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Federal monitors have closed their oversight of the former University of Medicine and Dentistr y of New Jersey (UMDNJ) after it was accused of massive Medicaid fraud and corruption. The Of fice of the Inspector General notified Rutgers University, which took over most of UMDNJ’s schools in 2013, that the monitoring would conclude. “In 2009, UMDNJ of ficials agreed to five years of monitoring of its financial and compliance operations in a settlement related to accusations (that) the school and its doctors double-billed the government for $5 million in Medicare and Medicaid charges,” according to nj.com. The federal monitoring agreement also applied to Rutgers about two years ago after the state university took over UMDNJ’s medical and dental schools. “Rutgers is pleased that the fiveyear Corporate Integrity Agreement signed by the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department SEE UMDNJ ON PAGE 6
Christine Whitman, the 50th governor of New Jersey and the first and only female governor, pays a visit to professor Aaron Rockland’s class, “Jerseyana,” yesterday afternoon at Hickman Hall on Douglass campus. YINGJIE HU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
First, only female NJ governor visits Rutgers class AVALON ZOPPO ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
Christine Whitman held a position in the federal government that most Republican politicians these days would turn down — administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. But Whitman, who has been called a “RINO,” or “Republican
In Name Only,” believes the two political parties have become too polarized, dominant and “exactly what Thomas Jefferson and George Washington feared.” “It has become less about policy and more about parties,” she said. Whitman, the only female governor in the history of New Jersey, visited Rutgers yesterday to speak
to a class as part of the Department of American Studies course “Jerseyana,” which is devoted to examining everything from the politics of New Jersey to its art and music. Whitman was elected governor from 1994 to 2001 and was the first Republican woman to defeat an incumbent, James Florio, during the election, said Michael Rockland,
a professor in the Department of American Studies. After serving as governor, she became director of the Environmental Protection Agency from 2001 to 2003 under the Bush administration. Environmental protection has historically been a Republican issue, SEE CLASS ON PAGE 5
According to a recent Eagleton poll, 70 percent of New Jerseyans believe Gov. Chris Christie would not make an adequate president, while 6 percent think his campaign to land the GOP nomination improved. REUTERS
70 percent of voters think Christie would not be good president DAVID TADROS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Although Gov. Chris Christie has yet tipped his hat toward the 2016 elections, he may have
already lost suppor t from his home state. About 70 percent of New Jersey’s registered voters think Christie would not make a good president, according to a recent
poll by the Eagleton Institute of Politics. The results indicate 69 percent of New Jersey voters doubt the governor’s ability to lead the countr y, while 6 percent think
Christie’s campaign to land the GOP nomination has improved and 44 percent believe his chances have decreased. The Eagleton Institute of Politics poll was conducted statewide and in-
cluded 860 adults, who were polled by live callers between March 27 through April 3. Of the participants polled, 722 were registered voters
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Lord Nelson dies at 42, ‘reins’ as most accomplished horse DAN COREY ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
While few humans can leave a legacy as a patrolman, professor or intercollegiate athlete, even fewer horses can boast of earning a reputation from being all three. Lord Nelson, who the Rutgers community remembers for being the only equestrian professor emeritus, lived an intrepid life until passing away at the commendable age of 42, which translates to about 115 horse years, at Gales Way Farm in Wrightstown, New Jersey on April 12. While many might assume he was limited by his equestrian lifestyle, Lord Nelson had a profound impact on the University community, said Karyn Malinowski, director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center. “Thinking (about) the quality of life he had, the things he had done, the places he’d been (and) the lives he had touched … many humans don’t get to be in the headlines,” she said. “Lord Nelson was famous.” Rutgers purchased Nelson in the summer of 1978 from Roosevelt Sales Stables in Edison, New Jersey when he was believed to be 5 years old, originally from a Quarter Horse ranch in Oklahoma, according to the Hunterdon County Democrat. A professor in the Department of Animal Science and Nelson’s “mother,” Malinowski said the horse was known for his attentiveness, and never lost focus on the task at hand while serving the Mounted Patrol unit of the Rutgers University Police Department. “He always seemed to be on patrol. Even at the farm during his old days … (near) Fort Dix, he would
hear artillery in the distance, and he would see smoke going up, he would be standing there along the fence just watching.” Even though Lord Nelson was extremely obedient and dependable, the equine patrolman would make sure the person riding him knew when his shift ended late at night, Malinowski said. “At night, I would hear ‘clop, clop, clop’ and there he would be running, down the sidewalk — not on the road,” she said. “About 10 minutes later, the poor policeman would come back on foot … cursing Lord Nelson all the way back to the barn.” Lord Nelson has also earned the title of the first and only horse to be victimized by an official penalty in an NCAA football game during his tenure as the horse that was ridden by the Scarlet Knight at University football games, Malinowski said. Nelson collected a yellow flag for “un-sportshorse-man like conduct” and almost costed a 1994 football game against Army after he ran onto the football field at Giants Stadium and down the sideline to the opposite end, Malinowski said. “I was angry because Nelson wasn’t the type to do that on his own,” she said. “The rider is supposedly controlling him, he was the one at fault. Nelson happened to be the one who got the penalty, but someone asked him to run onto the field.” The patrol horse retired in 2000 and came out nine years later to launch “Equine Science 4 Kids” for the Department of Animal Science, becoming a professor emeritus, Malinowski said.
Lord Nelson, the only horse who was also a patrolman, professor, intercollegiate athlete and lover of Dunkin’ Donuts, died at Gales Way Farm in Wrightstown, N.J. after 42 years of life, which would roughly translate to 115 horse years. COURTESY OF RUTGERS EQUINE SCIENCE CENTER
She was inspired to bring Nelson back to the University after young students said they wanted a horse professor, especially considering his long history at Rutgers, Malinowski said. Lord Nelson’s most notable feature is his “voracious” and “eclectic” appetite, Malinowski said. The equine legend often indulged in Dunkin Donuts, par ticularly enjoying the apple-filled donuts. “When he would see the orange, white and pink box, he would come to the gate and start to holler for them,” he said. “When he saw that box of
munchkins or the flat box with the donuts, he knew what they were and he loved them.” A memorial research fund was recently developed to further horse research at the University. The Lord Nelson Older Horse Research Fund strives to advance the research that allowed him to live long and prosper until the ripe age of 42, Malinowski said. The University’s equestrian legend is sur vived by his “mother” Malinowski, along with fellow horse Hugme Christi, who shared a pasture together at the farm in Wrightstown.
