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For the second straight semester, Rutgers Athletics held a Town Hall event at the Student Activity Center where students were given the opportunity to engage with Athletic Director Pat Hobbs Thursday night.

The hour-long event featuring Steve Pikiell and C. Vivian Stringer, the head coaches of the men’s and women’s basketball programs respectively, touched on a variety of topics, from the right of collegiate student-athletes to be compensated, the upcoming groundbreaking of the new Multisports Practice Facility on Nov. 1, the first new building dedicated to athletics being built at Rutgers in 40 years, as well as The Alley, the student tailgate section that was shut down after the first two home football games of the season.

“The Alley’s a great thing and we wanna bring that back. We’ve had a lot of conversations around it,”

Hobbs said. “The Spirit of the Alley doesn’t just live in the Alley. The Spirit of the Alley has to live with all of you on gameday, every day.”

Translating the type of student engagement the Alley brought to every facet of the school’s athletic programs was main focus of the night, much like the first Town Hall event held in March with head football coach Chris Ash. Previously the interim athletic director at the Scarlet Knights’ instate rivals Seton Hall University, Hobbs has been to the Rutgers Athletic Center, home of the University’s basketball teams, as an opponent with two different coaches — Tommy Amaker and current Pirates’ head coach Kevin Willard — that gave him the same feedback at the final whistle.

“Both coaches 15 years apart said the same thing as they walked off the floor of the RAC, they said, ‘I’d kill for this place,’” Hobbs said. “When that place is packed, See season on Page 4

The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance hosted a candlelight vigil to honor survivors of domestic violence, as part of their “Turn the Campus Purple” week meant to raise awareness of this issue. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR

U. recognizes domestic violence survivors with candlelight vigil alexandra dematos copy editor

Students cradling purple candles gathered together for a vigil to remember domestic violence victims as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Thursday night.

Standing as a group on the steps of Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus, participants

listened to others share stories of domestic violence and took part in a moment of silence.

The vigil was held as a part of the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance’s (VPVA) “Turn the Campus Purple” week, a year-long dating violence and healthy relationship awareness campaign, according to Rutgers’ End Sexual Violence website.

Megan O’Biso, a Rutgers Graduate School of Education student and graduate intern at VPVA, was instrumental in creating the events for “Turn the Campus Purple” week, along with two other interns at the office.

“Tonight’s vigil is just for people to come together if they know someone who has been, or if they See vigil on Page 5

U. ranked in top 25 most LGBT-friendly schools in nation kira herzog correspondent

Athletic Director Pat Hobbs, left, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Steve Pikiell and Women’s Basketball Head Coach C. Vivian Stringer discussed the upcoming season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

For the fourth consecutive year, Rutgers ranked among the 25 most LGBT-friendly campuses in the countr y according to the annual Campus Pride Index released in August.

The recognition is, above all, a testament to the positive experiences and the inclusion of community members across all identities of gender and sexuality, said Keywuan Caulk, assistant director for the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT communities.

“We have recognized that it is not enough to just claim diversity,” Caulk said. “We’ve taken responsibility for building communities that share common interests, appreciate cultural intersections and celebrate each person as a whole.”

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App provides resources for sexual assault survivors Nicole Osztrogonacz

“After a student identifies what college campus they attend, the app automatically cusWith a simple mobile appli- tomizes itself to present to the cation, students can become em- student information pertinent to powered with information and re- that campus,” he said. “We link sources on sexual assault both on to the school’s policies, we keep campus and in the local community. track of on-campus resourcing, “Reach Out” is a recently-re- we present information about leased app that provides sexual the nearest hospitals and the loassault victims and their friends cal police.”

Local groups help students or family members with information about local resources, said unite for a common goal, which Zachary Csillag, a partner and can be more empowering than a global, distant effort, said Melissa marketer with the company.

Released by a non-profit group Wilson, a School of Arts and Scifounded in 2014 called “Cappti- ences sophomore.

Yasmeen Abdelhady, a School vation,” Csillag said “Reach Out” covers nearly 3,000 campuses of Arts and Sciences sophomore, with a database of more than agrees that sexual assault resources should be adjusted to a 40,000 resources.

The company’s main goal is certain community.

“I can’t really name any reto support victims and help them through their situation, rath- sources (at the University) and er than throwing an enormous I personally haven’t seen or heard of anything that can help amount of information at them.

“The app is a tool for survivors, victims of sexual assault or even their friends and family members educate people about it,” Abdelthat we hope will create a nation- hady said.

“Reach Out” has the ability to wide network of support,” Csillag said. “Sexual assault plagues all col- help out students at Rutgers, from leges, but not all colleges can afford looking for resources to figuring to offer their students the same out how to address such a topic, level of support. This is not accept- Wilson said.

“Because it’s very difficult able. And the beauty of technology to know how to help your friend is that we don’t have to accept it.” through this The app is free time, the app and users are alcan provide inlowed to remain formation on the anonymous, Csil“The app subject matter lag said.

“We’re a automatically custom- and how to help friend obself-funded startizes itself to present to your tain justice on up, meaning the student informa- what was done that we’ve been tion pertinent to to them.” working without Wilson bepay. It’s been a that campus.” lieves the app labor of love and would most benhope. (It is) well zachary csillag efit the friends worth it,” he said.

Capptivation Partner and Marketer of sexual as“Since the launch sault victims. of Reach Out in Apps are June, it’s been more ef fective enormously satisfying to see our dream of em- than websites for students beploying technology to empower cause they are more direct and and help students that have expe- accessible on smar t phones, rienced sexual violence, become Abdelhady said.

“Apps can have plenty ina reality.”

With a number of helpful fea- formation for victims of sexutures, the app includes referrals, al assault, along with anyone a network, a refresher and email that should read about it,” conversations, Csillag said. Com- Wilson said. “The app may help ing soon are versions of “Reach you help your friend that is Out” for high schools and for col- struggling internally on what to do next, because it’s scary to go lege students studying abroad.

“A victim worried about his to the authorities and explain or her privacy can send a Cap- your story over and over again pMail to the Title IX Coordinator to strangers.”

Abdelhady said the developto learn more about the college’s confidentiality policy before filing ers have good intentions, adda complaint,” he said. “We’ve part- ing that genuine passion acts as nered with Blue Seat Studios to a driving reason to create and create a series of ongoing educa- maintain an app.

“I think they have an amaztional videos that can be delivered through Reach Out as a way to re- ing goal. It would help so many people who are victims and also inforce important concepts.”

“Reach Out” is a more efficient others that are close to victims sexual resource application than so they too would understand any other because it is localized, how to approach the situation providing resources specifically and how to help them,” Abdelin the student’s area, Csillag said. hady said. staff writer

Reach Out ­— College Edition is a free app that victims of sexual assault or their friends and family members may use as a support infrastructure by providing information about local resources.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR

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“I’d rather have disgruntled voters write themselves in for president than not vote. They’re sending a Clinton has years of experience, has right priorities signal in doing so and that signal ricochets through the system and in her platform, Fallon says impacts the end result.”

