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Transgender rights entered the spotlight earlier this year when North Carolina passed House Bill 2. New Jersey passed a law that protects their ability to use the appropriate bathroom. JASON YE
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In a constant battle for LGBT rights, significant strides have been made, including the nationwide legalization of gay marriage. But last spring, North Carolina passed a law prohibiting transgender individuals from using public
restrooms in accordance with the gender they identify with. The North Carolina House Bill 2 (HB2) Law came under scrutiny since its proposal and implementation, so much so that it has prompted the NBA to move the 2017 all-star game from Charlotte See fight on Page 4
On Tuesday, students and faculty members released a petition for administrators to make Rutgers a sanctuary campus for marginalized groups. The document was addressed to University President Robert L. Barchi and chancellors from the New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses. It outlined 11 actions the University should take in order to protect minorities and undocumented students. Less than 24 hours after the original petition’s release on social media, Barchi released an email saying the University would “stand together with all our students,” as well as prioritize student safety. “We will protect student confidentiality and will not share private information unless required by law or a court order,” he said. “We expect all persons associated with the University to protect student privacy and confidentiality, as well.” Barchi’s email addressed several of the concerns mentioned in the petition. He said student confidentiality would be protected, the University
would not use e-verify as a basis for student housing and Rutgers would keep students safe from deportation. “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy characterizes colleges and universities, like Rutgers, as ‘sensitive
locations,’ places where, in the normal course, enforcement actions should not occur unless extraordinary circumstances exist,” Barchi said in the e-mail. See privacy on Page 4
Students wrote an open letter to Rutgers administrators asking the school to protect immigrants. University President Robert L. Barchi responded saying the school would. JASON YE
Junior succeeds despite muscular dystrophy effects Christina Gaudino contributing writer
The Health Outreach, Promotion and Education group on campus provides free condoms, as well as encourages healthy sexual behaviors through workshops that any student can attend. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
Administrator says ‘Slutgers’ name comes from outdated 1992 study gabriela amaral staff writer
Mark Cruz, a health education specialist with Health Outreach, Promotion and Education, educates students and student organizations on different health programs. Cruz also promotes positive health behaviors,
regarding sexual health, alcohol and drug use, mental health and nutrition, that lead to a healthier lifestyle. Cruz said Rutgers has a “sexually promiscuous” label because of a 1992 study that reported inaccurate STI levels among the student population. The three-year human papillomavirus (HPV) study used a non-random
sample of students, which represented about 3 percent of the Rutgers female population. At first, 26 percent of the participants were already infected with HPV, with 43 percent contracting the virus over the next three years. See study on Page 5
Thomas Roy does not see himself differently from other University students. He is a big fan of sports and dedicated to his studies. Without online courses and new technology, Roy’s academic success may have been more difficult to achieve. The School of Management and Labor Relations junior was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy several years ago. Muscular dystrophy is “a rapidly progressive muscle disease that results in dependence on motorized wheelchairs,” said John Bach, a professor in the Department of Neurology and medical director of the Center for Ventilator Management Alternatives. Roy said his physical struggles with the disease that renders him unable to walk or write have only strengthened his desire to achieve academically. “Lack of mobility has been the most difficult part of having muscular dystrophy. I have done my best to overcome it by embracing the evolution of technology,” he said. After earning an associate degree from the County College of Morris
in Randolph, New Jersey, Roy knew he wanted to continue his education. He decided the best place to pursue his bachelor’s degree was at Rutgers, which offers an abundance of online courses — something very important to his choice of school. At Rutgers, online courses have become increasingly popular among adult working students as well as traditional students because they produce an atmosphere in which students can learn from one another, said Paula Voos, professor and undergraduate program director of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at the School of Management and Labor Relations. “I learned that all my credits would be accepted and I could earn my degree without traveling to the campus. This was perfect for my situation,” Roy said. Voos, who instructed Roy in her course Perspectives on Labor Studies, was impressed with Roy’s knowledge from prior online labor courses. “(Roy) engaged actively in discussions, an interactive feature of our online classes that benefits many
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Campus Calendar WEDNESDAY 11/16 The Center for African Studies and the Africana Studies Department present “Dissidence in Africa: A Panel Discussion” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Academic Building (West Wing) on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.
campus. The event is free and open to the public. The TA Project presents “Academic Integrity in the Classroom: An Overview for TAs” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the College Avenue Student Center on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The kite + key Rutgers Tech Store presents “Appy Hour Event with kite + key, the Rutgers Tech Group” from 12 to 1 p.m. at the kite + key store on Livingston campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Rutgers Cinema presents “Art and Architecture Series at Rutgers Cinema” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rutgers Cinema on Livingston campus. Ticket prices can be found online.
The Department of Neurology presents “Neurology Grand Rounds” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Medical Education Building on the College Avenue campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The Department of Landscape Architecture presents “6th annual GIS awareness day” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences Building on Cook campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The TA Project presents “Using Media with PowerPoint Presentations” from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the Center for Teaching Advancement and Assessment Research on the College Avenue
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The Association for Women in Communications provides workshops and guest speakers to help women trying to enter a communication-based field after they finish their studies. COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS The club offers its members tips to develop real-world skills by providing workshops on topAn organization at Rutgers ics ranging from running prodedicates itself specifically to the fessional social media accounts growth and development of wom- to resumè building. Professional en in the historically male-domi- women also come to talk about their experiences, Jeremias said. nated field of communications. Each of the meetings has a set The Association for Women in Communications (AWC) aims purpose, she said. Resumè-buildto be the upholders for the ad- ing workshops are provided by a vancement of women’s leader- Rutgers Business School fraternity. “It’s really encouraging to have ship and excellence. The organization focuses on some men from another organiestablishing connections be- zation come and support a womtween students and professionals an-driven group,” Jeremias said. Guest speakin the industry. ers share with They connect students their with women in own career exmany fields in“We, as women, are periences, such cluding print, broadcast constantly being tested as how they navigated their journalism, and pushed to work career, radio, film, adharder than any man in college what their job vertising and order to prove that we are entails and how multimedia being women in productions. just as good.” communication “We want affects them. to create an skylar jeremias AWC gives e n v i r o n m e n t Vice President of the Association for Women members cathat makes in Communications reer advantagever yone feel es by helping welcome and them build encourages better resumès academic and professional achievement,” said and providing potential internship Skylar Jeremias, vice president opportunities. As a part of the national assoof the organization and a School ciation, members of the Rutgers of Arts and Sciences junior. The connections between chapter attend the annual AWC women in the field and students National Convention in New York. The association hopes to adat Rutgers “prepare young professionals for the challenges and vance and promote the voices of opportunities that they are likely marginalized and underrepresentto face upon entering the work- ed groups in organizations throughforce,” according to the organiza- out the world, according to the website of Bernadette Gailliard, faculty tion’s mission on its website. Members hold biweek- advisor of AWC and a professor in ly meetings and host various the Department of Communication. Being a woman makes pursuing events with guest speakers, networking opportunities, work- work in this field very competitive, said Heidi Torregroza, a member shops or fundraising. Brielle Diskin Contributing Writer
of Rutgers AWC and a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. This organization makes Rutgers’ large campus feel smaller, and connects women who share the same interests, Jeremias said.
