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Sen. Cruz misuses Rutgers finance adminstrator’s past raises questions anecdote about University student By Enrico Cabredo and Julian Chokkattu Staff Writers
By Alex Meier Associate News Editor
Although John Connelly said the Af fordable Care Act aids his family, a politician’s false claim that the bill harmed Connelly led MSNBC to air a brief inter view Friday with the former Rutgers University Student Assembly president. The Wall Street Journal featured Connelly, a School Of Arts And Sciences senior, in a recent article detailing the ways student debt contributes to young people’s inability to secure jobs. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, used Connelly as an example of a victim of the Affordable Care Act during his marathon speech against the bill. “The son of a New Jersey auto mechanic, he was the first in his family to go to college when he enrolled in Rutgers in 2009,” Cruz read to the Senate floor on Sept. 24. “Four years later, the 22-yearold found himself $21,000 in debt, without a permanent job and sleeping on friends’ couches in New Jersey and Brooklyn.” Upon discovering Cruz completely misused his anecdote, Connelly called out the Senator on Twitter, which caught the attention of MSNBC. During his appearance, Connelly explained that he is actually a proponent of the bill. “If I’m the Obamacare horror stor y ... then it’s working really freaking well,” he said. “My little sister wouldn’t be able to have health insurance if it wasn’t for the Affordable Care Act because she had a preexisting condition.” Although Connelly struggled to pay for tuition, he does not blame the Obama administration. He said politicians like Cruz should focus less on theatrics and more on funding the government.
J. Michael Gower assumed his new position as senior vice president for finance on Monday, Sept. 30. PHOTO FROM EASTERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BUSINESS OFFICERS
By Shawn Smith Correspondent
As the clock struck midnight on Oct. 1, the federal government shut down all of its non-essential departments. The decision came after the House of Representatives and the Senate failed to reach an agreement on the new fiscal year’s budget. Republicans demanded the budget include the removal of the Affordable Care Act, while Democrats disagreed. Hours later, “#DearCongress” was the number one trend on Twitter in the New York area, as people expressed their disapproval of the decision.
John Weingart, associate director at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, said every fiscal year Congress adopts a federal budget, including different levels of funding for various programs. In recent years, Congress has been unable to come up with a budget on time. When the budget expired at midnight, he said the government had no choice but to be shut down. “A continuing resolution has not been passed, so technically there is no congressional approval to spend money,” Weingart said. “Over the years, agreements have been reached to continue funding essential services without interruption.”
The military and air traffic controllers will continue with funding, he said. Some effects of the shutdown will be felt gradually, but people who rely on government assistance will feel them immediately. At the University level, public relations specialist Steve Manas said as of 5:20 p.m. yesterday, the shutdown did not affect any departments or staff members. While they were not directly affected, Terri Kinzy, associate vice president for research administration, said the shutdown would greatly impact grants for research. The review and approval process for grants could last up to
nine months, she said. Research organizations have placed grants currently in the review process on hold and will reschedule them for a review after Congress restores the government. Kinzy said the National Institutes of Health delayed her grant review until a later date. A several-week delay is possible for all pending grant applications. “Grants that were submitted months ago will have to now sit and wait,” she said. When contacted for a quote, a recording at the National Science See shutdown on Page 4
RUSA supports same-sex marriage campaign By Erin Petenko Staff Writer
By Julian Chokkattu News Editor
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See QUESTIONS on Page 5
US government shutdown affects research grants
U. post-doctoral fellows targeted in phone scam The Rutgers Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs issued an email alert Sept. 26 to warn the Rutgers community about immigration scam artists after a post-doctoral fellow fell victim to a scam. A post-doctoral fellow from the Department of Chemistry, who declined to provide his name, fell victim to a phone scam in which the caller posed as a member of the
On Aug. 29, University President Robert L. Barchi announced J. Michael Gower as senior vice president for finance and said Gower had more than 30 years of experience in university and medical school business management. In his report to the University Senate Friday, Barchi stated Gower has been tasked with completing the implementation of a new Responsibility Center Management budget system as well as overseeing the restructuring of budgeting and allocation systems. He described the need for a more transparent system that aligns revenues and expenses at the unit level. He said RCM gives “units down to the depar tment level more control over their own revenues and expenses.” “This [allows] them to better control costs and best direct funds toward the programs and initiatives with the most success and potential,” Barchi said in the report. Barchi said Gower would have control in managing Rutgers’ $3
billion operating budget and will be working closely with chancellors, deans, senior administrators and budget officers, as well as representatives from the integrated health care system. But in 2008, Gower, then the University of Vermont’s chief financial officer, resigned after reports surfaced about UVM entering into contracts that did not follow proper procedures under Gower’s super vision. Following his resignation, which went into effect June 30, 2008, Gower was appointed as vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer for Yeshiva University on July 1, 2008, according to Yeshiva University News. In December of that same year, Bernard Madoff was arrested for his Ponzi scheme, which defrauded thousands of investors, one of which was Yeshiva University. After his arrest, Madoff resigned from his position on the board of trustees at Yeshiva University. According to Bloomberg L.P., Yeshiva University originally reported its net investment tied to Madoff as
Immigration phone scams have been targeting post-doctoral fellows at Rutgers. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SHIRLEY YU / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
Daniel Munoz has seen the issue of same-sex marriage affect many of his friends firsthand. “I have a lot of gay and lesbian friends, and I know a lot of gay and lesbian couples,” said Munoz, the Cook Campus representative of the Rutgers University Student Assembly. When he met Daniel Seth-Wallace at an event at the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities, he said the idea of working with him and his organization, New Jersey United for Marriage, appealed to his desire to advocate for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Now, he works as a volunteer for the campaign and recently
introduced a resolution to RUSA showing the organization’s support for NJUM. The resolution, passed unanimously, calls for a coalition between NJUM and RUSA and expresses RUSA’s desire for student power in the state, said Francine Glaser, chair of the legislative affairs committee, which tracks statewide and nationwide laws and movements. She said RUSA has a long history working to protect LGBTQ rights. In 2012, Montclair University students received death threats reguarding their sexuality, so Glaser led a RUSA anti-harassment day at Rutgers. RUSA collected 200 postcards from students in solidarity with Montclair victims. The assembly now is meeting with NJUM to coordinate activities
on campus and give them advice about how to advocate their position, said Munoz, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. Supporters of NJUM created the campaign in June with one specific objective — pass a bill supporting same-sex marriage with a two-thirds majority vote in the N.J. legislature by the end of its session in January, said Mike Premo, the NJUM campaign director. “That is our focus, and we have got an extensive program that is contacting folks throughout the state and putting them in touch with their legislators,” he said. The legislature passed a bill in support of marriage equality in 2012, but Gov. Chris Christie vetoed See CAMPAIGN on Page 5
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CAMPUS CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 3
The Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Arts Center and the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies presents New Jersey Film Festival selections “Agophobia” and “Bebete and Daniboy” at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Ruth M. Adams Building on Douglass campus. Admission is $10 for the general public and $9 for students and senior citizens.
