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Students watch presidential debate at Eagleton event Sanjana Chandrasekharan staff writer
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump went faceto-face on issues of foreign policy, the economy and tax reform for two hours during the highly anticipated presidential debate that aired on national television. The Eagleton Institute of Politics held its annual “Popcorn and Politics: Presidential Debate Watch” on Monday night to encourage student involvement in the upcoming election. Several other institutions on campus held debate watches, including Residence Life, which used the new video board at The Yard. Elizabeth Matto, director of the Youth Political Participation Program at Eagleton, said debate watches are only one of the ways the institute helps students become Students watched Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off at the first presidential debate at various watch parties, including the Eagleton Institute of Politics “Popcorn and Politics” event on Monday night. JEFFREY GOMEZ
New program assists 1st generation students SOPHIE NIETO-MUNOZ associate news editor
More than one-third of students in higher education are the first in their family to attend college. Nearly 90 percent may spend up to six years in college to not even graduate with a degree. A new initiative spearheaded by Chancellor Richard L. Edwards is working to help students overcome these statistics. RU-1st is focused on increasing graduation rates of first-generation, high-need or underrepresented students and hopes to spark conversations on issues of equity and access on campus. Edwards ensures the Chancellor-level committee offers programs, courses and robust infrastructure developed in the University for the population of first-generation or underrepresented students. The committee also ensures funding for RU1st, develops tools for these students to measure their success and develops practices which encourages and supports first-generation students. The organization, which has been around for just under a year, coordinates the support for first-generation students by helping them develop a sense of community at Rutgers—New Brunswick. “Rutgers remains a diverse institution, we want to make sure every constituent has the knowledge
they need to succeed,” said James Whitney, assistant vice chancellor of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. “We recognize that more support might be necessary for our students who aren’t supported by state or federal grants.” Roughly 20 percent of Rutgers— New Brunswick students who come from a disadvantaged background receive help through the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) or TRIO Financial Aid Programs, according to the RU-1st website. The RU-1st initiative was started to find help for the other students who may not be able to receive funding from these programs. “(These) great programs served as a model for graduating students,” Whitney said. The School of Arts and Sciences EOF program, which is the largest in New Jersey, holds the same retention and graduation rate of 74 percent, is on par with the University, he said. “If this works for these students, why don’t we try to expand these services and offer it to more students who need it?” he said. RU-1st offers a type of liaison at every school or department for these students if they ever are in need of help. This is an initiative for students who want to be involved, said Jakora See students on Page 4
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Environmentalists explain issues with mining landmark noa halff associate news editor
decided to reject his plea offer in which he would have ser ved 15 years in prison, mycentraljersey. com reported. If Johnson is convicted by a jur y, he could face 20 years for
Students and environmental activists came together for an hourlong discussion explaining the threats facing the Grand Canyon with the goal of establishing the Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument. The event, sponsored by New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) Student Chapters, Environment New Jersey and the New Jersey Sierra Club, involved signing and taking photo petitions, as well as making phone calls to politicians such as Sen. Cor y Booker (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NY). The event is part of a national campaign to protect the grand canyon from uranium mining by calling on the president to establish a new national monument bill to permanently protect 1.7 million acres of land, said Jake McNichol, the campaign organizer with Environment New Jersey. The goal of the night was to get students activated and offer them the opportunity to take some action on a really important campaign, he said. The mines will tear up the landscape in the area, kill of f
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Former Rutgers Scarlet Knight Tejay Johnson will go to trial for three robbery charges and an aggravated assault charge after he refused a plea deal. DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2013
Former U. football player rejects plea, goes to trial sophie nieto-munoz associate news editor
Former Rutgers football player Tejay Johnson will be going on trial for three robber y charges and one aggravated assault charge. On Friday, the 24 year old
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Campus Calendar TUESDAY 9/27 The Center for Teaching Advancement and Assessment Research and the TA Project present “Online Grade Reporting and Communication” from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Center for Teaching Advancement and Assessment Research on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Department of Italian and the Digitial Humanities Initiative present “Wayne Storey and Isabelle Magni Workshop” at 10 a.m. at Alexander Library on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology presents “Fall 2016 Colloquium Series” at 11 a.m. at the Wright Rieman Laboratories on Busch campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Rutgers Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships presents “Community Service Fair” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the OffCampus Living and Community Partnerships building on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Center for European Studies presents “London Falling? Brexit, Britain and the European Union”
from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Rutgers Academic Building on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. WEDNESDAY 9/28 Digital Classroom Services presents “Student Engagement with Poll Everywhere” from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tillett Hall on Livingston campus. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Eric Lam presents “Plant Biology and Pathology Seminar Series” from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Foran Hall on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public.
University Career Ser vices presents “Grad Students: Resume, CV and Cover Letter Writing” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Gateway Transit Village on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The TA Project presents “The Role of the Instructor” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the College Avenue Student Center on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Youth Political Participation Program and the Darien Fund for the US Constitution, Citizenship
and Civic Engagement present “Policing and its Reform in the 21st Century: Creating a New Narrative of Public Security with Professor Tracey Meares” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. The event is free, but registration is required. If you would like to submit an event for the Campus Calendar section, please email marketing@dailytargum.com. For more information please visit www.dailytargum.com. Due to space limitations there is no guarantee that your event will be listed.
