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Rutgers for Hillary club canvasses votes in ‘The City of Brotherly Love’ camilo montoya-galvez staff writer
Going door-to-door, a group of Rutgers students urged Pennsylvania residents to cast their votes for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in an effort to tilt the state’s race her way. On Saturday morning, about 60 members of Rutgers for Hillar y, University faculty and New Brunswick area residents took a bus from the College Avenue campus to Clinton’s campaign field office in Philadelphia. They spent
the day canvassing in the City of Brotherly Love. “Pennsylvania is the battleground state that is nearest to us, and we want to make the biggest impact we can,” said Jeremy Atie, president of Rutgers for Hillary. “We went where our involvement and our work was going to matter the most.” Like in Florida, Nor th Carolina, Ohio and Nevada, Clinton must withstand strong suppor t for her Republican counterpar t Donald Trump and galvanize Democratic voters in order to triumph in Pennsylvania.
More than 60 members of Rutgers for Hillary joined the Democratic nominee’s campaign in knocking on doors in Philadelphia over the weekend to gain votes for the candidate. COURTESY OF JEREMY ATIE
The state’s 20 electoral votes are highly coveted by both candidates, and especially by Trump, who faces an uphill battle in acquiring the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. The former Secretary of State has a 4-point lead among likely voters in the state, according to a recent CNN/ORC poll. Another survey, conducted by Ipsos and Reuters, also found a 4-point edge for Clinton, who is backed by 48 percent of the state’s electorate, compared to Trump’s 44 percent. Pennsylvania has voted for the Democratic nominee for the past six presidential elections, with George H. W. Bush having been the last Republican to carry the state in 1988. Atie, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said Clinton’s campaign office in Philadelphia brought together supporters from surrounding areas, including Rutgers for Hillary, to knock on doors in the city and its suburbs to preserve Pennsylvania’s status as a blue state. Atie’s group was assigned to canvass in the Center City district. They spent hours informing city residents of Clinton’s platform, and advising them to head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for the former first lady and other Democratic officials in down-ticket races. Atie estimated that the See VOTES on Page 4
A former student stabbed a professor and a student at the Rutgers Business School on Friday before being taken into custody. All three are in a local hospital. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
Former student stabs 2, is taken into custody Friday avalon zoppo managing editor
A former Rutgers student is in custody after stabbing a faculty member and another student in an office Friday afternoon in the Rutgers Business Building, campus police said. The former student entered a University office and, unprovoked, began attacking a faculty member and another student with a knife around 2:30 p.m. The two victims fled from the office and responding officers took the attacker into custody. All three individuals were transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital for treatment of injuries. The attacker suffered from “self-inflicted”
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Poll finds students prefer meteor to current nominees
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About a quarter of millennials would rather the Earth be struck by a meteor apocalypse than vote for any of the 2016 presidential nominees, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and Odyssey. The poll asked 1,247 people between the ages 18-35 to choose between having Clinton for president, Trump for president, Barack Obama appointing himself to a life term, a lottery that chooses a random U.S. citizen to serve as president or a meteor strike that ends human life. The results? About 39 percent of respondents preferred an Obama life term, 26 percent opted for a random lottery and 23 percent favored a meteor strike.
wounds, Rutgers University Police Department Chief Kenneth Cop said. In an email sent to students, the University described the stabbing as an “isolated incident.” Around 2:50 p.m., police sent an alert to the Rutgers community warning students to avoid the area surrounding the business building or to take shelter. Police checked the IDs of students and took down their names as they emptied the building. Buses were rerouted away from the area and the Livingston Student Center was shut down. Less than an hour later, police indicated that the area was safe and they had a person in custody.
A poll by the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and Odyssey found 1/4 of young voters would rather experience a meteor strike than Clinton or Trump win. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JEFFREY GOMEZ Ross Baker, a distinguished professor in the Department of Political Science, said a meteor strike is instantaneous, noting this election has gone on seemingly forever. Millennials are not the only ones faced with this choice between paper and plastic, and are opting for a reusable bag or nothing at all, he said. “The best that can be said of (Democratic nominee) Hillary Clinton is that she is conventional and I find that only mildly reassuring,”
Baker said. “(Republican nominee) Trump, with his suggestion that he might challenge the results of the election in the event of his defeat, deserves nothing but our scorn. He is a dangerous man.” Baker said he was equally disappointed with the third-party candidate options offered this cycle, calling Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson a “middle-aged stoner” See nominees on Page 4
A nonprofit college watchdog found that Rutgers Universities’ core requirements fail to teach students important lessons in literature, foreign languages, mathematics, history, government and economics classes. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni gave the University a “D” grade for only requiring students to take classes in composition and science, and not in other classes the council deems critical to student learning. Roughly two-thirds of the 1,100 colleges surveyed scored below-average on general education requirements. The SAS Core Curriculum “prepare(s) Arts and Sciences graduates for successful lives and careers built on a critical understanding of the natural environment, human behavior and the individual’s role in diverse societies,” according to the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences website.
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Raquia Battle, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said there are too many core requirements, making it a burden on students hoping to graduate on time . “It seems like too many when you have to major and minor in something, and do those core classes. Of course you can try and find (classes) that take away a core and a minor/ major class but not everything is covered,” Battle said. The “What Will They Learn” sur vey is based on seven subjects, including composition, economics, foreign language, literature, math, natural science and US histor y/government. While most colleges do not require students to take the seven areas of study, this could lead to a lack of necessary knowledge and skills among graduates, according to the organization’s website. See standards on Page 5
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Organization combats human trafficking, helps victims
Lily Decky, left, and Esi Bissah are part of the Rutgers University Campus Coalition Against Trafficking, a group dedicated to letting students and other members of the community know about the prevalence of trafficking in New Jersey. COURTESY OF ESI BISSAH
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Since 2007, the Rutgers University Campus Coalition Against Trafficking (RUCCAT) has sought to combat human trafficking. The objectives of the student-run club are to “raise awareness in the Rutgers community about human trafficking ... and raise funds for organizations” that seek to “liberate, rehabilitate and advocate for victims of trafficking,” according to the RUCCAT website. Human trafficking is defined as a form of modern-day slavery that “involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit human beings for some type of labor or commercial sex purpose,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Kai Trinidad, vice president of RUCCAT and a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said human trafficking comes in a variety of forms. “Victims of human trafficking can be sold into the sex trade, forced into sweat shops and even killed for their organs,” she said. “It always varies from one case to the next.” Lily Decky, treasurer of RUCCAT and a School of Arts
and Sciences junior, said many people do not realize that the term “human trafficking” is expansive and covers a wide range of different activities. “The military use of (child soldiers) technically falls under the umbrella of human trafficking, as well as certain types of child marriages,” Decky said. “In the end though, it always comes back to taking advantage of someone else.”
