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Story of street musician touches school bus driver KATIE PARK NEWS EDITOR
About two weeks ago, John Sabin played his saxophone on George Street as usual. Not much had changed — he still sat on a wooden stool between Harvest Moon Brewery and Cafe and Chase Bank for hours on end, and his black instrument case lay open at his feet collecting donations day after day. Though he had attracted a little attention with an article chronicling his life. The story, titled “George Street saxophonist takes ‘minuet’ to share life story,” passed into the hands of Rutgers bus driver Al “Stevens” Tepperman, who was driven to personally reach out to Sabin after reading about his life. Sabin, 60, is a homeless saxphone, flute, clarinet and piccolo player and
teacher who plays his weathered saxophone outside every day and works to scrape together $50 daily to sleep in a motel for another night with his wife, two children and three dogs, according to the article. Sabin said he cycled in and out of homelessness for the past 20some years in the article, although his life descended starting in 1991, when an immediate family member molested one of his children. “We weren’t quite sure what happened exactly at first, and then we did know, and it basically ruined our lives,” he said in the article. Tepperman, who is a Rutgers Class of 1989 alumnus and fellow musician, reached out to Sabin by phone, and then met him in person about a week ago where SEE DRIVER ON PAGE 5
Keith DuPree and Gina Pearson, who lived together in foster homes in their youth, reunited at Rutgers when Pearson, who attended Rutgers-Camden, met DuPree, where he is a senior at New Brunswick. COURTESY OF MARIA ALBA
Siblings reunite at U. after 7 years VAISHALI GAUBA STAFF WRITER
A sister and brother, now in their early 20s, had only snippets of memories of each other from the two years they lived together in foster homes. Soon after, the then 12-year-old brother, Keith DuPree, was adopted, and the 13-year-old sister, Gina Pearson, who attended his adoption par ty, described their encounter as “awkward.” Fast for ward seven years to 2011 — Pearson, who attended Rutgers—Camden, was to
per form poetr y at Rutgers— New Brunswick, where DuPree, now a senior, had begun his undergraduate career in environmental and business economics. She reached out to him via Facebook, hoping to reunite “with a little piece of herself.” When Pearson and DuPree saw each other from a distance, a lot seemed to have changed. Dupree, 19, was tall and had facial hair. Pearson, 20, was now a grown woman. He had been raised by an adopted African-American family, and she grew up around
her adopted white family. But when they ran to hug each other, they were transcended back to their teenage days, as if nothing had changed. “It felt like we were 13 again, and it was an amazing feeling and we never skipped a beat,” said 24-year-old Pearson. In 2012, Pearson transferred to Rutgers—New Brunswick, which helped translate the newfound relationship between the siblings to a stronger bond. In the following year, Pearson and SEE SIBLINGS ON PAGE 5
Tuition insurance available for college students in New Jersey SAMANTHA KARAS STAFF WRITER
Areas of growth continue to be in the technology and health care sectors, and demand is increasing across the board, said Rutgers’ William Jones, director of Operations and Special Initiatives. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RUOXUAN YANG
STEM offers best array of jobs for millennials NOA HALFF STAFF WRITER
The bulk of in-demand and wellpaid jobs are in the field of science, math, engineering or technology, according to marketwatch.com. That does not mean there is no
hope for students who are interested in the arts, such as communication and education. Rutgers career fairs include a diverse range of recruiters, according to William Jones, SEE MILLENNIALS ON PAGE 5
Lo and behold! Tuition insurance is now available for college students at Rutgers and other students in the state of New Jersey. Daniel Durazo, director of communications at Allianz Global Assistance, said the agency began offering tuition insurance in July in Arizona, and is now offering insurance to nine states, including New Jersey. “The insurance covers nonrefundable tuition, fees and room and board and will reimburse those costs when an insured student has to unexpectedly leave college for a serious illness, injury or mental health issue,” Durazo said. New Jersey is one of the prime targets for the unveiling of tuition insurance by the agency, according to NJBIZ, especially because of the student population.
“Tuition expenses in New Jersey are the fourth highest in the nation, and almost $4,000 above the national average,” Durazo said. “We believe that when tuition expenses are high as they are in New Jersey, this is a significant investment that should be protected by insurance.” Allianz offers three different plans, which provide different levels of coverage at different price points, Durazo said. These plans var y from an “essential plan,” which reimburses students up to $2,500 of lost tuition and fees if a student has to withdraw for covered illness or injur y, to an “advantage plan” that provides the added protection of allowing withdrawal for an unforeseen reason. So if a student is unsure of whether they will adjust well to college life, they may benefit from
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purchasing the advantage plan, Durazo said. A student does not need to meet certain requirements for tuition insurance. Durazo said the insured just needs to be registered in an accredited college or university, and the insurance needs to be purchased prior to the first day of the term. So far, Durazo said Allianz received positive feedback from consumers and significant media interest in the product. “We do believe that schools are in favor of tuition insurance because it allows their students to receive a refund should they have to leave school unexpectedly,” Durazo said. Deirdre Casey, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior, said having college tuition insurance depends on an SEE INSURANCE ON PAGE 4
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Students meet under ‘One’ sky for sustainable policy
The Rutgers chapter of a national initiative for sustainable policy called “One,” hosted an information session on Wednesday night. MICHELLE KLEJMONT / MANAGING EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015
