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Job market gleams with promise for U. seniors CHINMOYI BHUSHAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
There is good news for college students about to graduate — this coming academic year is expected to open 15 percent more employment opportunities for graduate students. Shajjad Khondaker, a School of Engineering senior, feels the job market is competitive. He said the increase in the number of jobs depends on the economy. “I am skeptical about finding a job, but being an engineering major opens up opportunities to work in different fields not specifically engineering related,” Khondaker said. The fast pace of hiring is due to the strong growth in the corporate sector since recession, according to a report by Michigan State University and published in Bloomberg Business. The huge growth is making employers search for talented students. Khondaker said that going to the Mega Career Fair organized by University Career Services at Rutgers was very beneficial. “The Career Services at Rutgers are very helpful. They are present
on Busch and College Avenue campuses. They have walk in hours and help with everything from preparing for interviews, reviewing resumes, discussing opportunities, et cetera,” Khondaker said. Khondaker gave advice for getting an interview and the qualities companies look for in a candidate. “I think networking and connections are very important, work experience in the past is very crucial and that first impression counts,” he said. He said the career fairs give an excellent opportunity to meet with employers, market your skills and gain experience. “I almost got an on-the-spot interview with L’Oréal but their GPA requirement for engineering students was very high,” Khondaker said. Valarie Hudson, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, has very little expectations from the job market. “I have already been searching, and it’s very hard. I feel shaky about being in the market afterward,” Hudson said. She said she has an English degree, but her loans are immense, SEE MARKET ON PAGE 5
While the University has a Rutgers University College Republicans organization to represent the beliefs and interests of right-leaning students, these students still feel “stifled” by the presence of students who identify as Democrats. DAPHNE ALVA / SEPTEMBER 2015
Conservative students feel stifled at largely liberal-minded Rutgers SAMANTHA KARAS CORRESPONDENT
College campuses typically have a reputation for their politically left-leaning student bodies, and Rutgers is no exception to the trend. Despite the large liberal presence at the University, conservative
students still want their voices to be heard and represented. Erin Darreff, a School of Arts and Sciences senior and chairman of the Rutgers University College Republicans, said the large liberal presence at school sometimes stifles those leaning more toward the right.
“When I look at the large picture (of the 2012 presidential election popular vote) in contrast to the active conservative student population on campus versus the active liberal student population, conservative students are underrepresented,” Darreff said. SEE STUDENTS ON PAGE 4
Cornerback arrested, charged with assault NIKHILESH DE STAFF WRITER
The Scarlet Knights suffered their first major loss off the field in September when several of the players were arrested for various assault and home invasion charges. Most of them were released on bail, including Ruhann Peele. On Oct. 20, Peele, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, was arrested for the second time within two months for allegedly punching a student in the face early this October, according to nj.com. He was suspended from the University and removed from the football team in September after his first arrest for participating in the assault of one student and three other victims last April, according to a previous article in The Daily Targum. At the time he played cornerback on the Scarlet Knights, having changed his position from wide receiver last spring. The New Brunswick Police Depar tment arrested the players after a month-long investigation into the assault, during which witnesses to the assault said the attackers knocked their victims to the ground and continued kicking them. Several other students were also arrested for their participation in a series of home invasions, including former cornerback Andre Boggs,
one of the other student-athletes accused of the assault. The University student involved in the incident suffered a broken jaw and was hospitalized. Peele is accused of fracturing a bone in his victim’s face during the October assault, which was reported to students through an Off-Campus Crime Alert. “The victim ... reported that he was struck once in the face with a closed fist,” according to the crime alert. “The perpetrator then fled the area and the victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury.” At the time the assailant’s name was unknown. The attack was linked to Peele, said J.T. Miller, Captain of the New Brunswick Police Department to nj.com. He was arrested in Piscataway, although the attack took place at the intersection of Easton Avenue and Mine Street off of the College Avenue campus. This arrest came days before a bail-reduction hearing for another of the former players, Tejay Johnson, during which a video of the April attack was described as “almost barbaric” by Judge Dennis Nieves. Johnson remains the only player in custody after being unable to post bail. SEE ASSAULT ON PAGE 5
A man sits on the sidewalk and writes in a notebook in New Brunswick on Oct. 27 while his backpack sits next to him. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ
Student Steven Covello petitions to reform homelessness in Hub City NICOLE OSZTROGONACZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Although Stephen Covello lives on the Livingston campus, he travels through the College Avenue campus frequently and sees the homeless community in downtown New Brunswick. But a petition on change.org aims to help alleviate the homeless situation in New Brunswick.
The petition is calling for “the creation of a year-round emergency shelter, with additional capacity during severe weather events to provide refuge for the homeless population of New Brunswick and potentially the wider Middlesex community.” The shelter will also assist individuals in locating resources by using the Rapid Re-Housing Model, House First Initiative (RRH).
According to the petition, rehousing the homeless population benefits the whole community. Taxpayers save an average of $10,000 each time an individual is housed, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Covello, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student,
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Rutgers creates 3 new senior health care programs
The Rutgers School of Health Related Professions created three new online programs with the purpose of offering professionals the opportunity to discover the world of senior health care. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR
ALEXANDRA DEMATOS
influence the care for the individual population, she said. “(Professionals) need to have a broad understanding of the The Rutgers School of Health physiological and psychosocial Related Professions created aspects of the aging process as three new online programs with well as communication stratethe intent of offering health care gies, knowledge of emerging polprofessionals the opportunity icy and sensitivity as to how ethto learn more about health care nicity affects perceptions about for older adults, even if they are health care and illness,” Davis working full-time. said to Rutgers Today. The number of older adults in If individuals want to start the country is growing, but at the with a certificate in aging they same time many professionals can later apply those credits toare not trained as to how to care wards the masfor older adults, ters program, so the program Tucker said. was created with “It is a wonderful opportunity for health professionals to interact through the program from all over the “(The prothe purpose of country.” grams) are realcatering to these ly for individugrowing needs. TRACY DAVIS als who wish to Tracy Davis School of Health Related Professions Aging Track Coordinator and Assistant Professor work with older is the SHRP adults,” Tucker aging track cosaid. “It is not ordinator, an assistant professor at the Universi- Tucker said. “It is a wonderful op- them from more of a holistic, mentar y medicine, and ethical geared toward the individuals ty and one of the brains behind portunity for health professionals well-rounded view is better than and legal issues, according to per se, but the health professionals to provide them with a the program. to interact through the program dismissing those aspects of life,” Rutgers Today. “(Tracy) has designed the background in disease processhe said. “Graduates of our programs from all over the country.” The Bachelor of Science pro- program, does research in the es and such and how to work who are medical staff will be Through this online environable to provide more efficient ment, professionals will learn vides a background in health area of aging and has been col- with these adults.” Students who complete the and effective, patient-centered from those in different geologi- sciences, scientific inquir y and laborating with other programs care for older adults,” Davis said cal areas as well as the diversity a concentration in aging, while such as physical therapy and program will be prepared to enin an email. “This type of care of individuals that comprise our the master of science provides a our nutrition and psychoso- ter or advance in careers in agbackground in health sciences, cial rehabilitation program,” ing, and this will help the older will lead to increased positive aging population, she said. population as well as the populahealth outcomes for both paAccording to website for the a strong research foundation Tucker said. Working with these pro- tion in general by being able to tients and staff.” Online Graduate Certificate in and a concentration in aging, grams will all ow students to provide more efficient and effecThere are three different pro- Aging, the number of Ameri- Davis said. The Certificate in Aging was look at physical, mental and tive health care and services for grams in aging, including a Bach- cans 65 and older will double by elor of Science in Health Scienc- mid-century rising from 39 mil- designed for those who already nutritional aspects that would older adults, Davis said. CONTRIBUTING WRITER
