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White supremacy group posts new flyers at Rutgers Kira Herzog & Dan Israel Staff Writers
Earlier today, students discovered a series of recruitment posters for the white supremacist group Identity Evropa plastered on University buildings. Photographed on the College Avenue, Douglass and Livingston campuses, these flyers featured the phrase “Our Generation, Our Future, Our Last Chance,” with the organization’s name dominating the bottom third of the page. The flyers are the same ones that prompted a heated protest at New York University in late September. Identity Evropa is a relatively new “alt-right” organization with direct ties to the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville this August, which ended in violence. The group’s leader was reportedly inspired to create Identity Evropa after reading the autobiography of Ku Klux Klan grand wizard, David Duke. Mere hours after the original poster was reported, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior Christopher Leet recorded a video of a hand-written “Black Lives Don’t Matter” sign glued to the inside of an EE bus. He shared his account of the
incident in an inter view with The Daily Targum. “I saw an ugly note on the wall of the bus when the driver came to the back to investigate. I initially had no idea it was there but someone complained to the driver, prompting me to investigate what was going on. I was immediately disgusted by what I saw,” Leet said. “The note looked like it originally said ‘Black Lives Don’t Matter,’ but the ‘don’t’ was crossed out with black sharpie. It looked as if it was then edited again to say ‘Black Lives Matter Only to Blood and Crip thugs.’ This was even more disgusting as it implied that multiple people felt this way towards the black community.” It is not yet apparent whether the note on the bus was affiliated with the Identity Evropa posters, but the two incidents took place within hours of each other. Leet said students on the EE bus alerted the driver to the situation before taking action to remedy it. His video depicts a group of students using a pen to black out parts of the sign until only “Black Lives Matter” remains. “I am sad that there are still people, even at Rutgers, who feel this way towards their fellow peers but happy that we as a community can still work together to silence this
Identity Evropa, a white supremacy group with ties to the Charlottesville rally this August, posted recruitment flyers around campus at Rutgers yesterday. DAN ISRAEL hate and show each other support,” Leet said. To the Rutgers community, the series of incidents that transpired today may feel familiar. Last spring the white nationalist group Vanguard America facilitated a flyer-based recruitment campaign at the University, similar to
the one now being endorsed by Identity Evropa. On Feb. 14, police investigated the origins of a poster on the Paul Robeson Cultural Center with the slogan “Imagine a Muslim Free America.” The bottom of the flyer featured Vanguard America’s name, website and twitter handle.
On March 1, less than a month later, The Daily Targum discovered that a flyer posted to several official class Facebook pages on behalf of the Rutgers Conservative Union (RCU) was copied nearly word for word from Vanguard America’s website. Dylan Marek, a member of the RCU and a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, initially denied allegations that the two “Take Your Country Back” flyers were connected but admitted to another publication that he had come across the template on Vanguard America’s website. When asked about the flyer, RCU President Nick Knight said the e-board approved it but did not know where it had come from. “Members can come up and have a say in what they want for certain flyers. We didn’t ever hand out any of the ‘Take Your Country Back’ flyers, (Marek) just posted one on two Facebook pages,” Knight said. “We didn’t give approval of where it came from, we just said, okay you have this flyer and it looks okay — it is a little eye catching when you look at it but it’s not inherently racist.” Marek resigned earlier this semester under threat of impeachment, Knight said. “Most people I talked to were like, ‘it was a mistake, you shouldn’t have done that,’” Knight said. “It was a fluke, it shouldn’t have happened, but there were also people See flyers on Page 4
U. turns The Yard pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dimitri Rodriguez Photo Editor
About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to the RWJBarnabas Health website. In a joint effort to battle breast cancer, The Yard @ College Avenue was donned pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month along with other sponsors. Together, they hosted “PinkOUT” on Oct. 20. Ryan Stevens, a clinical supervisor of Athletic Training and Wellness at RWJBarnabas Health, said the event was to help raise awareness about breast cancer. “So you know, we got homecoming weekend this weekend and RWJBarnabas Health is a principal sponsor of Rutgers Athletics and Rutgers University, so it’s a natural collaboration to try and raise awareness for breast cancer awareness month,” he said. Taking ownership of one’s health, making healthy choices and taking ownership of the things that are controllable in life can make a positive impact in the future, he said. “Whether you’re extremely healthy or you are dealing with
something personally, you have to take ownership of what you got going on. There’s stuff that goes on on a daily basis that comes unexpected,” he said. “But the reality is, there’s also a lot of stuff happening in life that we can control. Ever y healthy choice you make, ever y workout you attend, ever y healthy meal you eat is a dedication to your future self. And by taking ownership of that, you can really make a positive impact on your future.” Director of Marketing Operations Rachael Fonseca said the objective is raising community awareness together, something that everybody can do, in a fun setting. “If you notice outside, there’s ever ybody from college students, there are some kids that look they are as young as 7 and all the way up to some older folks as well,” she said. Fonseca said any indicating signs of cancer that are found early will put someone in a much better spot down the road in terms of treatment. “We’re looking to make sure that women need to get out and get mammograms,” she said. “If you’re over 40 now’s the time, you can go
out and schedule yours today. If you’re under 40 but have a loved one that might be hesitant or hasn’t gotten her annual mammogram, you really should push her because preventative medicine is really the best kind.” Jeniffer Caba, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, attended with her organization Sigma Lambda Upsilon because the cause is important to her and to support the sponsors that put together the event. “It is a cause I hold close to my heart,” she said. “My grandmother, who raised me, fought breast cancer bravely for 5 years. She was in and out of remission, but unfortunately, it came back stronger and she lost her fight. I remember the strength during her fight and use it as motivation to help raise awareness for women’s health.” While sharing her grandmother’s fight story, she said it is important to raise awareness about the illness. “It is important for everyone to have an understanding of this illness and show support to those who are currently living it,” she said. “I was excited for the large turnout and was glad to see so many people
During the “PinkOUT” event, the Rutgers community participated in Zumba tutorials to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR uniting for greater efforts, despite ... our differences.” Hayley Cattonar, director of Philanthropy and Service of Zeta Tau Alpha and a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said the goal of the sorority’s sponsorship of the event is to raise awareness and educate people within the Rutgers community. “(Our) ultimate goal was to ultimately spread awareness about breast cancer by handing out our little (Zeta Tau Alpha) pink ribbons
