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Theater-arts veteran Joseph Mancuso retires after 30 years at Rutgers JUSTIN CHANG CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Joseph Mancuso, a professor in the Department of Theater Studies in the Mason Gross School of the Arts, has announced his retirement after teaching Theater Appreciation at Rutgers for nearly 30 years. Although he is best known for his time at Rutgers as a professor, Mancuso served as the Executive Director for the Union County Arts Center and co-founded the theater group, Shoestring Players. He served as a producer and director for various New York-based productions, some of which include the works of Carl Sandburg, like “Lessons on How to Behave Under Peculiar Circumstances.” It premiered at the 28th St. Playhouse in New York City. Mancuso said that his journey at Rutgers started three decades ago. “I came to Rutgers halfway through my undergraduate studies in 1977 ... Three years later I was developing a professional theater company, Shoestring Players, with my colleague and friend Professor Joe Hart,” he said. “Our offices were on Douglass campus, where the opportunity to teach Theater Appreciation occurred in the Fall of 1987.” Mancuso also taught a variety of other theater classes at the Mason Gross School of the Arts. He has had a longtime affiliation with Rutgers, but his career was not limited to University affairs. He affirmed that though he was involved in various other projects, it did not hinder his time teaching students. “Over the years, my career took me on several other artistic adventures beyond Rutgers,” Mancuso said. “Yet I was always fortunate enough to be able to keep
the Theater Appreciation on my schedule without interruption.” Mancuso has had the benefit of watching both the City of New Brunswick, and the Rutgers campus grow. One of his concerns about students today is the influence of new technologies and the strains it causes. When asked about the University’s divergence from 1987, he said, “It’s been thirty years, back then Rutgers was a much less stressed out place. No cell phones, no email, no social media, no 24-hour news. Everyone worked hard yet there was also down time to recharge, play and create.” Some of Mancuso’s concerns for the next generation of students include the exhaustion caused by technological advancement and the lack of focus caused by distractions like social media and smartphones. “It concerns me now how stressed out students seem these days,” he said. “My hope is that we will somehow learn to adapt to the demands of technology and instead use it toward its original purpose of making it work for us.” Overall, Mancuso looks back at his career with fondness. “It has been an honor and a privilege to teach here for three decades and for tens of thousands of students,” he said. Mancuso said one of the things he valued most about teaching at Rutgers was giving students the impetus and drive to learn and value the arts, along with exposure to experiences like the theater in their lives. “I have met many of you again after graduation in far reaching places and under diverse circumstances,” Mancuso said. “I feel blessed to learn each time that so many of you have opened up your lives to a rich experience of the arts.”
Joseph Mancuso started his journey at Rutgers in the Fall of 1987 when he was first offered a position teaching Theater Appreciation. Over the last 30 years, he has balanced personal endeavors with his commitment to educating students on the world of the arts. RUTGERS.EDU
Mayor to keep ties with U. in run for reelection ELIZABETH KILPATRICK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill is running for reelection and plans on maintaining the same close ties between the City of New Brunswick and Rutgers that have produced numerous infrastructural and community developments. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill is running for reelection. He is a part of many of the current and future projects involving Rutgers abd New Brunswick. Since Rutgers is considered to be part of the New Brunswick community, Cahill mentioned some key ways that the city and the University can maintain a close relationship. These include city officials visiting classes and interacting with students through discussion, students receiving employment and service opportunities through the
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Campus Calendar WEDNESDAY 4/18 The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development and the Center for Energy, Economic and Environmental Policy present “The Path to 2050: New Jersey’s Clean Energy Economy” from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Civic Square on the College Avenue campus. This event requires registration. Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “BFA Senior Dance Concert 2018” at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater on Douglass campus. This event is $10 for students. The Department of Human Ecology presents “Bending Toward Justice: Food Charity and Public Policy” from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities and the Douglass Global Village present “Women and Creativity House Group Exhibition” from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at
the Douglass Library on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. THURSDAY 4/19 The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research presents “Public Health and Clinical Aspects of Methamphetamine Addiction in Gay and Bisexual Men,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Office of the Chancellor presents “Campus Conversation: Undergraduate Education at Rutgers-New Brunswick – A Closer Look” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Rutgers Academic Building on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Center for Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Code of Student Conduct may still reprimand marijuana use JAEHYUN KIM CONTRIBUTING WRITER