Malinowski and Lord Nelson shared personal experiences for about 37 years, a duration that is considered to be longer than most marriages in the new millennium, Malinowski said. Lord Nelson accomplished more feats in 42 years than many humans do in a lifetime, Malinowski said. It would be fair to say he lived a fuller life than most humans. “He was such a people’s horse and a loving horse — and a fearless horse,” she said. “I would have gone anywhere on that horse’s back, totally confident that (everything) would be fine.”
Page 4 as president,” David Redlawsk, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling and professor in the Depar tment of Voters who know Gov. Chris Christie best simply Political Science at the Univerdo not see him as president, Redlawsk says sity told nj.com. “New Jerseyans have watched him in good times and bad.” CONTINUED FROM FRONT Some believe the decline is in characterize as “presidential,” 28 percent said the word described him par t due to Christie’s continued and has a plus-or-minus 4.0 per- “somewhat well” and 10 percent felt traveling schedule to win him suppor t and garner funding to it described him “very well.” centage points margin of error. While the numbers may seem run a campaign, while others In early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire, the poll stacked against him, the same have stated that Christie needs also shows how the governor is poll found 57 percent of voters to create a strong presence in other areas lagging behind of the counother Republitr y to solidify can presidential his chances at candidates such “If he’s going to run for president, he’s got to the presidency. as Jeb Bush, establish himself on the national stage as that’s “It cer tainly Scott Walker, hur ts ChrisRand Paul, Ted far more important for him.” tie with New Cruz and even Jerseyans, but Donald Trump DAVID REDLAWSK that’s not a as he takes in Director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling and Professor terribly releonly 5.8 perin the Department of Political Science vant point right cent, according now,” Redlawsk to nj.com. told The Daily The low perTargum in Jancentages parallel with voter’s thoughts re- believe the decline will not affect uar y. “If he’s going to run for garding which candidate can Christie’s chances of becoming a president, he’s got to establish himself on the national stage candidate in 2016. be described as “presidential.” “Voters who know Gov. Chris- as that’s far more impor tant According to nj.com, 58 percent of voters felt that Christie does not tie best simply do not see him for him.”
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CRIME APRIL 21 WOODBURY — Keith L. Hutcheson pleaded guilty to theft by deception and forger y in Superior Court. The 27-yearold admitted to using false identities and fake checks to buy 19 cars in online transactions. Under a plea agreement, he faces a recommended sentence of seven years in prison and he must pay $212,000 in restitution to the auto auction company. APRIL 21 PLAINFIELD — School lockdowns have been lifted in the city after police units searched the area and have been unable to locate the person of interest. On Tuesday, two city schools were on lockdown as a precautionar y measure after police searched for a suspected bank robber. Since the suspect has not been found and there was no threat of danger to the school, the lockdowns were lifted.
robber y which was reported to have occurred at the intersection of Road One and Cedar Lane in Edison Township. This incident involved a victim affiliated with the University. She reported having walked near Road One and Cedar Lane when she was approached by two juvenile females who pushed her and sprayed her with mace. Before fleeing, one of the perpetrators took the victim’s cellphone. APRIL 20 SAYREVILLE — Police have charged a mother and son, 53-year-old Beverly Michaels and 23-year-old Jeffrey O’Connor, with stealing $64,000 in Lionel model trains and accessories from a local man. They were arrested, but recently released after each posting $5,000 bail.
APRIL 20 NEW BRUNSWICK — The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating a
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CARNAVAL CELEBRATIONS Held in the Douglass Student Center Tuesday evening, the Rutgers Capoeira team performs at Carnaval, or the Carnival of Brazil, a yearly festival traditionally held 51 days before Easter and Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. YINGJIE HU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, a treaty signed by the U.S. and 50 other countries in 2001, dealt with Whitman was elected governor from 1994 to 2001, the 12 chemical pollutants termed first Republican woman to defeat James Florio “the dirty dozen.” As EPA Administrator, Whitman represented America at the signing of the treaCONTINUED FROM FRONT ty in Norway. One of the pollutants banned by The lack of voters conveys the the treaty was DDT. Whitman said Whitman said. Abraham Lincoln message to politicians that they it was important to be cautious was the first president to set aside must move their platforms to eiabout the effects of environmental public land for enjoyment and ther the right or the left, Whitman regulations across the globe, not said, and as a result, there is no Richard Nixon created the EPA. just in the U.S. “I’m always surprised when I representative voice for voters in “In the South see the enormous amount of push the center. Pacific, their “When you back (from Republicans),” she problems with said. “It comes from a difference see people who malaria and yelin philosophy in how much gov- for the first time “You always learn presidential history in school, but low fever were ernment interference you allow in have a chance far greater than to elect their your life.” you rarely hear about a governor.” what we were The country would greatly ben- representative seeing from they efit from mandatory voting, Whit- officials, LIAM CONNERS DDT in the waman said, though the idea would stand in line for School of Arts and Sciences First-Year Student ter, so they were never come to fruition in America. hours in the rain allowed to con“Candidates would have to and the hot sun,” tinue spraying,” broaden their horizons and broad- Whitman said. she said. en their talking points to a general “ ...(Americans) As governor of New Jersey, a “The problem with solar and audience if voting was mandatory, have a million reasons not to exwind ... is right now you can’t position with power that other because they would have to worry ercise our franchise.” During the 2012 election store them,” she said. “It only governors in the United States about every vote,” she said. “Now it’s all about that bell curve and cycle, Whitman was a part of works when the wind is blowing “salivate over,” Whitman said getting that 17 percent at the end Americans Elect, a national, and the sun is shining. We are a she brought businesses and life to cities such as Hoboken and nonpartisan online effort to 24/7 society.” of the curve.” Corn-based ethanol, which Jersey City through a program The average voter turn out in elect a third candidate to join presidential primary elections is the ballot. Four and a half mil- many have viewed as a positive called “Upstairs-Downtown.” The lion people signed the petition alternative source of energy, ac- program allowed store owners in 10 percent, she said. “We think we’ve done a bang-up to get the idea of Americans tually ruins catalytic convertors, cities to create residencies above job if we get 50 percent of voters Elect on the ballot, she said, but pollutes the airs, disrupts feed their businesses. But there is a huge difference out there,” she said. “The voter the organization never found a supply and increases pesticide usage, Whitman said. In reality, corn between having the “powerful” turnout for the 2008 presidential candidate to run. She discussed the feasibility of farmers are the only group that position as governor of New Jerelection for those aged 18 to 25 America winding down on fossil benefits from corn-based ethanol. sey and being director of the EPA, was only 17 percent.”
