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2 alumni start crowdfunding platform for college expenses Ryan Stiesi Staff Writer
Through the higher-education crowdfunding platform called PeduL, students have raised more than $6,000 over the last 30 days for their respective educational expenses. Chisa Egbelu, the CEO of PeduL, and Kayla Jackson, the COO, joined forces after taking classes together within the journalism and media studies major at Rutgers, Jackson said. Inspiration for the company came from a common story among college students today — struggling to afford the increasing cost of higher education. PeduL strives to serve as a onestop shop for college funding. The platform, which technically launched in October, provides students with the tools necessary to start a campaign and raise money, while also trying to partner students with corporations and scholarship-providers to help them after graduation, Jackson said. Egbelu said the particular situation that spurred the creation of PeduL came while he was a Rutgers student. His suite mate at the time wanted to pursue music, a change from his computer science major. To do this he auditioned at different schools and planned to transfer to another university, but even after taking out loans and pulling money together, he still could not afford the switch.
Egbelu said the conversation surrounded his suite mate, wishing that there was something similar to Kickstarter but for college students. “And then that’s when it was kind of like wait, why isn’t there?” Egbelu said. Jackson explained the process for students who want to start their campaign, which begins with them visiting the PeduL website and inserting some basic information. “(We ask for) information that they consider would make them the most competitive candidate in the eyes of traditional scholarship committees,” she said. This includes identifying the amount of money they want to raise, choosing a campaign title and choosing profile and cover pictures. Jackson said the pictures make the campaign look more personable and were inspired by Facebook and other social media sites — as creating a human experience is one of the goals at PeduL. She said the company also asks prospective users to upload any documents that would help the campaign compete in the eyes of “traditional scholarship committees.” These include certifications, a resume or letters of recommendation, among other documents. The next step consists of creating video and written stories, chronicling the student’s journey and why pursuing education is important to them, Jackson said.
Kayla Jackson and Chisa Egbelu, the respective COO and CEO of PeduL, met while taking courses in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers. As alumni, the two have collaborated to create a platform that helps students crowdfund to cover their educational expenses. RUTGERS.EDU She said once the campaign is published it typically lasts between 30 and 40 days — a common campaign time frame on most crowdfunding platforms. Their education-based niche within the crowdfunding community separates the company from established industr y competitors like Kickstarter and GoFundMe, Egbelu said. But what also makes
PeduL different are the personal experiences it creates. “When a student comes up to our platform, we want them to have a very human experience, and we want them to be as successful as possible,” Egbelu said. “So we work with them right on site, so we talk to them on the phone, we meet up with them, we really make it a personal experience.”
Jackson echoed that statement and said the company’s engagement with their clients plays a role in the success of both parties. By listening to students’ stories and tapping into their networks, PeduL is able to help them create customized campaigns and fundraising strategies. See Expenses on Page 4
With future of net neutrality undecided, experts explain its impact on Rutgers Sam Leibowitz-Lord Contributing Writer
With net neutrality on the chopping block, the future of online courses, internet databases and course registration at Rutgers may be up in the air. PEXELS
An impending move by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to end net neutrality could have a drastic effect on Rutgers University and its students. Net neutrality is defined as “the basic principle that prohibits internet service providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon from speeding up, slowing down or blocking any content, applications or websites that individuals want to use. Net Neutrality is the way that the internet has always worked,” according to Save the Internet. As PBS reported, net neutrality is currently in jeopardy — Ajit Pai, the chairman for the FCC, is trying to end net neutrality. Pai’s reasoning is that the rules are burdensome and stifle innovation and competition. In May, the FCC moved Pai’s initiative forward, prompting backlash in the form of more than 20 million online comments. Steven Miller, a professor in the Department of Journalism &
Media Studies and coordinator of undergraduate studies for the department, said net neutrality is the practice of Internet Ser vice Providers (ISPs) such as Optimum, Verizon and Comcast being regulated as utilities, such as water or electricity. Miller said this means ISPs must provide the same level of access to all users regardless of how much they pay. If net neutrality is ended, ISPs will be able to charge higher rates based on speed, and pick what content their users are able to see based on how much they are paying. “Net neutrality levels the playing field,” Miller said. “What ISPs want to do is have a two-tiered system where if people want higher speeds, they have to pay more money for it.” Miller said the repeal could also have serious consequences for Rutgers students. He highlighted an example of lower-income commuter students being unable to access the Sakai or online courses from home due to being unable to afford faster speeds.
