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Jewish fraternity organizes silent walk to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day Jillian Pastor contributing writer
This semester, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) launched a sustainable energy campaign at Rutgers. NJPIRG
The brothers of Rutgers Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity (AEPi) hosted the “We Walk to Remember” event on Monday, which was a silent memorial walk remembering those lost in the Holocaust. Those who attended the event started at the AEPi house and walked around the College Avenue campus. Participants were urged to wear plain black or dark gray shirts with no designs on them. According to their website, AEPi is a Jewish fraternity at Rutgers that began in 1913 and served as a brotherhood for students who came from similar religious backgrounds and had experienced the same prejudices against their religious beliefs. Eventually, it broadened its role to include serving as the living quarters for some of its members. Over 93,000 men have graduated as brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi. Each
year, over 2,500 undergraduates perform the Initiation Ritual. The fraternity works with the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life and International Hillel to educate students about Judaism. Danny Jacobs and Adam Nachman were founding fathers of the Rutgers Rho Upsilon Chapter and helped bring the fraternity back to campus. Jacobs, a School of Environmental and Biological Science senior said, “My experiences as a Jew at Rutgers has been similar to many other Jews in some ways but different than others. Many of us have participated in various programs that are available for us.” He explained that while his experiences were individual, they were also similar to others. “I was a founding father of AEPi so that changed my experiences. And events like this one are very important to me, it’s very unfortunate I was unable to participate this year,” he said.
In high school, Jacobs spent a summer abroad and spent a week in Poland where he visited several concentration camps. “There are many who still deny the Holocaust and this is our attempt at fighting against that ignore. It is also a way to remember, war memorials or 9/11 memorials all have names of victims on them,” Jacobs said. Following the walk, there was the 4th annual “Unto Every Person There is a Name” program — a 24hour reading of names of those who passed in the Holocaust. “The book we read from for 24 hours is a list of several thousand children. Just children,” he said. “It’s one of the easiest ways for people to comprehend the magnitude of the loss of life.” Nachman is a School of Arts and Science senior and the organizer of the event. “Organizing our Holocaust remembrance events involved me See walk on Page 5
NJPIRG holds ‘10,000 Actions’ day at Rutgers Daniel Israel contributing writer
Throughout the spring semester, the New Brunswick chapter of the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) led the push for renewable energy at Rutgers University. The campaign aims to convert the University’s energy supply into 100 percent renewable energy by 2020. During their renewable energy campaign of 2017, NJPIRG held “10,000 Actions” day. On Wednesday, April 12, Rutgers students were encouraged to raise awareness about the campaign by interacting with an NJPIRG informational video on social media. April Nicklaus, a sophomore in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, is the
NJPIRG state board chair and students chapter chair for Rutgers— New Brunswick. Nicklaus said the student group aims to tackle issues of public interest through the use of both online and in-person campaigns. “NJPIRG is a student-run, student-funded, non-profit organization,” she said. “We do non-partisan advocacy work in the areas of environment, public health, consumer protection, poverty relief and other things of that nature.” Amy Wang, a first-year student in the Rutgers Business School, is the NJPIRG state board vice chair and chapter secretary for Rutgers— New Brunswick. Wang said the non-profit organization campaigns for resolutions to See actions on Page 4
The Rutgers chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity (AEPi) silently walked through the College Avenue campus on Monday for Holocaust Remembrance Day. After the walk, the brothers participated in a 24 hour reading of the names of children who died in the Holocaust. COURTESY OF ADAM NACHMAN
Following march, U. professor discusses need for diversity in science Nikhilesh De correspondent
The New Jersey March for Science saw legislators, faith leaders, instructors and scientists from various backgrounds rally through Trenton on April 22. The event was designed to be inclusive to people of all backgrounds
and abilities, said Matthew Buckley, the event’s founder. Making the New Jersey March for Science inclusive to all people was important as traditionally, researchers tend to be white and male. “Science has, as a field, had a problem with not being as diverse as the population,” he said. “I personally believe that scientific ability
is evenly distributed across the population. I’ve seen no evidence for anything other than that, and it’s a real problem that science is mostly done by white men.” Part of the lack of diversity comes from underprivileged people not receiving the opportunities they need to become scientists, Buckley, a professor in the Department of
Physics and Astronomy, said. As a result, science, in general, has not been able to tap the full potential of the possible researchers who never entered the field. The march represented a political change, which is why it was important to let it be diverse, he said. “There are millions and millions of people who would be great scientists
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if they were given the opportunity,” he said. “The march needs to reflect that. We’ve tried our best to make sure that it does, and I think we have done a pretty good job of that, I always wish we can do better.” The March for Science in Washington, D.C. faced controversy See science on Page 5
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Rutgers sorority attends drug awareness presentation Brielle Diskin contributing writer
In an effort to fight drug and alcohol abuse on campus, a program was presented to the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) at Scott Hall on April 17. The program was presented by Frank Greenagel, a professor at the Rutgers School of Social Work, a drug and alcohol counselor, along with David Jam, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. The talk began with an animated presentation by Greenagel followed by Jam sharing stories. The two also gave a Q&A, said Rachel Schier, a School of Arts and Sciences junior and organizer for the program. Schier said she asked her boyfriend, Greenagel, to speak to her chapter because she is the director of risk management on the executive board for ZTA. “My role is to help educate the chapter about things like alcohol and drug abuse, as well as ensure everyone’s safety during chapter functions and monitoring social media,” Schier said. Jam said he met Greenagel while they were working together through the residential recovery program on campus. Jam said the two have known each other for years and have given the same presentations for high schools and at the University for a course Greenagel is involved in. “I’ve done presentations all over the country and for a few Rutgers—Newark fraternities and for all of the greek life at NJIT over the years,” Greenagel said. The goal was to spread the message about addiction in the prospect that it will help at least one person identify a problem in themselves or a loved one, Schier said. She said she wanted her sisters to hear this story because she hoped that it would impact them the way it impacted her. “I thought it was really eye opening to hear someone’s story. It was really inspiring to hear that recovery is possible,” said Andrea Mazzola, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore and ZTA sister. The planning of the event was fairly informal except for reserving the lecture hall in Scott Hall in advance, Schier said. Usually, chapter meetings are held at the house, she said. She decided to use the lecture hall instead because the meetings at the house can be crowded. For this event, she wanted everyone to get the full experience.
