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From College Hall to Voorhees Mall, approximately 100 students and community members took to George Street yesterday in protest of sexual violence for the fifth annual “Take Back the Night” march. The event brought people together in a united stand against sexual and gender-based violence and harassment on campus. It began at 7 p.m. at College Hall on Douglass campus, where students registered, made posters, learned chants and prepared to take back the night. Women Organizing Against Harassment (WOAH) has been hosting “Take Back the Night” for the last five years, but the march has been happening since the 1970s, said Maria Arteta-Martelo, a School of Arts and Sciences junior and president of the organization. After gathering, protesters marched on George Street, raising signs and chanting “communities unite, take back the night.” They moved to Voorhees Mall on the College Avenue campus, where the floor was opened to select speakers and community members to discuss their personal experiences. Loren Linscott, the director for the Office of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA), started the conversation and said that he was particularly moved by the event because the march was initiated solely by students. “Do you know why tonight is so beautiful? Because it’s driven by you. No administration is telling you that you need to be out here … That feels good to be grassroots, to be here on a one-amp mic … You should feel good about this,” he said.
The Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA), NO MORE, the Black Student Union (BSU), RU for Choice and Zeta Phi Beta were a few out of approximately 40-to-50 organizations that co-sponsored the event. Linscott said that the unity among the Rutgers community last night was remarkable and that the student-driven event was done brilliantly. He said that in the upcoming years, the Rutgers community needs to work on including academia in the movement and getting professors and department chairs involved to bridge the gaps on campus. Alex Anderson, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore and the emcee of the event, said that “Take Back the Night” is special because it is a chance for survivors to be heard, share their experiences, meet people and get connected to the resources they might want like VPVA. “Society needs to listen to survivors … Some people came out for the first time about their sexual assault, so I feel like this event is really conducive to making people know that that there is a community … ,” Anderson said. Anderson, who is also in the Internal Affairs Committee in RUSA, said last year it passed an initiative requiring any organization on campus receiving more than $1,000 in funding to send two of its e-board members to attend VPVA’s Bystander Intervention Training program. Suzanne Link, RUSA president and a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said that the assembly kick-started its intervention training initiative last year and will be fully enforcing it this year. “The reason behind that is that we think the best way to change
In a stand against sexual and gender-based violence, students in the “Take Back the Night” march made their way from College Hall on Douglass campus to Voorhees Mall on the College Avenue campus where they stopped in front of Scott Hall. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR the culture is by having just general members of the student body who are involved in organizations know how to react in certain situations,” she said. Although being reactive and responsive is an important part of the process, Link said she and the assembly want to focus on taking a proactive approach in trying to change campus culture. The training she mentioned is handled through VPVA and splits into two parts and runs for about a weekend, Link said. “It’s run like a workshop so you’re with a bunch of other students, you can share your ideas, you can share your thoughts. It’s not like you’re just doing this behind a computer screen just filling
out a module. It’s interactive and I think that being able to ask questions and also be surrounded by your peers is an important component in this education and a powerful way of changing the discussion and dialogue and culture on campus,” she said. Link added that the administration is currently working on assembling a Greek Life Task Force. She said this is an opportunity to better reach more of the community and address sexual violence at Rutgers.
Distractive habits may cause procrastination HANNAH MCCLAIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Students from a number of activist organizations on campus showed their support. This event is a yearly occurrence and allots survivors of sexual assault an open space to share their stories along with anecdotes of their experiences at Rutgers. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR
RUSA also has its mandatory Title IX presentation coming up where Link hopes to invite Linscott. Jonel Vilches, coordinator of special programs for VPVA, explained that bystander participation plays a key role in the movement to end sexual assault and that there does not always need to be a big, heroic intervention. “It could just be a conversation that you just have with someone afterward, whether it’s with the person who’s harassing or the person who’s being harassed,” he said.
