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Rutgers Democrats endorse Hillary Clinton Nicholas Simon Contributing Writer
With the 2016 presidential election just weeks away, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has been urging young Americans to vote for her come November. Two Rutgers University clubs, Rutgers for Hillar y and the Rutgers University Democrats, have officially endorsed Clinton and are working together to promote her campaign. Jeremy Atie, president of Rutgers for Hillary and a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said members from both organizations plan on contributing to Clinton’s campaign in a variety of ways in the weeks leading up to the November election. “We’re obviously going to phone bank and make calls and register people to vote and canvass at bus stops and at student centers,” Atie said. “Also, we’re taking trips down to Philadelphia to help out with events going on down there.” Both organizations have also arranged for several public officials to visit campus over the next two months to speak to students, Atie said. Some of the names on the list
of speakers include Democratic Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey’s Sixth District, Democratic General Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter of New Jersey’s 35th District and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop. Atie said he was particularly excited for these politicians’ visits because it would offer students direct contact and real exposure to high-ranking public officials. “They are going to come by and answer questions people have about Hillary, and this will give students a chance to really get to know these people,” he said. “They will also tell students why it’s so important, particularly in this upcoming election, to vote blue.” Atie, who has supported Hillary since 2014, said he thinks Clinton is more than qualified to be the next president. “She’s done work locally, nationally and internationally … I think that she’s done a great job,” he said. “Outside of that, I think it’s really time to give a woman a chance to be president.” Although Rutgers for Hillar y and Rutgers University Democrats have endorsed Clinton, support for the Democratic nominee was not unanimous.
New Brunswick police fish body out of Raritan avalon zoppo managing editor
The Rutgers University Democrats have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, and are working with Rutgers for Hillary to promote her platform before the election. COURTESY OF JEREMY ATIE Rutgers University Democrats members were “pretty fairly split” between Sen. Bernie Sanders (IVt.) and Clinton during the primary season, said Sonya Abrams, secretary of Rutgers University Democrats and a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. Had Sanders won the nomination, Abrams said the group would have endorsed him. “But now that Hillary is the official nominee, we are endorsing her fully,” she said.
Abrams said she was confident in Clinton as a candidate, and she thought it was revealing that Rutgers University College Republicans had released a statement saying it would not endorse Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. “That kind of speaks to the fact that … there are some Republicans on campus who are very concerned and conflicted,” she said. See clinton on Page 4
Administrator explains cause of power outages
Law professor talks technology ban in classrooms
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It might be odd to walk into a classroom and not see laptops, tablets or cellphones, but not in Stuart Green’s classes. The Rutgers—Newark School of Law professor decided to enforce something new to his students in this day and age: a technology ban. Green said he decided to impose this ban after sitting in the back of his class and realizing there was a student who spent the whole class period streaming an NHL game. “I thought (the ban) was a way to begin or continue to begin a conversation that colleagues and I have been dealing with,” he said. Prior to his decision, he read studies, discussed the decision with his colleagues and decided it was worth a chance. The ban includes all types of electronic devices, and if he sees a student using a device, he will ask them to put it away. Green caught the attention of many after he wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal titled “I’m Ban-
An unidentified adult man’s body was pulled from the Raritan River near the Rutgers boat docks and Route 18 bridge on Thursday afternoon. Around 12:14 p.m., the Highland Park Police Department (HPPD) received a report from a kayaker notifying police of what appeared to be a body floating near the docks. The New Brunswick Fire Department (NBFD) launched a marine unit around 12:24 p.m., while the HPPD, NBFD and New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) searched the shoreline. “A preliminary investigation does not show any sign of foul play,” according to an NBPD press release. “A final determination will not be made until an autopsy is complete.” The investigation is open and pending, said NBFD Capt. Donald Whitlock. The NBPD and prosecutor’s office are notifying the unidentified man’s next of kin. “The New Brunswick Police Department with the County Prosecutor’s Office are still investigating,” he said.
Stuart Green, a law professor at Rutgers—Newark, banned all phones and laptops from his classroom. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
ning Laptops From My Classroom,” which was shared thousands of times. Although he said the idea was not something original to him, Green thought since he was about to take a stance and change the dynamic of the classroom, he would take the chance to say something publicly about it and spark a conversation in the world of educators. “The over whelming reaction I received was supporting and commiserating,” he said of the hundreds of emails he received from educators around the countr y and abroad. Many of the emails were from other professors who tried the ban and were giving him support, and telling him how their experiment went.
Going viral was a surprise to him because most professors or teachers write books and articles that have a narrow focus and talk about their fields, and do not warrant much of a response from the general public. This op-ed generated a lot more attention than Green was accustomed. “It’s funny … it was a bit of a surprise that it got a lot more general attention,” he said. “Even if people don’t agree, and I hope that some won’t, they could consider the possibility of excluding computers from class and see if it works.” Green said that the reaction was also favorable from Rutgers faculty and students. See classrooms on Page 4
A mechanical failure in a transformer near Cooper Dining Hall caused more than 36 hours of blackouts on the Cook and Douglass campuses this week, forcing students on those campuses to spend the night in recreation centers as buildings were tested and brought back online. Antonio Calcado, executive vice president for Strategic Planning and Operations, said the transformer
was taken offline and no more issues are expected. “The outage was caused by a secondar y transformer ... the windings on that motor were loose and it was affecting the grid,” he said. University Facilities and Capital Planning tested more than 100 pieces of equipment trying to locate the cause of the issue, he said. On Wednesday night, Calcado said the maintenance team was See outages on Page 4
A malfunctioning transformer sent false signals to the Cook and Douglass power grid, causing two days’ worth of power outages. NIKHILESH DE / NEWS EDITOR
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Rate My Professor releases top 25 professors, includes U. member noa halff associate news editor
Students afraid of walking across campus at night can contact SafeHalo. Two escorts will arrive to assist the student make their way home safely. COURTESY OF DANIEL REJI
SafeHalo provides escorts to students manya goldstein
