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Rutgers program provides training for non-profit, public sectors By Marcus Tucker Contributing Writer
Before the Arab Spring, Egypt awarded Rutgers a contract to develop Egyptian educational programs to help change its bureaucratic state into a more effective democracy. Now, Nigerian officials are seeking supplementary education from the Center for Executive Leadership in Government’s Global Mini-Master in Public Administration program this week to improve their public sectors back home, said Angie McGuire, assistant professor and director of CELG. The center provides management and leadership training for non-profit and public sectors, she said. CELG, which has not taught in Egypt since the December before the Arab Spring, extended its service to the N.J. public sector and later, the Nigerian public sector, she said. By the end of this weeklong, intensive course, she said, the officials will have gained important knowledge and earned a Mini-MPA certificate. This is the third group of Nigerian officials who have come to Rutgers since the program started, she said. Rutgers’ CELG, which emerged in 2008, partnered with TNS Integrated Resources Ltd. in 2012, she said. The Nigerian firm specializes in management training for Nigerian public sector officials. Peter Medunoye, managing partner of TNS Integrated Resources Ltd., said he wanted to improve Nigeria’s educational sector. “The kind of educational system is archaic and old, so we felt we could offer improvement to the old system,” he said. After gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria’s government was overtaken by a politically inexperienced military coup, he said. The regime ruled as a dictatorship for more than 40 years. “They came in and affected the orientation of our people negatively,” he said. “Our background is a background of terrible corruption … the democracy that we have is still actually very, very young,” Medunoye said Rutgers and TNS, Ltd. have succeeded in training Nigerian officials. “We came into this partnership mainly because Rutgers has been around for over 250 years, and they have so much experience in training government officials around the world,” he said. Nigeria hopes to replicate CELG’s achievements in Egypt and South Africa, he said. Medunoye said International School of Management, Lagos — a niche business school established recently in Lagos, Nigeria — See SECTORS on Page 5
N.J. gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono shakes hands with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, as they both campaign for Cory Booker for U.S. Senate yesterday at Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. DAPHNE ALVA
Massachusetts Gov., Buono campaign for Booker By Marcus Tucker and Cody Beltis Staff Writers
Deval Patrick, governor of Massachusetts, and Barbara Buono, democratic gubernatorial candidate for N.J., came together yesterday
on the steps of Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus to endorse Newark Mayor Cory Booker for U.S. Senate. Booker, a Democrat, will run against Steve Lonegan, a Republican, in the special election Oct. 16.
Patrick and Buono led the event to support Booker along with Frank Pallone, representative of the sixth district of New Jersey. Pallone said today is the voter registration deadline for the U.S. Senate election, and encouraged students to do so if they have not already.
“Cor y Booker is someone who we need in the United States Senate as soon as possible,” he said. “There is a real possibility that the Republican leadership in Washington will be shutting down See booker on Page 4
University unveils dual-doctorate program with RWJMS By Vaishali Gauba Contributing Writer
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s affiliate, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, collaborated with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy to unveil a dual-doctorate program. RAZA ZIA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
For Dr. Joseph Barone, it was a moment of gratification when he met a physician at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, who turned out to be his former student. Over the years, Barone has seen many students from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers progress into the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to gain experience in medicine. Barone, acting dean of the School of Pharmacy, collaborated with the faculty at the medical school to develop a dual-degree program. It is believed to be the first of its kind, combining a doctorate in pharmacy with a medical degree, he said. The 10-year Doctor of Pharmacy/Doctor of Medicine program will only be available to students enrolled in the 6-year Pharm.D. program at the pharmacy school, according to a Rutgers Today press release. It will integrate core instruction in basic and clinical sciences with clinical clerkships and rotations. The program is meant to train health care professionals as leaders in policy, research and clinical settings, said Dr. Peter Amenta, dean at RWJMS. “We are entering the era of teen medicine,” Amenta said. “We see
nurses, practitioners, pharmacists, therapists [and] health care professionals, who are practicing as teens and this program will help better coordinate this in a concise fashion.” The program will enhance the communications between the health care professionals in both doctoral and pharmaceutical fields, he said. “It will provide a very unique opportunity for our students in the Pharmacy school to go into medicine and become students at [RWJMS],” Barone said. Prospective students can begin applying for the program in the spring semester of this academic year given that they are in their second professional year in the pharmacy school, he said. The pharmacy school dual-degree committee will select applicants to be reviewed by the RWJMS committee. The committee will then make the final decision on admission, according to a document provided by Dr. Carol Goldin, associate dean for assessment of the pharmacy school. “The RWJMS decision will be based on the recommendations of the [pharmacy school] committee and a series of ‘mini-interviews’ with RWJMS faculty and committee members,” according to the document. See PROGRAM on Page 5
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The Rutgers University Programming Association presents “Beats on the Banks” at the New Jersey State Theatre at 15 Livingston Ave. in New Brunswick, featuring hip-hop ar tists Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg and Ab-Soul. Tickets cost between $5 and $25. For more information, go to statetheatrenj.org
Friday, Sept. 27
The Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Ar ts Center and the Rutgers University program in cinema studies present a screening of New Jersey Film Festival selections “Poor Hear t,” “A Night at the Of fice,” The Tale of Paris Echo Gold,” “Killer,” and “Locomotive” at 12 a.m. at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Ar t Museum on the College Avenue campus. Admission is $10 for the general public and $9 for students and senior citizens.
Saturday, Sept. 28
The Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Ar ts Center and the Rutgers University program in cinema studies present a screening of New Jersey Film Festival selections “Melody,” “Richie” and “Casual Encounters” at 7 p.m. at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Ar t Museum on the College Avenue campus. Admission is $10 for the general public and $9 for students and senior citizens.
Sunday, Sept. 29
The Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Ar ts Center and the Rutgers University program in cinema studies present a screening of New Jersey Film Festival selections “Jersey Fresh: Films by New Jersey Filmmakers Kaleidoscope,” “I Have No Idea What The F**k I’m Doing” and “Sex & Violence” at 7 p.m. at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Ar t Museum on the College Avenue campus. Admission is $10 for the general public and $9 for students and senior citizens.
