races and run a lot of relay races over two days,” said head coach Mike Mulqueen. “We use it as a weekend to improve performances and get a big workout in over the two days.”
Along with being a team-oriented competition, the Colonial Relays serve as a springboard for the remainder of the season for the Knights. The first two meets were productive for Rutgers in that it got a chance to travel and have some athletes get a chance to make their season debuts. However, this weekend serves as a catapult for getting into the crux of the outdoor season. “(The Colonial Relays) is the first meet where we’ll get the chance to go all out as a team, so it should be really good to for a team medal,” said senior distance runner Christopher Banafato, who made his season debut last weekend in Raleigh. “I’m excited for this weekend because we should have all the sprinters, jumpers, distance runners and all the field athletes at one meet. We’re going to really compete for it and go for the win. … It should be good to see what we can do.” Someone who will be competing for the third time already this season is junior javelin thrower Thomas Carr. The decorated third-year competitor has already won his event in
both outings for the Knights this season, and hopes to use the weekend at the Colonial Relays to keep building upon his strong performances. “Hopefully, going down to the Colonial Relays we can get some better weather than we’ve been getting,” Carr said. “Raleigh was killing us with the wind and cold. Hopefully, we’ll be able to figure out what we want to do technique-wise for all the events and get good marks going into (the Princeton Invitational) the following week.” Rutgers aims for qualifying marks for the IC4A Championships and NCAA Regionals, as well as the school’s long-awaited debut in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships. For now, though, the Colonial Relays signify the start of the heart of the season — and the Knights feel they are ready to go. “Colonial is a team-scored meet, so it’s always nice to get a team victory out of it and we generally do well there,” said assistant coach Robert Farrell. “I anticipate it being a very good outing for us.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Despite a string of losses, senior midfielder Lauren Sbrilli and the Knights remain confident in their on-field ability to perform. NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2015
RU tangles with No. 1 Terps in College Park BRIAN FONSECA STAFF WRITER
Entering the Big Ten elevated the expectations and challenges for the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team’s season. The conference schedule is a gauntlet, a constant grind confronting some of the most talented teams in the nation. The added degree of difficulty can prove to be stressful and wear down the team throughout the campaign, but that adversity will be to the benefit of the program and the players. “I like the challenge, the competition. I think it’s going to attract a lot of younger people. It’s going to make us work harder and help us understand what it takes to play with these top teams,” said redshirt senior Lauren Sbrilli said. “The results are definitely frustrating, but it’s only going to make us better. It’s our first year playing all these big teams, so we’re only going to get better.” On Saturday, the Scarlet Knights (1-11, 0-1) will face their most daunting task of the season as they travel to College Park to face the defending national champions and nation’s top team in Maryland. The Terrapins (11-0, 1-0) are one of only two undefeated programs remaining in Division I lacrosse — the other being Stony Brook, which defeated the Knights, 16-4, on March 24 — and have not conceded their place atop the summit of the rankings all season. Both Inside Lacrosse and IWLCA polls have unanimously boasted it as the team to beat. Two players for Maryland average a hat-trick, while the team averages 14 goals per game. Despite the talent of the opposition and the immense mountain the team must climb to achieve what would be the biggest upset in program histor y, Sbrilli did not flinch when asked about her expectations. “We’re looking to make this a game and get a ‘W’ against a Big Ten opponent,” she said. “We’re going to have to put (Lehigh) behind us, work really hard in the next couple of days and try to bring our best game.”
Rutgers has never defeated the Mar yland, failing to notch double-digit goal tallies in all 14 contests between the sides. While the teams haven’t met since 1996, the Terps look to be on track to return to the form of their glory days when they won seven consecutive national championships between 19952001 under legendary head coach Cindy Timchal. Under current head coach Cathy Reese, the Terrapins have won the national championship two times in the past five years, defeating Northwestern in the 2010 NCAA Championship game to end the Wildcats’ dynasty of five straight national titles before winning the tournament again last season. Maryland is currently on a 20game winning streak stretching back to last season. The Terps have not been defeated since April 5, 2014, and own a record of 89-2 at College Park since Reese took the helm. On the other end, the Knights enter with a program-worst 11game losing streak, dropping every game since their season opener against Villanova on Valentine’s Day. Rutgers ranks last in the Big Ten as the only team to not win multiple games. With everything rolling in Maryland’s favor, the Knights will play perhaps the most high-profile regular season matchup in team history. Head coach Laura BrandSias recognizes that her team will have to become accustomed to the level of competition as it continues its adjustment into one of the most elite conferences in collegiate women’s lacrosse. “They’re an extremely talented team from top to bottom, at every position. We’re really going to have to tighten up and prepare,” Brand-Sias said. “It’s the Big Ten, this is what we’re here to do, this is the level we’re here to compete at. We’re going to have to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and get ready for Saturday.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @ briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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April 3, 2015 BASEBALL MINNESOTA-RUTGERS, TODAY, 3 P.M.