School of Business, soon became SafeHalo’s co-founder and chief operating officer. “The most amazing thing right Rutgers students can now avoid the dangers that come with now is seeing an idea come to fruiwalking home alone with a new tion. Dan took a vision that we created and turned it into something escort system called SafeHalo. SafeHalo, the on-demand buddy tangible. That’s pretty remarksystem for Rutgers students walk- able,” said Trischetta, who now ing home at night, was launched works as a consultant for IBM last Friday, said Daniel Reji, a Rut- Global Business Services. After going through countless gers Business School senior and the iterations for the program, Reji founder and CEO of the program. The program is simple: Stu- and Trischetta posted about their dents text SafeHalo, and two vol- venture on various Rutgers Faceunteers called “Halos” arrive to book pages. “We got an incredible response, escort them home. All 22 Halos gathered for the with over 600 likes, comments and launch, and two were fortunate shares on our posts,” Reji said. More than 25 student organienough to be dispatched on an assignment during the first day, zations expressed their support for the program, and more than Reji said. “I’ve dreamed about that night 70 students applied to be Halos. for a year and a half, and it was, The Halo selection process included one-onsomehow, evone interviews erything I could have hoped for “Text us if you need us, and simulated sceand more,” he and if you don’t, don’t behavioral narios to gauge said. “I told the worry about it.” how volunteers Halos that we would react undon’t measure daniel reiji der pressure. success by how Rutgers Business School Senior “The 22 Hamany calls we get los we have but by how many for the Fall ‘16 of us were ready class are some of the most wonto go if any student needed us.” The idea was born during Reji’s derful people I’ve ever met at this sophomore year when a research school,” Reji said. The Halo application for the paper inspired him to learn more about the sexual assault epidemic Spring 2017 semester will open over winter break. on college campuses, he said. Reji funded the program out-ofAfter months of research, he realized that the solution does not pocket for the pilot semester, but revolve around increased campus he says funding will come from various revenue streams in the future. security, but around trust. “Our business model will be “(Students) don’t want to be judged, they don’t want to be seen based around donations, brand as uncool, they don’t want to be merchandise, as well as partnervulnerable,” Reji said. “I wanted ships with local businesses and to create something that gave stu- restaurants,” Reji said. “We’re dents a judgment-free way to get a also looking into potentially workwalk home, without anyone ever ing with universities to sponsor SafeHalo as a way to bolster their knowing they needed help.” Any Rutgers student can sign campus safety programs.” During the fall semester, Safeup for SafeHalo by visiting wearesafehalo.com. Within 24 hours, the Halo will run Friday nights from student will receive a SafeHalo con- 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on College Avtact that has information to contact enue. Students living on different campuses can have Halos escort the program in a time of need. “Text us if you need us, and if them to a bus stop. Reji hopes to operate SafeHalo on you don’t, don’t worry about it,” Reji said. “It’s only one contact, as two nights during Spring 2017 and to opposed to an app that takes up launch pilot programs at two more universities in the fall. In the long storage on your phone.” Reji worked with his close run, the team has ambitious goals. “In five years, we’re striving to friend Ryan Trischetta to bring the idea to life. Trischetta, a grad- be running in 100 universities,” uate of Indiana University’s Kelley Reji said. staff writer
A math class with John Kerrigan is different than all others, said Taylin Liebowitz, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student. Kerrigan, a professor in the Department of Mathematics, was listed among the top 25 university professors in the nation, according to an annual Rate My Professor ranking. “The class was creative and the material was easy to understand,” Liebowitz said. What makes Kerrigan unique is his experience at Rutgers, Liebowitz said. Kerrigan has been a member of the Rutgers community since 2003. He has completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University and is currently pursuing his doctorate in Design of Learning Environments through the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, he said. “I think that my experiences on campus and with student life over the years help me to better relate to the students and their everyday struggles and victories,” he said. Kerrigan’s full-time profession as a high school vice principal has contributed to his success as a professor. “I think my work in that arena with observing teachers and mentoring students has helped me become a stronger and more nurturing professor at Rutgers,” he said. To engage students, Kerrigan tries to “speak their language” and incorporate as much technology and humor as possible into his courses. “I know sitting through a traditional lecture sometimes can be ver y boring,” he said. “In addition, some students enter math class with anxiety or bad prior experiences. I give all students a fresh start and tr y to show them that math is accessible and that I will support them through it.” In a change of pace, Liebowitz said Kerrigan kept the class upbeat by avoiding lecture for one hour and 20 minutes. And rather than the typical review session prior to an exam, Kerrigan had students go over past material with online games. Kerrigan, who Liebowitz said was easy to contact, did not rush through lessons in order to ensure all students understood the material. “Teaching is not just about delivering the content,” Kerrigan said. Creating a positive and inclusive learning community where students can work together and also freely ask the instructor for help is crucial, Kerrigan said. “Positivity and a light sense of humor can go a long way in making students feel comfor table to work hard in class,” he said. Kerrigan said he is extremely appreciative for the ongoing
support and guidance he has received from the Department of Mathematics and his supervisor, Michael Weingart. “The mathematics department has afforded me with the opportunity to teach a lot of different math courses in-person, hybrid and online to enhance my teaching repertoire,” he said. Weingart has been a large influence for Kerrigan and his pro-
fessional career, he said. “[He] is a brilliant educator who is hands-on with all of his instructors and inspires them to give students their best,” he said. “As a result, we have all come to lean on one another and learn from one another as the years have gone by. I am ver y proud to be a Rutgers employee; it’s more than a job, it’s a family.”
John Kerrigan, a professor in the Department of Mathematics, has been ranked as the 16th-best professor in America by Rate My Professor. COURTESY OF JOHN KERRIGAN
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clinton
classrooms
Debates may convince more voters to support Clinton, Abrams says
Technology ban has already increased student engagement, Green says
Trump, has taken two steps back from what we as Americans realOnce the presidential debates ly value,” Krapivin said. “I believe start, Abrams said Rutgers stu- that students understand this dents, as well as the public, and, as a result, I think that most students will would realize support HilClinton was a superior candi“She’s done work locally, lary Clinton.” rapivdate to Trump. nationally and interna- in,K who was “I think the tionally … I think that born in Rusdebates sway a sia and emilot more people she’s done a great job.” grated to the than we realUnited States ize,” she said. jeremy atie when he was “That’s when School of Arts and Sciences Senior 3 years old, everyone gets said one of to see a real head-on-head interaction between the most attractive things about the Democratic Par ty the candidates.” Viktor Krapivin, a member of was its inclusiveness and acRutgers University Democrats ceptance of people from all and a School of Arts and Scienc- walks of life. “I want ideals like these to es junior, said he was confident that most Rutgers students saw shape the future of America,” voting for Clinton as the “right Krapivin said. “And I believe that Hillary Clinton as the Democratway forward.” “Clearly the Republican Party, ic Party nominee will lead the in their nomination of Donald charge in this regard.” continued from front
continued from front Since some students are not used to writing notes with pen and paper, the ban sparked some questions and controversy. “As far as hand writing, most people, including me, don’t write as much as we may have done before the age of computers,” Green said. “I know my own handwriting has deteriorated, and that might be true for some of my students.” Yet he has not received any complaints, and has noticed a class that is more engrossed in the material and class work. “The environment feels better to me, and (my students) are more engaged and focused on the class discussion. It feels like it’s improved,” he said. “The students haven’t complained.” Although Green has a strict “zero technology” policy, he is aware of the possibility of students seeking exemption due to disabilities or
other reasons, and he complies with all applicable rules. “As far as I know, no students have sought exemption,” Green said, urging students to see the Dean of Students if they would like an exemption. Kyle Coffey, a Rutgers Business School senior, said he took Introduction to Marketing, and the professor had a similar rule where there were no laptops allowed. Coffey’s first reaction was skepticism, but he noticed that the ban helped him perform much better in the course. “I feel like it’s the professor’s call to allow or disallow technology in the classroom,” Coffey said. “Studies show that writing notes instead of typing them helps students retain information and stay engaged in class.” He said although students are adults and can decide what to do for themselves, it is up to the professor’s discretion during those 80 minutes of class.