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U. holds de-stressing events to alleviate midterm pressures
Rutgers organizations are attempting to make midterm season a less stressful time of year for students like Amanda Osei-Bonsu (left) and Janibell Encarnacion (right) by providing events like animal therapy and guided self-care programs. RIYA PRABHUDESAI
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assistant programs in residence halls to campus events hosted by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), campus leaders are encouraging students to go to these events to balance their social and academic life. Gina Sbrilli, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, is a resident assistant on campus and plans programs in her residence hall to help relax students during stressful times. “(Resident assistants) plan five
week and the goal is to break students out of the stressful cycle and “bubble” that exams can create. Residents tend to appreciate doing something other than school for even a short period of time, Sbrilli said. Residence Life follows something called the “CARES Model,” she said. Community, academic, responsibility, equity and self-advocacy are the main principles of the model. Every resident assistant does one program in each of
De-Stress” event, which entailed several hands-on, stress-buster activities including making bracelets, origami and stress balls. There were also free on-site massages and snacks. This year, RHA continues to host de-stress events. Nonye Okafor is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore and a member of RHA. “We currently are planning destress events for the next upcoming months. Usually, our de-stress
This midterm season, organizations around Rutgers University are hosting events and giving out tips to help students de-stress during exams. The Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), has a page on their website dedicated to tips on how to prepare for exams and cope with academic pressure. Their website states “You can’t be successful academically if you don’t take care of yourself in all other aspects of that anxiety during exams life — physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually.” can be beneficial in making stugina sbrilli dents motivated School of Arts and Sciences Junior and alert, but too much anxiety programs each semester that those categories a semester. An events will either be passive or accan be distracting. The website lists several strat- aim to help residents meet peo- example of an academic program tive,” Okafor said. “Passive, being egies to alleviate stress, such as ple and get away from school, could be bringing in a dean to talk an event where we hand out ‘exam tutoring resources, meditation even if it’s for 5 minutes just to about registration for classes, and survival goodie bags’ stocked techniques and apps like “Breath- grab a slice of pizza,” Sbrilli said. a responsibility program could be with a few items that are essene2Relax” and “Relax Melodies” “Residents can go someplace giving out condoms and talking tial to being prepared and relaxing during their exam. An active that help with relaxation and that isn’t class or their room and about safe sex. The RHA is another orga- event would be a holiday event do something different. Whether stress management. There are also events all over that’s, say, planting a plant for nization on campus that plans where we play a film, provide food campus to ensure that students their room or listening to a rep programs around midterms and and host games for the residents finals week. Last year, they host- to enjoy and meet others.” have the opportunity to take a from VPVA speak.” RHA hosts these de-stress She said the events are usually ed a large event on Livingston break from the books and unwind with their peers. From resident hosted in the evenings during the campus called the “Livingston events throughout the school year,
but especially during midterms and finals weeks, he said. They attract students from all years and are hosted on every campus. “We all know college is stressful, but residence halls and apartments are somewhere each resident should be able to relax, feel comfortable and enjoy. Our job is definitely to bring home to the halls and the best way to do that is to make sure our residents feel like they have a support system. We hope to be that support system for them especially during exams when they’re your feeling homesick or like they need some extra encouragement,” Okafor said. Sbrilli said these programs are essential to keep students academically successful and mentally healthy. “(The programs are) important because you can’t be successful academically if you don’t take care of yourself in all other aspects of your life — physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually,” Sbrilli said. “We all know the feeling of constant stress (and) our goal is to alleviate it, even if it’s just for a few minutes.”
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flyers There are 44 active hate groups in NJ right now, according to national reports continued from front who were like, ‘oh yeah this is awesome.’ I mean the controversy gave us a lot of attention, even if it was in a negative way.” New Jersey is frequently recognized as a diverse region, but the state remains a hotbed for white supremacist groups. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, New Jersey is ranked number four on the list of
states with the highest number of hate groups. There are a total of 44 hate groups residing in the Garden State, most of them with ideologies based around neo-Nazi and white supremacy rhetorics. Nathan Damigo is a self-proclaimed white supremacist and the founder of Identity Evropa. Damigo made headlines in recent months after a video of him punching a woman in the
face at the Berkeley protests went viral. Despite being a relatively new organization, Damigo made it clear that he intends to expand the influence of Identity Evropa beyond California. In an interview with The Tab US, Damigo listed off the different universities that his organization plans to target. “We got people at Rutgers ...” Damigo said. “We’ve got people at around 60 to 70 schools across the country. We’ve probably got around 300 members, last I checked. We’ve been growing extraordinarily fast.” Representatives from the University did not provide a comment by press time, but following
the tragedy in Charlottesville, University President Robert L. Barchi and the chancellors of Rutgers University released a joint statement against bigotry. “As the administrative leadership of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, we want to express with abundant clarity that acts and statements of bigotry, racism, anti-Semitism and white supremacy are morally repugnant and have no place in our society or on our campuses,” the joint statement reads. “Our university values and respects the humanity of every individual from every background, and we embrace the diversity that defines Rutgers and has so profoundly enriched our community.”
The statement encouraged students to take part in respectful and productive discourse and concluded with a strong stance on the hate groups that gathered in Charlottesville. “We abhor and condemn the acts of hatred by the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists who marched in Charlottesville last weekend, and we honor the heroism of Heather Heyer and all who bravely stand up against this hatred,” the statement read. “It is distressing that we should even have to issue such a statement at this point in our nation’s histor y, but we cannot allow any equivocation on this subject.”
