MEAL SWIPES Changes to Rutgers Dining Services are good start
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Student Demonstrations University protest policy updated for the first time in 40 years
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Rutgers appoints 1st openly gay dean in school’s 250-year history Chloe Dopico Associate News Editor
Rutgers is starting off the fall semester by breaking down another societal barrier — employing the first openly gay dean in the over 250-year history of the University. Newly appointed Dean of Rutgers School of Public Health Perry Halkitis said his sexual orientation does not affect his position, but it does offer him a unique opportunity to set an example for other people in marginalized groups. “I can be an openly proud gay conducting research that seeks to enhance the health of LGBTQ population. It also is important for our LGBTQ students to witness this — that you can succeed while being true to who you are, that you don’t have to hide who you are. It has been so refreshing for my students to have a professor who spoke only about his life and his husband. And I speak of my life as a gay man with pride. It normalizes being gay and that is the goal. We have to shift the paradigm from one that is heteronormative to one that is all-inclusive,” he said. Halkitis is working on writing a new book, titled “Out in Time,” which will examine the socio-emotion and experiences of gay men coming out across the generations. He said he has interviewed over 20 gay men ranging from ages 19 to 79, and he said the thesis is “that the experiences of otherness that we all have is informed in some ways by the time and place in which someone comes out, but there (here) is also a universality that cuts across time.” Halkitis said this feeling of otherness can be unharnessed to develop grit and strength and to protect the individual and public health or turned inward and undermine our health. “The ideas rest on the paradigm that all health is shaped and defined by biological, psychological and social determinants,” he said.
Halkitis, who was senior associate dean of New York University’s College of Global Public Health prior to moving to Rutgers, said he hopes to lead the school with the overriding goal of becoming one of the most well-regarded and well-respected institutions in the country, and to be ranked within the top 20, if not 10, schools of public health. He said the goal is for Rutgers to be recognized for its innovative and entrepreneurial research that enhances the overall well-being of people of not only New Jersey but the global population, with a particular focus on urban populations. “One of my main initiatives is to build a stellar urban public health program at our Newark location with and for the people of Newark and a model of urban public health for all cities. I want our program to attract students and scholars from around the country and around the world. Our faculty (has) been working on this curriculum all summer for Fall 2018 launch,” he said. Halkitis hopes to lead the school with what he calls “AAA” principles — aspiration, achievement and access. Aspiration revolves around attracting and retaining top research faculty and enrolling the best students, as well as developing opportunities for extensive funding. Achievement aims to work with faculty, administrators and others to develop systems to ensure success, and access focuses on holding true to the role as a public school and ensuring access and diversity. “Finally we are taking a look at our Ph.D. program revising the curriculum and working towards a model that funds our students such that we are able to attract the best up and coming scholars from around the countr y, with a focus on educating the next generation of scholars who represent the beautiful diversity of the USA,” he said. Halkitis said his dedication to public education drew him to
Perry Halkitis, the recently-appointed dean of the School of Public Health, said he hopes his personal experiences will help him set an example for marginalized students at Rutgers. Halkitis previously worked at New York University’s College of Global Public Health. TWITTER Rutgers, along with the opportunity to work closely with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Ser vices Chancellor Brian L. Strom. “I am the product of public education and Rutgers is one of our nation’s great public universities. I also want to build the school resting on three synergistic elements — research, education and service/ practice. All are key to the success of all schools of public health,” Halkitis said.
He said he is spearheading the efforts of a group of faculty and staff around Rutgers who are focused on improving the health of the LGBTQ population, called the Gender and Sexuality Planning Group. Above all, Halkitis said as a University, Rutgers has an obligation to give voices to those who have been silenced in academia because of who they are. Because of this, it is one of Halkitis’ main goals to recruit and develop scholars who
are members of underrepresented groups in academia, including racial and ethnic groups. “Finally I think it is important that we not place people into boxes,” he said. “Yes, I am a gay man but I am also a Greek-American man, a child of immigrants, the first in my family to have a degree, a brother, a husband, a Northeasterner. That is all to say that we all hold intersectional identities and we celebrate all the parts of us.”