Jobs related to media and business are male-dominated, making it discouraging for women to get into the field, she said. “We, as women, are constantly being tested and pushed to work
harder than any man in order to prove that we are just as good,” Jeremias said. “That alone is a challenge and this organization creates a community where women help women do exactly that.”
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seen here because transgender children have used bathrooms in accordance for nearly House Bill 2 discriminates against transgender a decade without any problems, people, opponents say Gigl said. The Garden State is not alone when it comes to combating ana transgender-rights attorney. “If ti-discrimination in the LGBT continued from front they’re pretending they’re not re- community, as there are 20 states to New Orleans for its Februar y ally transgender, they should be with similar laws including Calidealt with according to the law.” fornia, New York and Rhode Is2017 premiere. People want to use the bath- land which have seen no issues, “North Carolina HB2 eliminated anti-discrimination protec- room they identify and are most Gigl said. The election may have left tions for LGBT people in North comfortable with, Gigl said. The Carolina as well as explicitly problem North Carolina is trying Americans worried because fedtargeting transgender people for to solve is not actually a problem eral protections for the LGBT exclusion from restrooms con- but reinforces discrimination community might not happen, but Gigl said New Jersey is safe, sistent with their gender identi- techniques in society. “New Jersey is governed by considering President-elect Donty,” said Katie Eyer, an associate ald Trump belaw professor lieves anti-disat the Rutcrimination gers School laws are up to of Law—Camthe state’s disden. cretion. The law has “New Jersey has been a leader in ensuring that schools, “I don’t been protested as targetworkplaces and places of public accommodation are think there is politically any ing transgensafe and inclusive spaces for everyone.” possibility of der people. a law like NC “In North katie eyer HB2 being enCarolina, evAssociate Law Professor with the Rutgers School of Law–Camden acted in New eryone is Jersey,” Eyer permitted said, “But if it to use genwere, it would der-designatmean that New ed bathrooms in public buildings and schools the law against discrimination Jersey’s statewide anti-discrimithat match their gender identity, (LAD),” Gigl said. “The law in nation protections for the LGBT except for transgender people,” New Jersey allows people to use community would be eliminated.” This would make anti-discrimisaid Carlos Ball, a law professor sex-segregated facilities in places at the Rutgers School of Law— of public accommodation in accor- nation efforts illegal, crippling the Newark. “This is a law that tar- dance with their gender identity foundation of a nine-year initiative to protect the LGBT community. gets transgender people and it and expression,” she said. This law was implemented “If people can begin to undershould be repealed.” stand that people want to use a In a debate hosted by Rutgers in 2007. “New Jersey has been a leader bathroom according to their genLaw School, an opposition was brought forth that the North in ensuring that schools, work- der identity, it’s because that’s Carolina law prevents the risk places and places of public accom- who they are,” she said. “Transof per verts and harassers in modation are safe and inclusive gender people are using the bathspaces for everyone,” Eyer said. room for the same reason everypublic restrooms. The issues seen in other one else does -- they have to go to “I like to call these people trans-pretenders,” said Robyn Gigl, par ts of the countr y are not the bathroom.”
privacy Rutgers will not divulge immigration status unless required to by law or court order, Barchi says “This is anticipating what might happen under a (Donald) Of the 11 actions outlined in Trump presidency but this is not the petition, the email addressed fundamentally about Trump,” approximately half of them, either Decena said. “This is about how our university relates to our studirectly or indirectly. The continued availability of in- dent population and particularly state tuition for immigrants who our most vulnerable students. are part of the Deferred Action for This is about protecting minoriChildhood Arrivals (DACA) act ties and walking the walk with this University’s representation was not mentioned in the email. of diversity.” While the The Ameroriginal peican Assotition was a ciation of collaborative “We expect all persons University effort, its priassociated with the Professors mar y author posted the is Carlos DeUniversity to protect Sanctuar y pecena, chair of student privacy and tition on Facethe Departconfidentiality, as well.” book, and has ment of Latino since been and Hispanic ROBERT L. BARCHI shared on Caribbean University President more than 60 Studies and a pages. professor in Prior to the the Departdistribution of ment of WomBarchi’s email, Decena said he en’s and Gender Studies. “I, as well as the other folks hoped to deliver the petition to who are involved in developing administrators within the next the petition, have ideas which few days. The petition to “Make Rutwe have drawn from what’s going on in the country,” Decena gers a Sanctuar y University” is said. “We know there are limita- not directly affiliated with the tions to what can be done, but walkout campus organizers are we also have to stand strong by scheduling for tomorrow afterour Muslim students, our female noon. But Decena said both are students, our students with dis- fueled by a similar coalition of abilities and other folks of color students and faculty, and both operate towards complementaat this university.” Decena said it should be a prior- r y goals. “I think that the leadership of ity for students and faculty to support and protect undocumented the University can and should do students. Most of the measures on its due diligence in figuring out the petition are dedicated to ensur- what can be done,” he said. “That ing undocumented students retain is what we, as a community, are pushing for.” support from the University. continued from front
CRIME Nov. 15 GLASSBORO — Rowan University’s new dormitory, Holly Pointe Commons, was the location of an on-campus sexual assault for the second time this month. A female student went to her room and fell asleep, and when she woke up she was being sexually assaulted by a man. The student reported the incident to authorities and an email was sent out to the Rowan community. The second event happened earlier this month when a female student was walked home by a male after an off-campus party, where alcohol was present. Anyone with information on either case should contact Rowan police at 856-256-4911.
