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Newly merged graduate school to open on July 1 Nikhilesh De Correspondent
On April 6, the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to approve a merger between the Graduate School—New Brunswick and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to form a new School of Graduate Studies based at Rutgers—New Brunswick. Creating a plan to combine the two graduate schools has taken more than two years, said Jerome Kukor, dean of the Graduate School—New Brunswick. The new school will formally open on July 1. “The thinking behind it is that it provides the economy of scale … a better way for us to deliver services to students rather than trying to do it through separate smaller graduate schools where you don’t gain any of that efficiency,” he said. “It’s better to do things together rather than try to do things differently.” The two schools are both in the Association of American Universities (AAU), and are the only graduate schools within the Rutgers umbrella to participate in that organization, he said. “The Graduate School of Newark is an autonomous unit (and) the Graduate School of Camden is an autonomous unit,” he said. “The two schools being brought together are the two halves of the AAU research organization. That is New
Brunswick and (Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences).” Combining the schools follows the model set by most AAU institutions by having a single graduate school, he said. It also allows Rutgers to deliver services to students more efficiently, as well as offer more services, Kukor said. These new services include an increased focus on students who graduate and move to jobs in the industry. Decades ago, the vast majority of Ph.D. students graduated, worked on a postdoctoral program, and then became tenure-track professors, he said. Today, three out of four tend to move into a different type of career. “Most don’t become professors,” he said. “That’s now the minority track. We want to help our students develop professionally to complement the core knowledge they’re receiving. We can do that more efficiently by combining our resources.” The graduate schools at Rutgers are not structured like undergraduate schools are. They do not hire faculty members or have any dedicated academic buildings, Kukor said. Instead, they work with the other schools within the University. Faculty members who teach Ph.D. students are still employees of whichever school originally hired them, he said.
The School of Graduate Studies, which formally opens on July 1, will combine the Graduate School —New Brunswick and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR “Graduate schools are very different from other types of schools that you might think of,” he said. “The School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences … those schools are schools that directly hire faculty, they directly admit students into them, they run the enterprise based on the disciplines that are located there.”
Students likewise are admitted by the different schools, but master’s and Ph.D. candidate programs are run through the Graduate School—New Brunswick or the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. After July, they will be run through the School of Graduate Studies. No graduate school affiliated with a research university hires its own
faculty, Kukor said. Faculty members in other departments instead apply to become members of the graduate school, at which point they will be eligible to mentor Ph.D. and master’s students. Ever y research Ph.D. program is run through one of the two graduate schools right now, he said. Therefore, ever y faculty member interested in working with doctoral candidates in a laborator y applies to do so through one of those schools. “They volunteer, they request permission, they solicit an opportunity to be involved, so they basically apply for membership in the graduate school,” he said. “There’s probably about 2,500 faculty total in the graduate school but each person can belong to multiple graduate programs. They have the competence to mentor Ph.D. students in those disciplines if they want to provide their knowledge, their expertise (and) support to students.” While the schools will formally merge on July 1, there are still a number of tasks to be accomplished, he said. Most of the changes are administrative and involve updating course catalogs, creating a new handbook for the school and developing branding materials for the new school. “We’re going to hold the students harmless, we don’t want them to be harmed by any of the things we need to do to do this,” he said. “They’ll continue to pursue their Ph.D. and master’s degrees just as they have been and we’re hoping that there aren’t going to be any bumps in the road as we change systems.”
Rutgers student chosen for Gates Cambridge Scholarship Kayon Amos Contributing Writer
Chelsie Richie, a School of Ar ts and Sciences senior, was among 36 young scholars selected to be par t of the 2017 class of Gates Cambridge Scholars at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. The program was established in 2000 by a donation to the University of Cambridge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The prestigious postgraduate scholarship program fully funds postgraduate study for 1-3 years and includes housing, travel fees and research fees. The scholarship’s mission is to create a global network of students with outstanding academic achievements as well as passionate future leaders that are committed to improving the lives of others. Arthur D. Casciato, director of the Office of Distinguished Fellowships, said that Richie is the ideal candidate for the scholarship. See scholarship on Page 5
Chelsie Richie has become the ninth Rutgers student to be selected for the exclusive Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The award will fund her postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom for one to three years. INSTAGRAM VOLUME 149, ISSUE 57• University ... 3 • opinions ...6 • CULTURE ... 8 • Diversions ... 10 • SPORTS ... BACK
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Ahlul-Bayt Student Association holds events, discussions Max Marcus Correspondent
As a Muslim organization, the Ahlul-Bayt Student Association (ABSA) represents the views and concerns of the Shia minority at Rutgers. But topics of the group’s events are universally relevant, and the organization ensures that people of all backgrounds are always welcome. Hiba Raza, a School of Arts and Sciences junior and the external affairs officer of ABSA, said that the group hosts events examining current issues that are of interest to Muslims. “We’re Muslims and before that we’re humans,” Raza said. “And so that’s why we tr y to do as much as we can for anyone we feel has not been given a voice.” Recent events hosted by ABSA have been on subjects including the Black Lives Matter movement and the Syrian refugee crisis. Raza said that some of the speakers at these events are Muslims, but many have no ostensible religious affiliations. She said that ABSA emphasizes the importance of charity, education and non-judgment of others. The group hosts events featuring speakers of other religious traditions and holds events
with Salaam Shalom, an organization for bringing together Jewish and Muslim student groups. ABSA’s most recent event was on the subject of radical Islam, which Raza said is often incorrectly conflated with the whole of Islam. “Islam has always been equated with radical Islam, especially lately in the media,” Raza said. “In reality, Islam started about 1,400 years ago. Radical Islam, like terrorist organizations, started about 39 years ago ... So we have a speaker discussing that, the historical aspect of it, why radical Islam has become synonymous with Islam nowadays.” Nida Athar, a School of Arts and Sciences junior and member of ABSA’s secondary board, said that most of ABSA’s events are about issues of social justice. She said that the goal of these events is to raise awareness, not to convert attendees to Islam. Athar said that ABSA’s events attract attendees from different communities in the Rutgers population, as well as the larger New Brunswick community. “We’re not like, ‘You have to be Muslim, or you should be Muslim to be involved,’” Athar said. “It’s more like, ‘Does this issue impact you in any way? Do you have any opinions?’”
