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‘Language Matters’ campaign receives viral backlash sophie nieto-munoz staff writer
A bulletin board hanging in a College Avenue residence hall urging students to only use “necessary” language has stirred controversy among readers of conservative news site Campus Reform. The website published an article on Aug. 31 that displayed a photo of a bulletin board in a College Avenue residence hall titled “Language Matters: Think.” The bulletin board reminds students to be wary of the words that may come up in a conversation, such as ”retarded” and “illegal aliens.” It prompts students to ask themselves whether their choice of words is “true,” “helpful,” “inspiring,” “necessary” and “kind.” The bulletin board goes on to warn students that failure to keep these rules in mind could result in a microaggression, which is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a comment or action that is subtly and unintentionally hostile or demeaning to a member of a minority or marginalized group.” The bulletin board is part of the “Language Matters” campaign, an initiative launched last fall by the
The “Language Matters” campaign aims to reduce microaggression incidents on campus. After the conservative news site Campus Reform criticizes the campaign, a Rutgers spokesperson defended its goals. NIKHILESH DE / NEWS EDITOR Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities. The flyer was adapted from the University of Maryland’s “Inclusive Language Campaign,” which lists phrases
that some may take offense to, such as saying someone “looks like a terrorist” or that something “is ghetto.” Rutgers said microaggressions can go past offensive language, and
can also be nonverbal and environmental, the group said. The Bias Prevention and Education Team at Rutgers is designated to handle reports of microaggressions
and other biased incidents. According to the Campus Reform article, the Bias Prevention and See backlash on Page 4
2 students robbed at gunpoint in parking lot avalon zoppo managing editor
Anastasia Bogdanovski broke an Olympic record when representing Macedonia in the 2016 Summer Olympics, which took place in Rio de Janiero, Brazil early in August. Bogdanovski began attending the New Jersey Medical School the day after she returned. COURTESY OF ANASTASIA BOGDANOVSKI
Medical school student breaks record during Rio Olympics camilo montoya-galvez correspondent
Born and raised in New Jersey, Anastasia Bogdanovski never expected to be an Olympic athlete — let alone the flag bearer of a country of more than two million. Representing her parents’ native
country, Macedonia, Bogdanovski swam in the women’s 200-meter freestyle at the 2016 Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro. The 23 year-old set a national record for the small Balkan nation before returning home to begin her other dream of studying at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
“I was so proud to swim under the Macedonian flag. Not a lot of people know who we are as a country,” said Bogdanovski, who holds dual U.S. and Macedonian citizenship. “Just being able to bring my country into the public eye a little bit more was amazing.” See OLYMPICS on Page 4
Two Rutgers students were robbed at gunpoint Sunday night while walking through the Sears parking lot located at 51 US Highway 1 in New Brunswick. The New Brunswick Police Department is actively investigating the robbery, which they say occurred around 9:15 p.m. Police said the students were walking through the lot when they were approached by two males, one of whom displayed a gun and demanded items of value. The robbers, whose descriptions are limited, then fled in an unknown direction. Descriptions of the thieves are limited at this time. There were no injuries as a result of the incident, police said.
The New Brunswick Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217. Students, faculty and staff can also request an escort from the Rutgers University Police Department by calling 732-932-7211. In 2010, NJ Advance Media reported that thieves broke into 26 cars parked in the lot over a holiday weekend, smashing windows and stealing at least one iPod and two GPS units. Some of the cars were owned by Rutgers students. The lot’s overhead lights are shut off at 10 p.m. and because the space is not owned by Rutgers, the school has no jurisdiction to keep the lot safe from criminal activity. Students are advised not to park in the lot overnight.
Two students were robbed Sunday night at the Sears parking lot. The Rutgers University Police Department has no jurisdiction over the facility. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2016
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Campus Calendar TUESDAY 9/6 The Zimmerli Art Museum presents “Art After Hours: First Tuesdays” from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. Rutgers Recreation presents “Scarlet & Black Zumba Party” from 6 to 7 p.m. at the College Avenue Gym on the College Avenue campus. Students earn one Scarlet Lottery Point for participating. The event is free and open to the public. WEDNESDAY 9/7 University Career Ser vices presents “EPIB, Human Ecology Class Presentation” from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Department of Neurology presents “Neurology Grand Rounds” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Clinical Academic Building on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy presents “Revitalized and
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Group ‘bridges’ community across international borders
Bridges to Prosperity allows students to volunteer and build bridges in different countries. While they may spend up to an entire year planning and building the bridge, the actual construction process may take a few weeks. COURTESY OF CYNTHIA ARELLANO
faith hoatson contributing writer
Bridges to Prosperity recently returned from an eight-week trip building a bridge in Bolivia. Bridges to Prosperity is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide infrastructure to communities dealing with “rural poverty due to isolation,” according to the club’s website. The process of building the bridge takes about a year. During winter break, the club traveled to the site to survey it, and then design the bridge within those parameters, said Cynthia Arellano, co-president of Bridges to Prosperity and a School of Engineering senior. This past summer, the club constructed the bridge alongside the local community. The bridge was built at an elevation of 12,000 feet, which caused the work to feel even more strenuous than it would at sea-level, said Richard Loper, co-president of Bridges to Prosperity and a School of Engineering senior.
The conditions were rustic and the local community cooked the food for the students, Arellano said. The students worked alongside the University of Colorado to build the bridge as well as directly with the local community. This past year was Bridges To Prosperity’s first year at Rutgers, Arellano said. There was pressure
satisfy both Rutgers’ and Bridges to Prosperity’s requirements. There is also a lot of liability involved, and so the group had to be very meticulous regarding the official forms. The second obstacle was fundraising the trip. The club traveled internationally on two occasions this past year.
requires that each group traveling to one of their sites contributes a certain amount of money to the bridge, she said. The club managed to raise this amount through proposals and a GoFundMe page. After bridge building, fundraising is the most crucial part of the club, Arellano said.
“Actually helping people and using your knowledge to make a difference is so rewarding.” Richard Loper School of Engineering Senior
to join other organizations with similar missions, but Arellano and Loper did not want to join a different club, they wanted to start a chapter of Bridges to Prosperity at Rutgers. There were some obstacles in the process of finalizing the trips details, she said. Their first step was processing the paperwork and working to
“Our travel expenses were paid. We got this tag-along on very short notice, and we reached out to Rutgers for help,” Arellano said. Aside from building the bridge, Arellano said their biggest accomplishment was “fundraising $13,000 in less than a month.” Bridges to Prosperity’s manual
The trips to Bolivia also gave the students perspective on their capacity to impact change in the world. “Usually you assume that after graduation you should get a big company job. This kind of changed that for me,” Loper said. Engineering provides resources to help people, he said.
“Having huge positions in huge companies sounds great, but actually helping people and using your knowledge to make a difference is so rewarding,” he said. Developing countries do not always have people with the mentality and the knowledge that an engineer has, Arellano said. Part of the mission statement of Bridges to Prosperity is to spread knowledge. After their triumphs and setbacks of the past year, Bridges to Prosperity continues to set goals. “We’re still really small, so our biggest goal is recruiting,” Arellano said. They club is not limited to engineers. The club plans to grow and are looking for people who are passionate, driven and willing to work, Loper said. “We’re tr ying to leave a strong foundation, a strong structure,” Loper said. “We are looking for young students who can keep this going. We need this cycle to continue.”