The post-study break procrastination that arises after not wanting to complete an assignment may have more to do with distractive habits than anything else. Arthur Tomie, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and the Center of Alcohol Studies, said people tend to procrastinate when they are not prepared to complete a task. He explained how taking the time to think about a task is actually helpful because trying to sit down and start without having any plans is typically a waste of time. “To me, that’s not procrastination. You’re putting it off, but it’s for a good reason,” Tomie said. Tomie discussed how a person’s habits can influence their levels
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of procrastination. He explained how, as a member of the Center of Alcohol Studies, he typically uses the word “habit” to refer to alcohol and drug addiction, but it can also apply to concepts like cell phones and social media. He defines a habit as something that pairs similarly to a reflex. “It’s like you have to do this at this time or at this place or in this environment,” Tomie said. “This is something you feel like you have to do and you feel uncomfortable if you don’t.” He said habits compete with tasks at hand, and in this way, lead to procrastination by getting in the way of said responsibilities. “Next thing you know you’re fooling with your cell phone and you’re doing your social media SEE PROCRASTINATION ON PAGE 4
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The Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Collaboration with Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. presents “Is there a Lawyer in the house?” from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Child Health Institute of New Jersey 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. FRIDAY 4/20 The Department of Animal Sciences presents “Reward, Interrupted: Inhibitory Control and its Relevance for Addictions” from 9:15 to 10:30
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Rutgers Gardens presents “Winter Farm Market” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hort Farm No. 1 on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Plant Biology Graduate Program presents “Plant Biology Core Seminar: Engineering Protein Glycosylation in Plants” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Professor discusses Lincoln’s philosophy on slavery RYAN MCAULIFFE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Slavery, religion and politics were all analyzed through the scope of American history on Tuesday night at a presentation hosted by Ratio Christi, a Christian Student group at Rutgers. Joseph Fornieri, a professor in the department of Political Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the special guest, delivered his presentation on “Lincoln, The Bible, and the End of Slavery.” Fornieri is RIT’s director of the Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty, and has published many works detailing the 16th President of the United States. “I gave the Ratio Christi group a presentation on Lincoln and the Bible, one of my areas of expertise,” he said. “Today we looked at how the Bible was invoked by both sides of the Civil War and how Lincoln’s greatness as a statesman involved his ability to speak to a bible-reading public.” Fornieri’s latest book, “Abraham Lincoln, Philosopher Statesman,” deals with the topic of Biblical Republicanism, which Fornieri defined as “Lincoln’s ultimate moral justification of American self-government in public life that appeals to the moral authority of the bible and the (Founding Father’s) republicanism, their belief in self-government.” He said that Lincoln’s rejection of slavery and racism was based on three tenants: Revelation (the bible), Republicanism (self-government) and reason. Fornieri said he was excited by fresh discussions on the subject, and was heartened by new efforts to not overlook religious significance in the public discourse around slavery. Fornieri used extensive primary sources to support his claim. The majority of his presentation dealt with comparing the biblical arguments made by Lincoln against those made by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The irony, as Fornieri initially said, is that both sides were of the same religion yet used it to support different causes. Lincoln too pointed this out in his 1865 Second Inaugural Address. He said, “Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other,” according to The Atlantic. Backers of slavery at the time would often use Old Testament verses to support their cause, such as Exodus 21: 20-21, Fornieri said. The verse said, “Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result, but they are not to be punished if the slave recovers after a day or two, since the slave is their property,” according to his presentation. Davis also used the Genesis story of The Curse of Ham, or The Curse of Canaan, which is a myth explaining the existence of races, to further his ideology, Fornieri said. The myth said, “It is enough for us that the Creator, speaking through the inspired lips of Noah, declared the destiny of the three races of men,” according to his presentation.
Joseph R. Fornieri, a professor of Political Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, met members of the community to discuss his latest book which looks deeper at Lincoln and his use of biblical text to oppose slavery. NICKA GIZA / APRIL 2018 He then discussed how Lincoln used Bible verses to dispute slavery. Those included verses like Genesis 3:19, which said, “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return,” according to his presentation. Fornieri said that opponents of slavery interpreted this as suggesting that all men are equal in the eyes of God, and that all men
come from and will return to dust. Therefore, one person should not have absolute power over another. Invoking this passage, Lincoln called slavery “a double-refined curse of God upon his creatures.” Fornieri concluded his presentation by briefly discussing new charges against Lincoln that accuse him of racism, but Fornieri dismissed these charges. He said that Lincoln’s extremely uncommon progressive ideals for the time and his friendship with
Frederick Douglas, a freed slave and famous abolitionist, demonstrate otherwise. Host of the event, Ratio Christi, is a worldwide Christian Student group, said Hannah Fitzgerald, the president of the Rutgers chapter. The chapter is eight years old and has about a dozen members. It hosts similar large, public events once a semester, and holds two weekly meetings in which members present on a variety of religious and philosophical topics.
She said that on any given week the group has more non-Christian attendees than Christians. Ratio Christi has had atheists, philosophy students, Buddhists and Muslims all attend its events, she said. “The goal of (Ratio Christi) is to give Christian students the ability to explore the faith and to say ‘why do I believe this,’ as well as to give non-Christian students the ability to say ‘why don’t I believe this,’ and to then open a discussion,” Fitzgerald said.
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PROCRASTINATION Not everyone reacts negatively to procrastination, some students see it as last minute motivation amount of time to do something so I’m rushing through it.” Jonathan Ordonez, a School out of habit, and all the other things that you need to get done of Arts and Sciences sophoaren’t getting done,” Tomie more, had a similar opinion. He said. “The more of these things said that, for him, the quality that you have, the more you’re of his work when he procrastinates depends on the topic he is going to procrastinate.” Tomie said that sometimes writing about. “If I don’t know jack s--- about it, procrastination can be beneficial at that point, I in that some know I’m probpeople work ably gonna get better under a bad grade,” the stress of “To me, that’s not he said. an upcoming procrastination. You’re On the other deadline, but the result may putting it off, but it’s for a hand, Ordonez said that worknot always be of good reason.” ing under the the best quality. stress of an upIsabella coming deadFrench, a ARTHUR TOMIE line can someSchool of Arts Associate Professor in the Department of and Sciences Psychology and the Center of Alcohol Studies times motivate him to put in sophomore, his best work. agreed that “If I’m very sometimes the work she produces at the last knowledgeable on the topic then I minute is not her best, depend- think the pressure kind of makes ing on how long she has put off me want to write my best,” he said. French said that sometimes the task. “It depends on how bad I pro- procrastination can be beneficial crastinate,” French said. “Some- and that she has stronger focus times I procrastinate to the point when she feels the pressure of where I really only have a certain working last minute. CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Feeling the urge to procrastinate on tasks or responsibilities may have more to do with distractive habits, like cell phones and social media, that draw an individual’s attention than anything else, says Arthur Tomie, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. FACEBOOK “If I’m thinking ‘Okay, I need to get this done,’ then I’m only focused on that so I’m not having any outside thoughts or taking so many breaks,” she said. Like Tomie, Ordonez and French both pointed out that procrastination is not always so beneficial. This is why Tomie believes that all students should understand how habits influence
procrastination and how habits form in the first place. He said that several habitual behaviors are not productive and often get in the way of productivity, interfering with things that should be getting done. Habitual behaviors can have adverse consequences, which for some means procrastination. Students who struggle with
procrastination can take control by looking at their habits and addressing their root, Tomie said. “When something becomes habitual, and it becomes something that you do without thinking, and it encroaches on your other activities because you have to do it, a student needs to think about how that happened,” Tomie said.