Though Fallon’s position as director of Legislative Affairs used “She was great at working with to be considered “the worst job continued from front both sides,” she said. “I think we in Washington,” Fallon said she with economic anxieties they need somebody like that in the found the experience to be “the Oval Office.” face right now. best job” she had had.

Fallon’s third point of support Fallon, who served as PresiFallon described her experiencdent Barack Obama’s director of comes from Clinton’s time as es through the lens of some of the Legislative Affairs after serving Secretary of State, where she gar- agendas her office pushed while as a deputy communications di- nered a lot of experience on for- she lead it, beginning with immirector, shared the lessons she eign policy issues. gration reform.

This experience would serve learned from her two years in The White House had been the position to an audience at the Clinton well, allowing her to make working with both the United Eagleton Institute of Politics on “reasonable” decisions on “com- States Senate and the House of plicated foreign policy issues,” Representatives on a bipartisan Thursday night.

“I think it is the most reward- she said. Clinton would be able to immigration reform bill which was ing professional experience I have ensure America remains a glob- nearly ready to be passed when ever had and may ever have. I al leader, as well as continue with House Majority Leader Eric Canthink I was there at a time we were some of Obama’s initiatives, includ- tor lost a primary race in 2014. able to make things happen that ing tackling the Islamic State and This single primary loss ultiwere declared impossible, and I stabilizing the Middle East. mately resulted in the bill not passRepublican nominee Donald ing through the House, ultimately had exposure to an amazing boss who treated killing immigrastaff like family tion reform that and took care year, she said. of us in a tough Cantor lost “I think it is the most rewarding professional environment to a Tea Party experience I have ever had and may ever have.” that was often challenger. It toxic,” she said. was not the Katie Beirne Fallon “I miss it every last time the Former White House Director of Legislative Affairs day and I would Tea Party encourage evhad an imery young perpact on White son interested House goals. in politics to strive to get a job at Trump, on the other hand, recently Sen. Jerr y Moran (R-Kan.) announced that he would only accept called for a hearing for Supreme the White House.”

Fallon, whose husband Brian the results of the election if he wins, Court nominee Merrick Garland Fallon Jr. is Democratic presi- barring a landslide loss to Clinton. earlier this year, and was immeHe has often said during ral- diately threatened with a primadential nominee Hillary Clinton’s press secretary, said she supports lies that the election results r y challenger by the Tea Party, the former Secretary of State for could be rigged to provide Clin- she said. ton with an advantage. several reasons.

Dissolving the roadblocks that “I think the scariest part about stall legislation will be one chal“First, I think she has the right priorities of what’s necessary to it is, statements like that are really lenge that the next President of get America moving in the right going to depress voting, especially the United States will have to face, direction economically,” she said. on the Republican side and make Fallon said. Obama waited several “Her focus on working families the American people feel further years before issuing his first Execand especially children in these disillusioned in the political sys- utive Order, but the next president families, investing resources in tem when in fact the way we vote should not. them are critically important for in America is one of the things we “I think that … the inertia in making sure we’re creating the have to be most proud about in the Congress is going to be mainlegacy we need to keep our econ- political system,” Fallon said. tained from this administration When voting, people should be so (the next president) shouldn’t omy growing.”

Clinton has emphasized work- looking at their candidate’s gov- wait for them to come,” she said. ing-class families throughout her erning philosophy, not their per- “I hope that no matter what there sonality, she said. Voters should are things that come out of the campaign, she said.

Her second point of support for look at what the candidates stand (next) administration that are Clinton stems from her years of for, and not make a decision helping to solve real problems based on whether they like the without waiting for Congress to government service, Fallon said.

“I think she has an incredible person or not. come up with solutions.”

The outcome of the election will resume of accomplishments over Raising the minimum wage time and has seen a variety of determine what the future of the nationwide is something that the tough political situations,” she said. U.S.’s government looks like, and next president might be able to do As a senator from New York, Clin- drive how citizens can interact with without waiting for Congress, Falton would work across the aisle to their government, she said. lon said. This measure would help “Democracy is too important for many Americans and show the push bipartisan legislation, Fallon said. Her ability to work with Repub- us to not make the effort to go and country that their government is lican lawmakers will serve her well. have our voices heard,” she said. listening to them.

October 21, 2016

season Basketball head coaches Steve Pikiell, C. Vivian Stringer spoke on upcoming matches her previous stops, grow from an average of 25 fans per game to there is no harder place to play 22,157 in a season over the span in college basketball. That is our of 3 years, she believes she can home-court advantage so we see a similar growth at Rutgers.

“I need you to come out and need to pack the RAC.” The RAC averaged 4,653 fans support our teams and know across 18 home games last sea- we’re going to give you everyson as Rutgers went 7-25 overall thing because these are the same and 1-17 in Big Ten play under 17-18 year olds sitting beside you Pikiell’s predecessor Eddie in your class everyday,” Stringer Jordan, filling just over half said. “We’re so proud to represent of the 8,000 seat capacity and you and we will do everything in ranking dead last among Big this world to continue (doing so).”

After spending a majority of Ten programs.

Pikiell is in his first year as the hour encouraging students to the Knights’ head coach, where come out to games and support Hobbs jokingly pointed out he every athletics program, Hobbs is still undefeated, but he is no took time at the end of the event stranger to bringing struggling to remind students of the Rutgers Athletics Creed, a recent initiaprograms out of obscurity.

The former University of Con- tive to maintain respect amid the necticut standout as a player students and fans.

Along with standing for the under Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun brought Stony Brook players as they take the field, University, his latest stop before Hobbs emphasized the importance of treatcoming to Pising the opcataway, from position with a relatively respect, calling new Division I program in his “I need you to come out out a chant ditowards first season on and support our teams.” rected Big Ten rivals Long Island to Pennsylvania an American c. vivian stringer State UniverEast ConferWomen’s Basketball Head Coach sity that beence champigan when the on and NCAA Nittany Lions Tour nament visited Piscatparticipant in away two years his 11th.

He’s looking to do the same ago and encouraging students to with Rutgers at the RAC, a venue “come up with something better, Pikiell said Calhoun told him was something funny.”

“When we say that (chant), one of the three toughest places he entered as an opposing coach, when I hear that, it lessens who which the Knights’ head coach we are and it actually elevates the rival. It’s saying we have to sort credits to the student body.

