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U. says anti-immigrant graffiti is free speech Sophie Nieto-Munoz Associate News editor
Carlos Fernandez emigrated to the U.S. from Costa Rica 28 years ago. He expects his daughter to attend Rutgers in the next few years, but is disappointed that she may be exposed to harmful dialogue targeting her ethnic background as a Latina on campus. On Tuesday, pro-Donald Trump and anti-immigrant phrases were written on sidewalks on the Livingston and College Avenue campuses, including “Viva la deportation,” “Make America Great Again,” and “Deport force coming.” Jeffrey Tolvin, University spokesperson, said the chalk messages are not under criminal investigation and called the messages an issue of free speech. “Students are encouraged to express their opinion in an atmosphere of mutual respect,” Tolvin said. Fernandez said the messages represent hurtful rhetoric, not just to him as an immigrant, but to the diverse Rutgers community as a whole. “It’s hurtful because it presumes that immigrants are a problem in
this country, and they contribute every day throughout the United States as doctors and educators. It’s disappointing,” he said. He said Rutgers values the inclusion of its diverse population, and the messages do not speak well of building inclusive communities built on respect and tolerance. Fernandez, who is the director of the Center for Latino Arts and Culture (CLAC), said he believes the rhetoric of certain presidential candidates endorses hateful speech on this campus. “We’re all supportive of free speech, and that’s important at Rutgers too, but there’s a tone and rhetoric that becomes hateful speech,” he said. “Just reproducing the slogan of the election doesn’t contribute to productive dialogue.” Fernandez said while he agrees students should be encouraged to be in an environment of free speech, it’s a privilege. “We should encourage students to think critically about how they use their speech and what kind of See speech on Page 5
The Institute for Women’s Leadership screened “From the Boarding House to the Board Room: 250 Years of Women at Rutgers” on Wednesday afternoon. The documentary explores the history of women over Rutgers’ 250 years of existence. ALEXANDRA DEMATOS / COPY EDITOR
Panelists talk history of women at Rutgers after film screening chloe dopico contributing writer
As Rutgers continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL)
Consortium added another prerogative to the mix: a panel exclusively featuring women. IWL presented the world premiere screening of the film, “From the Boarding House to the Board Room: 250
Years of Women at Rutgers” on Thursday. The screening was followed by a conversation with the panel of women involved in the making of the film. See screening on Page 4
Museum displays 13 fake coins in collection Mary Berko Contributing Writer
Thirteen counterfeit coins that have been urinated on will be on display at Rutgers. This year Rutgers University Depar tment of Classics is pairing up with the Zimmerli Ar t
Museum to display 13 counterfeit coins from their Ernst Badian collection of Roman Republic coins, according to the Rutgers University Libraries website. This collection will be shown in the Class of 1973 Study Gallery. See collection on Page 4
Anna Stubblefield, a former Rutgers—Newark professor, was sentenced to 12 years in prison this past January after being convicted on two counts of sexual assault. On Oct. 19, a county judge ordered her to pay $4 million in damages to her victim’s family. WIKICOMMONS
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The Zimmerli Art Museum is displaying more than 1,000 Roman-era coins until February. There are also 13 counterfeit coins included in this collection. DAILY TARGUM / FEBRUARY 2012
A county judge has awarded $4 million to the family of D.J., the mentally handicapped Rutgers student who was sexually assaulted by the former Rutgers-Newark
Department of Philosophy Chair Anna Stubblefield. Stubblefield was sentenced to 12 years in prison in January 2016 after being convicted on two counts of sexual assault after engaging in a sexual relationship with D.J., who has cerebral palsy. The victim could
not control his vocal cords and needed assistance to perform basic tasks. D.J.’s family filed a civil suit against Stubblefield and Rutgers in 2013 before her criminal trial. NJ Advance Media repor ted that
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Rutgers drops 18 places in Trojan university sexual health ranking
The Trojan brand ranks 140 different universities every year to determine how supportive they are of their students’ sexual health. Rutgers was ranked 25 in 2015, but dropped to 43 in 2016. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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She said students should not get hung up on Rutgers dropping in the report, but should Trojan, the condom manu- know that the University offers facturer, released their Sexual a comprehensive sexual and reHealth Report card, with Rut- productive health care services gers— New Brunswick dropping on campus. “I think it’s much more im18 spots since 2015. Each year, the Trojan compa- portant that students not necny ranks 140 universities across essarily look at this sur vey as a the nation on sexual health, based ‘Oh my gosh we dropped, we’re on quality of resources at student bad,’ kind of thing, but say, ‘Wait help centers, quality of sexual a minute, what do we have here? health information, contraceptive What ser vices are available to and condom availability, testing me as a student who’s interestfor sexually transmitted diseases ed in pursuing my sexual and reproductive health here?’” and sexual assault programs. The report, released on Oct. Maresca said. John Noonan, a School of Arts 11 and conducted by Sperling’s BestPlaces, is topped by Univer- and Sciences senior, said he was surprised and sity of Georgia. concerned in Rutgers comRutgers’ drop ing in at num“It’s also, to me, it’s very in ranking. ber 43 dropped “It’s cerfrom number much something about tainly import25 last year. all of your health and ant, and it’s “Student wellness, this isn’t just surprising that health centers about sex.” we dropped,” were graded Noonan said. on services Francesca Maresca “I don’t know across 11 catDirector of Health Outreach, Promotion if it’s a degraegories,” said and Education dation on RutSperling’s gers, but the BestPlaces fact that everylead researchone else, a lot of other universities er Bert Sperling. The University of Georgia are pulling their weight better, that took first place for offering “su- is, I guess, concerning.” The University of Georgia perior sexual health resources,” including a program called the stole the top spot from Oregon Condom Express, according to State University, which held the number one slot for two years the report. “It’s definitely concerning,” in a row. According to Sperling’s said School of Arts and Sciences BestPlaces, the University of junior Alyssa Cohen. “I do think Georgia’s students’ attention to that they give enough information bolstering their sexual health resources helped their ranking (to students).” Cohen, who regularly uses move up from number three. Rutgers offers numerous serhealth services at Rutgers, said some students willingly disregard vices to students, including pap the sexual health information put smears, annual exams and a lacforth by Health Services and en- tation room for female-identified students, as well as men’s health gage in unsafe sexual behaviors. Students should utilize the visits and LBGTQ health care, acservices offered through health cording to the website. Sexually transmitted infecservices and know that Rutgers still has a plethora of services avail- tion (STI) testing for chlamydia, able, regardless of the results of gonorrhea, herpes, Hepatitis A, the study, said Francesca Maresca, B and C, HIV and trichomoniasis director of Health Outreach, Pro- is also available to Rutgers students. It is recommended to get motion and Education (H.O.P.E.). Staff writer
tested annually for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, according to the website. “I think the fact that we offer the full range of sexual and reproductive health care for our students to use, which means that we offer STI testing, we offer contraceptive counseling and we offer the full range of long-acting reversible contraception (is important),” Maresca said. Cohen said she believes students are willfully ignorant of safe practices. She said she
never had a problem with using health ser vices and is satisfied with both the information available to her and the ser vices she has received. Since being instituted in 2006, Trojan’s Sexual Health Report card has fostered friendly competition between schools within the rankings. This competition has encouraged schools to improve current sexual health resources and even implement new resources for students on campus, like University of Georgia’s
Condom express, according to the website. Maresca said she wants students to be proactive and urges them to do what she calls a risk assessment for themselves, asking questions such as if they have been sexually active under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, had unprotected sex or had sex with more than one person. “It’s also, to me, it’s very much something about all of your health and wellness, this isn’t just about sex,” she said.
