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Breaches in U. residence hall security raise eyebrows By Shawn Smith Correspondent
Every now and then, various menus from local eateries appear underneath doors in residence halls. But what is stopping these people from knocking on the door to tell occupants about their “specials,” or even going into unlocked rooms? How do they get in the building in the first place? The Daily Targum visited various residence halls Saturday night to see how accessible they actually are, and the results are unsettling. Out of seven halls visited, only one denied access to outside visitors. While Buildings A and B of the Livingston Apartments have a desk that anyone entering or exiting the building must pass, Building C has a secondary door with swipe access into the lounge. The desks do not have anyone checking IDs until around 8 p.m., and no one is present during the day. From the investigation, most residents would allow anyone yelling a simple “Hold the door!” into the buildings, regardless of whether or not they live there. This breach of security opens up the possibility of
multiple problems for residents in the hall. Lt. Brian Emmett of the Rutgers University Police Department said in an email statement that safety within residence halls is a priority. During peak hours of traffic in and out of the buildings, Residence Life has staff stationed at the entrances to check Rutgers IDs and housing keys and also sign in guests. “Residence Life staff conducts nightly rounds to safeguard residents,” he said. At Quad 2 on Livingston campus, students again held the door open and allowed access to their building as well as the adjoining buildings through the tunnel system underneath the buildings. Multiple doors were open, some to rooms without occupants inside. Inside the Quads, instead of a check-in desk at the entrance, residents inside the buildings know the Resident Assistants walk around and check rooms. On the College Avenue campus, a student in Mettler Hall allowed an individual inside and held the door open for outside visitors. See HALL on Page 5
Out of seven residence halls visited by members of The Daily Targum staff, only Rockoff Hall in downtown New Brunswick denied access to outside visitors. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2012
Left: Bruce Schwendeman, a Rutgers alumnus, owns Schwendeman’s Taxidermy Studio on South Main Street in Milltown, N.J. His grandfather and father passed down their knowledge of the trade to him. Right: His store features many mountain specimens like polar bears and moose. SHIRLEY YU / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
Renowned alumnus continues family taxidermy tradition By Alex Meier Associate News Editor
Flesh-eating beetles are not normally mentioned in dinner conversations, but when the cast and crew of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” broke bread with Rutgers alumnus Bruce Schwendeman, this was the main topic of discussion. With three generations of taxidermists, the Schwendemans have established a name for themselves — a reason for Hollywood to turn to
Schwendeman for expert advice on critters and crawlers. By definition, taxidermy is the craft in which the skin of a dead animal is removed, treated and repositioned over an artificial body to create an illusion of life. But Schwendeman wants to emphasize that his craft combines the visual aestheticism of art and the deductive knowledge of science. Schwendeman is technically a taxidermist, but prefers to call himself a “taxidermologist.”
“Taxidermist[s] — a lot of them just do the work, but I research and study its history and consult with museums and nature centers and other people — book writers, authors, artists,” he said. The family tradition began when his grandfather, Arthur Schwendeman, was nine years old. He would skip school to hunt, fish and trap outdoors. Afraid the hooky-playing habits would prevent him from graduating, Arthur Schwendeman’s teacher proposed a compromise —
if Arthur Schwendeman attended class, he could learn about taxidermy after school. Over the years, Arthur Schwendeman practiced mounting — the process of putting the skin onto a mannequin — in his friend’s studio until eventually he mastered the trade. When he married his wife, Lillian Falk Schwendeman, the two opened Schwendeman’s Taxidermy Studio on South Main Street in Milltown, N.J. — the same store Bruce Schwendeman works in today.
Lillian Falk Schwendeman was responsible for skinning the animals and handling customers, and her husband took care of mounting the treated skins. The couple worked side-by-side for 50 years. Arthur Schwendeman passed the trade onto his son, David Schwendeman, who Bruce Schwendeman said had a natural artistic talent for woodcarving, painting and sculpture. After gaining some See TRADITION on Page 6
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The Rutgers Alumni Association, Rutgers Against Hunger and Community FoodBank of New Jersey present a free screening of the documentary “A Place at the Table” at 6:30 p.m. in the Rutgers Cinema on Livingston campus. The Rutgers Symphony Band performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. Tickets cost $15 for the general public, $10 for University employees, alumni and senior citizens and $5 for students. The Rutgers University Programming Association presents the “6th Annual Homecoming Bed Races” at 10 p.m. on College Avenue.
Friday, Oct. 25
The Livingston Theatre Company presents “A Night on Broadway” at 5 p.m. at Henry’s Diner on Livingston campus. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring donations for Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS, a charity for those with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. Rutgers Gardens sponsors a farmer’s market at 11 a.m. at 112 Ryder’s Lane on Cook campus.
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The Rutgers University Programming Association presents “The Homecoming Comedy Show” featuring Jon Oliver and Wyatt Cenac from “The Daily Show” at 10 p.m. in the College Avenue Gymnasium. Floor tickets cost $20 for students and $40 for nonstudents, and balcony tickets cost $15 for students and $20 for non-students. For more information, go to rupa.rutgers.edu.
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Sunday, Oct. 27
Rutgers Against Hunger hosts the Homecoming 5K Run to raise money for the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services. The event begins at 8 a.m. and goes until noon. The run takes place on Busch campus. Registration can be done through the RAH website. Donations can be made to runners through the website, and nonperishable food items will be accepted at the race. There will be refreshments and prizes.
Thursday, Nov. 7
The Rutgers Center for Digital Filmmaking hosts its fall open house at 7 p.m. at the Civic Square Building at 33 Livingston Ave. It is open to all current undergraduate students.
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The New Brunswick Jazz Project presents Emerging Artists at Tumulty’s Pub, from 8 to 11 p.m. at 361 George St.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Christopher Carter Sanderson’s, “I Hope They Serve Beer on Broadway by Tucker Max” will be performed at the George Street Playhouse at 8 p.m. through Nov. 5.
Saturday, Nov. 2
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents “Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto” at 8 p.m. at the New Jersey State Theatre at 15 Livingston Ave. Tickets cost from $20 to $85. For more information, go to statetheatrenj.org.
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The Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble will perform music by Rutgers student composers at 7:30 p.m. at Schare Recital Hall in the Maryott Music Building, at 81 George St. on Douglass campus. The event is free and open to the public. There will be a reception after the concert.
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Saturday, Oct. 26
The Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “MFA Open Studios” at 3 p.m. at the Civic Square Building at 33 Livingston Ave., Studios at 123 Church St. and the Livingston Arts Building. The event is free and features the works of Mason Gross graduate students.