Friday, Oct. 4
The Rutgers Recreation presents free “Pitch & Putt Golf” at noon in the Livingston Recreation Center. Register at imleagues.com/Rutgers. Rutgers Recreation presents “Dances of the Gatsby Era,” in the College Avenue Gym from 5:15 p.m. Professional dance historian Susan de Guardiola will lead dancers in the Charleston, tango and other dances from the period. Advance registration is required. For details, visit http://recreation.rutgers.edu/classes. Rutgers Gardens presents a farmer’s market at 11 a.m. at Hort Farm No. 1 on Cook campus. The market will feature local products such as fruits, vegetables, cheese, breads and meats. The Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Arts Center and the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies presents New Jersey Film Festival selections “Mi Corazon” and “We Women Warriors” at 7 p.m. in the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue campus. Admission is $10 for the general public and $9 for students and senior citizens.
METRO CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 3
Herbie Hancock performs at 8 p.m. at the New Jersey State Theatre at 15 Livingston Ave. in New Brunswick. Tickets range from $35 to $85. For more information, visit statetheatrenj.org.
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Alumni create online platform, application for tracking health care By Janine Puhak Contributing Writer
Hours of homework, a college diet and long, sleepless weeks topped with the change of season yields the perfect recipe for a sick Rutgers campus. Yet with the aid of Health Options Worldwide, a new health care startup launched by two Rutgers alumni, students may be better equipped with handling the seasonal bug. Founders David Goldstein and Clark Lagemann developed HOW as an easier way for people to track their health. Both graduates of the University and longtime professionals in health care industry administration, Lagemann said he and Goldstein dreamed up the business when they noticed their dissatisfaction with corporate America. Leaving the business world to develop HOW, they hired another Rutgers alumnus, Dan Sorkin, to lead in business analysis, and formed a headquarters in nearby Somerset, N.J. HOW provides clients with an online platform that asks them to take a two-minute survey, Sorkin said. Based on their personal information, HOW lists what diseases put the user at risk, indicates the user’s health age and then recommends how the user can improve his or her health, Sorkin said. “Health care is so complicated,” Lagemann said. “We wanted to create a system that was very easy. If someone could get an
email or text with ‘Oh, I’m overdue for physical, a vaccine, a mammogram,’ it can help them stay engaged.” Given the widespread use of mobile devices, HOW launched a new application yesterday called My Health Intelligence, or HINT, which utilizes behavioral economics by having four personalized coach avatars remind users to set up doctors appointments and maintain a healthy lifestyle, Sorkin said. The company targets businesses that want to give their
“We wanted to create a system that was very easy.” Clark Lagemann Co-founder of Health Options Worldwide
employees a simple, streamlined channel of information for their health care, along with regular, individual users who wish to improve their wellness, Sorkin said. Sorkin said he made a connection with the company as a University student when getting involved in Scarlet Startups, an earlier brainchild of Lagemann. Scarlet Startups is a nonprofit that provides a network for University students and alumni to launch their businesses. Initially hired as an intern, Sorkin impressed the rising leader-
ship with his work ethic, bearing good news for any students looking to make potential employment connections throughout their undergraduate years. “Honestly, I started there just kind of to learn, and doing a good enough job to meet two very successful guys with very high demands. … They have the highest standards with anyone I’ve ever worked with, and to know that I meet those standards was a great feeling,” he said. The beauty of HOW is its centralization, Sorkin said. Users of the application will waste no time waiting in doctor’s offices or trolling the Internet for solutions, as all the information will be provided right on the interface. As the company grows in size, HOW plans to continue to employ user-friendly technology that is made accessible for everyone. Simplicity of design is a priority for the company and a core value of HOW’s mission. Moving forward into the future, the firm looks to consolidate the confusing technicalities of the medical industry to declutter health care, Lagemann said. Goldstein said students heading into the health care and technology fields should look ahead and consider where they want to be in five years, and then progress in executing it. “Experience is one of the biggest writers of where you will end up … get the experience now to be able to do what you want later,” he said.
David Goldstein, one of the founders of Health Options Worldwide, launched the online platform to better equip students for the coming winter. COURTESY OF DAN SORKIN
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SCAM Rutgers post-doctoral student paid $2,500 with prepaid card to scam artist continued from front Department of Homeland Security, according to the email. Asenath Dande, associate director for International Faculty and Scholar Services, said the caller claimed to be a New York State Police Sergeant. Dande said the post-doctoral fellow was traumatized. “Scammers posing as immigration officials — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services officers … Department of State officials … or local policemen are contacting international students and scholars,” according to the email sent by Urmi Otiv, director of the Center for Global Services. “They may ask for your personal information … identify false problems with your immigration record, and ask for payment to correct the record.” Dande said the calls appear on the phone as genuinely from the Department of Homeland Security or USCIS. The calls have been targeting post-doctoral fellows on visas and threaten them with detainment or deportation if they do not comply with the demands.
The post-doctoral fellow received a call Wednesday, Sept. 25 from a caller who claimed to be from DHS. The call was disguised as 911 and the caller told the post-doctoral fellow to return to his home immediately to cooperate with them, Dande said. The post-doctoral fellow asked if something was wrong with his wife, to which the caller replied that she was OK Dande said it is expected that two callers were scamming the post-doctoral fellow, the other as an employee from USCIS, pretending to verify immigration documents. “They are very smart. … They told him not to hang up or put them on hold, he had to be on hold the entire time, this post-doc was on the phone for three hours … they used threats — if you don’t operate we will do ‘XYZ,’ he will be deported, that his wife will be detained,” Dande said. Between facing possible consequences of deportation and paying a fee, the post-doctoral fellow decided to make a payment of $2,500 using a prepaid card, which the caller instructed him to use.
“He was just an innocent guy that didn’t know any better, and figured he better cooperate so he could finish his research,” she said. “They psychologically used the information they knew about him. They knew his lab phone number — they used all kinds of gameplay tactics.” Dande said on Sept. 20, another post-doctoral fellow in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences received a similar call. This time the caller posed as a Highland Park police officer. But this post-doctoral fellow had seen reports about others receiving similar calls that were reported as scams and dismissed the caller, Dande said. Dande said the scammers targeted a National Institutes of Health post-doctoral fellow targeted as well, and was on a conference call on Sept. 20 with two of Dande’s staff members to warn them about the immigration scams. According to the email, people should not pay any money to those claiming to be from USCIS and should call the real USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 to report the issue. The email stated community members are also free to contact the Center for Global Services at globalservices@rutgers.edu, or can send an email to Otiv at uotiv@gaiacenters.rutgers.edu.