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Volunteers assist Hub City residents with low-cost market
A cooperative effort between Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension has lead to a farmer’s market which provides low-cost foods to residents using food vouchers for assistance. FAITH HOATSON / CORRESPONDENT
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help people afford fresh and local food,” Errickson said. The farmer’s market also has Many students’ top expense is a program called “market bucks.” food, but a New Brunswick-based They are an internal voucher for co-op helps provide low-cost food any New Brunswick Community Farmer’s Market, allowing people to Hub City residents. The market opened in 2009 to spend money on fresh, local and is a partnership between and healthy choices. When someone shops with fedJohnson & Johnson, the City of New Brunswick and the Rutgers eral food assistance benefits, half Cooperative Extension, which is of what they spent is given back part the School of Environmental as market bucks. A woman who spends a $10 WIC check will receive and Biological Sciences. The market was established to $5 back in market bucks. Market fulfill the community’s need for bucks are redeemable at any of the fresh local produce to be more New Brunswick Farmer’s Markets. About $20,000 of benefits available and affordable, said Lauren Errickson, senior program between SNAP, WIC and Secoordinator of the New Brunswick nior Vouchers were used. The Community Farmer’s Market. Err- farmer’s market is able to give ickson is also a Ph.D. candidate in back half of this figure, offering $10,000 in market bucks to the the Nutritional Sciences program. The market runs three days a local community, Errickson said. Amanda week at differBialeck, farment locations, er’s market and each mar“By bringing the market assistant and a ket has unique School of Enviofferings. into strategic locations and On Wedneswithin the city, we’re able ronmental Biological Sciday, the market to bring the food to the ences alumna, is in Kilmer also helps set Square Park, people.” up the farmer’s on Thursday, market, from the market is lauren errickson organizing the on Cook CamSenior Program Coordinator of the New vendors to fieldpus and on Brunswick Community Farmer’s Market ing questions. Saturday, the The market market runs bucks really from the flaghelp people structure their budship site on Jones Avenue. “By bringing the market into gets, Bialeck said. Many people strategic locations within the city, use the system. The vouchers are only rewe’re able to bring the food to the deemable for fresh produce, people,” Errickson said. Checks, vouchers and benefits so it promotes healthy eating through the Supplemental Nutri- even further. There are several resourction Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants and Children es showing people how to shop (WIC) and senior’s farmer’s mar- for food on a healthy budget, ket nutrition program vouchers said School of Environmental are all accepted at the store, Err- and Biological Sciences senior John Hung. These include the ickson said. The first step in making the SNAP website. The market also has an educafood more affordable was being able to accept these food stamps, tional component, which is facilitated by student interns from RutErrickson said. “I think what our market has gers University, said Hung, who is really been able to do well is to a SNAP intern. Correspondent
The market aims to be ver y family-friendly, as there is a children’s garden where children can play while their parents shop, he said. The children are also able to feed the seven laying hens that live near the farmer’s market, as well as tr y some of the produce in the market and from the garden. Stephanie Wakefield, a School of Engineering senior, runs the children’s education table.
Each week there is a different lesson, with short activities to accompany it. The children can also go to the garden to pick cherry tomatoes, she said. The market has several students who create education programs. The lessons are designed to be quick, in a two-to-five-minute format, she said. There are lessons for children and adults, with topics varying from how to choose healthy meals to how to exercise more.
Taylor Modafferi and Brittany Saffold, two School of Environmental and Biological Sciences seniors, work on lesson plans and games for children at the weekly market. Nurgül Fitzgerald, from the Department of Nutritional Sciences, guides these two students as they design curriculums. One lesson, “Fight Bac!” was a four-week series that explained appropriate food temperatures to cook food, store leftovers and thaw food. Another lesson, “Adding Up” showed community members how to integrate more fruits and vegetables into their diet. This kind of education is really important because it is practical, Saffold said. It also aids in promoting health and advocating nutrition. The farmer’s market also has a demonstration garden and a community garden. Members of the community can rent a plot and grow whatever vegetables they choose. This brings people to the site on a more regular basis. “It’s also a nice bridge between Rutgers and the local community,” Errickson said. People visiting the market weekly allows community members to meet their neighbors and live in a more healthy and friendly community. The market also of fers more than just produce. The market of fers baked goods, local eggs, herbal products, tinctures and jewelr y.
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trial Johnson could spend 70 years in jail if convicted, up from 15 if he took plea deal continued from front each robber y count and 10 years for aggravated assault for a maximum of 70 years in prison, his attorney, Ian Goldman, told mycentraljersey.com. Johnson, who is currently being held at the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center in North Brunswick, was charged in September 2015 with robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, burglary while armed, attempted burglary while armed, criminal restraint, theft, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, aggravated assault, riot and conspiracy to commit riot.
He was arrested in connection with two home invasions from April 2015 in which three masked men forced their way into houses, stealing undisclosed amounts of cash and marijuana at gunpoint. Andre Boggs, a former-Rutgers football player, was arrested and also faces charges in connection to these invasions. Boggs, along with former Rutgers football player Lloyd Terr y Jr. and former students Dylan Mastriana and Kaylanna Ricks, are scheduled to return to court sometime in October. Johnson’s trial date has not been set yet. The majority of first-generation college students are unable to graduate within six years, but RU-1st aims to change that by helping them through their academic careers. GRAPHIC BY MICHAEL MAKMUR / STAFF DESIGNER
CRIME Sept. 26 CLIFTON — An 18-yearold teenager from Wayne was shot during an arranged meeting to sell a cellphone. At 10:40 a.m. of ficers responded to a repor t of shots fired, and the victim was found bleeding from a gunshot wound on his leg. Police arrested the suspect later in Passaic. Darren Watkins Jr. was charged with aggravated assault, robber y, possession of firearm for an unlawful purpose, possession of a handgun and possession of hollow point ammunition. Sept. 26 TRENTON — Sandipkumar Patel, of Edison, pleaded guilty to stealing $81,567 from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s program after falsely claiming that he sheltered Hurricane Sandy victims. Patel admitted to a second-degree charge of theft by deception. Patel’s American Motel on Route 166 in Toms River was paid $133.28 per day and per room. Sept. 26 TOTOWA — Robert D’Alessio, 62, who goes by “Elvis,” may have his $1.4 million dollar home seized because of alleged criminal activity. Prosecutors said D’Alessio ran a gambling ring. They suspect he made hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits ever y week.
help them stay and improve their rates toward retention and graduation. We believe we’ve improved coordination and sharing 90 percent of 1st generation college students fail with high level staff and providing communities for students to to graduate in 6 years come together,” he said. On the first Friday of each and access to students who may month, “1st Fridays,” allow stucontinued from front not otherwise be connected on dents to create a dialogue with staff on campus and address some Holman, director of Planning and all levels. RU-1st just held a high-impact of the issues they have. Lately, Operations in Student Access and event called “Community of Col- these issues are more national Educational Equity of RU-1st. “(Students) can come and show or Programming,” which pro- conversations in terms of violence up and be a part of this communi- motes an inclusive environment in America and issues in diversity, ty where they can find support,” to Rutgers’ population through Whitney said. “There’s a place they can come she said. “It’s really an initiative retention programming, events talk and bond, for students to find a community and other opbut it’s also a of support as well as resources at portunities for place for skill advising. Whitthis school.” development, Students can call the number ney said this “It’s really an initiative personal deand talk to a person that can help event generatfor students to find a velopment,” he them and offer resources, Whit- ed about 1,000 community of support as said. ney said. This relays information students. well as resources at H o l m a n “We had all said all these races come out this school.” initiatives and and come toevents help gether to meet Jakora Holman a d m i n i s t r a - Director, Planning and Operations - Student bring and continue a dialogue tors,” he said. Access and Educational Equity of RU-1st to campus. RU-1st also “Right now, recently bethis is giving gan the Paul Robeson Leadership Institute, students a chance to take ownera summer experience for first- ship of their identity and pride of year students who are under- being a first generation student,” represented or low-income. she said. “It helps students not The program focuses on giving feel alone in this journey, there these students a sense of lead- are other students here and other ership, how to transition to col- faculty and staff here to support lege, and a dedicated advisor them on campus.” While Rutgers is not the first that helps them through their undergraduate studies until university to offer an initiative graduation. These students like this, Whitney said this is an also receive 10 semesters of important step in the University’s 250th year. grant funding. “I believe we are unique beTwenty of these students were black or Latino males, who Whit- cause we are among the largest ney said have a harder time main- and we have such institutional taining an equal retention and examples already. We have 50 graduation rate to universities years of proof and success this model works with our EOF and across the country. “We are looking at these high- TRIO programs,” Whitney said. risk populations and trying to “Now we’re expanding upon that.