During his campaign to become the state’s 56th governor, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) ran on a ticket that pushed cannabis law reform. Currently, under Rutgers policy, students who possess or use marijuana must undergo educational programming or inter vention and follow-up with parental notification for their first offense, according to the Visiting Student Handbook. On a student’s second offense, housing is taken away if they live on-campus. For students who live off-campus and receive a second offense, they must pay a fine and can be placed on probation. “For a student(s) first offense, our office approaches the violation both educationally and punitively,” said Kevin Pitt, the director of the Office of Student Conduct at Rutgers, in an email. “For a first-time violation, a student would be sanctioned to attend the fantastic Alcohol & Other Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) run by CAPS as well as, issued a reprimand and a fine.” He said that every case is different and the sanctions can vary depending on the facts. If in the future New Jersey laws change and marijuana is legalized, Pitt said that Rutgers drug policies will be slightly different as well. Possession and use of marijuana will still be a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, but students might not be arrested. “If state law changes and marijuana becomes legal, possession and use on campus will still be a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, but a student may not be arrested,” Pitt said. “We will work with the Alcohol and Drug Initiatives Committee on any changes
to disciplinary sanctions if new legislation is passed.” Part of the process that the of fice is going through is the inclusion of drug overdoses into the medical amnesty policy. Pitt said that with the proposed changes, any student experiencing an alcohol or drug-related medical emergency will no longer have to fear student-conduct repercussions. Pitt said that there are no other changes to the current drug possession and use violations within the student code of conduct. It is important for Rutgers students to be aware of the Code of Student Conduct policies, that way they can be informed about the new disciplinary processes on-campus, Pitt said. Rutgers recently added “University ticket resale” to its code of conduct in order to prevent students from inflating the price of free concert tickets, Pitt said. This was decided after town hall meetings with students who spoke about other people taking advantage of the system by reselling tickets at high rates. “One of the final upgrades we are proposing is the removal of our expungement option for students who (have) been found responsible for code violations,” Pitt said. “Legally, our office must retain conduct records for 10 years so when graduate or professional schools contact us about a student’s conduct record we are legally obligated to disclose. We didn’t want to confuse or misled students to think that their conduct record was disappearing completely when they were granted expungement so we’ve proposed removing it as an option so there is no more confusion.(sic)” Currently, Rutgers has no plans to change any of its drug policies, except for keeping with
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Kevin Pitt is the director of the Office of Student Conduct at Rutgers. He says that while future state laws may call for marijuana legalization, the University’s code of conduct still prohibits it and may take administrative action. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2018 legislative changes that may impact state law. Pitt said that if New Jersey law changes, Rutgers will review its policies to ensure that they are compliant.
“We are really excited by this Code of Student Conduct upgrade and we got a lot of student feedback to help guide our efforts,” he said. “Overall we’ve made the
process simpler and clearer for our students to understand ... The new disciplinary process is faster and will meet the needs of our fast-paced campus.”
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REELECTION New Brunswick’s upcoming performing arts center will house 200 apartments One noteworthy project called the New Brunswick Parks Action A pedestrian bridge to the train Plan is underway as well. Jeanne makes this feature even more ac- Herb, associate director in the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning commodating to the masses. Cahill explained that even and Public Policy, is involved with though the city did not directly the plan and explained its purpose partner with Rutgers for the con- and what it hopes to accomplish. “The project, which was supstruction of The Yard @ College Avenue and the Honors College, ported by Johnson & Johnson, officials worked closely with was intended to provide the city, the University and are very im- its residents, community leaders and city commissions with the pressed by the outcomes. As for the future, Cahill is information it needs to have a looking for ward to one project shared strategic plan for the city’s parks,” Herb said. in particular. New Brunswick is using a “The Performing Arts Center is under construction currently, blueprint plan to help decide but will be completed in the Sum- which parks need improvements, how mer of 2019,” many, to what he said. degree and The Per“New Brunswick has where exactly. forming Arts a relationship with the Cahill deCenter will serve huge University at large as well scribed some key features purposes toward not only as personal relationships.” that may be included in the the Mason New BrunsGross School JAMES CAHILL wick Parks Acof the Arts, but Mayor of New Brunswick tion Plan. to the residents Buccleuch and visitors of Park and Alice Jennings ArNew Brunswick as well, he said. It will house two theaters, of- chibald Park will be equipped fices for the Middlesex County with an outdoor fitness center Art Institute, offices for the New that is roughly 40-by-40 feet in Brunswick Cultural Center and size. The facilities will include more than 200 apartments. Cahill stainless steel fitness equipsaid that the apartments will be ment that contributes to a variavailable to those with a lower in- ety of exercises for the whole body. There will even be an come looking for housing. CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Cahill works out of New Brunswick’s City Hall building located on 78 Bayard St. He is the city’s 62nd mayor and has served as such since 1991. Cahill plans to build on the work he accomplished during his last term with added improvements to the city’s parks. GOOGLE MAPS app that allows users to design personalized programs and track progress. “The outdoor facility puts cardio and other exercise in one place. It is a socialization component,” Cahill said. In regard to future collaborations with Rutgers and New Brunswick, Cahill has many ideas.
City officials meet several times a week with different people from Rutgers, Cahill said. There will continue to be student outreach programs, more promotion that pushes a healthier lifestyle throughout the city and collaboration with the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) and the New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD).
Cahill stressed how important it is for New Brunswick to have good relationships with the president, chancellor, deans, faculty members and even students. “New Brunswick is always changing. Rutgers keeps New Brunswick youthful-minded with a set of fresh ideas,” Cahill said.