Lecture series looks at increased notoriety of hunger relief efforts SARAH HOLICK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Sustaining over recessions, new regulations and positive economic trends, the charitable food industry has seen and made its own share of adaptations in keeping up with the times. Janet Poppendieck, an author and professor emerita in the Department of Sociology at Hunter College, came to Rutgers yesterday to discuss her experiences and observations within the charitable food industry, as part of “Bending Toward Justice: Food Charity and Public Policy,” a continuation of Rutgers’ Human Ecology Brown Bag Series.
At the 35th anniversary gala, Poppendieck said she observed a change — she had to pay a considerable amount of money to attend and there was an overwhelming attention to raising money. This shift signified the way charitable food organizations have gone from generally small operations to large corporations with many partners and sponsors. She discussed how hunger is viewed in society today. “It has become so normalized in our society, no one sees it now as a symptom of our failure. We have, in a sense, embraced the charitable food project,” she said. As the discussion progressed, Poppendieck said that food pantries
“It has become so normalized in our society, no one sees it now as a symptom of our failure, we have ... embraced the charitable food project.” JANET POPPENDIECK Professor of Sociology at Hunter College and Author
She talked in-depth about the overall arc that charitable food establishments have faced and began by emphasizing the differences she realized when attending a celebratory gala for the 35th anniversary of the Food Bank For New York City. “I did it as a spy, for those who have read ‘Sweet Charity,’ there is an account of the 10th anniversar y celebration and so I thought it would be a good idea to see how things have changed,” she said. Poppendieck said that the 10th anniversary she attended and wrote about was free to attend and had an emphasis on thanking donors and resolving hunger.
and food banks were started with the idea that they would only be open for one year and mostly be in use during harsh, inclement winters. All of the speakers at the galas she has attended have stressed the point that they would love to see their doors close or for their positions to no longer be needed, she said. Now, with the position of the poverty line and the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — formally known as food stamps — the goal of many charitable food establishments is to shorten their lines and provide support to those in need. “States feel the budget crunch pretty much any time there is a
Janet Poppendieck is an author and a professor of sociology at Hunter College. She stopped by yesterday’s lecture on hunger relief and said that she has noticed a growth in hunger relief efforts that once functioned as small operations. TWITTER steep recession. Tax collection is going to go down, need is going to rise. They were cutting back on public employment and laying off workers,” she said. Seeing how society was falling in what Poppendieck calls her “per fect storm,” there was a higher need for charitable food sources. Poppendieck said the “storm” started in the 1980s and consisted of several recessions. Being where society is now economically and considering the amount of people relying on food banks,
there has been an increase in the amount of healthy foods offered. Major food banks also provide food literacy and recipes to enforce healthy eating habits. Being at Rutgers, Poppendieck said the Rutgers Student Food Pantry that has been taking donations and helping those locally for almost two years now. Mashal Malik, a School of Social Work graduate student, also brought attention to the parents that may be attending Rutgers. “There are a lot of parents and single parents who decide to go
back to school and its hard. They have to decide if they can pay for their books or feed their children and have a meal at home,” she said. Poppendieck emphasized the importance of the food pantry as the profile of the college student has changed tremendously. Many students have felt hunger before and when it is easy to satisfy that hunger there is not a second thought. Those who have to deal with that hunger and are attempting to learn simultaneously are the ones Rutgers should have a hand in supporting, she said.
