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Rutgers student applications increase, retention rates remain CHRISTIAN ZAPATA NEWS EDITOR
At last week’s Board of Governors meeting, University President Robert L. Barchi announced preliminary estimates of new student enrollment at Rutgers for the upcoming school year — citing a notable increase in first-year student applications. During his preliminary remarks, Barchi commented on the University’s admissions process, which runs through spring and sometimes into the summer, and stated that applications are up by approximately 9.3 percent all across the board — with a 7.3-percent uptick at its flagship New Brunswick campus. “Interestingly, with a lot of efforts we’ve been making with marketing and improving the visibility of Rutgers, our out-of-state domestic applications were up 18 percent year on year and they were about 7.6 percent ahead of last year on incoming … So we’re headed in the right direction,” he said. He further commended the actions of Rutgers—Camden for its two-fold increase in reported Admit Comings by approximately 50 percent over the last two academic years, as reported by The Daily Targum. During the Fall of 2012, the number of entering students
at Rutgers—New Brunswick at the undergraduate level was approximately 8,500 and has since grown incrementally to 9,622 students in 2016. This has been a steady increase with little fluctuation aside from an initial jump to 9,314 students during 2013, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. What has not changed is the University’s first-year student retention rate. At just above 90 percent, the percentage of students that have stayed at Rutgers after their first year remains consistent amid increases in the overall population, according to the report. With an increase in student application rates and steady retention rates, the admissions process may become a more competitive applications process for incoming students. In 2016, 17 percent of the University’s student body was comprised of out-of-state students — almost double the number of out-of-state students enrolled a decade ago when Rutgers only encompassed three campuses, according to an article by NJ Advance Media. Courtney McAnuff, Rutgers’ vice president for Enrollment Management, said that recruitment of international and out-of-state students has increased over the years and helps offset the $4 billion of
New student applications are up 7.3 percent at Rutgers—New Brunswick and 9.3 percent across the board. Admissions take place during the spring into summer. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2017 the University’s budget that comes from state funding — a number that decreased by 24 percent, according to the article. “We can’t increase tuition very much, the economy being what it is,” McAnuff said. “We probably
will take more students from out-ofstate or international.” Rutgers’ first-year student acceptance rate during 2017 was 56 percent, and still remained one of the highest percentages of in-state students among state universities
in the country, according to the article. Among Big Ten schools, Rutgers had the most in-state students, with schools like the University of Michigan and Penn State ranking in the bottom tier with a less than 55 percent in-state population. The University still awaits full acceptance as a full-equity partner in the Big Ten Athletic Conference, and a share in its revenue stream which equated to $51.1 million in 2017, according to the Targum. Rutgers has received incremental increases in revenue share in the years leading up to its full integration during the 2020-2021 school year. It received $16.1 million from the Big Ten in 2017, a $9.8-million increase from the previous year. “President Robert (L.) Barchi remains committed to ensuring the Athletics Department becomes self-sufficient as soon as possible,” said Karen Ayres Smith, a Rutgers spokesperson, in a statement to NJ Advance Media at the time. “Rutgers Athletics will be in a position to generate a positive cash flow for the University after we receive our full share of Big Ten revenues in 2021. Membership in the Big Ten brings numerous benefits for Rutgers students, faculty and researchers, including shared academic resources and research collaborations with our peer institutions in the Big Ten.”
Pilot program offers free hygiene products KELLY KIM STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers University Student Programing Association’s initiative to provide students with complimentary menstrual hygiene products is being tested at 3 of the 5 campuses in order to gauge the program’s success. TWITTER
A recent pilot program was launched across campus that supplies students with access to free menstrual products. As the first of its kind, the program aims to meet student’s need for hygienic, accessible feminine products. The Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) was the key driver in implementing this program. Planning for such an idea began in 2017 after several RUSA members recognized the then-current state of student provisions offered. Sabeen Rokerya, former RUSA Student Affairs Committee chairwoman and a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior, said that after beginning close work with the Rutgers Student Food Pantry, her and her peers were quick to notice the lack of access to specific resources that many students on campus may need. “We started connecting with other Big Ten Universities about the provision of these products and
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discussed the issue at depth with the Douglass Governing Council, which represents the Douglass Residential College student population. Through these conversations, we further realized that financial insecurity for students was not limited to food and textbooks, but that it may include a wider variety of necessities,” she said. The movement to redefine menstrual products as being a fundamental need rather than a luxury good has influenced action in several regions around the country. As of 2016, 11 states have eliminated the tax on feminine products, New Jersey being one of them. New York City passed measures in July 2016 to “provide free menstrual products in all public schools, shelters and correctional facilities,” according to a USA Today College article. Several colleges, such as The University of Arizona and Columbia University, have joined the free menstrual product movement and started implementing programs SEE PRODUCTS ON PAGE 4
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Rutgers institute of politics notes surge in active female candidates ERICA D’COSTA
