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Rutgers is reexamining its determination that James Livingston, a professor in the Department of History, violated the University’s discrimination and harassment policy following a series of racially-charged Facebook posts. In a letter dated Aug. 29, University President Robert L. Barchi informed School of Arts and Sciences Executive Dean Peter March that he has remanded the report finding Livingston’s comments in violation of the University Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment to the Rutgers Office of Employment Equity (OEE). “I have remanded the report to the Office of Employment Equity and have asked the Office to more rigorously analyze the facts and assumptions underlying its conclusions,” Barchi said according to the email. The letter, obtained by The Daily Targum, began with Barchi acknowledging the posts made by Livingston, and complaints received by the University about said posts, which led to an investigation by OEE into whether the professor’s Facebook comments violated University Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment.
Barchi also said the report was released to March and Livingston before Barchi had been made aware of its contents, according to the letter. The original investigation found that Livingston’s comments were in violation of the policy, as reported by the Targum. The 10-page report was made public by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and dated July 31. On Aug. 10, Livingston’s appeal for the University to reevaluate its decision was denied. In a letter detailing the University’s findings, Harr y M. Agnostak, associate vice president for Human Resources for Rutgers Labor Relations, wrote, “You have provided no cognizable evidence or basis by which to disturb the findings of the investigator ...” On Aug. 20, FIRE wrote to University administrators demanding they reverse their decision against Livingston and protect faculty members’ constitutional right to speak as private citizens on matters of public concern, according to TheFire website. In the letter, Marieke Tuthill Beck-Coon, director of Litigation for FIRE, argued that in accordance with Supreme Court precedent, an employee’s speech is protected if they are speaking as a citizen, it involves matter of public
concern or the government lacks “adequate justification” for treating the employee differently than the general public. OEE looked at two rubrics in determining whether Livingston violated University policy: First Amendment speech protections and the University’s policy, according to the report. Should his speech fall beyond protected speech, the question turned to whether the statements rose to the level of harassment or discrimination. The report found that Livingston’s comments fell outside of First Amendment protected speech, because they inflicted damage to the University’s reputation. While his statements satisfied two prongs of the OEE analysis — public concern and speech made outside of his job duties — his speech was not af forded blanket protection and was weighed against its impact on the University’s mission, according to the repor t. “It is reasonable to predict that the University’s core function of educating a diverse student body may be disrupted by Professor Livingston’s public statements,” the report stated. “Indeed, the disruption has already been felt, as the University has received numerous complaints about Professor Livingston’s ‘racism.’ His views have like-
wise been publicized and criticized by prominent media outlets.” The report then considered Livingston’s statements against the University’s policy and found him in violation of it. Barchi said that he has also asked the Rutgers Office of the General Counsel, a legal advisor to the University, to assemble an advisory group to provide guidance on alleged policy violations that involve First Amendment and academic freedom questions, according to the letter. The group will consist of First Amendment and academic freedom scholars, attorneys and Rutgers faculty, according to the email. It will provide guidance to the Office of Employment Equity during its review of Livingston’s comments. “Like many in our community, I found that Professor Livingston’s comments showed exceptionally poor judgment, were offensive, and, despite the professor’s claims of satire, were not at all funny,” Barchi said in the email. “At the same time, few values are as important to the University as the protection of our First Amendment rights—even when the speech we are protecting is insensitive and reckless.” No statement has been made at the moment as to what punishment, if any, Livingston will receive.
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This summer, the Rutgers Board of Governors approved a 2.3-percent tuition and fees hike effective as of the 2018-2019 academic year. A typical in-state, full-time School of Arts and Sciences undergraduate student at Rutgers– New Brunswick will now pay $14,975 for tuition and mandator y fees, according to Rutgers Today. For students living on campus, total charges including tuition, fees and room and board will climb to $27,681 — up 2.18 percent from last year. This increase follows the board’s approval of a $4.3 billion budget for the 2018-2019 academic year at its July meeting. The University’s average yearly tuition increase of 2.3 percent is on par with tuition and fee increases at all New Jersey public universities over the last five years, according to Rutgers Today. It is also in the midrange of average five-year increases among Big Ten universities. “We understand that any increase is difficult for our students, but we must balance that with the need to provide access to the highest quality education for our students,” said Sandy J. Stewart, chair of the Board of Governors, at the meeting. “This moderate increase allows us to maintain the top academic programs that Rutgers offers to our outstanding students.” Some members of the Rutgers community disagree with these increases and feel they harm the promise of higher education at Rutgers, said David Hughes, vice president of Rutgers’ American Association of University Professors - American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) and a professor in the Department of Anthropology. “We have consistently investigated the $800 million in unrestricted reser ves, and we argue that that money, while intended by the administration for other things, is not being spent and is available for something like a tuition freeze,” he said. College affordability has been a highly contested topic in recent years while factors such as a consistent decline in state appropriations affect how educational institutions, such as Rutgers, generate revenue. As a result, students have been paying an increasingly larger share for their education. State appropriations comprised approximately 62 percent of a Rutgers education in 1995, according to University data. In 2016, they SEE YEAR ON PAGE 4
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Campus Calendar TUESDAY 9/4 Center for Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services presents “Mindfulness Meditation” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Busch Student Center on Busch campus. This event is free and open to the public. Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “Welcome Back Show: Look Both Ways” at 10 a.m. at Civic Square on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. WEDNESDAY 9/5 Department of Landscape Architecture presents “RULA Seminar: Identifying, Prioritizing and Connecting Green Infrastructure in Your Town and Across the U.S.” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Catholic Student Association presents “Catholic Student Assoc. Intro Night” from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at