Human trafficking is more difficult than other crimes to detect because victims can be intimidated into telling authorities they were not actually being smuggled or trafficked against their will, Trinidad said. “If the police stop a car and there are drugs in the back seat, there’s no question whether or not the people driving the car are guilty,” she said. “However,
National Human Trafficking Resources Center. RUCCAT seeks to address statistics such as these. Esi Bissah, president of RUCCAT and a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said human trafficking is not something only happening abroad. “The issue of human trafficking is not as far removed from us as we think,” she said. “So many
“An FBI Victim Specialist informed us that one of the victims she worked with was a Rutgers student.” esi bissah President of the Rutgers University Campus Coalition Against Trafficking
Roughly three in every 1,000 people worldwide are firsthand victims of human trafficking, according to a 2012 global estimate by the International Labor Organization. On a yearly basis, only a fraction of the perpetrators behind human trafficking operations are convicted. In 2015, there were only 6,609 human trafficking convictions worldwide, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Labor.
if police stop a car and there are people in the back seat who are victims of human trafficking, it’s a much more complicated case because these people might not be honest with the authorities.” As of this year, New Jersey is ranked 8th highest among all states with regards to the number of reported human trafficking cases, with 143 reported cases as of Sept. 30, 2016, according to the
students think human trafficking is only an international issue, but it happens right here in the United States, quite frequently.” Bissah said she attended a symposium that helped her realize the per vasiveness of human trafficking. “An FBI Victim Specialist informed us that one of the victims she worked with was a Rutgers student,” Bissah said. “So
clearly this issue doesn’t only occur overseas.” Bissah, Trinidad and Decky said they joined the club because they wanted to combat human trafficking and raise awareness around campus and within the New Brunswick area. Decky said one of the most meaningful things for her, since she’s joined RUCCAT, is seeing the impact the club has had on students. “We will sometimes have students we don’t even know approach our stand and thank us for what we do,” she said. “Some of these students have even been personally impacted by human trafficking in one way or another, and the fact that we get to represent these kids makes me ver y proud.” Trinidad said she encouraged anybody with even a slight interest to check out the club on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 9 p.m. in Meeting Room B of the Douglass Student Center. “If you’re interested in human trafficking, raising awareness, volunteering opportunities or if you just want to try doing something different, you should definitely come to our meetings,” she said. “We love to get new members.”
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Third-party candidate votes may not matter in general election, Chen says
60 members of group knocked on more than 1,300 homes over weekend
“I would vote for third party, like Libertarian. But honestly, whose only issue is weed legal- they say ever y vote counts, but ization and mentioning Green I don’t think in this race it would Party nominee Jill Stein’s running count,” Chen said. “I think eimate, who called President Barack ther (Clinton) or Trump is going to win.” Obama “an Uncle Tom”. This election and the two can“Those are the choices, and I wouldn’t impugn the patriotism of didates from the major parties are an 18 year-old who decided to sit it just popular opinions, and neither out. I will vote, but damned reluc- of them are capable of running the country properly, he said. tantly,” Baker said. “The issue is in America, even Baker’s sentiments are shared with some Rutgers students who though there’s always been are also disappointed with the other parties, it’s always been election and have chosen not to two-party system. It’s always been Democrat and Republican,” vote at all. Colin Chehanske, a School of Chen said. “When you ask people Arts and Science junior, said he is what political affiliation, they’re not registered to vote because he either Democrat or Republican. Nobody says is not interested Libertarian or in politics, but other stuff.” is interested to “I wouldn’t impugn said see what will the patriotism of an 18 heChen does not happen after year-old who decided to think the this election. “They’re sit it out. I will vote, but two-party system will be both leaders damned reluctantly.” changed anywho aren’t extime soon, but actly strong ross baker leaders,” Che- Distinguished Professor in the Department of in future elections he plans hanske said. Political Science to vote if there “Something inis a candidate teresting is gohe likes, reing to happen.” People are not happy with the gardless of party affiliation. Bailey Backal, a Rutgers Busitwo options that they are being given, which explains the wishes from ness School sophomore, said he young voters preferring a meteor leaned towards Clinton until the strike over either candidate, he said. debates and now has chosen not “I think it’ll cause, not chaos, to vote. “I was super interested in the but it’s gonna mix up the world, because the U.S. being a power- whole thing, but after watchhouse and everything, if Trump ing the debates I really can’t wins or Hillary wins no matter decide,” Backal said. “I don’t what they do within the four know if I’d rather be hit by a years something big is going to meteor than choose anybody, but I’d rather just not vote at happen,” Chehanske said. Mucteba Gurcanli, a School of this point.” Backal said he supported ClinArts and Sciences sophomore, is currently not a U.S. citizen, but ton at first because of her expehas a green card and will apply to rience with Congress. But after vote for the next election once he seeing the debates and watching each candidate attack each othbecomes a citizen. The two choices in this election er, he said he could not stand to are between a crazy candidate and a vote for either of them. “I started listening to their policorrupt one, so the next four years will not be good regardless of which cies during the second debate after one wins, Gurcanli said. If he could the first one kind of went down. vote in this election, he said it would That debate meant nothing to me,” Backal said. “I wish this wasn’t my be for a third-party candidate. “There’s no good choice, so why experience of a first election.” For Backal to change his mind bother voting for either of them?” and vote in this election it would he said. School of Arts and Sciences se- take a miracle, he said, or about nior Alan Chen also expressed his the same odds as a meteor hitting the Earth. intentions not to vote. continued from front
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continued from front group approached approximately 1,300 homes. Although Rutgers for Hillar y canvassed for their candidate in New Jersey during the Democratic primar y against Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), they have not done so for the general election. “There is really no need. (Clinton) is leading by double digits. We are more needed in other states,” Atie said. Clinton is heavily favored to carr y New Jersey, where she has an 11-point lead over Trump, according to a Stockton University poll. Marcelle Mathews, treasurer of Rutgers for Hillary, values the “intimate setting” that canvassing creates between prospective voters and campaigners.
