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Booker bill will benefit Rutgers student veterans CHRISTIAN ZAPATA NEWS EDITOR
With approximately two dozen Rutgers student veterans standing behind him, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) has announced plans to extend benefits of the GI Bill. In front of Veterans House on the College Avenue campus yesterday, Booker argued for a better deal that improves educational benefits for students returning to school after serving time in the military, according to an article from NJTV. “One of the issues revealed to me through that very discussion were the critical gaps in current U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits. Right now, student vets are running out of education benefits due to the required remedial courses they need as a foundation for continued study,” he said in the article. Booker will introduce legislation next week focused on extending GI Bill benefits beyond the current 36 months will go toward helping onethird of recently-separated veterans who need remedial work. Signed into law by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, the GI bill has helped to reinforce millions of veterans into the workforce with funding for college, graduate school and training programs, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Under the bill, veterans and their families are eligible to receive money toward the costs of school and training. The bill generally awards veterans 36 months of entitlement and 15 years of benefits from the last 90 days of consecutive service or more, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Booker’s new bill would make it easier to transfer GI Bill benefits to unborn children and rolls back previous penalties for military careers with more than 16 years of service. “Improving the prospects for veterans improves the lives of all New Jerseyans because veterans are the backbones of our communities. They possess unique insights, they have incredible skills and veterans in New Jersey are servant leaders for life, not just the time that they were in the military,” Booker said in the article. University President Robert L. Barchi was also in attendance at the ceremony and said over the last decade the University has stepped up support of its veterans and those currently serving. “And we’re proud right now to say that Military Times ranks Rutgers No. 3 in the nation,” Barchi said in the article. Juan Carlo, an ROTC junior, expressed his feelings toward Booker’s work.
“It feels good knowing Senator Booker is fighting for the rights and benefits of veterans, it’s something I think you don’t see enough of in politics anymore,” he said. Booker also stated his support of a bill that protects the Mueller investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, his contemplation of a 2020 run for president and said he would consider former Gov. Chris Christie’s (R-N.J.) eligibility as Attorney General if and when President Donald J. Trump makes the request. “I’m taking a little break right now, getting back to work. Over the holidays I’ll give some thought to whether or not I will give my thought to running for president of the United States,” he said.
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker (D) came to Rutgers on Monday and announced plans to extend benefits of the GI bill. He discussed the need for improved educational benefits for veterans returning to school outside of the Veterans House on College Avenue. GOOGLE MAPS
NJ sues drug company for inflated costs RYAN STIESI NEWS EDITOR
The State of New Jersey filed a five-count lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, for allegedly deceiving consumers about the dangers of two of the company’s opioid products with high potential for abuse — Nucynta and Nucynta ER. Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced the lawsuit yesterday, according to a press release from his office. This marks the third case brought by the Attorney General’s Office against an opioid manufacturer, and the first of such a case brought by the Office against a pharmaceutical company based in New Jersey. The charges allege violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, the New Jersey False Claims Act and the common-law prohibition against creation of a public nuisance, according to the press release. “Janssen helped fuel a public health crisis unlike any other our state has faced,” Grewal said. “The public has a right to know about Janssen’s efforts to mislead healthcare providers and patients, and we will fight any effort to keep today’s filing hidden from view. Janssen’s conduct was illegal, and details about it should not be kept confidential.” In a statement to The Daily Targum, Janssen Pharmaceuticals called the allegations baseless and said the following: “Our actions in the marketing and promotion of these medicines were appropriate and responsible. The labels for our prescription opioid pain medicines provide information about
their risks and benefits, and the allegations made against our company are baseless and unsubstantiated. In fact, since 2008, our opioid medications have accounted for less than 1 percent of the U.S. market for this class of medications (including generics). Opioid abuse and addiction are serious public health issues. We are committed to being part of the ongoing dialogue and to doing our part to find ways to address this crisis.” In the complaint, the state highlighted its main findings of alleged
“harmful conduct” by Janssen, which included an “unbranded marketing campaign.” The lawsuit alleged the company used literature and web content designed to appear independent that was actually from Janssen and oversaw a campaign designed to embed certain information about the viability of long-term opioid use in the minds of doctors and patients. It also alleged that the company targeted elderly and “opioid-naïve” patients to expand its market share and attempted to differentiate its
own opioid products from competitors’ products by promoting Nucynta and Nucynta ER as safer and less addictive, among other allegations. The lawsuit seeks a judgment requiring that Janssen pay civil penalties, disgorge its ill-gotten gains and pay damages for false claims submitted to the state, as well as halt all alleged unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act, correct its alleged misrepresentations and SEE COSTS ON PAGE 4
The lawsuit filed by the State of New Jersey alleged that Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, deceived consumers about two of its opioid products. The company denied the allegations in a statement. GOOGLE MAPS
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Rutgers ‘rains’ in award for 50 years of weather tracking LEONARD TAN STAFF WRITER