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Bernie Sanders, a Democratic candidate, outlines on his campaign website his expectations for climate change The evening began by transand inequality. porting students “Under ‘One’ The website reads, if America Sky”: The Douglass Student does not take responsibility for Center was dim and the walls its actions involving the environwere lined with white, decorament, future generations will ask, tive lights that resembled stars. “Where were (we)?” The Rutgers chapter of a naAdditionally, Republican canditional initiative for sustainable date Carly Fiorina believes the best policy called “One,” hosted an way to address information sesclimate change sion on Wednesis with “innovaday night. tion,” not “reguS t u d e n t “We petition and we write letters. We do whatever we can do to give people that don’t have a voice, a voice.” lation,” in a video leader Lakshon Fox News. mi Kalluri, a LAKSHMI KALLURI New Jersey School of ManSchool of Management and Labor Relations Junior Gov. Chris Chrisagement and tie, a RepubliLabor Relations can candidate, junior, hosted does not have the evening. The presentations spoke mostly anything on his website about the The session covered 17 differ- raising awareness of the Sum- Arts and Sciences sophomore, ent environmental and sustain- mit on Sept. 25, including an said as a club member, she uses about a commitment to our planet. issue. But according to ThinkProgability goals that can be placed event in New York City on her voice to write letters to con- It was echoed through the speech- ress.org, he is on record saying, gressmen as part of the Chal- es of Salime, Kalluri and Tiffany “There’s no use in denying global into three groups: extreme Thursday night. Wu, a Rutgers Business School se- warming exists. The question is The evening featured guest lenge Committee. poverty, inequality and climate what we do to deal with it.” In addition to being informa- nior and president of “One.” speaker, Zakia Salime, an associchange. Salime said everybody is afThis sense of responsibility and These are the same “2015 ate professor in the Department tive, this event was also an outGlobal Goals,” known on social of Sociology. Her research over- line for the chapter’s goals for commitment is also visible in the fected by the 17 topics outlined at presidential campaigns of Demo- the event. media as #GlobalGoals, that will laps with several of the 17 goals the year. “Take your feelings and turn Tyree Dandy, a School of crats and Republicans in the race be spoken about at the UN’s Sus- and focuses on global inequalithem into action,” Wu said. tainable Development Summit, ty as it intersects with gender. Arts and Sciences first-year for the White House. CONTRIBUTING WRITER
according to the group’s Facebook page. These goals should all be accomplished by 2030. Kalluri said this event is just one of many that will be going on around the world to prepare for the Global Summit. “‘One Campaign’ is a national organization. We have about 7 million people around the world,” Kalluri said. All of the chapters will be
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She spoke about how her class name changed over time, from “Sociology of the Third World” to “Global Inequality.” Being part of “One” is to not only accept that responsibility, but to also be proactive about it. “We petition and we write letters. We do whatever we can do to give people that don’t have a voice, a voice,” Kalluri said. Rosario Jimenez, a School of
student, attended the event because of his interest in the global initiatives. “I hope to walk away with a better understanding of what we’re going to accomplish this year,” Dandy said. The student organization at Rutgers shares common goals with 2,020 international organizations, according to the Facebook page.
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INSURANCE Savva thinks insurance is ‘great idea,’ especially for people with mental illness CONTINUED FROM FRONT
individual student’s situation. “I think it would be excessive for me, but for a student that really isn’t sure college will be a constant or if they’ll 100 percent be able to attend for four years, it might be a viable option,” Casey said. Casey said if the insurance premiums were low enough, it might be a smart idea, but does not think it is something she would consider for herself. “I’d imagine freshmen would be more receptive to it since (they have) four more years and there’s a lot of uncertainty that comes with that,” Casey said. “But seniors might not care as much since they only have a year left, less uncertainty to insure against.” Alexis Savva, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said she thinks tuition insurance is a great idea, especially for people who have mental illness.
“Insurance is not very good when it comes to mental illnesses, and they need to become more aware that (mental illness) is life-threatening and serious,” Savva said. Durazo said tuition insurance is important for Rutgers students because of how high tuition costs are in New Jersey. “(High tuition costs) make tuition a significant investment for students and their parents. We think this significant investment should be protected so that students can afford to return to school should they have to leave school unexpectedly,” Durazo said. Savva thinks tuition insurance would be helpful, but does not know if many people will actually apply for it. “I guess it all depends where the amount stands,” Savva said. Casey said if Rutgers’ college costs keep going up, then in a few years she would probably consider it more reasonable.
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CRIME SEPT. 24 PRINCETON — Two area schools, The Riverside Elementar y School and Allentown High School, received bomb threats on Friday, causing the lockdown of one school and the evacuation of the other. The threats, police said, were similar to numerous other unfounded threats received by schools in Princeton and facilities around New Jersey last school year. SEPT. 24 JERSEY CITY — Demont Green, with prior robber y and rape convictions, will face up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to six accounts of armed robber y committed last year. The 37-year-old pleaded guilty to being armed with a working .22 caliber handgun when he committed robberies in 2014 on May 15, June 16 and June 22. He also pleaded guilty to committing three gunpoint robberies on June 21, 2014. According to his plea, at least two victims were injured. SEPT. 24 UNION — Michael E. Ekpeni allegedly assaulted a fellow camp counselor during a par ty at a Pennsylvania motel. The 20-year-old is accused of pushing the victim against a wall and touching her while she walked up the steps. She shouted “no” and pushed him away when he touched her “private area.” Ekpeni was charged with aggravated indecent assault without consent and indecent assault without consent. SEPT. 24 SPOTSWOOD — A woman who attempted to buy the prescription painkiller, oxycodone, on the street was instead robbed and dragged by the alleged drug dealers. Driver Kelly Kehoe and passenger Kristen Wolfe were arrested and charged with robber y after the incident. They were taken to the Middlesex County jail in lieu of $150,000 each with no 10 percent option.
