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Shooting prompts response from Barchi CHRISTIAN ZAPATA NEWS EDITOR
A Pittsburgh synagogue was targeted in a shooting committed Saturday by a gunman who was reportedly known for posting anti-Semitic comments and threats online. The shooting resulted in the deaths of 11 people. Barchi reached out to the Rutgers community with condolences. GOOGLE MAPS
In an email yesterday, Rutgers University President Robert L. Barchi shared his condolences for families and members of the Jewish community affected by a mass shooting that occurred over the weekend. On Saturday, 11 people were killed after a gunman opened fire at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa. Barchi referred to this as a horrific and cowardly act of anti-Semitic terrorism. “We share in the worldwide mourning of these innocent victims — and in grateful admiration for the heroes whose actions prevented further loss of life — and we offer support at this moment of pain and sorrow,” Barchi said in the email.
Barchi stated the need for students, faculty and staff to know Rutgers continues to be a safe space for practicing one’s faith and has long been committed to the promise of tolerance, diversity and inclusion. “We are a community that celebrates our differences, and our vibrant student faith communities are a point of pride for our University,” he said. He further condemned anti-Semitism in society and on campus. This includes violence and hatred toward people of any religious belief, according to the email. “We must always speak forcefully against such evils. Although we come from many traditions, we share a common humanity, and we must protect the right of every member of our community to worship freely and in safety,”
Rutgers professors argue against Trump’s Title IX proposal CATHERINE NGUYEN STAFF WRITER
Last week, The New York Times reported that President Donald J. Trump’s administration proposed redefining sex under Title IX, a federal civil rights law that protects people from sex discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal funding. In the leaked Department of Health and Human Services memo, the department proposed that there are only two sexes, male and female, which are unchangeable and determined by the genitalia that a person is born with, according to the Times. “The Trump administration is guilty of a biological fiction,” said Kyla Schuller, an associate professor in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. She said that in the 1950s, psychologists and scientists developed the definition of gender to help identify a person’s sexual identity and role. Schuller said that biological sex has different components, including hormones, chromosomes and genital shape, which can and regularly do misalign within a person’s body. “Neither sex nor gender is reducible to genitalia at birth, and the Trump administration is deliberately seeking to define trans and intersex people out of existence and thus out of legal protection,” she said. Current scientific consensus also opposes the department’s proposed definition of sex. Melinda Mangin, an associate professor in the Graduate School of Education, said that 20 medical associations
Consequences of Title IX protections being taken away could include no gender-neutral bathrooms, faculty refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns and students not getting the proper treatment in medical settings. THE DAILY TARGUM have released statements that gender is internally determined, and not something that is necessarily associated with genitalia. “The federal administration is tr ying to make a policy based on erroneous conclusions that
are easily debunked by science,” she said. Due to Title IX, Mangin said public schools are legally required to protect transgender students. What happens in a given school context does not always adhere to
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Army ROTC places 3rd, bests PSU in Ranger Challenge RYAN STIESI NEWS EDITOR
Rutgers Army ROTC placed third out of 44 teams in their brigade at this year’s Ranger Challenge, surpassing schools such as Penn State, Princeton and Northwestern along the way. The varsity sport of ROTC, Ranger Challenge is a weekend-long, regional competition that tests competitors physical fitness, mental strength and teamwork through a variety of activities. Rutgers competed in the second brigade (Northeast) at Fort Dix from Oct. 19 to 21. In specific events this year, Rutgers placed first in land navigation and one-rope bridge and came in third in the obstacle course and ruck march events. “You’re going 100 miles an hour for like the whole weekend,” said Nathaniel Onorato, a School of Arts and Sciences senior in the ROTC program and team captain. He explained that teams are made up of 11 of the most physically fit and prepared cadets from each program, with nine primary members and others as backups. When the cadets got there Friday afternoon, they checked in before starting a physical fitness test that had them run a mile with a litter, a stretcher that would be used to carry someone who is in-
Among other Big Ten schools, Rutgers ROTC placed third out of 44 teams in this year’s Ranger Challenge — a week-long competition that tests competitors’ physical fitness, mental strength and teamwork. COURTESY OF MAXWELL PRYZWARA jured, and every lap they did more weight was added. Jonathan Veliz, a School of Arts and Sciences senior in ROTC who also competed, said that at every stop to add weight the cadets had to do exercises, such as burpees.
On Saturday, Onorato said they woke up at 4 a.m. to get ready for a gear layout an hour later. Rutgers would go on to win the first event of the day, land navigation, also called orienteering, which ran from 6 to 8 a.m.
“They give you an eight-digit grid coordinate and using a protractor, a compass and a map, you have to find that point,” he said about the challenge. Two members of the team had to take a written test to find the location of the points, while other members would search for the points, he said, all within the 2-hour time limit. The points were all weighted too, with higher value ones being harder to find and located farther away. After that was a weapons assembly challenge, where all the
the near side and that’s how you’d get across,” he said. With a time of 7 minutes and 10 seconds, Rutgers won that competition. Veliz and Onorato agreed that it was because of them practicing a lot: everyday. Onorato said the team was training specifically for the Ranger Challenge since school started, and they would start their days at around 5:15 a.m. before having their general ROTC physical training at 6:30 a.m. They did a lot of training at
“They give you an 8-digit grid coordinate and using a protractor, a compass and a map, you have to find that point.” JONATHAN VELIZ Senior in ROTC
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team members were timed on how fast they could put together two M249’s, two M9’s, which are pistols, and 11 M4’s, Onorato said. “What would happen is someone would get done with the M4 then help the guy out that’s on the 249 because it takes a little longer to assemble,” he explained. Rutgers Army finished in 3 minutes and 3 seconds, but were penalized for not putting one of the weapons together properly, he said. The next events were TC3, where they were given a simulated casualty and had to perform a checklist and then transport the casualty, and a hand grenade course. Onorato said ever y team had from when they finished land navigation at 8 a.m. until around 5 or 6 p.m. to hit all five of those events. The Rutgers cadets then took a 15-minute break to recover before the one-rope bridge challenge, one they had not won since 1989, he said. “Real life application, let’s say you had two trees on the opposite sides of like a river bed, you’d send one guy across tie the rope on one side, everyone else would tie it on
Buccleuch Park, Veliz said, between running drills and practicing technical things such as the one rope bridge. After that event the ROTC teams went through an obstacle course that Rutgers placed third in, and a tug of war, before calling it a day. Onorato said that Sunday morning there was another gear layout and then a ruck march, before the award ceremony. They have a younger team, and Veliz and Onorato both said they think future cadets can build on the success they had this year. Each team that places first in a brigade goes on to an international competition at West Point in the spring. “We barely missed it this year, but hey, they’ll probably get it in future years,” Veliz said. “They’ll see like how well we did this year and they’ll be so motivated, hopefully, to take it as far in the coming years.” Onorato said their success resonated. Former Rutgers cadets now in the army have been reaching to out him and have said, “Hey, tell everyone I said good job, that’s awesome, proud of you guys,” he said.
