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Camden nursing school welcomes first class of students Samil Tabani Staff Writer
This week, Rutgers—Camden opened their Nursing and Science building to students. Worth $62.5 million, the facility includes new laboratories and classrooms as part of the merger between Rutgers— New Brunswick and the Camden School of Nursing. Barbara McAleese, the senior public relations specialist for the Rutgers School of Nursing—Camden, said students thrive off the hands-on instruction provided by the simulation and basic clinical competencies labs included in the facility. These labs provide students with realistic hospital, outpatient and home care settings to refine their skills and develop muscle memor y in a variety of challenging environments, McAleese said. The labs introduce students to unusual situations and patient populations they may not readily encounter during clinical rotations.
Rutgers—Camden Chancellor Phoebe Haddon told Rutgers— Camden NewsNow there were more than 200 guests in attendance at the building’s opening. “This building represents Rutgers’ first bold step in forging an ‘eds and meds’ corridor that moves us closer toward our vision of a city where innovation in healthcare and bioscience commands the imagination of the world,” she said. According to their website, the $62.5 million project was financed, in part, by proceeds from the “Building Our Future Bond Act,” a $750 million loan and grant program approved by New Jersey voters in a 2012 ballot referendum. The Nursing and Science building connects Rutgers—Camden with Camden’s University District, according to their site. This district includes Cooper University Hospital, Coriell Institute for Medical Research and the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. The
Rutgers University—Camden Nursing and Science building offers students the opportunity to work in hospital, outpatient and homecare settings. RUTGERS.EDU building was awarded the 2017 New Jersey’s Leading Infrastructure Project Award. “There’s been a nursing education presence here at Rutgers— Camden for 45 years,” McAleese said. “Like a lot of nursing schools
across the countr y, the nursing program here got started in a variety of different departments. At one point it was in the College of Arts and Sciences and at one point it was nested within the Department of Education.”
She said in 2011 the School of Nursing became one of four designated schools at Rutgers—Camden. In 2013, the University consolidated the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Nursing School at the Camden campus. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education has given separate accreditation to Rutgers— Camden and New Brunswick nursing programs, McAleese said. The Nursing School is partnering with the School of Business for a new dual degree program. “(Merging schools) streamlined the academic program process. In the field of nursing, the master’s program is falling by the wayside. The preferred degree program is the Doctor of Nursing Practice,” she said. There is a severe shortage of nursing faculty across the country, McAleese said. The merger helped strengthen the core academic See NURSING on Page 4
Ciclovia opens up New Brunswick roads Jillian Pastor Staff Writer
A little bit of rain did not stop the “New Brunswick Ciclovia” from happening this weekend. New Brunswick closed down the streets to cars and opened them to the people this past Sunday for Ciclovia, an event that promotes healthy, active living through experiencing New Brunswick’s vitality, livability and diversity in a safe place for people to exercise and play. Marcos Vazquez is a resident of New Brunswick and attended Ciclovia with his wife and daughter, who he said had a great time. “Even though the weather wasn’t great, we all still had a fun time,” he said. “We attend at least once a year. It is a nice thing to do around town.” Translated from Spanish to English, Ciclovia means “cycleway.” This tradition originated in Colombia and is an effort to encourage people to get outside and enjoy the fresh air Guillermo Penalosa organized the first Ciclovia event in Colombia. “No one said that streets were built for cars. They’re for people,” Penalosa said. During Ciclovia, the streets become car-free for five hours for families to enjoy active events along the route and explore the city streets. Typically, “New Brunswick Ciclovia” events run three to four times
per year during the spring, summer and fall seasons. The first “New Brunswick Ciclovia” was held in 2012, where it saw prediction-shattering numbers. Together North Jersey, an organization based on sustainable projects and regional planning, released the “New Brunswick Ciclovia Evaluation” in response. The report documents and evaluates the overall success and effectiveness of the first “New Brunswick Ciclovia,” held on Oct. 6, 2013. According to the report, there were more than 4,000 participants, which was more than originally predicted. Ciclovia’s goal was to temporarily reduce noise, stress and automobile pollution. The route started at The Yard @ College Ave, and continued down Hamilton Street to the Zimmerli Art Museum and down George Street, though it is not a race and has no official beginning or end. Many volunteers were necessary to make the “New Brunswick Ciclovia” a safe and successful event. They served as route marshals, information station staff and logistical support. The Puerto Rican Action Board was also at Ciclovia, and collected funds for disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Ciclovia kicks off its month-long wellness campaign in an effort promote healthy living in the Hub City. See CICLOVIA on Page 4
Despite most Christian holidays falling on scheduled breaks, a spokesperson said Rutgers does not schedule breaks around any religious holidays. University policy states that classwork related to clinical assignments, exams and required out-of-class activities should not be scheduled on holidays. FLICKR
University officials explain academic calendar, lack of recognized holidays Dan Israel Staff Writer
The lack of holidays officially recognized by the University creates difficulties for students who obser ve religious holidays that do not coincide with breaks during the academic year. Dory Devlin, the director of University News and Media Relations at Rutgers, said that the University does not cancel classes on religious holidays, and the choice to attend class is left to the student.