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Olympics Bogdanovski was recruited by Macedonian coach after her uncle requested swim cap, she says continued from front
Bogdanovski’s family made sure their heritage was a prominent influence in her and her brother’s upbringing. She attended Macedonian church and frequently traveled to New York for cultural events of the former Yugoslavian state. While in high school, her uncle contacted a coach for Macedonia’s swim team. Bogdanovski only asked him to bring her back a swim cap with the country’s flag on it, but the coach, impressed by her swim times, sought her participation in the national side. “We started communicating and figuring out how I could represent Macedonia,” she said. The first-time Olympian prepared for the games at the North
Baltimore Aquatic Club, training with high-profile swimmers like Allison Schmitt and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. Aside from beating the previous women’s 200-meter freestyle record time for Macedonia — which was set by herself — and carrying her country’s flag during the opening ceremony, the Fanwood, New Jersey, resident cherished the time spent with her national delegation and swimmers representing other countries, some of which are her training teammates back in the states. “We were all representing different countries … but seeing us all doing well and cheering for each other was amazing,” she said. She described her encounter with former NBA player Yao
Backlash Students, other Rutgers members have right to free speech, Miranda says continued from front
Education Team “experienced a surge of reports after alt-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos visited campus last semester.” Students at the event covered themselves in fake blood in protest of the Breitbart editor’s visit to the campus. Rutgers spokesman E.J. Miranda released a statement on the
behalf of the University Friday stating that “students have been receptive to the goals” of the Language Matters campaign. “(The program) is offered by request as an education workshop and information is provided on the website of the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities,” Miranda said. Miranda confirmed that a resident assistant posted the
Ming at the Olympic village as a schools due its proximity to her been really inclusive and have home and its commitment to helped me with the transition.” surreal experience. Bogdanovski plans to specialize “I was like ‘Oh my god, he is so community-based and hands-on learning were the principal fac- in sports medicine and is contall,’” she said. sidering becoming an orthopeBogdanovski’s first day of class- tors in her decision. NJMS is one of the two grad- dic doctor after graduating. As a es at NJMS was on Aug. 15. Just a day after she arrived home from uate medical schools part of swimmer, she said she is aware of the Olympics, she unpacked, Rutgers Biomedical and Health the strain that injuries can have on repacked and went to her dorm Sciences along with the Robert athletes and their careers. As she adon the Newjusts to the ark campus, demanding spending just a “We were all representing different countries … but pace of medfew hours with seeing us all doing well and cheering for each other ical school, her family. Bogdanovski “It was kind was amazing.” said she hopes of a rough to be able to transition, you Anastasia bogdanovski swim competknow, dealNew Jersey Medical School Student itively again ing with the soon but is change in my taking everylife because thing “one day at a time.” Her medical school is so intense in Wood Johnson Medical School. Bogdanovski said she is certain challenge now is to balance her your studying,” she said. Bogdanovski attended Union she made the right school pick two dreams. “As long as you have passion County Magnet High School and and is proud to call herself a Scarand hard work, you can surprise graduated from John Hopkins let Knight. “The good thing was that in yourself with what you do,” she University in Baltimore with a degree in public health stud- NJMS, it’s like you are coming said. “As long as you love what ies. While applying to medical into a family. Like everyone is so you do, it’s worth it. I never knew schools, she said NJMS stood supportive and helpful,” she said. that I could reach this level — all out in her search for medical “Professors and students have I knew is that I loved swimming.”
information and defended the Rutgers President Robert L. campus. The policy eliminated bulletin board. Barchi affirms this commitment the use of almost 40 words or “Within the framework of edu- to free expression and academic common phrases that included man or dif ferentiated gender, cation, information and commu- freedom, Miranda said. such as laynity service man or mancommunicakind. tions, resident “... resident assistants have discretion as to what A similar situassistants have messages they wish to post on bulletin boards in ation occurred discretion as to student housing.” at Rutgers in what messages 2013, when the they wish to EJ MIRANDA University depost on bulletin University Spokesperson cided to change boards in stuthe lyrics to the dent housing,” alma mater to he said. Miranda said everyone at RutPrinceton University also be more gender inclusive. Several resident assistants degers has the right to free speech and received criticism recently affree expression, and encourages ter an the school launched an clined to comment. Rutgers Res“open discourse in an atmosphere initiative for gender-inclusive idence Life did not respond to a of civility and mutual respect.” language to be used around request for comment.
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Alexander, Kilmer libraries to operate throughout day, night daniel maclane contributing writer
The Rutgers Fan Exchange is a new ticket-swapping service that student season-ticket holders can use to sell or buy tickets for athletics events. GEORGETTE STILLMAN
Group launches ticket exchange on campus Christopher Bohorquez
people, according to their website. Since its establishment in 1999, it has grown into one of the The stress and last minute Face- leading marketplaces for buying book posts that come with selling tickets in the industry. The goal and buying tickets to Rutgers of Tix City is to offer the lowest sports game can finally be avoid- prices for the best seats. This is the first time the Unied with Rutgers Fan Exchange, a new way to buy or sell tickets to versity has made a par tnership with a ticket agency within the University sporting events. Rutgers has partnered with last couple of years, Belvin said. “They had a deal once with ticket agency Tix City to create this ser vice, which is open StubHub that went by the wayto ever yone, not just Rutgers side about five or six years ago. students, said Lon Belvin, the We built this exchange exclusively for Rutgers,” he said. co-founder of Tix City. The ser vice is going to benefit Season ticket holders who want to sell their single game tickets Rutgers Athletics, Belvin said. “We do split or those who the fees with have extra Rutgers, (and) tickets can it also gives take advantage them the anof this service, alytics that he said. Stuthey don’t get dent tickets are not allowed “We built this exchange from the othcompanies. to be sold, as exclusively for Rutgers.” er It works the they are not same exact supposed to be LON BELVIN way as Stubtransferable. CEO of Tix City Hub. There’s “Register for a buy fee and the site and there’s a sell it’s a very easy fee and those walk-through. fees are split,” If you’re a seahe said. son ticket holdThe service er or you have extra tickets for the game you would be helpful to students who could list them there,” he said. “It do not have student tickets and gets broadcasted to anybody who need one to attend a game, said signs up and anyone who goes on Michael Bandola, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. there, and they can buy and sell.” The ser vice will allow Rutgers A seller can list multiple tickets at any price, including to branch out and profit, Vishal a seller’s fee, according to the Saini, a Rutgers Business School Rutgers Fan Exchange website. senior, said. “It’s cool because students who When a buyer purchases a ticket, which includes a buyer’s fee, don’t go to the school get more it can be mailed or emailed. Buy- insight, and they can be part of ers can also pick up their tickets the school from buying off our at High Point Solutions Stadium. website,” he said. “Any type of Tix City is a company that buys way to bring more people to Rutand resells tickets for sporting gers and be big on Rutgers with and entertainment events from our sporting events, I’m with it.” Staff Writer
Rutgers University Libraries plans to attract more students by debuting new features and programs this upcoming semester, from new hours to handing out “mystery gifts.” Some Rutgers libraries will begin operating for 24 hours a day in the early fall, said Melissa Just, director of New Brunswick Libraries for the University. Kilmer and Alexander libraries will be open from Sunday morning through Thursday night, but will retain the same hours for Friday and Saturday. Having the library close at 2 a.m. was inconvenient, said Nick Santuccio, a Rutgers Business School junior. “I would have to go back to my room or go to the study lounge, and it would usually be very loud and distracting,” he said. Alexander Library and Kilmer Library will be participating in a program that hopes to attract first-year students by giving away mystery gifts during the first day of classes, said Matthew Badessa, public relations assistant for Rutgers University Libraries. This is meant to encourage firstyear students to check out the libraries to become familiarized with the campus, Badessa said. These gifts can be found at the circulation desks of Alexander and Kilmer libraries. The two libraries were chosen due to the high volume of visitors they have each day. Rutgers University Libraries will also be expanding their online chat for help with course work or research.
The online services are provided to help students who are doing both course work and independent research by connecting the Rutgers student to a librarian, Just said. The online services will be available Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. This service expansion will begin on Sept. 11. If the program’s launch in the fall is successful, she said the school will expand it in the spring. The new service will be very helpful when working on late night research or a paper, said Dylan Mullin, a Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences junior. The Rutgers Art Library will also be debuting a new exhibit called “PEEP SHOW: Books from the Art Library X Room.” This
exhibit will feature books from the Art Library’s “X Room,” the library’s rare book collection, according to the Rutgers University Libraries website. This collection features around a thousand books and illustrations that range back to 1501. Titles from this collection will include many books donated to the library from Louis E. Stern’s estate. This new exhibit is currently on display and will remain on display until the end of September, according to its website. This collection is not just limited to books, but illustration books and journals as well. One example of the illustration book is “Illustrations to Edgar Allen Poe” by Aubrey Beardsley. The Rutgers Art Library contains 2 of the 107 copies that are available worldwide.
