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Robert Barchi, DiPaola named in NJ ‘Power 50’ WEINI ZHANG STAFF WRITER

In NJBiz’s ranking of the “Power 50 Health Care List,” NJBiz endorsed two members of the Rutgers community, including Rutgers President Rober t L. Barchi, ranked 7th, and Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) Director Rober t DiPaola. who clocked in at No. 27.

For the past few years, NJBiz, a business news publication in New Jersey, has been annually ranking the 50 most powerful players in the health care industr y.

According to NJBiz, DiPaola, a professor of Medicine in Rober t Wood Johnson Medical School alongside his work at CINJ, was noted for his work in leading the Precision Medicine Initiative, a treatment that cures cancer based on a patient’s gene sequencing. The Precision Medicine Initiative was announced in President Obama’s State of Union Address in late Januar y 2015.

The object of gene sequencing is to map out the nucleotides that make up the genomic profile of the patient so that the health care professional can compare par ts

of the genome to the standard genetic profile of the cancer, according to a previous ar ticle in The Daily Targum.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) designates 41 cancer centers throughout the countr y, based on excellence in research and the ability to bring researches to patients, DiPaola said. CINJ is the only NCI-designated cancer center in the state of New Jersey.

NCI is par tnering with the University Cell and DNA Repositor y to conduct gene sequencing, as well as developing its plan to grow par ticularly on the Newark campus to ser ve larger populations in New Jersey, DiPaola said.

“I think the ranking speaks to the fact that Rutgers Cancer Institute is continuing to grow,” he said. “Many new initiatives are impor tant for the health care of New Jersey.”

DiPaola said CINJ has multidisciplinary clinics, such as the Precision Medicine Initiative, for different types of cancer as long as ongoing clinical trials and research initiatives help the patients and the public.

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James Clementi, older brother of the late Tyler Clementi and spokesperson for The Tyler Clementi Foundation, speaks about options to handle bullying and depression at a lecture held on Thursday night at the Busch Campus Center. NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR

Tyler Clementi’s family visits U. NATASHA TRIPATHI ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

For the first time since the death of his late brother Tyler Clementi, James Clementi and his mother Jane Clementi visited Rutgers.

Tyler Clementi, an 18-year-old first-year student at Rutgers–New Brunswick in 2010, jumped to his death after discovering he was recorded having a romantic tryst with another man by his roommate, 18-year-old Dharun Ravi.

With Mental Health Awareness Week right around the corner, James Clementi, Tyler Clementi’s older brother, spoke to students about his brother’s suffering, and the options SEE CLEMENTI ON PAGE 5

Thousands of faculty secure new contracts from University AVALON ZOPPO ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

After months of bargaining and a handful of campus-held protests, nearly 4,700 full-time faculty and graduate student employees at Rutgers ratified a new contract, according to Sherry Wolf, lead organizer of the Rutgers American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT).

More than 97 percent of faculty members covered under the agreement voted to ratify the contract, which was negotiated by the faculty union AAUP-AFT, Wolf said in an email.

The new contract runs through June 30, 2018, she said. It will protect members from salary freezes and health care rate hikes, guarantee 8.25 percent wage gains on average through the life of the contract, provide raises to faculty at the lower SEE CONTRACTS ON PAGE 5

“Jersey Bound,” a local products-based boutique in Newark Liberty International Airport, is managed largely by Rutgers Business School students Neel Sai and Ryan Fontanazza and assisted by a larger crew of other students. COURTESY OF SUSAN TODD

Rutgers students run business at Newark airport ERIN PETENKO STAFF WRITER

Neel Sai and Ryan Fontanazza were excited to begin consulting for “Jersey Bound,” a local products-based store in Newark Liber ty International Airpor t.

They never expected to run the place.

Through a series of unexpected twists, “Jersey Bound” has evolved into a unique boutique: the first entirely Rutgers student-operated business.

Sai and Fontanazza control the finances, sales and marketing for the vendor.

“When it comes to starting a business, we had no idea what we were getting involved in,” said Sai, a Rutgers Business School senior.

The two students approached Kevin Lyons, an associate professor in the Department of Supply Chain and Management and Marketing Sciences

about getting hands-on experience toward the end of earning their degrees.

Lyons suggested they work at “Jersey Bound,” which was a collaboration between several New Jersey organizations.

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Thomas Gianfagna hosts “Characterization of the Major Aroma-Active Compounds in Mango (Mangifera indica L) by Application of a Comparative Aroma Exract Dilutin Analysis” from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus.

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‘Silicon Valley’ stars bring out belly laughs with comedy show AVALON ZOPPO ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

There is no better way to find a lasting relationship than catcalling, said Nick Turner, a stand-up comedian.

“No, of course not,” said Turner, who has appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. “Whenever I see a man catcalling a woman, I will immediately start catcalling that man.”

Turner opened for Kumail Nanjiani and Thomas Middleditch, stars of the HBO show “Silicon Valley” at “Silicon Valley: A Knight of Comedy,” an event last night sponsored by the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) in the Livingston Student Center.

Around 400 students filed in a line outside the doors of the Livingston Hall to watch the RUPA-sponsored event, said RUPA's Director of Outreach Ryan Griffith.

Turner, who has seen almost every student center there is to see, said the Livingston Student Center is without a doubt “the single greatest student center on God’s green earth.”

He spoke about everything from his college experience and smoking to catcalling and politics.

Turner, who recently quit smoking cigarettes, encouraged

Thomas Middleditch, one of the stars of HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” entertains the audience at the Rutgers University Programming Association’s “Silicon Valley: A Knight of Comedy” Thursday night at the Livingston Student Center. NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR the student audience to all begin smoking now.

“If you’re 18, 19 or 20, get your cigarettes out,” he said. “That shit will heal. Colleges do like me coming here … also drop out (of college). It’s fine.”

Middleditch, who is now used to being called “Little Bitch”, was the second performer of the night.

He played a game of matchmaker by picking one male and one female from the audience.

“Don't worry, there's no obligation to go on any dates,” he said.

Nanjiani brought the night to a close. In addition to starring on Silicon Valley, Najiani also appears on the show “Portlandia” and has a program on Comedy Central called “The Meltdown.”

He spoke about how his parents, who still have hopes of him becoming a doctor, show support for his comedy career. After his hour-long comedy special aired on television last year, Nanjiani’s father sent his support through a

three word text, which Nanjiani read aloud.

“Saw your program,” Nanjiani said. “That’s the whole text, no period … I was like, ‘Did my dad die while texting me?”

A few weeks later, Nanjiani said the plot thickened. As he was scrolling through reviews on Amazon for his stand-up special, he spotted a 5-star review from his mother, which he said sounded more like a 3-star review.

“I watched the DVD and could not stop laughing. None of

the jokes could be called stale,” he said, reciting his mother’s critique. “…None of the jokes could be called stale, but he’s not a doctor.”

In step with Middleditch, Najiani engaged the audience with a game he created called “Great Piece of Literature or Tweet?”

For the game, Nanjiani read a quote to a member of the audience and the student determined whether the quote is a tweet or from a famous novel.

Among the quotes Nanjiani read were “Surrounded by MILFS at Taco Bell” and “How can mirrors be real if our eyes are not real?”

“I mean, it's a good question,” he said. “How can mirrors be real if our eyes are not real?

I'm having a hard time accepting the premise.

Neal Kantharia, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore, said he bought tickets to the show because Nanjiani is his favorite character on “Silicon Valley.” He enjoyed seeing the genuine personality behind Middleditch and Nanjiani, which is different from the characters they play on HBO. “I enjoyed how both comedians were not afraid to interact with the audience, which made the show that much more engaging and hilarious,” he said.

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AIRPORT ‘Jersey Bound’ has social mission with several products coming from nonprofits, Sai says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

They both began working as consultants in November, but the groups decided to pull out after finding that the project took too much effort. Sai and Fontanazza had only three weeks to transition the business to Rutgers.

“It was rough,” said Fontanazza, a Rutgers Business School senior.

“Neel had to visit family in India, so it was hard to communicate. When we started, students were interested, but not trained, so we had to work the whole store.”

“Jersey Bound” aims to promote the state’s local businesses and artisans, which sometimes get ignored because of New York City’s proximity, Sai said.

“Anyone in New Jersey knows that it’s in the shadow of New York,” he said. “When you land in Newark, they say ‘Welcome to New York.’ This is basically a marketing project for New Jersey, to let people know we have great artists here.”

The store has a social mission as well, Sai said. Several of the products come from nonprofits, such as glassware created by underprivileged youth in Newark and T-shirts printed by individuals with autism.