Earlier this week, members of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) sorority participated in a presentation and Q&A session about drug addiction prevention. The event focused primarily on addiction risk factors that are heightened by the college environment. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR “I thought a lot of the facts they gave us were shocking but useful and the speaker was great and really funny,” said Sara Laitusis, a School of Arts and Sciences senior and ZTA sister. The most important thing Greenagel touched upon was the “spectrum” of abuse, from mild to severe. He named 11 signs of abuse, Schier said. He also talked about how due to the people we surround ourselves with, certain behaviors become “normalized,” she said. “What ‘normalization’ means is that people surround themselves with people that use (drugs and alcohol) so people abusing alcohol and drugs will often think they are normal or fine because everyone else around them is acting the same way,” Greenagel said. Drinking culture in greek life is especially prominent, Schier said. People feel that binge drinking to the extent that they do is normal. Jam said his goal was not to talk anybody out of drinking but
to give them insight as to what they should do if they do come across a friend or family member who is struggling. “Many people are not fortunate enough to have the financial resources or their families might not have the knowledge
“I thought it was really eye opening to hear someone’s story. It was really inspiring to hear that recovery is possible.” Andrea mazzola School of ARts and Sciences Sophomore and ZTA Sister
and people then slip through the cracks and never get the help they need to sur vive, have meaningful employment or become a healthy and contributing member of society,” he said. An issue Greenagel touched upon, Jam said, was that opiate painkillers are being extremely
overprescribed and have become an epidemic. Greenagel talked about Adderall and the problems of the “rebound effect” which means a user is worse off than they were before they took it. Adderall is the third most abused drug on campus after marijuana and alcohol, and has a massive social acceptability on campus, Greenagel said. This program is important because fraternities and sororities have the highest rates of abuse compared to the rest of the student body, he said. “I think the program was very well received. Truthfully, I was a bit nervous that people wouldn’t take it seriously because it’s hard to really get through to a group of college kids about drinking,” Schier said. The event went 20 minutes overtime because people had such great questions, Schier said. A lot of people told her how much they loved it afterward. Greenagel brought along an expert perspective because he is
a subject matter expert when it comes to this matter, he has a ton of credentials and is very well respected in the addiction community, Jam said. “The girls were really good sports about it. I was expecting people to be on their phones, not to be into it, not to ask questions at the end but it was exactly the opposite of the way I thought it would go,” he said. There were about 75 ZTA sisters in attendance and the vast majority paid attention, Greenagel said. Jam said that any opportunity he has to make a difference and to put himself in the position where he could help someone else, he takes. “There’s still a lot of stigmas and bad information and ultimately a lot of people when they’re put in a position where they should probably confront somebody or get somebody help they don’t have the resources, they don’t have the knowledge and as a result, people are needlessly dying,” Jam said.
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Project celebrates U. women in activism Max Marcus correspondent
On Friday, the legacy of Rutgers women involved in social activism was celebrated at the release party for “UNherD.” The project featured portrait photographs of 24 current students who are involved in social activism. “UNherD” was organized and created by School of Arts and Sciences seniors Monica Torres and Jeremy Berkowitz and Isabella Sehringer, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. The 24 portraits were each accompanied by a poem written by the person in the photographs. Berkowitz said that the poems are meant to represent each woman’s identity in some way. The exhibit is accompanied by a 12-minute video created by Sehringer, which was screened at the event and is also available on YouTube. Torres said that “UNherD” was inspired by last year’s political events and the subsequent activism that took place on campus — she, Berkowitz and Sehringer began working on the project on a weekly basis since last semester. “Each week we would get together and we would brainstorm, ‘How are we gonna pay homage to these really dope women?’” Torres said. “It was a way for us to archive this history of student activism because you see across
universities that student activism is only talked about by the university when it benefits them — when it’s an anniversary year, or they can profit off it. But other than that these histories are tucked away.” Torres said that in addition to highlighting Rutgers’ history of activism, “UNherD” was meant to provoke reflection on the role the University has played in social oppression, and on the social issues New Brunswick still faces. Torres said that she has personally organized and participated in political activism with about half of the 24 women featured in “UNherD.” She said that she chose these 24 women because they apply what they have learned in their classes to effect change in the real world, and by doing so truly embodies the University’s professed values. The women profiled in “UNherD” are involved in a wide variety of groups that are each socially engaged. These groups include undocuRutgers, an on-campus group that provides resources and support for undocumented students, United Students Against Sweatshops, a national group that fights for workers’ rights and New Entry, a support program for women who are returning home and trying to assimilate back into society after a period of incarceration.
actions NJPIRG’s goal is to make Rutgers operate on 100 percent renewable energy by 2020 continued from front non-political issues that Rutgers students have come to a clear consensus on. “We try to work on issues that we think a majority of the population would agree with,” she said.
Wang said that NJPIRG’s push for renewable energy is a perfect demonstration of a campaign that focuses on a clear-cut issue that a majority of students can agree on. A shift to renewable energy is a non-partisan issue that will benefit all Rutgers students in the long term, she said.
On Friday, a group of Rutgers students released a project entitled “UNherD,” which highlights the role of women in social activism movements. The project featured photos of 24 current students, accompanied by poems. COURTESY OF JEREMY BERKOWITZ The women themselves represent a diverse array of identities. Berkowitz said that these identities often go unheard, hence the title of the project. “The approach was, we just wanted to capture their essence,” Berkowitz said. “We wanted them to feel comfortable, we wanted them to feel like it was their space. We wanted to give them
space to be heard. We thought that the voices of these women were important, and the voices of activists of the past and activists of the future to come are also important too.” Torres said that by highlighting the activism of current Rutgers women, the project is paying homage to Rutgers’ long history of activism and its future activism.