es with a concentration in aging, a Graduate Certificate in Aging and a Master of Science in Health Services with a concentration in aging, Davis said. All three programs are similar, but are designed to suit the needs of different types of professionals and students. Ann Tucker, chairperson of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, worked alongside Davis with creating this program. “The program is offered online and offered year round,”
lion today to 89 million, and that as they age they require specialized health care. Matt Valentine, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, feels as though this program would be a good solution for the aging baby boomers. The online program is helpful and more convenient than coming to the campus and allows people from around the country to participate and opens doors, Valentine said. “I think with the increase of older patients that looking at
hold a bachelor’s degree, do not want a master’s, but want to have training in aging, she said. According to the Rutgers Today, the programs are offered online to accommodate working health care professionals and collaborate with other SHRP departments as well as emphasize the interdisciplinar y nature of geriatric care. The topics in these programs include disease management, nutrition, psychiatric rehabilitation, alternative and comple-
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before the elections, which contributes to the increase in membership in College Republicans. “A lot more people pay attenCollege Republicans had more than 50 conservation and try to think about their tives come to meetings in 2015, Dareff says beliefs around this time to see where they stand on the political spectrum,” Junaid said. CONTINUED FROM FRONT Darreff said that while the gengeneral political attitude of instruceral election for 2016 is still some tors and classmates force conserva13 months away, part of the lack Claudia Azzam, School of Arts tive students to feel less inclined to of interest in politics amongst and Sciences senior and execu- be more honest about their beliefs. millennial students is a result of “Especially in political science tive director of the Rutgers Unitheir busy lifestyles. versity College Republicans, said and writing courses, a lot of times “However, it is refreshing to she used to think there was an we have to go in and kind of tailor know that some are tuning in earunderrepresentation, but now our beliefs to what we think the inlier than expectfeels the bigger problem is fear structor wants,” ed to both the Junaid said. “A to identify as Republican. “People assume that all Republicans are the Republican and “It’s because the overall pres- lot of the time same, but it’s actually an umbrella.” Democratic ence (on campus) is liberal, so in when we go in presidential priconserorder not to feel alienated by other with CLAUDIA AZZAM mary debates,” people, people tend to just go with vative beliefs, School of Arts and Sciences Senior and Executive Director of the Darreff said. we feel like the flow,” Azzam said. Rutgers College Republicans “Like all citiAzzam said that a big reason we might get zens, students students are reluctant to identify marked down will be drawn to a certain candidate as conservative, whether in the for not agreeing with what the than one may imagine. “This year, the College Republi- and will tend to identify with that classroom or in a discussion with teacher wants.” Darreff said conservatives in cans have had over fifty conserva- candidate’s platform.” colleagues, is the college campus Donald Trump is a reason people is so liberal that everyone already classrooms are nervous to voice tive students come to our bi-weekly their opinion because they believe meetings,” Darreff said. “Over 500 are more excited for this election, assumes their peers are liberal. Najum Junaid, a School of Arts it may have a negative impact on people follow us on Facebook — I Azzam said. Azzam also noted how not all believe that’s highly significant.” and Sciences sophomore and politi- their grades. “In my view, freedom of speech Junaid said how there is usually conservatives or Republicans cal director for the Rutgers University College Republicans, said the is vital to our learning experience more political involvement right align themselves the exact same and should not be overwhelmed by political correctness or those unwilling to listen to opposing points of view,” Darreff said. Junaid also said many Rutgers students are politically apathetic and do not pay attention to politics, but he has noticed that students who are active tend to lean liberal, citing it as the “nature of colleges.” Darreff said the representation of liberals at Rutgers accurately reflects New Jersey as a whole, but the conser vative presence on campus is larger
way. Rather, there is a range of different beliefs. “People assume that all Republicans are the same, but it’s actually an umbrella,” Azzam said, “There’s a spectrum of Republicans.” While some conservative students feel stifled or underrepresented at a largely liberal college, Darreff said these students should not be afraid to speak their minds. “Don’t be silent during class. Don’t be afraid to disagree with a liberal professor or classmate during lecture,” Darreff said, “Professors who have strong feelings on politics must strive to be neutral in grading students and should make all students thoughts welcomed in academic discourse.” Azzam added how students would be more vocal about being Republican or identifying as conservative if there is not such an overwhelming liberal perspective from the instructor in class. “You can’t deny the bias in the classroom, no matter what major you’re in. Every teacher can provoke a political slant, even in science,” Azzam said. “It’s just very easy to constantly attack the Republican Party, and I think instructors should stop doing that.”
CRIME OCT. 27 BAYONNE — Romani Bouchra was headed south along Broadway in a Toyota Camr y when he slammed into a Honda Odyssey that was stopped by a red light. The force of the impact was enough to spin the minivan around. Bouchra’s passenger, an 18-year-old man, was taken to the Jersey City Medical CenterBarnabas Health for serious bodily injuries and is currently in stable condition. The 19-yearold was charged with drunken driving within 1,000 feet of a school, assault by auto with bodily injur y and assault by auto with serious bodily injur y. His bail is set at $50,000 with a 10 percent option. OCT. 27 TRENTON — Sgt. First Class Michael Roadside, a state trooper, crashed his police cruiser into another vehicle while allegedly driving drunk with an open container while on-duty. The 28-year-old veteran of the force was immediately relieved of his duty weapon and taken into custody. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, careless driving and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Authorities said that in addition to criminal charges, an internal investigation is being conducted, and Roadside was suspended without pay. OCT. 27 NEWARK — Kareem Chalmers, 18, and Jihad Anderson, 19, were arrested Monday after they were observed allegedly selling marijuana and heroin by investigators from the Sheriff’s Department investigators. A third 17-year-old male suspect was also arrested, but authorities are withholding his name due to his age. Chalmers, Anderson and the juvenile are charged with the unlawful possession of a weapon, three counts each of possession of a controlled substance and other drug-related charges.
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MARKET Career fairs are organized with 700 employers on campus every year, Jones says CONTINUED FROM FRONT
and she might have to return or become more qualified. Valarie said she is a hard worker and a good employee, but she is going into the market with tens of thousands of others vying for the jobs. She hopes her credentials land her a job. “All this stress, experiences, they have to mean something. I haven’t started going to the Career Services but I will make an appointment as soon as I can,” Hudson said. According to the University Career Ser vices, 8,354 students (Graduates and Undergraduates) have graduated from Rutgers in 2014. The fields that pay the most money are usually pharmacist positions that offer six-figure salaries, from $100 to $120 thousand dollars, and computer-related fields, including computer engineering, database management and computer science, said William Jones, University Career Services director of operations and strategic initiatives.
