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Chinese Student Organization holds annual charity banquet stephen weiss staff writer The Chinese Student Organization (CSO) collaborated with Love Without Boundaries to raise money for charities at their Children’s Annual Remembrance Event (CARE) on Sunday night in the Busch Student Center. Money accumulated through ticket sales, donations and raffle tickets go to Love Without Boundaries, which aids impoverished children in China, Cambodia and Uganda. A series of performances by East Asian-centered organizations entertained guests. “This is our one way to give back to the community,” said Barry Li,
president of the CSO. “We are one of the only cultural organizations to hold charity events. We are not trying to profit off of our general members but donate towards a worthy cause.” It is important for Rutgers students to see some of the conditions in China and that CARE can act as an eye opener for some, the School of Arts and Sciences senior said. The raffle tickets handed out during the event were used toward activities such as pie-ing an executive board member, contributing to the fire noodle challenge and a chance to win prizes. Noelle Wang, the external vice president of CSO, said preparations for this event began in the summer.
“We had a retreat early in the summer and we went to Montreal, and basically the point of the retreat is to talk about our plans for the rest of the year. Because CARE is in the first semester it is always our top priority. I am just glad we have good people to get on it on time or else it would be a big hassle,” the School of Arts and Sciences junior said. This event shows CSO’s campus interaction with other organizations, Wang said. CSO collaborates with other University clubs to perform or attend the events. “Ever since CARE has started we have been collaborating with Love Without Boundaries. Originally they started off helping orphans
and underprivileged kids in rural parts of China, but recently they have started branching out to other countries, which is even better,” Wang said. Wang said in addition to the banquet’s positive charity aspects, it is ver y effective at bringing different groups of people together. Without organizations like CSO or events like CARE. Wang said she may not have met people she has befriended. Julia Gosztyla, president of the Rutgers Kpop Dance Cover club, performed at Sunday’s event. She said she enjoyed the event, and her favorite part was using her raffle tickets for the photobooth.
“Rutgers is a really big university and we have so many organizations, so I think the most amount of money that we are going to get from any type of fundraising is going to come out student organizations from here,” the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior said. Gosztyla said the dance club has close ties with the CSO so they often perform at events for them. The CSO has set a good precedent for fundraising for other organizations, Gosztyla said. “I think it went well tonight. It was good, there were a lot of people and I think that because this is a paid event that they probably raised a lot of money,” she said.
Christmas Club prepares to spread holiday cheer Nicole Osztrogonacz staff writer With the the holiday season approaching, students prepare for the winter weather with fun games and events at the Christmas Club. Katie Scorziello, president of the Christmas Club, recently created the club with the purpose of gathering students together who also cherish the holiday. “This club is about spreading positive vibes during the positive season. We’re going to have some social stuff this semester. Some community service-based things. We will be going to nursing homes sometimes. I’m really excited about our events,” the Rutgers Business School junior said.
Although this club does not have meetings, their fun, organized events are sure to put a smile on faces, said vice president of the Christmas Club and School of Arts and Sciences senior Katarzyna Zembruska. “Imagine. It is December, and you are in your dorm studying for finals, some which, may even last until the day before Christmas Eve,” Zembruska said. “Although college is great, it is not quite like home during Christmas-time. Our mission is to bring some of that magic to Rutgers, and celebrate the holidays with our Rutgers family.” Future events include a trip to the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, a See cheer on Page 4
The Rutgers Art Library created an adult coloring book for University students. More than 500 copies of the educational stress reliever were sent to all five campuses, which helped members of the Rutgers community learn more about the library. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Art Library distributes 500 copies of adult coloring books to students bushra hasan correspondent
In less than one month, the Rutgers Art Library gave away 500 coloring books to University students. Megan Lotts, the University art librarian, illustrated and wrote the Art Library Coloring Book to educate students and faculty about the resources made available by the art library, she said. “This is a hands-on, self-driven way for students, faculty or staff to
learn where they don’t need me to be present,” Lotts said. The project educates people about the library and lets them have fun at the same time, she said. Coloring book activities at universities have taken the country by storm. Harvard University hosted a “freshman health week” incorporating coloring book activities to much success. Pennsylvania State University has also praised the benefits of coloring books, The Daily Collegian reported.
Two studies from the National Institute of Health found that art therapy helped decrease physical and emotional distress and comforted cancer patients, according to medicaldaily.com. Lotts described the feedback from the initiative as “spectacular.” Before the books were even released, students asked to be sent copies if they could not make the event, Lotts said. Copies were sent See students on Page 4
Katarzyna Zembruska, left, and Katie Scorziello run the Christmas Club at Rutgers, which hopes to bring the holiday spirit to students on campus. COURTESY OF KATIE SCORZIELLO
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College Avenue Players bring aspiring comedians on stage
The College Avenue Players bring students together to practice comedy routines in front of the University community. The players allow potential comedians to gain some experience while at Rutgers. FACEBOOK
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coming out first, ending with a sketch comedy called “Wacky Hijinks,” he said. The fall performance is Aspiring comedians and comedic writers can practice their trade “Comic Relief,” which is a colwith the College Avenue Players, lection of sketches from popa performance group that creates ular comedy shows, such as sketches for the Rutgers commu- “Saturday Night Live.” This production is the largest, and one nity throughout the year. The comedic performing arts of the best of the year, drawing group welcomes anyone who large crowds and kicking off wants to take a swing at writ- the semester in a positive direcing, directing or performing— tion, Perez said. “I think (‘Comic Relief’) was whether they are engineers or theater majors, said Victoria the most exciting to work with Corbo, co-publicist for the group because you have a group of 30 and a School of Arts and Scienc- comedians, and it’s so different to work with 30 funny people who es sophomore. “We kind of encourage that have their own minds. It’s so wonderful to see this isn’t some when the lights big scary thego on and see ater or scary what these funaudition. It’s a ny people can really relaxed, onstage,” friendly atmo“It’s important for us, the do Perez said. sphere. We’re kids in it, because all of On Nov. a huge family. 18 and 19, “12 We just like us are really interested Incompetent hanging out in comedy.” Jurors”, a parwith each othody of “12 Aner,” Corbo said. johnathan lerman gry Men” will ThroughRutgers Business School Sophomore be performed, out the year, while “Don’t members can Talk to the Acaudition for tors” will debut multiple perin December. formances that Despite beoften run backing active for more than 20 years, to-back, she said. For those who are not in- CAP does not have a permanent terested in performing on the space on campus to perform, Pemain stage but still want to be rez said. “We just don’t have much to involved, the organization holds improvisation and sketch writ- work with. Our own prop closet is that hidden room behind Scott ing workshops. College Avenue Players Held Hall 135 and we don’t even get in Captivity, a subset of the orga- that room, it’s so frustrating,” Penization, is completely dedicated rez said. Because of the lack of space, to improvisation performances, said Diego Perez, the president Corbo said practicing for upcomof CAP and a School of Arts and ing shows is an uphill battle. “The room is a huge thing beSciences junior. During the fall semester, CAP cause we can’t have any permaperforms one sketch comedy nent sets, because we have to take show and two main stage produc- them down after every rehearsal,” tions, Perez said. Spring semes- Corbo said. Actors practice in classrooms ter follows the reverse format, with two main stage productions when they can not secure the contributing writer
lecture hall, and work extremely hard to hold on to the space. Holding onto their small space is critical to their performances, as board members need to reser ve an area on campus before they can license a main-stage show, Perez said. The club is important to its members because it is a niche group that allows comedy writers and actors who are just starting
out get some experience, said Johnathan Lerman, a Rutgers Business School sophomore and the CAP artistic director. “It’s important for us, the kids in it, because all of us are really interested in comedy,” he said. “(Students) can join us and have fun with us because it’s not the most serious thing.” Many students have found their own community in CAP,
and the bond that comes with pursuing their shared interest, Corbo said. “I think comedy is a very good outlet for ... there’s times when, you know, we just want to have fun and be happy. Especially in certain times when things aren’t happy, and gloomy, just go see a CAP show and we’re certain that you’ll definitely have a good time,” Perez said.