To signify this, the exhibit included an extra blank canvas. “There’s an empty canvas because we didn’t want to limit it to just these 24 women,” Torres said. “You could see yourself in that canvas. Anybody could see themselves in that canvas. I want young women to see this and be like, ‘Wow, I can make the most out of my college experience.’”
Wang said the “10,000 Actions” media is such a widely used me- respect to the non-profit’s clean event is also a great example dium, we wanted to make sure we energy campaign. In the meanof the way NJPIRG frequently utilized it properly and channeled time, Nicklaus said the NJPIRG uses social media to accomplish students’ love for social media has been largely satisfied with its goals. She is the organizer in into spreading the word about our the results of its other campaigns this semester. charge of the renewable energy renewable energy campaign.” “In addition to our renewable Nicklaus said the mission of the campaign and thinks that social media platforms are a vital part of campaign is to get Rutgers Uni- energy campaign, NJPIRG hostversity, and by extension Univer- ed a number of other successful the change-making process. “The 10,000 actions event was sity President Robert L. Barchi, to campaigns and events regarda social media blast where we at sign on to the American College ing public interest issues,” she NJPIRG wanted to raise aware- & University Presidents’ Climate said. “For example, we won our safe antibiotics campaign. Our ness of our renewable energy Commitment (ACUPCC). While 697 universities are sig- campaign influenced Kentucky campaign,” Wang said. “We created a video with information about natories of ACUPCC, she said that Fried Chicken to stop selling renewable energy, how other uni- the University of Maryland—Col- fried chicken that was raised on versities are using it and why Rut- lege Park is the only university to a routine use of medically ungers should make a climate action make the commitment within the safe antibiotics.” Wang said that the success plan and switch to 100 percent re- Big Ten, but has yet to become a signatory. Nicklaus said she of their past efforts is primarily newable energy.” She said that the best way to hopes Rutgers will not just sign due to social media events like get a message to the Rutgers ACUPCC, but become the first 10,000 Actions day. She stressed the importance student body of Rutgers stuis through dents in each social media “We got 15,309 actions over the course of the day, scenario, saying blasts, where which is way above our initial goal of 10,000.” that these isstudents sues affect each par ticipate April nicklaus student and can in an effort School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Sophomore only be remeto make the died through non-pr ofit’s the subsequent message go university within the Big Ten to involvement of each student. viral on the internet. “When we are victorious, what While the “10,000 Actions” complete shift toward 100 percent we see is a snowball effect,” Wang event may have passed, Wang renewable energy. Neither the University nor Bar- said. “At that point, the corporasaid students that are still interested in helping to raise aware- chi have responded to NJPIRG’s tions that we are targeting can ness about the renewable energy push for renewable energy thus see that a lot of people care about campaign can continue to share far. Nicklaus said she remains op- the issues that we are campaignthe video posted on their official timistic, citing the success of the ing against and that these people website, as well as the NJPIRG “10,000 Actions” event as a sign of are mobilized to get them to make a change. Social media is really a student chapters Facebook page, building student momentum. “We got 15,309 actions over the huge part of the reason that KFC Twitter and Instagram. “The ‘10,000 Actions’ refer to course of the day, which is way made the switch. So I think it’d be 10,000 social media actions,” she above our initial goal of 10,000,” revolutionary if Rutgers became the first school in the Big Ten to said. “Liking, sharing and com- she said. It may take some time for the not only sign the ACUPCC but menting on the video are all considered actions. Because social administration to take action in make it a reality as well.”
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The first involves a plan to combat climate change in the state, he said. “We want to make sure that the energy we (had) continues, and results in a state-wide climate change plan,” he said. “It turns out New Jersey is the only state on the Eastern Seaboard that does not have a comprehensive climate change plan.” This plan would create contingencies for the state if it suffers from the impacts of climate change, like hurricanes that are potentially worse than Superstorm Sandy was in 2012. Attendees of the March were asked to contact state legislators and ask them to develop this type of plan, he said. “(It) makes sure state agencies are working together, thinking about what we’ll face in the next few decades (and) thinking of how to reduce the impact of climate change,” he said. Climate change is expected to
earlier this year for appearing to disregard women and minorities. The event’s website later included a diversity statement which addressed this. A sociologist, Zuleyka Zevallos, addressed the march’s organizers on Twitter, asking them to promote scientists from minority communities, like LGBTQ+ scientists whose work has been overlooked. One of the members of its steering committee, Stephani Page, launched the #marginsci hashtag on Twitter to ask others to explain their concerns to the March for Science organizers. On Matthew Buckley, the founder of the New Jersey March for Science, said there is currently a Twitter, she said a diversity stateshortage of diversity in scientific fields. One of his goals in organizing the local march was to ment was insufficient given that make the event as inclusive as possible. NIKHILESH DE the march had already helped They can start just by explaining Sea levels are also expected to that have made American science marginalize groups. continue rising, which will likely so prevalent in the world, like the their positions more clearly to the “It is important that people feel general public, he said. Instead of make the impact of future storms expression and free travel.” they are being represented, that The March for Science should just releasing data and conclusions, more damaging than they have their voices are part of this,” Buckresearchers can ley said. “So it’s explain what they important from are looking to see that point of view, happen as well. but most impor“It is important that people feel they are being represented, that their voices are part of this.” “My hope is tantly, it’s somethat people who thing we as scimatthew buckley are scientists feel entists should be March Organizer and Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy more confident working toward in being public all the time.” about their beEfforts to liefs, (like) their spread an underonly be the beginning of the beliefs of what should be done,” standing of scientific research and continue impacting the planet, been in the past. “We’re going to be looking at movement to promote science he said. “I think science is very its importance should continue with future years expected to be other items that we think fit well and an understanding of its im- good at telling us the likely result after the march as well, he said. warmer than past years. Each of the last three years has with the mission for the March portance in the world, he said. of our actions. When you have to The New Jersey march organizers created several action items — been warmer than the one before for Science,” Buckley said. “(They The next step is for scientists to do something in politics you have proposals they want the Garden it, according to a previous article could be) supporting education, become more involved with poli- to take what is likely to happen and what they want to happen.” (supporting) the rights we have tics in their everyday lives. by The Daily Targum. State’s lawmakers to look at.