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Students and environmental groups rallied against uranium mining in the Grand Canyon last Thursday in the Cook Student Center. Mining in the canyon could cause severe damage to iconic lands. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
landmark Mining would damage environment, kill local animals, ruin Native American lands continued from front endangered species, destroy more than 1,000 Native American heritage sites and also poison the drinking water for about 25 million people in the area, McNichol said. To take a stance, students can watch out for other opportunities to get involved with this issue and reach out to Environment New Jersey, he said, but what is most
important is just being aware of the issue. “We know the president is on our side on this issue,” McNichol said. “He has already issued a temporar y ban on the mining, and he’s also got a short list of monuments he wants to establish before he leaves office.” But he is receiving intense pushback from the mining industry, especially the Koch brothers, he said.
event Clinton, Trump both defended previous decisions, campaigns in nationally televised debate continued from front informed voters. “Here at the institute we’re always talking and thinking about politics, but students, especially the first few weeks of the semester are just trying to get acclimated. Especially (first-years), for some of them this is the first election they’ve ever voted in,” Matto said. The opening arguments featured clashes between Trump and Clinton on issues surrounding the economy, with Clinton calling her rival’s plan for tax cuts for the wealthy “trumped up, trickle down” economics. Debate moderator Lester Holt pressed the candidates on the issue of police brutality and strained race relations in the
country, which have recently been dominating the news after a black man, Keith Scott, was shot and killed by officers in Charlotte last week. The fatal shooting sparked four days of protest in the city. “We need to do a better job on working to get their communities … to try to deal with this problem,” the former Secretary of State said. Trump, on the other hand, defended the use of stop-and-frisk police strategies, saying, “African-Americans and Hispanics are living in hell. You walk down the streets, you get shot.” Sandy Giacobbe, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, watched these debates play out last night while attending Eagleton’s event.
The issues that are facing the “We just need to show him that to make something happen in there is widespread support from such a visible location and get Grand Canyon are the same people all over the country, espe- the president to take a lead- issues we are facing here in New Jersey, said Greg cially young Gorman, conpeople to do servation chair the right thing for New Jersey and protect “If we are able to make something happen … That’s Sierra Club. this area,” New Jersey McNichol said. going to send a message.” has to deal with Having the the same ismonument esjake mcnichol sues in regard tablished will Campaign Organizer, Environment New Jersey to the pilgrim have a nationpipe line, comwide impact, mercial loghe said. ging on state “It will send a strong message to pollut- ership role … That’s going to lands and more, Gorman said. “It is commercial conversation ers all over the countr y, not just send a message to corporations the grand canyon,” McNichol in New Jersey and to lawmakers of public lands, at the expense of the nature,” he said. said. “Because if we are able and decision makers.”
“I’m a part of the Law and Pol- students who are tr ying to tune said social media is deeply engrained in the political atmoitics LLC (Living Learning Com- into the election. “For today’s event the focal point sphere and allows students to munity) so we all decided to come here and watch the debate to- is going to be the debate itself, we’re learn more about the candidates. “The debate is one of the few night,” Giacobbe said. “This is one encouraging students throughout way to come together and gather the debate to look at it and think opportunities that ordinary voters have of hearing about real policy information about the two main about it critically,” she said. instead of atcandidates in tack ads, and it this election.” is encouraging Matto said “Here at the institute we’re always talking and thinking to see that peodebate watchple care about es have the about politics, but students, especially the first few he said. potential to weeks of the semester are just trying to get acclimated” it,”Eagleton is shift students’ heading the attention to elizabeth matto “RU Talking to politics and Director of the Youth Political Participation Program Me?” initiative, offer a venue Matto said, in for students of which the instivarying ideoloDebate watches spreads tute encourages students to think gies to engage in discussions. “It’s really important for stu- awareness about the need for critically about the election. “We’re encouraging students dents to understand that if they citizens to be politically active, to think critically about the camwant to vote in the election they Giacobbe said. “You can just tell by the polling paign when they’re talking about have to register,” she said, adding that the voter registration dead- numbers how many Americans do issues that matter to young vote and it’s a very low number, adults,” she said. “We’re encourline for New Jersey is Oct. 18. With the voter registration close to half, and it should really aging students to, when they’re noticing that, maybe put somedeadline coming up in two be a higher number,” he said. Carlos Hurtado, a School of thing on twitter, we have the weeks, Matto said Eagleton is amping up efforts to support Arts and Sciences sophomore, hashtag #RUtalkingtome.”