Their goal for the store is not to ascertain a specific profit margin, but to put New Jersey artisans on the map, Fontanazza said.

Learning the basics of business is part of their purpose as well.

Sai said he enjoyed the challenge of delving into a new project and pulling through the transitionar y phase.

Fontanazza said the job gave him out-of-class experience that he would remember long past graduation. He said he no longer takes any aspect of business for granted, from managing suppliers to promoting the store and its products.

“When Apple launches their new iPhone, they spend a lot of time to market it correctly,” he said. “We needed to learn to market the products in the store properly, and we saw firsthand how to plan it all out.”

Another challenge was funding, he said. They were not given financing when they took over the operation, and did not want any students to pay out-of-pocket.

Lyons assisted them with finding funds and generally advised them on how to run the business.

Now that they are more comfortable with their operations, they are looking to expand. Sai said they have reached out to Mason Gross School of the Arts students to discuss getting their products featured in the store.

But time is running out.

They both plan to leave “Jersey Bound” after graduation, although Sai said he may remain there for a short time after ward to address other issues.

“We’re still figuring out to what extent the project will remain,” he said. “We’re figuring out lease agreements and things like that, and how to transition to a new set of students.”

John Sanchez, a Rutgers Business School junior, heard about the project via email and now works as a manager at the store part-time.

Apart from day-to-day operations, he works marketing the store and working with suppliers on the back end. He said they were trying to refine the store, adding new chocolate products to inventory as well as considering the addition of jewelry.

Before he began, he assumed the job would be easy. He found out that marketing requires a great deal of trial and error.

“When you’re in a position of marketing, it’s hard to figure out what they want without any history,” he said.

Yet, he relished the opportunity to reach past his comfort zone.

Fontanazza said he similarly appreciated the work. He advised students to maintain relationships with professors and faculty, since they can provide important opportunities.

“When I’m working there and find someone who’s interested in the project, they always say they wish they could have done something like this in school,” he said.

Matt Panconi grabs presidential win at last night’s RUSA meeting DAN COREY

body, said Brianna Battle, newly elected vice president of RUSA and a School of Ar ts and Sciences junior.

Matt Panconi is the newly Battle claimed 61 percent of elected president of the Rutgers the student vote, which transUniversity Student Assembly lates to 1,518 votes, winning by a (RUSA) for the 2015 to 2016 ac22 percent margin against oppoademic year. The School of Arts nent Luke Svasti. and Sciences junior won with 52 “It feels empowering and it’s percent of the vote, which transamazing,” she said. “I have been lates to 1,304 votes. inspired by the past body … and Along with Panconi, Brianna that I get to inspire a new generBattle and Vishal Patel were ation of a diverse group elected vice president of people that want to be and treasurer respecin politics and tively, making all mem“We’re the bridge between the student (involved) that want to be involved bers on the Rutgers body and the University, and we’re in this community.”

Students United (RSU) Panconi and Battle ticket the winners of fighting for what students want us to both stressed the importhis year’s student do.” tance of actively seeking body election. student input.

The former chair of MATT PANCONI RUSA is going to put Student Affairs for the President of the Rutgers University Student Assembly more effort in their at2014-2015 academic tempts to seek student year, Panconi won by a input during their deci4 percent margin against sion-making process, and plans opponent Justin Lucero of The Panconi said.

“Tuition equity is the No. 1 on becoming more accessible to Rutgers Alliance ticket, with a platform focused on lowering tu- thing that students have wanted the student body, increasing ofition and uniting student organi- RUSA to work on, according to fice hours to 40 hours per week, zations on the University campus. RUSA’s annual ‘What’s on your Panconi said.

“That’s our job,” he said. “The “I’m really excited (and) really mind?’ survey,” he said. “It’s time thrilled,” he said. “This year I’ve that RUSA tries to work on it … student body elects us to advoreally been working hard, and We need to try and advocate for cate for their needs. We’re the bridge between the student body I’m excited to be president and the needs of students.”

The 2015-2016 RUSA exec- and the University, and we’re hopefully bring some positive change that will impact (mem- utive board is excited to fur- fighting for what students want ther engage with the student us to do.” bers) of the University.”

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Panconi said he wants to continue holding monthly meetings with leaders of multiple student organizations to open lines of communication, a practice that occurred during his term as the chair of Student Affairs this past year.

RUSA plans to work toward obtaining more state funding that can be budgeted to decrease tuition by launching a campaign and writing to lawmakers in Trenton,

Rutgers President Robert L. Barchi and Cancer Institute of New Jersey Director Robert DiPaola were recently named in NJBiz’s “Power 50 Health Care” list. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR

POWER 50 DiPaola says he and his colleagues are focusing on dealing with melanoma CONTINUED FROM FRONT

“For anybody with rare and resistant cancers, we’ve been making it available and we are now trying to work with additional partners in the state to grow that and reach all patients,” DiPaola said.

After the patients get their tumor sequences, he said exper ts can identify abnormalities in

the genes that cause the tumors to be cancerous. From there, a group of about 30 researchers and exper ts will meet and guide the therapy, called molecular tumor board.

“There are drugs becoming available, called targeted agents that will target a par ticular individual’s cancer abnormality,” DiPaola said.

An example of cancer DiPaola

said he and his colleagues are dealing with is melanoma, an aggressive skin cancer.

Approved targeted agents can be used when it is abnormal. When it is not, the target agents are not ef fective, DiPaola said.

With the Precision Medicine Initiative, DiPaola said exper ts screen multiple gene abnormalities and guide therapy based on those abnormalities.

“What we are going to do is that we give not just one targeted agent, but multiple targeted agents to patients in a prescribed plan that target their specific combinations of gene abnormalities,” DiPaola said.

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CONTRACTS Minimum wage for 910 non-tenure faculty jumped from $39,000 to $57,000, Wolf says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

COMUNIDAD CONEXIÓN Sam Bensley, a Rutgers Business School junior, is the founder of “The Nicaragua Project,” an organization that brings gently used athletic equipment to children living in Nicaragua. COURTESY OF SAM BENSLEY

CLEMENTI Tyler Clementi’s world became very small, focused on looking at Twitter, brother says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

people in similar situations as his brother have at a lecture hosted at the Busch Student Center Cove last night.

The Rutgers chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), an organization dedicated to hope, help and awareness regarding mental health, asked James Clementi, spokesperson for The Tyler Clementi Foundation, to share alternate options people have when they feel depressed or are being bullied.

“It is intense to be here,” James Clementi said. “He would have graduated this past May.” James Clementi said Tyler Clementi, a Ridgewood resident, was excited to start college at Rutgers after high school.

“For him, (it was the) first time he was going to be himself and was expecting to find a lot of support here,” he said.

From Tyler Clementi’s arrival at Rutgers, he did not get the reception he hoped for, he said. For one, the Ravis did not acknowledge the Clementis as both families moved their sons into their residence hall.

Ravi had instant messaged his friend saying ‘F--- my life, he’s gay,’” James Clementi said.

“Tyler was really walking into a trap in a lot of ways,” he said.

“His roommate was biased in a lot of ways.”

The purpose of bringing James Clementi to campus was to spread mental health awareness and end the stigma surrounding it, said Christina Mulvihill, vice president of TWLOHA and an Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy first-year student.

“Our main message is suicide prevention and mental health awareness,” Mulvihill said.

A lot has happened to the Clementi family since Tyler passed away nearly five years ago, James Clementi said.

Tyler was taking a lot of big steps in his life at the time, like moving into a residence hall and coming out as a gay to his friends and family, he said.

Ravi used Google and Facebook to find out that Tyler Clementi was gay, he said.

Tyler Clementi was unaware that the University sent out names and email addresses of roommates to incoming first-year students so they could meet and discuss being roommates before moving in together, his brother said.

The incident that caught media attention nationwide was when Tyler Clementi requested his roommate give him privacy one night, and Ravi recorded his roommate’s intimate actions with another man, with the intention of virtually broadcasting the recording on Twitter.

“His world became very small at that point,” he said. “He became

“If even one person had gone up to him for support, we believe that Tyler would still be with us today.”

ERIC HO President of Rutgers’ To Write Love On Her Arms and a School of Arts and Sciences Junior

fixed on looking at Twitter.”

Ravi’s Twitter page is the last website Tyler Clementi looked at before leaving for New York City to commit suicide on the George Washington Bridge.

“We don’t talk about this as a society,” James Clementi said. “We sweep it under the rug.”

Founded by James and Tyler’s parents, the Tyler Clementi Foundation’s purpose is to use Tyler Clementi’s story to help other people that find themselves in similar mental, emotional and social situations.