the Catholic Center on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. THURSDAY 9/6 Latino and Caribbean Studies presents “Latino & Caribbean Studies Open House” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lucy Stone on Livingston campus. This event is free and open to the public. FRIDAY 9/7 FoodNiche Inc. presents “Food Health & Technology Summit” from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Life Sciences Building on Busch campus. This event is free and open to the public. Rutgers Gardens presents “Rutgers Gardens Farm Market” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hort Farm No.1 on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Department of Entomology presents “Native and Exotic Natural Enemies of the Exotic Brown Marmorated Stink Bug” from 11 a.m. to noon at Thompson Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Rutgers alumna garners national acclaim for feminist-inspired film ANDREW PETRYNA
Sanguedolce took her senior year called “Feminist Advocacy for Women’s Rights Through the UN.” The class taught students Earlier this year, Morgan about the different methods of adSanguedolce, a senior at the time, vocating for women’s rights and was awarded National Best Docwhat policies are being focused umentary for her film “Participaon by modern feminists. tion Generation.” Every year, the course sends a The Rutgers alumna’s film was group of students to the UN Comjudged against 80 others created mission on the Status of Women by Rutgers students before moving in New York City. onto national competition as part “The idea for the film came out of Campus Movie Fest (CMF), a of the class, out of all of us going yearly competition that provides to the United Nations. It kind of students free access to high-grade just came out of that experience filmmaking equipment. and I thought it CMF was was just somestarted at Em“The idea for the film came out of the class, out of all thing nobody ory University Rutgers in 2001, said of us going to the United Nations ... I thought this is, at knew was hapJulia Howard, marketing this has to be, what I do my Campus Movie Fest film pening but it was so extraorcoordinator on. It was just so incredible.” dinary and I for Campus thought this is, Movie Fest. MORGAN SANGUEDOLCE this has to be, Its founders Rutgers Alumna what I do my were a group Campus Movie of student movie-makers that wanted to share other officials. Winners who are Fest film on. It was just so incredtheir film equipment with their selected go on to the national ible,” Sanguedolce said. She first heard of Campus peers and see what they could premiere to be judged by CMF Movie Fest while participating come up with in a week. More judges and partners. than 17 years later, the program Winners of CMF’s collegiate in “Knight Time Productions,” visits approximately 50 campus- competition are awarded a variety an on-campus student-operated es during the school year and of prizes, such as Apple TVs or a film organization, during her first provides high-grade cameras, mi- subscription to Amazon Prime year. Sanguedolce has participatcrophones and other tools for stu- Student. On the national level, stu- ed in the program for the duradents to use in creating the best dents receive recognition and ex- tion of her time at Rutgers and films they can. posure, Howard said. Their films described it as the most import“We travel around the country are presented to an audience of film ant part of her film experience to different universities, giving critics and industry professionals, every year. filmmaking equipment to college and the top 25 films of the year are “It’s life. Campus Movie Fest is students,” Howard said. “They also made available for streaming what we wait all year for,” she said. have one week to make the mov- on Amazon Prime Video. Sanguedolce described winie. At the end of the week, they “Participation Generation” ning on the campus level alreturn the equipment and turn in takes inspiration from a course most as fulfilling as getting a CORRESPONDENT
their movie, and we have a huge red carpet premiere. The top four films from every single campus move on to compete nationally.” Students who sign up have one week to create a movie up to 5 minutes long with no restrictions on casting. Movies fall into different categories and cannot use copyrighted material along with other restrictions. Once the program finishes, submitted movies are screened at their respective campuses for university officials and reviewers, which may include film professors or
Campus Movie Fest equips college students from across the country with tools to make their own 5-minute film. Student movies are judged on a campus level where the top submissions move onto national competition. PEXELS
“Participation Generation” by Morgan Sanguedolce was awarded Best Documentary at Campus Movie Fest’s national competition last year. MORGAN SANGUEDOLCE college diploma. She also won the competition her junior year and worked on a winning film the year before that. She highly regards the guidance and assistance she and her film-oriented peers received from professors and said that working on these films during her time at Rutgers was rewarding — to receive such an honor felt like the perfect culmination of her efforts. Sanguedolce now works at Entertainment Weekly and hopes to continue making movies as she works toward becoming a bonafide film director. The national competition, held in Atlanta this year, was where she won her highest award for “Best Documentary.” Among
films created by Rutgers students were comedies, dramas and documentaries about everything from the girls’ swim team to finding true happiness. CMF will likely come to Rutgers this spring for the 2018-2019 school year, Howard said. Promotion and outreach will begin a month in advance, and all interested students are encouraged to participate. “The best part about it is that it’s completely free to participate in,” Sanguedolce said. “They literally hand you equipment. Anyone can do it, and that’s what’s great about it. You don’t need any financial privilege or any ‘step ahead’ you know? Absolutely anyone can do it, and do well in it.”
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YEAR Students at Rutgers—New Brunswick can expect to pay $14,975 in tuition, fees CONTINUED FROM FRONT made up approximately 37 percent — leaving students to fill in the gap. In the previous academic year alone, Rutgers students saw a 1.85-percent increase in tuition and fees and a 1.5-percent increase in room and board, according to The Daily Targum. “Rutgers, along with all public colleges and universities across the countr y, is facing significant financial challenges and making dif ficult choices to keep tuition and fee increases as low as possible while maintaining our commitment to excellent programs, teaching, research and ser vice,” said Rutgers President Robert L. Barchi at the meeting. At its April 2018 meeting, the Board of Governors announced that the University’s unrestrict-
ed net funds for fiscal year 2017 were $784 million, as reported by the Targum. The funds are reser ved for various costs, such as financial aid, academic initiatives, unforeseen events and other necessities, said Kathy Dettloff, vice president of Financial Planning and Budgeting. Hughes said he also disagreed with the decision-making process that took place in passing these increases. Not being able to see the budget beforehand, time limits on public comments and having the audience sit in a separate room are all issues he took with the process. “The activities this afternoon (the day of the July meeting) were not a democratic, or transparent or really public exercise,” he said. “So, I didn’t see the (budget) spreadsheet before the meeting and I couldn’t study it
Sandy J. Stewart, chair of the Board of Governors, said tuition and fee hikes, while burdensome, are necessary to balance the cost of quality education and maintain top academic programs at Rutgers. RUTGERS.EDU (during the meeting) because it was too far away and the numbers too small.” The tuition increase will also impact undergraduates at Rutgers— Camden and Rutgers—Newark. At the Camden campus, rates
will increase to $14,836 for Arts and Sciences undergraduates, and to $27,172 for those students living on campus, according to Rutgers Today. At Newark, tuition and fees will hike up to $14,410, and $27,946 for students
living on campus. “This budget allows us to maintain the quality of our current academic programs while we continue to look for cost savings and ef ficiencies,” Barchi said at the meeting.