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Student fundraises $3,497 to overcome family struggles By Vittoria Contuzzi Contributing Writer
Jasmeet Bawa was in high school when she realized that living with her family at home was becoming a daily struggle. Bawa, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, wanted to leave her parent’s house in Jersey City after she was humiliated, blamed and verbally abused for disclosing she was sexually abused by a cousin, she said on gofundme.com. Bawa, whose initial plan was to take a year off between high school and college, decided to come to Rutgers after she realized taking a year off entailed living with her parents. Bawa chose to come to Rutgers for its in-state benefits and diverse opportunities, she said. It also allowed her to escape the abusive conditions she left at her former home in Jersey City. “I didn’t have the support necessary to build that strength and faltered. Leaving was the only way I could survive, so I did,” Bawa said. “What pushed me to leave was the intense discord of living two lives.” During her first semester, Bawa experienced success in academics, in her social life and in other aspects that she was isolated from due to her controlling and abusive home life, she said. Going home for winter break, however, brought back emotional and physical trauma she thought she had left behind. Since then, she said she made several accomplishments, such as becoming editor-in-chief of The
Anthologist, Rutgers’ literary arts magazine, webmaster for the National Women’s Political Caucus and a Rutgers tutor. One major setback last semester pushed Bawa to the edge when Rutgers charged her an extra $3,000 due to lack of documentation from her parents, according to gofundme.com, the website she later used to fundraise this money. Bawa said the fundraising started a year after she realized she could not stay with her family any longer and decided to move out. She would have lost access to health insurance and psychiatric help if she was not able to return to Rutgers, Bawa said on the website. This would expose her once again to the abusive atmosphere at home or make her homeless. She did not expect such a large turnout of supporters, and she said she successfully met her goal to pay for the overcharge while continuing to succeed in her work, academics and friendships. “It’s difficult working, going to classes, paying attention to my mental and physical health, attending to my friendships ... but it’s worth it to take it a day at a time,” Bawa said. So far she has raised $3,497 through gofundme.com. While being a full-time student and working various part-time jobs, Bawa is also paying for all of her expenses such as tuition, groceries, phone bills and rent. Yet she found time to work for an exhibit on the history of Guantanamo Bay last year, and exceled in the job, said Andy Urban, assis-
tant professor in the Departments of History and American Studies. He chose Bawa for an Aresty research program in fall 2012, and assigned her as a tour guide for the exhibit. Over the course of the semester she helped about 500 students around the Mabel Smith Douglass Library on Douglass campus. Beyond her assigned work, she volunteered to organize a spoken-word performance with classmates and created a minifilm from media clips and Guantanamo references. “She’s a talented and bright young woman. It’s inspiring to work with people who have such a personal mission of what they can accomplish despite personal odds,” he said. Philip Wythe, copy editor for The Anthologist and a close friend of Bawa, has played a supporting role throughout her journey, Bawa said. “Jasmeet is, in many ways, the sort of person you meet once in a lifetime,” said Wythe, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. “Her determination and passion for everything she works on, from The Anthologist to schoolwork, is a regular motivation for me.” Bawa said her goal is to go to graduate school and be fully present in everything she chooses to do. Tutoring has given her the motivation to promote external peace by teaching and instilling creative skills. With all of this in mind, she still has time to enjoy other interests such as poetry, music
Jasmeet Bawa, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, raised more than $3,000 to keep herself at Rutgers after her parents refused to pay. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOFUNDME.COM and painting, Bawa said. Her interest in human and social rights is what pushes her to be open to trying new things. Bawa said she feels fulfilled and motivated to become a better student and a more considerate individual, she said.
“[In the future], I want to teach at a [Knowledge Is Power Program]-like setting in urban cities and collaborate with artists, researchers and scholars on projects that drive social reform,” she said.
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HALL Luxenberg says after 10 p.m. students who do not live in the building must be checked in continued from front
The RA on duty and Community Assistants sat at the desk, and stopped visitors as they walked past. Although they asked why the Daily Targum staff was in the building, they never asked for identification and subsequently allowed access to all floors without having to check in. Ian Luxenberg, a CA in Mettler Hall, said after 10 p.m. someone who lives in the building must swipe and check in other students who do not live there. “They need to show a picture ID [that] we verify, and then the resident is responsible for the person being checked in for the duration of their time here,” he said. “If people are coming in with a big group, they sign them all in and go upstairs.” Rachel Cohen, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, said the security of the residence hall was not one of her major concerns. “I don’t really care. Anyone can walk into the building at any point in time. No one’s ever there,” she said, referring to the check-in desk. “It probably should be [a concern,] but it’s not.” While she is not fearful of who enters her building, Cohen said she always locks her door when she leaves her room. At University Center on Easton Avenue, swipe access is required to enter the building, the elevator
and the stairwell to access the various floors. Following a single resident into the building, The Daily Targum reporters were able to walk into the lobby and wait for an elevator, then enter the elevator without the RA and two CAs sitting at the entrance desk stopping them. Mariana Johnson, a resident at University Center, said the desk varies as to how strict they are with visitors entering the building, depending on who is sitting at the desk. “You can usually just follow people in at certain times,” said Johnson, a Rutgers Business School senior. “You can walk [in] like you own the place and they don’t really question you unless they really don’t recognize you.” Eric Francisco, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said he has friends in the building, and they tell him to follow someone in when he visits. “I have a lot of friends in this building, and they are just like, ‘Yeah, come on up,’” he said. “I’m like, ‘You sure?’ and they say, ‘Yeah, just come on in.’” The security for most of the residence halls on College Ave is relaxed, Johnson said. “I think it’s most buildings — College Ave dorms,” she said. “The river dorms, it was the same way. You [could] just kind of walk in.” The three students at the Uni-
versity Center desk admitted that depending on the amount of people entering, they cannot check in everyone coming into the building. “We do the best that we can to stop and make sure everyone who doesn’t live here gets signed in,” said Nana-Adwoa Marfo, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “There are going to be a few people that are going to get through, because we can’t stop everyone. We’re not cops.” Nathaly Jaquez-Castro, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said their role with Residence Life does not allow them to go into the building to follow someone who does not sign in. “We can’t leave the desk, so if somebody runs into the elevator, we can’t chase after them and see what floor they went to,” she said. Despite allowing unauthorized people into the building, Castro said they do not call the RUPD unless a problem arises. “We don’t call RUPD unless there is going to be a severe problem,” she said. “We can’t assume everyone is going to be a problem. We are not the cops, so we can’t jump in and go and chase the person. We just do the best that we can.” Natasha Carlos, a Rutgers Business School senior, said for University Center’s location, she feels it is secure. “It’s secure for where it’s at,” she said. “We are right next to downtown New Brunswick and the last of what is considered College Ave. So for what we are by, it’s considered safe.” While people in groups may be able to enter the building, Castro said residents are told to make sure they secure their apartments.
Building C of the Livingston Apartments was easily accessible. They do not have anyone checking IDs until around 8 p.m. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2012
“We tell all the residents … at all times they should lock their doors,” she said. “Once they leave their door unlocked, they are inviting people to come [in.]” At Rockoff Hall, a security guard stops all visitors who enter the building and asks those who are not residents to wait outside until they can have someone come down and sign them in. It was the only hall that took these security measures. Emmett said students should always report any suspicious activity in residence halls immediately.
“The residents are in the best position to know if something is out of the ordinary and they are encouraged to call the Rutgers Police Department … at any time,” he said. “Rutgers police respond to and investigate all reports of suspicious activity. In the event of an emergency, RUPD, along with the RAs, review security cameras, which are placed at all entrances to residence halls and record 24 hours a day, Emmett said. Residence Life declined to comment at the time of publication.
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TRADITION Schwendeman says taxidermy is the movement of dermis, the skin continued from front
recognition for their craft, The American Museum of Natural History offered both father and son a job in New York City. Arthur Schwendeman wanted no part of city life, but David Schwendeman decided to give it a shot. For the next 30 years, David Schwendeman would travel by bus to and from the city, where he was eventually promoted to the museum’s chief taxidermist. Although Bruce Schwendeman would apprentice his father and grandparents on weekends and evenings after work, he never pictured himself making a living out of taxidermy. Instead, he studied forestry and wildlife science at Rutgers, and then attended graduate school at North Carolina State University to study population dynamics, animal behavior and parasitology. However, Bruce Schwendeman began to notice his grandfather was ailing and moved back home to help him with the business. Arthur Schwendeman taught him the trade until he passed — and 40 years later, Bruce Schwendeman still keeps the business going. Today, everyone in the family has a role in running the business and even a few of his nephews dabble in taxidermy. But Bruce Schwendeman has doubts that he will pass on his skills to the next generation. “I think I was brainwashed into it but Abby, my daughter, can do whatever she wants, and we’ll just evolve the business as necessary,” he said. Bruce Schwendeman still has no regrets in pursing higher education and believes it has helped him immensely with taxidermy. His education has given him the tools and knowledge to find answers, think critically and process and utilize information. He works with a diverse array of animals, including insects, birds, mammals and fish. For each mount, he applies his knowledge of the working tools, anatomy, physiology and parasitology. The process of mounting a deer head, for example, takes approximately 10 to 12 hours — on a good day. When a customer brings a deer head into his studio, Bruce Schwendeman first needs to check tickets to make sure the animal was not illegally killed. The U.S. government cracks
down on fish and game violations — so he always needs to take caution. For instance, he remembers two game wardens from Alaska visiting his studio to investigate a case. Once breaking through all the legal tape, Bruce Schwendeman measures the carcass and begins making incisions to remove skin from the head meat and skull. The skin then needs to be fleshed, so he uses different tools like brain spoons and eye hooks to snip all the meat off to give it a uniform thickness. Afterwards, he takes the skin to a tannery where it will be treated to give it a leather-like texture. Then the mounting process begins. “Taxidermy is the movement of dermis, the skin. So you adjust the skin over that mannequin using different adhesives and mâchés and things,” Bruce Schwendeman said. “That’s the true definition of taxidermy: adjusting the skin over the artificial body.” Once the skin is mounted, he sews up the incisions, carefully hiding the stitches. He tucks in the lips, grooms the animal, waxes certain areas and puts the glass eyes in place. Some animals, like rainbow trout, lose color after death, so sometimes Bruce Schwendeman needs to paint on color. “When I’m working on an animal, I think about that animal,” he said. “If I was that animal, what would I be doing? It’s so cool.” A deer head costs about $600, but considering the time and cost of materials, Bruce Schwendeman said he does not make much money. His trade is a lifestyle choice, and dignitaries around the world have recognized his work — including novelist Philip Roth, sculptor Kent Ullberg, researcher Bob Ulbrich and actor Doug Allen. But Bruce Schwendeman’s priority is conservation — whether an animal’s body is preserved to educate the public in display at a museum, pay tribute to a species or function as a family heirloom. He has restored the carcasses of some of the world’s most interesting animals, including the Vanderbilt Museum’s 32-foot-long whale shark, the world’s largest mounted fish. After a year and $100,000 from the Save America’s Treasures grant, the project was finished — but ironically cited as an example of wasteful government spending on the floor of Congress. He also worked on the American Museum of Natural History’s biodiversity exhibit by mounting rare animals from the Central African Republic, such as galagos and pottos. “They collected two forest robins, and we mounted one,” he said. “[Those are] the only two known to exist.”