“Rutgers does not schedule days off for any religious holidays,” Devlin said. “Christmas falls within the scheduled winter break. It is up to each student to decide which days to take off for religious reasons, to discuss upcoming absences with professors and to work with professors to determine make-up schedules for work missed.” The policy she specifically references is section 10.2.7 of Rutgers University Policy, entitled “Course Attendance.” Under part B, the policy states that while there are no official
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holidays for any religion, students are encouraged to celebrate their religion, ideally free from consequence. “It is the policy of the University not to cancel classes on religious holidays,” the policy states. “However, students should exercise their own judgment as to attendance in accordance with the dictates of their specific school or program policies and requirements governing class attendance. Generally, no public ceremonies should be scheduled for these religious holidays.” See HOLIDAYS on Page 4
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U. club hosts event to discuss Israeli Anti-Boycott Act max Marcus Correspondent
Students for Justice in Palestine hosted its highlight event of the semester on Monday, called “Show Me How to Rise.” The event featured two local activists who spoke about the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement, a transnational effort to protest Israel’s conduct in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Abeerah Wasti, the president of Students for Justice in Palestine and a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said her organization’s aim is to educate the Rutgers community about the conflict in Israel and Palestine. The group holds at least one event each semester. The featured speakers were Taher Herzallah, the associate director of Outreach and Grassroots Organizing for American Muslims for Palestine, and Lamis Deek, an attorney and human rights advocate based in New York City. Both speakers addressed a bill that was introduced in the Senate in March called the Israel Anti-Boycott Act. According to the website of the United States Congress, the bill would require the U.S. to oppose efforts by foreign countries to boycott U.S. allies and would prohibit American citizens engaged in foreign commerce from supporting boycotts of U.S. allies. Students for Justice in Palestine hosted Taher Herzallah and Lamis Deek who spoke about the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) Both speakers said that the bill movement. The organization’s aim is to educate the Rutgers community about the conflict in Israel and Palestine. MALAIKA JAWED was unconstitutional. Herzallah said the Israel since its initiation, members of that many Jews and virtually all Herzallah said. “An entire cabi- Swedish Zimbabwean state,’” Anti-Boycott Act has not advanced the international community have Israelis do. But, he said, such crit- net post has been created by the she said. Deek said that the importance since its introduction in the Sen- joined, and Israel has come to be icism crosses the line into racist Israeli prime minister to take a seen as an apartheid state, he said. anti-Semitism, when it demonizes strategic approach to fighting of BDS is that it rejects the legitate in March. The BDS movement has gained the world’s only Jewish State sole- BDS. The Israeli minister of jus- imacy of Israel, thus preventing “That means there are some people high up in the Republican support from many corners of so- ly among all nations, denies Israel tice ... created an inter-depart- the normalization of Israel in the the right to defend its citizens or ment team to fight international world order. She said that this Party and others who are con- ciety, Herzallah said. has been successful in that global Getraer said BDS is counterpro- seeks to denigrate Israel’s right boycott efforts.” cerned about moving this bill forMoreover, he said, Israeli lob- opinion favors Palestine. ward,” Herzallah said. “That gives ductive to the goal of peace, anti- to exist. Getraer said the BDS movement Herzallah said that banks and bies in the United States have inthetical to freedom of speech and us hope.” Executive Director of Rutgers are part of a greater effort to un- retirement funds have divested fluenced politicians and university has been publicly opposed by nuHillel Andrew Getraer said when dermine the Jewish people’s right their interests from Israeli com- administrators to repress move- merous university presidents, governors and legislators, and numerpanies and have refused to take ments against Israel. regarding the Israel Anti-Boycott to self-determination in Israel. ous international Act being disleaders, includcussed in Coning the president gress, since 1977 “Rutgers Hillel joins them in condemning BDS and calls upon students, faculty, administrators and other of the Palestinian U.S. law has procampus stakeholders to uphold the academic and democratic values of a free and civil discourse that Authority himhibited Ameriself, Mahmoud can entities from promotes peace and tolerance.” Abbas. participating in “Rutgers Hilor cooperating Andrew Getraer lel joins them with internationExecutive Director at Rutgers Hillel in condemning al boycotts orgaBDS and calls nized by foreign Deek said that these lobbies upon students, faculty, adminis“BDS campaigns on campus- contracts from Israel. While artcountries, a law which has been upheld numerous times by our es across the country have torn ists and authors have refused to have influenced U.S. criminal trators and other campus stakecampuses apart, in many cases perform in Israel, certain Europe- prosecution so that there is a pat- holders to uphold the academic Federal courts. He said the proposed statute creating an atmosphere of intol- an Union governments have tak- tern of selective and predatory and democratic values of a free merely expands the list of foreign erance and hatred against Jewish en legal measures to prevent the policing, targeting Palestinians and civil discourse that promotes boycotts with which it is forbid- students, who themselves feel sale of Israeli products and Amer- and those who might sympathize peace and tolerance,” he said. Deek said they have come from den to comply. The legislation delegitimized and sometimes ican academic institutions have with Palestine in the future. Deek criticized Israel’s claim to a place where our humanity was does nothing to restrict anti-Israel threatened,” he said. “No one suspended their relationships completely erased and criminalexpressions or even local “BDS wants to see such division come with or cut ties completely with the Israeli-Palestinian territory. “It’s like Swedish people ized, to now their struggle is what activity.” Freedom of speech or to Rutgers, a campus which right- Israeli institutions, as well. “The movement has grown saying, ‘6,000 years ago my has become criminalized. expression is not threatened at all. ly celebrates our remarkable di“We are winning in the sense so big that Israel has spent an people lived in Zimbabwe. I’ve Herzallah said that the BDS versity and tolerance.” Getraer said that individuals extraordinar y amount of re- got a historical connection to that to this day it is Israel that movement was initiated in 2005 by hundreds of Palestinian civil and groups may have legitimate sources to fight what it calls it, it’s mine, I can prove it, get continues to ask for legitimacy,” society groups. In the 12 years criticism of Israeli policies and the delegitimization of Israel,” out. And I want an exclusively he said.
