The Daily Targum 2016-09-28

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men’s soccer Rutgers comeback from 5-0 down

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Administration works with groups on new tailgate nikhilesh de news editor

Student leaders are working with University administration to launch a new version of The Alley, the school-sanctioned tailgate that was shut down last week after only two home games.

Rutgers University Student Assembly President Justin Schulberg said he and the other signees of an open letter drafted to the Rutgers community discussed issues The Alley faced with representatives from the University, including Public Safety, Student Affairs and Rutgers Athletics, with the ultimate goal of launching a new, safer version.

“Honestly I think, it looks like we’re going to get it back,” the School of Arts and Sciences senior said. “It seemed that ever yone was on board but the previous safety concerns had to be See tailgate on Page 4

RUSA hosted a town hall meeting with RUPD, Student Affairs, the local NAACP chapter and other University groups on the violent actions seen nationally, as well as how Rutgers hopes to address it on campus. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR

Police chief, vice chancellor address tolerance at U. sophie nieto-munoz associate news editor

Students and staff gathered to speak with a panel about problems at the University including sexual

assault, Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) wearing body cameras and racism on campus.

The call to action, Town Hall on Race in America, was sponsored by the Rutgers University Student

Assembly (RUSA) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

The panel included Felicia McGinty, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, RUPD Chief Kenneth Cop,

David Jones, director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, Keywuan Caulk, assistant director for Social Justice and LGBT Communities See tolerance on Page 5

Community criticizes increased congestion from The Yard complex kira herzog contributing writer

Experiencing the forced intimacy of a packed LX bus during rush hour is practically a rite of passage at Rutgers.

Rutgers students take up to 70,000 bus trips each day, according to a proposal by Jack Molenaar, director of the Department of Transportation Services. But since the start of the semester, students and faculty have noticed that the buses,

particularly the LX, EE, F, A and H, have become more delayed, crowded and unreliable.

The Yard opened its doors at the start of the Fall 2016 semester See COMPLEX on Page 4

School of Arts and Sciences senior Kennedy Hart created an anthem for Rutgers fans, with input from administrators and help from fellow students. COURTESY OF KENNEDY HART

Students develop new rap anthem for Rutgers fans Christopher Bohorquez staff writer

The Yard @ College Ave has caused a large increase in the number of students who use the Scott Hall bus stop, resulting in traffic and crowding issues in the area. MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Every student at Rutgers is familiar with “On the Banks of the Old Raritan,” the school’s alma mater, but a few musicians hope to modernize University music tastes with “The Official Rutgers Anthem,” a rap song created by School of Arts and Sciences senior Kennedy Hart.

Hart has always been a music person, he said. Rapping for fun is something he has done his whole life.

“On my Facebook page I would put out a lot of videos,” he said.

Hart made one video about his computer not working and incorporated the song “Work” by Rihanna in it.

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Ukrainian organization connects students to historical roots nicholas simon

Environmental and Biological Sciences junior, said she thought the trips to New York were a Picking Ukraine out on a map good way to let club members might seem like a daunting task see the presence of Ukrainian for somebody who’s not a geog- communities within the city.

Babyak said she found one raphy major or a history buff, but this is not so for Oleh Matviyishyn trip to New York particularly movand other members of the Rutgers ing took place at Saint Patrick’s Ukrainian Students Club (RUSC). Cathedral. A service of rememThe RUSC endeavors to brance was held for millions of teach Rutgers students about Ukrainian citizens who died as a Ukraine while also offering fun result of the Holodomor, a period and informative activities for of mass starvation lasting from 1932 to 1933. students to attend.

“Just going to the city and seeMatviyishyn, vice president of the club and a School of Arts ing a giant Ukrainian community and Sciences senior, said Rut- gathered together at the cathegers students formed the RUSC dral was very special,” she said. in the 1970s to educate the com- “Plus, everybody was very friendmunity about Ukraine’s unique ly so you really got a chance to meet a lot of people from different cultural histor y.

More than 40 years have age groups and different areas … passed since the club’s inception, We saw people all around wearing but he said its central objective the traditional Ukrainian clothing, and it really just felt like we were has not changed.

“We still want to promote all one.”

Babyak, whose immediate Ukrainian culture, history and traditions throughout Rut- family left Ukraine for the United gers and the community,” Mat- States in 1996, said the RUSC encourages peoviyishyn said. ple who are not “We want to of Ukrainian make sure we keep all of that “Just going to the city and descent to join.

“You don’t stuff alive.” seeing a giant Ukrainian have to know Matviyishyn, community gathered anything about whose family together at the cathedral Ukraine,” she emigrated from said.

“You Ukraine to the was very special.” could have takUnited States en a class about when he was 6 Kristine Babyak or years old, said Rutgers Ukrainian Students Club Secretary Ukraine, you could have he is often sura Ukrainian prised by how friend, or your many Rutgers great-great-grandmother could students have Ukrainian heritage.

“I’ll say that I’m from have been from Ukraine … As Ukraine and somebody else will long as you have an interest and say, ‘Oh, my grandma is from you want to get connected, you Ukraine.’ And it’ll be someone can join.”

Babyak said one of the club’s I never would have guessed.

It’s really pretty interesting,” best aspects was how topics discussed during group meetings he said.

Roman Duchnycz, president tended to be informative for of the RUSC and a School of newcomers and Ukrainian stuArts and Sciences senior, said dents alike.

“I grew up living in a he thought most people tend to underestimate how many Rut- Ukrainian household, speakgers students actually have ties ing the language and learning about the culture early in my to Ukraine.

“There’s definitely a lot more life. I’m still learning new things Ukrainian students at Rutgers about Ukraine by attending club than you’d think,” he said. “There meetings though,” she said. “It’s are probably at least one or two pretty cool because I’m on the hundred students who have same level as somebody who some sort of family connections isn’t Ukrainian.”

Much like the students who to Ukraine.”

In addition to preserving val- began the club in the 1970s, Babued traditions and informing stu- yak said she believed the club’s dents about Ukraine, Duchnycz purpose was to promote Ukraine’s said club members pride them- rich history and help students selves on getting involved in sev- gain greater perspective, no matter how large or small. eral other types of activities.