SHUTDOWN Obama says he is working toward resolution on government shutdown continued from front
Congress has failed to meet its responsibility to pass a Foundation said the shutdown budget before the fiscal year that begins today, he wrote in had affected them as well. “Due to a lapse in government the statement. “I want you to know I will keep funding, the National Science Foundation is closed until further working to get Congress to reopen the government, restart notice,” the message said. Ed Tate, director of commu- vital ser vices that the American nications for the Office of the people depend on, and allow Vice President for Research and public ser vants who have been Economic Development, said sent home to return to work,” Rutgers currently has research the statement said. In the statement, Obama acgrants from over 220 organizaknowledged the hardships civtions, including the NSF. Before the NSF website shut il ser vants have faced over the down at midnight Oct. 1, re- past few years. These include search workers were able to suc- a three-year federal pay freeze, cessfully submit 24 of 25 grant harmful sequester cuts, and now the government shutdown. applications, Kinzy said. The shutA big condown was precern for reventable and searchers at “I want you to know I should not have the University will keep working to get happened, the is how the government will Congress to reopen the statement said. reopen, she government ... and allow The House of epresentasaid. public servants who have Rtives can end “When the budget gets been sent home to return it as soon as it funds the govapproved, we to work.” ernment withdo not know out tr ying to what the imBarack Obama attach highly pact it will US President controversial have on reand partisan search and science will be,” Kinzy said. “We measures in the process. “You do all of this in a politdo not know if it will just be a continuing resolution, or if it ical climate that, too often in recent years, has treated you will be a new budget.” The implications of the resolu- like a punching bag,” he wrote tion will affect agencies all over in the statement. Weingart said the length of the state that work with Rutgers, the shutdown could bring the she said. “These agencies are import- countr y into uncharted territoant at Rutgers. They ser ve peo- r y. Both parties want different ple all over the state,” she said. things to allow a solution to “From the farmers and agricul- pass, and neither seems to be tural department, to the [Food willing to budge on the issue. “I’ve been tr ying to picture a and Drug Administration] and [Center for Disease Control], resolution with congressional it’s really important for Rutgers approval, coupled with a comand the state and we hope they mitment of the White House and Senate to meet with the come back soon.” According to the U.S. Air House to focus on several isForce website, President Barack sues of the Republicans of the Obama released a statement to House,” he said. “At this point, militar y members which said he it’s hard to see how, if people is working towards a resolution were willing to go this far, how it will be resolved.” to the shutdown.
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QUESTIONS UVM’s policy states board approval of consulting contracts in excess of $250,000 is required continued from front $110 million. Gower later sent an email to Bloomberg saying the net investment tied to Madoff was $14.5 million out-of-pocket, instead of $110 million, and any profits above that number were ‘fictitious.’ “$14.5 million was the net amount (the cost basis) that the University had invested in a particular fund that was subsequently invested with Mr. Madoff. The larger number represented the inflated, fictitious value just before the collapse of the scheme,” Gower said in an email interview with The Daily Targum. In August 2013, Moody’s Investors Service, the same credit rating agency that downgraded Rutgers University’s bond rating in May 2013, downgraded Yeshiva University’s credit rating, according to The Commentator, Yeshiva University’s student newspaper. The Commentator said Moody’s cited “multiple years of operating deficits, growing debt and weak cash flow” as reasons for the downgrade. On Monday, Sept. 30, Gower officially assumed his new title as senior vice president for finance at Rutgers University. Though Gower’s previous experiences working at the University of Vermont and Yeshiva University were mentioned along with his achievements, Gower’s reasons for resigning from UVM were not in Barchi’s announcement. Gower said he shared the full details of the matter with Rutgers of ficials. “As the chief business officer of a public land-grant institution, one often has to take steps to advance and protect the institution that may have political ramifications,” he said in an email interview. Though former University of Vermont President Daniel Mark Fogel said much had been accomplished under Gower’s leadership, Gower himself said one of the most difficult struggles at UVM was the “implementation of a comprehensive data management system for financial and human resource information.” “There were escalating costs, implementation obstacles, and communication problems,” he said in an email announcement taken
from the UVM Listserv archive. “I regret that it has been such a difficult process and transition for our faculty and staff, and I accept responsibility for those aspects that I and others on my team should have handled better.” In 2006, UVM entered into multiple contracts with Huron Consulting Group to address problems the university was having implementing a PeopleSoft management information system, according to a letter to the UVM community by Fogel. An Internal Controls Assessment report by Deloitte & Touche LLP in 2008 found that three out of six contracts created with the Huron Consulting Group, which
“One often has to take steps to advance and protect the institution that may have political ramifications.” J. MiCHAEL GOWER Senior Vice President of Finance
were signed by Gower, lacked approval from the UVM’s Board of Trustees, and the total amount spent on services by Huron exceeds amounts estimated in the contracts signed. “We have discovered that the process of engaging this contract departed from our internal policy and procedures, and there was clearly a breakdown in internal controls,” Fogel said in his letter to the UVM community. Fogel said in the letter that a consulting engagement of high costs requires approval of both
the president and the BOT, neither of which actually authorized it. UVM’s policy states board approval of consulting contracts in excess of $250,000 is required. The Deloitte & Touche LLP report said the budget creation and reporting processes lacked transparency between the board and the Division of Finance & Administration, which Gower was the vice president of, as well as standard guidelines and thresholds that define reporting requirements. The unapproved contracts were discovered by an employee at UVM, according to the school’s newspaper, The Vermont Cynic. Soon after, Gower announced his resignation. The Deloitte report stated the responsibility of the vice president of finance and administration is typically to implement policies, procedures and standards that facilitate “an effective control environment.” “The person in this role should also communicate weaknesses or improvement areas to executive management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors,” the report read. “During our engagement, we were not informed of or provided with documentation evidencing a formed reporting mechanism to communicate important, relevant, and timely information to the Board.” Bruce Fehn, senior vice president for administration, was the chair of the search committee for Gower’s position. In an email interview, Fehn said Gower’s past at UVM was discussed, and the search committee is happy with his hire. “We were aware of these matters and discussed them during the recruiting process with Mr. Gower and with others familiar with the facts,” he said. “The executive committee of our Board of Governors and leadership were all impressed by his abilities, experience and vision. We are pleased that he is joining the leadership of Rutgers.”
University President Robert L. Barchi said J. Michael Gower would manage Rutgers’ $3 billion operating budget. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
CAMPAIGN Same-sex marriage gained victory last week after Superior Court judge ruled it legal continued from front the measure, he said. NJUM’s goal is to convince N.J. residents to contact their representatives and get them to override the veto. Same-sex marriage recently gained a victory when Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson ruled same-sex marriage is legal. According to an article in The Star Ledger, however, Gov. Christie plans to appeal the ruling to both the state Appellate and state Supreme Court. Premo said NJUM is continuing is if nothing has changed. “We’re continuing to push legislation by the end of the session, because we believe that this is the fastest way,” he said. The organization was thrilled about the decision, but was concerned the appeal would extend the issue for too long, he said. Christie wants to put the issue as a referendum, but that would delay the issue for at least another year. “That’s another year people can’t marry the person they love,” he said. The Rutgers chapter of NJUM works to promote same-sex mar-
riage ideals on campus, but also recruits student volunteers for phone banks, Munoz said. The partnership between NJUM and RUSA plans to entitle the campaign to logistics, advertising, promotion and communication, he said. Munoz said RUSA advised NJUM on basic campaign strategy for the University, which relies on different tactics than a statewide campaign. Members suggested having door-to-door class representatives and strong communication between volunteers. Meanwhile, the organization works with national partners who have movements in Hawaii, Illinois and Indiana, Premo said. In the past few years, same-sex marriage has gained momentum in New Jersey and the organization hopes to capitalize on that fact. “We’re the only state on the eastern seaboard that does not have marriage equality,” he said. Here at Rutgers, Glaser hopes to have another day of awareness. She said RUSA wants to increase their representation of all students at the University, including the LGBTQ community.