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‘Rutgers Reflections’ offers glimpse into students’ lives By Alex Meier Associate News Editor
As Tulsi Desai walked to class on Busch campus Monday, a man texting on his Segway rammed into her. After class, Desai, a School of Ar ts and Sciences sophomore, visited Kevin Lu and Deepak Shanmuganandamurthy’s suite and told them about her unfor tunate encounter. Her two friends thought her stor y would be per fect to quote on their newly created Facebook page “Rutgers Reflections,” and they asked her to go outside to take her picture. As of yesterday evening, that picture collected 123 likes. And the “Rutgers Reflection” page, launched 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, had more than 800 likes, Lu said. “I had no idea that people would catch on to this, and that it would be actually interesting,” said Lu, a School of Ar ts and Sciences sophomore. “We just wanted to see how people would respond, but it seems like people are responding pretty positively to it.” Their idea for “Rutgers Reflections” transpired after a long night of studying last Sunday. Shanmuganandamur thy told Lu to take a break so he could show him the “Humans of New York” Facebook page, in which a photographer posts pictures of people in New York City with an attached quote. Lu said he saw the value in his project, and thought Rut-
gers could benefit from their own version of “Humans of New York.” Often times, students get wrapped up in own their lives and fail to notice the people that surround them. This gives reason for people to judge one another. “We see someone and assume ‘Oh, that guy’s a nerd. This guy’s a jock. That girl’s a party girl,’” he said. “Because of that, we kind of lock ourselves into what we think they are and how we think their lives are.” S h a n m u g a n a n d a m u r t h y, a School of Ar ts and Sciences sophomore, Lu and Desai recruited their friend Amr Tawfik, and he happily came on board. Tawfik, a School of Ar ts and Sciences sophomore, said he par ticularly appreciated this idea considering the size of Rutgers. “It’s not like most other colleges with 1,000, 2,000 students,” he said. “We have, what, 20,000 to 30,000 people and there’s all walks of life here … people have so many interesting things to say that you’d never expect.” On their first day on Monday, the group gathered about 15 pictures. Currently, the page should have about 30 to 40 pictures posted. The group selected the people they approached on a completely random basis to provide the most authentic representation of the Rutgers community possible.
Unof ficially, Desai said she has the responsibility of approaching people, then Shanmuganandamur thy and Tawfik star t the conversation and write down notewor thy quotes and finally, Lu takes their pictures. Lu said these conversations should tr y to unlock pieces of their subject’s personality that normal small talk cannot. “Ideally, if we have to attach a rule to it, it should be as genuine as possible for the situation,” he said. Desai said people at first seem confused when confronted by the “Rutgers Reflections” team. But once people understand their concept, most willingly par ticipate. Those unwilling to talk are usually in a rush. Shanmuganandamur thy said he has enjoyed the experience of talking with completely random people, which gives him the ability to experience small tidbits of their personalities and tastes of their lives. Tawfik recalled meeting two students on Livingston campus who were especially entertaining. “They were telling us this stor y of how they were playing frisbee and sometimes they throw their frisbee and hit girls,” he said. “But they also [do this] to hit on girls — literally.” Desai enjoyed conversing with two students wearing scrubs that she said were quite funny. “[Lu] asked them if they were a team, and the one guy was like ‘absolutely not,’ and the other kid was like ‘die-hard yes,’” she said.
Although Lu said many freelance photographers have asked to join the “Rutgers Reflections” team, the group is in its infancy, and wants to establish firm structural foundation before recruiting more members. “Absolutely it will become an open organization because there’s just too much talent on Rutgers to simply say ‘we don’t want you. We want to do this ourselves,’” he said. Lu also acknowledges that “Rutgers Reflections” will face several challenges as it continues to grow. For example, using the word “Rutgers” in their organization’s name could create complications, so they are
tr ying to register as a University-af filiated student organization as soon as possible. The team has always wanted to make an impact on campus with a creative, fun project that stands out, Tawfik said. This project is especially impor tant for Shanmuganandamurthy, who never had the chance to immerse himself in his hobby — photography. “You don’t have to ask for permission to do things that you want to do if you want to make a change on campus or if you want to bring some value to the campus,” Lu said. “Just go out and do it yourself. No one’s going to tell you to do it, you just have to go and do it.”
The ‘Rutgers’ Reflections’ team interviewed a study group yesterday at the Red Lion Cafe in the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. SHIRLEY YU / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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Buono says when she went to Rutgers, it was affordable, jobs were readily available continued from front the government sometime after next Monday.” Pallone said Washington needs Booker to help restore order and create budgets that will benefit the middle-class rather than corporations. Buono and Pallone are both Rutgers alumni, having attended Rutgers School of Law in Camden, they said. “We know because of our educational background that what Governor Christie has been doing for higher education has been a disaster for students like [you],” he said. In Buono’s time, she said going to college was affordable and jobs were readily available after college to pay any loans incurred. She said she has a passion to ensure that every person who wants to pursue higher education has the opportunity to do so. If elected, she said she would increase funding for higher education by providing scholarships, loans and programs that would help students themselves. She said Booker aims to do this as well. “The good thing about democracy is that we get to choose who will lead us,” she said. “It’s not just important to vote, but to vote smart.” She said Booker protects a woman’s right to choose, and will support the right to affordable health care for all New Jersey residents. “We need Cory Booker,” she said. “Cory Booker has fought for New Jersey for as long as I have known him.” Patrick, Buono and Pallone all stressed the importance of students’ having a voice, and voting in elections at both state and national levels. Buono said 400,000 New Jersey residents are out of work, and one quarter of the population currently lives in poverty. “Will the American Dream endure for another generation?” she said. Christie vetoed imperative gun control legislation and she said he
endorses Steve Lonegan for the Senate seat. Buono said Lonegan turns a blind eye to those with medical issues and is a man who takes pride in his prejudice. Buono said she and Booker think marriage equality is a top priority. “My daughter is gay, and she will have to go to another state to marry the person she loves,” she said. She and Booker supported state laws against discrimination and bullying that Christie vetoed. Buono introduced Patrick as a governor who cares about his people rather than political pundits. “We get the government we deserve,” Patrick said. “If you want leaders that work for our long-term interests, we have to organize and engage with others in our community.” Patrick said many talkers and few doers rule the world of politics. “What we need are doers, and that’s the reason why we need Buono as governor of New Jersey and Cory Booker as your next U.S. senator,” he said. Jalal Ansari, the president of the Rutgers Democrats, said he associates with the Democratic Party because it supports students and funds higher education. “I love Governor Patrick. I think he’s doing a great job in Massachusetts,” he said. “If only we can get Buono into Trenton.” Ansari, a School of Ar ts and Sciences junior, said Booker is an ef fective candidate because he connects with people and acts as an honest politician. Booker wants to create jobs, sustain the environment and help minorities. “I think I can make change personally,” he said. “So I’m here to support politicians that think can make a change as well.” He said Christie is doing a terrible job and has left the economy in shambles and defunded education. “As a student, I want more financial aid and a better economy,” he said.