swimming against the tide,” according to the article. Fifty-nine percent of all potential female candidates running for The number of female candithe U.S. House and 61 percent of dates running for the U.S. House potential candidates in the Senate of Representatives is surging, the are attempting to unseat incumRutgers Eagleton Institute of Polibents, a more challenging task. tics reported. “Open seats (no incumbent As of April 6, 309 women filed running) are the most winnable to run for the House of Represenraces for newcomers. Incumbents tatives in 29 states, all of which typically win 90 percent of the have been certified. Of that retime or more,” another Rutgers cord number, 231 are Democrats Eagleton Institute of Politics artiand 78 Republicans. cle stated. Currently, 21 states have yet to Regardless, women at the polls file and certify their candidates, continue to face the prevailing tribut there is hope that the results als of male action, according to of those from the remaining states will reflect the trend, the the article. report stated. In 1992 — a year in which there Although the numbers are was a particular surge in female groundbreaking, the female candipolitical candidates — one of the dacy population is still substantialmost discussed topics was “the ly below that of males. As of April Senate Judiciary Committee’s in6, women are only 21.9 percent of sulting and dismissive treatment major party candidates that have of Anita Hill when she testified filed to run for the House. about being sexually harassed by This percentage may seem Anita Hill began her career during a time when female political candidates were on a rise. In 1992 Clarence Thomas.” minute, but has grown consider- she accused Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment and testified in court. During the trial, Hill, a young ably over the years. The Eagle- Since then, she has become a leading figure in the Time’s Up movement. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS politician, claimed that Thomas, ton Institute of Politics reported an older Black man, harassed her In an article titled, “Pink Wave: the more stagnant female Repub- by the National Public Radio during her time serving under that in 2016, that same female (NPR), the wave of female candi- him. At the time, there were only demographic only reflected 17.8 A Note of Caution,” the Rutgers lican numbers. Seventy-five percent of major dates is set for a wave of losses, two women in the entire Senate, percent of all candidates on the Eagleton Institute of Politics stated that although the studies party female candidates who have come November. primary ballots. the article stated. In total, 49 percent of the feThe data examined the 29 show that the number of females already filed to run for the U.S. Hill, a leading figure in the states where candidacies have running for government positions House are Democrats, according male Democratic candidates run- Time’s Up movement and a vocal been filed and certified as of is rising, there are other simulta- to the report. Compared to the 12 ning for the House, Senate and advocate for equal rights for womApril 6. It highlights that females neous trends being charted that percent of female contenders who governor are in “likely” or “safe” en, was announced as the Rutare not the only gers—Camden ones with rising 2018 commence“Open seats (no incumbent running) are the most winnable races for newcomers. Incumbents typically win ment speaker by statistics in the elections. While the Board of Gov90 percent of the time or more.” the total of feernors in Februmale candidates ary. EAGLETON INSTITUTE OF POLITICS rose from 2016 According to to 2018 from the article, “sto163 to 309 — a ries of sexual haare Republican, the study stated Republican races, the article stat- rassment and assault, whether in 90-percent inflation -- the number should be noted. One of those cautions is that that there is an inherent female ed. On the flip side, 34 percent of entertainment, the media, sports of male candidates rose too. The report showed that overall “the ‘pink wave’ hues blue,” — a Democratic progression of those Republican women are in likely or or politics, were omnipresent in safe Democratic races. male candidacy jumped from 862 message to readers about the running. 2017 and are one factor driving Another advisor y is that women’s political mobilization There are other cautions as to 1,103 between 2016 and 2018, a strong growth in female Democratic contenders as opposed to well. According to an article “many women running are during the 2018 election cycle.” 28-percent increase. ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
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PRODUCTS RUSA plans to expand to College Avenue, Douglas campuses after pilot program CONTINUED FROM FRONT similar to RUSA’s, according to the article. Evan Covello, former RUSA president and a Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy senior, explained RUSA’s commitment to ensuring that students have access to whatever resources they need. Once RUSA was introduced to the possible hindrance of that goal via feminine products, it conducted research, he said. The process started with familiarization of the products already offered. After comparing the prices of tampons and sanitary napkins in on-campus convenience stores to off-campus ones, RUSA discovered that on-campus stores charged nearly three times more than off-campus stores for such items. Mathematically, the University would save money by purchasing products in bulk than at retail price, Rokerya said. In discussing the logistics and finances of implementing the program, RUSA reached out to other on-campus organizations, such as The Women’s Center Coalition, The Douglass Governing Council and the University Facilities and Capital Planning (UFCP), Covello said. UFCP, which was providing more affordable products before the proposal, approved of RUSA’s initiative and offered to provide funding for the installation and stocking of dispensers in the Busch, Livingston and Cook student centers, he said. In nature of being a pilot program, only 3 of the 5 campuses were stocked with dispensers, but there are plans to expand to
the College Avenue and Douglass campuses, Roker ya said in an email. She said that the pilot program was conceived for RUSA to gauge how successful the distribution of free menstrual hygiene products on campus would be and how often the machines would need restocking. “We worked with University Facilities and Capital Planning to have the machines placed in all female and gender-neutral bathrooms of the statistically most-visited locations of Rutgers University—New Brunswick, which are the Livingston and Busch student centers. Over the summer, we will assess the success rate of this pilot initiative, and hopefully have the products available on all campuses,” Rokerya said. This initiative looks to help alleviate the issue of finances and accessibility, while maintaining a sense of security among individuals who are unprepared in the restroom. Free The Tampons, a campaign working toward the free, accessible menstrual products, reported that 86 percent of menstruating individuals had their periods in public without the proper resources and only 8 percent of individuals found dispensers which worked every time. So far, there has been positive student feedback (about free menstrual products on campus), Covello said. “I have received very positive feedback from students. Students drive the work that RUSA does and free menstrual hygiene products was no exception. This was a program that students wanted to see implemented. We will continue
Sabeen Rokerya, former RUSA Student Affairs Committee chairwoman and a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior, said that her work with the Rutgers Student Food Pantry led her to spot the scarcity of menstrual products available to students. LINKEDIN to meet with administrators of the student centers to gather additional feedback,” he said. Despite the recent arrival of the new government body, Suzanne Link, the current RUSA president and a School of Arts and Sciences
junior, plans to further develop the program. “I am looking forward to sitting down with UFCP this month to discuss the success of this program and how to expand it to our other campuses. I am pleased at
the progress that has been made thus far on making menstrual hygiene products free at Rutgers University and this is a program that I will continue to improve as president,” Link said in an email to The Daily Targum.
