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Spooky tales haunt campus after 250 years of existence SAMANTHA KARAS CORRESPONDENT

Ghouls, ghosts and goblins, oh my! As the season of Halloween comes into full swing at Rutgers, the stories of hauntings and mysteries are still rich in the history of the nearly 250-year-old college.

Richard Wells, chair of the Rutgers University Historical Society Alumni Charter Group, said the College Avenue campus has the most history behind it, where various accounts of spooky tales surround many of the decades and centuries-old buildings.

Willow Grove Cemetery, located behind the New Brunswick Public Library and the Henry Guest House, is rumored to hold the ghost of Kusakabe Taro, Wells said. Kusakabe Taro is the first Japanese student to graduate from an American college, and he died from tuberculosis in 1870, a few weeks before he was supposed to receive his diploma.

“You know when people talk about ghosts they say, ‘Oh, they have something to finish, or they’re restless,’” Wells said.

Taro received his honors posthumously, but rumor has it that he is “still hanging around the cemetery because he wants to get his actual degree.”

Another notable building of spooky sightings and hauntings is Miller Hall, which Wells said used to act as a morgue.

“It’s not so much scary as it is just weird,” he said.

Rosalyn Shlafman, a senior in the School of Arts and Sciences, is not sure if ghosts exist, but always thinks of what it would be like to encounter one.

“I’d probably have a heart attack if something supernatural ever happened,” Shlafman said, adding how she used to live in Demarest Hall, a special-interest hall on the College Avenue campus that formerly housed Pulitizer Prize winning author Junot Diaz and would hear a couple of ghost stories about the dormitory.

Demarest Hall opened in 1951 and has been home to a handful of suicides since then.

Elijah Reiss, a School of Arts and Sciences junior who lives in Demarest Hall on College Avenue and spearheaded collecting much of the history for the book commemorating Rutgers’ 250th anniversary, said there have been some “sightings” of ghosts in the main lounge.

“These ghosts usually come out in the main lounge in the early hours of the morning around 2 to 4 a.m.,” Reiss said, adding how he does not personally believe in ghosts, but knows people who claim to have seen them.

The cupola of the building and attic have been locked for decades SEE TALES ON PAGE 6

Don Smith, left, will step down from his position as the vice president for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Rutgers after more than two decades, and Michele Norin, right, who held the same positions at the University of Arizona, will assume Smith’s position. Norin will report directly to University President Robert L. Barchi and will start her term on Dec. 1. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RUTGERS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Don Smith to retire from Rutgers after 25 years NIKHILESH DE STAFF WRITER

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Donald Smith will retire from the University later this year, ending a multi-decade

career at Rutgers, nearly 10 of which were spent in a leadership position.

Smith has been a part of the University for more than 25 years, said University President Robert L. Barchi in a letter to faculty and staff.

He will be replaced by Michele Norin, CIO and vice president for Information Technology at the University of Arizona, Barchi said.

It took about eight months to fill the position.

“I want to thank and applaud Don Smith,” he said. “(He)

informed us in Februar y of his intention to retire (but) has agreed to stay on and assist (Norin) in the transition to new IT leadership.”

As an instructor at Rutgers, Smith worked on parallel computing and SEE YEARS ON PAGE 6

College costs rise, students struggle with work, school SAMANTHA KARAS CORRESPONDENT

Marisa Flacks, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, is the CEO and creative director of The Style Almanac, a digital publication that features rising influencers in the fashion industry. COURTESY OF MARISA FLACKS

Student electrifies with foray into fashion world BUSHRA HASAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Sitting late at night after a design meeting, Marisa Flacks, then a sophomore, admitted to her friend that she struggled with her career in the fashion industry. Two years later, the School of Arts and Sciences junior is the CEO of her own publication, The Style Almanac.

The Style Almanac is a digital publication that updates once a week and features rising designers, photographers and visual artists in the fashion industry, Flacks said. She met many of these individuals through her internships over the years.

Flacks attended classes at the Parsons New School of Design and SEE WORLD ON PAGE 5

Decades ago, students could work their way through college while earning part-time wages.

Now, it would take an average of nearly $11 an hour, working full-time in order to pay for annual average in-state public college tuition.

According to USA Today College, if a student could devote 100 percent of their earnings toward tuition in this age, then paying off an in-state average of $9,139 per year in tuition with a $10.39 an hour, full-time job would be feasible.

For a private, nonprofit, four-year college where the average tuition is around $31,230 per year, the required hourly rate for a full-time job to pay annual college tuition would be $35.49 an hour, according to USA Today College.

But these rates are much less practical when juggling schoolwork, extracurricular activities and working a job have to be considered, said Natalie Lin, a School of Arts and Sciences junior .

Lin, who currently works parttime at an internship, said it makes sense that college is more expensive now because more individuals are attending college, thus increasing the demand.

“(But) college tuition costs have skyrocketed tremendously, and it’s making it increasingly more difficult for people that aren’t well-off to attend college,” Lin said.

Rutgers is one of the colleges where students should not be worried about not getting much of a return from the school, said Jennifer Hunt, a professor in the Department of Economics.

“Going to Rutgers is going to increase your earnings a lot, but probably not so much if you get Ds, and if you didn’t really learn the material,” Hunt said. “If you’re working too much, you’re just not going to make that investment at Rutgers that’s required to get the payback later.”

If a student is working and also has a student loan, it is going to be easier to pay that student loan off with a post-Rutgers graduation wage than whatever the student is making while at school, she said.

“There’s definitely such a thing as working too much while you’re in college, and I know at least some people at Rutgers, in my view, who are doing that,” Hunt said.

According to a report in The Atlantic, a Michigan State University student calculated the increasing cost per course at the college, where a credit hour in 1979 at the

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Campus Calendar WEDNESDAY 10/21 The Department of Earth and Planetar y Sciences presents, “Extraterrestrial Spinels and the Astronomical Perspective on Earth’s Geological Record and Evolution of Life” from 12 to 1 p.m. in Wright Rieman Laboratories on Busch campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The Department of Neurology presents, “Neurology Grand Rounds” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Clinical Academic Building located at 125 Paterson St. in Downtown New Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public.

Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs and Student Affairs presents, “What Not To Do: Notes from the 20th Centur y Urbanization Experience for 21st Centur y Planners” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Alexander Librar y’s Teleconference Lecture Hall on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The Department of Landscape Architecture presents, “GIS and Environmental Justice” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Cook/Douglass Lecture Hall on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public.

THURSDAY 10/22 Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Discover y Informatics Institute and the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers present, “Advances in Computational and Data Science for Investigative Discover y in Biology & Medicine” from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Center for Integrative Proteomics Research located at 174 Frelinghuysen Road on Busch campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The Center for Latino Arts and Culture presents, “Journalist Ray Suarez on PBS Series Latino Americans” from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alexander Librar y on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.

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CORRECTIONS Yesterday’s article, “Bill proposes providing affordable textbooks,” should have said the Affordable College Textbook Act provides grants to state universities in order to incentivize the adoption of open source textbooks.

Monday’s article, “Rutgers hosts fair catered toward undocumented college students,” should have said the 2014 expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program is currently blocked by a federal district court in Texas. The original 2012 DACA program is still accepting applications for those born after June 16, 1981.

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New Brunswick Bike Exchange turns trash into treasure NICOLE OSZTROGONACZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Something as simple as buying a bike can serve as a way to profit the disadvantaged members of another community.

“Members of the Princeton Freewheelers bicycle club, led by Russ White, saw a need for affordable bicycles in the area and were able to meet that need by repairing old bikes, selling the bikes cheaply to cover costs of operations,” said Leighann Kimber, program coordinator of the New Brunswick Bike Exchange via email.

Russ took notice and localized to the New Brunswick area. She wanted to start an organization, and with the help of other bicycling enthusiasts, she did. The result was the NBBX, Kimber said.

“NBBX is an all-volunteer organization. We collect used, donated bicycles through bike drives and individual donations,” Kimber said.

Each and every person at the organization is a volunteer and is rewarded only with the sheer satisfaction of aiding those in need, said Dan Brooks, manager of the NBBX via email.

“We train our volunteer mechanics to repair and refurbish the bicycles. Then we sell the bicycles from our shop. All proceeds are donated to the Puerto Rican Action Board,” Kimber said.