walk Over 130 chapters of Alpha Epsilon Pi held events on Monday to remember Holocaust victims continued from front reaching out to my fraternity brothers along with individuals throughout the Rutgers community to either walk in our ‘We Walk to Remember’ event or read names during ‘Unto Every Person There is a Name,’” he said. Nachman said they reached out to some local and national Jewish organizations for grants so they could afford some of the supplies needed for the event, like shirts. The event started at 6 p.m. “On the day of the event, I’m basically just calling the shots and making sure people are coming to their shifts along with helping manage our social media,” he said. This was the first “We Walk to Remember” event held at Rutgers. The fraternity was encouraged by their International Headquarters to hold a Holocaust Remembrance event and they suggested to do a walk or name reading. “We decided to go for reading for 24 hours straight, something that maybe two or three of our 180 (plus) chapters do ever y year. ‘We Walk to Remember’ is actually an initiative by AEPi partnered with B’nai Brith International where over 130 of our chapters held walks this year,” Nachman said.
He explained the event was important because this generation is the last that will have Holocaust survivors. “We have an obligation to remember their stories along with those who tragically were killed in the Holocaust. By recognizing the Holocaust and never forgetting, we realize that we should do what we can to prevent another genocide from happening,” he said. Hannah Stern, a School of Arts and Science senior, also attended the event. Afterward, she explained her experiences as a Jewish student at Rutgers. “Rutgers has many programs and places for a Jewish student especially with the new Hillel building,” she said. ”Rutgers is one of the most diverse universities and it’s comfortable for students to be openly Jewish and meet up and celebrate holidays with others.” The new Hillel building was finished this year. “When Hillel says that Rutgers is ‘a great place to be Jewish,’ they actually mean it. Being at the university that currently has the largest number of Jewish undergraduates, I have felt that the Jewish community here welcomes all with open arms,” Nachman said. “Rutgers’ Jewish life is vibrant and thriving and definitely has a place for everyone.”
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ike many of us, I wake up almost SIP ON YOUR CHAI every morning in constant fear of economic collapse and stress about NEEHARIKA THURAVIL whether we have gone to war with North Korea overnight. I read and watch CNN and MSNBC, and every day I see headlines about new executive orders, new bills introduced to the House or Senate and how our president has once again embarrassed our country in front of yet another foreign dignitary or official. It is a confusing and terrifying mess, but those good at pattern recognition will see a far darker thread emerge from all of this — we are, slowly but surely, moving toward an, unfortunately, exclusive and monolithic society. Think about it, so far, most of the executive orders have affected — indirectly or directly — groups that are not straight, white and cisgender Christian males. The near-constant rollbacks of protections and laws and the stripping of rights of women and other minority groups is too consistent to be anything but the slow increase of the superiority of a specific population. And while the politicians running the government right now may believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it certainly does not translate to those unlike themselves. Back in January, President Donald J. Trump reinstated the Reaganera global gag rule, which effectively cuts United States funding to international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide abortions and family planning options for women. Not only is this a major setback for women’s rights, it also removes women’s access to reproductive and health services they need including STD testing, birth control and sex education. Masked under the guise of protecting taxpayer money — which, as we all know, our president has been seen to have no regard for and used frivolously — this reinstatement is a direct attack on women and girls, meant to restrict, control and dominate, since taxpayer money cannot be used for abortions anywhere thanks to the Hyde Amendment. There was no reason to uphold the rule other than to personally fulfill an internally misogynistic agenda, which Trump has had throughout his campaign. In February, the Trump administration approved the final permit for the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. In addition, Army officials terminated plans to release an environmental impact statement for the construction of the pipeline. Apart from the danger of leaking crude oil into water resources across four states, the pit also poses an enormous human rights violation as it infringes upon tribal reservations and land. Of course, none of this matters to Trump, because the move supported the fossil fuel industry and intended to displace an entire population from their homes. Actions like these have major repercussions in that they normalize such acts of violence and invasion against minority populations. Just take a look at the uptick in hate crimes in New York City following Trump’s election. In March there was the infamous reboot of the executive order on immigration, in which the only changes from the original were the exclusion of Iraq from the list of countries banned from entering the USA for 90 days, allowing visa and green card holders from the banned Muslim-majority countries through, and removing the extra restrictions on Syrian refugees who, according to the revision, will be treated as refugees from any other country. The original executive order faced intense backlash from the public as well as the courts, where it was suspended. While the administration argued that this was anything but a Muslim ban, Trump called for a complete ban on Muslims entering the country in December 2015 during the campaign and has displayed anti-Muslim rhetoric throughout his short involvement in politics. His personal prejudice triggered anti-Muslim sentiments across America, and now Muslim Americans are a targeted, marginalized group. However, recent events have unveiled that this sentiment is not restricted to just those who practice Islam, but Asian Americans as well. Hate speech spewed by Trump and prevalent white nationalists led the Kansas gunman, Adam Purington, to assume Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Alok Madasani were of Middle Eastern descent. The murder of Kuchibhotla and the problematic grouping of people of color into a single, targeted basket unmasks a far greater problem with our society — white supremacy and dominance. With every new executive order and piece of legislation, there is a new oppression that the target community faces. A lot of the time, however, the target community is never white males. If this continues, dystopian novelists may just be the prophetic biographers of our future — in which society is almost entirely unwelcoming to people outside a certain ideal mould. But we could keep fighting and vote for a much better and more inclusionary government in 2020. Neeharika Thuravil is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in computer science and astrophysics. Her column, “Sip on Your