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learn about these benefactors in the early years, and the boarding houses and all of the attempts to 30-minute film goes over history of women at become coeducational,” she said. Rutgers over last 250 years “This history needs to be told.” Rutgers has a long history of considering itself a men’s space, this?’” she said. “And it was like Hawkesworth said. continued from front Because of this, she believes it this little miraculous discussion of The panel consisted of June ‘We should make a film,’ and that’s is important to offer the feminist perspective to not only Douglass Cross, the director of the film how it got started,” she said. The filmmakers collected more College, but also Rutgers Univerand the 2016 Laurie Chair in Women’s Studies in the Depart- than 2,000 photos for the project, sity as a whole. New Jersey was the last state ment of Women’s and Gender Cross said. “The biggest challenge was fit- in the United States to have Studies, Mary Hawesworth, a distinguished professor in the ting 250 years of history into 30 higher education for women, Department of Political Science minutes,” she said. “And then figur- Hawkesworth said. At the time, Hawkesworth said and the Department of Women’s ing out how to focus it. What I finaland Gender Studies, Kayo Den- ly did was focus it on founders, so women were outnumbering men da, head librarian at the Margery that helped ... Once I decided to fo- in high school graduation rates, Somers Foster Center and Wom- cus it that way, and it became more yet were not attending college. en’s Studies Librarian and Mary about the Institute for Women’s Mabel Smith, the first dean of Ellen Clark, executive director of Leadership and the Consortium, a Douglass Women’s College, mobilized principals in New Jersey to the New York City Employment lot of things started to fall away.” Clark attended the panel to offer push for legislation granting highand Training Coalition. The 30-minute film centered on insight as a student during a piv- er education for women. “The story the founding of women’s edof the New Jerucation is the sey College for “The women’s story is usually never told. It’s story of enorWomen (which not documented.” mous strugsoon became gle,” she said. Douglass Colmary ellen clark “The virtue of lege) in 1918 Executive Director of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition feminist inquiand the transry is this teformation of nacity to allow Rutgers College otal time in Rutgers history, in the spaces of women self-determinato a co-educational facility in 1972. As Rutgers began its year-long midst of Rutgers making the tran- tion despite incredible institutional obstacles.” 250th anniversary celebration, the sition to a coeducational college. The remaining footage, conClark was a student at DougIWL board started thinking about how Rutgers would portray wom- lass Women’s College and did taining interviews, photographs en in their celebrations, whether not attend Rutgers when it was and archival footage that did not or not they would discuss women coeducational. She was one of the make the final cut of the film will before the founding of Douglass first 16 women to be a part of the go to the IWL. Most of the boards at Rutgers College and how much informa- marching band at Rutgers, but tion was actually known about said the men did not respond well, to this day do not have enough women prior to Douglass College, and she would return to Douglass women seated around the tables, said Bernice P. Venable, an overto talk to her friends about it. Hawkesworth said. The women’s story is not told seer Emerita of the Rutgers Board “We decided we needed to do of Overseers. some research, so we did a team- or documented, she said. “This is so extraordinary, this “I haven’t read the history of taught study where we recruited (student) volunteers and we set Rutgers University, but I’m sure it has to be shown and talked about. them loose in the archives and they doesn’t include (what was in the In the history books, there is such started unearthing these fabulous film). I, as a person who is very a slant, but this should be in there stories … and the IWL board said invested in Douglass and in wom- forever, because that’s how im‘What should we be doing to share en’s leadership, was astounded to portant this is,” she said.
victim
D.J.’s brother introduced him to Stubblefield, and she worked with him for more than two years Stubblefield now owes D.J.’s family $2 million in as a facilitator, helping him point punitive damages, $2 million in compensatory to objects or pictures. She said D.J. was the one actually communicating, and she only helped him “facilitated communication,” a con- move his arms and fingers. continued from front She was unable to prove that he troversial field where one person was actually communicating. the suit against Rutgers was could assist another “speak.” She later told D.J.’s family that Facilitated communication dismissed in federal cour t, but the civil trail against Stubble- requires an assistant to help a they had an active relationship, afpatient with no motor control ter which they prevented her from field continued. Essex County Judge Dennis F. move their arms to point at ob- seeing him. She was arrested after Carey III ruled in the family’s fa- jects or type on a computer. multiple attempts at contacting him. Stubblefield vor, awarding was arrested afD.J.’s mother ter police were and brother “According to The New York Times, evidence has at made aware of $2 million in best provided mixed support that this is an effective the situation compensator y method for communication.” in 2011, and damages and convicted in $2 million in pu2016. During nitive damages. The former includes attorney fees. While the patient cannot speak her trial, psychologist Paul MulD.J.’s mother and brother were on their own, facilitators can ford said D.J. was not mentalnamed his legal guardians more help them “speak” by assisting ly aware enough to consent to a relationship. than ten years ago, The Daily Tar- with movement. The former Rutgers professor According to The New York gum reported. Stubblefield first met D.J. af- Times, evidence has at best provid- said while D.J. was physically unter his brother took one of her ed mixed support that this is an ef- able to control his body, he was courses, where he learned about fective method for communication. still cognizant of his surroundings.