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fuel usage and using alternative forms of energy instead. Nuclear energy, which is about 19 percent of America’s total electrical output, is one possible alternative renewable energy source, she said. Nuclear energy is the only form of 24/7 power that does not release regulated pollutants or greenhouse gases. Renewable energy is currently only about 6 percent of total electrical output and Congress has not passed a national energy policy for decades.
Whitman said. The president and the vice president set the policy for the EPA, and Whitman said her job was simply to advise George Bush and Dick Cheney on the best way to implement that policy. Whitman ultimately resigned from her position due to disagreements on policy with Dick Cheney. Early on in her time as EPA administrator, Whitman said there were energy problems and blackouts in California. Bush put Cheney in charge of the energy situation in California, and Whitman said this was “the beginning of the end.” “There was one issue involving a Clean Air Act and the vice president and I were on completely different places on that,” Whitman said. “I said, ‘You deserve to have an administrator who will sign the regulation and enforce it in good conscience, and I can’t.’” Liam Conners, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, said he found the advice Whitman gave to be helpful. Whitman told the class to enhance their communication skills, which are helpful regardless of the field one enters. Conners said it was admirable to hear a politician say that the Democratic and Republican parties are both too far from central ideologies. Whitman’s bipartisan stance was refreshing, he said. “You always learn presidential history in school, but you rarely hear about a governor,” Conners said. “It was interesting to get first-hand, one-on-on history from Whitman herself.”
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UMDNJ Federal monitor ended oversight of Newark-based school in 2007, according to nj.com school in 2007, according to nj.com. Two years later, in 2009, of Health and Human Services and the former University of Med- UMDNJ agreed to five additionicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, al years of federal monitoring by has been concluded,” said Greg the inspector general, to settle the claims that they had overTrevor, University spokesperson. Trevor said Rutgers worked billed Medicare and Medicaid. Candace Straight, a member cooperatively with the federal government to comply under the of the Rutgers Board of Goveragreement, according to nj.com. nors audit committee, said the UMDNJ’s troubles began in 2005 University is pleased the federwhen they were intimidated by al government effectively concluded its oversight, according then-U.S. Attorney Chris Christie. He threatened to prosecute to nj.com. “Great news for Rutgers ... Rutgers for allegedly overbillT h e r e ing the govwas a lot ernment for of work treatment done by of Medicare “Rutgers is pleased that the our staff and Medicfive-year Corporate Integrity and they aid patients did a suat UMDNJ. Agreement ... has been perb job,” Accordconcluded.” Straight ing to s a i d nj.com, in GREG TREVOR during the an unprecUniversity Spokesperson April 2 edented Board of agreement, Governors U M D N J meeting. and Christie struck a deal in 2005 to avoid Natasha Tripathi is a School prosecution by permitting a federal monitor to oversee the uni- of Ar ts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media versity for two years. Christie’s federal monitor studies and painting and mithen uncovered a series of fi- noring in political science. She nancial indiscretions and cor- is an Associate News Editor at The Daily Targum. Follow her ruption allegations at UMDNJ. The federal monitor ended on Twitter @natashatripathi for oversight of the Newark-based more stories. CONTINUED FROM FRONT
EARTHY AESTHETIC As part of the Rutgers University Programming Association’s “In the
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D. 32%
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A. Hey Arnold B. Doug C. Rugrats D. Rocket Power
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Connie Lin, SAS ‘15 “Definitely Rugrats! It was my favorite show when I was younger.”
Thomas Federowicz, SAS ‘17 “Rugrats — loved the show as a kid.”
Meghan Michel, SAS ‘17 “I would like to see Rugrats come back, I grew up watching this show. The babies were so brave and energetic going on different adventures.”
Stephen Dalina, RBS ‘18 “Rugrats — greatest Nickelodeon show of all time.”