Ever wonder how much rainfall Rutgers accumulates throughout the year? The University was recently awarded for its commitment toward tracking 50 years worth of continuous weather observations. The National Weather Service awarded the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) and Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) in recognition of those who volunteer their efforts and time to input daily local weather observations in a database available to anyone interested in learning about the region’s climate. Anthony Broccoli, chair of the Department of Environmental Sciences and co-director of Rutgers Climate Institute, manages the station alongside a group of undergraduate students who work with him. Every day, data is collected at 8 a.m. and sent over to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration database. It is made available on the Rutgers weather website to anyone interested and includes the high and low temperatures, precipitation in the last 24 hours, snowfall, soil temperatures and amount of evaporation, according to Rutgers.edu. The station is maintained largely by student volunteers who strive to make weather observations every day. Under Broccoli’s supervision, they have not missed a day. Broccoli said this award is a culmination of their efforts and those of past station employees. But, despite recent recognition for the last 50 years worth of weather observations at Rutgers,
Anthony J. Broccoli, a professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Sciences and co-director of Rutgers Climate Institute, works with student volunteers to keep a daily log of daily weather forecasts at Rutgers. COURTESY OF ANTHONY BROCCOLI the station’s history spans much farther back. David Robinson, a distinguished professor in the Department of Geography and New Jersey state climatologist, said the station dates to the 1900s and recently received recognition after being moved back and forth between the greenhouses on Cook campus to the Rutgers Gardens where it now resides. Each time it was moved, the station was assigned a new national number, effectively rewriting
its history book. Despite having a century worth of recorded weather observations, the station is considered to have existed for only 50 years, Robinson said. Since weather obser vations star ted at Rutgers approximately a centur y ago, their focus has shifted. Steve Decker, director of the Meteorology Undergraduate Program in the Department of Environmental Sciences, said they were initially focused on agriculture back when the School of
Environmental and Biological Sciences was still called the College of Agriculture, and have since expanded to measure air quality. Tools used to collect this data have changed very little throughout the decades, Broccoli said. If there are changes in the weather, it is not coming from a change in instruments, but from the weather itself. Obser ving the weather for about a centur y can lead to records of extreme occurrences. Decker said New Brunswick
had reached temperatures of 105 degrees Fahrenheit twice in July of both 2010 and 2011 and had a snowstorm of 26.9 inches — the most ever obser ved from one storm. These occurrences are rare and met with a gradual temperature increase. “New Brunswick has been warming, and so temperatures today are roughly 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than they were a hundred years ago,” Broccoli said.
Students such as Max Hazzon, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior, wake up early every morning to collect weather data at 8 a.m. and send it over to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration database. It is also made available on the Rutgers weather website for people to view. RUTGERS.EDU
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COSTS NJ spent approximately $12.5 M. on more than 41,000 claims from 2010 to 2017 CONTINUED FROM FRONT “abate the public nuisance that its (alleged) deceptive marketing has been a substantial factor in creating,” according to the press release. The lawsuit also blamed Janssen’s marketing of Nucynta and Nucynta ER for “dramatically” increased health insurance costs absorbed by the state and, ultimately, New Jersey taxpayers through false claims for chronic opioid therapy. According to the press release, the complaint claims that New Jersey bears the cost of prescription drug coverage for low-and-moderate-income residents through its Medicaid programs, for active and retired state employees through two different, private-company-administered Employee Health Plans and for state employees injured on the job under Workers’ Compensation. The complaint maintains that between 2010 and 2017, the state spent an estimated $12.5 million on more than 41,000 claims for Nucynta or Nucynta ER submitted to its two Employee Health Plans — part of $178 million spent by the state overall for opioid prescriptions submitted to the Employee Health Plans, according to the press release. During roughly the same time period, the state paid out a total of more than $800,000 to cover Nucynta and Nucynta ER claims submitted to the state’s
largest Medicaid MCO, and under Workers’ Compensation. Under the New Jersey False Claims Act, Janssen is liable for three times the state’s damages, according to the press release. Specific examples described in the complaint include one New Jersey Employee Health Plan patient who received 125 prescriptions for Nucynta and Nucynta ER — totaling more than a 2,700-day supply — during approximately a one-year period. These prescriptions cost the state more than $48,000 for this patient alone and were written by a healthcare provider who allegedly had received hundreds of visits from Janssen sales representatives, according to the press release. Grewal said the state cannot turn a blind eye on the issue and intends to make the company pay for its damages. “It is particularly disturbing that so much of this misconduct took place in our own backyard,” Grewal said. “New Jersey’s pharmaceutical industry is the envy of the world, with a long history of developing vital, life-saving drugs. But we cannot turn a blind eye when a New Jersey company violates the law and threatens the lives of our residents. We intend to hold Janssen accountable for its deception, and to make the company pay for the public health crisis it helped to create.”
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced the lawsuit yesterday, marking the third time a case has been brought forward by the attorney general’s office against an opioid manufacturer. NJ.GOV
Car plows into Social Security office building, injuring 20 people ASSOCIATED PRESS EGG HARBOR, N.J. (AP) — Police say 20 people were injured when a car crashed through the front of a Social Security office in New Jersey. Egg Harbor Township police say the crash happened around 10 a.m. Tuesday when 56-yearold Donna Woodall was attempting to park. Authorities say the Atlantic City woman crashed her car into the lobby of the building where many people were waiting. One of those injured was in critical condition, one was in serious condition and the rest sustained minor injuries. Authorities say the crash appears to be an accident. Its exact cause remains under investigation. The building was deemed to be structurally sound after the crash.