New Brunswick chancellor resigns, continues teaching RYAN STIESI NEWS EDITOR
In a University-wide email sent earlier this year, Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor Debasish Dutta announced he is resigning from his position and transitioning to a faculty role as a distinguished professor. Dutta was appointed chancellor in April 2017, as reported by The Daily Targum, and began his
service on July 1, 2017. Before coming to Rutgers, Dutta was the former provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Purdue University. Dutta said that serving as chancellor had been rewarding but that his vision going forward differed from that of the University. “However, during this time it has become clear that my vision for the chancellorship is not in alignment with that of the Univer-
sity,” he said. “It is only fair that I step aside and let the University select a new leader for the New Brunswick campus.” Dutta added that Rutgers President Robert L. Barchi accepted his resignation and has since named Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development Christopher J. Molloy interim chancellor of Rutgers—New Brunswick. Dutta reiterated that everyone in the Rutgers community has his full
support as they work to improve the University. Molloy has served as vice president since December 2013. He was previously the dean of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, the interim provost for biomedical and health sciences and the interim chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Barchi
said in a statement announcing Molloy as chancellor. “The past year, as chancellor of the flagship campus at Rutgers, has been immensely rewarding,” Dutta said. “Ser ving in this role at one of America’s oldest and most prominent landgrant public universities has been a distinct privilege.”
Former University Chancellor Debasish Dutta announced he is resigning from his position. He will continue at Rutgers as a member of its distinguished faculty. DECLAN INTINDOLA / APRIL 2018
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CRIME HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Ptl. Hank McLaughlin, a police officer in Harrison Township, was dragged by a car during a traffic stop. During the incident, McLaughlin asked the driver, 37-year-old Antwione L. Carr to exit his vehicle. When McLaughlin reached the car, Carr began to drive away, briefly dragging the officer. After freeing himself, McLaughlin and a fellow officer chased after the car, and intercepted it when Carr’s vehicle got a flat tire. Carr has been charged with a litany of charges including aggravated assault, obstruction and resisting arrest. NEW JERSEY — Four women in New Jersey have sued Massage Envy, asserting they were sexually assaulted during their massages, and then
discouraged by management from going to the authorities. The law firm Laffey, Bucci & Kent filed the suit on Aug. 30 in Middlesex County, claiming the assaults occurred from January 2015 to November 2016 at franchises in Piscataway, Closter, Mays Landing and Short Hills. The suit included accusations of penetration and massaging of intimate areas without consent. All of the allegations involved male massage therapists.
intoxicated and provided changeable information to police. The origin of his wound is still unsettled. PATERSON — Three separate shootings were reported over the span of five hours in Paterson, New Jersey. The first shooting was reported
around 10:40 p.m. on Aug. 31 when a 23-year old Patterson man arrived at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson with gunshot wounds. At approximately 1:17 a.m. on Sept. 1, officers responded to a call of a shooting on Market Street. When police arrived, they found a
33-year old woman who had been shot. She was taken to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment. Around 3:05 a.m., police were notified that a 17-yearold male had arrived at the Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment of a gunshot wound.
JERSEY CITY — A 30-year-old man entered Jersey City’s north district precinct at 3:30 a.m.on Aug. 31 seeking medical and police assistance. The man told police he had been stabbed in the left side of his back while walking. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he appeared highly
U. dives into new tech with life-saving drone
WELCOME TO RUTGERS! The “3DR Solo Payload Release Device” has been tested to travel at speeds approximately 1 minute faster than lifeguards and carry small life preservers that inflate upon contact. RUTGERS.EDU
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New, life-saving drone technology may be coming to beaches across New Jersey soon with help from Rutgers researchers. The device, a “3DR Solo Payload Release Device,” was made at Rutgers with some 3D-printed parts made at Rutgers Makerspace, according to the Rutgers University Center of Ocean Obser ving Leadership (RUCOOL) program. Hugh Roarty, research project manager at the Rutgers Center for Ocean Obser ving Leadership in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), said the collaboration between Rutgers and the city of Long Branch was funded by the Rutgers Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Potential applications of this program include detection of submerged victims and sharks in the area, communicating with victims and use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in longrange rescues far from shore, according to the RUCOOL Life-Saving Drone Program.
“The drone is commercially available now. Determining if the lifeguards can utilize it effectively in their operations is the challenge of the program,” Roarty said. He added that drones can shorten response time in an incident, during tests they were able to fly over water approximately one minute faster than lifeguards can. They also carr y a small life preser ver that inflates when it hits the water. The goal of the project includes integrating UAS into lifesaving operations, developing requirements for UAS based on user demands and expected environmental conditions and determining if the drone can be used by other lifesaving organizations, according to the RUCOOL program. Iran, Chile and Australia have already begun testing UAS for lifesaving operations, according to the RUCOOL program. “In the coming years drone technology will be commonplace in our society,” Roar ty said. Rutgers should help shape the course and societal benefits of this technology.