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CHEER Christmas Club is planning trip to Rockefeller Center, scavenger hunt, other festivities continued from front
Door Decorating Contest, a Holiday Scavenger Hunt, a cookie decorating and care package making for troops, Scorziello said. Because the club is so new, Scorziello said she is taking this as a building year where they think of new things to do that are uncommon to other clubs. “So I think like (the) scavenger hunt for example, I don’t really know a lot of Christmas scavenger hunts. We’re open to the possibilities,” she said. Students will enjoy the contests and events as an opportunity to de-stress and give back to the community, making it a win-win situation, said School of Engineering senior Brielle Baker. She said her favorite part of the club is working with other people who are as happy and as passionate about Christmas. “It’s great bringing people together over something so cheerful. It’s also awesome to have this positivity and cheer right before
finals, keep spirits high even when most students are sad,” Baker said. The club is currently working on collaborations with other clubs, in the hope that a team effort
“Although college is great, it is not quite like home during Christmas-time. Our mission is to bring some of that magic to Rutgers.” Katarzyna Zembruska School of Arts and Sciences Senior
might attract more attention to the start-up club, Scorziello said. “Since this is our first semester, we want to get a bunch of people to know about it. And to get a lot of people at our event. We’re trying to do one with the Baking Club for the baking event, so hopefully we’ll be collaborating with them,” Scorziello said.
STUDENTS Adult coloring books help students to de-stress, Lotts said continued from front
to all five University campuses during their distribution run. Lotts created the coloring book as a part of her research to create engaging activities within libraries. Her focus in particular
Although the club is mostly seasonal, the board hopes to plan some events in the spring for members who are still interested in getting together, Baker said. “For now, the club is really about fall. In the spring, we’re probably going to do just maybe one community service event. We really want to reach out to a community service audience, while finding a balance between the fun stuff and helping out,”
is the idea of post-consumption, how products are created and consumed by individuals. Her research also includes universal design learning, which is an all-inclusive way of learning and thinking. Lotts said it is clearly present in a project like this.
Scorziello said. Though the name of the club derives for a general love for the holiday of Christmas, the e-board hopes that everyone who is inspired by the magic of generosity and happiness will stop by, even if for only one event,” Zembrzuska said. The Christmas club is a non-denominational club, meaning that
Lotts has a master’s degree as a painter and installation artist. This project involves a fusion of her two interests, which she said are especially rewarding. “This is for me, a really interesting intersection between who I am as an artist and who I am as a faculty member and librarian,” she said. The coloring books are not exclusively for the Art Library. Lotts has partnered with the Douglass Psychology Child Study Center and donated about 30 books for
people of all religious and cultural backgrounds are very welcome to join the activities, Zembrzuska said. “I mean, who doesn’t like baking cookies with friends, winter activities or making Christmas crafts for the children at local hospitals?” Zembrzuska said. Scorziello said she appreciates the opportunity to celebrate the festivities of her favorite time of year with other University students. “I think my favorite part of the club is just being able to be around people that are also really excited about Christmas. As soon as Nov. 1 hits, I’m in the spirit. So it’s really cool that other people are too. It’s going to be a great year,” Scorziello said. The biggest issue that the club now faces is recruitment. The e-board hopes that by talking about its future plans and aspirations, they will generate interest in the club, Zembrzuska said. “We have about 150 likes on Facebook and are generating more interest each day. But since the club is a relatively new organization, the main concern we are trying to address is engagement,” Zembrzuska said. “The more participants the merrier.”
the children to use. Through this, the kids are coloring and learning about the Art Library. What makes this initiative unique, Lotts said, is that it is not “up in your face” and intrusive. Lotts recognized that a lot of students on campus receive a “oneshot” bibliographic course where librarians lecture students about databases and resources, which she said is difficult to learn from. “If you’re a student here on campus, I’m sure you could tell me all about some of the boring classes and lectures you sit through,” Lotts said. The coloring book program is a way to “have fun in higher education,” which Lotts said is sorely needed. Rutgers is a top 10 research institution but lacks room for experimentation and play, Lotts said. The library is one place where that can be made possible. Lotts wants an all-inclusive community for the Art Library, so more students use the library as a resource including a place of respite, she said. Lotts said she hopes to share the “maker and creativity culture” with more students at the University. “If I gave you the option, would you want to read this 20-page essay or would you want to sit down and color for about an hour and learn about the same topic through coloring?” Lotts said. “I think it’s a no-brainer.”