Shaida Prodhan, SAS ‘18
“Rugrats was one of my favorite shows. If you think about it, adults are like kids with money.” The results of an informal poll by The Daily Targum of randomly selected students:
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April 22, 2015
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Bubbakoo’s Burritos spices up Easton Avenue delivery scene NISHIKA SEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With a Chipotle bias as strong as mine, it is hard to come by a restaurant that could even come close to comparing. Bubbakoo’s Burritos on Easton Avenue, however, exceeded my expectations. The biggest selling point of the delicious meal I ordered from Bubbakoo’s was the fact that they delivered — at ten o’ clock at night. Long gone are the days of craving a bowl and not wanting to walk to George Street, or paying almost double for a CrunchButton delivery. A little hesitant to sample a new burrito joint, I kept it simple. I ordered a burrito bowl, which essentially includes the fillings of a burrito without the outer tortilla layer, with steak, white rice, black beans, corn salsa, jalapeño peppers, cheese and a side of hot sauce. In addition, I ordered a grilled chicken quesadilla, a side of chips and guacamole and a drink. The total came to about $25, which was the equivalent of a trip to Chipotle. However, this was delivered, free of charge. The food was delivered in less than 30 minutes as guaranteed,
and to my great joy, they did not forget my side of hot salsa. I decided to try the bowl first, which was delivered in a medium-sized white Styrofoam container. The serving was quite large, and could have probably sufficed for two meals. The proportion of steak, which was cooked to a tender bite, to the rest of the ingredients was perfect. This is a problem I face at many similar establishments, as the meat to vegetable/cheese ratio is often very skewed. All the flavors blended together seamlessly, for the exception of one: the jalapeños. Although I do love the spice of jalapeño peppers in my food, there were a few too many in the bowl, somewhat overpowering the subtle tastes of the mild corn salsa and black beans. Combined with the side of hot salsa, the peppers posed as an obstacle in tasting all of the individual flavors working together. The bites in which I could taste the beans and corn though were wonderful. The corn was mixed with tomatoes, lime and cilantro, which added a fresh zest to the entire bowl. The temperate taste of the black beans in combination with the zesty corn salsa, cheese and
soft marinated steak balanced out the entire bowl perfectly. Next, I ventured onto the chicken quesadilla. Again, the cheese to meat ratio was executed extremely well. This time, it was with a generous heaping of grilled chicken under a bed of melted cheese pressed in between to soft flour tortillas. Dipped in the remainder of my hot salsa, this was a perfect combination of smooth, cheesy chicken, accompanied by the spice of the salsa, yet subdued by the mildness of the tortilla exterior. Although the quesadilla did not encompass a variety of flavors like the bowl, the simple yet comforting taste of hot cheese melted over tender chicken was absolutely delicious. Finally, I ended with the chips and guacamole. This, strangely enough, would have to be the best part of the meal for me. Genuinely good guacamole is hard to find, and this definitely fit the criteria. The guacamole was loaded with freshly cut ripe red tomatoes and red onions. The chips were with large and crisp, making every bite an extremely balanced combination between the crunch of the chips and the smoothness of the guacamole.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos serves fresh Mexican food at a good price and close location. DANIELLE GONZALEZ / ASSOCIATE FEATURES EDITOR What I loved most about the guacamole was the perfectly salted flavor, neither too overpowering nor too subtle, causing it to have a very fresh, flavorful taste as all good guacamole should. Lastly, I revisited my bowl, mixing in the remainder of my guacamole. This relaxed the strong flavors of the jalapeño
peppers, balancing out the flavors in the bowl a little more. In addition, I crushed up some of the leftover chips, mixing them in to add a little crunch, which also was incredible. Overall, Bubbakoo’s Burritos is a must for students looking for a quick and delicious burrito, quesadilla, taco or nacho meal.
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Would you intervene, or videotape it? Bystander intervention, moral questions not easily answered
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Any form of intervention is instinctual. The ability ow do you know when to inter vene in a situation? Sometimes the answer is trivial and the basis for reaction to any situation depend and clear as day. If a student drops their on an individual’s history and upbringing. However, ID on the bus, do you say something or act like society has noticeably taken a turn toward recording you didn’t see it? Most people would likely speak any and all altercations, proving that instincts can up. But what if you see a police officer assaulting a also be systemic. If you saw a heated interaction becitizen — do you tr y to involve yourself physically? tween a police officer and a citizen a year ago, would Do you walk away? Or do you take out your phone you have recorded it? Chances are, the answer is no. But if you saw that same interaction today, you would and film it? The options are endless and nothing at least consider recording it, even if you didn’t go so short of confusing. Bystander inter vention in any instance is tricky, far as to pull out your phone. This nuanced approach to namely because situations can var y so greatly. bystander intervention boils down to one question: Is There is a difference between getting involved in one person’s sacrifice worth the benefit of the greater a physical altercation as opposed to a verbal alter- good? Did the taped shooting of Walter Scott do anycation, and there is a difference between reacting thing to advance the narrative of police brutality in the to sexual assault you see in a Snapchat stor y or United States? Or should the person who filmed the alvideo versus witnessing it in real life at a party or tercation have intervened in another way? What about when it comes to witnessing on the street. a sexual assault? How about Everyone likely has a stoa car crash or a robbery? ry about a time when they Regardless of the situation, saw something wrong, and “If you saw a heated interaction there are often multiple ophad to make the decision to between a police officer and a tions that any number of stop it or let it continue. No citizen a year ago, would you people would have found one wants to get involved in have recorded it? Chances are, more appealing. something that will result The common perception in their own physical harm the answer is no.” is that it is impossible to or detriment, leading some know what you would do in to keep their distance. But a situation where you can intervention doesn’t always mean getting in the middle of an altercation. The intervene, until you are actually faced with that situnewest interpretation of bystander intervention is ation. But this approach is misguided. Situations are rooted in technology: filming and taking photos. cropping up all over the place where intervention is Such tactics nearly eliminate the notion that by- necessary, required even. There are countless vidstanders have no power. If you see someone being eos of black men being shot and stories of women beaten up, nowadays, people are more likely to film being raped on college campuses. So, to what extent the interaction than trying to stop it on their own, or do people have a responsibility to step forward when call the police. Of course, that mentality is verified they witness something? Moral questions are rarely by the simple fact that videos last forever. Photos simple. Yet, in any situation, it’s a split-second decior video evidence of an altercation has the potential sion: either you get involved, speak up and do someto be more effective than reaching out a hand and thing, or you don’t. There is no right answer. Giving telling someone to stop. Yet even the decision to in- thought to a situation beforehand will help to change the mentality and shape instinctual responses. tervene with a cellphone is a decision to intervene. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 147th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
April 22, 2015
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Textbook failure preludes flawed portrayal of Muslims
FRONTLINE NAAZ MODAN
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hen I was in elementary school, I remember reading about Martin Luther King Jr. being an American Baptist Minister. I remember Christopher Columbus being a Christian, and I remember Jewish people being the wealthiest in the nation. I remember the one sentence in the textbook that mentioned my religion. I remember my history teacher saying, “the Muslims behind 9/11,” and raising my hand to question why Mohammed Ali’s boxing, Malcolm X’s contribution to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and Muhammad al-Khwarizmi’s creation of algebra were nowhere in the book. She told me to put my hand down: if I had a problem, I could call the publishing company. That was the same year I was called “Naazy Mohamed Modan” — despite not having a middle name — and was chased down my own street by other children. Nine years later, it seems my history book was only a prelude to today’s media coverage, and my history teacher was only a trailer for the real theatrical stigma surrounding the success of Muslims in the West. Raised in an Indian household with a Qur’an sitting on my nightstand, I