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Search for balance in health, wellness MIND BODY SCARLET MONICA BULNES
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ith graduation quickly approaching, I have been preparing my last words for Rutgers University students, faculty and staff about my views on health and wellness. Throughout my time at Rutgers, I hunted endlessly for a peaceful balance in my health — a task hundreds of students are facing every day. Over the years, I have altered my diet and exercise habits to achieve three different goals: losing weight, gaining weight and gaining muscle. Contrary to popular belief, all three goals are equally exhausting, mentally trying and require pure dedication. My advice to anyone interested in falling in love with living a healthy lifestyle every day is to find your own personal balance, do your research and aim for overall wellness. Finding your own diet and exercise routine that makes you personally happy is the only way to succeed. If you hate waking up early to go to the gym, go at night. If you hate running, jump rope instead. If you love cookies, find a healthier yet equally delicious substitute. Experiment until you find alternatives you love just as much as the activities and foods you already enjoy. Acknowledge that your taste preferences take a certain shape and you cannot squeeze them into a keyhole. What works for someone else will not always work for you, and that is the main reason why so many inspirational starts in health come to an abrupt end within a matter of days. People get so hung up on following set rules in fitness and health that they fail to see the bigger picture: feed your body and move it in such a way that you feel it saying “thank you.” Doing your research is important, because there are so many different techniques, opinions and resources out there. Even if the first or 10th thing you try does not make you fall in love with your health journey, maybe the 11th will. You could hear a term like “high-intensity interval training” a million times before someone explains it in a way that excites you and makes you see how you could incorporate that into your lifestyle. Expose yourself to all different routines in order to find the one that will resonate with you. Personally, it took me three years to understand the concept of intuitive eating and how that could play an
“It is important to remember, if nothing else, that well-being refers to your mind, body and soul.” active role in my life. My breakthrough came from a book by Melissa Wells called “The Goddess Revolution.” Since this book appeals to a more feminine audience, “Bigger Leaner Stronger” by Michael Matthews delivers information about maximizing the male body. With Instagram playing such a large role in modern food and exercise trends, people tend to forget about books, articles and fitness journals. But, these resources can provide some of the most accurate and beneficial information available to the public. The concept of intuitive eating and regular gym training has been my secret to success throughout my Rutgers career. But, it is important to be aware that what works now may not be the best method in the future. As our lives begin to change and we take on full-time jobs, get married, have children and age, our priorities will change. It is imperative that we continue to keep our wellness at the top of our priority list, because poor health will negatively reverberate into the lives of those we love. In the same way that we wish to preserve the health of our parents, future spouses and children, we should be doing what is essential to preserving our own health to benefit them. It is important to remember, if nothing else, that well-being refers to your mind, body and soul. Sometimes the only exercise you get for the day is stretching your mind across pages of books and piles of flashcards. Maybe the hardest you flexed your abs this week was when laughing with old friends or fist pumping at Scarlet Pub, and that is okay. Understand when you need a break, what helps you relieve stress and what stimulates and motivates you. If your body feels great but your mind and soul do not, redistribute your balance — your metaphorical scales are tipping. May you find ways to keep your scales balanced every day and may weeks of success in your health become months and turn into years. For any questions or advice on health and wellness, or to share your health journey with me, follow and send messages to my Instagram @monicagbulnes. I would love to hear from you! Monica Bulnes is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in economics and minoring in business administration. Her column, “Mind Body Scarlet,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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n December 20, 2013, former Gov. Chris school? This is a valid worry, but the fact of the matChristie (R-N.J.) signed into law the Tuition ter is that undocumented immigrants pay taxes too. Equality Act, a bill that allowed for thou- They obviously pay sales taxes when they purchase sands of undocumented students to pay in-state tuition goods, they pay property taxes either directly or into attend public colleges and universities in New Jersey directly through a landlord and many even pay state — but now the next step toward educational equity is income taxes. Additionally, this program would end being taken. Having already passed through the state up costing New Jersey taxpayers only 17 cents per Senate and Assembly, a bill to offer financial aid to year. But in the end, this is more about equal opporDREAMers now sits on the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy tunity for DREAMers than how much their parents (D-N.J.). As early as the Fall 2018 semester, students pay in taxes. Another worry associated with this bill may be the who lack citizenship but meet the necessary requirements will be able to apply for and participate in all stu- idea that more undocumented immigrants might be dent financial aid programs. Potential undocumented drawn to our state seeking to take advantage of this recipients must meet the requirements for the Tuition new opportunity. In turn, it could be said, there would Equality Act, which for example, include the student be even more competition in terms of applicants and having attended high school for three or more years, financial aid recipients, and some would be pushed to the wayside. But the graduated high fact of that matter is school or received that there is seema GED and filed an “From the standpoint of Rutgers as ingly no such record affidavit with the an entity, by broadening the applicant pool of this drawing-in college or university occurring, so it is a stating that they have we can continue to build on the needless worry. (or soon will) filed an prestige of our school.” From the standapplication to validate point of Rutgers as an their legal status. entity, by broadening Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) itself is a piece of leg- the applicant pool we can continue to build on the presislation that is hard to object to. Something all people tige of our school. The University is eager for more stuhave in common, documented or not, is that none dents who are academically excellent and have a unique of us asked to be born where we were. Additionally, perspective to offer the community. So the fact that this as young children we did not have the autonomy to bill will increase the size of our possible applicant pool make decisions on matters that would affect us for means that we may be able to incrementally increase the rest of our lives, like moving out of the country our university’s overall standard of academic excellence. Undocumented students who show a yearning and you were born in. For those simple reasons, DACA is intrinsically fair. But when one adds potentially sub- an intellectual ability to attend an institution of higher sidized education into the mix, the issue becomes education, but cannot afford to do so, should undoubtedly be offered the same chance for financial aid as their much more problematic for some. While undocumented immigrants are more likely peers — the ones they graduated high school with. to be in poverty, there are clearly many documented There are times when we, as a society, must step away families that also struggle financially and could ben- from our blinding self-interest and embrace compassion and this is one of those times. For many young, undocefit from financial aid. One point that may be conveyed by citizens who umented people, the United States is just as much their are struggling financially is the question of why home as it is the home of any citizen — allow them to they should have to pay for non-citizens to go to chase their dreams. 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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Internet plays role in current societal polarization COMMENTARY AARTI BADAMI
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trongly-opinionated people have always clashed over what they believed was best for society. Yet, there always seemed to be a code of common decency and respect for those with opposing views. In contrast, this day and age has felt especially polarizing and divisive with it being compared to the likes of the Civil War. Some have attributed this divide to the rise of social media, which allows for the formation of echo-chambers consisting of like-minded people. Case in point, the rise of the alt-Right, which was seen as a product of the citizens’ festering belief that the government no longer had its best interests in mind. In fact, it was this sense of mistrust in the bureaucratic process that ended up being a large factor in the election of President Donald J. Trump, who was viewed as the “outsider” or “people’s president.” Although, radically-conservative beliefs do not instill themselves overnight, or even over the course of the year-and-a-half 2016 presidential campaign. They are passed down from generation to generation and/or shaped by one’s life experiences as well as by who one surrounds oneself with.