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collection There are 1,270 coins in collection, of which 13 are fake, Brennan says transported to Rutgers immediately due to a scandal. “On his death, they were stolen Faculty members at Rutgers can use the gallery to showcase from his office at Harvard and an exhibit that pertains to their no one knew what happened to class, according to the Zimmerli them,” Brennan said. “The person who stole them tried to fence Museum website. The museum was inspired by them, (later) found that they were other institutions to create the counterfeit, tried to return them, hands-on experience the Study and was caught returning them Gallery offers, said Donna Gus- by university police.” This showing differs from othtafson, the Andrew W. Mellon Liaison for Academic Programs er Zimmerli exhibitions because Brennan was able to provide the and Curator. “We thought one of the ways to pieces and create descriptions for do so is to invite faculty to think each coin, said Tim Corlis, Head about ways our works of arts of Preservation for Special Colcould be used in their classes,” lections and University Archives at Rutgers. she said. The coin collection is just one The exhibit, on display until Feb. 6, features 13 counterfeit of many special collections that coins from Rutgers’ Roman Re- the libraries provide. For many of them, New Jersey is the focus, public coin collection. Three of the 13 coins can be at- he said. “You don’t necessarily think tributed to the famous coin forger Carl Becker, said T. Corey Bren- your librar y has things that are nan, an associate professor in the not books, but we’ve got letters with presiDepartment of dent’s sigClassics. natures, and “Becker was king’s signathe greatest tures as well” coin forger “Looking at the said Corlis. the world has counterfeits we realized The Special ever known,” he said. “The that there’s a story behind C o l l e c t i o n s department at only way we each of them.” Alexander Liknow his coins brary can be are forgeries t. Corey Brennan found in the is because he Associate Professor in the Department of lower baseleft dyes for Classics ment level and 260 coins and provides stuall of his forgdents with the ers notes at ability to view his death.” historical artiTo make the coins seem realistic and worn facts and documents. “Some of the rarest things that out, Becker would put them in a box with pieces of metal in it, tie we have are papers that were it to his carriage and drive for 60 printed in England when the king miles and then soaked the coins had given over the deed to the land that is New Jersey,” he said. in urine, Brennan said. The libraries at Rutgers also While Rutgers has a collection of more than 1,000 genuine coins, differ from other institutions bethis exhibit only features the 13 cause they allow undergraduates counterfeit silver denarii of the to come in and do hands-on research, Brennan said. Roman Imperial Period. “The coins are viewed the same “It’s odd that we have 1,270 genuine coins … but why do we way as if you want to see a docufocus on the 13 fake?” Brennan ment in the archives,” Brennan said. “Looking at the counterfeits said. “If you wanted to see the Tarwe realized that there’s a story be- gum from 1869 … you could ask to hind each of them, and that there see a Roman coin in the same way.” Brennan said he hopes to see may be even more in the group the museum working together that are by Becker.” Ernst Badian, the Harvard pro- more with University libraries. “I always wanted to do somefessor who donated the Roman Republic coins to Rutgers, origi- thing with the Zimmerli, and so nally kept the 13 counterfeit sepa- I just leapt at it,” he said. “We rate because he did not want them have this incredible collection, mixed with the regular collection, and we have this great art museum … I hope to see more inBrennan said. But when Badian passed terplay between the art museum away, he said the coins were not and the libraries.” continued from front
CRIME Oct. 26 NEWARK — Police are looking for a 32-year-old man suspected of a weekend carjacking who had a warrant out for his arrest. Newark resident Omar Wright is suspected of assaulting a 31-year-old man near Clinton Avenue and South 11th Street after the driver pulled his car over to the side of the road to greet a friend. A second assailant pointed a gun at the driver. The two men stole personal items and the car. Oct. 26 TRENTON – A 24-yearold man was arrested by police
Tuesday night at a traffic stop for possessing 1,249 decks of heroin. Roberto Paula of Trenton was driving a blue Honda civic when the Street Crime Unit detectives were alerted of a man driving with a large cache of drugs. Police pulled Paula over near the 300 block of West State Street and found 25 blue-paper wrappers containing 50 decks of heroin each. Paula was charged with possession and intent to distribute CDS, being an unlicensed driver and operating a motor vehicle in possession of CDS.
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speech Pro-Trump phrases were written in chalk around campus, along with anti-immigrant statements Abbas said she finds it heinous that she has peers, both speech they bring to our commu- anonymous and not, who opennity so that it’s not name calling ly celebrate the horrors that America’s immigrants face, parand hurtful speech,” he said. Fernandez said the fact that ticularly across an ethnically people behind the marked mes- diverse campus. “I consider it disturbing that sages did so under the cover of the night as well as anonymously not finding any pleasure in families being forcshow they are ibly separated not approach“The prejudice that is is considered ing their right of free speech being expressed and the controversial, to menas an opportumyths of undocumented not tion political,” nity to engage people, specifically, being she said. productively. criminals is simply not Abbas urges Laila Abbas, everyone to School of Arts true.” research the and Sciences conditions of first-year stucarlos fernandez the nation’s imdent, saw the Director for the Center for Latino Arts migration dechalk messagand Culture tention centers es and posted and to “find a picture of it to the Rutgers Class of 2020 Face- some empathy.” In response to the chalkings, book group. She said she did not post the Fernandez said the CLAC decided picture to the Facebook page in- to hold an emergency community tending to persuade students to gathering Tuesday night. The community gathering was vote a certain way. “They are words specifically in- held at the CLAC on College Avtended to hurt, to create fear and enue as a safe space, allowing students to discuss the public to divide,” she said. continued from front
Slogans supporting Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump were written in chalk around the Rutgers—New Brunswick campus. One of the phrases approved of deportation, a position Trump has supported during his campaign. COURTESY OF LAILA ABBAS display of anti-immigration prejudice found throughout the Rutgers campus. “Yesterday we had students share their concerns and some of our students who are immigrants, who are becoming professionals, and that their contributions are not valued by people who write these messages,” Fernandez said. He said students need to be heard and need to be respected, so the group is working on ways to build a productive dialogue with the community.
Fernandez said the CLAC is working to build the dialogue along with increasing awareness and understandings about the contributions Latinos give to the United States. “The anti-immigrant rhetoric are things we are concerned about, but even in that environment, we are continuing to do our work,” Fernandez said. “It makes it more important and necessary.” There are a number of things said publicly about immigrants and undocumented individuals in communities that are completely false, he said.
“The prejudice that is being expressed and the myths of undocumented people, specifically, being criminals is simply not true. More importantly, they’re a part of our community,” he said. Fernandez said there are several hundred undocumented students at Rutgers actively pursuing college degrees, and the community should be ready to support them and welcome them into the University. “They’re in our classrooms,” he said. “We need to be ready to embrace them and support them.”
March of Dimes chapter hosts fundraisers for charity kira herzog correspondent
Prematurity is the number one cause of infant death in the United States, according to the March of Dimes website. The cost of caring for premature babies that survive delivery is 12 times greater than the cost of caring for a healthy child. This is why March of Dimes raises money to research the causes of premature birth and to offer support to families that experience its effects. Each year, the Rutgers March of Dimes Collegiate Council hosts about five fundraising events on campus to contribute to the national organization, said Juhee Thakkar, March of Dimes secretary and Rutgers Business School sophomore. This semester, the organization is hosting two major events, she said. “A Date in Disguise is our annual date auction that will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Busch Multipurpose Room,” Thakkar said. “It’s a semi-formal event where students have a chance to bid on dates with all proceeds going to charity.” There is no charge for entry to the auction and free food will be offered, she said. On Nov. 19, Rutgers March of Dimes plans to host “Brunch for Babies” on Livingston campus. At this event, interested students will have the chance to receive free breakfast, learn about involvement and become acquainted with members of the club, Thakkar said. “Knowing that our chapter is able to add to the larger cause and to help with research and family support is amazing,” she said. “Everyone’s small contributions add up and have such a large impact.”