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Bill for undocumented student aid sits on Murphy’s desk RYAN STIESI ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
Advancing through both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate, a bill to grant certain undocumented students access to financial aid services now sits on Gov. Phil Murphy’s (D-N.J.) desk. Bill A3467 in the assembly, S699 in the Senate, passed in a 4924 vote on Thursday, according to the New Jersey State Legislature. The Senate previously passed its identical version of the bill on March 26, in a 27-10 vote. “This is the other piece of the puzzle if we really want to help these students succeed and contribute to society,” said the bill’s primary sponsor Gary Schaer (D-Bergen, Passaic), according to a press release. “Given the ever-escalating costs, many students, even with in-state tuition rates, are finding college more and more financially unattainable. Making this assistance available will make higher education a reality for these aspiring students.” If signed into law, the bill would allow students to apply to any financial aid program administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) or the Secretary of Higher Education, according to the press release. A student must meet requirements of the “Tuition Equality Act,” or in the case of a student enrolled in an independent institution of higher education, must meet all requirements except to enroll in a public institution of higher education. HESAA and the Secretary of Higher Education are tasked with establishing procedures and forms for students to use to access state student financial aid programs, according to the text of the bill. These procedures and forms will be posted on the HESAA and Office of the Secretary of Higher Education websites, according to the press release. “Opening our financial aid programs to more students will make affording a college education possible for more New Jersey families,” said Annette Quijano (D-Union), another primar y sponsor on the bill, according to the release. “Any student who has attended a New Jersey high school, received their diploma, and aims to clear up their immigration status should be allowed to apply for financial aid to help with college costs just as any other student in their graduating class.” There are multiple requirements for student eligibility, according to the text of the “Tuition Equality Act.” These include attending high school in New Jersey for three or more years, having graduated from a state high school or received an equivalent diploma, being registered as an entering student or being currently enrolled no earlier than the fall semester of the 2013 to 2014 academic year and, for students without lawful immigration status, filing an affidavit with their college. The affidavit must state the student has filed an application to legalize their immigration status or will file an application as soon as they are eligible to do so, according to the “Tuition Equality Act.”
While he has not publicly commented on the bill during its time in the state legislature, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) campaigned in support of measures that further support the state’s undocumented community. FLICKR The vote was largely along party lines. It was met with strong opposition from some opponents of the bill, according to NJ Advance Media. “Treating non-citizens better than citizens, I think, is fundamen-
non-citizens and take away from the citizens in the state.” Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex) was the only Democrat to vote against the bill, according to USA Today.
DREAMers, according to USA Today. Since then, the governor has not indicated what his decision will be on the law. USA Today reported that before the vote his office said the
“Opening our financial aid programs to more students will make affording a college education possib le for more New Jersey families.” ANNETTE QUIJANO Primary Sponsor of Bill A3467
tally wrong,” said Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris), according to NJ Advance Media. “… This is just another pot to subsidize
During his campaign to become the state’s 56th governor, Murphy said he would support measures to further in-state financial aid for
governor “does not comment on specific or pending legislation until it reaches his desk for signature” in a brief statement.
If he does sign the legislation, the Garden State will join eight other states that of fer financial aid to undocumented students, according to USA Today. Those states are California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, New Mexico and Hawaii. “We can do more for the New Jersey DREAMers to help them achieve their higher education goals,” said primar y sponsor Mila Jasey (D-Essex, Morris), according to the press release. “With this bill, we continue to invest in their education and make it possible for them to attain their college goals here in New Jersey.”
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U.S. is repeating same mistake made in Libya MAENNER’S MUSINGS HUNTER MAENNER
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n the wake of his most recent military strikes against the high value targets of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapons program, President Donald J. Trump was celebratory in his tone and demeanor, commending U.S. allies Great Britain and France for their assistance in, what he coined, a “perfectly executed strike.” Further illustrating his lack of historical consciousness, Trump bookended that tweet with the infamous words: “Mission Accomplished!” But while certainly not done with intent, the harkening back to the banner, which was prominently displayed behind former President George W. Bush onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as he declared that “major combat operations in Iraq have ended” could not be more fitting. In many respects, the situation the United States finds itself in concerning the Syrian Civil War parallels its involvement in Iraq and Libya over the past couple decades, and much like his predecessors, Trump seems determined to follow in the same mistakes. While certainly a war criminal due to the fact that he has committed numerous atrocities against his own citizens, the sad truth of the matter in Syria is that the Assad regime is still the best and most pragmatic option to lead the embattled nation into the future. Though heavy-handed authoritarian dictators run contrary to the principles held by the U.S., the one thing they do provide their nations is a semblance of stability, which in the modern day Middle East is a crucial interest for not just the citizens of these countries, but also for the U.S. After the removal of former President Saddam Hussein and former Colonel Muammar Gaddafi from power in their respective nations, sectarian violence broke out in each with the newfound power vacuum that existed in each. Under the rule of Hussein, born a Sunni Muslim, the Shia Muslim majority was largely held in check from instiling its will on the religious minorities within the country. While conditions may have been poor in the nation, much of that was a direct consequence of the imposition of sanctions by the U.S. after the first Gulf War. Writing from a first-person perspective about the circumstances in Iraq following the toppling of the Hussein regime, Wael Al-Sallami stated that “Instead of living safely in poor conditions, Iraqis became somewhat wealthy, but lost all measures of personal safety. Where once they just had one tyrant to be afraid of, now they have hundreds more!”
