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Byrne seminar First Transit cites safety violation for dismissal courses see development

By Sabrina Szteinbaum Correspondent

By Erin Petenko Associate News Editor

Students in Lena Struwe’s class eat raw weeds, bacon and ethnic food. But Struwe, an associate professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, is not teaching students how to eat. Rather, she is teaching students about the history of food in her Byrne Seminar, “Cooking Through Change: A Spicy Walk Through the Last 10,000 Years.” Byrne seminars are 10-week, one-credit courses open only to first-years at Rutgers, according to the website for the program. The classes are capped at 20 students and are graded on a pass/ no credit basis. Struwe’s class has a participatory focus, with guests coming in to discuss Paleolithic diets and modern kitchen gadgets. She said they bring in food to discuss the creation of ice cream and refrigerators. In April, they visited organic gardens at Rutgers. Struwe taught them how people relied on gardens and other sources of food in the days before electricity and storage methods. “We have to research plant science and biodiversity, how people can use plants,” she said. “The most common use for plants is food, or we’d all be dead. That’s how I started teaching the topic.” She hopes to instruct students to care more about where food comes from so they learn to eat local food and make better choices. In the class, they discuss why some food decisions come from tradition and evaluate the nutrition and cultural input of each meal. Students with a more liberal arts inclination have the option of taking courses like Craig Scott’s “Anonymous Agencies, Backstreet Businesses, and Covert Collectives: A Journey into Hidden Organizations.” In the course, students study the histor y of secret agencies, from criminal organizations to hate groups to hacker groups like Anonymous. “They’re not necessarily good or bad, the most impor tant thing is that they keep their members hidden,” said Scott, a professor in the School of Communication and Information. Beyond readings and lectures, the students have discussions and do several interactive projects. He said he asks students to talk to members of a secret organization or students to get their reactions to such organizations. For the final project, he asks students to uncover data about any secret organization they can think of. See seminar on Page 6

Former LX bus driver Stan McNeil left his post recently, drawing a strong social media surge among supporters. First Transit Spokeswoman Stephanie Creech said McNeil failed to follow critical safety protocol, which she did not specify. SCREENSHOT FROM “STAN ‘THE LX BUS DRIVER’ LETTER TO THE STUDENTS”

With more than 21,000 views on Jean-Paul Isaacs’ YouTube video “Stan ‘The LX Bus Driver’ letter to the students” and more than 4,700 supporters on change.org, Rutgers students are making it clear that Stan McNeil is a significant figure in the University community. Last week, Paul Carbonari, assistant general manager at First Transit, Rutgers’ bus service operator, said McNeil resigned from his post. But in School of Arts and Sciences senior Isaacs’ nearly nine-minute video, McNeil said he had no intention of leaving his job but was pulled into the office and told his services were no longer needed. “They didn’t accept the fact that I laid hands and prayed on one of the students,” McNeil said in the video. First Transit Spokeswoman Stephanie Creech said in an email statement that First Transit appreciated McNeil’s rapport with the students he transported during his time at Rutgers. “We respect both his religious beliefs and the many positive See DISMISSAL on Page 4

Rushdie shares excerpts from award-winning works By Charlie Melman Staff Writer

Acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie shared excerpts from his novels yesterday in the Multipurpose Room at the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. RAZA ZIA

Salman Rushdie, winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction, Knight of the Realms of England and previously the subject of an international political dispute, strolled into the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus yesterday with several of Rutgers’ academic deans following him. Rushdie spent the majority of the night reading from three of his books, in reverse chronological order: “Joseph Anton,” his recent memoir; “The Satanic Verses,” for which he was sentenced to death by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini; and “Midnight’s Children,” which catapulted him to literary fame. He began with the former, highlighting a story about a trip to New

York City to speak at Columbia University two years after Khomeini issued the fatwa. Rushdie frequently added dashes of comedy to his recital, often gesturing to indicate what exactly was going on in the story. He drew a particularly strong wave of laughter from his audience while reading about his interaction with an officer in the New York Police Department, who coordinated a grandiose motorcade through the city. “If you were the President of the United States, sir, we’d close down a whole bunch of these side streets here. We’d have snipers along the rooftops,” Rushdie read, as the officer. “But in your case, we didn’t think that was necessary because See EXCERPTS on Page 5

Middlesex County sees 13 rabid animal reports By Sabrina Szteinbaum Correspondent

There were 112 rabid animal reports in all of New Jersey between Jan. 1, 2013 and June 30, 2013. Of these, 13 reports were within Middlesex County, according to the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. Rabies is caused by a virus that can infect warm-blooded mammals, according to a statement from the Mid-

dlesex County Office of Health Services. The virus is found in the saliva of a rabid animal and is transmitted to humans by a bite or contamination through an open cut. “New Jersey is enzootic for raccoon and bat variants of rabies,” according to the statement. “Bats, raccoons, skunks, groundhogs, foxes, cats and dogs represent about 95 percent of animals diagnosed with rabies in the United States.”

The office advises residents to report bites from wild or domestic animals to their local health department and to wash animal bites thoroughly with soap and water. Residents should report signs of unusual behavior in animals, such as pronounced aggression or docility, increase of saliva, difficulty moving or excessive biting, according to the statement. Pet owners should be sure their

pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations, according to the statement. The Middlesex County Office of Health Services warns residents against feeding or handling wild animals or stray pets and preventing their own pets from coming into contact with wild animals. Homeowners should also be sure to screen off vents to attics that could provide shelter for bats, according to the statement.

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Rutgers Gardens presents a Farmer’s Market at 11 a.m. at the Hort Farm on Cook campus. The market features locally grown and made fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads and meats. The Rutgers Film Co-op, the New Jersey Media Arts Center and the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies presents New Jersey Film Festival selection “Crude” and at 7 p.m. in the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art museum on the College Avenue campus. Admission is $10 for the general public and $9 for students and senior citizens. Rutgers Theatre Company presents “Cyrano de Bergerac” at 7:30 p.m. at the Philip J. Levin theatre on Douglass campus. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $20 for faculty, staff and alumni and $15 for students.

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The Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “Opera at Rutgers: Britten’s ‘The Rape of Lucretia’” at 2 p.m. at the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty, staff and alumni and $5 for students.

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Rutgers Department of Recreation and Community Development hosts a free “Trivia Bowl” at 8:30 p.m. in the Cook/Douglass Recreation Center. Teams that register before 11/18 receive 500 bonus points.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Rutgers Sinfonia performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty, staff and alumni and $5 for students.