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“What this does is create a knowledge economy, in which the rich can get smarter, and those who can’t afford it fall behind,” Miller said. In regard to access for residential students, Ana Verma, associate director of the Office of Information Technology, said Rutgers relies on several outside providers for its internet connectivity. Rutgers students should not see changes in their on-campus internet access. “The results of the FCC’s proposed deregulation are unclear. At this point, we are not anticipating any immediate changes to our internet connectivity. We will continue to monitor the situation as it progresses,” Verma said. The outcry in support of net neutrality has been loud and clear across the internet, with several petitions circulating on change. org and whitehouse.gov. Companies such as Twitter, Airbnb and Pinterest have released public statements demanding a “free and equal Internet.” See Impact on Page 4
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Rutgers promotes student awareness for Alzheimer’s Month Ryan Stiesi Staff Writer
Alzheimer’s Disease affects approximately 5 million Americans, a number that is projected to rise by the year 2050 — this growing number puts a spotlight on what is already the nation’s sixth leading cause of death. In 1983, former President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, at a time when less than 2 million Americans suffered from the neurodegenerative disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Today scientists and advocates are still working to understand and raise awareness for the disorder. At Rutgers, organizations like the student-run Rutgers BRAIN work to bring a better understanding of brain health to the community, said Ankita Veta, a senior in the School of Arts and Sciences and Rutgers BRAIN member. “BRAIN stands for Building, Research, Advocacy and Innovation in Neuroscience, but it is not limited to neuroscience majors … The purpose is actually to expand to the larger community and make neuroscience more accessible to everybody,” Veta said. Alzheimer’s Disease is going to become increasingly common in the lives of everybody, she said. College students, although usually affected indirectly as the disease is more common in older people, might still have to confront it in terms of elders or someone they know developing the disease. That is why it is important for students to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases, November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, which was created in 1983 when less than 2 million individuals Veta said. suffered from the neurodegenerative disease. FACEBOOK One way that BRAIN advocates for increased awareness is said. “… (But) one thing that — it can really range (in terms whole lives have to change,” on a combination of genetics, lifestyle and environment, she said. by tabling on campus and starting comes up with people when we are of) how involved this can be,” Bieszczad said. With sporadic Alzheimer’s A combination of people beconversations with students, said tabling is that a lot of people are Narayanan said. “And the beauty Cynthia Zheng, a senior in the actually impacted — not directly of it is that it’s something that ev- ing unaware of the signs and someone has more control over people with the disease being their fate, Bieszczad said. This is eryone can relate to.” School of Arts and Sciences and — but through family members.” Zeta said that BRAIN finds it good at adjusting to early symp- because positive lifestyle changes Neha Narayanan, a senior in Rutgers BRAIN member. “(We want to) make sure that the School of Arts and Sciences important to help people under- toms, points to the need for in- like remaining physically active, cognitively engaged and particyou understand the symptoms and Rutgers BRAIN member, said stand the differences between creased awareness. One example of people ad- ipating in lifelong learning can and how the disease progresses that this is why it is important for neurodegenerative diseases, as so that you can actually keep in the organization to reach beyond well as the signs and symptoms, justing to early symptoms of have protective effects. Bieszczad also said Alzheimind what the people are going those already aware of the dis- so that they are able to better ap- Alzheimer’s could be adopting ease, and also inform people who proach the subject if necessary strategies like leaving themselves mer’s is particularly difficult to through,” Veta said. post-it notes to help with memory. study because a postmortem down the road. The organization also wants have never heard of the term. Kasia Bieszczad, an assistant She said this could be an example sample of the brain is required Most people can empathize to make people aware of available resources, Zheng said. Organi- with the impact of disease, professor in the Department of of someone adjusting, but that the to officially confirm the diagnosis. The diagzations like the nosis requires Alzheimer’s Association, among “(Alzheimer’s Disease) doesn’t just affect them, it affects everyone around them. If someone has Alzheimer’s, a sample of the brain to see others, have peotheir family needs to know what is going on — their whole lives have to change.” if it contains ple with shared characteristic experiences Kasia Bieszczad “plaques” beand advisors for Assistant Director in the Department of Psychology fore someone dealing with the can officially be direct or indirect diagnosed. effects of the disOn Thursday Nov. 30, Rutease — connecting people with whether they have seen it direct- Psychology, further explained early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease resources is an important step ly or indirectly, Narayanan said. the importance of advocacy, Alz- will depend heavily on the severi- gers BRAIN will host a meeting in raising awareness and helping This is why one of the goals of heimer’s Disease and its signs ty and progression of the