Barbara Buono, gubernatorial candidate for N.J., and Deval Patrick, Gov. of Massachusetts, campaigned for Cory Booker for U.S. Senate yesterday at Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. DAPHNE ALVA
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CELG program offers Mini-Master of Public Administration for public officials continued from front offers management training, leadership training, innovation and strategy courses comparable to CELG’s offerings. Abdul Ganiyu Umar, CEO of Abuja Electricity Distribution Co., said the Nigerian government is currently in the process of privatizing electricity, which would lighten the government’s load and spur competition and economic growth. He said friends in the Global Mini-MPA program told him about their experiences in previous groups. “The program is exciting, the environment is absolutely perfect and the discussion is very stimulating. I believe there is a lot to learn,” he said. This week, Umar said he would learn about the interaction of the public and private sector in the United States to adapt a similar form of interaction between their growing private sector and the Nigerian government. During his training yesterday, he learned about Constitutionalism and the rule of law, the origin of the American system and how the branches of American government have evolved. “[I will tell] my friends, my colleagues, my contemporaries, ‘You have to take time to come and see this good faculty here,’” he said. “It’s a brilliant and lovely community and the University’s outstanding. I’m going to be an ambassador of this school when I get back home.” McGuire said aside from providing international help, CELG’s primary focus is training experienced managers of the N.J. public sector, which it is helping strengthen after the 2008 financial crisis precipitated cutbacks and layoffs in local governments, she said.
She said N.J. communities do not always converse about cutbacks in services. “What we’ve really focused on is helping managers in local towns think about how to have those conversations with their constituents,” she said. The program offers these managers the same Mini-MBA programs as the Nigerian officials take, she said. CELG’s Municipal Internship Program offers credited internship opportunities for graduate students to gain experience from public-sector projects, McGuire said. Officials personalize the projects to their interests and accommodate where they are located. “We’ve never had an unsuccessful internship. They’ve all been successful, but it’s because we take a lot of time during the placement process to make sure they are working with a manager who will mentor them,” she said. McGuire said graduate students have done work with local governments on solar projects, sustainability initiatives and media relations and advertising. CELG offers internships for the fall, winter and summer semesters, she said. Some provide stipends to offset tuition and commuting costs while students get experience. To apply for these internships, graduate students have to visit the CELG website. There are an unlimited number of internship spaces open, as there are 565 municipalities in New Jersey — many looking for help from graduate students, she said. “The most rewarding thing is when students say ‘I am doing a better job because I took those classes, because I got that degree, because I have a better network of other public managers to talk to,’” McGuire said.
Program aims to strengthen relationship between pharmacy and medical school continued from front After students star t the RWJMS curriculum, they will have the oppor tunity to take advantage of specialized enrichment options to bring their knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacotherapy and pharmacy into practice. “It is a highly selective program,” Goldin said. “Students can apply two years earlier [than usual]. They do not
have to take the MCAT, and only after their acceptance, they can work with medical students on research and clinical projects.” Similar to the competitiveness of admission to the pharmacy or medical school, the dual-degree program is also predicted to be challenging. Barone said the program could set a model for other strong universities with pharmacy and nursing schools.
“I think it will be an example of the increasing interest in the field of inter-professional health care,” Goldin said. “It is an enrichment process that will provide oppor tunities in both medicine and pharmacy together, for the betterment of health care.” The program aims to strengthen the relationship between the schools, which are both part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Barone said. “We worked for a long time with the faculty at the medical school, many of which are also friends and professional colleagues,” he said. “The dual-degree program puts a tangible face on this relationship.”
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September 25, 2013
How do you feel about banning smoking on campus? “I don’t think it’s feasible. There are rules on how far away to smoke from the building, yet people still gather around and smoke.” Abby Osamwonyi Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Sophomore
Campus Talk
BY YESHA CHOKSHI & SRINIDHI BELLAMKONDA Angelo Monaco
Brian Karabinchak
Fatima Alam
Maithreyi Thukaram
Ryann Green
School of Arts and Sciences Junior
School of Arts and Sciences Senior
School of Arts and Sciences First-year
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences First-year
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Sophomore
“It would be a good thing because of the issue of secondhand smoke. Banning will be too much. It would be nice to have a smokers’ area and nonsmokers’ area.”
“I disagree, I think they should be allowed to smoke on campus ... Where else would they smoke?”
“I guess I’m indifferent to it. I guess it’s their personal problem. Unless they are doing it in class, it’s okay.”
“I don’t care. It doesn’t bother me. If they want to smoke they should smoke.”
“I don’t agree with banning it. I’m not a smoker, because it’s someone’s personal choice, as long as they’re doing it in designated areas.”
CH WHI total votes: 334
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1,178 campuses — in the U.S. have adopted 100
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ONLINE RESPONSE
percent smokefree campus policies as of July 8, 2013
24.8% of college students — aged 18-22 years old were current smokers in 2010
AGREE 61.6%
DISAGREE 29.6%
1 million smokers — started smoking after age 18 in 2010 (increased from 600,000 in 2002)
SOURCE: NO-SMOKE.ORG
NEUTRAL 8.8% PERCENTAGES MAY NOT ADD TO 100 DUE TO ROUNDING ERRORS
September 25, 2013
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Hoja’s food tastes less ‘vomit-inducing’ than U. students claim
Food reviewer Matt Mikolay visited Hoja on Livingston campus after reading bad reviews online and found the food to be of average take-out quality. DENNIS ZURAW
By Matt Mikolay Contributing Writer
The widespread adoption of the Internet has permanently altered the way society communicates. Information is now at the average person’s finger tips, available for distribution at previously unimaginable speeds. Naturally, this technology has affected the world of food, providing a unique means through which the masses can communicate about various culinar y matters. As a result, a single person’s opinion on a restaurant can now spread through the World Wide Web, reaching a wider audience than ever before. On Sept. 13, user ”mookyvon” posted on the Rutgers subreddit, urging fellow Reddit users to refrain from visiting Hoja Asian Fusion, the newly opened Asian fusion restaurant located in Livingston Plaza. The initial post sparked a conversation involving several users who expressed similar sentiments. Complaints mainly focused on the poor quality of food, which was described as “bland,” “flavorless” and “forgettable.” One user went so far as to say he almost vomited after dining at Hoja. I’m never eager to consume vomit-inducing food, but I knew this was a matter I had to investigate fur ther. After hearing the widespread criticism concerning Hoja, I felt it was necessar y to experience the Asian fusion restaurant firsthand. Would I finish my meal at Hoja with the urge to heave? Or would I leave with a full stomach and a smile on my face? It was time to find out. In appearance, Hoja is chic and stylish. The restaurant is decorated with a vibrant color scheme, including red, green and yellow walls adorned with gigan-