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Pentagon sending 5,200 troops to secure border ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — A week out from the midterm elections, the Pentagon said Monday it is sending 5,200 troops, some armed, to the Southwest border in an extraordinary military operation to help stop illegal crossings by a caravan of migrants moving slowly north in Mexico, still hundreds of miles from the U.S. border. President Donald J. Trump himself, eager to focus voters on immigration in the lead-up to the elections, escalated his threats against the caravan, tweeting: “This is an invasion of our Countr y and our Militar y is waiting for you!” His warning came as the Pentagon began executing “Operation Faithful Patriot,” described by the commander of U.S. Northern Command as an effort to help Customs and Border Protection stiffen defenses at and near legal entry points. Advanced helicopters will enable border protection agents to swoop down on migrants, he said. “We’re going to secure the border,” Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the Northern Command leader, said at a news conference. He spoke alongside Kevin McAleenan, commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. Eight hundred troops already are on their way to southern Texas, O’Shaughnessy said, and their numbers will top 5,200 by week’s end. He said troops would focus first on Texas, followed by Arizona and then California. The caravan of 3,500 has shrunk from a peak of about 7,200 migrants a week ago, but a second caravan of approximately 600 had The Pentagon announced on Monday that it is sending 5,200 troops to the Southwest border, some armed, in response to a caravan of formed and was clashing with fed- undocumented migrants crossing through Mexico. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS eral police on a bridge from Guatemala to Mexico. blocking those traveling in the go back, you will not be admitted a gunman massacred 11 people it wants the troops positioned. The military operation drew caravan from seeking legal asy- into the United States unless you at a synagogue Saturday in what U.S. Transportation Command quick criticism. lum and keeping them from en- go through the legal process. This is believed to be the deadliest posted a video on its Facebook “Sending active military forc- tering the U.S. is an invasion of our Country and attack on Jews in U.S. histor y. page Monday of a C-17 transport On Monday, spokeswoman Sar- plane that it said was delivering es to our southern border is The escalating rhetoric and ex- our Military is waiting for you!” not only a huge waste of taxpay- pected deployments come as the The president’s dark descrip- ah Huckabee Sanders pushed Army equipment to the Souther money, but an unnecessary president has been trying to turn tion of the caravan belied the fact off questions about the caravan west Border in support of “Operation Faithful Patriot.” course of action that will further the caravan into a key election is- that any migrants who complete and possible border measures. The U.S. military has already “We have a number of options terrorize and militarize our bor- sue with just days to go before the the long trek to the southern der communities,” said Shaw midterm elections that will deter- U.S. border face already major on the table,” she said, adding begun delivering jersey barriers Drake of the American Civil Lib- mine whether Republicans main- hurdles, both physical and bu- she would let the public know to the southern border in conjuncerties Union’s border rights cen- tain control of Congress. reaucratic, to be allowed into the of any upcoming immigration tion with the deployment plans. U.S. Secretary of Defense ter at El Paso, Texas. “This will be the election of United States. Migrants are en- speeches but she was unaware of James Mattis told reporters Military personnel are legal- the caravans, the Kavanaughs, titled under both U.S. and inter- any right now. traveling with ly prohibhim Sunday that ited from “Sending active military forces to our southern border is not only a huge waste of taxpayer money, but an the deployment engaging in was still being immigrat i o n unnecessary course of action that will further terrorize and militarize our border communities.” worked out, but enforcement. that the additionThe troops SHAW DRAKE al troops would will include American Civil Liberties Union provide logismilitary potical and other lice, combat engineers and others helping on law and order, tax cuts and you national law to apply for asylum, The troops are expected support to the Border Patrol and the southern border. know what else? It’s going to be but it may take a while to make to perform a wide variety of bolster the efforts of the approxCustoms and Border Protection the election of common sense,” a claim. There is already a bottle- functions such as transporting imately 2,000 National Guard is pushing a surge in personnel in Trump said at a rally in Illinois on neck of asylum seekers at some supplies for the Border Patrol, forces already there. That inresponse to the caravan of Central Saturday night. U.S. border crossings, in some but not engage directly with cludes functions such as air supAmerican immigrants. The milimigrants seeking to cross the port and equipment, including He continued his threats on cases as long as five weeks. tary troops are intended to assist Monday, tweeting, without proA possible announcement border from Mexico, officials vehicles and tents. Trump has spent the last week the border patrol, not engage di- viding evidence, that, “Many by Trump on the other border said. One U.S. official said the rectly with migrants. Gang Members and some very measures was tentatively slat- troops will be sent initially to trying to call attention to the carThe White House is also bad people are mixed into the ed for Tuesday, administration staging bases in California, avan traveling by foot through weighing additional border Caravan heading to our Southern officials said. He is instead Texas and Arizona while the Mexico. It remains hundreds of security measures, including Border.” He urged them, “Please traveling to Pittsburgh, where CBP works out precisely where miles from U.S. soil.