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MILLENNIALS Two-thirds of employers are expecting to increase starting salaries, according to report CONTINUED FROM FRONT
director of Operations and Special Initiatives. This year had a record number of 306 employers. “Sixty-six percent were hiring for technical positions while 71 percent were hiring for non-technical positions. These employers represented a diverse group of industries with 54 percent being major agnostic (meaning they don’t have a preference and are open to all majors),” he said in an email. Areas of growth continue to be in the technology and healthcare sectors. Demand is increasing across the board, Jones said. Twothirds of employers are expecting to increase their starting salaries according to a report conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. With the growth of cer tain science fields also comes competition. “I’m studying pharmacy and I constantly hear my professors tell me that the market is oversaturated and competitive,” said Evelyn Abramson, an Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy junior. Some cannot take this pressure, but for others, it drives them further. “On the one hand it pushes me to be the best pharmaceutical job candidate I can be, on the other hand it makes me want to quit college and start my own sheep farm in Mexico,” Abramson said. While the economic climate continues to improve, it is always going to be competitive, which is why students must prepare early, Jones said. “Waiting until your senior year just makes it even more challenging. Employers tell us time and again that if the
candidates do not have relevant experience then they are not being competitive for the job market,” he said. He recommends that students utilize the resources on campus. These include career fairs, on-campus interviews, career assistance appointments and more. The services provided to students come as part of their tuition compared to alumni who utilize private career coaching services, Jones said. For graduating students, preparing yourself to enter the job market is the most crucial
“Following your passion is what is most important, let it lead you to what you value.” WILLIAM JONES Director of Operations and Special Initiatives
part of getting a successful job, said Janet Jones, director of Employer Relations. “Familiarize yourself with the interview process by preparing strong responses that draw on your work experience, leadership and course work. Present examples from your experiences that support skills that the job requires,” she said. Cultivating your network online and offline is critical, Jones said. “Your LinkedIn profiles should present your professional brand. Attend as many live networking events to connect with employers, alums, and faculty (or) staff. Practice your ‘elevator pitch’
SIBLINGS In 2013, there were 402,378 children in foster care, according to US Dept. of Health, Human Services CONTINUED FROM FRONT
DuPree lived together as a part of the Rutgers Summer Housing Internship Program, and in the beginning, the results were not quite what they expected. “When we lived together, we thought it was going to be the best thing in the world,” said DuPree, 23. “But we had so many fights.” “But at the end of the day, it was the best thing in the world and set the tone for our relationship,” said Pearson, now a graduate student at the University. For anyone who sees DuPree and Pearson, they could immediately notice the utter resemblance in their faces, but not the fact that the duo had been apart seven years of their lives. Like any other siblings, they fight and they make up. They laugh and cr y together. But they spend most of their time learning about each other and making up for the moments they missed.
“As a female, I missed out on having that overprotective brother. When I had my first relationship, I didn’t have that traditional brother to protect me,” Pearson said. “I missed out on just having a really, really close sister, who would be able to guide me as a teenager. I missed out on those bonding moments that are drawn out in your teenage years,” DuPree said. Even as they rekindle their relationship, it does not come without the typical sibling spats. Pearson does not like DuPree’s “go with the flow” attitude, and DuPree is not too fond of her perfectionist nature. “(What) I don’t like is that she is a social work major and kinda gets into your head,” he said. As of 2013, there were 402,378 children in foster care, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser vices. Of these, 53 percent reunite with their parents. But for Pearson and DuPree, the siblings’ relationship is the only fragment
in these informal gatherings to help refine your communication skills,” she said. She said to follow up with those you interact with during the job search process, as this is one of the best ways to differentiate yourself amongst the competition. When doing so, Jones said to reiterate your skills and interest in the position or organization. The top industries that Rutgers 2015 graduates went to were education, healthcare, engineering, financial services, computers, consulting, sciences, retail and wholesale and accounting, according to a survey. Jones said the best job is not necessarily about what is the most achievable or highest in pay. “While recent data published by the U.S. Department of Education places Rutgers on an elite list of public institutions with graduates making above the national salary average, starting salaries are not everything,” he said. Millennials want to live comfortably, but they also highly value a balance between work and life, he said. “Discover your passion then find out how to make money with it, if a high salary is what you truly value,” Jones said. While investment bankers tend to make lots of money, if students do not like working 60 to 70 hours a week then the money will not be worth it, Jones said. “There is a way to make money with any passion or interest,” he said. If students are passionate about education, they can go to graduate school and study to become a principal and make high five to six figure salaries. If students are musicians but do not want to live off of a musician’s salary, they can do something else in the music industry such as public relations for the New York Philharmonic, Jones said. “Following your passion is what is most important, let it lead you to what you value,” he said.
of their biological family that they want to hold on to. Their mother was a drug addict who died in 2008, and they do not know the whereabouts of their father, who Pearson said never accepted them as his own. DuPree and Pearson also have no contact with their two older siblings, who they believe are envious of their abilities to get a college education. “It’s easier if my brother and I stay away from the past,” Pearson said. Pearson and DuPree’s chemistr y was as much in sync as were their accidentally colorcoordinated outfits. He has nicknamed her “G” and she calls him by his middle name Terron, and they value what they have found after years of being apart. “Our relationship is inspiring, and it’s definitely humbling,” DuPree said. “I think that something like this is underappreciated, and people underestimate the impact siblings can have on you.” Pearson said her brother was the best thing that came out of her experience at Rutgers, and she is “never letting him go.” “Our relationship is lasting, exciting, genuine and sincere, and he is going to be the one walking me down my aisle,” she said.
Sabin, 60, is a homeless saxphone, flute, clarinet and piccolo player and teacher who plays his weathered saxophone outside every day and works to scrape together $50 daily to sleep in a motel for another night with his wife, two children and three dogs. KATIE PARK / NEWS EDITOR
DRIVER Tepperman, wife bought Sabin music stand, shoes, tires, paid off portion of debt CONTINUED FROM FRONT
he deposited a few dollars into Sabin’s case. “His eyes showed that he was quite, quite blessed by this little gift,” Tepperman said in an email. But Tepperman said he and his wife Norma decided to help out Sabin a little more — they spared him more cash, bought him a music stand and some “much-needed shoes,” paid off one or two of Sabin’s debts and
arranged to put new tires on his car and get back one of his favorite saxophones. Tepperman, a musician who said he was blessed to play in more than 30 states and 40 countries for sick children and adults in recovery programs, said in an email that he seeks out opportunities to use his gift of music to help those in need. “We believe this is the beginning of a new friendship between two musicians and ‘wild and crazy guys!’” he said.