Despite being a Shia Muslim organization, the Ahlul-Bayt Student Association stresses the importance of inclusion of all religions. FACEBOOK ABSA members also organize community service efforts, Athar said. They have participated in blood drives, volunteered at the soup kitchen Elija’s Promise and baked food for families with hospitalized children staying at the Ronald McDonald House on Somerset Street. Raza said that what most stands out about ABSA for its
members is its atmosphere of non-judgment. Although ABSA is a Shia Muslim organization, it has board members of other sects as well. “We don’t like to have that idea of, ‘This person is doing this on Thursday nights and that’s why we should judge them,’ or ‘This girl wears this or that
person wears this or they’re friends with this person,’” Raza said. “A really really big aspect of ABSA for me has been the fact that it’s an inclusive atmosphere. I’ve never felt out of place or like I didn’t belong.” Athar said that with only about 100 members, ABSA is much smaller than other Muslim groups on campus. She said that this makes the group feel closeknit and friendly. Sameen Jafri, a junior in the School of Arts and Sciences, said that ABSA is not as well known as other campus groups. “I just say it’s like MSA (Muslim Student Association) but smaller,” Jafri said. “That’s the easiest way to explain it. But we’re different from MSA. They focus on religion and spreading awareness of Islam.” ABSA, she said, is ultimately concerned with the more universal issues of social justice, to the point that it actively encourages non-Muslims to attend its events. “If you’re non-Muslim you won’t feel like isolated or pressured or all eyes on you,” Jafri said. “We’re not trying to convert you at all. It’s just that we’re Muslim. We’re college students who care about different things going on in the world and we just want peace.”
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U. students to screen films at Cannes festival Jillian Pastor Contributing Writer
Campus MovieFest (CMF) is the world’s largest student film festival. It began in 2001 when four students at Emory University provided the materials to fellow students to make their own movies in just one week. Sponsored by Campus MovieFest and the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA), the event, which describes itself as the “World’s largest student film festival,” is part of a national competition amongst universities across the U.S. Rutgers’ branch of the contest runs from March 29 to April 4. Past winners of the event have earned over $2 million in prizes. Campus winners move on to compete at TERMINUS, a fourday media conference and awards ceremony, as well as earn professional and educational opportunities and more, according to the press release. Successful participants were also invited to apply to the Campus MovieFest Cannes Program, which would give them the opportunity to screen their films at the Cannes Film Festival, one of the world’s most renowned film-related events, according to the press release. As part of the CMF Cannes Program, thirty selected Campus MovieFest films from the 2016 year will screen on May 25 and 26. This year 45 student filmmakers, representing twenty different universities from across the United States were able to take part in the Cannes Program experience, according to the press release. The films showcased are around five minutes long and must be completed in one week. More than 1 million college students across the country tell their stories through film. It is free to students to enter and create their films. There are over 30 colleges who participate in the festival, and each school hosts its own red carpet finale. The awards are presented for overall best picture, best director, best story and best sound. Julia Howard is the marketing coordinator at CMF and works in the main office in Atlanta. She works closely with on-campus promotions managers to coordinate the marketing of the event both on-campus and nationally. “Campus MovieFest started at Emory University and has spread to become the world’s largest student film festival,” Howard said. “We provide the equipment and training to students so that they can tell their stories. We bring this challenge and our red carpet event to many schools across America.”
Rutgers as a university and the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) sponsors the event. RUPA is the university-wide student programming council that serves the Rutgers community by providing a variety of events on all five campuses. “Our touring staff, who are on-campus at each school, coordinate with RUPA to make the event run smoothly,” Howard said. There is an on-campus Rutgers team that includes tour manager, Quincy Bazen, video manager, Trent Bellet, promotions manager, Joey Engelman and interns, Cam McKenzie and Nicole Goldstein. “We’re also sponsored by Seeker, Adobe, Panasonic, Sennheiser, Elfenworks, LaCroix Water and Virgin America, all of whom help make our event possible,” Howard said. Howard explained that all the sponsors make it possible for it to be free for students. To participate in CMF, Howard said one would have to be a currently enrolled student, to ensure that all the films are 100 percent student-made. Actors and actresses do not need to be students, but the crew must be. “We had 83 movies submitted, all ranging in topics and genres,” she said. “To give you a snapshot, our Rutgers Jury Award winning films included a romance, a drama, an art film and a documentary.” Students can win other awards as well. “Students can win Silver Tripod Awards and a Jury Award. The Silver Tripod awards go to films that excel in a particular category. For example, best cinematography, best performance, best sound, etc. Not every category is fulfilled at each campus. At the national level we give out the Golden Tripod for all the categories, which pull nominees from the pool of Silver Tripod winners,” she said. She said the Jury Award winners are the top four films at each school and they win the chance to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival or on Virgin America flights.
After competing in the Campus MovieFest, an event hosted by the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA), a group of Rutgers students were chosen to showcase their work at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. CASEY AMBROSIO The audience gets to participate as well. There is an audience award that brings the most people to the finale of the festival. “They win a TERMINUS all-access badge and become our ‘Movie of the Week’ on social media,” Howard said. Morgan Sanguedolce, a School of Arts and Science junior, participated in CMF and was part of the
her choice to wear or not wear the headscarf. Her film explores issues of anti-Muslim hate and religious freedom from the perspectives of three Muslim students and Atiya Aftab a professor in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. “The Woman Under The Veil” won the Jury Award, which qualifies the film to be screened at the
“It felt empowering knowing a select group understood the message I was trying to put out.” angel pelaez Mason Gross School of the Arts Sophomore
“They also win a year’s worth of Adobe Creative Cloud, a winner’s shirt and a clapboard physical award. Jur y Award movies will move on to be screened at TERMINUS, our national event, where the winning films for best picture, best comedy and best drama are announced,” she said.
team that produced her film “The Woman Under The Veil.” “I chose this title because while the film focuses on the headscarf, it is essentially about the woman and her choice to wear or to not wear the headscarf,” Sanguedolce said. She said her film was about a Muslim-American woman and
TERMINUS Film Festival in Atlanta this summer. Only four films out of the top 16 finalists get this award. “It’s an incredible honor to have achieved (the Jury Award),” she said. “Campus MovieFest is so much fun. Campus MovieFest is, as filmmaker Lauren Loesner says, the Film Superbowl. It’s what I look forward to all year.”