“We need to build (a program) of engage in something that’s just and we need to build it with stu- not us. It shouldn’t be us,” Hobbs dents,” Pikiell said. “Every place said. “We gotta kill that. ... I’ll tell I’ve been, it’s been about the you, when I hear it, I always feel students. The students sell the like calling the AD and apologizschool, the students sell the en- ing and I feel like calling the presvironment. If you make it a tough ident of that school and apologizplace to play, everyone will come. ing because that’s not who we are The community follows the stu- and that’s not who we should be.”

Before Hobbs called the students … we’re gonna need your dents to end a chant that has slowhelp moving forward here.”

Stringer is on the opposite end ly become a tradition, a student of the spectrum as she enters her asked the group if there are any 22nd year of coaching the Knights, plans of installing new traditions but her message remains the same. around the basketball programs After watching the fanbase at to increase student engagement.

“Winning,” Pikiell responded.

The University of Iowa, one of continued from front

CRIME Oct. 20 MADISON — Julio C. Caceres, 27, of Union City, assaulted one man and attacked two police of ficers who were investigating the incident. Caceres allegedly came out of a white box trunk and struck the man. The victim sustained head and neck pain. He was arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree aggravated assault on a police of ficer, one count of third-degree

resisting arrest and one count of simple assault.

Oct. 20 PENNSVILLE TWP. — Unattended cash registers at a Walmart had more than $2,000 stolen from them. Video surveillance shows a thief prying open the registers and grabbing only the 50 and 20 dollar bills. Two male suspects are being investigated. Authorities say the suspects left the store in an early 1990’s model silver Lincoln Town Car.

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vigil Evening marks end of ‘Turn the Campus Purple’ week for domestic violence victims events such as the vigil give students more insight on what have been (a victim), or if they is going on in regards to domjust care about the issue to just estic violence.

“Some people are affected come together and be part of by it and what not, I personally the vigil,” O’Biso said.

Interns at VPVA have been know a person who was involved tabling in all five of the campus in domestic violence before, and centers and giving out purple so I feel like it’s a really good bandanas and candles, as well event for students to be aware as doing hair chalking and that there’s a lot more going on painting nails in support of the out there than what’s going on in their little world,” Liu said. week, she said.

While Liu said that vigils are “We also did ‘Chalk the Block’ on Wednesday on Livingston a step in the right direction, campus … we basically had stu- showing a video or a movie as dents and student organizations, part of awareness week would they had a block of the sidewalk attract more students.

“I know that the ‘Hunting and they did a mural,” she said.

“It was just literally turning the Grounds,’ when that was shown for sexual violence, I remember campus purple with chalk.”

Lisa Smith, the Coordinator tons of students were in there, for Domestic Violence Ser vices so that helped. It was more eye-opening at VPVA, said than say, a that vigils are couple of taimportant “I feel like it’s a really events,” for raising good event for students to bling she said. awareness be aware that there’s a lot Students and giving space for peomore going on out there can attend of VPVA’s ple to share than what’s going on in any programs, their stories. their little world.”

O’Biso said, “Vigils like and the office this, I think, ane liu partners with do give sur viSchool of Arts and Sciences Senior organizations vors a space if they want and opporsomeone to tunity to be able to talk about their stories,” come and speak with staff or Smith said. “We heard several students. They also offer “Bytonight that ranged from their stander Inter vention Training.”

If a student is concerned own situation or a friend, or the house where they grew up about someone they know in reor something, so this is some- gards to domestic violence, they thing that we know students are are encouraged spread inforexperiencing, either directly or mation about VPVA programs, through somebody ver y close Smith said.

VPVA hosts other events to them.”

She said vigils send a mes- throughout the year, at least sage to people that are walking once a month during the acaby the event and ask what the demic year, in order to raise awareness of domestic violence. event is about.

“We have the saying that The events also raises awareness about the VPVA office so there’s never just a month for students realize there is a cam- us,” Smith said. “You know pus resource for those in need October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but we of assistance, she said.

Anne Liu, a School of Arts want to raise awareness all and Sciences senior, said year long.” continued from front

Rutgers was named in the top 25 schools for members of the LGBTQ+ community by Campus Pride for the fourth year in a row. The school offers many resources to ensure members of the community feel welcome and safe at the University. FLICKR

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When Rutgers established the “Student Homophile League” in 1969, it was one of the first LGBT rights groups on U. ranks in top percentile based on 8 factors by a college campus. The club still Campus Pride, meeting 31 of 32 categories operates today under the name “Queer Student Alliance,” Rago-Craft said.

“We are proud of this hisPride list to see which schools continued from front were at the top, and seeing that tor y, and acknowledge that Campus Pride’s “Best of the Rutgers was on it helped me our school’s histor y has alBest” list is determined by eight make the decision to come here,” ways been in tandem with progressive student movefactors: housing, policy inclusion, Thomas said.

As an LGBTQ student at ments. We hope to continue safety, health care, student life, academic life and institutional Rutgers, Thomas said her ex- growing our campus climate,” commitment. Universities named perience has been generally Rago-Craft said.

The most important aspect of on the top 25 list are represen- very positive.

“I almost don’t think about this growth remaining and retative of the the highest level of my identity now because it’s just sponsive to LGBT student concampus-wide inclusivity.

Among the schools on the list, normal here,” she said. “It used cerns, she said.

In 2013, the Center for Social Rutgers is in the top percentile to be something I had to think Justice and LGBT communities with a five-star ranking and distin- about a lot.”

On one of her first days increased their existing educaguished resources in 31 out of the on campus, Thomas recalled tional and social programming by 32 categories.

50 percent.

On camThe expanpus, the Cension included ter for Social “We are proud of this history, and acknowledge that new events Justice and LGBT commuour school’s history has always been in tandem with like LGBTQA We l c o m e nities works progressive student movements.”

Week, RU to implement Ally Week, initiatives, prozaneta rago-craft Trans Awaregrams and supDirector of the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities ness Week port groups and the extenfor LGBTQ sion of Rutstudents. They pride month, provide access to counseling, spotting rainbow-pride buttons gers residential accommodations, on student’s backpacks and feel- Rago-Craft said.

In 2011, Rutgers addressed healthcare, safe spaces, emergen- ing validated by the message student’s housing concerns by cy funds and other necessary re- they sent.

“There is a pretty big queer implementing the LGBTQA Insources, Caulk said.

The center is also responsible community on campus and people terest Roommate Matching and for educational programs like the are generally accepting from my the Rainbow Perspectives genSafe(R) Space Training Program experience, even though some- der-inclusive residential commuand the Language Matters Cam- times they aren’t educated on cer- nity on Cook Douglass campus, she said. These give students paign, according to the website. tain things,” she said.

A knowledge deficit makes ed- more freedom and control over In a three-hour session, these programs train students and faculty ucational programs like Safe(R) their living situations.

