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U. admissions ignores social media posts for applicants By Alex Meier Associate New Editor
Kaplan Test Prep’s 2013 survey of college admissions officers shows that 29 percent of officers have Google searched an applicant’s name and 31 percent have visited an applicant’s Facebook or other social networking page, according to their report. This percentage is its highest since Kaplan star ted tracking the issue in 2008, when a repor ted 10 percent of of ficers checked See admissions on Page 5
New members bring success to Model UN By Sabrina Szteinbaum Correspondent
The Rutgers Model United Nations traveling team attended four conferences this fall at Columbia, Yale, Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania. Atif Jalal Ahmad, treasurer of the Association of International Relations, said the team won multiple awards including best delegate, outstanding delegate and honorable mentions in every conference. Though the fall conference season is over, Ahmad said the team plans to travel to McGill, Harvard, the University of Virginia and the University of Chicago this spring. He said 2013 is the first time in several years the team has done consistently well. He attributes their success to new members. “What’s making us strong is we have a good number of kids who did well in high school … who joined our team,” Ahmad said. “Also we had very stratified training sessions where we trained these kids before the conferences on how college level is different from high school.” Students do not need to come in with the skills necessary to be successful because Ahmad said the club builds skills within students. He said decent public speaking skills, the ability to be persuasive and sell ideas and good writing skills are all necessary for success in Model U.N. Ahmad said competing against Ivy League schools and coming out with awards is a huge accomplishment for a state university. “We get to spend the weekend in four-to-five-star hotels, and it’s an incredible bonding experience with teammates,” he said.
Mark Robson, dean of Agricultural Programs, receives an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Public Health from the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Robson was recently elected as a fellow of the Collegium Ramazzini. COURTESY OF MARK ROBSON
Dean elected to renowned international academy By Vaishali Gauba Correspondent
The walls in Mark Robson’s office are adorned with photographs from many different parts of the world. One is of a salt farmer in Thailand, another of a 100-hectare farm in China and yet another features floating market in Vietnam. On the back of the door hangs a shiny golden gown he received
from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. Artifacts from India and Mexico sit atop one shelf. Other shelves carry his collection of 19th century microscopes and photographs of his graduate students. Robson, the dean of Agricultural Programs at the University, is also a professor of entomology in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and currently teaches three courses, including a Byrne seminar.
Robson was recently elected as a fellow of the Collegium Ramazzini. The Collegium Ramazzini is an independent, international academy comprised of 180 internationally renowned experts in the fields of occupational and environmental health, according to Collegium Ramazzini’s website. Robson, who grew up on a farm in South Jersey and spent his childhood watching his father on
his farm, said he believes farmers have healthier lifestyles but the modernization of agriculture has exposed them to many health and safety risks. “When I started studying health science, I realized that farmers, in some respects, are healthier than other people,” he said. “But as we modernize agriculture, there’s a lot See dean on Page 4
Alumnus aims to bring program to Rutgers By Vaishali Gauba Correspondent
Since 2007, the Global Connections Kenya program gives high school students the opportunity to travel to Kenya and perform community service. COURTESY OF DAVID ANGWENYI
Catherine Blair Brence spent the summer of 2012 with children and families in three cities in Kenya — Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisii. She fundraised that year to get supplies for children there and participated in various cultural ceremonies in the region. Brence, a Hopewell Valley Central High School junior in Pennington, was a participant in Global Connec-
tions Kenya, a program founded in 2005 by David Angwenyi. The program provides high school and college students the opportunity to travel to Kenya for about two weeks and provide service to the community. Angwenyi, chief executive officer of Global Connections Kenya, came to Rutgers from Kenya as a graduate student in 1994. After graduating from the Graduate School See PROGRAM on Page 5
Governing Councils update on semester’s progress By Charlie Melman Staff Writer
A number of student government associations exist throughout Rutgers University. Recently, they have been busy being involved with the happenings on campus. The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Governing Council recently garnered attention for its involvement in the Skelly Field construction controversy, giving voice to student concern about the issue.
Vetri Velan, president of the Rutgers Engineering Governing Council, noticed students in the School of Engineering were not experiencing a crucial part of an engineer’s education: camaraderie. Velan, a School of Engineering junior, said one of the organization’s biggest goals for this year is to build a sense of community among engineering students. The EGC serves as an umbrella organization for 28 smaller engineering societies at Rutgers, Velan said. Its top priority is to allow ev-
ery smaller group to collaborate in a permissive environment. “It’s important to the student experience and … it’s just an important part of being an engineer,” he said. “Engineering is all about teamwork and kind of building a better future.” Velan said the EGC’s objective is threefold: to serve as an intermediary between engineering students, faculty and the administration, to give students a voice in the University’s decisions through representation and to oversee all engineering organizations at Rutgers.
EGC initiatives include the growth and promotion of the “NERD Olympics,” which take place during Engineers Week in February, the addition of bus route descriptions at bus stops and the installation of water bottle refilling stations in the Busch Campus Center, he said. Velan wants to incorporate other organizations into the Engineering Governing Council’s initiatives. “[We want to] work with the people who have the power to change these See councils on Page 4
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Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities present “Trans Scripts,” a staged reading with Paul Lucas Productions, at 7 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center. The event is free and open to all. Rutgers Theatre Company presents “Cyrano de Bergerac” at 7:30 p.m. at the Philip J. Levin theatre on Douglass campus. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $20 for faculty, staff and alumni and $15 for students. The play will run until Sunday, Nov. 24, from Tuesday until Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Rutgers Review hosts an open-mic night at 8 p.m. at Hidden Grounds at 106 Easton Ave. There will be a raffle of notebooks and pens, and all proceeds go toward the photo issue of the Rutgers Review. To sign up to perform, go to facebook.com/rutgersreview.
Friday, Nov. 22
Rutgers Gardens presents a Farmer’s Market at 11 a.m. at the Hort Farm on Cook campus. The market features locally grown and made fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads and meats. Rutgers a cappella group Deep Treble and Fordham University a capella group The Ramblers perform at 8:30 p.m. at Voorhees Hall on the College Avenue campus. Tickets are $5 at the door and $3 if purchased in advance.
METRO CALENDAR Thursday, Nov. 21
Comedian Angel Salazar performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Stress Factor y Comedy Club at 90 Church St. Admission is $20 and patrons must purchase a minimum of two items.
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Professor discusses Oscar-winning film By Katie Park Correspondent
Gabrielle Gatdula, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, recalled watching an Oscar-winning documentary called “Born Into Brothels” during her senior year of high school. Three years later, she took a course at Rutgers with the director of the film, Ross Kauffman. “Born Into Brothels” inspired her to become a documentary filmmaker, Gatdula said, so she considered it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be taught by Kauffman. The documentary examines the lives of children of prostitutes in the red light district of Kolkata, India. “How often do you get to work with an Oscar winner?” she said. Kauffman is a part-time lecturer at the Mason Gross School of the Arts. He teaches “Directing the Documentary,” a course that is a part of the Rutgers Center for Digital Filmmaking. Kauffman broke his course down into three components, Gatdula said. The students studied vérité, impressionistic and stylized interviews, which are different ways to make documentaries. “What he really wanted to impart to us was the different ways the director can bring a different vision to their film,” she said. Kauffman said he incorporates readings and films into the course, along with the three assignments about the different types of documentaries. The class covers the basics of theory, the history of documenta-
ry films, as well as different genres within documentaries, he said. “My job as a filmmaker is to tell a great story with great characters,” he said. “That’s what I push my students to do, to really concentrate on finding that great story, finding those great characters and going forward and creating a story around them.” He is working with fellow director Kate Chevigny on a film called “E-Team,” which looks into the lives of three investigators who report on human rights atrocities being committed in the city. He said in the process of filming “E-Team,” he was in Libya with two investigators when Tripoli, the capital city of Libya, fell to rebels. In Tripoli, he observed massacre sites, prisons and the prisoners abused within them. Filming for the documentary extended to Syria, he said, where he and two investigators interviewed families whose relatives had been killed by airstrikes. “What I try to do in my work is try to really bring a human side to the issues and to the situation,” he said. “All I want to do when I’m making films is connect with my character.” Kauffman said filming for “Born Into Brothels” was one particular opportunity that allowed his experience to transcend the scope of the lens. “The kids in Kolkata while we were spending time with them were like regular kids in a way. They had the capacity to have great fun. … And they loved playing with the cameras,” he said. Despite glimpses of joy in Kolkata, there was a pervading sense of sadness, Kauffman said.