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Lecturers discuss effects of equal housing opportunities By Erin Walsh Contributing Writer

Once Kevin Walsh noticed his college town’s railroad tracks separated the white and black communities, he realized racial segregation is a reality in New Jersey. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy hosted Walsh, the associate director of the Fair Share Housing Center in Cherr y Hill, N.J. and Douglas Massey, professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton University, for a lecture titled “Mount Laurel: In the Courts and in the Lives of the People.” The event, held last night in the Civic Square Building in New Brunswick, was the school’s 26th Isadore Candeub Memorial Lecture, an annual series that recognizes achievements in planning, according to a press release. Stuart Meck, associate research professor at the Bloustein School, introduced the lecture by explaining what the Mount Laurel Doctrine entails. “The doctrine is a set of rulings by the [New Jersey] Supreme Court that states that under the New Jersey constitution … municipalities that zone have an obligation under the constitution to provide realistic opportunities for low income housing,” he said. Because the state made three Mount Laurel related Supreme Court decisions this year alone, Meck believed that issues sur-

rounding affordable housing are of utmost importance in New Jersey. Walsh has worked with the Fair Share Housing Center since 2000 in an effort to seek fair housing for New Jersey. Walsh’s interest in the battle for fair housing dates back to his college years, where he was exposed to extreme cases of segregation. “It was only then driving back from that trip where I realized where I grew up [in Camden County] similarly divided people,” he said. He said segregation exists in New Jersey and believes the Mount Laurel Doctrine can have a positive impact by giving low-income families the opportunity to live in better neighborhoods. Regardless of the legislation, municipalities still find ways to undermine the doctrine. “We heard stor y after stor y about simple strip malls that would be denied land by the municipalities and would rather the land remain vacant than allowing substantial development that would allow for affordable housing,” Walsh said. After years of debate and litigations regarding the Mount Laurel Doctrine, many question whether or not the doctrine should remain in the state’s constitution. “It is important that we remove the Mount Laurel Doctrine and the Council on Affordable Housing from the politics that make too easily the issue of affordable housing a political football,” Walsh said.

Kevin Walsh, associate director of the Fair Share Housing Center, discusses how low-income families should have the opportunities to live in better neighborhoods. IVANA GARCES Massey co-authored the book, “Climbing Mount Laurel,” where he explained his research that proved how the doctrine is a success. Massey argued that the doctrine is not only important for low-income families but society as a whole. In Massey’s research, he discovered that citizens of the neighborhoods where low-income developments were being placed all held the same fears and concerns about people entering their community from impoverished areas. “I saw this as an opportunity to test and show the importance of neighborhoods, to show that how moving to an advantaged neighborhood can offer a step

up to poor families and dramatically change their lives,” he said. Massey studied the changes caused by the Ethel Lawrence Housing, a 100 percent affordable housing development in Mount Laurel. Massey compared the statistics of Mount Laurel’s crime rates, property values and tax rates when people began living in Ethel Lawrence with those of neighboring municipalities. “When you do a complex statistical analysis, you find that there’s no statistical difference between Mount Laurel and the neighboring townships,” he said. “Ethel Lawrence had no effect on these statistics.” He not only noted the lack of change in these statistics due to Ethel Lawrence housing, but he

noted the improvement of life for those living in Ethel Lawrence. “People move from neighborhoods of high crime, high violence and disorder to low violence, low disorder neighborhoods,” he said. “There was a big improvement of mental health — there was less stress.” Because of the decrease in stress, Massey also believes his studies show that parents became more productive in the work place, achieved more economic independence and become more involved in their children’s educations. “This promotes as cost-effective way to promote racial and class integration, and it promotes social mobility of the disadvantaged,” he said. “It’s a win-win-win situation.”

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DISMISSAL Creech says McNeil failed to follow critical safety protocol, which is grounds for termination continued from front

messages he shared with the students,” she said. “We likewise respect the beliefs and practices of all the Rutgers students who chose to interact with McNeil.” But the case is about safety, according to the statement. “All of our vehicle operators are instructed, ‘If it can’t be done safely, don’t do it,’” Creech said. A full internal review revealed that McNeil failed to follow an unspecified critical safety protocol that is grounds for immediate termination, Creech said in the email statement. When made aware of his violation, McNeil chose to resign. “I had no intentions of leaving the job, I really am there for the students,” McNeil said in the video. “That was my main reason why I was there.” McNeil’s resignation left supporters outraged, creating a strong social media presence around the issue. Isaacs said he was looking for a dynamic story with a purpose in the form of a documentary and decided on McNeil’s story. “I couldn’t just make one up,” Isaacs said in an email interview. “After class one day I got on the bus, hugged him, took my seat and decided to stay.” McNeil drove the LX bus after retiring from 25 years as a New-

ark firefighter. He was a member of the U.S. Navy before that, according to an article in The Daily Targum from February 2012. In the article, McNeil said he enjoyed motivating students because his elders always offered words of encouragement to him while he was growing up. “‘My greatest joy is seeing the students do well,’” McNeil said in the article. Isaacs said he rode McNeil’s LX back and forth from Livingston and College Avenue for an hour, observing Stan’s relationship with the students. “After an hour, I knew I had to tell this man’s story in a unique and cinematic way, a way that was not done before,” Isaacs said. Isaacs said he would tell McNeil’s stor y, regardless of the fact that he is no longer a Rutgers bus driver. “If anything, [this] strengthens it, for the situation further highlights the righteous, genuine and heartfelt person that he is,” Isaacs said. “It also highlights the incredible relationship he and the students have built over the past three years.” He wanted to give Stan a platform to tell his side of the story, Isaacs said. The viral nature of the video is a testament to the levels of impact Stan had on the student body during his time here. “He told me he just wanted the students to know the truth, that

he didn’t just leave without a reason given,” Isaacs said. Numerous students have reached out to thank Isaacs for making the video. He said once McNeil saw the video, he called Isaacs to express his love for it. Isaacs said McNeil was put in a delicate position, and the situation is still unclear. “I think this is really just about second chances,” Isaacs said. “If anyone deserves one, it’s him … He’s more than just a bus driver for the students.” McNeil wanted to make the world a better place and to be part of the puzzle for the greater picture, Isaacs said. “I miss you guys, I miss the students,” McNeil said in Isaacs’ vid-

eo. “I miss seeing you everyday, I miss talking to you.” McNeil said in the video that First Transit made a deal with him where they would say his termination was a resignation. In Isaacs’s video, McNeil said his boss told him he would not say anything, but then decided to tell the Targum of his resignation. “He ended up putting it in the newspaper,” McNeil said in the video. He said he put his hands on a woman in a wheelchair, and prayed for a miracle that she would end up walking. “And they said ‘We don’t want you to do that,’” McNeil said in the video. “They said ‘We don’t need your services anymore.’” McNeil said he regrets noth-

ing, and students would come to him and ask for him to pray for their families, and he did. “The most important thing I want the students to know is that I would never abandon you, and I would never just leave without letting you know anything,” he said in the video. McNeil said he had no intentions of leaving. “I got separated from you guys, but it’s only in the physical form because in the spirit, I’m still with my students,” he said in the video. “In the spirit I’m still with you.” On Nov. 16th, Isaacs said he is hosting an event on Morrell Street in which students can have a minute to offer well-wishes to McNeil on camera, which will be included in Isaacs’ documentary.