“Sending things by mail and e-mailing things are somewhat effective, but I think getting that personal contact and knocking on someone’s door is honestly the most effective way to get a vote out,” she said. Mathews, a Rutgers Business School junior, said one of the most noteworthy experiences on Saturday was when she was greeted by a girl after knocking on one of the homes. Mathews said the girl rushed to the door, called her mother and was ecstatic when the canvassers mentioned Clinton’s name. “She was like ‘Hillary Clinton! I love Hillary Clinton!’ and then her mom comes running behind her and explains how they were a pro-Hillary household,” Mathews said. “It was just great to hear that even at such a young age, she has heard of Hillary Clinton.”
CRIME Nov. 7 FREEHOLD — Joseph Stovall, 48, pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and assault by auto on June 24 after hitting and killing a Monmouth University student. Stovall admitted to driving under the influence of Xanax and crashing into cars owned by Victoria Tropper and Thomas Triano. Tropper, a Monmouth University senior majoring in psychology, was killed on impact. During trial, Stovall’s driver’s license privileges were permanently revoked in New Jersey. Nov. 8 TRENTON — Sam Renoj, 41, of Hamilton was charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child after attempting to assault an 11-year-old girl. Investigators soon discovered that Renoj was in the country illegally and is a native of Guatemala. On the Nov. 4 bail hearing, a judge maintained Renoj’s bail at $150,000 and ordered him to forfeit his passport as well.
‘Craft to cure’ club donates homemade goodies to charity
Club members create finger puppets, journals and more for underprivileged children in New Brunswick. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MARIELLE SUMERGIDO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Angelisa Cunniff contributing writer
Finger puppets, positivity notebooks and other creations made by Rutgers students in the Craft to Cure club are spreading cheer with a personal touch throughout New Brunswick. A few years ago, two Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy students began Craft to Cure with the idea of crafting practical items to donate, said Joyce Lam, the current president of the organization and an Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy third-year student. Now, these students create arts and crafts to give to domestic violence victims, animal shelters and other charities who use this artwork in their everyday lives. At the start of each year, the executive board and club members decide on three large causes to target with their crafts. This year, their main causes are homelessness, poverty and domestic violence against women. The organization then selects charities and groups to donate their crafts to throughout each semester. But these crafts are not just decorations— they serve a practical purpose for those in need. Recently, Craft to Cure put their efforts towards fighting poverty through the Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.), an organization that holds after-school tutoring
programs for low-income children in New Brunswick. Members concocted little notebooks made from cereal boxes, as well as index cards and finger puppets. These creations will go to first and second graders in the Y.E.S. program. Each day, the students will use the notebooks to write down positive messages, goals and aspirations for themselves, Lam said. “I really want to target more of the people in need within the local New Brunswick community, because they’re the people that we maybe walk by on the streets everyday, and there are a lot of needs here too,” Lam said. Outreach is not limited to children in New Brunswick. In the past, Craft to Cure also donated soaps and beauty kits to domestic violence victims, as well as homemade cat toys and dog toys to an animal shelter in Somerset. Recently, the club sold leftover jewelry that was crafted by students at Scarlet Harvest to raise money for the club itself, said Jenna Buono, community liaison and a School of Arts and Sciences senior. Craft to Cure also targets larger causes through the Craft-Tea Cafe, a coffeehouse fundraiser held every spring. The event celebrates the work being done within the club, while also teaching students how to do easy crafts at crafting stations.
Last spring, students used nail polish and water to dip and customize mugs. Donations from last year’s event went to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. “We do different charities around the area, around New Brunswick, and then since the Craft-Tea Cafe is the bigger event, we try to choose an organization that has a larger impact and cause to donate,” said Lam. While the Craft-Tea Cafe is their biggest event on campus, the club also holds bake sales throughout the year to promote their vision, raise money and show off their crafting prowess through baked goods. On Nov. 17, the club will hold a Thanksgiving-themed bake sale, complete with turkey cupcakes and other treats, Buono said. Later this year, the club hopes to change directions and dedicate events and crafts to people affected by homelessness in New Brunswick. They are currently brainstorming ways to reach out to those affected by this epidemic, and will most likely hold an event later this winter, according to Lam. “(Crafting) brings together the community of Rutgers. (The club) is a really stress-free environment, it’s at night, after classes, and it’s so nice to see everyone come to our meetings and just sit down and make crafts,” said Buono. Officers and members are vision-driven, passionate people who want to encourage students to get involved with their cause. Both Buono and Lam decided to become officers for Craft to Cure shortly after getting involved, as they were both moved by the mission of the club and the effect it had on the community. As president, Lam said she tries to get students to see the bigger picture. “My main goal is to provide a vision for the year, and to inspire all of our members, to help them to see that every meeting we have isn’t just the logistics of getting the material and getting people to craft, but helping them to see the bigger impact that they’re making,” Lam said.