The Alexander and Kilmer Libraries are both giving first-year students free gifts on the first day of classes to encourage them to visit more often. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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U. Republicans refuse to endorse Donald Trump
Several college Republican groups have refused to endorse the party’s nominee for president. The Rutgers Republicans joined that list after being unable to reach a consensus on Trump’s policies. REUTERS
camilo montoya-galvez correspondent
The list of Republican politicians and organizations refusing to support the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continues to climb. Joining a significant number of college groups across the country, the Rutgers Republicans are abstaining from endorsing Trump’s candidacy in the 2016 presidential election, citing a lack of agreement among members. “This election is particularly divisive, and our leadership team and our organization as a whole can’t reach a consensus on whether or not any candidate in this election represents the Republican Party’s core values,” said Najum Junaid, vice-chairman of the Rutgers Republicans. When asked if the group would officially not support Trump this semester, the School of Arts and Sciences junior said
they are not “seeking to promote Graham (R-SC) and 2012 presi- supporters, who elected him as dential nominee Mitt Romney (R- their party’s nominee with more a particular candidate.” The student political group will MI) have also declined to vouch than 16 million votes — the highest number of primary votes for a instead focus on the concurrent their support for Trump. “The way he’s acted on his cam- single candidate in the history of down-ticket and local races in paign trail and the way he’s acted the GOP. New Jersey this November. His Muslim travel ban and imThe decision by the Rutgers previously don’t give a good indimigration platRepublicans form, which exemplifies the includes creathurdles Trump “Our organization as a whole can’t reach a consensus ing a “deportafaces in courton whether or not any candidate in this election rep- tion task force” ing millennial and building voters and his resents the Republican Party’s core values.” a wall on the already bleak southern borprospects on Najum Junaid der, have been college camSchool of Arts and Sciences Junior criticized by inpuses. Student dividuals from Republican orboth sides of ganizations at Harvard University, Pennsylvania cation of who he’ll be as a presi- the aisle. When asked whether the RutState University and Princeton dent,” Junaid said. “That’s kind of University have either announced why a lot of people don’t want to gers Republicans support these proposals, Junaid said he could that they will not back the outspo- support him immediately.” Since launching his presiden- not comment on Trump’s policies. ken businessman or have decided Although he has recently to not take a definitive position on tial campaign last June, Trump has made controversial remarks tried to expand his outreach to his candidacy. High-profile party leaders like that have garnered substantial minority groups, the Republithe Bush family, Sen. Lindsey opposition while energizing his can nominee continues to have
dismal support from black people, Hispanics, Asian Americans and other ethnic minorities — which will account for 31 percent of the eligible electorate this November, according to the Pew Research Center. Only 8 percent of black voters back a Trump presidency, while 87 percent support Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, according to a recent NBC News/SurveyMonkey poll. Among Hispanics, Trump trails Clinton by 51 percentage points, with 73 percent of Hispanic voters supporting the former First Lady and 22 percent preferring the Republican nominee. The same survey found that 66 percent of Asian American voters support Clinton, compared to 23 percent who back Trump. His campaign’s failure to make inroads with voters in minority communities suggests Trump will have an almost insurmountable task in winning a majority of votes at Rutgers. During the 2015-2016 school year, 41.5 percent of students at Rutgers were white, 26 percent Asian, 13 percent Hispanic, 7.5 percent black, 7.2 percent were international students and 5 percent identified themselves as “other,” according to the University. “I think in Rutgers particularly, (Trump’s) positions — that some feel infringe on the rights of minorities — may hinder him on campus, but on college campuses Republican candidates don’t do particularly well overall,” Junaid said. The vice-chairman of the Rutgers Republicans said the Trump campaign would be more successful if it improved on its messaging, especially towards conservatives, who Junaid believes have not been fully briefed on the candidate’s authentic political ideology. Junaid emphasized that the group’s refusal to back the real estate businessman does not mean the student political group is throwing their support behind former Sec. of State Hillar y Clinton. Rather, he would ask Republicans to “vote their conscience up and down the ticket” on Nov. 8.
GETTING INVOLVED First-year and transfer students learned about the different on-campus organizations at the annual Involvement Fair on College Avenue. Returning students were also able to take advantage of the school’s exhaustive information fair. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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Website aims to assist students taking biology ria rungta
students needed to know in order to succeed in General Biology,” said Adam. Gomez said she counted on BIIntroductory science classes can be difficult, especially a ALIGY to clear up questions she course like general biology. But a had from lectures, and was able Rutgers graduate student has cre- to use the site to more thoroughly ated a free online website to assist learn and understand every conthose struggling with General Bi- cept, calling it her “lifesaver.” BIALIGY is specifically divided ology I and II. Haider Ali Bhatti created BIAL- to teach Biology 115 and Biology IGY last year. Inspired by Salman 116. Both the courses have 28 lecKhan of Khan Academy, Bhatti, tures and Bhatti records around the lead biology instructor for the 10-15 videos for each lecture that ODASIS program, came up with last up to 12 minutes each. Bhatti uses concept maps and the idea of creating this website flowcharts to teach biology, which during his junior year at Rutgers. “BIALIGY was made to help he says is well-liked by students and has helped and will contin- who use the website. “The idea for the student is simue to help students pursuing life ple — just write sciences … and follow all for free, along with the all the time,” video and my Bhatti said, narration and who believes “Ali was phenomenal in eventually, you that courses explaining key concepts will end up with like General Biology should that students needed to 10 to 15 concise well-organot demotivate know in order to succeed and nized pages of students from in General Biology.” flowchar ts,” pursuing life Bhatti said. sciences. Nathalie Adam Gomez said Bhatti said School of Environmental and Biological the flipcharts he faced some Sciences Sophomore were very orresistance ganized and from the Dedetail-oriented, partment of and she apBiology at Rutpreciated the gers when the website being in accordance with site was first launched. “Students began using the site lecture notes, as well as providing at a really high rate and began figures to look at. Another feature BIALIGY uses is asking their professors if it was okay to use,” he said. “I was actu- YouTube playlists for each lecture. “These playlists include videos ally told to take down the site.” Bhatti spoke with the Director from channels that I personally of Life Sciences to keep BIALIGY used as a freshman and also those running, and it is now a success- that I have shown students during my TA sessions,” Bhatti said. ful site. Gomez found the playlists to be Many Rutgers students vouch for the effectiveness of using very useful in her education. “If I had any questions or conBIALIGY as great tool to aid in cerns, I looked at the videos on the their education. Nathalie Adam and Alexandra playlist to clear up my questions,” Gomez, both School of Environ- Gomez said. BIALIGY is very popular mental and Biological Sciences sophomores, used BIALIGY for among students because it is very different than the style of General Biology I and II. “Ali was phenomenal in teaching implemented in classes, explaining key concepts that Bhatti said. staff writer
CRIME Sept. 4 FRANKLIN TWP. — Jose Barreto Jr., 22, of Millville, was arrested for possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and possession of marijuana. Barreto, 22, was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for motor vehicle violations. Police searched Barreto and found a .32 caliber H&R Arms double-action on his body and suspected marijuana in his possession. Sept. 5 BAYONNE — On Saturday night, the Bayonne Crossing’s Walmart was evacuated after a bomb threat was called into the store. A blocked number called the store at about 7:30 p.m. and told an employee that there were three bombs in front of the store that would go off if they did not evacuate the building. Jersey City’s bomb squad and Emergency Ser vice Unit assisted in the investigation.
BIALIGY is a recently-developed website that helps students taking general biology by presenting the material in an easily-accessible fashion. The site initially faced some resistance from the Department of Biology, but it is now free to all students. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY GEORGETTE STILLMAN “The problem with the traditional biology lecture interface is the pace of instruction,” Bhatti said. “Due to the time restriction of 80 minutes, professors have to breeze through topics while students are still trying to catch up.” Gomez said although professors claimed making flowcharts, tables and hierarchies would help with memory formation, it didn’t help her very much. BIALIGY taught and explained everything to her so she did not have to teach herself the material. BIALIGY is very popular among students pursuing life sciences. “I’ve heard from students all over Rutgers and even at other colleges who have used Ali’s website for their biology class,” Adam said. Gomez believes that Bhatti is the “Biology God,” adding: “BIALIGY is one of the greatest resources there is for biology and is taught by one of the smartest people I’ve ever met,” she said. “I wish Ali would make a learning website for every single science subject at Rutgers.” Bhatti’s ultimate goal is to
complete a Ph.D in a biological field and teach biology. “College should be the time you receive the absolute best education
of your life, especially since you yourself choose what you want to study for the first time in your educational career,” Bhatti said.