admittedly found it difficult to reconcile the peacefulness and intelligence of my Asian-Muslim parents with the images that flashed across my screen on CNN and Fox. The colored people with long white dresses looked like my father on Eid and the women with scarves looked like my mother when she went to the Mosque. The people in the footage looked like us, they talked like us, but were they really like us? What our history books, the New York Times and other information outlets fail to tell our children is exactly that: less than
in the world. We are told that Kim Kardashian broke the Internet, but not that Saheela Ibrahim, a 19-year old Harvard graduate, is one of the top 50 smartest teenagers in the world. We are repeatedly reminded that the Boston Bomber was Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, a Muslim, while we forget that Malala is Muslim, or that the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize two years before her was named Tawakkul Karman. Our history books don’t tell us that the word “Islam” comes from the root “sa-lama,” the same root that creates the word
“Raised in an Indian household with a Qur’an sitting on my nightstand, I admittedly found it difficult to reconcile the peacefulness and intelligence of my Asian-Muslim parents with the images that flashed across my screen on CNN and Fox.” 6 percent of the terror attacks on U.S. soil between 1985 and 2005 were committed by Muslims. A 2014 study conducted by the University of North Carolina shows that the Muslim-linked terrorism has killed 37 Americans since 9/11, while murder has claimed the lives of 190,000. They don’t tell us that Muslims conquered and bloomed as one of the earliest civilizations on Earth, that we are the volunteers in Elijah’s Soup Kitchen, the cooks behind the gyro carts and the inhabitants of the wealthiest nation
“peace” in Arabic, and the name “Solomon,” or man of peace, in English. As a result, the ten-year-old me forgot what it meant to be a successful Muslim and only remembered that CNN told me what it meant to be a violent one. In our effort to propagate the Western construct of democracy, we deconstructed the successes of different nations and their people in ways that dehumanizes “the other” and highlights violence as more important and sensational than achievement.
#NotReadyForHillary, insincere campaign serving on the board of Walmart, she did not defend the rights of labor unions, even while campaigns were being held against them. While practicing as a lawyer, she defended SARA ZAYED and won a plea bargain for a child rapist who she knew was guilty. Finally, she has played a huge role in escalating the drug war, resulting in the expansion of mass incarceration. hen I was in 8th and 9th grade, Therefore, consider that the U.S. has the Hillary Clinton was making her highest rate of incarceration in the world. first bid for the presidency. On Do we have better options? This is the the brink of high school, I was full of big wrong question to be asking. If you put your dreams for the future, and Clinton, at the faith in politicians — worse yet, the politicians time, represented the heights women could presented to us on a silver platter — you are attain. When Obama won the candidacy for looking in the wrong place for social betterthe Democratic Party, I shifted my support to ment. Would I rather vote for a Republican him just as Clinton did. I was convinced that candidate? Absolutely not. But I wouldn’t give having a minority in a position of power could my vote to any candidate who is an active paronly mean good things for my community, ticipant of the political games that rob people and for minorities in general. They promised of their lives and autonomy on a regular bato end war, to close Guantanamo Bay, to be sis. All these candidates represent the same champions of human rights, and in all my naexact values and ideas, iveté, I believed them. just with different winI celebrated Obama’s “The precise reason I think it’s necessary to be critical of her dow dressing. Who can historic victory and we gravitate towards awaited the momenrecord and history is because there is this expectation that she that does not actively tous changes to come. will champion women’s and minority rights. It’s not just that contribute to this war I’ve learned a lot this hasn’t been the case — it’s that a campaign run on those machine, both domestisince then, as I’m sure cally and internationalmany in my community grounds is a callous and calculated dishonesty.” ly? That’s what we must and other minority comdeeply and seriously munities have. There has been an explosive, hopeful response to brown women overseas are disposable, be- consider. However, let it be said that you Hillary’s decision to run again, and it has cause if their lives were considered just as shouldn’t need a “better option” to choose not deeply frustrated me. I am fully aware that valuable as the lives of American women, to vote for Hillary. Casting a vote in her favor, such an analysis of her as a candidate and as perhaps we wouldn’t be so quick to label whether she is the lesser of two evils or not, a person may be considered anti-feminist to Clinton a feminist, a champion of women, is an act of support. And while she hasn’t won the candidacy just yet, as someone who deepsome. But the precise reason I think it’s nec- and a beacon of success. Even though these senseless murders ly believes in human rights, I actively choose essary to be critical of her record and history is because there is this expectation that she should be reason enough to make anyone to champion them by saying no to Hillary. will champion women’s and minority rights. rapidly decide against supporting her, in my Sara Zayed is a School of Arts and Sciences It’s not just that this hasn’t been the case — time at Rutgers I’ve discovered that few peoit’s that a campaign run on those grounds is ple are concerned about the lives of innocent junior majoring in computer science with a mia callous and calculated dishonesty. Like Con- civilians overseas. Let’s turn to other consid- nor in mathematics. Her column, “#Realtalk,” doleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton doesn’t deserve erations, like the fact that during her time runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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to be celebrated purely on the basis of her identity. We have become so narrow-minded about what success for women looks like, that we cannot perceive it outside of climbing the political, social ladder. The blood on their hands matters, the lies and deceit matter, the ruthlessness matters. These considerations should be enough to strip anyone of honorable recognition, political giants or not. Hillary Clinton has had a significant hand in violating human rights. In 2003, she voted in favor of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and remained a fierce advocate of it despite the hundreds and thousands of deaths (PLOS Medicine). As Obama’s Secretary of State, she presided over the expansion of illegal drone attacks. She has been a huge advocate of expanding military operations in the Middle East, which, as you can imagine, has resulted in numerous civilian deaths — hundreds, by conservative estimate. I suppose
Had I not chosen to attend Islamic school after years of being known as “Naazy Mohamed,” I may have never realized the beauty and accomplishments within my own religion. I struggle as much as anyone else to preserve what I was taught as a child, but the fact that I had to attend a private religious school to learn that Islam is nestled in what was the cradle of civilization, or that the first theorems in geometry were formulated by followers of Islam and not only by Euclid, speaks volumes about what we are — or aren’t — being fed by the media and other industries. Nearly ten years later, I remember the look on Ms. Springstein’s face when I asked her why the only Islamic name in the textbook was Osama Bin Laden. I remember what it felt like to be a shamed Muslim sitting in the back of a class told to put her hand down because she dared to waste time over inclusivity and representation. I remember what it felt like to have my shoulders fall a little lower, my head sink a little deeper with every headline that flashed across the news screen. But after four years outside of the public school curriculum, I also know what it feels like to acknowledge and celebrate the success of Muslims in a Western world — something no one should have to call a publishing company to learn. Naaz Modan is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in political science. She is the Photo Editor at The Daily Targum.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Bigots who targeted Obama for race, will target Clinton’s gender Ready, set, go! Now, all of the racists that have poured out their vitriol on our first black president, simply because he is black, can now turn their hate machines toward sexist, anti-woman venom, since Hillar y Clinton is in the race. It really takes no brains or critical thought to mock or hate a person for the clothes they wear, their hairstyle or their sexual identity — but man is it easy. So for those who don’t want to think, or simply can’t think about the real issues,
“Go on and make fun of their clothes and gender and impress the rest of us with your wit, ignorance and bigotry.” go for it: ridicule politicians not on the issues, but because they where born different than you. Forget about the trivial things like social security, a progressive tax code, of f-shore tax bases, war and Medicare. Go on and make fun of their clothes and gender and impress the rest of us with your wit, ignorance and bigotr y. You only have ever ything to loose. Steven E. Keller, Ph.D. is the Research Director of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the New Jersey Medical School.