PACK RIDERS Rutgers University Department of Transportation hosted ‘Join the Pedal Party! Bike the B-Route’ yesterday which streteched from Livingston to Busch campuses. JENNY KIM
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City updates residents on Affordable Care Act site glitches By Nick Siwek Staff Writer
New Brunswick is working with organizations such as New Brunswick Tomorrow and Enroll America to clear up any confusion with the Affordable Care Act website, which has been experiencing problems since its Oct. 1 debut. Officials held an information session yesterday at New Brunswick Middle School. It was available to all who wanted to gain information on the health insurance available through the ACA. According to CNN, President Barack Obama expressed his frustrations about the glitches on the website, saying they are unacceptable. “[There’s] no excuse for the problems,” Obama said, according to CNN. Alescia Teel, communications director for New Jersey chapter of Enroll America, said the healthcare.gov website personnel are fixing glitches. She said the website glitches showed that many people were trying to access the website, indicating overwhelming interest in the ACA. “In the meantime, there are other ways people can enroll, which are paper applications or an 800
number,” she said. “In addition to that, it affords people more time to make a big decision.” Isaac Benjamin, Middlesex County organizer with Enroll America, said an application over the phone takes about 25 minutes. “So you can call that hotline, and it’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 150 languages 24/7,” he said. Benjamin said the hotline is the easiest way to enroll in light of the glitches on the website. Also, five locations for in-person assistance are available in New Brunswick alone to help with the application. These assistants are referred to either as Certified Application Counselors or Navigators, he said. “These are people who are certified by the federal government as organizations you can go to provide educated help,” Benjamin said. He said Enroll America discussed facts about the Affordable Care Act with the residents in New Brunswick. Benjamin said anyone that makes less than 400 percent of the poverty level is eligible for financial assistance. A single adult is someone who makes $44,680 per year or less. A family of four with an income of $92,200 per year or less is also eligible for financial assistance.
“We have this image, this preconceived notion of who’s uninsured,” he said. “We are not thinking of that middle-class family, and we’re definitely not thinking they are eligible for financial assistance — they are.” Benjamin said Enroll America sets out to find people without health care who are then given a sheet asking how much they make and the size of their family. “When people realize we aren’t selling anything, they’re really okay with saying how much they make. … With this map, we can say you’re probably going to qualify for Medicaid, or you’re probably going for financial assistance,” he said. Benjamin said many different plans exist for people. No set price fits everyone, but every plan has to cover 10 essential health benefits. People with pre-existing conditions cannot be turned away or charged more, Benjamin said. Regardless of injuries, illness or any ailment, the insurance providers must provide coverage at no additional costs to anyone eligible. The plans also must be explained in simple English with no fine print, he said. Bill Bader, a retired New Brunswick resident, said he came to the information session with a blank
President Barack Obama expressed his frustrations with the glitches on the Affordable Care Act website Monday. GETTY IMAGES
slate hoping to get any information he could. “As a retiree, I have coverage, but it’s expensive,” he said. Russell Marchetta, public information officer for New Brunswick, said people should take advantage of the organizations involved that help to inform about the health care and help to fill out the application. He said some people believe the act has been repealed. “We want to make sure people know [the act] is in place,” he said. Marchetta said the public infor-
mation office is continuing its work with New Brunswick Tomorrow and the other involved organizations to bring the city up to speed on the ACA. Benjamin said no one has to make a commitment to enter the marketplace, and the website is set up in a way where everyone can enter and see their options. “By the time March 31 comes around, we want everybody to have the best insurance for their family that they can find and finally enroll,” he said.
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County deputies in Calif. kill 13-year-old boy SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Northern California sheriff’s deputies have shot and killed a 13-year-old boy after repeatedly telling him to drop what turned out to be a replica assault rifle, sheriff’s officials and family members said. Two Sonoma County deputies on patrol saw the boy walking with what appeared to be a high-powered weapon Tuesday afternoon in Santa Rosa, sheriff’s Lt. Dennis O’Leary said. The replica gun resembled an AK-47 with a black magazine cartridge and brown butt, according to a photograph released by the sheriff’s office. Deputies would only learn after the shooting that it was a replica, according to O’Leary. It was not clear whether it could fire projectiles such as pellets or BBs. Rodrigo Lopez identified the boy as his son, Andy, to a newspaper and said the young teen was carrying a toy gun that belonged to a friend. After spotting the boy, the deputies called for backup and repeatedly ordered him to drop the gun, O’Leary said in a news release. It wasn’t clear whether he pointed the replica assault rifle at the deputies or made any type of threatening gesture. The sheriff’s office
referred calls to the Santa Rosa Police Department, which scheduled a 3 p.m. news conference to address the shooting. O’Leary said the deputies fired several rounds from their handguns immediately after issuing the orders to drop the rifle. A neighbor in the area, Brian Zastrow, told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat he heard seven shots. “First, I heard a single siren and within seconds I heard seven shots go off, sounded like a nail gun, is what I thought it was,” he said. The boy fell to the ground on top of the rifle, according to O’Leary. He said the deputies ordered him to move away before approaching him and putting him in handcuffs. They began administering first aid and called for paramedics, who pronounced him dead at the scene. Deputies also found a plastic handgun in the boy’s waistband, O’Leary said. The deputies, who have not been identified, have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard after a shooting, O’Leary said. Community members left candles, teddy bears and flowers at the edge of the field where the
teen was shot and questioned deputies’ decision to open fire. “I’m sure you can tell he’s a 13-year-old boy,” Abrey Martin told KGO-TV. “He’s not some maniac.” In a statement, Sheriff Steve Freitas said the shooting was a “tragedy” and he would do everything he could to ensure the investigation was thorough and transparent. “As a father of two boys about this age, I can’t begin to imagine the grief this family is going through,” he said. Rodrigo Lopez told the Press Democrat he last saw his son Tuesday morning. “I told him what I tell him every day,” he said in Spanish. “Behave yourself.” The family was back at their mobile home Tuesday night after identifying the boy’s body, the Press Democrat reported. The newspaper quoted the boy’s mother, Sujey Annel Cruz Cazarez, as saying, “”Why did they kill him? Why?” Andy Lopez had recently attended Lawrence Cook Middle School, where assistant principal Linsey Gannon said he played trumpet in the band. — The Associated Press
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Lawyer urges judge to fix financial issues DETROIT — An attorney representing Detroit urged a judge Wednesday to allow the city to fix staggering financial problems through bankruptcy, arguing that without it about 65 cents of every tax dollar eventually would be gobbled up by debts and other obligations. The extraordinary trial, expected to last days, brings the bankruptcy case to its most crucial stage since Detroit in July made the largest public filing in U.S. history. If a judge finds certain legal requirements were met, the city would get the green light to restructure $18 billion in debt and possibly slash pensions for thousands of people, the most controversial target so far. Hundreds of protesters walked in a circle outside the courthouse with signs that said, “Bail out people not banks.” In his opening statement, attorney Bruce Bennett said he “could stand here for hours” to describe the “mountain of evidence” that shows Detroit is insolvent. Without relief, he added, 65 cents of every dollar in residents pay in taxes could be needed to address the problem, leaving little for everyday services for 700,000 residents. “This is one of those cases where the data speaks very clearly and persuasively on its own. It needs no gloss,” Bennett told Judge Steven Rhodes. He was followed by a line of attorneys, representing unions,
pension funds and retiree groups, who didn’t seem to challenge the ruinous condition of Detroit’s finances but zeroed in on a key test under bankruptcy law: Did the city negotiate with creditors in good faith before the Chapter 9 filing? No way, they said. The judge stood to get a better view as Jennifer Green, an attorney for pension funds, used a screen to show months of emails and memos from state and city officials talking about bankruptcy preparation, not fruitful talks with creditors. Sharon Levine of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees said talks between Detroit and its unions should have lasted months not weeks. Another lawyer, Babette Ceccotti with the United Auto Workers, said the bankruptcy filing was aimed at using federal law to attack pensions, which otherwise are protected under the Michigan Constitution. “Chapter 9 was already a forgone conclusion” before the city last met with creditors a week before the filing, Green said. Bennett, however, said emergency manager Kevyn Orr’s team was cooperative and open to suggestions. “The city created a data base, populated it with enormous amounts of information and did not withhold information to get an edge,” he said. — The Associated Press
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Escaped sex offender commits sexual assault in US SEATTLE — For a few weeks, Michael Sean Stanley managed to cut away from a troubled life in Canada and navigate a bizarre pathway to freedom. The sex offender removed his electronic monitoring bracelet, eluded a Canadian manhunt and headed for the border. He was allowed to cross into Washington state, where local authorities told the U.S. citizen to register as a sex offender but didn’t arrest him, since he’d committed no crimes here. Less than four days after registering, Stanley was accused this week of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old in a Seattle alley in a case that has caused alarm on both sides of the border and exposed a challenging dynamic of crossborder relations. “This, for us, was the worstcase scenario,” Seattle Police Det. Renee Witt said. “Our worst fear was realized when this kid came forward and said Stanley had attempted to sexually assault him.”