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Rutgers for Hillary advocates for Democratic nominee
Rutgers for Hillary, an organization founded in 2014, is canvassing support for the Democratic nominee for president. The election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. COURTESY OF JEREMY ATIE
CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ correspondent
Around the same time he came out as a gay man, Jeremy Atie remembers watching Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton talk about LGBT rights at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Clinton told the crowd of foreign diplomats that “gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights.” The historic speech — delivered in 2011 in recognition of Human Rights Day — along with President Barack Obama’s announcement the following year supporting gay marriage, cemented Atie’s admiration for the Democratic Party and Clinton. “Coming out and then seeing these two people who were the
leaders of our country, the leaders of the world, defending me and who I was — that was the most amazing feeling,” the School of Arts and Sciences senior said.
with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in various surrounding states, including New Hampshire. Now they will turn their attention to the general election
“The values that Trump represents are values that I think are going to set us back.” JEremy atie School of Arts and Sciences Senior
In 2014, Atie founded Rutgers for Hillary and vowed to help elect the first woman president in United States history. Since its inception, the student group has canvassed for the former Secretary of State during primary contests
in November and to defeating Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The group will not only actively campaign for Clinton on campus this fall semester, but is also planning to hold canvassing events in
Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, Atie said. A majority of nation-wide pre-election polls have Clinton ahead of Trump and leading in most swing states. Support for the former First Lady stands at 43 percent and the businessman at 40 percent, according to a national polling average by The New York Times. Atie is certain that a Clinton presidency will be positive for millennials, especially college students. “She rolled out tuition-free college, which is something that is particularly beneficial to Rutgers students,” he said. “She is also expanding the incentives that companies are given to hire more students and to offer more training and internships.” As part of her “debt-free” college plan, Clinton is proposing
that by 2021, families with an income of $125,000 or fewer will not have to pay tuition at in-state public universities. She also supports Obama’s proposal to make community college tuition free. The Democratic nominee’s plans for higher education is a principal reason why Clinton’s presidential bid appeals to Alexander Inkiow, vice-president of Rutgers for Hillary. The School of Arts and Sciences senior is on course to graduate next spring as a 19-year-old. Inkiow earned his high school diploma alongside an associate degree from Mercer Community College as a high school junior. He said Clinton will “reach out to the people who are suffering because of the cost of college” and implement reforms that will allow students to avoid “huge bills” — just like he was able to because of his dual enrollment in high school. Rutgers—New Brunswick, along with the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the College of New Jersey are all part of the list of four-year public schools with the highest tuition costs in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Education. In July, the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to increase student tuition by 1.7 percent. Atie cited Clinton’s support to expand Obama’s health care overhaul, the Affordable Care Act, and her commitment to tackling climate change as policy positions that also align with the concerns of a majority of young voters. A Trump presidency is a bleak prospect for Atie. He said it would obstruct all of the “progress” made during Obama’s eight years in office. “The values that Trump represents are values that I think are going to set us back,” he said. Atie is especially worried about the treatment of the LGBT community because of Trump’s running mate selection. In 2015, Gov. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which allowed the citizens of Indiana to refuse ser vice to individuals on religious grounds. Opponents have labeled the bill as discriminatory and claim that it targets LGBT groups in the state. Atie said Clinton, on the other hand, represents “everybody,” as well the diversity championed at Rutgers. “Not just because she is defending undocumented immigrants that think that this place is home. Not just because she is defending Muslims in this country who believe that they are Americans … Not just because she defends women and their right to an abortion and equal pay,” Atie said. “She doesn’t only defend a diversity in people, but a diversity in ideas.” Although he believes that voting for Clinton over Trump should be a “no-brainer” for most Americans, Atie said the 2016 presidential election does have to be a referendum on the controversial Republican nominee. “For the people that don’t necessarily just want to say yes or no to Donald Trump, and who actually want to know what’s good for them and not just what’s bad for them and what they should avoid — Hillary Clinton actually has a lot plans that are good for them,” he said.
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September 6, 2016
False diversity limits crucial conversations
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re the graduates being dispensed into the world from universities like Rutgers MICHAEL ANDERSON receiving an education that thoroughly challenges the dominant paradigm? Are universities producing students who are agitators or proponents of America’s myopic hierarchical view of success? Or are they putting forth students attempting to use their degrees to open doors and dismantle barriers for those systematically prohibited from access to spaces of socio-economic advancement? More specifically, are the future lawyers the ones who will be defending corporations or the ones opting to do pro-bono cases for economically marginalized communities? Are the future doctors and nurses the ones to set up free clinics in neighborhoods that struggle with health care? Are the business majors working towards solidifying the 1 percent, or are they the ones stimulating the economy through small businesses and entrepreneurial mindsets? Some might say that it is up to universities to prompt such mindsets and unveil the possibilities of progress to students. Still, the student body’s willingness to absorb said possibilities and engage in this kind of discussion plays a large role in achieving this end. A student’s stake in a more progressive future society can aid in the enhancement or diminishing of one’s willingness to take part in discussion that depart from the dominant narrative. From the outskirts, schools like Rutgers seem to have the racial and cultural diversity box checked nicely, despite major steps that still need to be taken toward equality and equity. But other than that, what other kinds of diversity do we pride? What value is given to the socio-economic diversity that heavily influences the mindsets, the types of organizations students join and the friendships students feel inclined to foster? When we sell Rutgers University to incoming students, are we selling them on the idea that they will be introduced to ways of thinking that fundamentally challenge or re-assure their current ways of thinking? If someone gathered a group of racially diverse students from my hometown it is possible that they would still not have an experientially diverse group of people. That is because, at the very least, that group would be homogenized mentally. We all, for the most part, grew up watching Spongebob Squarepants on Saturdays in the living rooms of our middle class neighborhood. We all went to high school, took AP classes and had an unchallenged expectation of attending some college. Despite our diverse racial backgrounds we still left home in hopes of formulating a life that was either better or similar to the comfort of the suburban lifestyle we came from, finding friends with similar goals and imparting similar values to our children. Would this end goal not allow a person to subconsciously crop out portions of the college population who were not on that track? That scenario does not sound like diversity, it looks like diversity. Having a group of people who only look different but think similarly is like having a crayon-box full of different colored crayons that all smell like Crayola, came from the same Crayola box, were made in the same Crayola factory and desire to ultimately work together to color in the same Crayola-owned coloring book the way society taught us, by staying strictly within the lines. Is it possible that, given the social barriers of interaction and the inclination of college students to stick with what they know, Rutgers could be susceptible to Crayola-diversity? While helpful structures exist to vary the socio-economic make-up of our student body such as the Rutgers Future Scholars program and the state funded EOF program, I would argue that in 2016 most Rutgers students who stem from the same economic crayon box, stay and sadly graduate in the same box. The dangers of homogenous communities not interacting are the kinds of dangers listed in Frank Bruni’s New York Times op-ed “The Lie About College Diversity”. In the article he states that universities are creating campuses that betray “education’s mission to challenge ingrained assumptions, disrupt entrenched thinking (and) broaden the frame of reference (for students).” During my time here, I’ve had the honor of listening to the testimonies of many Rutgers alumni/activists who have observed the socio-economic shift at the university overtime. They have shared with me that in the past Rutgers made a direct effort to draw students from urban inner-cities. These students, much like similarly situated students today, tended to have a community based approach to higher education, and saw knowledge as a way to reform the system that immensely stifled their communities. They had a propensity for becoming activists on campus. After noting this trend, Rutgers shifted its focus to racially diverse students who were not socially and economically disenfranchised and therefore less likely to manifest into agitators protesting and calling for hard-hitting revolutionary change on campus and in the New Brunswick community. Whether this is true or not, this is a great example of how socially barricading oneself from other frames of mind can inhibit the broader conversations that we need to invoke societal change. It is crucial to be wary of how often we are challenging our perceptions of the norm.