disease. focused exclusively on neurodeThat is why knowing one’s generative diseases, Veta said. BRAIN is to break down barriers and symptoms. them cope. She said the effects of Alzhei- family history with the disease is The purpose will be to educate One barrier to achieving more to understanding, as a range of awareness is that a vast majority of people can and should be aware mer’s Disease on the families of more effective in looking out for students on the many types of neurodegenerative diseases. people affected by Alzheimer’s Dis- of Alzheimer’s and other neuro- the ill are often an afterthought. early signs, Bieszczad said. “I think the bottom line is that Broadly speaking there are This being one reason why raisease are over the age of 65, accord- degenerative diseases. two forms of Alzheimer’s — famil- we want students to know that “From someone who actual- ing awareness is critical. ing to the Alzheimer’s Association. “(Alzheimer’s Disease) doesn’t ial and sporadic. Familial Alzhei- Rutgers BRAIN is not just for “When we’re younger we kind ly goes into a lab and studies the of have this idea that we are un- disease, or someone who is more just affect them, it affects every- mer’s is rare and based entirely people who are already studying touchable and won’t really be af- on the sidelines and does not have one around them. If someone has on genetics passed down to the it,” Veta said. “The purpose is to fected by it. Young people aren’t direct contact, or someone who is Alzheimer’s, their family needs individual. The other form is Spo- educate those who are not already thinking about diseases,” Veta just visiting a patient of Alzheimer’s to know what is going on — their radic Alzheimer’s, which is based involved with neuroscience.”
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expenses Last month, students raised more than $6K through PeduL continued from front Students get paired with a PeduL representative who helps them strategize how to fundraise effectively, she said. “Unfortunately a lot of companies right now, like Kickstarter and GoFundMe and them, they
kind of make you really dependent on just yourself and social media,” Jackson said. “So we actually pair you with someone on our team who can help you walk through a real strategy to reach your goal.” When a campaign is finished, PeduL sends a scholarship letter
and check directly to the university on the student’s behalf, completing step one of the company’s mission, she said. For PeduL to make money, the company takes a 5 percent transaction fee of all the currency that goes into the platform. Money from this fee, as well as from advertisements and creating specific partnerships, goes back into running the company, keeping the platform up, hiring people and expanding, Egbelu said. Moving forward, the company hopes to expand by landing some corporate sponsorships and working
with influencers and scholarship-providers, Jackson said. “We kind of view that as a pipeline to employment opportunity,” she said. Jackson said many different corporations want to sponsor different kinds of people and by tapping into that, PeduL can help give their students a taste of the corporate world before they actually enter it. While only just launching last month, PeduL already has some active campaigns. On their website the campaigns and profiles are outlined — two
of which are campaigns from Rutgers students. Egbelu said that his and Jackson’s alma mater has been supportive of them, and the opportunities and experiences they had while competing in dif ferent contests as students was beneficial. “The people we were able to meet throughout those experiences really helped us set our strategies, gave us services that we otherwise would not have and really helped us take the company to another level,” Egbelu said.
International graduate degrees at U. rank 5th in Big Ten Samil Tabani Staff Writer
Rutgers is comprised of students from more than 120 countries, making international students a large and influential demographic in the Rutgers community. Urmi Otiv, the director of Rutgers Global-International Student and Scholar Services, said that many of the international graduate students at Rutgers work as teaching and research assistants, especially in STEM fields. Otiv said this is important because their engagement brings diverse perspectives to various departments. Several studies have been conducted, showing how international students play a significant role in the financial growth of their universities, communities and in the U.S. economy, she said. “The latest analysis from the Association of International Educators or NAFSA finds that the 1,078,822 international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $36.9 billion and supported more than 450,000 jobs to the U.S. economy during the 2016-2017 academic year,” Otiv said. The three leading countries of origin for international students are China — where over half of all the international students originate — India and South Korea, according to a report released by Rutgers Global–International Student and Scholar Services. In a report done by the Inter- In the Fall of 2015, more than 6,000 international students were enrolled at the University from 117 different countries. These numbers national Student Census Open are subject to change as pressure from travel bans, crackdowns on immigration and visa applications persist. BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE Doors Survey in the Fall of 2015, more than 6,000 international stu- to the current political climate,” international students in the Unit- and experience the world, can doubt that students who make the dents were enrolled in Rutgers Otiv said. “To address these anxiet- ed States from the previous year take the opportunity to interact time to interact across cultures University—New Brunswick and ies, American colleges and univer- and that Rutgers—New Bruns- and learn from these students in with an open mind and challenge represented 117 countries from