Writing about stress may lead to better exam scores SARAH HOLICK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Often times the stress and emotional baggage college students carry goes unchecked, affecting their day-to-day lives. A recent study has proven that writing about past negative thoughts or events can lead to improved performance and enhanced mood in the future. Brynne DiMenichi, a doctoral candidate at Rutgers—Newark and one of the study’s authors, spoke about its purpose. “Participants who wrote about past failures, when they were then exposed to a new stressor, their new stress levels looked similar to individuals who weren’t exposed to stress,” she said. DiMenichi said she likes to compare this process to training for an event. After doing one pushup there is no instantaneous increase in strength, but when met with another physical challenge over time, there is an increased chance of improvement. Many other studies have branched off of this idea. The University of Chicago tested student stress levels before taking a highstakes exam and found that there was a direct correlation between students writing about their stress and their exam grade. “When you have participants, either in a laboratory or before a high stakes exam, write about their current worries, those students who wrote about those
worries did better on their exam,” DiMenichi said. Kent Harber, a professor in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers—Newark, had a hand in this research as well. He specializes in emotions, judgment and the effects of disclosing feelings. Disclosing negative feelings before an exam helped participants during their GRE math test, because they were able to stay focused and make executive decisions, he said. “What’s interesting is, people have just written about one of the worst events of their lives, and just a few minutes later, they are doing this difficult mental task and if they disclose, they did better than if they just wrote about something neutral,” he said. There is a great benefit to writing about deep emotions and to feel them rather than dismiss the past, Harber said. In reflecting on previous experiences, even negative ones, there can be tremendously positive outcomes, Harber said. He further explained how writing about past events can alleviate emotional weight, conscious and subconscious. “When people have some big past event in their life, they’re often, even in a background way, constantly dealing with them,” he said. “A common response is to push those away and suppress them. But actively suppressing is hard work.” Harber explained that containing these emotions can take a
Brynne DiMenichi, a doctoral candidate at Rutgers—Newark and one of the study’s authors, has found that those who wrote about their stress were less affected by new stress. LINKEDIN physical toll on the body due to the chronic stressor it creates in daily life. He said that participants who wrote about their emotions felt more confident as they were facing their challenges and deep feelings head-on. “When people disclose, they are making sense of their events,” he said. “And they generate the feeling that it makes your world more meaningful and it makes
you feel that you are eternally more coherent.” Harber also explained that it helps the participants make sense of their past events and can relieve the uncertainty and pressing questions that can haunt an individual. Joanna Fuhrman, a professor in the Department of English, coupled the idea of writing as an emotional outlet with her views
on creative writing. She said that writing creatively enforces the writer to see themselves from the outside and translate their experience as language. “Creative writing your often writing indirectly, so you’re using the elements of play and imagination to give you a different perspective on your life. Which is different than just documenting your experience,” she said. As researchers, DiMenichi and Harber feel this study can be used to the advantage of students, especially around midterm or final exams week. They both felt that facing negative feelings can relieve inner stressors and clear the mind to focus on the important tasks at hand. Fuhrman, as a creative writer, feels any creative outlet is a great way to alleviate stress and places a person in a different state of mind. She said she understands the amount of stress students endure, especially as finals approach, and that finding a way to artistically challenge the mind can be a relief from the constant strain of academics. “I feel the problem with school sometimes is there are so many tasks that have to be finished, and I think the great thing about writing is it’s open-ended,” Fuhrman said. “It’s about the process and being open to uncertainty and play. And the process of creation is ver y different than the process of getting a task done.”
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Determination helped NROTC reach goal
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n 2012, the Rutgers/Princeton Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) ESHA RAO Program was established to help develop future officers for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The program here is one of the newest, but in just the span of a few years Rutgers/Princeton NROTC has shown that determination and hard work truly do pay off. Just as athletes compete against one another in matches, meets and races, the ROTC programs across the countr y come together at Militar y Excellence Competitions (MEC) to compete in various drill and fitness events, some of which include Trick Drill, Color Guard, Basketball and Corpsman Challenges. The competitions are hosted at various universities throughout the year, such as College of the Holy Cross, Tulane University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Rutgers/Princeton NROTC participates in these competitions ever y year and improves each time. The East Coast NROTC equivalent of the Olympics was hosted this past Saturday at Villanova University. It is the MEC that the midshipmen look for ward to most each year. Last year, Rutgers/Princeton NROTC attended the Villanova MEC and placed third overall. This year, after putting in a lot of time and effort from early morning physical training sessions and drill practices, the Rutgers/Princeton NROTC Program came back victorious placing first overall due to the combined efforts of ever yone in the battalion.