“When most people think about “In the past, we’ve done different types of fundraisers,” he pierogies they generally think said. “One involved raising mon- about Russia or Poland, but people ey for families that were living in never think about Ukraine,” she Ukraine and in need of help. Also, said. “It’s little stuff like that. Peowe occasionally go as a group to ple have heard about these things, help out with different events go- but they don’t really know their origins. So it’s pretty cool sometimes ing on in New York City.”

Kristine Babyak, secretar y to tell people, ‘Yeah, that actually of the RUSC and a School of came from Ukraine.’” contributing writer

The Ukrainian student organization helps students learn more about the former Soviet nation.

Not all members need to be of Ukrainian descent to join the group. COURTESY OF THE RUTGERS UKRAINIAN STUDENT CLUB

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complex H bus took more than 45 minutes to arrive at Scott Hall bus stop, Canales says continued from front and since then College Avenue has seen a drastic increase in the number of students visiting and utilizing the area around the Scott Hall bus stop, said Christopher Paladino, president of the New Brunswick Development Corporation.

“The Yard has already found its place as an exciting and interactive focal point of the College Ave Campus. Students, faculty, staff and the members of the greater New Brunswick community have visited the area

to watch movies, ball games, participate in lessons or just to grab lunch and listen to music,” Paladino said.

Paladino, who played a role in predicting the Yard’s impact on the area around Lot 8 where it is located, said the complex was created with the goal of minimizing congestion.

It was purposely built without a parking area to avoid vehicular traf fic and under went full review with the New Brunswick Planning Board to ensure that it met the standards put forward by Leadership in Energy

and Environmental Design, Pal- simply are not showing up,” said arrive and she would have been Canales, recounting day last late for class if she had waited adino said.

“Additionally, Rutgers and the week where she waited for more for the bus to arrive.

Joshua Perez, a School of Arts City of New Brunswick have than 45 minutes for an H bus.

The “dramatic increase” in and Sciences junior, is also expecontinued to explore pedestrian riencing more improvements, difficulty getting enhanced bike on the buses lanes and limited this semester. on street parking He believes to further reduce “The buses simply are not showing up.” there is a concongestion and nection between enhance pedestrimaria canales the increased an safety and the School of Arts and Sciences Junior traffic and the pedestrian expenumber of sturience,” he said. dents using faSince the start cilities around of the 2016 seThe Yard. mester the bus“There’s just a lot more congeses have been more inconsistent delays have led some students and unreliable than ever, said Ma- to resort to Uber or L yft to get tion concentrated right around Scott Hall,” he said. “All of the ria Canales, a School of Arts and to class on time, she said.

Canales said she used L yft on buses to and from College AveSciences junior.

“The problem is not just that her first day of classes because nue are packed, which makes it the buses are delayed, the buses one of the buses took too long to really hard to get onto them.”

tailgate Safety concerns include overcrowding, lack of facilities, Schulberg says facilities for students to use, including portable outhouses and addressed, it was a good meet- trash cans and that some form ing, it seemed ever yone was of crowd control was in place, said the School of Arts and Sciopen to it.”

The Alley was originally can- ences junior.

“We had that meeting and celed due to safety concerns, Schulberg said. When he attend- they took all the information we ed the two tailgates, he saw the gave them, regulations that we proposed and space allocated they’re going was filled past to get back to maximum caus, we’re hoppacity, so deter“It seemed that every- ing as soon as mining what the maximum caone was on board but possible,” she said. “We’re still pacity is would the previous safety collaborating, be one of the concerns had to be coming up with factors in reideas.” opening it. addressed.”

Underage Having an drinking was one overcrowded justin schulberg concern brought space is an isRutgers University Student Assembly up during a sue if any atPresident meeting last tendee should week, Schulberg need medical said. While some assistance, said students might Rachel Brown, RUSA’s athletic chair. Emergen- have had the misconception that cy medical technicians or police The Alley would be a safe place would be unable to make their for underage drinking, it was not way to a student in distress if intended to be.

There may have been an inthere was a crowding issue.

Other issues discussed sufficient number of police during a meeting last week in- officers for the number of students cluded ensuring students were at the last event, which created an of age, that there were sufficient issue with enforcement, he said. continued from front

Overcrowding, a lack of facilities and potential underage drinking were among the issues that caused The Alley to be shut down. After solutions are discovered, a new version of the student tailgate may be launched. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR “I think as far as underage drinking, RUPD has a job and they’re not out to go in and get everyone in trouble but they do have a job and it’s a legal obligation,” Brown said.

Creating a new version of The Alley would require the involved parties to look at all of the con-

cerns raised, Schulberg said. Rutgers students should be able to attend a regulated tailgate, but first the University has to determine those regulations, as well as find a larger space to work with.

It could take up to a few weeks to finalize plans for the new version,

he said.

“We’re serving as a liaison for the students and the administration,” Brown said. “I think it’s important to know that all of us are working to get there, it’s not just students, we’re all working to come up with something.”

CRIME Sept. 27 TRENTON — A fourmonth investigation concluded with the seizure of a 2007 Mercedes Benz S-550 and the arrest of Raheem Cooper. The Mercer County Narcotics Task Force noted that Cooper had $7,500 worth of heroin in his apartment. Cooper was handcuffed and arrested on Sept. 15, but escaped and fled from police.

Officers quickly apprehended him again and took him back into custody.

Sept. 27 TRENTON — A man whose son brought 30 packets of heroin to school earlier this month has been charged with child endangerment. Maurice Leonard’s 5-year-old son brought a lunchbox full of heroin to Academy of

Trenton Charter School on Sept.

12. Leonard, 28, and his girlfriend Turia Justice, 27, were subsequently investigated and charged.

Both Leonard and Justice took plea deals.

Sept. 27 WILLINGBORO TWP — Officials are investigating a home invasion that occurred just before 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The alleged perpetrators tied up one occupant and shot another in the leg, while a third occupant was able to escape and contact the police.

There is currently no description of the suspects. Police are continuing the investigation and suggest anyone with information to contact the Willingboro Police department.