A ‘POPPED’ CULTURE
Michael Anderson is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in journalism and media studies with minors in Africana studies and digital communication, information and media. His column, “A ‘Popped’ Culture,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Rutgers’ makeover is not flawless University’s rapid transformation ignores existing problems “New year, new me!” said Rutgers University, students were eventually placed into adequate rooms. New residence halls have solved this issue, and Rutanthropomorphically. Students moving into campus this year are wel- gers is prepared to house thousands of incoming stucomed by prominent structures such as the Rutgers dents and returning students. Despite how much the new residence halls help Academic Building, the Honors College, Jameson G residence hall and others, and there is still plen- house the abundance of students, the grand and ty of construction underway. The campus we now luxurious projects have overshadowed and inditraverse stands in stark contrast from the relatively cates neglect for the buildings we already have. barren and lackluster environment we had not too Students get either get the best dorms or the worst long ago. Just try to imagine a Livingston campus dorms, with few middle options. Many of the exwithout the imposing Livingston Apartments and isting residence halls now are ancient, dilapidated the flashy Rutgers Business School — the campus and in dire need of renovations. If you enter some is then reduced to a depressing and desolate land- residence halls like Katzenbach, and you are given scape. The changes have been costly, but in some asbestos warnings when you move in, and if that can’t be changed and is just a problem inevitably ways necessary. Some of these new additions may be over the top, attached to aging buildings, then the University can focus a bit on fixing chipping paint, and many still wonder whether faulty or loose roof tiles or fixing the steady, year-to-year tuition broken elevators. hike (2.3 percent increase from “The changes have As said, campus makeover undethe 2015-2016 academic year and niably falls short in improving the 1.7 percent this year) that’s partbeen costly, but in of our education, but the ly being invested into creating some ways necessary.” quality new buildings have created addiluxury condominiums like The tional classrooms spaces like in the Yard at College Avenue — a $92 Honors College and the Rutgers million complex with a giant outdoor television and apartments with singles and Academic Building that allows for a comfortable full-sized beds — is justified. Perhaps it is not. The learning experience. However, the same problems issue is a controversial mixed bag, since Rutgers’ attributed to residence halls exist also in classphysical transformation minimally improves our ed- rooms, and there are persistent issues that require ucational experiences, which are the sole purpose attention. Some classrooms are falling apart, and of a university and the underlying reason for its ex- there are temperature regulation issues in many buildings. They may be minor issues, but the Uniistence. But it does enhance student life. Rutgers is notorious for regularly budgeting mon- versity should not pretend to ignore them and be ey for athletics, so we can find some solace in how unreasonably driven to create more things without the new amenities are available for the non-athletes. taking care of regular complaints. It is apparent that campus aesthetics have imThe availability of new stores adds better and possibly healthier food options. More importantly, a few resi- proved as an unabashed, blatant public relations dence halls have popped up in recent years. But there move to woo prospective applicants and help its was a time, particularly three years ago, when Rutgers standing with other elite universities.While its lacked housing options for incoming students and the strategy has been met with significant praise, the overflow of student residents resulted in makeshift University should not be myopic in its desire to living spaces in residence hall lounges. This last-re- make a beautiful campus and forget other obligasort housing option was unacceptable for an institu- tions in fixing technical and minor problems that tion that guaranteed housing, and fortunately most we already have. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Journalism spreads misinformation by failing to trace history FAHRENHEIT 250 MERYEM UZUMCU
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here is something compelling about the act of witnessing. To locate oneself at the center and retell events through experienced snapshots gives one not only attention, but credibility. In that moment, we value the witnessing as a kind of truth-telling. In a court of law, there are particular criteria to qualify as a witness on the stand versus as an expert, for example. To conflate the witness with the expert would be an egregious error on behalf of any council to make, and yet as a society we seem to okay it as if these two terms can be synonymously exchanged. Such a callous misreading is unfortunately irredeemably apparent in journalism. Witness turned experts of the “Muslim world,” problematic in and of itself, appear from the shadows in the aftermath of the coup attempt on July 15 in Ankara, Turkey. Before the dust even settled on the Turkish capital city after military tanks rolled through the streets, Linda Sarsour, a prominent Palestinian American Muslim activist, somehow became qualified to now make all commentary on the “Muslim world” on MSNBC. Meanwhile, a volatile situation was still in the midst of a highly
unpredictable future. Embodying certain kinds of attributes in the form of religious background or ethnic makeup cannot and should not qualify one as an expert, particularly when academics in Turkey have no idea how to assess the context prior to the dust settling. MSNBC’s expert on Turkey remarked in favor of the counter-coup efforts: “... as an American and someone who stands up for freedom and democracy, we would be remiss to not support the will of the people.” The will of the people was not apparent in these precarious times, which we now know played out as a massive usurpation of power on behalf of the Turkish state’s President Erdoan’s purging of nearly 90,000 people from their jobs and detainment of tens upon thousands of citizens without trial. I hope such an expert can at least reassess such statements, in particular the meaning of “democracy” and “will of the people” as they embody hollowed signifiers for cable news to devour whole. Meanwhile, Turkey charges full force into the Syrian war after all possible enemies have been purged from the military, judiciary, media channels and universities. What actually happened in Turkey on the night of the coup? What are the implications? We will never know, at least not until now, state-controlled media sources allow dissenting voices, investigative journalism and free access to social media sites.
There is a simulated imminent crisis playing out as the constant consumption of information, or rather misinformation, reflects the rapid changing machine that is our reality. As consumers of news, with situations feeling more immediate than ever before, we question such contexts less and less. The silences and ellipses that result in erupted events appear as inexplicable. Every political explosion is a random occurrence of chance. We fail to trace historical and political shifts in contexts that erupt, capturing a perplexed audience only in the moment of chaos. All of a sudden our “experts” appear, qualifying through their strange passion for watching livestream explosions in far away lands. Looking at the Turkish example, reporting practices silence the past failed revolution’s festering remnants from the summer of 2013 in our narrations of the failed coup attempt. The Gezi Park protests are forgotten in much of our tracing of the Turkish state violence we see today, unexplained. Gezi’s revolutionary rhetoric has been traded in, appropriated by the state in the form of “post-coup democracy” rhetoric. A failure to investigate and weed out root causes rather than merely report the effects seems to only pinpoint a fraction of the problem. Although its mention may be equivalent to beating a dead horse, anti-intellectualism and sensationalism in
entertainment news is another notable element in how witnessing violent media via live news streams of the coup attempt produce a kind of truth in their viewership. As a collective whole, the fact that we can consume images to then occupy an omnipotent role is a telling kind of positioning of our Western bodies in the realm of the world. We are the center of this crisis, without context. Though some laugh at French Senator’s Jean-Pierre Chevenement’s recent comments, “I know the Muslim world well. I’ve been to Cairo, Algiers, 40 or 50 years ago,” it displays not only a clear orientalizing arrogance, but reveals an acceptable form of knowing. The media operates on such similar ludicrous notions on a constant basis, specifically within its coverage on the failed Turkish coup attempt. In the age of (mis) information, there is a new form of knowledge production and consumption, a dangerous one that works to undo the work in how we assess a context without tracing political or historical complexities. We can categorize it as orientalist practices in news reporting, clickbait news or the digital age of information, but I prefer to call it the dark ages of constant misinformation. Meryem Uzumcu is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in planning and public policy, Middle Eastern studies and women’s and gender studies. Her column, “Fahrenheit 250,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Tech Tuesday
September 6, 2016
Rutgers digital technology sees long-awaited upgrades nikhilesh de news editor
Sakai, a digital classroom learning tool commonly used by professors and teaching assistants, saw a new user interface and tools after it was upgraded with Hill Center in late August. The new tools will help instructors through the semester. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The Rutgers online learning tool used by most students and professors recently received a major upgrade. Sakai was upgraded to version 11 between August 20 and 21, said Frank Reda, director of IT Services with the Office of Information Technology. That particular weekend was chosen to allow for minimal disruption to Rutgers faculty, staff and administration. “The main thing that faculty and students will notice about the new version of Sakai is the more responsive and attractive user interface,” he said in an email. “Other improvements, including a new gradebook and lesson tool enhancements were also added.” Gradebook and Gradebook2 were two different systems used by Sakai in version 10 and below. While both allowed instructors to submit grades for assignments, they featured different options. Other learning systems, like Pearson’s eCollege, are also being phased out in favor of more updated systems, according to a previous article by The Daily Targum. Canvas, eCollege’s replacement, is being rolled out on a trial basis during the fall semester. Several other University systems were upgraded, Reda said. All of the computer labs now have Windows 10 machines, rather than Windows 7, which most had previously. These computer labs do not include ones not run by OIT, such as
the DSV and EIT in the Engineering Building on Busch Campus. The RU Academic Building on the College Avenue campus will feature a new general access computing lab, three labs for instructional use, and full printing facilities, he said. The labs are expected to be ready for the beginning of the semester. Hill Center, the on-campus home for OIT’s datacenter, was shut down during the weekend to allow for hardware upgrades as well. The electrical and mechanical systems were strengthened, allowing for a greater power and cooling capacity. “The upgrades ... were designed to increase (the datacenter’s) power and cooling capacity by 50 percent and will enable the University to accommodate more of the increasing demand for on-premises infrastructure dedicated to research computing,” he said. This power will help researchers who require advanced computing power to aid their work. The school’s technology center was completely shut down during the upgrade, with alerts on Sakai and through email listservs telling faculty and staff to stay out of the building in advance. “The team also took advantage of the opportunity to complete some much needed repairs and improvements. In order to complete these tasks safely, the entire building’s electrical service had to be suspended,” Reda said. “This was the first time in over three years that the data center’s services were shut down for upgrades, maintenance and repair.”