Student campaign to bring back ‘The Alley’ hits dead end Brielle Diskin Contributing Writer
With classes and college football season now in full swing, one thing is missing between this September and last — The Alley. But even with the Riot Squad, the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association working in conjunction with the administration, promises to bring back the tailgating lot will not be realized anytime soon. According to a joint statement released by the Rutgers University Student
Assembly (RUSA), efforts to bring back The Alley have hit a dead end. “We met multiple times with the Athletic Department and the administration to try and find a promising solution but a solution could not be found and unfortunately, ‘The Alley’ will not be back for this season or the foreseeable future,” said William Cundiff, a School of Engineering sophomore and athletic coordinator for RUSA. At the moment a decision could not be made on what is best for the students due to the lot’s shut down
for health and safety concerns, Cundiff said. “The student leadership very much understands that in trying to accomplish any of those types of things you’re trying to balance your desire to provide students with the most enjoyable game day with our fiduciary obligation as administrators of a university to provide a safe environment,” said Pat Hobbs, director of Athletics. There are very few universities that provide a student tailgate area, Hobbs said, and the reason for that includes the type of rules the university has to
impose in terms alcohol availability and consumption. In terms of working through aspects like location and rules, Hobbs said they all agreed that for this year it is not going to be possible because the schedule is “front-loaded.” Cundiff said the administration did what they thought could be done and with the best intentions of the students in mind, the organizations felt that it did not come across as fulfilling the students wants and needs. “The students get it,” Hobbs said. “That’s one of the things
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I love about Rutgers University is our students are very savvy, they’re very smart and they actually elect great leaders.” He said it was agreed that if a student tailgate area could not be accomplished then they could work on other ways to enhance the student game day experience. “Our main goal is to develop more game day traditions, which is huge, and I believe both Rutgers Athletics and the school overall needs that,” Cundiff said. See Alley on Page 4
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New Panera on campus garners praise from students
Over the summer, Panera Bread officially replaced Au Bon Pain in one of the most coveted pieces of real estate on College Avenue. Located adjacent to the student center, the new branch has already been successful in attracting business. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
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Upon repurposing what once stood as Au Bon Pain, Panera’s newest College Avenue location is now open for students and faculty seeking their daily bread bowl fix. The chain is known for serving food with no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors or colors from artificial sources. In addition, the restaurant promises a variety of diet alternatives for vegetarians or those looking to implement more fruits and vegetables into their diet. Brian Klinger, the assistant manager of Panera, said construction for the new building took place throughout the summer with help from roughly 20 members of Panera’s team, who specialized in disciplines from design and marketing to management and oversight. Entering the building three weeks prior to its completion meant Klinger was tasked with managerial duties and ensuring that the worker application
process ran smoothly in addition ing to members of the academic them at the door. It’s cool to see to working with fellow store man- community, providing students the customer’s perspective in recagers making sure the building and faculty a space to work col- ognizing a familiar face with a life laboratively or just take a breath story,” he said. ran efficiently. Some of the staff’s favorite “I am very happy with what amid their busy days. “We like to be an everyday oa- menu items include the bread we have seen from the building so far,” Klinger said. “We are con- sis. You have classes and work, bowl with mac and cheese and stantly being approached by stu- we like to be the quick spot you the strawberry banana smoothie, dents and faculty telling us how come into and relax with for a lit- in addition to seasonal items such as the summer squash and turkey happy and excited they are that tle bit,” he said. chili soups datwe are here. ed for release We reciprocate later this week, that and are “We are constantly being approached by students and Klinger said. happy to be loKatie Siecated in such a faculty telling us how happy and excited they are that gel, a School unique place.” we are here.” of Arts and SciPanera’s ences junior, atmosphere Brian klinger said prior to strays from its Assistant Manager of Panera Bread the new buildconventioning nothing ally located drew her to the mini-malls and Klinger said that student work- old location. Only after Panera places the chain in a more lively setting, Klinger said. The new loca- ers constitute roughly 80 percent opened its doors did she express tion is outfitted with charging ports of the establishment’s staff and excitement and recognition for built into every table, free Wi-Fi continue to increase as they offer the chain she liked. The restaurant’s location and plenty of sunshine peering employment opportunities with makes it a convenient place to flexible scheduling. through its large glass windows. “It works because the students grab food, Siegel said. Other stuIts amenities add to the growing presence of eating establish- are taking care of their peers and dents seem to share similar opinments on campus aimed at cater- recognize familiar faces greeting ions as the location has a constant
flow of students lining up to place their orders. “This is the first time I have sat outside, usually I just take it to go. I feel like anywhere you go on campus the lines are going to be busy so I usually do rapid pickup because I have no patience. It shows how popular it is,” she said. Tara Viray, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior, said the crowds of students coming to the new store have increased wait time, but that she thinks things will likely calm down once the semester starts rolling. Not many people knew much about Au Bon Pain, Viray said. Panera stuck out as a more recognizable name among students and immediately raised excitement when they announced the new addition. “When visiting Au Bon Pain options were limited to items like soup and coffee,” she said. “At Panera, there is much more variety to choose from while still being able to order the same menu items from the old location.”
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After a collaborative effort to bring back “The Alley,” it appears the prospect of a student tailgating lot at Rutgers is out of the question for the foreseeable future. Hobbes said the Rutgers Athletics Department is working on other ways to improve the game day experience for the student body. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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Cassandra Guarino, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said The Alley is absolutely necessary to enhance the feeling of togetherness at Rutgers. “I feel having a designated lot at the stadium not only enhances our school spirit but the par ticipation or
attendance at the games as well,” Guarino said. Cundiff said they are working on multiple ways to enhance the game day experience including altering transportation and making the trip to High Point Solutions Stadium more seamless for students. Hobbs said they are focusing on the aspects of the game day that they have control over.
“Ever y school wants a great game day on a Saturday whether you’re a Division 3 institution or you’re a Power 5 institution,” he said. Hobbs said that for the coaches and for the football players, what they want is a great student turnout. They want students in the stadium as soon as they can get there. The game against the University of Washington was a great example of this, he said — a lot of the students had not even moved in, yet the student section was the first section to be filled.