This is where the role of social media comes into focus, as it is its primary purpose that also serves as a tool of divisiveness and further polarization. Online networks such as Facebook and Twitter allow individuals from across the globe to connect virtually, share ideas and meet like-minded people. But, this can lead to isolation of thought and strong resistance to opposing opinions. These mediums serve as platforms for people of similar political views to connect and discuss as well as endow the ability to shut out those who express differing views with the click of a button. This is a dangerous combina-
generate ad revenue and thus remain in business. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it allows individuals to pass these unsubstantiated claims on and increase the circulation of these fraudulent stories. In fact, even search engine softwares have an innate bias built-in, as every search made results in an adjustment in weights within the database. Take, for instance, a search of the country Egypt. If Participant A had no previous searches related to political topics, then a search of “Egypt” would perhaps result in vacation destinations or lists of tourist spots. In contrast, if Participant B had previous-
“It is not solely the responsibility of our government or our technology companies to protect us from falsified data and radical individuals on the internet ...” tion for a few reasons. For one, individuals who began as moderate can be easily influenced into becoming more radicalized through group-mentality — the belief that people can be swayed to adopt certain behaviors on a largely emotional, rather than rational, basis when in a group. In addition, it results in the perpetuation of so-called “fake news” circulation because as long as there are individuals who continue to click on unverified news organizations, these types of falsified sources will continue to
ly clicked on various sensationalized article titles written by unknown and often fictitious news sources that were more often than not completely made-up, then a search of “Egypt” would result in false articles ranking higher on the search, further isolating Participant B from reputable news sources. The purpose of each engine algorithm is simple: efficiency. Its sole purpose is to ascertain as much information as possible from the links one clicks on when searching online and make sure
that everything similar to that gets pushed to the top of the search results. So, who is responsible? Is it the burden of technology companies to regulate and monitor their networks and remove all ads pertaining to fictitious stories, as well as ban accounts that appear to be spreading fake news? In the modern age of technology and social media, these types of regulations within the company could be constituted within corporate social responsibility (CSR), akin to companies organizing community clean-ups and donating to charities. Or, is it the responsibility of the government to pass stricter legislation that holds technology giants to higher ethical standards? The bureaucratic road is very often a long one, as any type of restriction would immediately be seen as an infringement on the First Amendment. It is not solely the responsibility of our government or our technology companies to protect us from falsified data and radical individuals on the internet, though. It is our obligation to be vigilant and maintain active lines of communication. Many of us fall prey to the belief that we are morally superior to those who appear to be fanatic alt-Right supporters and dismiss them on sight. That is when it is most important for both sides to set apart their differences and start a conversation. Aarti Badami is a Rutgers Business School sophomore.
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As summer break approaches, ideal destinations await ELIZABETH LEOCE
growing up, could be another incentive to come explore. Undoubtedly, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city’s main attraction but instead of walking, you can always bike across to admire and photograph the amazing views. In addition, San Francisco is home to the famous Lombard Street, known for its tight curves, as well as Pier 39. If you are interested in a little history, definitely take a boat ride to see Alcatraz Island (beware of any ghosts!)
CORRESPONDENT
After being teased with a glimpse of freedom during spring break, you’ve been daydreaming about where to travel next. You don’t want to spend all your savings, but you do want to treat yourself to a mini-vacation. So, if you still don’t have plans or is in the midst of researching online, look no further to the list below. Gather up your family or some of your closest friends and prepare to live like a local.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING
Travel should not be limited to just sand and palm trees. Located in the northwest corner of Wyoming stands one of the most renowned national parks in the countr y. Although when people hear about national parks, they wonder: what else is there to do besides look at rocks? Fortunately, most national parks are surrounded by diverse wildlife so if you are not interested in obser ving, why not take a hike off the beaten path. Also, many only know about the legendar y
While many people long to visit star-studded Los Angeles, San Fransisco is another great city in California as it offers breathtaking views and lots of sightseeing. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS “Old Faithful” geyser, but there is actually so much more to do. Yellowstone is home to over 500 hot springs which some are also accessible to the public. If Wyoming is not your thing, there are so many nearby national parks including ones in Oregon, Arizona and California.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Next up on the West coast — also known to some as the “best coast” — is San Francisco. One of the most frequent places to visit while coming to California, and if you have ever watched the family-friendly TV show Full House
Many don’t think New Orleans is the place to be this summer, but just because Mardi Gras has ended does not mean the party has to end. There are so many things to do in this beautiful city, especially taking a visit to Royal Street. Situated right next to Bourbon Street, it is home to New Orleans’ local art hub. Some of the most historic artwork is located here and makes excellent photo-ops for those who enjoy Instagram and Facebook. If you are looking for food, the restaurants Toast and Raw Republic are worth checking out.
WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO
Interested in something more tropical, but don’t want to break the
bank? The historic, rugged island of Curaçao is the place to be. Willemstad, is similar to an Old World European city because of its beautiful architecture and art. The famous picture that everyone sees when you google the island is the brightly painted Dutch buildings which reflect colors of pink, yellow and blue. If you want something tropical, the marine life is extremely active here and the island provides excellent water activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling. So why not try to take a dip here and start researching the beaches of this island.