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The American Council of Trustees and Alumni gave Rutgers a “D” grade becuase its core curriculum is not comprehensive. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
standards School adequately requires 2 of 7 subjects to be taught, ACTA says continued from front The Rutgers Core Curriculum covers seven general areas of knowledge that include 21st Centur y Challenges, Natural Sciences, Social and Historical Analysis, Arts and Humanities, Writing and Communication, Quantitative and Formal Reasoning and Information Technology and Research. While this curriculum is comprehensive by ACTA standards but some students find it redundant and unnecessary. Having more than one class-per-requirement is definitely unnecessar y, said Derek Davis, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “It takes time away from pursuing things one may actually be
interested in because of (time) devoted towards completing these classes,” he said. Davis is a transfer student from James Madison University where he saw fewer general education requirements but one the same level of dif ficulty as Rutgers. General education requirements should be more flexible, he said. Students are also frustrated that some core subjects require multiple classes to fulfill. Anthony Donato, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said he dislikes the three writing requirements as they take time away from his major. “There’s no need for me to still be in school just to fulfill (general education requirements),” Davis said.
student U. notified students of incident at 2:50, took perpetrator into custody within hour ‘Somebody is stabbing. There’s blood everywhere.’” Another student, Mike Roibal, Grief counseling will be available to students, Executive Vice was also on the fifth floor in a President Antonio Calcado said three-hour lecture at the time of the stabbing. He said a few stuin an email to students. “Our thoughts and prayers are dents received the crime alert with the victims and their fam- on their phones and told the professor. Cops ilies,” Calcado came by later said. “... I look and locked the forward to our students in working together the room. to keep Rutgers “No one a safe, vibrant “I didn’t see anything. I could enter and secure learnjust heard the screams.” or leave the ing community.” room,” the Suiyi Jiang, a suiyi jiang 21-year-old Rutgers Business Rutgers Business School Junior Middletown School junior, said resident and she was in the Rutgers Busilounge on the fifth ness School floor of the building senior said. charging her phone “ F r o m when she heard there, everyone just sat tight. nearby screams around 2:40 p.m. “I wanted to charge the bat- To kill time, the professor tery on my phone and I was kept teaching.” The investigation into the Nov. waiting for my class to start,” she said. “I didn’t see anything. 4 stabbing is ongoing and comes I just heard the screams. Some a year after 18-year-old Rutgers faculty members went to the student Daniel J. Leandry was room and wanted to figure out arrested for allegedly stabbing what happened. Then another two people in a College Avenue guy called the police and said residence hall. continued from front
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EMV chips are more stressful than helpful
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he 2016 Elections are upon us folks. PEOPLE AND ... But I don’t think I’m going to indulge everyone by discussing them in ZACHARY SINKIEWICZ my op-ed this week. Yes, I could easily spend hours upon hours making jibes at both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton (it’s not that hard to be honest) while simultaneously complaining about how upset I am that Bernie didn’t get the nomination, but I won’t. I won’t because frankly, we’ve heard enough of this election, I won’t change your mind, and my articles tend to strive for a comedic effect more so than a real discussion. I know, sue me (haha, Donald Trump joke). Instead, I am going to discuss something that may be even more irritating than spectating this election and that is the EMV or “Chip” credit card. I recently received my EMV card at the start of the school year. It wasn’t my choice, but every other card was going to be discontinued by my bank at a certain date, so I was coerced into modernizing. I’m not the kind of person who pursues modern things with zeal. Do I want the latest technology? Sure. But I also want to expand my extensive CD collection of 80s rock music. Call me old fashioned, call me a “Dad-music” lover, but don’t call me late for dinner. Regardless, my first emotion was hesitation, but this quickly turned into disappointment. Yes, the EMV chip is designed to enhance protection of one’s security, the problem is that it seldom works. In this I don’t mean the protection protocol, but that the chips themselves aren’t generally accepted at stores. I cannot overexaggerate the amount of times I’ve walked into a general store and was about to finish my purchase when I see that sticker on the swiper that says “no chip.” In fact, I’ve gotten so used to relying on there being no chip, that I’ve incidentally swiped when the chip was accepted! This right here is a problem in the convenience system. At what point do we realize that we aren’t using the credit or debit card but that it is using us? I’ve see no political candidate address this issue. Why? It’s a conspiracy.
“The revolution and change is only going to happen if we revert back to cash, which likely isn’t possible, since you will be withdrawing from an ATM most of the time which requires the use of a card! We as Americans have truly been defeated.” They all use cards with chips on them so they’ve all experienced the type of emotional stress it can cause, but even they are powerless to control this bastardization of the American credit system. Even more problematic is the future of cards. The chip appears to only be the beginning. It is what Blu-Ray was to DvDs, an unnecessary replacement that may one day overcome the original. It doesn’t sound too bad right? Or does it? Think about Blu-Ray for a moment, it promises a better picture, but can only be used in certain video players. This is analogous to the chip system. The only chip I truly trust is a Nacho Cheese Dorito, but even then I’m a skeptic. We need to band together against the chip system, especially since it is being forced upon us. I propose a solution known as the triangle. The triangle will be a small triangular insert that will be accepted by swipe machines in stores, restaurants, etcetera. It will strike a balance with computational technology and feasibility. It’s also in the shape of a literal chip and may be the shape of the illuminati eye, oh wait, that’s right, it is! The chip is meant to be a metaphorical provision for the illuminati who seek to control and capitalize off of consumer frustration. This frustration then manifests itself an allows corporations to control the minds of credit and debit card users through the banks which, as we all know, are controlled by none other than the Rothschild family. The revolution and change is only going to happen if we revert back to cash, which likely isn’t possible, since you will be withdrawing from an ATM most of the time which requires the use of a card! We as Americans have truly been defeated. The chip isn’t just a “security measure,” it’s an instrument used to manipulate the american marketplace and there is nothing we can do about it. I don’t really believe any of this, but that doesn’t change the fact that the chip is an annoying and almost useless device. Oh, also, please go out and vote on Tuesday. Zachary Sinkiewicz is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in English and history with a minor in political science. His column, “People and ...” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Don’t use scare tactics to earn your votes Federal Court’s decision may encourage voter intimidation