Angel Pelaez, a Mason Gross School of the Arts sophomore, is another filmmaker who participated in CMF. “MovieFest was extremely stressful but highly rewarding especially when I found out my film placed top four with a Jury award,” she said. “It felt empowering knowing a select group understood the message I was trying to put out.” Her film is about a psychological death of her past self, troubled by the confusion of identity and sexuality. It is about a rebirth through self-love and acceptance of queerness. She said her inspirations are Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo. “Student filmmaking is very important because it promotes using your power and voice,” she said. “It encourages other students to tell their stories, allowing the unheard to be heard and others to relate, especially when the media we are given tends to ignore issues that are prevalent to our development as we maneuver in society.”
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Rutgers opens Spoon University chapter Gabriela Amaral
to know what it was about because it had an interesting name, that’s how I found out they were actually operaSpoon University is dedicated tional on so many campuses includto being the “food resource for ing Rutgers,” Paresh said. Every chapter has the same our generation, on a mission to mission, to create awareness on make food make sense.” The organization originally be- campus and build a community gan at Northwestern University around food and health. “We want to elevate student’s and then spread to other universities. Currently, the group’s head- experience when it comes to food, quarters reside in New York City. journalism, anything created to a Universities all over the United career in food and build a strong States, Canada and the United community around food on camKingdom have their own campus pus,” Paresh said. Spoon Rutgers operates inchapters run by dedicated stud e p e n d e n t l y. dent “foodies.” Members have The Ruta monthly gers chapter check-in with of Spoon Uni“If you’re on the headquar ters versity began team you do get a lot but are able as an unofficial to work indeon-campus more free food.” pendently — at group of stuthe end of the dents who were aapta KANAIYA paresh month, they reinterested in Rutgers Graduate School Student port their goals sharing, explorand what kind ing and writing of events they about food in want to host. the community. Spoon University also proSpoon Rutgers became an official organization and start- vides the students with writing ed receiving funding for events resources and their pitches are submitted and approved before last fall. Spoon University ar ticles are being published. Paresh said Spoon University sometimes noticed by and featured on websites like Yahoo gives them the freedom to decide or Buzzfeed. That is how Aap- what direction they want to take ta Kanaiya Paresh, a Rutgers their content. “We definitely want to inform stugraduate student, discovered dents about the food scene on camthe organization. “I actually found one of Spoon’s ar- pus, whether it’s dining hall hacks ticles on Buzzfeed and I just wanted or a new restaurant,” she said. Staff Writer
scholarship Around 800 candidates applied for Cambridge’s program this year continued from front “I never worked with a fellowship candidate who fit more snugly with the priorities of the award than Chelsie. She has an abundance of the academic potential, the leadership and the passion for social justice that the Gates Cambridge Foundation seeks for in a candidate,” he said. “And that’s not to mention Chelsie’s warm and engaging personality when she talks about what she wants to accomplish.” Richie is the ninth Rutgers student to win the award in the past decade. “This is the kind of achievement and consistency that demonstrates the excellence of both Rutgers students and our faculty,” Casciato said. “It’s a record in which the entire Rutgers community can take pride in.” At the University of Cambridge, Richie will pursue a master’s in Africana studies. “(Winning the scholarship) definitely says a lot about Africana studies, one being an underrepresented department but they have some of the most incredible and brilliant students in the University, but yet we’re still underfunded,” Richie said.
Richie said that she hopes to have an influence on education and policy and she would also like to practice law in the future. “I want to have some sort of influence on education and policy, but I would also like to teach too, and also want to be a lawyer,” she said. The Office of Distinguished Fellowships helps assist students and recent graduates throughout all stages of the application process for major national fellowships. “The Office of Distinguished Fellowships Department does a wonderful job preparing students for these types of awards,” Richie said. “Dr. Casciato has been a great help, support and encouragement and helping me not only prepare for the interviews, but also discussing with me what to expect.” Around 800 candidates applied for the scholarship in 2017 and 97 were moved forward to two interviews — one by shortlisting committees, and another in Washington, D.C. by panels of scholars from both the United States and the United Kingdom. Richie said that the Douglass Residential College and Africana Studies Department also assisted in preparation for her success.
The Rutgers chapter of Spoon University brings healthy recipe and meal ideas to students throughout the community. The national organization is based in New York City with branches in universities across the country. FACEBOOK Spoon Rutgers recently published an article about Tacoria, and their site features a guide to eating around campus. Eventually, the organization would like to partner with restaurants for promotions and events. “If you’re on the team you do get a lot more free food,” Paresh said. Spoon Rutgers was recently invited to Due Mari for a 10-course tasting, along with other food bloggers in New Jersey. They also attended the Honeygrow soft opening. They also run the Spoon_Rutgers Instagram account. Spoon
“Douglass Resident College and Africana Studies both have been my main support from the beginning,” she said. “If it wasn’t for Douglass I honestly would not have been at Rutgers, because I would have dropped out after my freshman year because I was facing a financial crisis and Douglass really helped. Douglass Residential College, the department of Africana Studies and the Office of Distinguished Fellowships has been the main reason why I got to where I am.” Richie recommends that students interested in applying for the scholarship apply for more than the prestigious title. “If you’re applying for a scholarship don’t just apply for the prestige that comes with it, actually have a story and know what you want to do, because things are quite different in the U.K., and I’m still learning about that,” Richie said. “When I was applying I had to write a couple essays about what I wanted to do and I also had to research about the program and get to know who the professors were.” Richie said that she suggests students conduct their research with purpose, rather than simply doing it for the prestige. “I have two bits of advice for students,” Casciato said. “Anyone considering the scholarship should come to the Office of Distinguished Fellowships, and the second advice is that you should try. You can’t win unless you try.”