“One of the hardest things is seeing the lack of opportunity afforded to this group of children and their mothers,” he said. “So it was very difficult when the mothers said ‘can you get my child into a school, can you take my child away from here?’” Since the movie aired publicly in 2004, Kauffman’s executive producer has been collecting funds to build a home for the children of Kolkata, Kauffman said. The home is breaking ground in the city this year. “I’ve come to regard him as a mentor figure,” Gatdula said. “I still talk to him sometimes. I still come in to see him, and I get his advice. He’s such an approachable person.” She said Kauffman is refreshingly modest and personable. “He made sure to remember our names on the first day,” Gatdula said. “I remember that he took pictures of all of our faces with his iPhone and wrote our names underneath them so that he could make sure he knew our names the next day.” During the semester, he was always open for office hours, she said, and encouraged active use of email and Skype. Although she took the class during the spring semester of 2013, Gatdula still remains in contact with him. “I actually talked to him on Skype last Friday,” she said. Winning an Oscar is only a small part of his experience filming “Born Into Brothels,” he said. “While the [Oscar] was incredible to win, it was the experience of making “Born Into Brothels — getting on a plane to go to Kolkata and especially getting to know the kids,” he said.
DOCUMENTING HOMELESSNESS Robert Mason
participates in discussion about homelessness after A-Nam Nguyen presented her documentary, “I’m Not Looking for Coins, I’m Looking for Change,” yesterday in the Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center Old Student Lounge. DAPHNE ALVA
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of use of chemicals like pesticides … [farmers] weren’t taught how to use them, and that’s not okay.” He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science from Cook College. He obtained a master’s degree and a doctorate in plant science from Rutgers and a master’s in public health from the former University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Due to chemicals used in the production of rice in Thailand, the number of sick people has skyrocketed, he said. The chemicals are especially harmful to children. The health hazards intrigued Robson and he star ted teaching about risk assessment by quantifying the ef fects of health hazards. He said his inspiration for doing research in Thailand also came from one of his friends from graduate school, who came from Thailand to study. “I would see him every time I went to Thailand,” he said. “We started to get funding for the project. We started to train the students and it sort of just grew from there.” Robson has led expeditions in more than 15 countries in North America, Central America, Africa, Europe and Asia.
November 21, 2013 He said he conducted research, collected statistics and hosted talks and discussions with other farmers, professors and members of the government. One of his earliest and distinguished projects was in Romania. “We were a part of a consortium to run programs in Romania,” he said. “I was at one of the most polluted cities there and I was amazed to find out about the amounts of lead oxide people were breathing in.” Robson has been honored with many awards and accolades, including an honorar y doctorate in public health from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Brian Buckley, executive director of laboratories at the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, said he had shared professional and personal experiences with Robson in the past. Buckley said he traveled with Robson to foreign countries several times for his projects and set up collaborations worldwide. He said he had found Robson’s leadership skills extremely commendable. Robson said he has devoted nearly 40 years toward research in farming and agriculture science. “My practical farm interest and my training as a health scientist [inspired me],” he said. “I married it to make it all work for me. So this became my research, my teaching and my ser vice.”
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things,” he said. “It’s not just EGC doing this. It’s good that we get all the different stakeholders — students, administration and alumni.” Sterling Johnson, president of the Rutgers Business Governing Association, said the RBGA is gathering feedback from Rutgers Business School students about their specific issues. “There are many issues that we’d like to address in order to advocate the voice of RBS students and meet their needs,” said Sterling, a Rutgers Business School senior. The RBGA wants to assess the implications of the opening of the new business school building on Livingston campus, how each student’s classroom experience can be improved and how students can better utilize the Office of Career Management, he said. A council of business presidents, comprised of executive members of Rutgers’ numerous business organizations, meets every month to discuss each group’s focus and objectives, he said. “RBGA is continually working to maintain communication between RBS organizations to ensure that we are working together as a community,” Sterling said. “Since there are many organizations, this tends to be much harder than it sounds.”
The Mason Gross Student Government Association’s main objective is quite clear: to promote the artistic interests of its students, said President Eliza Brennessel. “We run an independent student project funding program, where MGSA BFA undergrads can apply to us for support for their independent projects,” said Brennessel, a Mason Gross School of the Arts junior. This semester’s applicants included students who want to pursue independent film projects, dance intensives and independent theater projects, she said. “This is huge for everyone at MGSA, since art projects and supplies can be really expensive,” she said. “It is so exciting for us to be able to … allow students to pursue opportunities they would not otherwise be able to afford.” The Mason Gross Student Government Association uses many of its resources to alleviate the numerous financial burdens MGSA students face, Brennessel said. Comments from students have sparked programs like one that provides at least one free bus ticket to New York City per semester for every Mason Gross School of the Arts student. The MGSGA has received an overwhelmingly positive response, Brennessel said. Like the Engineering Governing Council, she said the MGSGA
seeks to facilitate communication between students and faculty as disciplines change over time. Whereas the EGC coordinates 28 student organizations, the MGSGA connects Mason Gross’ four constituent departments: Theater, Dance, Music and Visual Arts, she said. “With the nature of our conservatory training, it is easy to get caught up in our own projects within our department,” Brennessel said. “For me, as president, I am exploring projects that we can create together as a unified school.” The Pharmacy Governing Council makes a concerted effort to give new students in the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy guidance from upperclassmen, said Malay Naik, president of the PGC. “We held our annual Pharmacy Mentoring Program Picnic … this year,” said Naik, an Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy graduate student. “The purpose of this picnic is to allow all new incoming students and transfer students to get a ‘mentor’ that is an older students from within the pharmacy school.” He said mentors advise younger students and ease their transition. The EGC, RBGA and Pharmacy Governing Council are conducting their versions of the Rutgers University Student Assembly’s “What’s on Your Mind” survey to determine where they should focus their energies next semester and beyond. The Douglass Governing Council was not available for comment at press time.
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applicant’s Facebook page, according to the repor t. For the 2013 sur vey, Kaplan polled 381 admissions of ficers from .the nation’s top national, regional and liberal ar ts colleges and universities. Amber Hopkins-Jenkins, public relations specialist for Rutgers, said in an email correspondence that Rutgers does not take applicants’ social media presence into consideration. “Rutgers University does not research applicants’ social media presence,” she said. “Our admissions counselors focus their review on applicants’ academic credentials, extracurricular activities, community service, employment, military experience and other achievements.” According to the Rutgers Undergraduate Admissions’ website, the University also considers other qualitative factors such as an applicant’s personal essay, honors and awards, employment, family obligations, special talents and socioeconomic status. The University primarily focuses on an applicant’s high school performance, cumulative rank, weighted grade-point average, grade trends, completion of required entrance subjects, strength of academic program and SAT and/or ACT scores, according to the website. An English Proficiency Examination is weighed when applicable, and Mason Gross School of the Arts considers a formal talent assessment. As information sharing increases in popularity, technology has broken down privacy barriers, according to an email statement from Christine Brown, Kaplan Test Prep’s executive director of K-12 and college prep programs, sent by Russell Schaffer, their senior communications manager. Often, an applicant’s online presence reveals a raw version of their character. “Students need to recognize that anything and ever ything they post online can be fair game — fairly or unfairly,” Brown said. “What admissions officers find out about applicants can also conceivably help their chances of getting in too, for instance, if they discover that this particular student is a talented musician or artist.” Nj.com reported on the results of this study in an Oct. 31 article and found that most New Jersey colleges were reluctant to discuss this topic. David Muha, a spokesperson from The College of New Jersey, said the school does not check online profiles. Representatives from Seton Hall University and Montclair State University said admissions officers do not check online profiles regularly, according to the article. “Quite honestly, we’re ver y busy. … If something ever came to our attention, it might give us pause. It would have to be something ver y, ver y severe,” said Alyssa McCloud, vice president for enrollment management at Seton Hall.
of Education, Angwenyi started teaching at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Upon coming to America, Angwenyi said he realized that people here were not strongly aware of cultural issues, so he started a Global Connections club at the high school to help students become culturally aware. “I realized that students were not very informed about global issues,” he said. “I thought it became necessary to provide opportunities for students inside the classroom.” Brence, who was originally a member of the model World Health Organizations club, said she wanted to take the expedition because she was interested to know how the funds they raised were being used. “I learned about the trip through my club, because we
were raising funds for families in Kenya,” she said. “My brother, who took the trip in 2010 … loved it. So for me it was a combination of that, and I also wanted to see the fundraising in action.” The first trip was in 2007, Angwenyi said. Since then, nearly 75 to 80 students have gone. Students apply through globalconnections.org and have to pay $4,950 for the trip. He said students take a class on global issues before going to Kenya. The trip invites students to engage in shared cultural activities with children and families in Kenya. They spend time in villages and work to find the best way to improve living conditions there. Kris Khan, a board member of Hopewell-Keroka Alliance, a non-profit that works to increase awareness in Hopewell Valley, said since Global Connections Kenya began, the mortality rate among
victims of malaria has dropped. The students collected donations for the improvement of water and electricity conditions and also established small medical centers at various sites in Kenya. Khan’s daughter, Komi Khan, also went on the trip. She said she met Angwenyi when she attended the meetings for the trip along with her daughter and helped her raise funds. “David has always pushed students to reach out to the community,” Kris Khan said. “The students love him and would come back home feeling a sense of accomplishment.” Angwenyi has been making efforts to extend the program’s reach to Rutgers, he said. Global Connections Kenya provides University students with a variety of opportunities and leadership experience. Although it lasts for two weeks, he said he is attempting to make it a full-semester program so that students can visit and work in an exchange program or study abroad. Angwenyi said he has also been trying to collaborate with local schools and organizations in Kenya.