VPVA outlines process for reporting sexual assaults at U. to report a sexual assault is to report it through Title IX. According to the website of the Office for Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Education, “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Root said if someone was afraid to report a sexual assault to the police because they are afraid of going through the state, or for any personal reason, Title IX goes solely through Rutgers. This process is different than a criminal process. The investigation happens completely within the University, followed by a judicial process. A victim can also obtain the equivalent of a restraining order, known as a no-contact order, during the process, Root said. If someone is found responsible, then all of the sanctions and consequences are University-based, Root said. The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) at Rutgers helps students She said students are able to through every step of reporting and recovering from sexual assault and is one of the reasons that pursue reporting through both Rutgers is nationally recognized for sexual violence prevention efforts. RAFAL STAPINSKI RUPD and Title IX, through one or “That involves an examination the other, or they can do neither. Students have the right to conRyan Stiesi tact RUPD on their own, but they and safe kit, and we recommend They are also able to start and stop Staff Writer can also have someone with the people go to the Middlesex Coun- either process at any point which Approximately 1 in 5 women VPVA go with them, Root said. If ty Center for Empowerment. Peo- they feel comfortable. Talking to VPVA is completely and 1 in 33 men will be victims of students let VPVA know, they can ple can go to a hospital as well sexual assault in their lifetime, ac- set up a time to go with them. If — what we like about the center confidential, Root said. Reportcording to the Rutgers Office for they go on their own they will be is that it is a smaller environment ing a sexual assault through RUPD or Title IX is not necesViolence Prevention and Victim told they have the right to a con- and less chaotic,” Root said. For evidence collection it is ad- sarily confidential because peofidential sexual violence advocate. Assistance (VPVA). “Confidential sexual violence vised that a victim does not show- ple will be investigating the reBrady Root, the prevention education coordinator of the VPVA, advocates are a part of Rutgers’ er or brush their teeth among oth- port and will need information, but ever ything obtained is still said the office exists to provide crisis response team, and they are er things, she said. But she said an exam can be kept private. support to and stand alongside trained at the office to be able to completed up to five days after “We want people to get the help victims of sexual violence regard- respond to victims,” Root said. they’re looking less of how for. Some peothey choose “Going through sexual violence takes away a person’s ability to make a choice. In the ple might not to proceed. be ready to talk “Our goal aftermath, we make sure people have the ability to make a choice.” about it right is that you away. Other shouldn’t have brady root people spring to feel alone Prevention Education Coordinator of the into action and like you’re beOffice for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance sometimes ing questioned that’s their and have no Root said advocates are uti- an assault even if the victim does way of coping. What we’re really one on your side. VPVA can be with someone every step of the lized during after work hours, shower or clean up. A victim is focused on is we want to empowway. That’s the biggest thing that and are there to provide support also able to have an advocate er everyone with all of their opwe do in terms of providing sup- to victims and assist them in any throughout this entire process if tions,” Root said. She said everyone is different way. During work hours someone they wish. port to victims,” Root said. Once that process is done, the and not every victim will want to Root said every individual is dif- from the VPVA office can also acvictim still has a say over whether report a sexual assault. ferent and there is nothing that a company a victim. VPVA is still available to these If a victim chooses to proceed they want to continue. victim is obligated to do. “Someone could go through people to talk, provide support If a victim of sexual assault does in this manner, the next step want to report the assault, they is personal medical questions, with that then, if they don’t want and explain their options if interto report it they are able to stop,” ested. Going to VPVA to have a have two ways to begin that pro- Root said. conversation is just that and inforFollowing that, the victim can Root said. cess. One of them is through the Root said another option mation will remain confidential, Rutgers University Police Depart- decide if they want evidence to available to a victim who wants Root said. be collected. ment (RUPD), she said.
No matter what, the process is horrendous, Root said. In the case of sexual assault, one’s body is the crime scene. In this case, someone’s body has been invaded by someone else, so any part of the process can be re-traumatizing, she said. “Going through sexual violence takes away a person’s ability to make a choice,” Root said. “In the aftermath, we make sure people have the ability to make a choice.”
pink About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer continued from front tabling, ‘Boutique Night’ and a ‘Think Pink’ brunch where we had a survivor come and speak to our chapter and invited all of our sister’s family survivors,” Cattonar said. “We also had a house decorating competition for the (Interfraternity Council) and Panhellenic chapters within the greek community where each house decorated their houses in as much pink as they could to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” The “PinkOUT” ended with an hour-long Zumba session with the RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center. Anielka Reyes, a Rutgers alumna and Zumba instructor, said they wanted to come together as a community to provide support. “People are intimidated when it comes to working out at a gym. They aren’t familiar with the various classes offered and limit themselves due to this,” she said. “However, we want them to know that there’s a class out there that meets their needs and skill level but most importantly their goal and style. We would like to help support them throughout their fitness journey.” Christian Thomas, a group fitness manager at the RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, said after patients have received treatment, they have support in the community. “For most patients, after their treatment of breast cancer they do not know what to do when it comes to exercise,” she said. “These type of events help give them guidance and raise awareness about the importance of exercise and a safe approach.”