The foundation tries to focus on the third-party bystander instead of wholly focusing on a victim, because they believe in the importance of encouraging people to speak out about incidents they witness, James Clementi said.

Eighty percent of all bullying happens in front of a witness that does not take decisive action in response to it, James Clementi said.

“College is a very daunting task, especially for freshmen who are new,” said Eric Ho, president of TWLOHA and a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “If even one person had gone up to him for support, we believe that Tyler would still be with us today.”

The Foundation has an online pledge for bystanders to transform themselves to “up-standers,” James Clementi said.

He recommends everyone who agrees with the policy print the sheet and hang it up in residence halls, offices and other places on university campuses, to make a statement that the flyers signify safe spaces.

“This is your school, and your campus, and your community and you have a responsibility,” James Clementi said. “Let go of fear and give up that fear to help.”

James Clementi also urged people to be aware of the weight of their words when using terms that could be hurtful.

Sexual orientation is not the only reason people are targeted, but is the most common, he said.

James Clementi screened a website, nohomophobes.com, which counts how many times people use words such as “faggot” and “gay” each day on Twitter.

“This is Twitter alone,” he said pointing at numbers in the thousands. “(Be) aware of that language and (make) a personal choice,” he said.

“It’s not about you, it’s about the people around you.”

The Tyler Clementi Foundation is also collaborating with the New York Law School to create the The Tyler Clementi Center for Law and Policy at New York Law School, James Clementi said.

“There are not a lot of legal resources to help people who are suffering from online bullies,” he said.

By creating other campaigns and groups, The Tyler Clementi Foundation hopes to make a difference in how people behave and treat each other.

James Clementi said he does not want others to let people get to a point where they are standing on a bridge, considering whether or not to commit suicide.

“By sharing our stories together, we can change the stigma,” he said.

income levels and offer 7,000 graduate student employees a substantial Professional Development Fund.

People at the bottom of the pay scale gained the highest improvements, according to a previous article in The Daily Targum.

Faculty at the bottom income levels will receive 43 percent raises, Wolf said. The minimum wage for 910 non-tenure faculty members jumped from a salary of $39,000 to $57,000.

Faculty and staff have been fighting for a new contract since 2010, when management at the University instituted a salary freeze, Wolf said. Staff unions and faculty joined forces to “Reclaim Rutgers” after the salary freeze, which was allowed by the contract’s “subject to” clause.

“Altering the language used to freeze wages, popularly known as

the ‘subject to’ clause, became a focus of the contract campaign in its final weeks,” Wolf said.

About 100 faculty members and staff protested at Old Queens during bargaining, chanting “strike” in late February, Wolf said. An agreement was reached soon after.

“Together, faculty, staff and students petitioned, rallied and protested to win better terms,” Wolf said.

Lisa Klein, president of Rutgers AAUP-AFT, said membership activism provided the leverage the negotiating team needed to revise management’s “subject to” clause.

Wolf said faculty is now joining staff union allies. The faculty will help the staff union to ensure they receive the same protections and gains won by the faculty union.

“While we were not able to achieve all of our goals, on balance we think this is a good contract,” Klein said.

CRIME APRIL 9 TRENTON — Latin Kings leader Jose “Boom Bat” Negrete was found guilty of murder and conspiracy in the death of 23-year-old Jeri L ynn Dotson. In addition to that he was also convicted of attempted murder for his role in the abduction and beating of a rival gang member.

APRIL 9 BAYONNE — Erik Vanderbeck allegedly posed as a teenage boy on the internet and solicited underage females to send him sexually explicit photos, in which he distributed. The 48-yearold is charged with one count of production of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

APRIL 9 WALLINGTON — Omar Fouad was arrested on drug charges when of ficers pulled over his vehicle and

smelled marijuana from inside the car. Fouad refused to take his hands out of his hooded sweatshir t pockets and looked like he was tr ying to dump the marijuana out his pockets. The 20-year-old also would not follow the of ficers’ orders to get out of the car. Fouad is charged with possession with intent to distribute and possesion of drug paraphernalia.

APRIL 9 ELMWOOD PARK — Four teenagers were indicted on charges that they sexually assaulted a highly intoxicated 15-year-old girl while one of them recorded it on their cellphone. The four teenagers were arrested less than two weeks after the incident and indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree child endangerment.

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Jury reaches decision in Tsarnaev ‘Boston Bomber’ trial Dzokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty on Wednesday of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three people and injured 264 others, and the jury will now decide whether to sentence him to death.

Tsarnaev, 21, is the surviving member a pair of ethnic Chechen brothers who planted the homemade pressure-cooker bombs that tore though the crowd at the famed race’s finish line in one of the most shocking attacks on U.S. soil since Sept. 11, 2001.

His lawyers opened Tsarnaev’s federal trial in Boston a month ago by bluntly admitting “it was him” who planted one of the bombs on April 15, 2013 and three days later shot dead a police officer, kicking off a day of chaos in Boston.

After 11 hours of deliberations over two days, the jur y found him guilty of all 30 criminal counts he faced.

The slightly built, lightly goateed defendant stood silently, shifting uncomfortably as a U.S. District court official read out each guilty finding, a process that took 25 minutes.

The courtroom was packed with survivors of the attack including the parents of 8-year-old Martin Richard, the youngest fatality, and law enforcement officials, including former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis.

After the verdict was read, Karen Brassard, whose left leg was badly injured by one of the bombs, said she was glad that Tsarnaev had shown no emotion.

“Personally I wouldn’t have bought it if he had,” Brassard said, as an early-spring sleet fell over Boston’s water front.

“He has been, to use my word, arrogant walking in and out of the cour troom.”

The blasts killed restaurant manager Krystle Campbell, 29, Chinese exchange student Lingzi Lu, 23, and Richard. Tsarnaev also was found guilty of the fatal shooting of Massachusetts of Institute of Technology police officer Sean Collier, 26.

LIFE OR DEATH?

With Tsarnaev’s guilt established, the trial now moves into a second phase where prosecutors and defense attorneys will call another round of witnesses. The jury will decide whether to sentence him to death or life in prison without possibility of parole. That phase begins next week.

Tsarnaev’s lawyers have indicated that they plan to show that his 26-year-old brother Tamerlan was the driving force behind the attack, a contention they hope will persuade the jury to spare his life.

In a stark contrast to defense attorney Judith Clarke’s opening-statement admission of Tsarnaev’s guilt in placing the bombs, she turned her attention during last week’s closing argument to the making of the bombs.

“Tamerlan did that,” Clarke said, contending that without the older brother there would have been no attack. Tamerlan died early on April 19, 2013, after Dzhokhar ran him over with

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is pictured in this handout photo presented as evidence. Tsarnaev was heavily influenced by al Qaeda literature and lectures, some of which was found on his laptop, a counterterrorism expert testified at his trial. REUTERS a car while fleeing a gunfight with police.

The amount of time spent in the jury room suggests the jurors were thorough in considering the charges, said David Weinstein, an attorney in private practice who in prior jobs as a state and local prosecutor brought death-penalty cases.

“If this was a fait accompli, they would have been out in the amount of time it takes to shuffle through 30 pieces of paper,” Weinstein said. “Sentencing deliberations are likely to take longer.

Federal prosecutors detailed jihadi writings, including a copy of al Qaeda’s “Inspire” magazine with an article on bomb-making

found on of Tsarnaev’s computers, describing that as evidence that he was an extremist who wanted to “punish America.”

“We are gratified by the jury’s verdict,” said Carmen Ortiz, U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, who oversaw the prosecution. “As we enter this next phase, we are focused on the work that remains to be done.”

DARK MEMORIES FOR BOSTON

The trial, which began in early March after a two-month jury selection process, dredged up some of the worst memories in living memory in Boston. The twin pressure-cooker bombs ripped through the crowd of spectators at the race’s finish line, setting off a mad rush to save the hundreds of people wounded, 17 of whom lost limbs.

Three days later, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released images of the Tsarnaev brothers, saying they were the suspected bombers and seeking information on their identities. That set the stage for 24 hours of chaos as the duo fatally shot Collier in an un-

successful attempt to steal his gun and went on to carjack a Chinese entrepreneur before police found them in the suburb of Watertown.

The pair fought a desperate gunfight with police, throwing a smaller pressure-cooker bomb similar to the ones they used at the race, as well as smaller pipe bombs. When Tamerlan Tsarnaev ran out of bullets in the rusty Ruger handgun his brother had borrowed from a drug-dealing friend, he charged Watertown police officers who were trying to wrestle him to the ground. Dzhokhar then hopped into the carjacked Mercedes SUV and sped toward the group, running over his brother and dragging him.

The city’s mayor, Marty Walsh, said he was glad to see the trial moving toward a conclusion.