“Rutgers students can participate in something like a language or education program,” he said. “They can also do a leadership program in which they can lead high school students on the trip.” Khan said the trip also takes students on excursions like safaris and allows them to sightsee, allowing students to be independent while they explore a different country. “The program has helped narrow the misconceptions between two very different cultures and nurtured a two-way relationship,” Angwenyi said. “Students have become very motivated and they want to become global leaders and agents of change.” Brence said the trip changed her positively and gave the children in Kenya hope that there are people who are helping bring them the necessities of life. “I came back more humble and more appreciative of what I had,” she said. “I have also become more determined after seeing the conditions of these hardworking kids, who feel inspired that someone in America is trying to help them.”
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Doctor sentenced for medical fraud NEWARK, N.J. — The patients, most of whom were on Medicaid and Medicare, came into the medical offices of Jose Katz for checkups and consultations. The vast majority would leave with false diagnoses of coronary artery disease and debilitating angina and orders to undergo unnecessary tests. Katz was sentenced yesterday to 6 1/2 years in federal prison for fraudulently diagnosing patients with heart ailments and ordering them to undergo tests, defrauding Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers of $19 million. Katz, once a prominent medical doctor with offices in northern New Jersey and New York City, pleaded guilty in April. He perpetrated a medical fraud so vast that “it boggles the mind,” said Judge Jose L. Linares of U.S. District Court in Newark. Officials said it was the largest case of health care fraud ever by a practitioner in either state. Katz has lost his medical license. Katz, 69, of Closter, N.J., spent more than two decades as a professor at Columbia University. Prosecutors said he would diagnose patients with heart conditions and order them to undergo a battery of tests, all of which he billed to the government or insurance companies. Most patients were unnecessarily treated with enhanced external counterpulsation, or EECP, where electrodes are applied to a patient’s chest and cuffs are wrapped around the lower limbs. The cuffs compress blood vessels to increase blood flow to the heart. Prosecutors said people with the potential for injury or death were subject to the tests, but lawyers said no one had any adverse reactions and no patients were harmed. Prosecutors said Katz was able to bill Medicare and Medicaid more than $75 million from 2005 to 2012. He was paid $15.6 million for the mostly false EECP tests. Katz, who also has a Ph.D. in physics, said he set up his prac-
tice after retiring from Columbia to help the underserved Hispanic population of New York and New Jersey. Prosecutors said he spent nearly $6 million in advertising, bringing in thousands of patients. Patients were “herded in like cattle and subjected to an astonishing number of diagnostic tests, regardless of why they came to the doctor,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott B. McBride. “It was a mill.” A tearful Katz, slight and bespectacled, read a lengthy statement to Linares apologizing for what he did. Katz said he didn’t accumulate any wealth and put all the money back into the practice. All he wanted, he said, was to help patients. Hundreds of colleagues and friends wrote letters on Katz’s behalf, his attorney said. Dozens of supporters packed the courtroom. “I didn’t do it for money for myself,” he said. “I wasn’t thinking properly.” Katz said he was in over his head when it came to billing and running the sprawling businesses, Cardio-Med Services LLC, which had three offices in New Jersey, and Comprehensive Healthcare and Medical Services, which had two offices in New York City. Though meek, Katz’s statement was at times defiant, chastising prosecutors for relying on testimony from disgruntled employees and defending the medical use of EECP tests. Katz was also accused of using a co-conspirator who had a medical degree but not a valid licenses to diagnose patients, forge Katz’s signature and use his billing codes. Katz also acknowledged defrauding social security from 2005 to 2012, when he kept his wife on the company’s payroll, submitting false W-2 forms showing she made more than $1.2 million. The false forms made her eligible for $263,000 in fraudulent social security funds. — The Associated Press
BLOODY PROTEST Top: An activist holds up a placard calling for animal rights after spilling mock blood on a meat display window at the Soglowek meat factory shop on Nov. 20 in Nahariya, Israel. Bottom: Workers look on after animal rights activists spilled mock blood on a meat display window. Activists from the Israeli animal rights movement ‘269Life’ were arrested after they protested in the shop. Last year some of the movement’s activists branded themselves with the numbers 269 in solidarity with a calf from an Israeli farm who had been branded with the same numbers. GETTY IMAGES
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Study finds nut eaters less likely to get cancer DALLAS — Help yourself to some nuts this holiday season: Regular nut eaters were less likely to die of cancer or heart disease — in fact, were less likely to die of any cause — during a 30-year Harvard study. Nuts have long been called heart-healthy, and the study is the largest ever done on whether eating them af fects mortality. Researchers tracked 119,000 men and women and found that those who ate nuts roughly ever y day were 20 percent less likely to die during the study period than those who never ate nuts. Eating nuts less often also appeared to lower the death risk, in direct propor tion to consumption. The risk of dying of heart disease dropped 29 percent and the risk of dying of cancer fell 11 percent among those who had nuts seven or more times a week compared with people who never ate them. The benefits were seen from peanuts as well as from pistachios, almonds, walnuts and other tree nuts. The researchers did not look at how the nuts were prepared — oiled or salted, raw or roasted. A bonus: Nut eaters stayed slimmer. “There’s a general perception that if you eat more nuts you’re going to get fat. Our results show the opposite,” said Dr. Ying Bao of Har vard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
She led the study, published in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine. The National Institutes of Health and the International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation sponsored the study, but the nut group had no role in designing it or reporting the results. Researchers don’t know why nuts may boost health. It could be that their unsaturated fatty acids, minerals and other nutrients lower cholesterol and inflammation and reduce other problems, as earlier studies seemed to show. Observational studies like this one can’t prove cause and effect, only suggest a connection. Research on diets is especially tough, because it can be difficult to single out the effects of any one food. People who eat more nuts may eat them on salads, for example, and some of the benefit may come from the leafy greens, said Dr. Robert Eckel, a University of Colorado cardiologist and former president of the American Heart Association. Dr. Ralph Sacco, a University of Miami neurologist who also is a former heart association president, agreed. “Sometimes when you eat nuts you eat less of something else like potato chips,” so the benefit may come from avoiding an unhealthy food, Sacco said. — The Associated Press
IN BRIEF TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey homeowners will have more time to apply for property tax credits. The state announced yesterday that it would extend the deadline for applying for Homestead credits to Dec. 31. The original deadline was tomorrow. The Treasur y Department says the change will allow more people to apply. The state has only received about half of the total number of applications it expects to be filed, and officials say it’s unlikely that all eligible filers would meet the upcoming deadline. Senior citizens and disabled homeowners with incomes under $150,000 are eligible for the tax credit, as are other homeowners with incomes under $75,000. TRENTON, N.J. — Prosecutors say no criminal charges will be filed in connection with a fatal school bus crash in southern New Jersey last year. The crash occurred in Februar y 2012, when a dump truck collided with the back of the bus and rammed it into a pole at an intersection in Chesterfield. Eleven-year-old Isabelle Tezsla was killed in the crash,
while both her triplet sisters and another student were seriously injured. In announcing his decision yesterday, Burlington County Prosecutor Robert Bernardi noted that a National Transportation Safety Board report on the crash identified factors that clearly demonstrated negligent conduct on the part of several parties. However, he said none of that negligent conduct rose to a “level of recklessness” needed to bring criminal charges against anyone involved in the collision. Twenty-five elementary school students were on the bus when the collision occurred. Seventeen children were injured overall, though must only suffered bumps and bruises. “While our hearts go out to the Tezsla family and the families of all of the children on board the bus, we are required to evaluate the actions of the parties based on that standard of reckless conduct,” Bernardi said. “In our view those actions do not support the filing of criminal charges.” Motor vehicle citations were issued to both drivers and to the company that owned the dump truck. — The Associated Press
SAME-SEX SCOTLAND Campaigners from the Equality Network hold a rally outside the Scot-
tish Parliament on Nov. 20 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Members of the Scottish Parliament will vote later today on the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill, debating on general principles of controversial Scottish Government proposals to allow gay couples to wed. GETTY IMAGES
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Man sentenced for selling fake artwork SEATTLE — Jim Coombes was trying to surprise his wife by amassing a collection of works by famed American glass artist Dale Chihuly to donate to Gonzaga University in Spokane, where they’ve worked for decades. They both ended up surprised: It turned out he spent $25,000 on about 100 counterfeit pieces. He bought them from Michael Little, a Renton man who provided him with fabricated documents attesting to their authenticity. With Little being sentenced in federal court yesterday, the 74-year-old Coombes said he has learned and moved on. He’s still collecting Chihuly art — the real stuff, this time — for the university’s Jundt Art Museum. “I knew I’d been taken, but you get over it and get on with your life,” Coombes told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik sentenced Little to five months in prison, followed by five months at a halfway house and three years of supervised release, for his guilty plea to wire fraud. The case involved two-dozen victims, including Coombes, though the others lost less money. Lasnik ordered Little to repay them a total of more than $75,000, including legal fees for Chihuly’s organization. The judge said he would have preferred to send Little to basic training in the Army, if he had the authority. Citing a doctor’s report to the court, Lasnik noted that Little sleeps until 10 a.m. every