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drug overdose epidemic has seized our country, tightening HARLEEN SINGH its grip and raising the numbers to alarming heights. More than 72,000 people died of drug overdoses last year, a large number of which were opioid related, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This makes the number of opioid overdoses more than five times higher than it was in 1999, merely 20 years ago. Even more terrifying is the fact that this calamity extends its effects to pregnant women who abuse painkillers during pregnancy. The CDC confirmed that from 1999 to 2014 the rate of pregnant women misusing opioids has nearly quadrupled. This is a major public health issue and many mothers do not realize that their abuse can consequently affect their children through breastfeeding. Samantha Jones, a resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is the epitome of the deadly indirect effects of opioids. The 30-year-old was the mother of an 11-week-old boy, RJ. Her son was primarily breastfed, but Jones feared he was not drinking enough milk or getting as much sleep as he should be. She then switched over to a baby milk formula to continue feeding him. At approximately 3 a.m. on April 2, she heard RJ crying and was too tired to make formula milk and proceeded to nurse the infant. In the morning, around 6:30 a.m., she fed RJ formulated milk and an hour later she woke up from a nap and was alarmed to see RJ pale with bloody mucus coming out of his nose. She immediately called 911 before attempting to perform CPR on the baby. The ambulance brought RJ to the hospital, but he was tragically announced dead by 8:30 a.m. An autopsy was performed on the infant and the results revealed that the baby had a combination of fatal drugs in his system. There were traces of methamphetamine and amphetamine, as well as methadone, a strong opioid. The examiner, who performed the autopsy, said that RJ had ingested these drugs through breastfeeding. The affidavit states that Jones was prescribed the methadone since pregnancy to enable her to cope with her addiction to such opioid painkillers, but she declined to comment on the others drugs found in the baby’s system. Jones’ lawyer says that since her arrest, his client has been “completely in a state of depression.” He stated that her arrest and these added charges “kicked Jones when she was already down, dealing with the death of her child.” Jones had a preliminary hearing last Wednesday and Deputy District Attorney Kristin M. McElroy stated, “We are
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“This is a major public health issue and many mothers do not realize that their abuse can consequently affect their children through breastfeeding.” not alleging that this was an intentional killing of this baby, but it certainly was reckless to know these drugs were in your body and continue to breastfeed.” Jones was charged with a criminal homicide charge and is awaiting her formal arraignment on Sept. 28. Generally, methadone is considered a safe treatment for opioid addiction for nursing and pregnant women. But it is warned that infants that are exposed to opioids in-utero are at risk for developing some form of neonatal abstinence syndrome. Such a condition causes the baby to undergo withdrawal when they are no longer in contact with opioids. When breastfeeding, an opioid-using mother secretes a minute amount of opioids, which the baby then consumes. This is usually an imperceptible amount. But the problem arises when opioids are mixed with unprescribed drugs which further increase the chances of the child facing detrimental effects. Situations like this should be handled delicately. Substance abuse is a clinical condition and thus requires intervention. In a study done by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 21.5 million American adults faced a substance abuse disorder in 2014. Individuals who are seeking help for managing their substance abuse should not be criminally charged. Indictment of those seeking help will only increase public ramifications and stigmas, and, as a result, would deter mothers with substance abuse history from breastfeeding all together. Breastfeeding goes deeper than basic nutrition. A mother’s milk not only provides the baby with vitamins and nutrients it needs for the first six months, but also contains disease-fighting agents that protect the baby from sicknesses. In addition to the microscopic benefits of breastmilk, breastfeeding consists of skinto-skin contact between mother and child and thus creates an unparalleled bond between the two. Breastfeeding should be encouraged to all, even those who have had a history of substance abuse. But it is highly imperative that a history of drugs, as well as any current consumption, should be disclosed to your doctor before any steps are taken. Harleen Singh is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Her column, “Here’s to Your Health,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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U. employees cannot contradict mission Livingston should get same treatment as Chikindas
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n late May, James Livingston, a professor in to not take action, it would set an undesirable precedent the Department of History, made a post on — that hateful speech is unacceptable when directed Facebook that resulted in a considerable at one group, but acceptable when directed at another. Livingston’s punishment has not yet been deteramount of negative publicity: “OK, officially, I now hate white people. I am a white mined, but this situation is reasonably analogous to people, for God’s sake, but can we keep them — us that of Michael Chikindas, a professor in the Depart— us out of my neighborhood? I just went to Harlem ment of Food Science, who shared multiple anti-semitShake on 124 and Lenox for a Classic burger to go, ic posts on Facebook last year. Chikindas was subsethat would be my dinner, and the place is overrun with quently removed from his position as a director at the little Caucasian a**holes who know their parents will University and can no longer teach required courses approve of anything they do. Slide around the floor, at Rutgers. And this punishment does seem rather you little s***head, sing loudly you unlikely moron. reasonable, considering that it is not far-fetched to Do what you want, nobody here is gonna restrict your imagine a Jewish student feeling uncomfortable takright to be white.” Livingston continued on to say, “I ing a required class taught by Chikindas’. In the same hereby resign from my race. F*** these people. Yeah, way, it is not unreasonable to say that, after becoming aware of Livingston’s comments, a student may feel I know, it’s about access to my dinner. F*** you, too.” uncomfortable takFacebook subseing a required class quently removed the by him. post, as it apparently “... it seems obvious that speech like this by a taught An interesting triggered the site’s algorithm for deUniversity employee certainly reflects badly question to ask when this incitecting hate speech. on the University itself as well as its mission evaluating dent would be whethFollowing the incier or not there were dent, the University to promote diversity, inclusion any white students received a number and acceptance ...” who had complained of emails from conof Livingston’s treatcerned members ing them differentof the community, which in turn resulted in an investigation into the ly than students of other races before the incident. incident. A report on the investigation, which was There is no evidence of this being the case, but then conducted by Rutgers’ Office of Employment Equity again, there is no evidence of Chikindas treating Jewish students differently before his incident either, yet (OEE), has recently been released. The investigation found, and the University has ul- his anti-semitism is still considered unacceptable. At this point, differences between the two cases can timately decided, that Livingston’s speech in this case is not protected by the First Amendment, and that in be pointed out, such as the fact that Livingston claims making the post he violated the University’s Policy Pro- he was joking, or that he directed his comments at hibiting Discrimination and Harassment. On the face, members of his own “group” rather than another. social media posts of the sort in question seem to have Nonetheless, the University should take the same acnothing to do with the University, but upon further con- tion against Livingston that they did against Chikindas. templation it seems obvious that speech like this by a In the end, a lack of action taken against the expresUniversity employee certainly reflects badly on the Uni- sion by both of the aforementioned professors would versity itself as well as its mission to promote diversity, call into question the ability of the University to uphold inclusion and acceptance, in which case Rutgers can its mission of diversity, acceptance and inclusion while rightly take action. Additionally, if the University were allowing its employees to contradict those values. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Reconsidering long held political beliefs led me to Targum LEAVING THE LEFT ADAM REEL PANISH
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am not a big name at Rutgers by any stretch of the imagination. So it might seem arrogant, or at the very least unnecessary, for me to preface this column with an explanation of my personal politics. Is there a point? In this case, there are two. The first and probably more truthful reason is that it is fun to write about yourself, and I am not one to pass up the opportunity. The second and more valid reason is that this is a bizarre moment for me ideologically speaking, a reality that my op-eds will reflect. It is bizarre, because during the past year or so I have begun to see convincing arguments on the political Right where I saw none before, while some Leftist arguments with which I have been familiar for years have begun to appear shabbier than I remembered them. The strangest part of this development is that I cannot locate a proximate cause or event that set it off. I just drifted. This change feels all the more jarring when I recall the time, just months ago, when I could shake my head in righteous contempt at the Christopher Hitchenses and David Horowitzes of the world — those great public intellectuals of the Left who unceremoniously defected and formed the ranks of the Neoconservatives. While I am neither a great intellectual nor
a Neoconservative, Hitchens’ and Horowitz’s transformations appear more intelligible now. Their post-defection writings, which once suggested to me that they had suffered severe brain damage and forgotten the erudite arguments of their youth, now intimated something else: that perhaps they had simply learned how to believe new prescriptions and thereby lost the ability to believe their old ones. But I cannot speak for them. The point is, that is what is happening to me. The processes of learning and unlearning have
imperfect advocacy is a sign of the Left’s weakness — perhaps I was just a weak Leftist, and the movement will be stronger for my absence. It certainly did not take a murder or a war to dislodge me as it did Horowitz and Hitchens. Moreover, I still tend to hold unreasonable standards of evidence for ideas that I do not like and low standards for those that I do, though I try to acknowledge and correct my biases. Just because I have engaged in public self-doubt does not mean that I am cleansed like a Christian who has
“... during the past year or so I have begun to see convincing arguments on the political Right where I saw none before ...” worked on me incrementally, like water carving away at rock, to reveal apparently profound changes in my political valence in the span of a year. Yet my temperament and moral intuitions have not changed all that dramatically. A slight rejiggering of emphases placed on particular values and outcomes, a faint reappraisal of causation and human agency, were all that it took for large parts of the old narrative to lose their purchase with me. In retrospect, it seems I had willed myself into a perverse skepticism of the ideologically inconvenient and an uncritical approval of the ideologically expedient. That is not to say that my own
atoned for their sins. In all likelihood, I will keep on making flawed arguments no matter where I stand politically. If there is any potential for further growth on my part, it must come from outside of my own self-reinforcing thought process. Only through dialogue are opposing arguments pruned of their inconsistencies and fallacies, and their points thereby strengthened. The Daily Targum seems as good a place as any to pursue this process. So far, I have studiously avoided mentioning the details of my “new opinions.” Aside from the great dramatic effect achieved by withholding gossip, my reticence has been
motivated by uncertainty — how should I sum up a set of beliefs that can generously be described as “in flux”? I am still not quite sure, so I will say this: I believe that we are all imperfect, and that we must acknowledge each other’s imperfections as the very source of our humanity in order to most effectively and humanely improve each other’s lives. I believe that well-intentioned proscriptions aimed at perfecting humans by curing them of ignorance, hatred, irrationality, superstition, etc., tend to degenerate into condescension and hypocrisy and are doomed to failure (unless we utilize genetic engineering, but that is a topic for another day). And finally, I believe that Leftists often fixate on material welfare as a metric for wellbeing at the expense of dignity, trust, autonomy and spirituality. These, broadly speaking, are the bones I have to pick. According to the old adage, a man has not got a heart if he is not a Socialist by age 20, and has not got a brain if he is not a conservative by age 40. Being 21, it seems that I’ve just managed to skirt the edge of heartlessness, though I have neither abandoned socialism all together nor entirely embraced conservatism. Who knows — maybe I will have come full circle by age 40. For now, I am open to persuasion. Adam Panish is a School of Arts and Sciences senior double majoring in political science and history. His column, “Leaving the Left,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Survive fall semester with time-saving apps CLARISSA GORDON FEATURES EDITOR
For the naturally organized and motivated student, starting the semester on the right track merely entails aesthetically pleasing stationary and intricate planners that are color-coded with meticulous detail. For the rest of us, pretty pens and 5-subject notebooks are not enough to help us keep it all together. Whether you need guidance in writing papers or managing your finances, here is a guide to apps and websites that can help you survive this semester.
RUTGERS COURSE SNIPER
At a large research institution like Rutgers, it is often difficult to register for all the classes you need as they fill up so fast. With Rutgers Course Sniper, putting all your eggs in one basket can be a possible feat. Simply plug in the index codes for up to eight of your desired or required courses, and the site will shoot you an
email or text as soon as the class opens up. Course Sniper is especially useful during the add/drop period, a prime time for students to make last minute changes to their schedules.
RATE MY PROFESSORS
If you base the way you learn largely on the classroom environment and the course professor or instructor, then Rate My Professors can help you craft your ideal learning experience. Like you would for a restaurant on Yelp, this site allows students to share their opinions — positive or not — about previous and current professors. Everyone’s experience with a professor varies, though, so take reviews on Rate My Professors with a grain of salt, especially if it is a required course.