CRIME Nov. 14 WANTAGE — Phillip Tintle, 27, was arrested on Saturday after he robbed a hiker at Walkill River National Wildlife Refuge and stabbed him in the stomach. Tintle assaulted the hiker at about 2:32 p.m. Local, state and federal authorities led a search of the national park after discovering the victim. The hiker faced injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening and was taken to Newton Medical Center after the attack. Tintle was charged with aggravated assualt, robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon. Nov. 14 NEW BRUNSWICK — 32-yearold Sandra Simon pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that she beat a man to death last month. Simon was charged with the murder of 59-year-old Hector Torres after fatally bludgeoning him with an object on Oct. 11. At around 11:30 p.m. on the night of the crime, Torres was found dead on the first floor of his home. Detectives were later able to identify Simon as the assailant after matching the DNA from a blood stain found on Torres’ shirt to her. Simon remains jailed on a $750,000 bail. Nov. 14 TRENTON — David Elliott, 47, was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun and discharging a firearm after he fired a shot out of his apartment window to test his weapon yesterday. Neighbors reported hearing shots fired at around 10:25 a.m. and alerted police. An Investigation led authorities to Elliott’s apartment, where they found a handgun in his bedroom and took him into custody. Nov. 14 JERSEY CITY — An 18-yearold male was injured Sunday evening after he was shot with a pellet gun, law enforcement officials said. The victim, a Williams Avenue resident, suffered a non life-threatening injury to his leg at Harrison Avenue around 6 p.m., said city spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. The victim has been brought to the Jersey City Medical Center where doctors said the wound appeared to be consistent with that of a pellet gun. Nov. 14 TRENTON — A state prison teacher who authorities said had sex with an inmate about 20 times was accepted into the courts’ pretrial intervention program in August, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Chong-Hwa Chang, of Delran, was initially charged with sexual assault in January 2016. She was charged after the state Department of Corrections discovered she had a sexual relationship with an inmate, authorities said.
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am writing to you as a profoundly frustrated, A ‘POPPED’ CULTURE yet unsurprised citizen of these United States in light of this year’s election. I write MICHAEL ANDERSON with the hope that, through education and the crucial examination of the systems in place, we feel empowered to correct them, make the decisions and enact the changes that will lead to a better future. With that said— I blame the media. While the whole blame cannot be placed on the media, they were one of the many catalysts that led to the indisputable disaster of a president elect this country has put forth. With the help of an excellent Shornstein Center article titled “News Coverage of the 2016 Presidential Primaries: Horse Race Reporting Has Consequences,” I will attempt to show how mainstream media failed, as usual, in their job of ensuring well-informed citizens before their hands reached the voting booth. This article specifically deals with the primaries but please understand that the Horse Race approach to covering this election was 100 percent continued going into the last months of the election. What is Horse Race reporting? Horse race reporting is the type of “news” dissemination that offers little-to-no insight on the policies and intentions of the candidates, but rather, much like a horse race, reporters and news anchors magically become sports announcers giving the concerned public incessant unsolicited updates on who is winning and who is losing. According to the article, during the primaries, the Republican race received 63 percent more coverage than the Democratic race. Trump received 25 percent more media coverage than Clinton and 50 percent more coverage than Sanders. Another section of the article deals with the “tone” that was used when discussing the candidates. Coverage for Clinton was 53 percent negative and Trump’s coverage was 51 percent negative. Sounds fair. But it should be noted that Trump’s coverage was mainly positive until the media started to realize that he could possibly win the election once Cruz and Kasich dropped out. Then all of the sudden the tone used in regard to Trump was 61 percent negative during the last few weeks of the primaries. Here is the issue. These statistics show us that the media had an opportunity to approach Trump as a national travesty from the beginning and decided not to. They decided, instead, to trivialize the potential harm he could bring, and normalize his candidacy. Then, they completely ignored the Democratic race (which itself was a blatant scam), while still going out of their way to focus more attention on guess who? Our current President Reject. Why does the media’s mediocre and immature coverage matter to voters? It matters because the news media has an inherent and dangerous psychological effect on its viewership. The article cites journalist Jules Witcover who, in the early 1970’s, commented on the psychological role the media has on the perspectives of voters. He said, “The fact is that the reality of the early going of a presidential campaign is . . . the psychological impact of the results — the perception by press, public and contending politicians of what has happened.” The narrative the media gave their audiences was that Trump was doing “surprisingly well.” You can feel the positivity ringing all over that statement. Clinton was consistently touted as not doing as well as she “should have been doing”. That statement, while negative, still has a hint of an inevitable win and hope in the word “should.” As though Sanders, who received positive vibes but unequal coverage, was the sad Democratic little brother who would never get enough status to come out from the shadow of his big sister Hillary. Every single headline was flooded with implications. Let’s keep stirring this horrific cake batter. So on one end the media is sending audiences subliminal messages in regards to who’s “winning” and “losing,” but on the other side, they are also not providing their viewership with any substantial coverage of policies. Rather, they chose to mention a policy only if it helped to indicate how a candidate would do with a specific voting demographic (i.e. abortion and millennials or policing and black people). Hillary’s emails got more coverage then all the policies of all the other candidates combined. Journalism majors across America are all sighing vehemently. The result of all of this is the media’s swaying of politics. They unintentionally become dictators of what the final outcomes will be based on how they decide to cover a candidate. If a candidate happens to win a caucus or two early on, they are drenched in positive coverage that statistically tends to drag them into a realm of inevitable victory in the minds of the voters. As the article says, “It is as if the runners in a 100-meter dash were stopped after 20 meters, with those in the lead placed at the 25-meter mark while those in the back placed at the 15-meter mark before the restart.” Trust me, I understand that it is hard for news anchors to talk policy without running the risk of people grabbing their remotes and changing the channel to the Kardashians. But what happens when the news becomes another version of the Kardashians, just with higher stakes and — maybe perhaps — more people who care? Michael Anderson is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in journalism and media studies with minors in Africana studies and digital communication, information and media. His column, “A ‘Popped’ Culture,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Climate change comes packing heat This year’s record temperatures should be considered call to action