day, takes an afternoon nap and spends much of the rest of the time on his computer. The 35-year-old lives with his parents. His father attended the sentencing, but his mother forgot to bring identification to enter the courthouse and awaited her son’s fate at a Starbucks across the street. Matt Diggs, an assistant U.S. attorney, asked for a 15-month prison term. Little’s attorney, Dennis Carroll, sought probation. The judge said prison might do Little some good. “This is a guy who needs to get out of the house,” Lasnik said. Little obtained the generic glass art on eBay and elsewhere, then sold it — mostly through eBay — as bona fide Chihuly, a renowned artist whose sculptures and installations have been displayed all over the world. His customers all told investigators they thought the works they received were real. Chihuly is from Tacoma, where he helped launch the Museum of Glass. A new Chihuly exhibit space and garden opened recently under Seattle’s Space Needle. According to his plea agreement, Little told some prospective buyers his family bought the works after winning the lotter y. As early as 2011, some of Little’s online postings were removed because of a fraud alert, but he persisted. — The Associated Press
IN BRIEF EDISON, N.J. — A worker at a New Jersey mall believes opening for shoppers on Thanksgiving is for the birds. Anthony Rivera has star ted an online petition opposed to the Simon Proper ty Group opening the Menlo Park Mall in Edison and other proper ties at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Rivera believes 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. on the day after, Black Friday, is more reasonable. Rivera tells the Home News Tribune he feels it’s one step closer to ever yone working on ever y holiday. Rivera says he’s aware he could lose his job. Simon Property Group spokesman Les Morris says the extended holiday hours are designed to meet customer needs for greater flexibility. The Macy’s store in the mall will open at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. But the Nordstrom store won’t open until Friday. KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — A town near Philadelphia that’s famous for fungus will ring in 2014 with a giant mushroom. The 700-pound, stainless steel toadstool will be lowered from a crane Dec. 31 as residents of Kennett Square count down to the New Year.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the sculpture will be more than 7 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Kennett Square calls itself the mushroom capital of the world because area farms account for about half of U.S. mushroom production. The mushroom joins a slew of quirky New Year’s Eve traditions in Pennsylvania. In Bethlehem, residents celebrate Jan. 1 by lowering an 85-pound statue of a Marshmallow Peep, since the treats are made locally. In Easton, officials drop a 10-foot-tall lighted crayon because the city is home to Crayola Inc. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A sex offender jailed in northeastern Pennsylvania is fighting an order to appear at a trial involving the 1979 disappearance of a New York City boy. The Citizens’ Voice repor ts that the attorney for Jose Ramos filed cour t papers Monday indicating he would appeal the ruling. A county judge last month ordered Ramos to appear at the trial of the suspect in the boy’s death, Pedro Hernandez. Police say Hernandez admitted killing the boy, Etan Patz. However, Hernandez’s lawyer contends the confession is false. His trial is set for April in New York. — The Associated Press
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Was Stan McNeil’s resignation appropriate? “Just about anyone can get hung up on a technicality. Inspiration knows no religion.” Mike Romano School of Management and Labor Relations Senior
Campus Talk
BY SAAD SAEED KHAN Alex Hwang
Kiara McClendon
Mujtaba Qureshi
Reza Razvi
Tina Moon
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy First-year-student
School of Arts and Sciences Junior
School of Engineering and Biological Sciences Sophomore
School of Engineering and Biological Sciences Senior
School of Arts and Sciences Junior
“I don’t think Stan’s resignation was necessary. He is a wonderful human being who is only trying to brighten up each student’s day through his cheerful, upbeat character. It was unfair to Stan and the students to force his resignation.”
“It was inappropriate. I was really upset when I heard Stan was let go. He was one of the few people at the school who genuinely showed care for all of the students. This is another loss for Rutgers as far as press is concerned but also because Stan honestly made Rutgers a better university.”
“I feel like they wouldn’t fire Stan without giving him some sort of warning before because this definitely wouldn’t be his first time messing up, according to their rules anyway. So by that rule it should be appropriate.”
“No, not any more appropriate than calling it a resignation. The man was let go for having good intentions and wishing to help students, an appropriate reason by even the lowest standards.”
“It was inappropriate. It’s a shame that he was forced to resign, and that there was too much pride to even fire him.”
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NO, HE DIDN’T DO ANYTHING TO INTERFERE WITH THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIS JOB 55.7%
YES, FIRST TRANSIT SAID HE FAILED TO FOLLOW A SAFETY PROTOCOL 18.7%
November 2013 — McNeil is asked to resign by First Transit for safety violations
8390 — number of people who signed a petition on change.org asking to bring McNeil back SOURCE: CHANGE.ORG
I’M INDIFFERENT 13%
YES, BECAUSE HIS PREACHING HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HIS DUTIES AS A BUS DRIVER 12.7%
PERCENTAGES MAY NOT ADD TO 100 DUE TO ROUNDING ERRORS
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Philippines requires our attention Hurricane Sandy was nothing compared to Typhoon Haiyan
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Thinking about what we did to raise awareness f someone personally asked you where Typhoon Haiyan occurred this month, would you be able for Sandy, even small measures like posting a Faceto answer? If you really think about it, how much book status went a long way. Those on their Facewe know about what’s going on in the world seems to book feed might have seen a status about donating be getting more minute every day even when our re- and then shared the post. Even if the sharer didn’t sources are almost unlimited. The first step to taking actually donate to the cause, maybe others that they action is creating awareness, which is exactly what shared it with did. Information sharing is the key to getting involved. Paying attention to the ways Rutgers for the Philippines is doing. The organization is composed of the Rutgers we could do this is a step toward actually helping Association of Philippine Students and 11 other a cause, which is what Rutgers for the Philippines organizations that hope to raise awareness about is doing. Our generation needs to start caring about and the natural disaster, which has an approximate death toll of 3,982 thus far. Through social media getting involved in bigger issues, and we can start in campaigns and fundraising events, the association’s any way possible. Small actions like talking about an issue with a friend, efforts are definitely reading an article or commendable. even sharing a post As human beings, “Information sharing is the key to on a social media it’s our responsibilgetting involved. Paying attention to the site all contribute to ity to help people the bigger picture enduring a terrible ways we could do this is a step toward of making a change. struggle such as actually helping a cause...” It’s a chain effect this. One of the easthat is influenced by iest ways to do so every contribution. is by spreading the It’s unrealistic to think every person who hears word. Rutgers for the Philippines is contributing to a cause that doesn’t necessarily directly apply to about a cause will donate or help in some way. But New Jerseyans, but rather voluntarily betters our that is the start of making a difference. Donating just $10 — practically the cost of a fat sandwich on global community. Let’s take a step back and think about Hurricane campus — goes a long way for those in the PhilSandy’s effects on our home, New Jersey. While ippines. And even without donating, simply educatmany houses and lives were destroyed, some peo- ing ourselves about what’s going in instead of reple only suffered from mere power outages and maining ignorant of devastation being experienced street blockages, and that was enough to throw us around the world is the best starting step. While international organizations make up most into despair. Now imagine what the people of the Philippines must be feeling right now. Having only of the relief effort, there are local initiatives taking recently endured the force of nature only one year place as well. To contribute to the typhoon relief as a ago, we should easily be able to empathize, even Rutgers student now, you can visit rutgersraps.com. if what we went through is just a fraction of what Even if you don’t donate, maybe the site will come up in your next conversation. they’re going through. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 145th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Rutgers football team continues to lack consistency STUMPER’S SPORTS JAMES STUMPER
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ast Saturday, the Scarlet Knights had themselves a golden opportunity. Coming off a bye week that was preceded by a thrilling comeback win over Temple, the Knights had a chance to clinch a bowl appearance for the third straight season. The table was set for Rutgers: Paul James was set to be back in the lineup for the first time since Sept. 21, Gary Nova’s confidence was seemingly high after his fourth-quarter comeback over Temple and the defense — though banged up — was well-rested coming off a bye. Coming into town was Cincinnati, the Knights’ AAC foe. The Bearcats boasted the nation’s top quarterback percentage-wise. Brendon Kay came into the contest with a 74.1 completion percentage. The Bearcats also play very defensively, so this game certainly wasn’t going to be easy. However, the Cincinnati schedule was soft coming into last Saturday’s game, so many believed Rutgers would have a good day. To the surprise of Rutgers fans, things could not have gone worse for the Knights. They were completely outperformed in every possible way on Saturday at High Point