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How do you feel about ‘Breaking Bad’ coming to an end? “I thought it was a great display of the insufficiencies of America’s health care system and drug policies — otherwise, complete waste of time. Nice character development, though.”
Lauren Mateo School of Arts and Sciences Junior
Campus Talk BY DeNNIS ZURAW Chad Tieger
Dakota Dudko
Eric Slover
Jake Newcomb
Michael Marmer
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Sophomore
School of Arts and Sciences Sophomore
Rutgers Business School Junior
School of Arts and Sciences Sophomore
Rutgers Business School Junior
“I think it’s about time it came to an end. It’s a great series, probably one of the best I’ve been watching, but [Walter] couldn’t keep getting away with the stuff he was doing.”
“I’m miserable.”
“It couldn’t have ended any other way.”
“[I am] really sad, because for probably the past three years of my life I always had Breaking Bad to look forward to, and now I don’t. It was a great finale though, I’m really glad about how it ended.”
“I never really watched it so I’m indifferent toward it. I heard it was good, and the ending was amazing.”
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$400,000 — maximum cost AMC charged for a 30-second advertisement during commercial breaks
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I’M STILL CATCHING UP! 11.1% PERCENTAGES MAY NOT ADD TO 100 DUE TO ROUNDING ERRORS
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Destination Dogs offers pub-like atmosphere, international flavors By Matt Mikolay Contributing Writer
To many, the hot dog might seem a bit elementary. It’s a cinch, right? Pop an all-beef frank into a bun, add some ketchup and voilà! But could such a simple sausage sandwich ever be considered gourmet? Against a society whose franks frequently face a mustard-laden monotony, one restaurant in New Brunswick dares to dish out dogs a bit differently. Though Destination Dogs recently celebrated its first anniversary, it moved from Spring Street to Paterson Street a little more than a month ago. A short walk from Fresh Grocer, Destination Dogs has been gaining popularity for its handmade sausages. In its new location, Destination Dogs offers a conventional pub atmosphere perfect for students wishing to relax, grab a beer and watch a game. In addition to sitting at the bar, patrons looking for a sit-down meal with waiter service can be seated at one of the many tables. The restaurant features an airline theme, but does so modestly. Unlike other themed eateries, Destination Dogs is neither gimmicky nor over-the-top. Though the walls may hold a picture or two of an airplane, the restaurant never loses its air of maturity. Much of the Destination Dogs menu is inspired by international cuisines, spotlighting exotic meats and ingredients likely to seem unfamiliar to the typical American diner. Proud of the restaurant’s unique fare, business partner Michael Parker explained the restaurant’s allure. “Our goal with this food is to make wild game and all these ingredients approachable for people not wanting to spend $30 a plate with white linen tablecloths,” Parker said. “We wanted to kind of take the pretension out of exotic food.” And that is exactly what they have done. The menu features a plethora of “domestic dogs” based upon regions of the United States, as well as “international dogs” modeled after cuisines from around the world. Patrons will find themselves indecisive over whether to try boar, duck, lamb or even alligator sausage. Customers can order dogs featuring traditional toppings, including sauerkraut and chili, as well as more atypical ingredients, such as foie gras and ful. For those wishing to forego the joys of meat, they offer vegetarian sausage and salads. The dining experience is further enhanced by the variety of puns present in the titles of the menu items. There’s the “Guten Dog” from Germany, the “Charles Dog Gaulle” from France and the “Bun Mi” from Vietnam. Each hot dog on the menu is intriguing in its own way. I truly wish I had the stomach capacity needed to experience all of them at once, but common sense dictates it’s best to limit my level of consumption. After considerable deliberation, I decided to order both an “international dog” and a “domestic dog.”
I chose the “Swede-Dreams,” a Swedish-themed hot dog featuring Swedish meatball sausage topped with mashed potatoes, gravy and lingonberry jam. I ordered “The Howlamo” as well, a Texas-inspired hot dog consisting of wild boar sausage with pork belly, scallions and baconaisse. Yes, that’s correct. Baconaisse, a housemade condiment combining mayonnaise and bacon. Could it get any better? While waiting for the sausages to arrive, I decided to quench my thirst. With a well-stocked bar, Destination Dogs offers a wide variety of drink options. Though beer and a hot dog might be an all-American pairing, I couldn’t pass by the opportunity to try one of their homemade sodas. I opted for the buttered peach cilantro soda — a one-of-a-kind beverage for sure. I was initially hesitant to try a carbonated drink made from fruit and herbs. As far as I’m aware, coriander isn’t part of the Coca-Cola secret formula. To my surprise, the combination was refreshing. With its sweet, juicy peach taste balanced by the subtle herbal freshness of cilantro, the beverage proved the perfect accompaniment to the smoky, meaty flavor of sausage. The sausages arrived on a metal tray with potato chips on the side. The chips were lightly seasoned with a sharp crunch, contrasting the heavy saltiness of store-bought potato chips. In every way possible, the hot dogs at Destination Dogs put the traditional frankfurter to shame. The Howlamo was glorious, and it all began with the bun. Lightly buttered and toasted, the fresh-baked bun provided a delicate crisp, setting the stage for an explosion of smoky meat flavor. The boar sausage was well-seasoned with a bit of spice, just a hint more gamey than beef or pork. Its smokiness was amplified by the addition of pork belly and baconaisse. In many ways, the Howlamo is an impressive and commendable ode to meat. At first, the combination of mashed potatoes and sausage in the Swede-Dreams seemed excessively starchy and rather dull. The gravy did little to offset the heavy potato flavor. However, once the lingonberry jam hit the taste buds, I encountered a trio of sweet, starchy and meaty flavors. The tanginess of the jam really takes it beyond the average hot dog, adding a fruity essence that offsets the savory flavor profile of the sausage. The only thing it needed was more jam. To resist the urge to consume the hot dogs at lightning speed, I needed to pace myself. Thus, I decided to place an order for a side of truffle fries. The thin-cut fries arrived in a small metal bowl. The first few provided a pleasant peppery kick, but seemed to lack the truffle flavor — then, it hit me. As I ate more and more, I detected a soft, earthen quality provided by the truffle butter used in its preparation. The truffle flavor was light and complementary to the potato taste. Though they were a bit too greasy, these fries truly outshine the regular fries on the menu, and
are a side dish customers should experience at least once. By this time, I was thoroughly satiated, my stomach gratified with the preceding meal. In the wake of my meaty ecstasy, I sat down with Jimmy Cronk, the creator and visionary behind the restaurant. Cronk started Destination Dogs with business partner Sean Hosty. The two met while working at Clydz in New Brunswick and soon set forth to make their vision of a sausage-wonderland a reality. Cronk and his associates are all fans of traveling, having experienced the cuisines of countless countries around the globe. During our conversation, Cronk made clear his desire to incorporate international flavors into the Destination Dogs menu. “Every culture has their version of a sausage,” Cronk said. “We’re really getting inspiration from another place. A place we’ve been to. A place we can taste.” It’s evident that Cronk’s heart is in his food. His words reflect his deep, personal connection to each and every menu item. “It’s more than love that goes into food,” Cronk said. “It’s passion. It’s conviction. It’s anger. It’s sweat.” Cronk had to think long and hard before deciding upon his favorite sausage. “They’re all my babies,” Cronk said. “It’s like picking your favorite child. But if I had to pick a favorite child? The Oscar.” The Oscar consists of chicken sausage topped with avocado, cabbage, tomato, chipotle mayon-
naise and scallions. It’s one of the most popular dogs on the menu, along with The Conquistadog, spicy chorizo sausage with patatas bravas and scallions. Cronk and his partners have big plans for Destination Dogs in their new location. At the moment, they hope to arrange a dining room on the upper level and set up arcade machines in a side room near the bar. They dream of establishing a beer garden behind the restaurant. Cronk is also determined to see the return of “Duck Fat Fry-Days,” a weekly offering of French fries cooked in duck fat that they featured prior to their move to Paterson Street. In the future, they plan on using their now vacant Spring
Street location to open a restaurant specializing in New Jersey-themed cheesesteaks. Thus, my meaty experience came to a close. After tasting just two of the sausages on the Destination Dogs menu, I’ve become hooked. It is my belief that Destination Dogs is one of the most promising up-and-coming restaurants in the New Brunswick area. The sausages are truly mind-blowing, and there’s a hot dog for everyone on the menu. I find myself eager to experience more and more, and I will undoubtedly be returning in the future. I look forward to witnessing Destination Dogs’ evolution into one of New Brunswick’s hottest spots.