“I am thankful that this phase of the trial has come to an end and am hopeful for a swift sentencing process,” Walsh said. “I hope today’s verdict provides a small amount of closure for the survivors, families, and all impacted by the violent and tragic events.”

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Top: A courtroom sketch shows Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (2nd L) and his defense team as the verdict is read at the federal courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts April 8, 2015. Bottom: A wallet containing the driver’s license for Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Right: An evidence marker sits next to a 9mm Luger handgun on a street where Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev engaged in a gunfight with police. REUTERS

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Stay studious in spring, top on-campus outdoor study spots JANINE PUHAK STAFF WRITER

At last, spring is rapidly returning in all her glory and we’ve seriously been missing her. After a cold, long winter — marked by even longer nights in the library, consider rewarding yourself with a scenic outdoor study session that’ll not only boost your mood, but your GPA. The benefits of bringing your homework outdoors are richer than you may realize. A recent study from the Association for Psychological Science cites improved short-term memory, restored mental energies and sharper creative thinking as a few of the advantages to studying outdoors, as well as boosting your immune system and relieving stress.

If that’s not enough to lure you back to nature, a 2000 study of schoolchildren in California evidenced that after at-risk students at 11 different secondary schools spent time learning in outdoor classrooms, they scored a whopping 72 percent higher on exams testing the material they learned outdoors than those did in traditional settings.

No matter what campus you call home, you’ll be amazed at the

amount of cozy little nooks of nature the University truly offers.

WOODY’S CAFE - BUSCH

Unknown to most, but celebrated by the inside few, Woody’s is nestled behind the Librar y of Science and Medicine. Use a meal swipe or pick up a study snack from their impressive selection of candy to prep for your next assignment.

This is a good place to camp outside in the knowledge that you can always retreat indoors in case of April showers.

FOUNTAIN OUTSIDE LUCY STONE - LIVINGSTON

An excellent corner to people watch, don’t let the heavy flow of afternoon foot traffic deter you from settling down at the tables by Lucy Stone. When the warm weather decides it’s here to stay, don’t fret if you forget your sunscreen, the chic umbrellas will protect both you and your textbooks. The calming sounds of the bubbling fountain will relax and motivate you to power through as finals season slowly approaches.

Rutgers boasts many obscure study locations, like Antilles Field pictured above. RUOXUAN YANG

DEINER PARK - COLLEGE AVENUE

One of the coolest parks at Rutgers is also one of the most secluded. Idyllic for the learner who prefers to study in total quiet or the stressed student who just needs a quick break from the whirl of the Ave., you’ve come to the right place at Denier Park.

It’s as simple as hopping off at the Student Activities Center bus stop and hooking the ramp down Frelinghuysen before you realize you’re strolling on a concrete park overlooking the Raritan River.

Loaded with picnic tables and low

walls, you’ll definitely catch some rays if you spend time over here.

WOOD LAWN - COOK

Bring your Frisbee, your puppy and your notebooks, too – there’s room for it all and plenty to spare at the bountiful Wood Lawn hill. This rolling grassy hill is crowned by the Wood Lawn Mansion, which houses the Eagleton Institute of Politics. Sit as close as you can to the top of the hill to enjoy a sweeping view of green trees, Hickman Hall and Gibbons, intertwined with plenty of stone pathways. You’ll remember just why Cook campus is so charming.

ANTILLES FIELD - DOUGLASS

Does it get any better than Antilles Field? We didn’t think so, either. You’ve probably never heard of it, and that’s exactly the point. The crown jewel of all study spots is a pure hideaway, settled behind Voorhees Chapel and stretching on endlessly. The white marble steps tumbling out of the hill are just as tempting to settle down upon as the expansive lawn itself, and you are directly across from the river.

Pack your bag and prepare to be dazzled, for the study spot of your dreams is waiting.

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A survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute proves that young adults understand the need for contraception.

Seventy-one percent of those surveyed thought that using contraception was morally acceptable and 81 percent wanted all women to have access to contraception. This laurel is for everyone who is not afraid to acknowledge that access to contraception can be life changing for women and their families.

If someone comes to your house or apartment offering to subsidize your electricity bill — don’t fall for it. People have been offering students, specifically on the College Avenue campus, the chance to lower or alter their bills so that they have to pay less monthly, but it’s not true. University students have fallen for the trick and are now stuck paying a bill thousands of dollars more than their actual charges. This dart is for scammers trying to exploit students, pick on someone your own size.

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Robert Bright has been appointed the acting director of Rutgers’ Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services. Bright’s new position will include helping to foster support services in academic, mental and financial services that will benefit military and veteran students. This laurel is for Bright and students involved in the armed services, your work is appreciated.

PLAYING HARD BALL The Rutgers softball team has been on a seven game winning streak. It began at the end of March with a one-run win over Purdue. Just after that the team won two games back to back against Stony Brook and three consecutive road games against Michigan State. This laurel is for the women on the softball team, keep up the great work and good luck this afternoon.

POTHOLES ON POTHOLES It happens every year. After the snow clears and the salt is wiped away, the roads are left with gaping holes and deep craters. They dent our cars, ruin our tires and trip us up. While there have been minimal efforts made to fix some of the larger potholes on campus, many of them remain untouched. This dart goes out to all the potholes on the University, be a little more shallow next time around.

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Social media important for professional branding DIGITAL CANVAS EPATIA LILIKAS

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et’s get real. It’s the 21st century, and if you’re not using some type of social media, you are living under a rock. A huge, dense blindfolding rock. Even if you have been living under said rock, the words “Facebook” or “Twitter” had to have gotten thrown around in conversation at least once within the past five years. Social networks are used to connect people all around the world. They can be used for fun, but they can also be used for professional purposes.

And who ever said you can’t mix business with pleasure?

As trivial as it may seem, social media is actually quite important to the professional world. It has given businesses a fresh start.

It has expanded the world of both small and large businesses and given them greater opportunities. Ever since the universe of merchandising shifted toward the Internet and mobile devices, marketing now revolves around the two. It has become so convenient to browse online at your favorite stores and “window shop” at related brands by simply opening a new tab. This luxury has gone greatly under appreciated. Keeping this in mind, however, some companies are still hesitant to join the modern age of

networking, even when a huge percentage of their opponents use it to their advantage.

If a product or service is going to be talked about, the company might as well control what is being talked about, right? With all of the constant updates on smartphones and new forms of social media arising, these apps and sites should become the driving force for businesses to share their messages. Their content can be shared easier and faster to a much broader spectrum of people. All of the mediums used by competitive businesses are public for any-

tle cousin). There is a market for everyone.

If you haven’t noticed, Facebook is extremely intelligent. It takes your recent Google searches on your favorite people and items and recommends new products, or certain pages that are similar to those searches for you to view and “like.” Facebook is an easy way to learn about a business’ audience and target them. It can broaden the spectrum of people interested in it just by having a good pitch, for even the most mediocre of brands.

We all know there is Facebook “stalking” for friends, family and strangers, but there

“A small Twitter conversation can create meaningful relationships with customers, especially when an angry consumer is assuaged with reimbursements or free products.” one and everyone to see on the World Wide Web. So, although there will be an inevitable rise in competition, other companies will know what they are up against. Social media is a business necessity to stay ahead of the game.

Recently, it was discovered that there are more Facebook users than people in the largest country in the world. How insane is that? Facebook is like its own city with its own inhabitants, ranging from old (like your creepy uncle) to young (like your creepy lit-

is also Facebook “stalking” for businesses.

People tend to make their first impressions of people based on their online profiles, so it only makes sense that a business’ online presence would do the same. By consistently updating their profile with engaging content, sales could potentially go through the roof. It allows for minimal employee involvement, fewer expenses and time better spent on other work. The more people that like the page, the more notoriety the business will get.

Twitter is becoming more influential as time passes. There are currently over 974 million Twitter accounts, and this number is only rising. Twitter has more immediate positive aspects than Facebook. While Facebook is great for marketing, Twitter is great for instant feedback. When people are dissatisfied with a company or product, they can tweet at them, or a related branch of the company, with their complaints. It allows for unknown customer perspectives, whether criticism or suggestion. A negative can be turned into a positive relatively quickly. A small Twitter conversation can create meaningful relationships with customers, especially when an angry consumer is assuaged with reimbursements or free products. Social networking is a smart move for start-up businesses and entrepreneurs if they want to get their name out there, launch new products, drive online sales, etc.

We have come a long way from mail catalogs and incessant telemarketers.

However, it must be kept in mind that social media is just an ingredient to the entrée that is business. Because past platforms thought to be full of promise, like MySpace, failed to deliver, it would be unwise to rely solely on any online market.

