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Barchi clarifies, reaffirms Rutgers’ ‘safe haven’ status for immigrants RYAN STIESI NEWS EDITOR
In December 2016, Rutgers President Robert L. Barchi released a statement calling Rutgers a “safe haven” for undocumented students
and outlining the University’s efforts to advocate for DACA students and protect the privacy of undocumented students. He stopped short of declaring Rutgers a “sanctuary campus” in that message, due to political con-
University President Robert L. Barchi released an update calling Rutgers a “safe haven” for undocumented students. RUPD will abide by new guidelines. DECLAN INTINDOLA / PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2018
nections that the term has, according to the statement. On Monday, his office issued an update to this message that reaffirmed previous policies on privacy but also addressed the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE). The update stated that the New Jersey Attorney General requires all local police agencies, including RUPD, to contact ICE whenever an indictable offense or a DWI is committed by a person whose immigration status is in question. “This is not a Rutgers policy, the requirement is governed entirely by the New Jersey Attorney General and by a directive issued by then-Attorney General Anne Milgram in 2007,” the update said. “That said, the RUPD will not detain people on ICE’s behalf absent a judicial order.” On Nov. 5, The Daily Targum reported that RUPD arrested Luis Alberto López, a South Brunswick man, on Sept. 29. He was accused of driving under the influence (DUI) and handing over fake identification. The Targum reported that RUPD said University policy requires it to SEE IMMIGRANTS ON PAGE 5
Athletics Director Pat Hobbs (right) stands next to women’s baskteball head coach C. Vivian Stinger (middle) along with Sarah Baumgartner (left), the deputy director of Athletics. In an email to the student body, Hobbs says he is optimistic for the football team’s future. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / NOVEMBER 2018
Barchi reaffirmed Rutgers’ policy to protect DACA students from possible deportation. His email also states Rutgers is a “sanctuary campus.” GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / OCTOBER 2018
Hobbs, in email, remains optimistic for team’s future COBY GREEN & CHRISTIAN ZAPATA EDITORS
In an email to the student body yesterday, Rutgers Athletics Director Pat Hobbs discussed the challenges that the football team faced this year. “When I arrived at Rutgers three years ago our Athletics Department was facing many challenges. Our programs, with notable exceptions, were struggling to be competitive. No significant investment had been made in facilities in decades. Fundraising needed a boost and morale was low,” Hobbs said in the email. He acknowledged the team did not achieve its goals, but remained optimistic about the program’s future. This was mainly rooted in numerous developments made to athletics infrastructure such as strength and conditioning facilities at the Hale Center and a new baseball and softball practice facility, along with new additions to come such as the RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center set to open in July and the Gary and Barbara Rodkin Academic Success Center in the spring, according to the email. “Our football program has a solid core of young talent returning in 2019. Thirty of our first or second year student-athletes saw action for the first time and we return 18 players who have started,” he added. In separate instances this semester, members of the team were subjected to criminal charges. During the summer, eight players were charged in connection with a credit card scheme of more than $11,000 that resulted in some players being kicked off the team and others continuing their careers at different schools, according to NJ Advance Media. Most recently, Izaia Bullock, a School of Arts and Sciences junior,
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was charged with double attempted murder after planning to kill the family of his ex-girlfriend, according to The Daily Targum. He was removed from the team shortly after. Hobbs is hoping to keep the peace between the Scarlet Knight faithful and Ash after many fans called for his job as it became more evident that this season would not end well.
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After Ash’s first season on the Banks resulted in a winless Big Ten record, Rutgers made progress last year by picking up conference wins over Purdue, Illinois and Maryland. The Knights had expectations of making a bowl game this year, but that idea fell apart. Rutgers began the season with a win over Texas State, but even in that game, the Knights showed some signs of what was to come of their season. Despite throwing for his first career touchdown in the 35-7 victory, true freshman quarterback Artur Sitkowski threw three interceptions in the game. Over the span of the remaining 11 games this year — which all resulted in losses — Sitkowski threw another 15 interceptions and ended up tied at 18 with Liberty quarterback Stephen Calvert for most interceptions in the nation. The Knights lost their final two non-conference games against Kansas and Buffalo, losing by a combined score of 97-27. The bulk of the Big Ten schedule did not go well for Rutgers either, as it lost 6 of the final 8 games by more than 10 points. Close games against Northwestern and Michigan State gave fans a taste of what could be, but ultimately the Knights could not close things out and get either win. Ash’s contract runs from now through 2022.
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Campus Calendar THURSDAY 11/29 Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program presents “The need of a socio-ecosystem approach to sustain urban spaces” from 4 to 5 p.m. at Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Mason Gross Shool of the Arts presents “DancePlus Fall” at 7:30 p.m. at Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater on Douglass campus. This event is $15 for students. FRIDAY 11/30 Center for Sensory Sciences and Innovation presents “5th Flavors Fragrances & Perception Symposium” from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. This event is $25. Eagleton Institute of Politics, Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Departments of Neuroscience & Cell Biology and Pediatrics, Graduate School of New Brunswick, Office of the Executive Dean, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, RU iJOBS program and Science
Policy and Advocacy at Rutgers present “Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop: Scientists in Politics” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wood Lawn Mansion on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. Animal Sciences presents “How Telomeres Solve the End-Protection Problem” from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Foran Hall on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. SATURDAY 12/1 Rutgers Recreation Department presents “Big Chill” from 10 a.m. to noon at the College Avenue Gym on the College Avenue campus. Participants are asked to bring a toy valued at a minimum of $15 as an entrance fee. School of Arts and Sciences Executive Dean’s Office, Department of History, Rutgers Oral History Archives and Rutgers Oral History present “Chambers Oral History Graduate Fellowship Lecture” from noon to 2 p.m. at Rutgers Academic Building on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Multi-major students discuss pros, cons of heavy course load SAMARTH THAKKER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With approximately 25 percent of Rutgers students graduating with more than one major every year, having double — or sometimes even triple — majors is quite common among the University student body, according to a statement from Rutgers academic advisors in an email. There are several reasons why students choose this academic path. Multiple advisors from School of Arts and Sciences Advising and Academic Services have observed that one of the main reasons why students choose double majors is because they believe it will give them an advantage in the job market. Another reason why students pursue multiple majors is genuine interdisciplinary interest, according to the statement. While students have the option to double major in the subjects of their choice, there are certain combinations that are quite popular. In the School of Arts and Sciences, depending on students’ fields of interest, popular “second” majors are: philosophy, psychology, art history, sociology, American studies, Africana studies, history, journalism and media studies and women’s and gender studies, according to the email. These are the majors that students in the school tend to choose as complements to their primary major. Parth Patel, a School of Engineering sophomore, said he decided to double major to learn more aspects of a certain field. He is currently pursuing degrees in both computer science and computer engineering. “A double major is an opportunity to grow in two disciplines and expand your horizons for the future,” he said. “If you are truly committed, you can come out of college with the ability to
Journalism and media studies, which is under the School of Arts and Sciences, is a popular major among students with the possibility of specializing in a gender and media minor, among other options. THE DAILY TARGUM pursue either field. But I highly recommend reconsidering if you are doing it for the sake of being more marketable.” As an aspiring software engineer, he said these majors allow him to obtain a complete and well-rounded education for his field. A factor that Patel took into consideration when deciding on a double major was the amount of extra coursework required for the course, as well as the prestige of
an engineering degree compared to a computer science degree on its own. He has had both positive and negative experiences so far. While a double major allows for a lot of learning and expertise in the subject, it is rigorous and time consuming, he said. In addition, a double major means more time buried in books and less time participating in extracurricular activities.