A proposal in fall 2016 develto become more effective allies Space so integral to the LGBT to the queer community by recog- movement on campus, Thomas oped these initiatives further by nizing and intervening in instanc- said. She also noted the impor- allowing freshmen to indicate tance of clubs like Transmissions their interest in residential opes of discrimination.

Arielle Thomas, a School of that create safe spaces and com- tions for transgender students Arts and Sciences sophomore munities for transgender, gender on their housing applications, participated in Safe(R) space non-conforming, non binary stu- she said.

“Our goal is to build and suslast year and attended the ex- dents and their allies.

“We have a long history of stu- tain an inclusive, diverse and tended orientation for LGBT students. She said she is not dent activism and social progress cohesive culture for students,” surprised that Rutgers ranked here on campus,” said Zaneta Ra- Rago-Craft said “The Campus go-Craft, the Director of the Cen- Pride recognition is a wonderful so highly in inclusivity.

“Before coming to this school ter for Social Justice Education reminder that there will always be more for us to accomplish.”

I actually looked at the Campus and LGBT Communities.

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slam has always been part of America.”

This is a phrase usually pointed out by SAHAR AKBARZAI President Barack Obama when he discusses the history of Muslims in America. But what many people do not know is that Muslims were here before the founding of the United States. Not only does the history and presence of Muslims predate the existence of America, but also Muslims were intricate in the development of this country.

Many historians claim that the earliest Muslims came from the Senegambian region of Africa in the early 14th century.

Since the 1600s, during the beginning of the American slave trade, the first African slaves were brought from West Africa. As many as 600,000 to 1.2 million Muslim Africans were turned into slaves. Part of this country was built on the backs of Muslim slaves who rolled tobacco, cut cotton and worked the fields, all while feeling the sting of the lash and the bondage of chains. Many were forcibly converted to Christianity, extracted of their identities. Mustafas and Abdulrahmans were converted into Johns and Williams. Still, many famous Muslim slaves kept to their names: famous slaves such as Yarrow Mamout and Abdul Rahman ibn Ibrahim Sori. To practice Islam or its tenets was deemed a criminal action by slave masters. Still, many slaves continued to pray five times a day, worked the plantations under the scorching sun while still keeping their fasts during Ramadan and continued to study the Quran. To this day, many historical jails in the United States have Arabic poetry written on the walls of jails made by runaway slaves, who in their escape to freedom, created art in their mother tongues. These men and women deserve our tribute, for their faith stood as resistance against the genocide of slavery. They refused to be robbed of their history and roots.

Fast-forward to 2016, where the United States has government representatives discussing Islam’s role in the country. Iowa Republican Congressman Steven King stated Islam is an inherently violent religion, fundamentally opposed to American democracy and values. He also stated Muslims can’t assimilate into America due to their faith. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump went so far as to say there should be a ban on all Muslims in the United States, and all American Muslims should have to wear special identifiable badges. In essence he, like King, believes American Muslims are incompatible with the United States.

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“Black Muslims have not only developed this country, but they have pushed forward this country.”

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EDITORIAL WEEK IN REVIEW: Laurels and Darts DON’T WASTE THE TASTE Rutgers University has opened up about their leftover food from dining halls. Rutgers Dining Ser vices first inspects left-over food to see which food is appropriate for reutilization and then these food items are collected and then transported to a facility. These donations eventually end up in local food pantries and soup kitchens. We laurel the dining ser vices for taking the initiative to not waste food and to help those in need.

BROWN SHOWERS But what both these candidates ignore is that Muslims were one of the first people to preach American values in this country, and they found the basis for their values from their faith. What promotes more pluralism, individual rights and democracy than slaves who stood up against oppression, humiliation and robbery of their peoplehood? They made their “nobodiness” into “somebodiness” using the tenants of their faith, which preached equality and justice for all.

Black Muslims have not only developed this country, but they have pushed forward this country. For more than two centuries American Muslims of all faiths — black, Latino, Asian and Arab — have served as doctors, lawyers, teachers, police officers and community leaders in this country. In the 1960s, Malcolm X — the voice of the black Muslim faith — championed civil rights and human rights for all Americans.

Today, we celebrate black Muslims in every sport arena. Kareem AbdulJabaar, a 15-time NBA Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, Mike Tyson and Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American woman in hijab to represent the United States in the Rio Olympics. Almost three decades before Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers refused to stand for the National Anthem, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf refused to stand for the National Anthem, citing his protests of discrimination against African Americans, and his faith’s tenet of equality for all. And let’s not forgot “The Greatest of All Time,” Muhamad Ali. Not only was he a champion for black people, but he was also a champion of his faith. He once stated, “I will not disgrace my religion, my people or myself by becoming a tool to enslave those who are fighting for their own justice, freedom and equality.”

Black Muslims in the entertainment industry have also enriched this country.

T-Pain, Swizz Beatz, Nas, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Lupe Fiasco, Ice Cube and others used their musical talents, changing the face of hip-hop and rap.

We owe a debt to the first black Muslims in this country. They have paved the way for Muslims of all backgrounds today. In their fight for freedom, they preached the highest values of the American tradition. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “So that even if the Mufti of Constantinople were to send a missionary to preach Mohammedanism to us, he would find a pulpit at his service.” Franklin states that Islam and its teachings will always have a place in American life. But we must never forget that Islam and Muslims were part of the fabric of this country from the very beginning, and the debt we owe them.

Rutgers’ students have voiced their complaints about the brown discoloration of water in university facilities. The brown water is the result of New Brunswick flushing out the fire hydrants. Although the water was deemed to be safe, students were unaware that the city would be flushing the water. We dart the University for not alerting its students about the brown water.

STRIVING FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM UndocuRutgers, a new student organization at the university is working to extend support and advice to undocumented students in Rutgers—New Brunswick.

Undocumented students and documented students alike have joined the club to share their support for students who are undocumented. We laurel UndocuRutgers for helping their fellow students cope with their current residency status.

GETTING THE BIG PICTURE OF RACISM Shocking photos taken on university campuses around the nation are circulating the internet.

Students from the University of North Dakota, Quinnipiac University and Kansas State University shared racist photos and captions including the use of blackface and racial slurs. A representative of Rutgers blames the popularity of these photos on social media and its prevalence on college campuses. We dart these students for sharing discriminatory and insulting pictures.

RESILIENCE FOR RECOVERY Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care’s Child Division is receiving $2 million to create a Children’s Center for Resilience and Trauma Recover y.

The University is hoping to use these centers to train existing and new childcare providers to help better assist the students who have experienced traumatic life experiences. We laurel RUBHC for taking a step toward the improvement of mental health consideration in classrooms.

STOP THE SEXUAL VIOLENCE A report from Safety Matters reveals that there was a general increase in rape cases from 2013 to 2015. Schools are also being investigated for allegedly mishandling harassment cases and not including them in listed reports that are given by the Education Department. Although we are glad that more students are coming forth with their stories, we dart the fact that sexual assault is still so prevalent on college campuses.