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o you feel the burn yet? Because you might but rather, the decision to declare climate change as an issue that is not immediate. Many people choose soon enough. The World Meteorological Organization re- to ignore the problem simply because of the thinkleased a statement that said 2016 will most likely be the ing that focuses solely on the short-term effects of world’s hottest year, topping the record of the last con- actions rather than their long-term effects. But with tender, which happens to be just last year in 2015. But the dilemma that was named the “biggest issue of with every year happening to be a mere record-break- our time” being ignored rather than feared and ater of the last and 16 out of the recorded 17 hottest years tended to, what else can another do besides join the being accredited to this century, this news doesn’t masses and mentally apologize to the generations to come have much of a shock factor. Even scientists, al- come after us? The first and foremost thing to do is not to lost though in a state of alarm, are not surprised. This universal numbing of sentiments partnered hope. The second thing is to face the harsh reality with the record heat happens to hit a triple wham- that people are completely unmoved by the future my with the recent victory of President-elect Donald state of the Earth and then, the third thing to do is to Trump. Trump, who once attributed climate change cater your message to whoever you’re talking to. The to a “hoax” that was conceived by China, and has now truth of the matter is that saying “save the Earth” is shared his disapproval for the Paris Agreement, does not enough to get through to some people. Former President not seem to be good George W. Bush, alnews for the state of though not being as prothe climate. “What started as a serene suggestion to active in climate politics With events such as ‘Keep America Beautiful’ in the 1950s, is as one would hope, sent the Fort McMurray now a frantic call to action that seems to a message in his State wildfire in Canada and of the Union Address by Hurricane Matthew, be ignored wherever it reaches.” suggesting alternative it is clear to see how energy sources in order the effects of climate to reduce the U.S.’s dechange are near and frightening, but apparently not enough to incite change pendence on the Middle East for oil. But in the current state of politics, it is easy to in policies or actions in order to protect the environment. What started as a serene suggestion to “Keep become disheartened at getting through to making America Beautiful” in the 1950s, is now a frantic change. However, it can be possible. Focusing on an call to action that seems to be ignored wherever it industry of carbon captures rather than burning fosreaches. Where people once recommended that it’s sil fuels can be good for business. And with one of the “little” things that go a long way, is now an alarm- Trump’s main concerns being creating a better infraing realization that drastic action needs to be taken. structure as well as more jobs, one could point him We need to adopt the mindset as individuals and as a in the direction of green jobs. The climate is in an extremely vulnerable ponation that many other countries are implementing. Australia’s initiative to completely ban and replace in- sition and the vast majority of the people in power candescent light bulbs is exemplary of the manner of care more about immediate business rather than the action that is needed to, at most, create some chance eventual condition of the environment, but all hope of the climate stagnating before it climbs even more. is not lost. With a lot of optimism and extreme dediBut the problem is not just a mere denial of the cation, maybe we can make America beautiful again problem as our president-elect chooses to embrace, — or at least a little cooler. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Students must act in solidarity with vulnerable populations FAHRENHEIT 250 MERYEM UZUMCU
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ince the election results were announced last Tuesday, many groups have politically mobilized to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s ascendance to power. We have expressed grief and loss over the empowerment of a candidate who swore to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, ban and register Muslims, protect policing entities and practices without systemic reform as well as repeal important amendments and legislation protecting women’s and LGBTQ rights. His method to employ such changes through “law and order” fails to comfort those who have historically been marginalized and targeted by the police. To those who are surprised or fearful of a new precedent of policing, I would urge you to revisit the issues during the Bush-era of domestic surveillance mechanisms and the approved illegal NSA surveillance program that violated the privacy of millions of Americans, targeting the most vulnerable populations. A new precedent in surveillance and immigration is not actually being set, but Trump’s populist message mobilized his supporters through a racist logic that now also directly includes poor white people
as policers of the social sphere. A surge of mob-like violence against Latinx, black, Muslim and Middle Eastern people are happening on our streets and campuses. Populist messaging has extended state power from a centralized, concentrated focus for a powerful few to the illusion of inclusion — paradoxically premised on the exclusion of others. Infuriated white citizens have become an extension of state power through populist messaging, emphasizing the streets as political forums more than ever. The “trickle down racism” is truly a political
been manipulated by a man who has a track record of manipulating laws, his workers, tax codes and now the trust of those who had supported him. Trump has already backpedaled on his policy goals, leaving many of us even more confused and frightened of the instability of his positions. The Bush-era of surveillance and class gap expansion was all possible through creating an other, one that was abroad and existed as the “Axis of Evil.” An ominous cloud hovers over the nation as it feel as though the same kind of fear mongering is
“No one needs to hold hurt of this kind, especially when directed from peers, teachers and politicians.” tactic of elites staying clear of any targeted violence. Trump’s rhetoric has instead redirected class disillusionment by emphasizing whiteness and American exceptionalism as power. People of color, immigrants, women and LGBTQ people have been burdened with the violent effects of Trump’s rhetoric with implications hitting them the hardest. As objects of Trump’s speeches, never directly spoken to, these groups have been named as second-class citizens. Of course people are angry with the political establishment, which has squandered economic prosperity in the most impoverished regions of the country. But their anger has
used to unite Americans, not against “the terrorists” — but against other Americans. The organized violence launched abroad to fabricate the legitimacy of the “Axis of Evil” in the early 2000s has come back to haunt this country’s own moral inconsistencies within its borders. The white terrorist organization, the Ku Klux Klan ceremoniously celebrates Trump’s victory. “You are either with us or the terrorists” is a slogan that fits the kind of violence recognized and legitimized under Trump’s reign. I imagine the KKK endorsed president-elect uttering the same statement. It is clear who creates and powerfully occupies this role
as the terrorist. America’s legacy of violence knows no borders, we have created and consumed these categories that dehumanize “the others” and it is now that we have to reconcile the effects. Growing up in post-9/11 American as a little Muslim girl, my heart is heavy for all the children targeted for their religious, ethnic and national identities. No one needs to hold hurt of this kind, especially when directed from peers, teachers and politicians. There is a lot of work to be done. First and foremost, we must reconcile the racial, ethnic and gender hierarchies within our own organizations. The more united we are, the more power we hold to protect each other. As I expressed two weeks ago, groups targeted by rhetoric and surveillance tactics must also work together as a force that can effectively pressure the University in protecting its most vulnerable student populations. We do not let the University administration off the hook for failing to condemn hate speech that spiked and continued to circulate since the spring semester. Actions like the “Sanctuary Campus Walk Out” on Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. across Rutgers’ campuses become necessary for all students to partake in in solidarity with the most targeted in our community. Meryem Uzumcu is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in planning and public policy, Middle Eastern studies and women’s and gender studies. Her column, “Fahrenheit 250,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Tech Tuesday
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Satellite, cable television systems in decline due to streaming
Cable and satellite television providers are beginning to lose market shares as streaming services improve in quality while decreasing in price. Some 21 percent of all Americans are expected to cut the cord this year. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
harshel patel digital editor
As video streaming services gain more popularity, people are switching away from traditional cable TV subscriptions, with more than 20 percent of American households “cutting the cord” last year. Services such as Netflix and Hulu are enjoying increased revenue shares from this “cord cutting” movement, gaining an additional 30 percent in revenue. About 21 percent of all American households are expected to have cut the cord by the end of this year, according to Fortune. Television ser vices can be obtained from three general sources: cable, satellite and online streaming. The oldest of these is cable television, followed by satellite and, most recently, streaming. Originally, only four television companies existed, each sending out their own frequencies to be received by antennas in the area. However, only antennas that were not obstructed could receive the signal, so those living in valleys or other remote areas could not receive a signal, according to howstuffworks.com. This led people in Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Oregon to create their own reception enhancement solutions in 1948. They put antennas on hills or other high points and ran cables down to their houses, according to the site.