BIBME
One of the best feelings in the world for a college student is finally completing a paper. On the other hand, the last step of typing
up the bibliography tends to be a whole other tedious task. Bibme is an app that can drastically cut down the time as it acts like a calculator for writing Works Cited pages. Using an auto-fill feature to quickly identify the sources you need to cite, Bibme generates proper citations in an instant.
SELF CONTROL
You know when those 5-minute Instagram breaks during an important study session turn into hour-long intervals? For those who just cannot resist the constant refresh, the Self Control app can be a helpful tool to get focused. Pick and choose the apps you find most distracting, and the app will block its usage for as long you need.
ones offered on the site do not suit you.
HEMINGWAY
If your paper is due tonight and you have no time to make a stop to visit a writing tutor at Plangere, the Hemingway app can aid in your essay-editing process. Some of Hemingway’s features include highlighting lengthy or unnecessary sentences, suggesting better diction and correcting grammar mistakes.
MINT
Most college students have to work on a tight budget, and Mint is an app that can make managing your finances easy. If you are overspending on eating out or have an upcoming bill to pay, Mint will stay on top of it for you. With the help of apps and websites right at your fingertips, you’ll be more productive than ever before.
QUIZLET
With a list of more than 153 million study guides that only keeps growing, there is only a slight chance the notes you need will not be posted on Quizlet. Flashcards are an elementary concept that can still be incredibly useful in your college years, and thousands of teachers and students alike upload theirs on Quizlet. You can also create your own personalized study set if the
With the help of an array of apps, useful tools for course registration and studying are literally in the palm of your hands. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY THOMAS BONIELLO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
DIVERSIONS
September 4, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: It’s time to bring about the changes you’ve been contemplating the past couple of years. You are heading into a growth period that leads to greater opportunities. How you handle what’s available will make a difference to the outcome. Feeling comfortable in your skin will help build confidence and give you the oomph you need to follow your dreams. Your numbers are 2, 5, 17, 26, 33, 39, 47.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look past pettiness and you’ll find a way to work alongside others, regardless of your differences. Personal changes will give you a sense of what’s possible and the best route to take in order to achieve your goals. Personal improvement is featured. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotional matters will escalate when dealing with the people you live with or who influence your everyday routine. Choose your battles wisely, and use diplomacy to skirt issues that are sensitive. Look inward and make personal adjustments. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Show others how serious you are about getting things done. Stop talking and start producing. What you accomplish will speak volumes about the type of person you are and what you are capable of doing. Help children and seniors. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): How you earn your living will undergo a shift. Look for any opportunity to use your skills in exciting new ways. Attend a conference, trade show or networking function that will spark ideas and lead to potential partnerships. Embrace change. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Change your mind if necessary. Admitting when you are wrong and turning a negative into a positive will help you gain respect and the confidence of those you love and work alongside. Romance is on the rise. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Speak up on behalf of yourself as well as others. Your strength and courage will put you in a leadership position that will give you the power to make a difference. Stick to the truth and point out those prone to exaggeration. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be secretive about the personal changes you want to make. Tidy up loose ends and rethink your strategy regarding how best to use your skills in order to get ahead. Discipline will be required to reach your ultimate goal. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Speak from the heart regarding your plans with a partner or someone you feel can assist you. A moneymaking deal is within reach if you nudge the person vacillating. Set the standard and show your strength. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on your appearance and the domestic environment you live in. You’ll feel better about yourself if you’re organized and have a plan in the works that will lead to a better future. Don’t let someone from your past disrupt your life. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t participate in someone else’s shenanigans. Know when to say no and how to persuade those running wild. Make your voice heard, and do what’s best for yourself. Romance can alter someone’s choices. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Participate and you’ll be offered valuable information that will change your life. Listen and take note of what someone has done, and revamp his or her idea to fit your situation. Reconnecting with someone from your past is favored. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make changes at home or to your personal finances. Renovation, buying and selling or investing in something you’ve wanted for some time is favored. The right decision will stabilize your life and help you build a brighter future. 5 stars
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67 Historical time frames
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69 Contract features
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70 Common TV rooms
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21 Surviving male spouse
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22 Window framework
5 Drink cooler
25 Wannabe’s tape
6 Rove (with “about”)
26 Clodhopper
7 From a fresh start
29 Sporting romp
8 Good, as an objection
31 Take stripes away
9 Ignored some syllables
35 Be shy?
10 Stereotypical witch
36 New York City island
11 What less is, in a saying
38 A-one cards
12 Cowboy boot add-on
39 VIP on the stand
13 Beer blast feature
43 What many do nightly
18 Judge at work
42 Boot tip
44 Trial worker
19 Arrive at (with “to”)
47 “Cheers” barfly
45 King-ly menu word
23 Individual performances
48 Maximally
46 Montana capital
24 Hippy Hilo dances
52 Wok up?
49 Destructive emotion
26 Verve
54 Carried out a check fraud
50 Aye’s u-turn
27 On the ball
55 Moore of films
51 Post-crawlers
28 Embryo’s position
56 Words with “get” or “step”
53 Dwayne Johnson’s
30 Cultivated farmland
57 Way-old ruler
32 Wet main
59 Lose energy
55 It gets muddied up
33 Electric car maker
60 Tartan wearers
58 Eighth of 26
34 Longish written piece
61 Big name in oil
62 Any poisonous snake
37 Be censored?
62 Solemn promise
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63 Pirelli supporter
66 It has a tread
41 Word with “thin air”
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TROUBLE True freshman Sitkowski goes 20-29 for 205 yards, 1 touchdown in Rutgers debut CONTINUED FROM BACK A little later, senior defensive back Blessuan Austin intercepted a deep ball pass and 3 minutes later sophomore linebacker Rashawn Battle forced a fumble and Lumor recovered it. In the fourth quarter, sophomore linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi finished off the defensive onslaught with another fumble recovery, this one returned for a touchdown — the first of Fatukasi’s career. “I’m really pleased with what we did,” Ash said. “Again, I have to evaluate the film, look at some things we got to do better. Obviously we need to get after the quarterback. I think we put some pressure on the quarterback today. We need to put more on the
quarterback. We got some takeaways today. Scored on defense.” Another aspect that Rutgers can be proud of is its running game. Along with Blackshear, graduate student Jonathan Hilliman, freshman Isaih Pacheco and redshirt junior Charles Snorweah all averaged more than 4.0 yards per carry. For the Knights to be successful this season, their ground game will have to help take the pressure off of their freshman quarterback, Ash said. “It’s very important. We have to be able to run the football. If we can do that successfully, we’ll open up the pass game,” he said. “I think you saw Art back there today make some really good throws. He wasn’t perfect, but he made some really good throws.