A 56-year-old was attempting to park her car when she accidentally crashed into the lobby of a social security office in Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Police said that 20 people were injured in the crash and that it appeared to be an accident. GOOGLE MAPS
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Dietary supplements require regulation
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elcome to this week’s, KAAN JON BOZTEPE “What Kaan Jon finds wrong now,” where I inevitably discuss a flaw that is often overlooked. Today’s topic: supplements. Also known as the holy grail of getting fit quick, from your creatine shakes to your whey protein isolate, yet most people do not realize just how dangerous and short-term these stimulants are. The ordinary pre-workout mix contains high dosages of caffeine, creatine, an abundance of vitamins, silicone and many more ingredients — or so we think. I say this because, contrary to common belief, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate or thoroughly examine if the ingredients on the label of a supplement is even in the bottle. Scared yet? Let us continue. Supplements are not considered drugs and due to this odd circumstance they do not have the same requirements and safety measures that prescriptions do. Dietar y supplements do not have to be proven safe or effective. According to the American Cancer Society, “In 1994, the Dietar y Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) defined dietar y supplements as a categor y of food, which put them under different regulations than drugs. They are considered safe until proven other wise.” Manufacturers are not required to test the ingredients found within supplements or put them through any clinical trials. That is past a red flag notice, this means that many dietar y supplements can be tainted with pesticides, not contain what it says it does on the label, contains less than the amount that is said on the label or worst of all, it might contain ingredients that are not even listed on the label. Next let us talk about practicality. Unless your glutamine levels in your body are low, do you really think you need a 5,000 milligram dosage a day of it for the sake of gains through amino acids? The answer is most probably no. You must go to your doctor first and test your nutrient levels to see what vitamin deficiencies you may have in your body. Some supplements do have adequate amounts of essential nutrients, but none of them can take the place of a nutritious diet. Now, a good amount of vitamins are actually FDA approved and sold in pharmacies, so I would like to strictly focus on herbal/dietar y/fitness supplements. I say this because the FDA guarantees that they follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs) that help to ensure the identity, purity, strength and composition matches the label of the supplements. A majority of pre-workout supplements have a proprietar y blend of ingredients that the company says is responsible for the energy boost. Sorr y to break it to my readers, there is no magical blend. That boost is caffeine. For example, one of the top selling brands, GNC Pro Amp, contains about 2 cups of coffee worth of caffeine in one dosage. Caffeine, if regulated, can actually be a great stimulant to improve an individual’s metabolic rate, endurance and lessen fatigue. But, too much caffeine, as indicated in the GNC supplement, can lead to over working the central ner vous system, which can dramatically deteriorate one’s brain functions, whether it be in an immediate fashion or in long term side effects. Supplements in moderation can still be a useful additive to your diet. This paper is just a call to action for my readers. I want my readers to be aware that the FDA does not regulate supplements and until they do, please do extensive research on the manufacturer, the parent company, make sure you purchase them from trusted pharmacies and not online and just be war y. Go to your doctor and test your vitamin and nutrient levels to see if you have deficiencies in any aspect. Just to clarify, you do not need any supplements if your diet is balanced and healthy unless you have a specific ailment that causes you to lack a specific vitamin. At times where your diet is not on par, supplements can help replenish some of the vitamin deficiencies you’re currently having, and as I mentioned before vitamins are beginning to become FDA approved and are normally sold in trusted pharmacies. Nonetheless, the workout supplements are not necessar y and the proprietar y blends used cannot normally be trusted along with the fact that the dosages are normally much more than what your body needs. Want to get fitter and stronger? Learn which proteins to consume, which fibers you need to balance that, the amount of carbohydrate intake you should have daily and play around with the food chain. If one can research a billion different types of supplements an hour, the same can be done with which foods would be most beneficial for your body. Your body is not a testing subject and your health is not worth jeopardizing.