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TOLERANCE School cannot allow some speakers but prevent others, McGinty says continued from front and School of Arts and Sciences seniors Dionne Higginbotham and Fawzan Lari.

Cop, speaking on behalf of RUPD, took the first set of questions, which revolved around safety on campus, the newly implemented body cameras and the obstacles faced in making New Brunswick and the Rutgers campus one community.

“Our mission is to keep the environment safe here, a safe living and learning environment,” he said. “What I want everyone to know is that we’re in this thing together. We all have the same goals in mind.”

Cop said in terms of the national picture of safety and police brutality, he understands

the range of emotions, which is why he felt it was impor tant to implement body cameras, begin deconfliction and de-escalation training with the RUPD force, maintain a diverse workforce and expand work in the community.

The body cameras, which went through the testing phase over the summer, are not just for safety, but also used as a learning tool for the officers, he said. Officers are required to have these cameras turned on for each call they respond to.

De-escalation training is important to the RUPD after several national stories of police brutality, and the force taking these national incidents as learning moments, Cop said.

“Some of the things I think about as I look at some of these

fans Current version of song saw 2 major revisions, Hart says continued from front “I was like work, work, work, this computer doesn’t work work work,” Hart said.

People really liked the songs that they can relate to, Hart said, which is when he realized he should release a song relating to Rutgers.

“I wanted to make a song that was raw, but still inspirational, and relatable to people our age, even people younger,” Hart said. “I wanted to make sure it was appropriate for all ages, and still be raw and authentic.”

The song also features a female vocalist Sara Sayed, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior, who is inspired by Rihanna.

Hart and Sayed met through school events, and were interested in working together to create a song.

“A year ago, he messaged me telling me about the idea and I absolutely loved it,” Sayed said.

“The first draft of the lyrics have come a long way.”

Hart wanted the song to capture a general audience even outside of Rutgers, he said.

The song took a long time to finish because Hart wanted to make sure the song was perfect before being released.

“Because of our different schedules, it took a really long time,” Sayed said. “It has been over a year now that we’ve been trying to do this.”

Hart is a perfectionist, Sayed said, which is why it took so long to have the song released.

“For my vision of the song, I really wanted it to be huge,” Hart said. “I want it to be a big deal, and I knew for it to be a big deal I had to be very careful in how I

go about it as far as the lyrics, and the production.”

The song that can be heard today is not the original version, Hart said.

He previewed the song for some Rutgers officials, who liked it but had concerns about certain lyrics, he said.

These lyrics in the song were changed because officials did not want the song earning negative publicity for the school and song writers.

“I realized that after hearing what they said the new version I created was way better than I had originally,” said Hart.

There were a total of three rewrites to the song, Hart said.

Hart said he found the beat on YouTube and asked permission from producer Cashmere Royal to use it.

Currently, the song is on SoundCloud and iTunes. Hart and Sayed are working on a music video promoting the song in hopes of increasing its exposure.

The track was recorded at the house of Daniel Toth, one of the main producers of the song, and also a School of Engineering firstyear student. He recorded, mixed and mastered the song.

“He has a distinct, catchy voice and the production was really nicely done,” said Mallory Nathan, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “There was a lot of pride in the lyrics that got me pumped up.”

Nathan said she could definitely see this song being popular at Rutgers.

“As I listened I kept picturing a commercial for the school during it,” she said. “It would be perfect for new student orientations and at sports games.”

“Everyday we have a new for change ... I hope we do that tapes is, are we equipped nationally from a consistent level for hashtag, it’s disheartening,” with an open mind and an open people who are going through Jones said, asking students to hear t and a willingness to creemotional problems, and if we’re think about where to go from now. ate change.”

She encouraged the students McGinty said the town hall able to recognize that and able to was an important dialogue to to be leaders and be active in respond,” he said.

He also spoke about strength- have on campus to create an at- creating a movement which will ening par tnerships with the city mosphere where all intellectual change the climate and change of New Brunswick, and work- discussions could be included the world for the better.

DeVaughn Johnson, a School of ing closely to address some and to ensure that ever y voice Arts and Sciencsafety issues. es senior, asked “There is a “If we can invent the antibiotics to cure tuberculosis, why Milo Yianlot of movement if we can invent robotic hands, surely we can aspire nopoulos was and traction now invited to speak because we are to impact positive social change.” on campus alcommunicating though he spews and it’s a work felicia mcginty a hateful, offenin progress, but Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs sive rhetoric. it is happening,” McGinty said Cop said. “It’s the University cannot make a not just the right thing to do, but on campus can be heard.

“You all know our histor y. judgement on “what we like to the efficient thing to do.”

This public forum was meant We’ve been here for 250 years. hear and don’t like to hear.”

“We have to allow those peoas a safe space for discussion of If we can invent the antibiotics any kind, McGinty said. Students to cure tuberculosis, if we can ple to come,” McGinty said. were able to question the panel invent robotic hands, surely we “We are a public university, we about not only concerns on cam- can aspire to impact positive cannot limit free speech even if pus, but racism in the United social change,” she said. “I it’s of fensive speech. In terms States and the effects it has on the believe each of us can star t of the letter of the law, it was something and be a catalyst not hate speech.” black student body.

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Farm schools benefit regional food systems

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n New Jersey, early fall is a time of great bounty CONCRETE JUNGLE GYM with more than 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables in season, ripe for the pickTHALYA REYES ing (and eating). This colorful harvest is happening across the country and is celebrated every October as National Farm to School Month, designated by Congress in 2010. For many adults who were out of secondary school before the most recent child nutrition program changes, school lunch carries mixed feelings. Stories of cardboard pizza and “mystery meat” are pervasive in my mid-millenial group of friends.

However, families, school districts, municipalities and counties alike are working together to ensure students have access to the nutritious foods they need while also supporting the local and regional food economies.

According to the National Farm to School Network, an advocacy and networking organization working on local food sourcing and education issues, farm to school (also known as “F2S”) “enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and preschools.” F2S certainly differs by location — you might have 2-4 months of growing in Maine while Hawaii enjoys a year-round growing season. Nevertheless, successful F2S implementation always includes one or more of the following: Procurement: purchasing, promoting and serving local foods in the cafeteria or classroom.