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60 U. students celebrate homecoming by cleaning-up campus Christian Zapata Correspondent
Students helped tackle the buildup of trash off campus during the Homecoming Community Clean Up this past Sunday. The event, along with other community initiatives coordinated by Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships, highlighted environmental issues surrounding the University. This year’s cleanup drew 60 students from across the University to the Honors College. The group then split into sub-groups that surveyed the streets surrounding College Avenue, said Emily Pretsby, community service coordinator for the Honors College Student Advisory Board. The trash unearthed included cigarette butts, empty bottles and cans found around off-campus housing, Prestby said. “It was eye-opening to see the amount of garbage that is produced by Rutgers students and left out in the streets and ditches,” she said. “Not only does it look bad, but the littering has a larger effect on the environment because the litter can contain harmful chemicals that contaminate the soil and water in our community.” Pretsby said cleanups like this are a prime way to give back to the community and highlight the environmental impact students leave on New Brunswick. Just one person’s litter significantly contributes to the overall amount
of garbage the group clears up and leaves a lasting environmental effect. The actions taken by those serious about reducing waste in the community can make a major difference in helping reverse environmental effects, she said. “I participated in a cleanup last fall, and enjoyed participating again this year,” Pretsby said. ”I hope to get more involved in events like this where I can give back and take care of the environment we live in.” The Scarlet Knights Team Up to Clean Up program kickstarted its environmental initiatives in the Fall of 2016. Under the leadership of Caryn Washington, assistant director of Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships, the organization focused its energy on trash cleanup after home football games. Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships works with the University to help students interested in living off campus by providing online resources and educational programming, according to their site. The organization provides students with tips and information about off-campus living including understanding leases, security deposits and rental responsibilities. Environmental cleanup programming headed by Washington works under the organization and produces programming throughout the year that encourages students to connect with the community through service.
Students helped make the campus a better place on Sunday by taking part in a homecoming clean-up initiative that focused on the area around the Honors College. The event was created by Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships. HENRY FOWLER “Our philosophy is whether you are a commuter, an on-campus resident or an off-campus resident, we are all a part of this community and should work together to keep our community clean,” Washington said. Over the last two years the organization has partnered with the Honors College to build a cleaner environment on campus, she said. During this year’s Homecoming Community Clean Up, Honors College students partnered with
Washington’s “Give Where You Live” intern group leaders to expedite the cleanup process. “I like working with the Honors College, as it allows us to reach even more students,” she said. Environmental awareness is a looming issue, particularly off-campus, Washington said. Outside of trash removal, she hopes events like this help foster environmental mindfulness among students. The organization looks to impart good neighbor habits to
all students living and socializing off campus. Washington said community cleanups are a great way to directly impact the community and that she encourages all students to volunteer a few hours of their Sunday to take part in one. “I think this effort is helping to have residents look at students in a more positive light and hopefully allows students to build a stronger and more personal connection to the community,” she said.
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Students should dress for grades they want MIND BODY SCARLET MONICA BULNES
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s a college student, you begin to learn that your overall appearance speaks volumes about who you are. This is why you wear professional attire for interviews and spend extra time getting ready when going out with friends. But some students fail to realize that your appearance is equally important when sitting in lectures and attending office hours. How you dress and groom yourself on a daily basis is a representation of your ambition and work ethic to those around you, your professors and most importantly, yourself. Whether you followed a dress code in middle school, high school or private school, all students gain full control over their clothing choices once they enter college. At this age, it is assumed that you have created your own expectations when it comes to your appearance. Individuality can still be expressed through clothing, and there should not be strict constraints on your wardrobe, but you should make conscious choices such as keeping hair and nails groomed and practicing good hygiene. Certain clothing items should intentionally be kept outside of the classroom. Exposing or ill-fitting clothing should be avoided at all costs — it sends a message that you do not respect yourself, which causes others to lack respect for you. The message that your appearance sends to others also has significance for your own thoughts. There is a psychological reason why you feel smarter in that suit jacket or more attractive in your favorite dress. A study published in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Robert A. Wilson and Lucia Foglia explains “embodied cognition,” a concept that describes how humans think not only with their minds but also with their bodies. In this study, Wilson and Foglia were able to strongly support the thesis that the body plays a significant causal role in a person’s cognitive processing. Sandra Blakeslee links this concept to “enclothed cognition” in “Mind Games: Sometimes a
“Professors are also inclined to draw conclusions about your work ethic based on the way you present yourself.” White Coat Isn’t Just a White Coat,” an article published by The New York Times. “Enclothed cognition” is a term based off of the effect that clothing has on cognitive processes. “If you wear a white coat that you believe belongs to a doctor, your ability to pay attention increases sharply,” Blakeslee said. If you attend lectures wearing clothing that gives you self-assurance, you will have confidence in your intellect and better retain information. Attending lectures with wild bed head and last night’s pajamas will let your mind subconsciously relax and shut down the way it has been trained to do every night when you put your pajamas on. Dressing appropriately for class is half of the battle. The other half is to feel empowered by your appearance and associate it with a positive attitude that allows you to be receptive to new information in class. Blakeslee depicts this concept with her white coat metaphor: “If you wear the same white coat believing it belongs to a painter, you will show no (cognitive) improvement.” The attire is as important as the meaning you give it and the thoughts that you associate with it. Being well put together should give you a sense that you are well put together, and this mindset will translate into your work. Professors are also inclined to draw conclusions about your work ethic based on the way you present yourself. Whenever approaching professors after class or attending office hours, being