Epatia Lilikas is a sophomore in the School of Arts and Sciences majoring in English and economics. Her column “Digital Canvas,” runs on alternate Fridays.

Do you feel safe on-campus, do you know Title IX? THE LOGICAL LIBERAL SONNI WAKNIN

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few Fridays ago I left Alexander Library at midnight. As I called an Uber, I couldn’t help but wonder why I felt it was necessary to take a cab.

Clearly there were buses still running, but the masses outside of the College Avenue Student Center, some drunk, proved too hectic and too rowdy for my liking. Reluctantly, I paid for the Uber and made it to my dorm unbothered.

When walking at night from Hickman Hall to my dorm I carry mace in one hand and my keys in the other. As a woman, I have been taught, almost subconsciously, that carrying my keys at night is necessary. That when I go to my car at night, I must lock my door almost immediately after getting in. But this experience is not just my own, almost all the women I have talked to, young and old, have had similar experiences. From a young age, women have a sense of fear instilled in them, making it hard to ever feel safe.

University campuses are known throughout the country as not being the safest places for women. The National Institute of Justice stated that one in five college-aged women would be sexually assaulted during their time in higher ed-

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ucation. There are countless horrifying stories of women who have been sexually assaulted at college parties, often making national news. All in all, it is hard to feel safe at school, especially when the University does not take the measures needed for students to feel safe.

While the University proudly touts the many services available to students, access to those services is limited. For example, I have never seen the Rutgers University Police Department patrolling campus — save for the one or two cop cars

of lighting on each of the campuses. This lack of lighting is not only a security issue, but an overall safety issue in regard to pedestrians being seen by cars or buses.

Something that also needs to be addressed is the lack of knowledge and access the University provides to Title IX and the Title IX Coordinator. Part of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX is a provision in the amendments that provides female students with not only equal opportunity in sports, but equal opportunity in pursuing and receiving an educa-

“Sexual assault and sexual harassment inherently bereave students of equal access and equal opportunity to education.”

on College Ave on the weekends. Instead of showing off the police force, the University should actually use RUPD tactfully.

After all the crime alerts that have been issued this semester alone, the University needs to have more security present around campus at night. Students should not have to feel unsafe walking from the library back to their dorms on the other side of their respective campus. RUPD or even a student security presence is an imperative vigilance on campus. This is especially needed because there is a huge lack

tion. Title IX importance is monumental and is famous for ensuring that women and men get equal funding in sports. However, Title IX is also valuable for the protection it provides for women in cases of sexual assault on campus.

Sexual assault and sexual harassment inherently bereave students of equal access and equal opportunity to education.

When students who are survivors do not have their cases handled with integrity it deprives the student survivors of their ability to obtain an education. For

instance, when a university fails to take complaints seriously or provide a trail against the alleged attacker, it dismantles the student survivor’s ability to actively pursue their education. Universities across the country have repeatedly fumbled when dealing with cases of sexual assault and harassment. It is seemingly easier to sweep these accusations under the rug or make the process so difficult that the student survivor loses hope and agency in pursuing their case.

The University, while giving some information to CAPS and other programs, does not fully provide information on Title IX to incoming freshman or current students. The University does not provide the phone numbers to Title IX coordinators or even explain to students that they have rights under the statute. Students deserve to know their rights, and the University has a duty to educate, share and explain these rights to students. If our institution can have an extensive force of officers that give parking tickets, then it can create a mission to provide students with the knowledge of their Title IX rights.

The University can only help students feel safe, if they show students that they will advocate on their behalf.

Sonni Waknin is a sophomore in the School of Arts and Sciences majoring in political science and history. Her column “The Logical Liberal,” runs on alternate Fridays.

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Today’s Birthday (04/10/15). Speak from your heart this year. Creative arts profit through communication. Create beauty. Work with people who inspire you. Practice the game that’s most fun. Romantic partnership flowers. Exploration entices after 6/14. New circumstances at work lead to new opportunities after 10/13. Release old baggage for personal power, especially after 10/27. Fall in love (again). 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 — Career matters occupy your time now. Continue to advance your agenda. Work requires more attention today and tomorrow. Patiently take one step at a time. Keep showing up, with persistence and discipline, and gain mastery.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Venture farther today and tomorrow. Fly away to an exotic locale. Study, learn and write your observations. Develop skill as you go. Find a peaceful spot with a notebook and tea. Dream for the future.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Get organized and keep track of the numbers. Tally wins and losses and pay bills over the next two days. Determine a strategy to grow family fortunes.

Work together, and support each other. Proceed with caution.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Changes arise with an assignment. Make sure it works with your partner. Adapt to match conditions. Agreements made now benefit your career. Collaborate for mutual reward. Sign and file papers. Celebrate good news with something delicious.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Re-assess the situation.

Concentrate on a new assignment today and tomorrow. Good planning helps, too. Make contact with a distant friend. Enter a workaholic phase. You’re in the spotlight, so be sure you know your lines.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Pull strings to get what you want. Your persuasive powers shine.

Good news arrives from far away.

Around now you can start enjoying yourself. Pamper yourself. Fun doesn’t need to be expensive. Invite someone attractive to play.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Get into a domestic project, and improve your living situation over the next two days.

Communications could seem intense at times, yet illuminating. Renew a family bond. Work together with a partner. Tend your garden.

Plant flowers.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Research, study and issue communications today and tomorrow. Figure out how much you owe and pay bills. Invest in home, family and real estate. Push yourself to meet a deadline and to do the best job possible.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — There’s money available, and harvesting it could even be fun. Get cooking, and add your secret spice. Accept advice from somebody who’s trying to give it to you. Abundance can be yours if you go for it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Take time for yourself today and tomorrow. Personal matters hold your attention. It’s a good time to think things over.

Modify your objective to suit altered circumstances. Settle into the comforts of home. Relax in hot water.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Ponder eternal questions without definite answer.

Journal your thoughts. Practice ceremony and ritual. Focus on growing health and well-being. Get inspired to earn and save more. It’s an excellent moment to express your love.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Lists are good. Enter a two-day social phase. Write down plans, and delegate to willing helpers. Sticking to the budget is essential. Your friends are your inspiration. Equip for the new goal. Party for a good cause.

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WILDCATS Rutgers aims to put end to 12-game losing skid tonight against Northwestern CONTINUED FROM BACK with the Wildcats winning all seven bouts between the sides.

The visitors play an intense brand of lacrosse, constantly pressuring their opposition and affording their opponents almost no breathing room. Rutgers has spent the past week preparing for the defensive onslaught it will face on Friday. “(The preparation) has been good so far. We’ve been focus-

ing. They are very high intensity, high pressure, they like to double, so we’ve been really focusing on putting pressure on everybody,” said head coach Laura Brand-Sias.

“We’re putting extra players on the field to exaggerate that pressure that we’re going to be seeing and working hard to handle it now so when we get to the game on Friday, it seems a little easier.”

One Knight preparing to see her final 60 minutes of regular season

Senior midfielder Lauren Sbrilli laces up her cleats for the final time tonight against Northwestern at High Point Solutions Stadium.

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HOME Knights put their seven-game win streak to test against No. 4 Wolverines CONTINUED FROM BACK On the mound, the team sports an astounding 1.73 era, with two pitchers standing out as the staff’s co-aces.

Sophomore Meghan Betsa has gone 15-4 in the circle for the Wolverines with a 1.71 ERA on the year. Right there with her is senior Haylie Wagner, who sports identical numbers in wins (15-2) record to go with a 2.08 ERA. Michigan presents a matchup that pits an unstoppable force against an immovable object, but Rutgers is up for the task.

Freshman second baseman Meghan Wells is new to the aura of playing against the cream of the crop in college softball, but acknowledged how imperative and beneficial it could be for the Knights to steal a pair of games against the Wolverines.

“I think it’s really important,” Meghan Wells said. “It’s probably the biggest series that we have and we just have to come out hard and keep hitting the way we have been because we are doing really well and we will see how it goes.”

She went on to emphasize that the Knights need to have the mindset that they can hit Michigan’s pitchers and they can’t back down.

Rutgers will need its pitching to help out in order to win the series this weekend. The Knights will look to sophomore right-hander Shayla Sweeney and junior right-hander Dresden Maddox.

Senior left-hander Alyssa Landrith could be used twice, Nelson said, appearing in the first and last game.

Either Sweeney or Maddox could split the second game, aside from immediate use out of the bullpen.

Nelson has emphasized throughout the season that his team needs to play a clean game in the circle, at the plate and defensively.

action at High Point Solutions Stadium is Lauren Sbrilli. The fifth-year senior has been on a tear as her career on the banks reaches its end, scoring 16 goals in her past six games.