Another factor in choosing a major is financial pressure. Oftentimes, students that are passionate about certain fields of study such as art, music, etc. feel pressured to major in subjects that are more “financially stable.” David Dizdari, a Rutgers Business School junior, is very fond of art and looks forward to one day becoming a museum curator. Dizdari said that he took up the more “marketable” major of
economics to pair with art history, so he has a more clear and stable financial future. Some of the factors he took into consideration before declaring a double major were the financial costs of taking more classes as well as the increased hassle to go to class as a Rutgers commuter, he explained. As a student doing a double major, Dizdari faces challenges maintaining equal focus on both majors, completing the courses needed to graduate on time and the challenge that all Rutgers students face: registering for desired classes before they get filled up. Despite these obstacles, he said that he has had a pleasant experience so far, with one positive being exposure to two completely different fields of thought every single day. The advisors said while many students believe two majors will improve job prospects, there is little evidence to suggest that, according to the email. They instead recommended pursuing experiential learning opportunities such as internships. Double majoring can have both benefits and drawbacks due to its increased learning opportunities and increased rigor. What matters most, the advisors said, is what students learn, not how they do it. “What matters in college is what you learn, not how many majors you have,” advisors said according to the email. “When students decide to double major they (un)necessarily limit the number of credits they can devote to exploring a broad range of interests and skills. Employers, graduate and professional schools are seeking well-rounded students with diverse curricular exposure, so limiting oneself to only two subjects, rather than exploring multiple areas is not always the best decision.”
The Science and Engineering Center hosts numerous classes that host majors such as business, math, engineering and computer science. Some majors — such as philosophy, psychology, art history, sociology and American Studies — make for popular pairs. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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IMMIGRANTS Luis Alberto López allegedly applied for citizenship before being handed to ICE by RUPD CONTINUED FROM FRONT notify ICE of any person arrested for a serious crime, such as DUI, found in connection with immigration issues — a policy New Jersey has enforced since it was first implemented in 2007. López said RUPD held him for approximately 10 hours before handing him over to ICE. He currently sits at an immigration prison in Elizabeth, N.J. and has been there for the past two months, according to the Targum. Some activists took issue with how RUPD handled the situation, the Targum reported. They claimed officers did not make note of López’s legal status prior to the arrest. According to a New Jersey 101.5 article from Nov. 8, López has applied for citizenship. The activists also claimed this goes against the University’s sanctuary status, even though Barchi avoided calling Rutgers a “sanctuary campus” in his 2016 message to the University.
The Targum also reported that earlier this month, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal (D) announced plans to revisit the state’s relationship with immigration officers as early as next month because he said it does not reflect the realities of today. The updated statement from Barchi reinforced some of the points of the earlier message, also, such as Rutgers advocating for the continuation of DACA and not disclosing private records of undocumented students without a warrant, subpoena or court order. It also outlined resources students have on campus. “All Rutgers students, regardless of their location, have access to the services of our Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project (RICAP), operated through Rutgers Law School,” it stated. “RICAP strives to foster a safe environment on campus and to remove barriers to student success by providing immigration legal services ...”
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Customs officers face choice to use force at border ASSOCIATED PRESS EL PASO, Texas (AP) — U.S. Border Patrol agents near Tijuana, Mexico, faced a choice as they looked out over the chaos at a crowd of migrants that included rock-throwing men as well as barefoot children: Do they respond with force — and, if so, what kind? The circumstances at the San Ysidro border crossing Sunday were exceptional, but the question facing the agents was not. It is a split-second choice more often made in the remote desert, far from cameras, where agents are likely working alone and encountering groups of people crossing illegally. The agents’ response — firing tear gas into the crowd — trig-
gered widespread outrage and rekindled complaints that the Border Patrol, bolstered by President Donald J. Trump’s tough talk, is too quick to use force, particularly when responding to people throwing rocks. But use of force by Customs and Border Protection officers and agents is declining from a high during the 2013 budget year, government statistics show. Experts say policies have improved following a major audit five years ago. “There has been progress made — especially in getting officers better training and better equipment,” said Josiah Heyman, a professor with University of Texas at El Paso and director of the Center for Inter-American
and Border Studies. “When I first started studying this, most agents had a gun and a baton. They did not have the choice to use anything else.” Complaints about excessive force prompted Customs and Border Protection to commission an investigation by the Police Executive Research Forum, a policing research and policy group. The 2013 audit highlighted problems that included foot-patrol agents without access to less-lethal options. Following those reviews, Customs and Border Protection revised policies and made major changes to training. Agents now undergo scenario-based drills at the academy and learn how to de-escalate tense situations. They
get 64 hours of on-the-job training on the use of force. Agents are authorized to use deadly force when there is reasonable belief that there is an imminent danger of serious physical injur y or death to the of ficer or another person. While deploying less-than-lethal force, the situation must be both “objectively reasonable and necessar y in order to carr y out law enforcement duties” — and used when other “empty hand” techniques are not sufficient to control disorderly or violent subjects. The chaos began after a peaceful protest by some of the thousands of migrants marooned in Mexico. It was unusual in part because of the
large numbers tr ying to cross illegally. U.S. authorities shut down the nation’s busiest border crossing for several hours. San Diego Border Patrol Sector chief Rodney Scott said 42 people were arrested and some children inhaled the tear gas, but they were not intended targets. “Any border security and immigration policy that results in mothers and children being gassed is not only cruel and morally reprehensible, but also an abject failure,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the top Democrat on the House Committee on Homeland Security. “The administration should be preparing itself to finally face real oversight of its failed border and immigration policies.”