Nov. 15 TRENTON — Richard Bambeger, 44, allegedly admitted to having pornographic images of boys under the age of 13. Authorities found four pictures of child pornography on his phone through an unrelated investigation. Bambeger was charged with one count of possession of child pornography. He appeared in Mercer County Superior Court via video link from the Mercer County jail for a hearing on his bail, which remained at $20,000. Bambeger was also ordered not to have any contact with boys under the age of 18 while under investigation.
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App helps students practice diction for future interviews personal relationship with the addressee,” Bolden said. The word “like” is extremely useful when introducing reported “Um”, “so” and “like.” These speech and actions, she said. three words can often be found in “I would be very cautious about a typical millennial’s vocabulary. any advice to eliminate these But a new language application words from your speech entirely,” LikeSo by Say It Media Inc. is Bolden said. “I think training in designed to help students speak interviewing techniques would be more articulately by eliminating much more useful than an app that “filler” words from their speech. simply monitors The app uses for these particvoice recogni“(These words) are part of how we design the ular words, withtion technology actions we are doing when we talk to out paying any to detect words attention to how such as “like” or one another.” they are being “so” and track used in context.” verbal habits, jennifer mandelbaum The LikeSo app according to sayProfessor in the Department monitors the use itlikeso.com. of Communication of certain words Users can practice their speech with two tions to filler words, said Galina but does not account for the context modes: Freestyle and TalkAbout. Bolden, a professor in the Depart- of which the words are used. It is important to also note In Freestyle mode, the user ment of Communication. But in contrast to the goals of where in a conversation the words speaks about any topic for a designated amount of time while the the app, Bolden says that words “like” or “so” are used, said Jenniapplication analyzes the amount such as “like” or “so” are actually fer Mandelbaum, a professor in the of filler words used and measures necessary components to speech Department of Communication. “They perform different funcand should not be eliminated. the pace of the speaker. Words that are often seen as tions at the beginning of utterUsers are given a percentage on how articulate their speech is parasites can have important ance, for example, then they do elsewhere in an utterance,” Manbased on the number of times they roles in speech, she said. “I show that it conveys that the delbaum said. used filler words in the allotted peIt is important to realize words speaker has been tracking the adriod, according to their website. In TalkAbout mode, users dressee’s life — in other words, such as “like” and “so” have a cruchoose a topic to speak about for that the speaker is enacting a cial place in conversation, she said. victoria nazarov contributing writer
a designated amount of time and are given a score based on the same criteria as Freestyle mode. When users find out their score, they see an analysis explaining what filler words they use the most. With practice, LikeSo app users can learn from their mistakes and work towards a perfect score, according to their website. There are negative connota-
LikeSo is an app that helps students practice their speaking skills so that they may stop using “um” and “uh” when they speak. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
“(These words) are part of how we design the actions we are doing when we talk to one another,” she said. Mandelbaum said it can be difficult to practice speech prior to job interviews, which is one of the areas the application is designed to help with. “It’s important to remember that conversations are interactive— they involve more than just one person. The actual experience of an interview is quite different,” she said. The use of filler words in speech is somewhat of an issue, particularly in formal situations
such as presentations, said Danielle Distel, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. When asked how she feels about public speaking, Distel said she lacks confidence. “It makes me nervous,” Distel said, “I always stutter and mess up.” “Everyone says it (like or so). It kind of makes people seem like they are not educated on the topic they are talking about,” she said, “It should be important to train against these words when you’re speaking formally or presenting a speech, but in everyday life, I do not think its that big of a deal.”
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Thomas Roy, a School of Management and Labor Relations junior, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy several years ago, but is now taking online classes at Rutgers. COURTESY OF THOMAS ROY
study Brown University distributes condoms, dental dams for free to students continued from front
The study claimed that about 60 percent of participants were infected with HPV at some point during the three-year period, but not always simultaneously. “The data they pushed out to the public was a high number of students were tested with STIs at Rutgers, which is completely false,” he said. This report incorrectly combined research results resulting in an inflated number of students with STIs reported. Levels of STIs among Rutgers students are av-
erage for a university of its size, Cruz said. HOPE’s sexual advocacy program works to dispel this myth. About 25 percent of the HOPE population are student advocates trained to discuss sexually transmitted infections and various forms of prevention, and make up the sexual health advocacy program. “We talk about cultural norms, what college students are doing and really how to promote the use of latex-based contraception,” Cruz said. Large universities have begun to widely distribute free condoms to promote safe sex.
Brown University has also begun distributing free latex-based contraceptive supplies to their students via the University’s BWell Health Centers, the Brown Daily Herald reported. The Rhode Island Department of Health provides condoms and dental dams with the goal of distributing safe-sex supplies to atrisk groups. HOPE distributes free condoms to student organizations and Residence Life when they administer sex health workshops, Cruz said. Students have questioned why Rutgers does not jump on the bandwagon and begin to widely distribute free condoms. But free latex contraceptives are distributed by the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities, as well as in the workshops administered by HOPE.
workers with disabilities. “I greatly admire his work tostudents by deepening their own ward a degree and am glad that ideas as well as their engagement he takes an interest in the research that Lisa Schur and I have with the material,” Voos said. done. I would Roy has takbe very happy en an interest to involve him in the research “Lack of mobility has in research,” of Doug been the most difficult Kruse said. Kruse and Upon graduLisa Schur, part of having ation from Rutprofessors at muscular dystrophy.” gers, Roy asthe School of pires to attend Management thomas roy law school. and Labor ReSchool of Management and Labor “I have been lations. Their Relations Junior blessed with a research fogood mind and cuses on the I like to think political, social and economic barriers and op- that I am putting it to good use,” portunities facing students and he said.
HOPE pairs free distribution of safe sex supplies with their worships so they can track what students have learned about
“We talk about cultural norms, what college students are doing and really how to promote the use of latex-based contraception.” mark cruz Health Education Specialist
sexual health and safety. “We like to provide free condoms to our students after they’ve come into our workshops, that way we can correct any misinformation they may have had prior to coming here,” Cruz said.