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Get involved at Rutgers Gardens, make your own potpourri MARY ELLEN CAGNASSOLA STAFF WRITER
Tucked away off Ryders Lane with no walking path, or bus route, or clear GPS directions, Rutgers Gardens can seem like some kind of urban legend for a lot of would-be visitors who give up tr ying to find the hidden Eden of florals and farm markets. Though hard to find the first time, there’s a good reason most people keep coming back: It’s the most badass garden in town. For those who have yet to hear of the elusive Gardens, perhaps the pictures of fellow students sitting in big green chairs that appear on Instagram feeds will spark some kind of recognition. But those famously oversized seats are not even the beginning of what Rutgers Gardens has to offer. The Gardens are staffed by a small number of seasoned personnel and the ephemeral volunteers and interns that come and go like many of the plants growing there. That being said, one would think that the gardens are being maintained 24/7 by an army of little gnomes with
Dr y the flower petals, leaves refresh your potpourri by adding nothing better to do than cultivate an over whelmingly gor- and other items on a paper tow- a couple drops of essential oils geous Oz of community gardens el, cookie sheet or box lid. Make when it starts to lose its scent. “At this time of year, the Garand bamboo forests and shrub- sure they are spread out and not piled on each other so they dr y dens are starting to go down, ber y — oh my! If all that weren’t enough, faster and do not mold. Keep ev- and that means there’s a lot of (mostly free!) tours and activities er ything in a dark, dr y area to stuff to make potpourri with,” are also offered at the Gardens maintain the vibrant color of the McMillian said. “Last year, my during the growing seasons. flowers. Wait until ever ything special needs individuals made 300 containThis past Saters of poturday, Inside pourri for the Beat tagged “The history of potpourri is in the Victorian times, or state house.” along on After takstaff member even before that. When people didn’t have deodorant.” ing us to the Mar yAnne most fragrant McMillian’s MARYANNE MCMILLIAN parts of the potpourri Rutgers Gardens Staff Member Gardens, Mctour, in which Millian led us the lovely and to the Holly knowledgeHouse patio able horticultural therapist led us to the best is completely dried, as this can to make our ver y own potpourplants and flowers for making a take anywhere from a few days ri to take home, and man was it freaking relaxing. There’s someto weeks. bowl full’o pretty smells. Once dried, mix the items thing about ripping up perfumey Armed with an aromatic tote bag and clippers, McMillian brave- in a large bowl, plastic storage leaves while listening to Mar yly walked her tour through the container or large zip lock bag. Anne McMillian spout off potgardens in search of the necessary Add desiccant packets, those pourri fun facts that really takes ingredients for potpourri: scent- little white packets you find in the edge off. “The histor y of potpourri is ed flowers, fragrant woods, dried shoe boxes, to keep additionherbs, geraniums and, if you’re al moisture out. Display your in the Victorian times, or even feeling adventurous, peels and cin- potpourri in a small bowl, open before that. When people didn’t jar or pack in sachets. You can have deodorant, they would put namon sticks from the kitchen.
potpourri in their foyers, so at least you could smell something nice when you walked in the house,” she said, making ever yone glad to live in an era of antiperspirant. If potpourri isn’t your thing, don’t worr y, there are plenty of other excuses to pay a visit this fall. Each Friday until December, an array of fresh produce grown at the Gardens can be purchased at the weekly “Farm Market.” The “Walk and Talk” tour is of fered ever y Saturday through Nov. 7, with a dif ferent topic each week depending on what’s going on around the Gardens. During October, the Gardens are the place to be for fall fun, especially if you’re not a football fan and want something to do while your friends are busy boozing it up at the games. Be sure to head over to the premier “Fall Festival” for festive games, tours and pumpkin painting on Oct. 11 if you’re a true fall fan. Check out their website to find out more about the Gardens’ events and programs.
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NATIVE AMERICAN APPRECIATION Native Americans are often neglected when it comes to discussing minorities, but Keith Ross, the director of the Native American Welcome Center, is working to change that. While the Native American Cultural Center was terminated in 2006, Ross revived it in January of this year. Starting this month, the center will be inviting guest speakers and attending nearby powwows. This laurel is for Ross and all those involved in making the presence of Native Americans known on campus.
INCENTIVE INTERNSHIP At this point, getting a job after college with no internship or work experience is nearly impossible. But with the majority of internships extending unpaid opportunities to college students, gaining experience becomes more difficult. A 2011 survey found that while 52 percent of students completed an internship during college, only 52 percent of them were paid. Unpaid internships make it harder for students who commute or have financial struggles to gain necessary experiences. This dart goes out to unpaid internships.
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Pope Francis’s lack of action during visit shows hypocrisy WAXING PHILOSOPHICAL JONATHAN FINNERTY
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aden with silver rings — gold being too rich for his taste — and a miniscule pope-mobile, Pope Francis is touring the Northeastern United States, bearing a message of pseudo-Marxism and calls for reform, based in what appears to be the language of the left. So who is this white-robed Holy Roller? One characteristic seems certain, Francis is more for speaking rather than doing. Calling for an end to consumerism, immigration issues, destruction of the environment, poverty and wealth inequality, the Pope could almost be — based on what he says and what is advanced by the media — Bernie Sanders’ running mate. However, one ought to examine claims and motives before accepting an individual as exceptional, lest one fall for a wolf in pope’s clothing. Proclaiming to the masses a message about change and reform is perhaps not a bad thing, but speaking as the Vicar of Christ on Earth, one would think Pope Francis would take more action to relieve the world’s woes, rather than merely expressing his concerns. One estimate has the Catholic Church’s Vatican Bank worth 7.3 billion dollars, a lengthy sum made up of hundreds of years of tithe collection. So, income equality? The Church may have
some noble causes, but then again it seems hypocritical to hassle immoral CEOs when one’s own account is filled with a plethora of treasures. Should Pope Francis really find his principles compelling, why not begin dispersing some needed green among the more poverty stricken masses? Now, it may be an absurd notion to act as the world’s ATM, but then why make the claim that wealth equality is important when one’s own bank account states otherwise? Pope Francis can say what he
equality, yet deny reproductive rights and abhor the use of condoms is beyond me. Homosexuality is also an area which Francis upholds Church bigotry, an area which one would think necessary in any claims of advancement or egalitarian notions. Despite statements in support of “integrating” homosexuals, failure to take action is still a choice. Again, one must beg the question, why the focus on purely financial and environmental causes while disregarding the other more pressing issues?