“... it is imperative that the same mistakes of the past are not repeated yet again in the region.” The situation in Libya following the death of Gaddafi can easily be considered as worse, as the lack of planning for a post-Gaddafi Libya led to many of the same issues seen in Iraq: the rise of sectarian violence due to an apparent power vacuum, violence against religious minorities and the absence of a transition plan for the central government. Due to the constant militia fighting and the formation of multiple parliaments claiming authority over the nation, former President Barack Obama has deemed the lack of foresight following U.S. intervention in the country to be his “worst mistake.” Worst of all, though, was the unintended consequence of indirectly helping the spread of ISIS through failure to actually follow through on the idea of “nation building.” Though the U.S. has aided the now Shia-led Iraqi government in military training and battle planning in order to expel ISIS elements from Iraq, the long drawn-out process has come with its setbacks and outright embarrassments in the process. For Libya, the infancy of a new central government backed by the UN has struggled to gain legitimacy with the entire country, leaving the future of Libyan politics disjointed, and in many respects, in disarray. For the U.S. in Syria, it is imperative that the same mistakes of the past are not repeated yet again in the region. The clear lesson put forth by the conflicts in Iraq and Libya is that sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you do not. Though Trump has made it clear that his policy is to defeat ISIS in Syria and then leave, the only way to completely assure this result is to ensure that a power vacuum does not come to exist inside of Syria. With the Assad regime currently consolidating former rebel-held strong points, it is time that Trump actually brings the change he promised to American foreign policy and attempt to join the Russian Federation in promoting an end to the civil war. As it stands, the question is no longer if the Assad regime will keep power, but rather when the conflict will end and how many lives will be lost in the process. While penalties for the actions of Assad can certainly be brought about later on in the process, the current U.S. policy in the region needs to be to work toward stability, not incite further chaos. Hunter Maenner is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in criminal justice and political science. His column, “Maenner’s Musings,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Food insecurity is prominent at Rutgers U. Student Food Pantry will not solve issue on its own
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Poor physical health is also associated with food hile ramen noodles and mac and cheese seem to be the typical college student’s insecurity. When students are financially insecure, meal of choice, it has become appar- they need to work more hours to sustain thement that many students may not have many other selves. But these students also need to make time options. Food insecurity among college students is to focus on their studies on top of their job. This a significant issue across the country, but when we leaves less time to make home-cooked meals or come to realize its prominence at Rutgers, the prob- exercise. The quickest and cheapest option is often fast food — which obviously ends up leading to lem becomes more personal. Food insecurity is generally defined as a lack of poor health. Intertwined with this issue is the fact reliable access to the necessary amount of afford- that groups most at risk for food insecurity include able and nutritious food. According to a study done students of color, first-generation students and stuby the University in March regarding food insecurity dents who receive Pell Grants. The Rutgers Student Food Pantry is a great start among students at Rutgers—New Brunswick, slightly less than 37 percent of undergraduates and slightly to addressing this issue in New Brunswick, but it more than 32 percent of graduate students are food cannot be one of the only things the University coninsecure — which translates to approximately a third tributes. For one thing, the pantry is not utilized by of the student body and more than the national aver- one-third of the Rutgers community despite the fact that apparently oneage. Most of the stuthird needs it. This dents who are affectmay be the result ed by this issue live “Student health and success is, and should of a culmination of in off-campus houscontinue to be, the University’s priority. things, such as the ing and come from fact that shopping low-income families. But without more being done to address at a food pantry in Food insecurity food insecurity, the problem will general may seem entails multiple issomewhat embarsues for students continue to get worse ...” rassing for some other than simply students, or that hunger. There is a significant correlation between GPA and level of food there is simply not enough advertisement on behalf security, according to the Rutgers study. The lower of the pantry. In general, though, the food pantry the level of a student’s food security, the lower their is not going to solve the issue. In addition to proGPA is likely to be. This seems intuitive, because moting use of the pantry, the University could poswhen a student has to spend more time focusing on sibly begin working on a way to implement more how to feed themselves, it likely follows that they subsidized food plans and campus-grown produce must spend less time on their academics. Consider- for those in need. Student health and success is, and should contining the fact that most of the students who are food insecure are also low-income, it is clear that this is an ue to be, the University’s priority. But without more issue that perpetuates itself. Poor access to afford- being done to address food insecurity, the problem able, convenient and healthy food entails decreased will continue to worsen, as will the inequality gaps. academic performance and therefore possibly a low- Rutgers students must be informed about the fact er graduation rate. In other words, someone is more that so many of their classmates experience this islikely to graduate and move on toward personal suc- sue and should be encouraged to take part in workcess if they have the financial ability to comfortably ing out a solution. This is an issue that, if solved, can have far-reaching and long-term positive effects. feed themselves. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
April 16, 2018
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Mueller’s investigation means interesting things for America A THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE ASHLEY WANG
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fter a long year under President Donald J. Trump’s administration, prosecutors are closing in on Trump and his alleged involvement with Stormy Daniels. MSNBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos highlighted the F.B.I. raid on Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. Cevallos’s take on the raid includes implications regarding why prosecutors chose to raid Cohen’s office instead of ser ving him a subpoena. While a subpoena requires an individual to provide evidence of documentation, Cevallos speculates that prosecutors chose to obtain a search warrant in order to seize everything from Cohen’s office, residence and hotel room to ensure that certain documents will not go missing. Instead, Cevallos firmly believes that while the F.B.I. considered ser ving Cohen a subpoena, it was eventually decided that Cohen was not trustworthy enough to deliver the documents himself. In fact, “to obtain a search warrant, prosecutors must convince a federal judge that agents are likely to discover evidence of criminal activity.” Mueller’s investigation sinks its claws deeper into Trump’s web of confidantes and associates. This includes son-in-law-
Jared Kushner who is facing scrutiny by prosecutors in Brooklyn, his former campaign chairman who is under indictment, his former national security adviser who has pleaded guilty to lying and a pair of former campaign aides who are cooperating with Mueller, according to The New York Times. Mueller’s holding the magnifying glass as close as he can to Cohen and Trump, and Mueller’s ready to fr y the both of them as soon as he discovers any evidence regarding this $130,000 of “hush
of a cover-up exists. In fact, Cohen has been so eager to throw himself on top of Trump to protect him that he has even admitted that “the funds were taken from (his) home equity line and transferred internally to (his) LLC account in the same bank,” which is inexplicably questionable all on its own. Trump is devastated at Mueller’s witch hunt, and even after Trump expressed his desire to fire Mueller earlier this week, doing so would only spark more anger and would even look like an admission of guilt.
“... these investigations go to show that being president is no longer synonymous with being above the law.” money” that investigators are tr ying to prove was provided to Daniels without Trump’s knowledge. Cohen’s stupid (or selfless, or stupidly selfless) notion of obligation to the president is becoming dangerously complicated. If prosecutors can prove that Cohen made an “illegal contribution” without Trump’s knowledge, this means that a non-disclosure agreement between Trump and Daniels never existed if Trump was not even aware of the NDA’s existence. Prosecutors can also look into any privileged material between Trump and his lawyer if any evidence
Initially, tax breaks, stricter immigration laws to protect citizens’ safety and more employment all sounded like really fantastic promises made by Trump. But our president’s volatile behavior, coupled with this incessant need to be involved with potential criminal charges and hire those who are willing to cover for him, are reasons why people are liking him less. People are liking him less not because he set women back 50 years, or because he calls third world countries “sh-tholes” or because he has left behind all the blue collar workers who voted for him, but because our own president is starting to look like a criminal.