prepared for the encounter is more important than you may think. Your professors are great resources for a wealth of information. Once they get to know you as a student, they can share real-world experiences, potential job opportunities and maybe even teaching assistant positions. If they see that you take your work seriously by appearing physically and mentally prepared to learn, they will be more willing to connect with you on a professional level. But if a professor sees that you are content with putting minimal effort into your appearance, your life, your studies and your future, the chances that they think you would benefit from their wisdom will decrease, therefore damaging invaluable connections. Physically representing yourself in a respectful manner should be a top priority for improving your success in the classroom. By doing this, you show yourself and those around you that you have certain expectations for yourself. It will set you apart from your peers and empower you to feel as though you are prepared to go above and beyond the bare minimum to succeed. You should aim to dress in a way that exemplifies your full potential — anything less is offensive to your hard work. Monica Bulnes is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in economics and minoring in business administration. Her column, “Mind Body Scarlet,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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n the last year, students at Rutgers made a to- who try to schedule an appointment might have to tal of 30,000 visits to the counseling centers on wait as long as two weeks before a time slot opens up. In recent years, CAPS has apparently been excampus. Since then, the University’s counseling center has seen a 16 percent increase in the number panding its services by hiring more clinical psycholof students attending group therapy. The counseling ogists and diversifying group therapy options, but center has also seen a 5.5 percent uptick in intake this is not enough. Rutgers—New Brunswick is an extremely large appointments. But with all of these appointments being made and the demand for counseling services in- campus with more than 50,000 enrolled students. creasing, it seems that the University cannot handle And yet, the University only has two CAPS locations, both of which close at 4:30 p.m. four out of the the need that its students require. University President Robert L. Barchi even said five days the offices are open. It may be true that that the University, along with other universities a lack of mental health services is a national issue around the nation, do not have enough resources for universities, but this is not an excuse to not try to accommodate these needs. He explained that harder to make accommodations for the students who need it. If a university the Center for Counseling, has so many students on Alcohol and Other Drug campus, they should be able Assistance and Psychiatric “If a university has so many to provide for them. Services (CAPS) at Rutgers, For some students, CAPS, which provides these serstudents on campus, they or any type of mental health vices for students, are meant should be able to provide service can make a huge imto be more of a “triage serpact on their lives. College vice” rather than a long-term for them.” is stressful, and students are counseling option. CAPS human: Not only are they hopes to be a stop for stubalancing classes, homedents before they go out into work, exams and extracurricular activities, but the community to seek health services elsewhere. A Mental Health Task Force formed by the Rut- they are also dealing with the stresses of everyday gers University Student Assembly (RUSA) investi- life. For some, a lack of mental health resources gated the condition of mental health services at the means the absence of someone to talk to or receive University. Those who conducted research found counseling from. One of the problems with the goals of CAPS is that that 81 percent of the students on campus are aware that CAPS exists, and 56 percent of students said six sessions are not enough for some students. Their that they would be “willing to access a confidential hopes that students will find counseling out in their drop-in session for mental health services on cam- community may be short-sighted, as many students pus.” But what happens with the students who go in do not have the means to seek help elsewhere. It is great that more students are looking to CAPS to attend these meetings? CAPS programs generally consist of six sessions. After these six sessions, stu- to speak up about their mental health, and this dents are encouraged to search for other options. should always be considered. Now it is up to CAPS Although representatives from the University have and the University to do everything it can to help stated that mental health is a priority for them, they these students. For some, this is students’ first time have not been able to find a way to mediate the lack reaching out to someone. The University should not of resources for these services. Oftentimes, students be the reason they feel like this is the last. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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‘Black Identity Extremist’ classification sustains racist legacy FREE AS IN LIBRE THALYA REYES
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n a report marked for official use only recently obtained by Foreign Policy, the FBI assessed that “perceptions of police brutality against African Americans spurred an increase in premeditated, retaliatory lethal violence against law enforcement,” classifying those espousing this ideology as “black identity extremists,” or BIEs. This document, dated Aug. 3, was internally released less than two months after the President Donald J. Trump’s administration “refocused” the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) countering violent extremism (CVE) programs on Middle Eastern extremist groups and away from far-right, white supremacist organizations. Before the FBI report was leaked, the phrase had never been used, but now it is being applied to activists based on them being black, rather than on an overarching ideological connection. What makes the Trump administration’s fixation on categorizing black activists as BIEs all the more outrageous is that in a joint intelligence bulletin released this past spring, officials highlighted the serious threat posed by white supremacist groups which have carried out “more attacks than any other domestic extremist group over the past 16 years and were likely to carry out more attacks over the next year.”
While the Trump administration should rightfully be criticized for their racist and Islamophobic targeting strategies and dismissing the very cogent danger demonstrated by white supremacists, this ploy by the FBI is the latest chapter in a long history of demonizing black and leftist activists to justify increased police surveillance of and presence in black neighborhoods. To bring about a truly just democracy, it is critical that we maintain skepticism of and pressure on law enforcement entities, especially the FBI, to cease the abuse of power that is eroding not only our human and civil rights but our very existences.
Black Panther Party. COINTELPRO tactics were purposely covert and extralegal: officials surveilled political leaders, infiltrated organizations under false pretenses, sent anonymous mailings and ordered local police to relentlessly harass and abuse those targeted. Notably, Hoover focused COINTELPRO’s wiretapping efforts on Martin Luther King, Jr. and was responsible for the raid of the Illinois Black Panther Party that killed leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark. More than 50 years later, several Black Panther members remain imprisoned due to manufactured or excessive criminal charges, imploring us
