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Study finds most millennials receive their news through digital sources kira herzog correspondent
State Climatologist David Robinson said climate change has lead to atmospheric changes, which may exacerbate future superstorms like Hurricane Sandy. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Professors say future storms may flood N.J. Christopher Bohorquez staff writer
Deadlier storms than Superstorm Sandy are anticipated to hit New Jersey in the future as a result of changing climate and atmosphere. The climate system is changing, causing the atmosphere to change with it, said David Robinson, professor in the Department of Geography and a New Jersey state climatologist. “The atmosphere has more energy in it in terms of warmth, and also in terms of water vapor,” Robinson said. “The warmer you make the atmosphere, the more water vapor it contains.” A warmer atmosphere with more water vapor creates energy in the atmosphere that can cause a great storm, Robinson said. “We are more confident that the storms will be more potent, rather then they’ll be more storms,” Robinson said. Governments will face tough decisions when it comes to living with stronger storms such as deciding which damaged buildings to fix, Robinson said. “We are going to have to decide when buildings are damaged whether it is worth pouring money into fixing them,” Robinson said. “Rather than rebuild when the homes are damaged, there are plans called Blue Acres to buy those homes, level them, and turn that area into park land.” When Rutgers students become homeowners, Robinson said they will face the same question. Many New Jersey residents are living in hazardous zones that are prone to flooding from rivers and oceans. The Raritan River, South River, Passaic River and Delaware River are all at risk of river flooding. Coastal areas can also be dangerous places to live, Robinson said, meaning people may need to reconsider living in those areas in the future.
New Jersey is just as vulnerable to hurricanes as most other states. States such as Louisiana, parts of the Mississippi River, and Florida are more vulnerable, as well as the Barrier islands along the East Coast. “The sea level can rise by a foot or potentially more by the middle of this century, and a couple of feet by the end of this century,” Robinson said. “With the threat of strong storms in the future, it is going to be a real battle” If stronger storms are to come, it could be devastating said Michael Bandola, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “It’s scary because many houses were destroyed and lives were ruined because of Sandy,” Bandola said. “A larger storm could cause even worse destruction.” Vishal Saini, Rutgers Business School senior, hopes New Jersey is not hit by another storm. “If there are worse storms than Sandy in the future, I’ll be pretty upset,” Saini said. “But I will also be more prepared this time, if given a heads up.” People need to adapt and harden infrastructure in order to be more prepared for these deadlier storms, Robinson said. New Jersey should be better prepared, but should remain cautious, Bandola said. “I do think we are more prepared because everyone saw what happened with Sandy and it scared them so more people took safety precautions for the future,” Bandola said. “However it might not be enough if the storms are worse.” With recent advancements in technology, Saini believes the Garden State is more prepared for a storm. “I do think Jersey will be better prepared. Sandy was a big and unexpected hit and it really opened our See storms on Page 5
The average millennial now receives 74 percent of their daily news from online sources, according to the American Press Institute. Alongside the transition from print news to online news, 2016 data shows significant growth in people using social media platforms to collect information on political candidates and policies. This shift has taken place steadily over the last five years, said Mary Chayko, teaching professor and director of Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Programs in the School of Communication and Information. “The younger generation now tends to follow the news on social media networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and on See sources on Page 4
The American Press Institute found that while most adults watch news broadcasts, millennials are more likely to go online to learn about current events. GRAPHIC BY HELEN PICARD
RUPD reports 3 different assaults over Halloweekend nikhilesh de news editor
A Rutgers student who works at the Shell Service Center on Easton Avenue was robbed Saturday night. New Brunswick police are still looking for the perpetrator. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Hub City police search for Shell gas station robber avalon zoppo managing editor
New Brunswick police are searching for a man armed with a knife who robbed the Shell Service Center gas station on Easton Avenue Saturday night. Around 8:30 p.m., a customer displayed a knife to the store attendant and demanded money before driving away in a silver vehicle down Prosper Street towards College Avenue, police
said in a crime aler t issued Saturday night. The victim, who is af filiated with the University, was not physically injured. Police described the robber as a 6’2” black male wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshir t. The New Brunswick Police Depar tment is asking that anyone in the area at the time or with information contact the Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217.
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Rutgers police are investigating three aggravated assaults that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. The first incident took place near the intersection of Robinson Street and Hamilton Street at 1:07 a.m., police said in a crime aler t sent out to students. The victim, who is not par t of Rutgers community, was injured by a hit to the face during a fight and was taken to a local hospital. The second incident occurred near the intersection of Easton Avenue and Condict Street around 2:11 a.m. The victim was arguing with an unidentified male when the dispute became physical. The victim was assaulted by three male perpetrators and transpor ted to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police said one of the attackers was described as a light-skinned Hispanic male with French braids wearing a white button-down shir t. No description was given for the other three assailants. The third assault took place on Guilden Street between Bristol Street and Prosper Street at See Assaults on Page 5