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Sahar Akbarzai is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science and minoring in economics. Her column, “Unapologetically Muslim” runs monthly every Fridays.

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We are witnessing Donald Trump’s political downfall THE PRINCIPLED MILLENNIAL MICHAEL PIQUERO

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ike a train barreling through a brick wall at full speed, the campaign of Republican nominee Donald Trump has completely crashed and burned.

In my first column for The Daily Targum, I expressed my support for Trump and my belief that, despite being counted out from the outset, he very well could defy expectations and become the next President of the United States.

My belief was grounded in the fallacy that his campaign would take a new turn, that the wildly narcissistic and self obsessed Trump would give way to the Trump that gave a voice to millions of unheard Americans, one who spoke frankly about the issues and gave hard-nosed solutions.

I was mostly wrong.

On the one hand, the Trump campaign (and to a smaller extent, the campaign of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton) has done a profoundly poor job at crafting a good candidate. Trump’s constant latenight tweeting, insistence on declaring the election rigged and the inability to stay on message defy common sense and lay credence to the charge that the campaign is in turmoil and can’t control their candidate.

On the other hand, however, I had naively forgotten the twisted and destructive force that is contemporary media. I don’t believe that it is an “allegation” anymore that the media is entirely owned and operated by the liberal elite. At this stage, the verdict is out and the defendant is guilty as charged.

The media has not only colluded with the Clinton campaign (a fact that is unsurprisingly left out of most mainstream media coverage), it has also failed to report in any meaningful way the massive Wikileaks dump of Clinton staff emails and all but

Trump’s greatest flaw, and one which I believe will ultimately lead to his downfall, is his inability to deflect criticisms and focus on the real issues. This inability was on full display at the first debate, and is a large reason for his tremendous slide in the polls. To say that he has been “distracted” would be a gross understatement. The last few weeks have seen leading news headlines concerning Trump’s 2005 hot mic comments, the unsubstantiated claim by 10 separate women who claim Trump touched them without consent and the leaking of

“Well, instead of running on a platform of change, he has ran on a platform of narcissism.” declared war against Republicans and the Trump campaign. It is no coincidence that, through August, journalists have contributed more than $382,000 to the Clinton campaign compared with only $14,000 for Trump. Trump’s assertion that the media is “rigged” against him, therefore, has validity.

You would think that, knowing this information full well, Trump would fight against the caricature the media created for him and stick to the real issues. You would also think that he would use his position as an outsider to promote himself as an agent of change. Well, instead of running on a platform of change, he has ran on a platform of narcissism.

Trump’s 1995 tax return, which showed he claimed a $916 million loss that could have allowed him to legally avoid paying taxes for 18 years.

It is undeniable that all of these topics are newsworthy and deserve media scrutiny.

The words and alleged actions by Trump are inexcusable and repugnant, and I do think it is important to review his tax returns and compare it with prior statements he may have made. But, given the stakes of this election, do they demand greater attention than economic issues? Foreign policy? Social issues? You’d be hard pressed to make that argument.

What is perhaps the most dispiriting thing about the Trump campaign is that, hidden beneath the incoherent ramblings of its leader, there is often truth to be told.

Trump’s message undeniably resonates with a large group of Americans who feel left out and disaffected by the economic stagnation of the last 8 years. They feel disheartened that millions of illegal immigrants have poured through our borders unabated.

They fear the rising tide of radical terrorism from the Islamic State and the Obama Administration’s capitulation to the Iranian mullahs. They yearn for a better America for themselves and their children. Trump has given voice to an angry electorate that demands change and strong leadership.

The Trump campaign, however, seems to be drunk at the wheel, combatting personal allegations with wild conspiracy theories. They have made it a mission to respond to every criticism with heartless and downright baffling responses. They are a campaign without direction, an organization with many goals but few plans of achieving them.

Although I have said in the past that I would not bet against a Trump victory in November, I would recommend anyone to reevaluate those odds.

Michael Piquero is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science and history. His column, “The Principled Millennial,” runs on alternate Fridays.

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have a big impact and help save our lovely, green planet.

The Garden State has seen bizarre, summer-like temperatures this week, and although many of us on the Banks have enjoyed the break from the usual autumn chill, it definitely comes at a price. It’s late-October days spent in shorts and a t-shirt that should encourage everyone to look at their own contributions to global warming.

Climate change is a massive problem, but there are ways to stop contributing to the effects of global warming on an individual level. Some simple adjustments in your everyday life can eventually

As Rutgers students, we already have a leg up on this one because the University has the biggest transportation system of any other school in the country — and it’s free.

But many of us are guilty of waking up just a little too late for the bus and driving to class.

So on those days when driving is a necessity, or even if you commute, start to pay attention to your driving style.

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anymore, from plastic water bottles to shopping bags, drinking straws to chewing gum and the RECYCLING This may sound obvious, but it list goes on and on. As a college needs to be said. The University student, convenience and cost has a single-stream recycling sys- will almost always trump the deON THE HOME FRONT There are a lot of tips that you tem, meaning aluminum, paper, sire to address climate change, can bring home with you if you plastic and glass don’t even have so any adjustments have to fall in live in an on-campus apartment or to be sorted and separated for you between those needs.

The easiest thing to do to reanywhere off-campus. With win- to do your part to properly disduce plastic conception is to ter right around the corner (or pose of your waste.

In the U.S., there aren’t any ditch water bottles all together at least, I hope it is), you should monitor your thermostat. Try to national laws or penalties to re- and invest the 20 bucks on a refind a temperature to stick to in- cycle, but in other countries, not usable one. This will save you money in the stead of movlong run if you ing it around regularly buy every few bottled drinks. hours, then “The University has a single-stream recycling system, can then make sure meaning aluminum, paper, plastic and glass don’t even You fill up your reyour windows have to be sorted and separated for you to do your part usable bottle at and doors one of the many are properly to properly dispose of your waste.” refill stations on insulated so campus or at the you’re not dining hall. losing any Although the warm air.

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Both of these tips can save you gas money and will help reduce your carbon footprint.

DIVERSIONS

October 21, 2016

Mark Tatulli Horoscopes

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Happy Birthday: Listen carefully and consider all the existing possibilities before you make an assumption or get involved in something risky or uncertain. You may crave change, but making the wrong move will only set you further behind. Think matters through, ask questions and make up your mind. It’s best to be sure before you take action. Your numbers are 7, 11, 24, 28, 37, 41, 45.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Changes at home or at work will require your attention. Don’t react emotionally when it’s best to show restraint and offer suggestions that will improve the situation. A romantic evening will ease your stress. 2 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Personal problems will mount if you aren’t specific about the way you feel or what your intentions are. Don’t procrastinate when dealing with other people, or you will end up in an awkward position. 2 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A reunion or family get-together will encourage you to put aside any differences you have and begin again.