COMMENTARY
“It is true that the midshipmen have put in the time and effort to reach this goal, but it would not be possible without the support of family, friends and also the unit’s active duty staff members.” “I am glad to be part of a year that put Rutgers and Princeton University on the map after seeing the hard work of my peers over the past four years,” said Midshipman 1/C Ligon, who has been in the program for the past four years and is this semester’s Battalion Commanding Officer. It is true that the midshipmen have put in the time and effort to reach this goal, but it would not be possible without the support of family, friends and also the unit’s active duty staff members. They are the ones that have instilled the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment, and developed the minds and character of each midshipman. The 2018 Villanova MEC will be one that the midshipmen always remember, but this is only the beginning. Looking ahead, the midshipmen know that there is always room for improvement and are eager to continue upholding the highest standards mentally, morally and physically for the Rutgers/Princeton NROTC Program. Esha Rao is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in Astrophysics and Professional Physics. She is a midshipman in the Rutgers/ Princeton Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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New Brunswick is always changing. Rutgers keeps New Brunswick youthful minded with a set of fresh ideas ... James Cahill, mayor of New Brunswick. See story on FRONT.
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U. initiative will help half of Rutgers Free menstrual hygiene products are necessity
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espite being a natural and necessar y bulk rather than at retail price, they found that par t of life, menstruation has been the University could actually save money. Of course most women who go to Rutgers will considered by many to be somewhat taboo and dir ty. Possibly for that reason, among continue to purchase their own menstrual hygiene others, until recently public accommodations products and will not simply rely on the ones the with regard to it have been seemingly non-exis- University supplies, but that does not mean this tent in the United States. The Rutgers University program will not come in handy to those same peoStudent Assembly (RUSA) did well in joining the ple. According to a study by the Free The Tampon several other U.S. colleges and universities that Foundation, 86 percent of women sur veyed said have been successfully pushing for readily acces- they had unexpectedly started their period in pubsible and af fordable menstrual hygiene products lic without the necessar y supplies. Additionally, 79 percent said they had been forced to create a on campus. The newly initiated pilot program here at Rut- makeshift or improvised menstrual hygiene prodgers provides free menstrual hygiene products via uct as a result of unpreparedness. This initiative dispensers installed in certain University student could ver y well help alleviate that worr y for many women at Rutgers. center bathrooms. This initiative is no Since the program “As with all other projects that require doubt a good start, is still in its beginbut more can likely ning stages and funding, there exists at least a certain be done. As with all assessment of its other projects that effectiveness is still degree of budget constraints here, but require funding, needed, the initiaputting some menstrual hygiene there exists at least tive has only been a certain degree of implemented on products in all female restrooms budget constraints Busch, Cook and does not seem all that far-fetched.” here, but putting Livingston campussome menstrual hyes. That being said, giene products in all there are hopeful plans to bring the program to the College Avenue female restrooms does not seem all that far-fetched. Considering Rutgers’ ability to market itself, it seems campus and Douglass as well. It seems obvious that menstrual hygiene prod- reasonable to look into a business deal of sorts inucts are not merely a luxur y, but a necessity. Not volving advertising in exchange for these products only that, but they are a necessity that applies to — the aim of course being to mitigate the cost and half of the Rutgers student body. One big reason provide them at a larger scale. This is a program that will work to benefit, at least that this initiative is helpful is that it can work to relieve some of the financial burden that comes in some way, half of the Rutgers population. Maywith buying these products, especially for those be in the future we will see free menstrual hygiene students who may struggle just to pay for things products available in all Rutgers bathrooms so as to like food. In fact, RUSA compared the prices accommodate for the transgender community, so as of tampons and sanitar y napkins in on-campus to allow them to utilize more freely the bathroom convenience stores versus of f-campus ones, and that matches their identity. But until then, this initiafound that these items cost about three times tive will likely progress our University for the better. more on campus. By buying these products in We are proud of Rutgers for taking this initiative. 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.
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Machiavellian thought may not necessarily be all that bad KAANOTATIONS KAAN JON BOZTEPE
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iccolò Machiavelli was a Renaissance writer, an Italian politician, humanist and philosopher, among many other things. He is seen as the father of modern political science and wrote the famous work known as “The Prince” in which he discusses how to obtain and preserve political power by outlining some characteristics rulers should have. Machiavelli wrote “The Prince” during his exile from Italy. During this time, Italy was split into independent city states which led to constant unrest with neighboring states. Many people have a bad connotation of Machiavelli and they see him as the teacher of evil and sin. Machiavelli states that he would much rather choose the balance to be both loved and feared, but if he could only pick one, being feared would be in his best interest to consolidate and protect his power. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the term Machiavellian as someone who is marked by cunning, duplicity or bad faith. In other words, someone who is deceitful, ruthless and unjust. I would like to argue that this definition is a misrepresentation of Machiavelli and this definition should not define him nor his beliefs. Machiavelli wrote “The Prince” in a time which saw modern-day Italy split into many city-state
provinces that were ruled by separate rulers. Within his publication, let alone any of his writings, Machiavelli never states that he supports any of the themes within “The Prince,” he just believes that the traits and actions he speaks about within “The Prince” are essential in context with his time to consolidate power and expand one’s sphere of influence. Machiavelli intended for “The Prince” to serve as a handbook for those who wanted to become a prince. Machiavelli explains that a leader must have alternative ways of dealing with issues regardless of if they are political or civil. Those who want to be a prince
Machiavelli believed that to rule, one must be ruthless. Ruthlessness in modern politics involves obtaining information about political opponents and using it as leverage during elections or the passing of laws. Machiavelli advises princes to act humanely only when it benefits them — not for morality or ethics’ sake, but rather for the consolidation of power. Machiavelli believes the prince must seem more “just” than he is, while still being vicious when he needs to be. In doing so, the prince will seem strong yet fair to his people, while being more malicious than his citizens truly know of.