“To bring about a truly just democracy, it is critical that we maintain skepticism of and pressure on law enforcement ... ” Being aware of the U.S. government’s history of domestic spying can inform how we mobilize against these civil rights violations and safeguard our activists and communities. FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover started the Bureau’s infamous counter-intelligence program, known by the portmanteau COINTELPRO, in the 1950s to “discredit and neutralize organizations considered subversive to U.S. political stability.” Various organizations were targets of COINTELPRO operations for their audacity to challenge the U.S. government’s violent, hegemonic imperialism including the Communist Party, the Socialist Workers Party, the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party and the
to question the merits of a criminal justice system devoid of justice. A major investigation of COINTELPRO’s egregious infringement of civil liberties launched in 1975. While the activities of COINTELPRO appear to be an aberration, the Bureau surveilled and intimidated communists during and after the Red Scare, labor activists striking for fair wages and an 8-hour workday and the NAACP years prior to COINTELPRO’s formation. With the creation of BIE and the report’s specific referencing of the shooting of Michael Brown as a supposed catalyst for escalating violence against law enforcement, the FBI appears
intent on solidifying their position against the black people demanding justice and equitable treatment, namely the Movement for Black Lives which the DHS has been monitoring since the Ferguson protests in 2014. The use of the phrase “Black Identity Extremists” to label those who are fighting against the daily transgressions perpetrated by the government is a deliberate act by the FBI to incite public fear of and contempt for empowered black people and their movement allies. It is strategic, building on centuries of the usage of fervently racist tropes to suppress black radical thought. When those who are working for a better tomorrow are under attack, we all need to stand together to protect each other and combat the oppressors that intend on impeding our collective liberation. The acute threat posed by law enforcement on black people and other marginalized people requires us to be vigilant crusaders for freedom and justice. We must inform ourselves about the history of violence committed by local and federal police forces on black and leftist activists. With this knowledge at hand, we can develop the perspectives and substantive tools necessary to transform our society into one free from the abuses of the police state. That is a world worth fighting for — no matter the risks. Thalya Reyes is an Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Policy master’s candidate for public policy and city and regional planning. Her column, “Free as in Libre,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Tech Tuesday
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GPS used for diverse purposes apart from transportation Madhuri Bhupathiraju Science Editor
Drivers in 2017 are undoubtedly thankful for the convenience brought upon by the Global Positioning System (GPS). No longer are people required to track their path on a physical map and getting from point A to B is easier than ever. Between the 1970s and 1990s, the Department of Defense began implementing satellite networks as a method of navigation, and after multiple stages, the two dozen satellite system we use today was finally fully functional in 1993, according to NASA. Although originally built for military usage and space exploration, GPS has since ventured into commercial use. According to NASA, the GPS, composed of a network of dozens of orbiting space crafts, is still owned by the United States government and monitored by the U.S Air Force. Apart from assisting drivers, GPS has proven to be a key component in self-driving cars. These cars are only functional in areas that have been thoroughly mapped by the positioning system, according to HowStuffWorks. While transportation might be one of the most widespread uses of GPS, the technology is incorporated into many more fields and areas. According to the site, GPS is used by an organization known as OCEARCH to tag around 50 sharks and tracks their whereabouts. Not only does this help study shark behaviors and habits, but also warns lifeguards when certain sharks approach the shore. GPS is also aiding the research of other animals. A team of researchers in North Carolina have tagged more than 1,000 cats with tracking devices in an effort to follow their movements and understand their behavior, according to the site. While the primary focus of the research is to explore the threat cats pose on birds, the team is certainly open to other findings. In an unconventional approach to combat drug theft, New York
City Police Department stocks certain pharmacies with decoy drug bottles containing tracking devices used to follow criminals who steal the bottles. In fact, several valuable objects commonly contain a GPS tracker to avoid theft. Brickhouse security, a New York-based firm, equips churches with the devices for free to help them track church figurines, statues and other objects, according to the site. Michael Wallace, also known as WallyGPX, uses his GPSequipped bicycle to ride in the streets of Baltimore to create drawings on a digital map based on his movements, according to the site. His artwork ranges from sketches of the Titanic to character portraits. GPS has made its way into recreational activities as well through the now popular sport of Geocaching. The sport is a technology-based treasure hunt in which players stow away certain objects in specific areas and plot them on an online map for others to search for. Players can use any GPS device to aid their pursuit of the prizes, including a mobile phone or more advanced devices, according to the site. In a more unexpected area, GPS has proven its utility in the realm of healthcare as well. As Alzheimer’s disease and dementia among the elderly continue to grow, there is concern over the well-being of those patients. According to the site, Aetrex, a footwear company, teamed up with GTX, a technology firm, to construct GPS SmartSoles. The specialized shoes contain tracking devices concealed within them as a method of locating the whereabouts of the person wearing them. These shoes would be especially helpful in the case of patients with Alzheimer’s as they sometimes get lost, according to the site. This way, caretakers will be aided in keeping track of the patients. The positioning system is also being taken advantage of by public health officials as a marketing
Although originally implemented for military navigation, the global positioning system is now utilized commercially in a variety of fields including criminal justice, animal research and even healthcare. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS tool to promote sexual health among teenagers, according to the site. Kent, a county in England, offers a GPS- based iPhone application that directs teenagers
to the closest health clinics both as a way to receive free contraceptives such as condoms and other sexual health consultation and advice.
The militar y-initiated navigation system implemented decades ago has proven to be fruitful in ever-expanding ways.
DIVERSIONS
October 24, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Dig in and stretch to reach your creative initiatives. Let your imagination take you to places that will motivate and stimulate you mentally, physically and emotionally. Turn this year into one of enlightenment, creativity and discovery. Be an adventurer and others will respect and admire your persistence and altruism. Make each day count and aspire to reach your goals. Your numbers are 1, 12, 23, 24, 30, 42, 44.