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DIVERSIONS
September 6, 2016
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Happy Birthday: Look at the big picture and set goals according to what you want to see happen over the course of the upcoming year. Face any problems head-on to ensure that you have clear passage to finish what you start with detail and precision. No matter what you decide to do, the initial setup will be what counts. Your numbers are 9, 17, 21, 26, 32, 43, 49.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): A partnership will take a turn that could result in an important development. Follow your heart and be ready for an adventure. The changes will have a remarkable impact on your life. Embrace the opportunity to start something new. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use your imagination when looking for solutions or dealing with problems that crop up. Your ability to see different sides of an issue will help you come up with answers that will please others. Business trips are favored. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do your best to get along with the people you encounter, but not at the expense of doing something that may jeopardize your position or your health. Put greater emphasis on self-improvement and taking care of important relationships. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Speak up and collaborate with the people you feel have something to contribute. Socialize, network and offer solutions about the causes you feel strongly about. A unique position will interest you and your children will play a role in a decision you make. 5 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone from your past will cause an emotional situation to escalate. Don’t try to evade issues if you want to avoid a backlash. Work on self-improvement and offering your very best to those who need you the most. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Remain cautious when dealing with people who are likely to take advantage of your knowledge or skills. Take time out of your busy schedule to show interest in what your friends and family members are up to. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan a vacation or a family gathering. Interacting with people from different walks of life will broaden your perspective. Don’t be angered by those who fudge the truth. Instead, you can avoid doing business with them. Choose your associates wisely. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take part in protests, fundraisers or anything that addresses issues you care about. Participating is the only way to bring about change. Your contribution will be appreciated, and the connections you make will last a lifetime. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stick close to home and avoid unnecessary conversations with people who don’t share your opinion. Arguing will be tiresome and could take away time and energy from the projects you want to accomplish. Home improvements will help you expand your interests. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let the changes others make influence you. Stick to your own agenda and only collaborate with those who have as much to offer as you do. Charity begins at home, so don’t overlook where you can make the biggest impact. 4 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There will be a fine line between fiction and truth. Take your time and make an honest assessment of whatever you hear before you take action. It’s best to concentrate on personal growth, not on what others think or do. 2 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look into an investment that allows you to use your skills and put time and money into something you love doing. Refuse to let someone’s doubts hold you back or stifle your plans. Your insight will help you gain ground. 5 stars
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KNIGHTS Janarion Grant was everywhere Saturday, even taking snaps as wildcat quarterback continued from back to the Huskies in both team’s season opener. On a day where the Knights struggled to gather any momentum or rhythm with the ball in their possession through the air and on the ground, the expected culprit finally broke through. “Janarion in the wildcat, we were looking for a way to get an extra number in the box versus that defense, and I think that’s something we could consistently carry with him,” said offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. “Obviously, he’s a talented young man that can do some special things with the football. Finding ways to consistently give him the ball, whether that’s throwing, catching, whatever it might be. In that particular scenario, I thought it helped us out a lot on third down.” Quarterback was the fifth position Grant would play on the day, having possibly touched every inch of the turf after playing running back, wide receiver and both punt and kick returner on his way to 160 all-purpose yards on the day. “I thought Janarion Grant had an outstanding game,” Ash said. “I think Janarion battled the whole game, and, you know, he was all over the field. He was back on punt return, kick return, wide out, the quarterback, did a lot of things, thought he did a nice job.” *** Grant entered the season as a preseason first team All-Big Ten selection by multiple media outlets partly due to his projected involvement on offense but particularly because of what he delivered on special teams last season. His 984 yards off kick returns pushed him to the top of the list in program history and resulted in three touchdowns, the second most in the nation in 2015. The first of the three opened the second half of Rutgers’ season opener against Norfolk State, something he wasn’t able
to repeat this season. Grant was held to 76 yards on the three kick returns that he didn’t fair catch and went without attempting a punt return. He was one of many Knights who struggled on special teams, a unit Rutgers has become notorious for excelling in, that owns the most iconic play in the program’s short history as a member of the Big Ten. While Grant wasn’t able to get into a rhythm, John Ross did everything that Grant was projected to do for the Huskies. In addition
The other unknown on special teams gave a similarly encouraging response. Fellow junior David Bonagura was the first out on the field during pregame warm-ups, where he didn’t miss any attempt from 30 yards. He continued the momentum into the game, where he hit both his attempts from 38 and 23, as well as a PAT. “Coming out of this game, it looked like he gained confidence in himself,” Ash said of Bonagura. “You guys may think it’s simple, but going out there and taking extra point the way he did, he just looked confident. His approach was smooth, and he swung just nice and easy, and I really liked what I saw today.” *** Unsurprisingly, Grant was the most sought out receiver by ju-
six less passes than Laviano but nearly tripled the amount of chunk plays, completing eight of them as he went 18-for-27, throwing for 287 yards, three touchdowns and one interception — made by senior safety Anthony Cioffi. The lack of risks taken by the Glen Head, New York, native is nothing new for those who watched him play last season, but the reasons might go beyond a fear of throwing deep. The most evident reason among them all being the lack of time his receivers had to get in deep positions and the lack of time he had in the pocket. “We struggled to protect the quarterback,” Ash said. “We struggled upfront on the offensive line to get movement on their defensive line. They’re gonna be
“I thought Janarion Grant had an outstanding game ... he was all over the field.” CHrIs ash Rutgers Head Football Coach
to two receiving touchdowns in the first quarter, the junior returned a kick-off 92-yards for a touchdown immediately after Rutgers first got on the board, extending Washington’s lead while killing any momentum the visitors were gaining. One quarter later, his teammate Dante Pettis did the same with a punt, returning it 68 yards to the house. “Disappointed in the outcome and some of the mistakes that were made, especially on special teams,” Ash said. “We’ve invested a lot of time on it. We’ve gotta go back and just continue to coach those things up and make sure everyone’s on the same page with what they’re supposed to do.” The punt was one of Michael Cintron’s eight that afternoon. The junior from Piscataway was one of the few bright spots for the Knights, using the eight opportunities he had to answer the question marks around his first start to show he can be an asset to his team. He averaged 38.8 yards per punt, with a long of 51 yards.
nior quarterback Chris Laviano against Washington. The Trilby, Florida, native was targeted 11 times on the afternoon, making 9 catches for 56 total yards. Of those receptions, all but the last — a 29-yarder two plays before his touchdown run — resulted in gains of eight yards or less. The same could be said for all other receivers not named Andre Patton, who caught two passes for 10 and 15 yards, and senior running back Justin Goodwin, who received passes for 25 and 14 yards in between rushing for 49 yards on 15 attempts. Laviano went 24-for-40 on the afternoon for a completion percentage of 60, but very few of those passes were thrown further than the first down marker. Rutgers had three chunk plays — plays where a team gains at least 15 yards — through the air, accounting for 12.5 percent, or one-eighth, of his completions, according to statbroadcast. In contrast, Huskies quarterback Jake Browning completed
one of the best defensive lines we probably face this season based on what I’ve seen and we struggled to get movement, so we didn’t block in the run game as well as we wanted to, and we didn’t protect the quarterback as well as we wanted to.” That’s not to say Laviano isn’t completely out of the woods. When he was pressured early in his team’s second drive, the junior was lucky to get a throw out of bounds before taking a sack. A play later, he took too long to slide after gaining a first down with his feet and dropped the football when he was tackled. On the next drive, Laviano fumbled once again but was bailed out by a holding penalty on the defense. It was the first time he was taking hits since last November against Maryland because quarterbacks are non-contact in spring and fall camps. “I had a lot of mental errors on offense. Obviously I didn’t take care of the ball very well, (I) need a lot better execution,” he said.