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SCIENCE 20 medical associations made statements opposing Trump’s memo, Mangin said CONTINUED FROM FRONT the University has made concerted efforts to focus on the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Mangin said if Title IX protections are taken away, she believes Rutgers will still have protections for transgender students. At other institutions that might
Overall, Mangin said the memo was a ploy to appeal to Trump’s political base and was unlikely to stick, but it would have an impact on the political cycle by shifting attention away from other issues and further invalidating transgender people. “One of the things we see with the Trump memo is this notion
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“Neither sex nor gender is reducible to genitalia at birth, and the Trump administration is deliberately seeking to define trans and intersex people out of existence and thus out of legal protection.” KYLA SCHULLER Associate Professor in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies
be less accepting, she said consequences could include no gender-neutral bathrooms, faculty refusing to use a student’s preferred pronouns or name and students not getting the proper treatment in medical settings. Rutgers still has a long way to go in making itself an accommodating space for transgender students. It was just this month when her department established gender-neutral bathrooms, Mangin said as an example. “We still have changes to make,” she said. “There’s good intent, but we still have a lot of progress to work on.”
of erasing transgender people,” she said. “What’s the next population that is going to be rendered invisible and have their rights reduced?” Barbra Casbar Siperstein, the first elected transgender member of the Democratic National Committee and part of the advisor y board for the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Rutgers University, echoed this statement. “This is one way to get back at the LGBTQ community,” she said. “They’re like bullies, they’re gonna pick at the weakest link … but we’re going to fight back.”
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his past Sunday, Right-wing populist Jair Bolsonaro beat ADAM PANISH his Left-wing opponent by a 10 percent margin to become Brazil’s next president. The similarities between Bolsonaro and President Donald J. Trump are glaringly obvious. Like Trump, his time in the public eye has featured an uninterrupted chain of outrages and controversies that continued right up through his presidential campaign. Like Trump, he has insulted opponents and advocated violence. And like Trump, the world assumed that voters would reject him as a fringe lunatic right up until the moment that he proved to be incredibly popular. But this is not a theme limited to the United States and Brazil. The same could be said of Right-wing populists in the Philippines, Hungary, Poland and Italy. More so than the cases that came before it, Brazil should be a wake-up call for those who consider themselves proponents of liberal democracy. The fact that an unapologetic reactionary won by a doubledigit margin in a country that has routinely elected social liberals for decades deserves more than a dismayed shrug. Unfortunately, that is largely what it has received. The explanations offered by political analysts for Brazil’s sudden about-face are reminiscent of those offered for Trump’s victory, and they dredge up the same questionable assumptions. If fake news spread over WhatsApp swung the Brazilian electorate to Bolsonaro, as many commentators have suggested, then does the maintenance of liberal democracy require that the government monitor and censor citizens’ communications? Are we willing to give up the right to be wrong? And are we ready to entrust the state with the authority to mandate truth? These questions have no easy answers, but we would do well to discuss them openly. As of now, they often hover in the background of debates about populism without being properly addressed. For instance, calls for social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, to remove content that might “mislead” voters gained popularity after the 2016 presidential election, and they now perform this function regularly. But, as complaints from conservatives that their views have
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“The conflict between the ideals of democracy and liberalism is almost invisible to most of us because they have coexisted for so long.” been disproportionately targeted illustrate, there is no good way for companies to agree on what qualifies as “misleading.” Freedom of speech is only the most immediate issue raised by Bolsonaro’s election. The long term issues are far more serious. With populists toppling establishment politicians around the world, we must eventually face up to the fact that people are seriously unhappy with liberal democracy. This discontent can be explained away by incidental factors — a bad economy here, a bad candidate there — only up to a point. With two of the world’s largest democracies and North America’s largest countries now under the rule of right-wing populists, we can no longer afford to look at liberal democracy through rose-tinted glasses. A good place to start is to listen to the complaints of populist voters. Perhaps the single most common theme in global populism is that of immigration and borders. No matter how repugnant we may find the terms in which populists denounce immigrants, we must remember that the blame for their anger does not rest solely with the conservatives who riled them up. Supporters of liberal democracy confirm populists’s paranoia when they place immigration outside of the realm of debate. They play the vital role of convincing populists that matters of security and governance are out of their control by framing them as unquestionable moral laws. Though well meaning, many social liberals seem to have forgotten that they cannot simply declare things that they place a high moral status on, such as immigration, outside of the reach of the voter. And the more that they try to do so, the more that populists will panic and try to claw that power back. Ultimately, these issues will not be solved now, or perhaps ever. The conflict between the ideals of democracy and liberalism is almost invisible to most of us because they have coexisted for so long. But, as issues of voter “disinformation” and immigration policy reveal, there is a tension beneath the veneer of every liberal democracy. Whether populists continue to win elections, and how extreme those populists will be, is going to have a lot to do with how willing supporters of liberal democracy are to admit that these tensions exist and to begin to work toward compromises that satisfy the electorate. If the government is felt to be receptive to their concerns, then many would-be populists may moderate their views. But this all depends on getting the conversation started. Adam Panish is a School of Arts and Sciences senior double majoring in political science and history. His column, “Leaving the Left,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Legal protections should cover gender Proposed definition of ‘sex’ is not problematic on face
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t is reasonable to say that physical differenc- Donald J. Trump’s administration is arguably ates between people should be disregarded tempting to roll back the federal progress made, in a professional or civil environment, just such as the attempted ban on transgender people like it would be ideal that the United States not be joining the militar y. The New York Times recently obtained a plagued by racism. A person should not be discriminated against based on their internal identity and memo by Trump’s administration that suggests preferences. It is these social constructs around a new and narrow definition of the term “sex.” gender that seem to have led to discrimination According to the memo, “Sex means a person’s against, for example, women throughout history. status as male or female based on immutable These socially-constructed norms probably did biological traits identifiable by or before bir th. indeed stem from sex, but they really seem to be The sex listed on a person’s bir th cer tificate, as responses to the specific gender roles associated originally issued, shall constitute definitive proof with sex. In 2018, we realize that a gender role can of a person’s sex unless rebutted by reliable geclearly be separated from biological sex, and that netic evidence.” The Depar tment of Health and people should not be discriminated against based Human Ser vices is taking the reins with regard on their