U.S. Border Patrol agents near Tijuana, Mexico are faced with the question of when to respond with force to immigrants crossing over the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision to use force, as in the case on Sunday, is done in a split-second. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
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Dating culture needs fundamental change
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he New York Times, in their “Modern SEX AND THE CITY Love” column, reASHLEY FOWLER cently published this “tiny love story”: “Some things Tinder dates offered me (that are not sex): jars of jam, help hanging shelves, a ride to the airport, hangover sundae with peanuts, shortcuts across Durham, Costco visits, a planning commissioner’s phone number, a medical consultation, a visit to a Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit ...” It often seems like online dating is portrayed as hollow. It is often the first thing cited when people discuss “hookup culture” or anything about the way people hook up or get together now. Being young, my intuition is to fight against these notions of the hollowness of Tinder or other similar dating apps. I wonder if there is something genuine or meaningful to be offered from casual meetups and hookups, perhaps even aside from the possibility that they will become a “real” or significant relationship. The way young people date is changing. People are getting married at older ages, having children later and a person’s 20s have shifted from a time of settling down to a sort of “second adolescence” as some have called it — full of the same awkward charges and transitory periods as traditional adolescence. I have heard many things scapegoated as the cause for the delay of young people to settle down, but it seems like the social internet must play some sort of a part. The ability of people to connect with those from their past or quickly meet new people makes the world feel bigger than it did many years ago. While this seems good (more selection, one would think, increases the odds of one getting a better partner), the dating sphere moving to the online world has more severe implications. One of the most frequent complaints about online dating that I have heard, or at least perhaps one of the most dramatic changes, is the way online dating prioritizes looks. I do not know if the movement of dating online prioritizes looks in a way that is unique to the way we prioritize looks when first seeing if someone is attractive in real life. In some way, it feels intuitive that the social internet might make looks more important — all you have to go off of on Tinder is their looks, whereas, even if you are looking at someone in a physical place together, you can see the way they behave. The unique thing about photographs seems to be their one-dimensionality or their ability to
“If we saw potential partners in their full complexity as people, maybe these sorts of aggressive encounters would happen less.” be edited. The ability for us to look our best at all times whenever we come up on Tinder is certainly unique to the social internet. I think these expectations feed into things like the perception of women who wear makeup as “fake,” which rears its ugly head in many ways but perhaps most notably in the popularization of the phrase and meme of taking a girl swimming on the first date so you can see her without makeup. Photos can be misleading in a variety of ways for both men and women. Even if online dating does not emphasize looks more, it does allow for more choice in the way one looks than one probably gets in real life. For some reason, this sort of agency is primarily placed on women. But, when people talk about online dating, they talk about it in terms of hookup culture. There is a casualness to online dating that seems to be foreign to many people. The notion that a person could meet up with someone only for sex seems to be in direct conflict with other generation’s ideas of marriage, love and romance. Even people within our generation — people within hookup culture — still have negative ideas about hookup culture and casual dating. I wonder if, like in the Modern Love column, there is a way to mitigate the negative notions of casual or online dating to be able to appreciate the potential for good things that come from it. Perhaps the answer to this is lowering sexual and or romantic expectations while increasing our capacity for friendship or intimacy in other ways. It seems like this could have other positive benefits. For example, men who expect sex from dates can become aggressive or violent when rejected. If we saw potential partners in their full complexities as people, maybe these sorts of aggressive encounters would happen less. Maybe it just takes a shift in our mental framework to go from viewing online encounters as just sexual to an opportunity for small gestures of friendship or intimacy (and maybe also sex). Ashley Fowler is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in English. Her column, “Sex and the City,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Movement on minimum wage needed Elected officials must be held accountable to promises of increase
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Of those who make minimum wage, more than half n Jan. 1, 2019, New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase. While the increase is are prime-working-age adults between the ages of 25 by no means the act of state legislators and 54, almost two-thirds work full time, more than or Gov. Phil Murphy (D) upholding his campaign half are women, nearly half have some college edupromise, it is the result of New Jersey’s constitu- cation and 28 percent have children. It is misleading tion, which requires the state’s minimum wage and degrading to claim that minimum wage workers to be adjusted to consumer price index data. The are just a bunch of kids who do not deserve to make minimum wage ought to be raised as the prices of enough money to keep their heads above water. In addition, a gradual increase in minimum wage goods and ser vices increase, but it must also be set at a livable rate that is reflective of the realities to a $15 rate would not even fully close the productivity-wage gap in America. The Magna Carta of of the economy. Murphy’s campaign placed an emphasis on raising labor contracts, the Treaty of Detroit, not only inthe minimum wage to $15 once in office and, while cluded benefits of health care, unemployment and in office, has repeatedly said it is a top priority. Both pensions, but it also included wage adjustments Senate President Steve Sweeney (D) and Assem- for cost-of-living and an annual improvement facbly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D) have also publicly tor, which increases workers’ wages based on the claimed to support the increase as well. Murphy and economy’s productivity growth. Productivity has indemocratic legislative leaders claimed the increase creased 77 percent since 1973, yet the national hourwould be addressed in the spring, but it has since ly pay has only increased 12 percent. Were wages been pushed back to the summer, then fall — it has to match productivity, the minimum wage would be been made clear that we should not expect a bill be- more than $20 an hour. Some claim an increase to $15 would hurt small fore the end of the year. businesses. While this New Jerseyans has validity, the graduwant increases al rise of the minimum in the minimum wage. 74 per“The promises of elected officials have been wage and the potential increase in spending cent of adults are proved to be hollow.” in the local economy supportive of an can mitigate the costs increase, accordof the small businessing to a Farleigh es on main street. Dickinson poll released in October. Even among Republicans in the More needs to be done to aid in the welfare of small State, 49 percent support increasing the minimum businesses. More needs to be done to increase competition and decrease market power of large corporawage while 44 percent support the status quo. The national trend among businesses of redefin- tions. Small businesses are already fighting a losing ing employment in which salaried employment has war with elected officials turning their backs on the decreased and hourly employment has increased to value of competitive markets. More needs to be done cut the costs of benefits has exacerbated the prob- to aid the hourly worker and small businesses. Families, women, adults and those with college lem of working-class poverty and unmet standards of living. Employment is not a solution to poverty. In education are making a poverty wage in New Jersey. 