The Martinsville, New Jersey, native has no doubt in Rutgers’ ability to pull off the upset against a team the Knights haven’t faced since 2009, when they were on the wrong end of a 24-1 rout.

“The intensity (in practice) has been really high,” Sbrilli said. “We’re really trying to push ourselves to the limit to surprise Northwestern on Friday with our talent.”

The seniors have been the leaders on and off the field throughout the season.

At practice, Sbrilli is seen instructing her younger peers during breaks in between drills on ways to improve their game, pointing to where they should have been and what passes they should have made.

When Rutgers will usher in a new generation of Knights next spring, the expectation is that the experience will be priceless.

“I definitely took a much bigger role and I like it because I want them to learn from me,” Sbrilli said. “They can take it and use it next year when I’m not here, because I know I appreciated it when I was younger and someone came after me and told me how to be better.”

If she could go back in time, she’d tell the Lauren that was taking her first steps into a Scarlet Knight uniform to believe in her skills and ability to be someone special.

“I would tell (freshman Lauren) to just be confident and know that you’re there for a purpose,” she said.

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There would be no better time to do that than this weekend.

“Its definitely going to be a tough series, facing some tough batters and its a tough team all the way around, so we are going to have to bring our ‘A’ game,” Landrith said. “I think it will be really crucial that we come out and play ball like we know how to and hopefully win the series.”

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Senior left-hander Alyssa Landrith tossed four shutout innings in a 10-strikeout one-hitter during her last outing against Princeton.

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MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

As the outdoor season progresses, head coach Mike Mulqueen has elected to implement more of his younger athletes.

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RU stays local, seeks mid-season success MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER

For the first time this outdoor season, the Rutgers men’s track and field team will compete in its home state over the weekend for the challenges awaiting them at the Princeton Invitational.

After spending the first three weekends of the season traveling to Southern states for competitions, the Scarlet Knights have been practicing throughout the week to compete against local competition at Princeton.

This meet, along with next weekend’s Larr y Ellis Invitational also being held at Princeton, begins a series of final tune-ups for the Knights as they prepare for their higher-stake events towards the end of the season.

“At the Princeton Invitational we are looking to continue getting better and having another good workout,” said head coach Mike Mulqueen. “At the Colonial Relays, we got to run individual races on Friday and relay races on Saturday. It turned into a big and productive workout for many of the guys.”

The first portion of the outdoor season has been hectic for Rutgers.

The athletes have dealt with weather-related issues on campus when they have tried to practice outdoors, often forcing them to practice indoors.

Also, the Knights have not had their full arsenal of athletes for competitions.

Key athletes like senior Corey Crawford and junior Emeka Eze have yet to compete this season on the jump and sprint units because of injuries.

Other athletes like sophomore sprinter Jermaine Griffith, senior sprinter Kadeem Douse and freshman distance runner Morgan Murray returned at last weekend’s Colonial Relays to see their first action of the season.

It was encouraging for Rutgers to start to get some of its key guys back, and they hope to see others follow suit soon as they continue working their way back.

“Some individual athletes are progressing well and are at a good spot right now in the

season,” Mulqueen said. “But we are still tr ying to get back some of the injured athletes, and hopefully we can do that soon.”

Griffith made his season debut last weekend and scored for the Knights in the 400-meter dash, placing fifth overall with a time of 48.92 seconds.

The sprinter was glad to get out there and compete once again with his teammates, and looks to continue to ease into the season by shedding some more rust at Princeton this weekend.

“I’m going to tr y to keep coming back from injur y this weekend and hopefully get some more training down,” he said.

“Going into the outdoor season, our coaches dialed back our training a little bit so ever yone could recover from indoor season. We are going to continue to train and tr y to get back into the rhythm of high intensity training, and this weekend will help us reach our goals.”

Much like the indoor season, as the outdoor season progresses, each competition ser ves a dif ferent purpose than that of the previous weekends.

This weekend in particular marks the start of a series of meets that help Rutgers stay in shape while also providing a chance for athletes to cut down their times on the track and increase their marks in the field to gain confidence before the championship meets.

The team is prepared for what lies ahead and plans to use the Princeton Invitational as an opportunity to improve itself with more experience prior to the final stretch of the season.

“This meet is pretty much right down the road, so it allows us to really stay focused, have more practice prior to the meet, and really hit on things we need to work on during the week,” said sophomore pole vaulter Nicholas Patterson. “I’m looking for ward to having a chance to set a personal best and I think we will all gain some confidence this weekend.”

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April 10, 2015 TENNIS

MEN’S LACROSSE NO. 3 MARYLAND-RUTGERS, SUNDAY, 6 P.M.

RU takes two more cracks at Big Ten win LAUREN FORSMAN

successfully battle powerful opponents in Purdue (11-5, 4-3) and Indiana (12-7, 3-4) with less than It seems like only days ago 24 hours in between.

Head coach Ben Bucca acthat the season was a blank page with limitless opportuni- knowledges that the fast-paced nature of a Big Ten schedule is ties for success.

But with this weekend comes not to be taken lightly.

“It’s definitely demandthe end of the regular season for the Rutgers tennis team, along ing,” he said. “It’s exhausting. with the last two chances to cap- I mean, when you add on that the matches themselves are ture a Big Ten win.

The Scarlet Knights (6-12, 0-9) three to three and a half hours will travel to Indiana for back-to- of really high level tennis and back matches against two more then you factor in all of the ranked opponents. They are set travel and that your schedule to face No. 34 Purdue Saturday at is uprooted, and you’re just noon and No. 52 Indiana in a 10 always on the go. For the 48 hours that we’re traveling, we a.m. on Sunday.

Although the Knights put forth are constantly busy, there’s an impressive showing in non-con- no down time. … From our ference play, they have struggled first year in, I can see that this against Big Ten opponents. The is a challenge that is part of the season has become one focused lure of playing in the Big Ten.” As to whether the Knights beon gaining experience and maklieve that one team offers a better ing adjustments.

After dropping its last four chance at victory, Bucca mainmatches at home, Rutgers ven- tains that both Purdue and Inditured to Illinois last weekend with ana will present a battle.

“I think both teams are of simhope that the trip west would yield ilar skill level and I think both different results. have a pretty But unforlong and soltunately, the tradition Knights suf“From our first year in, I id of success fered much can see that this is a within the Big of the same challenge that part of the Ten, so it’s fate, dropping lure of playing going to be another set in the Big Ten.” a significant of back-tochallenge back matches BEN BUCCA for us to be against No. Head Coach traveling and 21 Northwestplaying on ern Saturday their home and Illinois on courts,” he said.

Sunday.

Purdue enters off a dominant On Saturday, Rutgers failed to capture the doubles point in a victory against No. 43 Michigan sweep by Wildcats’ powerful duos. State at home. While Indiana is In singles play, the Knights coming off a shutout loss to No. dropped five of six. The lone win 14 Michigan, it will host Marycame from freshman Chloe Lee land. The Terps recently fell out who, in a similar fashion to her of the Intercollegiate Tennis Asperformance against Wisconsin, sociation’s top-75 rankings on Satput forth a standout performance urday before welcoming Rutgers.

Zein notes that there is promat the No. 2 spot.

After dropping the first set, ise in the fact that the matches she topped Northwestern’s Erin present opportunities to right Larner, 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-6) and past wrongs against new, unfamilclaimed her third conference vic- iar opponents.

“I think that we’re excited for tory in singles.

Although Illinois presented the competition because it’s two the final opportunity for Rutgers new schools we get to play and to face an unranked opponent, the two more opportunities to go out there and really compete and try Knights failed to take advantage.

Succumbing perhaps to the to pull out wins,” Zein said.

It is an unfortunate reality for rigorous schedule, Rutgers was swept in both singles and doubles the Knights that, with only days left in the season, they will be action by the Fighting Illini.

After another disappointing forced to defeat a ranked oppoweekend, junior Mariam Zein said nent if they want to capture that the team was eager to get back on elusive Big Ten win.

But Bucca does not feel that the practice court and regroup.

“Last weekend was tough a conference win is the only with two losses on the road but thing to be gained in their last we know exactly what we need two matches.

“It’s been a significant chalto work on,” she said. “We’re all excited to have a good week of lenge and we have fought so hard practice and go into this weekend to get that first Big Ten team win,” Bucca said. “If we accomplaying well.”

It has become evident that plish it, that would be great but adjusting to the demanding if we don’t, what is really quite schedule of the Big Ten is vital frankly of higher significance, is to the Knights having a chance that the team … has really played all of these matches … really putat success.