University provides the chapter with resources to make pictures of food look more aesthetically pleasing, but the photographs and the articles written by the organization are mostly a product of the interest of members. “Our whole idea is to share the experiences so everyone can see what’s going on around campus,” Paresh said. Many members are interested in pursuing careers in food and journalism after graduation. Paresh said she would love to do marketing for a food company. Other members are interested in food journalism
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and past members have gone on to secure jobs in the industry. The organization has online meetings and meets in person once per month. Their final event of the semester will take place Thursday, May 27 from 12 to 3 p.m. “Spoonfest: Around The World with Spoon University” will feature free food from around the world for students to taste and will include vegetarian and vegan options. Spoonfest will take place at the Livingston Student Center. “It’s definitely a stepping stone that you could use,” Paresh said.
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walk with my Bose headphones in my ears THE DIGITAL DILEMMA while walking to class, whether I’m listening to music or not. I carry my laptop YAZMIN ARMSTRONG around everyday, maybe not because I responsibly use it for classwork or writing, but because I might want to watch a YouTube video, or maybe I simply feel more comfortable with the internet so accessible (like my iPhone 7 isn’t sufficient for that). Before I deleted my Instagram for the third time this year, I wondered why I felt so good when people liked my photo and I wondered why I kept coming up with obscure, ridiculous reasons as to why I should stay on “connected.” Time and time again I have proven to myself that I would be better off without the overwhelming access to the social media accounts of people within my little sphere of life. Sure, I would be able to keep track of people I care about with more ease on Facebook, but why can’t I just call or text or ask for a video from their really important event? I sought out and exhausted almost every reason for me to continue using social media, though I knew I would do better in school, and I would better nourish my relationships and of course, I would spend my time more wisely. Still, why am I so attached to these online profiles that literally lack physical entities? Then, inevitably my question became: what unfathomable influence has technology had on the lives of not only millennials just like me, but on everyone in society? It is understood that technology is a belabored and very often discussed topic, but it is deserving of such attention. Has a monster been created? Or a saving grace? Did we complicate or simplify? To be honest, those who were the pioneers of these technological advancements most likely had no idea what they were getting into — and what they were introducing to society. In a recent New York Times article written by Farhad Manjoo, Zuckerberg shed some light on his most promising, constantly evolving, and captivating project: Facebook. He initially created the social network as a means to an end: connecting people. Though that is exactly what Facebook does in it’s gigantic, collaborative-encouraging environment, there are cons to the interface, and Zuckerberg questioned
“Now, professionals email at home, on the train and bus, students do work wherever possible, and it is as though we are working ourselves to death.” whether it was wise to connect the world in such a way. Not only because of Facebook, but because of the alluring view of the touch screen — buttons disappeared and faces constantly look down. Technology has become so intrusive and the intrusion has become socially acceptable, but the acceptance does not make it healthy. It is now normal to see not only students but young professionals and even parents walk and text, watch or scroll, or even worse, drive and text, watch or scroll. Because of the iPhones and Samsungs, Macbooks and Lenovo’s, access to a never-ending source of information is always available. Though the access can be and is utilized, majority of the time us users waste our precious time. Blogs and Netflix linger in the back of our minds while completing requisite tasks, whilst our Facebook and Instagram are notifying us of every like, comment and share. What we are is very distracted from what our real lives have to offer and it is unfortunate. Our ancestors were up to something when they took their time to stay in deep thought to perfect their craft or they knew what was most important when they considered family time untouchable and made sure it was without interruption. Now, professionals email at home, on the train and bus, students do work wherever possible, and it is as though we are working ourselves to death. In class, students don’t pay attention the way we used to, and focusing on one task at a time is boring. What has life come to? Not only that, but because our eyes have been so consistently exposed to superficial versions of the way life could be lived, moments that had the capacity of being so important have become mundane. Our eyes are calibrated to flowery and starry moments, all the time. We attempt to make monumental career moves like Zuckerberg or Jobs, but what differentiates us from them is that they worked hard to blaze their own path, they were focused with the absence of what they created. Our expectations have soared beyond what is deemed considerable, and I truly believe technology is to blame. Not to say that some great strides have been made by technology, but at what cost? The reason I continue to go back and forth between technology being a blessing and a curse is because it is for sure a dilemma. That is what this column was about: the digital dilemma. And there is no simple, right answer, which is what I would like. The human’s relationship with technology is complicated, but we cannot just throw out everyone’s smart phone and laptop — they have become integral parts of our lives, of my life. All I can offer is awareness, and hope that I’ve made you consider what technology might be doing to you. Yazmin Armstrong is a School of Engineering junior majoring in chemical and biochemical engineering. Her column, “The Digital Dilemma,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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We walk because we need to remember Events like AEPi’s silent memorial march are necessary for future
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ftentimes, events are held in order to create a Jews to Get Over the Holocaust,” and this editorial sense of remembrance of tragedies that have focused on how the Holocaust should not be “singled passed. And although the common saying, out” because it is just “a mere historical event.” It is “We will never forget,” is often recited in reference probably safe to assume that the author of this piece to the tragic events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, feels as though too much time has elapsed between a fraternity at Rutgers hosted a silent memorial walk now and the Holocaust for it to still be considered with a similar slogan, but this time to remember the relevant. But this is disturbingly wrong. There are still Holocaust survivors to this day. In lives taken during the Holocaust. It would normally be beneficial to explain that, also fact, Rutgers Hillel just recently hosted Tova Friedreferred to as the Shoah, the Holocaust was a mass man who, at 78 years old, is one of the youngest Hogenocide of 6 million to 11 million Jewish people in locaust survivors alive. And the reason that Rutgers the early to mid-20th century. However, the Holo- Hillel hosted her is because it understands the necaust is a tragedy that is known universally, mostly cessity of having someone who experienced the horbecause of the gravity of its horror. And on Monday, rors of the Holocaust speaking to the future leaders the brothers of Rutgers’ Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraterni- of this nation. Why is this a necessity? Because the last thing this world ty (AEPi) hosted needs is any sort of the “We Walk to repeat of the HoloRemember” event caust to ever occur. to send a message “Twenty-four