2016, roughly 7.6 million Americans were considered The promises of elected officials have been proved to among the “working poor” with the majority more be hollow. The words of the governor, senate presithan 35 years old and fewer than 5 in 100 between the dent and speaker of the house are followed by inactivity and avoidance. Accountability is needed. ages of 16 and 19. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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New lyrics of ‘On the Banks of the Old Raritan’ are poor EXTRA CURRICULA ARNOLD GLASS
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utgers was fortunate to have several students who were brilliant collegiate song writers. The 1873 contribution by Howard Newton Fuller was a funny take on student life at Rutgers that deservedly became its alma mater. The first verse was: “My father sent me to old Rutgers, And resolv’d that I should be a man. And so I settled down, In that noisy college town, On the Banks of the Old Raritan.” Like many old songs, some lyrics became dated. So, improvements have been made over the years. In 1989 “my boys” was changed to “my friends” in the chorus to include co-ed. Also, a contest was opened up to the entire Rutgers community to write new verses to recognize the Newark and Camden campuses. So, today “on the banks of the old Delaware” is sung in Camden. This is how things were done in the recent past when Rutgers was still viewed as a community by its administrative staff. Decisions about University traditions were made collectively by the community rather than by the administrative fiat. But, we are in a new age at Rutgers. Without warning, at the start of the 2013 football season, new lyrics appeared on the
scoreboard and everyone was supposed to fall in line and sing them. “From far and near we came to Rutgers, And resolved to learn all that we can. And so we settled down, In that noisy college town, On the Banks of the Old Raritan.” If the new lyrics were as good as the old, then the change might have been beneficial. But, the new lyrics are terrible. They are not grammatically correct (“can” should be “could”) and are difficult to sing. They turn a personal memoir, (My father sent me to old Rutgers, and resolv’d that I should be a man) into a
First, if de-sexing lyrics was of overriding importance, then getting rid of the word “man” would not be sufficient. Rutgers could no longer have an alma mater because “mater” means mother. It would have to be satisfied with having a school song. Also, the chorus lyric “has she not stood” would have to be changed to “has it not stood.” But, these changes were not made because there are other values besides gender neutrality, such as the value of an appealing lyric. Given that one wants to recognize that Rutgers is co-ed, there were other alternatives along the model of the
“College athletics, school songs and school clubs were all created by students for their own amusement without any input from faculty or administrators.”
bland, generic description (From far and near we came to Rutgers, And resolved to learn all that we can). The new lyrics were attributed to Rutgers Director of Choral Activities Patrick Gardner, and the justification for them was that they desexed the song by getting rid of the word “man.” There are several things to say in response to this justification.
additional verses added for Newark and Camden. Over the past hundred years, many funny lyrics have been written for “On the Banks” about reasons women have settled down at Rutgers. The student body could have voted on which one they wanted to add, and two verses rather than one could appear on the scoreboard at sports events without wearing everyone out.
A funny stopgap that had been used over the years was to have “On the Banks” sung by a mixed-sex choir, and to have the women loudly over-sing “woman” when the men sing “man.” Being inclusive and obliterating difference are not the same thing. Changing the “I” to “we” does not recognize the female students at Rutgers. It reduces the student body to an undifferentiated mass. The equivalent change for the Newark and Camden issue would have been to change “On the Banks of the Old Raritan” to “Someplace in New Jersey” to create a common song that could be sung on all three campuses. It is also very sad to see that today’s students have become completely alienated from the traditions and community life created by the students that preceded them. College athletics, school songs and school clubs were all created by students for their own amusement without any input from faculty or administrators. It was all part of an effort to create their own world in which they could thrive. So, if there is anyone who has no right to alter traditions like alma maters, it is the successors of administrators who played no role in their creation or acceptance. Arnold Glass is a professor in the Rutgers Department of Psychology. His column, “Extra Curricula,” normally runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Fly follows: Fashion gurus who drop gems on Instagram LEONA JUAN
love for retro skirts and her adorable French bulldog. While the colors of her outfits definitely aren’t neutrals that are easy to wear, she takes simple staples, such as a sweater or wide leg pants, and completely transforms them into eye-catching looks. Her blog has tons of tips on how to elevate your style and add some color, like how to style one skirt in a bunch of different ways or how to match clashing colors.
STAFF WRITER
We all have our celebrity style inspirations, whether it be Kylie Jenner’s daring and risqué outfits or Vanessa Hudgens’ boho glam. While we will definitely give them credit for being super stylish, our favorite celebrities typically have a team of stylists making sure they’re fashion-forward. Being able to come up with super fashionable looks takes some talent and a great eye, and lucky for us, there are plenty of style influencers giving out some serious style inspo.
HOW DO YOU WEAR THAT
CHRISELLE LIM
The fashion blogger and mom of two has shown effortless style on her Instagram, YouTube and website, The Chriselle Factor. She was a style influencer before “influencer” even became a job, and has launched a career revolving around her great fashion sense. Giving birth to her second child last month, her Instagram showed beauty and style while being pregnant. Who said that maternity wear can’t involve bodycon dresses and bikinis? You can create Chriselle-inspired outfits with her own clothing line at Nordstrom, which includes super chic pieces like a buttoned-shoulder sweater dress, wide leg pants and a striped jumpsuit.