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Holidays University does not schedule days off for any religious holidays continued from front Despite the directive to avoid scheduling conflicts on religious holidays, any ceremonies deemed necessary by the administration can still take place on these days. The policy states that any approved ceremony can go forward after being cleared through the executive vice president for Academic Affairs or the appropriate campus chancellor. Additionally, teachers have been instructed to allow students to miss class on these days without penalty. They must also provide students with the chance to redo missed assignments. “It is also the policy of the University, when consistent with specific school or program policies and requirements governing class attendance, to excuse without penalty students who are absent because of
religious obser vances and to allow the make-up of work missed because of such absence,” Devlin said. The policy ensures that no loopholes exist that would
Andrew Getraer Executive Director at Rutgers Hillel
potentially allow teachers to ignore the exempted absences, yet there is no guarantee ever y teacher will be sympathetic. University policy states that classwork related to clinical assignments, examinations and special required out-of-class activities shall ordinarily not be scheduled on those days when
'New Brunswick Ciclovia' promotes healthy, active lifestyle for residents
Throughout October, New Brunswick residents can participate in wellness programs and events. Some other events besides Ciclovia will be “Turn It Up Tuesday,” where there will be a cooking demo, group fitness classes, health information and tables from local vendors, hosted at the Robert Wood Johnson Fitness and Wellness Center. There is a family superhero workout aptly named “Super Saturday,” at
“University policy, whether all professors know this or not, has long been that professors must accommodate a student's legitimate religious obser vance (and), for example, excuse them from class if necessar y,” Getraer said. “But how to accommodate the student is left up to each individual professor. Some professors are ver y understanding, some can be downright hostile.” He said in some cases, students'
“University policy, whether all professors know this or not, has long been that professors must accommodate a student's legitimate religious observance ...”
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religiously obser vant students refrain from participating in secular activities. Andrew Getraer, the executive director of Rutgers Hillel, said while he echoed parts of Devlin’s statement, he feels the University can do more to accommodate their religious students. Getraer said it has long been the policy of Rutgers not to provide days off for religious holidays. With such a large and
noon every Saturday in Recreation Park and “Sunday Fun Day,” featuring Zumba classes at The Yard. Another campaign is the LIVE WELL-VIVIR BIEN NEW BRUNSWICK. It is a city-wide campaign to create a healthy and active community that connects people to programs and activities around town and in their communities. The campaign has sponsorship including Johnson & Johnson, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson
This is very challenging and a source of extreme stress for many students. “Imagine being a first-year student in your first month at Rutgers and you have to choose between celebrating your traditional or family religious holiday and approaching a strange professor to ask permission to miss six classes and fall far behind in your work,” Getraer said. “It can be a very unwelcoming welcome to Rutgers.” He said that welcome will not get any warmer in the foreseeable future. Getraer said he does not believe the University will be changing policy in that regard. He said the University can still be more accommodating, citing an example of this need from earlier in the year. “This year, 'Parents Weekend' was scheduled over Yom Kippur,” Getraer said. “Rutgers Hillel received numerous emails and calls from upset parents, angry that the University was so insensitive to Jewish families. For a school with the largest Jewish undergraduate population in the country, I believe the University should have taken this into account.”
diverse student population, to accommodate all the potential days off would be near impossible and very difficult to manage. He said that Rutgers has never had these holidays off in the past to his knowledge and he does not believe the idea is currently being considered by the school administration.
religious observance can be an extreme burden, and that Jewish students face many difficulties when actively practicing their facing while classes are in session. Depending on how the holidays fall on the Jewish calendar, observant Jewish students will miss two class days a week, for three weeks in September and October, he said.
Medical School and New Brunswick Tomorrow. A very popular event that has gained a big presence is the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market. The farmers market brings fresh, local and healthy food directly to the residents of New Brunswick. In a previous statement, Monica Reyes, manager of Communications and Development of New Brunswick Tomorrow, said that the movement is only going to grow. “Spreading the LIVE WELL-VIVIR BIEN message through outlets like the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market is just the beginning,” she said. “It is an exciting time to be living in New Brunswick and we are ready to ‘live well’ with the residents we serve.”
"New Brunswick Ciclovia," a citywide initiative, encouraged residents to walk and ride their bikes downtown to promote healthy living. PATRICK CHEN
Nursing New Brunswick, Camden nursing schools merge continued from front programs such as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The undergraduate nursing program allows students to take introductory DNP courses. McAleese said the first two floors of the new building are primarily devoted to College of Arts and Sciences classrooms and labs. The third floor has the basic clinical competency lab, and the fourth floor has the simulation space. The Nursing and Science building is finished and the transition has been extremely smooth, McAleese said.The first floor has retail space and will be hosting a Walgreens Pharmacy with a civic engagement partner on campus. “Everyone loves the building. The comments I hear range from, ‘My god, it’s beautiful, it’s bright, I love coming here.’ The views outside of the building are beautiful,” she said. “It’s fair to say that the staff loves being here. We’re not in an old dormitory anymore.”
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October reigns as best sports month of year
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fter a long dead period in the CONSERVATIVE HOT CORNER world of sports, our wait is finally over. DANIEL MACLANE The summer is a complete dead zone for sports considering that the only major sport being broadcast is baseball and the 162 game schedule can eventually become dry — especially when your team stinks after being touted as World Series contenders and the best baseball team in New York. The most exciting part of sports during the summer is offseason news from the NFL and NBA, which is just plain sad. But now, football season is in full swing, playoff baseball is here, the NHL season has begun and the NBA season starts in only two weeks. Football has yet to disappoint, as it never does. There have already been amazing matches in both college and the NFL. The Penn State versus Iowa game had one of the craziest endings ever, with a walk off touchdown by the Nittany Lions to prevent the upset. Just this weekend in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers took the Packers down the field with less than two minutes to score a last-minute touchdown securing the win against the Cowboys in Jerry Jones’s playpen. This is meant to preface my ultimate point: October is the best sports month of the year. There are a variety of opinions on what month is the best for sports considering basketball fans will typically say March because of March Madness and the NBA’s tendency to backload their best matchups right before the playoffs in mid-April. Many college football fans will say December/January because of the bowl game season. But to me, it is definitively October and for one primary reason — playoff baseball is the best version of any sport. Baseball is widely regarded as the most boring sport. Its slow moving and very little action actually occurs in the game. In fact, according to a 2013 Wall Street Journal study, the average baseball game only features 17 minutes and 58 seconds worth of action. This is while the average baseball game takes around three hours, so it is a serious commitment to watch an entire game.