ROME, ITALY
You might be wondering how a European city, known for many landmarks and historic sights, could be affordable, especially if you are on a budget. Fear no more, Rome is the place to be this summer and if you have learned anything during Art History, you would understand how amazing it would be to visit the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. And after a full day of activities, it is almost imperative for you to try out classic, homemade pasta and pizza. Then when your done sight-seeing the Trevi Fountain, we hope you wished for some gelato.
Impress future employers with thoughtful interview questions ABIGAIL LYON CORRESPONDENT
Whether it’s your dream internship, or rather a “real adult job” if you are on your way out of Rutgers and into the “real world” as your elders have relentlessly teased, you will inevitably encounter an interview. When you find yourself in this seemingly scary situation, it’s important to be prepared for it. This means having an idea of (and strong answer for) each question you may be asked, from the simplest to the toughest, generally
questions regarding your skills and achievements as they relate to the company. And when the interviewer gives you the opportunity, you are expected to ask impressive follow-up questions. Toppled upon the ever-present stress of doing well in an inter view, deciding on the greatest questions can be a bit daunting. But it’s best to see it as a way to assess if the job or internship is suitable for you. So, here’s just a few impressive questions you can adopt for your next inter view.
HOW WILL YOU MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE PERSON YOU HIRE FOR THIS POSITION?
This is a great question to ask, because it uncovers a few key tidbits you should like to know: what does it take to do well in this job, and what is your potential manager looking for. If the company decides to hire you, you’re already on your way to doing well, since you will know what to do to keep your employer happy. As a new hire, any brownie points you can collect in the beginning are valuable.
WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL DAY-TO-DAY?
This question gets to the core of what you’re potentially signing yourself up for. You will want to know beforehand what you’ll be doing daily if you clinch the job and the answer may help you decide whether or not to accept.
WHAT ARE A FEW CHALLENGES THE PERSON YOU HIRE FOR THIS POSITION MAY FACE?
If you want to know what crucial tidbits could be missing
from the job description, ask this one. You can find out about the company’s culture this way, and may be able to help prepare yourself, too. But don’t forget the basics. You should also ask the interviewer what you would like to know about the position, the company and its prospects, within reason, of course. If you can’t think of anything, you probably have to think more about the job and anything that could impact you in it. You want to make sure the job is a good fit.
DIVERSIONS
April 19, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Happy Birthday: Honesty and integrity will play important roles in the way things unfold this year. Don’t leave important details to someone else. Take charge and be responsible for what transpires. Stay on top of whatever you want to see happen. Greater stability will be required if you want to take a position of leadership. Have a plan and stick to it. Your numbers are 6, 13, 21, 24, 35, 39, 44.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Knowing what you are up against will be half the battle. Plan to go over and above what anyone else can possibly do in order to get what you want. Success takes work and a refusal to quit until you accomplish your objective. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful what you share with whom. Don’t reveal your intentions prematurely. An unexpected change or decision someone makes will lead to uncertainty. Stay alert, be observant and gather sensitive information. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spend time cultivating important relationships. Whether at home or at work, getting along with others will make the difference. Don’t let stubbornness be what holds you back. The power of positive persuasion will help you get your way. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t trust anyone else to handle your financial affairs or someone else’s estate. Unusual circumstances revolving around property, legal or health matters and friends or relatives should be taken seriously and handled with discretion. Personal gains are favored. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keeping your facts straight will be important if you want to maintain trust and respect. Question anyone asking you to contribute to something that is being hyped. An offer someone makes will fall short of your expectations. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Find an outlet for your imagination, and keep moving in a direction that excites you. Befriending people you feel have more to offer will give you a sense of belonging and encourage you to be the best you can be. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone will use emotional blackmail to get you to make a change or devote time or money to something you know little about. Proceed with caution if anyone asks you to volunteer or to spend money on something you cannot afford. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Friendships and dealing with children and relatives should be handled with care. Each situation will require thought and patience. You’ll find it easier to resolve issues without conflict if you offer love and support instead of letting anger set in. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let your generosity lead to debt. It’s OK to help others, but be sure to put immediate family first. Long hours and hard work will be required if you want to reap rewards. Avoid excess and indulgence. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Consider the best way to improve your life. Creating a space to relax or to work on a hobby will encourage you to spend more time at home and less time going to events and activities that are costly. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone will mislead you regarding a job opportunity or partnership. Ask questions and stick to facts when discussing matters that can influence your ability to get ahead. Stick close to the people you know you can trust. Romance is highlighted. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional situations will fester due to deception or disillusionment. Don’t make assumptions or believe everything you hear. Go directly to the source before you make up your mind to dissolve a relationship or to spread information that is damaging. 2 stars
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Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
April 19, 2018
Page 10 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS (AP)—Nevada boxing regulators gave Canelo Alvarez a reduced penalty for doping violations Wednesday, potentially allowing him to return to the ring in September against Gennady Golovkin. Alvarez was given a sixmonth suspension instead of the standard one year for first-time violators. His May 5 fight with Golovkin was called off earlier because of the doping, but with the Nevada Athletic Commission suspension retroactive to February he would be available for a possible fight with Triple G on the traditional Mexican Independence Day weekend in September. Golovkin, meanwhile, announced Wednesday he would fight Vanes Martirosyan in Carson, California, on the May 5 date he was supposed to meet Alvarez.