tic plastic bowls of noodles and oversized utensils. Dance music plays over the speaker system while hungry patrons sit at red and white tables. Altogether, Hoja’s atmosphere allows for customers to enjoy their food in a casual environment. Hoja is not a sit-down restaurant — no table ser vice is provided. Much like Burger King or Wendy’s, patrons wait in line to place their orders at a counter, and food is ser ved atop trays on plastic plates with disposable utensils. I started my meal with steamed pork and cabbage dumplings ser ved with a dipping sauce, which tasted similar to a popular name brand bottled dumpling sauce. The filling of the dumplings offered a plain but dull pork flavor that lacked proper seasoning. The finest pork dumplings delight the taste buds with a harmony of ginger, garlic, soy sauce and other spices in perfect balance. The Hoja dumplings were barely edible. I proceeded to order the curr y chicken, a familiar mixture of carrot, onion, potato and chicken in a curr y base. Accompanied by a generous portion of white rice, the curr y base seemed flat, lacking the flavor complexity of other curries I’ve tasted in the past. The beef lo mein was most disappointing of all. The noodles were devoid of the conventional, strong saucy flavor associated with the dish. It’s not that too little sauce was present, but the sauce’s flavor seemed dull in comparison to typical takeout lo mein. Along with my meal, I chose to order the “Traditional Milk Tea with Tapioca,” a standard black milk tea found in nearly ever y bubble tea cafe. I was aware of the complaint expressed on Reddit that the bub-
ble tea at Hoja was 95 percent ice. Surprisingly, my bubble tea contained no ice at all — it was just a light milk tea mixed with tapioca pearls and ser ved in a plastic cup covered with cartoon elephant characters. The bubble tea wasn’t too sweet and it possessed a slightly powder y quality. The tapioca pearls were the softest and smallest I’ve ever had. Their diminutive size resulted in clumps frequently clogging the beverage’s straw. The food I experienced at Hoja was far from amazing, but I don’t believe the Asian fusion restaurant deserves the harsh criticism it received on the Rutgers subreddit. Nothing I ate was unappetizing enough to be labeled vomit inducing. Yes, I’ve eaten much better Asian food at other restaurants, but Hoja needs to be accepted for what it is — takeout-quality Chinese food. They even include the ubiquitous “Have A Nice Day” smiley face bag for carr yout orders. Hoja attempts to mass-produce takeout-style Asian food in a fast food environment, a sort of dim sum McDonald’s. Therefore it should not be held to the same standards as more formal, sitdown restaurants. Do not expect the finest pad thai, the most outstanding Kung Pao chicken nor the world’s greatest bao. Though none of the menu items I tasted impressed me, the food was on par with many of the takeout restaurants I’ve visited in the past. Hoja’s food is of average quality, much like the fare found at other eateries located in New Brunswick. Fans of takeout might be interested in tr ying out Hoja in Livingston Plaza. Students with higher standards will be better of f passing by.
Top: Food reviewer Matt Mikolay orders from Hoja’s take-out style menu. Middle: Mikolay says the beef lo mein tasted dull. Bottom: The resturant flaunts a vibrant color scheme. DENNIS ZURAW
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Circuit judgment a bad call for NJ Outlawing state’s sports betting does more harm than good
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But that means New Jersey won’t be able to take ast week, a federal circuit court ruled against New Jersey’s legalization of sports sports bets in time for the upcoming Superbowl. betting. Apparently, the state law conflicts Perfect timing there, huh? We agree with critics of the federal decision who with a federal law called the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. PASPA forbids say this opens more doors for illegal bets, like unlawsports betting as a measure to protect the integrity ful betting rings and sports betting sites. That’s all revenue that could be placed right into our economy, of sports games. but now is going to hidden pockets. Big help that’ll We call bullshit. It’s no secret that all types of gambling take give us. It’s unfortunate that the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB place in the state — namely Atlantic City — from casinos to horseracing tracks. In fact, we wrote and NCAA all oppose sports betting in New Jersey. an editorial last semester in favor of the state’s We understand that we need to preserve the sanctipush to regulate online gambling in an effort to ty of games, but state-approved sports betting would probably be more benefireenergize New Jersey’s cial to the leagues by diseconomy after Hurricane couraging the illegal alterSandy. We’re all in favor of “That’s all revenue that could be natives. That’s exactly why increased revenue. Therefore, we are pretplaced right into our economy, but we believe it would make more sense to have centralty peeved about the fednow is going to hidden pockets. ” ized areas for sports beteral decision to prevent ting, rather than a bunch of sports betting here. It’s underground and severely unfair that Nevada and damaging outlets. three other states were It’s also important for us to note that having sports “grandfathered” by PASPA, since it came after their own legalizations of sports betting. Las Vegas betting isn’t the end-all-be-all solution for our economis getting all the goods when it comes to betting ic woes, either. It’s cool that Christie is all gung-ho on major events like the Superbowl and the NCAA about this, but there are also many other important factors he should be turning his attention to as well. Final Four. That money could go toward a suffering Atlantic You didn’t think we’d turn a blind eye to the corrupCity. Gov. Chris Christie’s last attempt at getting juic- tion and inefficiency of Atlantic City’s administration, es flowing again in the city was the new Revel resort did you? Let’s make sure we have a solid foundation and casino, which floundered and filed for bankrupt- to stand on before any major changes to the law. Allowing sports betting in New Jersey goes hand cy less than a year after it opened. Now, Christie is set on taking this whole sports betting thing to the in hand with the culture of A.C. It’s unfair to deny the highest court — which, in this case, would be the state a major avenue of income, especially given its big boys in the Supreme Court. And if it comes to current conditions. How about we give Las Vegas a run for its money? that, so be it. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 145th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Political correctness should not come at expense of tradition I am extremely disappointed in Rutgers changing the alma mater. It reeks of political correctness and undermines its true meaning. The new lyric is lazy, shallow and doesn’t capture the essence of the original lyric, which is about resolving to go to Rutgers to become your own person. No one is stupid enough to actually think that “and resolved that I should be a man” actually means Rutgers is going to change your daughter to a man. It is talking about maturing, growing up and finding yourself. While we’re at it, I find the song discriminatory to floods and propose the line referencing “the flood” to “weather-related incident” or “tropical depression that caused the water level to rise, absent the river’s approval.” That new one is derogatory to those who don’t want to learn all they can. We have to make it nice to them too — “And resolved to do something while at Rutgers.” These are some quotes from my friends who share the same opinion. Also, if people read the Declaration of Independence they would probably be aware of the phase, “all men are created equal.” While we are at it, why don’t we change that? Another point, who is this Patrick Gardner that changed the lyrics? What
authority does he have over this college’s fabled histor y? Why was this done in secret? Where were the opinion polls? Why wasn’t the faculty, staff and student body asked about this beforehand? What are Gardener’s credentials? This is a decision that is serious enough to require input from many different organizations within the University. There should have been a process behind the change instead of sneaking it behind ever yone to get it passed. I will be among many others who will be booing the Glee Club and the new alma mater. I will sing the one I graduated with and will continue to tell people the right words. William Karavites is an application programmer for the Of fice of Information and Research Technology. He is a 2012 University alumnus.