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Kaan Jon Boztepe is a School of Arts and Sciences junior double majoring in philosophy and history. His column, “Kaanotations,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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We must attack issue at its source There is more to gun violence than highly-publicized mass murders
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t can go without saying that the United States gun ownership could help mitigate the problem, but has a serious gun-violence issue. Every year it is still a fundamentally human issue — one based more than 36,000 people are killed by gun- in mental health. This is exemplified by the fact that shots in this country, which makes gun violence one people will attempt suicide at the same rate with or without access to a gun. of the leading causes of death. The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics did a survey In discussing the issue of gun violence in America, people’s minds tend nowadays to revert almost auto- of prison inmates who were in possession of guns matically to thinking about mass shootings such as at the time of their crime, and found that in most Parkland, Las Vegas and the most recent Thousand states approximately 60 percent of the inmates illeOaks incident. But the truth is that there is a lot more gally procured the gun they used. So when it comes to America’s gun-violence issue than these highly-pub- to correcting the issue in communities that experilicized mass murders, and attempting to get at solving ence high rates of gun violence, more stringent gun the issue by using those highly-publicized mass mur- laws clearly do not fully address the issue. Laws addressing gun-show loops can prevent people from ders as a talking point is not doing us any good. In other words, we are having the wrong conver- buying guns legally and then selling them on the sations. To solve the gun-violence issue, we should black market, but again, the root of the issue must be talking about correcting the fundamental and be pinpointed and attacked. In terms of states with foundational issues that might lead to incidents of communities that experience high rates of gun viogun violence, rather than focusing nearly all of our lence, it seems fostering a positive environment for people — specifically attention on the kids — who are prone guns themselves. to joining in on gun viIt then seems olence to grow and dereasonable to say “In other words, we are having the velop on the right path that a deeper foas people is where the cus on the mental wrong conversations.” focus should lie. In health of individother words, commuuals as well as the nity building and orfostering of good environments for children from a young age — en- ganizing is just as important as gun laws if we are to vironments that give kids access to opportunity and actually solve the issue. In 1996, with the support of the National Rifle Aspromote community togetherness — could lead to very effective tactics on reducing gun violence and sociation, the Dickey Amendment was passed. As a result of this amendment, the Centers for Disease potentially eradicating it. Of the aforementioned approximately 36,000 Control and Prevention (CDC) were barred from deaths by gunshot in the U.S. each year, about two- using funds “to advocate or promote gun control.” thirds are suicides, and suicide attempts are much Though the bill did not ban gun-violence research, more likely to be successful if a gun is involved. A between 1996 and 2013 CDC funding for research on study published in the Journal of Surgical Research the subject dropped by 96 percent. Recently though, found that states with weaker gun laws have more there has been a surge in research on the issue — gun-related suicide attempts, which tend to be asso- growing from fewer than 90 annual publications in ciated with higher mortality. Considering that two- 2010 to 150 in 2014. This is a good start, but more thirds of gun deaths in U.S. are suicides, more guns must be done. Definitive research on how to effecin homes would presumably correlate with more tively address America’s gun-violence issue at the gun-related deaths. In that case, more laws restricting source is the answer. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Virtual reality is the future of video game technology GAMER NEXT DOOR MITCHELL KEVETT
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couple of days ago, I finally picked up a new (to me) GTX 1080 graphics card to replace my long obsolete GTX 780Ti in my PC, and what a world of dif ference the additional VRAM makes. I picked up an Oculus Rift Vir tual Reality (VR) headset a couple of years ago when they were first released. The headset did not work ver y well with my 780Ti, but it ran games nonetheless, and I was deeply impressed. Even with a choppy frame rate, VR is an incredibly immersive experience, one that ever yone should tr y as soon as they can. Now that I finally have acquired a 1080 graphics card with its lusty 8GB of GDDR5X video memor y, I can achieve the 90 fps threshold for VR. If you have never played a VR game on an outdated PC setup, playing below 90 frames per second feels choppy, awkward and outright nauseating. We are only in the early stages of game and hardware development for the VR platform, but it already completely revolutionizes the way games are played. Good VR experiences make you feel like you are literally inside the game. Inside the headset, your entire field of view is
covered by two screens, one for each eye, and your physical movement is accurately tracked to give you a second to none sense of interaction with gaming environments. I have yet to pick up motion controllers for my Oculus Rift, but playing VR games with a controller or my racing wheel is inherently enjoyable. “Lucky’s Tale”, a free game that ships with ever y Oculus Rift, plays like an amazing tech demonstration for how third-person experiences could be developed for VR going for ward.
perk to its fullest extent. In it, players are given short gameplay sequences — 10 to 20 second action movie-esque scenes — in which they must take down bad guys with whatever weapons are nearby. The sensation of having a bullet whizz past your head like in “Superhot VR” is unsettling and immersive. Do not even get me started on the rollercoaster tech demonstrations. These few-minute-long experiences give players the feeling that they are riding in an out-of-control rollercoaster. These
“The most fun you will likely have will be in showing the platform to people in your life that do not normally game, like your parents, aunts, uncles ...”
The game feels like you are playing around with a little diorama set. The experience is adorable, color ful and diverse in presentation. Through its stereoscopic 3D technology, VR gives you a sense of physical depth that no other platform can replicate, and games like “Superhot VR” utilize that
coaster games truly give you vertigo — I felt my stomach drop several times while playing — and it was interesting to say the least. I have yet to tr y a horror game in VR, but I am not so sure if my body is ready for that just yet. From my sessions with VR, racing games have been my favorite. With a
full-fledged racing wheel setup, VR is a whole other beast. Couple the realistic force-feedback that a good racing wheel will give you with the sense of speed and space that VR affords, and it is easy to get lost in the experience. My favorite game so far for VR has to be “Dirt Rally.” The game really gives you the sensation that you are flying down a tiny dirt path at 100 mph, in a screaming rally car, with tree branches, mud and spectators zooming past your peripher y. If you have the money, buy a VR setup — you will not regret it. The most fun you likely will have will be in showing the platform to people in your life that do not normally game, like your parents, aunts, uncles or that weird cousin you see once a year at holiday gatherings. There are not a ton of Triple-A quality games that fully support VR just yet, but in the next couple of years I fully expect to see the platform become the next big thing. Many of the games out now for VR feel more like tech demos than actual, fleshed-out experiences, but the few shining examples of quality development that does exist serve as benchmarks for the medium’s inevitable future success. At the very least, find a way to try VR out, it will change the way you look at entertainment forever. Mitchell Kevett is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in history and minoring in political science. His column, “Gamer Next Door,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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‘Long, Long, Long’: Deluxe editions of albums are new norm ELIZABETH LEOCE CORRESPONDENT