Caitlyn Warakomski, who runs the popular Instagram account "How Do You Wear That," is one of many influencers and stylists expanding their brand to social media. INSTAGRAM
COLOR ME COURTNEY
If you need some inspiration to add some color to your wardrobe, Courtney Quinn is the perfect person for the job. Her outfits
not only incorporate a bunch of colors, but she also mixes and matches prints into super fun and bold looks. Just a quick look at her Instagram feed shows her
Caitlyn Warakomski went from college student to a full-on influencer in just a few short years. She knows how to mix styles and make it work, like layering an oversized fleece sweater over a loose lace dress or calflength boots and a midi skirt. Her unique street style revolves around mixing vintage with designer, giving us all of the motivation to head to our local vintage shop and see what pieces we can score. If you’re ever trying to figure out a way to mix your favorite pieces together, Warakomski has some inspiration. It’s no shocker to us that she’s featured in Elle Magazine and has done collabs with some of the biggest brands, including Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and Topshop.
PHIL COHEN
For the fashionable guys out there, Phil Cohen is the minimalist
style influencer that you need. His Instagram only features flat lays of neatly-folded and simple, yet stylish outfits that anyone can easily pull off. He focuses on neutral colors, making them extremely wearable for everyday events. There are looks for just hanging out with friends or a day at the office, so the inspo is unlimited. He includes everything to complete an outfit, right down to the perfect cologne or his skincare for that day. His flat lays make it really easy to get inspiration for our own looks since they are strictly just the clothing and accessories going into the outfit — nothing else to distract us.
ANTHONY URBANO
If you always need to get the latest in streetwear collabs and trendy pieces, Anthony Urbano, also known as Oh Antonio, has all of the hype on his Instagram. From plaid pants and crossbody fanny packs to bucket hats and dad sneakers, his street style looks like it’s meant to be on display at Supreme. His outfits are typically a little more daring than a cozy, casual outfit we’d normally wear to class, but he knows how to incorporate simple pieces within his extremely trendy outfits. He can mix prints and textures and mesh them together flawlessly. If you need a million and one ways to style something, he’s your guy.
Pushing past procrastination: Tips, tricks for distracted writers JORDAN LEVY CORRESPONDENT
There are few skills more imperative to success than the ability to write, which is celebrated in many forms. Fiction writing and life writing are specifically recognized in the month of November, as both styles are integral to culture as a whole, in different ways. Fiction can stretch the imagination and create new worlds — like the work of the late great Stan Lee. It can also make biting commentary on modern life and offer subversive perspectives, like the satirical work of Paul Beatty. Life writing generally consists of documenting life, and can be manifested in journals, diaries, autobiographies and biographies. Depending on the context, this style can be deeply therapeutic or incredibly informative, capturing the mundane and remarkable in life alike. Whether it be in a personal journal for fun or an expositor y writing assignment, Rutgers students know a thing or two about sitting down and putting a few words together. Still, as integral as writing is, it is easy to get distracted while doing it. Writing oftentimes requires the
focus and isolation that we don’t typically grant ourselves, due to the omnipresence of social media and the never-ending stream of content thrown in front of us ever y day. If you’re looking to focus and churn out some improved writing, tr y some of these pointers.
ACCEPT THAT YOU’LL GET DISTRACTED
centered around settling in and relaxing, especially for people who are constantly on the move. But, the familiarity may breed a lack of attentiveness. Writing in less familiar spaces, like an unexplored nook in a librar y or even a louder area like a student center might be what you need to break out of old habits.
depending on how you approach it. Whether you love fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting or anything in between, writing requires considerable discipline. With these tips and others specific to your personal tendencies, some effort and plenty of practice, anyone can greatly improve their writing.
WRITE TO A SCHEDULE
This surely seems contradictory, but accepting that you’ll lose focus when writing is a crucial step to getting better at focusing. Far too often, resurfacing after a hazy procrastination session dissuades people from continuing with the task at hand. Losing your train of thought is definitely frustrating, but it shouldn’t be so demoralizing that it leads you to put off writing altogether. The quicker you accept that distraction is a fact of life, the easier it is to start to catch yourself slipping into another round of time-wasting.
This tip is especially relevant for life writing styles like journaling, but works for any style or form. If your schedule allows, fitting in “writing time” might set you in the right frame of mind to get to business. Whether daily, weekly or even monthly, the routine may help you to settle in to writing easier. To avoid monotony you can cross-pollinate this approach with writing in different locations, switching between spaces at the predetermined writing time.