Recycling is also a major point emphasized and encouraged by the organization, Kimber said.

“By refurbishing and selling used bikes, we prevent many used bikes from ending up in landfills.

We refurbish any bike we can, and the ones that can’t be saved are stripped for spare parts … and sold to a recycling facility. Recycling what we can decreases waste and conserves materials,” Kimber said.

The life of a bike is often unconsciously underestimated by bike owners, Brooks said.

“Bikes can have a very long life, often past what the bicycle owners use or want. NBBX helps connect older bikes that can still be used with people who need them,” Brooks said.

Volunteers who share their time at the New Brunswick Bike Exchange take used, donated bicycles through bike drives and individual donations and repair the refurbish them to make them useable again. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR Bike riding is essential for mental health and physical health, Brooks said.

“We promote (the health benefits) of bicycling, because we want to combat health problems like obesity and heart disease.

PRAB is committed to … teaching

low-cost bicycles we are not only providing transportation, but also promoting a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, since all of our proceeds go to PRAB, NBBX is able to support important additional social services in New Brunswick,” Brooks said.

between people and places and is very fun,” Brooks said.

By promoting the use of bikes, NBBX hopes to establish the activity of bike riding as a desirable outlet of entertainment and hopes to call attention to the positive benefits of cycling.

“By refurbishing and selling used bikes, we prevent many used bikes from ending up in landfills.”

LEIGHANN KIMBER Program Coordinator of the New Brunswick Bike Exchange

children to make good choices about their health and to get into good routines that will stick with them the rest of their lives,” Kimber said.

Bike riding also does not pollute the environment and is a convenient way to get from place to place, Brooks said.

“The goal of NBBX is twofold. We aim to provide necessary, additional transportation to the community. By providing

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Originally, Kimber joined the organization to learn a few things about repairing bikes, but once she realized how vital the organization’s efforts were to the surrounding members of the community, she really became committed.

“I believe in the mission of NBBX, and I believe that cycling is really important for a community.

It helps people get around town, is efficient, creates relationships

“It can be hard and intimidating to ride a bike in a place like New Brunswick, but things really are not as bad as they appear. The existence of NBBX and our work helps put cyclists on the street and brings visibility to cycling in New Brunswick,” Brooks said.

The bikes that are sold at NBBX are well-made, and affordable as they cost less than normal bikes, Kimber said.

“We generally sell our bikes at less than half of retail value. We try our best to keep a price range on our bikes in the shop so that any customer can find something that fits their needs and budget,” Kimber said.

Anyone looking for more information about NBBX can visit the location of the organization, or attend an upcoming event, Kimber said.

“We host community bike rides led by a member of the Princeton Freewheelers … We have also done Women’s Wrench Night, a Beginner’s Bicycle Maintenance Workshop Series and various volunteer days with groups like Scarlet Day of Service … We plan to do more rodeos in the future,” Kimber said.

Since their opening in May of 2013, the organization has sold hundreds of bikes, amounting in thousands of dollars raised for PRAB. These profits, and future profits will be put to good use for the underprivileged members of Middlesex County.

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CRIME OCT. 20 PRINCETON — A mother and son were arrested at the Ivy Inn after the mother vouched to the bar and the police that her son was 23 years old. Amy Bozick, 56, and Luke Bozich, 20, were arrested on Nassau Street. Luke Bozich presented a driver’s license listing him as a 23-year-old and a bar employee questioned its validity. The employee waved over a passing police of fice. Amy Bozich stuck with her claim. When the police ran a computer check on Luke Bozich and found that he was 20, both were arrested. Both were released on their own recognizance after booking at the police depar tment.

Years ago, students could work a part-time job and pay for college, but students today would have to earn a salary of at least $10.39 and work a full-time job, devoting all of their money to college tuition to work through college. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR

COSTS It is not practical to work for $10 per hour full time, devote money solely to college tuition, Lin says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

university was $24.50, which when adjusted for inflation, translates to $79.23 today.

Compared to 1979, one credit hour today costs students $428.75.

The Atlantic also reported how the calculations only applied to tuition costs, which are not accurate depictions of the amount of money students spend on other purchases, such as housing, books and food.

“Now, some people simply just have to work,” Hunt said. “I think students in my classes who are just working for pay so much that they’re not doing their academic work and that’s not a good investment.”

Students should take their major into account when considering working your way through college or taking out a student loan, Hunt said.

“We don’t know how much of it is causal, but it’s just a fact that some

majors are going to be paid better later than others,” she said. “So if you’re in a major that’s likely to be well-paying, then you can be more sanguine about taking out loans than if you’re doing something that’s not so well-paid after.”

The rates of wages would make students more likely to take out loans or reconsider where they are going to school, especially since it is not practical to work $10 an hour full-time and devote that money solely to college tuition, Lin said.

“Students could take out loans if they want to go to a school where they need financial assistance, or they could go to another school where the tuition is more affordable.

Either way, the situation only disadvantages the student,” she said.

OCT. 20 JERSEY CITY — Jur y selection began for the trial of Michael Spolizino, a police of ficer charged with striking and killing a man with his pickup truck on April 19, 2013. The 36-yearold is charged with aggravated manslaughter, death by auto and leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle incident. Spolizino, who was of f duty at the time, was driving on Kennedy Boulevard around 10 p.m. when he struck Stephen Clif ford who was crossing the street. The 24-year-old was pronounced dead. Of ficials said there was no indication that Spolizino was under the influence of alcohol or any other substances, and that a sobriety test was not administered. He is out on a $125,000 bail.

OCT. 20 JERSEY CITY — Rober t Warren is facing up to 70 years in prison after he was

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found guilty of his role in an armed home invasion and carjacking. Warren was convicted of first degree carjacking, second degree armed robber y, four counts of third degree aggravated assault, second degree unlawful possession of a weapon and second degree possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose.

OCT. 20 PILESGROVE TOWNSHIP — Authorities stopped a black Mazda 6 for a motor vehicle violation and detected the odor of marijuana when approaching the car. The car was driven by James Roane III, 22, and on the passenger seat was Brandon Atkinson, 22. After searching the vehicle, police found marijuana and Clonazem pills hidden in an aerosol can with a false bottom. Roxane and Atkinson were charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and prescription drugs.

OCT. 20 WOODBURY — Efrain Burgos pleaded guilty on Monday to child endangerment charges, admitting that he “inappropriately touched” an 11-year-old while he was her legal guardian. The 56-year-old admitted to the April 23, 2014 incident as par t of a plea deal.

Prosecutors will recommend that he ser ves six years in state prison. Burgos will have to register as a sex of fender and will be on probation for at least 15 years after his release.

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WORLD Flacks says her biggest inspiration for The Style Almanac is style.com CONTINUED FROM FRONT

interned for both Hearst Corporate and Starworks, a public relations company, according to an article published by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

With this experience at hand, coupled with her network of students at many fashion schools around the country, Flacks said she was able to promote her publication to college campuses.

“It was very inspiring to watch her walk through the development process of her first startup venture and figure out exactly how she wanted to position her brand,” said Emily Tantuccio, a School of Communications and Information junior who also worked as Flacks’s photographer for New York Fashion Week 2014.

Flacks’ most memorable experience was attending New York

Fashion Week as the official press, rather than simply an intern. She was able to go backstage and interview student designers as Tantuccio photographed them, and one particular story almost brought Flacks to tears.

Designer Ozanhan Kayaoglu created his collection out of fab-

war and violence. It was truly the most beautiful form of art I’ve ever seen, and reminded me why I love fashion design.”

Tantuccio agreed it was “eye-opening” to hear each designer’s personal struggles and how they specifically select certain elements of these stories to “translate into their designs.”

Hearing the personal narratives of these designers was not the only benefit from being the press. Tantuccio ran into a few stars that night, including Naomi Campbell, who was “totally dressed down in jeans and

elements of style.com to cater to a younger generation, she said.

The innovation and passion behind The Style Almanac has been featured in several other fashion publications.

“There’s so much to be said for someone so young that is using their platform in their industry of choice as a means of leaving a true impact on their community, when a lot of kids our age have barely started interning yet,” Tantuccio said.

Indeed, Tantuccio was the one talking late into the night with her coworker Flacks after return-

“He used his clothing as a protest against war and violence. It was truly the most beautiful form of art I’ve ever seen, and reminded me why I love fashion design.”