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epublican presidential nominee Donald yet unofficial ‘National Ballot Security Task Force.’” Trump’s long-standing assertion that the They policed Latino and black neighborhoods, blaelection is “rigged” may have some truth to tantly intimidating people who wanted to vote opposit, just not to his disadvantage. This Saturday, the ing to their party. So isn’t this an obvious foretelling Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) appeal to to what is to come this Tuesday now that the RNC charge the Republican National Committee (RNC) has not been held to any offenses? People may argue that Trump’s call to observation was turned down by Judge John Michael Vasquez of New Jersey. This motion was based upon the DNC’s is a mere precaution that he feels is necessary due to assertion that Trump’s association with the RNC, Clinton’s “crooked” tactics. But is it just surveillance combined with his comments on ensuring “ballot se- that he is asking his voters to take part in? According to DNC’s lawsuit, Donald Trump said, curity,” went against a decree instated in 1982. This decree was enacted more than three de- “You’ve got to get everybody to go out and watch … cades ago after the 1981 New Jersey gubernatorial and when (I) say ‘watch,’ you know what I’m talking election to ensure “ballot security activities” were about, right?” This is more than just a suggestion not put into play by the RNC. In 1982 this decision to see to the adhering of law. In fact, it is a bordercame about after voters in minority communities line call to go against it. Whatever Trump intends were harassed at the ballot. But fast-forward to 2016 by asking his voters to “watch” those in minority neighborhoods does and it seems as though not seem like it sugnot much has changed. gests anything positive. The ruling was made “The court says that this is not valid Trump’s voters have in favor of the RNC beenough evidence to prove voter a history of using macause the court ruled nipulation tactics to that it was questionable intimidation, but this is how the 1982 disturb the voting capawhether Trump can be decree came about in the first place.” bilities of his opposing considered a direct repcandidate’s supporters. resentative of the RNC, Last week attention was and whether actual acbrought to manipulating posts on Twitter shared by tivities of concern are being committed. There should be concern. Not only is Trump con- users who had handles that announced their support stantly proclaiming that there is some sort of fraud of Trump. These posts encouraged voters to text in being committed in the election, but he has taken their votes for Democratic presidential nominee Hilit into his own hands to take action against it. On lary Clinton and announced that these were ads paid his campaign website, Trump has created a digital for by Clinton herself. These posts were fraudulent. sign-up sheet for his voters to volunteer to become You cannot text in your vote. Whether these attempts at disabling Clinton’s a “Trump Election Observer.” What is this exactly? Trump doesn’t give details on this unless you pro- supporters from voters are signs of Trump’s and his vide your personal information, but he headlines supporter’s lack of confidence, or rather a true bethe form with “Help Me Stop Crooked Hillary From lief that the polls are “rigged,” one can not be sure. Rigging This Election.” The court says that this is However, the tactics that are spurred from either of not valid enough evidence to prove voter intimida- these possibilities should be halted. The Americans tion, but this is how the 1982 decree came about in and their presidential candidates should trust in the the first place. The New Jersey Republican Party had system, rather than finding ways to take it into their called in volunteers who assembled as “an imposing own hands. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Don’t forget to take care of yourself during stressful times A RAY OF ESPERANZA VANESSA RAYMOND-GARCIA
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t’s everyone’s close-second favorite time of the semester— mid-terms season. Maybe you have made it out with a partial semblance of sanity. Maybe you are still in the trenches, and if you are, I send lots of solidarity. If you are anything like me, you have probably arrived at this point with puffy eyes, a few extra pounds, and an increasing sense of self-doubt. It now requires an extra amount of energy and willpower to get mundane things done, like getting to those dirty dishes you are sure your roommates hate you for or actually putting an outfit together for once. It also means you have probably given up on your hobbies or methods of expression, choosing and/or scheduling time to prepare healthy meals or even exercise regularly. Point being, this is not a time where college students have their lives together. I hear so many of my friends berate themselves for getting into this rut of time management yet again and that they were banking on doing better this time around. I am not going to lie, I thought this time was going to be it, too. So many of us have the natural inclination of giving up now and telling ourselves that we will do better next
semester, knowing very well that we still have half of the semester left. Instead of waiting for the next semester of collegiate torture to commence, we should be taking advantage of the time we know we could be putting to use and preparing ourselves for our actual favorite time of the year— finals. I am not coming from some pedestal of moral good trying to tell you these things, either. This piece means as much to you as it does to me because, while I know these
is not working a job, involved in extra-curricular activities and taking on a full-time course load while trying to keep their physical and mental health well enough for them to function properly. Especially now that the unnecessary daylight saving time has ended and we are more prone to feeling less than our best because of the cold and lack of sunlight, it is important that we take care of our well-being in its entirety. With the added
“Finding 10 minutes a day to put our phones away and sing, doodle, read articles on an interesting topic, watch videos only found in the depths of the internet or whatever it is you like to do will make bigger self-care goals seem that much easier to reach.” varying methods of self-care are vital to my ability to handle everything that life is throwing at me, I am not doing a good job at putting them into practice. I’m working at a part-time job, taking on an insane number of credits that I knew was probably a bad idea to begin with but went through with anyway, involving myself on campus and maintaining a more-than-average responsibility to my family. Most, if not all, of my friends have some variation of the life I just described in and outside of academia. To be honest, I do not know anyone who
effect of being in classrooms all day and having very little motivation to step outdoors, being in college is that much harder. College does this thing where it makes you want to rip your brain out of your skull and force it to learn everything you need to know by rubbing it on your textbook. There is no doubt that higher education works you to your breaking point, as proven by study after study. The rise in student-related stress has steadily increased over time and we are the most stressed college students in history. I don’t know
about you, but that terrifies me. The way that higher education is structured is not conducive for students to put their health and well-being first, which is an entire conversation in and of itself. Even though the odds are stacked against us, there are things we can do to take care of ourselves. One of the best methods I have seen work in my and my friends lives’ is that of accountability. The hardest part is always reaching out, but if you can get past this huge hurdle, having a friend who keeps you in check with your goals of taking care of yourself is always helpful. Finding 10 minutes a day to put our phones away and sing, doodle, read articles on an interesting topic, watch videos only found in the depths of the internet or whatever it is you like to do will make bigger self-care goals seem that much easier to reach. Easier said than done, I know, but we all need to start somewhere! If you see a friend in the next couple of weeks, ask them how they have been and what you can do to help. If we just start taking care of each other, we can collectively make the difficulty of the college experience a little easier to manage. Vanessa Raymond-Garcia is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in women’s and gender studies with a minor in public policy and a dual candidate for a master’s in public policy. Her column, “A Ray of Esperanza,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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DIVERSIONS
October 24, 2016