“This is meant to preface my ultimate point: October is the best sports month of the year.” Despite the lack of action, playoff baseball is an entirely different animal than regular season baseball. In the regular season, most managers play for tomorrow, meaning that they will avoid using certain pitchers, give players rest days and never even think about using a starter in a relief role — unless the game goes into extra innings. In the playoffs, all bets are off and managers are suddenly playing for today, as each game is as important as the next. Just ask the 2016 Cleveland Indians or the 2004 New York Yankees. For example, last year during the World Series, the Indians turned to Andrew Miller four separate times to shut down the Chicago Cubs — which failed miserably in game seven — until their closer, Cody Allen could finish the game off in the ninth inning. Andrew Miller pitched 7.2 innings in nine days, which is something that would never occur in the regular season but playing for today and not tomorrow makes playoff baseball one of the most exciting and stressful sports to watch. Playoff baseball also has some of the most amazing moments in sports. That’s not to say that other sports don’t — just this year we had possibly the greatest comeback of all time in the most recent Super Bowl and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a miraculous turnaround after winning the 2016 Finals even those being down 3 games to 1. But the 2016 World Series turned out to be one of the most exciting ever. The Cubs ended their 108 year World Series drought after going down 3 games to 1 and having the face the Ace of the Indians, Corey Kluber in Game 7. We have been pretty blessed the last few years with the World Series. 2014 featured one of the greatest pitching performances in World Series history with Madison Bumgarner pitching 21 innings in the seven game series and defeating a stacked Royals team almost singlehandedly. Although the 2015 World Series ended in only five games, it still starred a local team with the Mets facing off against the Kansas City Royals. Playoff football and basketball have almost become redundant. Every year the AFC is either represented by Ben Roethelisberger, Peyton Manning or Tom Brady against an underdog NFC opponent. I can already say with full confidence that the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers next May in the NBA Finals. The unpredictability nature of playoff baseball makes October the best month for sports of the year. Daniel MacLane is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science. His column, “Conservative Hot Corner,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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Turning campus purple shows support VPVA’s week-long campaign portrays U. in solidarity with students
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f you have taken a look around campus this week, performances, which depict difficult but realistic you should notice something a little different — scenarios that some students could find themselves the campus is turning purple. Dining halls, bus- in throughout the course of their college careers. es and even Rutgers staff have been adorned in pur- Students learn about what to do in situations as a byple. But this is not just a coincidence. This outpour stander and a victim, in hopes that if dangerous situof purple is the direct result of the Rutgers Office of ations ever arise, they will know what to possibly do. Aside from this, VPVA held their annual “ClothesViolence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) beginning their week-long campaign, known as line Project” last month, where students decorated “Turn the Campus Purple.” It was created to raise t-shirts with their experiences as victims or bystandawareness on campus about dating and domestic vi- ers to violence and abuse. With the current political climate and the stigma olence. This coincides with October being National Violence Awareness Month. As part of this concen- that surrounds sexual assault and violence on camtrated celebration, VPVA and Rutgers have planned pus, it is easy for a university to fall back on sexual events, including the “It’s On Us” rally where former violence and abuse issues, particularly considering Vice President Joe Biden will be speaking to Rutgers that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is rescinding certain policies unstudents. Having the der Title IX. Having former vice presithe federal governdent come to cam“But this is not the only way Rutgers has ment allow universipus and speak about ties to step back on sexual violence and been known to shown its solidarity in policies regarding abuse is a testament standing against violence and abuse.” sexual assault and to how devoted violence can certainthe University is to ly sway you into dothis week. By participating so heavily in this month and even ing so. But Rutgers is standing above this and every dedicating this week to the awareness of domestic other outside force pressuring them to not take this and dating violence, the University is sending a mes- as seriously. “Turn the Campus Purple” is more than just a sage stating that Rutgers stands in solidarity against campaign. It is a stand of support and comfort. By violence and abuse. The University has furthered, and plans to con- having the entirety of our campus painted purple it tinue to further this supportive message through is not only telling victims that they are not alone, but events throughout this week such as a SCREAM it also tells abusers and those who have committed Theatre performance, a candlelight vigil, a gather- sexual assault that this is not a place that will tolerate ing of students writing on Livingston Courtyard with their crimes. This is also a message to the rest of the nation that Rutgers will never shy away from creatchalk and a lecture by Francesca Ramsey. But this is not the only way Rutgers has been ing an atmosphere for its students that is supportive known to shown its solidarity in standing against vi- in matters that deeply affect them. It does not take much to put on a purple t-shirt or olence and abuse. Every Rutgers student can attest to the fact that the University has made it a require- accessory and take part in one of the events Rutgers ment for incoming first-year students to participate is offering. Even if you have not personally been afin a program on sexual assault. During orientation, fected by violence or abuse, this week is the opportuthis is usually done through SCREAM Theater nity to help stand up for someone who has. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Arguments against birth control have no logical backing SIP ON YOUR CHAI? NEEHARIKA THURAVIL
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n the Oct. 6, 2017, President Donald J. Trump’s administration rolled back yet another Affordable Health Care mandate that outlined coverage for birth control under employer-sponsored healthcare. The backwards legislative action included sweeping guidelines for employers to claim religious exemption from the mandate in the name of “religious freedom” — something which the Trump administration plans to reinstate in full. Attorney General Jeff Sessions outlined in a memo sent to all federal agencies the day of the rollback, “Except in the narrowest of circumstances, no one should be forced to choose between living out his or her faith and complying with the law. Therefore, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, religious observance should be reasonably accommodated in all government activity, including employment, contracting and programming.” This attempted display of benevolence towards employers doesn’t only dangerously blur the line between the professional life and the personal life, but also unnecessarily enforces “religious beliefs” on those who need contraception for a whole host of reasons pertaining to their health and their ability to actively contribute to the workforce.