MARISA FLACKS CEO and Creative Director of The Style Almanac and a School of Arts and Sciences Senior

rics dyed in rust, and she said his inspiration behind the designs was heartbreaking.

“He opened up to me about being a Turkish soldier and prisoner of war,” Flacks said. “He used his clothing as a protest against

sneakers, but still fabulous all the same.”

Flacks’s biggest inspiration for her publication is style.com, a database of all fashion-related talent. The website is now defunct, but Flacks modified basic

ing from the same fashion outlet.

“She was telling me how she felt like she’d reached a hurdle in her fashion career and needed to figure out a way to create a positive social impact while also working in the industry. Fast

forward almost exactly two years later, and she has figured out a way to do exactly that,” Tantuccio said.

Flacks’s desire to feature upand-coming artists has allowed for her peers, such as Tantuccio, to be recognized. Tantuccio owns a photography and freelance entertainment publicity business representing several artists and record labels, including Mumford & Sons, Blink-182 and The Gaslight Anthem.

Flacks finds it difficult to balance being the CEO and creative director of a publication with school and work.

“I’ve had the privilege of being able to travel so much because of the website that I sometimes forget I still have to be a student,” she said. “I’ve definitely learned time management skills throughout the process.”

Despite the struggle to balance everything that she does, Flacks finds running her own publication very rewarding.

“After all, our generation is the future of the fashion industry, so why shouldn’t we start documenting it now?” she said.

GRACEFUL GREEKS Left: Lieselle Bumatay, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, and Moataz Abdelazim, a School of Engineering senior, win the Greek Gods and Goddesses competition, held in the College Avenue Student Center on Oct. 19 as part of #TBTGreekWeek. Right: A girl practices yoga as part of her talent at the Greek Gods and Goddesses competition. SHIRLEY YU / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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YEARS Norin will report directly to Barchi, be part of his cabinet, Barchi says CONTINUED FROM FRONT

During Rutgers—New Brunswick’s 250-year history, eerie tales have emerged, such as lore about Kusakabe Taro, 1 of 2 Japanese students who was the first to posthumously graduate from an American college after contracting and dying from tuberculosis. His ghost is still rumored to hang around the cemetery he is buried in because he yearns to earn his actual degree. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ

TALES Minister Edward Hall, Eleanor Mills, member of Hall’s choir, found murdered on Sept. 14, 1922 CONTINUED FROM FRONT

and are said to be haunted by the ghosts of the hall’s past, Reiss said.

The Loree Bowling alley on Douglass campus is another spooky place to be if the doors are unlocked, Reiss said. The alley, which has been closed for five to ten years by now, opened in the early 1960s and seems to be frozen in time.

The basement of Bishop House on the College Avenue campus, which is used for storage, is also “creepy,” Reiss said. The house was built in the 1850s and an original brick oven built into the walls is still intact.

“Lots of machines and eerie sounds down there,” Reiss said.

Another tidbit of Rutgers—New Brunswick’s spooky past is the Hall-Mills murder, one of the most

notorious unsolved murder mysteries of New Jersey in the early twentieth century, according to an article written in 1984 by Mary S. Hartman, former dean of Douglass College.

Edward Hall, an Episcopal minister, and Eleanor Mills, a member of his choir, were found murdered on Sept. 14, 1922 just outside of New Brunswick. The two were said to be having an affair.

“There was national, even international sensation in September 1922, when the bodies of an Episcopalian rector and of a choir singer from his church in New Brunswick were discovered under a crab apple tree off a well-known lovers’ lane just outside town,” Hartman wrote.

The murder was not just a local scare, but also put the

Rutgers—New Brunswick campus in the national spotlight.

“It was the most covered story in the U.S. until the Lindbergh baby was abducted,” Reiss said.

Hartman lived in the building where the Episcopalian rector resided, and from which he set out to never return on the evening of his murder.

According to Hartman’s article, a minister friend of Hall named Paul Hamborszky said to a newspaper that at the time of the crime, Hall told him his wife knew of the affair with the choir singer, and one of her relatives threatened to kill him unless he stopped seeing her.

Before Hamborszky could even testify, however, he vanished on the eve of the trial in 1926.

“There is no telling whether the truth of the identity of the murderer or murderers will ever be uncovered, but the documents themselves have many other truths to tell about forgotten lives in our past,” Hartman wrote.

“Here, surely, is America’s most fascinating unsolved homicide.”

of Computer Science. He is also part of the University’s Adminissimulation software, according to trative Council.

Rutgers has been hit by sevhis staff page.

Norin announced her new eral Distributed Denial of Serpost to students, faculty and vice (DDoS) attacks over the staff members at UA on Mon- last year, with the most recent day in a blog post and said she taking place at the end of Sepwould become the senior vice tember. These attacks have dispresident for Information Tech- rupted student registration and forced the University to change nology and CIO. “I am equally excited about my final exam plans, according to new position,” she said. “I view The Daily Targum.

The Federal Bureau of Inthis move as a progressive step in my career, certainly fueled by vestigation is working with local police and Rutgers to what I’ve learned (at UA).”

Norin oversaw information apprehend the individual or technology security and de- group responsible.

In response to the attacks, velopment, according to UA’s website. Phone and Internet the University also hired three ser vices, classroom technology, companies — FishNet Security, student support and other tech- Level 3 Communications and nology systems also fell under Imper va — over the summer to negate the impact a DDoS has. her pur view.

She was appointed as UA’s This did not prevent the most CIO in 2007 and has ser ved the recent attack.

Network access to certain institution in that capacity since. countries were The Univeralso restricted sity’s IT departby the Network ment was comOperations pletely changed Center to furduring that ther reduce the time, accord“I look forward to likelihood of ing to a letter working with Michele, another attack, by Andrew and I know you will according to an Comrie, senior vice president warmly welcome her to email sent to net-people for Academic the Rutgers community.” the mailing list afAffairs and Proter September. vost at UA. Her ROBERT L. BARCHI Norin will work resulted Rutgers President report directin the nation’s ly to Barchi most efficient in her “newly campus Wi-Fi elevated posisystem, with tion” and will better coverage be part of his and greater accabinet, he said. Her role will cessibility than any others.

Rutgers has several wireless include working with senior networks that people can use leadership at the University to on campus to access the Inter- upgrade existing IT ser vices.

Improving the use of technolnet and local ser vices.

Network speed and data stor- ogy in the classroom will be anage were both also upgraded other of her goals, he said.

“Like Rutgers, the University during her time, Comrie said.

Norin received the “Educa- of Arizona is a research-intention CIO of the Year” award by sive, land-grant institution with the Arizona Technology Council two medical schools,” he said. for her work improving admin- “It ranks 19th among U.S. pubistrative systems and building lic universities in research and new infrastructure for the busi- development expenditures.”

According to the Of fice of ness department, Comrie said.

She was also recognized as Research and Economic Deone of “Computer world’s Pre- velopment, Rutgers ranks sixth mier 100 Leaders for 2015,” Bar- out of the Big Ten schools and chi said. She was 1 of 7 officials remains within the top 30 of from academic institutions to all schools nationwide for research expenses. earn this distinction.

Norin’s term begins on Dec. 1.

Smith was appointed CIO and “I look forward to working vice president for Information Technology in 2007, Barchi with Michele, and I know you will said. Before then, he was a fac- warmly welcome her to the Rutulty member in the Department gers community,” Barchi said.

October 21, 2015

FOOD & DRINK

PSL: Being basic never tasted so good

The infamous pumpkin spice latte, consisting of espresso, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, is a fall favorite among Rutgers students. Enjoy it hot or iced.

DANIELLE GONZALEZ / FEATURES EDITOR

NICOLETTE ACCARDI CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It is now that time of year again when being considered “basic” is okay.

Everyone has a little love for pumpkin spice in their life, or at least that’s what it seems like. Everywhere we go, there is an advertisement for a pumpkin spice latte plastered on the doors of coffee shops. Don’t believe me?

Hit up Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts or Au Bon Pain to see what I mean.

The pumpkin spice craze really gets you thinking what first created this pumpkin spice chaos. In 2003, Starbucks first introduced their pumpkin spice latte, and the world was never the same again.

A pumpkin spice latte, or PSL, combines expresso, milk and flavor notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove to create the signature pumpkin spice flavor.