As streaming becomes a crucial source of revenue, the music industry is finding it hard to justify what makes an exclusive album so “exclusive.” Nowadays, most people find it more convenient to listen to new albums through streaming websites and programs, such as Spotify, Pandora and Soundcloud. These types of programs are easy, efficient and affordable. Buying the deluxe albums are often questioned by many consumers: if it’s already online, what makes spending more money for one extra song so special? While most of us think of deluxe editions as special products aimed at a small group of “super-fans,” they are often celebrated for the behind the scenes look and the extra content in the form of bonus tracks or videos that the artist released separately. Although some may see it as a disadvantage that they now have to pay more for one extra song, it actually brings in more sales than we think. “Deluxe editions in the first few weeks after an album's release can sell more than their standard counterparts, and even account for more than
two-thirds of first-week sales,” according to Billboard. Those sales fade fast. But the revenue they bring in can make such a significant impact on a project that they've become an important part of planning. “Deluxe editions have completely reshaped the reissue business, to the point that catalog labels now release multiple versions of almost every project. In the last few years, we've done more multi-tiered versions of releases than ever before,” said Rhino Entertainment President Mark Pinkus. In November 1968, millions of double Long Players (LPs) were shipped to record stores worldwide, with the year’s most anticipated musical event: the Nov. 22 release of The Beatles’ “The Beatles,” or “The White Album.” Now, in honor of its 50th anniversary, the band’s record label released a special edition that includes outtakes, demos and more exclusive content. For the first time since the original release, the album has been remixed and will be presented with this new content. With many different opinions, according to some Apple iTunes reviews, people are questioning, “do we really need this,” or that “bonus
material is lacking.” Some fans are asking why one would pay $70 for something remastered when the original songs are priceless and historic. Those who see this re-mastering as a once-in-a-lifetime purchase seem to love the unique touch to the songs and that they “can’t get enough, yet it's also bittersweet.”
Despite mixed opinions, sales did not seem to be diminished. One day after the Nov. 9 release of the eagerly awaited 50th anniversary, “the 7-disc Super Deluxe Edition vaulted to the #1 spot on Amazon in the U.S,” according to Apple Corps Ltd. Similar to the re-release of “The Beatles,” it isn't surprising
Currently in stores, the 50th edition of The Beatles' seminal "White Album" is full of outtakes and demos from the original recording sessions. INSTAGRAM
how other record labels take advantage of the opportunities for the release of remasterings or deluxe editions. Thanks in no small part to the new Freddie Mercur y biopic, the Nov. 2 re-release of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is taking advantage of the consumers wallets and nostalgia. Coming all the way from “A Night at the Opera” to “Greatest Hits,” the recent soundtrack that followed the film reminds people just why they love the band. Many iTunes reviews also said that although they did not need another album, at least the record label provided them with the addition of five songs from the band’s dramatic 1985 Live Aid performance. Creating the deluxe album is not easy, as industries hope to make the music as authentic as they can and try to stay close to the original artist’s style. But whether deluxe albums are just concerned with money-making or if truly they care about the fans is still questionable. The music industry will keep coming out with deluxe albums as long as it brings in revenue, so the question remains: how many reissues does it take until even a super-fan has had enough?
Prince, Peep, Petty: How we memorialize departed artists EAMONN O'NEILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Whenever a famous musician dies, there are countless social media posts, candlelight vigils and craven deals for their vaults. Most of the time it revolves around older artists with their best work in the rearview. David Bowie, Prince and Tom Petty all had lengthy careers built on a large fan base and decades of albums. Their deaths were followed by a rehash of their career rather than a tearful ode to what could have been. Recently, there has been an unfortunate examination of young artists after they too have died. Mac Miller, Lil Peep and XXXTentacion died this past year long before their artistic peaks, before anyone knew what their true impact would be. Miller could’ve delivered a classic album, Lil Peep may have had a run of top-five hits and XXXTentacion’s actions could’ve lead to a national conversation on separating art from artist. Their deaths force us to wonder, each creating our own future with them. As soon as a celebrity of any note dies, every fan comes out of the woodwork. Casual or fervent, it does not matter — everyone posts the same tribute on Instagram. No matter the musician, whether it be Bowie, Miller or Prince, each user posts an iconic photo matched with an equally famous
Gustav Elijah Åhr, known professionally as Lil Peep, passed away at the age of 21. His posthumous album "Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 2" was recently released. INSTAGRAM lyric topped off with “RIP” or the excruciating line, “Rest Easy.” The social media deluge is usually then followed by a constant drone of the deceased artist’s music on all possible mediums. An older musician dying serves as both a tragedy and an ability to reflect. When Prince and Bowie died, many people went back into their catalogs and listened
to their masterpieces. Streaming technology has gifted everyone the capability to listen to most music whenever they please. This caused old artists to find new life with new generations even as they entered the great beyond. With a young musician's death, reflection is often more difficult. A listener is tasked with looking for clues to their death in many
cases. Miller and Lil Peep both died of accidental drug overdoses related to fentanyl (as did Petty and Prince). Fans not only went back into the catalogs to mourn, but also to rationalize the artists' deaths. Both Miller's and Lil Peep’s albums jumped higher in chart rankings after their deaths, and XXXTentacion’s album still remains high on the Billboard Hot 100 and 200 following his murder. Combing through records is a ritual performed by many fans after any album release, but searching for truth beyond an icon seems especially morose. Lil Peep was on the verge of becoming a genuine pop talent. His music, a blend between emo and rap, captured fans with its raw and rugged sound. Lil Peep had the face, the charisma and the talent to leap into the stratosphere of musical fame. His estate seems to be shepherding his work and recently released a posthumous album called “Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 2” and a documentary produced by director Terrence Malik. Both Lil Peep and Miller were unmarred by controversy, leading to a major outpouring of support following their deaths. In contrast, XXXTentacion does not share that luxury. While an experimental and popular artist, XXXTentacion’s music cannot be separated from his assault charges and the confession that recently surfaced online. The alleged assault on his