Head coach lights fire beneath players for homestand TYLER KARALEWICH CORRESPONDENT
Head coach Joe Litterio remembers the last time the Rutgers baseball team played Minnesota. That game makes the recent losing skid of the Scarlet Knights look like nothing. “My sophomore year (1991), we played Minnesota at Miami. We used to do that back in the day, go to Miami for a week and play other teams,” Litterio said. “They beat us, 36-7, and I know that because it’s still burnt into my head. They had three guys on that team played in the pros and were a very good team that year. I don’t think they are like that now, or at least I hope they aren’t like that now. It was kind of crazy.” Rutgers faces Minnesota for the first time in Big Ten Conference play, and like Litterio said postgame Wednesday, the Knights need to work harder. That started Thursday at practice when Rutgers had over 15 guys out on the field early taking extra reps. Before practice even began, most of the hitters had already taken batting practice. The pitchers were working on pickoff moves and the rest worked on base running or fielding. That’s exactly what Litterio had envisioned for his players early in the season and blamed himself for not demanding more. “It’s basically on me and the coaching staff, really,” Litterio said. “We have to work these guys harder and we have to teach them. We
never had to do that in the past — guys would be out early and working hard, but it’s kind of tailed off in the years. I expect people to come out early. When I was here and I played, I was out here early every day. I don’t think the players think or know that’s available. That’s on me and that’s something that I need to address.” Throwing this weekend for the Knights are junior lefthanders Mark McCoy and Howie Brey on Friday and Saturday,
with sophomore right-hander Gaby Rosa going Sunday. McCoy has struggled recently in his last two starts against Purdue and Ohio State. The Wake Forest transfer is 0-2, allowing 15 hits and 16 runs — 10 earned — in 10 and one-third innings. Having underperformed thus far in the season, McCoy feels he has to get back to the basics of mechanics on the mound. “I haven’t had too much success these past two weeks,” McCoy said.
“I just I kind of have to stay within myself on the mound and just pitch instead of throw. I don’t think I pitched too much, I feel like I was just out there throwing hoping for the best. .. I’m my biggest enemy on the mound.” Litterio continued the sentiments and feels that the mentality is McCoy’s biggest issue on the mound, although he doesn’t think his pitcher has done that poorly. “(McCoy) has pitched better in his last couple of times out — I know
After a rocky start to the season, junior left-hander Mark McCoy eyes a rebound performance on the bump this weekend at home against Minnesota. YINGJIE HU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2015
his line doesn’t show it,” Litterio said. “I think the biggest thing with him is avoiding the big inning. When something goes wrong, he needs to focus even more and that’s something that we’ve talked about with him. Howie (Brey) and Gaby (Rosa) have to keep going out and do what they’ve been doing for us — that’s giving us a chance to win. If they do that, then we have a good chance.” While issues on the mound have been somewhat prevalent, the lack of offensive production has been the main problem. Rutgers has only scored a total of four runs in its last three games. But the biggest issue, according to Litterio, is the Knights’ lack of timely hitting. Sophomore centerfielder Mike Carter said what Rutgers focuses on in practice Thursday should help isolate the problems the Knights experience offensively. “We are really working on our approach and having a better idea of knowing what the count is and how to hit during it,” Carter said. “We have to know the situation during the game. So, if there’s a runner on third and no outs with the infield in, we have to work on getting a pitch to elevate. We need to get line drives on pitches instead on week grounders. We have to pick up the intensity, but they say it’s a long season — but it goes quick. We need to step it up.” For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TylerKaralewich and @TargumSports on Twitter.