Freshman quarterback Artur Sitkowski made his career debut on Saturday. Sitkowski threw three interceptions in the win over Texas State. THOMAS BONIELLO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2018 If we can run the ball effectively, it’s going to help the pass game a lot more.” Yes, there were and will continue to be growing pains — Sitkowski threw three interceptions
and dropped off in the second half and Blackshear muffed a punt return — but for now, for one day, the Knights were able to say they were the best team on the field.
“It was good to get out there and get a W for Rutgers,” Sitkowski said. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
WOMEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS 3, UCONN 0
Knights stay undefeated, shutout Huskies on road JACKSON THOMPSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Head coach Mike O’Neill and the Rutgers women’s soccer team took its undefeated record up North this past Thursday to take on UConn in the team’s first road trip of 2018. The Scarlet Knights’ (4-0-1) winning ways continued away from home with a 3-0 shutout victory over the now 1-4 Huskies. With the UConn game checked off the list, Rutgers now only has two more out-of-conference games before its stretch of 11 straight against Big Ten opponents begins. “Do I think that this level of competition is preparing us for Big Ten play? I really do, because we need to figure out what we’re good at and that’s what we’re learning,” O’Neill said. “There’s no easy games in college soccer anymore, every game is a battle and that’s what is helping us prepare for the Big Ten.”
Junior midfielder Nicole Whit- her a lot. She never really was ley opened the floodgates for the ner vous she just took control,” Knights with a goal early in the said junior midfielder and first half, and added an assist on captain Taylor Aylmer. “It’s a goal by junior forward Tiernny her goal, she runs the backline as if she’s been here for multiWiltshire only minutes later. Freshman forward Ashley Atu- ple years.” With the bi got Rutgers 1 more just “Others have to step up, win, Rutgers moves to 4-0before halftime and that’s exactly what 1 on the seawith the first goal of her colthey’ve done. That’s one son as it has now handled legiate career. of the things that as a all but one of Atubi was its out-of-connot the only coaching staff we have ference oppofreshman to been very proud of.” nents in the come up big first quarter of in this one, MIKE O’NEILL the season. as freshman Head Coach A double goalkeeper overtime tie Meagan McClelland maintained yet another against then undefeated Saint shutout, her third in just five starts Joseph’s back on Aug. 23 is the this year. McClelland also tacked only mark on an otherwise peron two saves against the Huskies fect record in the early going. “Saint Joe’s gave us a little bit to bring her season total to 11. “She steps into that role with more than we expected in the confidence and that has helped beginning. They came out with a little more energy and they put up a good battle,” said senior back fielder Madison Pogarch. “There were times when they wanted it a little bit more than we did, and I think if we came
out and matched their energy the result of that game would have been ver y different.” O’Neill has had the benefit of leaning on a number of young players to fill key positions while his team has not been whole yet this season. Junior back fielder Chantelle Swaby has been overseas playing for the Jamaican national team, and a number of other players including Whitley and senior back fielder Kenie Wright have been limited to injur y. “Others have to step up, and that’s exactly what they’ve done. That’s one of the things that as a coaching staff we have been ver y proud of,” O’Neill said. “We need to continuously build that depth, but within that depth having confidence in all that we do is so important.” A number of young players have filled in to give O’Neill that confidence in his depth. McClelland and back fielder Shea Holland, who have filled in for the absent Swaby, have been two cornerstone pieces on a defense that has limited opponents to only 2 goals across these first five games.
The two were actually teammates on the US U-17 national team back in high school. “(Holland) sees the game very well. She is very disciplined in all that she does operating with the three other backs, very good organizer, very good communicator and a very good 1v1 defender,” O’Neill said. “It’s not an easy adjustment jumping into such an important position as a freshman … I think Shea is the type of player that makes that adjustment very well and very quickly,” The team’s countdown to Big Ten play comes back home as it will host Monmouth this upcoming Friday and La Salle on Sunday. After that, it will kick off the “Big” part of its schedule against Nebraska on Sept. 14. O’Neill has no interest in overlooking the next two games as he believes there is still work to do before its ready to take on Big Ten opponents. “The most important game is the next game. What we try to do is always try to make it about us and our habits,” O’Neill said. For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior midfielder Nicole Whitley pitched in a goal and an assist for Rutgers in its 3-0 shutout win over UConn last weekend. TATIANA MCNEIL / OCTOBER 2017
September 4, 2018
Page 11 FOOTBALL KNIGHTS START SEASON 1-0 FOR FIRST TIME IN 3 YEARS
Penalties, running backs highlight sloppy RU win COBY GREEN SPORTS EDITOR
For the first time in head coach Chris Ash’s term at the helm of the Rutgers football program, the Scarlet Knights won their season opener against Texas State on Saturday. In the first meeting between the two teams, Rutgers cruised to victory over the Bobcats, 357, a nice bonus to introducing the new HighPoint.com Stadium name to fans. A solid game from start to finish for the Knights, the team took care of business and jumped out to an early 21-0 lead at the end of the first half, before the Bobcats put their
lone point on the board off a picksix. Rutgers was able to put things away and add a defensive touchdown of its own at the end of the game to close things out in style. Here are three major takeaways from the win, three things that will be key to focus on as the season progresses and especially focus on as the Knights open up Big Ten conference play next week at No. 5 Ohio State:
CARELESS MISTAKES CAN BE COSTLY GAME CHANGERS
Penalties are a serious problem for some teams. They can be make or break situations that ruin a team’s momentum. During Texas State’s first drive, it managed
to hold on to the ball for approximately 8 minutes of play. Why you ask? Because Rutgers had two penalties called against it at the worst times. First, with the Bobcats waiting on fourth down and 2 yards to go, junior defensive tackle Willington Previlon jumped the snap too early and went offsides, gifting Texas State a fresh set of downs. Then, after the Knights brought the Bobcats back to a punting fourth down, sophomore defensive back Lawrence Stevens roughed the long snapper on the play, giving the ball back to Texas State for yet another first down. Sure, it’s just the first game of the season and the Bobcats didn’t
end up scoring on the play anyway, but careless errors like these may come to haunt Rutgers...