“We work on ball security a lot, and I just gotta do a better job of taking care of the ball.” An interception in the third quarter piled on to the difficult day at the office for Laviano and his offense as he finished with no touchdowns, a fumble and an interception, but Ash didn’t think about pulling him from the game, even as the deficit ballooned to 45 points. “Chris is still a relatively inexperienced quarterback too,” Ash said. “He’s won the job and you know, he didn’t do anything in that game for me to feel like, ‘Hey, we need to pull that kid.’ He was out there battling and trying to make plays.” Had Laviano been pulled, the next player in line would’ve been a surprise to everyone outside the Rutgers coaching staff, as Ash hadn’t announced a back-up quarterback prior to the game. The answer wasn’t graduate transfer Zach Allen, who was considered Laviano’s direct competitoin throughout training camp, nor was it junior Hayden Rettig, Laviano’s back-up last season, who lost ground in the battle throughout the offseason. It was sophomore Giovanni Rescigno — the quarterback who remained at the bottom of the depth chart until being listed as a co-starter with Allen at the beginning of last week. The competition for that spot was week-to-week, Mehringer said. “I think these last few days of practice, (Gio) had played well,” Mehringer said. “Gio had played well in practice so I feel comfortable with that … We’ll see how the week goes with those guys and even Hayden (Rettig) and what’s gonna happen with that back-up position. We’re going to put the best eleven out on the field and, you know, whoever that quarterback might be, at the back-up position or the starting position, obviously we’ll be, hopefully, we could find some consistency there.” With the way things shaped up in Seattle, Janarion Grant may be seeing a lot more time behind center. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior wide receiver Janarion Grant runs the ball into the endzone after receiving a direct snap out of the shotgun for the Rutgers football team’s lone touchdown in its 48-13 blowout loss to No. 14 Washington at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 3. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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twice in two drives. The first concluded in Bonagura’s second field goal of the game, while the second saw them score their first Knights were beat on 3 deep routes, touchdown. Grant concluded a 65yard drive with a 10-yard run into leading to 24-point first quarter deficit the endzone out of the wildcat after making a 29-yard reception two plays earlier. They strung together three continued from back The touchdown score didn’t straight first downs, first from change the result, but it made Goodwin in one minute. The first a run from Goodwin, then on a a statement. two resulted in 9 yards of gain, but reception from junior tight end “Even after a big play, big play, Matt Flanagan and then finally on the third came with nothing. big play, we continued to stick Goodwin was stuffed after a designed run from Laviano. through it and just lined-up and But just as it had been all morning, calling a timeout and after calling played,” senior safety Anthony a timeout due to a “headset it eventually stalled, this time deep Cioffi, who had an malfunction,” interception and according to pass breakup, Ash, Rutgers “Coming out here to Washington, playing a very good football team, we knew we were going to have to play said. “We just punted for a good football game, play fairly mistake free, did not do that in a lot of areas, got a lot of work to do.” have to go to the the first of office tomorrow many times and correct some throughout the Chris ash of the things we evening. Rutgers Head Football Coach made mistakes The Huskies on and just go picked up the ball on the Knights’ 49 and took enough into enemy territory that Cintron’s punts of the day 68 that quit in the face of adversity last on the field. We’re not going to season and put his team in tons of quit for anyone and even if we’re three plays to reach the endzone, junior kicker David Bonagura got his yards for a score. Both teams traded punts it during the offseason to prepare getting blown out by 100, 200 with sophomore quarterback Jake first ever field goal attempt. points, we’re not going to stop.” Bonagura’s attempt had just before Washington scored again, them for moments like today. Browning finding classmate Chico The Knights didn’t pack it McClatcher down the right sideline enough on it to get through the with Laviano throwing his first For updates on the Rutgers uprights, giving Rutgers its first interception of the game, a sure in following the Huskies sixth for a 43-yard touchdown pass. McClatcher was motioned to 3 points and some hope as it pick-six if not for senior wide touchdown, pushing forward on football team, follow @briannnnf receiver Janarion Grant tracking offense and entering the redzone and @TargumSports on Twitter. the sideline, matching up with reduced the deficit to 24-3. and torching senior Andre Hunt, a safety-turned-linebacker, for the score, the first of a long list of Rutgers’ defensive backs to be beat on the afternoon. Junior Isaiah Wharton was the next victim up, watching Washington junior wide receiver John Ross race past him for a 38-yard touchdown catch two drives later. Junior free safety Saquan Hampton came late to help Wharton against Ross and was late when defending Ross on the next drive as the Long Beach, California, native breezed past him on a 50-yard touchdown play to extend the Huskies lead to 24-0 to end the first quarter. In all, the first 15 minutes saw the Knights give up 202 yards of total offense, 154 of which through the air as Browning completed 6 of his 8 attempts. “They put a wideout in the backfield, motioned him out. We had our nickel linebacker in the game and he got beat on a vertical route. A couple of other isolation routes where they just got behind people on one-onone coverage and then one time they split two safeties on a zone, and all those pass plays came in the first quarter,” said defensive coordinator Jay Niemann. “So didn’t do a good job in staying on top of routes and being in the position we were supposed to be in.” The second quarter saw a better start from Rutgers on both sides of the ball. The first two drives on defense ended in recovering the ball on downs in their red zone after an aggressive attempt from Washington and then a missed field goal attempt. The Knights mirrored their opponents on their first two drives on offense, surrendering the ball on downs in their first drive, going for it twice on fourth down after the initial attempt that saw senior quarterback Chris Laviano get sacked was turned back for a false start. Though it ended without points, the drive showed positive signs for Rutgers, which were continued on the next drive. The sun came out as the Knights began their second drive of the second quarter and it appeared their offense was coming out with it. The comeback attempt was soon crushed by Ross, who added to his two receiving touchdowns with a 92-yard kick-off return. Washington hit a field goal as time expired in the second quarter to take a 34-3 lead into the half, but it wasn’t done scoring — not even close. The Huskies piled on in the third quarter, scoring in nearly ever y way possible. After three receiving touchdowns, a kickoff return and a pair of field goals, the home side returned the fifth of junior Michael
back and making a tackle four yards outside the endzone. Washington left Browning on the bench after his 18-for-27, 287 yard, three touchdown, one interception performance and put back-up quarterback K.J. Carta Samuels. He threw a fouryard touchdown pass to Andre Baccelia on his first play of the game to extend the lead to 48-3. One of the few positives on a day full of negatives for Rutgers was the resilience it showed despite the insurmountable deficit it faced. Ash said he saw a team
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September 6, 2016 MEN’S SOCCER NO. 19 CHARLOTTE 5, RUTGERS 0
RU stumbles over ranked opponents to start season Bret Levinson Staff Writer
The Rutgers men’s soccer team came into the 2016 season ranked No. 25 in the initial National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll of the season and high expectations after last season’s success. The Scarlet Knights aim to surpass last year’s heroics, in which they reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament and tied for third place in one of the top conferences in college soccer. But the Knights had a brutal opening stretch to the 2016 season, dropping three straight matches against ranked opponents, conceeding eight goals and scoring none. Rutgers (0-3) opened its slate hosting No. 8 Creighton on August 26, where they lost 2-0 after playing down a man for the final half-hour of the match. Despite the Blue Jays having more shots on goal than the Knights — 10 to 1 in the opening half — the match entered halftime nil-nil. The first save of the season for senior goalkeeper David Greczek was a full body dive to his left to catch a strike in midair to keep the game scoreless early. An early opportunity at the start of the second half came from junior left back Kyle Goodwin, who received a pass from senior centerback Neil Guzman and ran down the left flank until he belted in a cross to junior winger Miles Hackett. Hackett turned to the goal, but his strike flew over the crossbar and Rutgers missed out on its best chance to score. Although the Knights had less possession and shots on goal throughout the game, head coach Dan Donigan said he felt that his team was doing enough to stay in the game. “We were withstanding and again, (Creighton), they’re a good team and sometimes, to win, that’s what you gotta do,” Donigan said. “It was our game plan (to) let them come at us, (so we could) withstand what they’re coming with at us initially. And then we’ll get our opportunities, and I thought we had an unbelievable opportunity with Miles’ chance. You may say that’s only one quality chance, but that’s all you need in this game.” It wasn’t until a penalty kick by Creighton’s Lucas Stauffer in the 58th minute that started the domino effect, giving Creighton (1-1) a 1-0 lead. A minute later, junior forward Ryan Peterson was issued a second yellow card, sending him off the pitch and leaving Rutgers a man down. Four minutes after that, Riggs Lennon took advantage of Greczek playing off his line, striking the ball from 30 meters out to put the ball past his outstretched hand. This put the Blue Jays up 2-0, all but securing the win. In the second game of the weekend, the Knights suffered another tight loss to a ranked-foe, No. 13 Denver (2-0-1) by a score of 1-0. The Pioneers took the lead in the second minute through midfielder Alex Underwood and never gave it up.