Caroline Bateman, a Nevada been nice to see Canelo getting would be able to come back and deputy attorney general, suggest- a fine,” said Golovkin’s promoter, fight like any other fighter.” Alvarez was supposed to face ed a punishment of six months Tom Loeffler, who attended the from the day of Alvarez’s first pos- hearing. “But we respect the com- Golovkin for his unified middleweight title next month at the itive test on Feb. 17. She said Alva- mission’s ruling.” T-Mobile Arena in rez also must undergo Las Vegas, but the drug tests, but added fight was called no fine was recomoff after the commended because past “... it would have been nice to see Canelo mission issued a fines have been based getting a fine.” complaint against on future purses. Alvarez for testBateman said TOM LOEFFLER ing positive to the during the commisGennady Golovkin’s Promoter banned perforsion meeting that Almance-enhancing varez has been coopdrug clenbuterol erative since testing in his hometown of positive, which was Alvarez wasn’t present at Guadalajara, Mexico. a contributing factor in handing The fight would have been a down a punishment less than the the meeting. “I hope he’s learned a lesson, rematch of their bout last Sepstandard disciplinary sanction of that he is responsible with what tember, where Alvarez got a conone year. “The only input from the Tri- he puts in his body,” Commission troversial draw in a fight many ple G side, because we feel Triple Chairman Anthony Marnell said. thought Golovkin had clearly won. Alvarez blamed contaminated G is the most damaged person in “And I hope to see him fighting the situation scrambling to save in Nevada soon. If he follows the beef in Mexico for his positive test the May 5 date, it would have agreement as it’s laid out then he and vowed to plead his case before
the commission. But with Alvarez suspended because of the positive test and so little time between the hearing and the fight promoters decided to cancel the bout. “Although most professional sports, international anti-doping agencies and United States boxing commissions treat meat contamination differently from other positive tests, Nevada does not. Canelo and Golden Boy Promotions respect the rules of Nevada and are therefore satisfied with the settlement agreement reached today,” Golden Boy Promotions said in a statement issued after the meeting. Alvarez had been a steady attraction in Las Vegas on the Cinco De Mayo weekend, and a consistent star on pay-per-view. The red-headed fighter is one of the most recognizable athletes in Mexico and one of the country’s biggest sports heroes.
line with times of 11.72 and 12.01 in the 100 meter, respectively, topping their previous bests in the event. In the 3,000 meter steeplechase, current school record holder redshirt freshman Lou Mialhe collected the only top five finish for Rutgers the whole weekend with a time of 11:23.92, while true freshman Kaitlyn Bragen followed her in sixth place with a time of 12:38.35. Those Knights will look to continue their strong performances this weekend while the rest of their teammates will join them as well. Once Rutgers finishes its dual-meet weekend, the team only
has one more meet this season. The Knights will partake in the Penn Relays from April 26-28 in Philadelphia. Rutgers’ season will finally end of with the Big Ten Championships, starting on May 11 in Bloomington, Indiana, and the NCAA Championships—if the team manages to qualify any athletes—from June 6-9 in Eugene, Oregon. Robinson certainly has a lot on his plate in the coming weeks and will look to prepare his team for the challenges that await.
WEEKEND Rutgers looks to improve on up, down outdoor season CONTINUED FROM BACK A big focus for the Knights this season has been consistency, specifically when it comes to the team giving its best performance all at once and to be more consistent from week to week in terms of finishes. Head coach James Robinson has made it clear multiple times to both the team and the media that he wants to see it put up better
collective efforts, though he has been encouraged by what he has seen in recent weeks. The inconsistency of Rutgers this season could be seen in the competitions the last two weeks. At the Sam Howell Invitational two weeks ago, the Knights picked up two event wins in additional to 11 top-10 finishes. But the next week at the Tennessee Relays, Rutgers had only four top10 finishes and no event wins.
It is this inconsistency that Robinson hopes to correct during the final competitions of the season. Though the overall team performance last weekend could be considered a disappointment, there were several team members who gave strong efforts and who will be looking to continue that momentum this week. Graduate student Bryanna Grant topped her outdoor best in the triple jump on her way to an 11th place finish in the event, resetting her previous best which was posted at the Bulls Invitational earlier this season. Juniors Oniesha Clarke and Ariel Strunkey crossed the finish
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Graduate student Bryanna Grant won the triple-jump crown the last time she participated in the outdoor season’s Metropolitan Championships back in 2016. THE DAILY TARGUM / MARCH 2018
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TITLE Knights coming off 7 individual titles at Metropolitan Championships CONTINUED FROM BACK classmate Greg Harnett (60.82 meters, 199’ 6”). “We want to place really high in the Big Ten Championships this year and we have a lot of new guys like transfers like Rudy Winkler. We have freshmen. We have a lot of guys here at Rutgers that are just putting in the work and can hopefully perform big this spring. And personally, I just want to help the team score at Big Tens,” Harnett said. In the long jump, sophomore Tobi Tella set a mark of 7.49 meters (24’ 7”) for first place with freshman Malachi Davis’s PR jump of 7.17 meters (23’ 6.25”) and junior Jairus Paul (7.12 meters, 23’ 4.50”) coming in second and third, respectively. Graduate student Rudy Winkler has consistently thrown more than 71 meters in the hammer throw since joining the Knights. This past weekend, Winkler threw 71.59 meters (234’ 10”) for the event title and is excited about what is to come for the team in the next couple of weeks. “Most of us are just going to try to carry on with the momentum that we’ve built as a team with our good performances