SITKOWSKI WENT FROM HOT TO COLD
…And haunt it did. The debut of true freshman quarterback Artur Sitkowski, the first true freshman to start a game for the Knights since 2001, was going exceptionally well through nearly the first two quarters. With a little more than 3 minutes to go in the first half, Sitkowski had thrown 13-16 for 153 yards and a touchdown. Rutgers was at the Texas State 12-yard line, and Sitkowski threw a line drive pass to senior tight end Jerome Washington for a touchdown — until it was called off due to an illegal formation penalty. The very next play, Sitkowski threw an interception. Things seemed to spiral from there for the rookie quarterback, who threw another two interceptions in the game. Keeping a blind eye to the three interceptions, you could say that Sitkowski had a solid debut, going 20-29 for 205 yards and the 1 touchdown. He will have a lot to learn from his first game in scarlet and will surely have the support of his teammates as the season goes on.
RUNNING BACKS STEAL THE SHOW
Graduate student running back Jonathan Hilliman ran for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first game as a member of the Scarlet Knights. THOMAS BONIELLO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2018
The Knights seem to have a Batman and Robin situation going
on from themselves in the running backs room, because sophomore Raheem Blackshear and graduate student Jonathan Hilliman put on a show for the 40,124 fans in attendance. Blackshear got the start for Rutgers and produced right out of the gate, running in a touchdown for the Knights on their first drive to open up the 2018 season. Hilliman followed things on the very next drive with a 3-yard rushing touchdown to put the team up 14-0. After Blackshear tacked on another touchdown — through the air this time from Sitkowski — Hilliman ran in another touchdown to give the duo 2 scores each on the day. Blackshear was also the leading receiver on the day for Rutgers, catching seven passes for 56 yards. Overall, the duo combined for 122 yards on the ground — 62 for Blackshear and 60 for Hilliman — while true freshman Isaih Pacheco cruised past them both when he was input late into the game, running for 76 yards on 11 carries, including a long run for 28 yards. Look for this group of backs to make a serious impact this season. “I’m just trying to do whatever is going to help my team win,” Blackshear said after the game. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @cgreen204 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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SPORTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“It was good to get out there and get a W for Rutgers.” — True freshman quarterback Artur Sitkowski
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FOOTBALL RUTGERS 35, TEXAS STATE 7
Double Trouble
Sophomore running back Raheem Blackshear put his foot and handprints all over the field on Saturday, scoring a touchdown on the first drive of the game, scoring another touchdown through the air and finishing the day with 150 all-purpose yards. THOMAS BONIELLO / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2018
Blackshear, Hilliman RB duo combine for 4 touchdowns in Rutgers season opening win over Texas State ROBERT SANCHEZ
their largest margin of victory against an FBS school since 2009. Sophomore running back Raheem Blackshear took control of the tempo right from the opening drive, rushing for a touchdown to give Rutgers an early 7-0 lead on his way to 118 total yards from scrimmage — 62 yards on the ground and 56 yards in the air, adding a touchdown in both categories. “I’m just trying to do whatever is going to help my team win,” Blackshear said. His quar terback, true freshman Ar tur Sitkowski, who connected with Blackshear on a 9-yard touchdown completion in the second quar ter, still looked raw but
SPORTS EDITOR
At the start of every new season lies a chance for a new beginning. Whatever happened the year before no longer matters as every team in the country starts out with a clean sheet. For the Rutgers football team, that new beginning got off to a nice start thanks in large part to its defense and its youth. The future shined bright on a sunny Saturday afternoon at High Point.com Stadium as the Scarlet Knights (1-0) cruised to a 35-7 victory over Texas State in its season opener,
made enough plays to help his team earn the victor y. Sitkowski finished the day 20-29 for 205 yards with 1 touchdown and three interceptions — one of them in the red zone a play after a touchdown to senior tight end Jerome Washington was called back — in his collegiate debut. He also spread the football around well, finding eight different receivers with sophomore Bo Melton hauling in the most yards with 57. “I think Art did a really good job for a true freshman playing quarterback in his first game,” said head coach Chris Ash. “It’s been
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sophomore on the women’s cross country team, helped lead Rutgers to the underclassmen team title at the Monmouth cross country kickoff last weekend. Martin came in first place in the 4K race with a time of 14:47.7.
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a while since he played in a game … Overall I’m pleased with what Art did. He’s got to get better. He will get better after this game. But [I’m] very pleased.” But the biggest reason the Knights won the game was their defense. The team’s biggest strength all of last season showed up once again to start this season. After early penalties hurt them and extended the Bobcats’ (0-1) opening drive, the defense responded with a blocked field goal attempt by sophomore defensive lineman Elorm Lumor to keep Texas State off the board.
VOLLEYBALL
FIELD HOCKEY
Rutgers Invitational vs. Cornell Friday, All Day, College Ave Gym
WOMEN’S SOCCER
FOOTBALL
vs. Monmouth
at No. 5 Ohio State
Friday, 3 p.m., Friday, 7 p.m., Field Hockey Complex Yurcak Field
Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Columbus, Ohio