Filmmaker Jean-Paul Isaacs filmed former LX busdriver Stan McNeil’s letter to students stating reasons for his dismissal from First Transit. The YouTube video has more than 21,000 views. SCREENSHOT FROM “STAN ‘THE LX BUS DRIVER’ LETTER TO THE STUDENTS”

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EXCERPTS Rushdie says US unceremoniously threw him out after he finished speaking at Columbia continued from front

you’d look too conspicuous.” While describing the ostentatious vehicles that were to carry him to Columbia, Rushdie paused and smiled at his audience. “It reminds me of ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus,’” he said. After concluding the section, Rushdie said the U.S. unceremoniously threw him out of the country immediately after he was finished speaking at Columbia. He then opened “The Satanic Verses” and read a passage that contained a vivid sex scene — the first he had ever written. “I would [say] sex scenes best take place off stage,” he said. “And then I thought ‘You’ve never done this, you’d better do this.’” The narrator, who describes his parents’ sexual rendezvous, is just as uncomfortable as the author, Rushdie said. As the narrator alternated between explicitness and roundabout descriptions of the act, he finally crafted a vivid analogy between his parents’ love and the spice warehouse in which it was made. “So profoundly had sweat and blood and the secretions of their bodies mingled with the fetid atmosphere of cardamom and cumin ... [that] the spice stacks themselves ... were crushed between legs and feathers and thighs [so] that they sweated pepper and spice sweat,” he read. The story takes place in southern India, where the two lovers are members of extremely small Catholic and Jewish minorities. “The purpose was to try and show that, very powerfully ... you

could actually grow the entire story of the country out of this one extremely marginal individual,” Rushdie said. He concluded with a passage from “Midnight’s Children,” which was awarded the best Booker Prize winner in the award’s first 40 years of existence by those who bestow it. The excerpt also addressed romance and courtship among children rather than passionate lovers. The novel’s protagonist, Saleem, was switched at birth with the child of a wealthy family, which lays the foundation for the remainder of the plot. Rushdie read the elaborate story of Saleem’s parents discovering that he is not their biological son. While reading, Rushdie adopted the accents of his characters, instantly switching from the tone of a cruel geography teacher to nervous students to a 10-year-old boy in agony.

After the tip of Saleem’s middle finger is chopped off and he is sitting dazed in the hospital while his parents encounter their revelation, Rushdie concluded with a single line that drew applause from the audience. “Most of what matters in life takes place in your absence,” he said. Rushdie spoke as part of the Writers at Rutgers Reading Series. Mark Doty, a professor in the English Department who coordinated the event, said he aims to bring highly regarded writers from around the world to New Brunswick. “It is a crucial thing for writers around the world to come to our community,” Doty said in his introduction. “Literature is made by people somewhat like ourselves: living and breathing persons who are neither dead nor impossibly far away.” Emma Meany, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said she attended the event to fulfill a requirement for transfer students. “This is one of our [required] events,” she said. “But it’s also really interesting.”

Writer Salman Rushdie visited Rutgers yesterday in the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus as a part of the Writers at Rutgers Reading Series. RAZA ZIA

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SEMINAR Bell says next semester will be his fourth time teaching “Dying Divas” Byrne Seminar course continued from front

“For a class of 17 students [last semester], we had 15 different organizations,” he said. “One student did a secret society here at Rutgers.” Thanks to funding from the program, he took students last semester to see a spy exhibit in New York City. This year he wants to have a former secret member speak with the class. Asa Rennermalm, assistant professor in the Department of Geography, is teaching a course for the first time next semester with Hal Salzman, a professor in the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. The course, titled “Arctic Lens: A Journey to the Great North With Film,” was inspired by her many trips to Greenland to do research. She said the north is an interesting region to study because it is changing so fast. “There are many environmental changes happening as well as social changes to the people living in the Arctic,” she said. The class is scheduled to watch documentaries and fiction films about the region and hold discussions about the themes of the northern region, she said. Later in the semester, they will take a trip to Philadelphia to visit an Arctic artist. Dianne Burko is a landscape painter whose work is displayed in the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum in “Glacial Perspectives.” Rennermalm said the artist tries to

demonstrate the rapid effects of climate change. “She has painted a landscape based on a photograph from the early 1900s, then a photograph of same landscape today,” she said. “You can really see dramatic changes in the landscape.” Byrne seminars are only worth one credit, so she said she views them as more fun than serious. “I’m looking forward to teaching undergraduates, and no of us would have to worry about grades,” she said. Several other Byrne seminars take trips, including Rudolph Bell’s “Dying Divas” class, which incorporates a voyage to the Metropolitan Opera House into the curriculum. Bell, a distinguished professor in the Department of History, said next semester will be his fourth time teaching the course, which covers the history of sopranos dying in operas. An overwhelming percentage of incoming students in the class had never been to an opera, and often they did not even know what constituted an opera, he said. “The general response is positive. … Many students return to see an opera again on their own,” he said. He said two students from his Byrne seminars did research with him later with money set aside for summer research. Another student had gone on to perform an opera with the Mason Gross School of the Arts.

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What do you hope to see in Chris Christie’s next term as governor of New Jersey? “Smarter usage of our money. Less politics and more work from both sides.” Dat Pham School of Arts and Sciences Junior

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“I would like to see him raise taxes on the wealthy, because the trickle-down is not working in our state.”

“Same-sex marriage, him just focusing more on that or making that more of a priority.”

“Figuring out a way to lower tuition costs.”

“Help people more. When Sandy hit he didn’t get involved that much. We saw pictures of him speaking but I don’t know if he helped that much. I hope he helps more if something tragic happens.”

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Three students shot near school in Pa. Police believe the shooting PITTSBURGH — Three Pittsburgh high school students head- might stem from a drug-related ing to their vehicle after classes fight between some students last ended were shot yesterday after- month, Richard said. She didn’t noon, and police sought as many immediately provide more details. The victims are all boys, and as three people and were investigating whether the shooting was none immediately spoke or codrug-related, school and police operated with police, Richard said. All were listed in good to officials said. All three teenagers were shot stable condition at city hospitals, outside Brashear High School as she said. The student who was shot in they walked to a vehicle they’d all the head was taken to school found inside earlier in the school, day, school “There was no shooting the that’s district spokesat Brashear school. ... The though because he woman Eboshooting did not happen “made his way ny Pugh said. back to the Nearby resiin the school.” school, and dents said they was pulled heard seven or DIANE RICHARD back inside by eight shots. Police Spokeswoman one of the adThe vicministrators,” tims’ wounds Richard said. appeared to be She stressed, “There was no non-life-threatening, both Pugh and police spokeswoman Diane shooting at Brashear school. ... Richard said, though their de- The shooting did not happen in scriptions of the wounds differed the school.” Brashear is a high school slightly. Pugh said two students were grazed in the head and with about 1,400 students and one was shot in both the foot 100 faculty in grades nine and arm. Richard said one was through 12 about two miles grazed in the neck and shoulder, south of downtown. The school but not the head. Two are 17 and was locked down briefly, though students were released to their one is 16. It was not immediately clear who parents about 90 minutes after shot the students, or how many the shooting. Police closed roads nearby and gunmen were involved, though Richard said police were searching used dogs to search the nearby woods and neighborhood. for as many as three people.