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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (04/22/15). Seeds you plant at home this year thrive. Adapt to work changes. Research your strategy and plan for action on a remodel or project after 6/14. Budget carefully for growth. Community projects warm your heart. New fun and romance spark after 10/13. Take a break to rest and recharge after 10/27. Tend your garden with love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries ( March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Creativity drips from your fingertips. Take advantage for huge productivity. Talk about your art. Your message goes further than expected. A windfall provides extra cash. Make big plans for the future. Broaden your perspective. Taurus ( April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Move quickly to take advantage of a profitable opportunity. Provide leadership. Today’s work pays long-lasting benefit. Rake in the bucks! The more love you put into your project, the higher the value. Get a special treat. Gemini ( May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — The spotlight shines ... this is the moment you’ve been practicing for. Dress the part, and do your stuff ! Your reputation is rising, and someone influential is watching. Exceed expectations. Good news comes from far away. Create something beautiful. Cancer ( June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Good news travels fast. Let it inspire you. Savor beauty, symbolism and ritual. Meditation and time in nature restore your spirit. Enjoy nurturing, healthy food. Consider big questions, and make extraordinary discoveries. Make a soul connection. Leo ( July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate with friends for astonishing results. Your network has a much wider reach than you imagined. Get the word out about something you care about. Express your love and it grows. This could get profitable. Celebrate together. Virgo ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Advertisements and promotional communications go the distance today. Launch, share and push your message out. Put in extra work. Sensational results are possible. Apply what you’ve recently learned to your work. This could be your lucky break.
Libra ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Try out a new idea. Make a brilliant discovery in a subject of your passion. The truth is revealed. Listen carefully to other opinions. Imagine perfection. Invest in your education. Learn from a master. Scorpio ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Unexpected funds appear, and you know just what to do with the money. Make a commitment. Work faster and earn more. Extra effort wins a bonus. Pay debts and save the rest. Surprise your partner. Sagittarius ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Reveal your heart to the object of your affections. Words and actions align. Share your love and it expands. Put your money where your mouth is. Show up for your partner. Open a new chapter in a romance. Capricorn ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — You’re gaining respect, and a far-reaching opportunity appears. Beautify your work, and spice it up. Intuition is your creative guide. Word of what you’re up to travels farther than you imagined possible. Celebrate with a splurge. Aquarius ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Your talents reach new heights. The game is really getting fun! Word of your latest exploits sets off a ripple. Love triumphs. Share your passion. Family and friends celebrate with you. Enjoy the fringe benefits. Pisces ( Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — A fabulous surprise at home spreads like wildfire. Your secret idea pays off. Communication with family leads to unexpected results. Love and money provide beautiful results with long-lasting benefit. Share your domestic tricks and recipes.
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RECORD Alyssa Landrith sets all-time wins record, Knights sweep Terrapins in midweek series CONTINUED FROM BACK The Knights ended up scratching across a run in the fifth and sixth innings to cut the Terrapins’ lead to 5-4. Before giving Hall the chance to get the win in the seventh, junior third baseman Jordan Whitley drove in senior left fielder Chandler Howard to tie the game. After a walk and a hit batter, Hall finished things off. In the rubber match of the doubleheader, things got of f to a fast start. The Terrapins (26-21, 8-9) scored three runs in the first inning from two home runs off the bats of shortstop Lindsey Schmeiser and second baseman Corey Schwartz. Rutgers answered with two of its own runs from an RBI-double off the bat of Bates. Whitley went on to drive her in, following up with an RBI-single. After that, it was the Knights’ game to lose. Rutgers went on to plate six more runs in the bottom of the second. “I focused on seeing my pitch and not reaching for balls and staying relaxed in the box,” Howard said, who went 3-for-8 on the day with two key doubles and a home run. “I didn’t do too much or overthink it. You can’t win a game with one swing in that situation.” Rutgers went on to win the game, 11-3, applying the mercy rule in the bottom of the fifth. An RBI-single from Whitley scored Bates, serving as the dagger in the Terps’ coffin. The Knights were able to get the crucial sweep in the doubleheader heading into their weekend series against Penn State. “Any time you get a sweep, it’s big especially in a doubleheader which is very hard because they’ve seen what you have,” Nelson said. “We made adjustments at the plate that helped us. Getting to 10 wins in the conference gets us that much closer to a playoff spot.” For updates on the Rutgers softball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Freshman first baseman Rebecca Hall looks up after belting a three-run shot to left field in game two of the Knights’ doubleheader with the Terps. In the two games, she went 2-for-6 with five runs batted in and a home run to lead Rutgers. EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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April 22, 2015 WOMEN’S LACROSSE
MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
Knights refuse to settle as season rounds out MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER
The track and field season exemplifies the proverbial idea of an activity being a marathon, not a sprint. With training for the indoor season beginning before the fall semester ends, followed by meets nearly each week and then an immediate start of the outdoor season, the sport yields constant activity and leaves little time for breaks. All of this action can sometimes make it tough for an athlete to stay focused on the week at hand — complacency during the season and sights set for championship meets later on in the year becomes nearly inevitable. Fortunately for the Rutgers men’s track and field team, it has established a solid foundation. No matter the level of competition the program participates in, the Scarlet Knights are always locked-in for the challenge. “We’re so focused on technique and positions and in general, just training the body, that the marks we get each week just come from our training,” said assistant coach Robert Farrell. “When my guys look at the video, they are often surprised at something they may have done wrong, and they realize that there are always things to get better at.” Farrell, who works specifically with the throwers, has seen the Knights have plenty of success in their respective events this outdoor season. Junior thrower Joseph Velez has reset the school hammer record three times already. He currently sits with a personal best mark of 64.14 meters (210 feet and 5 inches). Freshman Christopher Mirabelli is coming off a winning performance in the javelin at the Larry Ellis Invitational, where he also set a personal record with a toss of 69.84 meters (229 feet and 2 inches). This pair, along with standout junior javelin thrower Thomas Carr and others, has given the Knights consistent scoring each week.