Stanley’s criminal record in Canada dates back 25 years. He most recently served a 32-month prison term after luring two mentally challenged boys into an apartment, lighting a crack pipe and blowing smoke in their faces and then sexually assaulting them. Parole documents also describe another case in which Stanley broke into an elderly woman’s apartment while she was sleeping and sexually assaulted her. In other cases, Stanley was found in the bedroom of two young girls, was accused of assaulting another girl and had numerous violent encounters, according to parole records. That wasn’t enough to stop him at the U.S. border, because he had already served his time for his violent crimes and was only being sought for charges related to removing his monitoring bracelet. Canadian officials hadn’t sought a provisional arrest warrant that would allow U.S. officials to arrest an American citizen on home soil.
Even once Stanley crossed the border, Canada could have sought such a warrant and Seattle officials could have nabbed him and sent him back, said Gary Botting, a criminal defense and extradition lawyer based in the Vancouver, B.C. area. But in this case, Canadian authorities didn’t seek that type of warrant or ask for his extradition, saying his crimes weren’t serious enough. To seek extradition would have been time-consuming and costly. If Stanley was returned and convicted, he likely would have gotten credit for time served in custody and released, Botting said. It could cost have the Canadian government close to $1 million to accomplish little. On the U.S. side, a citizen who flees back to his home country must be let back in if there’s no warrant to arrest him, Botting said. “If he’s an American citizen, he’s home free,” Botting said. Shayne Saskiw, an Alberta politician elected to the province’s Legislative Assem-
bly, said some people had argued to leave Stanley in the United States so that Canada didn’t have to deal with him anymore. “I didn’t feel that was right,” said Saskiw, who pressed the government to seek Stanley’s extradition. “I don’t think it’s fair to one of our close allies — the United States — to dump predators into their areas without, at a minimum, appropriate monitoring systems in place.” Witt said authorities did all they could after Stanley’s arrival in the city. Seattle police said they encountered Stanley early Tuesday morning after a series of calls reported noise in a west Seattle alley, and Stanley was accused of threatening someone who asked him to be quiet. When police arrived, Stanley was appeared intoxicated, crawled out of a trash bin and became combative, according to a police report. Detectives believe the attack on the teen happened before that arrest. Authorities said Stanley met a boy at a west
Seattle grocery store, struck up a conversation and walked with him to an alley where he plied the teen with alcohol and attacked him. The boy pulled a knife and was able to escape. Police say charges in that case are forthcoming. Stanley made a first appearance Wednesday morning on the harassment charge, wearing a red jail uniform with his hands shackled in front of him. Stanley pleaded not guilty to the charge. At a Seattle preschool, near where Stanley registered he’d be living, his arrest brought relief, mixed with sadness that there may be another victim of the man with a quarter century Canadian criminal record. “It’s been intense,” said Ilene Stark, executive director at Pike Market Child Care and Preschool. “It felt like there was a threat in our community and that we needed to be much more vigilant — more than in everyday life. It was disconcerting.” — The Associated Press
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Rutgers to avoid homecoming letdown STUMPER’S SPORTS JAMES STUMPER
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t’s homecoming week here in Piscataway, and for the first — and only — time as a conference rival, the Houston Cougars are coming to the banks of the old Raritan. This week’s matchup is extremely important for the Scarlet Knights for a number of reasons — one of which is the question of how well they can rebound after the loss at Louisville two weeks ago. By the time the Knights take the field Saturday against Houston, they will not have played a game in 16 days. That should be plenty of time to work out the problems that plagued them two weeks ago. Against Louisville, Gary Nova threw four completely unacceptable interceptions, the offensive line couldn’t stop a thing and the running game, without leading rusher Paul James — who will miss this week’s game as well — never really got going against the then-No. 8 Cardinals. While the loss at Louisville was definitely disappointing, it certainly has not deterred the fan base — at least not the students. The 10,000 student section tickets for this week’s homecoming game against Houston were fully claimed by the Rutgers student body within 24 hours. However, homecoming is something that has plagued the Scarlet Knights in recent years. In two of the last three seasons, Rutgers has found themselves on
the losing end of its homecoming game. In 2010, the Knights lost to Tulane on homecoming, in what would prove to be Tom Savage’s last game as Rutgers’ QB. Last season, the homecoming game was the turning point that sent the season tumbling downward for Rutgers. For those who don’t remember, Kent State came to town and intercepted Nova a whopping six times and beat the Knights 35-23, ending any hope of an undefeated season and spoiling the homecoming party. Homecoming is a time where students and the university community come together to celebrate the school and its accomplishments, and a loss can certainly put a damper on those festivities. Rutgers will look to avoid the same homecoming fate that it succumbed to last season. In order to do so, they will need their beleaguered pass defense to step up. Houston currently sits at 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the AAC this season. While its schedule certainly hasn’t been too challenging, the Cougers have had a ton of success moving the ball through the air. They rank 18th in the country in passing yards — averaging 312.3 yards per game. Their offense, led by freshman quarterback John O’Korn, is averaging 40.8 points per game, which places them 16th nationally. Combine these stellar offensive numbers with the fact that Rutgers has lost two starting defensive backs in the past two weeks (Lew Toler broke his arm, and Ian Thomas abruptly left the program to pursue a career in baseball) and you’ve got a recipe for a lot of Houston points. So if Rutgers is to avoid a third homecoming letdown in four years, a lot of responsibility will fall on Nova.