Thakkar first became involved with the national March of Dimes organization in high school through an outreach program. Last fall when she came to Rutgers, she joined the Council as a way to continue to volunteer for a worthy cause and become more involved on campus, she said. “The Collegiate Council is always looking for new members,” Thakkar said. Meetings take place alternate Wednesdays in room 109 of the Livingston Student Center. The March of Dimes Collegiate
“Every baby that is born healthy, at full term, is a success for the March of Dimes.” valerie dejesus School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Senior
Council was established at Rutgers in 2010. In its first four years of operation, the organization raised an estimated $18,000 to fight prematurity, according to The Patch. The money raised at Rutgers contributes to nationwide projects like “March for Babies,” “Prematurity Awareness Month” and the “Folic Acid Campaign,” said Valerie Dejesus, president of the Collegiate Council. “With the work that we do, every baby that is born healthy, at full term, is a success for the March of Dimes,” the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Senior said.
National March of Dimes research ranges from the investigation of genetics and environment to seeking out cures for infections. It is hypothesized that 1 in 4 premature births are caused by potentially treatable infections in the uterus, according to the website. Dejesus first joined March of Dimes to take part of the organization’s philanthropic mission and to find a sense of community at Rutgers, she said. “One of my first exposures to medicine was a tour of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Saint Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick. I absolutely fell in love with the work that was being done to sustain the lives of the tiniest human beings,” Dejesus said. Since this visit, she said Dejesus wanted to find a way to help the cause. She joined the general body of the March of Dimes Collegiate Council during her first year at Rutgers. She hopes to become a NICU physician after graduation so she can continue to save the lives of premature babies, she said. “March of Dimes gave me the chance to get involved in the Rutgers community in a ver y unique and meaningful way,” Dejesus said. “I wanted to find a way to make my own small community within the larger Rutgers community.” She said what made the March of Dimes Collegiate Council unique was that her involvement always felt needed and appreciated, even before she was in a leadership position. “The organization allows me the opportunity to share ideas and to interact with students from many different majors and interests who are all passionate about a common cause,” she said.
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October 27, 2016
Don’t want to be American ‘idiotes’
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want to put the apathetic non-voters unCOMMENTARY der the microscope. Every time you scoff at the idea of voting, EVAN KLEIN just remember that your apathy is the friend of the very politicians you seek to spite. While it may seem that the political machine holds the reigns, the reality of the situation is people have the power and the government does not. While this opens the door to a plethora of political theory debates, I’m instead focusing on the most common misconceptions of the average voter. Ask anyone about the electoral college, voter or nonvoter: the answers may differ but the unease and discomfort in speech are the same. Why is this? Well, most people view the electoral college as a massive institution that operates in secrecy with total autonomy, like some board room of evil super villains deciding the fate of this nation — the facts are far less glamorous. This group of 538 electors is bound to vote with the conscious of their constituents. In the history of the electoral process, there have only been 157 “faithless electors,” or in other words electors that vote against their party. The electoral college is voted for as you vote for the president. While you select the presidential candidate you wish to win, you are actually selecting the electors that represent them, meaning that your vote for president directly affects which elector wins and which candidate receives a vote toward the necessary 270. With all of this in mind, remember that if you don’t vote, this is all for naught and the system fails. No matter who you support in this election cycle ... VOTE. In fact the word “idiot” is derived from the Greek word “idiotes,” literally meaning someone who acts in a counterproductive selfdefeating manner. If you don’t vote, you are an “idiotes.” I bring up the Electoral College in order to set the stage for a larger irony. It’s ironic that many of the students at Rutgers get heated when speaking about the Electoral College, when they should be just as, if not more, heated when talking about their own college. While we brandish our title as “Revolutionary for 250 years,” the truth is that we are far from it. In fact, the doctrines that facilitate the structuring of our school are literally called the “Act of 1956.” People! That is 60 years and change (8 months) right there. Or, more accurately, 60 years and no change. The Act of 1956 establishes the Board of Governors, which, for those of you that do not know, is the group of 15 voting members, and four nonvoting members, that shape everything at this school from tuition increases to resource allocation. So you may be thinking, “hmm, 15 members all deciding how our tuition is spent? Some of them must be students or at least faculty members.” Ha, good one. The fact of the matter is that the four nonvoting individuals are the two faculty members, one student member and finally, the president himself. Keep in mind that those two faculty members and one student are appointed by the Rutgers Senate, meaning the student body has a say in who these people are. While the other 15 members are appointed by both the governor of New Jersey and the Board of Trustees leaving, the students powerless. If you take a few steps back, this ugly picture really starts to take shape. At its core, our University operates as a non-representative government. Even worse: we’re all paying for it. This is literally taxation without representation … “#revolutionary.” While I in no way mean to belittle the efforts of RUSA in its campaign to get just one voting student on the Board of Governors, I can’t help but notice how futile it would be. The Board of Governors often vote unanimously, and only a majority is needed to pass an agenda, so one dissenting student can’t stop 15 affirming votes, making this one student symbolic at best. Okay, well now that you know the problem, do you want to know the solution? Well, the idea of shared governance is in no way new. Shared governance is the concept, that when voting on matters that would affect students and faculty alike, the people voting should be students and faculty — essentially, every matter that the Board of Governors deals with. While I as a student am incredibly frustrated by my lack of a say in Rutgers politics, I can only imagine the frustration, if not rage, of the faculty. However, I’m glad the faculty members are angry. In fact I hope they’re pissed. I hope they’re really pissed. While no one should discount the efforts of student-run organizations, it is the faculty that have the real potential to change this school. As Nobel Laureate and former President of Columbia University, Professor Isidore Rabi said, “Excuse me sir, but the faculty are not employees of the university. The faculty are the university.” The current state of Rutgers makes an “idiotes” out of all of us.