gender identity since there is seemingly to this new definition, which would likely af fect the way cour ts make no logical condecisions about Tinection between tle IX protections — one’s biological sex and the role “... it would make sense for legal protections the civil rights laws that prevent people they take on in soagainst discrimination to cover gender from being discrimiciety. So it would nated against based make sense for more so than sex. That is, if our lawmakers on their gender. legal protections recognize the difference.” The aforemenagainst discrimtioned definition of ination to cover sex does not seem gender more so of f the bat to be outthan sex. That is, rageously problematic. Throughout nature, we if our lawmakers recognize the difference. Sex and gender are two dif ferent concepts, see that male and female biological sexes occur both with their own impor tance, though some regularly. Human beings, though, are obviously may disagree. While the term “sex” should re- more intellectually complicated and do not neclate to a person’s DNA and objective biological essarily have to abide by the bounds of nature. makeup, gender should per tain more to a per- So it is when a person conflates the term “sex” son’s identity. If the aforementioned has truth with “gender” or “gender identity” that things to it, then when we discuss social implications become more problematic. The Trump administration’s proposed definition of sex versus gender identity, the latter should probably take the front seat. While biological sex of “sex” is arguably not entirely unreasonable as may be an impor tant thing for someone like a long as when it is brought into legal fruition it is physician to take note of when they prescribe a not ignorantly conflated with the concept of gencer tain medication, the more “impor tant” of the der — which may ver y well happen. Open-mindedtwo when it comes to social relations seems to be ness is a virtue in 2018, but for many this issue will fall on deaf ears. A person’s sex at birth no longer gender identity. During former President Barack Obama’s ad- necessarily determines their gender identity or ministration, there were efforts made to loosen the role one takes on in society. Our government the legal concept of gender when it came to things needs to recognize that fact, and the laws it makes such as education and health care. Now, President and passes need to reflect that recognition. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Undocumented expecting mothers deserve proper care HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH HARLEEN SINGH
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r. Cristina Gamboa is an obstetrician at Salud Para La Gente, a community health center located in Watsonville, Calif. She, herself, was an immigrant from Mexico and now works to provide for other families much like her own. Being in the healthcare industry, she has noticed many patients suffering from high-risk pregnancies along with serious complications. High blood pressure during pregnancy is one of the leading factors in maternal death and can be caused through bodily changes, which are induced by stress. With California sharing a border with Mexico, Gamboa has seen an increase in stressed patients, especially pregnant Mexican immigrants. There are many elements prompting stress in the external environment that cause changes within the human body. Such factors may include but are not limited to trauma, occupation and employment status, relationships with others, poor working conditions, social inability, etc. Higher stress levels put expecting mothers at a higher risk of developing depression as well as anxiety, which may affect the child’s health. Gamboa’s center screens all expecting mothers for mood disorders and have noticed a clear trend within the group of recently immigrated mothers, finding
that this particular group has a higher rate of mental disorders than the others. This is most likely due to the policies upheld by the administration governing our country. It is illegal for immigrants to cross the border without being approved by an immigration officer. From the most recent data available, in 2014, there were approximately 2.35 to 2.6 million undocumented immigrants in California alone. Almost 1 in 10 people in California’s labor force is undocumented and nationally, there are approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants. What brings
been an increased hostility toward them, mainly due to our national administration. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) works to enforce federal immigration and custom laws. It is most known for investigating, detaining and removing “aliens” from the United States. In recent times, ICE has become a symbol of the U.S. administration’s aggressive immigration policies. Not only do undocumented immigrants have to fear being detained or having a family member taken away, they also have to deal with increased aggression from the general public. Immigrants are
“U.S. citizens or not, they are humans at the end of the day. We must show more compassion and hospitality ...” immigrants to this country is along the same basis of what brought people here centuries ago before the United States first became a country. It is the hope of finding a land of opportunities, one where you can change your circumstances, whether it be socially, economically or otherwise. Many immigrants fled Mexico to escape violence and ongoing civil wars, attempting to find a new and safer life. Others left in hopes of a brighter future for their children. There are already a lot of stressors affecting immigrants but in recent times there has
faced with hate crimes, racism and violence almost regularly. All of these are stress factors that especially burden expecting mothers. The main disparity is the healthcare system. Undocumented immigrants have lower rates of health insurance coverage than U.S. citizens and documented immigrants. This means later entry or the complete lack of access to prenatal care for immigrants, which is highly risky to both the mother and the developing baby. Stress shows in different ways and many people do not realize that it is a driving force behind many health-related
problems. There are several programs available to aid and assist immigrants, such as Medi-Cal, an organization that aims to provide insurance to all expecting mothers regardless of immigration status. There are also food assistance programs such as Migrant Head Start and WIC, nutritional programs for women, infants and children, that also offer assistance, but many undocumented patients are scared to sign up for them because they believe that their personal information could be used to track them. Living in a foreign country, one where the people do not respect them, where authorities are out to detain them, where the language is unknown to their tongues, undocumented expecting mothers need help more than ever. U.S. citizens or not, they are humans at the end of the day. We must show more compassion and hospitality as we are dealing with human lives and inequality. As Gamboa so eloquently put it, “(Undocumented expecting women) want the same thing for their child, they want the same thing for themselves — to be healthy, and to thrive — and the biggest risk to immigrant women is that the limitations to having access to care and/or having fear navigating through the healthcare system will have detrimental effects on not just the family but as a society.” Harleen Singh is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Her column, “Here’s to Your Health,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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In preparation for Oscars, preview fall's big blockbusters EAMONN O'NEILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Fall is finally upon us. The air is cold and filled with the ghastly aroma of pumpkin spice lattes, but in the distance lies the golden haven that is Oscar season. Cozy up this autumn with these weepy art-house films, big-budget superhero flicks and sumptuous period pieces.
“BEAUTIFUL BOY” 10/12
Oscar nominees Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet star in the film adaptation of David and Nic Sheff’s addiction memoirs. Chalamet stars as Carell’s son, who struggles with a meth addiction. Both actors are attracting early Oscar buzz. Make sure to bring some tissues to watch this devastating tale.
“BOY ERASED” 11/2
This is another tale of strife between father and son coincidentally starring another "Lady Bird" actor and with “boy” in the title. Lucas Hedges, Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman star in this family drama about gay conversion. Troye Sivan provides original music.