Education: engaging students in activities related to food, cooking, health, nutrition or agriculture.

School gardens: hands-on learning in various subjects through gardening.

As an AmeriCorps service member with FoodCorps and the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market, I was able to source cucumbers, apples and corn through our vendor, Pop’s Farm in Monroe Township, New Jersey, for a taste test with New Brunswick middle school students.

Many of them were amazed by how fresh and flavorful the produce was — one student remarked, “I never thought apples could taste this good!”

This provided them the opportunity to taste locally grown foods and learn how their food was grown, something that is missing from many students’ development as only 3.4 hours of nutrition education is given to a child each year on average. Likewise, this was a good financial opportunity for our farmer, providing his small family farm with more business and exposure to potential customers. I know many of my students excitedly told their parents about what they tried in school that day!

Moreover, these students were able to benefit from hands-on cooking lessons as well as science and math activities in their school garden. For those living in urban neighborhoods, school and community gardens are much-needed green spaces with multiple purposes including recreation, education, nourishment and community engagement.

These growing spaces provide innovative ways to enhance education in required subjects while connecting them to important life skills.

Consider how much more effective a math measurement lesson could be if students physically constructed a garden or followed and cooked a recipe instead of simply filling out a worksheet. For students and communities experiencing farm to school firsthand, these efforts are producing lasting, positive results in many ways.

While farm to school enjoys broad, bipartisan support and the nutritional and educational impacts for children are well-documented, there are those who doubt its ability to influence local/regional food economies.

However, various governmental, non-profit, and research entities have been studying and modeling the benefits. Since the 2010 Child Nutrition Reauthorization, student meal participation increased 9 percent on average, generating increased revenue for schools through their meal programs. Individual farmers saw an average 5 percent increase in income from F2S sales. They also experienced the benefits associated with market diversification, establishing positive relationships with families and schools and opportunities to establish grower collaboratives and cooperatives to supply institutional markets. Furthermore, communities experienced an increase in local economic activity: a 2011 Oregon health impact assessment study measured for each dollar invested in F2S, an additional $2.16 of local economic activity was stimulated. What is more, this study also measured for every job created by school districts purchasing local food, additional economic activity created another 1.67 jobs.

Overall, farm to school makes sense: kids, farmers and communities experience tremendous wins in health, education, business and economic activity. With October right around the corner, you can be a part of building healthy futures for all children in your neighborhood.

Volunteer at a community or school garden, buy directly from your local farmers, shop at farmers’ markets and spread the word to your friends, families, peers and co-workers. When using social media, include the hashtags #F2SMonth and #farmtoschool to share how your local youth, teachers, farmers and leaders are celebrating local food connections. Together, we can transform school food one tray at a time.

Professionals working with children: USDA is currently accepting applications for Farm to School grant funding. Learn more here.

Deadline is December 8, 2016.

Thalya Reyes is an Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Policy master’s candidate for public policy and city and regional planning. Her column, “Concrete Jungle Gym,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.

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hy can’t third-party candidates participate nominee Hillary Clinton with a 57 percent unfavorable in presidential debates? Yes, we have a rating and Republican presidential nominee Donald two-party system and people say that a Trump with a 59 percent unfavorable rating. Much of vote for a third party is a vote down the drain, but the public is exhausted by the establishment, but also seeing a third party on stage for debates doesn’t terrified of a perceived psychopath.

A USA Today/Suffolk University survey from Febnecessarily mean you’ll have to vote for them. It just means you’ll be hearing them out. Maybe you’ll be ruary exhibited the nation’s dissatisfaction with the persuaded, but maybe you’ll only reaffirm your con- two-party system, showing that 53 percent of voters viction of not voting for them at all. There’s little to expressed desire for three parties or more. To help the third-party candidates’ case for their participation in lose, but insight to gain.

During this week’s presidential debate, the Green presidential debates, most constituents actually want to Party’s presidential nominee, Jill Stein, was escorted see them on stage. Another USA Today/Suffolk Univerout of Hofstra University’s campus for what she calls sity survey shows that if a third-party candidate is ceras a display of “civil disobedience” and protesting tified by a majority of state ballots, 76 percent said they how third parties are barred from nationwide presi- should be included in presidential debates and only 17 dential debates. The other prominent third-party can- percent said they should not be included. People want didate is Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary to see more options in candidates and options in terms of policy initiatives.

Johnson, who chose not to The display of third-parmake a public appearance ty candidates is needed at the week’s presidential “The point is that the people more than ever. When debate, but instead took to who are contenders for the most Bernie Sanders ran for the Facebook to get in touch Democratic nomination, with supporters and dispowerful position of the land need he was relatively obscure, seminate policy proposals. to be sufficiently challenged …” but running within the Just as expected, suptwo-party system gave him port for third-party cana platform even if his media didates is low with Stein averaging 3.2 percent and Johnson averaging 8.4 presence was minimal (Trump was getting as much as percent, missing the Commission on Presidential 23 times more coverage). His message resonated with Debates’ arbitrary threshold of 15 percent, which millions of people, making Clinton nervous about how would qualify them to join the two parties major securely she could obtain the Democratic nomination.

She was eventually pressured to shift to the left and take the national stage. To reach the 15 percent mark, third-party candidates need more exposure — and account for the great portion of the public who but to get more exposure, they need the 15 percent cared more about issues about income inequality, somark to get there message across the nation. It’s a cial justice and global trade deals. Without Sanders pushing her to create an agenda that’s representative cyclical problem that poses high barriers.

Many feel distrust for the government and don’t feel of the larger public’s desire, then her policy proposrepresented. There has been a growing movement of als would’ve remained of arguably lesser quality.

It doesn’t matter whether you did supported Sandmore people registering as independent and more states displaying pluralities. With that in mind, the ers, Clinton, or anyone else. The point is that the current presidential nominees of the two major par- people who are contenders for the most powerful poties are the most disliked in history. The latest Quin- sition of the land need to be sufficiently challenged, nipiac University poll shows Democratic presidential and a plurality of ideas needs to be represented.