With both matches presenting ting forth their best effort. So I’m ranked opponents, this weekend happy for the ladies that they can represents an even more difficult say that.” prospect for Rutgers.

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Between the close losses and the turnovers, head caoch Brian Brecht has been left scratching his head, but he may have found the remedy. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / MANAGING EDITOR / MARCH 2015

Coach flips script for No. 3 Terps KEVIN XAVIER ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

Those unwilling to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

After its second consecutive Big Ten loss to open the conference schedule, the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team will take on No. 3 Maryland on Sunday with its last chance to preserve the hopes of postseason play.

The Scarlet Knights (4-8, 0-2) opened the inaugural Big Ten schedule with a 9-7 loss to then-No. 19 Johns Hopkins. The Knights controlled the action for a large portion of the contest, mounting a one-goal lead heading into the fourth quarter.

But Hopkins proved too seasoned and too strong for Rutgers, and the Blue Jays scored four unanswered goals to pull away from the Knights.

The Knights were then forced into a must-win situation against Michigan on Sunday, but after holding a lead at halftime, Rutgers was unable to sustain its performance through the second half.

“The bottom line is we didn’t prepare as professionals in the week leading up to Michigan and it showed,” Brecht said.

The Knights have been plagued by the close game for the entire season, playing six contests decided by two goals or less and losing five of those games.

What’s more troubling is that Rutgers had leads in all five of those losses.

The Knights still have a mathematical shot at making the postseason with three games to play on the Big Ten schedule.

But to clear the first hurdle, David must slay Goliath — and the timing couldn’t be more conducive for an upset.

The Terrapins are coming off Wednesday’s win over No. 19 Loyola, 11-10. The Terps (10-1, 2-0) have just a 72-hour turnaround be-

fore traveling up I-95 from College Park for Sunday’s tilt.

With Rutgers coming off a loss to a middle-of-the-road Michigan team, coupled with a hard-fought midweek game for Maryland, the probability of the Knights sneaking up on the Terps is trending upwards.

But in order to seize a season-altering victory, Rutgers must mitigate its mistakes — and it starts with turnovers.

Brecht, feeling a need to shake things up a bit, held a full scrimmage in practice on Wednesday, with all the trimmings of live action.

“It was really fun actually,” said senior faceoff specialist Joe Nardella. “We were all really excited. It was intense, everyone was flying around,” he said.

The scoreboard was running with the clock ticking away as the Knights kept a singular focus on reducing turnovers.

“The coaching staff, the assistant coaches in particular, took a closer look at the stats,” Brecht said. “And we found that almost all the goals we charted, which included almost all we were giving up, were directly related to turnovers.”

But in lacrosse, some turnovers are not tracked as such statistically.

Bad shots, or ones fired from bad angles or those that end up right in the goaltender’s stick, were also tracked as turnovers.

Senior midfielder Brian Goss touched on the scrimmage and the downside of giveaways on gameday.

“It was a lot of fun. Sometimes when you lose, you forget that that is what lacrosse is all about,” Goss said. “Guys were celebrating after goals and jawing at each other. It was a gameday atmosphere. Games are won and lost with the little things and turnovers are an example.”

Brecht devised a penalty for these sometimes physical, but mostly mental mistakes.

“What do 18-22 year-old kids hate the most?” he said. “Running.”

So Brecht and his staff kept a tally of every turnover and every bad shot. At the the conclusion of the scrimmage, the team that lost and those with turnovers were obligated to run sprints the distance of the field.

The system seems to have worked.

According to Brecht, at Monday’s practice Rutgers had eight instances where the players either turned the ball over or forced a bad shot — in practice yesterday, the Knights counted just one.

“Coach made it clear we had to be ready to go,” Nardella said. “It’s a huge game this week and it’s a playoff game, so we need to push the tempo.”

Tempo is one thing, results are another.

The Knights have had success this season when scoring double-digit goals, winning four of five on those occasions. But Maryland, the Big Ten’s top team, have arguably the best defense in the country and windows to score will be few and far between.

Nardella’s key to victory is reducing the self-inflicted wounds.

“I just think the time has come when we have to stop making the same mistakes, these one-goal, two-goal losses are killing us,” he said.

While Nardella seeks to implement the same method as the lead-up to the Michigan game, using the sting of defeat to drive the team to victory, Brecht believes the game has already been won or lost.

“You don’t win games on Saturdays or Sundays,” he said. “You win games with your preparation during the week.”

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April 10, 2015 BASEBALL RUTGERS-INDIANA, TONIGHT, 6:05 P.M. ET

Rutgers takes on former Big Ten Champions in Indiana TYLER KARALEWICH CORRESPONDENT

The Indiana baseball team was one of the best in the country in 2014. Finishing the season with a 4415 record and a 21-3 tally in-conference, the Hoosiers won the Big Ten Championship and made it to Regionals of the NCAA Tournament.

Prior to last season, Indiana made it all the way to the College World Series and into the second round of the championship bracket before losing to eventual runner-up Mississippi State. Indiana ended up winning nine postseason games that season.

When the Rutgers baseball team plays the Hoosiers (1811, 2-6) this weekend, it will play a different squad than the team that won the Big Ten Tournament the past two years.

But the challenge will still be great, according to head coach Joe Litterio.

“They’re a team coming off of a College World Series appearance,” Litterio said. “They are an experienced team and a team that has been ranked in the top-25 this year. They are a tough challenge for us going to their place.

We are going to have to play our best ball. It’s too early to have their record matter. They’ve been on a downward spiral, but they’re going to be hungry.”

Litterio will utilize the same rotation that he has used dating

back to spring break two weeks ago. The Scarlet Knights (11-20, 5-4) will start junior left-hander Mark McCoy on Friday, junior left-hander Howie Brey on Saturday and sophomore right-hander Gaby Rosa on Sunday.

McCoy earned his first career win last week against Minnesota, while Brey struggled in his appearance Saturday against the Gophers. Rosa also struggled at times, but his high pitch count made him exit the game early last Sunday with a no-decision.

Litterio feels that the worst is behind the and they all will work on last week’s outings.

“Howie is due one of those bad outings once or twice a year, and hopefully he has enough rest to where he is sharp this weekend,” Litterio said. “And the same can be said for Gaby. They had tough field conditions last week and I’m hoping that getting away from home can help them — it’s supposed to be in the mid-60s. And for Mark, I’m hoping he builds on what he accomplished — getting the first one out of the way is huge.”

Brey knows that an 11-hit, nine-run outing won’t always happen on the mound. As the team’s ace pitcher for the last two seasons, adversity hasn’t always been in the lefty’s arsenal.

But Brey has adjusted some small aspects of his pitching style to improve heading into the week-

end against one of the best teams in the nation.

“We are going up against one of the top hitting teams in the Big Ten,” Brey said. “I have to adjust, especially after last week against Minnesota and pitch towards my strengths. Last week, I was leaving my fastball up, and when you leave pitches up, they tend to go far. I worked in the bullpen this week to keep my stuff down and my strikes low in the zone.”

On offense, Rutgers has benefitted from playing two midweek games leading into the series with the Hoosiers. The problem that has appeared all season at the plate for the Knights has been the lack of timely hitting, which they appeared to fix Tuesday against Fordham.

Against the Rams, Rutgers had a pair of four-run innings highlighted by junior infielder Chris Suseck’s bases-clearing double.

But against Wagner Tuesday, the Knights struggled to hit and were outscored, 11-4.

Sophomore centerfielder Mike Carter thinks Rutgers has bucked the trend of coming up short at the plate when runners are on.

And a 10-4 victory Wednesday against Fordham proved it.

“Hopefully we just get a little winning streak going and gain a little momentum,” Carter said.

“It’s our third Big Ten series, so we just are looking to stay positive and go after pitching.

Sophomore centerfielder Mike Carter feels if the Knights can string together some timely hits, they can boost production.

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(Wednesday) we had a couple big innings where we got guys on and some big things happened — we put together some hits. We’ve been doing pretty good job, once we get hits, we add timely hits which is huge and then we add on runs. We have to keep the

same approach and not take any at-bats for granted so we can get things going.”

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MEN’S GOLF PRINCETON INVITATIONAL, TOMORROW, ALL DAY

Knights shoot for strong starts in facing Jersey rivals EVAN BRUNO STAFF WRITER

Playing on hallowed ground is always special.

The Rutgers men’s golf team was afforded the opportunity at Chambers Bay, the home of the 2015 U.S. Open Championship.

The Scarlet Knights have the honor of playing on the same course that the top professional golfers in the world will play on this coming June.

“I think the guys were a little excited,” said head coach Rob Shutte.