Chai,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Rutgers Business School, both at New Brunswick ith summer vacation just a few weeks away, most students are anxious about and Newark, is rated among the 50 best business internships or things that they can do schools in the nation. And because the school is so during the break to promote a successful future for exceptional and selective (with an acceptance rate of themselves. But a relatively new organization at the about 27 percent), it only makes sense that the stuUniversity is assisting students in finding opportuni- dents in the school should be provided with the best ties that will further their success during the school opportunities, and this is exactly what DECA allows the students to have. year, especially if they are interested in business. While the Rutgers Business School does an excelDECA is an international organization that includes both high school and college students and lent job of exposing students to important classes provides them with development activities to in- that will further their business career, DECA focuscrease their knowledge on marketing, management es on the real-life aspects of the business world. Evand other areas of business. And with over 850,000 ery DECA Rutgers meeting is lead with a purpose, members worldwide, it is almost no surprise that our ranging from professional development to public speaking. Almost everything you need to learn about University has its own chapter here. DECA Rutgers has been active at the University the professional business world and entrepreneurship can be taught for two years now through the DECA and has been activeRutgers chapter. ly working to pre“Every DECA Rutgers meeting is lead If there is any compare business stuplaint that one can dents for real-world with a purpose, ranging from professional have against DECA business experiencdevelopment to public speaking.” it is that within such es since its incepa large University, a tion. This preparalot of people do not tion has come in the form of events, conferences and even interview skills even know that DECA Rutgers exists. And this is workshops. DECA Rutgers also relies heavily upon a shame, as the organization does so much to help activities that can help sharpen students’ managerial business students. This is where the University skills, such as being given a prompt and only having can come in. By working with the organization to 15 to 20 minutes to find a solution to it. These activi- increase advertising and raising awareness about ties are done during the biweekly meetings that the the group and its benefits, Rutgers can help more organization holds, which end up averaging about 25 business students reach the goals that they want. If Rutgers already has the most attendees at DECA to 30 active members each meeting. Rutgers is one of the 15 colleges in New Jersey state conferences without a lot of exposure, imagine that have a chapter of DECA in its school, and at its how many more students we would be sending by first conference as the Rutgers chapter, DECA Rut- spreading the word. It is organizations like DECA that give Rutgers and gers had the most members show up. They also won the most awards at the conference. What does this its business school the esteemed reputation that it has. By investing into a student’s present, the Univertell the University? This sends a message that when you provide Rut- sity is ensuring his or her successful future. And with gers students with opportunities to succeed, they groups like DECA in place, it is no wonder that last will take them with enthusiasm. But this is not the year, almost 97 percent of full-time MBA students were employed within 100 days of graduation. only thing that DECA Rutgers has proved. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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April 25, 2017
Environmental consciousness is key to successful future THE HARD TRUTH DANIEL CHULAK
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ast week was Earth Week and there is a well-known observation that is important to point out: The fact that Earth is the only planet we have ever lived on and for the time being, the only planet that we will ever be able to live on. With this in mind, I am often confused by the negligence of the great majority of our population. We were given a beautiful planet unlike any we have ever seen before and instead of preserving it, we are recklessly destroying it. With little hesitation, we dump waste in the water and emit smog into the atmosphere. We extract resources as if they are unlimited and destroy ecosystems as if they are insignificant. As our businesses flourish, our environment deteriorates, but some will rationalize our destructive actions with economic benefits. Many fail to realize the economic benefits of a healthy planet and sustainable infrastructure. Given the current political climate, it may be easy to lose hope for the future of our planet. President Donald J. Trump has proposed cutting the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has even tweeted that climate change is a myth perpetuated by the Chinese government.
He has promised to roll back environmental regulations that hamper business and bring back depleted coal jobs. For anyone who thought this was campaign rhetoric, they were sorely mistaken. On March 28, Trump signed an executive order that rescinded former President Barack Obama’s environmental regulations that were created to fight the increasing threat of climate change. The order also rescinded the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. The head administrator of the EPA, Scott Pruitt, has claimed that carbon dioxide emissions are not a primary
There is a correlation between the environment and the economy. Many businesses are hesitant to adopt more sustainable practices because they are afraid that it will impact prices and investment. Since executives are looking out for their company and shareholders, it is only natural that they are skeptical of environmental regulations. However, these regulations are not put in place to obstruct businesses and decrease profits, but rather to protect our planet and lay the foundation for the environmentally conscious business
“There may be times that a company must sacrifice profits in order to preserve our planet.” contributor to climate change and that the United States should back out of the Paris Accord, an agreement signed by Obama along with 194 other countries to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change. It is clear that the environment is under attack by this administration. Trump may not be able to see the long-term implications of his policies, but his children and his grandchildren certainly will. For the future, it is imperative that we elect leaders that trust the scientific community and are willing to work toward a more sustainable infrastructure and economy.
model of the future. Firms will have to adopt a stakeholder’s approach to their business operations and consider all parties affected by their actions. There may be times that a company must sacrifice profits in order to preserve our planet. Some companies are already taking the necessary steps by hiring environmental consultants and directors, but more needs to be done to change the culture surrounding climate change in the business world. Additionally, companies will invest significantly in clean energy replacements like solar power and electric vehicles.