Solutions Stadium. Our offense, defense, Orlando, Florida for a primetime matchspecial teams and even coaching were up with the Golden Knights of the Unicrushed beneath the weight of Cincin- versity of Central Florida. If the Knights nati’s performance. The Scarlet Knights struggled with Temple and Cincinnati in looked flat, unprepared and overwhelmed. their last two games, tonight’s game has Cincinnati ended up defeating Rutgers a chance to be over before it even really by a final score of 52-17, and anyone who gets going. For one, UCF very well may be the best was in attendance could tell you that the game was over by halftime, maybe even team in the conference. They currently sit at earlier. The Bearcats, under coach Tom- No. 20 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, with an my Tuberville, whipped out all sorts of 8-1 overall record and a 5-0 record within the crazy trick plays, including a wide receiver American Athletic Conference. Blake Bortles, their quarthrow back terback, has to the quarthrown 19 terback, and “We’ve seen the Scarlet Knights shoot touchdowns an onside this season kick nobody themselves in the foot over and over again to just five inin the stathis season in all facets of the game.” terceptions. dium was Bor tles ready for. In and the all honesty, it seemed like Rutgers was dead and bur- UCF Knights will be a tough test for Rutied by the time the second quarter began. gers. We’ve seen the Scarlet Knights shoot Saturday was supposed to be a good day themselves in the foot over and over again for this team. Another bowl season was this season in all facets of the game. Looking back at the Cincinnati game, it supposed to be wrapped up, and Nova was supposed to keep up the good work from isn’t tough to find an avoidable mistake. late in his last game. Unfortunately, that all Nova threw an interception on the first Rutgers play from scrimmage, leading came crashing down. Now the Scarlet Knights are in a precar- wide receiver Brandon Coleman too far ious spot. Sitting at 5-4 (2-3 in the AAC), and throwing it straight into the arms of Rutgers needs to win tonight just to stay the defensive back covering. Nova went on to get pulled from the game in the fourth above the .500 mark. Unfortunately, tonight’s game promis- quarter, allowing senior backup Chas es to be even more challenging than the Dodd to get some garbage-time minutes. It last. The Scarlet Knights head down to was an extremely disappointing afternoon
for Nova, who left the field to a chorus of boos from the Rutgers faithful a number of times. Though the quarterback play needs to be better if Rutgers plans on eventually clinching their sixth win, Nova was certainly not the only reason for the Scarlet Knights’ demise on Saturday afternoon. The biggest culprit was the defense, a unit that epitomizes the inconsistency displayed by Rutgers football all season long. There have been times this season the defense has looked unbelievable, specifically the second half against Arkansas back in September, and even in the loss against Louisville in October. There have also been times this season where having 11 empty garbage cans on the field may have been a more effective defensive strategy. Against Cincinnati, SMU, Houston and Fresno State (all spread offenses) the Scarlet Knights have struggled mightily on the defensive side of the ball. The inconsistency from this unit, and this team in general, has been absolutely maddening. Hopefully, for the sake of Rutgers, they can pull out a win tonight in Orlando. If they play anything like they did last week, they won’t. However, if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Scarlet Knights this year, it’s that we should expect the unexpected. James Stumper Jr. is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies and history. His column, “Stumper’s Sports,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
Venture capitalism key to technological startups PROSPERITY AND DECLINE FATIMA ZOUHOUR
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owadays, high-tech start-up companies are popping up like hotcakes. With the convenience of social networking and the availability of technological software, just about any feasible idea can be converted into a smartphone application or societal revolutionary product. The era of technological combustion has opened up doors for investments to be made on enterprises that are deemed high potential, innovative and profitable. Technological giants like Apple, Intel, Cisco and Oracle commercialized into the global consumer arena with the financial input of individuals who have an innate inclination for valuable ventures. So you might wonder who provides the financial capital to jumpstart a worthwhile business enterprise into the global consumer market. It is a group of private investors who are known as venture capitalists. Herbert Boyer, Tom Perkins, Don Valentine, Dick Kramlich and Arthur Rock, have built an empire out of the venture capitalist business by capturing attention for owning high stakes and reaping rewards in smart
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A great deal of organizing and processinvestments. These visionary risk-takers are responsible for financially engineer- ing is attributed to the building blocks of ing personal computer, the interne and technological enterprises. It’s a discouraglife-saving drugs. It’s lucrative career for ing endeavor to introduce a viable product anyone to pursue if they can handle and that you have put in countless hours and survive the competitive nature of Ameri- hard work to improve, only to have it disqualified by venture firms as not being cacan venture capitalism. Not all tech-companies are created pable of prosperity. That is the reality for equal. In Silicon Valley, the epicenter of the most startups that are denied private consumer technology, it’s estimated that equity and financial support. Not all enteronly 10 percent of startups reach the level prises that pass through the pipelines of of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Snap- venture firms are going to get noticed or even given the chat. For a oppor tunity company to present garner finan“Technological innovation is on the rise to their products cial support accor dingly. from a venand everyone wants know the financial Natural selecture capital strategies behind the success stories.” tion is applied firm, it must to venture be able to capitalism. reasonably Predominantly, upraise of a developassert that it has the potential to make a sustained profit and relinquish a decent ing technological enterprise entails peramount of ownership to the firm. It’s a sistent alignment with consumer market. mutual agreement that both parties have Thousands of technological companies to come to terms with in order to acquire are competing for your time, and more profit. Not a bad deal to give up ownership importantly, your money. Ultimately, the of your company in exchange of finan- consumer determines the lifespan of encial investment capital and some control. terprise. After all, if it does not appeal to Constantly, technological enterprises are our lifestyles and has no leisure gain then looking for ways to entice top-notch ven- it will be written off as boring and unable ture capital firms to support their business to capture our gaze. But, if it can get past plans in hopes of being recognized in the that, then it becomes a product deserving of a place in our lives — even taken for consumer technological market.
granted — such as iPhone, Wi-Fi or Google. It’s impossible to envision a world without technological startups convening in our lives and improving our standard of living in means of communication and entertainment. Technological innovation is on the rise and everyone wants to know the financial strategies behind the success stories. Only those who understand the ins and outs of venture capitalism will have a chance at gaining equity to fund their technological business. Rutgers School of Business sophomore Aaron Weber is the founder and president of recent Rutgers Venture Capital Club. Their mission is to provide members with the opportunity to learn about the venture capital industry, interact with some of the key players and meet fellow students who share similar interests. The events scheduled will benefit students who are planning a career in venture capital or have an interest in being entrepreneurs and need to make the right contacts. Weber hopes to “give promising entrepreneurs the confidence and resources to get up, go out and pursue their start-up ambitions.” Fatima E. Zouhour is School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in human resource management and labor studies and employment relations. Her column, “Prosperity and Decline,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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- Vetri Velan, School of Engineering junior and president of the Rutgers Engineering Governing Council, on the organization’s goals. See story on FRONT.
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Horoscopes
DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
Pearls Before Swine
November 21, 2013 Stephan Pastis
Today’s Birthday (11/21/13). Creative fun recurs as a theme this year. Align your work with your passions for professional thriving. Partnerships (both at work and home) grow in this light. Your muses especially produce in autumn and again in spring. Express your inspiration, and share or launch next summer. Balance with time for yourself, especially after October. You’re in demand. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — There’s plenty to do at home. A little bit of cleaning and organizing benefits you in the long run. Deliver your message ... tweet or post to your heart’s desire. Add your own clever touches. You have what’s needed. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Less structure may mean more creative results. Don’t push within the group. Agree to disagree. You have no trouble getting your message across. Get the invitations sent. Don’t gamble. It’s not time to go, yet. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Your intuition helps with unstable conditions. Finish household chores. Arrive early to avoid stress. Devise a strong sales pitch. Listen attentively. Good news arrives from far away. Go ahead and get crazy excited. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — You’re up to big things and can’t do all of them alone. Get the family to help and gain more than you thought possible in areas you weren’t even considering. Work interferes with travel. Talk about what’s going on. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Disagreement requires compromise. But wait ... don’t make promises you can’t keep. This one’s tough. You’re in charge. Your partner comes up with a good idea, financial or otherwise. Work it out. Communication is the key. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Do your homework at home or with friends. Romance may be difficult, but not impossible, especially if you use the right words. Don’t be intimidated. Reveal your true feelings. Go with “authentic fool” and take pride.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Technical difficulties spur you to identify and surpass a major barrier. Add passion to your work (and to your romance). Gentle persuasion works better. Get creative in your attire. Your status rises. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — A surprise doesn’t necessarily have to be unpleasant. It’s all in how you look at it. You may even discover a treasure that’s hidden at first. Keep track of the money coming in. Intuition requi res verification. Study the stats. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — A group extends an invitation. Clear up confusion before proceeding. Costs may be higher than expected. Get another perspective, possibly from a friend who knows you well. Consider the big picture impact. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Temporary confusion or disruption could throw you off your game. Don’t get lost in the day-to-day static. You have bigger and better fish to fry. Offer advice only if asked. Hold out for the best deal. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Hone your powers of persuasion at work. But beware ... jealousies could erupt. Pay back a debt, quietly. Unexpected news helps you in figuring out how to go farther. Suddenly you achieve results. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — What you edit out is just as important in telling the story as what you leave in. Being non-judgmental makes a difference in your and their life. Your innocence is very charming, too.