As Trump stated in regard to the investigation, he believes that “It’s an attack on our countr y in a true sense. It’s an attack on what we all stand for.” I have to disagree. Considering that Mueller is also poking his head in Trump’s affairs to discover any possible collusions that Trump may have had with Russia, these investigations go to show that being president is no longer synonymous with being above the law. Being president does not excuse Trump of any potential wrongdoings, and Mueller makes that extremely clear. Politicians, artists, entertainers and millions of Americans are so focused on our president’s potential crimes and even the victim-blaming of women such as Jennie Willoughby and Colbie Holderness, who have voiced the abuse they suffered by their ex-husband, White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter, who Trump has defended. We have witnessed our own president throw people like Cohen under the bus, because people like Cohen are expendable to Trump. It took a year, but everything Trump has done to maintain this facade of being president is finally melting away under Mueller’s watch. Ashley Wang is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in English and minoring in philosophy. Her column, “A Third Person Perspective,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Metro Boomin brings mix of hits to ‘Beats on the Banks’ JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT
When you hear “Metro Boomin want some more,” it is safe to say that something good will follow. With one of the most recognizable drops in music and a client list that ranges from Drake and Kanye to Migos, Metro Boomin is one of the premier producers in the world. Fresh of f of a strong 2017 that included multiple collaboration tapes, Metro Boomin came to Rutgers as par t of RUPA’s Beats on the Banks concer t series on Friday. Devin Fields, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior, opened the night performing as Vacay. His eclectic DJ set was a mix of hits, remixes and new artists, and he has been practicing his craft for years. “My father taught me how to DJ when I was a kid, so I’ve been DJing for like eight years now,” Fields said. The family tradition has led to gigs at Rutgers for the last few years, and Vacay has built a librar y suited to match the taste of a Jersey audience. Most notably he played a Panic at the Disco Jersey club remix, which Vacay described as “combining two of his favorite things.” Next up was DJ Flygerian, a School of Arts and Sciences senior.
Flygerian built off of the groundwork that Vacay had laid, hyping up the crowd with a set full of Jersey club and hip-hop hits. Ironically enough, plenty of his set included songs by Metro himself. The energy in the building was growing and there was dancing from the floor to the balcony, thanks to Flygerian’s seamless playlist of the top hits. Cardi B, Playboi Carti and Chief Keef were just a few of the inclusions in the set, but Flygerian also played a few unexpected classics. Unexpected to everyone, he played Vanessa Carlton’s “1,000 Miles” and immediately followed with Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the USA.” The instantly quotable songs prompted an auditorium-wide sing-along, making for one of the highlights of the evening. By the time Flygerian was done, he had clearly become a crowd favorite. Up-and-coming rapper Nessly was the last opener, and while he’s racked up thousands of plays on SoundCloud, his popularity didn’t translate to an audience clearly ready for the headliner. By this point ever yone seemed anxious for Metro, as they had been chanting his name between each set. It seemed like ver y few people in the audience knew his music, and there was substantial jeering throughout his performance. Once the
As part of RUPA’s Beats on the Banks concert series, world-renowned producer Metro Boomin hyped up the crowd on Firday with some of his most famous creations, including “Bad and Boujee” by Migos and Post Malone’s “Congratulations.” DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR set started drawing to a close Nessly was visibly upset, and he stormed off. One of his hype men rounded out the shaky showing by asking the crowd for one big “boom,” to which they easily obliged. Finally, it was time for the main event, and the room was
Up-and-coming DJ and Rutgers senior Flygerian was one of the opening acts. He impressed the audience with his original Jersey club and hip hop tracks. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR
beyond excited to see Metro. told ever yone to “stay blessed” The producer ran onstage to and was gone. Some concertgoers gave early “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1,” and the Kanye smash ser ved as reviews, with a group of students the perfect opener. Metro flexed agreeing that the show was a 9 his expansive discography, run- out of 10, and it only would’ve been better ning through if Metro had the multiple brought out a top 40 hits guest. Although he’s worked the feedback on. From was overwhelmMigos’ “Bad positive, and Bou“Metro is clearly used to ingly some had a few jee” to Post criticisms. AuMalone’s being on stage, and he Thomas, “Congratuhandled being on the mic tumn a School of Arts lations,” the and Sciences tracks kept well for someone who sophomore, excoming, a isn’t a vocalist.” plained why she testament to came and why his amazing she was slightly track record. disappointed. Metro is “As a producclearly used er I really love to being on Metro Boomin, stage, and he handled being on the mic I listen to his music a lot. But well for someone who is not a as a performer I feel like he was vocalist. Hyping up the crowd at a little lacking. There was an ever y available moment, he kept opening DJ, DJ Flygerian, and I the energy high throughout the honestly feel like he did a better set. While many DJs can seem job,” Thomas said. Overall the concert was distant from a crowd, Metro made sure that ever yone was an incredibly exciting celeenjoying themselves. After con- bration of music and from the fetti rained down and his time students to the celebrities, the was up, he thanked the crowd, night was bright.