“Students have different competing values. For some students it is about making money while for others it is finding a work-life balance. For example, you can be an investment banker making lots of money but working 85 hours per week,” Jones said. He said students might want to earn a degree in an educational field but want to make more money than a teacher, like a principal. “We help students find ways to make money with what they like to do,” Jones said. Jones said the University Career Services offers a variety of services that includes recruiting services. “Career fairs are organized with 700 employers on campus every year and we have the on-campus-interview program where employers take interviews in Busch campus, providing students a more comfortable setting as they are used to the campus. Last year about 4000 interviews were conducted on campus,” Jones said. CareerKnight, run by Career Services, is a virtual career center with about 14,000 job postings available for students to apply to, he said.
REFORM Covello believes most students, residents overlook how difficult life is for homeless individuals CONTINUED FROM FRONT
recalled seeing a homeless man on Easton Avenue shielding himself from the wind during the winter months. The petition to create an emergency shelter would help the homeless in New Brunswick avoid having to hide from the wind. “It broke my heart to see him struggling to survive out on the cold streets,” Covello said. After seeing the man standing outside in frigid weather, Covello placed some spare change into the man’s cup. “The man was extremely grateful and told me to have a great night,” Covello said. “I told him to keep warm and he replied to me that he would try his best ... I just wished I could have done something more to help him.” Trevor Frederick, a School of Engineering first-year student, also noticed the homeless on and near the University as well. The homeless population can typically be seen around the train station on Easton Avenue, Ham-
ilton Street and Somerset Street, Frederick said. Covello believes most students and residents of New Brunswick overlook homelessness and how difficult day-to-day life must be for them. “Being homeless is more than being without shelter or a place to live,” Covello said. “It is a life of depression as people do not have the basic needs to survive. It is struggling to survive day in and day out and not knowing whether or not you will still be alive the next day.” Covello also thinks that students and residents should take into consideration the possible circumstances of the homeless, rather than judging, stereotyping or grouping them into a category of supposed poor choices. “I can only speculate why they are homeless,” he said. “I believe they could have had a low income, or that they may have lost their job. If so, they would not be able to afford rent for a home and would be evicted, forcing them to go out onto the streets.”
Seniors have something to look forward to this year, as employment opportunities are up by 15 percent for 2016 graduates. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / MAY 2015 Jones said Career Services are not only for juniors or seniors but also for first-year students, sophomores and transfers. They aim to help students prepare for life during and after college. “We help students find what they are interested in, figure out a plan and with each semester (and) make a step toward their goal. Like applying for internships as a sophomore, confirming your assumptions about you major as a junior and opening up more choices for yourself as a senior,” he said.
The University has about 80 percent post-graduation placement rate which includes graduate schools and jobs, Jones said. “The job market is competitive, but our students are competing well as seen in a national data. According to Homeroom, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education, the University comes under top 15 schools with high salaries, five years after graduation,”Jones said. He said students need to work hard. Along with academic credentials, work experience plays an im-
Frederick believes homelessness is very prevalent in New Brunswick, and hopes the city will step up its efforts to help those in need. “(There is) economic hardship, especially in cities and New Brunswick isn’t unique in that,” Frederick said. “Lack of steady work as well as drug problems can cause this, and it’s not being brought to the attention of a higher authority group like the President of the University or even the city itself.” Covello greatly supports the petition, and hopes it can keep the homeless off the streets. “People cannot sur vive on streets, especially in the winter season. It is absolutely impossible to stay healthy out on the streets with no place to sleep and no place to stay warm ... It is extremely unfortunate they do not have the means to provide for themselves, but it is the responsibility of those who can help to do so,” Covello said. Covello believes that the answer to solving homelessness is clear. “You have to put yourself into some else’s shoes to see what they are going through,” he said. “When you do that you can empathize and understand that they need our help.”
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portant role. Students need to gain experience before they graduate. Jones advises students to come to Career Services. They have career development specialists and free assessments available to help students decide what major will be the perfect fit. “We can help you find part time work, co-op positions, internships, research and more. We can assist you in articulating the skills you learn, through resume reviews, practice interviews, advising and networking opportunities,” Jones said.
Peele was arrested in August 2014 for reportedly pulling woman’s hair, scratching face CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Along with the other four team members arrested in September, Peele was suspended indefinitely from the team before being formally removed from the team a few minutes before the first game of the season. Some of the players involved, Nadir Barnwell, Andre Boggs, Razohnn Gross and Delon Stephenson, were supposed to star t for the team, while others were high on the list of backups.
In August 2014 Peele was also charged with assault after allegedly “pulling a woman’s hair and scratching her face,” according to nj.com. These charges were dropped in early December 2014. During this time he was suspended from the team. New Brunswick police are still investigating the assault, said E.J. Miranda, University spokesperson, in an email. Rutgers did not comment on ongoing investigations. Peele is currently released from custody.
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Combat Halloween cravings with healthy alternatives
With Halloween around the corner, it can be hard to resist all of the tempting treats and candy. Stay on track by replacing them with similar, healther alternatives. SAMANTHA CASIMIR
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prepping this refreshing snack is a no-brainer. Whether you favor red, green or black grapes, rinse and de-stem the next bunch before laying them on wax paper in the freezer. As the fruit’s naturally high acid levels act as a preser vative, they’ll be dangerously delicious in no time.