“One must also not forget that Francis still upholds the very conservative tenants of the Catholic Church. How one can be for equality, yet deny reproductive rights and abhor the use of condoms is beyond me.” likes, but when the primary income for the Catholic Church comes from the pockets of the flock, it seems, shall I say, counter intuitive. Shakespeare’s character Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing once quipped in response to Antonio, “Patch griefs with proverbs.” Which lends some insightful meaning to the current Pope’s utterances. Maybe the Pope is sincere in his condemnations, but his decisive indecisiveness surely withers the listening ear. One must also not forget that Francis still upholds the very conservative tenants of the Catholic Church. How one can be for
Motives, the great force behind any grand person may be at play here. The Catholic Church, although not in danger of collapsing anytime soon, has been in decline as far as the size of the flock and new incoming, hmm, sheep. Imagine, you are the leader of the Church and you need to bolster your numbers to ensure your coffers remain full. How do you do this? Easy, recruit the masses that are suffering the effects of global capitalism at large. Share a message of hope and equality — some equality, like more in the realm of Orwell’s Animal Farm — and watch the people
renew their faith. Instead of bolstering numbers, as is the apparent strategy, Pope Francis ought to be dealing with issues well-known and dealing with intent I might add. Recruiting from the lower echelons of society — giving people a false sense of hope, does nothing to alleviate the woes currently prevailing. A man of faith I am not, and it could be the case that I have dealt a harsh verdict upon his holiness, but no matter the person I believe that the sincerity of words are only proven by actions. Sure, one may dine with the homeless or clean the feet of the destitute, but such gestures are mere bandages upon bleeding wounds. In the Gospel of Matthew, it is said that Jesus fed the masses by means of a miracle, multiplying five loaves and two fish into more than a meager dish. I do not feel foolish in saying that the Catholic Church has more than a few loaves and fish laying around. On the one hand, the Pope is not Superman, but on the other hand, he has privileged access to wealth and nations. If he truly is the Vicar of Christ and has sympathy with those in poverty and distraught existences, then he ought to be doing much more than following party lines and whispering sweet nothings. Jonathan Finnerty is a School of Arts Sciences junior majoring in classics and philosophy. His column, “Waxing Philosophical,” runs on alternate Friday’s.
U. allocates too much money to athletic programs, facilities COMMENTARY WILLIAM W. WARD, PH.D
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ajor state universities, like Rutgers University, are institutions of higher learning that are supposed to be dedicated to teaching, scholarship, service to the state and cutting edge research. Major state universities should be known for these missions — not for their trivial mascots. Yet, if you tell a layperson that you go to (or teach at) Rutgers University, the response is almost invariably “Oh, The Scarlet Knights!” The University of Georgia is recognized as the Bulldogs, Penn State as the Nittany Lions (whatever a Nittany is — or how it is spelled) and the University of Florida is the Gators. Mascots for near-professional football and basketball teams at large universities serve as recognition symbols for universities, detracting from their real missions of higher learning. Consider the $102 million outlay for expansion of the High Point Solutions Stadium (what does that name mean
— are we supposed to know?). In that expansion, 12,352 seats were added. If more seats were the reason for expansion, why did they cost $8,260 each? Or was the real reason for the expansion to create a plush “recruitment center” with closed circuit TVs adorning all four sides of scads of pillars in the lavish glass enclosed room overlooking the football field. Was it nec-
Does it make sense to spend $8,260 on one stadium seat when a simple fluorescent light fixture in a valuable instrument room sits dark for 24 months because the University supplies only one electrician for 100 buildings? There is something dreadfully wrong with this scene. I have a partial solution to the exorbitant abuses, expenses, scandals, recruitment
“Does it make sense to spend $8,260 on one stadium seat when a simple fluorescent light fixture in a valuable instrument room sits dark for 24 months because the University supplies only one electrician for 100 buildings?” essary, as well, to have closed circuit TVs built into all the bathroom mirrors and hanging above all the urinals? Would a man miss even one play while standing at a urinal? Contrast the luxurious quarters, centered on University athletics, with conditions of some of our science buildings.
violations and general distractions that poison major sports at our universities. There should be no NCAA, especially one dedicated to preserving the paradoxes and hiding the abuses that are intercollegiate sports. Get rid of it. Instead, college athletes should be well-paid staff members belonging to a department of “Professional Inter-
collegiate Athletics.” Call a spade a spade. Unlike major league baseball that relies on self-sustaining minor league training grounds, why should “educational” institutions pay the expenses to develop football players and basketball players only to hand them over to the pros? It makes no sense. Fully compensated sports stars should be recruited as athletes not as jocks masquerading as scholars (and often failing in this capacity). A faculty member (also an interim academic administrator) who was the faculty advisor to the intercollegiate athletics program a few years back, told me in person that exactly one of the football players (the team has more than 100) and none of the basketball players would have been accepted to Rutgers University on academic merits alone. So one, out of perhaps 170, was the only person who could be called a scholar/athlete. It is time for a change. William W. Ward, Ph.D. is an associate professor of biochemistry with the Center for Research & Education in Bioluminescence & Biotechnology (CREBB) at Rutgers University.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Better, high-quality leadership is needed to restore U. integrity To the Rutgers Community: My grandfather, Antonio, left Naples for Newark in 1902. He arrived on Garside Street with $20 and determination. Nearly seven decades later, I graduated from Rutgers College — the first in Antonio’s lineage to do so. That Rutgers degree became my ticket to a vastly broader, wider and richer world than my family could ever have imagined. I have proudly carried it and my New Jersey roots with me in a career that has quite literally spanned the globe.
Now I find myself deeply concerned for my alma mater and embarrassed by its leadership. With numerous achievements and much to celebrate, its fate seems entrusted to leaders unable to remove the tarnish. In fact, those leaders seem best at extending the tarnish. Rutgers University is a unique institution. It has a histor y unlike any other university in the United States. It provides high quality education, at something approximating a reasonable cost. That education enables students to move up … bringing their families and our society with them. This great institution deser ves much better support and leadership than it has been extended. We should be rec-
ognizing its academic achievements and advances. Instead, from the Governor down, those entrusted with its care and its reputation have been tone deaf, ham
“That Rutgers degree became my ticket to a vastly broader, wider and richer world.” handed and aloof. Its board, its president, its faculty and its administrators have spent more time looking to score points against each other than they have
working together on solutions. It is time Rutgers has leaders in place who understand the institution and have strong ties to the State of New Jersey and its state university. We need more Eddie Jordans and fewer Robert Barchis. We need leaders who truly bleed Scarlet and have the best interests of the institution at heart because it means more to them than a title and a paycheck. Rutgers, like New Jersey, has to stop acting second rate when it is demonstrably not. Rutgers leaders must have pride, connection and commitment. Rutgers leaders must lead or leave. Thomas G. Mattia is a Rutgers College graduate of 1970.