Alma mater change lacks understanding In the traditional lyrics of the Rutgers alma mater, the phrase “be a man” connotes reaching maturity, and with maturity comes wisdom and self-reliance. I believe that was the original point of the verse and should be kept intact, for that is goal of every parent that sends a child off to college.
If the University wants a gender neutral or politically correct alma mater, someone should write an entirely new song rather than vandalize the traditional version. The current rewrite foisted on the Rutgers family is yet another unnecessary embarrassment suffered and an insult to the faithful alumni. Steven J. Giarratano is 1980 Rutgers College alumnus.
Students must be more supportive of Rutgers football team To the Rutgers student body: Do you want to have a football team capable of being ranked in the top 10? How about a BCS title? Dare I even think it — a national title? If so, you need to realize you are a major factor in getting there. You don’t need to be on the field, but you do need to be in the stands. You need to stay in the stands until the clock hits 00:00 in the fourth quarter. You need to be energized and loud! All the big-time programs learned long ago that an energized and excited student body is critical not only to the flow of the game (making it difficult for opposing quarterbacks to call audibles, breaking their rhythm, etc.) but also to potential recruits. No star player wants to play in a dead atmosphere.
I was at the Rutgers-Arkansas game on Sept. 21, and I was embarrassed by the student section’s mass exodus in the third quarter. Were you afraid the beer in your dorms would get warm? When Rutgers turned things around the noise level was tremendous, but imagine how much louder it could have been if all the students remained! In the fourth quarter, head coach Kyle Flood was directing his attention toward the student section in an effort to get more out of those who remained. Yes, he was coaching you, the “12th man,” just as enthusiastically as he would any other member of his team. Be glad that you do not have to pay for your tickets. Many schools with great programs make students pay for their tickets. Some even limit the number of games students can attend (via student ticket purchases) so that all students can have the opportunity to attend. There is nothing that can equal the emotion and excitement of a college football game. Your connection to Rutgers football is deeper than any connection you could ever have to a professional team. Become part of the program and your support will propel Rutgers football to the next level just as certainly as any star player’s efforts. Feed the team with your energy, frustrate the opponents with your volume and impress the recruits with your support! Bill Paliwoda College alumnus.
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Educators know what’s best when it comes to homework COMMENTARY AAYUSH VISARIA
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ust as the author of “U. students should not be overloaded with homework” is worried about the value of homework in American universities, I too was once confused about the point of “busywork.” However, I now realize homework is essential in a student’s education. Whether it feels like one is doing pointless problem sets or reading boring textbook passages, homework always reinforces learning subconsciously. The author is a bit naive and hyperbolic in her perspective on homework. Toward the end of her opinion piece, she worries that she will forget everything and feel as if she did not learn anything. That only occurs if one studies the night before, halfheartedly doing his or her homework without really understand the material. Even though I completely agree that practical skills and readings are important
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for future careers, one needs to know the theory and the foundations of a subject before indulging in “real-life” situations. The fact is an introductory course is just that — introductory. Students still have far more to learn before they can actually ap-
have experience in their fields. They know what they are teaching and assign homework on topics they know are important. Also, if a student wants to pursue a subject, professors are happy to go more indepth during their office hours.
“Professors and adults, in general, have been in the real world already and have experience in their fields. They know what they are teaching and assign homework on topics they know are important.”
ply their knowledge to the real world. Too many young adults are naive and think they know more than they actually do. Unfortunately, their perspective is too narrow due to lack of experience and knowledge. Practical problems are often too complex for students with only introductory knowledge. Professors and adults, in general, have been in the real world already and
I would also like to comment on the first paragraph on the author’s piece. She describes a situation where she is distracted from her homework and surfing the Internet. Students complain about all the homework they have, but the reason it takes some students forever to finish assignments is because they spend more time on the Internet and
social media instead of concentrating on their homework. You may be surprised by the amount of time you waste on the computer and cell phone throughout the day. I am also a first-year School of Arts and Sciences student. I have almost no homework at all. In fact, I have so much free time in college there are times where I just wander around to the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum or the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center. I know many people who complain about all their homework. I also know that those people are the ones who waste time. Our generation is spoiled by technology and the mindset that we can get whatever we want. However, if you want to actually learn, you need to struggle to learn the information. Only then will it be ingrained in your mind. Homework, however boring, long or intensive it may be, ensures that true learning occurs. Aayush Visaria is a first-year student in the School of Arts and Sciences.
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Horoscopes
DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (09/25/13). Broaden your education this year. Whether through formalized study or personal experience, immerse yourself in new cultures and enthusiasms. Re-assess your priorities as you plan adventures. Water and tend your garden (and finances) with regular discipline for thriving. Balance work and play for health and wellness. Share love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Others help you advance. A private connection proves valuable. Money burns holes in your pockets. First things first. Do what you promised, or renegotiate. Set long-range goals. Then spend a little. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — A friend solves your problem by encouraging you to try alternatives you hadn’t previously considered. They inspire you with the missing piece that makes the connection. Upgrade workplace technology. Relax with something delicious and refreshing. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Success! Don’t hide or diminish it. Accept offered benefits. You put in the necessary effort. Keep your promises to an elder. Consider possible costs of upcoming actions. Gain security. Put your heart into your work. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Delegate to perfectionists for a job well done. New contacts lead to opportunities. Ease into new responsibilities. Let intuition be your guide. Take appropriate action. Surprise your partner with tickets. Simply enjoy the moment. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Financial opportunity knocks. Accept a gift. Count your labor as money saved. Work harder to protect your investments. The cash may arrive at the last minute. Flex your mind. Put in the extra effort and succeed. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Apply what you’ve recently learned to your work. Act quickly. Accept assistance. Come up with a new idea. Costs are higher than anticipated. Incite excitement. Check out a distant bargain, but not by going there.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — You get a bright idea about work, and it meets an urgent need. Your excitement is contagious. Prepare to use what you’ve learned to pay the bills. Apply creative energy. Provide facts. And get a bonus. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Relax before a new endeavor. Scrub-a-dub-dub! Sudden inspiration excites your creative efforts. Re-arrange the furniture. Feed the work machinery. Get farther than expected. Keep digging and find the clue. Add a surprise conclusion. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Buy a household item you’ve been needing. Find just the right place for it, but first, make sure it’ll work. You’ve earned it. Do what needs to be done. Logistics are a significant factor. Family shares joy. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Luck fluctuates wildly. Hit pay dirt. Keep a lid on spending though. You’ll see how to use what you’ve recently learned. Provide motivation. A journey begins. A loved one provides valuable information. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Discover hidden treasure, or call in a debt that’s owed to you. You can find a use for the extra money. Inject an enthusiastic spark to your work. Your fame travels. Send someone else ahead. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Try something new. You gain an insight. Others ask your advice. Your friends now believe you can do just about anything. Choose your battles carefully. This will be fun. Find solid facts to support your theory.