candy corn, tends to be polarizing in that most people either love it or hate it. If you count yourself among the fans, tr y When this time of October substituting the candy treat rolls around, it can feel like all for a purer alternative: honey. of Rutgers turns into an overJustifiably nicknamed “liquid night Candyland. From the dingold” of the cooking world, honing halls, to Thomas Sweet, to ey earns its bragging rights as your roommate’s hidden snack it boosts enerstash, sweets gy, strengthens and treats are immunity and suddenly evreduces throat er ywhere you “ Evading spooks like high-fructose corn syrup, irritation. Beturn, beckonsugars and artificial coloring doesn’t mean loved by aning you closer. giving up snacking entirely.” cient Egyptian While we champharaohs, it’s pion all things just as useHalloween, ful today for what can be exbusy collegians as the tra-frightening is an overdose of only known food that does seasonal munchies. CRAVING REESE’S CUPS: not spoil. If you’re trying to eat well, hold PB RICE CAKES your ground. Evading spooks like A seasonal staple, careful high-fructose corn syrup, sugars strategy is requisite for resistCRAVING M&M’S: CHOCOand artificial coloring doesn’t ing the temptation of the Reese’s LATE MILK mean giving up snacking entire- Cup. If you’re especially hungr y, Not just nutritious for ly. By swapping out junk food in consider smoothing peanut but- your younger siblings, chocofavor of more natural, wholesome ter over chocolate rice cakes to late milk is also a fab post-exchoices, you’ll feel energized lon- recreate the Reese’s effect. Add ercise choice for optimal reger while instantly satisfying can- up the low calorie count of the cover y aid. Replenishing your dy cravings. Next time you find rice cakes, plus the wondrous muscles with carbohydrates, a yourself thinking about a Kit-Kat, nutritional value of peanut but- quick sip of your favorite milk savor these suggestions for what ter, and you’ve got a sure winner. variety enhanced with a swirl you should reach for instead. This doubles as a great choice of a low fat chocolate syrup Cheers to treats without tricks! for replenishing after a workout promises to fill you up and keep as well. you going in ways that chocolate candy never could. Loaded CRAVING SOUR PATCH with electrolytes and necesKIDS: FROZEN GRAPES CRAVING CANDY CORN : sar y vitamins, all the good that We’d be lying if we denied SPOONFUL OF HONEY our love for the tangy taste of The ultimate poster child chocolate milk can do for you is sour gummies, so lucky for us, for Halloween confections, simply magic. STAFF WRITER
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hink of what upsets you most in your every- potential changes to parking laws? The options are day life, either here or in your hometown. Is endless. Yet if such great power visibly exists, solely it parking near the bagel shop or construc- based on numbers, why do so many more people tion on the main roads? Now think — did you vote in care about national elections as opposed to state and the last town or state election? If you’re a millennial, local elections? Well, quite simply put, it is much easier to be the answer is probably no, and it’s easy to understand why. When it comes to voting, the presidential informed on national elections. Turning on the election is touted as the most important. It’s glamor- television and seeing what Bernie Sanders or Ben ous: you get an “I Voted” sticker, you see the remain- Carson said today or what programs Hillary Clinder of the elections play out on national television ton and Donald Trump are deciding to back takes later that night and you wake up the next morning little to no effort. Yet when it comes to local poliknowing a new man — or woman — will soon be in tics, individuals have to seek out the information control of the nation. It’s the purest form of political — it probably won’t fall into your lap or make its way to your Facebook newsfeed. But in the same instant gratification. But voting and being politically active are not re- token, discovering the name of your councilperson stricted to major and important political issues like or ward representative is not always easy. Town immigration or gun control. Similarly, voting in the websites are outdated, informational pamphlets are hard to come by and the receptionpresidential election every four ist down at the municipal building years is not the only way to exeris rather uninviting. Similarly, city cise your right to vote. While the “Quite simply put, it council meetings tend to drone on highest office of the land is necesis much easier to be as issues of zoning, parking and sary, it’s more important to vote for your mayor, assembly members informed on national building codes slowly but surely blend together, making the effort and other locally elected officials elections.” to get informed lose all of its luster. simply because the actions of these The American voting process individuals will have a greater efis part of the problem. In nations fect on your everyday life. On Nov. 3 of this year, all of the New Jersey State abroad, election days are treated as national holAssembly is up for reelection. These individuals are idays in which schools and offices close, all in an the men and women who set laws and policies within effort to get more people out and voting. If you the state, help to carry out national agendas on a lo- have to miss work or a class to vote in a town eleccal level and actually look to improve what you care tion, chances are you won’t even take the first step about. If you’re annoyed with the potholes on Park to find out who’s running. But then again, people Street, fed up with the lack of traffic lights on Bloom- do neglect these obligations to vote in presidential field Avenue and completely done with the “24-hour elections. While voting in the presidential election is no turn on red” sign near your old elementary important and honorable, this election likely has the least effect on your day-to-day activities. school, let your town council know your concerns. If you registered to vote before Oct. 13 of this Millennials are essentially the largest voting bloc in the nation, meaning they possess an unprece- year, then you are eligible to vote in this upcoming dented form of political power. Hypothetically, if election, so go out and make your voice heard. But if every Rutgers student voted in the upcoming New you aren’t registered to vote, make it a point to do so. Brunswick election, they would essentially control You can’t complain about roads and national policies the city — and that’s true power. Think of all the if you don’t involve yourself in the process. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 147th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Blue Lives Matter campaign muddies fight for racial justice MIDWEEK CRISIS SABAH ABBASI
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was driving down to campus last week, and I saw a giant billboard: “Blue Lives Matter. #thankublu” written in bold, capital white letters over the image of a police badge. I almost stopped my car in the middle of the lane. This is not the sort of ridiculous propaganda I’d expect to see stuck up here, in Central Jersey, overlooking good old Route 1 North between that new Costco/Target complex and the Shoppes at North Brunswick plaza. The billboard is apparently one of several hundred donated by Louisiana-based Lamar Advertising. The company already has more than 300 of these billboards set up in public spaces across the country to “recognize the local police departments and men and women that put their lives on the line every day,” according to a spokesperson. That might be an admirable gesture, if it wasn’t done in such clearly poor taste. Aside from the unbelievably tacky move of plagiarizing messaging from the already popular Black Lives Matter movement, this “Blue Lives Matter” campaign serves to very dangerously undermine the relationship between the black community and law enforcement. Claiming “Blue Lives Matter” is an intentionally direct countermovement that is flagrantly racist, attempting to construct and pit two ideologies against each other: cops versus black people. It would be almost laughably petty, if its implications weren’t so downright disturbing. The campaign creates intense polarization
where there is meant to be none, and it’s this schism that is responsible for inciting the relatively rare cases of anti-police violence that critics of the Black Lives Matter movement love to point out. Conflating the very nuanced message of Black Lives Matter with the problem of some cops being killed in the line of duty or by anti-police violence does not work. There’s a huge difference between police brutality and anti-police violence: The first is an institutionally enabled issue, and the second is an anomalous reaction — not one to condone, but a reaction nonetheless — to that issue. Police departments are plagued by racialized policing tactics that criminalize people of color, especially black people, and lead to disproportionately higher rates of arrest and incarceration among black communities.
most of the social media posts I read were from people who are on the same page about how absolutely disgusting and out of line this incident was, there’s an equally vocal group of people out there who can find reasons to justify the police officer’s behavior. Usually, this justification is along the lines of concern for a police officer’s safety when dealing with belligerent resistance to arrest. There is video evidence to prove that this 5-foot-6 unarmed teenage girl posed absolutely no threat to the officer. What is it, then, that compels a trained police officer to resort to this kind of violence? In a recent Rasmussen poll, 58 percent of respondents believed that there is a “war on police.” But measured rates of homicide of cops, according to FBI crime rate statistics, indicate otherwise: 2015 is actually on track to be the second safest year for the police (af-
“The Black Lives Matter movement is not about the police or about white people — it’s quite simply about black lives. To co-opt this movement and try to turn it on itself is absolutely deplorable, and completely misses the point.” These policies have created a culture of police brutality that dehumanizes black people and has somehow made the cops’ extrajudicial murder of black people a regular (and apparently acceptable) occurrence. Just two days ago, a video went viral of a police officer brutally assaulting and arresting a 15-year-old black girl at Spring Valley High School. When she verbally refused to get out of her seat, rather than behaving like a rational adult, Officer Ben Fields dragged her in her desk across the room and flipped her over, slamming her to the floor. While
ter 2013) and one of the safest years overall in terms of both assaults and homicides of police officers in decades. Fewer people are assaulting and killing police officers, but more police officers are assaulting and killing black people than ever before. By the end of 2015, trends indicate there will have been about 35 police killings, but as of this week, 980 people have been killed by police officers this year. Media sensationalism and political rhetoric constantly feed into this idea of a war between law enforcement and black communities, and starting a campaign called “Blue Lives
Matter” is an irresponsible contribution to that dichotomy. But while this exaggerated rhetoric about violence against police is manifesting itself in actual police violence against civilians, the opposing negative public attitudes toward this kind of police behavior don’t mean much when they’re not implemented in the form of tangible policy reform. Our own classic governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie is vocal in his opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement. In an interview on CBS this week, Christie blamed the leaders of Black Lives Matter for creating a dangerous environment for police officers and accused President Obama for encouraging “lawlessness” in his support of the movement. Law enforcement policy is a major issue on the national political agenda, and if we really want to see police reform, we need to start by taking our political leaders (including Christie, it seems) to task. The Black Lives Matter movement is not about the police or about white people — it’s quite simply about black lives. To co-opt this movement and try to turn it on itself is absolutely deplorable and completely misses the point. It needs to be understood that black lives are in constant danger because of the racist application of a broken criminal justice system, and detracting from that issue with a counter campaign only goes to show how necessary it is to have to emphasize that “black lives matter” in the first place. Sabah Abbasi is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in political science and public health with a minor in Arabic. Her column, “Midweek Crisis,” runs on alternate Wednesdays. She is the former Opinions Editor of The Daily Targum.