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Reclaiming sexuality to fuel feminist thought
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hy a sophisticated tho(ugh)t? A SOPHISTICATED For anyone who is curious, I’d like THO(UGH)T to offer a not so simple RAE LANDINGIN explanation to how I’ve arrived to naming my column the way it is. As this serves as an introduction of the overall theme of this column’s thoughts. The “tho(ugh)t” in my new catchphrase offers a double meaning of my thoughts and the reclamation of the derogatory term THOT, the colloquial term for “that hoe over there.” Popularized by contemporary rappers, it is a problematic term intended to tell men to dismiss the hoes who sleep around and are more like to be unfaithful. It differs from the word “slut” because of its racial and class connotations referring to poor women of color. Like any word or phrase used to oppress marginalized folx, it has its possibilities to be redefined and reclaimed. For a woman of color to redefine herself as a THOT means taking pride in how she expresses her sexuality. To reclaim this word is to make it come alive in opinion and political discourse. My way of rethinking the THOT is supported in my interpretation of the famous black feminist thinker Audre Lorde’s essay, “Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power*” where she conceptualizes the erotic as a source of power and information that is deeply rooted in the power of our unexpressed or unrecognized feelings. According to Lorde, this is a source that is misnamed into Western society’s superficially erotic that teaches women to suspect, abuse and devalue the erotic. Throughout history, women are taught to distrust this deep and irrational knowledge, calling them confused or hysterical. Bridging theory into the tho(ugh)t (You see what I did there?), I will attempt to channel the erotic in me to support my understanding of the engines of society and how marginalized folks subvert oppressive forces by blending the personal and the political. As Lorde explains, “Our erotic knowledge empowers us, becomes a lens through which we scrutinize all aspects of our existence, forcing
“Throughout history, women are taught to distrust this deep and non-rational knowledge, calling them confused or hysterical.” us to evaluate those aspects honestly in terms of their relative meaning to our within our lives.” There’s a reason why the erotic has been corrupted. It is because this kind of of informed knowledge is dangerous to the institutions of the dominant white, cis-male, hetero system. The dominant narratives of sexuality create conflicts for marginalized communities. As a result, reclaiming such narratives has been a core aspect of black feminist thought, in so much because they experience the intersecting experience of race, class and gender. Stretching black feminist thought beyond the confines of academic thinkers, hip-hop feminism becomes a vehicle of troubling misconceptions of identities and the black woman’s experience through lyrics and vulnerability. One of the most influential R&B singer/songwriter in contemporary music, Rihanna exemplifies vulnerability and the reclaiming of sexuality, especially through her eighth studio album ANTI. As Rihanna lyrically asserts in the track Needed Me, “I got to do things my own way darling,” it is not their responsibility to bear white women’s responsibility in inclusion. Rihanna’s music is a cultural marker in music that resonates with women who are affected by a whorephobic culture. She speaks to women and folks of color who have to hustle, to dance, to strip, to perform emotional or affective labor in the midst of globalization. Whether she is appropriating their experience in her music for her own profit. Her music’s work is similar to the strippers and dancers. She speaks to women who are not interested in dating, in being in a monogamous relationship. She celebrates the intentionally joyous and sexual. She’s not settling for the options before her and redefines savagery in terms of empowerment: “Didn’t I tell you that I was a savage? F*ck ya white horse and ya carriage.” Rae Landingin is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in journalism and media studies with minors in art history and digital, communication, information and media. Her column, “A Sophisticated Tho(ugh)t,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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College students are notoriously weighed down hey say the best things in life are free, but so many of life’s necessities aren’t free — things by enormous debt, so some students might really struggle paying those extra few dollars on femilike pads and tampons. Contrary to U.S. tax codes (specifically the tam- nine hygiene products. Access to feminine hygiene pon tax) that determined feminine sanitary products products within the University setting is limited. are luxury items, these products are necessary to Tampon and pad dispensers are available in most the lives of half of the human population. About 3.52 of the University’s bathrooms, but students have billion people in the world are required to pay extra to pay a dollar or less — if the dispenser is even money (and in the U.S., they’re additionally taxed on stocked. During times of emergency due to an top of the initial cost) so they aren’t prevented from unexpected period, students might not be close a effectively participating in commonplace activities, convenience store or their home to pick up a pad such as going to school or work. Menstruation is a or tampon, and they’re forced to go out of their messy, but natural monthly cycle. It significantly and way to obtain one. And when students happen to be close to convenience stores, the stores hike up asymmetrically burdens one of the sexes. Recently the Rutgers University Student Assem- the prices because they monopolize on the fact that bly (RUSA) announced that it’s considering the free they might be the only convenience store around. Rutgers falls short in serving distribution of tampons and its students and providing acpads in bathrooms, inspired “Because it is so normal, cessible tampons and pads. by Brown University’s student Compared to Brown’s $3.3 government representatives conversations about this billion endowment for a handpioneering the initiative in the bodily function shouldn’t ful of students, Rutgers’ $1 beginning of the academic year. be stigmatized.” billion endowment spread thin Providing free feminine saniamong tens of thousands of stutary products is a progressive dents looks measly. It’s a wellstatement that considers the different experiences of men and women, but is also known fact that our University lacks the resources sensitive to the experiences of trans individuals, so Ivy Leagues and private schools have. But Rutgers, feminine sanitary products will be provided in both with whatever little it has, represents an institution that serves the public and the masses. Even if the men’s and women’s bathrooms. While RUSA hasn’t committed to anything just yet, University is unable to pay for brand name feminine it is incredible that this conversation is happening in hygiene products the way Brown does, it would do a the first place. For years, women’s issues have been lot of service if it paid for generic products that are ignored, so over time discussions about menstrua- free to students. It may face the problem of some tion became obscured, mysterious and distorted to students taking some home, but usually the ones the point of becoming taboo. Yet as long as procre- taking them need them more than others and the ation and the promulgation of the human race con- rest who prefer their own brands will opt out and use tinue, the menstrual cycle will also continue. It’s a their own. Aside from the obvious sanitary and health bennormal function of the female body, shedding uterine lining and preparing for the next month’s potential efits Rutgers would be promoting by making pads fertilization. Because it is so normal, conversations and tampons free, it will build of social capital for the about this bodily function shouldn’t be stigmatized. University. Rutgers will be one of the institutions reRUSA’s deliberation on this topic extends the discus- spected for creating an inclusive environment, and sion to the public, and so it raises the possibility that helping students focus on their education instead of healthy and open discussions about menstruation worrying about how they can’t afford to tampon or pad at hand. can be normalized for this generation’s students. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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September 27, 2016
Rapists are humanized while victims are ignored MY V IS FOR VICTORY SYEDA KHAULA SAAD