Nova needs to get back on track this game, and the Cougars’ less-than-stellar defensive stats will most likely provide an opportunity for him to do so. As good as Houston has been offensively, its has struggled mightily on defense. Coming into their matchup with Rutgers, the Cougars have allowed an average 443 yards per game defensively. Nova, with his full arsenal of weapons at receiver, should be able to put up some big-time statistics, and put Rutgers in a good spot to get the homecoming victory this Saturday. However, the responsibility doesn’t all fall on Nova. With James out of the lineup, someone needs to step up at the running back position, whether it is freshman Justin Goodwin, who ran for the game-winning touchdown against SMU in Dallas in OT, or Savon Huggins — the most highly touted recruit in program history. Someone needs to pick up the slack created by James’ injury. Last week against Louisville, the Knights’ two running backs combined for only 60 yards on the ground, a number that simply will not get it done. In order for this offense to be effective, Nova needs to be able to utilize the play-action pass. However, if the running game can’t get anything going, the play-action pass will not fool anyone. Saturday’s game is a big one for Rutgers, as they will not only try to rebound from last week’s loss but also send to homecoming crowd home happy. James Stumper Jr. is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies and history. His column, “Stumper’s Sports,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
Campus diversity must apply to opinions too COMMENTARY MICHAEL R. CONVENTE
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ver the last several weeks, I have read point and counterpoint regarding the mock eviction notices distributed in residence halls by Students for Justice in Palestine. The notices were meant to call attention to the destruction of Palestinian homes by Israel in territory that, by all accounts, is claimed by both sides. Given that I am neither Jewish nor Palestinian, I have been impartial on this issue and continue to remain so. But as the clashes between both student populations have made their way through these pages, I wanted to offer some thoughts as a young alumnus outsider. To me, it is telling that the individuals decrying SJP’s delivery of mock evictions are attacking the action rather than the content. In other words, they are attacking the messenger rather than the message. In my experience, when this happens, it means the attackers are afraid of the message, and more specifically, that the public will respond favorably to the message. I agree SJP probably made some students feel uncomfortable with their mock evictions, but that was their entire purpose. Fostering critical thought sometimes requires movement toward boundaries. Given the status quo on campus is in favor of Israel’s current policies, you can imagine an action that challenges this line of thinking would generate strong opposition. That is not a statement in favor or against the policies of Israel — it is merely a reflection of the demographics of the University. According to Rutgers Hillel, near-
ly one in six undergraduates at Rutgers, which totals more than 6,000 students, is Jewish. Not only does the Jewish student population far outnumber students of Palestinian descent, it is also very vocal in defense of Israel’s current policies. All you have to do is read the many editorials from the past weeks, all but one of which decries the “deplorable” actions of SJP, which I will remind you was as benign as slipping pamphlets underneath residence hall doors. Some editorials even go as far to say SJP was peddling “propagan-
“Fostering critical thought sometimes requires movement toward boundaries.” da.” It has gotten to the point that you know which side an editorial will favor by simply reading the author’s name. This applies to supporters of both sides. This brings me to my ultimate point — diversity at Rutgers University is nothing but a shiny résumé item used to brag to other institutions about how we are supposedly superior. The tenets of diversity — learning from other individuals’ experiences, accepting our differences but bridging together in the name of humanity and having empathy for others — have been entirely forgotten in this latest iteration of Israeli-Palestinian clashing on campus. As both sides have made abundantly clear,
there is no room for common ground and understanding with this ongoing situation. If we are brutally honest with ourselves, when has diversity ever actually been as comprehensive at Rutgers as our administration wants us to believe? Next time you go to Busch Dining Hall, look around at the tables and I guarantee you that most tables will be self-segregated by race. It was that way when I was an undergraduate, and I doubt it has changed much since. For as much as our university prides itself on being diverse, in actuality, our “diversity” most often shows up only as percentages in an admissions profile. Rutgers has done much to recruit and support traditionally underserved student populations. For that, credit is due. Being a student among peers with myriad life experiences certainly helps, compared to living within a homogeneous community. But ultimately, to fully develop a diverse community, individuals must be willing to acknowledge one another’s circumstances, learn from them and reach a common understanding. Yes, this may even require students to get out of their comfort zones, if only to foster some critical thinking. For the current clash regarding Israeli-Palestinian affairs, these things are clearly not happening throughout the student body. I would argue they are not happening across the entire campus regarding many other issues, and certainly not as much as you may think, given our claim to fame for being such a diverse university. Michael Convente is a Rutgers College Class of 2009 alumnus. He is currently a cell and molecular biology doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
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University’s policy on religious holidays is fair As observant Jews, we sympathize with Sara’s Zayed’s frustration in relation to her Daily Targum column published on Oct. 22, “Muslim holy days should be considered holidays.” It is certainly irritating to deal with missing the volume of class and course material we do every single year for our many holidays, which start at sundown and may end at night anywhere from one to three days later. In fact, for those of us who celebrate these holidays in the Orthodox tradition, there are restrictions in place that not only prevent us from attending class, but in fact, prohibit us from doing any form of work or studying. This means that anywhere from one to three days at a time, we are mandated to miss work, which can make it difficult to stay caught up. However, Rutgers has addressed this issue, and there are official policies in place that are not contingent on the size of the religious group or how much or how little their holidays impact them. Rutgers’s official policy on religious holidays, as stated in University Regulation on Attendance, Book 2, 2.47B, is that “it is University policy to excuse without penalty students who are absent from class because of religious observance, and to allow the make-up of work missed because of such absence. Examinations and special required out-of-class activities shall ordinarily not be scheduled on those days when religiously observant students refrain from participating in secular activities. Absences for reasons of religious obligation shall not be counted for purposes of reporting.” In Zayed’s column, she states “Going to school — and work, for Muslim faculty — during Eid is equivalent to doing the same on Christmas.” There is in fact a crucial difference between the two that Zayed is ignoring. Christmas is a federal holiday — see 5 U.S.C. 6103 — and the only reason Rutgers gives off on Christmas is because it is a federal holiday. It is not so that Christians can celebrate more easily. In fact, from the University’s perspective, they do not give off for any religious holidays. Rutgers is extremely accommodating of religious students who miss class and work for religious observance, as many in the Jewish community here can testify. The issue is simply that there are far too many groups and affiliations on campus for Rutgers to fully accommodate them all by canceling classes on every holiday or day of religious observance. It’s just not possible to accommodate everyone. So the University, therefore, does not give off for any religious holidays, and instead provides make-up work and exams on an individual basis — a system that works well for most students. It is then up to the students to manage their time well, get notes and attend office hours to keep up with their work. The fact is Rutgers is actually better than most colleges in terms of religious accommodation, a factor that has led to an extremely diverse and vibrant campus community, and there’s really no need to change that. Joseph Kotzker is a School of Engineering first-year student. Talia Greenstein is a School of Engineering sophomore.
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DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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Today’s Birthday (10/24/13). What kind of creative fun can you get into this year? Opportunities and partnerships grow, blossoming from spring to summer. Pursue passion. Travel for work and learn new ways. A romantic dream comes true. Exhibit or launch next summer. Express your love. 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 7 — Stay home or close to home for the next two days. Let a loved one teach you a new trick. Watch out for sudden changes. The surprises may be lovely. Stay flexible and open-minded, for ease. Make important connections. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You’re very inquisitive for the next few days. It makes everything work out for the best. But don’t blindly follow a friend’s advice. It’s a great time to learn how to communicate better. Ignore the latest fad. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Focus on finances. A confrontation could arise, and clarity is quite useful. Clear your workspace. You can make extra cash. Stand up for yourself. Make a final decision. Generate a little controversy. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Okay, now you can blast forward. Use what you have. Let the old schedule get disrupted. Postpone travel and shipping, though. You’re gaining authority. Listen to someone experienced. Implement their directions and add your own spice. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Review your priorities. Design power into the project. Bring comfortable clothing. Meetings conflict with family time. Ignore detractors. Unexpected news affects your plans. It’s getting easier to stick to your budget. Play those hidden aces. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Friends are very helpful. Others think you’re sailing right along. Hold off on making a household decision. Wait to see who wins. Listen carefully. Solidify another’s fantasies, and there’s mutual benefit.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Consider new opportunities. Involve the whole group in your plans, which will likely change. Work diligently to assimilate new information. Career matters emerge for your consideration, as well. Mull it all over. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — You may need your spare change for gas money. Do without treats for now. Don’t spend what you don’t have. They are good for travel, so take a backpack and go. Enjoy your reward. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Count dollars and pay bills. Manage your resources carefully. Remember your partner. Be careful during this exercise. Focus on your work and productivity. Teach and study from your friends. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Make long-range plans together. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know how. You’ll figure it out. Don’t mash them into place or assume you know everything. Negotiate to refine. You warm to the game. Test theories. Listen graciously. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Get to work. Party conditions are excellent, so get ready. Gather supplies and information. Work matters bubble on the front burner, too. Juggling obligations with fun takes energy, and you can do it. Get your team involved. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Feelings boil over, and the past creeps into the present. Choose family and home. Ask for what was promised. The incident may transform into one of your strengths. Take more time for play. Treat yourself gently.