Much can be accomplished if you are flexible. A suggestion someone makes should be considered. Help given will encourage help in return. 4 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will learn through the people you encounter and the events or activities you engage in. A retreat or seminar that offers unique lifestyles will encourage you to make changes to the way you live. Explore your options. 5 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t let your emotions lead you in a direction that will cause personal and professional problems. Mixing business with pleasure will backfire, causing you to scramble when you should be closing a deal or aiming for advancement. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Live and learn. Relationships with people who have a different code of ethics or belief system may intrigue you, but don’t buy into something that sounds too good to be true. Stick to what you know. 3

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Something going on behind the scenes will affect your life. Ask questions and offer suggestions that will ensure that you aren’t going to end up in a precarious position. Change is only good if it is a move forward. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Partnerships will play an active part in the decisions you make. What you do to help others will be commendable and will not go unnoticed.

Ask questions if someone you love seems to be hiding something from you. 4 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Listen and offer suggestions, but don’t take over or you will end up being the one who takes the fall when things don’t pan out. Put your money, possessions and assets in a secure place. Taking a risk will end badly. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Helping others is generous, but if it creates a problem with someone close to you, it will turn into a nowin situation. Don’t get stuck cleaning up someone else’s mess without assistance. Take care of personal affairs before helping others. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t spend foolishly or try to impress someone by trying to buy favors. You will do much better by keeping your emotions under control and your wallet in your pocket.

Spending money unnecessarily will only add to your stress. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Check out a business opportunity and take an active part in a focus group that can give you more insight into the possibilities that exist. Let your imagination wander and you’ll come up with a brilliant moneymaking plan. 5 stars

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valley Knights look to avoid going winless in Big Ten for 2nd consecutive years continued from back Donigan feels his team needs to regroup physically and mentally in order to prepare for a tough Penn State team, especially because they have something tangible to fight for, unlike Rutgers, which has their pride and hopes of momentum entering the conference tournament to play for.

“A lot of it right now for me is just health, recovery and just a sociological approach to the game. We gotta make sure the guys are feeling as good as they possibly can going into that game,” Donigan said of his team’s preparation. “It’s gonna be very difficult (and) very hard ... (but) every time you step between those white lines, you have to

be able to get something done for yourself. And if you can’t find that within yourself, then you shouldn’t be playing.”

Junior defender Brandon Tetro explained after Tuesday’s loss that competing with Penn State is huge for his team in a sense that they want to prove to the rest of the Big Ten that they belong.

“All season, teams kinda marked us down as a team they wanna play,” Tetro said. “We know that we can play with every team, we proved that with Maryland and Indiana that we’re there in every game. So I think right now it’s about us finding a way to get 3 points and to just show everyone, ‘Hey, listen, we’re not what our record shows,’ we’re a team that’s been in every game.”

Junior defender Niel Guzman said the Knights know what kind of opponent to expect when they travel into Happy Valley.

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BATTLE

In order for the Knights to escape State College with their first win of the season, a goal must be scored on the Big Ten leader in save percentage and in goalsagainst-average.

Penn State junior goalkeeper Evan Finney is having a phenomenal year, garnering a GAA of .65 after conceding 6 goals in his nine starts.

Finney also holds a Big Ten best save percentage of .842, a little over .30 points better than Jimmy Hague of Michigan State, who ranks second.

Add the fact that Rutgers has only scored 3 goals in its past five games and Friday night turns into a much greater challenge.

But junior centerback Niel Guzman isn’t worried.

“We have (junior forward) Jason (Wright) (and) I consider him the number one offensive player in the league,” Guzman said. “We’ve been to Penn State before, so we know we what we’re gonna expect. We just need to rally together and just pull out a win and we’ll be fine.”

Friday night marks the Knights’ last regular season Big Ten contest. After that, the season slate shrinks down to just two games, one at home and one away.

In order for Rutgers to prepare for the postseason, Tetro expressed extra concern for his team’s confidence, stating the team must work on fixing inconsistencies and keeping their head high.

“We just gotta keep working, we can’t let our head get down.

It’s really about working on the inconsistencies,” Tetro said. “We gotta take every game important now. It’s basically win or go home in a few weeks, so we know that we can’t be inconsistent. We just gotta keep working (and) we gotta take every game like it’s gonna be the last game of the season.”

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“They’re huge.

Biggest offense we’ve seen from a size perspective,” said defensive Back-up quarterbacks Giovanni Rescigno, coordinator Jay Niemann. “Big Conor Rhoda lead teams in Minneapolis strong guys upfront, really big tight end … like a post forward or a center.”

The Gophers will look to boost against the Terrapins, led by continued from back sophomore running back Rodney their rushing numbers against the Knights, who enter the Twin he works his way back from a Smith’s 144 yards.

Smith ranks third in the Cities ranking penultimate in concussion sustained against conference with an average of 98 the Big Ten in rush defense, Iowa Oct. 8.

The situation resembles the yards rushing per game, falling conceding an average of 263 yards Illini’s last week, who entered behind Northwestern’s Justin per contest through 7 games.

Nearly half of the 1846 total Piscataway with question marks Jackson and Ohio State’s Mike yards they’ve surrounding given up on who would start the ground between backc a m e up Crouch or “Big strong guys up front, really big tight end ... against the experienced Like a post forward or a center.”

Buckeyes senior Wes Lunt.

(410) and Rhoda led Jay niemann Wo l v e r i n e s the Gophers Defensive Coordinator on Minnesota’s offensive line (481), who to their first combined for Big Ten win 491 in two of the season consecutive last weekend, throwing for 82 yards, a Weber, who had 144 yards and games to close out the first half touchdown and no interceptions a touchdown on 14 carries in of Rutgers’ season.

In comparison, the Illini’s 228 on 7-for-15 passing in a 31-10 a 58-0 win over Rutgers earlier rushing yard afternoon seems this season. victor y over Mar yland.

Minnesota’s running backs pedestrian, but the reality is, Though not the most eyecatching performance, the have flourished behind an it would rank fourth in the Big junior did enough to supplement offensive line consisting of five Ten and 24th nationally if it were a Minnesota rushing of fense players averaging 321 pounds their average.

Cleaning up on defense that ranks fifth in the Big Ten between them, none of which with an average of 207 yards shorter than 6-foot-4 or lighter and clogging the holes on the defensive line would be a big first than 305 pounds. per game.

Oh, and a starting tight end step for the Knights as they look The Gophers exceeded their to move on from their current average with 229 yards rushing listed at 6-foot-10.