Oral contraception has gained a slightly inaccurate nickname — “birth control.” Yasmin (28), a brand of oral contraception, does much more than prevent ovaries from releasing fertilizable eggs. It regulates menstruation, decreases blood loss in those who have heavy cycles, reduces debilitating cramps and chronic menstrual pain and reduces the risk of ovarian cysts, among others. Pushback against employer-covered contraception includes arguments for the rights of business owners and employers to refuse to support “immoral” or “anti-religious” practices and activities. What
insurance can be unattractive to potential employees and applicants, some of whom, if hired, could be extremely valuable to the company. Allowing employers to exempt their businesses from mandates that could boost the performance of their workplaces is somewhat like self-sabotage, and in a supposedly business-centric economy, that can’t be very productive. Excusing one’s business from providing birth control, and then turning around and supporting anti-abortion legislation and then once again supporting Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in rolling back Title IX
“ ... some employees could be suffering from both chronic pain and financial instability and are unable to cover the cost of their own birth control.” practicalities these arguments don’t consider are, for example, the fact that some employees could be suffering from both chronic pain and financial instability and are unable to cover the cost of their own birth control. The humanitarian aspect of this aside, since that’s usually the last thing to be considered in backwards legislation like this, employees that aren’t in sound body and health decrease their overall contributions to the company, therefore decreasing output. Additionally, the knowledge that a particular company doesn’t cover essential services in otherwise well-covered health
sexual assault guidelines and the general undoing of women’s rights is a confusing, hypocritical conundrum I, among many others, will never understand, unless I process it as a blatant attack on the existence of women and non-binaries in a public space. Not having any kind of access to the science that enables women to be functioning members of society and actually contribute to the workforce is more dangerous and terrifying than we realize — this is one of many pieces of social-issue legislations that attack women and minorities, and hand more and more power to those
already in dominant positions. Coupled with the expansion of the Mexico City Policy in January, this rollback is especially harmful — in protecting the “religious” freedoms of a few employers, this legislation viciously attacks women of all races, social classes and public presences. According to Fatima Goss Graves, CEO and president of the National Women’s Law Center, “Today’s outrageous rules by the Trump administration show callous disregard for women’s rights, health and autonomy. By taking away women’s access to no-cost birth control coverage, the rules give employers a license to discriminate against women.” The argument against birth control has never made much sense outside of the bubble of religion, especially because of the aggressive opposition to abortion and the lax and uncaring attitudes regarding sexual assault and rape, to speak nothing of consensual sex (or “immoral activities”). If no action forward is taken and things continue in this direction, Margaret Atwood may not have been too off after all, and instead of the utopia of equality and freedom that women envisioned and hoped for in the 20th century, we’ll be taking an enormous, 100-year step backwards and will have to fight once again for the rights that we thought we’d already established as essential. Neeharika Thuravil is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in computer science and astrophysics. Her column, “Sip on Your Chai,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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FOOD & DRINK
Fall brings fresh fruits, veggies to tables in Garden State
This autumn, think past apple cider and pumpkin spice when delving into fall’s finest foods. Many fruits and hearty vegetables are in season and available locally in the Garden State. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Julia Terranova Staff Writer
Even though we’re still enjoying summer-like temperatures here in New Brunswick, it isn’t too early to start thinking about our favorite fall foods. October comes with a lot of great produce, and we’re lucky enough to have a few different farmers markets in and around New Brunswick so that we can make the most of the season. Here are a few ingredients you should look out for!
Mushrooms
Mushrooms thrive in cooler temperatures, so come October, expect to see a variety of mushrooms popping up at the farmer’s market. There are many different varieties to be had, from porcini to maitake and ever ything in between.
baked, but it is also sometimes Look out for hen-of-the-woods, Squash a large mushroom that grows in Squash isn’t just for decorating! stuffed with different things, clusters, as they are commonly There are many delicious types from rice and meat to vegetables found in New Jersey. that you’ll find at the farmer’s and cheese. If you find delicata squash, Mushrooms are delicious, but market that are very easy to cook. they’re especially great for vegButternut squash is common- buy it! This is the easiest squash ans and vegetarians. They pro- ly known with its light, creamy to cook since the outside skin is tender enough vide a ton of to eat after you nutrients and cook it. The have a deep, “Of course, when we think of fall foods, we typically squash itself savory flavor. is cylindrically One of my think of pies, apple cider and pumpkin-spice shaped, with favorite ways everything. We’re not saying that’s a bad thing, but fall a pale creamy to cook mushskin and green rooms is just has so much more to offer.” stripes. Of to fr y them in course, delicaa pan with a litta squash can tle bit of butter or olive oil and salt and pepper brown exterior and bell-like be roasted, but it is also delicious until they turn golden brown shape. It can be cut and roasted or as part of a grain salad or in a and crispy. The most important made into butternut squash soup. pasta dish. thing is to not overcrowd the Acorn squash is another varipan and make sure they’re in an ety you’re sure to see at the marGreens even layer. They make a great ket. This one is dark green and So many greens! We love the side dish. rounder. Acorn squash can be summer and its bounty of produce, but it simply cannot provide us with the amount of greens that fall and winter do. We’ll start seeing a ton of kale, escarole, spinach and chard in the market. It’s time to get creative. Throw some greens into your usual mac and cheese recipe, or make a pasta with some chard cooked in olive oil and garlic and parmesan cheese. Easy, healthy-ish and seasonal.