“... a few of the characteristics he has laid out within ‘The Prince’ are worth considering when becoming a leader.” must know how to fight either by the law, by force or a mix of both, which is deception. Deception can be seen in modern politics as many politicians publicly state they support something that they actually do not support nor donate to. Machiavelli’s writing might come off as if he only believes one must act violently, but rather than violence, his main concern is stability. After seeing his hometown of Florence overtaken more than 10 times, he believed that if killing somebody will create stability within your state, then you should kill them without looking back.
An example of seeming more “just” than one is can be found in former President Barack Obama’s pre-presidential politics in 2004. When asked about his views on gay marriage he opposed any bill that would allow same-sex couples the right to marry. Although, in 2015, as the American society became more liberal and started to go on marches for same-sex marriage, Obama decided to change his mind and establish a bill passed by the Supreme Court to allow same-sex marriage and shared his pride with the bill. This is not to say that Obama
had an issue with same-sex marriage in 2004 but supporting same-sex marriage did not fit his political agenda while he was trying to become president. Machiavelli’s viewpoints are still applicable to modern politics and a few of the characteristics he has laid out within “The Prince” are worth considering when becoming a leader. Some of the main attributes that Machiavelli points out are still commonly used, such as immoral actions, deception, fearfulness and the focus on stabilizing one’s state. Machiavelli is often criticized for painting an immoral character as a prince, but when we look closer into history, we see many former political leaders, such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and Benito Mussolini, use many of these tactics to consolidate power. “The Prince” does not resemble how Machiavelli himself was as a person nor his beliefs. He may have wished to use some of these tactics, so he would not have been exiled, but the negative term of Machiavellian does harm when thinking about the persona the idea is based off. Machiavelli’s main purpose and virtue he wished to see was stability and a leader being able to make the hard decisions for the security of his people. Kaan Jon Boztepe is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore double majoring in philosophy and history. His column, “Kaanotations,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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Arshad Khan explores queer, Pakistani identity in ‘Abu’ JORDAN LEVY
from Khan’s parents to his childhood in Pakistan. In Pakistan, he had some of his happiest days In case you haven’t noticed, it’s even though he experienced trauGAYpril here at Rutgers, as April ma in many ways. The innocence is LGBT Cultural History and of childhood seemed to make earPride Month. GAYpril events have lier issues easy to gloss over. When the family immigrated to been taking place all over Rutgers, including a visit from Lena Canada in Khan’s teen years, and Waithe. The month of celebration his father became more religiouscontinued last night as the 2017 ly conservative, more problems documentary “Abu” was screened started to arise. Khan’s many in the College Avenue Student painful years in the closet were augmented by the struggle to asCenter to an attentive crowd. The film explores the experience similate into Western culture. His of the gay Pakistani filmmaker Ar- high school years are one of the shad Khan, and his relationship real low points in the film, and the with his family. Khan, who was in rocky transition to college shows attendance, wrote, produced and di- how deep-seeded problems don’t rected the feature-length film. The just disappear with time. The film tagline of the goes on to documentary is document the “When all huclash between mans are guid“‘Abu’ explores a wide Khan’s opened by a set of variety of issues, ness about his rules ... it’s time and for new rules,” including homophobia, sexuality the turn that and the movie Islamophobia, sexual his parents emphasized make toward that message. abuse, xenophobia fundamental Is“Abu” means and more.” lam. Although, father in Arthe film makes abic, and the sure to display film told the the nuance story of Khan’s life through his relationship with between the two viewpoints, and the patriarch of his family. The there are no “heroes or villains.” original partition of India and Pa- The tale is told from his father’s kistan was the starting point, and perspective just as much as his, then the focus shifted to Khan’s and the love that the family has father, or Abu. The focus shifted for each other is evident even CORRESPONDENT
Named after the Arabic translation for “father,” “Abu” tells the story of filmmaker Arshad Khan’s life through the lens of the relationship he had with the patriarch of his family. Because his father was a conservative and religious man, Khan struggled to come out as gay. FACEBOOK when the members are in stark disagreement. “Abu” explores a wide variety of issues, including narratives about homophobia, Islamophobia, sexual abuse, xenophobia and more.