Senior goalkeeper David Greczek kept his team in a pair of tight losses to No. 8 Creighton and No. 13 Denver with multiple saves, but it wasn’t enough as Rutgers dropped its first three games of the season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / AUGUST 2016 “You can’t give up those goals,” Donigan said. “I’ve been in this game a long time, and you can’t give up an early goal. They’re gonna hit the wall, which they absolutely did because that’s just the circumstances surrounding this game. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to capitalize, and we weren’t able to get behind them.” The Pioneers controlled the ball for most of the first half, looking to tack on some insurance, but keeper Greczek fought off multiple attempts to give Rutgers some life that in the end it could not take advantage of. The Knights had multiple opportunities turned down in the first half. Hackett was denied on his first attempt in the 29th minute and again in the 33rd, struggling to get past the Pioneers’ defense. “They’re a very organized team,” Hackett said on why his team could not put one in net. “They communicated well and defended as a team.” Junior midfielder Ahmad Faheem had all of Yurack Field on their feet as he shot from 17 yards out during a scramble in the box, but the shot would be blocked again by the Pioneers’ defense. The two shots that junior striker Jason Wright, the reigning Big Ten Offensive Player of the year, mustered up were also inconsequential as he was swarmed with coverage throughout the whole 90 minutes. “It’s been difficult,” Wright said. “Whenever the ball plays into me, it attracts a lot of players. So far it’s been difficult to actually make a significant impact for the team. It’s definitely on me to go to the drawing board, do something different
and tr y to make a more significant impact.” Rutgers went down south to face South Carolina in its first road test of the season last Friday, but the game got cancelled due to inclement weather. The Knights then traveled up to No. 19 Charlotte (2-0) for their first road match of the season, looking for their first win. But all didn’t go as planned, as Rutgers was outshot 15-5, while allowing two early goals for the second straight game to see the score board multiply as the 49ers beat the Knights 5-0. “Look, there’s so many important things you need to have your focus on and that’s one of them,” Donigan said, referring to allowing early goals. “And obviously we didn’t take care of it the past two games. Getting off to a bad start and giving up an early goal ... can really set the tone for the afternoon.” Those goals did set the tone for the afternoon as No.19 Charlotte scored just 7 minutes in to the game as redshirt sophomore Daniel Bruce put one in the net. Just five minutes after the 49ers grabbed the early lead, sophomore Callum Montgomer y would score his first of two goals of the evening to put Charlotte up 2-0 just 12 minutes into the game. Rutgers was only able to muster up two shots in the first 45 minutes. Charlotte would tack on another three goals in the second half to capture its second win of the season, while handing the Knights’ third straight loss. Although all of Rutgers’ opponents so far have been top-25
teams to start the season off, Donigan believes his team needs to do more work on offense to give his team an opportunity to score and support Wright. “Scoring goals is the hardest thing to do in this game,” Donigan said. “We’ve really found it difficult right now to try to get more help to Jason (Wright). We gotta get better flank play, we gotta get better possession in the midfield, and we gotta be able to sustain possession to build up attack, and we just haven’t been able to do that.” The Knights will play next on Friday in East Lansing, looking
to get revenge on last year’s 3-1 home defeat. “We gotta come out and take care of business,” Donigan said. “And certainly today is a perfect example of when you don’t do your job, and you don’t come to compete and play right away that that’s what can happen with a schedule like (the one) we’re playing. Unfortunately it’s a hard lesson learned for our guys.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior forward Miles Hackett had a golden chance against No. 8 Creighton, but his turnaround strike skied over the crossbar. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / AUGUST 2016
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September 6, 2016 VOLLEYBALL RUTGERS 3, IONA 1
RU matches 2015 win total in first weeks of season Jon Spiletti Contributing Writer
Through just the first week of the 2016 season, the Rutgers volleyball team has already matched its win total from a year ago. The Scarlet Knights split time between two invitationals during the past week — winning 3 of 4 matchups in the Bryant Hampton
Inn-vitational and taking just 1 of 3 in the Yale Invitational — coming out a combined 4-3. The Knights started the season with a clean-sweep loss to St. John’s in the Bryant Hampton Inn-vitational, losing the sets 2517, 25-21 and 25-19. Looking to curb the early trends of years past, Rutgers won its next three matches handily, winning in four sets
against Rider and sweeping both Hartford and Bryant University. Senior right side Lauren Cloyd, who was part of the 2015 team that finished 4-28, chalked up the Knights’ solid start to a new energy around the locker room. “We’re a completely different team this year,” Cloyd said. “There’s a lot more chemistry, the freshmen are stepping up to
Senior right side Lauren Cloyd says the Knights are a better overall team compared to last season. Cloyd is second on the team in kills with 57 through 7 games. ACHINT RAINCE / NOVEMBER 2015
the plate and I just think we’re a better team all around.” Head coach CJ Werneke also cited the unity among the players as an element of the group’s early success this season. “I think the chemistry between the players helps,” Werneke said. “It’s a good mix of returning players who are hungry for success and seven newcomers who are all ready to make an impact. I think that combination will work for us, and it will help us earn some success later on.” One of those newcomers is freshman middle blocker Jasmine Stackhouse, the team’s leader in blocks, who believes the real reason for the team’s success is the work and commitment by the coaching staff. “Our coaches work hard with us during practice to make sure we’re closing the blocks,” she said. “It’s just a massive team effort, and it works when everyone is motivating each other.” Stackhouse benefited from that during the Yale Invitational, where she posted a teamhigh 17 blocks, helping Rutgers overcome Iona and push Yale to five sets. The Knights opened the Yale Invitational with a win over Iona by set scores of 25-22, 25-21, 22-25 and 25-18. Junior outside hitter Meme Fletcher picked up her second double-double of the season in the win over Iona as she posted 13 kills and 12 digs on the team’s way to victory. Fletcher is no stranger to individual success on the court, but she has never been a part of a Rutgers team in which that has translated to team success. When asked about how her own success shapes the group’s success, Fletcher was adamant on focusing on the latter half. “I think that it’s helped our team a lot, but also everyone stepping up this year has been a big focus for all of us,” Fletcher said. “I think it is really working, because it is helping everyone gain that confidence and it makes everyone more successful.” That success failed to manifest itself in victories the next
day, as the team fell to Albany and Yale. Rutgers failed to snatch a set against Albany, losing by scores of 25-19, 26-24 and 25-21. It was the third and final match of the Yale Invitational that tested the team’s commitment and perseverance going forward, as the Knights battled against the Yale Bulldogs to five sets, in which Rutgers was finally put away. The Knights dropped the first two sets of the match by scores of 25-13 and 25-21, but they bounced back in impressive fashion with two set wins by scores of 25-22 and 25-17. With the final set hanging in the balance, Rutgers failed to complete the comeback and lost 15-10. But the match was marked with a number of milestones across the board for the Knights, as Fletcher recorded her third double-double of the season with 16 kills and 16 digs. Cloyd added to that tally with a double-double of her own and freshman right side Jillian Duffin notching 12 kills. Werneke was especially impressed with the team’s will to win, especially when they were down two sets early on. “Our intensity, effort and focus resulted in some success and momentum,” Werneke said. “And we were able to capture that and execute pretty well.” Cloyd shared the coach’s sentiments on the team’s fight to five sets, calling upon her own focus, intensity and versatility as a player. “I was just trying to stay focused on executing what I had to do as well as trying to step up in different areas like blocking and hitting,” Cloyd said. Rutgers will finish its early season road tournaments Sept. 9-10 as it travels to Philadelphia for the Temple Invitational. The team will face off against New Hampshire, Cleveland State and Temple, hoping to extend its early-season success. For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior outside hitter Meme Fletcher had two double-doubles in three games at the Yale Invitational this past weekend. ACHINT RAINCE / NOVEMBER 2015
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“We continued to stick through it and just lined-up and played. ... We’re not going to quit for anyone and even if we’re getting blown out by 100, 200 points, we’re not going to stop.” — Senior strong safety Anthony Cioffi on his team’s resilience despite a large deficit
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FOOTBALL NO. 14 WASHINGTON 48, RUTGERS 13
Chris Ash looks down during his team’s season debut against No. 14 Washington at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, on Sept. 3. He became the second head coach to lose his debut game with the Scarlet Knights since 1924, as his team was on the wrong side of a 48-13 thrashing to the Huskies. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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Chris Ash era gets off to rough start as No. 14 Washington rips through Rutgers in season opener in Seattle Brian Fonseca
resources his team had available and even rearranged the seating arrangements on the team plane during away trips. Unfortunately for him, he also changed a tradition he surely liked to have kept intact. Ash became just the second head coach to lose on his debut with the Scarlet Knights since 1924, suffering a heavy 48-13 loss to
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SEATTLE, Wash. —— Chris Ash came to Piscataway with a vision of changing the Rutgers football team in just about every way he could. The first-year head coach modified the ambiance of the Hale Center, expanded the
No. 14 Washington. “Obviously that wasn’t the outcome that we wanted,” Ash said. “Coming out here to Washington, playing a very good football team, we knew we were going to have to play a good football game, play fairly mistake free, did not do that, obviously, in a lot of areas, got a lot of work to do.”
Both teams had initial drives that lasted less than two minutes, but for ver y different reasons. The Knights, operating in their newly implemented no-huddle offense, ran three handoffs to senior running back Justin See ASHES on Page 15
KNIGHT NOTEBOOK SENIOR RAN IN ONLY TOUCHDOWN OF GAME FOR RU OUT OF WILDCAT FORMATION
Grant among few positives for Knights Brian Fonseca
Whether it be receiving short passes on bubble screens or taking handoffs on jet sweeps, the senior wide receiver is projected to be the focal point of the Scarlet Knights’ power spread offense in Ash’s first year in charge. That being said, there were many raised eyebrows Saturday among the
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SEATTLE, Wash. — Janarion Grant was always going to be a big part of what head coach Chris Ash and his staff were going to do on offense with the Rutgers football team.
58,640 people in attendance at Husky Stadium, as well as the many watching back home in Piscataway, when Grant took a direct snap from fifth-year senior center Derrick Nelson and ran seven yards to gain a first down on the Knights first drive of the third quar ter.
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fifth-year middle blocker, was named to the All-Tournament team at the Yale Invitational after leading the Knights with a .605 hitting percentage across three matches. She also averaged 1.25 blocks per set.
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Grant took five direct snaps in a wildcat-esque formation against No. 14 Washington on Saturday, the last of which was a 10-yarder finishing in the endzone, the only touchdown of the game in Rutgers’ 48-13 loss
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