The Paul Bunyan at Destination Dogs features Minnesota breakfast sausages with fried potatoes, bacon, maple syrup and is topped with a fried egg. KARL HOEMPLER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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id anyone notice anything different these is no longer accessible because the website — as well as many other federal sites — have been shut past two days? down as well. Even the Statue of Liberty is closed. Yeah, neither did we. Apparently, the people we elected to represent us How symbolic. Not only do federal workers and Americans that sein the government thought it was in our best interest to, you know, completely shut it down. At the end riously need federal programs have to suffer, but this of the fiasco they were able go home to their warm, also makes us look like a total joke on the internationwell-provided houses, with the comfort of knowing al stage. Only a few weeks ago, we were talking about going to war with Syria to stop government atrocities they’d still be getting paid regardless. But that’s not the same story for the 800,000 feder- abroad, yet we can’t even hash out our own issues at al employees whose job places have been shut down home. Our own government has literally shut down. This not only calls for us without pay. Even the “exto reevaluate what we want cepted” federal employees see in our elected offithat will still be working “We’re talking about a democracy to cials — who are federal ofwill most likely not be reficials that shouldn’t be getceiving their pay and inthat we are inheriting. It doesn’t ting paid, either — but also stead will be reimbursed belong to the people in power...” to rethink how we perceive retroactively. our civic role in our society. And it’s all in the name We’re all pissed. We get it. of what President Barack But what not many people Obama calls a “Republican crusade” against the Affordable Care Act, also re- are getting is that this is our government — not just legislature’s. It’s not enough to post a Facebook staferred to as Obamacare. Basically, the House Republicans are acting like tus about it (we hope the people that should be doing big babies about funding the ACA and are refusing something about this aren’t sitting their butts at a to do their jobs. Instead, they’re holding the entire computer to see them.) Why aren’t people protesting? Why aren’t crowds government hostage and have been refusing to pass reasonable spending plans without taking advantage marching on the Capitol? What are we doing about this? We’re college students. The biggest progress in of the opportunity to inject their partisan agenda. society has historically always sprung from college And we are pissed. Yesterday, Google’s iconic logo celebrated the campuses. Where the youth at? We’re talking about a democracy that we are inher123rd anniversary of Yosemite National Park, which was sadly on the same day it was closed — along iting. It doesn’t belong to the people in power, but to with all other national parks — because of the gov- the next generation. We’re entitled to preserve it and ernment shutdown. Yesterday was also NASA’s 55th pick up the slack where our so-called reps are failing birthday; a Sept 29 post on their website proclaiming, us. Now is not the time to forget where the power “Happy birthday to us! NASA turns 55 tomorrow,” truly lies.
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Rise of self-exploitation reveals troubling college reality FOURTH WAVE DANNIELLE ROMOLEREUX
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wo weeks ago, I had an interview for a server position. I was nervous, but I knew with my experience, there was no way I wasn’t going to get it. Maybe I had too much confidence, but I knew I needed the job, so I had to impress. Once I got to the location where the interviews were being held, I noticed I was not alone — there were four other girls waiting with me. Immediately after walking into the waiting room, I realized I was the odd woman out. I was the only one wearing pants. Granted, it was a hot day, so I understand why someone would want to wear something more comfortable for the temperature, but it seemed ridiculous to show up to an interview in shorts that barely cover your bottom, especially for a serving position. After noticing what my opposition was wearing, I felt embarrassed and confused. I was the only one wearing all black and showing no legs. I did not let my outfit impede me. I sat down in front of the three interviewers and explained why I was the best for the position. I joked, and made them laugh. In my mind, I had aced the interview. Clearly, I thought I did better than I had — I didn’t
get the job. Now I am not writing this today because I am holding a grudge for not being hired. I am writing because I can’t stop thinking about our need as women to represent our ability through sexuality. Because yes, that is what I call wearing short shorts to a restaurant interview! That being said, I do not believe any of those girls thought they were exploiting themselves. But is this simply the case because we have become desensitized to the female body? This made me think, “What is the bigger picture? Is this just a form of women
Williams discusses the self-exploitation among young college students, explaining it as a way to pay for college expenses. She writes, “Many of my students ‘donate’ their ‘Ivy League’ eggs to wealthy women who pay upward of, yes, $50,000 per ‘harvest’... Egg extraction is risky and invasive, but it is, I am told, an easier way of putting oneself through school than a job at McDonald’s.” Williams also mentions the various websites that allow young women to pursue sugar daddies for this sole purpose. According to their website, seekingarrange-
“Now I am not writing this today because I am holding a grudge for not being hired. I am writing because I can’t stop thinking about our need as women to represent our ability through sexuality.”
exploitation caused by the media ideas of women?” Of course, I went straight into the “sex sells” mentality. But is that really what my experience was a reflection of? I did not know. It was by chance that I came across an article in The Nation written by Columbia University Law Professor Patricia J. Williams, “The Complicated Politics of Self-Exploitation.” From it, I was able to determine what might trigger someone to expose her body.
ment.com is the “#1 Sugar Daddy Dating Site.” This is a site that lets young women create profiles to pursue “mutually beneficial relationships.” In other words, you can find yourself a relationship where you will receive money in exchange for sexual pleasure. This seems like an easy way of coming up with fast cash, but I wonder if women would prefer to pay for school another way. Of course there are those scholarships, right?