United States armed forces lack willing, able recruits ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD CONNOR SIVERSKY
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onflicts of recent years have brought significant negative attention to the United States Armed Forces. Attacked by media outlets from all sides, the nation’s military institutions have been berated for unnecessary use of force, failure to complete objectives and an unprecedented drag on the nation’s budget in recent years. All things considered, the various branches of the armed forces now face another significant hurdle in recruiting future soldiers. The trend is clear: The armed forces cannot fill positions across the board. Statistics abound displaying this fact, but for the sake of brevity, the most important number to recognize is that less than 1 percent of the United States population is willing and able to serve. This is particularly interesting at a time when the military is not only scaling back its operations, but increasing benefits to personnel throughout the services. Ultimately, the reason behind the broad-based problem of failing to meet recruitment quotas comes down to the rhetoric in the statistic presented previously: Only 1 percent of the population is both willing and able to serve. However, those who are willing, and those who are able, make up two very
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different categories of potential military recruits. Clearly, military jobs are sought after in the current job market — after all, they pay relatively well and provide a multitude of current and future benefits as well as job security and promotion potential. The various branches of the armed forces review millions of applications per year, yet they still have a serious issue filling positions. In this regard, a significant portion of the problem comes down to the
ineligible for service in the armed forces. This is a new trend: These states are considered perennial hotbeds for military recruits and have produced a large quantity of soldiers throughout the 20th century, and into the early 21st century. Breaking down the reasons for ineligibility paints a troubling picture of young people in the United States. Even when it comes to military service, 9.5 million young Americans are already ineligible because they did not
“Of the 20 million young people in the United States, only about a quarter of them would be eligible for service in the armed forces. Of this, 4 to 5 million, the vast majority is simply not willing to serve in the military, there are too many benefits elsewhere.” recruitment standards that have been set and maintained by the branches of the armed forces. For example, having tattoos, dependents or a criminal record could be the difference when it comes to pursuing a military career. Putting this into perspective, the eligibility factors mentioned above hold significant weight as they pertain to military recruitment. For example, in some states — Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama — more than 70 percent of citizens aged 17 to 24 are
complete high school or an equivalent program. Of the contingency left, the next 7 to 8 million would be deemed ineligible due to either a failure of the physical exam, or having a criminal record. Of the 20 million young people in the United States, only about a quarter of them would be eligible for service in the armed forces. Of this, 4 to 5 million, the vast majority is simply not willing to serve in the military, there are too many benefits elsewhere. In addition to this, service in the armed forces
has become synonymous with returning to the workforce injured, whether that come in the form of mental or physical damage. Thus, where the military needs skilled and well put together individuals, they are not incentivizing their recruitment pool enough, and turning away too much potential for reasons that could be argued against as trivial. For many college students, there is often a moment of consideration for joining the armed services. For the beneficial reasons described prior, it can be an attractive option, not to mention the appreciation and respect given by the American public to our servicemen and women. The current complexion of the armed forces, however, makes this a difficult option to consider for many. After all, we have lost thousands of American lives in the Middle East throughout the past decade. The military is and remains a dangerous occupation field, and as trends are showing, the relevant recruitment demographic has taken particularly close notice of this in recent years. But for the time being, there are very little decision-making bodies in the armed forces that can do anything other than increasing incentives and adjusting eligibility requirements. Connor Siversky is a Rutgers Business School senior majoring in finance with a minor in math. His column, “Elsewhere in the World, “ runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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Today’s Birthday (10/28/15). Together you can move mountains this year. Group efforts exponentially multiply your voice and results. Money comes with steady action. Make bold requests. Springtime romance could scramble your plans. Friends produce miracles this autumn, leading to a turning point in the game. Push for a shared passion.To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — The next two days favor communications, transportation and research. You’re especially clever under the Gemini Moon. Craft plans, outlines and sketches. Detail logistics. Produce and promote upcoming events. Participate in a bigger conversation. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Keep track of all the money flowing in today and tomorrow. Don’t just spend it all. Stash some for home improvements and feed the rainy day kitty. Resist the urge to splurge. Get items in the budget. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — You’re especially strong and confident today and tomorrow. Ask for what you want. Be bold for a cause. Take on something larger than yourself. Focus on a broader goal. Motivate others to get involved. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Finish a project in private today and tomorrow. Slow down and consider options. Look back to acknowledge the ground taken. Assemble files and photos. Take time for spiritual reflection and meditation. Brilliant ideas come when you’re relaxed. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Your friends really come through for you the next couple of days. Your team is on your side. Get the word out about a group project. Together you can surpass obstacles. Love melts all barriers. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Consider your career over the next two days. New opportunities have you tantalized. Which to choose? Forge ahead into the spotlight. Your work is receiving attention. Clean up your presentation. Step up to the next level.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Today and tomorrow favor travels and studies. The news or weather may affect your decisions. Update your itinerary and keep in touch with home. Learn about new cultures and viewpoints by visiting in person. Try another way. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Sort, organize and file financial documents. Contribute to managing family money and benefits over the next few days. Gentle persuasion works best. Check investments and manage accounts for growth. Collaborate and get everyone pumped up. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — You’re entering a two-day partnership phase. Compromise. Negotiate for a win-win situation. Emerge victorious on a shared goal. The two of you are far more powerful together than either separate. Advance to the next level, and celebrate. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Begin a new twoday phase in your work. Your services are in increasing demand. Put in structural supports to manage it ... delegate and divert the flow. A rising tide floats all boats. Work smarter, not harder. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Have fun today and tomorrow. Play games and devote yourself to favorite activities with favorite people. Share a meal with someone entertaining. Take advantage of a harmonious mood. Relax and indulge in delicious romance. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Home projects take on a life of their own today and tomorrow. Keep expenses reined in. Spend what you’ve budgeted to make improvements. Settle into your newly feathered nest and get comfortable with homemade baked goods.