IN BRIEF ELIZABETH, N.J. — A man who gained Internet fame as “Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker” has been indicted on murder charges in connection with the beating death of an elderly New Jersey man. Union County prosecutors say 25-year-old Caleb McGillvary could face a life sentence if he’s convicted. The indictment was handed up yesterday by a county grand jury. McGillvary is accused of killing 74-year-old lawyer Joseph Galfy, whose body was found May 13 in his Clark home. Authorities say McGillvary and Galfy met in New York City and McGillvary stayed at Galfy’s home. McGillvary was arrested in Philadelphia several days after Galfy’s body was found. The Canadian gained a measure of online fame in February after intervening in an attack on a California utility worker in which he described using a hatchet to fend off a further attack. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Jersey police officer accused of causing the death of a fellow officer during a joyride in a sports car has pleaded guilty to official misconduct. North Brunswick Police Lt. Keith Buckley admitted yesterday that his conduct endangered the safety of the public and Lt. Chris-

topher Zerby, who was killed in the 2008 crash. Authorities have said Buckley drove a rented Dodge Viper and crashed into a utility pole at high speed on Route 130 in New Brunswick. The 41-year-old Zerby also ser ved with the New Brunswick force. Middlesex County prosecutors say Buckley will likely get a three-year prison term when he’s sentenced on Feb. 27, 2014. He will have to serve at least two years before he becomes eligible for parole and will forfeit his job and pension. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — One man was killed and another was injured during a series of events that started when a deer struck a car on the Garden State Parkway in southern New Jersey. State police say 21-year-old Kyle Wands of Lakehurst was southbound in the center lane near mile marker 87.5 in Toms River when the deer struck the passenger side of his car just before 1 a.m. yesterday. Wands stopped in the roadway and got out of his vehicle, but he was soon struck by another car driven by 25-year-old Anthony Labella of Howell Township. —The Associated Press

CONTINUOUS CONFLICT The X-ray of Hnaa Ahmed’s leg, who was injured in fighting while

working as a nurse in Damascus, Syria, is viewed in the small apartment she shares with her two children and husband’s brother in an impoverished district of the city on Nov. 13 in Beirut, Lebanon. Ahmed’s husband was killed in fighting in Syria and she is now unable to walk very far due to her injuries. As the war in neighboring Syria drags on for a third year, Lebanon, a country of only 4 million people, is now home to the largest number of Syrian refugees who have fled the conflict. The situation is beginning to put huge social and political strains on Lebanon as there is currently no end in sight to the war in Syria. GETTY IMAGES

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Drinking culture getting out of hand Social norms encourage unhealthy extremes in American colleges

n his 21st birthday, Michigan State University junior Bradley McCue went out with his friends to celebrate at a bar. The next morning and 24 shots later, Bradley was dead. This is a tragedy that we hear about all too often from the college party scene, and yet there are not enough realistic efforts being made to encourage responsible drinking regardless of the occasion or social context. Drinking culture has completely engulfed our current American society. We’re not saying that drinking alcohol is a problem. But when drinking to the extreme becomes the norm, we need to realize that we have a serious problem on our hands. It’s become practically a coming of age ritual in America to have 21 shots on our 21st birthdays — but it’s a ritual that has, time and again, proven to be fatal. And yet, no matter how often the facts and figures are thrown at us, responsible drinking is very difficult for the general population of college students to embrace. Getting completely wasted has become so ingrained in our culture that to drink responsibly is often seen as simply not knowing how to have a good time. In what is acknowledged to be the largest study specifically on the issue of the “21 for 21” phenomenon done by the University of Missouri, 2,518 students were studied for four years to determine the frequency and severity of overdrinking. The results showed that 34 percent of men and 24 percent of women who participated in the study had 21 or more drinks on their 21st birthdays. Half of the men and over a third of the women had blood alcohol levels of over 0.26. The acceptable level of alcohol consumption in our society is simply way too high, and more needs to be done to address the mentality that drinking that much alcohol in one night is “normal.” McCue’s parents started an organization in honor of him called Be Responsible About Drinking that

sends birthday cards to college students before their 21st birthdays in memory of Brad and with a reminder to drink responsibly. Twenty-eight colleges around the country participate in this campaign, and at least 30 percent of the students who were sent the letters said that it actually affected how much they drank on their birthdays. Practical campaigns like this one can make a huge difference. The prevalence of social media in our society seems to add to the glorification of a culture that has embraced a dangerous level of alcohol consumption. Pictures and videos of drunken escapades are posted all over the Internet within minutes, and they are always bound to attract a lot of attention. Who doesn’t love a good drunk story? Entertainment in American society usually involves drinking for a good time, but there is clearly not enough of a distinction made between social drinking and drinking to the point of throwing up, passing out and unfortunately, in many cases, death. From popular movies like “The Hangover” and “Project X” to songs like “Shots,” the messages being sent don’t just encourage drinking — they encourage binge drinking. Tackling this issue is a far more complicated task than our current education system makes it out to be. We can’t just teach kids in middle school about the physical health hazards of drugs and alcohol and then automatically expect that it’s enough to convince them to abstain from drinking or even to drink responsibly. There is too much of a discrepancy between what is taught about alcohol and drug use in school and the actual experiences that we have as we experiment with alcohol in real life. The social aspect of drinking is a huge part of this experience, and more should be done to expose students to this or at least make them aware of it before they are thrown into a college culture that revolves around drinking.

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International students motivated by responsibilities RU THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EYES EMILIE BROEK

f ew weeks ago I was looking through the different countries that compose our international community, and was surprised to find that more than 60 of them all came from Iraq. Though traveling I met people from a variety of places, but I had never met anyone from Iraq. I immediately seized the opportunity to find some of these students and hear their stories. Ahmed Jaffar, a graduate student, Bashar Asad, a graduate student studying statistics, and Ali Al-Yasari, a Ph.D. student in endocrinology and animal bioscience, are only three of the many Iraqi students who were given the opportunity to pursue their academic careers in America. What enabled them to do so was a program called the Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq. It was set up to help Iraq regain its position among the nations of the world. It was initiated in 2009 by Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, and consisted of 612 students being sent to pursue their graduate or undergraduate studies at the world’s top universities. As Asad explained: “When former Prime Minister, Saddam Hussein was in power, he killed many people, and they didn’t allow students to leave the country to get their college degrees. But once that government was overthrown, they put in place the HCED program to allow the top students

in college to continue their academic ca- difficult because I had completed my B.A. reers in the U.S.” Asad was number three in 2005, so continuing in 2012, it was hard in his class back in Iraq, and happens to be to remember all the information. It was also the first ever Iraqi student to attend Rut- a struggle because I didn’t have a friend to study and do homework with. But after the gers-New Brunswick. When asked whether they would con- first semester, I found an American friend sider prolonging their stays in the U.S. af- called John whom I now call brother.” Jaffar contributed his own experience: ter their graduation, both Asad and Jaffar immediately replied in the negative, feel- “When I came here in fall 2012 I was very ing a strong sense of responsibility toward shy and afraid, because coming from a Muslim country, I had many stereotypes in their nation. As Jaffar described: “Our government mind about America. But actually, the peosent us here to benefit and gain modern, ple are very polite and friendly. They help technological educations, which we will me a lot. And the [Program of American Language share with Studies] others once “The major problem, however, that the also help we return us fit in and back to Iraq. men have faced so far is with their visas... adapt here. Even though they need to renew their visas which is In the PALS, it is allowed we learn to stay here near impossible.” not only the longer, perlanguage, sonally, I but the don’t think I will. I need to go back and help my country. American culture as well.” He added: “We My country paid a lot of money for me to also take a class called ‘American Culture’ come here. So it makes no sense for me to which has taught us a lot. I also participate in an organization called the [International stay here.” Said Asad: “The program pays everything Friends at Rutgers] which meets every Frifor us here — tuition and housing, so he has day for an activity.” Yet Jaffar admitted to feeling homesick to return home and pay back the favor.” I also asked the men how the transition at first: “Last summer I got a little homewas moving to the U.S., and what their sick though, so I decided to return back to Iraq and get married. I am married overall feelings were so far. Asad replied: “When I came here at the and live now in a family housing. If you beginning, I was homesick because we are bring your spouse, the HCED funds half so different and also far away from all our of your costs. They also give us a private friends and relatives. When I came here health insurance.” At this time Al-Yasari contributed: “I am my major was statistics, and I was the only Iraqi with that major. For me it was very here to complete a Ph.D. in endocrinology