hours allows for several People might beabout this. thousand children’s names to be read, and lieve that something “We Walk to Reby focusing on just children, the effect on the as horrible as the member” featured Holocaust could students dressed in listener is magnified.” never occur again, plain black or dark but the reality of the gray shirts who political climate of walked around the College Avenue campus. AEPi is a Jewish fraternity, not only the nation, but of the world, is that it is not and as such, felt it was their responsibility to host the entirely a far-fetched idea. Even here at Rutgers, reports of swastika symbols being drawn in dormitory event and do it justice. After the walk, the 4th annual “Unto Every Per- buildings were a reality just this year. Even the White son There is a Name” program was held, where the House press secretary, Sean Spicer, publicly claimed names of the children who were killed in the Ho- that Hitler had not used chemical weapons during locaust were read for 24 hours. Twenty-four hours the Holocaust, completely ignoring the fact that gas allows for several thousand children’s names to be chambers were among the most prominent torture read, and by focusing on just children, the effect on devices used in the mass genocide. It is this type of discrimination and ignorance that can lead to threats the listener is magnified. Although there is hope that there are not many of danger in the future. History does have a chance that would truly feel this way, there are people who of repeating itself. The Brothers of AEPi have done a great service believe that constantly having events such as these are counterproductive because they do not allow to their fraternity as well as the Rutgers communipeople to “move on” from the tragedies. In fact, the ty. By remembering the victims of the Holocaust, Huffington Post wrote about an op-ed in The Bea- they are mourning the past as well as working for a con (that is now deleted), titled “Why It’s Time for better future. 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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America should use military to actually protect democracy A THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE ASHLEY WANG
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orth Korea’s persistent and aggressive attitude towards developing its nuclear and ballistic missile programs is nothing new. However, the President Donald J. Trump administration has recently decided to coax China into pressuring North Korea into dampening its endeavors. China has heavy authority within North Korea’s foreign trade, accounting for over 80 percent of its trade, signifying significant political leverage. In exchange for raising a hand of authority towards North Korea, the Trump administration has even decided to make it more enticing for China by putting better trade terms on the table. One of the reasons why this new proposal is problematic is because for decades, the United States has agreed to stay out of China’s relations with North Korea. For decades, United States officials have stated that any kind of bartering for China’s alignment with the U.S to oppose North Korea would simply not happen. However, President Trump’s pushing forth of this exchange with China, in hopes that China will pressure its alliance with North Korea, has begun to signal a break in U.S and China relations.
The reason that this break is causing tension within the White House is because “by keeping discussions focused squarely on North Korea and shared US and Chinese interests preventing war on the Korean peninsula, US officials have also avoided getting dragged into making other concessions — like recognizing China’s territorial claims to Taiwan — in order to win China’s full support of North Korea” has remained the main goal in regards to global stability. However, the usage of these “concessions” to describe something like China’s territorial claims to Taiwan is exactly why this break
program, so be it. Maybe next time, the US can start taking steps towards ending China’s unjust claims on Taiwan, in which over 20 million people choose to separate themselves from their mostly-communist neighbor. Call it naive. Call it simply silly to even suggest the idea of the United States ever abandoning relations with China in order to protect a country as small Taiwan, but what ever happened to the concept of democracy? Is it right to allow our biggest ally, communist China, to dictate control over other democratic countries that instill choice and equal rights within their own land?
“Why do we continue to allow communist countries dictate our agenda of democracy?” between US and China is perhaps a step in the right direction. Sure, it’s important to keep China happy in order to increase America’s chances in gaining support to prevent North Korea’s potentially threatening weapons program. But that’s the exactly the problem. The break in US-China relations only continues to show how past presidential administrations have coined “democracy” and “spineless” into synonyms. Why do we continue to allow communist countries dictate our agenda of democracy? If a break in United States-China relations is the first step in preventing North Korea from developing an advanced nuclear
But if we look back on this current issue of tensions surrounding China, North Korea, and the United States, this potential break in relation between United States and China could result in devastating domino effects. If China were to accept the Trump administration’s offer of better trade deals by pressuring its North Korean ally to step down, then this acceptance of a barter would only signal a further break in the US-China relations, as US officials have guaranteed America’s distance in regards to how China chooses to deal with its North Korean ally. Perpetuating this idea of how
countries can “haggle for a better deal and get the US to give up on longstanding positions” introduces a notion of shakiness in global interests and stability for the entire world, but did any of those concepts exist in the first place? Or has the US simply been settling for not causing fights, rather than fighting for peace? Has the US just been “conceding” all this time and allowing communist countries to run amuck? Let’s face it. America has the largest defense budget in the entire world, totaling up to a staggering $597 billion in 2015, and this number is only going to continue to rise. Let’s actually put our military to use. Let’s protect vulnerable countries like South Korea if its communist neighbor decides to open war because it’s unhappy. Let’s protect democratic countries like Taiwan, who happens to be America’s ninth largest goods trading partner during 2015. Why don’t we actually start protecting the countries to that need it instead of continuing to concede to unruly communist countries? We have arguably the most obnoxiously, over-funded, criticized-for-its-expenses, military in the entire world. Let’s start using it in regards to actually protecting democratic countries that align their beliefs with ours in regards to treating individuals with respect. Ashley Wang is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in English and minoring in philosophy. Her column, “A Third Person Perspective,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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CULTURE
Navigate music festival culture for most fulfilling concert experience Brittany Gibson and Kira Herzog Staff Writers
Sun in the sky, wind in your flower crown and tapestry below you while music surrounds you on all sides— you’re at a music festival. Where style, art and, of course, music intersect is where festivals take shape. Formerly associated with the historic hippie culture of the 60s and 70s, music festivals have transitioned into urban take-overs in major cities around the world — going from Upstate New York’s Woodstock headlined by Hendrix to Manhattan’s Gov Ball hosting Chance the Rapper. However, nothing has been lost from the uniqueness and excitement of what makes the best of a multiday, music-fueled spectacle. With another season of music festivals already underway, there’s no excuse not to be prepared to experience everything your festival of choice has to offer this time around.