Fruit
In October, we say goodbye to melons and peaches, but we say hello to so many more options. Have you ever tried a persimmon? Local markets will be full of them soon. Eat them either plain or in salads, just make sure they’re really soft first! Grapes are also in season in the fall. Sometimes the grapes you’ll find at the farmer’s market are seeded, but that’s okay. I actually prefer them seeded sometimes, because they’re larger and have much more flavor. A great, no-effort dessert is to freeze a bunch of grapes, creating the taste of an ice pop. Apples, of course, are in season in October. Eat them raw, bake them in a pie or make some muffins — apples will never fail you. Another zero-effort desert is to microwave a sliced apple with some sugar or honey and cinnamon for a near-instant apple pie filling! Of course, when we think of fall foods, we typically think of pies, apple cider and pumpkin-spice everything. We’re not saying that’s a bad thing, but fall has so much more to offer. Grab some friends, take a walk to the farmer’s market and cook something together — you can grab a pumpkin spice latte on the way over.
Arts
CalendAr
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Visiting Artist Series — A.K. Burns // Mason Gross Visual Arts @ 5:40 PM
RUPA Presents: Ally Week Lecture ft. Franchesca Ramsey // Rutgers Student Center @ 7 PM Thursday, Oct. 12
The Front Bottoms Live Performance & Signing // Vintage Vinyl @ 6PM
Red Bull Sound Select Presents: #3DaysInPhilly with Girlpool // Underground Arts @ 8PM
Surf Rock Is Dead, The Happy Fits, Shoobies, Seb Issac Band // The Laundromat @ 7:30 PM
Friday, Oct. 13
Jeff Linden & The Black Spot Society, Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son, ManDancing, halcionne, Brianna Musco // Chateaud’If @ 7:30 PM
Visiting Filmmakers Series Fall 2017 // Rutgers Cinema @ 10 AM—2PM
DIVERSIONS
October 11, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Choose your words wisely this year. Look at the big picture and you’ll find a way to outmaneuver anyone trying to use emotional tactics to push you in a different direction. You can draw strength from your experience and knowledge, and rely on your vast number of associates in order to reach whatever goal you set. Your numbers are 5, 18, 20, 22, 31, 36, 44.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If someone puts pressure on you to change, consider why and react with intelligence. Only do what feels right and is in your best interest. A change at home will help stabilize your life and your personal or professional position. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An opportunity may not be as good as anticipated. Refuse to let your emotions get involved in an important decision you have to make. Look at the facts and use common sense and practical applications to reach your goals. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll come up with a plan that will help someone or something you believe in. Make your intentions clear and set your plans in motion. Your actions will make a difference and give you the confidence you need to move forward. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Check out an opportunity that interests you, but do so secretively. Gather all the facts and consider the possible outcomes before sharing that information with anyone who may be influenced by your decision. Preparation will lead to success. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take a unique path when it comes to how you earn your living, or use your skills to increase your income. Personal problems will surface if you are not honest about the choices you want to make. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone from a different background than you, or who has an alternative perspective, will help you find the common ground that will encourage forward motion instead of stagnation. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Expressing your feelings may get things out in the open, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will lead to a good ending. Consider the consequences of your actions before you are too open about what you want. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share your emotions and consider how best to handle matters that have to do with a sibling or close friend. Setting up a workable agreement can help you both prosper. Directing positive reinforcement to others will ensure that you succeed in return. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Define how you want to move forward personally or professionally. Reuniting with someone you have worked with in the past will be inspiring and give you options you didn’t realize you had. Keep things simple and affordable. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take an unusual approach when dealing with children, personal finances and contracts you want to revisit. Thinking outside the box will give you the edge you need to outsmart anyone who may oppose you. A change will do you good. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll learn from what’s transpired lately, so be ready to make your position clear. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want and to negotiate on your own behalf. If someone is too demanding, walk away and go elsewhere. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Liven up your life. Attend events or volunteer to help an organization you believe in. Your contributions will be well-received and put you in a good position for when you need something in return. Romance is highlighted. 5 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
60 Norwegian metropolis
1 Wrong
61 Heavy weights
5 Jacket flap
62 Peppery green garnish
10 Greek bread
63 Abound
14 Farewell, in Rome
DOWN
15 Quickly
1 Corrosive liquid
16 “Pumping ___”
2 Full of guile
17 Feature of great
3 Rough breathing sound
historical figures
4 Not me
20 Coloring agent
5 Suds
21 Rose protector
6 Clothing protector
22 Walking on eggshells
7 Twosome
23 Small brown bird
8 Nobel Prize category
24 Artistic work
9 100 bani
26 Catered event
10 Singer’s asset, slangily
29 “Are you serious?”