TRY WRITING IN AN UNFAMILIAR LOCATION
With longer projects and assignments, issues often arise when trying to pick up a point that you left the last time you were writing. Instead of leaving concepts adrift between writing sessions, dedicate some time to
The perks of having a room are obvious -- you can arrange it however makes you most comfortable and calm. In fact, the places we live often become
leave yourself a few notes on what you would’ve continued to write if you didn’t have to stop. When returning to your work you don’t have to adhere to the ideas you left for yourself, but they can be crucial to keeping the themes and voice of the piece centered. Writing is what you make of it. It can be exciting or excruciating,
LEAVE YOURSELF NOTES
November is National Fiction Writing Month, celebrating authors like Man Booker Prize winner Paul Beatty and authors around the world. INSTAGRAM
DIVERSIONS
November 29, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Keep your emotions in check this year. Someone will take advantage of your vulnerability if you are too open about the way you feel or what you plan to do. Secrets must be kept, and poor habits eradicated. Living within your means and by the rules and regulations set by authority figures will be necessary. Emotional manipulation is apparent. Your numbers are 3, 14, 25, 29, 32, 38, 46.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Money, legal and medical issues may be misleading or cause uncertainty. Don’t leave anything to chance, and handle such matters personally. An impulsive purchase will disappoint you. Ask for a second opinion before you make a physical change to your appearance. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get in touch with an old friend or reconnect with people you worked with in the past. The information you receive will help point you in a direction that allows you to use your skills in new ways. 5 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do things right the first time. Paying close attention to details and following instructions will help you save time and money. A change to the way you look or what you do will turn out better than anticipated. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): You don’t have to look for an excuse to make a change. It’s OK to be different and to do your own thing. Take care of your responsibilities personally. Someone unique will offer an interesting point of view. 4 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Too much of anything will set you back. Distance yourself from anyone who tends to be indulgent or pushes you to take part in things you can’t afford or don’t want to do. Use your wisdom to get your way. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you share your feelings, someone will overreact or misinterpret what you have to say. Be a good listener; you will discover a good way to introduce what you would like to see happen. Truth and loyalty are essential. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Listen and learn. Look for alternative ways
to make personal changes that will lower your overhead and ease your stress. Talking to an expert will give you some ideas that will help you bring in more cash. Romance is on the rise. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get together with people you know you can trust. Someone from your past will create a problem for you if you let him or her back into your life. Stick to what works, and don’t feel you owe anyone anything. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The less information you offer others, the better. Someone will misinterpret what you say or offer you false information. Stay focused on your chores and responsibilities, and leave nothing to chance if you want to avoid having to backtrack. 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An emotional situation will arise if an old debt isn’t paid off. Joint ventures should not be trusted. You are best to handle negotiations personally. Don’t let an unexpected change someone makes throw you off guard. Protect your assets. 5 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sum up what you’d like to be doing, and head in that direction. Refuse to let someone deter you from following your heart and doing what you enjoy doing most. Open communication will help ward off problems later on. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Arguments will be a waste of time. You’ll end up in a stalemate that can damage a relationship you have with a good friend or relative. Don’t take a risk -- emotionally or financially. Patience will be required. 3 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
68 Narrow mountain valley
1 Inhale suddenly
69 Bladed weapon
5 Tandoori breads
70 Playoff bummer
10 Conclude a flight 14 Norway’s main port
DOWN
15 Mixture of two metals
1 “Aw, man” kin
16 Miscellaneous collection
2 Like messy fireplaces
17 Three things with milk
3 Type of shot on ice
20 Way too active
4 Jabbed
21 Film actor’s headaches
5 Old horse
22 Wonderland creature
6 It has no remainders
25 Abominable cryptid
7 Banned apple spray
26 Mentally quick
8 Beyond snoopy (var.)
29 Listed on an agenda
9 Word with “solar”
31 Trusted adviser
10 Investigate
35 Hum bug?
11 Soothing plant
36 Does a laundry chore
12 Petty things to pick
38 RPM dial
13 Homer Simpson’s cry
39 Three things with milk
18 Sexy
43 Farmer’s measurement
19 London gallery
44 Hawkins of Dogpatch
23 Explorer of kids’ TV
47 Computer feed
45 Sexy leg in B movies
24 Air freshener targets
48 They bite the bullet
46 Pottery pieces
26 Some religious superiors
52 Supply with funding
49 Thing for golfers to avoid
27 Georgia product
54 Like military fleets
50 I’s digit
28 Prefix meaning “four”
55 Have to repeat a grade
51 Fig relative
30 Unlike bottled beer
56 Opening poker bet
53 Type of drag
32 Romantic dance
57 Edible taro root
55 Thing pulled by con artists
33 It’s full of water
59 “ I shot a man in ___ ...”
58 Showed concern
34 What limericks do
60 Grayish-brown eagles
62 Three things with milk
37 Genesis city
61 Color changers
65 Pocketed bread
40 Male keeper of sheep
62 Car stat
66 Score conclusions
41 A Columbus vessel
63 Dumbo feature
67 Tyler or Archer
42 Italian banking family
64 Dropped drug
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November 29, 2018 SWIMMING AND DIVING RUTGERS INVITIATIONAL, TODAY, ALL DAY
Rutgers welcomes 3 schools for 4-day Invitational ALEX SPECTOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER
From Wednesday, Nov. 28 to Saturday, Dec. 1, the Rutgers swimming and diving team will host American, Columbia and Queens University of Charlotte, at the Rutgers Aquatic Center. Head coach Jon Maccoll does not plan on changing his strategy but
expects the Scarlet Knights to swim faster, earlier in the tournament. “We’re gonna rest before the meet, and they should have more energy for the backend of the meet,” Maccoll said. “You’re probably gonna see people out fast, and see people out back take over to finish off fast.” This new strategy is another one of many that he has come
up with during Rutgers’ undefeated season. Maccoll had also mentioned that the upcoming meet is no different from any other meet except that the Knights are trying to qualify for other races. “There’s a lot of excellent races for us, and were trying to make NCAA’s, break pool records and win events” said Maccoll.
Junior Francesca Bertotto is undefeated in the 500- and 1,000-yard freestyle events this season and is the program’s 500-yard freestyle record holder. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / NOVEMBER 2017
One Rutgers swimmer to look Arianna Noya. Noya swims the out for is freshman Terka Gruso- 500-yard freestyle and recordva. Having already made a signif- ed her fastest time of 5:04.00 icant impact this season in her against the Brown last season. first year on the Banks, it appears She will compete against some that she will be an integral part of of the fastest swimmers in the the team’s success this week. Her countr y this week. Another Knight to watch for time of 53.97 in the backstroke at the ACC/Big Ten challenge is junior Francesca Bertotto. is ranked 59th in the nation and She is undefeated in the 500 and 1,000-yard freestyle events. Her eighth in the Big Ten. Her success in the backstroke consistent success has made her a pivotal will be excitpart of Ruting to watch as she faces “You’re probably gonna gers’ success. This season, off against othsee people out fast, and Bertotto holds er swimmers at this week’s see people out back take the 500-yard freestyle all-time tour nament. over to finish off fast.” record. This The Lions’ Kasuccess will sey Karkoska hopefully carry and the Royals’ JON MACCOLL over into the Bobbie GichHead Coach meet this week. ard have both Maccoll has had impressive seasons thus far and can give stated how the Rutgers InvitationGrusova competition in the back- al meet is one of the last times his team will be able to qualify for the stroke event. Columbia is 2-2 in dual meets. NCAA Championships and Big This week, it is trying to grab Ten Championships. “The team is well-rested, a win after placing 3rd out of 10 teams in last year’s Rutgers Invita- highly motivated and excited tional. One reason the Lions have for this meet,” he said. “We’re done well this season is because aiming for personal best times of their backstroke swimmer Ka- and pool records while getting accustomed to a long championsey Karkoska. In her first collegiate sea- ship format meet in front of our son, Karkoska had a time of home fans. It’s one of the high55.39 in the 100-yard back- lights of the season.” stroke event and a 26.81 in the For updates on the Rutgers 50-yard backstroke. Columbia also has a com- swimming and diving team, follow petitive freestyle swimmer in @TargumSports on Twitter.