“Some of them were very excited it’s a U.S. Open venue this year. The Grandstands are going up and it’s

an opportunity to, you know, have a really good finish.”

Chambers Bay is a links or British style course, built on the banks of Pudget Sound. The course has large fairways, but also features big sand dunes which make playing the course even more challenging.

“When the conditions were tough, we were trying really hard — too hard, maybe,” Shutte said.

“All of a sudden, that golf course has so much teeth to it, so things got going in the wrong direction quickly and we weren’t able to stop the momentum. ... It was a U.S. Open course, you know, just being able to play on that challenging of a golf course, we learned a lot.”

Senior Jacob Stockl made noise in his return to the Knights last weekend with a tie for 15th in the individual standings.

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Although the team did not compete for the U.S. Open Championship, Rutgers had an important task ahead of itself — a top finish at the Redhawk Invitational in Seattle.

Stockl played stellar golf in the first two rounds with a plus-two, 72 on the first 18 holes and three over par 73 in the second round for a 145 total mark. Stockl had 19 pars and hit seven birdies. The senior ended the day in a tie for ninth in the individual standings.

Freshman Toks Pedro shot 21 pars and four birdies on Monday.

Pedro also had an eagle on the eight hole in round two with three strokes to hit the ball into the hole on the par five. Pedro shot a plus six, 76 in the first round and a two over par, 72 in round two for a total of 148.

Fellow sophomore Michael Howe also played a solid two rounds on Monday, but struggled a bit in the first round with a thirteen over par 83 with bogeys on five holes.

“I thought they were in a good spot going into the final round,” Shutte said. “We certainly weren’t afraid, but I think some of them were a little too excited and battled tough starts, cold conditions. …

That golf course is not a golf course you can press and try to get shots back — it’s the U.S. Open. It’s set up where you kind of have to keep plugging along making pars. If you start aiming at flag sticks, before you know it you’ve got quick bogeys and quick double bogeys very fast.”

Rutgers continued play Tuesday morning and the team’s results were mixed. The unit dropped five spots in the standings, from fifth to 10th place at the conclusion of the round. Rutgers shot a 321 in the third round to boost its total to 917.

Stockl finished in a tie for 15th place in the individual standings after a 78 in the round. Pedro had an 86 and earned a tie for 53rd. Rose finished in 79th after an 89 in the third round.

Washington won the Redhawk Invitational with an 854 team total, followed by Seattle in second and Texas Christian in third.

“Certainly a disappointing final day,” Shutte said. “We were in position, we were in fifth place after 36 holes. ... We got a nice round bounce-back round from Michael Howe. Toks Pedro had a 73 in the second round so, we saw some signs. … Part of it is just we’re learning cause we’re freshmen and sophomores.”

Next up, the Knights heads to the Princeton Invitational.

Rutgers will face off against two of its most historic rivals: Princeton and Seton Hall.

“There’s going to be a lot of teams there,” Shutte said. “We wouldn’t isolate those two teams necessarily — it’s just a chip on our shoulder, because I think the guys continue to see that potential and it’s just I think a little more frustration of being able to finish off tournaments.”

Shutte said it is crucial for the Knights to have better event starts

in order to have more success on the course.

“We’ve had problems in the past with younger teams getting off to good starts and then finishing strong,” he said. “It’s really been a hard time getting off to good starts and finishing strong.

The event will be held at the Aronimink Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., instead of at the Springdale Golf Club in New Jersey due to the toll the winter weather took on the course.

Aronimink was the home of the 1962 PGA Championship and will host the 2018 BMW Championship.

Legendary golfers including Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus have competed there.

Aronimink has very lengthy holes which includes 545 yard, parfive 16th hole. Rutgers will be tested and will need to utilize its long game, specifically iron play, to succeed over the weekend.

“They’re going to get some rain tomorrow so until we get on property, we’re going to assume that it’s gonna be on the wetter side,” Shutte said. “That’ll help us to just stop the long irons on the greens a little bit easier … Aronomink has some more trees to deal with so, we’re going to have to drive the ball long and straight. ... Championship venues are going to test all aspects of the game. You’re not going to be able to be one-dimensional. There are going to be good tests of all aspects of the game.”

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “You don’t win games on Saturdays and Sundays. You win games with your preparation during the week.”

- Rutgers men’s lacrosse head coach Brian Brecht

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WOMEN’S LACROSSE NO. 5 NORTHWESTERN-RUTGERS, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.

RU welcomes Wildcats for Senior Night BRIAN FONSECA STAFF WRITER

For the seniors on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, their experience of playing at home in the regular season expires tonight.

The Scarlet Knights (1-12, 0-2) host No. 5 Northwestern (8-3, 1-1) on Senior Night in the last regular season home game of their inaugural Big Ten campaign.

After facing the most successful team in women’s collegiate lacrosse history in Maryland, the Knights will face the team nipping at the heels of the Terps. The Wildcats have won seven national championships, all in the past 10 years under current head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller.

Northwestern’s consistent success has caught the eye of all fans of the sport. Erin Turkot has looked up to the Wildcats as a standard of excellence throughout her career.

“I’ve been a part of lacrosse for 15 years and they’re a team I’ve always admired,” the senior defender said. “They have a lot of skill and they always get a lot of talent. I’ve never played against them, so it’ll be nice to finally face that challenge.”

Northwestern enters Piscataway with the third-best scorer in the nation in freshman sensation Selena Lasota, who averages 3.82 goals per contest. Lasota will face the Big Ten leader in saves per game average with Candice Dandridge, who stops 9.15 shots per match.

The Wildcats are on a three-game winning streak, including two wins over top-10 opponents. The series between the two teams is heavily imbalanced in Northwestern’s favor, Senior defender Erin Turkot says she has admired the Northwestern women’s lacrosse program from afar and is excited to play against the Wildcats. She joins five Rutgers seniors to be honored on Senior Night. NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2015

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SOFTBALL MICHIGAN-RUTGERS, TODAY, 3 P.M.

Rutgers searches for signature home win RYAN MORAN

With the Big Ten receiving just one automatic bid for the NCAA Regionals, getting the best quality wins to increase RPI becomes crucial in order to get an at-large bid. Beating Michigan would help greatly that cause.

With a .314 team batting average, the Knights have a case for their offensive prowess at the plate.

Senior centerfielder Jackie Bates leads the team’s red-hot lineup at the plate, boasting a .402 batting average along with stroking 10 home runs on the year and 33 runs batted in (RBI).

Aside from Bates, the distribution has been evenly spread throughout the lineup with Knights currently hitting over .300.

But Michigan dwarfs that number, boasting a .334 batting average on the season.

Junior shortstop Sierra Romero leads the way batting a blistering .505 with 13 home runs and 46 RBI. Seven batters have hit over .306 in the lineup in 20 games or more of action.

STAFF WRITER

As the Rutgers softball team rides a season-high seven-game winning streak going up against Michigan, it will finally see where it stacks up with the best of the best.

The Scarlet Knights (20-9, 7-2) take on the No. 4 Wolverines (34-6, 7-2) today at 3 p.m. to begin a three-game tilt over the weekend at the RU Softball Complex.

Michigan is 9-4 this season against ranked opponents, with two close losses to the likes of No. 1 Florida.

A win over one of the top teams in the country could provide Rutgers with some serious leverage, according to head coach Jay Nelson.

“In the long run, I don’t think it will be crucial (in the Big Ten), but it gives us a chance to beat the No. 4 team,” Nelson said. “We have three chances to beat them and if we win, it will help us move up in the RPI and that’s what we are trying to do.”

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Junior right-hander Dresden Maddox and sophomore right-hander Shayla Sweeney are expected to pitch the middle game of the weekend series against No. 4 Michigan.

LEFT: THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2013

EXTRA POINT

MLB SCORES

NY Yankees Blue Jays

3 6

Red Sox Phillies

6 2

NY Mets Nationals

6 3

Twins Tigers

0 7

White Sox Royals

1 4

Giants Padres

1 0

CANDICE DANDRIDGE,

senior goalkeeper, will celebrate Senior Night at High Point Solutions Stadium this evening as the Big Ten leader in saves per game. Dandridge averages 9.15 stops per contest.

RIGHT: EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2015 KNIGHTS SCHEDULE

SOFTBALL

BASEBALL

WOMEN’S LACROSSE

MEN’S GOLF

vs. Michigan

at Indiana

vs. Northwestern

Princeton Invitational

Today, 3 p.m., RU Softball Complex

Tonight, 6 p.m., Tonight, 7 p.m., Bloomington, Ind. Piscataway, N.J.

Saturday, All Day, Princeton, N.J.