and animal bioscience. Coming to study in the U.S. has been my dream, especially for my field of study. It’s been amazing but I have faced some problems. The main thing is the need of an American partner with whom we can share language, culture and the ways of living in the U.S. For instance, in Iraq we still use cash, but here it is all digital, with debit cards, we have different kinds of financial situations. It’s also important to be aware of all the rules and laws that exist to protect me.” But he remarked: “Americans are friendly. Before arriving here I was afraid of admitting that I was Muslim or from the Middle East, because of all the terrorism stereotypes. But really I found that America is a mixture of everything, so you can say or be what you want. “ The major problem, however, that the men have faced so far is with their visas. The men told me how they all have J-1 visas, which are perfect for studies but extend no further. They are allowed to remain in the U.S. for the duration of their studies, but are not able to leave the country unless they provide the proper documentation. As Al-Yasari expressed: “We have friends who returned to Iraq to see their families and until now are stuck in Iraq with no visa. It’s been a semester.” Jaffar said: “We miss our families in Iraq and we want to visit them during summer breaks, it will give us the motivation to keep going and maintain high grades.” Emilie Broek is a first-year student in the School of Arts and Sciences. Her column, “RU Through International Eyes,” runs on alternate Thursdays.

Jersey Roots, Presidential Reach: Christie’s America THE DETOUR SABRI RAFI

hether it was a sign of the apocalypse or a message from the Messiah, Gov. Chris Christie managed to do what very few Republicans can claim to have accomplished. To win a Democratic stronghold, with historic margins among the top four of all Republican candidates in the state’s history since World War II, is impressive. To be the first New Jersey Republican to capture more than 50 percent of the popular vote in a quarter century is remarkable. To win in minority categories such as Hispanics, dominate the Independent vote and make significant progress in categories such as the under-30 age group is borderline unheard of for present-day Republicans in solid blue states. But most surprising of all, people take a long hard look at the results, remark how obvious the election was and carry on with their days. The people of New Jersey have a made a decision. More than that, they have made a statement. They have rejected the notion that will remain stagnant when lack of progress is being in the Garden State. While Christie’s bark remains far greater than his bite, when Democrats have coughed up candidates with that hold only a drop of as much political savvy as Christie, is it any wonder that his pres-

ence and brand-name recognition only has fine-tuned and brought out a whole has swept away relatively the unknown new legion of young-gun Republicans contender Barbara Buono? Furthermore, that have taken the countr y in a fur y of by offering the democratic representa- rhetoric and ideas. Rand Paul. Marco tive ver y little support and funding, the Rubio. Paul Ryan. And leading the way party essentially waved the white flag is the powerhouse engine that fuels conprematurely and conceded the state with ser vatives, excites independents and ver y little political resilience. By doing now even gains the support of occasionso, it vaults Christie into elite conten- al Democrat. Democrats cannot afford to throw out tion, past our boulevard of gardens and Scarlet Knights, and into the realm of fat old, over-used names such as Hillar y Clinton and cats in their Joe Biden, little white then expect houses. the entire T h e r e “The people of New Jersey...have rejected countr y to is a silent the notion that will remain stagnant gear up in storm brewexcitement ing in New when lack of progress is being in the with clichéd Jersey. This garden state.” Democratic is only the names that spark that would just will ignite a by associburning fire that sweeps the countr y. For better or ation be tied to the same type of ticket worse, our little state is now tied to the as Obama. While the effectiveness of next political wave that will engulf the this type of candidate would be helped citizens of the United States into mass by Obama’s standing toward the end of hysteria to finding the next successor his presidency, Americans’ tendency to to President Barack Obama. The entire pick the outsider, who offers a different world is watching cautiously, praying for perspective about the world, would act a worthy person to make a difference already stack the deck in favor of the othin this new age of America. For the last er party. With the effectiveness of Consix years, Republicans have puked out gress already at an all-time low, change average candidates that have been mer- is definitely something that we can becilessly thwarted by their counter-parts. lieve in. However, like a pendulum, our But in that search for a holy grail of a attention might look and be more open presentable option for normal citizens to a different angle or perspective for a

short period of time. If the Republicans can capitalize on this time period, the world may need to suit up, because our generation may be in for the next big political struggle that will certainty more highly contested than the last two presidential sweeps. While Obama still has more than enough time to prove the effectiveness of a Democratic regime to the American people, a time bomb has already been set. With every day that passes, the strength of the Christie movement begins to strengthen, and sooner or later will unleash a fury that will attempt to revolutionize the hearts and minds of citizens everywhere. Democrats better tread lightly, because the party that once was the butt of jokes of the nation is now gearing up for one of the most hotly contested battles of our time. While in a presidential election New Jersey will most likely not favor the hearty Republican as easily, as of right now, it has given Christie the vote of confidence. As New Jerseyans, we now have a front row seat into the action. So grab that newspaper and turn on that TV. Equip yourself with the knowledge of having an informed vote, because New Jersey finally has something that it hasn’t seen in years: political relevance. And even if it’s only for a short time, the world will soon turn its eyes toward us. Let’s make it count. Sabri Rafi is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. His column, “The Detour,” normally runs on alternate Mondays.

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Horoscopes

DIVERSIONS Nancy Black

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November 14, 2013 Stephan Pastis

Today’s Birthday (11/14/13). Passion is your golden key this year. Weave favorite subjects into routines. Practice arts and skills, with extra bursts of productive creativity this autumn and next spring. Romance infuses your growing partnership. Travel with a project, and explore. Your career rises steadily, with communications peaking around late summer. Winter brings new opportunities. Follow your heart. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Your newly gained power may keep you from seeing something important in your peripheral vision. Don’t forget to look around. Stop and smell the roses. Explore your dream’s meaning. Solve a problem. Setbacks bring hidden value. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — It may feel like the world is on your shoulders. Release some of your imaginary load. The improvement is almost immediate. Insight bursts upon you. Make a list and set priorities. Then take one step at a time. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Someone has unique problems. Have a good time solving them. It’s better with friends. A barrier’s dissolving. For the next seven months, you find opportunities for travel. Others may be surprised by your decision. Invite discussion. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Better make sure you have all the pieces, and that they all fit together, to avoid overlooking details that could cause delays. More information could lead to more confusion, however. Keep it simple. Plan it out. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Romance works if you don’t push too hard. Things could get spicy and adventurous. On the financial front, frugality and simplicity work fine. Do all the facts fit your theory? Figure it out by researching. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Get one or more geniuses to help. They’ll get cranky if they don’t hear from you. Clean house and figure out ways to make use of something you thought worthless, and save twice. Support your team.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Something doesn’t go quite as planned. Creativity and patience are required to work it out. Luckily, you’ve got both. Imagine the perfect outcome and go for it. Consider philosophical input. It’s not a good time to gamble. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Don’t show skeptics unfinished work or you might get disillusioned. Don’t try to solve a problem with money, either. Continue your search for tantalizing cuisine. Explore new flavors and share your discoveries. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — The more you shift and move things around at the risk of stirring up controversy, the more you discover. Get rid of the trash and gain something. You feel more optimistic. Simple pleasures satisfy. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Finish your homework as best as you can. Don’t be harsh on yourself if it’s not perfect. Keep practicing and your skills increase. Take charge, but be nice about it. Include others in big decisions. Domestic comforts tempt. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Postpone shopping or splurging. Begin a personal journey, and document it thoroughly. Don’t spend or make foolish promises to impress. Take care of business instead and win a fabulous bonus. Share benefits with your team. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Unusual fears could appear. Follow your inner wisdom and improvise as you go. There’s time to edit later. Some actions could be temporarily delayed or blocked. Use this opportunity to catch up on others.