Commercials and advertisements for pumpkin spice-flavored everything can be seen almost anywhere. Walking into a grocery store, there is no way to dodge pumpkin spice in the fall.

It follows you everywhere.

During the fall season, companies must benefit from all the profit they turn from the beloved fall drink.

Dan Thiberge, a School of Nursing first-year student, thinks

the pumpkin spice craze gives the economy a boost.

“I’m very neutral on it, but slightly leaning for it. I don’t think it has any downsides and if anything, the added revenue is beneficial for local economies,” Thiberge said.

Pumpkin spice-flavored foods rose retail sales up to $350 million in 2013, according to an article on the Wall Street Journal.

It was 14 percent more than the previous year.

Sara Sayed, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore, is not surprised

“ ... a rather delicious craze, one which has brought valley girls from all across America to rejoice in one singular flavor,” DAN THILBERGE School of Nursing, First-Year Student

with the increase in sales due to pumpkin spice products.

“I would say that the pumpkin spice craze is an advertising method created by corporations to lure shoppers and customers to buy their products,” Sayed said. “I would say this advertising technique is very successful.”

The stereotype surrounding “basic girls” and their obsession with pumpkin spice lattes has become the center of many jokes and pop culture references.

“I find the pumpkin spice craze to be a rather delicious craze, one which has brought valley girls from all across America to rejoice in one singular flavor,” Thilberge said.

See what I meant about that stereotype?

Aside from the cliché humor and advertisements posted everywhere, pumpkin spice is actually an extremely delicious flavor.

“It doesn’t bother me at all, I also love pumpkin spice. Either way it’s a unique flavor and it makes the fall more entertaining,” said Raj Vaidya, a School of Arts and Sciences junior.

Your love for pumpkin spice does not have to be limited to just coffee. Various companies are making products such as cake, yogurt, ice cream and so on to embrace the pumpkin spice craze.

“Although I do enjoy the pumpkin spice flavor in baked goods, I’m not a coffee fan because it reminds me of the spice and crisp of fall,” Sayed said.

Pumpkin spice is clearly here to stay, so you might as well enjoy it instead of knocking it.

Being “basic” has never tasted so good.

Whipped cream is a tasty addition to a PSL, — just ask your barista for extra whip. DANIELLE GONZALEZ / FEATURES EDITOR

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Alternatively, the stories of trans men and women he existence of transgender individuals has been prevalent in mainstream media for are rarely picked up by mainstream media outlets: quite some time now — but not for nearly Almost every story about a transgender individual as long as social classes like racial minorities have being killed has been reported by LGBTQ-specific been. Laverne Cox is one such celebrity who is con- news outlets. Mainstream media will pick up on the tinuously referenced when discussing trans folks story for the sake of discussing a person who lost in the media. Her prominence in television acting their life to a hate crime. But after this 30-second clip as well in advocacy work in the LGBTQ community airs or 400-word article runs online, no one cares has solidified her position as a mentor and advo- anymore. Journalists don’t follow up on the story cate. More recently, Caitlyn Jenner and the story of and criminal charges are rarely filed against the perher transition have taken center stage in the media. petrators. This lack of coverage likely results from Amidst some hatred, Jenner has been praised as a an inherent lack of understanding as well, but such a pioneer, a hero and an inspiration. So why is there fact does not excuse these actions.

For people who do not put social consciousness a disconnect?

When people are talking about celebrities, it at the forefront of their thoughts and activities, reseems as though being transgender is okay. But maining informed and being politically correct may when the issue is considered on an average, ever y- be a difficult task. As individuals across the nation work toward living in their day level, all of a sudden there personal truth, new terms and is a glaring issue. Simply be“Transgender individuals concepts are constantly crecause the majority of the world ated in order to fit the trend does not understand their stoare often targeted and of labeling and categorizing ries, transgender individuals singled out for absolutely everything and everyone. are targeted and victimized. no reason.”

Therefore, when a conscious They are dehumanized on a effort is not being made to stay daily basis, and through job disinformed, mistakes are made. crimination, they are meant to feel as if they are less than human. When they are But just because staying informed is not easy does attacked, they’re called names and disrespected. not create an excuse for being ignorant. Ridiculing, When they are murdered, they are brutalized and attacking or murdering a transgender individual because you do not understand or identify with their left in deplorable locations.

Tamara Dominguez was hit by a car and run truth is utterly unacceptable.

Transgender individuals are often targeted and over three times, Mercedes Williamson’s body was found decomposed in bushes and Shade Schuler’s singled out for absolutely no reason. They get body was similarly found in a severe state of de- lumped together with the identities of many individcomposition, and it took police two weeks to identi- uals, leaving their important narratives behind in the fy her body. This year alone, 21 trans women of col- midst of cries for social justice. The stereotypes they or have been killed and murdered. Brutality is not are subjected to on a daily basis come from a place an excuse for lack of education. Why do people feel of lack of knowledge, but when individuals do not the need to put their hands and weapons on people make the effort to educate themselves, horrible cirwho are different than them? Attacking someone cumstances are abound. The narratives of transgenjust because they have blue eyes would be consid- der individuals are far too important to be shrouded ered barbaric. Killing someone just because they’re in hate and misunderstanding. Therefore, education is crucial and lives are depending on it. wearing heels should be regarded as insane.

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Playboy stops using nude photos in order to target women ESSENTIALLY ESSEX DIANA ESSEX

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layboy Magazine is a household name and publication that focuses on nude women, particularly those with very large breasts and butts. Hugh Hefner is the ringleader, and the Playboy bunnies — the girls who are always by his side — are technically his followers. Playboy’s art director reportedly designed the Playboy logo in about 10 minutes, and today it is one of the most recognized trademarks in the world. The first ever Playboy issue was published in December 1953, Marilyn Monroe was on the cover and it sold 5,000 copies. Anyone who knows about or has looked at an edition of Playboy would never have guessed that getting rid of nudity is the latest marketing change. How does a magazine that was so well-known for their nudes, now sell a magazine without nudes? Who is the new demographic, and why?

The most well-known part of the magazine is the Playmate feature. It is a pinup picture in the middle of the magazine with a triple page centerfold. Slowly, through the development of the magazine, Hefner and the Playmates changed popular culture. Oddly, in 1962, Playboy introduced the “Playboy philosophy” written by Hugh Hefner. In response to the criticism of

the magazine’s principles, Hefner wrote 25 installments defending the paper’s integrity. As if to prove this was a good thing because any good thing has principles, right?

In 1971, Playboy purchased the Playboy Mansion that Hefner made his home where he lives with his 20-something-yearold blonde sex mates for lack of a better descriptor. This is one the creepiest, yet most effective marketing features Playboy has. The company changed the Mansion from just Hefner’s home to a place where VIP celebrities can hang out and

weird trade off. Could that life really be worth degrading your self-worth to such a level?

In 2014, Playboy celebrated its 60th anniversary and can be recognized as a way for males ranging from teenage boys to old men to find their pleasure. That’s 60 years of idealizing women, 60 years of objectifying women and making these the “cool” things to do.

The magazine’s new makeover is much more PG-13. No nudes will be featured, although women in suggestive poses are still the focus. Similarly, there is still a

“How does a magazine that was so well-known for their nudes, now sell a magazine without nudes? Who is the new demographic, and why?” girls can live. In 1982, Playboy launched a national pay-per-view cable television service, and by 1994, it expanded to 24-hour programming and became the first national magazine to launch its own website.

From there on, Playboy rapidly became the leading entertainment and lifestyle destination for men online. Fast forward to the early 2000s when the TV show “The Girls Next Door” Launched on E!. For me, this was a guilty pleasure, and I was fascinated to know how these girls lived and why they decided to live this lifestyle and have sex with a 70-year-old man just to be able to live the life of luxury. It’s such a

debate about whether or not the centerfold will still be featured. So why is this happening? Is Playboy losing its relevance? Are they trying to crawl back from irrelevance? According to the New York Times, interestingly enough, Playboy is trying to gain female readers. How will Playboy make this attractive to women?

Even though no nudes will be shown, that doesn’t make me want to run and grab a copy. What is in the magazine for the female population to gain? The website stopped featuring nudity in August of this past summer, and the traffic has surprisingly increased from 4 to 16

million viewers. The new audience is now 18 to 30-year-olds. This age group makes up the social media generation, but they are not going to share Playboy with their friends on Facebook or Twitter because that would be too racy.