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True conservatives don’t support Donald Trump COMMENTARY LOUIS RUZIECKI

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hroughout the rat race also known as the election of 2016, we sure have seen an interesting cast of characters. During the spring of 2015, I remember saying to myself, “Donald Trump the Republican nominee? I think I have a better chance.”

Oh boy, was I wrong. When it eventually became clear that Donald Trump would be the nominee for the party I had supported for so long, I felt as though I had been betrayed. I felt that individual members of the Republican Party, and even the party as a whole, had betrayed me. I’m sure I was not the only one with these feelings of betrayal and despair, which I began to see as time went on through factions such as the “Never Trump” movement. But it seems to me that more and more people are coming to terms with Trump being the Republican nominee, which worries me deeply.

As candidates began to drop out of the race one by one I wondered how any of these people could even consider endorsing Trump for the presidency. But the endorsements kept on coming, starting with our own Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.). Our

governor, who had labeled himself a “conservative, not a moderate,” had endorsed someone for the presidency even further to the left than moderate. This was just the beginning of self-proclaimed “conservatives” endorsing the leftist in disguise Donald Trump for President of the United States.

But this is not the first time conservatives have endorsed a non-conservative for the presidency. I would argue that a conservative has not been the Republican Party’s nominee since 1984, but this year is different. This year is different because Trump

frightening authoritarian tones have led to mass demonstrations and even violence.

This is not the person I had envisioned to be the Republican Party’s nominee in 2016.

As I watched prominent Republicans I had admired endorse Trump, I began to lose all hope. It is to those “conservatives” who I ask, where are your morals? Where are the conservative morals that you all had fought so hard for? What had led you to settle for a demagogue than to actually fight for what is right? It was author former Senator and author of the “Conscience of a Conservative”

“True conservatives do not want an authoritarian figure in the Oval Office, they want someone who will get government out of the way of the everyday citizen. Watching people attempt to justify Trump as being conservative breaks my heart more and more every time.” is almost nothing like we have seen before.

The constant media circus surrounding him depicts him rightfully so as almost a Lindsay Lohan-esque celebrity in decline tabloid story. He is seen as a joke on the left, and either a fresh new face or a doomed candidate on the right. His constant blatant flip-flopping and highly controversial statements leaves those who have endorsed him scurrying to find the right words to attempt to defend him. His campaign rhetoric and

Barry Goldwater who once said, “Let me remind you a conservative is one who fights to expand individual liberty and resist the accumulation of power by those who claim they know best.” Goldwater was warning us about those on the left, and Trump could easily fit into that category, being someone who talks about himself more than the good of the country.

Yet when Trump does speak about how great he will be for America and how he

will be the one to “Make America Great Again,” it always somehow comes back to him. It always turns into a speech about how he will get this magical wall built or how he will be the one to stop Russian aggression or how he will bring jobs back to America. True conservatives do not want an authoritarian figure in the Oval Office, they want someone who will get government out of the way of the everyday citizen. Watching people attempt to justify Trump as being conservative breaks my heart more and more every time.

As I watch people like former U.S. Rep. Newt Gingrich, former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-Ark.) or Sean Hannity basically salivate over Trump on live television it frightens me to the core. These gentlemen are just a few examples of those who have perverted the true meaning of conservatism to justify Trump’s actions and statements. Many “conservatives” have endorsed Trump, yes, but there are also many who stand firm in their beliefs and refuse to endorse him. I applaud those people who stand tall against the Trump cult and stand for the morals in which they believe. Conservatism took a huge blow this past election year, but my hope is that it will come back stronger and actually make America great again.

Louis Ruziecki is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science with a minor in history.

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FOOD & DRINK

Get ready for some stir-fry at this trendy, healthy eatery JULIA TERRANOVA STAFF WRITER

Finally there’s a place on College Avenue to get good, healthy food.

Honeygrow first opened for business this past Monday and its opening had been anticipated for awhile.

News that honeygrow would be one of the new restaurants opening at The Yard was announced almost a year ago. Honeygrow is a Philly startup that prides itself on “bring(ing) people together over the highest quality, wholesome, simple foods.”

Honeygrow is a great addition to the dining options here in New Brunswick, especially for vegans, vegetarians and people who simply want to eat more plant-based. The menu is decidedly plant focused.

Founder Justin Rosenberg was a “newly converted proponent of a plant-based diet” when he left his job, trained in a fine-dining kitchen and eventually opened the first honeygrow restaurant in Philadelphia. Since then, they have opened up 11 stores.

I visited honeygrow on the grand opening, so naturally I went in with an open mind and expected some slip-ups. The Scarlet

Knight stood on College Avenue right outside honeygrow’s front door and waved to people passing by. The inside, although filled with an absurd number of staff (they were training), was nice.

According to the honeygrow blog, the New Brunswick location features “reclaimed yellow pine on the walls and table tops by local craftsmen, PhilaWoodcraft.”

There is also “custom commissioned artwork by local photographer Martin Tadashi, a Rutgers University — Newark alum.”

Other artwork was done by videographer Samuel Markey, a New Jersey native. The menus are done by local marker board artist Lizzy McElrean, and they are beautiful.

Honeygrow does an excellent job of cultivating the aesthetic that is so common among restaurants today — that sort of “modern industrial” vibe. There’s lots of wood, vintage light bulbs and chalkboard menus. To their benefit, the space is very open and has lots of natural light. There is also a fair amount of seating, which is good considering they will probably get busy.

The honeygrow menu offers a diverse array of options. The

main categories are stir-frys, salads and “honeybar.”

I tried the “Sweet Soy Five Spice Stir-Fry” on my first visit. It came with brown rice, togarashi spiced turkey, green beans, red onions and sesame seeds. I also added pickled cucumbers for an extra couple of cents. I got my order to go and ate at one of the outside tables, since it was a beautiful day and it was a little loud inside the restaurant.

The stir-fry was good — it wasn’t life altering, but it was a solid stir-fry with great flavor.