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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (09/25/15). Find your own north this year. True up your compass and your path. Re-evaluate directions. Complete past projects for new collaborations, especially after 9/27. Social networks and communities open professional opportunities after 3/8. Discover new priorities after 3/23. Seek out passion. 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 an 8 -- Mysteries resolve. It’s easier to take new professional territory with Pluto direct. Your influence rises with your good work. Think and plan in a peaceful setting, especially today and tomorrow. Clarify your direction. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Friends help out today and tomorrow. Educational journeys surge forward now that Pluto is direct (in Capricorn). Keep the tone respectful. Express your gratitude for the ones who step forward. These are your angels. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -Today is a 7 -- Funds you had hidden begin to grow with Pluto direct. Long-term financial plans bear fruit. Focus on career, especially today and tomorrow. Your status rises with help from someone who loves you. Grow your family finances. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Share the load. Collaborate for long-term benefit with Pluto direct. Raise your level of partnership. Travel and romance especially tempt over the next two days. Consider your long-term itinerary. Steal away together. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Your work surges forward with new energy, now that Pluto is direct. Take advantage for longterm benefit. Apply this to family finances today and tomorrow. Stay sensitive to what others need. Avoid inciting jealousies. Keep your word. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Fun and romance spark easier, now that Pluto is direct. Passion inspires your efforts. Take advantage, and push your game to the next level. Partnership unlocks previously stuck doors. Begin a new phase together.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Have your home reflect who you want to be and the future you’re inventing. It’s easier to make structural home improvements with Pluto direct. Work with your family. Profit from excellent service, today and tomorrow especially. Nurture your health and wellbeing. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Long-term creative goals are within reach, now that Pluto is direct. Your team aligns. Learning comes easier, and words flow. Enjoy the game and play full out today and tomorrow. Relax and enjoy the scenery. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is a 9 -- Financial management reaps a larger reward. Make long-term investments over the next two months, with Pluto direct. It’s easier to make money. Prepare your home to support your vision today and tomorrow. Get your infrastructure in place for the big time. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is an 8 -- Personal breakthroughs lead to permanent, positive changes with Pluto direct in your sign. Go for long-term dreams. Take bigger ground now. Write your story today and tomorrow. Organize your thoughts. Craft your vision and mission statement. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- It’s easier to complete old projects when Pluto is direct. Finish old business to make room for what’s next. Think about what you want. Today and tomorrow could get extra profitable. Keep the budget. Send invoices and gratitude. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Career dreams seem within reach, now that Pluto is direct. Make huge advances. Assume leadership today and tomorrow. Take charge of your destiny. Create your vision, and launch into it. Boldly go for what you see possible.
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MAGIC Knights surrender first goals of season as unbeaten mark dissapates in road loss CONTINUED FROM BACK
Sophomore goalkeeper Casey Murphy and the Knights allowed two goals in last night’s 2-1 loss at Illinois. Rutgers’ shutout streak ended at 770:16. SHIRLEY YU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / AUGUST 2015
their offensive game plan. It worked, as the offense received a spark and senior forward Cassie Inacio scored in the 63rd minute to tie the game at 1-1. She was assisted by senior midfielder Hayley Katkowski on the play, Inacio’s third goal of the season. Her shot came from longrange and outside of the box on the left side, while she also had to elevate her the ball over three defenders and goalkeeper Claire Wheatley in order for it to find the back of the net. After more back-and-forth play between both sides following Inacio’s equalizer, the Fighting Illini were able to retake the lead in the 81st minute when Kara Marbury fired one past Murphy to give Illinois a 2-1 lead. Marbury was assisted by Jannelle Flaws on the score and it proved to be the game-winning goal, as the Knights were unable to score a goal in the remaining nine minutes of play. Rutgers continued to push the pace and even sent senior back Erica Skroski up the field like they did with Smith, but the Illini
defense held firm and prevented the Knights from having close chances in the final minutes. Skroski and Smith were all over the pitch in the contest and played the entire 90 minutes in the game. Both teams concluded with 13 shots and six corner kicks apiece, but on this night, the Illini were the ones with more decisive shots than Rutgers. Murphy ended with four saves on the evening and will look to rebound with her teammates on Sunday on the road again to face Northwestern (7-1-2, 1-0-1). The Knights and head coach Mike O’Neill talked all year about how crucial their depth is to what they look to achieve on the field, and will need to see that on display as the game will be a quick turnaround against another quality conference opponent. They knew it would be their toughest weekend of the season to date, but will have to quickly regroup and try to head back to the Banks with their second Big Ten win. For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“They’re always a big, strong, tough, physical team. They satisfied with it and continue to don’t let up any goals,” said sework toward improvement. nior center back Drew Morgan. “It’s college soccer, no one’s “They were kind of the same perfect,” said junior midfielder way last year and we tied them Erik Sa. “You could beat Indiana 0-0, so it’s gonna be a tough team and come out and not play so well. to score on.” But we’re training and everybody’s The Atlanta, Georgia, native is taking it serous to get ready for Fri- confident in his teammates and day night.” predicts a win for the home side on Michigan State has plenty of Friday if the Knights can replicate reasons to be confident that it will their recent performances. bring the Knights back to their “They’re a physical, typical Big form from Rutgers’ last match at Ten kind of team,” Morgan said. Yurcak against “But if we play Wisconsin. soccer the way The Spar“You’ve gotta stay patient we have been tans have only the last two or and be relentless and keep three games, conceded six goals in seven then we’ll be tryin g to create those games thus far fine. Hopechances and hopefully the fully we can this season, four coming in keep playing breaks will come.” their last outthe way we’ve ing against No. been playing DAN DONIGAN 14 Notre Dame and come out Head Coach at DeMartin with a win.” Stadium in With two East Lansing. different teams playing in the red All their losses have come against and grey stripes of the Knights as ranked opponents. Their first loss of late, fans will wonder which one was against No. 13 Oregon State in will come out Friday night under Corvallis by a score of 