“We’ll continue to look for ways to enhance the student game day experience with things like getting Wi-Fi in the stadium, which we’re now working on,” Hobbs said. It is not simply about finding a place where students can gather, he said. It is about how to enhance every part of the student experience. Hobbs said being in the Big Ten is vital to Rutgers’ identity and should be celebrated. “This is what we get to do for fun. Game day should be about having a good time,” he said. Guarino said she feels school of ficials are responsible for
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creating a space for student tailgating because they can make it into a more organized event and prevent Rutgers from looking like a group of rambunctious college students. Student leadership shares in the disappointment with the students but will continue to work with the Athletics Department for a solution as they see an undeniable need for more student tradition, according to their statement. “Right now everything is just getting talked over and we are just trying to do the best we can for the students and for everyone’s enjoyment,” Cundiff said.
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Report shows 20 percent increase in homelessness in Middlesex County Stephen Weiss Associate News Editor
As of Jan. 24, a total of 546 people from 373 households were considered to be homeless in Middlesex County, according to the 2017 Point in Time (PIT) Count Report. These numbers represent an increase of almost 20 percent in known sheltered and unsheltered homeless people in the county since the last year. The count is carried out by Monarch Housing Associates, a nonprofit that aims to end homelessness by expanding the supply, accessibility and variety of affordable, permanent supportive housing through development, planning, advocacy and partnerships, according to their mission statement. According to the 2017 report, the count provides a statewide snapshot of homeless households in the community and reveals important demographic and other information regarding the families and individuals in question by way of the survey. Middlesex County officials told The Daily Targum that the number of homeless people appears to have risen since 2016 as a result of an increasingly refined counting process. In other words, they were able to collect data of higher quality and quantity to obtain more accurate results. “Our coordinated assessment program has grown and become more comprehensive over the years. We were able to identify and interact with more people this year than in previous years,” an official said in an email. Since 2017 included expanded outreach measures, the officials said that they are viewing 2017 as a new baseline level of homelessness in the county. “We would expect to see a decrease in the 2018 PIT due to coordinated assessment and the number of people placed in permanent housing since the 2017 PIT, but this is somewhat predicated on continued receipt of federal and state funding sources dedicated to addressing the homeless population and continued operation of existing programs,” the officials said. In the past, data collectors were forced to rely on subjects to appear at a Project Homeless Connect site or interact with another agency to complete the survey. Since 2013 the number of Middlesex County residents in
transitional housing, which is a short term system that provides housing and supportive ser vices to move those in need to independent living, has been steadily dropping as a result of the adoption of the Housing First model. In Housing First, community members assist in finding permanent housing for homeless individuals and families and then provide them with supportive services while they are living in that permanent housing to keep them stably housed— ultimately having them spend as little time as possible in emergency shelters or unsheltered, county officials said. “The Middlesex County Continuum of Care (CoC) believes in the Housing First model. In our CoC, we’ve had some transitional housing projects become permanent, supportive housing programs. So for our CoC, the decline in transitional housing has been good, since we’ve been able to put funding toward permanent housing opportunities,” an official said. There are many individuals and organizations involved in PIT data collection, the officials said. Coming Home of Middlesex County, Inc. is the lead PIT coordinating entity for Middlesex County. There are two Project Homeless Connect sites — one at Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick and another at Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, where homeless individuals can get meals, complete the survey, receive donated goods and also connect with various services and social service providers. There are dozens of volunteers partnering with professional staff working at each Project Homeless Connect site to administer the PIT survey, according to the officials. The officials said that all social ser vice providers who work with the homeless or those at risk of homelessness are provided with sur vey documents prior to the PIT so they can complete sur veys for homeless persons they encounter. Coming Home also works closely with the Middlesex County Board of Social Services to identify and get surveys for individuals and families that have been placed in hotels and motels when the emergency shelters are full, the officials said. Additionally, there are street outreach teams which include trained staff and volunteers from Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, Catholic Charities
USA, Elijah’s Promise and God’s Army Ministries, they said. “Our goal is to reach the point of having adequate resources available for the homeless population at any time to minimize the time spent homeless and to quickly move them into permanent housing,” an official said. “Also, through the strategic use of homelessness prevention funds, the CoC is also working to keeping people stably housed so they never enter the homeless system.”