Visually, the film uses tons of home videos from Khan’s life, as well as animation and portions of Bollywood films. The use of archival family footage was incredibly effective, as hindsight is truly
20/20. While the archival footage portrayed the prettiest, most positive aspects of the family’s life, the voiceover work — done by Khan himself — incisively pointed out the pain that was lurking under the happy exterior. It’s clear that the filmmaker had to face plenty of personal demons to create the film, but the documentary is all the more effective for it. “Abu” is a soul-baring personal piece of work that takes real honesty to produce, but that was Khan’s intention the entire time. He stated why such a personal story was important in the Q&A session after the screening. “Sometimes when you tell such a deeply personal story it becomes a universal story,” Khan said. The discussion portion proved his point. The film elicited questions from atheists and religious people, queer and straight folk and professors and students alike. Everyone could explain how they personally related to “Abu.” Khan didn’t shy away from controversial topics when answering questions, and an engaging educational session was the result of his candid honesty. Racism in the gay community, ongoing American imperialism and sexual violence in South Asia were all discussed at length. Khan’s mission for the film was clear, he said, “I wanted to make an uncompromised and sincere story.” “Abu” fully realizes that vision, and everyone who sees the film will undoubtedly learn something. That’s the mark of a great film, but more importantly, a piece of art that feels essential. “Abu” is a story that needed to be told, and Khan’s efforts are sure to be appreciated by anyone who gives the film a chance.
DIVERSIONS
April 18, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Don’t overlook an opportunity because you are sidetracked by what others are doing. Look beyond the moment and contemplate the possibilities that can be yours if you formulate a plan and work diligently to reach your goal. Don’t let the past weigh you down or hold you back. It’s what you do now that will build a brighter future. Your numbers are 1, 5, 13, 22, 29, 33, 45.
Over The Hedge
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take hold of whatever situation you face. Stand up on your own behalf, but do so diplomatically. The way you handle situations at work and at home will determine whether you get what you want. Patience will be required. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have plenty of options. It’s up to you to bring about positive change. Make suggestions and follow through with your plans. Once you get started, it won’t be as difficult as you think. Romance is encouraged. 3 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Express sensitivity when helping others. Impatience will not help you get things done faster or be conducive to making friends. Chill out with people who share your interests. Getting along will promote popularity, more opportunities and lasting results. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep your emotions hidden. Observation will help you get a better handle on what everyone around you is doing and how best to make the most of whatever situation you face. Romance and physical improvements are favored. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will be offered valuable information if you get along with your peers. A business meeting or open discussion with a close friend or relative will help to clear up any misconception you might have regarding what’s expected of you. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A joint venture, trust or executive position should be looked over closely. Go through proper channels, but don’t hesitate to use unusual means to take care of family business. Physical changes will lift your spirits. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make your home nice and cozy. Having a safe space where you can relax and enjoy life’s little pleasures will also encourage you to make positive changes to the way you handle responsibilities and work-related matters. Rethink your long-term goals. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put more effort into personal grooming and important relationships. Fixing up your space or taking part in events that are conducive to making new friends or expanding your interests will also improve your life and lead to future opportunities. 5 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If someone tries to meddle in your affairs, back away and do your own thing. Use intelligence to sort through any uncertainty you face. Sign up for a course or event that will encourage you to grow emotionally and spiritually. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What appears to be an opportunity may be a trap. Don’t make assumptions or jump into something without knowing enough about the people involved. Get your facts and figures straight before you decide to commit to someone or something. 2 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your emotions out of any conversation that can influence your reputation or personal status. It’s important to stick to the truth and offer to participate only in projects or events that serve a purpose. A physical improvement will result in compliments. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a point to participate in activities and events that look interesting and offer you insight or opportunities that will benefit you financially. Romance should be a priority, and efforts to improve an important relationship will enhance your personal life. 4 stars
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Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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April 18, 2018
COLUMN Folinusz, Matera lead Knights to close win in Long Branch CONTINUED FROM BACK RBI’s. There’s still stuff we need to work on, but getting the win was most important,” he said. Both teams exchanged runs in the first, but Rutgers struck the first big blow in the second, scoring 5 runs. The Knights loaded the bases with one out and freshman left fielder Mike Nyisztor delivered a 2-run double to break the tie. A walk loaded the bases once again, but junior catcher Nick Matera cleared them immediately with a double to right center, making it 6-1. Monmouth got 3 runs in bottom of the frame, all unearned and that would end the scoring for a while. The next runs came in the sixth, as the Hawks scored 2 more runs to
tie the game. The tying run was the fourth unearned run of the game. The two errors that caused the runs to be unearned were both charged to graduate student pitcher Karl Blum, who was visibly frustrated with his defensive miscues after the game. “I didn’t field my position that well today. Part of pitching is fielding your position, so even though I was happy with how I was throwing the ball, I have to be able to throw the ball to the bases as well,” he said. Outside of his defensive play, Blum delivered a quality start. His four innings tied his career high and he allowed just four hits. But the one stat that he was the most proud of was not allowing a walk.