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ne in five women will be raped in their lifetimes. But you knew that, right? You have seen the facts and the figures so many times that you can assert, without even a moment of hesitation, that one out of five women that you know, speak to, are friends with, are dating will have someone force themselves on them at some point in their life, most likely while they are young adults. But you ignore it because, 1 in 5 doesn’t really mean one out of every five. And the way you see it, the women you know in your life will never be affected by it. You hear about rape cases in the news all the time. You’ve heard of Brock Turner, and you remember being angr y about him, but that anger sizzled down to a mere sting and you don’t think of it much anymore. But you know who does think about it? Do you know who thinks about it in her ever y waking moment? Do you know who spends day after day living inside of a body that no longer feels her own? The woman — the living, breathing, human being — that Brock Turner raped. But because she chose to maintain her anonymity, because she chose
to keep her identity a secret so that the entire world does not have to know that she was the woman who was unconscious on the ground while her rapist sexually assaulted her, the media decides to focus on Turner instead. You know that he is a swimmer, in fact a great one. You know about his favorite food, his future aspirations, and even how hard he worked in grade school on studying for his spelling tests. Before you know it, Turner is not just a name but a person, with a child-
behind a dumpster, Turner got a mere six-month sentence in which he only ser ved half for his “good behavior.” I mean, what else did you expect of the star swimmer and speller? This is not the first time the media has failed women in rape cases. Just recently, news of Cecil Burrows’s sentencing came to light. Burrows was convicted of recording and “coaching” a gang rape of a “nearly comatose woman,” as The Washington Post describes her. This is
“I, for one, am angry. Time and time again the media feeds into America’s twisted thirst for the psychological analysis of the criminal and fails to realize that they are popularizing rape and glorifying its representatives.” hood and a future and a world of life in between. Meanwhile, his victim is nothing but a vague whisper. And what is easier to defend, a person or a nobody? I, for one, am angr y. Time and time again the media feeds into America’s twisted thirst for the psychological analysis of the criminal and fails to realize that they are popularizing rape and glorifying its representatives. For raping a fellow college student while she was unconscious, and leaving her there
the only description of the woman that is provided aside from reference to her as “the victim.” Meanwhile, the Post goes on to describe, in the entirety of its article, Burrows’ life as a child and how his rough circumstances and broken family lead to his involvement in gang life. The article goes on to describe Burrows’ conversation with a private investigator and how he vouched for his own character and how hard it was for him to break free from the crippling positions poverty
had forced him into. The article even includes a quote form Burrows speaking on the tempting “love, connection, and belonging” the gang life provided for him. Meanwhile, there are no quotes from the victim, no descriptions of her childhood, no vouches on her character, nothing. In fact, the only other detail about her in the rest of the article is a quote from her attorney defending her. What results from this? Cecil Burrows (who by the end of the article I feel as though I know personally) is sentenced to — not a 13-year sentence as the maximum plea deal indicates — but a mere 18 months. Do you know how long that rape is going to stay with that young woman? Her whole life. Rape has become a joke in American culture. The ramifications that should be implemented for any person who destroys another person’s right to their own body are being ignored, and rather, meager punishments are put in their place. The system and its media are thus saying to rapists that not only will they get off with a minimum sentence, but their life story will be eulogized. And if you are raped, well — who are you again? Syeda Khaula Saad is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in English and journalism and media studies with a minor in French. Her column, “My V is for Victory” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Tech Tuesday
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September 27, 2016
How sports use goal-line technology, similar features
This year marks the 16th birthday of overlaid graphics on sports broadcasts, which have been used to help viewers see where players and sporting equipment are at any point in time during a game, like using lines to indicate first downs in football. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Harshel Patel Digital Editor
September marks the beginning of many sports seasons, from the National Football League (NFL) regular season to the group stages of the Union of European Football Associations Champions League (CL). With this, technology in sports will once again make an appearance. Technology can be found in many areas of sports, including goal-line technology in soccer to determine if a goal was scored, sensors in football helmets to determine if a concussion may be present, and cameras to track player and ball movements in basketball, according to SportTechie. Among all of these pieces of technology, perhaps one of the most famous examples is the “yellow line” shown during football games, denoting the first down marker. The technology made its television debut 18 years ago today, according to mentalfloss.com. The technology used for the yellow line was created following the introduction of a system that highlighted the movement and position of a hockey puck during hockey games, called FoxTrax. The system was abandoned, but
it introduced the potential for technology to be used in sports, according to the site. The line was designed by a company called Sportvision, founded by a group of people with the specific plan of applying technology to sports media, according to Sports Illustrated. Sportvision made the line by first creating a model of the playing surface. Sensors were placed
of green had to be determined, accounting for shadows and different lighting. This is important so only green grass has a line produced over it, instead of green jerseys, according to the site. Swatches of color would be taken before and during the game to update the hues of green the system would replace. The team took their own television truck to every game to produce the line for the
Another application of technology in sports is goal line technology in soccer, first introduced in the 2013-2014 English Premier League (EPL) season, which makes it possible to definitively know whether the ball crossed the goal line, according to SportTechie. Similar technology has been implemented in tennis, where it is used to decide whether the ball
“Technology can be found in many areas of sports, including goal-line technology in soccer to determine if a goal was scored, sensors in football helmets to determine if a concussion may be present, and cameras to track player and ball movements in basketball.” at the 20-yard lines and midfield, measuring every camera movement up to 30 times each second, according to the site. Football fields are curved, with the center being higher than the edges so water can drain during inclement weather. Measurements had to be taken at every stadium, as each stadium has its own curvature that must be accounted for, according to the site. To ensure the line shows up in the right place, exact shades
broadcast, according to the site. Other issues include ensuring that the line is in the right place, it does not move around and actually looks like it is on the field instead of floating in air, according to the site. This technology was in the works for months and shown to different broadcasters. The high price of $25,000 made many networks reject the idea, but eventually it was picked up and applied for the 1998 season opening game, according to the site.
landed inside or outside of the line, according to the site. There were many competitors attempting to have their product used by the EPL, including CAIROS, Hawk-Eye, GoalControl and GoalRef, according to the site. CAIROS worked by creating a magnetic field so receivers around the field could track sensors in the soccer ball. It was promised to be quick, but was found to have slow and inaccurate results, according to the site.
GoalRef also created a magnetic field, but used electromagnetic antennas around the goalpost. It looked for disturbances in the field on and inside the goal line, sending a message to referee whether the ball was in or not, according to the site. Hawk-Eye relies on six cameras placed around the field that follow the ball’s every move, creating an exact location of the ball at all times. The cameras are very precise and increase in precision when the goal nets are black, according to the site. This was used by the EPL. This technology was also used in the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2014, but was implemented by GoalControl. GoalControl works similarly to Hawk-Eye, but uses 14 cameras instead of six, according to the site. Each camera must be placed in an exact location to ensure precise calculations of the ball’s position. The cameras take about 500 pictures each second, updating location data constantly and precisely, according to the site. Technology has had a massive influence on sports, and will only continue to shape the sporting world, according to SportTechie.