This change could possibly allow Playboy to go back to its original focus, which was investigative journalism. In the past, there was a running joke that one would be reading Playboy for the articles. Although I don’t know if this change will help Playboy “get with the times,” I agree with this statement made by Samir Husni, director of the Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism at Oxford: “What’s hurting Playboy today is, one, its name. What gentleman today wants to consider himself a Playboy? And the competition. I mean, GQ, is doing such a great job and Esquire is doing such a great job, so for men who want that combination of fun and real good solid content, they go somewhere else.”

Only time will tell what this new change will bring — will they accomplish their goal? I’m not sure, but it is a step in the right direction. Pornography is already a growing industry, so changing Playboy is likely a move to get on par with GQ and Esquire, while still trying to keep their original brand — and this won’t be easy.

Diana Essex is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. Her column, “Essentially Essex,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.

World’s utter silence about terrorist attacks against Israel COMMENTARY DEBORAH SHAMILOV

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n May 14, 1948, a nation rejoiced.

This nation had returned to its rightful home — the land where their ancestors had been expelled from hundreds of years ago. This land was a barren desert turned into a beautiful beacon of hope and freedom. Thousands poured into the land from all over the world, hoping to find a safe haven for themselves, their children, and their children’s children This nation that I am referring to is the Nation of Israel. Today, 67 years after its birth, the Nation of Israel continues to find itself under assault. Over the past four weeks, there have been a series of terrorist attacks, targeting and murdering innocent men, women and children just because they are Israeli.

Thursday Oct. 1, 2015 is a day that four children will never forget because

it is the day that their parents, Eitam and Naama Henkin, were mercilessly murdered by Palestinian terrorists in the West Bank. Since Oct. 1, there have been over 200 attacks against civilians.

If you have not heard about these stories in the news, this can be attributed to the media’s poor coverage. News anchors such as ABC, BBC, CNN and Worldbul-

article that Israel had been attacked first not only with an airstrike from Gaza, but also with dozens of stabbing stacks and vehicle rammings. They completely ignore the fact that Israel has been tr ying to come to a peace agreement since its birth in 1948, even in the face of the Palestinian Authority’s continuous refusal to recognize Israel as a state.

“Instead of justifying the murder of innocent Israeli civilians and ignoring the Palestinians’ refusal to recognize Israel as a state, recognize who the true victims are in this situation and what they have done for peace.” letin headline the death of Palestinians without mentioning that those Palestinians are terrorists murdering civilians in cold blood. For example, The New York Times published a report about a Palestinian woman’s death due to an Israeli airstrike, only mentioning later on in the

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ speech to the UN General Assembly the day before this attack, during which he threatened to stop abiding by 1993’s Oslo Accords Peace Treaty, was another cause for incitement against Israeli civilians. Ironically, the PA then called

for the UN to condemn Israel for killing terrorists, refusing to acknowledge or condemn the attacks that these terrorists carried out. Instead of demanding an end to this terror, the UN decided to raise the Palestinian flag outside its headquarters in NY. UN’s Secretar y-General Ban Ki-moon even went so far as to condemn self-defense.

Instead of justifying the murder of innocent Israeli civilians and ignoring the Palestinians’ refusal to recognize Israel as a state, recognize who the true victims are in this situation and what they have done for peace. If giving up Gaza to the Palestinians in 2005, of fering the Palestinians a two-state solution countless times (1937’s Peel Commission, 1939’s White Papers, 1979’s Egypt-Israel peace negotiations, etc), and even removing Israelis from their homes in the West Bank is not enough — then what is?

Deborah Shamilov is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in biology.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR College is more about valuable education, not monetary investment The demise of the “student” must surely be near when education is now defined as a “purchase.” Indeed, this definition is merely a signpost of the problem’s deeper roots. We, “students,” are not students anymore. We are customers. When the value of an experience

lasting several years is calculated by predicted future income or when the inherent worth of a field of study is now measured by its respective “job market,” the end of learning is clearly waving its sad flag.

Time in college should not be perceived as simply preparation for some career that may not exist in the next hundred years. Instead, those four years of education should be spent cultivating knowledge of one’s self, existence, society, and world – in that order of importance.

If a career is a side-effect of such an endeavor, so be it. However, careers do not and will not define an individual. Colleges, like Rutgers, are not exempt from criticism. When students are turned into investors of their business, they also become a means of profit – the wheels to the capitalistic wagon whistling its supposed tune of “Education!”

It is in our hands – the students – to ensure years spent studying, running around, and juggling a multitude of classes, jobs, and clubs yield the product

initially sought after – an education, one demanding introspection, thought, and reflection. With it, the chance to give back to our communities becomes possible, and we can cause a change lasting more than a meager life span.

College is where the seeds of our future are watered. With proper attention and nurture, we can accumulate a garden of abundant fruit.

Aysenur Guc is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in philosophy.

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Horoscopes

DIVERSIONS Nancy Black

Pearls Before Swine

October 21, 2015 Stephan Pastis

Today’s Birthday (10/21/15). Think about what you want for yourself and the world this year. Make long-term plans, and set wheels in motion.

Speak out. Grow your audiences for results. Professional opportunities over spring lead to personal development. Sort, organize and prepare for an autumn work surge. Involve your heart. 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 a 9 — Pass along what you’re learning. Friends are a big help over the next few days. Celebrate your accomplishments together. It pays to recycle. You’re exceptionally quick and charming now. Team projects go well. Cooperate and collaborate.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Prepare for inspections. Career opportunities arise today and tomorrow, and someone important is watching your work.

This phase is good for decisions.

Accept more responsibility and gain authority. You can do this. Draw upon hidden resources.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Chart your itinerary.

Travel compels, but could get complex today and tomorrow. Plan for the future. Budget to make reservations and buy tickets. Communication flows. Investigate possibilities.

Don’t rely on an unstable source.

Keep your own score.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Focus on work and study priorities. Get strategic with your time, rather than moving impulsively. Use brains instead of brawn.

Study the secret system. Keep your wits about you. Ask for more and get it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — A project is coming straight at you. Let a strong leader take charge.

Listen and learn. Line up recruits to help. Someone is pleased to share the load. It could get romantic.

Share your thoughts and dreams.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Get a lot done today and tomorrow. Work matters are on the front burner now. Do the homework. Devise a travel plan with a partner or friend. Handle details.

Rely on someone you can trust.

Venture father.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Romance blossoms for the next few days, but there may be complications. Friends help you understand. Enjoy the game, without expensive risks. Relax, and talk about what you would love to do.

Enjoy time with loved ones.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — The gentle approach works best now. Nurture your home and family over the next few days.

Friends help find solutions. Find clever ways to re-purpose unwanted stuff. You can get what you need without spending much.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Your powers of concentration and creativity flower today and tomorrow. Use this opportunity to discuss plans. Study, research and present your discoveries.

Share ideas for solutions. Fuss with details. Don’t get your hopes up.

Edit to suit.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — There’s money coming in, and you can afford to invest some at home. Beauty need not be the most expensive choice. Consult a friend whose expertise comes in useful. The action is behind the scenes.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — You’re in the groove today and tomorrow. Heart and mind are in sync. You’re making money, and growing stronger. Humbly keep things simple. Read poetry for inspiration. Beautify your presentation. Buy yourself a treat.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Slow down and contemplate your next move. Private introspection bears fruit today and tomorrow. Dream about a positive change you’d like. Imagine how it could be. Balance intense concentration with relaxation. The money’s available. Use your talents.

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FINISH Jaimin Vakaria recorded season-best time at Princeton Invitational last weekend CONTINUED FROM BACK

Freshman forward Brian Hawkins assisted Brandon Tetro for the sophomore forward’s first career goal that sealed Rutgers’ win.

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Last season, his best time was 25:38, which he also ran at the Princeton Invitational. In his final season of cross country, Vekaria is putting up some of the best times he’s posted on the Banks and he credits his improvements to the team’s intensified training.

“Workouts have been a lot harder this year and they’ve made me a lot faster,” Vekaria said.

Even though Vekaria is one of just three upperclassmen on the roster, he does not take the role of the vocal leader. Instead, the young Knights rely on him to lead them with his performance at meets.