CORNHUSKERS Rutgers sits 2 points behind top of Big Ten standings with 2 more games to play The night should prove to be a thrilling event as the players’ fam“Nebraska is a tough outfit to ily and friends will be cheering beat with a lot firepower,” O’Neill them on in one of their last hursaid. “The conference this year is rahs as Knights.

The freshmen, sophomores and so tough top to bottom and every juniors are also looking forward to game is a battle.”

The Big Ten does have a re- the match, as it will give them an markable amount of parity this opportunity to show their gratitude season as nine different schools toward their elder teammates.

“We want to take a big lead so currently own conference winall the veterans ning percentcan get a lot ages of at of field time,” least .500. said freshman The rela“I know I’m going to be Chantive equality pretty sad and might even defender telle Swaby. of the teams cry, but once the game “The seniors have contributed to the starts I’ll get my emotions deserve to all play together com pe t i t i v e in check.” with everynature of thing they’ve the Knights’ ERIN SMITH done for us unschedule Senior Defender derclassmen.” this year.

The seRutgers niors have has played taken on the eight overtime matches and fought roles of mentors this year, emthrough five draws putting a bodying the culture that O’Neill strain on the team, but the side has implemented at Rutgers.

He believes that team chemstill couldn’t be more excited istry is of the utmost importance for Saturday.

The match against Nebraska and that in order to be a great will take place at 7 that evening team, strong relationships beand as the final regular season tween the players must be built.

At the same time, Rutgers will game at home for the Knights and be concentrated on defeating Newill be their annual Senior Night.

“It’s going to be a special mo- braska and obtaining three points ment to be honored before the to put the team one step closer to game,” said senior captain Erin a conference title.

“I’m honestly shocked to be Smith. “I know I’m going to be pretty sad and might even cry, but a senior and that this night is for once the game starts I’ll get my our grade,” Smith said. “We’ve been through a lot together and emotions in check.”

Rutgers has nine seniors who we want to end our final season will be recognized in the pre- the right way.” game ceremony, including Smith For updates on the Rutgers and fellow captains forward Madison Tiernan and midfielder women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

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four-game losing streak with what would be Ash’s first Big Ten win as a head coach.

Minnesota is the first of the final five battles of the season, one in which winning would keep hope alive for Rutgers reaching an 10th bowl game in 12 years, a rainbow at the end of the treacherous storm that has been the first season of Ash’s tenure.

“The last three weeks have been tough obviously but ... you gotta keep fighting, keep focusing on the hunt, believing in the culture,

trusting the culture, trusting the environment and just keep working,” said junior defensive end Darnell Davis, who got his first career sack against Illinois.

“There’s been some tough losses, we all know that but if we keep working ... Rome wasn’t built in a day. You gotta get back up right? It’s good to get knocked down every once in a while, it humbles you.”

For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.

Junior defensive end Darnell Davis picked up his first career sack against Illinois, success he hopes to see continue in Minnesota.

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October 21, 2016

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On heels of tournament berth, RU hosts No. 6 Nittany Lions Kaylee Pofahl Correspondent

The Rutgers field hockey team will play its final regular season home games this weekend with a doubleheader against No. 6 Penn State and Richmond.

The Scarlet Knights (8-6, 2-4) enter the weekend coming off a dominant 3-1 victory over Ohio State that clinched their spot in the Big Ten Tournament.

Although the Nittany Lions (12-2, 4-2) pose a daunting threat ranking second in the conference standings, head coach Meredith Civico is confident in the progression she’s seen in her team throughout the season.

“We have really good momentum and I think we’re really starting to come together as a team in all aspects. The chemistr y piece is something I think we established early on in preseason and that was a strength from the get-go,” Civico said. “I think our hockey has evolved and we’ve grown in our play tremendously throughout the season, and I think now it’s just that mentality piece — that’s kind of the final piece for us — just knowing that we belong here, knowing that we can compete with the best and knowing that we can win ever y game if we put ever ything together.”

Penn State comes to the Banks after taking its second Big Ten loss of the season to No. 5 Mar yland last weekend.

Together, the Nittany Lions’ powerhouse for ward line of Brooke Birosik, Moira Putsch and Aurelia Meijer lead the Big Ten in points, shots, assists and goals.

Senior midfielder Elyse Broderick said the Knights’ clinching a spot in the Big Ten Tournament has relieved the team of any pressure.

Rutgers took down Ohio State 3-1 last weekened to secure a tournament berth. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / OCTOBER 2016 Though the Knights will have to manage Penn State’s high tempo and high-pressure style of play, this game will give Rutgers a taste of what they will be going up against in the postseason.

“This is a great opportunity for us to play a team that we might possibly be playing in the tournament, so I think going out strong and giving everything we have is really gonna be great preparation for the tournament,” said senior defender and captain Devon Freshnock.

The Knights did not earn a bid to the conference championship

last season after going 0-8 in Big Ten play. Putting up fighting for redemption all season, Rutgers solidified their place in the tournament for the second time in program history.

The postseason clincher against Ohio State last weekend has silenced some of the noise that surrounded the team up to this point.

“Since we’re already in the Big Ten (tournament), the pressure’s kind of off so (we’re) just going into this game focusing on us and playing our game and working

hard with each other,” said senior midfielder Elyse Broderick.

Rutgers will be Richmond’s (6-8, 4-2) first and only Big Ten opponent this season while the Spiders will be the Knights’ last non-conference game of the season.

At this point in the season, every game offers the chance for Rutgers to build its confidence before battling it out with formidable Big Ten rivals in November. This next doubleheader of matchups is their next opportunity to capitalize on the opportunity.

“I think we need to continue to gain confidence. I think we have been doing that, and the more that we see that we’re able to compete with these top programs, the more confident the team’s getting,” Civico said. “I think we’ve had a lot of experiences throughout the season that have taught them that it really is anybody’s game when they step up and they play a full 70 minutes.”

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Knights look to replicate last year’s magic against Terps Jon Spilletti Staff Writer

Nearly a year to the day after earning its first ever Big Ten conference win, the Rutgers volleyball team is in a familiar situation.

The Scarlet Knights defeated Maryland in five sets behind 25 kills and a double-double from junior outside hitter Meme Fletcher and 26 team blocks on Oct. 21, 2015, prompting the biggest celebration the College Avenue Gymnasium has seen since the Knights joined the Big Ten in 2014.

“The big one against Maryland last year, our first Big Ten win, that was unreal,” senior middle blocker Mikaela Matthews said. “Finally having that feeling that we belong in the Big Ten was incredible.”

Saturday, the Terrapins return to New Brunswick 366 days later hoping to avoid becoming the victims of the Knight’s second Big Ten victims.

Rutgers (4-18, 0-9) and Mar yland (8-13, 0-9) come into the matchup in eerily similar circumstances — neither side can buy a win.