Over The Hedge
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Non Sequitur
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): A change will do you good. Planning a vacation, signing up for a course or buying season tickets to a favorite event will give you something to look forward to. Physical improvements will lift your spirits. Exercise is encouraged. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll have to bend a little if you want to avoid being left out. It’s OK to be different or to only participate in what interests you, but don’t offend people who are being hospitable. Show respect even if you don’t agree. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Deal with legal, financial and institutional matters. Bring about the necessary changes or requirements to stabilize your life. Settlements can be put to rest and peace of mind will be reason enough to celebrate. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of business, whether it has to do with home and family or work and colleagues. Listen carefully and offer solid suggestions in order to reach your intended goal. Don’t let personal issues stop you from getting things done. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid getting into intellectual debates with loved ones or your peers. Argumentative situations will lead to regret if you are opinionated. Instead, concentrate on personal growth and physical improvements that will help build your confidence and courage to do your own thing. 5 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Problems with older family members or the responsibilities you’ve accumulated will surface. Refuse to let emotions take over. If you want to even things out or share the demands being put on you, offer incentives and lay down some rules. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Walk away from bullies or those trying to pressure you into something you don’t want to do. Channel your energy into personal gains and improvements that will help to stabilize your life. Learning, travel and relationships are featured. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take on new and exciting projects or go to places that spark your interest or make you think. Expand your mind and explore what life has to offer. It’s up to you to make things happen. Stop waffling and start achieving. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Express the way you feel and make a commitment to follow through with the endeavors that mean the most to you. Don’t lose sight of what’s important and what you can do to help those less fortunate than you. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be secretive about your plans. Making sure everything is in order and fail proof will put your mind at ease and help you avoid interference from anyone who is critical or competitive. Take better care of your health. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can make a difference if you pitch in. Don’t get overwhelmed or feel pressured by what others ask for or the choices they make. You’ll gain the most by doing your part and not complaining. Romance is highlighted. 4 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll crave change, but unless you have something concrete in mind, it will be best to sit tight and wait. Holding out for what you want will be worth it. For now, preparation should be your top priority. 2 stars
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Yesterday’s Solution
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LOSSES RU fails to capitalize on best opportunity for conference victory against Indiana continued from back That “aggressor” was led by a trio of players hitting double-digit kills, beginning with junior outside hitter Sahbria McLetchie to fire off a match-high 16 kills through five sets. Behind McLetchie was sophomore middle blocker Stasa Miljevic and freshman opposite hitter Kamila Cieslik, collecting a career-high 12 and 11 kills, respectively. Cieslik also logged her fourth double-double with a career-high 19 digs. Sophomore setter Megan Sharkey recorded 42 assists, the most in a conference match since 2015. Along with the 28 assists, she posted at the match against Purdue, Sharkey totals 1,138 to put her at No. 9 on the Knights’ all-time leaderboard. Her next sight will be set on No. 8 Roxy Calder’s 1,673 assists set in 2008. In the match against Purdue, Rutgers had a terrific second set
to change up the lead seven times and was highlighted by an 8-1 stint after a timeout from Werneke, but ultimately lost in straight set scores of 11-25, 21-25 and 16-25. McLetchie stayed on top from playing Indiana to Purdue as she hit 14 kills followed by Cieslik also hitting double-digit kills with 10. Additionally, Cieslik has been very consistent in the ace department, having logged at least one ace in the past six matches to keep her at No. 2 in the Big Ten for service aces. Next up, the Knights will play their first midweek match of the season against Northwestern on Wednesday at the College Avenue Gymnasium. Rutgers faced off against the Wildcats just over three weeks ago with Northwestern coming out with the win. For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
WINLESS Rutgers closes out conference season with embarrassing home loss on Senior Day continued from back assisted on his goal by forward Ethan Beckford. In a fast effort to not let the match slip away from Rutgers,
sophomore forward Brian Hawkins scored an unassisted goal in the seventh minute of the match, tying things up at one apiece. The goal was the first of the season for Hawkins.
Sophomore setter Megan Sharkey recorded 42 assists, putting her at ninth all time in assists for Rutgers with 1,138. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2017
“A 6-2 loss makes it hard to focus on any positives,” Hawkins said. “We’ve got to bounce back and the only way we’re are going to do that is by getting a win on Wednesday and then hopefully make a run in the Big Ten Tournament.” Both teams took their time over the next 15 minutes, trying to keep one another at bay. But Penn State broke through the mold when defender Callum
Pritchatt set up forward Aymar Sigue for the second goal of the match in the 29th minute. The Lions held onto their 2-1 lead over the Knights going into the halftime locker rooms. Rutgers wishes it could have known what was to come in the second half so that they could have possibly prepared better. Both teams started things off slowly out of halftime, with each team taking just one shot in the
Sophomore forward Brian Hawkins notched his first goal of the season with an unassisted effort to tie the score in the 7th minute against Penn State, before the Nittany Lions scored 5 more goals. The daily targum / OCTOBER 2017
first 10 minutes. Then, the 60th minute happened. Beckford scored twice in the same minute for Penn State. First, Beckford was fouled in the goalie box and then scored on a penalty kick. Then less than 20 seconds later, he scored an unassisted goal to break things open for the Lions at 4-1. In the 66th minute, Penn State added another goal to its match total, putting the Knights in a rough 5-1 hole with time clicking by quickly. “It was our Senior Day, playing against a team we feel we should beat. But, we came out and laid an egg so I’m not happy about it,” said senior midfielder Erik Sa, a huge voice for the team this season. Sophomore midfield Tim McQuaid scored his first goal of the season in the 83rd minute, giving Rutgers some momentum off a pass from senior defender Brandon Tetro. Unfortunately, the Knights couldn’t hold on to the momentum for even a minute, giving up the sixth goal of the match in the 84th minute. Junior goalkeeper Rafael Pereira tied his record of most goals allowed on Sunday with 6 while saving five shots as well. Pereira allowed 6 goals to thenNo. 4 North Carolina in a match that saw Rutgers come up with just one goal for itself. The Lions held on for the 6-2 victory at the horn, handing the Knights another loss in what has been another tough season. Although this season has been an improvement from last season’s one win total, it is still nothing to be satisfied with. Rutgers can keep itself away from a dozen losses this season on Wednesday night, when Columbia comes to Piscataway for the final match of the regular season. “I love this school, loved it for as long as I can remember,” Sa said. “Still got a little bit of time here, I’m going to miss playing on this field.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