“SUSPIRIA” 11/2
"Call Me by Your Name" director and peach enthusiast, Luca Guadagnino, helms a “reimagining” of Dario Argento’s horror classic. Dakota Johnson, who starred in the "Fifty Shades" trilogy, stars as a dancer who enters a Berlin Academy. Tilda Swinton
plays several roles in the film, including an elderly man. Be prepared to be dazzled and spooked in this artsy tale.
“THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND” 11/2 (NETFLIX)
Netflix spent millions of dollars acquiring the rights and archives of Orson Welles’ infamous final film. This meta-tale stars Peter Bogdanovich and is sure to provide a bookend to the famed director's career.
“WIDOWS” 11/16
Finally returning to directing after winning the Best Picture Oscar in 2014, Steve McQueen delivers a heist movie. Critics rave McQueen’s directing and applaud the cast, including Viola Davis and Daniel Kaluuya. Davis leads a band of women avenging their criminal husbands' deaths by launching a robber y of their own.
“FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD” 11/16
Killing of a Sacred Deer,” goes mainstream in this film about Queen Anne, starring Olivia Colman. “The Favourite” stars Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz competing for the af fections of the queen.
“IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK” 11/30
Barr y Jenkins returns after claiming his Best Picture Oscar for “Moonlight.” The James Baldwin adaptation portrays the love of a young Black couple, as they navigate false rape accusations and a racist world. Early talk has poised the film as a Best Picture contender and a feat of filmmaking.
“MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS” 12/7
Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie face off in this period piece about the political struggles between the royal cousins, Mary and Elizabeth.
“UNDER THE SILVER LAKE” 12/7
The magical world of Harry Potter returns to theaters this fall. Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his merry group of wizards face new challenges in the all-powerful Grindelwald (Johnny Depp). Jude Law joins the cast as hot young Dumbledore and I already have my ticket.
The production company A24 delayed the release of this LA comedy/noir starring Andrew Garfield from a summer to winter release. Hopefully they are not burying it in the crowded release schedule.
“THE FAVOURITE” 11/23
Another year brings another Spiderman movie. This animated film looks fun and visually stunning. Helmed by Phil Lord and
Yorgos Lanthimos, director of the delightfully strange movies “The Lobster” and “The
“SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE” 12/14
Known for his incredible method acting skills, Christian Bale's latest transformation is for his role as former Vice President Dick Cheney in Adam McKay's "Vice." INSTAGRAM Chris Miller (“21 Jump Street,” “Lego Movie”), this is sure to be a romp for all ages.
“MARY POPPINS RETURNS” 12/19
Disney and Emily Blunt aim to sweep up all the dollars this season. Lin-Manuel Miranda co-stars in this movie and wrote some of the tunes.
“AQUAMAN” 12/21
Warner Bros. and DC put their faith in Aquaman (Jason Mamoa) to save their failing superhero division. James Wan directs this movie.
“ON THE BASIS OF SEX” 12/25
Another Oscar season brings another biopicture. Felicity Jones stars as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her early days at the American Civil Liberties Union.
“VICE” 12/25
Perhaps the most intriguing movie of the year, Adam McKay, who was in “The Big Short", wrote and directed this Dick Cheney biopicture. I implore everyone to watch the trailer featuring a transformed Christian Bale as the former vice president. It also stars Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell and Amy Adams.
Warm up to seasonal snacks, products from Trader Joe's ELIZABETH LEOCE
PUMPKIN BUTTER
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Butter doesn’t actually contain butter, but it does have a distinctively rich, butter-like consistency. The richness is partly due to the fruit pulp to sugar ratio, mixed similarly of a jam or preserve. Cooked in small batches to perfection, the sugar and spices allow for a smooth and easy spread, with flavor that brings on a whole new level. With a taste like pumpkin pie, this spread makes your breakfast toast taste like a dessert rather than your average morning meal.
CORRESPONDENT
Limited-time seasonal items are a delicious tease. They are only out on the shelves for a certain length of time and once you think you can’t get enough, some of the best products are instantly gone. That’s why the best place to stock up on these favorable items are from your local Trader Joe’s. This cult-favorite grocer y store provides some of the most unique seasonal products that you'll look for ward to seeing back on the shelves ever y year.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE
HOT COCOA DUNKERS
Hot chocolate is a decadent treat on a chilly night, and these cookies were inspired by ever yone's favorite sweet fall drink. Made with real cocoa, dipped in a chocolate-y coating and stuffed with chocolate chunks and marshmallows, it’s ever ything you want but in cookie form. While it’s perfect to eat them dr y, they taste best in a glass of milk, cup of coffee or hot chocolate, of course.
More like a spread rather than butter, Trader Joe's pumpkin butter is versatile enough to use on both sweet and savory dishes, like as a spread for baked brie. INSTAGRAM
PUMPKIN BREAD MIX
A classic that runs out fast, this pumpkin bread mix is essential in everybody’s pantry. One of the original members of the Trader Joe’s pumpkin collection, its aroma fills the room as it bakes. The best
thing about this homemade bread is the way the subtle flavor of pumpkin is completed by the dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. With the majority of the mixing already done, this dessert (or breakfast) is the perfect harvest loaf.
Similar to the canned organic butternut squash, people wondered what they could do with this tasty item. What better way to incorporate this product into something family friendly, easy and delicious? This mac and cheese is made exclusively for Trader Joe’s by the same supplier that makes the classic Joe’s Diner Mac and Cheese. Made with mezzi rigatoni pasta as a base, it is blended with sauce made with three cheeses (cheddar, gouda and parmesan), the perfect amount of
butternut squash puree and a sprinkle of nutmeg and seasoning. This comfort food is built for flavor and the fall season.
AUTUMNAL HARVEST CREAMY PASTA SAUCE
This creamy, orange-hued sauce resembles everyone's classic vodka-based favorite, but since it's made with pumpkin and butternut squash, it has a sweet yet savory kick to it. Besides in a big bowl of pasta, you can use this as a sauce for dipping mozzarella sticks, a pizza sauce or even a substitute for classic marinara on a chicken or eggplant parmesan dish.