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Sophomore Erica Skroski said the Knights’ defense will have to stay together to stop Connecticut’s impressive back line. DENNIS ZUROW / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Four seniors to be honored during RU’s Sunday game at Yurcak Field vs. Temple Skroski said. “Everyone gave everything last weekend and we’re line has been amazing this year, prepared to do it again to try to and at this point we just need to get six points.” The Knights offense will need stick to our game plan.” The goalkeepers will be the to break through the Owl’s dematchup to keep an eye on, as fense, which is only allowing 1.13 both have had solid seasons for goals per game. Filigno, along with junior fortheir respective teams. Janosz is 11-3-1 in net and ward Stefanie Scholz and freshman midfieldboasts a 1.13 er Madison goals against Tiernan, will all a v e r a g e “We’ve showed this sea- need to this season. Her coun- son that we are capable of c o n t i n u e terpart in net, playing with any team. It’s their success. The trio has Emily Armgoing to come down to us combined for strong, has doing our research.” 22 goals and started all 17 nine assists games for jonelle filigno for a total of UConn and has senior Forward 53 points this a 1.17 goals season, makagainst avering for a lethal age. In the second contest of the combination on the attack. “We’ve showed this season weekend Sunday, Rutgers will that we are capable of playing face Temple on Senior Day. A pregame ceremony will with any team,” Filigno said. honor the four Knights seniors “It going to come down to us that include DiPaolo, Janosz, for- doing our research, sticking ward Jonelle Filigno and forward to the game plan, and showing what kind of heart this Maria Gerew. Rutgers faces an Owls team team has.” (6-9-1, 1-6) that has struggled in For updates on the women’s socAAC play. “These last two games make cer team, follow @TargumSports for a really important weekend,” on Twitter.
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goal
Temple forward’s scoring strike during first half was one of eight shot attempts continued from back into Temple goalkeeper Dan Scheck’s lap. “We were doing our best to try to get in the right spots,” Eze said. “When it came to execution in the final third, we just didn’t come together. We got unlucky.” For head coach Dan Donigan, it was hardly a matter of luck. With a completely healthy unit for the first time since Sept. 15, Donigan had the luxury of implementing Rutgers’ most lethal personnel up top. Schematically, the Knights had everything they wanted set up. For Donigan, a reoccurring theme of poor intangibles doomed Rutgers. “There’s irresponsibility, there’s immaturity, guys that aren’t accountable enough for themselves,” Donigan said. “As a coach, I’m going to let them know that. I had a tough conversation with them after the game, and I got in their eyes and I got in their face about it, because that’s what needs to happen.” A demoralizing end to the first half likely triggered the late mental breakdowns. Early on, Rutgers’ swift ball movement held Temple to four shots in the period, but the Owls were opportunistic. Forward Chas Wilson lifted Temple to a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute. His kick from the left corner of the
box off a throw-in from forward Vaughn Spurrier trickled past freshman goalkeeper David Greczek. “That span of 30 seconds and four or five mistakes cost us three points in a game at home against Temple, who we’re trying to get a top-four seed over,” Donigan said. “They throw it into the kid, [freshman defender] Spencer [Hambleton] gets turned, and nobody’s defending the kid who finishes the goal.” Rutgers controlled the tempo most of the period, but once again could not cash in. Freshman midfielder Erik Sa missed high from the middle just behind the box in the 22nd minute. Taintor fed Eze, who missed high and wide in the 20th minute near the goal post. It all left the Knights visibly frustrated with their hands cocked on their heads, and now they sit sixth in the AAC. “Everyone’s got to look in the mirror and ask themselves if they did the best they could,” Taintor said. “It comes down to training. You’ve got to practice the way you’re going to play. You’ve got to focus on that stuff, and you’ve got to make it count.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
October 24, 2013
Page 17 FIELD HOCKEY RUTGERS TO PLAY IN INAUGURAL BIG TEN HOCKEY LEAGUE
IN BRIEF
A
West Haven, Conn., man was arrested yesterday after allegedly threatening the New York Mets on social media, according to ESPN New York. Police said Aryn Leroux, 42, threatened team executives, players and coaches on Twitter while also making a “specific threat” to Citi Field. Leroux will be charged with second-degree threatening and breach of peace and is being held on $2,500 bond. “We don’t fool around in this day and age, especially on social networks, on threats that are made to an organization or individuals,” West Haven Police Department public information officer Bret Schneider told ESPN New York. The specific threats were not released, and his account was shut down.
Denver
Knights embrace future Big Ten move By Justin Lesko Staff Writer
For the Rutgers field hockey team, last Sunday’s game at Indiana was the first match against a Big Ten foe since it played Michigan State in 2009. It certainly will not be its last. Like the rest of Rutgers athletics, field hockey will join the Big Ten conference next season. Unlike the other programs, Rutgers is still in the Big East, as the AAC does not offer field hockey. “It was exciting coming face-toface with the future opposition,” said junior midfielder Sophie Wright.
Rutgers will be the ninth field hockey team in the conference, joining Penn State, Northwestern, Michigan State, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio State. Maryland, currently the topranked team nationally, also joins next season. This is different from the lineup for basketball and football. Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Purdue and Wisconsin do not offer field hockey. Upon first hearing her team would join the oldest athletic conference in Division I, junior midfielder Jenn Staab was more than pleased.
“I was excited because I know there’s a lot of greatly skilled teams and it’s a challenge, but I know we’re ready,” Stabb said. Currently four of the Big Ten’s seven teams are in the top 25 of the NCAA RPI rankings, including No. 6 Penn State and No. 13 Northwestern. The Big East also features four teams in the top 25, with UConn leading at No. 5. Head coach Meredith Long, who played at Maryland when it was in the ACC, said the Scarlet Knights’ 1-0 victory against Indiana did not accurately reflect the game, as Rutgers held possession over three-quarters of the game.
Broncos
quarterback Peyton Manning missed practice yesterday with a minor ankle injury, according to ESPN. Manning suffered the injury during Sunday night’s 39-33 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Broncos practiced in full pads yesterday, but Manning sat out on the sidelines. The Colts sacked Manning four times after getting sacked just five times in the Broncos’ previous six games. The Broncos play the Washington Redskins on Sunday. “I plan on being out there [Sunday],” Manning told ESPN. “I’m going to start there.”
The
Cleveland
Browns
named Jason Campbell their starting quarterback yesterday, according to ESPN. Campbell will replace quarterback Brandon Weeden, who has struggled this season as the starter. Weeden ranks 32nd in the league this season in completion percentage, 31st in yards per attempt and 30th in passer rating. He has five touchdown passes this year with six interceptions. “It’s not about one person. I know everyone wanted to say it’s about Brandon. But it really wasn’t about one person,” Campbell told ESPN. “We all as a collective group have to do a better job play in and play out.” Campbell, a former first-round draft choice, has played for the Washington Redskins, the Oakland Raiders and the Chicago Bears. The Browns face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
The NBA
owners
voted
to change the format of the NBA Finals to a 2-2-1-1-1 schedule for hosting teams, according to ESPN. The owners voted unanimously to change the 2-3-2 format that has been in place for almost 30 years. It will be effective for this season’s NBA Finals. Commissioner David Stern first changed the format in 1985. “There’s been a sense among our teams that in a 2-2 series, it’s not fair for a team with the better record to be away [for Game 5],” Stern said after the league’s board of governors annual preseason meeting. “It’s not fair for the better team in terms of record to spend as many as eight days away from home.”