The 20 percent jump in homelessness may partially be due to an adjustment in how the Point In Time (PIT) report is calculated. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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Students should set aside time to exercise
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he life of a college student is far from COME WITH LEE easy — from sitting through three-hour classes to trying to balance sleep LEONA JUAN and a social life, it’s clear that college is not a walk in the park. With all these responsibilities, a walk in the park might be exactly what you need. Though it might sound difficult for some, adding in some physical activity into your daily routine may be the best thing you can do for yourself. I’m not talking about just chasing after the LX. Taking time out of your day and doing some physical activity is something that we should all be doing, further improving not only our bodies, but our well-being. Trying to find the time to fit some exercise in your day seems impossible, but it doesn’t have to take any more than 30 minutes of the day. There are little ways of getting physical activity in, whether it be taking a quick walk to class instead of the bus, or stepping on the treadmill for half an hour. By just adding some exercise into your daily routine, it can help with weight control, as well as helping your body prevent diseases and complications. I’m sure that not everyone is trying to lose weight, but it never hurts to take care of our bodies. Many common diseases such as heart disease or diabetes can be prevented with regular exercise — getting your heart pumping and your joints moving can help your body inside and out. For the amount of time we sit in lecture halls, lay in our twin XL beds and hunch over our laptops, a little time spent doing some exercise could do our bodies justice. Some people may still not be convinced that daily physical activity is important, but they might be when they realize all the benefits that it has on their well-being and mental activity. Exercise releases endorphins, hormones that are commonly connected with feelings of happiness and excitement. I know that the thought of sweating on an elliptical doesn’t make me the happiest person in the world, but that post-workout satisfaction is enough to keep me consistently working out. Looking ridiculous while I’m out of breath and dripping with sweat definitely
“We have to juggle so many tasks and assignments at once, so many of us are guilty of not taking a second to relax and clear our head.” doesn’t make me jump for joy, but the feeling of accomplishment afterward always makes me walk through those gym doors the next day. By working out, we can have a sense of contentment throughout our day. I know that I cannot be the only one that feels amazing after a workout. Increased amounts of endorphins that are released can help our mental health. School can easily take a toll on our mental health, so having the opportunity to become content and satisfied can make a bad day brighter. Along with being happier after getting exercise, taking that time out of your day gives you a moment to clear your head. We have to juggle so many tasks and assignments at once, so many of us are guilty of not taking a second to relax and clear our head. With us thinking about so many different things, it can be hard to perform our best in whatever task we are doing. Through physical activity, we can clear our heads and bring out the best in ourselves. Having a clear head lets us think of new ideas, process more information and helps us concentrate on what is going on around us. Daily exercise can impact your daily performance in school, furthering the amounts of mental benefits. Purdue University’s Division of Recreational Sports found that the students that worked out in campus gyms got better grades than those that didn’t. Students that went to these gyms made it a part of their school experience. It isn’t just about getting fit anymore. It has become a lifestyle for many of these students. By exercising, students are able to apply the same motivation and effort they put into their bodies into their academics. Their daily activity gives students an outlet to get away from the stress of school, along with improving their outlook on academics. While it may seem that spending the day studying for your classes instead of checking out the fitness classes offered seems like the best way to get that 4.0, it may not exactly be that way. So, go ahead — put the book down and tie those running shoes. Leona Juan is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in Journalism and Media Studies. Her column, “Come with Lee” runs every alternate Thursday
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Rutgers is giving more bite for your bucks Dining Services’ changes are good start, but more is needed
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One of Rutgers Dining Services’ greatest weaks Rutgers students, one of our most communal concerns involves meal swipes: How ness lies on College Avenue: Brower Commons. Stumany should we buy? How many do we have dents always complain of the dining options and overleft? How do we spread them out? The questions re- all atmosphere of this College Avenue dining hall. It main crucially in the back of our heads as we maneu- is always confusing to see the most commercial camver through our daily college lives. But thanks to the pus at the University having the least popular dining University, one of the apprehensions revolving meal hall. Although there are many non-Rutgers-related dining venues on College Avenue, they all cost monswipes will be a thing of the past. Rutgers Dining Services has taken initiative in ey. And with meal plans already starting at almost creating more and better options for students with $2,000 for students living in residential halls, spendmeal swipes. And part of this initiative involves the ing extra money on food is not the most favorable implementation of meal swipes at Harvest, which option. So even though it is a wonderful idea for Rutis the dining venue at the New Jersey Institute for gers to incorporate meal swipes at a site that offers healthier food Food, Nutrition options, it would and Health. Harhave made more vest focuses on sense to add foods that are healthier and “Although students are swiping in for a buffet-style meal swipes to a place where the less processed. meal each time, the difference in numbers options for food Dining Services are already limitis also increasis alarming.” ed. Neilson Dining the value ing Hall is one of of meal swipes the better, if not from $6 to $7 for the best dining breakfast and $8 hall, at Rutgers. It would be smarter to spread the to $9 for lunch and dinner. These changes are all a part of the Menus for wealth to the campus that hosts Brower Commons. As for increasing the value of meal swipes, Rutgers Change agenda, which students saw the effects of last semester when Dining Services started incorpo- is definitely doing right by the students, but there is rating healthier food options to Neilson Dining Hall still work to be done. Although the 