Rutgers is unique in that there are many different students from all walks of life, he said. This means many students may not have had sexual health education previously. HOPE does not simply distribute free condoms at random, in order to prepare students for the real world of buying condoms independently. “Most of your students will eventually move on (and) graduate and we want them to be able to practice buying condoms,” he said. “We want them to overcome this fear or embarrassment.” One factor keeping students from using condoms is the actual process of going to the store to buy them. “They are afraid, they are nervous, they are embarrassed,” Cruz said. “We are looking beyond the college years.”
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Nation is divided, but U. should be united
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n a previous column I wrote “No matter who FOUR-YEAR TERM(OIL) wins, half of the nation will be furious” — I think EVAN KLEIN this point has held true. Donald Trump has won the presidency of the United States of America. Yes, a reality TVstar is now the face of the free world, and, in retrospect, Flava Flav or The Situation would’ve probably been more fun. The one thing on everyone’s mind now is whether or not the cabinet will act as the newest contestants for The Apprentice. I feel an overwhelming sense of existential dread coming on, but that could also just be allergies or gas or the crippling fear that my country has abandoned me. I’ll keep you posted. The biggest surprise of this election did not come Tuesday night, but instead Wednesday morning when I woke to find that the trees were, in fact, not ablaze, the rivers did not run red with blood nor were the dead rising from their graves. Lamest rapture ever. I’m not sure which is sadder — the fact that this country has a demagogue in the highest office of power, or the fact that the people elected this demagogue democratically. For the first time since Trump announced his candidacy, I feel as though I’m the one who’s out of touch. If roughly 25 percent of the nation wants to build a wall on the southern border, feels existentially threatened by the terrorism of radicals and finally pins all of our economic turmoil on the actions of immigrants, maybe I should as well? Just kidding, I shouldn’t, and neither should you. If you’ve been in the Trump camp, this message isn’t for you. However, if you, like me, shiver at the idea of a four year Trumpster fire, then don’t relent. The protests currently gathering in our nation’s largest cities are not to be shamed or belittled but instead should be recognized for what they are — vessels of democracy. I won’t try to argue that these protests will directly oust the President-
“The biggest surprise of this election did not come Tuesday night, but instead Wednesday morning when I woke to find that the trees were, in fact, not ablaze, the rivers did not run red with blood nor were the dead rising from their graves.” elect but nonetheless any action voicing the will of the people should be considered a boon to the democratic process and encouraged as such. While this point need not be beaten like the dead horse that it is, it goes without saying that if the results of this election were flipped we’d see just as many people gathering in the streets. Speaking of people gathering in the streets, on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m., a giant walkout is being staged by the Rutgers student body as well as many faculty members. While most would assume that the main goal of this action is to stand in solidarity against Donald Trump, the actual main task is to make Rutgers a “sanctuary campus” — one that pledges not to cooperate with immigration enforcement services. My hope for this walkout extends far beyond its 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. run time. The best result that can come out of this demonstration would be the genesis of a socially conscious and active community of students. This is not to say that activism is missing entirely from our school, in fact, the opposite is true. However, the participants of this action will extend far beyond the scope of the existing activist community. The potential result would be a new wave of fresh faces ready to engage our school’s government, as well as our nation’s, in productive conversation. The existing activist organizations have laid the necessary groundwork to allow thousands of students to organize and mobilize. One such organization, United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS), just recently organized a mic check, which interrupted President Barchi during his address celebrating 250 years of revolutionary excellence. The group of students fighting for a $15 minimum wage made sure to let Barchi know just how revolutionary this school could be, and of course no direct action is complete without calling out the president’s more than $700,000 salary per year. Activism already exists on campus, but in the coming months, we may see a Golden Age of students participating in direct action protests. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say “Finally Revolutionary After 250 Years.” Evan Klein is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student majoring in philosophy. His column, “Four-year Term(oil),” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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ut of the United States’ period of existence, make sure that the voices of the rural states were there have only been a total of five instanc- not drowned out by the heavily populated metropoles of mismatches between the popular and itan cities. The Electoral College was intended to electoral votes, including the recent election when protect the minority, from the tyranny of the majorthe winner of the presidential election lost the popu- ity, but it could also be conversely argued that the lar vote. Such incongruences are rare, but when they voices of the minority have overpowered the will happen, the United States and the rest of the world of the majority when Hillary Clinton is projected feel the magnitude of its political cleavages, since to gain 2 million more votes than Donald Trump, these presidential races are often so close in results which are 2 million more people who wanted the and narrow in margin. Constituents losing the pop- country to go another direction. The Electoral College certainly has its advantages ular vote feel legitimized by the results of the electoral votes, and the other half feel disempowered and and disadvantages, but regardless of this elections outalienated by the election process. Many wonder if the come, the result of the election must be respected. This formality of the Electoral College is anachronistic or election cycle was fraught with polarization, with one even brings value to the modern-day election process. party harboring deep enmity for the other party’s presiIn a 2012 tweet, the recent beneficiary of the Electoral dential candidate. Any which way the election unfolded, College, President-elect Donald Trump, has said himself outrage and protests on either sides of the isle was inevitable, with a former-Rep. that “the electoral colJoe Walsh (R-Ill.) who lege is a disaster for said that if Trump loses democracy.” When cit“The country expected a protest, and he’s grabbing his musket izens vote in the presianyone is free to do so because it’s the and election outcomes dential election, they’re constitutionally guaranteed right of and Clinton’s loss incitnot voting for the ing protests that conpresident but for the every citizen.” tinued for at least five electors who vote for days straight and protest the president. But this complicated process was not imposed by the architects leaders saying they’re prepared for a “long fight.” The of the Constitution without reason: Those who drafted country expected a protest, and anyone is free to do so because it’s the constitutionally guaranteed right of the Constitution were wary of pure or direct democracy. The Electoral College is a safeguard to prevent un- every citizen. People are able to express their disconqualified candidates from taking office, arguably at- tent and unhappiness so long as it’s within reasonable tempting to protect it from someone like Donald Trump bounds, and people should go out into the streets to who lacks political expertise or experience, and was express themselves if they want to. Yet during a political climate full of distrust, trust buoyed to power by populist support. Alexander Hamilton writes in The Federalist Papers that the Constitution for the election process must be the bare minimum. is designed to ensure “that the office of the President The President-elect was unabashed in proclaimwill never fall to the lot of any man who is not in an emi- ing that elections are rigged and he won’t accept nent degree endowed with the requisite qualifications.” election results during his campaigns, however, But ironically, someone like Trump was not only able to accepting the results of the election and a peaceful come into power despite this safeguard, he came into transition of power is a defining characteristic of a democracy that everyone must work to uphold, repower because of it. But more than protecting the presidency and en- gardless of who wins. But it also doesn’t mean that suring it was bestowed to a highly skilled and high- the election process doesn’t need some improvely judicious candidate, the Electoral College was to ments, to say the least. 