DIVERSIONS
September 27, 2016
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: A positive attitude will improve your relationship with others. Listen and offer solutions. Take the initiative and set an example of what you expect from others through your own actions. Look for practical ways to cut costs at home. Self-improvement, sticking to a strict budget and avoiding indulgent behavior is encouraged. Your numbers are 5, 11, 23, 27, 34, 41, 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep on top of the job you are given and do the best you can. Persistence will pay off if you lay low and stay focused. Being practical and precise will help you avoid making unrealistic promises and decisions. 3 stars
Over The Hedge
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Non Sequitur
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business meetings, educational pursuits or socializing with people who motivate you will all help you get ahead. A contractual development or new job offer looks appealing. Romance is on the rise. 5 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Trouble is brewing. Stick to the truth and get to the bottom of any problem you face. Someone will be less than accommodating and might expect something for next to nothing. Don’t be afraid to decline a proposal. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can gain wisdom by learning about different cultures, traditions and lifestyles. Spend quality time with children or family members to help improve your attitude and perspective. 4 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take initiative and make the changes that bring you joy. Get out with friends or attend a function that will help you discover alternatives you hadn’t previously thought of pursuing. A challenge will allow you to show off. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Accept the inevitable and keep moving forward. Don’t waste time or pretend to agree with someone when you don’t. Look out for your interests and make the move that is best for you. Cut your losses and aim to win. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll learn from the people you have helped in the past. Discipline and an intuitive approach to the changes going on around you will enable you to maintain a sense of accomplishment, regardless of what others do. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You need a pick-me-up. A change at home or a shopping spree will motivate you to take on a challenge that will help you advance. Take an unusual route and you will discover something you haven’t noticed in the past. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Concentrate on where you want to be and what you want to do. Communicate with experienced individuals and make arrangements that suit your current needs. Take action, offer incentives and ask for help. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An incident while traveling or dealing with institutions will develop if you try to take on too much. Contain your temper. Be observant and avoid idle chatter. Keep the peace and keep your personal secrets hidden. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Suggestions that will alter the way you look should be considered carefully. You are better off protecting your assets and liabilities before you shake things up in your professional world. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An original approach to work and the way you handle others will put you in a good position for advancement. Romance is on the rise, and making plans with someone special will lead to a positive change. 3 stars
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Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
September 27, 2016
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UPSET Win in Iowa City came 2 days after 3-2 loss to Indiana in Bloomington continued from back “Indiana, we just came out a little bit flat,” Bull said. “We didn’t have the energy and they got us back on our heels in the first half, and then when we started to play our game with our energy, it was just a little bit too late. We fought till the last minute and it was really close.” Not getting the outcome they wanted on Friday left the Knights even hungrier for a win on Sunday. With a menacing opponent in Iowa and only one day to prepare, Rutgers had to get up and dust off the dirt quickly in order to reset its momentum. “Saturday, we practiced at the Iowa field and that was one of the biggest practices that we had the most energy ever, I think,” said senior captain Devon Freshnock. “It was just a positive energy and our chemistr y was really on point ... I think that really made a difference — just the way we practiced and (gave) 100 percent of what we had.”
Not only have the Knights never earned a victory over the Hawkeyes, but they also haven’t defeated a Big Ten opponent since 2014 — until Sunday. With its victory, Rutgers has finally made the statement its been looking to make since entering the Big Ten three years ago — not only can it compete with powerhouse conference rivals, it can also defeat them. “Iowa is a very good team with a long-standing tradition of winning and I think this win is about us. It’s about what we’re capable of doing, it’s about our potential, it’s about our process,” said head coach Meredith Civico. “We knew that this weekend was really critical going into Big Ten play and we were not coming out of today’s match without a win.” This weekend, the Knights proved just how different of a team they are compared to last year. It is no longer the team that goes 0-8 in conference play, it’s now the team that responds to a loss with an upset victory over one of the top teams in the country.
void Knights are now 0-6, outscored by their opponents 17-2 in process continued from back “Obviously, it hurts not only from just a schematic standpoint that your most dynamic playmaker is out for the season, but as I said a few times, that kid was an emotional leader for our offense,” Mehringer said. “He was a phenomenal kid and a phenomenal competitor. I can’t say
enough great things about Janarion Grant.” Just like Ash and defensive coordinator Jay Niemann before him, Mehringer was wearing black when he took the podium Monday, but the environment around the team isn’t similar to that of a funeral by any stretch. With a third of the regular season behind them, the Knights
Civico’s first ever recruiting class is represented in the eight seniors on the team this season. The fifth-year coach sees their leadership as the key to making weekends like this possible.
“I think (the senior class) was really the difference — really getting everybody on board, getting everybody focused, getting everybody believing that we didn’t play our best game on Friday and we
had more to give and we had better hockey to play.” For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior captain Devon Freshnock set up a score in each of Rutgers’ two Big Ten games over the weekend. She is tied for the team-lead in assists. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2015
have their toughest task of the season up next as they travel to Columbus to face No. 2 Ohio State Saturday at the Horseshoe. Without two top playmakers on either side of the ball, Mehringer said the situation is similar to that of a game — just as its on to the next one after a loss, Rutgers is looking at the next man up to step forward and take on their roles. And with the legacies left behind of those who fell down, the situation should be surmountable. “The great thing about Quanzell is he’s always positive, so the atmosphere around the room is
Senior defensive end Quanzell Lambert suffered a season-ending injury in the fourth quarter of Rutgers’ loss to Iowa in its Big Ten opener Saturday. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2016
While Lambert’s direct revery positive,” said junior defensive end Myles Nash. “The guys placement remains up in the air, on the team are very confident Grant’s role is expected to be about the things we could do and filled by redshirt freshman wide the improvement we’re making receiver Jawuan Harris. Like Davis, the Pembroke and going forward. We lost two big players and the coaches say Pines, Florida, native has seen his it all the time — when someone responsibilites within the team goes down, it’s next man up. You grow by the week and also had his biggest play for the Knights come can’t sit there and sulk about it.” Nash is listed behind se- against New Mexico. But while that 75-yard touchnior defensive end Julian Pinnix-Odrick on the depth chart down reception turned the released Monday but remains one tide for Rutgers, Harris likely of the options the coaching staff won’t be seen running those deep go-routes is looking at if he is to play in filling the in Grant’s role, hole left by as Ash said the Lambert, a won’t decision Ash “I can’t say enough great Knights change their ofsaid has yet things about Janarion fensive philosoto be made. Grant.” phy in response Sitting in to the injur y. Lamber t’s DREW MEHRINGER Harris won’t place on the Offensive Coordinator be expected to chart is walkreplicate the proon junior duction Grant defensive had in the first end Darthree weeks nell Davis, whose role has taken its most alone, though. With a multitude significant jump as he’s gradual- of other weapons at his disposal, ly earned more snaps with every Mehringer will have a long week of preparation ahead as he plans game this season. The Union, New Jersey, na- Rutgers’ visit to see the Buckeyes. “When we had our offensive tive’s best performance this season was in the Knights’ final meeting yesterday, we talked non-conference game against about (how) production doesn’t New Mexico, where he forced a just disappear,” Mehringer said. key fumble and made five tackles “Jawuan Harris, Carlton Agudosi, Andre Patton, Vance Matthews, in a 37-28 win over the Lobos. Playing a significant role along they have to step into that role and the defensive line after spending as a game planner, as an offensive most of his career with Rutgers on staff, we have to do a good job of special teams, Davis said he feels putting those guys in different comfortable playing in the de- positions now to be able to fill the fense and is excited for the chance void that Janarion is leaving there in our offense ... it’s difficult withto try to fill Lambert’s shoes. “I trust my teammates, I trust out your best player, but we won’t I gotta do my job well, I gotta pre- make excuses. We’ll find ways to pare for the game,” Davis said. “I put those other guys in positions learned most of my things from to be successful.” Quanzell. He’s like a big brother to For updates on the Rutgers footme and all our team. I’m pretty excited, ya know, I have to take that ball team, follow @briannnnf and opportunity and I gotta run with it.” @TargumSports on Twitter.