“We’re all very cohesive, we work hard together, we’re always pushing each other, nobody’s really that vocal leader,” sophomore Luke Wiley said. “But he is an important part of the team and we’re hoping that we can all really show up and that he can lead us at Big Ten (Championships)

because we need that sort of leadership in that role, so we’re looking up to him to step up really big there.”

Rutgers still has three highly competitive meets remaining on their schedule beginning with the Big Ten Championships on Nov. 1, an event where the Knights

“(We need to) try to do the best we can in the Big Ten’s so (Jaimin Vekaria) can go out with a bang.”

TRENT BRINKOFSKI Sophomore Distance Runner

finished last a season ago. They then go on to compete in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional and the IC4A Championships to finish out the season.

Although they have a lot to be proud of in 2015, Vekaria has

stressed to his teammates the importance of closing out the year on high note.

“Well, you’ve definitely seen the intensity go up in his game and what he’s said to us and rightfully so,” sophomore Trent Brinkofski said. “He’s a senior, he’s only got a couple of races left of cross countr y, only got one more track season to do his thing … He’s only got a little bit of time left so he’s definitely driving home that we need to do well in these workouts over the next couple weeks and tr y to do the best we can in the Big Ten’s so he can go out with a bang and tr y to have a good finish to his career.”

No matter what happens in the final three meets, when Vekaria crosses the finish for the final time, he will have been happy with what he and his teammates were able to accomplish this season, along with his overall career at Rutgers.

“It’s bittersweet, I’m sad that this is the last (season)”, Vekaria said. “But I’m kind of happy also to move on and be with this team as well. It’s been a nice run.”

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Knights win all 4 matches of road trip, ride momentum into Sunday against OSU Because of how well Rutgers played, aside from finding Wright for the first goal of the While the lead never felt match, Greczek didn’t have threatened, a one-goal advantage much work to do, finishing the is always dangerous. night with just two saves.

But sometimes, circumstances But the latter of the saves force changes to be made. was phenomenal.

Greczek Hackett felt ill toward the end saved a shot from point-blank of the first half and was taken out range with five minutes remainas a precaution, said head coach ing in the contest to preserve Dan Donigan. his third clean sheet in the past Donigan placed his faith in his four games. typical first options off the bench “Greczek made a huge save and it worked in his favor. in the 72nd minute when the Freshman forward Brian Hawgame was 2-0. It could’ve made kins, who got a start in place of JP it 2-1 but Greczek made an unbeCorrea, played sophomore midlievable save,” Donigan said. fielder Brandon Tetro through on The Knights recent form in goal with a perfectly weighted ball the back is a massive improveand the Freehold, New Jersey, ment from the beginning of the native didn’t waste his chance. season, when they only kept one Tetro snuck a shot past Britt to clean sheet double his in their first team’s lead “Everyone’s playing to 10 matches of and practicalthe season. ly guarantee their potential and as a With Big the Knights’ team, we’re coming toTen leaders second conOhio State secutive win gether at the right time coming to Pisover Army. and getting the job done.” cataway this “It was Sunday, Rutgreat build BRIAN HAWKINS gers has its up play,” HawFreshman forward biggest chalkins said. “We lenge of the had back passseason looming in the distance. es, chip passes, square passes and Currently in the best stretch then Guzzie passed me the ball in of play of the season, Rutgers midfield … I saw Brandon make a doesn’t lack confidence heading dashing cut and I just slipped the into the crucial matchup. ball through and he finished it. It “The last couple of games, was really good build up play.” we’ve been playing extremely Donigan spared no praises well, definitely the best we’ve when describing his team’s secbeen playing all season,” Hawond goal. kins said. “Ever yone’s playing “The second goal was one to their potential and as a team, of the best offensive sequences we’re coming together at a I’ve seen in my time at Rutgers,” right time and getting the job he said. done. It’s definitely momentum Usually amid the first three going into (the Ohio State) subs made by Donigan this seagame. We know how much it son, Tetro was thrilled to score means going for ward in the his first goal of his career on Big Ten.” the Banks.

“It’s great (to score my first For updates on the Rutcareer goal),” Tetro said. “There gers men’s soccer team, follow were games where I came close, @briannnnf and @TargumSports hit the post a couple of times, so on Twitter. it’s good to finally put it in the net.”

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Senior Jaimin Vakaria says he’s kicked up the intensity during practices lately as he and the team prepare for Big Ten Championships in November. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2014

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October 21, 2015 VOLLEYBALL

MEN’S GOLF

Knights place seventh in finale EVAN BRUNO STAFF WRITER

Golf is one of the most daunting and frustrating sports on the planet, but Toks Pedro is making it look easy.

In his second year as a member of the Rutgers men’s golf team, the sophomore is taking the college golf world by storm.

Pedro has some big goals and aspirations that he is looking to accomplish during the remainder of his career as a Scarlet Knight.

One of these goals is to become not only the best golfer in the Big Ten conference, but the top collegiate golfer in the country. Pedro came one step closer to achieving his objective at the Maryland Invitational on Monday and Tuesday.

At the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland, Pedro was among the cream of the crop, finishing in seventh place.

The Lagos, Nigeria, native bowled over the majority of the field.

In the first round of Maryland Invitational, Pedro shot a two-under par, 70. He hit six birdies and nine pars on the afternoon and ended day one in a tie for second place. In the second round, Pedro put up a plus-four, 76, had 12 pars and picked up a birdie on the first hole.

Pedro compiled a plus-two, 146 total score at the event.

“I played some of my best golf the first round I’ve played all season,” Pedro said. “I didn’t play as well in the second round, but I really scrambled and fought hard. I’m not disappointed with what I shot because it wasn’t really a wasted round. I scrambled to shoot what I shot. It just wasn’t there today.”

Pedro thought there were a lot of positives to take out of his play in Maryland.

“Overall, I think it was a good tournament,” he said. “A lot of positives to take out of it individually, but there’s also a lot of things to learn and to improve for the spring.”

Another second-year player shined for Rutgers at Maryland as well. Sophomore Matt Holuta finished just a stroke behind his teammate and secured a tie for eighth place in the standings.

On Monday, Holuta shot an even par, 72 at the par 72 North Course at the Woodmont Country Club. He notched a par on 10 out the 18 holes in the first round and birdied four times. He finished the day tied for 7th place in the field.

In the second round, Holuta shot 12 pars and birdied on the 11th hole and 18th hole. He hit a three over par, 75, for the round and a total mark of 147.

“Today, I was in seventh place for the first round,” Holuta said on Tuesday. “I was in a good spot to have a good round today and I played pretty solid. I was hitting the ball really well and I was giving myself a lot of opportunities to make some birdies and just played really solid throughout the day, staying patient. Unfortunately, at the end I kind of struggled a little bit the last few holes and a couple of good holes could’ve really shot me up the leader board, but overall, it was still a pretty good day.”

As a team, the Knights finished in eighth place in the 11-team field, putting up a 606 total score. Senior Jonathan Chang, junior Chase Wheatley and sophomore Jack Panagos composed the rest of the starting lineup for Rutgers. Freshman Matthew Mourin saw playing time as an individual golfer.

The Knights played exceptionally well on Monday in the first round, concluding the day in sixth place. The team shot a plus-eight, 296, but fell two spots in the standings after Tuesday’s competition.

Two rounds were scheduled to be played on Monday with the third round taking place yesterday, but due to frosty, cold conditions, the competition was reduced to two rounds. Round one was played Monday and the second round took place Tuesday.

The Knights fell two spots in the standings on Tuesday, from sixth to eighth place. The team shot a 306 in the third round.

In the first round, Chang shot a five over par, 77 and in the second round on Tuesday, he hit a pluseight 80. He finished in 47th place in the field with a 157 total score.

Wheatley secured a 53rd place finish with a 160. He had a round one, 81 and a 79 in the second round. Panagos shot a 161 to earn 57th place in the standings.

He hit a 77 and an 81 at the Maryland Invitational.

Mourin posted 79’s in rounds one and two for a 158 scorecard.

He tied for 48th place.

James Madison won the Maryland Invitational with a 581 score followed by Loyola-Maryland in second and host Maryland in third.

Head coach Rob Shutte thought the event accurately portrayed his team’s season as a whole.