MEN’S LACROSSE RUTGERS-MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, NOON
Junior attacker calls matchup with Michigan must-win KEVIN XAVIER ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
There are only so many second chances. Despite falling three games under .500 and dropping the conference opener to No. 19 Johns Hopkins last Saturday, the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team remains in the hunt for postseason play with four games remaining on the Big Ten schedule. The conference slate continues Sunday when the Scarlet Knights travel to the University of Michigan to play in mammoth Michigan Stadium –– or its more commonly recognized moniker, “The Big House.” The Knights (4-7, 0-1) attempt to build on the momentum established with quality play over the last four games resulting in either comfortable wins or nail-biting defeats. “There’s maybe a little bit more of a sense of urgency because we know we gotta have this one,” said senior midfielder Brian Goss. Growing up just over 25 miles outside of Chicago in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Goss expressed how eager he is for the opportunity to play near his home. “For me, personally, it’s pretty exciting,” Goss said. “Being from Chicago, it’s pretty close to home for me and I’ll have a lot of family and friends there to watch us play.”
But this will not be a social visit for Goss or his teammates. Rutgers will attempt to get its first Big Ten win in Ann Arbor. Given the competition the Knights have faced over the past few weeks, Goss says a victory over Michigan should be more than manageable. “We know this is a very winnable game and one we really need,” Goss said. “It’s a cool stadium and being able to play there will be great. Hopefully, we can come outta there with our first Big Ten win.” To do that, Rutgers will need to overcome it’s failings in the fourth quarter in the last two defeats. The Knights carried leads into the final stanza against both Princeton and Hopkins, but were unable to hold on. Rutgers did show flashes in the fourth of both games, but not consistently enough to hold on for the victory. Senior faceoff specialist Joe Nardella did not sugarcoat the Knights’ situation. “We know we should’ve won,” Nardella said. “Princeton, up going into the fourth quarter, Johns Hopkins, up going into the fourth quarter –– those are two really good teams that we should have beaten.” But the future pro in Major League Lacrosse seeks to synthesize that anguish and use it to fuel the fire in the bellies of the boys on the banks.
“Losing those close games hurts real bad, so we try to funnel that pain toward the next matchup,” Nardella said. Scott Bieda says he’s getting a little sick and tired of the same old song. “It happens so much that, after awhile, you just gotta understand that something has to change,” Bieda said. “Obviously, you’re doing something wrong — there’s no way (losing close games) just keeps happening at random. It means that there’s a culture or something that needs to be changed. We got together and (talked) about it. I think we’ve fixed it.” A regularly productive force on the stat sheets every week, Bieda was bottled up in the loss to Hopkins. The junior attacker entered the first ever Big Ten lacrosse matchup averaging over two goals and an assist per game, but the Blue Jays were able to contain the Bridgewater, New Jersey, native to a single tally and zero assists. “I tr y not to think about how the other team is defending me, I really just tr y to do my job,” Bieda said. “If that’s tr ying to make that one more pass or if it’s my time to dodge, that’s what I’ll do. I’m never going tr y to force it.” Bieda laid out his keys to victory over the Wolverines. “It’s making that right decision in the fourth quarter, not making errors with the ball. I would say
Senior midfielder Brian Goss is looking forward to his return to the midwest after growing up under an hour outside of Chicago. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / MANAGING EDITOR / MARCH 2015
the key to victory is doing all the little things right,” he said. “This is a must-win for us and everyone knows that.” While he may not want to force the issue, Bieda knows the focus for Sunday’s game at Michigan must be razor-sharp. “This is it right here,” Bieda said. “I think everyone
understands it. It’s time to put it all together, right here, as we go on a road trip to Michigan. It’s kind of do-or-die right now.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @KevinPXavier and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “This is it right here. I think everyone understands it. ... It’s kind of do-or-die right now. I think we need to make a statement to the Big Ten and I think we’re ready to make it Sunday (against Michigan).” - Junior attacker Scott Bieda
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GYMNASTICS NCAA REGIONALS, TOMORROW, 4 P.M.