But each of them continue to eye the next level. “The marks have been delivering, which is great, but the exciting part is that there is so much more room for improvement,” Farrell said. “We’re still training and lifting hard through the week, not tapering back at all. Physically and technically, we still have room to grow.” It takes a strong mindset to be able to focus on improving with each day, especially given the repetitive nature of training on the track. Nearly each day for a long period dating back to cross country season, freshman distance runner Trent Brinkofski has been adjusting to the college racing schedule. He believes he has gotten better at using each day to improve in each area of his craft. “The volume of workouts and training sessions we’ve had here in college has definitely been different than what I was used to,” said Brinkofski. “In high school, there were fewer workouts … but I’ve learned so much here already and gotten a lot of experience in big-time racing and how to really work on improving in every way.” As the outdoor season heads toward its final stretch of championship races, Rutgers intends to keep its composure and take each day one at a time. Improvement yields confidence, though, and the Knights can sense bigger and better things coming in the next few weeks. Several athletes have talked of getting personal records in the final stretch of the season, using their weekly improvement as a springboard for success. “It’s going to happen this season,” said sophomore sprinter Jermaine Grif fith, when asked if he can achieve his goal of running the 400-meter dash in under 47 seconds. “I’ve been working really hard, and I can feel myself getting better after each practice … I’ll be looking to break it in the next few weeks.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Freshman distance runner Trent Brinkofski said his first year of training at the collegiate level has been intense, but productive. EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2015
While a 14-game losing streak has been with the team since Feb. 14, junior attacker Halley Barnes said finishing strong is crucial for momentum into next year. NAAZ MODAN / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2015
RU looks to spoil Senior Night BRIAN FONSECA STAFF WRITER
After the final huddle had broken and a herd of practice jerseys headed to the Hale Center indicating the end of practice on Monday, Lauren Sbrilli, Jenny Vlahos and a few other teammates still occupied the F-3 practice field with their head coach, Laura Brand-Sias. The group put in an extra shift to work on combatting the different ways in which their next opponent, Johns Hopkins, competes in the center during the draw control. “We were working on draw controls,” Brand-Sias said. “Hopkins’ main draw taker has a really unique way of taking the draw, so we really wanted to work on that and prepare for how she takes the draw.” Sbrilli believes the time they put in after hours will make a big difference in the matchup. “It’s definitely impor tant because you have to feel out how she does it. We had to work out a special way to push it to beat this girl,” the senior attacker said. “We’re going to mimic the way she does it by stacking up on the circle to prepare for the push.” The Rutgers women’s lacrosse team has had a monkey on its back for most of the season. When they travel to Baltimore, Maryland, to face No. 17 Johns Hopkins Wednesday night, they will look to shake the weight off their shoulders. The Scarlet Knights (1-14, 0-4) have not won a game since their opener on Valentine’s Day against Villanova. Since then, the Knights
have dropped 14 straight games — a program record. With two games remaining on the schedule, the task at hand is not getting any easier. Johns Hopkins (11-3) will provide Rutgers with a break from its Big Ten schedule, but the Blue Jays present an equally difficult task. Before suffering a 17-9 loss to Maryland, the undefeated No. 1 team in the nation, Johns Hopkins rode a nine-game winning streak. One of those victories came over No. 5 Stony Brook, which entered the game undefeated and hasn’t lost since. The Blue Jays possess the
“It’s going to be like winning a championship game, finally getting that win. Hopefully, it’ll come tomorrow.” LAUREN SBRILLI Senior attacker
sixth-best scoring defense in the countr y, allowing 6.86 goals per game. But playing against stingy defenses is nothing knew for Rutgers — the Knights will have played six of the top 10 scoring defenses in the country after facing Johns Hopkins for the first time in program history. Adding to the challenge for Rutgers is the fact that the Blue Jays will honor their seniors in their final home game of the year, marking the third time this season where the Knights enter as the opposing team for a Senior Night contest.