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midst the raucous of the long-anticipated are being contested. Additionally, voting on Nov. presidential election, let us remember that 8 allows you to vote for local mayors and school the president is not the be-all and end-all board positions that can make direct and immediate of American elections and politics. A single person changes in your community. The magnitude of having 469 seats —the possibilmay be vested with immense political power and decision-making responsibility, but that power can be ity to significantly change the dynamics of an influattenuated or enhanced by other components of this ential political institution — is almost unfathomable complex governing system. After all, the executive for most of the public. Even more probably do not branch is only one out of three federal branches, and pay attention to local politics in their community. lest we forget, the combined power of the judicial But to the defense of those people who do not vote, and legislative forces can do enough to hamper the the rampant gerrymandering of districts sometimes intentions of the presidency. Regardless of whether means the outcome is predetermined and people a competent or incompetent leader will take the Oval feel as if their votes do not matter. Despite this, votOffice, the president can’t get anything done without ing is still a civic duty and changing this system requires finding a way to put qualified people in approhelp from the rest of the government. So if you’re dissatisfied with the presidential candi- priate positions to implement well-needed policies. One of the key ways to do dates or approve of the presthis, or arguably the only way idential candidates and want do this, is by voting. them to have enough polit“Millennials ... have formidable to Millennials, especially colical support to get things political influence, but they lege students, have formidone (those two categories don’t realize their potential.” dable political influence, but should encompass everythey do not realize their poone), it cannot be stressed tential. Millennials are now as enough that you need to vote large of a political force as Baby Boomers according for seats in Congress and state and local offices. Polls have shown the extent of American dissatisfac- to U.S. census data from the Pew Research Center. A tion with government operations. About 75 percent of NPR article refers to this as mere potential, not actuall U.S. adults express discontent with federal leader- al political clout, because millennials do not actually ship, according to a CNN/ORC survey conducted De- use this power (i.e. they do not vote). However, the only way the system can work for us cember 2015, while 69 percent are at least “somewhat angry” with the country’s direction. Such disgust with is if we put trust into the system. There are underthe way government functions — the polarity, the lack standable reasons for why that trust has been disof cooperation, the squandering of tax-payer money placed, but transforming the current state of our soto implement frivolous policies, the lack of attention ciety, addressing imminent issues and going forward to issues the public truly cares about — calls for new to make progress requires cooperation. The governpeople in power and new representatives at all levels ment is an institution as well as a platform for deliberation and finding common ground between citizens of government, beyond the Oval Office. Myopic and excessive focus is given to the pres- who hold diverse political interests. The government idency, while a total of 469 seats in U.S. Congress is flawed in various respects, but that does not mean (34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) are up we should give up on it. An indispensable method to for election Nov. 8 and people do not know about improve and address these flaws is to head to your it. There are not Senate elections in New Jersey nearest voting booth and also give attention to candijust yet, but 12 House of Representative positions dates beyond the presidency. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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October 27, 2016
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Wall of prejudice proves communication is necessary WAXING PHILOSOPHICAL JONATHAN FINNERTY If you walked down College Avenue this week, surely you would have noticed the massive wall in front of the College Avenue Student Center. This wall, built by your humble author and my fraternity brothers, represents an often-undiscussed notion of prejudice: perception. My fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi, prides itself on our philanthropic endeavor to eliminate prejudice through respectful conversation about sensitive topics involving the entire community. After several hours of Home Depot trips and trying to move this behemoth wall from a minuscule backyard, it was finally up and ready for use. I must admit, given my previous experiences with bustling students on College Avenue avoiding all things related to Greek life, I considered the possibility that participation would be minimal at best. By the time this article is published, the Wall of Prejudice will have over 300 stereotypes, examples of prejudices and personal experiences of bias, given the average rate of involvement. Refreshing as it is to me that so many would find the time to participate in this social exercise of ours, there still exists the obvious: prejudice is alive and well, even on a very liberal college campus.
I found myself perusing the Wall, reading some of the ways people felt about themselves and their perceived existence in society. From stereotypes about gender, race and political affiliations — yes, Donald Trump supporters have feelings too — all provided so much reflection and a new view to Rutgers. How can so many people feel prejudiced and yet, not discuss it openly or take action to change? Or perhaps people are, but through methods not conducive to understanding. When a room
viding such a gut-wrenching statement, in public no less. My own prejudices, thinking this student was far too well-off looking to provide any real example of prejudice, were brought to the surface. Perception, the act of interpreting the environment around you, is something difficult to discuss. The solipsism involved in perception and ergo the discussion of, provides a barrier to communication and understanding. So, what is it about the Wall of Prejudice that promotes
“By the time this article is published, the Wall of Prejudice will have over 300 stereotypes, examples of prejudices and personal experiences of bias, given the average rate of involvement.” is full of people yelling, none can be heard. One student, a tall and confident looking man, eagerly grabbed the marker from my hand and approached the Wall. Reaching, squinting, he began furiously writing while his friend looked on. He finished his missive and tossed the marker back to me and walked off as if nothing had occurred. Had this been some Harambe joke or political statement? No, the student actually wrote, “I said I have cancer … they said HAHA.” My hardened heart sank into my stomach. Words are not even necessary to describe the sentiment involved in pro-
this dialogue and open discussion? The anonymous nature in leaving unattributed feelings on a Wall destined to be destroyed— Yes, on Friday the Wall will be destroyed by anyone wishing to participate by means of the hammer. Or, as the adage goes, walls do not talk back, and that allows for unbridled expression. Along with our Wall, we also have panel discussions of which much fruitful dialogue has been the result. On Wednesday, I moderated a panel on mental health stigmas. What began as a typical discussion, ended up in a mass confession of owned mental
ailments. Friends, brothers and strangers let loose personal difficulties that I would have never perceived to exist. Perception is not everything, nor can it adequately assess the population around us. Today I will be moderating another panel discussion on religious stereotypes and stigmas. A staunch atheist I am, often bereft of any sympathy towards dogmatic worship, I look forward to again exposing my own prejudices and failure to listen and understand others perceptions. If anything were apparent in this social exercise, it is that we, as a collective, need to do more listening. This Friday, as the Wall is assaulted by various construction tools, I hope a new chapter of communication can be opened— one of altruism and reasonable discourse towards a future that has a place for anyone struggling to be heard. This culture of shame that we harbor, that is instilled in us from societal pressures, needs to be pushed aside as an archaic idea. Words are all we have to express the feelings we have and we ought to use them, but also reserve them for after a good listen is had. The Wall needs to be broken, physically and socially, so that all may be worthy of an honest opinion. Jonathan Finnerty is a School of Arts Sciences senior majoring in classics and philosophy. His column, “Waxing Philosophical,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Avoid cops this mischief night, use bacon to cause havoc Nicolette Accardi Features Editor
as to why and how they have so much bacon on their floor. The only way this plan could backfire is if they end up eating the bacon off of their ratchet floor. They are not suppose to eat the prank for breakfast — that would mean they enjoyed it.
I really miss tee-peeing people’s houses back in the day. There was just something about throwing toilet paper 100 miles per hour that seemed to fulfill me, if that makes sense. Unfortunately, now that we are all 18 and over, we can’t just go Hard-boiled egg disaster around gallivanting across peoThis prank is a good to do to ple’s yards throwing bathroom a friend whose room you have products everywhere — unless, access to. Boil a dozen eggs and of course, you want a nice run-in once they leave the room, put with the good ole’ Po-Po. Just be- them in the most random places cause we are all you can pos“old and driedsibly think of. out” (SpongeWhen they bob reference) wake up the doesn’t mean morning, “The only way this plan next we can’t atthey will smell could backfire is if they an intense, tempt to have some fun with end up eating the bacon foul stench of mischief night. They will off of their ratchet floor. ” eggs. Here are five most definitely ways to really be pissed off, piss someone so make sure off while getthey don’t figting into the ure out it’s Halloween spirit. This time it will you. If they do, at least it will be be better — mischief night “col- extremely hilarious. lege edition.”
Plastic wrapped doorway
Attempt to be spooky as hell and smack your hand against a door with ketchup on it. Is it ketchup or blood? Let the other person decide. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
If you have any enemies on your dorm floor, this one is exclusively for them. Wait till about 3 a.m. just to make sure mostly everyone is sleeping and then go to town with your plastic wrap. I suggest purchasing about 20 or so boxes of plastic wrap — those doors ways can be pretty big and plastic wrap is fairly thin. You want to make sure that door is wrapped enough so it takes your dorm enemy a good 10-20 minutes to get out.