People came together and created “community antennas,” sharing the signal with each other. By 1952, 70 of these “cable” systems were working to serve 14,000 people across the country, according to the website for the California Cable and Telecommunications Association. A few years later, people who operated these antennas began to focus on getting more distant signals, enabling programs to reach farther outside of their local areas. As cable systems began to
tively transmit signals over a long distance without losing much quality. They could also serve hundreds of homes at once, so programs could be more targeted if needed, according to the site. Eventually, in the 1980s, digital technology was developed to allow multiple channels to be transmitted in a smaller bandwidth range. This meant customers could receive almost 1,000 channels compared to the 91 they would have with a regular antenna, according to the site.
Much like cable, satellite television uses an antenna to transmit signals to the customer. But cable television keeps that antenna on the ground, reaching only a small area. Satellite television can reach a much wider area by sending the signal from a satellite orbiting the Earth, according to the site. Broadcast signals are sent from the programming source to the satellite broadcast provider. From there, it is sent to a satellite orbiting the Earth and received by modules connected to or part of
Television services can be obtained from three general sources, which are cable, satellite and online streaming. The oldest of these is cable television, followed by satellite and, most recently, streaming. spread, television manufacturers added a switch to let people control which channel frequencies they received. The switch allowed users to access a wider variety of channels, according to How Stuff Works. The dishes that received television signal changed over time to accept a wider variety of channels. Alongside this, the cable itself that brings programming to the television advanced to improve quality, according to the site. In the 1970s, fiber-optic cables were developed. They are made of glass and could effec-
Further, this technology prevented “scrambled” channels by encrypting the signal. Only televisions with the right key to decode the signal could show the channel, so any channel that could not be decrypted only showed the famous blue screen, according to the site. In the 1990s, satellite television was introduced to the general public. It offers solutions to the problems cable television has, such as greater audio and video quality as well as a wider variety of programming, according to the site.
the television, according to the website for Comcast. Satellite television differs from cable by primarily being available only to customers with a clear view of the sky, so any potential obstruction will ruin all signals whereas cable television only needs a cable to access the customer, according to the site. Further, satellite television is highly dependent on the weather, so poor weather like thunderstorms or strong winds can cause signal loss. It also requires a special satellite dish on top of the customer’s home to receive the
signal, while cable has neither of these issues, according to the site. Despite this, satellite does provide greater audio and video quality and can provide more secluded locations with greater number and quality of programming, according to How Stuff Works. Compared to both of these options, streaming television is completely different, as it uses the internet to transmit programming rather than an antenna. For this reason, it has the potential to be accessed by more customers but is restricted by the bandwidth required to stream content, according to explainthatstuff.com. Streamed content has to be produced, stored so they can be streamed on demand, processed to become deliverable over the Internet, encrypted and finally received by the customer, according to the site. The faults of streamed content are that it requires a lot of storage space for its content, the ability to support many clients at once and retain quality in the event information is lost during transmission to the customer, according to the site. Despite these disadvantages, online-only services allow customers to only pay for what they want to watch, making it better suited for their viewing habits. 38 percent of people aged 21 to 34 say they plan to switch from cable and satellite services to an online-only service, according to a report by Nielsen.
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DIVERSIONS
November 15, 2016
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Share your thoughts and feelings. The truth will override what anyone else does to try and make you look bad or incompetent. Believe and trust in yourself and your vision, and your sincerity will shine through. A change at home or to the way you live will add comfort and beauty to your surroundings and your life. Trust in your abilities. Your numbers are 4, 15, 26, 32, 37, 42, 46.
Over The Hedge
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Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take on a challenge and speak up about the way you feel and the discoveries you have made in your persistence to find the truth. You can make a difference if you work hard and try to ignore distractions. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t get talked into helping someone who has ulterior motives. You need to take care of your own concerns first. An emotional plea will be based on information that isn’t factual. Dig deep and proceed with caution. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotions will be close to the surface. Make your personal insight your guide, and question any occurrence that appears suspicious. Stick to the truth and demand the same in return. Look at your options and act on your beliefs. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Listen carefully to what others have to say, and do your own fact-finding. If you are diligent about finding out the truth, you will come across information that can help you reach your goal without having to compromise. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can make things happen if you reach out to the right people. Interacting in activities or events that address your concerns will connect you to interesting people. A passionate approach to your life and your beliefs will pay off. 4 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep a close eye on matters that have the potential to spin out of control. An emotional issue will leave you in an awkward position if you don’t counter rumors when they first begin. Take pride in the way you look and in what you do. 2 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Step into the future with optimism and the
realization that you can make a difference in others’ lives while also increasing the happiness in your own life. Take initiative and be willing to do the necessary legwork. Embrace change enthusiastically. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Deal with personal assets, debts and health issues promptly. Planning for the future will ensure that you don’t get caught unprepared if something unexpected comes your way. Discretion will be necessary, and personal improvements can be made. Romance is encouraged. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be torn between truth and fiction. Don’t believe everything you hear. Gather the facts and check motives before you side with one person or another. Be true to yourself and your beliefs, not what someone else wants you to think. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let old problems surface. Take care of any pending matters quickly and move forward. Someone from your past will not play fair. Expect hidden motives to be involved in an offer you receive. Be sure to ask what’s expected of you. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Home improvements can be made. Intelligence combined with handson work will help you get the results you are looking for. Working from home or planning something that will please the ones you love will pay off. 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful who you share your secrets with. Someone will be looking for a way to make you look bad or take advantage of you. Don’t put yourself in a vulnerable position. Focus on self-improvement. 2 stars
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harvard Rutgers travels to nation’s capital for 2nd round matchup with No. 5 Georgetown continued from back line drive to the bottom corner of the net putting the Knights up 1-0. Tiernan was not done there though, as the Second Team AllBig Ten forward gained another goal before the end of the first half.