Three Knights venture to NCAA Regionals EVAN BRUNO STAFF WRITER
Luisa Leal will don her Rutgers gymnastics gear for one last time on Saturday. The fifth-year senior will compete in the NCAA Regionals for the fourth time in her career, looking to put on a show for her final performance. Leal says it has dawned on her that this time suiting up could very well be her last. “Yes, I keep thinking about it,” said Leal. “It’s going to be the last one, one vault and that’s it. But I’m at peace with it. I think I had a great career here. I think I did as best as I could. I’m very pleased with all of the seasons that I’ve had, the records I’ve broke and with the teams that I got to be a part of. I think I’m ready, I’m okay with being done. I’m happy to go into the next chapter of my life.” Leal will be competing on vault, an apparatus she has become accustomed to throughout her career. She currently holds the vault record at Rutgers and executed a 9.900 routine at Towson this past February. Despite her accomplishments on vault, Leal aspires to do something she says she has never done in her collegiate career –– stick her landing, or keep her feet still after landing her vault. “A vault is pretty much four seconds,” Leal said. “That’s all it is, so I just have to enjoy it. You know, it’s the last one. Just have fun with it, do as best as I can, stick it. Oh my God, I really want to stick it. I really, really want to stick it because I still haven’t stuck a vault in the five years that I’ve been here. I’ve done good vaults, but it’s never been a stuck vault and I really want to stick it so, hopefully it’ll happen this weekend.” This deep into the season, injuries are starting to take their toll. Senior Luisa Leal will make her fourth NCAA Regional appearance this weekend at West Virginia. Leal joins junior Jenna Williams and freshman Elizabeth Groden as the lone Rutgers representatives. YINGJIE HU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2015
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SOFTBALL MICHIGAN STATE-RUTGERS, TODAY, 4 P.M.
RU aims to extend streak in home series RYAN MORAN
and playing defense and we will win the games,” she said. While the pitching hasn’t been there consistently yet, the bats have been. The Knights have scored 88 runs in those thirteen games, an average of about seven runs per game. The team is collectively batting .309 on the season with six players batting .329 or higher. Junior third baseman Jordan Whitley has broken out to bat .393, good for second on the team. She forces pitchers to pitch to Jackie Bates, something the team didn’t have last year. “She’s had great production and been huge for us this season,” Nelson said. “She’s driven in a lot of runs and on top of that, she is playing great defense.” Rutgers has been able to do all of this without playing a single game at home. The team has yet to be on its home field this year, but that changes this weekend as
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The Michele Smith Spring Break Tournament in Florida on March 13 marked a turning point for the Rutgers softball team. Since then, the Scarlet Knights (16-9, 4-2) look like an entirely different team, winning 10 of its last 13 games. “We’ve proved that we can play in the conference,” said head coach Jay Nelson. “If we win another one (series), that’s three down and we aren’t even half way through it yet, so we have to focus on the next game and what we are capable of. We want to go out and play our game every day and not let our opponents affect what we do.” Some say momentum is overrated, but sophomore right-hander Shayla Sweeney is not one of them. “You have to keep the same mindset that we’ve been having, scoring runs
the Knights get set for their first Big Ten home series of the season against Michigan State (16-17, 1-5). Playing at home is something that teams thrive on because they know what to do and how to approach certain fielding situations when presented to them. There is not much of an adjustment for the home team as there is the road team. “I think it does,” senior outfielder Jackie Bates said regarding if playing at home provides an advantage. “Personally, I am really excited to play at home because it’s a field I know and it’s advantageous. Not having to travel is also really nice.” Sweeney thinks that having their fans there will also provide an extra incentive for the team to do well. More importantly, she thinks that plays a role in how the Knights display a higher level of confidence when at home. SEE HOME ON PAGE 13
EXTRA POINT
NHL SCORES
NY Rangers Minnesota
3 2
NY Islanders Columbus
3 4
Washington Montreal
5 4
Boston Detroit
3 2
Tampa Bay Ottawa
1 2
Chicago Vancouver
3 1
JACKIE BATES,
senior outfielder, ranks second in the Big Ten with a slugging percentage of .892 and leads the conference in triples (3). Bates and the Rutgers softball team take on Michigan State today in their 2015 home opener.
Junior third baseman Jordan Whitley recorded a hit in 14 of the last 15 games. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2012
KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
TRACK & FIELD
BASEBALL
SOFTBALL
TENNIS
Colonial Relays
vs Minnesota
vs. Michigan State
at Northwestern
Today, All Day, Williamsburg, Va.
Today, 3 p.m., Bainton Field
Today, 4 p.m., RU Softball Complex
Tomorrow, 11 a.m., Evanston, Ill.