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 should embrace those with different opinions REALITY CHECK STEVEN WYNEN
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t was clear from the get-go that the 2016 Presidential election would be a divisive one. Dehumanization of each side by each side has been getting exponentially worse since the end of World War II. Despite just fighting a war against Nazism, Truman casually flung the fascist label at his opponent, Thomas Dewey, who was anything but. Since then, the mudslinging has gotten progressively worse and reached new heights over the past year. Political discourse in the United States has become nothing more than ad hominem attacks and straw man arguments, enabled and exacerbated by a populous that feeds off the conflict. Large segments of the American population despise and distrust those who have differing political views. Some areas of America are undoubtedly still living in the 1970s, having fallen behind as development and migration have largely been focused on the coasts and several Midwestern cities. They are largely ethnically homogenous communities that have very little exposure to people who are significantly different from them. College education is not a priority or a possibility for a good chunk of this population. On the flip side of the coin, you have the eastern and
western seaboards that are hubs for globalization. They are marked by incredibly dense and diverse populations. College education is a norm for these people. Thus, you have two American societies that are increasingly different and increasingly out of touch with the other. This breeds divisiveness, anger and, unfortunately, hatred. According to Pew Research, more than half of the members of each party have “very unfavorable” views about the other. The otherization of each by each is a serious problem that needs to be corrected if the union is to remain a union. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
are harbingers of tyranny, and there can be no other explanation for how they vote. Now that I have laid out a rather bleak picture of where we are at currently. I must plead with the members of this community to begin living up to the credos of tolerance, compassion and understanding that we promulgate at Rutgers. If someone came up to me and said “Rutgers is a place where diversity and inclusion of peoples, faiths and customs are a top priority,” I would wholeheartedly agree. If the same person then said “Rutgers is a place where diversity and inclusion of ideas and opinions are a top priority,” I
“If Rutgers is to truly be a model of diversity and inclusion, then this would be a great place to start making that a reality.” fell prey to the whims of their core supporters. Secretary Clinton referred to the critical mass of Trump supporters as a “basket of deplorables.” Of course, there are many in the liberal, elite, urbanized areas that believe people who support Trump (or Republicans, limited government and religious freedom) must be bigots, and there can be no other explanation for how they vote. Quite easily done, there are many in the conservative, common, rural areas that believe people who support Clinton (or Democrats, bigger government and gun regulations)
would laugh. We must not kid ourselves. Rutgers is an unfriendly place for students who believe in limited government, individualism, capitalism, Glenn Beck or even George Washington. There is a lot of work to be done on our own campus for those who believe in the progressive paradigm that dominates discourse throughout the University to begin to understand those who have differing opinions. If Rutgers is to truly be a model of diversity and inclusion, then this would be a great place to start making that a reality. For Rutgers and the rest of the country, if
we do not make overtures to those who we disagree with, if we do not make attempts to at the very least understand each other, then as a nation of free peoples we will die by our own hand. A nation based on liberty, on freedom, stands no chance if its populace is divided into two large camps that refuse to parley with each other. If you were horrified at Trump-inspired Nazi graffiti, if you were disgusted at the mob holding signs saying “Rape Melania” outside of Trump Tower, if you were incensed at a man being dragged from his car and beaten in the street, then you must swear on your sacred honor that you will not be a part of the socio-political trends that have brought us into this dark time. Go talk to people who disagree with you. Educate your friends and your neighbors on these differences. Encourage pluralism around you, and pluralism will be encouraged everywhere. If we do not do these things, whether you be a coastal liberal or a rural conservative or somewhere in between, then we have no right to complain as our nation disintegrates into political tribalism. President Trump would be the least of our worries when we cannot trust or want to trust our neighbors. I believe we can turn things around, but it cannot be done alone. Steven Wynen is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in history and political science with a minor in economics. His column, “Reality Check,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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Say toodles to standard noodles, eat some ballin’ Ramen
Italian pasta dishes need to step aside because Japanese Ramen noodles are coming through. Get cultural by trying out dope Ramen classics such as “Nagomi Shoyu Ramen” and “Tori Paitan Ramen.” MARISSA SCOGNAMIGLIO
Marissa Scognamiglio Contributing Writer
Brick steps lined with black guard rails lead customers away from the busy New Brunswick street to guide them into the quaint, recently opened Ramen Nagomi. A sleek and modern dining experience, this restaurant has the power to make any college student question their tolerance for consuming microwave Ramen ever again. Located conveniently on Bayard Street, Ramen Nagomi offers customers Assari-style ramen with their own freshly made broth, containing fresh and quality ingredients to leave all customers fully satisfied. Though the room itself is a rather confined space, this dining experience represents the perfect blend of urban contemporary meets Japanese décor to make a casual, yet classy atmosphere. Perfect for a professional lunch date, a reunion with old friends or just the place to bring Mom and Dad as you impress them with New Brunswick’s best-kept
secret, Ramen Nagomi is sure to impress. Lit by gently swinging bulbs and filled with wooden tables lined with black stools, Ramen Nagomi also allows college students to find their escape from the stress of school and enjoy a delicious meal at more than affordable prices. I have never tried ramen — gourmet or microwaved — so at first I was overwhelmed by such a
corn, nori and scallions. Before you turn to Google and search “what does dashi even mean?” don’t panic, because the waitstaff here is friendly, informative and aware that they offer such a unique menu. You can ask as many questions as your heart desires. For the record, dashi is actually a class of soup and cooking stock common to Japanese culture — who knew?