October 24, 2017
Page 11 FIELD HOCKEY RUTGERS DROPS FINAL 2 GAMES OF SEASON
Rutgers ends season with 2 lopsided conference losses Jordan Farbowitz
and we didn’t match it. We basically allowed the same goal three teams, and there was a lack of foThe Rutgers field hockey team cus and positional play.” Rutgers then had a chance to go headed into the final weekend of the regular season hoping to home and rebound against Marymake a statement against two land on Senior Day, where the team ranked teams before the Big Ten honored its graduating seniors. There were pregame ceremonies Tournament. Instead, it fell flat. The No. 21 Scarlet Knights as the seniors came out onto the (9-8, 3-5) lost at No. 6 Penn State field with their family and friends. The Terrapins spoiled the (14-3, 6-2) 4-1 on Friday before suffering their worst loss of a day, though, with an onslaught of season with a 6-0 home defeat goals that started in the first 10 against No. 12 Maryland (12-5, minutes. By the end of the first half, it was 3-0. 6-2) on Sunday. “Maryland’s conversion rate The Knights got off to a strong start against Penn State, striking in the first half was 50 percent, first with a goal from sophomore which tells us that there’s definitely a problem in Nikki Santore our backfield in the 15th minin our defenute, and hold“(In the second half) sive circle,” ing the slim we just lost focus on the Civico said. lead throughMar yland out the first things we were doing did not stop half despite beafter the ining outshot 6-2. really well in the termission, “We startfirst half.” scoring 3 more ed off really goals, and endstrong, and ed the day with that goal led us Meredith Civico Head Coach the most goals to keep passscored against ing,” Santore the Knights said. “Everythis season. The Terps outshot thing was so clean.” The Nittany Lions came out Rutgers 17-5 and 13-1 when it after the break with 3 goals in came to shots on goal. Melissa the first 10 minutes, 2 from their Wilken and Madison Maguire leading scorer Moira Putsch, and both recorded hat tricks. Glatz recorded seven saves, Rutgers was unable to respond. Putsch added her third goal of the but as Civico noted, the defense was not there to back her up. game in the 55th minute. “Gianna gave us a tremendous Penn State outshot Rutgers 15-5 and had an 8-1 edge in penal- effort, and we weren’t strong and ty corners. Freshman goalkeeper solid in front of her,” she said. “We Gianna Glatz had five saves for weren’t picking up our players. We spoke about it at halftime, but the Knights. “(In the second half) we just we didn’t make the adjustments.” It was a bittersweet ending to lost focus on the things we were doing really well in the first half,” Senior Day for the honorees, insaid head coach Meredith Civico. cluding co-captain Haley Meade, “Penn State came out after half- who, like the rest of her fellow time with another level of energy, upperclassmen, knows that every Correspondent
game from here on out could be their last and hope to improve in order to avoid that scenario as soon as next weekend. As the fifth seed in the Big Ten Tournament, Rutgers will play at fourth-seeded Northwestern — who is also the No. 8 team in the country — on Sunday. Overall, the Knights’ regular season was a mixed bag, due in part to the multitude of freshman who needed time to adjust to the collegiate level.
“This was a young team, and we knew there would be a steep learning curve,” Civico said. “We didn’t necessarily have experience on the field, but they’ve got a very a strong bond off the field. Where we struggled was with the hockey and in pressure situations against quality opponents, and for a majority of the team it was their first experience against Big Ten opponents. But I’m proud of how they have been able to grow.”
And despite the unfavorable results this weekend, the team has a chance to erase it with a deep run in the tournament. “It’s been a great season,” Meade said. “There have been ups and downs, but it’s been a lot of fun … it stinks right now that we’re at a low point, but I hope that we can finish on a high note.” For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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VOLLEYBALL RUTGERS DROPS ROAD MATCHES TO INDIANA, PURDUE
RU suffers back-to-back conference losses Alex Fabugais-Inaba Staff Writer
The Rutgers volleyball team had its hopes set high for this past weekend to come out with its first Big Ten win of the season, but failed to finish off its early 2-1 lead over Indiana to lose in five sets. Before returning home, the Scarlet Knights also faced No. 17 Purdue the following day and lost in straight sets. Rutgers is now the only team in the Big Ten without a win, putting them at 11 consecutive losses. After the Knights won the second and third set, the Hoosiers attacked the back half of the match to overtake Rutgers in set scores of 25-17, 14-25, 22-25, 25-15 and 15-9. Even though the Knights couldn’t secure the win, the match was highlighted by out-blocking (7-6) and out-digging (60-50) Indiana in addition to recording a Big Ten-high .276 hitting percentage. “It’s disappointing,” said head coach CJ Werneke. “We played with grit and determination in sets two and three, but the moment got the better of us in the fourth and fifth. When that happens, your skills start to waver and you’re not the same team. You have to be the aggressor like we were earlier.” Junior outside hitter Sahbria McLetchie collected a match-high 16 kills through five sets against Indiana over the weekend. It was the first time Rutgers had made it to five sets against a Big Ten team this year. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2017
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MEN’S SOCCER PENN STATE 6, RUTGERS 2
Penn State claims Big Ten win over Rutgers Coby Green Correspondent
Even with huge Big Ten Tournament implications on the line, the Rutgers men’s soccer team couldn’t capture its first conference win of the season over the weekend. The Scarlet Knights (4-11-1, 0-8-0) hosted Penn State (3-9-2, 1-6-0) on Senior Day this past Sunday afternoon. The Nittany Lions showed they wanted it more than Rutgers did, easily defeating the Knights, 6-2 and claiming their first Big Ten win of the season. “Anytime as a coach when you have to sit there and watch that, again we have to evaluate ourselves,” said head coach Dan Donigan. “Are we really, truly giving the effort we need to give in a game like this against a team like Penn State. It’s just totally unacceptable from my standpoint.” With the tough loss, Rutgers is now winless in the Big Ten for the second year in a row, not securing a conference win since the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament in 2015. Penn State opened things up immediately, driving down the field and scoring just a second after the first minute completed, taking a quick 1-0 lead and leaving the Knights scrambling. Lions defender Ryan Gallagher was Head coach Dan Donigan has seen Rutgers through yet another loss at the helm of the team, dropping 25 games over the last two seasons and after winning Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2015. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2017 NBA SCORES
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senior defenseman for the men’s lacrosse team, was awarded the William Miller Trophy, given to the teammate who served as a leader on the team trhoughout the season. Rexrode served as a top defenseman and team captain.
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Friday, 4 p.m., Champaign, Ill.