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November 21, 2013 CROSS COUNTRY
RU finds transition year useful By Conor Nordland Staff Writer
With the District II Championships concluding last weekend, the season officially ended for the Rutgers men’s and women’s cross country teams. No Scarlet Knight qualified for the NCAA Championships this weekend in Indianapolis, but the Knights’ performances this year have the coaches excited for the future. In a transition year for both teams, next year’s arrival in the Big Ten holds promise. With the women, head coach James Robinson was pleased with how the season finished at the District II Championships. “We had seven personal bests and ran faster than last month on the same course,” Robinson said. Although Rutgers didn’t rank regionally this year, the team’s fall performance satisfied Robinson. “We got out to a slow start this year but really picked it up as the season went on,” Robinson said. After struggling in September, the Knights adjusted to the coaches’ training program and the results showed over the past month. “Everyone ran personal bests in the last three meets, and you really can’t ask for more,” Robinson said. One year in the AAC did not give the coaching staff adequate time to adjust to the competition, but Robinson said the team met its preseason goals. What makes the future promising for the women’s team is its relative youth, along with the return of two key runners. The only departing Knight is Rashmi Singh, the team’s senior leader. Seniors Ashley Deckert and Brianna Deming return to the team next year after redshirting this fall. Sophomore Paige Senatore, who had an impressive fall season, will look to continue to improve in the offseason. The young Knights, who earned valuable experience this year, look to improve as a whole. “When you add [Decker and Deming] into the mix with all the young ladies that gained experience this year, we’re going to be a pretty formidable team,” Robinson said. Next year’s mix of youth and experience could be ready to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten. The men’s side also looks to improve this offseason. They lose two key contributors in seniors Chris Banafato and Curtis Richburg. Both were top runners for Rutgers this season. But the Knights’ nucleus remains intact next year. The Knights will heavily rely on juniors Chris DeFabio and Anthony Horten and sophomore Jamin Vekaria next fall. Freshmen Nick Price and Sam Habib came on strong as the season progressed and are also expected to contribute next season. Rutgers’ lone AAC season is over, but the teams have much to be excited about entering the Big Ten.
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trends UCF holds advantages in turnover margin, rushing differential over RU this year continued from back Nova, known for getting more in players’ faces this season to lead, gave his team some direct advice this week in practice. “I think just having meetings, encouraging guys to get with their coaches to get things right,” Nova said of his advice. “And obviously when we get reps on the practice field, make every rep count.” UCF holds an advantage in the turnover margin with plus-nine — third in the conference — which includes 21 turnovers caused. Rutgers’ negative-six margin is second-to-last in the AAC, ahead of only winless Connecticut. With a predicted 30 percent chance of precipitation for the game, it becomes a bit more likely for a turnover on any play. “They don’t do a lot, but they have a very good scheme and they stick to it,” Nova said of UCF’s de-
fense. “They’re not going to make mistakes. They’re just going to wait for the offense to make mistakes and capitalize.” Flood says the two most important team statistics that correlate to victories are winning the turnover battle and outrushing the opponent. With Rutgers disadvantaged in the turnover margin, the Knights might prioritize their ground game to gain a rhythm at first against UCF. Unfortunately for Rutgers, the rushing advantage goes to UCF for now. It places second in the AAC with 170.3 rushing yards per game and only allows 129.8 yards per game. Rutgers’ rush defense is more successful with 105.1 yards allowed per game, but it must be up to stopping UCF running back Storm Johnson. Johnson leads the AAC with 841 rushing yards this season. UCF also uses a spread offense, which Rutgers consistently struggles against. It uses 10- or 11-personell sets. The 10 set includes four wide recievers and one running back. The 11 set includes three wideouts, one tailback and one tight end. Fortunately for Rutgers, its front
Sophomore defensive tackle Darius Hamilton increases the depth of Rutgers’ front seven upon returning from injury. SHAWN SMITH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2013
seven is a little deeper with sophomore defensive tackle Darius Hamilton’s return. He missed the Cincinnati match with a shoulder injury. Behind the front seven, redshirt freshman Ruhann Peele is more acclimated after two games at cornerback. Peele, who recorded an interception and a 37-yard return against Cincinnati, is the only guaranteed starter at cornerback. “I actually understand and know the things I have to do. In
practice throughout the week, you see the plays that they have to run,” Peele said. “So on game day, you saw it already. When the ball’s in the air, then you just react.” Peele caused a turnover in each of his first two games at cornerback. It could take a game-changing play or two to turn around Rutgers’ season with a victory against UCF. In the nationally televised Thursday night slot on ESPN, recruits are likely watching.
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November 21, 2013 MEN’S SOCCER ROOKIE HOPES TO FOLLOW IN CORBOZ’S FOOTSTEPS
Sa headlines youthful core looking to bloom next season By Greg Johnson Associate Sports Editor
Every offseason signals change, but entering next year the Rutgers men’s soccer team must contend with the loss of its longtime offensive leader. Senior forward Kene Eze, who led or tied the team lead in goals in each of his three seasons with the Scarlet Knights after transferring from Williams Paterson, is leaving the program. More than just a scorer, the Sayreville, N.J., native provided a dynamic size and speed element that commanded defenses’ attention. But now Rutgers, which will return most of its youthful core next season, has an entire offseason to establish a new method of attack without Eze. “We mixed and matched people [this year]. We tried to get into different scoring positions,” said freshman midfielder Erik Sa. “It wasn’t easy to just do that on the run, but I’m sure next year I know the coaches are going to be working hard to figure out how we’re going to create scoring chances, and I’m for sure going to do my best to help do that.” Much of it could fall on the Watchung, N.J., native. Sa, one of the top recruits in the nation coming into the year, only found the back of the net once as a rookie. A star center midfielder in high school, Sa often played out wide in Rutgers’ deep midfield. As he prepares for his second season, Sa eyes a breakout
Freshman midfielder Erik Sa, one of College Soccer News’ Top Ten Freshmen to Watch in 2013, is among the key core players returning for RU next year. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2013 campaign. Sophomore midfielder Mael Corboz, whom Sa calls one of his best friends, provides a template. Corboz was also more of a distributer as a rookie. Taking what he learned about the college game, he worked to get
for ward more, tallying seven goals this season. “I saw how hard [Corboz] worked last year, and he’s always going to improve. That’s just the nature of how he is,” Sa said. “For me, I think just getting better in all aspects of the
game this of fseason. I’m going to work as hard as I can to get stronger, to get faster, to get better going for ward.” Sa’s stigma this season was his sporadic play of f the ball, where head coach Dan Donigan said he needed to see
more aggressive tackling. Rutgers often struggled with retaining possession. But the 5-foot-10, 155-pounder wants to mostly stay true to his trademark on-ball skills. “I think more of it for me is just find ways to find the ball and kind of — not avoid the physical par t of the game — but limit it so I can distribute with my technical ability, rather than my physical ability,” Sa said. “I can work as hard as I want to get bigger and stronger and tougher … but I think what I can bring to the team is more of a technical sense.” Along with Sa and Corboz, sophomore for wards Mitchell Taintor and J.P. Correa also must develop more on-ball craftiness for Rutgers to score next season. In their defensive third, the Knights will return freshman goalkeeper David Greczek. Greczek compiled the third-most saves (108) in program histor y and was the first Knight to crack triple-figures since 1995. Eze has no doubt the program remains in good hands. “I feel like the talent and definitely the drive is there with the team,” Eze said. “I feel like they’re going to learn from this season and they’re going to improve on that. … That tournament experience is something that we definitely needed this year. For the guys coming in, to taste that sense of postseason play, I feel like that’s definitely going to carr y on in the next couple years.”
Sophomore guard Briyona Canty sunk two 3-pointers last night against UMass as the Knights dropped a close game, 64-63. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FILE PHOTO / NOVEMBER 2013
ATTEMPT Massachusetts goes on 13-5 run to close first half as RU struggles from line continued from back By night’s end, Massachusetts leveled its shooting out to 47 percent, while the Knights only managed to bump theirs to 43 percent. Rutgers also struggled again from the charity stripe, converting 7-of-12 attempts. Massachusetts went on a 13-5 run to close the first period. Wing Rashida Timbilla sparked the rally. She flirted all night with a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds and six as-
sists. Eleven of her points came in the first half, when the Minutewomen shifted momentum. The Knights failed to score during the final two minutes of the half, committing a foul while missing one shot and two free throws. Scaife led Rutgers with 9 points, two assists and two rebounds in the period. Sophomore guard Precious Person started off hot with 8 first-half points, but was sidelined with foul trouble most of the second half. Rutgers faces a quick turnaround tomorrow at the Louis Brown Athletic Center against Howard. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
November 21, 2013
Page 17 VOLLEYBALL KNIGHTS RECOVER FROM FOUR GRADUATING LAST YEAR
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he Rutgers men’s basketball team has announced that they have signed three recruits for next season. Guard Bishop Daniels of Raleigh, N.C., for ward D.J. Foreman of Spring Valley, N.Y., and guard Mike Williams of Brooklyn N.Y., are all expected to enroll at Rutgers in the fall of 2014. Daniels, a sophomore at ASA College in New York City, has averaged 20.8 points and 4 rebounds a game through five contests this season with the Avengers. Daniels played his redshir t freshman season in 2012 at Miami, where he averaged five points in 16.7 minutesper-game for the Hurricanes. The 6-foot-8 Foreman is a postgraduate student at Massanutten Militar y Academy in Virginia and is the No. 32 ranked small for ward in the nation, as selected by ESPN.com. Williams is the second rated overall player in New York City according to NYCHoops.com. He is a senior at Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, and tallied 19.8 points per game in his junior campaign.
