THE DAILY TARGUM
Volume 141, Number 36
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CIRCLE OF LIFE
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The 16th-ranked freshman class of 2006 wasted no time in making an impact, and helped the team make its first trip to the Big East Championship. Now seniors, the cycle finishes full-circle.
College Republicans protest governor rally BY ARIEL NAGI CORRESPONDENT
ANDREW HOWARD/ PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
Gov. Jon S. Corzine introduces President Bill Clinton to thousands last night at a rally in the College Avenue Gym. Clinton cites Corzine’s record with higher education funding and closing the school performance racial gap as evidence of his ability to lead the state. To view Clinton’s speech in its entirety, visit www.dailytargum.com.
Clinton endorses Corzine BY CAGRI OZUTURK ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR
Former President Bill Clinton walked out to a packed, roaring crowd last night in the College Avenue Gym to campaign in support of Gov. Jon S. Corzine. “It is very important that the young people of New Jersey go out and vote — it’s your future,” Clinton said.
Before speaking about Corzine, Clinton addressed the audience about some major issues affecting the United States and the world. He cited the lack of stability in the financial crisis, climate change and security issues, saying it is an exciting time to live because we can see the solutions to these issues. “We have to create a world with more winners with shared benefits, shared responsibility and shared
results,” Clinton said. “So, if this were a political science class, I would be asking this question for an essay: ‘Why in the world is this a close race?’” He then began citing a list of Corzine’s accomplishments in office: increased funding for student aid while reducing the budget, ranking first in the nation for
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Organizers reject hundreds in line for president’s visit
Health services to distribute H1N1 nasal sprays to U. UNIVERSITY EDITOR
NEWS EDITOR
SEE VISIT ON PAGE 4
SEE RALLY ON PAGE 6
BY SARA GRETINA
BY CAITLIN MAHON University affiliates and state residents clustered the sidewalks along College Avenue, Bartlett and Sicard Street last night waiting to watch former President Bill Clinton publicly endorse Gov. Jon S. Corzine for re-election. But hundreds were turned away once the College Avenue Gym was at full capacity despite having tickets, causing frustration and lost hope for many. Rutgers University Police Department Lt. Rowland L. Johnson said people were turned away once the fire marshal said enough people were inside. “I don’t really have the count for you, but I know that it is full to capacity,” Johnson said. The fire marshal said the gym capacity was 2,200, said Corzine’s Press Secretary Elisabeth Smith. Many students were angry and upset with the situation. “This is really ridiculous. You can’t hand out a number of tickets when that exceeds the fire marshal’s limit. I was ticket number 1,700,” said School of Arts and Science junior Jackie Alvarez. “They didn’t even collect tickets when people were coming in. That’s not fair to the Rutgers community when people are trying to go out and see politics in action and then you can’t even do that.” Alvarez was turned away for admission right outside the gym after standing since 7 p.m. in a line that
While hundreds of students lined up on College Avenue to attend the rally featuring President Bill Clinton and Gov. Jon S. Corzine yesterday, the College Republicans stood across the street in front of Brower Commons chanting and holding signs protesting the event. College Republicans member Tali Rasis said the group was protesting because they do not think Corzine represents students at the University well. She said he continually raised University tuition, making it increasingly unaffordable for students. A man dressed in a yellow chicken costume with an American flag around his back carried a sign that read “Cluck U Corzine.” He called Corzine a chicken because he thinks Corzine is afraid to tell citizens why he keeps raising taxes. The group waved their signs as cars and students on buses drove by. Rasis said Corzine is using public figures like Clinton to make himself look better and to make it seem like his time in office has had a positive impact on New Jersey and the University.
“We think it’s ridiculous that Jon Corzine is having a campaign on our campus,” said Rasis, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “Jon Corzine has been nothing but an enemy to higher education, and he’s continually pouring his fame and he’s using it as a shield to try to pretend he’s been a friend to us when he hasn’t [been].” Dan Spektor, a College Republican, said Corzine raised taxes in New Jersey. Taxes are high, which is why New Jersey continues to be one of the most expensive states and has a high cost of living. “Nothing is affordable. You see people shopping less and not traveling as much, and we need that stuff to happen,” said Spektor, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. He said Corzine has failed to help people in need throughout the state, including students. “What we need to do is help the people first, then help the budget,” he said. “They are the ones who circulate all of the money in the economy.” Spektor said if Corzine helped people before addressing the state budget crisis, he would not have to raise taxes as much he did in the past few years, and the state
ALBERT LAM
Hundreds wait in line to enter the Clinton/Corzine rally last night, but many were turned away at the door.
Free H1N1 vaccination nasal sprays are available today from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Busch Campus Center. But due to a limited supply from the state, Health Ser vices is allocating their 1,200 doses of the vaccine in a tier system, said Executive Director of Health Ser vices Melodee Lasky. Those who are eligible to receive the vaccine today include individuals who are between the ages of 2 and 49 years old and potentially exposed to the H1N1 virus, such as health care workers, members of EMS groups or at on-campus daycare centers. “When the [Centers for Disease Control] … started talking about releasing the vaccine, they were very clear … that they would release the vaccine based upon their priority groupings,” Lasky said. “Unfortunately we got the nasal vaccine, which knocks out a large group of the highest-priority folks, so they can’t get [the vaccine].” The vaccine has been created in two forms: a live, attenuated intranasal vaccine and an inactivated flu shot. The nasal spray cannot be administered to pregnant women, those with chronic medical problems or those living with someone who is severely immuno-compromised, because those people
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INDEX UNIVERSITY In order to give local elementary school children an alternative trick-or-treating experience, the SEBS/Cook Council has coordinated a “Monster Mash” complete with candy and music.
OPINIONS Switching to a wards-based system of city governemnt will help give a voice to more people and let students’ opinions be heard.
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