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TRIP Rutgers looks to extend winning streak to 4 games in matchup with Hawkeyes CONTINUED FROM BACK Their defense has been led by players like senior defenders Brianne Reed and Erica Skroski, who have helped anchor the back line in front of sophomore goalkeeper Casey Murphy. Murphy and the defense lead the nation in goals-against average (0.29) and are second-best in shutout percentage (0.765). Individually, Murphy is thirdbest in the country in save percentage (.915), and her and the team’s 13 shutouts on the season are tied for the nation’s lead — three away from the 2006 school record. Their offense has caught up in recent games, with sophomore forward Colby Ciarrocca scoring in three consecutive
matches and junior defender Erin Smith providing a goal and assist against Minnesota. The whole team seems to be in rhythm, which is a welcoming sign with the postseason just around the corner. “It’s great to be a part of this team with how we are playing right now,” Smith said. “We just have to focus on the next game and make sure we are all in on it as a team, because we know it’s not about individuals. We have to play as a team and if we do that, we can get it done.” The coaches love the mentality that Smith and her veteran teammates have exuded. They have emphasized the depth and leadership of their roster all season long, and the
veterans and newcomers are meshing at their best during such a critical time. “The team recognizes that every day they can get better and better, which is all you can ask for as a coach,” O’Neill said. Junior forward Jessica Puchalski notched her first goal of the season in Friday night’s 3-1 Blackout victory over Minnesota. She was a part of last season’s team that was upset and shutout by Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament, and is looking forward to a chance for revenge along with her teammates. “Our goal from the start of the season was to try to get a good enough seed to play a home game for the Big Ten Tournament, and we now have a chance to do it,” Puchalski said. “We’re almost there but know we have to play well against a tough Iowa team.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Wisconsin running back Corey Clement has been sidelined due to a groin injury for most the season. He will be reunited with high school teammate Paul James. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2014
TAILBACK Eighteen years after their first meeting, James, Clement renew sibling-like rivalry CONTINUED FROM BACK three times out, Paul James has looked more like the Paul James who was the featured back in his junior season. Against then-No. 4 Michigan State, Indiana and No. 1 Ohio State, James rushed for 172 yards at an average of 9.6 yards per carry. Stephen Clement has seen this show before. “PJ was the fastest thing I’ve seen on a high school field ever,” the former Glassboro High School quarterback said. “(James had) the stride of Gale Sayers and it almost didn’t even look like he was moving that fast until you got close enough and then you’d realize, ‘Oh, he’s moving, you better get out of the way of that before you get hurt.’” Paul James, Stephen and Corey Clement teamed up to win a state championship for Glassboro in 2011. The elder Clement played quarterback and, as he put it, had the pleasure of handing the ball off to two future Big Ten ball-carriers. “Honestly, I could go all day with these two,” Clement said. “It
was like coming to practice with Emmitt Smith and Reggie Bush — at the time. It was ridiculous. They were a different breed.” The bond between Paul James and Corey Clement remains strong. The two exchange text messages often and have been there for each other in tough times. When James went down with injury last season, Corey reached out to him to wish him luck and a speedy recovery, James said. And now that Corey is banged up, James got in touch. “We always have each other’s backs, so when something like that happens, it breaks your heart,” said James, who is also Rutgers’ senior captain. “You wanna see them have great success so it just hurts.” The extent to which these two talented tailbacks have been there for each other goes beyond the text messages they exchange or the prayers they offer each other to be healthy each week. The two have fought for each other, Stephen Clement said. One night back in high school, Corey, Stephen and Paul were out
at a house party together and like most high school house parties, it began to get a little out of hand. “Corey protected PJ one time actually,” Stephen said. “There was a group of kids that came into a party and they were disrespecting the house. PJ had said something to somebody like, ‘They gotta get out,’ the kids tried to sucker-punch PJ, but Corey jumped in. They got really close after that.” They have remained close. And the pair will be reunited Saturday in Madison as the Scarlet Knights (3-4, 1-3) look to steady the ship after the 49-7 humbling at the hands of the No. 1 Buckeyes last Saturday at High Point Solutions Stadium. Wisconsin is coming off a relatively easy 24-13 win over Illinois in Champaign last week. The Badgers defense boasts the nation’s second-best mark in points allowed at 11.1 per game. Their 87.2 rushing yards against average should make the holes a little smaller for James and company. But the senior from Glassboro has had the hot hand as of late and appears to be getting close to a breakout game after having his carries limited early in the year due to the emergence of sophomores Josh Hicks and Robert Martin. After busting the Spartans’ defense open for a 72-
Sophomore goalkeeper Casey Murphy has been a wall between the pipes, leading the nation in goals-against-average (0.29). LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2015
yard run on Oct. 10, James didn’t get another carry in the game, a function of the Knights running back rotation. “That was actually a function of the rotation. It wasn’t on purpose,” said then-interim head coach Norries Wilson. “It’s just how the rotation came out and when we came out in 22 personnel and ran it with Josh (Hicks). And the next rotation was on Rob (Martin).” James has kept his head down and continue to perform for Rutgers, running for the game-tying touchdown in the historic comeback at Indiana. Looking back, Stephen Clement is not surprised with the success of his brother and best friend. “I’ve seen coaches bring their sons over to Corey and Paul and they’d say, ‘It was a pleasure to play against you,’” Stephen said. “I brag about it all the time. I played with the best two running backs to come out of South Jersey. I know I did.” That’s pretty high praise considering a fellow former Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne,
of Berlin, tore up high school defenses in South Jersey before making it to the NFL. James said he plans to reach out to Corey Clement this week and if Clement is able to play, the pair will exchange pleasantries postgame as well. And while those two take in the game from Camp Randall Stadium, Stephen and the Clement family will be joined by the James family at the Landmark Americana in Glassboro, with Corey’s retired high school jersey hanging on the wall. For Stephen, there’s no need to clarify his rooting interests for his best friend. “I think Paul has come to accept that I’ve chosen the ‘Dub Nation.’ But it’s not just ‘Forget Rutgers,’ I’m New Jersey all the way,” Stephen Clement said. “I gotta ride out for the Clement gang even though the James gang may not like it. But it’s all love, it’s all love.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @KevinPXavier and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior tailback Paul James has averaged 9.6 yards per carry over his last three games, totaling 172 yards against MSU, IU and OSU. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / OCTOBER 2015
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October 28, 2015 MEN’S GOLF
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RU discusses fall half of season EVAN BRUNO STAFF WRITER
In the game of football, halftime is the period of time between the second and third quarter spent making little tweaks and adjustments here and there. A pondering wide receiver could figure out a way to beat an opposing cornerback during this time, or an offensive lineman might discover how to outsmart a fierce defensive lineman in the trenches by thinking about the player’s strengths and weaknesses. Coaches discuss the good and the bad with their team, but cannot make any major changes in the scheme or game plan due to the 15-minute time constraint. In collegiate golf, it is much different. Because the season is split into two portions — fall and spring — golfers at the college level have a halftime of sorts with close to a three-month hiatus in between seasons. With the lengthy time off from competition, golfers have the opportunity to make major adjustments in their games if needed or just make a few changes in some areas. For the Rutgers men’s golf team, its halftime has just begun. The Scarlet Knights concluded the fall portion of its season on Oct. 19 to 20 in Rockville, Maryland, at the Maryland Invitational. Heading into the event, head coach Rob Shutte said ending the first portion of the year with a win would be a satisfying way to finish up. “Yeah, it would be really nice,” Shutte said. “We’re not that far off. The last couple events … we were respectable but we didn’t win so it’ll be really nice. I think our team is coming together … It’s hard to say I want to win. I want them to be in contention in that final round and be in the hunt and have a shot in the final 18, final nine holes.” Playing with few mistakes in any tournament would be key to the Knights’ success in Maryland. “We’re going to have to play clean golf and be able to get that fourth score,” Shutte said. Unfortunately for Rutgers, was not able to conjure that fourth score. But the team earned a respectable seventh-place finish out of the 11 teams that competed, scoring a 30 over par, 606 as a unit.