VANILLA PUMPKIN SCENTED CANDLE
It’s no secret that when October comes, everyone runs to Bath & Body Works to buy their fall candles. But, Trader Joe’s offers a candle that is built upon the best ingredients. Each candle is hand-poured and crafted, made from a neutral soy wax blend that allows the creamy vanilla, pumpkin and spices to fill the room. The candle is paraben-free, creating a scent that is ready for the holiday season.
DIVERSIONS
October 30, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
Lio
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T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
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Happy Birthday: Dreams can lead to reality. Set your sights high; make plans that will help you achieve your goals. Let your imagination lead the way and your ideas will flow. A creative direction will gain intensity as you experience what life has to offer. Have an open mind, and everything will fall into place. Make this a year to remember. Your numbers are 6, 14, 23, 28, 32, 37, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look and for an investment that will grow over you will see through what someone is time. Making a move that will help trying to do. Emotional meddling will bring greater stability to your life is leave you at a loss. Stand up for your encouraged. Personal or physical rights, and refuse to let anyone bully changes will help you feel more con- you. Don’t make excuses. Get your fident and secure. Being proactive responsibilities out of the way. 2 stars will pay off. 2 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ComTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Alter munication and short trips will be your life for the right reason. Don’t eye-opening. Let your mind wander let an emotional situation turn into and your intentions and plans for a costly mistake. Partnerships are the future will become clear. A partworth fighting for. Stubbornness nership looks promising. What you will keep you from getting what you learn by collaborating with someone want. Put your grievances aside, and unique will motivate you to make a change. 5 stars consider workable solutions. 4 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Less talk and more action will help keep you out of trouble. Live up to your promises, and don’t leave anything unfinished. Refuse to let the changes others make bother you. Get a grip emotionally, and plan to do your own thing. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get your facts straight before you act. Secrets are meant to be kept. Divulging information that can be damaging to someone will make you look bad. Stick to the truth, and question anyone prone to exaggeration. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sharing can make a difference. An unexpected change may affect you emotionally, but it shouldn’t be allowed to consume you. If you stay calm and look over your options, you will come up with a workable solution. Don’t overreact. 4 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pull out all the stops and head for the finish line. Change should be acknowledged and embraced. Share your thoughts and intentions, and let your feelings be known. A change in status, reputation or position can be expected. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consider your choices, but when it comes to making a physical change, take a moment to evaluate your motives. If emotions are your driving force, reconsider making a move. Implement structure and detail before you proceed. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your life simple and your conversations limited. Don’t feel you have to get involved in what others are doing if it isn’t your thing or you don’t want to spend the money. Do whatever is in your best interest. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s payback time. Don’t hesitate to ask someone you’ve helped in the past to pitch in or contribute to something that means a lot to you. So much can be accomplished if you are willing to accept help and input. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Networking events will pay off. The people you encounter will have plenty of information to share that will help you make an important decision. A personal change will come from something someone has or does. 5 stars
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67 Prefix for the opposition
1 Attempt
68 Love craft of classic TV
5 Leading
69 Catch on to
10 Impact sound
70 U.S. rocket letters
14 Iolcos-launched ship 15 Type of cup
DOWN
16 Big? Yes, but more
1 What Simon does
17 “Scaled-down” number
2 Pony gait
from a doctor?
3 Symptom with a big chill
20 “The Avengers” dude
4 Causes yawning
21 Singing Etheridge
5 Put things together
22 Food fish, quite a few
6 Take off in a hurry
25 Arrow relative
7 Course concluder, often
26 Dude or chap relative
8 Was sick
29 Vegas bullets
9 Wattle relative
31 Hit with stones
10 Painter of his mother
35 Menu words
11 Embraces
36 Horned zoo creature
12 Turkish title
38 Eagle variety
13 Was introduced to
39 One way to walk alongside
18 Driver’s license, e.g.
42 Japanese floor cover
43 Skirt heater
19 Ireland, in Ireland
47 Word before “after”
44 Agave family member
23 Sore feeling
48 “Just ___” (“just my thoughts”)
45 Cruise or Sizemore
24 Make godlike
52 Exodus commemoration
46 Loire city
26 Sink
54 The Devil
49 Ex-lax?
27 Prefix for extremists
55 Double negative
50 Skinniest twins?
28 Certain aristocrat
56 Colored eye part
51 Peron and Gabor
30 Beak relative
57 Bygone Chevy
53 Luxurious resorts
32 Original as a 48-Down? No
59 1492 vessel
55 Ballet legend Rudolf
33 Words with “a high note”
60 Acquires
58 Japanese comics
34 Forms opinions
61 Atlas section
62 What aliases do
37 Some whales
62 Corn remains
65 29-Across, sometimes
40 Bank award?
63 Some fraternity characters
66 Hot wine concoction
41 A food fish
64 1/6 of an ounce (Abbr.)s
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October 30, 2018 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MARTIN FINISHES 58TH OUT OF 123 RUNNERS
Rutgers finishes 13th at Big Ten Championships CAILEE OLIVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers women’s cross country team placed 13th at the Big Ten Championship this weekend, on Oct. 28, at Nebraska.
The Scarlet Knights finished the women’s 6k race with an overall time of 1:51:57.60. Sophomore Olympia Martin placed 58th out of a field of 123 runners, finishing with a 21:47.4 time. She led all Rutgers runners for the
fifth-straight race this season. “I think I went out too fast,” Martin said. “I managed to work my way back into a better position and pass people in the last kilometer, but still went out way too fast in the beginning.”