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Senior Danielle Freshnock, above, helped recruit her sister, freshman Devon Freshnock to Rutgers. They played on the same team in elementary school. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Fresno State, Rutgers’ first opponent of the season, passed for 456 yards against the Knights but Knights have allowed 69.8 only rushed for 81 yards. Norfolk State and Eastern Michigan comrushing yards per game in bined for 97 yards on the ground. four contests this season But Arkansas possesses athletes in the backfield and up front that all three teams do not. The continued from BACK way the defensive front contained as a unit,” Holmes said. “So we’re the Razorbacks caught head coach able to look past size and as you Kyle Flood’s eye. “I think we’re doing a good job can see, these guys were big and we were still able to get [tack- against the run. I think we were les for loss] and get out there. tested last week in a way we hadn’t As long as we can stay low, size been [all year]. I knew that was going to be the case,” Flood said. doesn’t matter.” He was right in terms of stop- “Bigger, stronger offensive line ping the run, as the Knights held than we’ve seen all year and two of Arkansas to 101 rushing yards. the finer running backs you’ll see The output was much lower than in the country. … I knew we would the Razorbacks’ season average be tested and I thought our players of 294 rushing yards per game in held up, and that’s a great sign for our defense.” their previous Rutgers will three contests. have a bye week Rutgers’ “Anybody who feels like before its next front seven also registered seven they want to challenge a s s i g n m e n t , Methtackles for loss, us... call us small, I think Southern odist, which and the longest run allowed was they’re going to be in for a nationally ranks 102nd in rushlong day.” to Collins, who ing offense. picked up a 19While the Darius Hamilton yard gain. His Mustangs, or Sophomore defensive tackle longest run of any team left the season was on the Knights’ a 55-yard run schedule, will Sept. 7 against not feature the Samford. Arkansas provided Rutgers its offensive talent Arkansas posbiggest rush-stopping challenge sessed, Hamilton has a message for them. this season, Holmes said. “I think anybody who feels like “It was a real test. [The other teams we played], they did zone they want to challenge us to any reads and stuff like that and kept run game, any pass game, call us the ball on the ground, but they small, I think they’re going to be in didn’t pride themselves on the for a long day,” Hamilton said. run,” Holmes said. “Arkansas For updates on the Rutgers footprides themselves on the run, so that’s when we knew that this ball team, follow Bradly Derechailo was a time to see where this run on Twitter @Bradly_D. For generdefense stands and I really say we al Rutgers sports updates, follow @ TargumSports. did a really good job.”
makes me a better player.” Danielle Freshnock has appeared in 53 collegiate games, including starts in every game the last two seasons. She has a knack for finding the back of the cage at the right time, with a game-winning goal in each of the past three seasons. This season she broke a 2-2 tie Sept. 1 against Vermont in a game the Knights ended up winning, 5-2. The forward has eight-career goals, with two coming last season against Big East rival Louisville. Her game-winning goal helped secure the upset and Big East Weekly Honors as a result. Danielle Freshnock’s 16 points last season were the third most on
the team. Devon Freshnock, meanwhile, has helped in transition for all seven games this year. She has one assist and one shot in her freshman campaign. She said once she visited campus, she knew she did not want to play anywhere else, but Danielle Freshnock thinks she did a little recruiting. “I wanted [Devon] to make her own decision, but I kind of tried to persuade her to come here,” Danielle Freshnock said. “I told her about how close-knit everyone is and how the team is like a family, so I think I kind of persuaded her to come here.” It also makes it easy on their parents, who are seen and heard — especially their father — at every game. “My parents are very happy we’re on the same team, especially since we’re so close,” Danielle Freshnock said. “They can come to the games and are able to watch both of us, which they love.”
Both sisters came to Rutgers off celebrated careers at Middletown North (N.J.) High School. Danielle Freshnock broke school records with 79 goals and 53 assists while leading the Lions to three straight conference titles and a group championship. She earned two All-Shore Conference First Team selections. Devon Freshnock scored 40 goals and 20 assists, impressive for a defender and midfielder. She won a conference title as well and showed her speed on the track, with school records in the 400, 300 and 55-meter dash. While both are finding this season to be one of their greatest memories, they are still looking for one thing. “I’m playing mid now and she’s playing forward,” Devon Freshnock said. “So hopefully we’ll be able to have a goal and an assist together.” For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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September 25, 2013 WOMEN’S SOCCER KNIGHTS OUTSCORING OPPONENTS, 10-2, DURING WIN STREAK
Defense propels Rutgers with AAC play looming By Jim Mooney Staff Writer
Entering conference play, the Rutgers women’s soccer team is coming together at the right time. The Scarlet Knights (7-1-1) have won three straight matches as they prepare for their only AAC season. The team has outscored its opponents, 11-2, during the streak and has controlled much of the play during those three matches. Junior for ward Stefanie Scholz has found her game over the last three matches, in which she has scored all six of her team-leading goals this season. “It’s a good confidence boost for us going into conference play with some wins under our belt,” Scholz said. “We just now need to focus on bettering ourselves throughout the week.” The AAC honored Scholz for her last weekend’s performance by naming her Wednesday to the Weekly Honor Roll. Scholz is the fifth Knight to receive those honors this week, making it two straight weeks the AAC recognized her. She earned Of fensive Player of the Week last week. Even though Rutgers has consistently scored lately, the defense has arguably been a bigger strength. During the current win streak, Rutgers has held its opponents to less than 10 shots twice. Additionally, no team has
Junior forward Stefanie Scholz has scored six goals during the Knights’ three-game winning streak. The performances earned her a spot on the AAC Weekly Honor Roll. She is tied for the team lead with 12 total points this season. SHIRLEY YU / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR outshot the Knights during the last three matches. Rutgers has outshot its opponents, 67-26. “It shows how hard we have worked this season now that we are going into conference play strong,” said sophomore defender Brianne Reed. Rutgers has played aggressively, looking to score at any time. The defense has been key to the team’s success, as the Knights have been able to consistently regain possession throughout most their matches.