The golfers were in contention throughout the tournament and were in fifth place at the end of Day One. Sophomores Toks Pedro and Matt Holuta had the top finishes for the Knights in Maryland. Playing in his home state, Pedro secured a top-five finish in a tie for fifth place. He shot a plustwo, 146 in the two rounds. Finishing one stroke behind Pedro, Holuta picked up seventh place with a three over par, 147 scorecard. “Yesterday, (we) were in fifth,” Holuta said. “We were only four shots out of the lead, which is — four shots is basically nothing in college golf — so I mean that was a good spot. Then today, if you look at the scores and the positions, it just wasn’t quite there. It was not our day but I just gotta look at it as a positive ... Hopefully a finish like this will maybe give us a little bit of fire going into the offseason to really work hard and have a good spring.”
“I think (Pedro) can (be one of the best golfers in the nation) ... He has the ability to be a really special player.” ROB SHUTTE Head Coach
A huge aspiration for Pedro is to become one of the best golfers in the nation in due time. This aspiration is doable, Shutte said. “Oh yeah, I think he can,” Shutte said. “Sometimes, it’s hard to define what’s one of the best golfers in the country. There’s rankings and things like that, but sometimes they’re really skewed too because you still have the head to heads against everyone in the country so I don’t think he’s that far off. He’s gotta get a couple wins … he’s gotta good set of skills. When they build on, he has the ability to be a really special player.” To kick off the fall, Rutgers placed second at their home tournament, the Rutgers Invitational. On Sept. 21, the Knights secured a sixth-place finish at the Hartford Hawk Invitational. Senior Jonathan Chang led his team at the event, capturing third place.
At the MacDonald Cup, Rutgers picked up a fifth-place finish and at the Badger Invitational, the tournament prior, where the golfers concluded the event in 11th place. During the winter months, Rutgers will utilize its state-ofthe-art practice facilities inside of the Indoor Practice Bubble by High Point Solutions Stadium to remain sharp. The team’s new independent strength and conditioning consultant Ben Shear will ensure that the Knights are in tip-top shape for the upcoming tournaments this spring. “We just got Ben Shear working with our team,” Holuta said. “(He’s) a fantastic trainer in the golf world so it’s gonna be really big to work on the physical part, like with our bodies and getting stronger and a little bit more flexible, so that’s gonna be huge. Then just working on some little things in my game, a couple swing tweaks, a little bit of putting stuff — just really trying to get myself in a position that I need to be in all aspects coming for the spring.” Holuta has put on some muscle over the past few months and plans on continuing that process in the weight room in the winter. “Oh definitely, I have put on some weight. I’ve built some strength, I’m hitting the ball a lot further now,” he said. “It’s tough to stay in the weight room with how busy we are but now that it’s the offseason, I’ll definitely get back in there and try to build up some more strength and just overall have a more ready body for next season.” Pedro said that delving into his swing and learning its nuances is important during the time off. “During the winter, you can’t really work on too many things in your game,” Pedro said. “You can really improve your short game and putting and stuff but long game is a little bit limited … I think that overall just learning more about your swing and really focusing on how to shoot good scores, use what you did wrong last season and use that to improve your game for the future seasons and work really hard on weaknesses as well. That’ll be a huge thing for us.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s golf team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore golfer Matt Holuta believes his team’s performance in the Maryland Invitational can motivate the Knights in the offseason. LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2015
Head coach Eddie Jordan said he was excited for Rutgers to get its next season underway, noting the new team’s athleticism. EDWIN GANO / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2015
Rutgers surges with youth, athleticism GARRETT STEPIEN SPORTS EDITOR
On the biggest day for the Rutgers men’s basketball team in months, Eddie Jordan opened his press conference at the Rutgers men’s basketball team’s Media Day on Tuesday by slipping in a reminder that the New York Mets play Game 1 of the World Series later on that night. Then he returned to the excitement that has been boiling around his new-look team — one brimming with rejuvenated athleticism and experience from a year ago. “I think it’s a big day for us,” Jordan said in his opening statement. “We’re excited about our team. We’re young, it’s a new team and I can ask them to embrace the process of trying to play together.” The head coach has a right to be excited about the Scarlet Knights as he enters his third year on the Banks. With fresh faces sprinkled in up and down the roster to accompany the returning youth movement from last season, Jordan arguably has more balance to the roster that he continuously looks to build up after the Mike Rice scandal broke it down three years ago. An upset over then-No. 4 Wisconsin looked like the beginning of what Jordan called the healing process, but Rutgers went on to lose 15 straight games before a merciful end to the season. But starting with the first glance at the team on Media Day, the Knights appear to have turned the page entirely. From his view up above at 6-foot11, sophomore center Shaquille Doorson sees the balance distributed from top to bottom. “I think we are a way more athletic team,” Doorson said. “That causes us to be a better defensive team in general, so I’ve got a positive outlook on this team. I think it’s gonna be a way more team-oriented team in which the scorers are gonna be distributed a lot.” Jordan knows where this team needs to head in his third season
and he doesn’t shy away from the obstacles it might face. As it continues to get its feet wet in its second go-around in a Big Ten Conference balanced with 13 teams in its way, Rutgers faces the challenge of growing its program under Jordan’s direction while remaining competitive against one of the premier college basketball leagues in the countr y. Taking that into consideration, Jordan understands the growing pains that might continue to be met along the way as the newest squad gels together. But it’s an aspect that undoubtedly remains of the utmost importance for the Knights heading into the 2015-16 season. “It’s a new team and it’s important to me that they embrace the process of what happens when you’re trying to grow together, trying to develop chemistry, camaraderie,” Jordan said. “It’s on the floor, it’s in the locker room, it’s out on campus.” Sophomore guard Mike Williams headlines a Rutgers backcourt that oozes with the athleticism that Jordan harped on at Media Day. That starts with the return of senior guard Bishop Daniels leading the way and continues with the hype surrounding a consensus Top 100 recruit in true freshman guard Corey Sanders. So given last year’s results, Williams understands if people want to overlook the Knights with the season right around the corner. But the kid from Brooklyn, New York, wants to make one thing clear about his team as the opening tip inches closer and closer. “This team is, I think, one of the most athletic teams that Rutgers has had in a long time,” Williams said. “I think we’re more dynamic as well. Everybody could do something great. I feel like this team’s gonna surprise people.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GarrettStepien and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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October 28, 2015 KNIGHT NOTEBOOK CHRIS LAVIANO MOVES ON FROM NO. 1 OHIO STATE, SHIFTS FOCUS TO WISCONSIN
Sophomore quarterback cleans up as Wisconsin approaches GARRETT STEPIEN SPORTS EDITOR