11 Persia, now
30 “Young Sheldon” network
12 Throw
33 Drink noisily
13 Poker pay-in
34 Tibia’s place
18 “Gremlins” villain
35 Footwear item
19 Knock for a loop
44 Island greetings
36 Strong belief no more
23 Toad features
45 Ticket remains
39 ___ out (barely earns)
25 ___-l’Eveque (French cheese)
46 Mooring line posts
40 Toast options
26 Tree that quakes
47 “Fall” attachment
41 “Canterbury” stories
27 Snow unit
48 Head for space?
42 Actor Beatty
28 Welded together
49 Lee or Laurel
43 Freeway access
29 Chick sound
51 Ice cream vehicle
44 Fancy apparel
30 ___ con carne
52 Flower container
45 Nutritious bean (var.)
31 Upset audience member,
53 Bit of land in the sea
46 “My ___ Heaven”
sometimes
54 Super ant of cartoons
47 Spaghetti, e.g.
32 Feel
56 U.N. locale
50 Grafting shoot
34 George Smiley, for one
57 Poker winnings
52 Travel word
35 Cabinet department
55 Pull a Marty McFly
37 Hospital’s inner vision?
58 Speedy steed
38 Bring into accord
59 Busybody
43 Loud jungle sound
Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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October 11, 2017
injuries K.J. Gray, Jawuan Harris step up in wake of injury concerns for secondary continued from back that’s got the talent and ability to potentially help us, if needed, at that position.” And despite being the team’s leading receiver a year ago, Harris had seen a sharp decline in his standing with the receivers. After being suspended for the season opener against Washington, Harris registered just one reception for four yards in four games. Defensive coordinator Jay Niemann noted that Harris’s athleticism is one of the things that prompted the move, as this season it appeared Harris was lacking as a receiver and didn’t have a future there. “He’s a really really athletic guy. Obviously to be a wide receiver you have to have some good quickness and speed and agility,” Niemann said. “It’ll just be a matter of him coming in and plugging in and understanding assignments and details of his responsibilities.” Putting it fairly, the expectation is that Harris won’t have to see the field, because if he steps in at safety, cornerback or wherever it may be, that means another Knight star ter has gone down. The new starter in the secondary will be sophomore safety K.J. Gray, who will be replacing Hampton for the foreseeable future. Gray primarily played wide receiver in high school,
but switched to safety at Rutgers and recorded an interception last year against New Mexico. He also led the team in takeaways, recovering two fumbles on kickoffs to add to his interception, giving him three on the season. While Gray has flashed ability, it remains unknown how he will hold up in coverage for an entire game. Ash was very blunt about Gray’s new responsibilities, noting that he is all the team has to put out there and will be a very important cog in the defense. “We don’t have more guys. K.J.’s the one that went in, and K.J. the one that will be in,” Ash said. “We don’t have any depth. We’ve got to play who we’ve got.” Junior cornerback Isaiah Wharton, one of the two original starters in the four-man unit left, noted that the bye week was crucial in preparing the young players for Saturday. “Communication (has) been good. They’ve been making plays, flying around. we like it so far,” he said. “We like the young guys back there and we feel like they should be ready.” Only time will tell if young members of the secondary are ready to step up, as their first extended action comes on the road against Illinois, a team that has played numerous true freshmen all over the field and is committed to a youth movement. But the Illini sit at 2-3 on the season and are coming off a
home Knights hope disappointing weekend will not translate to loss to Penn State continued from back Like most teams, it hasn’t been easy for Rutgers away from home, as it has struggled to
close out games on the road and own a record of 2-1-3 away from Yurcak Field. Nonetheless, head coach Mike O’Neill thinks winning on the road is
blowout loss of their own, a 45-16 result in the favor of Iowa. “Coming out of the bye week, I feel like we’re in pretty good shape
mentally and physically right now other than a couple spots,” Ash said. “But I like where we’re at and excited to get back and play again.”
For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @Grif finWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore wide receiver will make the switch to defensive back starting against Illinois due to a dearth in depth brought on by injuries. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2017
key to any team’s success and is not making any excuses for his team’s performance over the weekend. “I think the travel is not always easy, but at the same time it’s part of playing in one of the top conferences in the country and, being a part of the Big Ten, it’s important for our success,” O’Neill said. “But we still need to be able to overcome anything that happens so we don’t really talk much about
the travel, we just kind of continue to focus on ways to get results.” The competition has also gotten a lot tougher. The Knights’ last seven games have all been against Big Ten teams — a stretch in which they have gone 3-2-2. Rutgers will also close out its four remaining regular season games against Big Ten teams. “The competition we’ve faced these past few weeks have been
Head coach Mike O’Neill is adamant that the Penn State matchup could revive his side that squandered two winnable matches against Iowa and Nebraska last weekend, only picking up one point. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2017
very physical and they’ve been well organized, prepared teams,” Murphy said. “So it’s just a matter of focusing on getting better each day so we can match that and beat these Big Ten teams.” The good news for the Knights is that three of their final four regular season matches are at home, where they have gone 7-1-0, including the upcoming two. The bad news is that those games are against the Nittany Lions (9-3-1, 5-1-1) and No. 12 Ohio State (11-2-1, 6-1-0). “We know that the Big Ten is one of the best conferences in the country and we knew that the competition was going to pick up,” Monroy said. “We just have to make sure that we’re going into every game matching that level of intensity.” Rutgers knows just how important this weekend is and how tough it will be, and despite its recent struggles, the team has been up to the task before. “I don’t think we have to question anyone’s mentality, because ever yone is going to be really zoned in for the game,” Monroy said. But for their biggest challenge to date, the Knights will have to bring their best in order to make a final push to create some noise and shake things up in the Big Ten standings. “The expectations are that (Penn State is) one of the top teams in the country and we expect it to be a very good game,” O’Neill said. For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
October 11, 2017
Page 11 MEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS-NJIT, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Rutgers stays in-state for nonconference bout vs. NJIT Coby Green Correspondent