Junior catcher Nick Matera drilled a bases-clearing double in the Knights’ five-run second inning against the Hawks. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018
“I’ve been struggling to keep the ball in the zone and I got out of there without walking anybody. I was pretty happy with how I was throwing in the zone. There were a couple of times where we were in a tight spot with the bases loaded, and I needed to make a big pitch and I left it all out and we were able to capitalize,” he said. After Blum left, the bullpen took over and was instrumental in getting the win. While junior Serafino Brito gave up the tying runs in the sixth, junior Ryan Wares pitched a perfect seventh and eighth and sophomore Tommy Genuario earned his first save of the season with a scoreless ninth. “It was great for them to go out and do what they did and it was outstanding how they put it together,” Litterio said. Rutgers returns home to face Nebraska for a three-game series, hoping to keep up the momentum from yesterday. Litterio said the team wasn’t worried about extending its losing streak prior to yesterday’s game, but now it can focus on getting a winning streak. “We don’t worry about that kind of stuff,” he said. “You go into every game with a positive attitude and you hope you play well. Baseball’s a funny game and the best team doesn’t win all the time, so you got to go and play your game. We did that and we got on top. We got back to the win column and that’s the most important thing.” For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
STREAK Rutgers suffers another conference doubleheader sweep, this time vs. Terps CONTINUED FROM BACK who had a bases loaded walk in the top of the seventh inning. The Terps strung together 11 hits in the game, led by catcher Anna Kufta, who was 2-4 with a run scored and two RBI’s. In game two of the doubleheader, Rutgers suffered an 8-7 walk-off loss in the bottom of the seventh inning, after leading Maryland 7-1 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. Sophomore pitcher Cambria Keefer started in the circle for Rutgers, pitching admirably allowing three hits over five solid innings of work. After five innings of play, Rutgers lead Mar yland 2-1. In the top half of the sixth inning, the Knights exploded for 5 runs thanks to a bases loaded walk by sophomore infielder Nicole Bowman and a fielder’s choice from senior infielder Meaghan Wells. After that, two consecutive RBI singles from freshman catcher Christine Malito and sophomore outfielder Hailey Hoklotubbe netted 3 more runs for Rutgers. Heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, the Knights held a 7-1 lead over the Terps. That’s when disaster struck. After
Keefer surrendered back to back home runs cutting their lead to 7-3, she was replaced by freshman reliever Taryn Collins. After Collins got the first out of the inning, she surrendered a single followed by a fielding error by Hughes, which put two runners on base. After that, a RBI double cut the Rutgers lead to 7-4. Collins was then replaced by freshman reliever Bianca Vozenilek, who gave up a 3-run home run to tie the game at 7-7. Vozenilek was left on in the bottom of the seventh inning, as the Knights could not muster up a run in the top half of the inning. After hitting back to back doubles, Mar yland had runners on second and third with one out. That set the stage for first baseman Jacqui Pascual, who singled into right field, walking off the game for Mar yland with an 8-7 win. With the losses, Rutgers falls to 17-23 on the season and 2-9 in the Big Ten, which puts them in last place. The Knights’ next series comes against Northwestern (25-13, 8-5) in a three-game series at home in Piscataway this weekend. For updates on the Rutgers softball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
April 18, 2018
Page 11 MEN’S LACROSSE COYNE, GALLAGHER MAKING GOOD USE OF STARTING TIME
Freshman duo proves valuable addition to Knights GRIFFIN WHITMER CORRESPONDENT
For a team that features 14 seniors, almost all of whom are significant contributors, there isn’t too much playing time available on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team for youngsters. But true freshmen Tommy Coyne and Ryan Gallagher have both worked their way into the starting lineup and have proven to be valuable additions to the No. 10 Scarlet Knights (8-4, 1-2). Coyne, an early enrollee, should still be back home in Illinois finishing up his senior year of high school at Naperville Central. Instead, he is a starting attacker on a top-10 team and ranks fifth with 21 points.
He arrived to Rutgers on Jan. 7, so he didn’t participate in fall practice with the team and had less than a month with the team before the season opener on Feb. 3 against Robert Morris. Coyne didn’t start that game against the Colonials, but would join attackers senior Jules Heningburg and sophomore Kieran Mullins in the starting lineup the next game for the following nine contests. “I was a little nervous coming in, but I think all the seniors and upperclassmen really helped me transition into the college game and it’s been great ever since,” he said. Coyne found out in May of 2017 that he would have the opportunity to enroll early and this
Freshman attacker Tommy Coyne should be finishing up his last few weeks of high school this spring, but instead is playing for Rutgers. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018
past winter moved in with fellow early enrollee Joe Peterson. While he knew he would have to give up his final semester of high school, he knew where his goals as a lacrosse player and college student stood and made the decision to join the Scarlet Knights. “(I’m) so blessed to play here under coach Brecht and play Division I lacrosse,” Coyne said. “Obviously it was weird leaving all my friends and not graduating with them or going to prom or all that stuff that high school seniors get to do.” The original plan was for Coyne to redshirt this season, but when sophomore Adam Charalambides went down with a torn ACL in the preseason, Brecht had no choice but to throw Coyne into the fire. It took a few games, but he began to figure things out, netting his first career hat-trick in his first road game against a ranked Army team. And with Coyne already making a large impact as a guy who has been on campus for just three months, it’s hard not to be excited about his future on the Banks. As for Gallagher, he stands at just 5 foot 7 inches, but has learned to use that size to his advantage and has played up to every big moment of his young career. He scored the game-winning goal on the road against Brown and has an active streak of eight consecutive games with a point. He said that growing up as the shortest kid in any sport he played, he has learned to use his height to his advantage. “It’s been this way my whole life. Every sport I’ve ever played, I’ve always been the smallest guy there,” Gallagher said. “Instead of pouting about it and whining and complaining about it, I use it to my advantage.” At first, it didn’t seem like Gallagher would be getting a lot of playing time this season. Christian Trasolini had missed all of 2017 but was back for his final year in a Rutgers uniform and was a starter in the midfield with fifthyear senior Christian Mazzone and junior Casey Rose. But in the team’s sixth game of the season against Princeton, it was Gallagher who got the starting nod over Trasolini, and he has held that position every game since.