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Your heart will say one thing and your head another. Recognize all parameters of the situations you encounter before making a move or saying something you cannot take back. Spend time developing your relationships, projects and personal goals and taking whatever opportunities you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Live in the moment, but don’t forget the past. Your numbers are 9, 15, 24, 29, 36, 42, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take what’s offered. You don’t always have to do everything in order to control a situation. Take some time to enjoy the people around you. Being a team player will enhance your life. Romance is on the rise. 4 stars
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Making assumptions will get you into trouble. An emotional incident is best downplayed. Use your intelligence and stay focused on what you need to accomplish. Take on a challenge that will require you to test your skills. 2 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may not please everyone, but it’s better to worry about your own happiness instead. A position that interests you is worth examining further. Don’t let anyone use emotional means to persuade you to do something you don’t want to do. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Why pause when you should be making things happen? Jump into action and head in the direction you wish. The longer you deny yourself the chance to follow your dreams, the more regret and disappointment you will experience. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t count on anyone or anything. It’s up to you to make things happen and to follow through with your plans. Learn to exercise moderation even when temptation comes into play. Concentrate on creativity and mastering what you love to do most. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Recognize what it is you want. You cannot make positive change unless you own up to the facts and adjust your future. Wallowing in denial will only leave you feeling sorry for yourself. Shake it off and get moving. 4 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try something altogether different from anything you’ve ever done before. The exhilarating feeling will be rejuvenating. Travel and sharing experiences with people who inspire you will lead to new beginnings and a promising lifestyle change. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An emotional incident must not be allowed to interfere with your work or professional plan. Look for a way to deal with both personal and professional responsibilities using the incentives that will help you find support. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pull out all the stops and turn your attention to making personal changes that will help you stand out in the crowd. Networking functions will pay off, and celebrating with someone special will bring you closer together. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for alternatives that offer a higher income or an investment that will add to your security. A chance to change the way you do things may not be advised by everyone, but this time you need to follow your heart. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Challenges will get you up and moving. Embrace whatever comes your way and turn it into a platform to show off your skills. Engage in conversations and network with people you find engaging, and you will get ahead. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful how you approach sensitive issues. You’ll be limited in what you can do if you take on too much. Refuse to let anyone put demands on your time. Falling short on what’s important isn’t acceptable. You call the shots. 3 stars
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67 Lemon quality
1 X-ray doses
68 Exciting part of a seat?
5 Sounds of laughter
69 Bucks
9 Holler
70 Eyelid malady
14 Assist a robber, e.g.
71 Notable deed
15 Separable cookie 16 “If a tree falls in the forest and ___ ...” 17 “American” schedule components
DOWN 1 Traffic cop’s gun 2 Domicile 3 Disband
20 Takes home from the pound
4 March movement
21 Ukrainian capital
5 Attractive one, in old slang
22 More than a heavy drinker
6 “Entourage” role for Jeremy
23 Certain Civil War fighter
7 Relative of “Darn!”
24 “___ all in your mind”
8 Bulgarian capital
26 Set ___ world record
9 Whiny individual
28 “___ Almighty” (Jim Carrey film)
10 Harley, in slang
30 Hawaiian hellos
11 Aahs’ partners
34 Basilica end
12 “Render ___ Caesar ...”
37 FDR’s Scottie
13 Pop quiz, e.g.
42 Alienate
39 Verdugo of old Hollywood
18 Use a spoon
47 ___ de force
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19 Legendary diva Horne
49 Stretched tightly
43 In spite of the fact, to bards
25 Type of duck
51 Plural of 13-Down
44 Dillies
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28 A house of worship
54 Alpha’s opposite
46 Take offense to
29 ___ Island (old immigration
55 Beginning or early stages
48 Flagstones
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Yesterday’s Solution
56 Wading marsh bird
50 Airshow stunt
31 Generous serving
57 Puniest pup
52 “We Do Our Part” org.
32 Lestat creator Rice
58 Sicilian volcano
53 Foolish sentimentality
33 Fill up fully
60 Small lovers’ skirmish
56 Anger
34 Worship from ___
62 Non-kosher
59 Wishes undone
35 Lacking color
64 A stereotypical pirate
61 Fall
36 Does a doggie trick
63 Some kitchen attachments
38 Ski mecca
66 Word with “tube” or “city”
41 Award bestowers, essentially
may have one 65 “Press ___ key”
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HEIST Knights went 3-and-out 6 straight times on offense while defense dominated continued from back consecutive 3-and-outs at one point in the third quarter. “For us, obviously, the telling story, especially in that third quarter, was being on third down and not being able to flip the field was the story of ours,” said offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. “It’s an execution standpoint and a communication standpoint. Some of them we’ve talked about from time to time. Obviously it has to improve.” The six-drive stretch was sandwiched between the only two scores the Knights had in the second half — a field goal with 15 seconds remaining to make it a one-score game and keep any slim hopes of a miraculous comeback alive, and a touchdown to extend the home team’s lead to its largest point of the day at 24-13 to open the third quarter. The 1-yard touchdown run from sophomore quarterback Giovanni Rescigno capped off a 4-play, 21yard drive after Rutgers recovered a fumble off the opening kick-off of the second half just outside the redzone. It was the second consecutive time the Knights took advantage of Indiana’s carelessness with the ball, with junior defensive end Darnell Davis scooping up a fumble from Hoosier back-up quarterback Zander Diamont and rumbling 75 yards for his first career touchdown. Diamont’s primary role in the game was running a wildcatesque formation that was wildly
successful in the Hoosiers’ 42-35 win over Maryland a week prior as they collected over 400 yards on the ground. But aside from a 59-yard touchdown run in its first drive to open the scoring, Diamont and the Hoosiers struggled to produce similar results in the run game against Rutgers, wracking up just 147 yards on 44 carries. “Indiana’s a great run team,” Davis said. “Any team in the Big Ten, if you could stop the run and force them to throw, anything could go your way and that’s what we did.” Indiana was more than happy to take advantage, torching the Knights’ secondary to the tune of 420 passing yards and 3 touchdowns through the air led by 394 yards on 28-for-40 passing from Richard Lagow. Apart from a pair of interceptions thrown on two straight throws to sophomores linebacker Deonte Roberts and free safety Saquan Hampton in the second quarter, the junior quarterback was lights-out for the visitors. He had 10 passes of at least 10 yards, including all of his three touchdown tosses that each played a unique role in Indiana earning its first victory in the series. Lagow’s first touchdown pass came in as a response to a 68-yard dart from Rescigno to senior wide receiver Andre Patton that tied the game at 7 on the first play of Rutgers’ 2nd drive. The score would be the third straight from both teams in a
FINAL Knights come 1 game short of winning conference title for 2nd straight season continued from back tournament last Sunday. After that upset victory in Happy Valley, the Knights carried that momentum into this weekend as they flew halfway across the country to Minnesota for the final two rounds. Friday, Rutgers faced co-Big Ten regular season champions, No.