and take the building blocks that we can improve upon, combine that to everything that we did right today and just try to take these next two meets before our Big Ten Conference Championship to refine a lot of the minimal things that we have to work on to make sure we’re strong as possible,” Winkler said. Also capturing individual event titles were freshmen Patrick Walsh and Edwyn Pierre and sophomore Jason Schweizer. Walsh claimed the 10,000-meter title in a time of 34:06.69 while Pierre sprinted to first in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.81 seconds. Schweizer won the 800-meter in a PR time of 1:53.72, leading four Rutgers runners across the finish line. Sophomore Perry Christie and junior Jordan Lorenzo jumped respective marks of 2.02 meters (6’ 7.50”) and 1.97 meters (6’ 5.50”) for second and third in the high jump. Juniors John Mooers and Izaiah Brown also notched runner-up finishes with Mooers’ 51.91-meter (170’) throw in discus and Brown’s 47.65-second run in the 400-meter. At the Tennessee Relays, freshman Taj Burgess blew away the field in the 400-meter with a time of 46.23 for first place. Burgess also placed seventh in the 200-meter with a time of 20.92. Classmate Boaz Madeus took third place with a time of 52.26 in the 400-meter hurdles. Last year, the Knights traveled to the Georgia Tech Invitational instead of the Virginia Challenge where senior Chris Mirabelli won the javelin throw with a mark of 76.20 meters (250’) to rank him third in the nation. Brown ran a time of 45.72 in the 400-meter to put him atop the conference rankings and eighth nationally. Rutgers will compete from April 20-21 at the Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton, New Jersey
or Virginia Challenge in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Knights will only have one more event to end of the regular season, next weekend at the Penn Relays. After that, Rutgers will begin training for championships season, with the Big Ten Championships being held from May 11-13 in Bloomington, Indiana. The Knights will have just two weeks to prepare for the Championships after the Penn Relays. Rutgers will then have the preliminary rounds for the NCAA Championships from May 24-26, where many hopeful Knights look to put on a show. For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach Mike Mulqueen will look to guide Rutgers to a similar performance that it had last time out at the Metropolitan Championships. THE DAILY TARGUM / MARCH 2018
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MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD LARRY ELLIS INVITATIONAL, TOMORROW, ALL DAY
Rutgers to compete coming off team title ALEXANDRA FABUGAIS-INABA STAFF WRITER
The Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton, New Jersey and the Virginia Challenge in Charlottesville, Virginia await the Rutgers men’s track and field team this weekend. The Scarlet Knights are coming off of an exceptional performance at the 2018 Outdoor Metropolitan Championships hosted in Piscataway. At the Virginia Challenge, Rutgers will get the chance to compete against Big Ten opponents’ Penn State and Michigan State alongside other teams traveling south for some warmer weather. Last time out, the Knights saw seven individual titles and 10 top three finishes at the Bauer Track and Field Complex. Additionally, a four-runner contingent traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee for the Tennessee Relays and captured an event title in the 400-meter along the way. At the Metropolitan Championships, Rutgers’ javelin and jumper trios went 1-2-3 in the javelin throw and long jump. Graduate student Matthew Krezmer threw 64.07 meters (210’ 2”) to claim the top spot in the javelin throw followed by sophomore Michael Thomas’s PR throw (61.25 meters, 200’ 11”) and Freshman Edwyn Pierre sprinted and jumped in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.81 seconds to claim the title at the 2018 Outdoor Metropolitan Championships last weekend. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018
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WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD VIRGINIA RELAYS, TOMORROW, ALL DAY
Knights set to split up team over weekend IAN QUINN STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers women’s track and field team will be splitting up this week as half of the squad will be heading down to Charlottesville for the Virginia Challenge, while the rest of the team will be staying in New Jersey for the Larry Ellis Invitational at Princeton. The Virginia Challenge will be held at Lannigan Field from April 20-21. The meet will see a number of schools competing, including Columbia, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Illinois State, Kennesaw State, Liberty, Marshall, Maryland, Miami, Monmouth, Navy, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Penn State, Pittsburgh, VCU and Western Carolina. The Larry Ellis Invitational will be the second time the Scarlet Knights will compete in their home state this year, a rarity considering Rutgers has no home meets this season. More than 140 collegiate teams will be competing at Weaver Stadium this weekend, with many top programs set to be in attendance. In addition to the collegiate teams competing, there will be several track and field clubs that will have athletes competing at the competition as well. Head coach James Robinson wants to see more effort and better performances from his team in the coming weeks as the Big Ten Championships sit just three weeks away. DANIEL MORREALE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2018
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KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
EXTRA POINT
MLB SCORES
Baltimore Detroit
5 6
Colorado Pittsburgh
2 10
Toronto Kansas City
15 5
Texas Tampa Bay
2 4
Oakland Chicago (A)
12 11
Cincinnati Milwaukee
0 2
JULES HENINGBURG,
senior attacker and captain on the men’s track and field team, was named to the USILA Player of the Year Watch List on Wednesday. Heningburg leads Rutgers and all of the Big Ten in assists and points, while also leading the Knights in goals.
TRACK AND FIELD
TENNIS
BASEBALL
SOFTBALL
Larry Ellis Invitational
vs. Purdue
vs. Nebraska
vs. Northwestern
Tomorrow, All Day, Princeton, N.J.
Tomorrow, Noon, Piscataway, N.J.
Tomorrow, 3 p.m., Piscataway, N.J.
Tomorrow, 3 p.m., Softball Complex