285-plan does valtakeout. Food options were made healthier by using ue to about $9 per meal, the lower the plan a student what is being coined as the “protein flip,” which is es- gets, the more they are paying for each meal swipe. sentially placing vegetables at the center of the plate In fact, students purchasing a 120-plan are paying over $16 for each meal swipe. Although students are while moving meats to the side. Rutgers adding meal swipes to Harvest is defi- swiping in for a buffet-style meal each time, the difnitely a step in the right direction and indicative of ference in numbers is alarming. Rutgers Dining Services is starting to take a chain of positive changes to the dining services at strides that almost all students can appreciate. It Rutgers but it is not quite enough — at least, yet. Although Harvest is a great option to have and we is great to see that the concerns of students are will be able to use meal swipes at this location, there being addressed and that they are receiving more are so many other dining venues at Rutgers that bang for their buck. The only students who might should implement meal swipes as well, especially on complain about this are the ones who no longer use meal swipes. College Avenue. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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U. students are allowing antics to take away from football THE HARD TRUTH DANIEL CHULAK
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ollege football is a unifying force that brings millions of students, alumni and fans across the country together, and there is no question that the game day atmosphere is often the deciding factor in a prospective student’s college decision. Throughout my first three years at Rutgers, I’ve been to plenty of football games. Although we’ve seen some pretty awful football at High Point Solutions Stadium in recent years like our fourth down spike against Michigan State, or beatdowns at the hands of Big Ten powerhouses, we’ve also had some pretty amazing moments as well. It’s hard for anyone to forget storming the field against Michigan after our first Big Ten win. We may not have had much success last season, but head coach Chris Ash has quietly built a program here at Rutgers and has instilled a strength and toughness never before seen in Rutgers football. Last week, as the Scarlet Knights hosted the No. 7 team in the country, the Washington Huskies, it was clear that they belonged on the same field. Throughout the first half the student section was electric and the Riot Squad was in full force. To me, it was clear that the players and
coaches feed off the energy of the stadium and it showed early on as Rutgers dominated. Our team played with intensity and controlled the first quarter. Unfortunately, we ran out of gas in the second half and took another loss to a perennial top 10 team. As we lost the lead the student section’s energy went with it. Chants became less powerful and third downs became quieter. High Point Solutions Stadium may not be on the level of other Big Ten stomping grounds like the Big House in Ann Arbor or Beaver Stadium at Happy Valley, but if Rutgers fans want our team to be a force in the conference we need to show
Even if we are playing Penn State, that type of conduct is not a reflection of what Rutgers is about. If Rutgers wants to be a champion, it must act like a champion. I understand that we are new to the Big Ten Conference and Penn State is our closest geographic rival. Trust me, nobody gets as excited to beat Penn State as I do, but I will not disrespect their school and community over a football game. Part of what makes football and sports in general so great is the sportsmanship and camaraderie. At the end of the day, we are still students, coaches and alumni and we come together to shake hands in
“There is absolutely no reason we should be chanting ‘F**k Penn State’ on third downs when we are playing the University of Washington.” up on game day too. We can’t just show up for the first half and then leave. We need to be loud and present throughout the whole game. Our guys on the field need us, and as Scarlet Knights, we always support our own no matter what: win or lose, rain or shine. While it is extremely important for us to be loud on game days, it is also equally as important to be respectful. There is absolutely no reason we should be chanting “F**k Penn State” on third downs when we are playing the University of Washington.
the middle of the field. Instead of putting other teams down, we need to lift our team up. I’m not sure how the players feel about this, but I know that if I was on the field playing against Washington and I heard the student section yelling, “F**k Penn State” I would be both confused and uninspired. We also have to recognize that as students our conduct at games is a direct reflection of our University. Rivalries are fun and certainly add to the game-day experience, but they are built on history and
tradition, not disrespect and bad sportsmanship. If we want to have a legitimate rivalry with Penn State we need to go into Happy Valley on and win a football game. I love Rutgers football just as much as any student and I am excited for the direction that our team is going in, but we, as fans and students, can do a lot better to help our team win. Opponents should be afraid to travel to New Jersey to face our team and they should be prepared to face a dynamic and loud student section. I’ve seen firsthand just how rowdy we can get and if we can sustain that energy throughout the entire game, it will provide a much-needed lift for the guys battling on the field. I’m ready for another exciting year of Rutgers football and if the first game is an indication of what is to come this season, I expect Rutgers to do significantly better than last. This team has a grit and swagger that I have not seen in any of the Rutgers teams of the past three years. The team is hungry for success and we as fans need to be the force behind them every. The game-day atmosphere at Rutgers is unlike any other school so let’s take it to the next level by showing everyone that we truly belong in the Big Ten conference and that we are here to win. Daniel Chulak is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior majoring in environmental and business economics with a minor in German. His column, “The Hard Truth,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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New ‘disruption policy’ will change how students protest
The Rutgers—New Brunswick campus has been no stranger to student-run demonstrations, protests and marches since the start of President Donald J. Trump’s administration. As a result, the University’s Board of Governors has updated the free expression policy to take effect this semester. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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After a semester of demonstrations, marches and protests that
drew national attention to the Rutgers campus, the University has updated its demonstration policy. The eruption of free expression since the inauguration of