Well, yes, there are scholarships, and Williams mentioned an example that struck me as odd but plausible. Rapper Juicy J is offering a $50,000 scholarship to the best twerker. This was news to me, so I decided to find out about this scholarship. To my surprise, there were already hundreds of application videos posted online. I was appalled. These are college students, like myself, who have bright futures ahead. Why put that in jeopardy by twerking half-naked in front of a camera? The answer is, of course, they have the chance to win a $50,000 scholarship. It is clear that the need is greater than cost of self-exploitation. Regardless of the extent you are willing to go in terms of self-exploitation, there is an obvious problem — College has become too much for us to pay on our own. I went out to the restaurant hoping to find a job to pay for my tuition. Clearly, I am not the only one trying to find the extra cash for education. College is expensive. Rutgers’ tuition has increased by 3.3 percent in the last year, and I know it isn’t the only school bumping up their costs. What can be done for the students who can’t keep up? Dannielle Romolereux is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science and women’s and gender studies and minoring in French. Her column, “Fourth Wave,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
Rutgers community lacks connection with greater city area BRIEF AND WONDROUS NOMIN UJIYEDIIN
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ith its sea of brick buildings, thousands of students and employees, and its own transportation system, Rutgers can feel like a city of its own. It can be hard to remember that only a few blocks east of the Raritan River and south of College Avenue lay communities in which few students ever set foot. Rutgers has resided in New Brunswick for more than two centuries, but the bubble of the University is rarely penetrated by the realities of life in the city that surrounds us. It’s a city few of us will ever truly know. Aside from the occasional crime report or Daily Targum article, news from New Brunswick rarely reaches the eyes or ears of Rutgers students. But off campus, life still goes on. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city is home to more than 55,000 people, a quarter of whom live below the poverty line. Local newspapers regularly report police corruption and violence. There have been three homicides in New Brunswick this year. The most recent, the alleged murder of former Rutgers student Eyricka Morgan, happened on Baldwin Street last Tuesday, a 15-minute walk from campus. To be fair, the city does host a variety of community
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and arts-related events and boasts safe neighborhoods and a lively downtown. But the pages of New Brunswick Today read more like a police blotter than a community newspaper. So how does this affect Rutgers students? The short and cynical answer is that it doesn’t. School board elections don’t influence your GPA. Police bru-
where Rutgers was founded. New Brunswick is more than a backdrop to a few of our campuses, more than a conduit for fraternity parties and bar hopping, and more than a punch line to jokes about getting mugged. It’s a city that faces ver y real problems. As members of the University community, we have a responsibility to be engaged in local events.
“If we start thinking of ourselves as New Brunswick residents, as being affected by its policies and problems, and as members of its community, we will narrow the gap between the student body and the city itself.” tality won’t keep you from going out on “Thirsty Thursday.” Gentrification isn’t going to kick you out of your residence hall or apartment. But these are issues that affect real people, thousands of them, many of whom live only a few blocks from campus. And in the face of poverty, violence and corruption, such casual apathy on the part of students is not only lazy — it’s immoral. As a generation constantly connected through digital media, we should be capable of connecting to the people with whom we share a city. We should be able to harness our energy, and the privilege of a college education, to improve the world around us — starting with the place
Rutgers has 31,500 undergraduates, which is enough to make a difference. There are a plethora of local organizations addressing a variety of issues that can help us. Programs like the Unity Square Partnership accept volunteers and interns to work on community initiatives. Women’s organizations like Manavi and Women Aware are within walking distance of campus. So is Elijah’s Promise, a soup kitchen that often collaborates with Rutgers. The Student Volunteer Council organizes a multitude of ser vice events and campaigns throughout the semester. But my main aim is not just to encourage volunteering, as important as that activity can be — others can argue for
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that cause far more eloquently and knowledgeably than I can. I know that for many students, regular community ser vice outside of their existing responsibilities isn’t feasible. New Brunswick needs student engagement on a direct, practical level, but it first needs us to pay attention. If we start thinking of ourselves as New Brunswick residents, as being affected by its policies and problems, and as members of its community, we will narrow the gap between the student body and the city itself. And that shift in attitude is the initial step to greater civic engagement. The blur of college life can be intoxicating, literally and figuratively. Insulated by the whirlwind of classes, club meetings and parties, it’s easy for students to ignore the city beyond the boundaries of College Avenue: a city of thousands that welcomes us, semester after semester, year after year. Not all students reside in New Brunswick. But for many of us, it is witness to our most fruitful intellectual discoveries, the last of our adolescent antics and the first of our adult responsibilities. We owe the city and its troubles more than our disdain or indifference. For a few short years, New Brunswick is our home. We should start treating it as such. Nomin Ujiyediin is a School and Sciences junior majoring in ics and political science. Her “Brief and Wondrous,” normally alternate Tuesdays.
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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (10/02/13). It could be a profitable and romantic year, especially if you maintain your simple frugality. Career opportunities arise and partnerships thrive with loving attention (best around the eclipse on Oct. 16). Balance health and creativity with great service. Take off on an adventure of discovery with someone special. Seeds sown now blossom next spring. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Don’t make promises you won’t keep. Friends teach you the rules. Work causes delays, so call if you’ll be late. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Proceed with caution. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Listen to all considerations before choosing direction. Changing fiscal priorities causes upsets. Work on the big picture first. Accept fringe benefits as partial payment. Listen to powerful people you respect. Stock up on beverages. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 5 — Use your intuition. Talk leads to opportunities and an interesting development. Look at your situation from a higher vantage point. Be a stabilizing influence. Don’t push yourself too far too fast. Get the word out. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Work interferes with travel. Rethink finances. Don’t fund a fantasy. Go for substance over symbolism. Use your skills of persuasion. Ask your partner to exert influence. Use what you’ve recently learned. An answer comes in a dream. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Private conversations increase efficiency. Sort out any disagreements, especially about money. Otherwise, it could get confusing. Consider suggestions first. Then urge someone into action. Enthusiasm wins over facts. Defer gratification. Others request your advice. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — All isn’t as it appears. Be careful. Figure out what needs to be done. You come up with a better idea, and save a bundle. Put your will into creative projects. Postpone chores. Record the muse.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Go for solid results over symbolism. Incorporate creative ideas into a plan. Your limits get tested. You tend to overestimate your powers and under-budget your time. If you’re late for a date, text or call. Make your life easier with help from friends. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Keep your objective in mind. Conserve resources. Know what you’re talking about, but don’t tell everything. Listening can be more powerful than speaking. Work extra hard now. Bring a little glamour home. Candles and good conversation satisfy your spirit. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Share your dreams. Friends are right there for you. Suspend disbelief. Confirm reservations. Keep the money in mind. Don’t tell the whole story, yet. Be patient with things that don’t make sense. Answers get revealed later. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — A distant friend is a big comfort. Do a job yourself and save. Exert reasonable caution. Be clever and resourceful. Recycling pays. Clean with a vengeance. Waste not, want not. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Your assumptions get challenged. Talk is cheap right now. Hold on to your money. There could be a conflict with a competitor. Discuss an impending change with your teammates. Wait overnight to sign. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Check instructions for errors or changes. It could get chaotic. Listen to someone who’s confused. Work gets profitable, so pour on the steam. Be gracious even if unwarranted. Your kindness comes back to you.