pregnant girlfriend had always tainted XXXTentacion’s career and now his legacy. Nevertheless, in both life and death, his music seems immune to boycott. His final album “?” went No. 1 on Billboard’s charts, and the lead single “Sad!” continues to garner plenty of plays on Spotify — even after they removed it from their top playlists due to the allegations. Before his death, XXXTentacion seemed to be putting forth a new persona of genteel understanding, but could not fully embark on an apology tour before his death. XXXTentacion was awarded Best New Artist at the American Music Awards last month. Many saw this as undeserving and only given in the wake of his death. XXXTentacion, more than Lil Peep and Miller, attracted a huge subculture following. Millions of young kids and teens stream his music. Each fan looked past his disgusting misdeeds for his seemingly honest music. Now there is no opportunity to reckon with it. It is hard to come to terms with death of any sort. Rationalizing the death of a celebrity, especially a revered artist, is profoundly difficult. Wading through capitalistic estates and labels while trying to preserve your own sense of fandom leads to a debate among your inner voice. To love the artist that existed or to absolve oneself of their life and worship at their fallen altar? The music outlasts the artist always, so just listen to that.
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November 14, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: You’ll have a lot to think about this year. The changes that come your way will not turn out as expected. Practice moderation and avoid getting involved in ventures that you cannot afford emotionally, physically or financially. Question any offer that requires you to trust someone else to handle your personal or professional affairs. Your numbers are 8, 14, 22, 28, 31, 33, 42.
Over The Hedge
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look over documents carefully before you sign. Dealing with institutions will put you in a vulnerable position if you don’t have expert advice. Evaluate every aspect of whatever situation you face before you make a commitment. Personal changes are apparent. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your past experience will pay off when it comes to your work and your relationship with your peers. Taking charge and making sure that things get done on time will result in an unexpected opportunity or unusual proposition. 2 stars
Non Sequitur
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An emotional situation will have an impact on your relationship with someone. Take the time to listen to what’s being said and you’ll be able to bring about the changes that will enhance your relationship and enrich your life. 5 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t feel you have to conform to the way other people do things. Use your imagination to come up with an idea that will take others by surprise and help you stand out from your peers. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Expand your mind; you’ll learn something that will help you get ahead. Short trips will lead to engaging conversations with people who can motivate you to try something new. A physical activity will lead to self-improvement. Romance is encouraged. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions will take over if you get into a conversation with someone regarding your responsibilities. Look for an innovative way to deal with anyone questioning your abilities or what you are doing. Someone you thought you could trust will let you down. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get together with old friends or relatives and share memories. You’ll discover something about your past that will change your point of view. An affectionate gesture will surprise you. Be honest about the way you feel. 4 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Accept inevitable changes. Don’t give someone the wrong impression. Be willing to look at new data, concepts and suggestions and figure out a way to incorporate what you are offered into your plans. Don’t let personal issues interfere with work. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you can dream it, you can become it. Change begins within and can turn your day into an exciting new start. Trust your instincts and believe in your ability to conquer your fears and achieve your goals. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your heart into whatever you are working toward; an opportunity will come your way. A physical change will encourage better health, greater confidence and compliments. Romance will enrich your life and lead to positive lifestyle changes. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let what other people do bother you. If someone overreacts, give them space. Concentrate on the things you can accomplish. Get together with people who share common interests. Gathering information will help you improve your position. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotional manipulation will get you into trouble. Stick to the truth and question any information you are given that appears to be incomplete or unlikely. Don’t share information that may be used against you or to take advantage of you. Protect passwords. 3 stars
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Yesterday’s Solution
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COMPANY 3 Knights reach double digits, combine for 20 rebounds percentage, which was the same as the Devils. Although, the bright this season. She command- Knights did dominate Central ed the court and let her presence Connecticut State in field goal percentage, finishing at 49 perbe known. Following the game, a ceremo- cent, as opposed to a measly 27 ny was held in honor of Stringer’s percent from their opponent. Rutgers will be back on the 1,000th win. Some notable, emocourt for its tional congratnext game at ulations came Charlotte, N.C. from members “They work so hard to on Friday, Nov. of the 1,000 make things happen. 16 against the win club, which Charlotte 49ers features such We as coaches couldn’t at 5 p.m. This names as the accomplish anything can be a close late Tennessee game, since head coach without the players.” both teams are Pat Summitt, undefeated. Stanford’s head C. VIVIAN STRINGER “Sometimes coach Tara Head Coach people ask Va n D e r v e e r, how I accomUConn’s head plished these coach Geno Auriemma and North Carolina’s head things,” Stringer said. “This was coach Sylvia Hatchell. She also got only done with my family first of comments from former Los Ange- all. They lifted me up sometimes les Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, late when I didn’t think I could make tennis star Billie Jean King and for- it. When I get the opportunity to coach these young women I am mer CEO of Nike Phil Knight. “At the end of the day these very thankful. I know that as I players are people,” Stringer said walk out the door, that I actually with teary eyes. “They work so want to thank the many people hard to make things happen. We that believed enough in us.” as coaches couldn’t accomplish For updates on the Rutgers anything without the players.” As a team, Rutgers was able women’s basketball team, follow to nab a 59 percent free throw @TargumSports on Twitter. CONTINUED FROM BACK
Junior guard Ciani Cryor put up 10 points on a perfect 4-4 shooting in her season debut after not playing in the first two games due to a violation of team policy. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / NOVEMBER 2018
VOLLEYBALL RUTGERS-MICHIGAN STATE, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Rutgers hosts Michigan State for midweek matchup ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers volleyball team will face Michigan State at the College Avenue Gymnasium on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in a midweek match. The Scarlet Knights (6-23, 0-16) are coming off of mixed performances over the weekend
in Illinois, but head coach CJ Werneke is hopeful for more progress to be made in the team’s last four home matches of the season. Last weekend, Rutgers lost both of its matches against No. 4 Illinois and Northwestern, but still managed to take a set from the Wildcats for their first set win against the Chicago school since joining the Big Ten in 2014.
