LAURELS AND DARTS We laurel Professor Javier Diez for making great strides in science
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local art Chamber 43 creates space for local artists and performers see ARTS & ENTERTAiNMENT, page 8
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Amid investigation, Rutgers places Sigma Chi fraternity on probation KIRA HERZOg News editor
According to multiple sources, the Rutgers chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity was issued a Cease and Desist Order due to alleged infractions of the University policy. Neal Buccino, the assistant director of Public and Media Relations at Rutgers University, provided The Daily Targum with the following statement. “The Office of Student Conduct is investigating Sigma Chi for potential violations of University policy. The University has issued a Cease and Desist Order while
the investigation is taking place. An organization cannot hold events while under a Cease and Desist Order.” While on probation Sigma Chi is barred from holding philanthropic events, including Derby Days — a fundraiser that collected more than $30,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network last year. It is currently unclear whether the event will continue this year without the fraternity’s involvement. Derby Days was originally scheduled to take place in November. Each academic year, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs releases a record of organizations
that faced disciplinary action. Last spring, Sigma Chi was put on Restrictive Probation for “Social Policy Violations, Adherences to Other University Policies and Theft/ Damage to Property,” according to the document. Taking into account the entire 2016-2017 Academic Year, Sigma Chi was one of only two greek life organizations that faced allegations beyond hazing and social policy violations. Both the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs and the Panhellenic Council failed to respond to the Targum’s request for comment by press time.
In response to numerous complaints, a Rutgers student created a petition to push University President Robert L. Barchi to add more vehicles to the Rutgers bus system. ANA COUTO
Petition urges Barchi to add more buses Chloe Dopico Associate News Editor
With all of the variety at Rutgers University, there is one unifying experience — standing at a bus stop waiting 20 minutes for an LX. In response to frustration at long wait times and crowded buses, School of Arts and Sciences sophomore Daniel Thiberge created a change.org petition urging
University President Robert L. Barchi to add more buses “to get students to where we need to go.” “Simply getting more may not be the ultimate solution. While the title of this petition is asking for more buses, what we need is a transportation system that can handle the needs of the students, whether that means more buses or something else,” the petition reads. See buses on Page 4
According to a University spokesperson, Sigma Chi is currently under investigation by the Office of Student Conduct and is prohibited from hosting events or participating in mixers. The fate of Derby Days, which was set to take place in November, has not yet been determined. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
RUPD teaches students self-defense at The Yard Jane Keller Contributing Writer
On Wednesday, Rutgers students had the opportunity to learn self-defense from members of the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD). The Knights’ Watch Academy, which took place at The Yard, also provided students with information about safety resources on campus. FACEBOOK
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and Rutgers Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships have dedicated a week to spreading awareness and advice on staying safe around campus. One of the events held on Wednesday was “Knights’ Watch Academy” at The Yard, which featured a resource fair from 1 to 5 p.m. and a self-defense training program from 5 to 7 p.m. The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) had representatives at the resource fair, as did Rutgers Emergency Medical
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Services. Both organizations are part of the larger Division of Public Safety, which handles issues like crime, fire and medical emergencies on campus. The RUPD gave out flyers featuring the department’s services, including their “Security Escorts” service. Escorts can walk with students to their cars, dorms or to a bus stop should they ever feel unsafe on campus. This is in addition to the Knight Mover, which provides students with transportation when the regular buses are not running. The department also gave out red stress balls shaped like bottles of pepper spray. See self-defense on Page 4