Head coach James Robinson helped Rutgers improve by one spot at the Big Ten Championships this weekend, but still have more to work on before the season ends. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
LOSSES Rutgers on 12-match losing streak since entering Big Ten play standout freshman outside hitter Tali Marmen, who had 7 kills in dispute with a major kill to turn just the first set alone. The team was comfortable after a 25-21 the game around. The Knights maintained a 8-1 win in the first set over the Hoolead over Purdue, led by junior siers, who did not give up in the libero Karysa Swackenberg, and second set. “We worked hard all week McLetchie racking up kills left and right. They pushed through from practices and tried to prove the frustration of the game to ourselves. This just gave us motileave with their 4th set win against vation,” Marmen said. Indiana led the second set a ranked team in the Big Ten. After two more tough set loss- the entire time, but Marmen and freshman mides, Rutgers had dle blocker lost another Merle Weidt game, pushing “I don’t think it was did their best them down the to stop the conline to 0-11 in different. I think after tinuous points. the Big Ten. you lose a game, you Weidt had “There was come to the second game eight blocks, definitely more matching her tension behungrier.” career-high tween some of per formance our front row TALI MARMEN against the players and Freshman Outside Hitter the Buckeyes. some of their This gave front row playthe Knights a ers,” Swackenberg said. “It definitely affected boost to win, but they came up our offense, though, I think that short again. The third set was a different we couldn’t handle it. We got timid. We got too angry, so our emo- story. Totaling 11 ties, three lead tions were all over the place. If we changes and heading into extra want to compete in the Big Ten points, this set was a nail-biter. There were several standouts of we can’t play like that.” Moving into Saturday night’s this set that have gone under the game against Indiana, the Knights radar for some time. Freshman won the first set and seemed to right side Anastasiya Kudryashova nailed two aces in a row to give forget about Friday night’s game. With only three lead chang- Rutgers the lead until 12-9. “Today we came out with our es in the first set, Rutgers controlled a nice lead with help from first set to fix what we did last CONTINUED FROM BACK
time. This time we weren’t gonna let that happen again,” said sophomore right side Kamila Cieslik. Although the Hoosiers widened the gap after that, Cieslik had a great game with 9 total kills. Cieslik gave the Knights a push at the end of the set with a block assist and a kill to tie the game 25-25.
Junior Lou Mialhe finished while Michigan State placed secwith a 22:12.7 time, 4 seconds bet- ond and Wisconsin finished third. “The competition is always realter than her previous best set at the Penn State National Open two ly challenging, but I think that helps weeks ago, as the second Knights push us to be faster and believing we belong with everyone we are runner at Nebraska. Junior Nadia Saponara clocked racing against,” Bragen said. Rutgers’ top five runners manin after Mialhe at 22:26.7, placing aged to pass a lot of competitors third overall for Rutgers. “I was very happy with my per- during the last kilometer, which formance,” Mialhe said. “I went was a fantastic accomplishment for the team to out quick in the achieve. first half and “I performed better The next just hung on for the second this year because of the meet for the in half, which led encouragement from my Knights their champime to a personal record and teammates racing with onship season is the NCAA a good place me today and those District II 6K overall.” ChampionSophomore at home.” ships on Nov. Kaitlyn Bragen 9 at Penn State. finished fourth KAITLYN BRAGEN “We had a for the team Sophomore few ladies that with 22:38.1, really stepped picking up a up in this race today. We also had new personal record. It was her best finish since her a couple that didn’t run quite as first appearance as a Knight in the well,” said head coach James 2017 opener at the Lehigh Invita- Robinson, according to scarletknights.com. “At this point in tional with a time of 23:01.71. “I performed better this year the championship season, we because of the encouragement need ever yone to click on the from my teammates racing with same day in order to accomplish me today and those at home,” our team goals. Hopefully, they Bragen said. “I felt comfortable can put a complete team race enough to trust in my efforts and together at NCAA Regionals in two weeks.” pay attention to my instincts.” Junior Stephanie Mauer finFor updates on the Rutgers ished fifth with a time of 22:52.7. Michigan won the conference women’s cross country team, follow title for the third-straight season, @TargumSports on Twitter.
Rutgers suffered a tough loss overall, and an even tougher loss in the fourth set with a final score of 25-12. With Indiana leading 13-1, the Knights were down too much to comeback. “I don’t think it was different. I think after you lose a game, you come to the second
game hungrier,” Marmen said. “We knew this team was beatable, and we tried to prove that we can win some games so we came hungrier.” For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Freshman outside hitter Tali Marmen had a combined 27 kills for Rutgers against No. 17 Purdue and Indiana over the weekend. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPGHER / SEPTEMBER 2018
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TRI-MEET Bertotto wins 500-, 1,000-yard freestyle events over 2-day competition As the Knights finished the weekend, they need to work on Bertotto, won both the 500- and competing in the shorter dis1,000-yard freestyle event races tance events. Although they did for both days. Bertotto attributes very well — winning first place her success this past weekend to in races, such as the 200-yard how hard she has been working freestyle and the 100-yard breastrecently and is happy that all stroke — the team needs to work her practice is finally starting to on short distance. Even though this might seem pay off. Toledo finished off strong this like a significant setback, it is not. Rutgers has been continuweekend with five top-3 finishes. “We’re battling a lot of injuries, ously placing in the top 3 in all which is having an impact on the events, especially when it comes team,” said Rockets’ head coach to the long-distance events, thanks to Bertotto. Jonas Persson. One area in which the GrizEven with these setbacks mentioned by Persson, Beck Welke zlies did well in was the short distance events, won the 100finishing with yard breastfour first-place stroke event for Toledo. “Everyone is putting in victories in short distance Oakland the work and getting events, comrecorded firstpared to Toleplace finishes themselves ready for do’s one. from junior these meets.” A n o t h Katie Coler area the well in the 50 Knights have freestyle, 100 JON MACCOLL been doing freestyle, 400 Head Coach well in is the medley relay team relays. events and Earlier this placed second season, Maccoll stated how he in the 400-yard free relay. Senior Rachel Byrne earned planned on strategizing his relay a victor y in the 1-meter boards teams around his players’ speand qualified for the NCAA Zone cialties. This well thought planA Championship with 265.40 ning has paid off especially in the points to cap off a strong week- relay races. In the women’s 400-yard end for Rutgers. Not only did Byrne make an im- freestyle relay, Rutgers claimed pressive mark on the diving end, not only first, but a third place but so did freshman Jenna Doug- as well in the event under julass, who notched her first event nior Alexandra Fabugais-Inawin in the 3-meter diving event. ba, Grusova, freshman Kasja Douglass narrowly won the event Dymek and junior Clare Lawlor. The other Knights relay by 6.7 points ahead of Byrne. CONTINUED FROM BACK
team featured freshman Lizzie Zeller, junior Alexis Brewer, freshman Erin Murphy and junior Sarah Davis. Dymek’s impressive showing is what Maccoll wanted from his players this season, and it has once again been beneficial, helping Rutgers take away the meet this weekend. One event the Knights did not place well in was the
100-yard breaststroke, where Toledo placed in first, and Oakland placed in second. The highest they placed was in seventh. As Rutgers goes off to compete in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge coming up, the players are not sure who is competing yet, but with this past weekend’s success, it is an excellent indicator of the direction in which the team is going and bodes well for
the future the next big event. “Ever yone is putting in the work and getting themselves ready for these meets,” Maccoll said. “We had improved race strategies, and many freshmen shake off the jitters and produce fast times.” For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior diver Rachel Byrne won the 1-meter event and qualified for the NCAA Zone A Championship after scoring a 265.40. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2017
Red Sox win World Series, will ride in duck boats again ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON (AP) — In what has become a championship tradition in the city, the Boston Red Sox will climb aboard duck boats for a parade to celebrate the team’s fourth World Series title in 15 years, city officials announced Monday.