“In our free time, we can do whatever we want. When it’s class time, the professor is in charge and teaching,” he said. “Technology gets in the way of that.” Lauren Miller, a Rutgers Business School senior, said she also understands the logic behind the ban, but believes laptops have a place in the classroom. “I find it hard sometimes to takes notes in a notebook in classes because professors move too fast for me to keep up and then I get lost,” she said. It can be difficult to write down a semester’s worth of notes with pen and paper just because there is too much to cover, and generally, most people type faster than they write, Miller said. If Miller was in a class without technology, she said she would be frustrated, especially for someone who would need to type up their notes to keep up. Green, who has been a Rutgers professor for more than 20 years, said technology has been ever-changing. “Students, the way they do research is different,” he said. “I don’t know if there was even Google 20 years (ago), so people still went to the library.” Now, he believes students are less inclined to do that kind of research with the type of technology that is available today. “There are advantages and disadvantages,” he said.
outages Loose windings in transformer caused outage, Calcado says continued from front looking at and around the substation in order to isolate the fault. “The main substation is by the Newell (Apartments, but) the transfomer was all the way across campus by Cooper,” he said. “We literally (tested) each piece of equipment. We turned circuits on, we turned circuits off to see what (might be the cause).” The failure was “mechanical in nature.” The University has a maintenance and prevention program to limit the number of outages on campus. When personnel tested the various pieces of equipment, they had to make sure any abnormal findings were related to the outage. “We’re dealing with electricity here,” Calcado said. “There’s natural anomalies and we have to figure out what’s causing the issue.” Rutgers campuses receive power from multiple sources, he said, including the Busch Co-Generation Plant and the Livingston Solar Farm. PSE&G also supplies power to the school. Each campus has its own power grid though, which is why the outage on Douglass did not impact the College Avenue, Busch or Livingston campuses. Last night, a PSE&G spokesperson said the power outage was not caused by an issue on their end. Power was still being supplied to the school but was not being distributed properly. “I and the University (recognize) this is an inconvenience to students and we apologize to them, but their safety is what we act on,” Calcado said. “And we appreciate everyone’s cooperation.”
September 16, 2016
LIFESTYLE
Detox from syllabus week by getting your life in order Janine Puhak Staff Writer
Autumn is coming, and Rutgers — New Brunswick is ready. This past weekend the Scarlet Knights defeated Howard in the first home football game of the season, the closing of add/drop has officially locked us into our academic schedules and students have begun sporting flannels to class. Yet, as one chapter begins, another must end. The dawn of the real fall semester means some of the school year’s most magical days are through, and it’s time to kiss sweet syllabus week goodbye. Here’s a cheat sheet for how to get your life back on track and to jump start all the successes heading your way.
Clean your room
students. Whether you identify as an endorphin-holic or couch potato, sneaking a little more activity into your day is never something to feel guilty about. Wake up early to squeeze in a workout, or walk to class instead of catching a ride. The most important thing is to make it happen.
Prioritize academics Catch up on any work that you may have fell behind on through the hazy, lazy and crazy days of settling in by getting on track with the deadlines, due dates and assignments for the rest of the semester. If failing to plan is planning to fail, efficient organization is simply warming up to win.
Ask for help They call it schoolwork for a reason, but there is no reason to suffer academically if you feel like you’re drowning. Seek out advice from the professor or academic advisor — the sooner the better.
It’s ten minutes before lecture, do you know where your laptop charger is? The next time you find a free hour or two, give your room a five-star deep clean. Take out the trash, throw that “While the collegiate laundry in the lifestyle does not typicalwash already ly provide grounds for the and Clorox anything that looks most stable agenda, focus suspicious. on the basics rather than
Get involved right now
Have you always wonwinging it everyday.” dered what Pack up for greek life was class in really like or advance thought about The struggle is painfully real studying abroad? Time flies when you step foot on another around here, so make it a priority campus for a busy day of class- to immerse yourself in whatever es, only to realize that you forgot tickles your fancy. September is to bring what you need. Make a prime time for the initial meetings point to skim over your schedule of clubs and activities, so be sure when heading out for more than to sign up while you still can. a few hours to ensure that every last calculator, iClicker and noteKeep a consistent book comes along with you. schedule
Detox your diet If you are what you eat, make it something good. Odds are high that your initial back to school diet was centered around late night pizza and bagel-laden breakfasts, so bounce back from the seven-day carb party by saying yes to more nutritious choices like vegetables and lean proteins. Bonus points for carrying around a water bottle.
Exercise As if the gyms on every campus and round-the-clock facility hours were excuses to not hit the gym — Flex Passes are now free for all
While the collegiate lifestyle does not typically provide grounds for the most stable agenda, focus on the basics rather than winging it everyday. Getting enough sleep, waking up at roughly the same time everyday and carving out room for your interests is a sure plan to keep yourself a happy camper.
Think ahead Whether you are itching to be accepted into your dream major or score a cool internship for next semester, make your dreams happen by laying out a plan of action now. After all, there’s no time like the present.