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Lee has more involved role at practice, is more vocal assistant coach continued from back
doing a good job at that, specifically [sophomore middle blocker] Mikaela [Matthews] and [junior middle blocker] Rachel [Andreassian] have been stepping up.” Both have improved this year. Andreassian leads the team in blocks, with 1.02 per set, while Matthews is a close third with .92 per set. Fifth-year assistant coach Lindsey Lee appears to share a larger role. Lee is one of the more vocal personalities at practice, as you can constantly hear her encouraging players and is not afraid to coach up anyone who needs it. Lee sets the pace and intensity with each practice, as well. She can be heard throughout drills saying, “Don’t waste time” and, “Just go, go, go,” as she tries to establish tempo. Along with being verbal at practice, Lee never shies from joining in on drills. She serves for six-on-
LEADERSHIP Filigno works with younger players, learns from them as season progresses continued from back in program history. Her goal in the 42nd minute in the Knights’ 1-0 victory against the Bearcats gave her 16-career game winners, putting her ahead of former Knights’ Carli Lloyd and Kris Kurzynowski. “It is pretty cool to have a record like that,” Filigno said. “Although I can’t take all of the credit, because my teammates were the ones who set me up for most of those goals, so I definitely have to thank them as well.” Filigno relishes the opportunity to share her knowledge of the game
EXPERIENCES Knights learn from falters late in early-season games against Elon, Akron, SMU continued from back It is a sign the Knights may have turned a corner as they return to Yurcak Field tonight against Hofstra (4-3-1). Rutgers snapped two negative trends at Memphis. They won both when scoring only one goal and on the road for the first time this season. Painful experiences for Rutgers against Elon, Akron and Southern Methodist have helped the Knights seize those pivotal moments. “All those things kind of get refreshed in your memory when you’re out there and you have opportunities like we did on Saturday,” Donigan said. “You don’t let these guys forget those games that slipped away, and it makes them focus that much more.” With an influx of incoming raw talent this season, the Knights spent the better part of their first month together mixing and matching different skill sets.
six drills and spikes the ball for individual dig and defensive drills. Before games, she warms up the team, while some assistants for other teams might just let the team managers do such a task. “I expect to get 100 percent of the players focus, effort, and communication day in and day out,” Lee said. “The mistakes will happen, but it’s just about bouncing back and being engaged from the start of practice until the end.” The calming influence throughout the whole practice falls to head coach CJ Werneke, who complements a somewhat soft-spoken Refenes and vocal Lee. Werneke conveys what the team needs to get done to prepare for upcoming opponents. “Practice has been high energy and loose these past couple of days,” Werneke said. “During games we seem to forget about that, and are playing tense. To be successful, we have to translate how we practice to game day and play the same way when we put on that uniform.” Werneke believes that the recent problems resulting in losses can be fixed, and it’s only a matter of playing how you practice.
with some of the younger players such as Tiernan. “I’m someone who the younger players will come up to and just ask questions about what is going on,” Filigno said. “Honestly I’ve learned so much from them as we work off of each other and take things from each others’ games.” Right now, Rutgers needs to return to winning after Louisville snapped the Knights’ four-game winning streak Sunday in Rutgers’ 4-1 loss. The Knights currently sit fourth in the AAC after the first weekend of conference play, but it is Filigno has not seen before. “We just need to regroup and continue to focus on our game,” Filigno said. “A lot of the goals we allowed Sunday came from our mistakes. We have to learn from those mistakes and take that information into our preparation for this weekend.”
Freshman midfielder Erik Sa said growing camaraderie helps ease that process. “Everyone’s OK with taking criticism and we know each other well enough now that we can talk to each other about what we’re not doing well,” Sa said. “That all adds up and once the team becomes real close like that, it becomes a lot easier to play.” The Knights now set their sights on Hofstra, which boasts balance across the board. The Pride has scored goals from seven players so far and nine have at least one point. “Hofstra is a good team,” Donigan said. “They’ve got a lot of internationals, they’ve had some good results already. That will be a good win at home. We just look at every game as so important.” Donigan anticipates Rutgers will again play without senior forward Kene Eze, who continues to rehab a left leg injury. That means Sa, sophomore midfielder Mael Corboz and sophomore forward J.P. Correa will again shoulder much of the offensive responsibilities. It is uncertain if Sa will again start at center midfield, where he found his first goal Saturday.
October 2, 2013
SCHEDULE Rutgers qualifies for nine conference tournaments thanks to competition continued from back “Year after year, it is reaffirmation that we belong with the elite teams in the region,” Bucca said. “This [was] a tournament where there are some teams that play at a higher level than we do, so we were excited that we got some really good victories.” Assistant coach Hilary Ritchie agrees that competitions like the Brown Invitational allow the team to be around some of the best. “It was a great weekend,” Ritchie said. “There was a good representations of teams from the Northeast and some really strong competition.” Bucca has seen the benefits of strong competition in the advancement of Rutgers to the next level over the years. Over the past 10 seasons, Bucca has posted an impressive 132-94 record and the team has qualified for the Big East Tournament nine times. His philosophy is the more opportunities his players have to practice game-like situations, the better they will become. Senior Vanessa Petrini has bought into the system for four years and feels that it all starts with practice matches and intrasquad competition. “We’re all huge competitors. We’re always trying to compete harder than each other,” Petrini said. “Even in practice matches we’ll always try to go out there and beat each other.”
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FOOTBALL
Poor first round SMU offense plays into holds back Rutgers RU’s speed off edges By Sean Stewart Contributing Writer
Coming off its first tournament victory since 2009, the Rutgers men’s golf team had high hopes for the Badger Invitational in Madison, Wis. The Scarlet Knights finished seventh yesterday in the competitive 14-team tournament. Head coach Rob Shutte believes the team could have done better had they not dug themselves an early hole. “There were good scoring conditions in the first round and we just didn’t capitalize while other teams were shooting really low,” Shutte said. The outcome marks the Knights’ lowest result this season, having finished third at the Rutgers Invitational on Sept. 14 and winning the Hartford Hawks Invitational on Sept. 24. While Shutte believes there are no moral victories, he was still proud of how his team fought through adversity after finishing the first round in 12th place. “We’ve generally gotten better round to round in most tournaments we play and I think that’s kind of a reflection on the mental toughness of the guys,” Shutte said. Sophomore Jonathan Chang led the Knights, carding a 221
to finish tied for 14th in the 74- player field. Chang has placed among the top 15 in all three tournaments. Despite his success, Chang still feels he could have done more. “It feels pretty good. Obviously I want to be top 10 or top five, but there’s nothing wrong with being consistent so it’s definitely a step moving forward,” Chang said. “I definitely could have played a lot better [yesterday] and through the week, but I’m pretty satisfied with my round [yesterday].” Freshman Michael Howe also contributed for the Knights. The Temecula, Calif., native tied for 24th, carding a 223. “Each tournament I take something new from it, whether it’s the travel experience or adapting to the college game,” Howe said. “I think I’m definitely growing every day as a player and I definitely think I’m learning each round.” South Carolina won the Invitational with a team score of 856 to finish eight-under par and 24 strokes ahead of second-place Kansas. Caleb Sturgeon led the Gamecocks — the only team to finish below par — by scoring 10-under (206) to capture the individual title and tie the 18-hole course record with his opening round of 65.