17 Northwestern with the aim of taking an early lead. In corresponding fashion, the side from New Jersey struck first less than seven minutes into the game, through junior forward Colby Ciarrocca. The sequence began when sophomore defender Kenie Wright received a throw-in from senior
Freshman defender Chantelle Swaby equalized for Rutgers in the 84th minute, but Minnesota answered immediately to win. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2016
game that seemed destined for another shootout in a series filled with them, but Indiana wouldn’t factor again until Lagow’s second a full two quarters later in the form of a 40-yard touchdown pass to Camion Patrick. It sparked a streak of 20 unanswered points, which ended in his final touchdown pass of the night, a 10-yard dart to Devine Redding for the running back’s second trip to pay dirt of the day that ended up being the game-winner. “It was hot and cold. There were a lot of good things that happened and some not so good,” said defensive coordinator Jay
Niemann. “In the passing game, there were a lot of deep balls, deep shots that were 50-50 balls that we didn’t make enough plays and that had a lot to do with the yardage output.” Barring a very specific set of circumstances outside of their control, the loss puts the Knights’ hopes of reaching a bowl game out of reach. Winless in Big Ten action two-thirds into conference play, Rutgers has little more but pride to play for in its final three games of the season against Michigan State, No. 12 Penn State and Maryland. “It is what it is,” said senior defensive end Julian
Pinnix-Odrick, who forced the fumble Davis returned for a touchdown, of not playing in a bowl in his final season. “Honestly, that wasn’t even on my mind. I’ve thought about it, I understand it, but … as long as we’re building a foundation as to what we need to be inside these doors, out there on that field, getting better, I’m not too concerned with that right now. All I can do is play these next three games … I’m looking for ward to those.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore cornerback Isaiah Wharton blocks a field goal attempt from Griffin Oakes in Rutgers’ 33-27 loss to the Hoosiers in Piscataway Saturday afternoon. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
captain Madison Tiernan on the left playing catch up at the end of the had fought back mightily to tie up the match. flank of the opposing third. Wright first frame. The 1-1 mark would not hold for With about 10 minutes reproceeded to deliver a beautiful floating through ball to Ciarrocca, maining in the initial half, long though as Minnesota midfieldwho in turn placed a concise shot in freshman defender Nikki Al- er Emily Heslin notched a goal 67 brecht played a pretty pass that seconds later. the back of the net. A deflected cross on a Golden No one knew it at the time, but slipped by the Knights’ defenGopher attack rolled to an open that showing of offensive prowess sive line. Gophers forward Sydney Heslin at the top of the 18-yard box, would be all the Knights needed in Squires was on the other side of and she zipped the ball into the order to win the match. Northwestern (14-2-4) made it, and she quickly launched a shot goal’s top right corner to halt the Knights’ tournasure it ment run just short wasn’t easy, of a title. outshooting Although the the Rut“When games get close, you need to have that passion team’s chances at gers, 5-1, in a Big Ten chamthe second to win and the ladies showed that.” pionship barely half and failed, Rutgers got close to MIKE o’neill most likely will scoring sevHead Women’s Soccer Coach still have an operal times portunity to comin the final pete for a national 45 minutes. The last play of the match saw the that found the net and put Minne- title in the NCAA Tournament. The Knights will find out MonWildcats’ midfielder Nandi Meh- sota on top. The two teams would go goal- day, as the NCAA Division I Womta fire one into the box from midfield, but senior goalkeeper Alana less for almost the next 40 minutes en’s Soccer Selection Show is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Jimenez sprinted up to secure the of action, leaving the score at 1-0. Rutgers is looking to nab its The dearth of goals through 80 ball and the Knights’ win. The semifinal victor y was minutes wasn’t for lack of trying fifth-straight tournament bid, which Rutgers’ 11th shutout of the though, as Rutgers attempted 10 would also be the squad’s seventh year and the second triumph shots with four landing on goal. in nine years, and 11th overall. O’Neill feels the Knights proved Meanwhile Minnesota took 15 over Northwestern. themselves in the tournament, but “The coaching staff is so proud shots, including eight on target. After all that back and forth overall, his attitude is one of pride of the way the team grinded that game out,” O’Neill said. “When flowing play, the Knights were in his players. “The team has been resilient all games get close you need to have finally able to equalize in the year long, from training to matchthat passion to win and the ladies 83rd minute. Freshman defender Chantelle es,” O’Neill said. “All you can do as showed that.” The Knights had to replicate Swaby had been switched to for- a coach is ask your team to come that gritty performance last Sunday ward in a tactical move by O’Neill out every day, work hard, and that’s against top ranked Minnesota in and fellow freshman, midfielder what they’ve done all year long.” the Big Ten final to have a chance at Taylor Aylmer found her classFor updates on the Rutgers mate open when it mattered. Swaa title that eluded them a year ago. In the game against the Golden by scored with ease and Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow Gophers, it was Rutgers that was justifiably celebrated as the team @TargumSports on Twitter.