DIVERSIONS
April 16, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 11 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Look for opportunity, not chaos. Put your head down and get the work done. If you want to get ahead, build a better life or get along with the people you deal with daily. Make peace and offer a positive response and support. How you handle situations will determine how well you do. Stop talking and start doing. Your numbers are 9, 15, 21, 26, 32, 40, 43.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand up for your beliefs, but don’t belittle others in the process. Diplomacy coupled with positive suggestions will help you reach your goal much faster than discord. Live up to your word and finish what you start. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Abide by the rules. A subtle change that can influence your tax return or your monthly overhead will turn out to be complicated or raise a red flag. Talk to an expert before you jeopardize your income or your reputation. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Learn all you can before you enter into a debate or get involved in something that will eat up your time or your cash. Preparation and optimism will be instrumental in helping you reach any deadline that challenges you. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Express the way you feel, and you will find out where you stand. Direct questions will command attention and help you come to conclusions that will assist you in bringing about positive change. Problems with relatives are better addressed sooner than later. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think twice before you take on someone else’s responsibility. You are better off making suggestions than taking over. Look over your personal papers, income tax return and finances, and make any adjustments that will help you save money. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make a point to relax and spend time with people you enjoy being around. You can gain a different perspective regarding what’s important. Special relationships should be a priority, along with planning a vacation or activity you can enjoy together. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll feel the urge to reconnect with someone from your past. A desire for change will confirm you still crave adventure and want to be around people who offer unique perspectives on life. Common sense will be required. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think before you act. You’ll be tempted to get involved in something because of the people, not what’s being offered. It is truly best for you to be an onlooker, not a participant. Unpredictable situations should be enough of a warning. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let your emotions cloud issues. Think matters through and make alterations based on what makes the most sense. Don’t overdo it or feel you have to be the one to pay or take on the brunt of the responsibilities. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be caught between what you should do and what you want to do. Take a step back, refrain from making a hasty decision and consider how your actions will affect the people you care about most. Avoid excess and indulgent behavior. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t wait for someone else to make a move. Use your common sense, and you will be successful in reaching your goal. Personal gains can be made and partnerships formed. You’ll know instinctively how to get what you want. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look over all your options and make choices that will serve you well, not someone else. Making a change for the wrong reason will end up causing resentment and regret. Do what’s best for you, and don’t look back. 4 stars
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COMEBACK Rutgers lets Maryland go on 3-goal run in 1:20 span, ultimately falls by 1 CONTINUED FROM BACK Head coach Brian Brecht said that he was pleased with his team’s ability to rally and come back, but when you play the top team in the nation, mistakes are amplified, and it’s hard to come
back from that kind of deficit. “The second quarter was the way I would have liked to have started the game,” Brecht said, according to scarletknights.com. “It doesn’t make up for the poor start to the first 15 minutes by spotting the team that’s No. 1 in the country at home 4 goals.”
But the Rutgers comeback continued in the third quarter as junior midfielder Casey Rose gave the Knights their first lead of the game, one that would be the start of a back-and-forth final 30 minutes. Maryland scored 2 straight goals, then Rutgers did the same, with Rose giving the Knights a 9-8 lead in the fourth. But the Terps saved their best for late in the game, going on a 3-goal run over a 1:20 span to take an 11-9 lead with 3:21 left in the game.
Senior faceoff specialist Joe Francisco won the ensuing faceoff for Rutgers, but threw it away, and that appeared to seal the deal — until Maryland did the same and true freshman attacker Tommy Coyne scored on a fast break with 2:44 left. The Knights got possession back again on the ensuing faceoff and found Mazzone right in front of the net, but the ball hit the carpet and the Terps would take over possession and run out the clock.
Head coach Brian Brecht cited letting Maryland jump out to a 4-goal lead out of the gates as a key point in Rutgers ultimately falling to the Terps, needing to catch up to the Terrapins heavily in the second quarter. JEFFREY GOMEZ / FEBRUARY 2018
“I think we had a shot. I think that was a good look. I didn’t mind that,” Brecht said. “I thought it was great feed, a good catch. We just couldn’t come up with an opportunity on the doorstep.” Kelly showed why he is the best attacker in the Big Ten and maybe even the country. He went off for 4 goals and four assists, including the decisive 11th goal for Maryland. “Best kid on the field,” Brecht said of Kelly. “... He’s a talented player. He certainly made us pay. Wish we could’ve contained him a little bit more in a 1-goal game.” For Rutgers, Francisco was a very strong 65.2 percent from the faceoff X, continuing his strong play against Big Ten competition, as he is over 60 percent in conference play this season. In the first half, the Knights had the Terps out of sync and out of their game. Coming into Sunday’s game averaging a Big Ten-lowest 2.6 penalties per game, they committed seven in the first 30 minutes, with Rutgers capitalizing on one of them late in the second quarter to tie the game at 5. But Mar yland did not commit a penalty in the second half and was the cleaner team down the stretch, allowing the Terps to escape an upset bid by the Knights. “We probably made too many mistakes,” Brecht said. “We turned the ball over more than they did. Whether it was one more than they did, in a 1-goal game, that one turnover, that one possession, that one failed clear gives them another opportunity to win a game and doesn’t allow us to win a game.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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an Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said that forward Kawhi Leonard is still absent from the Western Conference playoffs because he has not received clearance from his medical team for a return, according to ESPN. Leonard is not expected to return at any point during the postseason, a league source said. “So far, they say that he’s not ready to go. So we can’t do anything until that happens. Then, we would have to decide what’s going on from there,” Popovich said. Popovich said that Leonard is rehabbing in New York currently, attempting to get healthy. Leonard has not played since Jan. 13. He did return briefly to the team in March, but decided in April to go back East and focus on his rehab process.
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ight end Rob Gronkowski will not be attending the start of New England’s offseason program Monday, according to ESPN. Reported to have had good communication with the Patriots, a source said that Gronkowski is still contemplating whether he is playing in the upcoming 2018 season. Quarterback Tom Brady is not expected to attend either, as he has been on a business trip in Qatar.
Brady is usually a regular participant in the offseason program, but he will miss the beginning this year. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that the voluntary offseason program starts on Monday. “It will be heavily attended, but I know there are a couple players that I’ve talked to that have other commitments, but that’s the way it always is. So, not really anything new there,” Belichick said.
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exas Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon took a perfect game into the eighth inning Sunday night against the Houston Astros, according to ESPN. A leadoff walk to Carlos Correa ended the perfect game bid and a double by Josh Reddick ended the no-hitter. Colon, who turns 45 next month, would’ve became the oldest pitcher in MLB history to throw a no-hitter. That record still belongs to Nolan Ryan who threw a no-hitter at the age of 44 in 1991, one of his seven no-nos in his career. On the other side of the hill, Astros pitcher Justin Verlander was working on a one-hitter of his own. The one hit, though, was a home run to Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos in the third inning. The Rangers went on to win 3-1 in 10 innings.