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Sophomore guard Briyona Canty collected 12 points, two steals, five assists and five boards in Rutgers’ 65-51 win yesterday. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FILE PHOTO / NOVEMBER 2013

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Knights carry 31-26 lead into half, despite shooting 38 percent from the field continued from back as the Knights held on during the final six minutes. Even with only 38 percent shooting in the first half, Rutgers jumped out to a 31-26 lead at the break. The Huskies went on a 14-4 run to cut the lead to 20-19 with 6:17 left in the half. Center Jewel Tunstull, who finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds, fueled the rally. But that was as close as Northeastern cmae to pulling ahead all afternoon, as Copper promptly sank consecutive buckets to build another 5-point cushion. Northeastern shot 29 percent in the period and committed 22

turnovers, giving Rutgers instant momentum. The Knights started the contest on a 12-2 run, as the Huskies turned the ball over four times during the stretch. Copper and Laney combined for 6 of the team’s first 7 points. Canty put together another solid performance in her second game back from knee surgery early last season, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 38 minutes. Freshman point guard Tyler Scaife, who scored 13 points in her collegiate debut against Princeton, shot only 1-for-7 from the field for 4 points in 18 minutes. She also tallied two rebounds and three assists. Rutgers returns to the RAC this Sunday against LaSalle. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.

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WEEKS Jack’s rebounding reduces from Game 1, but RU needs backcourt help on boards continued from back

The biggest difference for Jack between both regular season Rutgers (1-1), meanwhile, games was fouling. The Queens must carry on tonight against native fouled out with 35 seconds Yale (1-1) at the Louis Brown Ath- remaining against UAB, while only receiving one against FAMU. letic Center. Rutgers must adjust to the The Knights must prove they can be tough against Yale. Ala- NCAA’s new rules, which are bama-Birmingham outrebounded stricter on fouls for guarding ball handlers. Rutgers on Monday, 54-27. “You have to change a lot with “It’s not even easier said [than done],” said junior power for- how you guard guys coming to ward Kadeem Jack. “You’ve got the basket,” Mack said. “You just to go out there and do it. I could have to use your feet. We used to put the arm sit here and bar [extending tell you all arms horizonthese things “If you’re in a help on them, and next game position, you might not tally] but we can’t do we’ll go out box out your man that anymore.” there and get The Bulloutrebounded but you can box dogs’ best by 50. It really out a man.” weapon for doesn’t matter. defeating RutYou’ve got to EDDIE JORDAn gers is forward go out there Head Coach Justin Sears, a and actually Plainfield, N.J., do it instead of native who avjust talking.” eraged 21.5 Jack led Rutgers with 12 rebounds — eight points and 11.5 rebounds in his offensive — last Friday against first two games. Jack wants to out-tough Yale’s Florida A&M. UAB limited his rebounding, as he only got three, frontcourt, but Jordan has a different strategy. including just one offensive. “I have family from Plainfield, The frontcourt also needed help with rebounds from guards, so they’re going to invite him over and feed him and get him all fat,” Jordan said. “If you’re in a help position, Jordan joked. “I’ll have to watch you might not box out your man more. We all know when you but you can box out a man,” Jor- come home, your antennas are up. You’re really into it.” dan said.

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he Rutgers men’s soccer team earned more honors from last weekend’s performance at the AAC Championships. Freshman goalkeeper David Greczek became College Sports Madness’ National Defensive Player of the Week. He was named Monday to College Soccer News’ National Team of the Week. Greczek posted 15 saves in the last two games, including nine stops against topseeded Louisville. Sophomore midfielder Mael Corboz also made the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week. Corboz scored the game-winning goal in the Scarlet Knights’ upset win against the Cardinals to keep the Knights’ season alive. Rutgers continues its year Friday against South Florida in the AAC semifinals, hoping for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

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million thanks to Athletic Director Tom Jurich giving the AAC advanced notice that the Cardinals were leaving the conference, according to ESPN With no destination in mind, Jurich told the Big East — now the AAC — in 2011 that the school would leave the conference and agreed to pay an $11 million exit fee, while other schools had to pay $15 million. The Cardinals were fortunate to reach a deal with the AAC, which became official yesterday. Louisville will join the ACC on July 1, 2014.

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decided to start wide receiver Dwayne Bowe in Sunday night’s contest against the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN. Bowe was arrested last weekend in Missouri for possession of marijuana and speeding. Bowe said he apologized to the team, but could not comment further because of the pending legal investigation. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had similar comments, but added that Bowe is a responsible player. “It’s a legal matter,” Reid told ESPN. “That’s the way we’ll handle it [and] let it run its course there. … Dwayne’s been a team player since I’ve been here. He doesn’t want to bring any problems.”

Smith develops rivalry with Lawson By Bradly Derechailo Associate Sports Editor

Jimmy Lawson had two sports to choose from during his senior year at Manchester (N.J.) High School. If he went with wrestling in college, he would grapple for Rutgers wrestling and head coach Scott Goodale in New Brunswick. Accepting football would mean Lawson would continue his career at Monmouth. “If I was going to college to wrestle, I’d definitely go to no other place than Rutgers. I like the guys there,” Lawson told the Asbury Park Press back in December 2009. But when Lawson had another chance to wrestle for the Scarlet Knights after deciding he did not want to play football after two seasons at Monmouth, he instead chose Penn State. The heavyweight’s second decision gave sophomore heavyweight Billy Smith a rivalry that began last season at the Louis Brown Athletic Center, though Smith downplays the word. “I feel like the fans build it up more than we do,” Smith said. “I talk to the kid after we wrestle and we’re on a good basis, but we’re

both competitors and it’s something we look forward to.” During the last bout of the Nittany Lions’ 34-0 dual victory against Rutgers last February at the RAC, Smith and Lawson forced each other into overtime. Smith registered an escape in the second overtime period, putting him up, 2-1. But with less than 10 seconds remaining, Lawson corralled Smith with a reversal for a 3-2 victory. Lawson finished 23-9 last season for Penn State. Part of his success stems from his ability to wait for his opponent to take shots at his legs, which he subsequently avoids for a counter attack. The move happened last weekend in their second meeting at the Binghamton Open, when Smith took Lawson into overtime in the championship bout. Lawson registered a takedown of Smith in the first overtime period this time after Smith went for Lawson’s legs. The 3-1 victory for the No. 11 heavyweight, according to Intermat, moved him to 2-0 against Smith. “I have to go back to the drawing board with that,” Smith said of Lawson’s tendencies. “It’s something I haven’t conquered yet, but I think we have to push the pace on him. I think I’m better-conditioned than he