In the 40th minute — the Voorhees, N.J. native — drived down the left flank of the field was ready to attack. She then altered course toward the net, easily maneuvering past a couple Crimson players in the process. Tiernan executed pretty footwork with the ball and
proceeded to blister it straight into the goal. “It (is) most likely my last game at home on Yurcak Field, I wanted to leave a mark,” Tiernan said. “I’m happy I could help bring us one game closer to an NCAA title.” With the 2-0 advantage, O’Neill gave his forward a brief rest — but as Tiernan was exiting the pitch, the home crowd of over a thousand supporters became a flurry of applause. On the other hand, Harvard’s premier striker, Margaret Purce,
Freshman midfielder Taylor Aylmer added an insurance goal in the 84th minute of Rutgers’ 3-0 win over Harvard. It was her second career goal. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2016
START Knights defeated CSU-Bakersfield, Cal Poly, San Francisco State over weekend continued from back Ashnault has been vocal in the preseason about the talent surrounding him in New Brunswick and how this is one of the more exciting teams he has been a part of. Even in the absence of Anthony Perrotti, he believes there are other wrestlers on the team deserving of national title statuses and looks to build upon last postseason’s shortcomings. “Only two All-Americans out of 10 guys wasn’t enough for us,” Ashnault said. “That’s probably because we know the talent that all of us have, and we have a lot of individuals that should’ve broke through last year. We definitely have the talent to be putting four or five guys on the podium and to be national champs on the board.” Fifth-year senior 149-pounder No. 13 Ken Theobold added five more points of his own soon after to bring the score to 33-0. The dual was rounded out by sophomore Anthony Giraldo, redshirt freshman Willie Scott and fifth-year senior Phillip Bakuckas, who ramped the score up to 45-0 and secured the victory for Rutgers. And just a few hours later, the Knights would meet the home side in CSU-Bakersfield, a team that had also defeated San Francisco earlier in the day. From the opening match, it looked like the visitors had
assumed control, as junior 184-pounder Nicholas Gravina won by fall to snatch a 6-0 Rutgers lead. But the Roadrunners responded, and the Knights had to play from behind early in the dual. Matt Williams, Alex Encarnacion-Strand and Sean Nickell, all scored victories following the first match to take a 12-6 lead over Rutgers. Junior 133-pounder Tyson Dippery and Ashnault scored a technical fall and major decision respectively, allowing the Knights to skip past to a 15-12 lead. Tied soon after thanks to a Coleman Hammond decision, Theobold’s decision over Sean O’Rourke thrusted Rutgers back into the lead. Bakuckas would once again seal the deal, as he closed matters with a technical fall to bring the Knights to a 26-15 victory. Rounding out the weekend was a dual against Cal Poly, a side that had already beaten Big Ten competition this weekend in a 19-18 win over Indiana. But Rutgers was determined to leave the West Coast with a spotless record and McCabe got them on the right track, scoring a major decision over Cal Poly’s Isaac Blackburn to put the Knights up 4-0. The Mustangs ran into a trifecta of ranked wrestlers to follow, with Dippery, Ashnault and Theobold, who all collecting falls
or technical falls to run the score up to 21-0. Theobold, already 3-0 on the season after redshirting last year, was itching to get back on the mat after a whole year of training. He has two years of NCAA Championship play under his belt and is looking to add more with the upcoming campaign. “This is my last year so I’m really going to have to go out there and compete at a level I’ve never competed at before,” Theobold said. Only a week removed from putting nine points on the board
who was named the Ivy League the field,” Aylmer said. “We have Women’s Soccer Player of the to put our best foot forward to Year, couldn’t piece together achieve success.” Although she was not the only many chances. “We knew that she was a special Knight to come off the pine and player, so for us it was important make an impact, Aylmer did proto shut her down, but at the same vide an important insurance goal time make sure we (could) contin- for Rutgers that really solidified ue to defend everyone else who the victory. In the 84th needed to be minute, Ciarrocca defended,” was along the goal said Rutgers line when she head coach “We watched a lot of crossed to Aylmer Mike O’Neill. film on (Margeret) Purce near the top of the “I thought our players because she’s a real threat 18-yard box. The rookdid a great job with the ball at her feet.” ie promptly at that.” smacked the ball Almost MADISON TIERNAN to the back of every time Senior Forward the net for her P u r c e second goal on touched the the season. ball, there On the other was a swarm of Rutgers defenders immediately end of the field, Rutgers goalkeeper Alana Jimenez didn’t surrounding her. “We watched a lot of film on see a ton of action throughout Purce because she’s a real threat the match, but she did make an with the ball at her feet,” Tier- impressive save late that kept nan said. “We organized our de- Harvard off the scoreboard and fense a bit for her, but more so assured that the Knights’ clean we focus on us because we’re not sheet remained intact. All in all, it was as complete a scared of anyone.” In addition to excellent defen- performance as Rutgers has put sive play, the Rutgers bench pro- together in a while, but the team vided a huge spark throughout doesn’t care much about this match; only the next one. the match. “Overall it was a good win, but With his team up two goals in the second half, O’Neill decided we’re not satisfied or complacent,” to spell a bunch of his starters Tiernan said. “We’ve got our eyes with young substitutes like fresh- on the prize, which is a championship, and we know each game we man midfielder Taylor Aylmer. “Since the preseason, it’s been win is one step closer to that goal.” a stress of the coaches that the For updates on the Rutgers starters pass the baton smoothly to the bench and that the substi- women’s soccer team, follow tutes bring the same intensity on @TargumSports on Twitter.