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RU falls in second straight Big Ten Tournament final Bret Levinson Staff Writer
The Rutgers men’s soccer team failed to garner any luck this season. The last game of the season proved to be no different on Saturday, as the Scarlet Knights’ (1-13-2) fell to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament play-in-game by a score of 2-1. “I think that a lot of times it comes down to the luck,” said junior for ward Dante Perez. “We played well. I think we had momentum the whole game. We definitely were the top team. We just didn’t get the result in the end but it’s been the stor y of our season.” In the early par t of the first half, both the Knights and the Wolverines were successful in spreading the field with fluent passes connecting. But the harmony of their plays fell shor t due to both teams’ equally as ef fective defensive ef for ts. Though both teams kept each other scoreless for the first 30 minutes, Rutgers allowed the first goal of the game due to an impressive pass to an even more impressive player. In the 31st minute, senior midfielder Brett Nason fed sophomore striker Francis Atuahene a pass through two Knights defenders. Atuahene finished with his right foot from 6 yards out, giving Michigan a 1-0 lead. Junior defender Niel Guzman explained after the game that he believes the whole squad prepared well for the game and his back four did as much as they could to defend against Atuahene, one of the nation’s top scorers. “I believe that our back four did as much as they could against one of the best of fensive players in the game,” Guzman said. “We had the whole week of preparation and I trusted our back four to get the job done.”
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The first half ended in a 1-0 Wolverines lead, but the box score showed an almost dead even game, as both teams recorded seven shots a piece while Michigan had a 2-1 save dif ferential on Rutgers. Ten minutes into the second half, the Knights saw some life, as a free kick by junior for ward Jason Wright turned into a goal for teammate Dante Perez. In the 55th minute, a header deflection of f of a free kick by Wright would pass the Wolverine goal line as Michigan keeper Evan Louro watched the ball sail into his net putting the game at a stalemate. But Perez’s goal was the last goal any Rutgers player would have this season. The three shots on goal for the Knights compared to the Wolverines’ seven would not only be insuf ficient, but it also left head coach Dan Donigan flabbergasted. “I think they didn’t do enough offensively. For me, I’m a ver y offensive-minded guy. I like to attack,” Donigan said. “I just don’t think we took the opportunities and don’t think we had enough guys that were really willing to run and make it difficult for the other team. We never really forced them into making tough decisions as opposed to ourselves being put under pressure and the opponent making us some mistakes.” The season ended on a sour note, with the Knights only earning one win. Rutgers just could not manage its tough schedule and hard-fought games. Making the right decisions and not making crucial plays throughout the season are a few of the reasons why Donigan thinks his team was unable to be successful this season. “For us I think we just made some mistakes again within the game that cost us like we’ve
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been doing all year,” Donigan said. “It’s just unfor tunate. You never want your season to end so it’s just unfor tunate for ever ybody, but it’s just been a ver y tough season. But at the
same time, you have this type of season because you don’t make the proper decisions and don’t make the plays all the time and that’s what these guys have had to endure all year
long. We only have ourselves to blame.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior forward Dante Perez gave Rutgers hope against Michigan when he tied the match at 1 in the 55th minutes, but RU ultimately fell 2-1. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2016
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“It was hot and cold. There were a lot of good things that happened and some not so good.” — Defensive coordinator Jay Niemann on Rutgers’ defensive performance against Indiana
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FOOTBALL INDIANA 33, RUTGERS 27
Indiana running back Devon Redding beats Rutgers junior defensive end Kemoko Turay for a 10-yard, game-winning touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of Rutgers’ 33-27 loss to the Hoosiers Saturday afternoon. Indiana racked up 420 yards and 3 touchdowns through the air as they shred the Knights’ secondary. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
HOOSIER HEIST
Indiana steals game, first ever win over Rutgers despite Knights forcing 4 turnovers, blocking 2 field goals Brian Fonseca Sports Editor
PISCATAWAY — The first two seasons of the Rutgers football team’s tenure as a member of the Big Ten could not be more distinct, with the first exceeding any and all expectations and the second bringing the program crashing down to its roots as a national punchline.
But one constant amid the confusion was the chaos of its contests with division rival Indiana, a matchup where the teams combined for 175 points, 2,125 yards and 8 turnovers in their only two meetings. There weren’t as many points scored nor as many yards racked up in their third meeting Saturday afternoon in New Jersey, but the game was even more unpredictable than could
be expected, with the circumstances rising with each bizarre sequence. But once the dust settled and the clock hit double-zeros, the Scarlet Knights were left scratching their heads, wondering how they let the Hoosiers (5-4, 3-3) escape High Point Solutions Stadium with a 33-27 win despite forcing the visitors to turn the ball over four times, missing three field goal
attempts — two of which were blocked — and a point after attempt. The answer lies in what Rutgers (2-7, 0-6) failed to do with the ball on offense when its defense and special teams pulled through — it converted just once in 16 third down situations, getting held to six See heist on Page 10
WOMEN’S SOCCER NO. 8 MINNESOTA 2, RUTGERS 1
Rutgers falls in Big Ten Tournament final Alex Gold
“I feel sorry for them, because I know how much they wanted to win this,” said head coach Mike O’Neill. “At the same time, the coaching staff is very, very proud of what the team has accomplished.” Ending the regular season as the seventh best team record-wise in the Big Ten, the
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After defeating two powerhouse programs to reach the Big Ten Tournament final for the second consecutive year, the Rutgers women’s soccer team lost in a heartbreaker to Minnesota.
Scarlet Knights (11-4-6, 4-2-5) weren’t projected to be much of a factor in the conference tournament as the squad barely qualified for the postseason. Only the eight teams with the best in conference records out of the 14 schools in the Big Ten make it to the conference tournament, yet
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senior forward, and teammate Chantelle Swaby, who scored a goal in the Big Ten Tournament final, were named to the AllTournament team Sunday. The Knights fell in the final for the second year in a row, this time in a 2-1 loss to MInnesota.
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the seventh-seeded Knights have proved that ranking means very little when it comes to game performance. Rutgers vanquished the No. 2 seed, Penn State, by a score of 2-0 in the first round of the
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