Don’t get stuck in the cycle of syllabus week, get your priorities straight by cleaning up your diet and organizing yourself when it comes to academics. JEFFREY GOMEZ
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September 16, 2016
Libertarian Party is misunderstood
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hat does this Rutgers UniTORY TIME versity sophomore have in common with Libertarian presidential ANDREA VACCHIANO candidate Gary Johnson? We both didn’t know what Aleppo was until last week. This is quite embarrassing for me, who only knew that the capital of Syria was Damascus (unlike The New York Times, ironically), but it was a massive blow to Gary Johnson’s campaign and the Libertarian movement in general. When Johnson (who was likely sleep-deprived) was asked a question about the Syrian city on Morning Joe last week, he evidently didn’t know what the host was referring to and candidly asked, “What is Aleppo?” to the nation’s shock. Aleppo, it turns out, is the largest city in Syria, a country whose civil war has been raging for more than five years and whose citizens are seeking refuge in European countries and the United States. Aleppo is the center of the Syrian refugee crisis, and being familiar with it is definitely crucial information for someone running for president as well as most U.S. citizens. Gary Johnson himself conceded that he really should have known what it was, so criticism is definitely fair. But people on both sides of the political spectrum have blown this whole affair out of proportion and have unfairly shamed Johnson and the American libertarian movement — and dwelling on this incident reflects a poor understanding of Johnson and who he is running against. First, it’s important to understand what Gary Johnson stands for. It makes total sense that he, as a candidate with an isolationist foreign policy, did not know what Aleppo is. As a conservative libertarian who’s involved in Young Americans for Liberty, my Facebook feed was flooded with fellow liberty activists who didn’t know what Aleppo was either. Why? Because most libertarians only care about foreign policy insofar as they don’t want governments to go overseas and perpetuate conflicts that result in the deaths of thousands of civilians and soldiers and lead to tremendous financial loss. Many libertarians tend to not concern themselves with the details of one invasion or another because they disagree with almost all invasions on principle. If Johnson doesn’t know what Aleppo is, in a way, that’s good — it means that he isn’t planning to bomb it. Johnson’s policies are also more in line with traditional, New Right conservatism than Trump’s, so many conservatives who are taking the opportunity to bash Johnson ought to re-evaluate their political philosophies. Secondly, it’s important to understand that the other candidates, who have a much better chance of being elected and are worth more intense scrutiny, have made cringe-worthier gaffes. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have succumbed to fear-mongering and shameless pandering. Trump is the antithesis of Johnson — while Johnson admits that he doesn’t know everything, Trump is a man who brags about how his University of Pennsylvania degree makes him “a really smart person” despite only getting in with the favor of an admissions officer, after earning average grades at Fordham University, according to one of his biographers. Trump may be intelligent, but he is possibly one of the least intellectual men to become the presidential frontrunner of a major political party in American history. Trump also says very shocking, anti-conservative things, from implying that 9/11 was George Bush’s fault to claiming that John McCain isn’t really a war hero. Clinton’s gaffes have been more minor, from slipping recently by calling half of Donald Trump’s supporters (representing a quarter of the United States population) a “basket of deplorables” to publishing an article called “Seven Things Hillar y Clinton Has in Common with Your Abuela” in an attempt to appeal to Hispanic and Latino voters. Clinton, having a considerable amount of political experience under her belt and a close relationship with Henr y Kissinger, is too diplomatic to make the same mistakes that Trump makes — but the consequences of her actions as a New York Senator and Secretar y of State (a topic for another day) made the Middle East a more violent and hostile place than it was before, and that’s worse than the Aleppo gaffe. The Aleppo incident is a wake-up call to us conservatives and libertarians to become more well-read on foreign policy in order to be taken seriously. Apathy is a huge problem in the liberty movement, and far too many libertarians identify as libertarians because they “don’t care about what people do” as opposed to passionately not wanting the government to care about what people do. But it’s also a reminder that Gary Johnson is a humble, honest candidate who is given less credit than he deserves. He’s a real human being in a race where one candidate doesn’t show enough emotion and another candidate shows too much of it. There’s an argument for only supporting someone who can elucidate about the intricacies of the problems that surround Aleppo on a morning talk show, but it’s not the only way to vote. Andrea Vacchiano is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore double-majoring in history and political science. Her column, “Tory Time,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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EDITORIAL WEEK IN REVIEW: Laurels and Darts LET’S GET PHYSICAL The Division of Student Affairs wants students to get off their butts and work out. Flex Passes are free for the year, and the monetar y barrier to taking fun classes like pilates, yoga and spin is now gone. Gone are the days of awkwardly tr ying to utilize the gym’s equipment (Do you push? Pull? Are you even sitting on the thing the right way?) because the classes have instructors that can give you personalized attention. We laurel the accessible classes and hope that students put this newfound resource to good use.
THE SKY IS LITERALLY THE LIMIT Rutgers Republicans declined to endorse Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Since there was no overwhelming support for a single candidate in the group, the Rutgers Republicans could not decisively choose a candidate that would represent their core values, thereby joining many college Republican organizations throughout the nation in declining to endorse Trump. You know it is an especially divisive moment in U.S. politics when there is not only polarity between parties, but also polarity within the parties. We dart the current state of this election.
OPEN BOOKS IN A HIDDEN NOOK There is a hidden gem in New Brunswick, and it needs to be recognized and appreciated: the New Brunswick Free Public Library. This beautiful building situated on Livingston Avenue of downtown New Brunswick is hidden from the regular college student who doesn’t veer off University campus. We laurel the library for holding events and activities for children in New Brunswick and serving as a wonderful study space if the Rutgers libraries become too crowded.
ALL OF THE LIGHTS (ARE GONE) It’s way too early in the semester for this kind of drama to happen — but it wouldn’t be Rutgers if we actually had an easy start to the semester. About 90 of the University’s Cook campus and Douglass campus buildings experienced power outages on Tuesday and Wednesday, including residence halls. While we know that University facilities are working very hard to address this problem, the fact that 3,000 students had to uproot their lives and sleep in recreation centers is unfortunate. We dart this awful situation and the pesky outages.
VACCINATION CELEBRATION Most students are already aware that there were a few meningitis cases in New Brunswick, and after the aggressive campaign by the University Health facilities, it is widely understood that meningitis is fatal and that its ef fects can be mitigated by taking a vaccine. Health clinics have popped up as a response to the issue, making receiving the vaccine convenient and accessible. We laurel the Student Health Ser vices for caring about our well-being.
BIRD BRAIN A University employee called the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) about a sick bird, and the police officer who came by thought that the best way to help the bird was to step on its neck or shoot a bullet through it. On top of that, the officer tried to conduct a criminal background check and a warrant search on the employee (so much for good attempting to do a good deed on employee’s part.) This was a minor situation that had gone awr y, and we dart that police officer for his way of handling problems.