After two of the best performances in his young collegiate career, Chris Laviano looked like he was finally beginning to turn the corner for the Rutgers football team. In a tightly contested battle with then-No. 4 Michigan State and a 25-point comeback victory over Indiana the very next week, the sophomore quarterback appeared ready as ever for the challenge No. 1 Ohio State posed last Saturday night at High Point Solutions Stadium. But the Glen Head, New York, native did exactly the opposite, turning in the worst of his six starts under center with 10-of-20 passing for 117 yards and an interception as the Scarlet Knights (3-4, 1-3) struggled mightily on offense all night long in a 49-7 blowout loss to the Buckeyes (8-0, 4-0). “Ultimately, we just didn’t make enough plays and played pretty poorly. That started with myself,” Laviano said on Monday. “We just gotta — we learn from it, just put it behind us and just start over. Luckily, we’ve got another game of football.” That next game of football Laviano is referring to looms this upcoming Saturday on Halloween at Wisconsin. The Badgers (6-2, 3-1) gave Laviano a welcome to the Big Ten when he substituted in for Gary Nova midway through last year’s contest, a 37-0 blowout loss on Homecoming on Nov. 1, 2014. Laviano couldn’t do much in his relief as the backup, going 2-for-12 with 17 pass yards as Wisconsin rolled Rutgers during the rainy Saturday afternoon. Now with full rein of the offense as the starter, Laviano said the rough experience from his first round with the Badgers should help him in his seventh career start. “I just remember from last year, their blitz schemes and the way they rolled their coverages and what not was pretty good. They would do it, probably, the best in the Big Ten,” he said. “It’s gonna be a good challenge for us.” The challenge begins with outside linebackers Vince Biegel and Joe Schobert. The two combine for 89 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks to create a disruptive force in Wisconsin’s 4-3 defense. Head coach Kyle Flood remembers the tandem quite well, reiterating that Rutgers has already keyed in on how to protect Laviano and dissect the defense through the pair of outside linebackers. “They’re really disciplined on defense. They play to their strengths on defense,” Flood said. “They’re got two of the better outside linebackers in the country and in (senior strong safety Michael) Caputo, one of the better safeties in the country. They funnel a lot of their run game between those three guys. Those guys make a ton of plays.” As far as it concerns Carlton Agudosi, the Knights need to get back to basics in order to resuscitate the offense when they roll out to a hostile environment at Camp Randall Stadium. The junior wide receiver, who led Rutgers with two receptions for 76 yards in his last time out against
Ohio State, kept his assessment quarterback bit the bullet and embraced the idea that Rutgers needs and approach simple. “You just gotta work and focus on a greater balance in production all the details,” Agudosi said. “There’s the way around on offense. “There’s a bunch of pieces to a lot of things that we’ve seen on film that we could’ve done better, what went wrong with Ohio State. It’s so it’s all about our approach to not the line’s fault or anybody’s fault. Starting with the next game me, I’ve gotta and moving own my job forward and “We learn from it, better and do a looking at our just put it behind us and better job manmistakes and aging the little fixing them. just start over. Luckily, things in the That’s the only we’ve got another game better,” thing that you Laviano said. “I can do.” game of football.” just think, allTo some, around, we have that all starts CHRIS LAVIANO to own our jobs on the line Sophomore Quarterback better and just of scrimmage. ultimately not T h e Knights struggled to get enough of make stupid mistakes and step up in a push in the trenches on offense, big plays because a missed assignwith the running game limited to ment here and there is what causes 104 yards on 29 carries and allow- problems during a game.” ing two sacks to a tenacious BuckFor updates on the Rutgers footeyes defense. While Flood said Laviano de- ball team, follow @GarrettStepien served more help, the sophomore and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore quarterback Chris Laviano said the Rutgers offense needs to be better, starting with himself, in the next time out. LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2015
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FOOTBALL SENIOR PAUL JAMES HOPES TO SEE HIGH SCHOOL TEAMMATE BACK ON FIELD SATURDAY IN MADISON
Rutgers tailback reunites with familiar foe KEVIN XAVIER ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
Their bond can be traced back to 1999 when the Clement family moved from Philadelphia to a small town in southern New Jersey. Seven-year-old Stephen Clement and his little brother, Corey, started playing in the town’s youth football league — the Glassboro Midgets — and soon the pair ran up against another pair of brothers, Christian James and his brother Paul. The four became close — Stephen and Paul call each other best friends to this day — and it all centered around football in this tiny town that would otherwise go unnoticed if not for New Jersey’s third-largest university, Rowan, residing in its center. “It’s just a small town that loves football,” Paul James said. Eighteen years, one high school state championship (2011) and a bevy of Big Ten accolades later, Paul James and Corey Clement are two of the top running backs in the conference, with Paul a senior for the Rutgers football team and Corey a junior at Wisconsin. The former teammates will be pit against each other this Saturday as their schools square off at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin. Corey Clement has been sidelined for most of the 2015 season with a groin injury, but is listed as questionable this week on the Badgers (6-2, 2-1) injury report. James knows the feeling. After recovering from knee surgery, the 6-foot, 215-pounder got off to a slow start in the first four games this fall, rushing for only 169 yards on 40 carries. But in the last Senior running back Paul James has had his carries limited this season as a result of the three-back rotation Rutgers has deployed thus far in 2015. James has rushed for 341 yards at 5.9 yards per carry in 2015. LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2015
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WOMEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS-IOWA, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Knights ride momentum into final road trip MIKE O’SULLIVAN CORRESPONDENT
With one more regular season game to go before the Big Ten Tournament, the Rutgers women’s soccer team is remaining focused on the task at hand for the week — finishing the season strong at Iowa. The No. 9 Scarlet Knights (13-2-2, 6-2-2) are playing their best soccer of the season, picking up crucial conference victories over ranked foes in then-No. 9 Penn State and then-No. 19 Minnesota. They have put themselves in position to host a Big Ten Tournament game at home after their recent string of strong play has them tied with Michigan for third in the conference with 20 points. They also just completed their third unbeaten season at home in school history, posting a 9-0-1 record at Yurcak Field. Rutgers would love to be able to host a conference tournament game at home,
but understands that it cannot overlook a Hawkeyes team (7-9-1, 1-8-1) that has beaten Illinois this season, one of the two teams to hand the Knights a loss this fall. “Winning at home this year was very important to us and one of the biggest goals set out by the team at the start of the season,” said head coach Mike O’Neill. “The team recognizes that, if you win at home, it can be a great year. But they also recognize the importance of winning on the road, so that is why this trip to Iowa could not come at a better time. It gives us a chance to get a win against a good team on the road.” With their recent offensive prowess on display against tough defensive teams, coupled with the customary stout defense the Knights have played with all season, they are playing well in both phases of the game at the right time in the season. SEE TRIP ON PAGE 13
Junior forward Jessica Puchalski said Rutgers wants to avenge last year’s shutout loss against the Hawkeyes. LUO ZHENGCHEN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2015
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NHL SCORES
New Jersey Columbus
1 3
Philadelphia Buffalo
3 4
Minnesota Edmonton
4 3
Carolina Detroit
3 1
Arizona Boston
0 6
Tampa Bay St. Louis
0 2
MIKE O’NEILL,
Rutgers head women’s soccer coach, leads the Scarlet Knights into their 18th game of the season ranked No. 9 in the NSCAA. The ranking ties the highest for Rutgers in the NSCAA poll in program history.
KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
WOMEN’S SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
VOLLEYBALL
FOOTBALL
at Iowa
at Indiana
at Nebraska
at Wisconsin
Tonight, 7 p.m., Iowa City, Iowa.
Friday, 3:30 p.m., Bloomington, Ind.
Friday, 8 p.m., Lincoln, Neb.
Saturday, 12 p.m., Madison, Wisc.