1-0, followed the lights of Yurcak Field. by another 1-0 loss, this time to No. The players who don the stripes 1 Creighton and finally, against the have no doubts. Fighting Irish last Tuesday, also in “The one against Indiana, for East Lansing by a score of 4-0. sure,” Sa said of which team he While Sparty isn’t ranked cur- expects to show up tonight. “Like I rently, Michigan State is recognized said, we’re going to come out here as a top team. The Spartans received and train and prepare. Michigan 12 votes in the latest National Soccer State is a very good opponent, we Coaches Association of America played them last year tough and poll, dropping out of the top 25 after they’ve got some new pieces of being ranked as high as No. 9 earlier their puzzle this year, but we’re in the season. gonna be ready to go.” Aware of its visitors’ stingy back line and physical nature, Rutgers is For updates on the Rutgers prepared to face yet another physi- men’s soccer team, follow @brianncal conference opponent. nnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior center back Drew Morgan remembers the physicality shown by the Spartans a year ago and believes the experience will help Rutgers tonight. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015
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September 25, 2015 VOLLEYBALL NORTHWESTERN-RUTGERS, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Knights open conference schedule at home against Wildcats JOE BRAUNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With the conclusion of non-conference play last weekend, the Rutgers volleyball team looks to take on its first real test of the season Friday night when the Northwestern Wildcats (8-3) come to New Brunswick for a matchup with the Scarlet Knights in the College Avenue Gymnasium. Rutgers enters its Big Ten opener with a record of 3-9 after a disappointing weekend on its home court. But based on the team’s mentality, it’s clear the Knights left their rocky start in the past and are focused on turning things around against Northwestern and No. 9 Illinois (9-2). When the fans aren’t watching at practices in the gym, that’s when head coach CJ Werneke sees the true fire in his team’s eyes. “I thought (Wednesday) we had a really competitive practice,” he said. Werneke also did not shy away from the team’s excitement to begin conference play. “The start of the Big Ten’s always exciting,” the eighth-year head coach said. “First home Big Ten match Friday night and we’re gearing towards them and excited to see what we can bring.” Going into the weekend, Rutgers has ever y reason to be optimistic. This week saw the return of sophomore outside hitter Meme Fletcher to team practice.
Having missed four games with an injury, sophomore outside hitter Meme Fletcher returned to practice this week and may enter the starting lineup. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015 Fletcher is still the Knights’ kills leader despite sitting out the last four games with an undisclosed injury. Although Fletcher practiced this week, her return to the starting lineup is still questionable. “It’s still kind of day-to-day with how she responds to the physical
activity and the pace of the game,” Werneke said, making no promises on the return of his most lethal hitter. “Being off two weeks, you know, obviously we don’t want any of the symptoms to come back.” Rutgers also prepares for the continued absence of Tiaja McKnight
and Mikaela Matthews. The two middle blockers have already been ruled out for the Knights’ matchup with Northwestern and the Saturday night showdown with No. 9 Illinois. To help fill the void of their depleted middle, the coaching staff has called on junior right
side Lauren Cloyd to slide over and take reigns at the middle blocker position. Although the switch was unexpected, it is something Cloyd consistently expressed her comfort in, citing past experience at the position. “I was actually a middle all of my life before last year when I moved to right side,” she said. The Knights’ preparation for Nor thwestern this week took place in the classroom as much as it took place on the volleyball cour t. “We just watched film on what we can hit against Northwestern,” said senior middle blocker Eden Frazier. “So in (Wednesday’s) practice, we’re trying to focus on what’s open and trying to mimic what’s open with them and trying to hit those shots.” As the team gears up for its first Big Ten matchup of the season, the Knights are reminded of the difficulties they faced all of last year when they finished winless with a conference record of 0-20. Despite the nightmare that was the 2014 campaign, Werneke and his group of experienced starters look to make this year different by getting ahead of the completion. “Really, we’re trying to focus on us,” he said. “We want teams to adjust to what we’re doing, not us always being the team that has to adjust.” For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior right side Lauren Cloyd will fill the void at middle blocker after Tiaja McKnight and Mikaela Matthews have been ruled out for the Knights’ Big Ten Conference opener against Northwestern. Cloyd, who played the position until her switch to right side last season, said she is ready. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015
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September 25, 2015 FIELD HOCKEY NO. 14 NORTHWESTERN-RUTGERS, TODAY, 2:30 P.M.
Rutgers hosts two top-20 teams this weekend at Bauer KAYLEE POFAHL CORRESPONDENT
At the core of any great team is the sheer, unbounded will to win. When the Rutgers field hockey team welcomes two of the nation’s top programs to Bauer Track and Field/Field Hockey Complex this weekend, it will have the chance to put this permeating notion to work. The Scarlet Knights (5-2, 0-1) kickoff home conference play today with a matchup against No. 14 Northwestern (7-3, 0-1) before taking on No. 18 Michigan (6-2, 1-0) on Sunday. Rutgers is familiar with these formidable Big Ten opponents. After taking then-No. 13 Northwestern into overtime last season, the Knights landed on the wrong end of a 1-0 final score. That same weekend, Rutgers fell to Michigan, who at the time ranked 14th in the country, by a slim 2-1 margin. With a fiery determination to correct this past and capitalize on the new year’s opportunities, the Knights are eager to let their actions speak for themselves this weekend. “I think that we are gonna be in a position to really compete,” said head coach Meredith Civico. “Everybody’s gotta step it up and I think our key players need to have really solid performances in order for us to get the result, but I have no doubt that the team is excited to host both of these opponents at home this year. The fact that both games were one goal last year … I think the team’s hungry for sure.” Rutgers takes on its first Big Ten rivals at home after road trip last weekend where the team totaled nine goals in just two games.
Senior forward Nicole Imbriaco has scored multiple goals in three-straight games for RU. She has seven goals and two assists in 2015. LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2014 Going 1-1 overall, the Knights suffered their first conference loss to No. 16 Iowa in a 4-3 finish before rebounding with triumphant a 6-0 victory over Missouri State. Rutgers enters this weekend’s contests leading the Big Ten in both goals per game and assists per game. A crucial contributor to the Knights’ front line, Nicole Imbriaco is the conference leader in goals per game and points per game, bolstering a 1.29 goal average and 2.86 point average. Currently on a three-game multi-goal performance streak, the senior forward leads her team with 20 points on the season and totals nine goals with two assists in just seven games.