The parade Wednesday will begin at 11 a.m. at Fenway Park. The team is expected to return to Boston later Monday with the World Series trophy. Mayor Marty Walsh said that he expected large crowds for the parade and that traffic and parking restrictions would be in place, along with tight security. Police
said alcohol would be prohibited along the parade route and no one would be allowed to carry weapons of any kind. “We’ve been here before, let’s act like it,” said Police Commissioner William Gross. The tradition of players climbing aboard the amphibious duck boats, one of the city’s most pop-
The Red Sox will take another trip around Boston in duck boats on Wednesday, as they prepare for another World Series parade. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
ular tourist attractions, to celebrate championships dates back to 2004, the year the Red Sox won the World Series for the first time since 1918. In all, the city has had 11 sports championships since 2002, with the New England Patriots winning five and the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins each winning once during that period. “Boston has certainly set a new tone around celebrations,” Walsh said. “Maybe it’s because we have a lot of them or maybe it’s because of the way we conduct ourselves.” The Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Oct. 28, 2018, to finish off a one-sided World Series in five games. Jubilant fans, many of them college students, spilled out in the streets late Sunday and early Monday morning after the Red Sox’ clinching 5-1 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Boston police said the crowd was largely well-behaved, and
only one arrest was reported. A 22-year-old Connecticut man was charged with malicious destruction of property after climbing a light pole and punching the plastic light fixture, causing the lens to break, officials said. Police closed off several streets around Fenway Park. A World Series championship banner was unfurled outside it just before dawn. Two students at Bridgewater State University were arrested early Monday after being accused of vandalizing two lifesized bear sculptures on the campus during a celebration of the Red Sox win, the Enterprise of Brockton reported. A crowd of approximately 2,000 students also gathered to celebrate following the game at the University of Massachusetts’ flagship campus in Amherst, Mass., Live.com reported. A spokeswoman for the university said there were no arrests and no injuries reported.
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“There was definitely more tension between some of our front row players and some of their front row players.” — Junior libero Karysa Swackenberg
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SWIMMING AND DIVING KNIGHTS CONTINUE HOT START TO SEASON
RU captures 1st place at Oakland Tri-Meet ALEC SPECTOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This past weekend, the Rutgers swimming and diving team faced off against Toledo and Oakland in the Oakland Tri-Meet, in Rochester, Mich. The Scarlet Knights finished first with 218.5 points against the Rockets’ 80.5 points on the first day. On the second day, Rutgers won with a total score of 184.5 points against the Golden Grizzlies’ 115.5. The Knights claimed 11 of the 16 events this past weekend. This past weekend, Rutgers did an impressive job, as it claimed another victory still keeping its record undefeated at 3-0. Head coach Jon Maccoll stated how he is very proud of the way his team is performing even under the exhausted state they are under at the moment. Freshman Terka Grusova feels similarly, stating how she is so proud of how she did, even in the tired state she is in currently. Grusova finished the weekend with first place victories in the 100- and 200-yard events. Her win in the 100-yard backstroke makes her undefeated in the event this season so far. The Knights competed at the top of their game in the Tri-Meet. Junior Francesca Junior Francesca Bertotto won the 500- and 1,000-yard freestyle events to help the Knights beat out both Oakland and Toledo at the Tri-Meet this weekend. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2017
SEE TRI-MEET ON PAGE 11
VOLLEYBALL INDIANA 3, RUTGERS 1
Knights still winless in Big Ten after losses DELANEY ZUBRICK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This past weekend, the Rutgers volleyball team lost two matches against Purdue and Indiana at the College Ave Gym. On Friday night, the Scarlet Knights (6-19, 0-12) fell to the No. 17 Boilermakers (18-4, 7-4), 3-1, and lost to the Hoosiers (14-9, 5-7) with the same score. While both matches were disappointing, Rutgers started to show progress in the Big Ten by nabbing a set victory in each game. The team had not won a set since playing Ohio State five matches ago. With a step in the right direction, the Knights are hoping to keep fighting back in the Big Ten to make a name for themselves. With a lot of tension between teams, Friday night made for an exciting and emotional game. Rutgers started strong and fought close behind Purdue in the first set. Points were bouncing back and forth between the teams, until a red card was handed to senior outside hitter Sahbria McLetchie, who had pushed a Boilermaker. A long delay had passed and junior middle blocker Jasmine Stackhouse settled the Though his team improved by winning sets in both matches, head coach CJ Werneke was still unable to lead Rutgers to an elusive conference win and ended the month still winless in the Big Ten. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2017 NBA SCORES
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Brooklyn New York
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Atlanta Philadelphia
92 113
LA Lakers Minnesota
120 124
Sacramento Miami
123 113
Golden State Chicago
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JUSTIN PRICE, head coach of the rowing team, took the Knights out for their second race of the fall season on Sunday. Boat A for Rutgers finished in third and ninth place in both races at the Princeton 3-mile Chase.
LOSSES ON PAGE 10
KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
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at Iowa
Rutgers Quad Meet
at Wisconsin
at No. 9 Nebraska
Friday, 8 p.m., Iowa City, Iowa
Saturday, 10 a.m., The RAC
Saturday, Noon, Madison, Wis.
Saturday, 8 p.m., Lincoln, Neb.