“I thought the invitational was a reflection of our season,” Shutte said. “We had some individual bright spots, but we were one or two good scores from putting it all together. We competed hard, and we’re right there — we just need to put more work to reach the next level. With the help of Ben Shear, strength and conditioning consultant, we’ll improve our bodies and get better during the offseason.”

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Sophomore Toks Pedro had one of the best performances of his career in Rockville, Maryland. He finished in sixth place with a plus-two, 146. LUO ZHENGCHENG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2015

Senior setter Anna Sudbury said her team is excited to correct its past with Maryland and earn the program’s first Big Ten win.

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RU prepares to battle Terps for Big Ten win JOE BRAUNER STAFF WRITER

In the midst of a woeful, injury-plagued losing season, the Rutgers volleyball team now enters a week where it has the opportunity to push its forgettable record aside and attempt to accomplish what it set out to do from the beginning of the season.

On Wednesday night in the College Avenue Gymnasium, the Scarlet Knights (3-17, 0-8) come face-to-face with the Maryland Terrapins (10-12, 0-8) in a desperate grudge match at the bottom of the Big Ten Conference.

Last year was the first season in the Big Ten for both Rutgers and Maryland. The Terrapins got the best of the Knights in what were both closely contested fiveset matches.

The two heartbreaking losses were the closest Rutgers ever came to seeing a Big Ten victory as the 2014 squad failed to win a single conference match in its inaugural year in the conference.

Maryland succeeded where the Knights failed and created a rival in the process.

“We see Maryland as our biggest rival,” said senior defensive specialist Ali Schroeter. “We’re both kind of equal as far as our talent, and I guess schedule as far as our wins and losses.”

While Maryland had a much smoother ride in its non-conference schedule this season, like Rutgers, the Terps have yet to win a conference match this season.

Another aspect of Maryland that makes them both a natural rival and a more balanced matchup for the Knights lies in the fact that the teams are similar physically.

Neither team fits the mold of a stereotypical Big Ten team. Both lack size up front, the ability for heavy attacks from the outside and right side hitters and the noticeably slower pace of play that accompanies having such powerful front row players.

Head coach CJ Werneke gave a rather blunt assessment of how his team stacks up with the Terrapins.

“They’re not a prototypical Big Ten team with their size. They do have some size and athleticism, (but) they don’t have a roster full of Big Ten kids and neither do we,” he said.

Adding to the allure and excitement of this week is that not only will the two teams face off in New Brunswick on Wednesday night, but they will also play at

Maryland to finish the week on Saturday night.

This home-and-home series may be a treat for the fans, but is surely taking its toll on the minds of the players. Just a few days ago that the Knights were handed an unexpected one-sided defeat by Michigan State.

Now Rutgers is left to regroup and come back focused for what very well may be its most important two games of the season.

Senior setter Anna Sudbury acknowledged that the practices leading up to Maryland are more meaningful, but would not go as far as to say the team is under any pressure.

“I think there’s a different feel for the week against Maryland, but I don’t know if we feel more pressure or if it’s more excitement because it’s a team that we really want to beat,” Sudbury said.

In addition to feeling the urgency to capture the program’s first Big Ten win, several of the players are zoned in for this week because they know it is their last chance at beating Maryland.

“I don’t want to end my senior year without getting the first Big Ten win,” Schroeter said. “I want to be a part of the team that does that, so that’s why I’m really excited for this and really pushing for it.”

Win or lose, Schroeter will already be leaving Rutgers as the programs all-time career digs leader. But the Bakersfield, California, native made it a point emphasize the importance of winning a Big Ten game and knocking off Maryland.

“If I were to leave my senior year without getting my first Big Ten win, I’d be kind of upset,” Schroeter said.

Wednesday night will be the first real shot that the Knights have at getting a win in the Big Ten and Saturday may be their last.

Werneke would not say that a win against Maryland would be a personal accomplishment, choosing instead to keep the focus on his team.

“These kids are working hard and buying into what we’re doing,” Werneke said. “They’ve worked hard enough and played well enough to get some wins. We just haven’t gotten them … (a win would) validate what we’re doing, what they’re buying into, and I’d be more happy for them than me.”

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October 21, 2015 KNIGHT NOTEBOOK CARLTON AGUDOSI REMAINS READY FOR INCREASED ROLE

No. 1 Ohio State reveals starting quarterback for Rutgers KEVIN XAVIER ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

The debate over who the Rutgers football team will face at quarterback when No. 1 Ohio State visits High Point Solutions Stadium Saturday night was put to rest on Tuesday by Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer. Sophomore JT Barrett will start for the defending National Champions.

“JT (Barrett) has earned the right to start against Rutgers,” Meyer said on the Big Ten Week 8 Coach’s Teleconference, pointing to the performance Barrett displayed inside the 20 and in late-down situations. “It was a difficult decision, but red zone production and third down production were the two areas that made the difference.”

Barrett was a Heisman Trophy candidate last season before suffering an ankle injury that gave way to junior Cardale Jones’s emergence.

Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood is well aware of the problems Barrett can pose a defense, after accounting for 314 total yards per game in 2014.

“He’s a dynamic athlete,” Flood said of Barrett. “Somebody who can score from anywhere on the field, and you have to pay so much attention to him in the run game that it creates one-on-ones in the other parts of the field.” *** With the Scarlet Knights’ (3-3, 1-2) best offensive weapon, senior wide receiver Leonte Carroo, questionable with a lower body injury after an awkward landing on his third touchdown catch of the game

against Indiana, others may need to step up.

Enter Carlton Agudosi.

The 6-foot-6, 220-pound wideout has impressed in the sporadic time he has spent on the field this season, tallying 12 receptions for 180 yards and a touchdown in four games played.

“Carlton (Agudosi) is somebody who has been working hard in our program for a couple years now,” Flood said on the Big Ten Coach’s Week 8 Teleconference. “Sometimes when you’re behind a guy as talented as Leonte, you don’t get that playing time, but he’s done a great job this year at being ready when called.”

In Carroo’s absence, Agudosi attacked. He caught three balls for 72 yards, including a 40-yard hookup with sophomore quarterback Chris Laviano in front of two defenders.

On the very next play, sophomore running back Robert Martin plowed into the end zone to close the gap to 52-46 in the eventual comefrom-behind win for the Knights.

“Leonte (Carroo) goes down at the end of the third quarter and Carlton (Agudosi) comes in and plays the rest of the game, makes some big plays — an explosive play on the last drive, a third down catch,” Flood said. “So I’m proud of him.”

Meyer also noticed the skill set that Agudosi flashed on film. Referring to Rutgers’ mini-Megatron as “the big guy,” Meyer told reporters that defending Agudosi is going to be a part of the game plan.

“A big guy came in and played very well,” Meyer said. “I don’t

know his name, but a very good player came in and played.”

Agudosi was just anxious to contribute after starting against Kansas on Sept. 26 and catching his first career touchdown. The return of Carroo for Michigan State had the junior wideout relegated to the sidelines, failing to see a single snap.

“It’s a great feeling because you wanna be there for your teammates when there are plays to be made,” Agudosi said. “So I’m happy I was able to help them out and contribute to the win.”

For Flood, the Franklin High School (New Jersey) product has been a shining example of a team player who may not always see the field but is always in the game.

“I’m proud of how hard he’s worked,” Flood said of Agudosi. “I think it’s a testament to how mentally tough he is to be able to do it and we’ve got high expectations for him when he’s out there.” *** The Buckeyes crash the Banks with arguably the best running back in the Big Ten — Ezekiel Elliott.

But as the nation’s No. 1 comes to town, it’s Rutgers’ offensive backfield that seems to be hitting its stride at the perfect time.

“For us, running the ball creates the one-on-one match-ups that we’re looking for,” Flood said. Robert Martin had a breakout performance against Indiana, busting out for 124 yards on the ground, while breaking off touchdown runs of 24 and 30 yards.

“From Paul James to Josh Hicks to Robert Martin — all three of

Senior tailback Paul James broke off a 40-yard touchdown run at Indiana to tie the game at 52-52 before Kyle Federico’s field goal.

EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / OCTOBER 2015

them, from time-to-time, have been the featured back in games statistically,” Flood said.

With Rutgers trailing 52-46 late in the fourth quarter last week, James raced 40 yards into the end zone to tie the game, 52-52. Soon after, senior kicker Kyle Federico sealed the win with a field goal as time expired.