against No. 14 Stanford, Cal Poly’s competitors were just unable to match up to Rutgers. John Van Brill, Scott, Bakuckas, Gravina and Correnti lifted the Knights to a 38-0 lead. In the final match of the evening, Spencer Empey of Cal Poly nabbed a major decision over junior heavyweight Razohnn Gross to salvage a few points for the home squad. With most of his top guys leaving the weekend undefeated, there is little to complain about for Goodale. Thrusted
headfirst into the season across the countr y, Goodale and company now return to New Brunswick, eyeing a win in the first ever Battle at the Birthplace against Princeton on Saturday. A lot of those guys, even beyond Saturday’s affair, have their eyes on one thing this season. “Become a national champ,” Theobold said. “That’s my goal this year.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @jon_spilletti and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior 149-pounder Ken Theobold was dominant in his first official action since redshirting last year, winning all three of his matches this weekend. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2015
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Page 11 VOLLEYBALL OHIO STATE 3, RUTGERS 0
RU losing streak reaches 24 games after pair of sweeps Jon Spilletti Staff Writer
Two more to the loss column for the Rutgers volleyball team. The Scarlet Knights (4-25, 0-16) suffered road defeats to conference opponents Ohio State (17-11, 7-9) and Maryland (11-17, 3-13) this weekend. The Knights extended their losing streak to 24 games, and the side has not won in over two months of play. Rutgers entered Columbus Friday with high expectations, looking to pounce on a team that had not been performing to its potential in recent matches. But from the first serve of the game, the Buckeyes had addressed those concerns and put a rest to any hope on the Knights’ end. Ohio State jumped out to an 8-1 lead to start the first set, connecting on three consecutive service aces. Rutgers brought the score within three at 11-8, but the Buckeyes went on a 9-0 run and ended the set with a commanding 25-12 victory. The Knights seemed to parry the home side’s momentum at the beginning of the next game, as they inched toward a 4-3 lead. But that momentum returned in the form of a 7-0 run to give Ohio State a 10-4 edge. The Columbus crew did not let up, putting on the pressure until the final whistle and not allowing Werneke’s side any openings. The second game finished the same as the first, with Ohio State clinching the 25-12 win. Looking to at least grab something out of its trip to Ohio, Rutgers stayed relatively close in the opening stretches of the third stanza, thanks to players like senior
Senior right side hitter Lauren Cloyd led the Knights with seven kills against Ohio State Friday, but it wasn’t enough as Rutgers was swept. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2016 right side Lauren Cloyd, who led the squad with seven kills Friday. “It’s obviously discouraging,” Cloyd said, on whether playing well time and time again in defeat is frustrating. “But we still have work to do, we have four games left so we’re trying to finish with a win. And in the next four games, I’m just trying to keep my production up, and then hope for the best for my teammates.” But as they had done all match, the Buckeyes distanced themselves considerably, holding a 10-point lead midway through the set. The Knights were determined to not allow Ohio State run all over them for the third consecutive set, and they chipped away at the Buckeyes’ lead in the final few moments.
Ohio State proved much too strong for the Jersey side, as they trounced Rutgers once again to the tune of 25-16 in the third set. The Knights moved back East for a Sunday showdown against Maryland, in which they looked to rectify their early season loss to the Terps. And from the start, it looked like Rutgers would make good on its promise. The two teams went point-forpoint at the beginning of the first set, but Maryland pulled away slightly, holding a 3-point lead into the middle. With the score at 19-16 in favor of the Terps, the home side nabbed six in a row to grab the first set. The second started identical to the first, with both squads trading
points. The Knights pulled ahead at 10-6, and they held this lead for much of the game until Maryland closed the lead at 19 all. Neither side would gain an edge heading into the final moments of the set, as it was another instance of trading points that led the set to a 25-25 deadlock. But just as in the first match against Maryland a few weeks back, Rutgers was unable to close the set at this stage, and Maryland cleaned up, as the Knights dropped their second set of the day. Though Rutgers found themselves behind once again, on paper, the team held its own. With freshman setter Megan Sharkey’s 13 digs, Rutgers paced the home team 35-27.
And due to freshman middle blocker Jasmine Stackhouse, whose five blocks led the entire floor, the Knights out blocked Maryland as well. “I was just focused on what I had to do,” Stackhouse said. “I was focused on getting up for the blocks, and I was confident that I could produce blocking-wise.” Despite having a steep wall to climb, the visitors got off to a positive start in the third set, establishing an early advantage until Maryland emerged to tie the score at 10. From then on, the Terps maintained a steady lead over Rutgers, keeping them within 1 or 2 points until the final stretch, where they closed out the game and the match with a 25-21 victory. Maryland seemed the most likely side to award the Knights their first Big Ten victory of the season, but after two losses to them, Rutgers faces its toughest challenge yet in garnering a conference win to redeem what has been a monumentally disappointing season. But head coach CJ Werneke, in light of Sunday’s loss, was not dependent on Maryland to grant the team a conference win. On whether or not the door is closing on that accolade, Werneke remained optimistic. “There are four matches left,” Werneke said. “I think in all four matches, we have an opportunity to win. We just have to continue to put our best foot forward, continue to work and continue to execute at the level we did today. And those opportunities are going to present themselves.” For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
CROSS COUNTRY RUTGERS FINISHED 10TH OUT OF 22 TEAMS
Knights conclude season at Mid-Atlantic Championships Jordan Farbowitz Staff Writer
For the Rutgers men’s cross-country team, the longest meet of the year was also one of its most impressive and drew the attention of its rivals. The Scarlet Knights finished 10th out of 22 teams at the Mid-Atlantic Region Championship in State College, Pennsylvania, on Friday. It was the team’s best performance at the meet in a long time. Not only did they finish in the top 10 for the first time in more than 10 years, but its 285 points was also its lowest total in more than a decade. “We had a great showing by our guys today,” said head coach Mike Mulqueen. “They ran very tough.” Georgetown won the 10-kilometer race, followed by Navy and Princeton in second and third, respectively. The Knights improved on last year’s 13th place finish, as well on their 11th place finish at the Big Ten Championships two weeks ago. Rutgers ran the race well as a pack. Its time differential was only 30 seconds, and, as a team, it averaged almost 40 seconds faster than it did last year.