all ramen bowls featured on the menu are ser ved with a softboiled egg, marinated with pork broth to pleasantly surprise any customer with a slightly sweetened center. I would hardly describe myself as having an adventurous palette — I probably even fall more on the “picky-eater” side of the spectrum. I couldn’t be happier that I took a risk with my meal — it defi-
“Lit by gently swinging bulbs and filled with wooden tables lined with black stools, Ramen Nagomi also allows college students to find their escape from the stress of school and enjoy a delicious meal at more than affordable prices.” diverse menu. The menu features entrees labeled “Nagomi Shoyu Ramen,” meaning slow-simmered chicken broth, house-made dashi, shoyu tare, nori and scallions, as well as my dish called “Tori Paitan Ramen.” This dish included Amish chicken broth, house-made dashi, shoyu tare, burnt garlic infused oil, pork belly, kikurage,
To star t my meal I tried the house salad with a ginger dressing, a perfect choice since it was so light and sweet before such a filling meal to follow. The actual ramen bowl I had ordered was simply amazing. The broth was creamy and soaked up the flavor of the mushrooms as well as the piece of seaweed accompanying the bowl. Almost
nitely was worth every bite. There are two delectable broth options. There is a “rich-certified Amish chicken broth,” which is a much creamier, heavier consistency, or a “slow-simmered” broth, which is much lighter. If you would prefer the flavors to stand for themselves then my advice would be to choose a much lighter broth option.
Besides featuring the nine various ramen bowls, including a vegetarian option, Ramen Nagomi also offers customers the choice between genmai-cha tea or hoji-chai tea. Both options come with leaf-green tea and an extensive dessert menu. For those not fully satisfied with their bowl, or searching for a unique Japanese treat, the restaurant offers matcha ice cream made from greentea powder, or even black sesame crème brulee, which is an infusion of the classic dessert with black sesame seeds. I don’t normally drink green tea, but I decided to sample the matcha ice cream, which rang true to the green tea flavor. Although it had a slight mint twist, I actually enjoyed finishing my meal with such a delicious dessert — it’s definitely worth a tr y. Although its grand opening was only eight months ago, there are such dynamic flavors and diverse options for customers. No wonder Ramen Nagomi has taken the New Brunswick population and Rutgers students by storm.
DIVERSIONS
November 16, 2016
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Keep a tight rein on your spending, health and legal concerns. Refuse to let emotions take over or cause you to make a decision that will not serve you well in the future. Focus on perfection, honing your skills and avoiding unnecessary expenditures. It’s the little things in life that will end up pleasing you the most. Your numbers are 5, 9, 14, 21, 27, 34, 45.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stop thinking about the things you have to do and get busy doing them. Use your intelligence and courage to tell it like it is and to fight for what you want. Focus on the future and don’t let yourself be controlled. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Turn negativity into positivity by being willing to let go of whatever isn’t working for you anymore. It’s time to purge and begin all over again. With an open mind and a passionate approach, you can achieve your dreams. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Check out your options before making a physical move. Having all your ideas and plans verified and ready to roll out will give you the optimum chance to reach success or reclaim something that someone took from you. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Confusion regarding family and money matters is apparent. Don’t go into debt without knowing the consequences. Manage your financial, legal and health matters cautiously. Don’t be afraid to do things differently. An innovative idea will help you avoid scrutiny. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn any negative situation into a positive. Don’t fight what cannot be changed when working within the existing circumstances will bring you plenty of opportunities. If you work hard, you will be able to make valuable contributions. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Size up whatever situation you face. Question partnerships that appear suspicious. Focus on the changes you can make through hard work, discipline and desire. Call the shots instead of following someone else’s lead. Keep your eyes on the prize. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Making physical improvements will boost your confidence, but don’t let it deplete your bank account. A romantic suggestion will give you the advantage when it comes to getting something you want. Personal and professional improvements will pay off. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotional ups and downs will cause confusion. Get to the bottom of any problem that keeps surfacing, and put matters to rest. Once you find a clear passage, the gains and opportunities that come your way will astound you. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t mix business with pleasure. Look for a way to explore your interests without upsetting someone you love. Sharing what you want to pursue will help you convince others to join in. A passionate approach to life will draw attention. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for alternative ways to bring in cash. Networking events or getting together with people you have worked with in the past will help you revise the way you do things, reducing your overhead and easing your stress. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Expect to face problems when it comes to the changes you want to make to your residence. It will be difficult to please everyone, so concentrate on pleasing yourself first. A social mishap can be avoided if you are progressive. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t give in to the changes that are being forced on you. Make adjustments to protect your assets and your future. Deception and ulterior motives will be used to persuade you to indulge in something that isn’t in your best interests. 2 stars
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SEASON Knights finished with .500 record, reached conference tournament in solid season continued from back in the balance when the team traveled to Columbus to take on Ohio State. With postseason hopes on the line, the Knights clinched their spot in the conference tournament with a tenacious 3-1 victory over the Buckeyes.