September 16, 2016
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Spiritual sickness requires adequate treatment, attention MACRO TO MICRO AYSENUR GUC
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t was early morning as I strode across campus surrounded by groggy students making their way to their 8 a.m. classes. The air was brisk and my shoes stomped upon crinkled yellow leaves indicative of the arrival of autumn. By the bus stop, a student was hunched over, her face distorted in pain. I stopped to ask her if she was feeling well and if she was in need of assistance. She was clearly sick so I advised her to go home. Appreciation flashed across her eyes but she shook her head, replying in a low tone, “I can’t. I have a chemistry lab today.” We spent a couple of minutes conversing and I tried to persuade her otherwise. She finally agreed to go and seek medical attention. We parted ways. My thoughts floated around the short interaction throughout the day. It has only been the second week of classes and individuals are already sacrificing their health to avoid potential academic penalties. This speaks volumes about the manner in which students prioritize aspects of their life in relation to not only campus culture, but also within the collegiate atmosphere. Upon seeing an individual physically distressed and unwell, it is in
our society’s impulsive nature to declare the individual sick and recommend a doctor. Such a reaction is perceived as normal and acceptable. And, of course, that is how it should be. However, the eyes cannot behold all illnesses. Some are not physical. Some do not display external symptoms alerting the individual to take steps toward a remedy. Some illnesses take captive the mind and the heart. Those who are mentally ailed often do not exhibit blatant signs of sickness. Those who are spiritually sick
the type of sickness that will dwell in a shadowy corner of one’s heart, still and silent on most days, but always ready to cause a chaotic cacophony when offered even a sliver of attention. Most choose to ignore it. This is possible through preoccupying one’s self with numerous activities, filling one’s schedule to the brim and ensuring that the only time left to think about matters of death, life, purpose and existence is perhaps at night, when the mind can wander around freely for a few minutes before falling into sweet
“It is the type of sickness that will dwell in a shadowy corner of one’s heart, still and silent on most days, but always ready to cause a chaotic cacophony when offered even a sliver of attention.” will often not even be aware of their own situation. By “spiritually sick,” I do not mean to imply an absence of association with a religion or even a lack of practice in the mostly pseudo-spiritual trends of current times, but rather the state of being infected by an existential disease. Individuals who hold belief in certain religious doctrines are just as prone to a spiritual and existential void — sometimes even more dangerously so, as there can be a false assurance of security and thought in being immune to it. An existential disease will wrap its arms around one’s neck when least expected. It is
sleep. The busyness of one’s quotidian routine is sometimes utilized as a method of forgetting and escaping one’s fears and lack of satisfaction with the given answers to the questions humans are driven to inquire after. It is much easier to run around all day to classes, clubs, meetings and two part-time jobs than to reserve an hour, let alone a minute of a day to address the existential questions that seem to perpetually lurk within. At least, for me, much easier and less courageous, for I am guilty of all of the above. Physical sicknesses that are left untreated will only grow worse until finally
escalating into a state of emergency. Likewise, if sicknesses of the soul, self or “I,” — whatever you would like to call it — are not dealt with, an eventual crisis will occur, sometimes resulting in the negation of worth of life and everything else prepackaged with it. Medical centers are provided for bodily illnesses. Resources are becoming more and more available for mental illnesses. However, spiritual sicknesses are just as existence-threatening, and arguably, even more life-impacting on a practical basis than any other type of malady. While religious counselors may exist, or philosophy classes may offer secular solutions, the real cure lies within awareness of the sickness. The existential illness that affects all humans whether they be conscious of it or not must be acknowledged, grappled with, argued with, deliberated over and given time to fully manifest itself. Like the sick student I encountered on that fall morning, one can insist on ignoring the sickness. One can argue that attendance of class or that daily life demands take precedence. However, priorities should be realized and long-term implications should be kept in foresight. An unwell student cannot effectively learn or contribute in class. Health is mandatory. Aysenur Guc is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in philosophy. Her column, “Macro to Micro,” runs monthly on Fridays.
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DIVERSIONS
September 16, 2016
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: You’ll be faced with tough choices when dealing with partnerships and domestic matters. The sooner you size up your situation and make a motion to do what’s best for you, the sooner you will ease the stress that comes along with change. Don’t fight the inevitable, but look for the positive lessons you can draw from the changes that emerge. Your numbers are 1, 12, 17, 23, 31, 37, 42.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel delays will arise if you don’t have proper documents or don’t abide by the rules. Your strength will come from personal growth and positive physical changes. Proper dieting and exercise is encouraged along with a romantic celebration. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Steady activity will bring solid results. Use your imagination to find solutions, but offer physical help to others and you will make an impact and boost your reputation. A partnership will result in good fortune. 4 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An open mind and a reliable source of information will help you avoid being manipulated into something that isn’t what it seems. Put more effort into making the physical alterations that will boost your confidence to follow your own path. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your outlook will capture the attention of someone in a high position. Expressing your thoughts and speaking from the heart will have an impact, but could cause jealousy among your peers. A problem with a pet could arise. 5 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your desire to get in the game is admirable, but try to be realistic about what you can and cannot do. Weigh the pros and cons and consider the potential losses you might face. Sometimes it’s best to sit one out. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional disillusionment will surface if you aren’t being realistic about your current personal situation or standards of living. Ease up when it comes to spending and you’ll avoid stress. A change in the way you handle money will be necessary. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Good fortune is within reach if you are willing to explore new possibilities. Don’t hide out where no one will notice you. If you want to get ahead, you’ll have to make an impression on those willing to help you excel. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions will surface and are best channeled into some form of activity that will challenge you to do your best. Don’t let frustration lead to anger or you’ll lose sight of what you are trying to accomplish. 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t give in to temptation or get involved in something that will tarnish your reputation. Stick close to home and avoid conversations with anyone who is emotionally manipulative. Trust in yourself and gather information. 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll have some interesting ideas when it comes to financial gains. Don’t feel like you have to follow the crowd. You stand a better chance if you rely on your own expertise to help you gain ground. 4 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Discretion will be necessary if you want to avoid interference. Size up your situation and use your own financial means to bring about the changes that will improve your current work or domestic situation. Celebrate your victory with someone you love. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Trust will be an issue and jealousy will lead to trouble. Problems will arise if you aren’t honest with someone about the way you feel. Keep the peace and do your best to offer honesty, loyalty and affection. 3 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
59 Legendary actress Sophia
1 Volcanic anagram for “ante”
60 “... not always what they ___”