Bacon shocker
This is an ultra random thing to do, but that’s what makes it so great. First you’re going to have to cook up a bunch of bacon. Once your food-porn worthy bacon is done, wait until the person you’re pranking is asleep. Just slide all of the bacon under the person’s door really fast. Once they wake up they will be so confused and probably creeped out
Ketchup hand
Wait till there is no one in the hallway before you whip out your ketchup bottle. Once the coast is clear, squeeze that bad boy all over your hand. Pick someone’s door to place your hand on to leave a “bloody” hand print.
Raunchy hair surprise
Buy some washable, green hair dye (or semi-permanent if you really hate the person’s guts) and mix it in with the person’s shampoo. Wait around in the lounge till they come out of the shower so you can witness them walk down the hall with green locks. Try to catch the moment on Snapchat so you can showcase your A+ work to all of your friends. I’m pretty sure these mischief night ideas won’t attract RUPD, so mission accomplished. I doubt the RA will care, but just make sure you don’t get caught just in case. Make sure you also don’t do anything involving clowns.
DIVERSIONS
October 27, 2016
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Appeal to others for help and support this year. Don’t feel like you have to do everything on your own. There is safety in numbers, and much can be accomplished if you share your thoughts and plans and delegate jobs to those willing to pitch in and help. You will discover a lot about yourself and the people you can count on. Your numbers are 4, 16, 24, 28, 31, 38, 45.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Review contracts and legal documents and you’ll come up with a solution to resolve any uncertainties or imperfections that exist. Update your look, image or financial plans, and you will feel good about moving forward. Love is encouraged. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Overeating and overspending are not going to make you feel better. Self-improvement projects will not only lift your spirits, they will prompt you to engage in professional events that will help you get ahead in life. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen and take notes, but don’t let your emotions take over. If you overreact, you will take a step back instead of moving closer to your goal. Your intuition will be spot on, but diplomacy will still be necessary. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your involvement in organizations that have similar professional interests will lead to an interesting encounter and a chance to discuss future projects. Express your interest and explain the contributions you can offer. A business trip will be worthwhile. 4 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check out a film you want to see or a book you want to read. Exercise your right to make the changes that will improve your personal life. Make romance a priority or plan to enjoy time spent with those you love. 5 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll move two steps forward and three steps back if you aren’t aware of what’s going on around you. A steady pace and finishing what you start will help smooth over any rough patches you face in your professional partnerships. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Too much of anything will set you back. Emotions will surface when dealing with relationships and domestic matters. Be willing to compromise in order to keep the peace. Your insight will help you do what’s best for everyone. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You need to make a change, but not one that will turn into a costly venture. Try something new or rediscover a hobby that you used to enjoy. Looking back will help you move forward. A job prospect looks promising. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do whatever it takes to add to your credentials, appearance or improved health. Take a moment to think before you get into a discussion with someone you live with. Have alternatives in mind before you initiate any banter. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put love, romance and important partnerships ahead of everything else for now. You can make physical changes that will make you feel good and help you present what you have to offer with confidence. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll have additional responsibilities at home due to a partner who is not pulling his or her weight. Step up your game, but make it clear that you will also need some downtime to rejuvenate. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take advantage of a moneymaking opportunity. Elaborate what you have to offer and what you expect in return. Your negotiating skills will help you develop a good working relationship with the people you do business with. 3 stars
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60 Romance or drama, e.g.
1 It precedes an important delivery
61 Spans of 60 mins.
6 Certain construction girder
62 Not just wants
11 Director’s shout
63 ___ Domingo
14 Obviously shocked 15 Woman from uncle?
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16 A wee hour
1 Experimental place?
17 They make waves
2 Long time follower?
19 Noshed
3 Ewe can say that again?
20 A Great Lake
4 Get off the fence
21 Kind of campus protest
5 Takes the advice of a
23 Primary color, to a printer
sidewalk preacher
27 Grinds together, as teeth
6 Home of the Taj Mahal
29 Calls off, as a mission
7 It may be before one’s time?
30 Puzzle that’s a stumper
8 Electric fish
31 Absolute bedlam
9 Star pitcher
32 Thing to shift
10 Underlying theme
33 Negative vote
11 Things in many closets
36 Has the ___ for (is attracted to)
12 Loosen, as laces
37 Castle ditches
13 Adults-to-be
41 Fits in
38 Eye with desire
18 Partner of crafts
43 Relative of 17-Across
39 “The Lord of the Rings” creature
22 “Liberal” attachment
44 Editor’s “remove it”
40 Performers of plays, collectively
23 ___ Man Randy Savage
45 Do as the doctor says
41 Edible freshwater fish
24 Dislike, and then some
46 Abnormally active
42 Raspy
25 Some dairy products
47 Lugs
44 “Goodness!”
26 Winged god of love
49 Thing behind drywall, typically
45 How inferior goods are made
27 Pesky little biters
52 Valuable rock find
47 Snitches
28 Steals, old-style
53 Display longevity?
48 Some court hearings
30 Fill with happiness
54 Oolong, for one
49 Song performed singly
32 Likely to make stern orders
55 Quaint motel
50 Downs counterparts
34 “The Cradle of Texas Liberty” 56 Food crumb
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or “call”
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58 “Aw” follower
38 Face-to-face exam
59 Bicker
40 Part of a tape recorder
57 “The Matrix” moniker
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season Knights to settle ongoing starting lineup battles at East Stroudsburg Open continued from back “If you look at it as a whole picture in the past five years, we should’ve been ecstatic with our performance. But for how hard we trained, how (many) things we do in the sport of wrestling and what we put ourselves through, sending 10 guys and only two All-Americans wasn’t enough for us,” Ashnault said. “And that’s probably because we know the talent that all of us have. ... We definitely have the talent to be putting four, five guys on the podium and national champs on the board, but that doesn’t happen overnight. So I think looking at it as a disappointment last year wouldn’t be the right thing to call it, but it definitely was a little underachievement in our eyes. This year we’re definitely going for more than two All-Americans.” Rutgers’ lineup experienced three substantial blows with the turn of the new season, with the graduation of four-year
starter 197-pounder Hayden Hrymack, two-time All-American 165-pounder Anthony Perrotti and 100-plus match winner heavyweight Billy Smith. But the Knights return nine NCAA qualifiers and six wrestlers ranked in the top-20 of their respective weight classes, headlined by two-time All-American No. 4 Ashnault and No. 6 157-pounder senior Richie Lewis. Rutgers not only reloaded with a promising recruiting class, but also got stronger by way of inhouse additions to the lineup. Junior 133-pounder Scott DelVecchio and senior 149-pounder Ken Theobold make their return to the Knights after wrestling unattached last season. Both DelVecchio and Theobold were NCAA qualifiers in the season preceding their redshirt year. “(Last year) was definitely challenging,” Theobold said. “To see my team, we competed really hard last year. We had huge matches, ranked top-10 in the country. It was tough to redshirt