September 27, 2016
Page 11 WOMEN’S SOCCER KNIGHTS CAME AWAY WITH 4 POINTS ACROSS 2 BIG TEN MATCHES
Rutgers earns win over Wildcats, draw against Illini Alex Gold Staff Writer
In an important weekend with two visiting conference opponents, the Rutgers women’s soccer team saw two drastically different outcomes. The Scarlet Knights (7-1-2, 2-01) earned an impressive 2-0 victory on Friday in the first match versus Northwestern. Rutgers held the Wildcats without a shot on goal for the entire first half and completely dominated possession. In the 33rd minute, senior for ward Erica Murphy scored a superb goal after coming on as a substitute. Freshman midfielder Taylor Aylmer, who also came off the bench, set up the play with a great run down the middle of the field. Aylmer dribbled past several defenders and drew the attention of the two Northwestern center backs, freeing up Murphy on the right flank. After receiving a concise and sharp pass, Murphy placed her shot easily beyond the outstretched goalkeeper. “Taylor had a great run and she slipped me a great through ball in the box,” Murphy said. “As a team, we were locked in to take them down.” The Knights as a whole were largely masterful throughout the night, especially the first half, and could have probably peppered in a few more goals.
In the second half, though, the Wildcats came out much more determined and were able to contain the ball for extended periods of time, as well as creating quality chances. “Ever y game is a battle in this league and we’ve got to come out to play each time,” said head coach Mike O’Neill. “Northwestern doesn’t give up a lot of goals, and we were excited for the opportunity to end their winning streak.” The Wildcats entered the game with a perfect 9-0-0 record and Rutgers accomplished its goal of giving them their first loss. Rutgers had a clear strategy going into the match and executed that game plan extremely well. “We isolated areas of the field where we could excel and use to our advantage,” O’Neill said. “We were aggressive in the final third and didn’t give them much on the other side.” Another instance of Rutgers’ constant pressure was junior forward Colby Ciarrocca scoring her third goal of the season. The assist came from both freshman midfielder Nicole Whitley and senior captain Madison Tiernan, the two top scorers on the team. The process began when Whitley flew a pretty corner kick into the box where Tiernan tapped it along to Ciarrocca. The Montgomery, New Jersey, native proceeded to flip it over the keeper and into the net
to give Rutgers a crucial insurance goal. “Putting two in the back of the net was big,” Ciarrocca said. “We know we’re good, but every game in the Big Ten is a fight.” Those remarks would prove to be very accurate come Sunday as Rutgers drew with an inferior Illinois squad. The Fighting Illini had accrued three wins compared to seven losses on the season and they were attempting to snap a three-game losing skid after beginning Big Ten play with losses to Purdue and Indiana at home and against Maryland on the road. The match was a true war of attrition as it ended in a 0-0 tie, after two extra time periods. Illinois frustrated the Knights’ offense all day with a bend-butnot-break mentality. “Sometimes the ball just doesn’t bounce your way,” Tiernan said. “We were creating chances but we just have to put this one behind us and move on.” The rest of the team was equally disappointed in failing to capture the win, but on the bright side, Rutgers held Illinois without a shot on goal, a first this season. The Knights notched their sixth consecutive shutout and seventh overall with goalkeeper Alana Jimenez lowering her goals-against average to 0.39 on the season. “Clean sheets are something we pride ourselves in,” Jimenez said. “Our defense keeps getting
better and is performing super well right now.” The improving backline has only allowed one shot on goal in the last 200 minutes of game action. After the draw, the all-time series between Rutgers and Illinois moves to 1-1-1. Their next opportunities to triumph will be at Michigan
Thursday night and at Michigan State Sunday afternoon. “It’s a long season because of the quick turnaround between games,” O’Neill said. “We have some questions as far as shot efficiency and we need to find those answers soon.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior forward Erica Murphy came off the Knights’ bench and scored a goal in Rutgers’ 2-0 win over Northwestern Friday. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016
MEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS EARNED FIRST POINTS OF SEASON IN DRAW WITH INDIANA
Knights look to build off draw, capture first win of season Bret Levinson Staff Writer
After earning its first tie of the season, the Rutgers men’s soccer team will try to ride its momentum into its fourth non-conference game of the season against
the highest scoring team in the country — Florida Gulf Coast. The Scarlet Knights (0-6-1, 0-3-1) are heading into Tuesday’s game for the first time this season not coming off a loss. “It just doesn’t make you forget the other games,” said head coach
Junior striker Jason Wright tallied a five total shots, with three coming on goal, in the Knights’ 0-0 draw against Indiana Friday. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016
Dan Donigan after his side held No. 4 Indiana to a scoreless draw on Friday. “But at the same time it does alleviate the bad feeling of feeling much more pressure to get a result.” Rutgers had a season-high 16 shots against the Hoosiers, while senior keeper David Greczek tied his second career high in saves with eight stops. On paper, the Knights look stagnant and out of life, but this was the second time this season that Rutgers has pushed a top five team into double-overtime, fighting until the very end of the game. Through the first seven games, the Knights have been outscored 14-2, but at home, the tally is only 5-1. No. 12 Creighton, No. 9 Denver, No. 1 Maryland and No. 4 Indiana have all beaten Rutgers at home, but the games have been tighter than the record shows. The Blue Jays defeated the Knights 2-0 in the season opener, the Pioneers won 1-0, the Terrapins scored their only goal in the 103rd minute and No. 4 Indiana was held scoreless through two halves and two overtimes. Donigan said he thinks his team plays better at home. “I mean that’s home field advantage right, everyone has it,” Donigan said. “We have the (student supporters club) Riot Squad out there, our family and friends or crowd behind us, it’s always an advantage being home.”