President Donald J. Trump, in addition to annually held marches, led the Board of Governors to revise the free expression policy that had not been updated for
more than 40 years, originally written in 1974. This semester the Office of Student Affairs also rolled out a free expression pamphlet explaining what it calls the “rights and responsibilities” that come with on-campus protests, marches and demonstrations. A major part of the policy change is the addition that states demonstrations should not “disrupt” University operations. What is unclear about the policy is how far the “disruptions” label will extend. The term is vague and doesn’t say whether it will only apply to major University operations, such as blocking roads, or if it will trickle down to class walkouts. The free expression pamphlet gives examples of disruptions as blocking access to University buildings and obstructing movement around campus. This would make many of the peaceful demonstrations that took place last semester against the rules. Additionally, the right to demonstrate is only permissible in public spaces unless you have a granted exception, leaving out private offices or meeting spaces with already planned events, according to the pamphlet. This amendment would have made the sit-in at last December’s Board of Governors meeting and the Milo Yiannopoulos counter-protest against the rules. Although members of the University may find the review of the free expression policy sudden,
it was a necessary revision, Vice Chancellor Felicia McGinty said at this year’s Student Affairs Student Leader Welcome. University spokesperson Karen Smith also told NJ.com that the updates “were made as part of a periodic policy review.” McGinty said the refreshed free expression guidelines should not act as a barrier for any group expressing their freedom of speech on campus and should make it easier for members of the University to organize with a section in the pamphlet about how to work with the Office of the Dean of Students and other resources at the University. But former president of the Rutgers AAUP-AFT faculty union David Hughes called for the University to reverse the policy, telling NJ.com that the free expression guidelines will “curtail” freedom of speech and expression. McGinty emphasized at the Student Affairs Student Leader Welcome that stifling freedom of speech or the right to protest was not the intention of any policy changes and said that demonstrations are not being banned from the University campus. A major concern of the policy change, McGinty said, was safety. Because the policies had not been reviewed in about 40 years, they did not properly take into account how to work with the University administration to reserve spaces or organize with campus police and were not savvy to the recent use of vehicles to terrorize large groups of people.
DIVERSIONS
September 7, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: It’s time to make some serious decisions that will change the way you handle your money, legalities and health issues. Look at the big picture and consider your best strategy to help prepare you for greater stabilization, less stress and more time to spend doing the things that make life worthwhile for you. Happiness comes from within. Your numbers are 4, 17, 21, 25, 33, 44, 47.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make the most of your time. Concentrate on being with people you love or planning a trip that encourages personal growth, revives old friendships or fosters educational pursuits. Romance is on the rise. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Observe what everyone is doing before you offer help. Picking up the slack will allow you to be the one who makes a difference in the outcome of a joint effort. Making personal changes will improve your outlook. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make home and personal improvements and nurture important relationships. Stick to the basics and be straightforward about your plans and what you want to see happen. Strive for greater security and a stable home life. Personal gains will be apparent. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotions will be difficult to control. Look at the bright side of any situation you face. Give positive feedback and offer encouraging words to anyone who appears to be struggling. Personal changes will give you greater freedom to do as you please. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mix business with pleasure and you will gain respect as well as favors from someone who can make a difference to your earning power. Getting along with colleagues and participating in industry events is advised. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look for ways to brighten your day. A home improvement project will help relieve your stress. Investing in the way you look will boost your confidence. Meeting new people and making travel plans should be a priority. Don’t let carelessness lead to injury. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pour your heart into something you really want to pursue. Your hard work will pay off even though you may not please everyone. As long as you are happy with the results you get, that’s what truly matters. 5 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stick close to home and avoid encounters with anyone who tries to entice you to get involved in something sketchy. You’ll be misled by someone who tries to get you to change your way of thinking. Say no to temptation. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Refuse to let your beliefs limit your chances to get ahead or to try something new. Sharing with people from different cultural backgrounds will be a learning experience you won’t forget. Stay alert and ask plenty of questions. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Personal changes will make you feel good about yourself. Updating your look or altering the way you dress will result in compliments. Put love high on your list and the gestures you make will lead to a romantic encounter. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to let uncertainty turn into a mistake. Go over the fine details and make sure to put a limit on what you spend. Preparation will be necessary if you want to ensure your financial security. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An opportunity will arise through someone you know. Don’t dismiss the notion just because you have had problems with this person in the past. Be willing to discuss ideas and you will find a way to work together. 3 stars
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HEADS Rutgers offensive line led way for over 140 yards on ground by running backs continued from back that set the bar for me and let me know where I can go from there.” The performance put forth by Jackson and his teammates not only caught the attention of the coaches, but also senior running back Robert Martin. Martin, who ran for 55 yards on Friday, noted the stark improvement across the board and believes they will only get better throughout the season “The offensive line played real good. They pass blocked real good. They were just hungry,” he said. “All camp our coaches were