What to Wear and Bring
When getting dressed for the day, comfort will be key: For most of the day you’ll be bouncing between being on your feet in the middle of a packed crowd and finding a shady place on the grass to watch an artist from afar, so you’ll need something equally as versatile as stylish. Crop tops, shorts and floral dresses are obvious go-tos, but for a truly unique look try making something yourself. A trip to your local Goodwill in synthesis with a good pair of scissors can help you create the perfect T-shirt or DIY shorts for the occasion. I’ve always been a huge fan of bringing disposable cameras to festivals. Five dollars at Rite Aid and you have it — a low-stress, unique way to document your day. And while waiting to develop the film can seem tedious, not knowing how photos came out can actually be a plus because it means you spend less time scrutinizing the pictures and more time enjoying the experience.
Most music festivals have water refill stations, so bring an empty bottle with you so you can stay hydrated without paying for it there. To carry everything else you might need — portable chargers, granola bars, picnic blankets, etc., I usually like to take a small backpack instead of a purse. It’s easier to carry and harder to forget when you’re running around.
During the Day
Planning ahead is key to getting the most out of your music festival experience. Since a lot of major festivals post set times a few weeks before the event, now is your chance to start making an action plan. Figure out the bands that are highest up on your list and look up where and when they are playing. This way, if there is any overlap between bands, you can mentally prepare yourself to sprint between stages. (At this point, you may also want to start practicing your crowd-dodging skills, so you can get from point A to point B with minimal injury). It is important to save every last drop of phone
battery for photos and social media, so I would recommend printing out a physical copy of the set list. Before you become lost in the music and atmosphere of the festival, make sure you have a plan for if you actually do get lost. Music festivals can be tight packed and difficult to navigate, so coordinate a meeting place for your friends near the entrance. Last but not least, grab an extra battery for your camera. You won’t want to miss this.
Living in the Moment
At the advent of festivals — which have been traced as far back as events at the Stonehenge in England— there was nothing more you could take away from the experience beyond your good memories and vibes. Today, a fully immersive experience in the
artistry, music and culture can easily be clouded by what you collect from festivals through phones, cameras, selfie-sticks and the need to live tweet or snap every moment of the experience. Those tools are great advancements that make for great nostalgia months later, or even just the next morning, but for the best experience be selective about what moments you choose to capture. A never-before-performed song during Lorde’s set or your favorite track by Childish Gambino is definitely worth looking through a lens for a few seconds, as well as pictures with your friends to share later. Otherwise stay true to the hippie-influenced, live-in-themoment vibes of festival culture, and live in the moment.
Music festival culture has historic roots in indie ideals and can be loads of fun with proper planning. COURTESY OF CLARION CALL MEDIA
DIVERSIONS
April 27, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 11 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Use your insight and ability to detect how others will respond to your advances. Don’t hold back or give in to anyone who tries to take over or push you in a direction that will hurt your chances of advancement. Your dedication and hard work will lead to success and put those who oppose you at arm’s length. Your numbers are 4, 10, 14, 23, 33, 41, 48. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep original ideas to yourself until you have had a chance to flush out any flaws. Someone you respect will give you valuable information that can shape the way you move forward personally. 3 stars
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Getting along with your peers, family and partners will be necessary if you want things to run smoothly. Choose your words wisely and be sure to include everyone in your plans. Diplomacy will go a long way when dealing with others. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look over financial papers and prepare your taxes or other government documents carefully. Not disclosing information will lead to problems that could make it difficult for you to move forward. Having a clear conscience will ease your stress. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partnership can take on a double meaning. Personal and professional gains can be made if you get involved with the right people. Keep your thoughts and feelings out in the open to avoid giving anyone a false impression. 4 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your emotions under control when doing business with someone who may not see things your way. Use your intelligence, experience and knowledge to handle whatever situation you face to bring about positive results. Practice what you preach. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Business trips, educational pursuits and networking will help you advance your objectives. Take time to nurture a relationship you have with someone special. Sharing your feelings, intentions and concerns will help you move forward. Romance is in the stars. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A joint venture will help you get ahead. Collaborate with someone who has the skills you lack, and vice versa, and it will help keep the momentum flowing. Take an interest in physical activity that promotes better stamina and health. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Personal gains can be made if you work hard to improve your health, physical appearance and your relationships with others. Your unique way of doing things should be viewed as a plus, not a negative, by those you associate with. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotional confusion will set in if you let someone guilt you into something you really don’t care to do. Make decisions that will bring you the most in return. Keep demanding people at a distance and pursue your goals. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A unique change to the way you live or the choices you make will help you avoid encounters with individuals who may cause you grief, concern or other complications. Look out for your own interests and well-being. 5 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Someone from your past will tempt you to get involved in something that can influence your financial standing. Joint ventures will not be to your advantage and should not be considered. Do your own thing and be secretive about what you do. 2 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on quality, not quantity. Look for an alternative way to help solve a problem. Get together with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. The encounter will help you see a situation with greater clarity. 4 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
64 “Didn’t I tell you?”
1 One receiving hospitality
65 Former Greek coins
6 Appetizing
66 Keyboarded
11 Network across the pond
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14 TV’s Winfrey
1 Whipped cream serving
15 Jigsaw puzzle component
2 Kick-ruckus link
16 Pale or brown
3 “To ___ is human ...”