5 Where something can be flat
61 Places of rejuvenation
or sharp
62 Decorative jugs
10 Military lockup
63 Amazes
14 Asian cuisine choice 15 Chocolate source
DOWN
16 An apple on a computer, for one
1 Carve in stone
17 One taking others to great heights 2 Holier than who? 20 Color attribute
3 Soon-to-be parents’ concern
21 Brought into the world, as eggs
4 Order between “ready” and “fire”
22 Dough or bread
5 Knee abrasion
23 Deeply engrossed
6 Implied but not verbalized
24 Give in to pressure
7 Battery contents
25 Chant
8 Air-traffic control org.
28 Certain beach bird
9 Poppycock
29 Monopolist’s portion
10 Place for a hunter
32 “... ___ lender be”
11 Casting director’s handout
33 Painful pang
12 Fictional hunchback
34 Deception
13 “___ Jail” (Monopoly bummer)
44 Veggies sometimes
35 Good feature for cars stuck in
18 Brio or panache
served in rings
the snow
19 Immobilized (with “down’)
45 Cello’s little relative
39 Tall Australian bird
23 Bookbinding leather
46 Complies with, as advice
40 Raise, as a flag
24 Certain chapeau
47 Gastric woe
41 Bibliographical abbr.
25 Derive by reasoning
48 Some dangerous snakes
42 Fink
26 ___ Jean (Marilyn Monroe)
49 Cease
43 First-class
27 “Rainbow” fish
50 Legendary entertainer
44 Not-quite-round shapes
28 All the ones before us?
Horne
46 Jekyll’s alter ego
29 Accused’s need
51 Shrek, for one
47 Kind of individual pricing
30 Enraged
52 Type of duck
48 Certainly not alert
31 City on the Aire
53 “Trick” joint
51 Mixed assortment
33 Biblical possessive
54 “Capital” and
52 Schuss, e.g.
36 “Casey at the Bat” poet
“alcohol” endings
55 Some supports for motorists?
37 Stack of fireplace logs
56 “___ what?”
58 Koi’s place, often
38 Reason for tear gas
57 “Made in the ___”
Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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September 16, 2016
TERPS Knights welcome sliding Terrapins in Big Ten opener continued from back Jimenez’s comments shed light on one of Rutgers’ main mantras, which is that the
next game is the most important one. O’Neill said he constantly stresses to his team the importance of staying focus and keep-
Senior midfielder Tori Prager says Rutgers is excited to begin Big Ten competition. In 2015, Rutgers was 7-2-2 in conference play. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016
home Rutgers looks to extend home winning streak to 4 against Sienna continued from back team’s 7-4 victory over Ohio last week. The Eastern Regional High School graduate’s performance earned her Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors. The team’s seven goals were the most goals Rutgers has scored since 2007 and Santore’s eight points marks the most by any Knight in a single game since 2008. The rookie’s team-leading 13 points places her at second place in the NCAA among all freshmen. Santore isn’t the only one pulling her weight offensively. Nine
total players have goals on the season thus far and 11 have tallied at least one assist. Rutgers is seeing results across the board, from starts to players coming in off the bench and freshman up to seniors. “We’re all working towards the same goal and we’re really focusing on what’s best for the team rather than what’s best for each individual,” said fifth-year senior captain Alyssa Bull. “You can really see that with every single player on the team, and I think that’s what’s really helping us right now — that it’s a team focus.” After taking this week to rest and recover from a two-game
ing away the distractions that would hinder the Knights from reaching their goals. His and the entire program’s expectations for this season are lofty. They want to win a Big Ten championship and return to the College Cup. If Rutgers follows this concentrated mindset and remains locked in on just the immediate future, it has all the resources in the world to achieve those heights. It’s easy to see O’Neill’s effect on the players’ approach to the season as they all talk about taking it day-by-day and game-by-game. The game that happens to be of the utmost importance right now is of course Maryland, and the team is prepared and ready to turn loose come Friday night. “We’re so excited to start Big Ten play and want to make a statement on Friday,” said senior midfielder Tori Prager. “We’ve got to be willing to work for it because in order to be great, you’ve got to give 100 percent effort.” In addition to going all out, the Knights will make tactical and strategic moves and incorporate that into their preparation. “We learn the details and habits of opposing teams,” O’Neill said. “Ultimately though it’s about us and playing our best soccer.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
home stand last weekend, Rutgers looks to keep its momentum going against Siena before conference play opens up next weekend. With a 2016 schedule that includes eight Big Ten teams, five of which rank in the top 20 nationally, it is crucial for the Knights to secure a win before opening up conference play. Keeping a clean sheet at home will also give the team something to remember and smile about on the road. “Any win we get, any goal we score, we take confidence from that,” said senior defender Sophia Walia. “Being undefeated at home is going to help us succeed in our Big Ten weekend coming up. I think it’s definitely important — any win is important.” For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior defender Sophia Walia says having confidence from being successful at home will help the Knights when Big Ten play commences next week. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015
CROSS COUNTRY
Sophomore Dominick Munson was the second highest finisher for Rutgers in Penn State, finishing behind Conor Murphy. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2016
Rutgers readies for Rider Invitational Jordan Farbowitz Staff Writer
The Rutgers men’s cross-country team opened its season last week with a bit of success against some of the best programs in the country. Now it will look to produce solid results against some lesser competition. The Scarlet Knights return to action after finishing seventh in last week’s Spiked Shoe Invitational, as they head to Pennington, New Jersey, to compete in the Rider Invitational this Friday, hosted by Rider University. Last year they finished sixth overall in the eight-kilometer race. Last week, the Knights competed and ran well against powerhouses such as defending national champion Syracuse. While there won’t be any national powerhouses at this meet, there will be schools such as Marist, Siena, Richmond, Wagner, TCNJ, LIU Brooklyn and Temple. Head coach Mike Mulqueen expects the team to do well in the face of this competition. “All of these teams are solid cross-country teams, so running well as a group is important in trying to beat them,” he said. One Knight to look out for is sophomore Conor Murphy. Murphy was the highest finisher last week, finishing in 19th place with a time of 27:12, and now he looks for a faster time and a higher finish in this meet, as well as a higher team finish overall. “I think all of us should run faster this meet than last meet, and hopefully we’ll have a good result,” he said. Dominick Munson is also someone to keep an eye on. The sophomore finished in 21st place, just a second behind Murphy. And like Murphy, he hopes that he and his team can improve for this meet. “We haven’t been too crazy with workouts yet, so we can all improve a lot,” he said. “Our fourth and fifth runners can be a bit closer to our first three.” He also added that he thinks he is capable of winning the race, or potentially finishing in the top-five overall. Improvement seems to be the theme heading into Pennington.