Despite the fact that the Knights fell to No. 4 Illinois, 25-20, 25-22, 25-11, Werneke was proud that the team kept its opponent in close proximity for the first two sets before falling off toward the end of the match. Surprisingly, Werneke was not pleased with Rutgers’ performance the following day against Northwestern even
Head coach CJ Werneke hasn’t led the Knights — who are currently on a 16 match losing streak — to a Big Ten win since 2015. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2017
though the Knights captured the third set. “It’s not like we’re tapped out or maxed out. So taking a set while not even playing our best shows that we have some grit and could still accomplish some good things,” Werneke said. With that in mind, Rutgers needs to find a way to finish stronger toward the end of each set and each match. Over the past weekend, it was only able to score 11 and 14 points in the last set against its opponents. Additionally, the Knights are becoming more consistent scoring in the twenties against some nationally ranked teams, but are unable to close the set with a win. “We’re more familiar to what it feels like and looks like to be in those situations. So now we’ve just got to continue the same execution the last 5 points as we did the first 20,” Werneke said. This is not the first time the Knights have played the Spartans this season. Rutgers battled them on Sept. 29 where it was able to notch a win in the first set, 25-18, before falling in the other three sets. Michigan State’s head coach Cathy George applauded the Knights’ progression throughout the years. “Rutgers is vastly improved, and they pushed us — we realized that we had to play aggressive and poised. I think we really showed that in our third and fourth sets when we really put things together,” George said, according to msuspartans.com. On Wednesday night, Rutgers should find a way to turn the tables and maintain its aggressive
playing from the beginning to the end of the match. The Knights are ranked 24th in the country with 2.67 blocks per set, as of this week’s rankings, behind the Spartans’ 2.68 blocks per game for 21st. They have been consistent in their defensive play. In Michigan State’s most recent match, it lost to Iowa in four sets. After the Spartans captured the first set, the Hawkeyes came back to take the final three sets, 30-28, 25-19, 25-23, in a tight match. “We had leads, but showed our inexperience in closing out sets and matches. It’s something we’re working on, but it frustrated us tonight. We did a lot of good things — we saw a lot of big performances this week over our two matches, but tonight we couldn’t close it out when we had control,” George said. Both Rutgers and Michigan State struggle closing out sets and matches, so the Knights have the opportunity to capitalize on their opponents’ weakness. Luckily for them, they’ll be playing in front of a home crowd, coming in with the upper hand. “It’s always nice to be home,” Werneke said. “It’s a little bit of a competitive advantage, but you don’t have to travel, especially heading into that second match, or even the first match. When you’re comfortable in your home surroundings, you’re a little bit more refreshed and a little bit fresher than the other team.” For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
November 14, 2018
Page 11 MEN’S BASKETBALL KISS, HARPER JR. HIGHLIGHT RUTGERS’ BLOWOUT VICTORIES
Knights 3-point shooting key for successful season COBY GREEN SPORTS EDITOR
For the fourth straight season and the third under head coach Steve Pikiell, the Rutgers men’s basketball team started its season 2-0 after two blowout wins over Fairleigh Dickinson and Drexel. The Scarlet Knights have opened the season shooting the ball extremely efficiently, going 53 percent from the field and a whopping 56.5 percent from 3-point range. The team has gotten good performances from both returning players and newcomers, as Rutgers has outscored its two opponents by a combined score of 185-121. The Knights reached 90 points in both games and held the visiting Knights and Dragons to a combined 39 percent shooting from the field. Here are three takeaways from Rutgers’ season opening weekend at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC):
UPPERCLASSMEN SNIPERS
Junior forwards Issa Thiam and Eugene Omoruyi produced similar numbers last season, with Thiam contributing 7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game and Omoruyi putting up 7.9 points, five rebounds and one assist per game. Thiam started every game and was a potential threat from the
3-point line, while Omoruyi was more of a defensive anchor. Thiam has picked up where he left off from last season, and then some, shooting extremely well from the field at 61.5 percent, including a 70-percent clip from 3 (7-10). Omoruyi has joined him in both games in the starting lineup and seems to have put a lot of work into his 3-point shot. He has gone 6-7 from 3 after going 0-5 last season on his attempts from deep. Omoruyi also is currently the team leader in average points with 19 after a 24 point game against Drexel on Sunday.