COMPETITION Ashnault, Suriano can move up rankings with strong performances in Las Vegas CONTINUED FROM BACK Rutgers has participated in the Cliff Keen Invitational. The last time the team participated in the Las Vegas Invitational in 2014, it was Ashnault’s freshman season. He finished 4-2 in the tournament, good enough for a fourth place finish. The Knights’ only other podium finish was with alumnus Anthony Perrotti, who placed third. The team finished at 11th place with 54 points. “I think from a staff standpoint, a top-10 finish would be a good finish,” Goodale said. “We really don’t know yet what our exact lineup is going to be, it’s not totally set yet. But I think that’s a pretty good goal, a top-10 finish. We want to put everyone on that podium, we want everyone to place in that tournament.” Two of the top weight classes in the tournament are 133 and 149 pounds, exactly where Suriano and Ashnault are respectively. Five of the top 10 wrestlers in the country of the 133 pound category, according to InterMat’s rankings, will be competing this weekend. Suriano is a No. 3 seed behind Michigan’s Stevan Micic, who, like Suriano, was a national runner up in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Beating Micic in a potential showdown in the finals of this tournament would certainly boost Suriano to that No. 2 spot, behind South Dakota State’s Seth
Gross, who was last year’s NCAA 133-pound champion. “It’s going to be a huge test, and it’s not just one match either. He’s going to have to put together three or four good matches,” Goodale said. “I know he’s excited about it and so are we. We’ll get to see where he’s at, and I think the staff has a really good idea. But until you get tested this is pretty important to him, and he’s prepared well.” Suriano is going to need to win at least three matches to make a run at the championship match. “I’m here to show that Nick Suriano is ready to fight,” Suriano said. “I’m fired up. I’m in an environment that’s fired up to win and get better, and that’s all that’s important to me.” Another difficult weight class is 149-pounds, where 7 of the top 10 wrestlers will be competing for a first-place finish. “I expect (Ashnault) to wrestle really, really well. Like Nick, he’s trained very hard for this and I think this is something he’s circled on his calendar,” Goodale said. “There’s some really good top-10 guys in this weight. He’s really excited to wrestle in this tournament, and that has the staff excited to be able to see him compete at a really high level.” For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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BUSINESS Knights hold Hurricanes to lowest scoring game since last February CONTINUED FROM BACK points each, respectively. After scoring 90 or more points in their first two games, thanks in large part to their early 3-point shooting, the Knights have come back to Earth somewhat offensively and have relied on their defense to get the win in their past three games — holding opponents to 44.7 points per game in that three-game stretch. “I said we’ve got to put the speed limit on them, 55 or under. And we were able to do that,” said head coach Steve Pikiell, according to app.com. “When you travel on the road you’ve got to find a way to win, and we were able to grind it out.” Miami made things interesting, though, leading by as many as 3 points and as late in the second half as 9:02 remaining. But, Rutgers was able to settle down and make big shots when it needed to. But down 57-54 in the final minute of regulation, the Canes had their chances to try and tie the game, but the Knights’ persistent defense made it hard for Miami to get in rhythm and get a good look. Baker even denied a 3-point attempt in the waning seconds, proving his worth all over the court. The Canes did get a look at a potential game-tying 3 with less than 10 seconds remaining, but the shot bounced off the net and into the hands of graduate student center Shaquille Doorson, who was then promptly fouled. Doorson missed the front end of his one-and-one to give the
Canes a chance and a full-court buzzer-beater shot almost went in, rimming out and giving Rutgers its fifth win of the season and its first on the road. “(Baker) led our defense against those outstanding guards,” Pikiell said, according to app.com. “He did a good job competing, making big shots when we needed him to … He’s a shot-blocker now. Add that to his list.” The Knights finished the night shooting 24-59 (40.7 percent) from the field and 6-24 (25 percent) from beyond the arc. On the other hand, Rutgers held Miami to 33.8 percent from the field (22-65) and 25 percent (7-28) from 3-point range, as well. Despite just 10 points from the bench, everybody who entered the game added some value. “There were a lot of new pieces (who contributed) too. Every guy that checked in the game really did a good job for us,” Pikiell said, according to app.com. But at the end of the day, this one was all about Baker, who is solidifying himself as one of the top players in the Big Ten. With his 16 points tonight, Baker is now averaging 15.3 points per game and has scored double digits in all but one game so far this season. “He’s going to sleep good tonight,” Pikiell said, according to app. com “(I’m) proud of him. He took over the game when he needed to.” For updates on the Rutgers men's basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach Steve Pikiell mentioned that Rutgers was able to slow down Miami and was impressed with the play of some of his freshmen players. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
MEN’S BASKETBALL RON HARPER JR. STEPS UP AS 6TH MAN
Balanced effort keys RU victory on road COBY GREEN SPORTS EDITOR
The Rutgers men’s basketball team picked up its biggest road win under head coach Steve Pikiell Wednesday night, as the Scarlet Knights (5-1) defeated Miami on the road in a real nail biter.
Rutgers pulled off the upset in large part due to its defensive efforts on what was a poor shooting night on the offense. The Knights shot 41 percent from the field and just 6-24 from 3 (25 percent), but managed to keep the Hurricanes (5-2) at just 34 percent shooting to hand them their first home loss of the year.