While the individual results from last week were decent, a seventh-place finish out of 10 teams is definitely something that can motivate the team to performing better the next time out. Munson mentioned after last week’s meet that the team’s top seven runners can beat each other on any given day, so the Knights can definitely make some noise in competitions if the results in training translate to success on the field. Mulqueen stressed that one of the main goals for training this week was to reduce the differential between the first and seventh runner. Last week it was over a minute, and if that time can be cut down, expect the results to reflect the training. Since teams are ranked based on the sum of all runners’ placements, getting higher placements will result in a higher team finish. The Knights are headed into their second meet of the season, which means that it might be a good indication of what direction this team is headed. If the right improvements are made, this will be a team to look out for at meets, and if they perform well in Pennington, it can go a long way in how this season will play out. One of Conor Murphy’s goals for the season is to beat his personal times from last year and to be in good shape for the Big Ten Championship at the end of the season, and if he fulfills that goal, it will be a great service to his team and will definitely help them perform well in meets. To add to that, Munson wants to finish in the top 40 at the Big Ten Championship. When players have motivation to do well, it reflects on the rest of the team and motivates them to do well. Overall, this looks to be a good season for Rutgers, and early season performances like this one will help determine just how well they will do the rest of the way. “I think we could win as a team,” Munson said. “And I think we should win.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s cross country team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
September 16, 2016
Page 11 MEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS-OHIO STATE, TOMORROW, 2 P.M.
Rutgers searches for first win of season in Columbus Bret Levinson Staff Writer
The Rutgers men’s soccer team had the chance to get a result against the No. 4 team in the nation Tuesday night. It came so close, but couldn’t close out the game against Maryland. After a late double-overtime goal, the Terrapins solidified themselves as the winners, handing the Scarlet Knights (0-5, 0-2) their fifth straight loss. Rutgers has only faced teams ranked nationally in the top 15 until now with one exception. But a similar struggling team awaits the Knights on Sunday. The battered Buckeyes of Ohio State will host Rutgers in a match that was much more anticipated last year. Like the Knights, the Buckeyes (1-5, 1-1) haven’t been able to string together wins. Both teams ended the 2016 season hosting ranked teams. Ohio State opened up its season hosting the Bert and Iris Wolstein Classic, losing both games in overtime. No. 23 Virginia Tech defeated the Buckeyes in double-overtime while it took No. 13 UC Santa Barbara one overtime. Another similarity between the two teams is the amount of goals they have struggled to score. Ohio State scored only four goals through their first six games, while Rutgers only has one.
But don’t let the numbers and record fool you when looking at the Buckeyes’ stat sheet. Just a season ago, Ohio State was one of the most feared teams in college soccer. Although Ohio State lost to the Knights in Piscataway for its regular season matchup, the Buckeyes prevailed where it mattered most — the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament, where they won 4-0. Ohio State then reached the NCAA Tournament getting to the third round, before getting eliminated by eventual National Champion Stanford, 3-1. Even though the Buckeyes are starting of f a comparable 2016 campaign with Rutgers, head coach Dan Donigan’s team will not throw in the towel and are prepared for a tough road opponent. “They know none of us are giving up,” Donigan said of his squad. “We’re coming out here, we’re gonna prepare this week for Ohio State, and it’s gonna be another incredibly tough test and challenge on the road against a very good team, and we’re looking forward to it.” After fighting tooth and nail with No. 4 Maryland in the Knights’ closest game of the season, Rutgers has gained some confidence under its belt and remembered it can play with the best teams in the country. The Knights lost to No. 8 Denver by a slim 1-0 score and to No. 14 Creighton 2-0, but Rutgers
battled toe-to-toe with powerhouse No. 4 Maryland. Junior forward Dante Perez, who lifted the Knights up with his equalizer on Tuesday, believes the promise from No. 4 Maryland will carry into Sunday. “I think the effort we put in and the drive we had to win (will) show we can play at this level despite our record,” Perez said. Donigan will stay with the current line-up that has reigning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Jason Wright playing left midfield instead of his normal striker position. His teammates have not been able to adapt fully to their new positions, after a series of injuries shook up this year’s roster, causing Wright to rely on the team’s fill-ins, who have not been able to create the same opportunities as last year’s squad. Donigan dropped him to midfield to start the attack early and try and make something happen. “I think Jason likes it,” Donigan said. “He’s been very responsive to it. I think it worked to a degree. So really for me right now there’s no need to try and fix anything that’s not really broke. We competed head and toe with Maryland. Although the shots may tell you a little bit differently ... it’s a number and ... it doesn’t always necessarily equate to them dominating the game.” Another huge piece for Rutgers may even be its most vital. Last year’s Second Team All Big Ten goalkeeper, David Greczek,
displayed a work of art in the game versus No. 4 Maryland. Greczek made 10 saves on the game, two shy of his career high in 2013 against USF. And although the game Sunday against Ohio State is masked by two recently successful programs struggling mightily, it is still a huge for chance for the Knights to get in the win column and start their road back to success.
And Greczek said he believes after Thursday’s practice, all of his teammates are confident for Ohio State. “We came into practice today, the guys are happy and energetic,” Greczek said. “I think it’s a big confidence booster for us that were gonna bring into Ohio State.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior forward Dante Perez scored the Knights’ first goal of the season in a double-overtime loss to No. 4 Maryland on Tuesday. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016
VOLLEYBALL PRINCETON-RUTGERS, TODAY, 12:15 P.M.