Heavyweight Billy Smith wrestled Penn State’s Jimmy Lawson twice in his career, resulting in two overtime losses for Smith. ENRICO CABREDO / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / FEBRUARY 2013

is. He might have some bigger size on me, but I definitely have a bigger gas tank, so I have to start pushing the pace on him.” As far as their rivalry is concerned, there will be more opportunities for Smith to beat Lawson. Both figure to qualify for the NCAA Championships this season in Oklahoma City, and Rutgers’ move to the Big Ten means the programs will annually square off in conference dual action. A victory for Smith against Lawson last Sunday would have added to an already budding rivalry. “Billy is the type of kid who wants to wrestle the best kids every

weekend,” said senior 133-pounder Vincent Dellefave. “He knew Jimmy was going to be there that weekend and he just came up a little bit short. … It would have been awesome for Billy if he got it.” Whether the two will face each other again this season is uncertain, it has not stopped Goodale from thinking about future bouts against somebody who almost wrestled for him. “We feel really good about Billy and that’s the type of match that could be an All-American, NCAA type of match one day. So yeah, there’s a rivalry there,” Goodale said.

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November 14, 2013 FOOTBALL THE HUGGINS FILE

SAVON HUGGINS 2013 STATS: 66 CARRIES 213 YARDS 1 TOUCHDOWN 3.2 YARDS PER CARRY

Nov. 17, 2012 at Cincinnati: 41 carries, 179 yards Nov. 24, 2012 at Pittsburgh: 8 carries, 18 yards No. 29, 2012 vs Louisville: did not see game action Dec. 28, 2012 vs Virginia Tech: 18 carries, 48 yards Aug. 29 at Fresno State: 6 carries, 15 yards Sept. 7 vs Norfolk State: 21 carries, 96 yards, 1 TD Sept. 14 vs Eastern Michigan: 4 carries, 6 yards Sept. 21 vs Arkansas: 9 carries, 21 yards Oct. 5 at SMU: 18 carries, 48 yards Oct. 10 at Louisville: 6 carries, 22 yards Oct. 26 vs Houston: 1 carry, 2 yards Nov. 2 vs Temple: 1 carry, 3 yards GRAPHIC BY ALEXA WYBRANIEC / DESIGN EDITOR

Huggins proves faulty since breakout game By Josh Bakan Sports Editor

Then-sophomore running back Savon Huggins finally broke out last year with 179 rushing yards off 41 carries against Cincinnati. But with only one performance of 50-plus rushing yards since, fluke might be a more fitting word. The junior’s inconsistencies since have no definitive answer, but Huggins gets another chance for the Rutgers football team Saturday against Cincinnati. “It’s been the opportunities,” Huggins said yesterday. “The more opportunities you get, the more you get to showcase your talent. But at the same time, you’ve got to just do your role. Whatever role you have in the program, just do it to the best of your ability.” Perhaps the lack of opportunities hurt Huggins’ rhythm, but he must also earn those chances. Huggins only averaged more than 4 yards per rush once this year — Sept. 7 against Norfolk State, when he accumulated 96 yards off 21 rushes. When head coach Kyle Flood views Huggins, he looks at the entire offense. “You’d have to look at the blocking in front of him, look at the fullback play, look at the receivers and then the balance between the pass and the run,” Flood said of his performance against Cincinnati. “Savon’s been a very consistent preparer in terms of effort level — very consistent throughout his career. Some games are better than others, just like most players, but I don’t know if I would compare that game to the rest of his career.” If the surrounding offense hasn’t synced for Huggins since, it was good enough for sophomore P.J. James and freshman Justin Goodwin. James leads the Scarlet Knights this season with 573 rushing yards — 7.3 yards per carry — despite playing only four games. Goodwin holds 452 rushing yards — 4.9 yards per try.

Goodwin also leads Rutgers tailbacks with 105 receiving yards, which more than doubles Huggins’ 51. Former Knights tailback Jawan Jamison also produced with the same surrounding offense as Huggins. Jamison rushed for at least 100 yards in six of his first eight games last year before injuring his ankle against Army. Huggins and James also sound like they have different outlooks. James imagines himself with immense success. “I always see myself breaking a long run,” James said. “I already see it in my head, so when I go out there it’s just natural.” Huggins, meanwhile, said he does not enter a game with big rushes in mind. “Last year was last year,” Huggins said of his performance against Cincinnati. “It’s a new year, a new team, so I can’t really focus on that.” But Huggins’ success against the Bearcats changed James’ perspective. He held confidence in Huggins, but it was one of the first times Huggins’ performance could support it. “He was patient waiting for the holes to open up. It may have taken some time to open up the holes, but they were there,” James said. “The holes might come slowly or quickly, but we just have to wait and keep our reads.” But that performance is far in Huggins’ rear view, and he has much more to analyze when he finally reflects on his Rutgers tenure. “I really haven’t sat down and thought about it,” Huggins said of his Knights career. “It’s the wrong time, wrong place to be thinking about that. I’m focusing on Cincinnati, so I really don’t have a definitive answer.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Josh Bakan on Twitter @JoshBakan. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.

November 14, 2013 CROSS COUNTRY

RU preps for deep racing field By Conor Nordland Contributing Writer

The Rutgers men’s and women’s cross country teams’ championship seasons are underway. After a strong outing from both teams in Nov. 2’s AAC Championships, the focus is now tomorrow’s District II Championships in Bethlehem, Pa. The Scarlet Knights prepared nearly two weeks for the event. “The training has gone excellent,” said women’s assistant coach Jan Merrill-Morin. “We’ve gotten their conditioning up and we really like how hard they’re working.” Adhering to the regimen set by the coaching staff has been one of the womens’ biggest achievements this year, and it will be no different at this event. “You don’t try and deviate from what’s been working,” Merrill-Morin said. All of Rutgers’ starters improved their times since the season began, running personal bests at the AACs as the team finished fifth. But the Knights face a much different test because of the race’s size with more teams and a larger course. “This event is loaded in terms of competition,” Merrill-Morin said. The women’s team faces Georgetown and Penn State in its group, which nationally rank fourth and 30th, respectively. “We’re not ranked in the top 15 for this event, so we have an uphill battle,” Merrill-Morin said. Although they have their work cut out for them, the Knights are confident in their abilities to make their mark. “They have been very focused on the task at hand, and we’re going to go out there and run to the best of our abilities,” Merrill-Morin added. The men prepared similarly. The results from the AACs satisfied head coach Mike Mulqueen, and he built off individual successes from the men’s last race. “We had four times under 25 minutes which we haven’t had all year, and we’ve had some good workouts since then,” Mulqueen said. The Knights know this race will differ from past ones, and they prepared accordingly. “The preparation for this race is different because of the added a mile and a quarter,” Mulqueen said. This meant longer workouts and increased conditioning, but Mulqueen knows his team is ready. “They’ve been getting better at decreasing the time differential, which is crucial for this race,” Mulqueen said. In what will be a similarly competitive field for the men, the Knights possess one goal. “We want to be in the top half of our region, one of the top 16 teams,” Mulqueen said. One key advantage for both teams against their competitive field is their familiarity with the course after they competed in the Paul Short Invitational on Oct. 5 in the same location.