Freshman midfielder Ryan Gallagher has learned to use his small frame to his and Rutgers’ advantage this season. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018
Gallagher added that Trasolini has been nothing but a great leader and mentor for him. Trasolini has 96 points in his Knights career and is still a very strong player that has been through it all. “He’s been awesome, he’s been incredible,” Gallagher said of Trasolini. “He teaches me stuff every day, whether it be shooting from the outside or just where to be off-ball and looks when I’m coming out of my dodges. He’s been awesome. He’s a great mentor for me. Being a fifth-year senior, he’s got a ton of experience and obviously a ton of goals and assists in his career, so he’s been like a big brother to me.” With all of the other midfielders on the team having been at
Rutgers for at least four years, Gallagher is an outlier in terms of experience. But one wouldn’t know that by watching him play, as he has proven that he is well-deserving of a starting spot on a top-10 team. “Just working hard every day,” Gallagher attributed to his strong freshman year. “I trust the guys that have been leading me. Christian Mazzone, Casey Rose, Christian Trasolini — they’ve all been super great leaders for me. I just put my head down and do my work. I think that’s all we’re about here.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY—NEW BRUNSWICK
SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I really needed to dig in and put the ball in play and it felt good to get the job done.” — Fifth year senior first baseman Chris Folinusz
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BASEBALL RUTGERS 7, MONMOUTH 6
RU moves back into win column on Tuesday JORDAN FARBOWITZ CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers baseball team got back on the winning side on Tuesday night, as it took out Monmouth in a 7-6 victory on the road. First baseman Chris Folinusz was 1-4 on the day when he stepped into the batter’s box with two outs in the top of the eighth. The fifth-year senior had a RBI single in the first, but was hitless since then and struck out with a runner on third in the sixth. With the game tied, he knew he had to deliver. And deliver he did, with the biggest hit of the afternoon. “I got (runners) in on my first bat, but I didn’t on my next two. I really needed to dig in and put the ball in play and it felt good to get the job done,” he said on his mindset during the at-bat. Folinusz’s RBI single made the difference yesterday, propelling the Scarlet Knights (1914, 4-5) to the 7-6 victory against the Hawks (12-20, 3-6). The win snapped a season-high three-game losing streak and gave the team high spirits after being swept by No. 18 Illinois this past weekend. Head coach Joe Litterio noticed a big difference between the offense yesterday and during last weekend. “We went back to swinging the bats better. We got quality at-bats with two-out hits and Fifth-year senior first baseman Chris Folinusz (right) provided the go-ahead RBI single in the top of the eighth inning, which proved to be the game winner as Rutgers beat Monmouth, 7-6. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018
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SOFTBALL MARYLAND 8, RUTGERS 7
Rutgers losing streak jumps to 8 in MD MATTHEW HOWE STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers softball team’s losing streak extended to eight straight games with consecutive losses during a doubleheader on Tuesday night in College Park, against Mar yland. The Scarlet Knights (17-23, 2-9) lost the first game, 5-3, and freshman reliever Taylor Manno received the loss from the circle. Manno replaced junior pitcher Whitney Jones in the second inning, after Jones pitched one inning, allowing one run on three hits. The Terrapins (18-27, 7-7) had a strong pitching performance from Ryan Denhart, who pitched six and two thirds innings, allowing 4 runs on six hits, while striking out five. Sydney Golden got the final out of the game for Maryland, earning the save from the circle. Freshman second basemen Myah Moy was 2-3 on the day with 2 RBI’s and a run scored. Moy also had a solo home run in the fourth inning to give Rutgers the lead at the time, 2-1. The Knights’ only other RBI came from junior shortstop Jess Hughes, Sophomore outfielder Hailey Hoklotubbe went 2-7 with two RBI’s and a run scored in Tuesday’s doubleheader against Maryland that ended in a 5-3 loss for the Knights. DANIEL MORREALE / STAFF PHOTOGRAHPER / APRIL 2018 MLB SCORES
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MEREDITH CIVICO,
head coach of the field hockey team, welcomed seven new girls to the team on Tuesday, who will compete for the Scarlet Knights next fall. Rutgers hopes to improve on its 3-5 Big Ten record and 9-9 overall record last season.
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