Knights host Rutgers Invitational prior to Big Ten play Jon Spilletti Staff Writer
How a team responds to adversity is generally the best measure of its ability. In wake of its five game slide spanning the last two weeks, the Rutgers volleyball team aims to curb its losing ways at the Rutgers Invitational on Sept. 16-17. Looking to bounce back after disappointing efforts in the Yale Invitational and the Hilton Penn’s Landing Cherry & White
Challenge the last two weekends, the Scarlet Knights brings their talents to the College Avenue Gym for the first time this campaign. The Knights, who dropped to a record of 4-6 after losses to Cleveland State, New Hampshire and Temple, hopes their home court will bring them some much-needed fortune. Rutgers awaits the arrivals of Princeton, Seattle and Seton Hall. Last year’s Rutgers Invitational saw the Knights pick up one victory against Howard, while dropping
Senior Mikaela Matthews led the Knights with 16 blocks at the Temple Invitational last weekend. She has 40 blocks on the year. ACHINT RAINCE / NOVEMBER 2015
the following two matches to Princeton and Duquesne. The 3-3 Tigers will walk into New Brunswick confident following last season’s three-set victory, though Rutgers does own the alltime series at 20-13. Head coach CJ Werneke, who has met with the Tigers a number of times in his nine years at the helm of this team, recalls last season’s loss and seeks to rectify it. “It was one of those matches you really remember just because of how frustrating it was and how disappointed we were,” Werneke said. Werneke cited the differences in teams’ mentalities, but hopes that will change in the coming days, as he views the match as more than just a non-conference game. “This is like a revenge game,” Werneke said. “Let’s go show them that we have improved a year later. They are gonna be a good ball control, scrappy team that does not give up, does not make a lot of mistakes and forces you to beat them. As a team, our players and coaches have to have that mentality. We are going to have to earn the win, rather than just have them hand it to us.” Joining Princeton in Rutgers’ Saturday opponents is Seattle. At 5-5, the Redhawks meet the Scarlet Knights for the first time ever and pose a big threat to a Knights side which has seen defeats at the hands of small conference squads.
On Sunday, Rutgers will go toe to toe with in-state rival Seton Hall. Former conference rivals in the Big East, the Pirates have won the last three matchups against the Knights. Two games under .500 on the year, the Knights host three even teams this weekend, all looking to gain an edge in light of conference play gearing up in the coming weeks. And though Rutgers has not seen so much collective success over its last few weekends, the team can lay claim to a few individuals that have filled their roles nicely. Senior right side Lauren Cloyd is one of them. Earning all-tournament honors at the Hilton Penn’s Landing Cherry & White Challenge last weekend, Cloyd provided consistency where the team lacked, as she posted 34 kills and .310 hitting percentage. Cloyd, who has experience against Princeton, led the team with eight kills and four blocks last year against the Tigers and aims to continue her good run of form by sticking to what she knows. “I am just planning to try and replicate what I did last weekend — swinging high on the right sides and trying to keep my slides fast,” Cloyd said. “It comes from my setter, (freshman Megan Sharkey), so if I continue to execute on the
balls she sets, I will continue to play well.” Joining Cloyd is fifth-year senior middle blocker Mikaela Matthews, who led the group with 16 blocks over the weekend, averaging 1.6 blocks per set. As a team often founded on defensive, Matthews’ impact is felt, and she has been focusing primarily on blocking in the buildup to the weekend. “In practice, we have been emphasizing and focusing on our blocking technique, and that’s carrying into the weekend,” Matthews said. “I have also been just trying to help my fellow teammates out, making sure we are challenging one another, because their blocks are just as effective as mine.” With Matthews’ assessments of practice comes the coach’s, as Werneke has explained in the past that he sees dedicated and focused practice as essential to a team’s success in its following games. This week, Werneke praised the team’s preparation heading into the weekend. “I am looking for more inspired, motivated play, and I think we have been hitting that in practice this week,” Werneke said. “Hopefully that continues into the weekend.” For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“Being undefeated at home is going to help us succeed in our Big Ten weekend coming up. I think it’s definitely important — any win is important.” — Senior defender Sophia Walia
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WOMEN’S SOCCER MARYLAND-NO. 22 RUTGERS, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Knights begin Big Ten play against Terps Alex Gold
Suffice to say, the women from College Park haven’t enjoyed the same non-conference success as the Knights, but that doesn’t mean that it will be an easy victory for Rutgers. Last year, Maryland was only 6-12-1 on the season and a pitiful 1-9-1 in the conference, but the Terrapins still played the Knights to a tightly contested match. Rutgers squeaked out a narrow 1-0 triumph, and the team expects a similarly competitive atmosphere this time around. “Top to bottom in the conference every game is a battle,” said head coach Mike O’Neill. “Maryland is well coached, organized and we know they’ll come in ready to give us a good match.” It’s commonplace to hear among Big Ten coaches, players and even fans that records are thrown out the window when two of the fourteen members face off. That type of intensity renders it even more crucial for the Knights to be on their A-game. The players are fully aware of this and seem pumped to get the second phase of the season started. “We want to get in there and come out firing on all cylinders,” said senior goalkeeper Alana Jimenez. “Every match in the Big Ten is hard so we need to play well.”
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The Rutgers women’s soccer team begins its Big Ten schedule starts at home Friday night 7 p.m. against Maryland. The Scarlet Knights go into the match having amassed five wins, one loss and one draw. The Knights are ranked No. 22 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Poll, No. 21 according to Soccer America and No. 19 in the TopDrawerSoccer.com Top 25. At the end of last year, Rutgers was rated as the fourth best team in the country by the NSCAA after making it all the way to the College Cup, the college soccer version of the Final Four. With how the Knights finished the 2015 season, this current mark isn’t quite where the squad wants to be. But there is no more effective manner to move up the rankings than winning conference battles. Facing off against Big Ten foe Maryland is the perfect platform for Rutgers to commence its ascent to being one of the top teams in the nation. The Terrapins enter Friday possessing two wins, five losses and one draw, as well as a current four-game losing streak.
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Senior goalkeeper Alana Jiminez has allowed just four goals while posting a .85 save percentage across her seven starts. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016
FIELD HOCKEY SIENA-RUTGERS, SUNDAY, 1 P.M.
RU aims to keep perfect home record Kaylee Pofahl Correspondent
The Rutgers field hockey team has not faced defeat on its home field since Oct. 18, 2015 — and the Scarlet Knights are hoping to keep it that way. Rutgers (4-2) looks to defend its perfect record on the Banks and extend its winning streak to four games in hosting Siena (1-3) for the first time at home this Sunday. “We’re taking it one game at a time, but I think that’s been something that the team’s taken a lot of pride in — just how we play at home, how we play here on our home field,” said head coach Meredith Civico. “It’s become a focus point and a goal of theirs so I think it’s great. I think it gives them a lot of confidence and I think they should take a lot of confidence in that.” After dropping two of their first three games, including a tough 3-2 overtime loss to No. 5 Virginia, the Knights have rebounded in terrific fashion. A powerful offensive surge has led Rutgers to outscore opponents 20-12 in just six games. Leading the scoring frenzy is standout freshman forward Nikki Santore, who notched a hat trick and two assists for 8 total points in the Head field hockey coach Meredith Civico said Rutgers takes a lot of pride in the fact that they haven’t lost a home game yet this season. Rutgers is 3-0 with a plus-10 scoring advantage on its home turf in 2016. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015 EXTRA POINT
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