It was a little spicy from the togarashi (a Japanese spice blend that includes chili, sesame seeds, orange zest and more) and a little sweet from the onions.

The green beans were fresh and perfectly cooked. Not “crisp tender” but not overcooked either. The turkey was a little dry, but it’s turkey, so that’s to be expected. Adding the pickled cucumbers was a good move—they were thinly sliced and had a great sweet and acidic flavor. Although it was a little more expensive than I would of liked to spend on a lunch, the serving was generous and the quality was good.

Swap out artery clogging burgers and greasy chicken nuggets for an array of scrumptious, nutritious stir-fries and salads.

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The salad options will change with the seasons. According to their blog, their new fall salad will debut on October 4th. The “Pear-Anormal Salad” will include baby spinach, red quinoa, sliced pears, roasted carrots, cranberries, roasted cashews and a cider-herb vinaigrette.

Another salad I’m excited to try is the “Caravan,” which features lemon curry yogurt dressing, green kale, organic baby spinach, roasted FreeBird chicken, cucumbers, raw cauliflower, tea-soaked raisins and toasted almonds. The ingredients are “local when available.”

The honeybar is a unique option. For the honeybar you choose three fruits, one honey (or maple syrup) and one topping. Toppings range from chocolate chips to coconut and to plain yogurt. You can also add whipped cream on top.

All of the menu items at honeygrow are fully customizable. You do not have to choose from their “suggested” stir-frys and salads — you can turn any of the dishes into your own. Many of the menu items are vegan and gluten free, so it’s a perfect option for anyone with certain dietary restrictions.

DIVERSIONS

September 28, 2016

Mark Tatulli Horoscopes

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Page 9 Eugenia Last

Happy Birthday: Look for a unique way to get things done and to bring about positive changes at home and to the way you take care of business. Show what you have to offer and express your concerns and reasons for wanting to move in the direction you are heading. Preparation and presentation will make a difference. Your numbers are 6, 17, 26, 28, 35, 42, 44.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t feel pressured to take on the impossible. Gauge the possibilities and only offer what’s realistic. It’s better to offer less and do more than to offer more and fall short. Try to live up to your expectations. 3 stars

Over The Hedge

T. Lewis and M. Fry

Non Sequitur

Wiley

Pearls Before Swine

Stephan Pastis

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plan an outing or trip that will broaden your outlook and give you an advantage over any competition you face.

An open mind and curious attitude will help you gather important details. Romance is highlighted. 5 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Children, relatives and friends will challenge your boundaries. Stand your ground and use ingenuity to get others to see things your way. An incentive coupled with a compliment will help you get your way. Don’t overspend. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone will come to your aid. Listen to the voice of experience and make the changes suggested. Don’t overspend or overindulge to fill an emotional void. Fix whatever is wrong instead of masking the problem with unnecessary items. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your insight, vision and sense of practicality to get things done on time and according to your strategy. Refuse to let anyone lure you off course. Someone may be threatened by your precision and skills. 4 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let your emotions interfere with what you have to achieve today. Preparation will give you the confidence to dismiss anyone who is trying to lead you astray. Initiate change instead of having it forced on you. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep your life simple and affordable. If you take on too much or make promises that aren’t financially sound, you will face opposition at home. Work on personal improvements and getting along with the people you care about most. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stick to what you know. Negotiate contracts and legal matters on your own behalf. Set high standards and don’t let anyone deter you from reaching your goals. Do things differently if it will lead to greater success.

5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Rediscover, update and follow trends that will help you stay on top of the changes going on around you. Professional advancement will depend on continuous education and mastering new skills. Learn as you go and you won’t fall behind. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Deal with money, legal and health matters calmly. If you let your anger mount, you will end up looking bad and not gaining any ground. Look at the big picture and consider what you can give up to get what you want. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share your feelings and you will be able to put an end to a situation that has been bothering you. Your practical outlook will spark interest in someone you least expect. Don’t be afraid to do things differently.

3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Form a partnership with someone you enjoy doing things with. Whether it’s a business or personal partnership, the joint effort will bring about positive results. Money matters will improve if you can find a way to cut your overhead. 3 stars

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1 Turn the air blue 5 “Sir,” in colonial India

DOWN

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14 Sailing on the ocean

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4 Author also known as

17 Engaged in a childish comfort

H.H. Munro

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5 African republic on the Red Sea

21 Trip to Mecca

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33 Acid that will make you see things 12 Convenient wallet filler 36 Some desert growths

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COMEBACK Knights were down 5-0 after 20 minutes, scored 4 straight goals but fell short in the second half, tying his career-high with his second career and we can’t be starting like this hat trick.

“I just had an eye for the goal the rest of the season.”

FGCU junior forward Albert more than anything else,” Wright Ruiz proved his highly national said referring to his performance. ranked status wasn’t a fluke Tues- “I tried to stay around the goal day with a hat trick, all 3 goals put area as much as I can, and I had in net within the first 10 minutes some good shots that fortunately went in for me.” of play.

The first one came in the 24th The Eagles controlled possession throughout most of the first minute and was assisted by junior for ward Ryan Peterson, and half, out-shooting Rutgers 13-8. the second Speed and one came dominance are in the 39th two words to “I tried to stay around minute as describe how the goal area as much as I he took conFGCU played can, and I had some good trol of a pass in the early from Guzminutes of the shots that fortunately man and slid game. At no went in for me.” the ball past point of the Eagles keepfirst half did the JASON WRIGHT er Sawyer Knights take Junior Striker Jackamn to control of the decrease the tempo. Instead, deficit to 5-2. they played on Early in the second half, Guztheir heels looking for answers to stop the most explosive of- man received a cross from Peterson that was deflected off of fense in the country.

FGCU did not give up though, senior Rayon Gibbs. Guzman adding on another 2 goals in the then shot and put the ball in net to first frame. Redshirt sophomore make the score 5-3.

Nine minutes later, junior forArion Sobers-Assue added 2 goals of his own in the first half, giving ward Dante Perez would have the everyone proof that he deserved fans at Yurcak Field on their feet the award for National Player as he put a goal past Jackman to of the Week, which he received cut the once five goal deficit to 5-4.