game. Johnson is sure to be a shoe-in for the starting spot once Doorson leaves after this season.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES
Shooting from beyond the arc was a touchy subject for Rutgers last season, who shot a paltry 29 percent from the 3-point line. Pikiell mentioned after the game against the visiting Knights that he was glad not to have to hear any complaints from fans about the 3-point shooting for a day or two. The fans
had a point, since the Knights took exactly 500 3-pointers last season, but only hit 145 of them. But things have been much different this year. Rutgers is 26 of 46 from the 3-point line so far this season (56.5 percent), in large part to the aforementioned Omoruyi and Thiam, and sophomore guards Peter Kiss (4-5) and Geo Baker (4-8). The Knights are shockingly shooting the ball better from the outside than the inside and hit 14 3-pointers against the Dragons — the second most in a game in program history.
Despite this production surely to decline as the season goes on and the Big Ten schedule begins, 3-point shooting was Rutgers’ achilles heel last season. If the team can at the very least stay respectable from beyond the arc and use it to its benefit, the Knights have the potential to have a nice season. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @cgreen204 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
FRESH-FACED IMPACT
A trio of freshman have made the most the of their minutes this early in the season and have even stolen the show at points. Guard Ron Harper Jr.’s alley oop dunk at the apex of the Knights’ second half blowout of Fairleigh Dickinson had the RAC at the loudest it’s been since the season began. Both Harper Jr. and fellow guard Montez Mathis are averaging 10 points per game, with Harper Jr. shooting 56 percent from the field, and Mathis struggling a bit with his shot early at 31.6 percent. Forward Myles Johnson has been big on the defensive side of the ball as the backup to graduate student center Shaquille Doorson. He’s averaging six rebounds per game and also leads the team in blocked shots with three in each
Sophomore guard Peter Kiss has shot 4-5 from beyond the arc in his first two games as a Knight, and has scored at least 15 points in both games. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
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“This was only done with my family first of all. They lifted me up sometimes when I didn’t think I could make it.” — Women’s basketball head coach C. Vivian Stringer on getting 1,000th win
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 73, CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 44
Head coach C. Vivian Stringer became the sixth Division I basketball head coach to capture 1,000 wins in her career against Central Connecticut State Tuesday night. While on the Banks, she has led Rutgers to 15 NCAA Tournament appearances. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / NOVEMBER 2018
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Jenkins has 2nd double-double of season, Cryor drops 10 in debut to propel Stringer to historic win at RAC DELANEY ZUBRICK
She was originally scheduled to make her debut against Louisiana State on Dec. 15. Cryor stepped in early and helped push Rutgers to a win. The Knights started the first quarter with a 17-8 lead. They had eight turnovers in the opening quarter, which was not a great start to a historic night. Senior forward Caitlin Jenkins led in the first quarter with four rebounds followed by senior center Victoria Harris who grabbed three boards. Starting strong, Rutgers led in field goals, 3-pointers and free throw percentage. Holding Central Connecticut State to 8 and 9 points in the first and second quarters, respectively, the Knights allowed themselves
STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers women’s basketball team hosted Central Connecticut State yesterday at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) where head coach C.Vivian Stringer earned her 1,000th career win, joining four other Division I women’s basketball coaches who have accomplished the feat. The Scarlet Knights (3-0) led for the majority of the game and defeated the Blue Devils (0-3), 73-44. Junior guard Ciani Cryor made her season debut after she did not play in the first two games due to a violation of team policy.
more room to breathe, but that didn’t stop them from plowing through their opponent. It led 37-17 at the end of the second quarter, but Central Connecticut State made a slight push in the second half. The tempo in the third quarter slowed down compared to the two previous quarters. With Rutgers only scoring 15 points and Central Connecticut State putting up 16, the quarter was much closer in scoring. The Devils led for the majority of the third quarter, different than their previous games. In their two previous games, Central Connecticut State was strong in the first and last quarters in scoring, but in a tension-filled game, it made up for lost opportunities in the
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RIAHANAH ALI, Michelle Amoresano and Jenna Rizkalla, seniors on the gymnastics team, have been named team captains for the 2018-2019 season by head coach Umme Salim-Beasley. They have participated in 86 meets throughout their careers.
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first two quarters. In total, the Knights had 13 fast breaks, while their opponent had zero. Fifth-year senior forward Stasha Carey had a solid four blocks in the game. She was able to record a 57 percent free throw percentage on 4-7 attempts, the most attempts on the team. The fourth quarter ended with Jenkins leading the game in rebounds with a staggering 12 and total points with 14. She also boasted a .778 shooting percentage, leading the team in more ways than one. Cryor had a perfect 100 percent shooting average in her first game of the season at the RAC. Her future playing on the team looks
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