17 It can run parallel to the shore
4 Some NCOs, casually
19 “Far out” or “awesome” relative
5 Needing water
20 Displays one’s age, colorfully
6 Nimble and quick
21 Ear of corn, in Africa
7 Hangs on a clothesline
23 Maximally
8 Baseball great ___ Wee Reese
26 Some future homeowners
9 Guys bringing cold blocks, once
27 Large creatures
10 Protects, as one’s goal
28 Miscellaneous
11 Brittle, sweet
29 Always, in poetry of old
transparent candy
30 Site of the Klondike gold rush
12 Former British P.M. Tony
32 Fiber for rope makers
13 Turns over, as territory
35 Heavy marching band instrument
18 Devours and then some
50 Flood preventer
37 Large picture of cheesecake?
22 Lobbies for light gatherings?
53 Old opening for “while”
39 Sensation preceding a migraine
23 Is an accomplice
54 Prefix with “physical”
40 Emulated James Bond
24 Get ready for a golf drive
57 Sales agent
42 ___ lazuli (blue stone)
25 Sleep-inducing drug class
58 Word with “gender”
44 Word with “Bless America”
26 Incur, as debts
45 Earthly vibration
28 Sub device
59 Feasted
47 Bagel seed, sometimes
31 Some metric weights
60 Animated dad of
49 Mill water channels
33 Telltale sign of good food
51 City in Iran
34 Heavy-___ (burdened)
52 Located among these pages
36 Eagle’s habitation
53 Get carried away on stage
38 Firing-range weapon
55 Eggs, formally
41 Sound loudness measure
56 Hurdy-gurdy
43 Take care of a matter
61 Like sloppy kisses
46 Members of a household
62 Expel from the body
48 Spanish wine
63 Full of anger
49 Broadway offerings
Yesterday’s Solution
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WEEKEND Rutgers will compete in 123rd running of Penn Relays, starting on Thursday continued from back and distance medley relays, the 4x100-meter relay, the 100-meter and several field events. Head coach James Robinson commented on the legacy of the Penn Relays and how it highlights the development the Knights have made over the season. “It’s a unique meet. It’s the oldest, biggest meet of its kind in the country,” he said. “We go in the tournament to run fast, jump high, jump far and throw far. You’re among the best athletes in the country. It’s a very exciting meet and provides an opportunity to put our best personnel out there.” Robinson also discussed how the team’s Big Ten status has prepared it for high-profile meets like the Penn Relays. “With this being our third year in the Big Ten, we’ve ramped up our scheduling with high-powered meets in anticipation of meets like the Penn Relays,” he said. “That is the best preparation you can have in the Big Ten, continuing to see top competition in the country. This meet continues to prepare us for the high-level competition as a precursor to the Big Ten Outdoor Championships.” The Knights are coming of f a weekend of split-squad action, where they earned two titles and six Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC)-qualifiers at both the Georgia Tech Invitational and the Larr y Ellis Invitational hosted by Princeton University.
Rutgers was led last weekend by junior sprinter Bria Saunders, who captured the 200-meter title and set a new personal-best with an ECAC-qualifying time of 23.55 at the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta. Saunders understands the importance of a solid effort this weekend in Philadelphia, having competed in the 4x200-meter
relay for a third-place result at last year’s Penn Relays. “Penn Relays is always a fun meet. It’s kind of a ‘put it all out there and see what you can do’ in your relay,” she said. “We’re going to train for the Penn Relays, but we’re also going to train through it and get ready for Big Ten. Ultimately, the Big Ten Championships are what we’ve been training for all season. The Penn Relays will be a good experience. It’s a good opportunity to go out there and hopefully do something good. After this week, our training will definitely pick up even more.”
The junior also elaborated on where she plans to go to further her athletic development at this late point in the season. “Being that Georgia Tech was really the last individual meet before Big Ten, going forward with my training, it’s important now to key-in on the things I need to fix. I was able to run a really great time [at Georgia Tech], but there are still things I need to work on,” she said. “There are at least a few weeks before Big Ten, so I should be able to go out there and hone in on my speed and technique so I can further my time even faster than before. You can
definitely improve your time if you focus on the little things.” Though the tradition, legacy, and sheer size of the Penn Relays could understandably intimidate any athlete, Saunders maintained a clear mission for herself and the rest of the Knights. “Going into the coming weeks, my training is definitely going to get more intense and pick up a lot,” she said. “Going forward, it’s all about the Big Ten Championships.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach James Robinson leads the Scarlet Knights on their trip to the 123rd running of the Penn Relays this weekend. Robinson is in his 11th year at the helm of the women’s track and field program. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
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IN BRIEF
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ouston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for confronting a referee during live game action. Byron Spruell, the NBA’s president of league operations, announced Alexander’s fine Wednesday. The incident occurred Tuesday in the final minute of the first quar ter during the Rockets’ 105-99 victor y over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Alexander got up out of his cour tside seat and walked toward
Bill Kennedy. Alexander then said something to Kennedy before turning around and heading back to his seat. The Rockets eliminated the Thunder in five games and will face either the San Antonio Spurs or Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference semifinals.
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arshawn L ynch is coming out of retirement after agreeing on a two-year deal with the Raiders that paved the way for
a trade to his hometown team in Oakland. Lynch passed a physical Wednesday and agreed to a restructured two-year contract. Those were the final steps needed before Seattle could trade his rights along with a 2018 sixthround pick to the Raiders for a 2018 fifth-rounder. “Marshawn is one of the best running backs I’ve ever played against in my short career so far,” Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack said last week. “It
would be a great, great, great treat to have him on this side, on the dark side.” NFL Network said Lynch would get a $3 million base deal this season, with a chance to make an additional $2 million if he rushes for at least 1,000 yards.
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he Pirates recalled infielder Gift Ngoepe from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, making him the first player from Africa to reach the major leagues.