April 16, 2018
Page 13 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD KNIGHTS CAPTURE TEAM TITLE AT METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
RU claims 7 event titles, 10 top-3 finishes over weekend ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA STAFF WRITER
Claiming seven event titles and 10 top-three finishes, the Rutgers men’s track and field team climbed to the top of the rankings to capture the team title at the 2018 Outdoor Metropolitan Championships — which the team hosted. The Scarlet Knights also sent a small contingent of four runners to compete in Knoxville, Tennessee at the Tennessee Relays. The trio of graduate student Matthew Krezmer, sophomore Michael Thomas and classmate Greg Harnett were above the rest of the competitors to take the top three spots in the javelin throw. Krezmer led the way with a throw of 64.07 meters (210’ 2”) for first place, followed behind runner-up finisher Thomas with a personal best throw of 61.25 meters (200’ 11”). Harnett rounded up Rutgers in third, setting a mark of 60.82 meters (199’ 6”). “We’re just trying to get better as the season goes on, which we’re all doing, we’re all where we want to be right now. We’re still waiting to hit our big throws, but we don’t want to peek early this year. We’re trying to peek on at Big Tens and regionals so we can go hit those national marks and make nationals and USA’s and whatever after that,” Krezmer said. Afterwards, the Knights’ jumper trio went another 1-2-3 in the long jump. Sophomore Tobi Tella led Rutgers with a 7.49 meters (24’ 7”) mark for the event title. Freshman Malachi Davis set a personal record jump of 7.17 meters (23’ 6.25”) for second, followed by junior Jairus Paul in a leap of 7.12 meters (23’ 4.50”). Tella and Paul came back in the triple jump to finish second (14.47 meters, 47’ 5.75”) and fifth (13.96 meters, 45’ 9.75”), respectively. Freshman Ja’Quan Mial placed in between the two jumpers for third place with a mark of 14.19 meters (46’ 6.75”). On the track, freshman Patrick Walsh and classmate Edwyn Pierre notched individual event titles. Walsh ran 34:06.69 in the 10,000 meter for first place, while Pierre ran the 110-meter hurdles in a time of 14.81 seconds. “I was just really looking to go based off comfort. I went a little bit earlier than I expected, but I just wanted to hold the pace as long as I possibly can. The main goal is to score points for the team. Overall, we’ve had a really productive year as a team, as a whole,” Walsh said. In the 800 meter, sophomore Jason Schweizer led a pack of four Knights with a PR run of 1:53.72. Sophomores Sean Martinek (1:53.96) and Jared Skalski (1:54.50), as well as freshman Eric Barnes (1:54.55), crossed the line in respective finishes of third, fourth and fifth behind Schweizer in the 800 meter. On the field, graduate student Rudy Winkler threw down the hammer to 71.59 meters (234’ 10”) for the hammer throw title. “Feeling a lot better than I have and doing a lot of things really well. I’m consistently over 71 meters pretty easily so I can’t complain, although I’d like to throw further. I feel like I’m in
Freshman Edwyn Pierre came in first place in the 110-meter hurdles after putting in a time of 14.81 to take the title for Rutgers at the Metropolitan Championships. THOMAS BONIELLO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2018 Other top-three finishers throw, notching the runner-up shape and can throw much furfor Rutgers came from juniors spot in a mark of 51.91 meters ther,” Winkler said. (170’4). On In the high jump, sophthe other omore Perhand, Brown “We’re just trying to get better as the season ry Christie added anothgoes on, which we’re all doing, we’re all launched more er runner-up than the 2.02 finish for the where we want to be right now.” meters mark Knights in (6’ 7.50”) to the 400 meter MATTHEW KREZMER tie for the runwith a time of Graduate Student Javelin Thrower ner-up spot and 47.65 seconds. junior Jordan Down in Lorenzo leaped Tennessee, more than 1.97 meters (6’ 5.50”) John Mooers and Izaiah Brown. freshman Taj Burgess notched for third in the event. Mooers competed in the discus the 400-meter title in a time of
46.23, adding to a seventh-place finish in the 200 meter (20.92). Additionally, classmate Boaz Madeus logged a time of 52.26 in the 400-meter hurdles for third. Next up, Rutgers will be splitting up again to compete at the Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton, New Jersey or Virginia Challenge in Charlottesville, Virginia from April 20-21. For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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April 16, 2018
GAME Ash tries multiple schemes across playing field at High Point Solutions Stadium CONTINUED FROM BACK Sitkowski finished his day with 11 completions for 280 yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by a 75-yard bomb to sophomore wide receiver Bo Melton. But even after his strong performance, both he and Ash were quick to point out some of the mistakes he made. “Goods and bads. Obviously he made some big plays, had some big throws. I think you can see the type of arm he has, but he also made some mistakes, had two picks, threw a pick on a screen then made an ill-advised pass on a third down where he got a pick,” Ash said when asked about Sitkowski’s performance. Sitkowski echoed those sentiments and knows he has to get better to achieve his ultimate goal. “Gotta get more consistent. Ever y day has to be a good day. You don’t got time to waste in college football. We’re starting as the underdog, and ever yone
is gonna look at us as the underdog,” he said. But after their first time on the field and in front of a crowd, Ash thinks his Knights did a good job, but knows there is a long way to go. And even though the spring season is over, that doesn’t mean the team can now take a break. “We made a lot of progress here in the spring, long way to go but I like the progress that we’ve made and the way this team’s come together,” Ash said. And despite the tie in a contest that doesn’t count for anything, Sitkowski was adamant in how he felt afterward. “If I didn’t throw those two picks, we win the scrimmage. That can’t happen. We’ve got to win games here. It was a tie. It was a tie, man. We’ve got to win. We’ve got to win. If we don’t win, it’s all that matters. We’ve got to win,” he said For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore wide receiver Bo Melton shined for the offense on Saturday, ending the day with five catches for 187 yards and 3 touchdowns. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2018