It was especially the case in Rutgers’ most recent victor y this Friday against Villanova. The Knights’ defense, which had only allowed one shot in the second half, fueled a late second-half rally. It fed the ball to an offense that had gotten shots all night but not yet converted. Rutgers scored two goals in the last 20 minutes — including Scholz’s game-winner in the final minute — to complete the comeback against Villanova. Along with the winning streak, the Knights enter
AAC play with conference’s best record. All of these factors play into the team’s goal of reaching the NCAA Tournament for the seventh time under head coach Glenn Crooks. The team, meanwhile, will need to continue to improve and get healthy. Freshman defender Erin Smith and senior for ward Jonelle Filigno both sustained injuries against Villanova. Filigno returned to the game, but Smith missed the
rest of the contest. There has been no update on her status. With a week between games, there is time for the team to get back to full strength. Rutgers is staying aware of the opportunity ahead of itself entering conference play. “With this being our only year in this conference, we see a perfect opportunity for us to set ourselves up for the NCAAs later this season,” Reed said. For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @ TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
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Dragons grab second-half lead as Knights go scoreless for second consecutive game continued from back produced a header on goal. But Drexel (4-2) goalkeeper Tyler Af flerbach snagged one of his two saves to preser ve the tie. Sophomore midfielder Mael Corboz took six of Rutgers’ 11 shots — two on free kicks — yet none were on target. His best chance came with 40:30 left in the second half, when Corboz slipped past multiple Dragon defenders before firing a shot that missed wide right. Then just as they did against SMU, the Knights ultimately wilted defensively. Midfielder Nathan Page scored in the 53rd minute on a deflected shot from for ward Mark Donohue to end the stalemate. Freshman goalkeeper David Greczek failed to secure the rebound, in spite of finishing the night with a game-high three saves. As Rutgers pushed for the equalizer, other crucial factors also played a role. Of f crisp ball movement from Corboz and sophomore for ward J.P. Correa, freshman midfielder Erik Sa could not get of f a clean shot from point-blank range with 31:18 remaining. Sa again missed from the right side just three minutes later.
Correa, meanwhile, could not get of f a shot of his own. Donigan has asser ted he needs more of fense from Correa and Sa, who have combined for two points this season. Drexel, who took 13 shots and five on target, continued to push the tempo. The Dragons secured their second goal in the 69th minute of f an assist from midfielder Adam Arana to midfielder Ken Tribbett. It put the game out of reach, as the Knights became visibly frustrated in the final 20 minutes. The Dragons were relentless in pursuing possession and clearing the ball from their territor y. The Knights produced a season-low two shots on goal, cour tesy of sophomore midfielder Mitchell Taintor and junior midfielder Nathan Bruccoleri. Rutgers remains winless on the road, also dropping to 0-3 when failing to score in the first half of games. For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @ GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers spor ts updates, follow @TargumSpor ts.
September 25, 2013 MEN’S GOLF
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Team wins first for RU since 2009 By Sean Stewart Contributing Writer
The Rutgers men’s golf team won the 17-team Harford Hawks Invitational yesterday in South Kent, Conn. It was the team’s first tournament victor y since September 2009, when it captured the Rutgers Invitational. The Scarlet Knights carded a 868 to finish nine strokes ahead of second place, and all five Knights placed among the top21 entries. “All five players had huge contributions,” said head coach Rob Shutte. “Ever yone played their part at different times and it really was a true team win. I think it makes it better that we did it in that fashion.” Senior Doug Walters led the way for the Knights, carding a four-under par (212) to finish tied for second in the 96-player field. Walters ended minus-five in par-five scoring, minus-three in par-three scoring and had 14 birdies to finish the day with his highest-career placing. “I personally have never finished inside the top one or two,” Walters said. “I was kind of ner vous … but I came out of the gate firing and put pressure on the leader. It was highly competitive and it was a lot of fun.” Sophomore Jonathan Chang and freshman Michael Howe finished in the top 20 as well. Chang carded a 222 with 10 birdies for an 11th-place finish. Howe carded a 224, including a great third round where he shot a 68 and finished tied for 17th place with two eagles and eight birdies to his credit. Coming off his individual victor y Sept. 14 in the Rutgers Invitational, junior Jacob Stockl tied with senior Jonathan Renza for 21st, as both carded a 226. Stockl led the team with 34 pars. Despite the impressive results, Chang still believes the team has a lot to improve on if they are to win on a consistent basis. “I always felt last year we have been close in a lot of tournaments and getting the first one is always the hardest,” Chang said. “I would say it’s a huge stepping stone but we still have a lot of work to do.” Tournament host Hartford secured second place at the Invitational with an 877 scorecard while Connecticut finished third. Hartford’s Evan Russel captured the individual title with a nine-under-par score of 207. While the Knights understand there is work to be done, Walters believes the team is finally on the upswing. “The past couple of years have been a rough road,” Walters said. “As a whole, as a program it definitely feels great, we all are taking it in. We haven’t won a tournament since 2009 so it feels awesome.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s golf team, follow @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
Junior safety Jonathan Aiken (26) only played one year of high school football because his grades left him ineligible. Aiken enrolled at Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) Prep to get away from a troublesome environment. SHIRLEY YU / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / AUGUST 2013
Aiken abolishes troubled past for eligibility By Josh Bakan Sports Editor
Jonathan Aiken used to constantly get suspended from school for gang affiliation — just for walking down the halls alongside a few classmates. In his public school in Fort Lauderdale, Aiken had the choice between suspension or losing a fight in the halls with classmates from other neighborhoods. Now a junior safety for the Rutgers football team, Aiken put his violent life behind him years ago. It almost prevented him from getting a scholarship, which even his coaches at Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) Prep doubted would happen. “I guess I was a hothead in high school,” Aiken said yesterday. “I got in a lot of trouble, like I had to transfer schools because of trouble. I thought I was never going to get out of my past and keep getting in trouble, but I just found a way to grow out of that.” Transferring to Chaminade allowed Aiken to stop getting into trouble. He was arrested in ninth grade and suspended many more times. “I got a million suspensions,” Aiken said. “I went to public school. Our neighborhoods — we had so many neighborhoods who went to the same school, and we didn’t like each other. So it’s just immature crap that I had to deal with.” Aiken said he never understood why the neighborhoods detested each other. These issues began long before his time. His background and decisions projected him to stay there forever. He had the talent for college football, but he lacked the grades to even join a football team. He was well below the necessary 2.0 GPA to play in high school, but transferring to Chaminade gave him a chance to break the barrier.