After back-to-back losses against Big Ten conference rivals, the Rutgers men’s soccer team looks to pick up a much-needed win at home this week against an in-state rival. The Scarlet Knights (2-9-1, 0-60) will host the NJIT Highlanders (7-4-2, 2-1-0) in Piscataway on Wednesday night, taking a small break from Big Ten play. This is the second in-state match of the year for Rutgers, going to Princeton two weeks ago and picking up a win on the road. The Knights are coming off of two consecutive Big Ten losses, first at home against Wisconsin and then versus Michigan this past weekend on the road. Rutgers has not won a conference match since a Big Ten Tournament opening round victory in 2015, while falling in the opening round a year later. “We just have to play our game,” said head coach Dan Donigan. “We want to have a good run in the next couple of Big Ten games to hopefully position ourselves to not have to face the No. 1 seed in the first round of the tournament again.” The Highlanders were off to a good start to the season, winning five of their first six matches, but seem to have slowed down a bit as the schedule has picked up. NJIT has fallen in its previous two matches, losing to Saint Francis
last week before losing again this past Sunday to Stetson. Being in the same state means the Knights and Highlanders have met five times over the last 10 years. Rutgers is currently sitting slightly behind NJIT, who leads the series 3-2, but that can all change this Wednesday night. Between 2007 and 2010, the Knights and Highlanders matched up four times, switching back and forth between Piscataway and Hillside. “Every time we play NJIT it’s a big game,” said sophomore forward Brian Hawkins. “We’ve got to take them very seriously after we suffered a tough loss to them last year. It just makes the rivalry better, so we are going to go into practice and just do what we do.” Last season, Rutgers was next in line to win since the Highlanders were making another visit to Yurcak Field, but things were different this time around. NJIT brought the punch to the Knights from start to finish, winning 4-0 and capturing its first victory on the road in the series, while also taking its first lead ever. In Friday night’s match against the Wolverines, senior forward Ryan Peterson scored the lone goal for Rutgers in the 3-1 loss on the road. Junior goalkeeper Rafael Pereira saved five shots from entering the net but also ended up giving up 3 goals. “We’ve got a tough game against NJIT coming up,” Peterson said. “We need guys to come
off the bench and step up for us. We have a lot of new guys on the team, so they’ve got to bring it every game so that it’s not just 10 of us out there, it’s got to be more like 15.” Through the first 12 matches of the season, Pereira has made 64 saves versus allowing 33 goals, all while facing over 200 shots. Pereira has also picked up two shutout performances for the Knights against UMKC and Princeton.
Although he has missed the last five matches with an injury, senior forward Ethan Vanacore-Decker is tied with Peterson and fellow senior midfielder Erik Sa in leading the team in goals and points, with 2 and 5, respectively. Peterson and Sa both picked up 1 of their 2 goals off penalty kicks, while Vanacore-Decker missed his lone penalty kick attempt, putting in his 2 goals on the field. Rutgers is still winless at home this season and will look to
capture a victory over the Highlanders with just two more matches at Yurcak Field remaining after Wednesday night’s matchup. “Every game is hard,” Donigan said. “We don’t even pay attention to the fact that we are winless at home, it’s just a matter of coming out and getting the result against NJIT.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore forward Brian Hawkins holds that the team cannot repeat its performance against NJIT last year, where it lost miserably, 4-0. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2017
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Quote of the Day
“It’s more than just winning at home, it’s winning at home against Penn State.” — Senior midfielder Christy Monroy
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FOOTBALL INJURIES CONTINUE IN SECONDARY, THIS TIME AT SAFETY
RU forced to deal with more injuries at DB Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
Things went from bad to worse for the Rutgers secondary, as one game after losing starting cornerback Blessuan Austin for the season with a torn ACL, as the starting safety Saquan Hampton suffered a shoulder injury that could also keep him out for the remainder of the 2017 campaign. “We’re not sure yet on the length of (Hampton’s) injury yet. But he’ll be out definitely for a few weeks if not for the whole season. We’re just not sure on that one yet,” said head coach Chris Ash. Hampton’s absence sparked two personnel moves by Ash, one in-game move against Ohio State and another made during the bye week. Sophomore wide receiver Rashad Blunt switched to safety ahead of the game and came in on defense when the other starting safety, Kiy Hester, went out with an injury. Hester is not seriously injured and will play this week. But Ash made a very surprising move after the game, moving sophomore wide receiver Jawuan Harris — the team’s leading receiver last season — to defensive back. “We’re going to see if he can help us there,” Ash said. “Obviously we’ve got depth issues in the secondary, and Jawuan’s an individual See INJURIES on Page 10
Sophomore safety K.J. Gray will get the first start of his career at safety on Saturday when he fills in for injured starter Saquan Hampton. The Knights are down to just two original starters in the secondary. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2017
WOMEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS-PENN STATE, TOMORROW, 7 P.M.
Knights hope to rebound at home vs. PSU Robert Sanchez Correspondent
Officially out of the Division I United Soccer Coaches top-25 rankings for the first time this season, the Rutgers women’s soccer team now has an even bigger chip on its shoulder as it gets ready to take on conference rival No. 13 Penn State Thursday night at Yurcak Field. “I think that any time we play Penn State it’s a battle, and we know that it’s a game that’s special,” said senior midfielder and captain Christy Monroy. “It’s more than just winning at home, it’s winning at home against Penn State.” Still, the Scarlet Knights (9-2-3, 3-2-2) remain in fifth place in the Big Ten standings, and the mood and mentality of the team hasn’t changed — even at this pivotal point in the season. “Right now we’re just focusing on our next game on Thursday,” said junior goalkeeper and captain Casey Murphy. “We are going to come out strong in training this week and prepare ourselves as best as possible for Penn State.” Senior midfielder and captain Christy Monroy leads her team into a matchup against a Penn State side coming off of wins against Michigan and Michigan State, with a combined scoreline of 6-0. DECLAN INTINDOLA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2017 knights schedule
EXTRA POINT
JACI COCHRANE,
sophomore tennis player, finished as runner-up at the Navy’s Blue & Gold Invitational last weekend. It was the team’s first event of the fall season and Cochrane will look to build on the finish as the team plays in more events this year.
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Friday, 7 p.m., Bloomington, Ind.
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