The Knights’ ongoing losing streak — now up to 17 matches — has been well-documented throughout the season, and the weekend’s contest against the Terrapins is their best chance at remedying the woeful trend.

But Maryland is trying its best to catch up to Rutgers. Losers of 10 straight, the Terps are winless in conference play this season, though those defeats do not tell the whole story.

The College Park crew brought No. 16 Michigan to the brink in five sets this past week, coming within just 2 points of a win over the Big Ten juggernaut.

The Terps will certainly be riding that momentum into New Brunswick Saturday, and the Knights will look to answer that with some continued impressive play on their part.

Before the thrashing at the hands of No. 11 Michigan State Wednesday night, Rutgers had been playing relatively well in the face of defeat.

The team grabbed a set from Indiana, and head coach CJ Werneke was especially impressed with the way the team handled its

trip to the Hoosier State, as they were able to turn around their offensive troubles and produce on that end.

And of course, the defense has been no worry for the Knights this campaign, with the group ranking third in the Big Ten with 338 total blocks.

Much of that is coming from the hands of Matthews, whose 76 blocks this season pace the squad.

With 345 career blocks, Matthews sits sixth in all-time total blocks in Rutgers history.

But it takes more than blocking to get the team going, and in order to defeat a Maryland side with momentum, Rutgers will need to be firing in all facets of the game to take sets away from the Terrapins.

The Knights have done it before, and bolstered by a group of upperclassmen, they know the feeling. The feeling of belonging in the Big Ten. Saturday’s matchup against Maryland will determine just that.

For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

Senior middle blocker Mikaela Matthews is sixth all-time in total blocks at Rutgers with 345. This season, she has a team-high 76.

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“The last three weeks have been tough obviously but ... Rome wasn’t built in a day. You gotta get back up right? It’s good to get knocked down every once in a while, it humbles you.”

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All hasn’t gone as planned for the Rutgers men’s soccer team this season.

Last year at this point in the season, the Scarlet Knights (0-11-2) were 8-4-1 and battling for the highest seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Fast forward a year and Rutgers has solidified itself as the ninth seed and is still seeking its first win with three remaining.

With one of the toughest schedules in the country, the Knights have struggled against both ranked conference opponents and instate rivals Princeton and NJIT alike.

Rutgers has been outscored 10-2 in its last three games, the most recent of which a 4-0 loss to the Highlanders. With an opponent looking for the highest seed possible entering the Big Ten Tournament waiting for them, things won’t be getting easier for the Knights.

Penn State hosts Rutgers Friday night at Jeffrey Field looking to keep its confidence rolling after a 2-2 draw against No. 22 Akron Tuesday. The Nittany Lions previously defeated No. 19 Michigan State and Pittsburgh to stop the bleeding of what was once a three-game losing streak.

The Lions also took No. 12 Stanford to the brink, drawing the Cardinals in a scoreless matchup. They lost 3-2 to No. 1 Maryland, they battled No. 7 Indiana before ultimately falling 1-0 and drew with the Zips 2-2 on Tuesday.

While Knights head coach Dan Donigan realizes Penn State has talent, he also is familiar with the coach who will be opposing him.

Nittany Lions’ head coach Bob Warming and Donigan crossed paths about a decade ago when they both were coaching at St. Louis. Donigan was Warming’s assistant from 1997 to 2000.

After playing 5 of its last 6 games on the road, the Rutgers women’s soccer team is feeling like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, dreaming of coming home.

For the Scarlet Knights, there has been “no place like home” as they have had more success on their own turf, earning a 6-1-2 record at Yurcak Field in Piscataway.

On the other side, compiling three wins, one loss and three draws away from campus, Rutgers has acquired an overall record of 9-25, which places the squad fifth in the current Big Ten standings.

In order to host a postseason game, the Knights need to be in the top four of the conference, making their upcoming match against Nebraska Saturday extremely important.

“The players understand the magnitude of defeating Nebraska,” said head coach Mike O’Neill. “We want to make sure we play our best soccer especially because we’re fighting for a better tournament seed.”

Senior for ward Jaycie Johnson leads the Cornhusker (10-5-2, 4-3-2) of fense with 10 goals and two assists this season, but she’s not the only scoring threat for Nebraska. Junior midfielder Haley Hanson has added seven goals and two assists of her own.

Both Johnson and Hanson are weapons that pose a huge obstacle in Rutgers’ path to victory.

Senior midfielder Sydney Miramontez fills the role of playmaker for the Cornhuskers, creating oppor tunities for the two attackers.

Miramontez has one goal and an impressive seven assists on the year and is another player that the Knights needs to focus on.

Sophomore quarterback Giovanni Rescigno will make his first career start Saturday against Minnesota in Minneapolis. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / OCTOBER 2016

RU takes on Minnesota in battle of back-ups

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The Rutgers football team approached its matchup with Illinois on homecoming last weekend as a fresh start after a first half of the season in which it was outscored 240109 in six games, including a 150-7 stretch in three games against No. 2 Ohio State, No. 4 Michigan and Iowa.

And despite suffering a 24-7 loss to the Fighting Illini in which they practically beat themselves, the Scarlet Knights (2-5, 0-4) aren’t throwing in the towel on the rest of the year, evidenced by the change to the status quo at quarterback.

Head coach Chris Ash announced Monday that sophomore Giovanni Rescigno earned the starting nod behind center in this Saturday’s matchup with Minnesota (noon, ESPNU) in place of junior teammate Chris Laviano, whose streak of 18 consecutive starts will come to an end in Minneapolis.

Rescigno was given the opportunity after a standout second half in which he combined with senior tight end Nick Arcidiaccono on

Junior Brandon Tetro said Rutgers has to work on being more consistent.

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a 3-yard touchdown that ended a scoring drought that stretched 11 quarters, the longest scoreless streak in FBS football in more than a decade, according to ESPN. With a pair of days until making his debut as a collegiate starter, Rescigno remains as relaxed as he did last week when he emulated Illinois quarterback Chayce Crouch on the scout team.

“Gio’s had a good week of preparation.

He’s got a lot of energy, he’s focused, he seems relaxed too,” Ash told reporters after practice Thursday. “That was probably the biggest concern is when he was named the starter, how he was gonna handle it. He seems very relaxed, the players seem to be rallying around him. We’ll see how that translates to Saturday, but so far, so good.”

The Golden Gophers (4-2, 1-2) will likely also feature a back-up behind center on Saturday, but not by choice.

Former walk-on Conor Rhoda is expected to get his second start in place of senior Mitch Leider, who is listed as out for the game as See BATTLE on Page 10

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head wrestling coach, and head women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer will take part in an hour long radio show Wednesday at 7 p.m. Chris Ash’s radio show ,which is usually in that time slot, will be off for the bye week.

Senior defender Erin Smith will be 1 of 9 Knights honored before kick-off Saturday.

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