A trial involving sophomore safety Tejay Johnson and five other defendants was delayed until Oct. 14. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
“It was just by like 15 or 16, I decided to transfer to Chaminade,” Aiken said. “I was in Fort Lauderdale [Florida] and they went to Hollywood. That was just a turning point where I saw that if I get out of this element, this trouble won’t follow me and I will be safe.” Aiken had last played football freshman year in Pop Warner, which they called ‘Little League’ in his area. By the next season, he was too old for the league. By his junior year, Aiken surpassed a 2.0 GPA and could play for Chaminade. “It was all-out focus on school,” Aiken said. “I mean I still practiced a little bit with the guys, but it was just all schoolwork and all just trying to stay focused so I could get out there.” Tutors stayed after class and came before practice for Aiken, and all he could do was display his talents in football camps. Aiken was named Ohio State’s defensive MVP at their camp his sophomore year.
In his only season of high school football, Aiken helped Chaminade to a 12-1 record and posted 95 tackles and six blocked kicks. Finally showcasing his talents on the field, he was pegged a three-star recruit and 13 schools offered him scholarships. For several college football players, one of their happiest moments is receiving their first offer. Aiken was ecstatic just to be eligible for them. “When I first got my grades off and spoke to the principal of my new high school at Chaminade, she was excited for me, I was excited,” Aiken said. “It was just one of the greatest feelings I had, because I had big camps my 10th-grade year which I wasn’t allowed to play.”
The Egg Harbor Township
Municipal Court delayed sophomore free safety Tejay Johnson’s court date until Oct. 14, according to the court. Johnson is one of six facing charges of simple assault, sec-
ond-degree robbery and false imprisonment charges. The trial began yesterday, but the case was delayed so additional evidence and the alleged victim could be subpoenaed, according to the Egg Harbor Township Current. Johnson moved from cornerback to free safety in training camp. He is still with the program, but if Johnson is punished it would hurt a secondary already lacking experience and depth in certain areas. “We had problems communicating. People were on the wrong page,” said senior free safety Jeremy Deering of the secondary’s issues in game one. “They were not where they’re supposed to be. We’re not where we’re supposed to be right now, but we have made strides in there with communication where we’re supposed to be, being more physical, being on the same page, trusting each other and going out there and working.”
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said he will conduct a plan by Sunday for distributing carries to three running backs. Junior Savon Huggins, redshirt freshman Desmon Peoples and freshman Justin Goodwin will compete for reps in the bye week. Sophomore P.J. James’ lower-leg injury allows the opportunity. “I think the one thing I always guard against is having expectations of what they’ll do,” Flood said of Peoples and Goodwin, who are less experienced than Huggins. “We certainly have practice expectations. They’ve earned their opportunities. But once they earn those opportunities in a game, then they have to earn more opportunities in the game. And the better they perform, the more opportunities they’ll get.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Josh Bakan on Twitter @JoshBakan. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
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Quote of the Day “We had so many neighborhoods who went to the same school, and we didn’t like each other. So it’s just immature crap that I had to deal with.” — Rutgers football junior safety Jonathan Aiken on the fights in his former school in Fort Lauderdale
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MEN’S SOCCER DREXEL 2, RUTGERS 0
Offensive woes plague RU in road loss By Greg Johnson Correspondent
Playing its first road game in nearly a month, the Rutgers men’s soccer team ran into similar problems last night at Drexel that plagued the Scarlet Knights last Friday at Yurcak Field. With senior for ward Kene Eze sidelined because of a leg injur y, the Knights failed to muster any of fensive execution in Dragon territor y. Rutgers’ defense again cracked late as the team went scoreless for the second straight game, falling in Philadelphia, 2-0. Failing to finish of f scoring oppor tunities in the final third of the field frustrated head coach Dan Donigan. “Clearly we’re disappointed with tonight’s result,” Donigan said in a statement. “It was a matter of execution on our end. We’ll take this gut check and get ready to go back into conference play this weekend.” The script was nearly identical against Southern Methodist. The Knights (3-4-1) spent the better par t of the first half conser vatively moving the ball between defenders in its own half. One of few legitimate scoring chances came on a corner kick from sophomore for ward J.P. Correa in the 18th minute that See WOES on Page 14
Sophomore midfielder Mael Corboz took six of Rutgers’ 11 shots last night at Drexel. But none were on target as the Knights fell for the second consecutive game without senior forward Kene Eze, 2-0. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FILE PHOTO / SEPTEMBER 2013
FIELD HOCKEY
FOOTBALL UNIT HOLDS RAZORBACKS TO LOWEST RUN TOTAL THIS YEAR
Sisters bring early bond to Rutgers
D-line proves its worth against Hogs By Bradly Derechailo Associate Sports Editor
By Justin Lesko Staff Writer
Two players on the Rutgers field hockey team have the type of chemistry that can only be learned after playing together since elementary school. It is chemistry that is developed from living together all their lives. They are Danielle and Devon Freshnock, sisters on the Scarlet Knights. “[Playing together] is a great opportunity because I know that when she moves on and goes in her career I won’t be able to see her as much,” Devon Freshnock said. A freshman midfielder, Devon Fresnock will be lucky if her college career turns out anything like her older sister’s, a senior forward. “Just being able to play with [Devon] is awesome,” Danielle Freshnock said. “She See SISTERS on Page 13
Senior defensive tackle Isaac Holmes said if Rutgers’ defensive line can keep its pads low, being undersized can work to its advantage. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRA POINT
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Tampa Bay New York (AL)
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Philadelphia Miami
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Millwaukee Atlanta
2 3
Chicago (AL) Cleveland
4 5
New York (NL) Cincinnati
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PAIGE SENATORE, sophomore, led the Rutgers women’s cross country team with a first-place finish in the Monmouth Invitational with a time of 18:43.85 in the 5K. The Knights won the five-team invitational for the second straight year.
Sophomore defensive tackle Darius Hamilton was well aware of the Arkansas offensive line’s size advantage. “No question, they were huge up front,” Hamilton said. “One of their tackles was like 6-foot-10 and my guard was like 6-foot-7. They were all over 300 pounds so they were a big team and physical up front. I just think we were ready to play.” True freshman Dan Skipper was that 6-foot-10 tackle — one of four Razorback offensive linemen 6-foot-7 or taller. Arkansas starters across the front average 317 yards and helped running backs Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams become the 11th-best rushing offense before Saturday’s game. Senior nose tackle Isaac Holmes, who is the heaviest defensive lineman for the Rutgers football team at 280 pounds, also knew what his unit was up against. He looked at the size difference as an advantage in favor of the Scarlet Knights. “We really pride ourselves on our movements, our low pad level and our toughness See WORTH on Page 13
Knights schedule
WOMEN’S GOLF
FIELD HOCKEY
VOLLEYBALL
WOMEN’S SOCCER
at Penn State Invitational
at Temple
vs Houston
at Cincinnati
Friday State College, Pa.
Friday, 3 p.m. Philadelphia
Friday, 7 p.m. College Ave. Gym
Friday, 7 p.m. Cincinnati, Ohio