By Josh Bakan Sports Editor
The 1989 Houston football team’s implementation of the run and shoot offense catapulted quarterback Andre Ware to 26 NCAA records and the Heisman Trophy. But when the Scarlet Knights oppose Southern Methodist’s run and shoot offense Saturday, it might perfectly fit into Rutgers’ scheme and abilities. Head coach June Jones’ offense employs four or five wide receiver sets. The quarterback plays shotgun, and the backfield is usually either empty. Generally no fullback or tight end is used, which bodes well for Rutgers’ speed off edges. “I was excited to see that,” said senior defensive tackle Marcus Thompson. “I’m going to get a lot of one-on-ones from the tackles, and we’ll have a lot of speed rushers off the edge.” Opposing offensive linemen generally outsize Rutgers defensive tackles. Rutgers’ biggest is senior 280-pounder Isaac Holmes. Less frequent tight end use for blocking increases the offensive tackles’ responsibilities with blocking defensive ends, which could mean fewer double teams for defensive tackles. Rutgers’ outside linebackers will also have a pass rushing advantage,
but the run and shoot could force more pass coverage. Rutgers’ secondary had trouble covering Fresno State’s frequent screens Aug. 29, and the Mustangs’ approach is barely different. If sophomore outside linebacker Quentin Gause receives opportunities to get behind the line of scrimmage, though, he could be in for a second straight impressive performance. Gause recorded three tackles for loss Sept. 21 against Arkansas. TCU sacked SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert seven times Saturday. “We’ve just got to play better pass coverage starting with the secondary to the linebacker and then the great pass rush for the quarterbacks to not have enough time to his progression,” said redshirt freshman middle linebacker Steve Longa. “That’s just how we’ve got to go into the game.”
A third candidate has entered Rutgers’ kicking competition. Senior punter Nick Marsh might kick some, but not all of Rutgers’ field goal attempts if neither freshmen Kyle Federico nor Nick Borgese prove themselves. “Nick Marsh will not be our full-time kicker, but there could be a scenario in the game where we would bring him out to kick one,” Flood said.
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Filigno gives leadership to young roster By Jim Mooney Staff Writer
ing played it at a high level, including collegiately in the SEC and professionally in Slovenia. “I expect the middles to talk to each other whenever they are out on the court,” Refenes said. “I stress to them to communicate about the attackers and each of their tendencies. I want them to be available every time to hit. I think for the most part we have been
With a wealth of experience, senior forward Jonelle Filigno can teach quite a bit to the younger members of the Rutgers women’s soccer team. Filigno has been one of the Scarlet Knights’ leaders as they continue to mesh a combination of youth and experience. “I was intimidated by her at first. She’s the face of Rutgers women’s soccer,” said freshman midfielder Madison Tiernan.“I’ve learned so much from her, and she has made me a much better player this season.” The Knights’ rookies have the unique opportunity to learn from someone who has been around the college game for five years. She also has an Olympic medal to validate her corrections to the younger players. Filigno won a bronze medal in 2012 with the Canadian National Team at the London Olympics. The Mississauga, Canada, native showed off some of her heroics when she scored the game-winning goal against Great Britain to advance Canada to the semi-finals. Freshman forward Jessica Puchalski sees that success in the way Filigno has played so far this season. “Just watching, I can learn so much from her,” Puchalski said. “She is such an intelligent player.” This season Filigno is second on the team in points (13) and goals scored (5). She has also demonstrated her ability to score in the clutch. Filigno leads the team in game-winning goals with four this season, with her clincher Friday against Cincinnati giving her the most
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Junior middle blocker Rachel Andreassian has been one of the main beneficiaries of assistant coach Rachel Refenes’ teachings of attacking, blocking and making kills. Andreassian leads Rutgers in blocks per set. NOAH WHITTENBURG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Assistants energize practices By Tyler Karalewich Staff Writer
Chances are if you happen to stumble upon a Rutgers volleyball practice while passing through the College Ave. Gym balcony, you might miss the assistant coaches. They are dressed in the same athletic attire as the players and are active participants in the practice.
After observing the practice, it becomes clear who is coaching and who is practicing. Third-year assistant coach Rachel Refenes includes herself in the scrimmage rotation and in drills to demonstrate how to attack, block and make kills. She also helps simulate their upcoming opposition. Refenes’ main focus is on the position of middle blocker and on the defensive act of blocking. Refenes brings experience to the position, hav-
MEN’S SOCCER HOFSTRA-RUTGERS, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Late-game experiences aid RU returning home By Greg Johnson Correspondent
A curious jolt of confidence ran through head coach Dan Donigan’s mind Saturday night as he watched the Rutgers men’s soccer team down the stretch against Memphis. Three previous times this season, the Scarlet Knights blew 1-0 leads in the second half — two turned into losses. The other ended in a tie Aug. 30 at Duke. But as Donigan looked on with Rutgers (4-4-1, 1-1) clinging to yet another 1-0
cushion, those bad memories never shook his faith. “I felt a lot better sitting on the side, watching our team manage those last 17 minutes than I have in earlier games,” Donigan said. “Hopefully that’s because of what we’ve experienced already in our season. … It’s experience, it’s guys understanding the crucial moment to have to manage that game on the road. And it’s just an attitude and a mentality.”
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How has the Rutgers men’s soccer team fared at home over the past two seasons? The Scarlet Knights are 3-2 at Yurcak Field this year, with both losses coming by only one goal. Dating back to the start of last season, Rutgers has won nine of its last 12 home games.
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TENNIS BUCCA ENCOURAGES PRACTICING GAME SITUATIONS
Schedule provides Rutgers with challenge, advantage By Louis Petrella Staff Writer
The Rutgers tennis team knows how important constant competition is to their success. Head coach Ben Bucca schedules tough tournaments and games so his players can see what it is like to be around the best players in the country. “We always play a demanding schedule,” Bucca said. “That is what our program has become. One result of that is we have become one of the more respected teams in the region.” This strong competition was evident when the Scarlet Knights traveled to
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Providence for the Brown Invitational two weekends ago. Rutgers faced Boston College, Boston University and Brown. All three of those teams finished in the top 10 at the end of last season’s Intercollegiate Tennis Association Northeast region rankings. Along with those teams, other top regional squads including Binghamton and Providence tested the Knights. Rutgers was successful in the tournament, which included freshman Farris Cunningham and junior Lindsay Balsamo reaching the finals of their respective singles draws. See SCHEDULE on Page 15
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Friday, 7 p.m. Yurcak Field
Saturday Bethlehem, Pa.