Sophomore Conor Murphy was the team’s top performer, finishing in 47th place with a time of 31:43. He improved on his performance last year, when he finished in 51st with a time of 32:05.9. Sophomore Dominick Munson was not far behind, crossing the line in 53rd place with a time of 31:52.3, which was a big improvement over his 98th place finish last year. “I felt good about my performance, especially because it was a 10k and it was a personal record for me,” he said. ”Last year I ran around 32:59, so I was able to PR by about a minute, and it was on a harder course this year. I came in 98th last year, so coming in 53rd was a huge improvement.” Finishing a split second behind him was junior Luke Wiley in 54th, and rounding out the Knights’ top four was junior Trent Brinkofski in 60th. Other contributors for Rutgers were junior Alex Livernois in 72nd, freshman Nick Pschunder in 113th, and senior Nick Price in 122nd. Early in the race, Rutgers found itself playing catch-up. Four miles into the race, it was in 13th place, trailing Pittsburgh by 75 points. But it turned up the heat
in the second half of the race and managed to edge out the Panthers by four points. “It was good that we were able to make up a lot of ground, but I think next time we could put ourselves ahead in the earlier parts of the race and making our way up into the top six or seven,” Munson said. Despite their early struggles, the Knights’ overall performance drew praise from their opponents. “The St. Joe’s coach came up to us after the race and told us that we should be proud of ourselves,” Munson said. “A lot of the coaches have said that Rutgers has really made some huge improvements, and it’s exciting to see our program start growing and getting better and being competitive in the region. That was really exciting for us to hear, especially from a team that we’re usually rivals against.” The Knights return to action for the final time this Saturday at the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Championship (IAAAAC) in Van Cordlandt Park in the Bronx. After finishing second-to-last in the Big Ten Championships, it was a huge confidence booster for the team to finish in the top 10 against
some of the best teams in the region and in the country. Performing consistently well, especially this late into the season, is something that they should be proud of. “We’re all really fired up about it,” Munson said. “It’s the highest we’ve finished in the region in a
really long time. We’re only graduating one senior this year, so we’re looking forward to how we can place in the future.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s cross country team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore Connor Murphy was Rutgers’ top performer at the Mid-Atlantic Championships, finishing 47th with a time of 31:43. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / JANUARY 2016
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WOMEN’S SOCCER RUTGERS 3, HARVARD 0
Knights bury Harvard, advance to 2nd round Alex Gold Staff Writer
In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Rutgers women’s soccer team defeated Harvard by a score of 3-0 at home Saturday evening. The victory clinched the Scarlet Knights (12-4-6) a place in the tournament’s second round, where they will travel to Georgetown to face the Hoyas. Rutgers took care of business in an orderly fashion Saturday. From the start of the game, the Knights were knocking at the door on offense. Less than five minutes into the match, junior forward Colby Ciarrocca made a longranged run behind the Harvard back line. Freshman midfielder Nicole Whitley found Ciarrocca with a beautiful through ball and she fired a shot that ricocheted off the post. A few frames later, Whitley found a quality shooting opportunity of her own as she beat two defenders off the dribble and launched a low ball across the face of the goal. Unfortunately for Rutgers, Crimson senior goalkeeper Lizzie Durack replaced the goal post and prevented the Knights from scoring. The teams consistent pressure eventually paid off, as Whitley’s ranging eyes located another cutting teammate. The All-Big Ten Freshman Team selection flung a sharp pass to senior captain Madison Tiernan, who sprinted by several Crimson defenders and placed a left-footed See HARVARD on Page 10
Senior forward Madison Tiernan scored the first 2 goals in Rutgers’ 3-0 win over Harvard Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. She leads the Knights with 11 goals in her final season on the Banks. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2016
WRESTLING RUTGERS 45, SAN FRANCISCO STATE 0
Rutgers sweeps 3 opponents in perfect start Jon Spilletti Staff Writer
Junior 141-pounder Anthony Ashnault showed no rust in his first taste of dual meet action, winning both of his matches. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / MARCH 2016
It didn’t take much time for the Rutgers wrestling team to get into midseason form. The Scarlet Knights (3-0) opened the 20162017 on a road trip to California where they defeated San Francisco State (0-4), CSU Bakersfield (2-1) and Cal Poly (3-3). Friday night saw Rutgers dispose of San Francisco State and CSU Bakersfield handily, collecting 45-0 and 25-16 wins, respectively. And on Sunday, the Knights closed the weekend with a 38-4 victory over Cal Poly. Entering a season after claiming two All-Americans in Anthony Perrotti and junior 141-pounder No. 3 Anthony Ashnault, there are high expectations among the Rutgers faithful. Starting Friday, the team embarked on a journey to rise to those expectations. In the first match of the season, sophomore 184-pounder Jordan Pagano won by fall over San Francisco State’s Mitchell Owens in 2:32, bringing Rutgers to a 6-0 lead. Following a 16-11 first season on the Banks, Pagano has garnered the trust of
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head football coach, will close his first season on the Banks with another early start. Rutgers’ season finale against Maryland on Nov. 26 will kickoff at noon, it was announced Monday. The Knights did not have a 3:30 start this season.
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head coach Scott Goodale, who lauded Pagano’s ability to score falls. “Pagano scored a pin, he’s a pinner, he’s a very good wrestler,” Goodale said. “He gives us a ton of depth. That’s exactly what you need in this sport, and Jordan does that. He’s trained super hard, he’s very intelligent, he’s very mat savvy.” Freshman 197-pounder Matthew Correnti and sophomore heavyweight Marc McDonald bumped the Knights’ lead up to 16-0, scoring a major decision and a fall respectively. Fifth-year senior Sean McCabe followed suit with a 16-2 major decision, which brought Rutgers to a 23-0 lead over San Francisco State. Up next was Ashnault and after competing at multiple preseason tournaments, he was free of any rust that could have settled after last season’s Big Ten champion at 141 pounds. Ashnault trounced Joshua Weinberg in a 17-0 technical fall, increasing the Knights’ edge over the northern California side to 28-0.
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