and sit out a year after competing and becoming a national qualifier. But at the end of the day I looked at the bigger goal that I set for myself and I knew that redshirting was how I can get that goal. ... It allowed me to sit back and focus on the things that needed to get me better, which I believe I did.” Rutgers begins its regular season Nov. 11 with a dual meet against CSU Bakersfield and San Francisco State in Bakersfield, California. But, in contrast to last season, the Knights starting lineup for that season-opening dual is nowhere near set in stone. The Knights still have battles at multiple weight classes that need to be resolved and they won’t be settled in a traditional intra-squad wrestle-off style. Instead, the entire Rutgers roster—sans Ashnault who will be the first Knight to ever compete at the NWCA All-Star Classic—will pay for their own trip to the East Stroudsburg Open Nov. 6 and compete unattached for starting bids. The competition for those bids includes multiple national qualifiers at both 133 pounds—DelVecchio and junior Tyson Dippery— and at 149 pounds— Theobold and sophomore Anthony Giraldo. Settling the lineup this way allows the coaching staff to see the
Knights wrestle against multiple opponents rather than the same teammates they compete against on a daily basis. Goodale said there’s a good chance that teammates will eventually square off against one another throughout the tournament as well. That depth and competition the Knights possess isn’t a bad thing either, but rather another example of the rise in status of the wrestling program at Rutgers. “You go from barely having a solid lineup to, this year, it’s a struggle for the coaches to figure out who they’re gonna cut cause there’s so many good guys on the team,” Ashnault said. “It’s really exciting that the culture came to that point cause when I came to Rutgers that’s where I envisioned it. I could’ve went to programs that were already established with that kind of culture and I decided ‘No, I’m gonna stay home and try to create something like that and even better.’ ... We almost came from nothing all the way to competing with the best in the country and it’s just so exciting to be a part of and so exciting to see.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
finale Danielle Freshnock winds down notable career as sibling enters program continued from back Those numbers are especially impressive for a substitute, but not quite as riveting as her score Wednesday night. In the 40th minute, there was a flurr y of Wisconsin attempted clearances and Rutgers tries at goal until the chaos cleared at the foot of senior captain Madison Tiernan. The for ward placed a perfect through ball to Murphy, who had slipped behind the Badger defensive line. Murphy followed with an instinctive attack on the ball and fired a left-footed shot to the back of the net. Previously in the match, Wisconsin had been dominating the possession as well as earning more quality chances at goal, but in a split second the Knights captured the lead and ventured into halftime up 1-0. In the second period, the Badgers came out with a ton of energy and focus, regaining the advantage they had controlled early in the match. Wisconsin contained the ball throughout the majority of the remainder of the game, constantly applying pressure in the offensive third. Rutgers was succeeding in a bend-don’t-break defensive approach, but eventually the sheer volume of opponent opportunities became too much to handle. The Badgers outshot the Knights 16 to seven during the contest, including a six to three advantage in shots on goal and a lopsided 12 to one lead in corner kicks. As a result, Wisconsin was able to pepper in two goals in the final 20 minutes of the match and turn the tables on the scoreboard. The first came in the 74th minute when senior midfielder Rose Lavelle scored with her left foot from near the left post. The play developed on a free kick from senior midfielder Micaela Powers. Powers launched a looping ball to the line of players at the top of the 18-yard box where freshman midfielder Grace Bahr was able to get her head on it. Bahr flicked the ball from the right flank of the box toward the left post and Lavelle gathered it masterfully and delivered a shot to the back of the net. Lavelle would strike again for the Badgers seven minutes later on a rocket from outside the box. Freshman defender Payton Wesley stole the ball in the Rutgers third and found Lavelle in the middle of the field where she could get a great look at the goal. Lavelle’s two goals lifted her season total to four and her career aggregate to 20 scores. For Rutgers, the loss is the team’s first since September and it comes at a crucial point with the Knights fighting for postseason position. Still a contender for a Big Ten title with the first round of the tournament taking place Oct. 30, Rutgers was looking to host at least that initial game and those expectations were not met. For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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FIELD HOCKEY ALYSSA BULL, DEVON FRESHNOCK CRUCIAL TO RUTGERS RETURN TO BIG TEN TOURNAMENT
Selfless senior captains lead RU in turnaround season Kaylee Pofahl Correspondent
Team captains Alyssa Bull and Devon Freshnock have spearheaded Rutgers field hockey into one of the program’s most successful seasons since joining the Big Ten Conference. The Scarlet Knights (9-7, 2-5) have captured their second bid to the Big Ten Tournament in program history during their third year in the conference, an incredible comeback from failing to capture a Big Ten win and missing out on postseason play a year ago. But team’s humble leaders would argue that the credit is due to not just to the duo with captain bands around their shin guards, but to all eight members of this year’s dynamic senior class. “We have a lot of leaders and upperclassmen on this team,” Bull said. “I would say we have eight captains on this team honestly. Every single upperclassmen takes on that role.” Both Freshnock and Bull have played key roles for the Knights since their rookie years. Freshnock has been a starter on Rutgers’ defensive end during all four of her years on the Banks and has maintained an offensive presence with six goals on the season that ties her for second-most on the team this year. A season-ending injury during her sophomore year resulted in a medical redshirt for Bull but the fifth-year senior is now at the tail end of her third year as team captain. During her four years of eligibility, the Oakville, Ontario, Canada, native has started at both the midfield and forward lines and was honored as the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2012. Within a large class of eight seniors, head coach Meredith Civico said Bull and Freshnock each differentiated themselves through their actions to earn the distinguished role in their final season. “(Bull) has basically been a staple in the Rutgers leadership
Senior defender Devon Freshnock, along with fellow senior and captain Alyssa Bull, has led the Knights to a turnaround year in their final season. JEFFREY GOMEZ / OCTOBER 2016 With an assist in the team’s 2-0 our team walk off the field withrole for three years and I think she brings so much, she’s really victory against Richmond on Sun- out a win and you just knew that a no-brainer,” Civico said. “I think day, Bull now sits in 7th place in from her. I think that’s so incredDevon kind of rose to the top in the Knights all-time record books ible as a captain and as a coach to just know that she’s somebody, the spring. I think we really want- with 20 on her career. Pretty numbers and statis- when the game’s on the line, ed to see who would step up and who could really fill Ali (Stever)’s tics aside, Civico recalls two will step up and execute,” Civico said. “And then shoes after Devon, equally, last season. I in Ohio State thought Dev“I would say we have eight captains on this team, — we got that on was just so stroke to equalsolid all spring honestly. Every single upperclassman takes on ize and make it and she’s such that role.” 1-1. There was a leader by no doubt in my example — I mind that Devthink that’s Alyssa Bull on was the playp r o b a b l y Senior Forward er that needed her biggest to take that strength.” A powerful presence in attack instances this season when her stroke because that game was penalty corners has propelled captains truly emulated their on the line … I shouted at her immediately, ‘Devon!’ She just Freshnock to rank sixth in the roles on the team. “Just thinking about moments nodded and stepped right up and Big Ten in both shots and shots per game. She’s also ranked this season — Alyssa’s goal in the scored. As soon as she scored third on the team with 17 points overtime with St. Joe’s. There that goal, it was our game,” Civwas no way she was gonna let ico said. on the season.