These changes are necessary if we want to undo the damage of the past 250 years and protect the sanctity of our planet. Climate change may be the single biggest threat facing our nation and the planet. As temperatures continue to increase, the negative impacts of climate change will become clearer. Precipitation will increase, extreme weather will become more frequent and sea levels will rise. The resources we rely on will also be affected. The food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe are all impacted by climate change. We need to do everything we can to protect and preserve our natural resources. The future is bright though, because every day technological advancements are being made to reduce our negative impact on the planet. Just as the Industrial Revolution did, a “Green Revolution” would provide a significant boost to the economy. I imagine a world completely powered by renewable energy and an infrastructure built to meet the needs of communities and the environment. As inhabitants of this planet, we need to make sure that nobody gets away with destroying our home. We cannot afford to continue with our negligence, the future of our planet depends on it. Daniel Chulak is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior majoring in environmental and business economics with a minor in German. His column, “The Hard Truth,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Facebook launches a beta version of virtual reality app Madhuri Bhupathiraju science editor
While virtual reality has hooked the interest of many technology developers, one of its major criticisms includes its ability to isolate people from the real world and social interactions. Certain companies such as Facebook are hoping to counter this and use virtual reality to enhance social experiences and connections. Since it was launched in 2004, Facebook has been making consistent updates and adding new features. As its latest endeavor, Facebook has launched a beta version of Facebook Spaces, an app that allows people to connect with friends in a virtual reality setting. Currently, the app is only available through Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset device, according to Facebook. Users can represent themselves through avatars that are created by the app based on Facebook photos. These can be personally customized further to best fit the user’s preferences, according to Facebook. The cartoon avatars are immersed in a three-dimensional environment where they can connect with friends, share images and even draw 3D objects. The app even has a selfie-stick feature to take photos in the virtual background. According to TechNewsWorld, talk of a virtual reality project began around three
Facebook launched a beta version of their virtual reality application, Facebook Spaces, for Oculus Rift. A video on their website shows the available features and uses of the app including connecting with friends in a virtual environment JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR years ago when Facebook bought Oculus VR for two billion dollars in 2014. At a developer conference in 2016, Facebook demoed the technology by connecting two employees, 30 miles apart, in a single virtual reality space, according to the site. Having further developed the technology, it is now available to anyone with an Oculus Rift headset.
According to the site, maintaining this type of technology is quite expensive. It would cost around $1,000 just for hardware. Stephanie Llamas, a lead analyst for artificial and virtual reality technology at SuperData Reserach told TechNewsWorld that a key point about Spaces is its real world and virtual reality integration. According to her, there are not many mainstream applications
that use virtual reality for multiple people simultaneously or for social purposes. This would be quite unique for Facebook Spaces. “There isn’t a big enough VR install base — particularly on the Oculus Rift — for multiplayer or social applications to make sense on its own,” she said in an interview for the site. Llamas believes this Facebook feature will spark an interest in a larger audience and promote the use of virtual reality and Oculus. The program is still in its beta version and has many updates and improvements to come. Currently on Oculus Rift, owners have access to Facebook Spaces which restricts greatly the amount of usage of the beta version. People who have an Oculus Rift headset may not have friends who own the headset and therefore have little motivation to use the platform, Llamas said to TechNewsWorld. “(It should) be more than a novelty to encourage people to come back,” she said in an interview with the site. “Otherwise,
curious users will log on once or twice and then just go back to regular Facebook — something they are already comfortable with and they can quickly open on all their devices.” Currently, Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets are expensive to obtain, starting at around $500 per set. Apart from convenience issues, according to the site, the app could use improvements in the quality of virtual reality technology itself and measures to make the experience more immersive. According to The New York Times, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Facebook, is planning to invest more than 3 billion dollars in the pursuit of providing Facebook users with an accessible and convenient virtual reality social experience. “I don’t think that good virtual reality is fully there yet,” Zuckerberg said in an interview with The New York Times. “It’s going to take five or 10 more years of development before we get to where we all want to go.”
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DIVERSIONS
April 25, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Making personal or professional changes are favored if you do so for the right reasons. Taking a risk or acting on hearsay is not recommended. Use this year to formulate your plan and put your strategy in place carefully. Don’t leave any room for error and you won’t be disappointed. Precision, accuracy and a steady pace will get you to the finish line. Your numbers are 6, 13, 22, 25, 30, 38, 46.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll face opposition if you are tempted to overdo it. Find out what’s in it for you before you sign up for something you know little about. You are likely to be taken advantage of if you make promises without doing your homework first. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take responsibility for personal finances, health or any legal or contractual matters that concern you. Gains can be made if you make decisions and take action based on what’s best for you, not someone else. 3 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Networking events will lead to greater opportunities. A serious partnership will change the way you think. Be cautious about joint ventures that include financial responsibilities. Someone is likely to withhold information from you if you don’t ask direct questions. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Partnership problems are best handled with care. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you or use emotional manipulation to get you to sign up for something you don’t want to do. Avoid joint ventures and responding impulsively. 2 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s up to you to bring about positive changes. Dedicate time and effort to something that interests you and filter through as much information as possible. Personal gains look promising if you keep a steady pace. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Persistence will pay off. Your dedication, loyalty and ability to get things done will make an impression that will score points with someone you want to work alongside in the future. Personal improvements are favored. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let what others do interfere with your plans. Network and arrange meetings that will help you initiate positive changes that allow you to use your skills. Refuse to let anyone put demands or limitations on you. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be secretive about what you are up to. Avoid taking on too much responsibility or letting anyone impose on you. Remain focused on maintaining good health, satisfying your needs and improving your life. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Apply what you know to the task you are given. Taking responsibility and following through with your promises will put you in a good position when you need something in return. Separate work from pleasure. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Check over financial papers and tend to your taxes or other matters that need your attention. Don’t be fooled by hidden costs when repairing something you use regularly. Reconnect with someone who has helped you in the past. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put more effort into getting a job or making improvements to the way you handle and perform your current position. If you neglect to take care of your responsibilities, someone will complain. Show interest, ask questions and do your best. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone will take advantage of your kindness if you don’t draw the line. Make clear what you are willing to offer and what you aren’t. Negotiate on your own behalf to avoid someone meddling in your affairs. Avoid excess. 3 stars
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25 Choice
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37 Chess-playing computer
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40 It’s spent in Moldova
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43 Relax, as a restriction
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48 What colors in a water spray form
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30 Place to get clean
51 What Bill and Jill do
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60 Deftness
35 Apple’s projection
61 Place of many take-offs
36 Toddler’s questions
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SERIES RU wins 2nd consecutive Big Ten series, capped by 13-5 Sunday win over Iowa continued from back Scoring early and often, the Knights went up 10-0 early to give their starter a lot of breathing room. Sophomore centerfielder Jawuan Harris led the way and got Rutgers off to a quick start. A walk by Harris, a stolen base, a passed ball and a wild pitch all
contributed to the first run of the game. After another walk and a single, Folinusz came up big and roped a 2-run double down the right-field line to make it an early 3-0 lead for the Knights. After a scoreless second, Rutgers was hungry for more — batting around in the third inning and putting up a five-spot.