pushing them, saying we’re a line of scrimmage team, it starts up front. They bought in this whole camp. They continue to get better and you saw that on Friday (against Washington).” As a running back, Martin was able to notice the improvement in pass protection, something that Ash admitted he was worried about going into the game. Offensive coordinator Jerry Kill was very conservative with the types of passing plays he called also in part to the questions surrounding the offensive line. But with Ash admitting the pass protection was better than
Offensive line coach AJ Blazek was pleased with the way his unit played Friday, but knows there is still room for improvement. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2016
he thought it would be, Rutgers should be able to stretch the field more this Saturday when it hosts Eastern Michigan. Kill also noted how he was unsure of the offensive weapons he had to work with, but now feels more confident in his group. While Blazek doesn’t call the plays, he knows that what his group does plays a massive factor in the of fense’s potential. He believes the improvement will lead to quarterback Kyle Bolin getting more opportunities to throw the ball down the field. “That’s the hope,” he said. “That’s on our shoulders. The better they get, the more confident our quarterbacks get and it makes it a lot easier to stand in there and throw it around.” As the Knights prepare for their matchup with the Eagles, Jackson knows not to take them lightly or hold back at all. As a team that has lost 10 straight games, Rutgers is in no position to overlook any team and Jackson hopes the Knights can attack early and crush any hopes Eastern Michigan has of an upset. “I think they’re gonna come in and take it to us early and we gotta get after them, score on the first drive and keep going,” he said. On Saturday at the game against Eastern Michigan, donations for Harvey Relief will be accepted and are encouraged. Rutgers Athletics is looking for new or lightly used clothes and shoes to help the victims of the hurricane. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @Grif finWhitmer and @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
START Knights have given up 0 goals through 5 games, gear up for 1st road match players who fit in with the program’s standards. Following George Mason, RutPlayers who have aided in this gers will travel to the nation’s cap- process are the team’s captains, ital to try and avenge last year’s Ciarrocca and Monroy. heartbreaking overtime 2-1 loss to “I think that the (captains) all Georgetown at Yurcak Field — the lead the team in different ways team’s lone loss at home last sea- and that we are all really acson. The Hoyas were also the team countable for our leadership role that knocked the Knights out of the and use our position in different National Collegiate Athletic Associ- ways,” Monroy said. “Every peration (NCAA) son kind of has Tour nament their moment last year. whether that’s No. 15 “We focus on one game at in practice or at Georgetown games to lead a time so the most (4-2) sports the team and an impressive help us be the important game of the track record best that we year is George Mason.” can be.” this season. With its only After their losses coming perfect 5-0 Mike o’neill against Stanh o m e s t a n d, head Coach ford and West O’Neill and the Virginia — curKnights are earently ranked ger to hit the No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. road and face quality opponents “It’s definitely going to be a big to get ready for the tough Big Ten rise in competition and Georgetown schedule looming ahead. is a really great opponent,” said seO’Neill thinks George Manior captain and forward Colby Ci- son and Georgetown will proarrocca. “We played them last year vide the exact competition necand it’s always a competitive game.” essar y to push Rutgers mentally When asked if he thought this and physically. team felt different than teams pri“We know they’re both quality or, O’Neill said that the foundation teams and we know they’re going of character, talent and leadership to be well coached so we expect is still there as it’s become the the games to be quality matches,” standard of the program. he said. Despite this, he did say ever y team has a one-year life span For updates on the Rutgers and after that it’s the coaching women’s soccer team, follow staff’s job to continue to find @TargumSports on Twitter. continued from back
FIELD HOCKEY NO. 22 RUTGERS-NO. 12 PRINCETON, TOMORROW, 4 P.M.
No. 22 Knights face toughest test of season at Princeton Jordan Farbowitz Correspondent
After a successful weekend, the Rutgers field hockey team is back in action and looking for more topnotch results. The No. 22 Scarlet Knights (40) have two more road games on their slate this weekend, facing instate rival No. 12 Princeton (0-2) on Friday and St. Joseph’s (3-1) in Philadelphia on Sunday. Head coach Meredith Civico pointed out that she planned the schedule a certain way to allow her team to face better opponents each week. “This weekend’s going to be tougher than last weekend,” she said. “We scheduled so that every game and every week gets progressively more challenging as we go into Big Ten play.” Rutgers achieved a big milestone on Tuesday, garnering a No. 22 ranking from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. It was the first time since 2008 that it cracked the top-25. The Knights earned their ranking, as they are fourth in the nation in goals per game (4.75) and second in average scoring margin (4.25). Despite its winless record, Princeton is also deserving of its ranking, losing two close games to two of the top three teams in the country. They dropped a tightly fought 2-0 contest to No. 1 North Carolina, and suffered a 5-3 loss to No. 3
Head coach Meredith Civico has the field hockey team ranked for the first time since 2008. Rutgers puts that ranking on the line against No. 12 Princeton tomorrow. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2016 Delaware in a rematch of last year’s national semifinal. “They went to (the) final four last season and they have some really quality individual players,” Civico said. The Tigers currently have junior Julianna Tornetta leading them with 2 goals and sophomore goalkeeper Grace Baylis has saved seven of 15 shots for a save percentage of .533. St. Joseph’s is in a similar situation to Princeton, suffering a close loss against a top opponent. It fell to No. 6 Maryland 2-1 on a goal with just over four minutes remaining in the game. Other than that, the
Hawks have impressed, edging out close victories against fellow Philadelphia schools Temple, Drexel and Villanova. The Hawks’ offensive leaders are freshmen Quinn Maguire and Emily Henry, who are tied for the most goals on the team with 3 each, while junior Anna Willocks has the most points on the team with seven. Sophomore Victoria Kammerinke has a .789 save percentage in goal, saving 15 out of 19 shots. “St. Joe’s is a team that’s on the rise,” Civico said. “They’ve got a couple of really good players, and they should be a challenging opponent.”