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ussell Westbrook said after shootaround Wednesday that he didn’t watch Kevin Durant’s debut with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. “Nah,” he said when asked whether he watched any basketball. He said the same when asked if he saw any of the scores around the NBA. The Warriors lost 129-100 to the San Antonio Spurs. Durant, who left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Warriors during free agency, scored 27 points. Westbrook, who has previously said he doesn’t watch other teams play, said he spent the night doing other things. “I was doing something you guys probably don’t want to hear about,” Westbrook said. “I played cards, man. I was just chilling, minding my own business, eating a nice dinner, talking to my wife on the phone ... Took a nice shower. I used Dove soap. Brushed my teeth, washed my
face and went to sleep. Put a movie on before I went to sleep, and that’s what I did.”
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iami-Dade County authorities say the strong odor of alcohol was found on Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and two other men in a boat when they died in a crash last month, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by the Miami Herald. The warrant, released by the Miami-Dade state attorney, alleges investigators found evidence that the boat’s driver was speeding and driving with “recklessness” that was “exacerbated by the consumption of alcohol.” It does not identify who was driving. Toxicology reports are complete but have not been released by state investigators, the Herald reported. The newspaper said that authorities cited an exemption in public records law for
releasing information as part of an open criminal investigation. Fernandez and two friends died Sept. 25 when the boat they were on slammed into a jetty off Miami Beach. No charges have been filed in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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everal Bills defensive backs said they will retaliate if a Patriots player runs through their pregame drills again Sunday when the two AFC East opponents meet at New Era Field. Bills safeties Robert Blanton and Aaron Williams and cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman were each fined for a pregame scuffle Oct. 2 that erupted when Bills players felt “disrespected” by Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett jogging through their warmup drills at Gillette Stadium. No Patriots players were fined.
In both the St. Joe’s and Ohio State game, Rutgers was able to come out with the outcome in critical moments when their captains stepped up and took control. But their leadership extends far beyond the white lines of the turf. “Coming in it’s a big difference because of just time management and the way field hockey is played, it’s much faster, so I think they just prepared me and they’re always there for me no matter what,” said freshman starting defender Alanna Gollotto. “On and off the field, they really show what leadership is. During games, they’re the ones who are talking the most and they demand the best out of their teammates.” The Knights will play its last regular season game this weekend before taking on tournament competition the first weekend in November. With the season coming to a close, the final chapters of Bull and Freshnock’s tenure as captains will be written in the books. For Bull particularly, it is the conclusion of a long, decorated journey. Her sister, Jenna, who helped recruit Alyssa to Rutgers, was a two-time MVP for Rutgers during her junior and senior year back in 2009-10. With the bittersweet finale on the horizon, Bull is adamant on making the most of it. “It’s weird, it didn’t really hit me at Senior Day until afterwards when I was saying goodbye to my sister because she kind of went through the same thing and she was just telling me take it all in because it is coming to a close. For me, it’s been five years of my life and it’s been 11 years of my family’s life with Rutgers field hockey so it’s a really big deal but it’s nice to know that we’re not done ... I’m glad I’ve had this extra year with this team.” For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“For me, it’s been five years of my life and it’s been 11 years of my family’s life with Rutgers field hockey so it’s a really big deal but it’s nice to know that we’re not done.” — Senior captain Alyssa Bull
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WOMEN’S SOCCER WISCONSIN 2, RUTGERS 1
Rutgers falls to Wisconsin in season finale Alex Gold Staff Writer
In a match where the Rutgers women’s soccer team entered the field hoping to earn a home Big Ten postseason game through a victory, the Scarlet Knights lost to Wisconsin by a score of 2-1 to conclude the regular season with a record of 9-3-6 overall and 4-2-5 in conference action. Meanwhile, the Badgers improve to 8-4-7 overall with the win and now own a Big Ten record of 5-2-4. They didn’t know it during the game, but the Knights wouldn’t have even locked up fourth place, which is the lowest seed that hosts a Big Ten tournament game, with a victory. Rutgers needed to defeat Wisconsin and have Michigan draw or lose to Indiana, but the Wolverines vanquished the Hoosiers by a score of 3-2. After the loss to Wisconsin, the Knights slide back into the seventh position in the conference standings, while the Badgers move up to fifth. Playing soccer in Madison is a difficult challenge for any team, but Rutgers seemed capable of defying the odds for at least the first half. Senior forward Erica Murphy put the Knights in the lead with her third goal of the season in the first half, putting her points total at 7 for the 2016 campaign. See FINALE on Page 10
Senior forward Erica Murphy opened the scoring for Rutgers in Madison, but it wasn’t enough as two second half goals propelled Wisconsin to a 2-1 win over the Knights in both team’s final regular season game. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016
WRESTLING KNIGHTS RETURN 9 NATIONAL QUALIFIERS, 6 TOP-20 WRESTLERS
RU looks to build off breakthrough season Eric Mullin Associate Sports Editor
Junior 141-pounder Anthony Ashnault is coming off a second straight All-American finish and a Big Ten Championship. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2016
The Rutgers wrestling program has seen improvement at an exponential rate over the past three seasons. It was just three years ago that Anthony Perrotti delivered the Rutgers wrestling team its first All-American under the guidance of head coach Scott Goodale. Last year, the Scarlet Knights not only pushed through two All-Americans for the first time since 1952, but their entire lineup qualified for the NCAA Championships for the first time in program history. And as the Knights set to embark on the 2016-17 season, they aren’t anticipating that growth to stop anytime soon. “There’s a ton of expectations within this program. They’re extremely high and that’s kind of the way we want it. We don’t hide from that,” Goodale said at the team’s media day on Wednesday. “We feel we can be really good, but there’s certainly a lot of question marks right now ... but we’re pretty close to being an elite team. I’ve always talked about being a top-10 team in the country year in and year out. That’s kind of our focus. And if we can
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head women’s soccer coach, has seen his Scarlet Knights break a program-record with nine overtime matches this season, six of which ended in a deadlock draw. The Knights have tied in each of the last four outings before losing to Wisconsin.
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breakthrough and get some of these guys who haven’t placed at the national tournament to do so, who knows, maybe we’re contending for a trophy.” While Rutgers has experienced continued growth over the past few seasons, the 201516 season was the Knights’ coming out party. Rutgers defeated three top-10 opponents and seven ranked foes overall en route to a No. 10 regular season finish in the USA Today/ NWCA Coaches’ Poll. The Knights jumped to a fifth-place finish overall at the Big Ten Tournament, secured their first Big Ten Champion in then-sophomore 141-pounder Anthony Ashnault and were 1 of 3 teams in the country to qualify their entire lineup for the national tournament. But Rutgers experienced an unfitting end to an otherwise tremendous season at the national tournament. Of their 10 national qualifiers, only three remained in the championship bracket after the first session and only five survived the first day of the tournament. Despite having their whole lineup in the field, the Knights finished the tournament 15th overall.
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