While hosting the event can add extra incentive for the team to perform at its best, playing against a team celebrating its seniors can take away some momentum. “On our Senior Night, we came out really trying to play for our seniors,” said junior attacker Halley Barnes. “(Playing away on Senior Night) does take a little bit of momentum out because they do take up 15-20 minutes after our pregame (warmups) so it becomes a mental game, but I think we’ll be okay.” The Knights hope that their tedious preparations allow them to get the allusive win they’ve been chasing since Feb. 14. Barnes believes it is crucial not just for the remainder of this season, but for the next campaign as well. “We need a victory not just to get the monkey off our back, but also because we have a lot of young people coming back next season,” Barnes said. “Knowing theres a long 7-8 month preseason, having that monkey on our back during it will be very challenging, so getting these last few victories will be very important for our program.” As one of three fifth-year seniors, Sbrilli won’t be back on the roster throughout the preseason and entering the spring. She admitted that those circumstances would make a win here that much more memorable. “It’s going to be like (winning) a championship, finally getting that win,” Sbrilli said. “Hopefully, it’ll come tomorrow.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s lacrosse team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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April 22, 2015 BASEBALL RUTGERS 7, WAGNER 1
Freshman fires shutout to lead Rutgers past Wagner TYLER KARALEWICH
terfield to help me out. The whole time I had guys backing me up and I could pitch the way I wanted to. When the Rutgers baseball team I was able to get ahead of batters, wrapped up its final game of the compared to past outings where weekend series against Michigan I would fall behind — today I was State, there was a sense of urgency. just getting ahead.” When Wagner (16-15-1) last In ninth place of the conference, the Scarlet Knights were on the came to Bainton Field two weeks bubble of the Big Ten Tournament ago, the final result did not play out and needed a good series to be- exactly how Rutgers would have hoped. The Seahawks won 11-4 become postseason eligible. After a sweep at the hands of the hind 10 runs scored in a comeback Spartans, head coach Joe Litterio effort in the eighth inning. Litterio lit a fire under noticed a difhis team with “I think we learn ... from ference in the a message of failure. We are a team Knights over winning midthat has to fail in the two-week week games order to learn the span since they made clear. right way to do things.” were blown Rutgers out, and it’s takwanted moJOE LITTERIO en a few bumps mentum headHead Coach and bruises to ing into its get there. conference “I think we series in two weeks against Penn State and that’s learn — and I’ve said it many times exactly what true freshman pitcher this year — from failure,” Litterio John O’Reilly gave the Knights on said. “We are a team that has to the mound Tuesday in the 7-1 win fail in order to learn the right way to do things. They didn’t take it for against Wagner. O’Reilly went seven innings granted out there today. It was 3-0 for the Knights (13-26-1, 5-10) and early, and we tacked on a few extra held the Seahawks scoreless in his runs to get it to 7-0. Now, if they get outing. The Northvale, N.J., native bases loaded or runners on in the allowed six hits and struck out five last inning, one swing won’t change the game. It makes everyone else batters in the process. “I was focused from the first so relaxed.” When the game was finished pitch,” O’Reilly said. “All of the guys were making plays behind after nearly two and a half hours of me — (sophomore Mike Carter) play, Rutgers was able to put up sevmade a nice diving catch in cen- en runs on six hits. Although they CORRESPONDENT
Freshman right-hander John O’Reilly tosses a pitch yesterday at Bainton Field. He surrendered six hits in seven shutout innings to improve to 4-1 on the season. EDWIN GANO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR were outhit by the Seahawks, the Knights were able to take advantage of two errors and took extra bases when they could. No one Rutgers player had multiple hits and only freshman infieler Milo Freeman had more than one RBI. It was about consistency up and down the lineup for the Knights.
“It feels good to get a win after losing (six out of eight games),” Carter said. “We can roll with this to take it into (Wednesday) and take it into the weekend. Getting a big lead early let everyone relax, so we will feel confident keeping the same feeling. I think we were aggressive today, we took
advantage of their mistakes. We scored two runs off of their error early in the game which really kick started us. Everyone played their role today.” For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TylerKaralewich and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s going to happen this season. I’ve been working really hard, and I can feel myself getting better after each practice ... I’ll be looking to break it in the next few weeks.” - Sophomore sprinter Jermaine Griffith on running the 400-meter dash in under 47 seconds
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SOFTBALL RUTGERS 11, MARYLAND 3 (5 INN.)
Alyssa Landrith strides to the plate in game one of yesterday’s doubleheader against Maryland at the RU Softball Complex. The senior left-hander battled her way through all seven innings, setting a program record with her 66th career win in the circle after the Knights’ 6-5 walk-off victory over the Terrapins. YINGJIE HU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Senior shatters wins record during sweep RYAN MORAN
“It’s a pretty good feeling to have that record after all my hard work but today I owe it all to my offense, they had my back,” Landrith said. “I had full confidence we’d get the win in the last inning.” Landrith threw a complete game, surrendering five runs on nine hits with five strikeouts. She didn’t have her best stuff on the day, as was evident with her four walks, but Landrith had full confidence that her teammates would have her back. With the bases loaded and Rutgers badly needing a hit, it got one — but not in the form one would think.
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History was made on Tuesday in the first game of the doubleheader between the Rutgers softball team and Maryland. Senior left-hander Alyssa Landrith cemented herself as the Scarlet Knights’ winningest pitcher with 66 career wins, surpassing Juliette Brooks (1996-99) for most all-time. But modeling her personality, she was selfless when talking about the record.
Freshman Rebecca Hall was hit by a pitch, allowing senior centerfielder Jackie Bates to cross the plate for the walk-off win. “I was trying to find a good pitch that I can drive in the run for the win,” Hall said. “I wish I could have gotten a hit, but either way we still got the victory and in the end that’s all that matters. That high emotion played in our favor because we took it in to the next game.” The Knights (25-14, 9-6) completed the dramatic comeback win in the bottom of the seventh to take the first game of the series in thrilling fashion, 6-5.
EXTRA POINT
MLB SCORES
NY Yankees Detroit
5 2
Boston Tampa Bay
1 0
Pittsburgh CHI Cubs
8 9
Baltimore Toronto
6 13
Cincinnati Milwaukee
16 10
Philadelphia Miami
7 3
KAHLEAH COPPER,
junior wing, was one of three Rutgers women’s basketball players named to the All-Met Division I Team. She joins former teammates Betnijah Laney and Syssence Davis as the Rutgers representatives.
“Glad to come away with the win,” said head coach Jay Nelson. “I was hopeful when Chandler (Howard) got the leadoff double because it provided some good momentum to get the win and we capitalized on their mistakes.” After going down 5-2 in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a two-run single off the bat of Hannah Dewey and an RBI-single by Corey Schwartz, Rutgers would chip back at the lead. SEE RECORD ON PAGE 13
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Friday, All Day, Newburgh, Ind.