R utgers
head
women ’ s
basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer announced that Ashli Jeune and Shrita Parker will sign national letters of intent to join the Scarlet Knights during the early signing period. Both guards plan on joining the program in the fall of 2014. Juene, a 5-foot-10 guard from Life Center Academy in Westhampton, N.J., led her team to the National Association of Christian Athletes Division I Championship last season in her junior campaign. She has compiled a record of 82-13 in her career at Life Center Academy. Parker holds the career scoring record –boys or girls – at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia. She has tallied 1325 career points with a full senior season left to play.
T he
R utgers
tennis
team has added Chloe Lee of Albuquerque, N.M., to its 201415 roster. A two-time defending New Mexico State 5A singles champion, Lee is ranked as the 108th player in the nation, according to Tennisrecruiting.net. “We are thrilled to have Chloe join our program,” said head coach Ben Bucca. “Chloe is a mature and motivated young lady… her future is ver y bright here at Rutgers.”
L ouisville
junior guard
Kevin Ware announced that he plans to plead guilty to speeding and reckless driving charges from Oct. 26, according to ESPN. Ware, who became a national figure during the Cardinals’ title run last season after a gruesome leg injur y, answered media questions stemming from a missed cour t date on Monday. Ware stated that he will handle the situation in cour t and is prepared to face any punishments that will be handed down by the school.
Program believes younger leaders will emerge By Sean Stewart Staff Writer
Coming off the team’s most wins since 2000, the Rutgers volleyball team knew last year’s success would be difficult to repeat. The Scarlet Knights (4-24, 0-14) collected 18 wins last season in the Big East including four conference wins, the most since head coach CJ Werneke took over six years ago. The coaching staff knew replacing some of the Knights’ key leaders from last season would be tough. With four starting spots up for grabs, inexperienced players had to fill the void. “I think we definitely knew we would have a learning curve having kids that haven’t started yet,” said assistant coach Rachel Refenes. “They need the experience out there in a match during key moments, and you can expect them to make those first year errors and get better and better.” The four starters lost from last year’s squad included setter Steph-
anie Zielinski, who was named the Denver to play closer to home. The trio accumulated more school’s New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for than 60 percent of the Knights’ kills last season and combined for an efWomen athlete of the year. Zielinski’s 1,352 assists last ficient .248 hitting percentage. Sophomore outside hitter Alex season were the second most in a Rutgers single season. She Lassa finished third on the team in kills last year, but also ranks fifth losing that supall time for the porting cast has Knights in digs. “I feel like every team Lassa carryThe Ft. Lauevery year has to deal with led ing more of the derdale, Fla., nalosing people, so I don’t offensive load. tive signed a con“I’m taktract to play for think that’s an excuse for the professional us not performing as well.” ing a lot more swings than I team of Toggendid last year,” burg, Switzertracy wright Lassa said. “But land, in October. senior Defensive Specialist people have Along with stepped up and Zielinski, the contributed a Knights lost lot. You can’t rethree other key players in their attack from place those players, but we have a lot of young talent and we just a year ago. Outside hitter Kylie Orr and need time to learn how each other middle blocker Alex Jones grad- plays and mature and grow with uated from Rutgers, while last the game.” The Knights have only two year’s kill leader, middle blocker Sarah Schmid, transferred to seniors opposed to four last sea-
son in defensive specialist Tracy Wright and outside hitter Brittany Bozzini. The experience lost and inexperience on the court might both contribute to the team’s struggles this year, but Wright feels that’s not to blame. “They were good leaders and good players, but I feel like every team every year has to deal with losing people, so I don’t think that’s an excuse for us not performing as well as we should be,” Wright said. “I see more and more people stepping up every day as a leader, so I think we’ll see more leadership throughout.” Although Wright leaves at season’s end, she believes new leaders are starting to emerge. “As we leave and new people come in, we’ll be an older team and mature more,” Wright said. “I have bright hopes for the future.” For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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November 21, 2013 WRESTLING RUTGERS-CLARION, TOMORROW, 7 P.M.
Knights prepare for Clarion dual By Tyler Karalewich Staff Writer
Standing with his arm raised at the end of the dual meet against Boston University on Sunday was a redshirt freshman with much to prove. Before this season, 174-pounder Phil Bakuckas never officially grappled for the Rutgers wrestling team and had to gain his experience wrestling unattached to the program. Entering the season, the Hammonton, N.J., native was excited to help his team win and to prove himself. “I’ve been waiting [for the season] for a long time,” Bakuckas said Oct. 26 after the team’s wrestle-offs. “I’m pumped to go out there and show everyone what I’m made of.” Bakuckas may not have known it, but his first chance to impact the Scarlet Knights would come in their second dual meet. Rutgers (2-0) trailed, 15-13, before the 174-pound matchup took place. The Knights beat the Terriers, 16-15, on the heels of Bakuckas’ decision. Entering the dual meet against Clarion (2-2) tomorrow, Bakuckas is optimistic that the match will not be quite as dramatic. “I think if we wrestle good as a team, I don’t think that will be necessary for any one wrestler to come up big,” Bakuckus said. “It’s going to be a tough battle and we’re going to have a lot of kids banging heads out there. I feel if we wrestle how we normally do, then we’ll get the job done and win.” The match tomorrow will mark Rutgers’ third dual
competition, as the Knights travel to Clarion, Pa., to face the Golden Eagles. Clarion enters the match after splitting Saturday at the Eastern Michigan duals. The Golden Eagles opened their duals season with a 34-3 victor y against Campbellsville and a 43-6 victor y against Tiffin. They followed that up with a 2115 loss against Northern Illinois and then fell to Eastern Michigan 26-15.
“We had wrestling-related conditioning to help us score when we are tired, stay on top when we are tired.” scott goodale head Coach
But head coach Scott Goodale knows not to overlook Clarion. “It will be a good test. They are a scrappy, tough bunch of western Pennsylvania kids,” Goodale said. “That’s all they do out there, hunt deer and wrestle. It will definitely be a tough test for us.” The Knights know they must improve upon what they do well to find success not only against Clarion, but also for the remainder of the season. That improvement starts with increased conditioning during each practice. “We are bettering our mindset because we have to wrestle under different circumstances when we are tired,” Goodale said. “We
are emphasizing that we have to score points when we are tired. We had wrestling-related conditioning to help us score when we are tired, stay on top when we are tired and not letting guys go so we can protect our leads.” Sophomore Haydan Hr ymack begins this year successfully with a 9-1 record and is 2-0 in dual competitions. His game plan produced nine victories, including a major decision, a technical fall and four pin falls. “We are trying to keep everything the same and improve upon that in practice. I like to attack on my feet hard and ride on top for a long period of time,” Hrymack said. “The whole coaching staff and everyone on the team has the same mindset. We are just trying to score the next point and if we keep that up we should come out with a win.” The Lincroft, N.J., native recognizes that he has an increased leadership role. Entering his second season with the program, Hr ymack looks for ward to carr ying that confidence into the Knights’ future matches. “I think my role, definitely through maturity, has increased this season. Kids look up to me so I’m trying to set a good example,” Hrymack said. “If you train hard, practice hard and get your schoolwork done, everything gets easier on the mat.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow Tyler Karalewich on Twitter @TylerKaralewich. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
November 21, 2013
Page 19 FOOTBALL KNIGHTS AVERAGE ONLY 16 POINTS PER GAME IN LAST FOUR CONTESTS
Four keys to victory against No. 18 UCF for RU By Greg Johnson
But if the Knights can effectively pound the ball with James early against UCF, it would bode well for Rutgers. “I feel like I can be the same running back, bringing that consistency back,” James said. “I felt great. I felt like I could’ve had more [carries against Cincinnati]. I feel like I could definitely bring back what I was putting out in September.” On the other side, the Knights’ front seven must contain Storm Johnson, the AAC’s leading rusher at 93.4 yards per game. Despite its secondary woes, Rutgers still boasts the third-best run defense in the conference, with consecutive strong efforts against Temple and Cincinnati.