The team went on to drop its remaining two Big Ten matches to No. 6 Penn State and No. 3 Maryland before heading down to College Park for its second ever appearance in the conference championships. Being the eighth seeded team, Rutgers took on conference host and No. 1 Big Ten team Maryland in the quarterfinals less than one
week after falling to the Terrapins in its final regular season game by 4-2. In the dramatic elimination game, the Knights found themselves in a deep hole after Maryland notched 2 goals in the first three minutes of the contest. Although Rutgers held off the Terps for the remainder of the first frame and matched with one goal each through the second half, it wasn’t enough to come out on top. The 2016 season ended with a 3-1 loss to the No. 3 team in the country. Eight seniors played their final game as Scarlet Knights that day
Senior defender Devon Freshnock was named to the All-Big Ten Tournament team after reaching a career-high in goals, points and assists this season. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2016
in College Park, and although Ten Championship Quarterfinals it wasn’t the outcome they had to keep the Terps from tallying a hoped for, they nevertheless took fourth goal. Defender Sophia Walia led the pride in a historic final season. “I’m pretty proud of how we team with a career-high seven ended … The people that we assists and ended her time at the ended with are definitely people Knights ranked eight in assists. Although she was battling a who’ve made a dramatic impact on the program itself,” said senior shoulder injury all season, Hayes goalkeeper Shevaun Hayes. “I’ve was able to see action in nine learned so much from everyone games this season. The Melhere … It’s just an honor to be bourne, Australia, native boasted with this group of girls for these a .756 save percentage and earned a shutout against Richmond on four years.” The dynamic senior class was Senior Day. A major difference for Rutgers represented in every position group and many of them ended this year was the strong team dynamic created by the mix of rookwith their best season yet. Fifth-year senior and third-year ie and veteran talent. Throughout captain Alyssa Bull ended her dec- the season, there was at least one orated career at Rutgers ranked freshman starting in each position group, includseventh alling goalie. time in assists Leading this with 20 on her “It’s just an honor to be year’s Knights career. The with this group of girls for was a powerfiery midfieldhouse veteran er was also these four years.” unit that roundnamed Seced out their ond Team AllShevaun hayes legacy on the Big Ten at the Senior Goalkeeper program with end of the rega groundbreakular season. Also leading this year’s Knights ing 2016 season. Moving forward, was team captain Devon Fresh- the potential for Rutgers will only nock, who earned the Big Ten continue to cultivate. “I said from the beginning that Sportsmanship Award and was named to the All-Big Ten Tour- this team was incredibly special nament Team. The powerhouse to me — just this group of seniors defender reached a career high who were my first recruiting class in goals, assists and points in her and played with me for four years here at Rutgers,” Civico said. final season on the Banks. Forwards Rachel Yaney, Kim- “(Their impact was) just getting berly Jevic and Sarah Regn each us to that next level and I think set career bests in both goals and leaving a legacy here and buildassists this season. Yaney finished ing a competitive program … I’m her career ranked seventh in the really proud of what they’ve been Rutgers record books with 22 ca- able to accomplish. They left this program way better than when reer goals. Elyse Broderick matched her they found it and that’s success in career high in assists and points my book.” this season after transitioning For updates on the Rutfrom defense up to midfield this season. She notched a defensive gers field hockey team, follow save against Maryland in the Big @TargumSports on Twitter.
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ared Goff will make his first NFL start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams in front of a home crowd on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the team announced Tuesday. Rams coach Jeff Fisher informed Goff and Case Keenum of the switch when he met with the quarterbacks Tuesday morning, sources told ESPN. Keenum, who has started the team’s first nine games, will be the backup, and second-year QB Sean Mannion will remain No. 3 for now. Goff was the first pick in 2016 NFL draft, but he made steady progress in practice during the first half of the season. Sources said the Rams’ staff believed the rookie from Cal was “close” to stepping in as the starter within the past two weeks, but Keenum remained the quarterback for Sunday’s 9-6 road win against the Jets at MetLife Stadium.
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fter standing by Blair Walsh in the wake of his 27-yard missed field goal in the playoffs and the tumultuous eight games that followed, the Minnesota Vikings are moving on from their struggling kicker. The Vikings released Walsh on Tuesday after holding tryouts for a handful of kickers last week. They will sign Kai Forbath
to replace Walsh, a league source told ESPN. Special-teams coordinator Mike Priefer thought the tryouts would “light a fire” under Walsh, who missed an extra point and had a 46-yard field goal blocked in the Vikings’ overtime loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 9, ushering in a fresh round of unrest after he had gone three games without a missed kick.
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ams defensive end Robert Quinn has been discharged from the hospital and is expected to be with the team during practice on Tuesday, though his status for the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins is still uncertain. Quinn played in 83 percent of the defensive snaps during a 9-6 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, but checked himself into a Southern California-based hospital on Monday morning with a non-football-related illness. Speaking late Monday afternoon, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said he was “very encouraged” with Quinn’s progress. And though he wouldn’t go into details about his medical condition, Fisher said it was “highly unlikely” that the latest issue had anything to do with the benign tumor Quinn was diagnosed with in high school.
November 16, 2016
Page 11 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ELON 66, RUTGERS 54
Knights conclude season at Mid-Atlantic Championships Griffin Whitmer Contributing Writer
The woeful start to the season continued Monday night for the Rutgers women’s basketball team. The Scarlet Knights (0-2) fell to Elon (1-1) by a score of 66-54, making it their second consecutive double-digit loss to start the season. Once again, junior guard Shriya Parker led the charge, this time tallying 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Sophomore guard KK Sanders was the only other Lady Knight in double figures with 11 points. Rutgers fell behind early in the game and never seemed to close the gap on the Phoenix, led by Shay Burnett, who scored 20 points and added 9 rebounds. Elon was a dismal 9-for-22 from the free throw line but made up for it with a decent performance behind the arc. It was shooting from distance all night, where it finished 9-for-26. The Knights, on the other hand, were a horrific 4-for-19 from three point range. What’s most surprising is that Rutgers, a team that rarely shoots it from range, chucked up 19 three-pointers. After its loss against Chattanooga, head coach C. Vivian
Stringer defended her team’s ability to shoot the three. So far, that ability has not been displayed. Through its first two games, it was 6-for-28. Another facet in the game in which the Knights struggled with was rebounding. It was outrebounded 55-37 and their frontcourt was often in foul trouble. Sophomore forward Victoria Harris and center Desiree Keeling both picked up two fouls apiece in the first quarter, and Keeling wound up fouling out with 3:42 left in the game. At one point what seemed like an unwinnable blowout, Rutgers turned it into a game with a 26-7 run. Phoenix then responded with back-to-back three pointers to increase their lead and put the game away. The Knights showed a lot of fight but came up short and dropped to 0-2 on the season. They have three games left on their four-game road trip and are back in action Thursday night at 7 p.m. against Wake Forest. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
CAPTAIN Smith has her sights set on winning title for her home state of New Jersey continued from back Smith, a team captain, earned her first-career all-conference recognition and is the fifth First Team All-Big Ten honoree in program history. The Medford Lakes, New Jersey, native has started in 67 consecutive matches on the back line, played in 82 matches overall and logged more than 6,800 minutes.