Junior midfielder Jenn Staab will be on the team next season when Rutgers moves to the Big Ten, which houses more competitive teams than the Big East. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
“Traditionally, Big Ten [field] hockey, it’s fast, it’s physical, it’s aggressive,” she said. “We are those things, but we’re definitely more of a possession-oriented team and we like to play through the midfield. We like to play laterally to go forward and I think Indiana was a more direct team going forward.” Critics of the NCAA’s ever-changing conference landscape often scrutinize the schools for paying too much attention to a football program that plays and travels once per week, while other sports play many more games. But most of the Rutgers players seemed to relish the opportunity to travel. “It’s exciting, it’s new and it’s fun to see different schools and their different turfs and atmosphere,” Staab said. The team’s ability to adapt to traveling for last weekend’s games impressed Long, especially after leaving at 4:30 a.m. on Friday for Louisville. “As coaches, we’re concerned with the travel and if they are going to be fatigued,” she said. “It’s tough and Indiana had an off day in between, but we were really pleased with how [the players] did physically and mentally. It will be tough to travel but it was fun.” Long did not say if any improvements were in the works for the Bauer Track and Field Complex, but she is hopeful. “The Big Ten facilities and programs are big time, so I’m hoping we can make some progress with the facilities here,” Long said. For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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October 24, 2013 TENNIS CUNNINGHAM, LI, PETRINI ALL IMPRESS DURING FALL CAMPAIGN
Head coach says Rutgers finished year strongly By Louis Petrella Staff Writer
As one season ends, another begins. The Rutgers tennis team completed a tough fall season this weekend and will begin offseason training to prepare for the spring campaign. Head coach Ben Bucca is proud of the way the Scarlet Knights performed this season in tournaments and practices. “I speak for everyone when I say that we are satisfied in knowing that [the team] really pushed forward and put forth a strong effort this season,” Bucca said. “In practices, in weight training and in competitions, they really held nothing back.” Assistant coach Hilary Ritchie said the tough competition the Knights faced this fall should prepare the team for the spring season. “This fall was hard on the girls in a really good way,” Ritchie said.
“I think we challenged them and they rose to face the adversity during practice and conditioning. The girls are excited to keep training in the offseason. They are looking forward to playing in the dual matches and seeing how they can improve for the spring.” A few bright spots for the team include freshman Farris Cunningham, sophomore Gina Li and senior Vanessa Petrini. Cunningham impressed in her first tournament with the Knights at the Brown Invitational as the only newcomer. She reached the finals of the Blue Singles Flight, but withdrew in the final match against Binghamton’s Annie DiMuro due to an ankle injury. Li also played a strong fall season coming off the spring. Bucca praised Li for her progress this season both on the court and in training. “[Gina] is just continuing to get better and better,” Bucca said. “This was a transformation fall semester for her. She went
from a very good player, to a player who belongs among the top in the region.” Petrini hopes to improve upon one of the best careers in Rutgers’ recent history. “Every year I come back, I want to do better and better,” Petrini said. “In the spring I want to come out and try to win a majority of my matches.” Ritchie feels confident entering the offseason, but understands the team must improve in doubles play. “We’re going to put a lot of emphasis on our doubles,” Ritchie said. “Our strategy is good, and I think our girls are really understanding the game. Now we just need to be confident in executing some of those plays.” Bucca knows this offseason will not be easy. With fewer practices, the responsibility now shifts to the players to make sure they are training properly. “The biggest challenge is now for the girls to do their very best
Sophomore Gina Li enjoyed a strong fall season for the Knights after her breakout rookie season, when she went 16-5 last year. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2013
dealing with all of the normal distractions of being a college student and to stay in shape,” Bucca said. “We practice significantly less now, and they have to come back ready to play in January. We have a really tough
schedule and our matches could go either way. We need to be on top of our game.” For updates on the Rutgers tennis team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Championships give RU first assessment By Conor Nordland Contributing Writer
The Rutgers men’s cross country team has reached a pivotal moment in its season. With two months down, the Scarlet Knights are preparing for their first major test. The AAC Championships held Nov. 2 in Madison, Conn., will be the first true assessment for the team’s season as a whole. “We look at our season in two parts: pre-championship and championship races,” said head coach Mike Mulqueen. “We’ve been gearing the team to be as good as it can be in the month of November.” The pre-championship period of the season concluded last weekend at the Princeton Invitational, in which Mulqueen saw many positives from his team. “I was very encouraged by their performance. They really worked hard to close the gap,” Mulqueen said. “It was definitely a step in the right direction.” With the positive steps from then and the championship portion of the season rapidly approaching, Mulqueen spoke of the team’s preparation. Part of the process has been tough practices, but as a five-time Big East Coach of the Year and 33rd-year head coach, Mulqueen knows how far to go with his team. “They know what to expect out of the workouts, but I try not to push them too hard,” Mulqueen said. “Their spirits are good. They’ve really been working hard the last few weeks.” The practices are one part of the formula, and Mulqueen is doing what he can to prepare the team for a completely new experience come Nov. 2.
“They’re very excited,” he said. “It’s a new course and new league we’re in now. A lot of the competition is completely new to us, it’s a new experience for everybody.” The Knights will look to their “nucleus” again for their most important race, Mulqueen said. “[Senior] Chris Banafato, [junior] C.J. DeFabio and [junior] Anthony Horton have been the top three. They’ve separated themselves from the other guys,” Mulqueen said. “Our No. 1 runner, by far, has been Chris Banafato.” Banafato, Rutgers’ senior leader, will again lead the younger group of runners. The reliable senior has been the first Knight to cross the finish line in every race this year. But he has not been the only one who impressed his head coach. “Horton has had a really nice breakout year for us,” Mulqueen said. Along with Horton, DeFabio has also been a top performer in the strong core Mulqueen will rely on for the AAC Championships. All three runners have been the top-three placers for the Knights in every race Rutgers has participated in this year. Even with their consistency, Mulqueen knows more contributions will be needed to make an impression at Rutgers’ first significant race. “We need our guys from four to 10 to step up and close the gap,” Mulqueen said. Rutgers knows it has its work cut out for them at the AAC Championships next weekend, but the hard work put in and the improvements made so far this year have the Knights feeling good about their chances. For updates on the Rutgers men’s cross country team, follow @ TargumSports on Twitter.
October 24, 2013
Page 19 FOOTBALL BURTON HAS JUST TWO CARRIES THIS SEASON
KNIGHT NOTEBOOK
Junior FB embraces blocking role By Bradly Derechailo Associate Sports Editor
Junior quarterback Gary Nova has thrown 4-for-5 on fourth downs this year, completing two passes to tight end Tyler Kroft. JOVELLE TAMAYO
Rutgers improves fourth-down offense By Josh Bakan Sports Editor
The Rutgers football team’s improvement on fourth down from last season to now even surprised head coach Kyle Flood. The Scarlet Knights converted 10-of-13 in the first six games after going 3-for-10 all last year. “I didn’t realize it was that dramatic of a difference. That’s a pretty dramatic difference,” Flood said yesterday. “I feel maybe that the offense is a year more mature and ready to take advantage of those opportunities and able to move the chains.” Junior quarterback Gary Nova has certainly matured. Nova emphasized not turning one bad throw into another bad throw since last season ended in the Russell Athletic Bowl with a third straight loss. That approach is pivotal when most fourth-down situations involve at least one incompletion in the first three downs. “You’re trying to get in fieldgoal position or you need to score [a touchdown] at the end of the game to win, so you need to bring your A game,” Nova said. Flood displayed greater aggression in his second season at the helm starting from their first game. After Rutgers lost Aug. 29 against Fresno State going for a two-point conversion while down one in overtime, Flood said going for it was his decision. The decision to keep the offense in on fourth downs comes more from Flood than offensive coordinator Ron Prince, Nova said. “[He] just shows a lot of confidence in our offense,” he said. Nova is 4-for-5 on fourth-down throws. Sophomore tight end Tyler Kroft is the only receiver to catch more than one of those passes. Prince’s offense calls for more tight end receptions than Rutgers is used to, but Nova and Kroft’s connection continues to steadily improve this season. Safeties and linebackers generally guard Kroft, and Nova said Kroft usually wins those matchups. Kroft attests their fourth-down success to confidence. “If there’s something we need to work on, we’ll go ahead and hit it on extra routes,” Kroft said. “It’s basically just building the confi-
dence in each other that when it comes to crunch time, we can rely on each other.” Third-down plays are still a problem for Rutgers, and part of the reason why the Knights have left special teams on the sideline more often on fourth down. Rutgers has converted 34 percent of its third downs this season and last year. Louisville, meanwhile, leads Division I with a 63.6 percent success rate. “I think we need to be better on third down to stay out of those fourth-down situations, but we’ve had some good looks on fourth down,” Nova said.