Leading Rutgers is two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week Daphne Groothuis, who is first on the team with 6 goals and 15 points. Her 1.5 goals per game are tied for the third-best mark in the country. Because of this, she said that she wouldn’t change much when it came to practicing for the upcoming games. “We’ve been training really hard, so I don’t think we should change anything,” she said. “It’s about improving ourselves and being better than yesterday.” Fellow freshman Gianna Glatz has gotten off to an equally fast
start in goal, recording 17 saves. Her save percentage of .895 is best among all Big Ten goalkeepers. Despite Glatz’s freshman status, Civico said that she plays like someone with a lot more experience. “She’s a freshman, but you’d never know it,” she said. “Her approach to training and field hockey game to game is so consistent. She’s confident and I have a lot of confidence in her in that position. She’s a freshman but she doesn’t play like a freshman, and that’s probably one of the best qualities about her.” One of the issues that the Knights faced last weekend was their tendency to start slow. They scored just one first-half goal over the two games, in contrast with the five they scored in the second half. “We need to be more confident in ourselves going into the first half and not just rely on our second-half abilities,” Glatz said. “We need to show that we have that swagger and edge, and we need it early instead of waiting until later to clinch the win.” Starting off games strong will be key to winning this weekend, and if Rutgers accomplishes that, the team should be able to claim victory against two tough foes. “These next two opponents will be challenging,” Civico said. “But I know this team will be up for the opportunity.” For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“She’s a freshman but she doesn’t play like a freshman, and that’s probably one of the best qualities about her.” — Head field hockey coach Meredith Civico on goalkeeper Gianna Glatz
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FOOTBALL KNIGHTS OFFENSIVE LINE LOOKS TO CONTINUE STRONG PERFORMANCE
Rutgers offensive line turns heads early on Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
A year ago when the Rutgers football team took the field against Washington, the Scarlet Knights were simply unable to move the ball on offense. The main reason being the offensive line was simply overmatched by the size and physicality of the Huskies’ defensive front. But last week, that was anything but the truth. Offensive line coach AJ Blazek’s “RaRe BReeds” paved the way for 143 rushing yards from Rutgers running backs and did not surrender a single sack. That is no easy task, as Washington boasts one of the top defensive lines in the country led by 340-pound preseason All-American Vita Vea. For Rutgers, right guard Dorian Miller and left tackle Tariq Cole were the only members of the line with extensive experience. But sophomore center Jonah Jackson, a newcomer to the unit, outplayed the expectations of head coach Chris Ash and said that playing against the Huskies definitely improved the group gave him more confidence going forward. “Being a new guy, I didn’t know how I’d compare to other guys in different conferences,” he said after practice on Tuesday. “Going against top-ranked players like them, it was something Sophomore center Jonah Jackson started his first career game against Washington on Friday and put forth a strong performance alongside an offensive line that excelled in the matchup. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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WOMEN’S SOCCER NO. 14 RUTGERS-GEORGE MASON, TOMORROW, 8 P.M.
RU looks to continue undefeated start Robert Sanchez Correspondent
Amid its best start of the season since 2015 — when it went to the College Cup for the first time in school history — the Rutgers women’s soccer team will take its 5-0 record on the road this weekend to take on George Mason and Georgetown. The No. 14 Scarlet Knights (5-0) continue to climb in the rankings after finishing 25th at the end of last year and cracking the top 25 at the start of this season at No. 21. But the team isn’t satisfied just yet. “It’s great to have a ranking this early in the season, but I think that we’re all not even really that focused on it,” said senior captain and midfielder Christy Monroy. “We’re hungry for so much more than that and 5-0 isn’t enough. We want more.” The first test in the quest for more will be George Mason. The Patriots (0-5) have gotten off to a slow start but head coach Mike O’Neill is not underestimating them. “We focus on one game at a time so the most impor tant game of the year is George Mason,” he said. “That’s all we talk about.” Senior forward Colby Ciarrocca is one of the captains for Rutgers and is tied for the team lead in points. She has partnered up well with freshman Amirah Ali and sophomore Carina Hendley up top. THE DAILY TARGUM / OCTOBER 2016 MLB SCORES
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NICK SURIANO,
sophomore wrestler, transferred to Rutgers from Penn State. He will be eligible to compete immediately. As a New Jersey high schooler, he went 159-0 and won four individual state titles, the first to do so in the state since Anthony Ashnault.
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WOMEN’S SOCCER
MEN’S SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
VOLLEYBALL
at George Mason
vs Michigan State
at Princeton
vs. Northern Iowa
Tomorrow, 5 p.m., Fairfax, Va.
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Yurcak Field.
Tomorrow, 4 p.m., Princeton, N.J.
Tomorrow, 11:30 a.m., Kansas City, Mo.