Despite losing the turnover battle 14-13, Rutgers out blocked Miami 8-5 and stole the ball another eight times, as well. The Knights won the battle on the defensive boards but couldn’t keep the Hurricanes off the glass for offensive rebounds, which led to a number of second chance points. The big win down South will be huge for Rutgers coming into the weekend, as it gets set to host No. 9 Michigan State at a sold out Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) on Friday night. Here are four takeaways from the biggest road win of the Pikiell era on the Banks:
LENGTH IN NUMBERS
Graduate student center Shaquille Doorson led the team with 10 rebounds and played a season-high 26 minutes. He finished with one block. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
From the start of the season, it was clear that the big bodies on hand for the team would be a key to its success throughout the year, and last night was the first real example of it. Both graduate student center Shaquille Doorson (7 feet) and sophomore guard Geo Baker (6 feet 4 inches) had crucial blocks in the final 20 seconds of the game during Miami’s final possession, with Baker’s block with 6 seconds to play all but sealing the win. As mentioned earlier, the Knights blocked the Hurricanes eight times, with all the starters blocking at least one shot. Doorson also led the way for the team in rebounds with 10. As the Big Ten schedule comes closer and more NBA-caliber, big-bodied
players come to the RAC, the team’s length will need to be utilized in every way possible to try gaining an advantage wherever it can.
SIXTH MAN EMERGES
It wasn’t his best game this season, but freshman forward Ron Harper Jr. continues to separate himself from the rest of the bench players as the designated sixth man. Harper finished the game with 6 points, four rebounds (two offensive) and an assist after checking in and also picked up the lone bench block. He struggled from 3-point range, missing all three of his attempts, but went 3-4 from inside the arc. Harper has been a spark off the bench for Rutgers overall this year, so far, and averages more than 20 minutes of play per game.
ALL-AROUND PRODUCTION
Sophomore guard Peter Kiss, junior forwards Eugene Omoruyi and Issa Thiam all had solid overall performances last night for the Knights at Watsco Center. Both Kiss and Omoruyi scored in double figures, with Kiss dropping 11 points and Omoruyi adding another 12 — both shot an identical 33 percent from 3. Kiss rounded out his stat sheet with three rebounds, three steals and a block, while Omoruyi touched base on every stat he could, grabbing four rebounds (one offensive), dishing out an assist, stealing the ball once
and blocking a shot, as well. As for Thiam, he struggled shooting from the field (2-7, 1-5 from 3), but played a key role just about everywhere else. The Senegal native had seven rebounds, two steals, two blocks and an assist in the game, but most importantly, he connected on both of his free throws in the final minute of play to widen Rutgers’ lead to 3-points.
LEADING MAN
Baker continues to make his case for being the leader of the Knights with his play this season. He was seemingly all over the court, scoring 16 points, assisting on six more baskets and grabbing seven rebounds to go with his two blocks. Baker has immensely improved upon his shooting this season, with his shot percentage up to 49 percent from 38 in his freshman campaign. This increase has shown on the scoreboard as well, as Baker leads the Knights in scoring with 15.3 points per game — up from 10.8 last year. He’s also distributed the ball at an impressive clip to start the season, averaging 5.1 a game. Baker and his squad will look to take this momentum-shifting win into Friday’s Big Ten opener against the Spartans. For updates on the Rutgers men's basketball team, follow @cgreen204 and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“We want to put everyone on that podium, we want everyone to place in that tournament.” — Wrestling team head coach Scott Goodale
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MEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 57, MIAMI 54
Rutgers takes care of business in Miami ROBERT SANCHEZ SPORTS EDITOR
In its first road game and second biggest test of the season, the Rutgers men’s basketball team went inside Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. and took care of business against Miami, leaving South Beach with a 57-54 win and a win for the Big Ten in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Unlike their first real test of the year against St. John’s earlier this month, this time around the Scarlet Knights (5-1) went into halftime with a 2824 lead and finished off the Hurricanes (5-2) in the second half, securing the upset. “Our ultimate goal, we say it every day and I think people are maybe starting to believe it more now, is to go to the NCAA Tournament,” said sophomore guard Geo Baker, according to app.com. “This was a step in the right direction.” It took Rutgers a bit to get things going offensively, as the team found itself in an early 13-4 hole. But an 11-0 run of its own capped by a 2-point jump shot from sophomore guard Peter Kiss gave the team its first lead of the game. Baker also picked things up after the slow start and finished the game with a team-high 16 points and six assists in a career-high 39 minutes of play. Kiss and junior forward Eugene Omoruyi also had double-digit points, scoring 12 and 11 Sophomore guard Geo Baker had 16 points and six assists in the Knights’ 3-point victory over the Hurricanes in Coral Gables. He grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists, as well. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
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WRESTLING RUTGERS WILL TRAVEL TO LAS VEGAS FOR 1ST TIME IN 5 YEARS FOR CLIFF KEEN INVITE
Knights to face tough competition in Vegas MATTHEW HOWE CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers wrestling team travels to Las Vegas, Nev. this weekend for the Cliff Keen Invitational, with 10 powerhouse teams making the trek to the West coast for the tournament. This weekend, No. 2 graduate student 149-pounder Anthony Ashnault can prove to the nation why he’s one of the top-ranked wrestlers in the countr y, and that he didn’t lose a step after sitting out last season. No. 3 junior 133-pounder Nick Suriano can also prove why he should be ranked higher in his weight class. He has the opportunity to move up at this weekend’s invitational. “It’s a mini national tournament. It has that feel to it,” said head coach Scott Goodale. “The brackets are going to be loaded, we’re going to have to really wrestle well. It’s a deep tournament, probably the best it’s ever been. We’re excited.” The No. 14 Scarlet Knights (5-1) have traditionally participated in the Midlands Championships during this time of the season. In fact, it has been four years since No. 3 junior 133-pounder Nick Suriano has compiled a 6-0 record early into this season. He has captured 32 team points and has three falls in six matches. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / NOVEMBER 2018 NBA SCORES
101 91
New York Philadelphia
91 117
Atlanta Charlotte
94 108
Washington New Orleans
104 125
Chicago Milwaukee
113 116
Dallas Houston
128 108
RAHEEM BLACKSHEAR, sophomore running back and junior offesnsive lineman Jonah Jackson on the football team were both named as All-Big Ten honorable mentions. Blackshear led the Rutgers offense in all purpose yards this season with 1,136 total yards from rushing, receiving and returning.
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Rutgers Invitational
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vs. No. 8 Michigan State TCNJ Winter Opener
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