Flood continues to insist that he will not play favorites when distributing the carries. He and his coaches are trusting the rotation.

“Paul James comes in and on a 3rd-and-1 rips off a 40-yard touchdown,” Flood said.

Although performances like these boost the argument for James to get more touches in the backfield, the senior maintains his conviction in the coach’s belief

that the rotation is the best recipe for success.

“It was tough, but that’s just the rotation we have,” James said of his limited role of late. “Sometimes you may not get that many carries.

That’s just how it is. I trust the rotation and that’s want the coaches want and that’s what we do.”

If the Knights want any shot to topple college football’s top dog, Flood feels Rutgers will need to rely on the running game to chop the Buckeyes down.

“Philosophically — for our offense to run the way we want it to — I think it’s critical that we’re able to run the football,“ he said.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER SENIOR CLASS HAS PRODUCED STRONG SEASONS DESPITE COACHING, CONFERENCE CHANGES

Bond among seniors’ big reason for RU’s success MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER

The structure of any team or organization tends to put great responsibilities on the veterans who have been there the longest.

With new classes of athletes coming in each year in college sports, it is crucial to have leaders who can help usher in the new wave of teammates and show them the way on and off the field.

This is precisely what the senior class of the Rutgers women’s soccer team has been able to do this season.

The No. 12 Scarlet Knights (12-22, 5-2-2) are in the midst of another successful season under head coach Mike O’Neill, coming off a 1-0 Senior Day win over No. 9 Penn State.

O’Neill is proud of the depth his team is able to display in each match, but knows it all starts with his senior leaders.

“When I think of this senior class, I think of character, talent, accountability and family. That’s what they have built in four years’ time,” he said. “They all lead by example on and off the field, and the way they treat each other and their teammates is great. Rutgers University is a better place because they came here — every single one of them.”

The Knights held a senior luncheon prior to their game with Penn State, in which O’Neill and his staff reminisced about memories with each senior and what they have accomplished at Rutgers.

The senior class is led by cap-

Center back Erica Skroski was among the 10 seniors honored before Rutgers’ 1-0 win over a Penn State team ranked No. 9 entering Senior Day. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2015 tain defenders Erica Skroski and Maggie Morash, plus midfielder Hayley Katkowski.

Skroski was a 2014 Second Team All-Big Ten member and is 12th on the program’s all-time list for games started.

Katkowski is in her third year as a captain and recently passed the 2014 FIFA Women’s World Cup Golden Ball Winner Carli Lloyd for 10th on the school’s all-time games started list.

Other senior standouts include midfielder Samantha Valliant, de-

fender Brianne Reed, forward Rachel Cole, backs Cassidy Benintente and Erica Sousa, as well as goalkeeper Alana Jimenez.

Forward Cassie Inacio is also in her final year for the Knights, playing as a graduate student.

These players have grown together during their years on the Banks and have consistently found ways to win despite a coaching change and moving to different conferences.

“There’s just so many of us and it’s been a different atmosphere this

year because we’ve all been here for four years, which is pretty rare,” Skroski said. “It’s our fourth year playing with each other, all 10 of us, including Cassie (Inacio). We’ve been here and striving for the same goals each year and just coming out here and believing in ourselves really goes a long way.”

With the regular season winding down and the Big Ten tournament coming up, the Knights know what is at stake.

These seniors have been part of teams that have earned at-large

bids to the NCAA Tournament for the past three seasons — the only time that has been accomplished in school history.

They are hoping to guide their younger teammates to similar heights and beyond.

“We have a lot of confidence as a team and we know what we can do based on our experience,” Skroski said. “It’s a really good mix of players here from the veterans to the newcomers, and we are all really excited about the next few games.”

Sophomore forward Colby Ciarrocca leads the Knights with five goals on the season, including the game-winner against the Nittany Lions.

She has been especially successful of late and was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for her performance over the weekend.

After transferring from Vanderbilt, she credits her senior teammates for helping her get acclimated to life at Rutgers on and off the field, with hopes it can lead to even more success down the stretch of the season.

“This senior class is awesome and they do so much for this program both on the field and off of it,” Ciarrocca said. “I really look up to each of them and I think it was awesome that we had such a great turnout for Senior Day and that we got the win. They all deserved it.”

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “This senior class is awesome ... I really look up to each of them and I think it’s awesome we had such a great turnout for Senior Day and that we got the win. They all deserve it.”

— Sophomore forward Colby Ciarrocca on the Rutgers women soccer team’s senior class

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MEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS 2, ARMY 0

Rutgers closes out perfect road trip BRIAN FONSECA ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

Just under 20 minutes into the Rutgers men’s soccer team’s matchup with Army, junior goalkeeper David Greczek collected a weak shot from the Black Knights and spotted a sight he was all too familiar with — sophomore forward Jason Wright calling for the ball downfield.

Greczek punted the ball in Wright’s direction. The ball bounced over both Wright and his defender’s head and the Kingston, Jamaica, native streaked past his marker, leaving him one-on-one with Chris Britt. Wright calmly rounded the Army goalkeeper and buried his 12th goal of the season to open the scoring at Clinton Field.

Similar to the way Wright effortlessly breezed past his man to score his sixth goal in the past four games, the Scarlet Knights (9-41, 3-3-0) easily took care of Army (3-5-4, 1-1-2) in a 2-0 win that closed out a road trip where they won all four of their matches.

The final score was not indicative of what was produced on the field.

Rutgers controlled the match from start to finish. The Scarlet Knights outshot the Black Knights, 13-9 (6-2 in shots on goal), forcing Britt into making four tight saves.

Britt’s best save of the night came after some lovely offensive movement from the visitors. With the score at 1-0, freshman midfielder Sheldon McKoy received the ball and found an open sophomore forward Miles Hackett. Hackett had everything to double Rutgers’ lead but Britt made a jaw-dropping save to preserve the lead.

Sophomore midfielder Brandon Tetro had a night to remember in West Point. The Freehold, New Jersey, native scored the first goal of his career to seal the Knights’ fifth straight win, this time a 2-0 win over Army. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / OCTOBER 2015

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MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SENIOR KNIGHT HOPES TO END FINAL SEASON ON HIGH NOTE

Veteran Knight leads RU to strong finish ERIC MULLIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The worst moment of an athlete’s collegiate career is the first second that it’s over.

For those athletes who do not plan on playing their respective sport professionally, that final buzzer, whistle or crossing of the finish line of their senior season is when they are forced to say goodbye to the game they worked extremely hard at and dedicated a countless amount of time to over the years.

While it isn’t easy for an athlete to say goodbye to a sport that has been such a major part of their lives, it makes it a little easier for them to deal with if they can finish on a high note.

That’s what senior Jaimin Vekaria is attempting to do as his final season on the Rutgers men’s cross country team comes to a close.

Vekaria, one of just two seniors on the Scarlet Knights’ roster, has been a major

factor in the Knights’ success in 2015. After not placing in the top-three in any meets last season, Rutgers has notched two of them this year. With a young roster, the Knights have made strides this season and Vekaria has been savoring ever y moment of it.

“It’s been really nice,” Vekaria said. “This is my last cross country season so I’ve just been kind of enjoying every race I’ve had and kind of savoring the moment as the weeks go by and just really working hard.”

Vekaria has been a key component of Rutgers’ success this season. When the Knights took third place at the Metropolitan Championships, he finished 11th overall and second among his teammates. In Rutgers’ last meet at the Princeton Invitational, Vekaria finished in the top-50 of a crowded field and ran his season-best time in 25:04.3 SEE FINISH ON PAGE 13

Senior Jaimin Vekaria led his team to a top-three performance at the Metropolitan Championships, capturing an 11th overall finish. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2014

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sophomore forward, was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after scoring two goals over the weekend, including the game-winner in Rutgers’ 1-0 upset of then-No. 9 PSU. Senior Cassie Inacio won the award earlier this season.

KNIGHTS SCHEDULE

VOLLEYBALL

FIELD HOCKEY

WOMEN’S SOCCER

FOOTBALL

vs. Maryland

at American

vs. Minnesota

vs. Ohio State

Friday, 7 p.m., Yurcak Field

Saturday, 8 p.m., High Point Solutions Stadium

Tonight, 7 p.m., Friday, 3 p.m., Piscataway, N.J. Washington D.C.