Named to the Big Ten Women’s Soccer Preseason Honors List, Smith has star ted all 18 contests in 2016 and has played the full-time in 14 of those games. In the eyes of many, including the coaching staff, Smith has also been the clear leader of a superb defense this season. “Erin brings a ton of leadership to our really young back
Junior guard Shrita Parker led the Knights in scoring for a second straight game with 15 points, adding six rebounds and three assists in the loss. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2016
line,” said head coach Mike O’Neill. “Her experience is so important because our other starting defenders are two freshmen and a sophomore and she has taught them how to come out every day and get better as a unit.” The statistical evidence supports that Smith has done a great job commanding the defense, as the Knights have secured 13 shutouts this season and boasts a goals-against average of 0.77. As one of the captains of the team, the senior couldn’t be happier about the school she chose to play for. “Rutgers represents New Jersey, which is where I always en-
visioned myself playing,” Smith said. “It’s only a 45 minute drive for my family and that means a lot to me because I love seeing them at every one of my home games.” In addition to being very family oriented, Smith is quite the competitor and has dreamed of championships from an early age. She star ted playing soccer at five years old and was immediately hooked, although she also par took in several other spor ts, including her second love — lacrosse. Smith was a varsity star on both fields during her high school career at Shawnee High, but only played soccer in the off-season.
Head coach Mike O’Neill looks to lead the Scarlet Knights to their second consecutive appearance in the College Cup. Last year, the Scarlet Knights upset top seed Virginia before falling to conference foe Penn State. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2016
“For a while I really wanted to play both soccer and lacrosse in college, but I only played club for soccer and that’s where I got looks from coaches,” Smith said. “Once I realized that soccer was in more of my future I really began to focus on it.” After coming to the Banks, Smith made an immediate impact on the team, starting in 14 games as a freshman including the postseason. During her sophomore year, she started at right back in all 20 of the Knights’ contests, logging 1,656 minutes of game action. It was Smith’s junior season where she really found her groove on the offensive side though, as she scored two goals and notched three assists. “Erin is one of the best attacking backs in the countr y,” O’Neill said. “She’s got great pace, good vision and excellent one-on-one ability.” As a senior Smith hasn’t racked up any points, but she has led to countless counterattacks that gave Rutgers scoring oppor tunities. Usually the last person in the line of defense, the captain will typically steal the ball from an opposing forward and proceed to dribble up the field leaving others in the dust. Smith is a huge factor in why the Knights are still alive in the NCAA tournament and will hopefully be a main contributor in the team moving to the next round. “I want us to win so we can get closer to a championship,” said Smith. “I want us to get a title for Jersey because it would mean so much to be able to win one for my home state.” For updates on the Rutgers women’s soccer team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“I’m really proud of what they’ve been able to accomplish. They left this program way better than when they found it and that’s success in my book.” — Head field hockey coach Meredith Civico on her senior class
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WOMEN’S SOCCER ERIN SMITH HAS STARTED IN 67 CONSECUTIVE MATCHES
Senior captain anchors Knights in NCAA’s Alex Gold Staff Writer
Currently set to play in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Rutgers women’s soccer team is firing on all cylinders. The Scarlet Knights (12-4-6, 4-2-5) have accomplished a lot on their way to this point, and most notably reached the Big Ten Conference championship game despite being the seven seed going into the postseason tournament. In order to achieve these feats, the Knights had to have exceptional performances from individual players all year long and while it was easy to observe that occur from a fan or coach’s point of view, it’s always extra special when others notice as well. At the culmination of the Big Ten regular season this year, the league office announced its postseason honors with Rutgers having six players recognized. Senior forward Madison Tiernan was named to the All-Big Ten second team and freshman midfielder Nicole Whitley was listed on the third team, while Whitley, Taylor Aylmer, and Amanda Visco earned spots on the All-Freshman Team. Senior defender Erin Smith, meanwhile, earned the highest honor of all the Knights by making it on the All-Big Ten first team. “It’s such a huge honor to be named on the first team,” Smith said. “I want to thank my teammates because without them I would never have been able to reach this goal of mine.” Senior defender Erin Smith was recently named First-Team All-Big Ten and looks to continue her strong play as the Scarlet Knights compete in the NCAA Tournament with a chance to win a National Championship EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2016
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FIELD HOCKEY RUTGERS REACHED BIG TEN TOURNAMENT THIS YEAR AFTER MISSING IT LAST SEASON
Knights look back on impressive season Kaylee Pofahl Correspondent
From the beginning of the season, Rutgers head field hockey coach Meredith Civico said that this was the best team she’s ever coached in her time on the Banks. This year’s Scarlet Knights (9-9, 2-6) proved that in her fifth year at Rutgers and her third Big Ten season, Civico’s assertion was unquestionable. The program’s growth between 2015 and 2016 was staggering. This year, the team ended at .500 compared to last year’s dismal 7-11 overall record. The 2016 team also defeated two Big Ten foes, one of which — Iowa — was a top-15 ranked NCAA program and was the biggest upset in program history. In 2015, Rutgers failed to capture a single conference win. With the season now over, the Knights can reflect on a rollercoaster season filled with both highs and lows to learn from. “We’re just proud as a team — we worked through the process and the season … (I’m) really just proud of this team and honored to
be part of it,” said senior Alyssa Bull. “My time at Rutgers is done, but I think the program is going to reach new limits each and every year.” The team hit the ground running in September, with a 5-2 record and a perfect slate at home. When the Knights took on their opening Big Ten weekend in Bloomington against Indiana, they were handed a stinging 3-2 loss, but rebounded a day and a half later with a vengeance. Rutgers dominated in a 2-1 win over No. 15 Iowa, setting a record for the biggest upset in program history. It was the Knights’ first win over a ranked opponent since 2013 and the first ever win over the Hawkeyes. Out of eight conference rivals, Iowa was the first of five top-15 ranked foes that Rutgers faced this season and was the only one that the Knights were able to defeat. After being handed losses by No. 6 Northwestern, No. 10 Michigan and Michigan State, Rutgers’ chances at securing a bid to the Big Ten Championships were hanging See SEASON on Page 10
Senior midfielder Alyssa Bull finished her career with 20 assists, good for seventh all-time in Rutgers program history. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2016 knights schedule
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Washington Columbus
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San Jose Carolina
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Florida Montreal
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Tampa Bay Detroit
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Nashville Toronto
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junior goalkeeper, kept a clean sheet for the United States Women’s National Team in the first match of the group stage of the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup against France. The Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year made 4 saves in the 0-0 draw.
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Friday, 1:30 p.m., Washington, D.C.