Senior first baseman Mike Carter sits comfortably atop the Big Ten with a .391 batting average this year. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2017
Another Harris walk starting things off, this one followed by a run-scoring double off the bat of sophomore left fielder Mike Martinez. A single put runners on the corners for Campbell who promptly singled to bring home another run. After a sacrifice bunt advanced the runners, sophomore catcher Nick Matera drilled a 3-run home run, his fourth of the year, to make it 8-0. Two more runs came into score in the fourth after Harris worked another walk, stole second, reached third on an error and trotted home in front of a Martinez triple. Senior right fielder Tom Marcinczyk followed with an RBI single to make it 10-0 as the Knights won by a score of 13-5. Harris, Martinez, Marcinczyk, Campbell, freshman shortstop Kevin Welsh and senior first baseman Mike Carter recorded multiple hits. Carter continues to lead the Big Ten in batting average (.391) and hits (59). And with his two steals on the day and three on the weekend, Harris now leads the conference in stolen bases at 22. O’Reilly notched his third straight win by going five innings, giving up 5 runs on six hits. Pitching on his birthday, freshman Kyle Gerace came in for two innings of scoreless relief. Sophomore Kevin Romero and freshman Eric Reardon finished it off with an inning of work each. Rutgers looks to keep the good times rolling and avenge a loss earlier in the season when they play Villanova on Tuesday at Bainton Field — the first of a fivegame homestand for the Knights. For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
WIN Knights storm back from early deficit, steal Sunday game from Penn State continued from back After neither team scored in the seventh, the game went to extras. While the Knights went down in order, senior pitcher Aubrie Levine gave up a 2-run home run to end the game. “I just missed my spot,” she said. “I try to let the batter put the ball in the defense’s hands, and it didn’t happen with that one pitch.” Hall had a career-best six RBIs in the loss and freshmen Taryn Atlee and Hailey Hoklotubbe both added two hits apiece. “We watched a lot of game film leading up to this weekend, so we had an idea of where (Penn State’s) pitchers were going to throw it to us,” Hall said. “I felt like I was able to see their pitches pretty well and I was happy to perform like that for my team.” Unlike the previous night, Saturday’s game was more of a one-sided affair, with the Nittany Lions coming out on top 7-0. Just like Rutgers the night before, the hosts jumped out to an early lead, scoring 4 runs in the first. But unlike Penn State the night before, the Knights could not get their offense going. Rutgers tallied just five hits in the contest, and its only sign of life came in the sixth, when Atlee and Hall both got hits. But Atlee was caught stealing and freshman shortstop Nicole Bowman followed Hall’s single with a groundout, leaving the Knights empty-handed. Sweeney suffered the loss for Rutgers, lasting just one-thirds
innings and giving up 4 runs, three hits and a walk. Levine pitched the rest of the game, allowing 3 runs on seven hits and four walks. The Knights ended the weekend on a positive note, earning a 6-4 come-from-behind victory on Sunday. Nelson attributed the win to a change he made at the top of the lineup. “Tar yn Atlee has been getting on base a lot and we don’t always move her up, so I put her in the second spot and Nicolette Anico in the first spot,” he said. “Nicky had three hits and Tar yn had two hits and moved the runners. I think we’ll stick with that going for ward.” After each team scored once in the first, Penn State tallied 1 run each in the second, fourth and fifth. Rutgers managed to cut the deficit to two in the sixth, before rallying in the seventh. In the final inning, the Knights recorded two outs quickly and were on the verge of being swept. But after loading the bases, Bowman cleared them with a 3-run single to take the lead. Carly Todd added a double to drive in Bowman, and sophomore Whitney Jones sent Penn State down in order to seal the win. “It was really nice that we kept battling,” Hall said. “We didn’t come out on top on Friday and Saturday, so getting the win today was really important for us.” For updates on the Rutgers softball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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WEEKEND Saunders, Johnston earn individual wins at Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta continued from back kinds of teams – they’re at a much higher caliber than what we’re used to sometimes,” she said. “Coming off of the Metropolitan Outdoor Championships, it was a good confidence boost. It was far from home, but a lot of people took advantage of it, which was great to see.” Saunders then joined sophomores Phyllis Gordon, Nabiya Garrett and freshman Lynnea Davis in the 4x100meter relay, where the squad took eighth place overall with an ECAC-qualifying time of 47.46. Gordon also saw action in the 800-meter, taking eighth with an ECAC-qualifying time of 54.96. At Weaver Stadium in Princeton, the Knights saw a new personal best and several ECAC qualifiers from track student-athletes. Senior Sarah Robbie placed 24th in the 800-meter with an ECAC-qualifying time of 2:10.79. Graduate-athlete Paige Senatore also came away with an ECAC qualifier, posting a time of 17:15.02 in the 5000-meter, good for 15th place overall. Junior Alexandra Juzwiak earned a new personal best in the 3000-meter, where she placed 11th with a time of 10:19.50.
Elsewhere, in the field at Georgia Tech, senior Katherine Johnston led Rutgers with a 46.22 meter ECAC-qualifying javelin throw — her second-consecutive victory in the javelin throw. Freshman Alison Chomsky placed just after Johnston in the javelin throw, taking fifth place overall with a distance of 37.78-meters. Sophomore Rhonda Rogombe also came away with another solid effort in the high jump, placing fourth overall with a distance of 1.68-meters. Johnston, in earning her second title of the season, commented on how she was able to overcome the long travel time to earn the win. “The travel was a little bit long. It’s always tough to perform when you have to travel that far. I got a good throw out there and was able to win. I wasn’t very consistent at that distance, so I’m a little disappointed at that,” she said. “Overall, I was very excited to be able to grab the championship and I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.” Johnston has produced high results in only a few meets during the outdoor season. Going forward, she hopes to discover even more untapped potential to put out on the field.