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Placekicking competition stays open By Greg Johnson Associate Sports Editor

In the midst of yet another place-kicking competition, sophomores Kyle Federico and Nick Borgese are frustrated. But it has little to do with struggling to gain traction from each other. For Federico, it has to do with his lack of consistency. He is 6-for-11 on field goals this season, most recently missing two and an extra point Nov. 2 against Temple. “I think the most frustrating thing for me is I’m not where I can be and I’m not performing what I’m capable of,” Federico said. “I know what I’m capable of and I’m not showing that.” With the benefit of another bye week, Federico said he returned to kicking fundamentals, specifically on follow-throughs. At the same time, he does not want to overthink his mistakes. “I know [special teams assistant] coach Sam Williams always tells us, ‘There’s a new kick. There’s a new life in history to every kick, and there’s no point in harping on the last kick,’” Federico said. “That’ll just cause more problems, so just move on.” Borgese said overanalyzing is his biggest issue. The Hamburg, N.Y., native has yet to attempt a field goal this season but made two extra points against Temple and four Sept. 21 against Arkansas. When Federico suffered a season-ending hip surgery Oct. 6, 2012, Borgese assumed the starting job. He performed better per-

centage-wise than Federico last season but feels he since deviated from then. “Personally I haven’t really been myself as a player this entire year,” Borgese said. “Last year I had a much more nonchalant attitude towards everything. I was more natural with everything. [This year] I’ve been too focused on the little things, and now I’ve been getting back to my old self, just being more natural with it and not worrying about such little details.” Rutgers head football coach Kyle Flood has not announced a starter yet for Saturday against Cincinnati. He said Monday an announcement would come later in the week. “I’m not really worried about that. I’m just kind of going out there, practicing how I would as if I am the starter,” Federico said. “If I get my number called, I get my number called.”

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cornerback

Delon Stephenson did not practice yesterday after rolling his ankle Tuesday and is currently limited. Flood has not yet decided on how the Scarlet Knights will distribute reps at cornerback against the Bearcats. He did not list a starter at either corner position in Monday’s depth chart, saying four to five players will likely play in the game. Redshirt freshman Ruhann Peele, who converted from wide receiver to corner two weeks ago, will now play on both first and second downs, Flood said. Peele mostly played on thirddown sub-packages against the

Head coach Kyle Flood said Monday he has not yet decided on if Kyle Federico or Nick Borgese will start Saturday at kicker. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Owls, collecting a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recover y. “There’s a significant portion of the defense now that he’s running as opposed to just one specific part of it,” Flood said.

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running back

Paul James had another sharp day of practice yesterday, Flood said. Barring a setback, he figures to start against Cincinnati with freshman Justin Goodwin listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury. Flood said the Knights have not limited James the last two practices in any way.

“One of the things you want to see is obviously how he runs around. We saw that earlier in the week,” Flood said. “And then the other thing you want to see is kind of how he recovers as he goes through the week, and I think he’s done a good job. I don’t see a guy who looks like he’s coming back from anything. He looks every bit as good as he did the beginning of the year.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.

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Quote of the Day “I could sit here and tell you all these things and next game we’ll go out there and get out-rebounded by 50.” — Rutgers men’s basketball junior forward Kadeem Jack on rebounding inconsistency

THURSDAY, november 14, 2013

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

RU wins first road game of year in Boston By Greg Johnson Associate Sports Editor

Rutgers women’s basketball head coach C. Vivian Stringer said on Media Day on Oct. 24 the Scarlet Knights expect to be vastly different this season. They are off to a good start. The Knights already have half as many road wins as they accumulated all of last season. Any doubts of Rutgers’ offensive success Sunday against Princeton being a product of the Louis Brown Athletic Center were quickly gone yesterday in Boston. The Knights rolled to a 65-51 win against Northeastern (1-1) behind three double-figure scorers, as Rutgers never trailed for the second consecutive game. Sophomore guard Kahleah Copper and junior forward Betnijah Laney finished with double-doubles, becoming the first pair of Knights since 2011 to finish with double-digit points and rebounds. Copper again led the Knights (2-0) in points (26) on 69-percent shooting, while Laney recorded a career-high of 13 rebounds. As it did against Princeton, Rutgers distanced itself with a strong second half. Four minutes into the period, the Knights busted out a 16-0 run to extend their halftime lead to 51-31. Copper scooped three lay-ups during the surge, while sophomore guard Briyona Canty contributed a 3-pointer. The Huskies responded with an 11-4 run, but it was not nearly enough for a comeback, See GAME on Page 15

Sophomore wing Kerwin Okoro will miss at least four weeks because of knee surgery. Okoro tweaked his knee during practice last week and only participated in Rutgers’ exhibition Nov. 1 against Caldwell, in which he shot 3-for-3 from the field. LUOYE WANG

Okoro to miss four to six weeks By Josh Bakan Sports Editor

Sophomore guard Kahleah Copper tallied her first-career double-double yesterday. TIAN LI / FILE PHOTO / NOVEMBER 2013

Sophomore wing Ker win Okoro beat the NCAA in a fight for immediate eligibility after transferring from Iowa State this season. But knee surgery will prevent him from immediately playing for the Rutgers men’s basketball team. Okoro will miss at least four weeks after tweaking his knee in practice last week, the Scarlet Knights announced yesterday. His in-

jury forced him out of Rutgers’ first two regular season games. The press release said four to six weeks, but head coach Eddie Jordan said it could be longer. “How many weeks will that take? Four to six, six to eight, we don’t know,” Jordan said yesterday. “But he has to do his due diligence and get in his rehab and keeping his weight down, yet still seeing what we’re doing, how we’re progressing.” The Iowa State transfer gave Rutgers energy off the bench, contributing six points off 3-for-3 shooting Nov. 1 in an exhibition against Caldwell.

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sophomore, finished first in the 400-yard individual medley and fourth in the 100 fly as the Rutgers swimming and diving team swept last weekend’s quad meet at the RU Aquatic Center.

It stings Rutgers slightly harder that Okoro fought to play this year but will not get to yet. “I think that’s bad that it had to happen to him, but I think he’ll come back even better and even stronger,” said sophomore guard Myles Mack. Luckily for Rutgers, it carries a surplus of shooting guards behind Mack. Juniors Craig Brown, D’Von Campbell and Malick Kone will combine to fill Okoro’s role, Jordan said. See WEEKS on Page 16

Knights schedule

MEN’S BASKETBALL

VOLLEYBALL

MEN’SOCCER

FOOTBALL

vs. Yale

vs. Connecticut

vs. USF

vs. Cincinnati

Tonight, 7:30 p.m. RAC

Tomorrow, 7 p.m. College Ave. Gym

Tomorrow, TBA Frisco, Tex. (AAC Semifinals)

Saturday, noon High Point Solutions Stadium