Rutgers’ record still has a zero in the win column and Tuesday’s matchup with Florida Gulf Coast isn’t anticipated to be an easy win. The Atlantic Sun Conference member is 6-2-1, good enough to warrant 17 votes in the latest NSCAA Coaches poll as they fight for a spot in the national top 25 rankings. FGCU’s status partly comes from its dominating offense — the Eagles have outscored their opponents 25-11 in nine matches. On the other hand, the Knights have been outscored 17-2, but junior striker Jason Wright said he feels that he is finally coming to grips with the slow start. Wright was able to nail five shots on Friday’s tie against Indiana, three of on the frame of goal. “I’m getting into my game,” Wright said. “I’m getting into my groove.” It may be at the perfect time for Wright to get back to his old form. Through six games, FGCU’s keeper is averaging a .96 for goals against, compared to Rutgers’ netminder Greczek who averages a 2.31. In Tuesday’s match, Greczek must keep an eye on Eagles junior forward Albert Ruiz. Ruiz is leading the Atlantic Sun Conference with 19 points and is tied for fourth in the country in goals with eight.
But he isn’t the only goal scorer the Rutgers has faced this season. Creighton’s Riggs Lennon and Maryland’s Gordon Wild both are tied for fourth in the country with Ruiz in goals scored this season. Another striker the Knights have to be attentive towards is redshirt sophomore Arion Sobers-Assue. Sobers-Assue has a total of 13 total points this season — 12 of the 13 points coming from goals. But Greczek, who now has the second highest number of saves made in Rutgers history, is aware of what the Eagles bring to the table offensively. “They’re one of the best offensive teams in the nation,” Greczek said. “And if we play like we did against Indiana and Maryland, I strongly believe the guys can get another clean sheet and another result out of it.” As the schedule continues to present the Knights with top rated teams, Donigan will continue to prepare his team appropriately. “Our guys need to work and take care of our defensive responsibilities,” he said. “Like I said, FGC is a very talented (team). We watched a good amount of tape on them, (and) they’re very, very good going forward. We’re gonna be ready.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“The guys on the team are very confident about the things we could do ... We lost two big players and the coaches say it all the time — when someone goes down, it’s next man up. You can’t sit there and sulk about it.” — Junior defensive end Myles Nash
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FIELD HOCKEY RUTGERS 2, NO. 15 IOWA 1
RU pulls off biggest upset in program history Kaylee Pofahl Correspondent
The Rutgers field hockey team dominated in a win over the highest ranked opponent ever defeated in program histor y with a 2-1 upset of No. 15 Iowa in its opening conference weekend. In their Big Ten doubleheader, the Scarlet Knights (6-3, 1-1) ended much better than they started. The team opened up conference play with a disappointing 3-2 loss to Indiana on Friday before a tremendous rebound on Sunday against the Hawkeyes gave the program its first win over a ranked opponent since 2013. “I think we really just realized we never wanted to feel the way we felt after Indiana ever again and regardless, win or lose, we wanna feel like we left everything on the field and (against Iowa) that’s what we did,” said senior captain Alyssa Bull. Rutgers was riding a four-game winning streak heading into its conference opener and a late rally in the second half got the Knights tantalizingly close to taking back the game from Indiana. The Hoosiers got on the board just before halftime but a resurged Rutgers outshot Indiana 11-4 and had a 6-0 advantage in penalty corners through the second half. Sophomore midfielder Linde van Schaik scored both goals in Rutgers’ 2-1 win over No. 15 Iowa Sunday. The Hawkeyes represent the highest ranked opponent Rutgers has ever defeated in program history. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2016
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FOOTBALL ASH CONFIRMED JANARION GRANT, QUANZELL LAMBERT OUT FOR SEASON IN MONDAY PRESS CONFERENCE
Knights look to fill voids following injuries Brian Fonseca
the team in total tackles with 15. Because he redshirted his freshman season, the Timber Creek High School product’s collegiate career has officially come to a close. Grant is likely to suffer the same fate — the four games he played surpassed the 30-percent threshold a player can reach if they plan to be granted a medical redshirt — but the Scarlet Knights (2-2, 0-1) still plan to “submit the necessary documents to try to petition for it,” Ash said. The focal point of the no-huddle, power spread offense that Ash and offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer implemented over their first offseason on the Banks, Grant accounted for seven touchdowns in the Knights’ first three games — three on the ground, a pair on kick-off and punt returns and one with his arm out of the wildcat — and 655 all-purpose yards. The 36 points he directly contributed was just less than one-third of the Knights’ point total through four games. In addition to the numbers he provided, the intangible amount of leadership Grant provided on the field will also be a big loss for Rutgers.
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Rutgers head football coach Chris Ash took the podium at the team meeting room in the Hale Center Monday morning wearing a black polo with the block red R stitched on his chest. It marked the first time Ash donned the color black in front of the media since the start of the regular season, a fitting detail on a day he confirmed the nightmare news of the weekend — the injuries sustained by seniors Janarion Grant and Quanzell Lambert against Iowa Saturday are season-ending. “Just thoughts (and) prayers go out to those two players. Great human beings, great teammates have worked extremely hard to be the best that they could be,” Ash said in his opening statement Monday. “(They) were off to great starts to the season and obviously are going to be sorely missed not only in the field but in the locker room and just around every single day. They come to work with a great attitude and a smile on their face and (were) always a pleasure to be around.” Lambert led the Rutgers’ defense in quarterback hurries with four and ranked ninth on
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Senior wide receiver Janarion Grant suffered a season-ending injury in Rutgers’ 14-7 loss to Iowa Saturday in Piscataway. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2016 knights schedule
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senior wide receiver, was named the offensive player of the week by the Rutgers coaching staff against Iowa despite suffering a first-half injury. Julian PinnixOdrick won the defensive award. The special teams version wasn’t awarded.
MEN’S SOCCER
WOMEN’S SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
VOLLEYBALL
vs. Florida Gulf Coast
at Michigan
vs. Northwestern
vs. Michigan
Today, 7 p.m., Yurcak Field
Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Ann Arbor, Mich.
Friday, 3:00 p.m., Piscataway, N.J.
Friday, 7 p.m., College Ave. Gym