“It’s a dream come true for me because it’s been my dream since I was a 10-year-old boy, but it also means so much to the people of South Africa and baseball in Africa,” Ngoepe said before the Pirates played the Chicago Cubs. “I’ve gotten plenty from people back home who are so excited. Baseball is still very much in the development stages [in Africa] and hopefully this gets more people interested.” The Pirates optioned right-handed reliever Dovydas Neverauskas to Indianapolis.
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innings Rutgers bullpen concedes 7 earned runs in non-conference slugfest against Lions continued from back Kevin Welsh ripped a run-scoring single, pulling the game even at 2. Then, in his second at-bat of the
game, Carter produced a 2-run single of his own to give Rutgers a 4-2 lead. A double steal attempt cut the rally short after Welsh was caught trying to steal third base.
In the next half inning, Campbell gave up another home run — this one a 2-run shot — that tied the game back up at 4 all. The Knights would again prove it was up to the task by scoring in the bottom half of the inning off of a sacrifice fly off the bat of junior catcher Chris Folinusz to make things 5-4 in favor of Rutgers. After a scoreless fourth for both teams, Campbell exited the game
Head coach Joe Litterio watches his team from the dugout, one that succumbed to a bullpen collapse against Columbia on Wednesday. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
with one out in the fifth inning and a runner on third base. Sophomore left hander Dante Scafidi — who was scheduled to start this game —came in for relief and got the next two batters out but allowed the inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly, closing the book on Campbell and tying the game at 5. Campbell finished his day going four and one-thirds innings giving up 5 runs on six hits and two home runs. Scafidi would load the bases in the sixth after getting the first out and was pulled for freshman reliever Kyle Gerace. Gerace let up two hits and allowed all the runners on base to score — all of which were charged to Scafidi — giving the Lions a 9-5 lead. A double by sophomore second baseman Carmen Sclafani in the sixth scored sophomore left fielder Luke Bowerbank and pushed the Knights closer at 9-6. Columbia would pull away in the next two innings, scoring 2 in the seventh — off of another home run, this one an inside-the-parker — and 2 in the eighth, giving them 13 runs.
A balk in the seventh inning brought in sophomore centerfielder Jawuan Harris who walked, was balked to second and stole third. In the eighth, Sclafani hit a groundrule double — ending his day in which he went 3-4 with two doubles, one RBI and 1 run scored. With two outs, Welsh worked a two-out walk bringing up Carter who, after his two hits earlier in the game, was looking for his 200th career hit. A line drive right back to the pitcher spoiled Carter’s afternoon and ended the shortened game due to darkness after eight innings. With three more errors on the day, Rutgers has made 63 errors this season and owns the worst fielding percentage in The Big Ten. This was only the fourth time this season the team has lost when scoring more than 6 runs — all of the losses coming in the last two weeks. The Knights will continue their season long homestand as they host No. 17 Michigan in a three game weekend series starting on Friday. For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“Going forward, it’s all about the Big Ten Championships.” — Junior sprinter Bria Saunders
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017
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BASEBALL COLUMBIA 13, RUTGERS 7
RU bested by Columbia in 8 innings Robert Sanchez Staff Writer
An early lead wasn’t enough as the Rutgers baseball team fell to Columbia 13-7 Wednesday afternoon at Bainton Field. A leadoff home run off the bat of senior first baseman Mike Carter to start the bottom of the first opened up the scoring and gave the Scarlet Knights (15-23, 4-5) an early 1-0 advantage. Rutgers hoped the home run would signal things to come for the rest of the game. It did — but not the way the Knights would have liked. A day after a game against Villanova on Tuesday was rained out, scheduled starter senior right hander Christian Campbell was bumped down a day and took the ball on Wednesday to face the Lions (15-21). After a clean first and then being handed the lead, Campbell (2-3) could not keep it. He would allow 2 runs in the top of the second — one off of a towering shot to right field in which senior right fielder Tom Marcinczyk didn’t even move. Rutgers would come back in the bottom of the inning though, loading the bases with nobody out. After a strikeout, freshman shortstop Senior Mike Carter launches a leadoff home run to put Rutgers out in front. He leads the Big Ten conference in batting average and had another strong game, adding a 2-run single to his Wednesday line. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD RUTGERS TO COMPETE IN PENN RELAYS STARTING THURSDAY
Knights set for Penn Relays this weekend Kevin Stapleton Staff Writer
The Rutgers women’s track and field team will participate in its penultimate meet of the outdoor regular season this weekend at the 123rd running of the historic Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hosted annually by the University of Pennsylvania since its inception in 1895, the Penn Relays is the oldest and largest track and field meet in the United States. It typically boasts upward of 15,000 competitors from high school, collegiate and independent leagues every year. The meet will run from Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29 with mixed track and field events spanning all three days. Though the Penn Relays is a massive meet in terms of athlete involvement, its high qualification standards limit participation to only a select few student-athletes from each school. In 2016, Rutgers only sent 11 student-athletes to compete in Philadelphia, where Gabrielle Farquharson took home the 100-meter title and the team saw four total top-five placements in both track and field events. For this year’s meet, Rutgers will send student-athletes to compete in the sprint Junior Bria Saunders leads the contingent of Scarlet Knight athletes returning to the prestigious Penn Relays, set to take place this weekend from Thursday through Saturday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. JEFFREY GOMEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2017 MLB SCORES
knights schedule
EXTRA POINT
New York (A) Boston
3 1
New York (N) Atlanta
2 8
Philadelphia Miami
7 4
Milwaukee Cincinnati
9 4
Kansas City Chicago
2 5
Houston Cleveland
6 7
EMILY MILLS,
junior golfer, was named a recipient of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award, the conference announced as a part of its postseason honors on Tuesday. Mills leads the team in scoring average and is also a two-time team captain.
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WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
BASEBALL
Penn Relays
at Johns Hopkins
Penn Relays
vs. Michigan
Today, All Day, Philadelphia, Pa.
Tonight, 6 p.m., Baltimore, Md.
Tomorrow, All Day, Philadelphia, Pa.
Tomorrow, 3 p.m., Bainton Field