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Marcus Thompson will be the first game captain of the season Saturday against Houston, Flood announced. Thompson, a vocal defender, leads Rutgers with 3.5 sacks and is the only senior to start every game this season. “He has been a leader on this team now for quite some team,” Flood said, “and I think the way he plays the game of football is a great example to really every player in our program — not just the young players.”
Flood
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when redshirt freshman wide receiver Carlton Agudosi will be more impactful. “He’s starting to make an impact on special teams,” Flood said. “He hasn’t really had a great opportunity to make an impact on offense.” Hamstring issues forced Agudosi out of the Fresno State game and Sept. 14 against Eastern Michigan. He is also one of several young wideouts contributing to special teams while buried behind wide receiver depth, including freshmen Janarion Grant and Andre Patton. Sophomore Leonte Carroo experienced the same situation last year, playing only special teams. Now he leads Rutgers with 297 receiving yards. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Josh Bakan on Twitter @JoshBakan. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
Michael Burton’s only two carries this season came in the third quarter Sept. 7 against Norfolk State. That means no handoffs went to the junior fullback in the Rutgers football team’s past four contests. He could care less. “You don’t always have to be involved in the offense getting the ball or being the guy who scores all the touchdowns,” Burton said. “You can have a significant role in the offense by blocking, catching balls, so I work on that every single day.” Burton has been more impactful in the receiving game this season, collecting eight receptions for 89 yards. His longest catch went for 24 yards against Louisville. Head coach Kyle Flood said in recent weeks he would like to see Burton get more carries, whether it be from the fullback position or in a single-back set. Rutgers has stuck with two running backs — junior Savon Huggins and freshman Justin Goodwin — since sophomore Paul James went down with a lower leg injury Sept. 21 against Arkansas. Though Burton has not been used in the running game in terms of carries, Flood
knows how valuable he is to the Knights’ production out of the backfield. Burton’s handling of blocking responsibilities even mirrors that of past fullbacks who have made their way through the program, according to Flood. “Michael has proven that he can make plays,” Flood said. “He is an extremely valuable guy — the type of fullbacks we want to play with, the Brian Leonards, the Jack Corcorans and now our guy Michael Burton. That’s the kind of fullback we want.” But unlike those two, Burton has blocked behind a revolving door. He was out in front of Huggins in the Knights’ season opener before James took control as the lead back. After James’ injury against the Razorbacks, Goodwin received the bulk of the carries in the Knights’ 55-52 victory against the Mustangs. Goodwin and Huggins both spilt the workload in Rutgers’ last game against Louisville. The Knights’ bye week after the Louisville game allowed the unit to attempt to improve on their 12-yard rushing outing. “We’re just fortunate to have those few bye [weeks],” Huggins said. “… We had some things we had to work on.” Burton does not mind who is running behind him, much like
his mentality when it comes to receiving running plays designed for himself. “It just goes to show I can be consistent and continue to do my job no matter what running back is in there,” Burton said. “I’ve had three different running backs thus far, but they’re all great backs and they make me look good so I can’t complain. Just because it’s a different running back doesn’t mean that I should block any way different.” Flood said after yesterday’s practice that establishing a running game is important on Saturday against Houston’s high-tempo offense. Burton believes there are other ways the Knights can generate the run without him having the ball in his hands. “I take much more pride in being that guy who leads through the hole and blows up that linebacker so my running back can go free for the touchdown, or be that guy in the backfield who can pick up that blitz so Gary can get the ball off,” Burton said. “I take a lot of pride in that.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Bradly Derechailo on Twitter @Bradly_D. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
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MEN’S SOCCER TEMPLE 1, RUTGERS 0
Owls hand RU loss thanks to early goal By Greg Johnson Associate Sports Editor
The Rutgers men’s soccer team had everything it wanted entering last night’s crucial contest against Temple: four days’ rest, a rejuvenated roster and home-field advantage. But even under their most favorable conditions in more than a month, the Scarlet Knights failed to snap a scoring drought that has snowballed to 349 consecutive minutes since Oct. 12 and a 1-0 loss. Despite doubling Temple in shots, Rutgers could not exploit plentiful first-half chances, which came back to haunt it shortly before halftime. The Owls (9-3-3, 2-1-3) punished the Knights (5-9-2, 2-4-1) with the only goal of the game in the 37th minute. “It’s a bad feeling,” said senior forward Kene Eze. “We thought coming in we were going to do what we had to do. We knew what we had to do, so there are no excuses.” Eze, who played all 90 minutes for the first time since Sept. 15 — before injuring his hamstring — led the team with five shots. His last-gasp attempt with about two minutes to play after breaking loose along the sideline sailed just right of the goalpost. Several other botched chances hurt Rutgers. Sophomore defender Mitchell Taintor, returning from an appendectomy, missed wide right in the 72nd minute. Sophomore Drew Morgan had a golden look off sophomore midfielder Mael Corboz’s free kick in the 66th minute, but his header landed right Senior forward Kene Eze attempts to dribble past a host of defenders during last night’s 1-0 home loss to Temple. Eze’s attempt with two minutes remaining, one of just five attempts on goal for Rutgers, sailed right off the goal post. LUOYE WONG
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WOMEN’S SOCCER UCONN-RUTGERS, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Home-field advantage in playoffs remains at stake By Jim Mooney Staff Writer
With only two games remaining in the Rutgers women’s soccer team’s regular season, the pressure to perform is high. Rutgers currently sits tied for third in the AAC, six points behind first-place UCF, and only one point ahead of fourthplace Connecticut. For the Scarlet Knights (11-3-2, 4-21), tonight will feature a critical matchup when Connecticut (10-7, 4-3) comes to Yurcak Field. “These last few games are critical. I’m just happy that we have them at home,” said head coach Glenn Crooks. “Spirits around the team are still high, but obviously this weekend has some major playoff implications.” The Knights are currently in position to host a quarterfinal game in the AAC Tournament as a top-four seed, but should the team fall to fifth place or lower, it will have to go on the road.
A home playoff game would be ideal for the Knights, who are currently 9-0 at Yurcak Field, but only have a 2-3-1 record on the road. “We are taking things one game at a time and just trying to get as many points that we can this weekend,” said senior defender Tricia DiPaolo. “Our goal is to get a home playoff game.” Connecticut comes into the game winning two of its past three games, but is only 1-3 on the road this season. The Huskies boast the reigning AAC Offensive Player of the Week in sophomore forward Stephanie Ribeiro. Riberio and freshman forward Rachel Hill will be the Rutgers backline’s focal points, also featuring the recent AAC Goalkeeper of the Week in senior Jessica Janosz and sophomore defender Erica Skroski, who was named the conference’s Defender of the Week. “We are going to have to stay together as a unit on game day,” Skroski said. “The back
fast fact
The Rutgers football team is 10-for-13 this season on fourth down attempts for 77%. How have the Knights fared on fourth down in recent seasons? 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
3-for-10, 30% 11-for-18, 61% 8-for-11, 44% 7-for-18, 39 % 6-for-15, 40%
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Senior defender Tricia DiPaolo will be partially responsible in stopping Connecticut’s offense when Rutgers hosts the Huskies tonight at Yurcak Field. DENNIS ZURAW
EXTRA POINT
STEVE LONGA,
redshirt freshman linebacker, is one of just two defensive players in AAC football this season in the top 10 of tackles who also has three sacks. Longa is tied for third in the AAC with 61 tackles.
knight schedule
WOMEN’S SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
SWIMMING & DIVING
VOLLEYBALL
vs Connecticut
vs Providence
vs Wagner
vs Louisville
Tonight, 7 p.m. Yurcak Field
Tomorrow, 2 p.m. Bauer Track & Field Complex
Tomorrow, 4 p.m. RU Aquatic Center
Tomorrow, 7 p.m. College Ave. Gym