TENNIS MICHIGAN 7, RUTGERS 0
Knights drop both matches to Spartans, Wolverines KWAME COLECRAFT CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers tennis team traveled to Michigan this weekend to face Michigan State and Michigan in an attempt to add more victories to its schedule. But it was a struggle, as the Scarlet Knights (5-13, 0-9) fell to the Spartans (14-7, 5-4) and Wolverines (13-9, 9-1), with Rutgers’
No. 2 player senior Chloe Lee being the only player to come out with a Big Ten victory. Both Michigan State and Michigan were coming off of strong performances against Illinois and Northwestern, teams that have already beaten the Knights. The Spartans senior and No. 2 singles player Habiba Shaker defeated two consecutive ranked opponents in the Wildcats’ Or Lee
in three sets 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 and the Fighting Illini’s Asuka Kawai in straight sets 6-1, 6-4. Michigan State No. 6 singles player Samantha Memije had a seven-game unbeaten streak in conference play until being defeated by Illinois’ Sasha Belaya in straight sets after moving up to the No. 5 spot. The Spar tans came and showed how strong they were
as they defeated Rutgers in a 6-1 rout. But, Lee stood out as she defeated Aslina Chua in straight sets. Lee said last weekend that she needed to improve her performances in the second set, and she displayed that improvement in Saturday’s victory. After taking the first set 6-3, Lee was able to battle her way to a tiebreak in the second set. With the
Senior Chloe Lee picked up the lone victory for Rutgers this weekend, when she defeated Aslina Chua of Michigan State in straight sets by scores of 6-3 and 7-5. JEFFREY GOMEZ / APRIL 2017
score tied 6-6, Lee ultimately won the tiebreak 7-5 to win the match. This was an impressive performance by Lee, considering that Chua was at one point Michigan State’s No. 1 singles player. The Knights No. 3 player sophomore Kat Muzik also put up a fight against Spartan Sara Kuuttila, as she forced a third set. After a gritty battle, Muzik fell in the third set 10-7, with Kuuttila winning the match 6-2, 5-7, 10-7. Rutgers looked to find motivation in Lee and Muzik’s performance when they faced Michigan on Sunday. Unfortunately for the Knights, the Wolverines, who won eight of their last nine results, were coming in with a lot of confidence. Michigan swept No. 11 Illinois last weekend, with ranked players No. 29 Kate Fahey and No. 95 Chiara Lommer leading the way in singles and doubles victories. It would then suffer a very close defeat against No. 9 Northwestern, but the players such as Lommer and No. 2 singles player Brienne Minor ended up victorious against ranked opponents. The Wolverines’ talent proved to be too much for Rutgers, as they swept the team 4-0 in singles and doubles play. But, Lee and freshman Isabelle Da Silva were leading a doubles match 6-5 that was not finished since Michigan already earned the points for winning the first two matches. After a tough road trip, the Knights expect to regroup as they finish their season at home against Purdue Saturday and Indiana Sunday. For updates on the Rutgers tennis team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
April 16, 2018
Page 15 FOOTBALL RESCIGNO, LEWIS, SITKOWSKI BATTLING IT OUT FOR STARTING GIG
Quarterback competition on full display Saturday
“It’s three guys that are competing with the 1’s.” CHRIS ASH Head Coach
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FOOTBALL SCARLET 132, WHITE 132
Rutgers wraps up spring with annual game ROBERT SANCHEZ SPORTS EDITOR
In its first time stepping out on the field in a game-type setting, the Rutgers football team broke the scoreboard as the Scarlet and White teams tied at 132 using a special scoring system. “In the game you could see we focused on the pass game a lot today. We needed to get some work with the quarterbacks,” said head coach Chris Ash. At the center of all of that was true freshman Artur Sitkowski, a 17-year-old early enrollee who should still be in high school. Sitkowski, a four-star recruit from IMG Academy, shined in his Scarlet Knight debut and the Rutgers faithful took notice. Forming a line fit for a king after the game — three times as long as any other — fans waiting for autographs and pictures got to see their knight in shining armor up close and personal — just as Sitkowski, who grew up a Rutgers fan, did when he was younger. “It was cool. It’s great to give back to those guys because they do a great job of showing us support and it was awesome. I was just like those kids, waiting for autographs so it was awesome,” Sitkowski said. Head coach Chris Ash and the Knights finished spring practices on Saturday with the annual Scarlet-White game. The offense and defense finished the game tied at 132 apiece. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2018
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MEN’S LACROSSE NO. 1 MARYLAND 11, NO. 8 RUTGERS 10
Knights comeback falls short in Maryland GRIFFIN WHITMER CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers men’s lacrosse had every opportunity to upset the No. 1 team in the country on Sunday afternoon, but just couldn’t seal the deal against Maryland on a rainy, dreary day in College Park. Through one quar ter, it didn’t look like the No. 8 Scarlet Knights (8-4, 1-2) would even have a shot, as junior long-stick midfielder Garrett Michaeli was called for a 1-minute unreleasable penalty after an illegal body check to the head/neck area and Jared Bernhardt scored 2 goals for the Terrapins (10-1, 3-0) on that man up oppor tunity. Bubba Fairman and Connor Kelly followed suit and Mar yland was up 4-0 at the end of the first quarter. But Rutgers would not go away, as sophomore attacker Kieran Mullins got them started with a goal less than a minute into the second quarter. After Kelly answered for the Terps, the Knights went on a 4-0 run to end the half, spearheaded by 2 goals from senior midfielder Christian Mazzone. Fifth-year senior midfielder Christian Mazzone produced a 4-point performance for Rutgers in the team’s tight 11-10 loss to No. 1 Maryland on Sunday afternoon. Mazzone put in 3 goals and an assist. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018 MLB SCORES
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freshman on the men’s golf team, tied for 14th place at the Rutherford Intercollegiate this weekend at Penn State. Gotterup carded 70-70-76 over the three rounds for a 216 total to secure a spot in the top 15.
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