Associate Sports Editor
Reeling from a 35-point home loss Saturday and recent off-field distractions, the Rutgers football team must respond quickly in a short game week tonight in Orlando. Here are four keys to victory for the Scarlet Knights against No. 18 Central Florida.
Rutgers’
offense must get
back in sync:
The Knights put up two 50plus point games this season but average only 16 points in their last four contests. Before Oct. 10 against Louisville, Rutgers scored 40 points per game. To be fair, Louisville and Cincinnati are tops in the AAC in total defense, but junior quarterback Gary Nova is still underachieving as he did in the second half last season. Nova has been dismal in three of his last four games, completing 56 percent of his passes for five touchdowns and nine interceptions in the last four contests. The Don Bosco (N.J.) Prep product needs to be more consistent with his decision-making and accuracy. “I think its just execution,” Nova said. “When you watch film, there are a lot of mental mistakes, penalties, guys doing stuff that lose football games. But we can’t panic. We’ve just got to go back, make the corrections and get back to where we know we can be as an offense.”
The Knights
ate takeaways:
Junior quarterback Gary Nova needs to find consistency tonight at UCF after throwing nine interceptions his last four games. DENNIS ZURAW / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The Knights
must set the
tone early on the ground:
Sophomore P.J. James, Rutgers’ leading rusher, returned to action Saturday after missing four games with a lower leg injury. He had a solid performance, racking up 78 yards on 19 yards. But James had few opportunities to control the clock early, as
FOOTBALL
U. issues statement in regards to Tyree By Bradly Derechailo Associate Sports Editor
Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann met with Jevon Tyree’s parents to “clarify misunderstandings and resolve the issues” regarding the former Scarlet Knight’s time with the football team, according to a University statement released yesterday. Clarice and Mark Tyree, along with Rev. DeForest B. Soaries Jr., senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, met with Hermann, where “the interests of the student-athlete were central to their discussion,” the statement said. Jevon Tyree left the program Nov. 6. He and his parents alleged Rutgers defensive coordinator Dave Cohen verbally bullied him. Both parties previously agreed to honor Jevon Tyree’s scholarship through the 2013-14 academic school year. “In addition, he will receive academic support to help ensure his success while a student at Rutgers University,” the statement read. Problems arose in the days following Jevon Tyrees’ initial allegations. Clarice and Mark Tyree said they previously at-
must play mis-
take-free football and gener-
tempted to reach Hermann on the phone, with no success. Hermann, meanwhile, contended she spoke to Mark Tyree at least twice on the phone, which the Tyrees emphatically denied. The Tyrees felt there should have been more repercussions for Cohen, who joined Rutgers’ staff in 2012 as linebackers coach. The athletic depar tment, in a statement released last Saturday, confirmed Cohen used inappropriate language toward Tyree. But it said head coach Kyle Flood verbally reprimanded Cohen immediately and addressed his entire coaching staf f. Last night’s statement also said the university’s general counsel, John Farmer Jr., will review the incident and “assess all relevant facts and any subsequent actions taken by the University’s athletics department.” No other details were released in the statement, including what both parties specifically said. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Bradly Derechailo on Twitter @Bradly_D. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
Nova tossed an interception on Rutgers’ first offensive play. The Bearcats jumped to a quick 10-0 lead and dominated the Knights’ injury-riddled, inexperienced secondary from there. With Rutgers having to play catch up nearly all afternoon, James never had the chance to dictate the tempo and help keep the AAC’s ninth-worst pass defense off the field.
Turnovers can always be costly, often more so on the road. Nine of Rutgers’ 21 turnovers this season came in its last three games. Nova must stay composed under duress, and the Knights’ halfbacks cannot cough the ball up or Rutgers could be looking at another ugly defeat. Limiting turnovers will help Rutgers stay competitive with UCF, but forcing takeaways gives the Knights their best chance of winning. Recently, Rutgers discovered a playmaker in redshirt freshman converted cornerback Ruhann Peele, who is expected to make his first start on defense tonight.
Head coach Kyle Flood sees a playmaker, as Peele already has an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a sack in only two games at corner. “At the end of the day on defense, you have to make tackles, you have to get interceptions, you have to force fumbles, you have to be a productive player,” Flood said. “In the limited action Ruhann has had on defense, he’s been extremely productive and I think he deserves [to start] right now.”
Rutgers
could use a big
play on special teams:
Another way the Knights can shift momentum on the road is with a dynamic play on special teams. Rutgers historically prides itself on superior special teams, with an NCAA-leading 34 blocked kicks since 2009. The Knights have also returned three kicks for touchdowns this season, but none since Sept. 21 against Arkansas. A return to the house tonight from freshman Janarion Grant, who has been quiet of late, might pay dividends for the Knights. “I wouldn’t say [Cincinnati] was one of our better special teams games, and we’ve been a good special teams team over time and this year,” Flood said. “I would expect us to play better [tonight] on special teams.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
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Quote of the Day “They are a scrappy tough bunch of Western Pennsylvania kids. That’s all they do out there, hunt deer and wrestle.” — Rutgers head wrestling coach Scott Goodale on the Knights’ next opponent, Clarion.
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FOOTBALL RUTGERS-NO. 18 CENTRAL FLORIDA, TONIGHT, 7:30 P.M. (ESPN)
Sophomore cornerback Ruhann Peele recorded a fourth-quarter interception Saturday against Cincinnati in only his second game since converting from wide receiver, running it back 37 yards. He is one of the most likely Knights to make a game-changing defensive play tonight against No. 18 Central Florida. TIAN LI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
UCF upset could change recruiting trends By Josh Bakan Sports Editor
A Rutgers football victory tonight against Central Florida in Orlando could end a string now at four de-committed recruits from the last two weeks. The Scarlet Knights’ problem is No. 18 UCF (8-1, 5-0) has no AAC losses and no loss-
es since a 28-25 defeat Sept. 28 against No. 12 South Carolina. Tyler Wiegers, a four-star quarterback according to Rivals, de-committed the day after Rutgers’ (5-4, 2-3) 52-17 loss Saturday to Cincinnati. Three others de-committed earlier last week, leaving the Knights with 22 unofficial commitments, according to Rivals. The num-
ber is respectable, but trends show the 2014 class might shrink. Head coach Kyle Flood had only five days to get his current players to move forward from the Cincinnati defeat. That begins with Sunday practices, which some coaches don’t do. “It’s always good to get back out there and practice the next day and moving on to the future,” Flood said. “You certainly have
to acknowledge everything that happened in the game.” Junior quarterback Gary Nova wanted to increase his command in that time. Nova threw 18-for-38 with two interceptions in the loss and takes responsibility for the team’s shortcomings under his leadership. See TRENDS on Page 15
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL UMASS 64, RUTGERS 63
Late comeback attempt falls short in Mass. for Rutgers By Greg Johnson Associate Sports Editor
Playing for the first time without junior forward Betnijah Laney, who left Sunday’s game with a sprained ankle, the Rutgers women’s basketball team ended its three-game winning streak to begin the year. Massachusetts snapped it in last night’s 64-63 Scarlet Knights loss in Amherst, Mass. Sophomore forward Rachel Hollivay returned from a concussion sustained Nov. 13 and led with 14 points, five rebounds and an
assist against UMass. Three other Scarlet Knights finished in double figures. But Rutgers missed Laney on the boards in the loss. The Minutewomen outrebounded the Knights, 36-33, to help propel the win. After leading most of the first half, Rutgers (3-1) allowed Massachusetts (1-3) to go on a significant run through most of the second half. But down 62-49 with six minutes left, the Knights went on a 14-2 run of their own to cut the deficit to one with seven seconds remaining.
Rutgers fouled Massachusetts with three seconds left. Hollivay rebounded the missed front end of a 1-and-1, but the Knights could not get a shot off as time expired. With less than three minutes left, freshman point guard Tyler Scaife scored 4 straight points to bring the Knights within 5. Sophomore guard Kahleah Copper sunk one of two free throws to make it only a 64-60 UMass lead with about 80 seconds left. But it was all too late. The Minutewomen went on a 16-8 run in the middle of the period to make it 60-49.
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MYLES MACK, junior
guard, did not score in the second half Tuesday night in the Rutgers men’s basketball team’s 70-59 loss to Drexel. Mack finished with 9 points, but went 0-for-7 from the field after halftime.
Before that, sophomore guard Briyona Canty hit back-to-back 3-pointers with less than 14:36 left to cut the lead to 44-41. That was as close as Rutgers got until the game’s end. Massachusetts opened up an 8-point lead with hot shooting to start the second half after Rutgers led most of the first half. Sloppy play littered most of that portion, as both teams committed 10 turnovers and shot 37 percent from the field. See ATTEMPT on Page 16
knights schedule
FOOTBALL
SWIMMING & DIVING
WRESTLING
VOLLEYBALL
at Central Florida
Frank Elm Invite
at Clarion
vs Temple
Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Orlando, Fla.
Tomorrow, 10 a.m. RU Aquatic Center
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Clarion, Pa.
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., College Ave. Gym