Rutgers will not be undertaking its upcoming matchups unarmed. “Our ability to attack as a team — I think that’s one of our biggest strengths,” Civico said. “We’re scoring some really nice field goals. I think we’ve got a lot of variety, and we’ve got a lot of options on our attack penalty corners. We really haven’t executed as well as we can and that’s been a really big focus this week from the team.” The four th-year head coach emphasized the necessity of polishing corner plays in order to take advantage of of fensive oppor tunities. “I think if we can get our set pieces down, we’re gonna
execute and be able to score and finish there, which I think is gonna make a difference in these Big Ten games. It’s really one goal, its one opportunity that’s making the difference, so we understand that we have to convert there and we have to make it count.” Taking on two ranked opponents back-to-back, the Knights have their work cut out for them this weekend. Michigan is currently at the forefront of overall conference standings, with Rutgers trailing at the fifth slot and Northwestern close behind in sixth. Northwestern leads the Big Ten in both total points and goals, while Michigan comes to the Banks on a six game
winning streak and an undefeated record in conference play. With all three teams suffering their only losses of this season to ranked opponents, it will be a momentous weekend for Big Ten field hockey. The Knights have already proved itself as a team that has come a long way and made considerable strides since last year. Rutgers is optimistic that the outcomes of this weekend will not be the mirror of those yielded in their inaugural season. “They were both really close games (last year), and I think this season we’re a closer team and honestly, I think we have better chemistry on the field,” said junior captain Alyssa Bull. “I think if everyone comes ready to play and we do what we practice, we’ll come out on top.” Aside from the statistics and the hours of preparation at practice, The Knights bring something even more powerful to the field this weekend — unwavering fortitude. Senior captain Ali Stever expressed a collective confidence in the team’s capability not only regarding these next two games, but the fall season as a whole. “I think even though Northwestern and Michigan are gonna be two of our toughest opponents, we as a team truly believe that, you know, if we stick to the game plan — if we come out and play hard and play together, there’s no team that we can’t beat,” Stever said. For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @ Kaylee_Pofahl and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior captain Ali Stever is convinced that the Knights are capable of beating two of the nation’s toughest teams in No. 14 Northwestern and No. 18 Michigan this weekend. The Ocean City, New Jersey, native has tallied five points for Rutgers in the 2015 season. LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2015
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “If we can get our set pieces down, we’re going to execute ... It’s really one goal, one opportunity that’s making the difference, so we understand that we have to convert there and we have to make it count.” — Rutgers head field hockey coach Meredith Civico
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WOMEN’S SOCCER ILLINOIS 2, RUTGERS 1
Magic carpet ride concludes for Rutgers MIKE O’SULLIVAN CORRESPONDENT
The No. 11 Rutgers women’s soccer team saw its win and shutout streaks come to an end against Illinois on Thursday night when it fell, 2-1, in a tough road contest. Under the lights in Champaign and in front of a national television audience on Big Ten Network, the Scarlet Knights (8-1, 2-1) struggled to find as many scoring chances as they have in recent games and ran into an opponent that was finally able to convert against their stout defense. Both teams got off to slow starts in the match, as they were struggling to maintain possession and there were many turnovers. The Knights were not able to stretch the field much during the first half, as the Fighting Illini (7-2-1, 1-1-1) kept them in check by trying to keep the ball toward the middle of the field. Shots were even at seven apiece at the half, though Rutgers had the closest scoring chances. In the 51st minute, Allison Stucky scored the first goal against Rutgers on the season when she tapped in the ball past sophomore goalkeeper Casey Murphy off a corner kick. Hope D’Addario and Kara Marbury assisted on the set piece score, ending the Rutgers’ scoreless streak at 770:16. The Knights made an adjustment after allowing the goal by sending junior back Erin Smith up towards the midfield to try to give the Knights some offensive firepower. They began to control the ball more than they did in the first half and did not let the shock of allowing their first goal to disrupt Despite senior forward Cassie Inacio’s goal in the 63rd minute, Illinois’ answer in the 81st minute handed Rutgers a 2-1 loss last night. The defeat ended the Knights’ eight-game unbeaten streak. LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2015
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MEN’S SOCCER MICHIGAN STATE-RUTGERS, TONIGHT, 6 P.M.
Knights eye second consecutive win BRIAN FONSECA ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
The Rutgers men’s soccer team seeks to continue its recent form when it hosts Big Ten foe Michigan State on Friday night at Yurcak Field. The Scarlet Knights (3-2-1, 1-1-0) welcome the Spartans (3-3-1, 0-0-1) to Piscataway after their strongest performance of the season — a 4-1 upset of No. 22 Indiana in Bloomington. The margin of victory would surprise anyone who has been following the Knights this season. The team from the Banks struggled to finish the multitude of chances they have created in the couple of games prior to facing the Hoosiers (4-3-1, 0-2.) Soccer is a sport where teams that dominate don’t win unless they finish their chances, but a bit of luck could go a long way.
“That’s just the game. Sometimes you get the lucky bounce and the fortunate opportunity and against Indiana, we did,” said head coach Dan Donigan. “You’ve gotta stay patient and be relentless and keep trying to create those chances and hopefully the breaks will come.” Donigan believes the convincing win over Indiana will allow his team to be more decisive in its opponents’ penalty area, but doesn’t negate the possibility of Rutgers being unlucky. “Again, it’s game-to-game, to be honest. We can have another game like we had against Monmouth or Wisconsin against Michigan State,” he said. “But you hope you get the lucky bounce or the fortunate break and you get those chances and you score the goals and you finish plays.” While the win provides a huge boost in morale to the team, the Knights are not SEE WIN ON PAGE 13
After a solid outing in his first career start, sophomore midfielder Sheldon McKoy will likely be given another start tonight. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015
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KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
FIELD HOCKEY
MEN’S SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
FOOTBALL
vs. Northwestern
vs. Michigan State
vs. Northwestern
vs. Kansas
Today, 2:30 p.m., Piscataway, N.J.
Tonight, 6 p.m., Yurcak Field
Tonight, 7 p.m., College Ave Gym
Tomorrow, noon, Piscataway, N.J.