Rutgers was pushing the pace Tuesday afternoon.

Wright mentioned after prac- and controlling the tempo for tice Monday that he was starting most of the second half, out-shootto feel confident in himself after ing the Eagles 12-5.

The Knights would make a attempting five shots against No. 5 Indiana, three of which were mistake and the Eagles would capitalize on it and put what would on goal.

He wasn’t lying as he netted 2 be the dagger in the hearts of the goals in the first half and a third 279 in attendance with a goal from continued from back

freshman midfielder Miguel Perez gave FGCU a 6-4 lead.

In the 77th minute Wright would score his third and final goal sliding the ball past a diving Jackman and cutting the lead to 6-5.

But that would be all Rutgers would be able to score, as what once looked like a blowout turned out to be the most exciting game of the year.

“We made a bad mistake to give the sixth goal,” Donigan said. “And then we fought to get

the fifth goal, but then you get only 12 minutes to try and get the equalizer.”

Scoring 5 goals Tuesday night more than doubled Rutgers season goal total through the first seven games of the season, but defensive miscues, especially in the first 10 minutes, made the offensive performance go in vain.

But those errors can be fixed according the Guzman, and once those are patched up, future mistakes will be avoided.

“(Those are) mistakes that we can fix,” Guzman said in reference to the defensive errors that cost his team an early defensive meltdown. “We’re switching the back four almost every game. I mean we’re just very inconsistent, once the back four grows some chemistry a little more, we’ll eliminate the mistakes in the future.”

For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

Junior centerback Niel Guzman looks to pick out a teammate in Rutgers’ 6-5 loss to No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday. He scored 1 of the Knights’ 5 goals. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

BACKbone Rutgers’ back 4 consists of 2 freshmen, 2 experienced upperclassmen the nonconference portion of the schedule.

The Knights barely pulled that incredible talent are the determination and supreme work one out with the Manalapan, New ethic they demonstrate ever y Jersey, native’s score being the lone goal in a 1-0 victory. day in training.

Besides game-winning goals, “We focus on the details in there have been practice to other ways the improve our back line has positioning come game “I’m going to do anything been recognized.

After leading time,” Wright I can to help the team Rutgers to backsaid. “We try win. If that means not to-back clean to always be resting, then so be it.” sheets against on the same Nor thwester n page, so Erin smith and Illinois when one of Senior Defender this past weekus moves up end, Smith was for a run into named to Topthe attacking DrawerSoccer. third, the rest com’s Team of the Week. of us drop back to cover.”

She repeatedly paced the Wright, Swaby, Visco and Smith are in consistent commu- Knights on both ends of the pitch, nication on the field, rendering displaying her excellent speed, them aware of each other’s loca- ball skills and tackling ability.

Smith also played every sections at all times.

That awareness allows them ond of both games, adding up to to not only prevent the oppo- 200 minutes total.

“I’m going to do anything I can nents from getting quality looks at the Rutgers net, but also af- to help the team win,” said Smith. fords the defenders the opportu- “If that means not resting, then so nity to shine on the offensive side be it.” of the ball.

For updates on the Rutgers Visco even has a goal to her name this season, which women’s soccer team, follow came against Saint Joseph’s in @TargumSports on Twitter. continued from back

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September 28, 2016 VOLLEYBALL WERNEKE WAS ASSISTANT IN FIRST STINT AT RUTGERS, HEAD COACH IN SECOND

Coach uses experience to get RU through adversity Jon Spilletti Staff Writer

It is two weeks before Thanksgiving and the Rutgers volleyball team is 2-20.

The year is 2008.

Hopping off the plane at Louisville International Airport are the Scarlet Knights, led by rookie head coach Jeff “CJ” Werneke.

Of this weekend, he does not expect much.

The team dwells at the cellar of the Big East and awaiting them are Louisville and Cincinnati — the top two ranked teams in the conference in consecutive days.

“I told them that I have never been more proud of a team,” Werneke said. “The kids were working as hard as it were the first game of a season. I have won championships at previous schools and made the Big East Finals before, but no team made me prouder.”

They lost those matches.

But beyond the losses is a story of resilience in the face of adversity.

It was an entire career in two nights, one that began with Rutgers.

Werneke served as the assistant coach for three years starting in 1999, where he also took care of recruiting, scouting and gameday and travel operations.

A coaching renaissance man, Werneke’s reasoning to join the Rutgers staff was simple — the Big East.

“When I came here in 1999 as an assistant, I was a massive Big East fan,” Werneke said. “In the early 80s, Big East basketball was on TV every weekend. Rutgers had an assistant position open, and I applied. I was fortunate enough to get the job, we had some success and it was a good spot to be in.”

Though no longer his home, the Big East proved a valuable challenge that would come to follow Werneke throughout his career. Because as far as volleyball goes, he has only ever known adversity.

In 2002, awaiting him was a head coaching job offer from Fairfield, which prompted a string of successful seasons for Werneke in Connecticut.

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference proved less of a trial for Werneke than other conferences, as he won two consecutive MAAC Coach of the Year Awards in 2006 and 2007 and led Fairfield to four consecutive MAAC regular season titles.

The all-time winningest coach in school history, Werneke left the Stags as MAAC powerhouses, but he sought out an entirely new challenge.

The MAAC did not prove daunting enough for Werneke, so he returned to his first love.

Eight years later, and New Brunswick has embraced Werneke with open arms once again.

But in those eight years, the Scarlet Knights have seen their fair share of struggles.

Not one to back down from any hardships, Werneke stuck with the team through two conference transitions in consecutive years, the period of time he cites as the toughest in his career.

“Making the transition from conference to conference and opponent to opponent has been the hardest part,” Werneke said. “The transitions and the losing that has resulted from that.”

Not only affecting his coaching technique and process, the mass conference realignment that shook the college athletics world at the start of the decade was especially tough on his players.

IN BRIEF

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tephen Curr y is set to his free agency next summer, but Warriors fans need not worr y.

The two-time reigning MVP has no plans of leaving Oakland.

Stephen Curry indicated Tuesday he’ll likely re-sign with the Golden State Warriors after this season.