“Going into this season, I knew I had the potential to be throwing these distances. It just took a lot of work, especially on my full runup, to be able see consistency at this point of the season,” she said. “Of course, I’m looking to throw further. Hopefully this is just the beginning of my peak. I’m very excited to see what happens.” The Penn Relays, the last meet for the team before next month’s Big Ten Outdoor Championships,
serves as a key measuring point for the Knights. Johnston said that team training will most likely be split up as Rutgers hopes to perform well at Penn but also be well prepared for Big Ten. “It’s pretty much business as usual. The Penn Relays — you have to hit a pretty high qualifying standard for the meet. For this week, practice will likely be split — some girls will be
training hard prepping for the Big Ten Outdoor Championships, while others will be following a routine prepping for the next meet,” she said. “I’ll be prepping for the next meet, making sure I’m prepared and using the meet as a stepping stone for the Big Ten Championships.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior Katherine Johnston took home first place at the Georgia Tech Inviational in the javelin throw with a distance of 46.22-meters, an ECAC-qualifying mark. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2017
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WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
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RU wraps split weekend in New Jersey, Georgia
Knights come back for Sunday win against PSU
Kevin Stapleton
Jordan Farbowitz
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The Rutgers women’s track and field team saw a productive weekend in split-squad action as it sent student-athletes to participate in the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta and the Larry Ellis Invitational hosted by Princeton University. The Scarlet Knights captured two titles and earned six Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) qualifiers across both meets this past weekend. In Atlanta, Rutgers was yet again led by junior Bria Saunders, who captured the 200-meter crown with an ECAC-qualifying time of 23.55. Saunders also placed eighth in the 100-meter with an ECAC-qualifying time of 11.85. “Personally, it was a really great performance for me in the 200-meter. I actually had no idea I ran that fast until the announcer said it. Going into the race, I knew there were a lot of other professional runners in there. During the race, I was trying to stay with them, and then I realized I could also go a little faster,” Saunders said. “I was able to come out with the win and a big personal record, which is awesome because I didn’t think I could run that fast at this point of the season. It’s looking really good heading into the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in a couple of weeks.” The junior sprinter also reflected on how the team’s continued progression is especially highlighted at meets like the Georgia Tech Invitational. “It was a good team performance. When we go to meets like this, the main goal is to take the opportunity to compete against these
If one were to look at the Rutgers softball schedule, one would also notice how all three of its Big Ten wins came in the last game of a series in which it has lost the first two. Such was the case against Indiana and Iowa, and it happened again this past weekend. The Scarlet Knights (12-31, 3-12) took one out of three from Penn State (20-26, 6-11) at Beard Field in University Park, Pennsylvania in what was their last road series of the season. The three games this weekend told three different narratives: a back-and-forth slugfest that resulted in a loss, a shutout and a comefrom-behind victory. Rutgers started off on Friday by dropping a hard-fought eight-inning contest, 11-9. The game featured four lead changes. The Knights struck early, tallying 5 runs in the first two innings. After benefitting from two errors in the first, junior designated hitter Rebecca Hall hit a bases-loaded 3-run triple to increase the lead. The Lions roared back with 6 runs in the second and third to take the lead and end senior starting pitcher Shayla Sweeney’s night early. “Shayla didn’t have command of the strike zone,” head coach Jay Nelson said. “She gave up a couple of home runs to let them back in the game. She didn’t have a good weekend, but she has carried us this far and I expect her to come back and do a good job during her next chance.” Not to be outdone, Rutgers plated 5 runs in the fifth to take a 9-6 advantage. But Penn State had an answer yet again, tying the game with 3 in the sixth.
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Sophomore Jawuan Harris stole three bases this past weekend and now leads the Big Ten with 22 on the season. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2017
Rutgers wins 2nd straight Big Ten series over Iowa Robert Sanchez Staff Writer
Junior Bria Saunders won the 200-meter and set a new personal record in Atlanta. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2017
If the season ended today, the Rutgers baseball team would be in the Big Ten Tournament as the eighth seed. After another series win over the weekend against a conference team, the Scarlet Knights (15-22, 4-5) have taken two straight conference series and have won four of the their last five games against teams in the Big Ten — all coming after starting 0-4 in conference play. After taking two of three against Purdue at home, Rutgers had its mind set on Iowa. Their first time traveling to Iowa City, the Knights made quick work of the Hawkeyes (23-15, 6-6) and returned home with two more conference wins. Despite a tough start to the series in which Rutgers lost 8-3, the team rebounded nicely and found a way to win the next two games. On Saturday, in a game that was broadcast on the Big Ten Network, the Knights picked up a much needed win after losing the night before. On the mound was sophomore righthander Serafino Brito (3-6) who got the
win by weaving in and out of trouble and stranding eight men on base. He finished his night by allowing 1 run on nine hits in six strong innings. Senior left-hander Ryan Fleming came in to start the seventh and recorded five outs without allowing a run. After sophomore Ryan Wares got the final out in the eighth and one in the ninth, senior Max Herrmann closed things out by striking out the only two batters he faced. Offensively, it was the bottom of the order for Rutgers that carried the way. The 5-6-7-8and-9 hitters accounted for all of the Knights’ 10 hits on the night with junior designated hitter Chris Folinusz leading the way with three hits. Senior third baseman Christian Campbell, junior first baseman Milo Freeman and sophomore second baseman Carmen Sclafani each had two hits apiece. On Sunday, with junior right hander John O’Reilly (4-5) on the hill, Rutgers was looking to take the rubber game and leave Iowa with a series win. They did just that.
sophomore guard, was named to the 2016-17 All-Met Men’s Basketball Second Team, the Met Basketball Writers Association announced on Monday. Sanders led the team in scoring with 12.8-points per game and was honorable mention All-Big Ten.
Junior designated hitter Rebecca Hall had seven RBIs this weekend. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2017
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Penn Relays
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Today, 3:30 p.m., Bainton Field
Tomorrow, 2 p.m., RU Softball Complex
Tomorrow, 3:30 p.m., Bainton Field
Thursday, 6 p.m., Baltimore, Md.
Thursday, All Day, Philadelphia, Pa.
Friday, All Day, Philadelphia, Pa.