“Yes. Yes,” Curr y replied to questions whether he’s optimistic about returning to the Warriors. Next of fseason will be the two-time reigning NBA MVP’s first time as an unrestricted free agent.

Curry re-signing would be in contrast to decisions made by the other two most recent MVPs, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, who both went elsewhere after their rookie extensions expired.

Durant decided to join Curry with the Warriors, while James jumped from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat, only to return to Cleveland in 2014 after four seasons in Miami.

Asked if he’ll consult with Durant on contract matters this season, Curry said, “Maybe, but I’m not going to let it distract me at all.”

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.J. Watt is headed back to the shelf.

The Texans’ defensive end reinjured his back and is expected to be placed on injured reserve Wednesday, sources confirmed to ESPN. “It doesn’t look good,” a Texans source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The news was first reported

by NFL.com.

If Watt is placed on IR, he can return to practice after six weeks and to game action after eight weeks, meaning he could be back Nov. 27 against the Chargers.

However, sources told ESPN’s Ed Werder that Watt “probably” is done for the season and that the Texans felt he was never right after offseason surgery.

The Texans plan to re-sign defensive end Antonio Smith in Watt’s place, league sources told Schefter.

Watt missed all of training camp and the preseason after he had surgery for a herniated disk in his back in late July. The threetime defensive player of the year played part of last season through the injury, before aggravating it late in the offseason.

“Two years ago, we had seniors who, by that time, had played in three different conferences,” Werneke said. “They came in as freshmen and played in the Big East, as sophomores they played in the (American Athletic Conference), and then with junior year came the Big Ten. Meanwhile, they were playing teams familiar with their opponents. It was tough,

and it still is tough adjusting to that.”

And though the Big East has dissolved, Werneke finds the current situation an even tougher road to travel as Big Ten members.

Of the current difficulty, he is reminded of that 2008 team.

“We are in the toughest conference in the country with nine teams ranked in the top 25,” he said.

Of the current squad’s resiliency, he is reminded of that 2008 team.

“This team has a lot of potential,” Werneke said. “We played two matches in the Big Ten so far this season, and I thought we performed well in both. We played two ranked teams, and our team responded to that adversity.”

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In 2008 head coach C.J. Werneke returned to Rutgers where he was an assistant from 1999-2002 after a successful stint at MAAC program Fairfield. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016

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“As happy as I am that we responded and came back and had a valiant effort in the second half, at the end of the day, you have nothing to show for it and you still have a loss.”

— Head men’s soccer coach Dan Donigan

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Crazy comeback bid falls short for Rutgers Bret Levinson Staff Writer

Nothing new happened Tuesday night.

In fact, it was the same old story – just a bigger letdown.

Despite junior forward Jason Wright’s hat trick, and the Rutgers men’s soccer team cutting what was once a 5-0 lead to 5-4, it suffered a seventh loss in eight games this season Tuesday night in a wild 6-5 contest to No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast.

“Obviously it wasn’t a very good defensive game between either team,” said head coach Dan Donigan. “There were 39 shots and 11 goals. I mean the first 15 minutes, we gave up 5 goals. For me, you can’t win a game doing that. As happy as I am that we responded and came back and had a valiant effort in the second half, at the end of the day, you have nothing to show for it and you still have a loss. And for me, it’s totally unacceptable.”

The Eagles scored 4 goals within the first 10 minutes of the game to put the Knights in an early hole that seemed insurmountable.

“I mean I’ve said this before, the first five minutes of each half and the end five minutes of each half I think is something we struggled with this season,” said junior defender Neil Guzman. “We really dug ourselves into a hole Junior forward Jason Wright dribbles past a defender in Rutgers’ 6-5 loss to No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast Tuesday night. He scored his second career hat-trick, but it wasn’t enough for the Knights to dig out of an early 5-0 hole. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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WOMEN’S SOCCER KNIGHTS HAVE KEPT 7 CLEAN SHEETS IN 10 GAMES THIS SEASON

Sturdy defense forms backbone for RU Alex Gold Staff Writer

Freshman defender Amanda Visco is only 1 of the 4 members of the Rutgers backline to score a goal this season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016

Bear Bryant, a Hall of Fame football coach for Alabama, once said, “offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.”

Trophies and champagne will be flowing to the Rutgers women’s soccer team if Bryant’s saying is true.

The Scarlet Knights’ (7-1-2, 2-0-1) defense has been nothing short of spectacular this season with seven shutouts in 10 games.

Rutgers has not allowed a goal in six consecutive matches, a stretch that includes a streak of more than 200 minutes without conceding a shot on goal.

The back line of freshmen Chantelle Swaby and Amanda Visco, sophomore Kenie Wright and senior captain Erin Smith has been able to maintain the level of last season’s team despite having little time to build chemistry.

After making it all the way to the College Cup — the soccer version of the NCAA Tournament Final Four — last year, the Knights had to rebound quickly after the loss of many seniors that made up the nucleus of the team.

Visco and Swaby have stepped in beautifully and have Rutgers right back where

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senior defender, was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Tuesday. She led the Rutgers women’s soccer team to two clean sheets over the weekend in a 2-0 win over No. 22 Northwestern Friday and a 0-0 draw with Illinois Sunday.

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it expects to be — competing for a Big Ten championship.

“We have high expectations as a unit,” Visco said. “Us defenders are constantly working to build stronger relationships and improve our trust and communication.”

That intense focus on team camaraderie has clearly panned out, as the defense has been the Knights’ most impressive piece leading them to a 7-2-1 start.

As nicely as the back line has been playing, some of the credit has to go to head coach Mike O’Neill and the rest of the staff for their game plan.

“Our defensive line is great and we’re really proud of them, but the success starts in the front with quality ball denial by our forwards and midfielders,” O’Neill said. “It’s truly a group effort and that’s something we stress in practice all the time.”

The strategic concentration has been doing wonders, as Rutgers has been a thorn in almost every team’s side.

The Knights have not permitted more than one goal in regulation time in any game this entire campaign.

A few of the main reasons the defense has seen so much success besides their

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