sities have come together to make wick had an 8 percent increase in the comfort of their own campus- their own existing belief and value across the globe. In the Big Ten students feel welcome through a the same period. es,” Otiv said. “It’s a win-win for system, will have a positive world Academic Alliance, Rutgers had marketing and social media camRecently, The Daily Targum both student groups. There is no view and a richer set of life skills.” the 10th largest number of en- paign featuring the message, ‘You reported that Rutgers is increasrolled international students. ing out-of-state admissions as the Are Welcome Here.’” Otiv said the tuition from current political those students climate, recent will make up travel bans and “Students who make the time to interact across for in-state Since May, FCC has received approximately 20 crackdowns on budget cuts. cultures with an open mind ... will have a immigration Rutgers re- million messages in favor of net neutrality and visa appliceives out-ofpositive world view and a richer set of life skills.” cations have all state students had a direct imprimarily from Miller said the repeal of net continued from front urmi otiv pact on the inCalifornia, neutrality is not likely to be Director of Rutgers Global—International Student and Scholar Services flux of internaNew York, Internet service provider Com- stopped, as Republicans, who tional students Pennsylvania, cast, on its website, claims it will generally support repealing net and scholars on Virginia and not block or throttle user access. neutrality, control Congress and all campuses in America. Otiv said that the Fall 2015 Illinois. Rutgers is also admitting But reports from DigitalTrends the White House. “The buzz on most U.S. cam- Open Doors report released by less first-year students every year and CNET highlight how Com“This is a classic case of the puses is that the new international the Institute of International Edu- to combat the overpopulation, ac- cast and fellow ISP Verizon have 1 percent, telecom CEOs, makstudents are worried about visa is- cation (IIE) confirmed that there cording to the same article. previously throttled services such ing themselves richer at the sues, changes in employment regu- was only a 3 percent decrease in “American students who do not as Netflix and YouTube until their expense of the 99 percent,” lations and feeling unwelcome due the overall enrollment number of have the chance to travel abroad parent corporations paid extra fees. Miller said.
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will hurt U. students
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ast week, the House of RepreCOMMENTARY sentatives quietly voted to send thousands Suzanne Boswell of Rutgers students into poverty. Entitled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the plan will both raise taxes on graduate students — in some cases tripling or quadrupling them — and force many of us to quit our jobs. As an English Ph.D. student, I can appreciate the ironic wordplay, even as I deplore the results. Why would graduate students’ taxes increase? Graduate students in Ph.D. programs usually do not pay tuition — it gets waived by the school. We are also paid a stipend. Currently, we are taxed on our stipend, which at Rutgers is between $18,000 to $25,000. But under the House bill, we would be taxed both on our salary and on the tuition we do not pay. Yes, you read that right — the tuition we do not pay. Add Rutgers’ tuition of $18,000 to $30,000 to the $25,000, and suddenly we are taxed as if we are making $55,000 a year — while still making only $18,000. That is between $3,100 to $7,000 in taxes. To put this tax into an undergraduate perspective, imagine you received a scholarship to Rutgers, and the government chose to tax that scholarship as income. But your family’s income has not gone up — and suddenly, your family has to pay $7,000 on their $25,000 income. You can not afford to go to college anymore. If you are an undergraduate, you might think our tuition waivers are unfair — not only do we not pay tuition, but we are paid a salary as well. Here is the explanation: Graduate students in Ph.D. programs work for their universities — we teach standalone classes, TA for lectures, grade papers, perform administrative tasks and work in labs. If you work 60 to 80 hours a week for your school, the thinking goes, you should not pay tuition (does your professor pay tuition?) and you should earn some money so you can buy food. In the past three years, I have taught six classes, two TA sections and more than 150 students, and I have discovered that it is surprisingly difficult to teach without food. To put it bluntly, if the House bill passes, we may no longer be able to buy food. Many of us would fall into poverty and many would be
“Graduate education is now going to be available only to those with money to spare.” forced to quit. This would absolutely affect undergraduates. Graduate students teach many of your classes, especially the small classes — they are often the ones who know you well enough to really help your work improve or to write you those crucial letters of recommendation. They hold office hours and answer your late night emails. They do all the work your professors do (including their own research and writing), for a fifth of the salary — imagine the cost of replacing all of us. Graduate students make undergraduate education possible. They are also the reason that STEM labs remain open to do critical scientific research. The majority of scientific research in the United States done by graduate students aids the economy — which means if we lose graduate students because they can not afford to work in labs anymore, scientific progress in the United States will be slowed down by decades. Do you care about innovation? Cancer research? Food research? Medical research of any kind? Environmental research? Research into global warming? Technology research? Research into all of those aspects of science may soon drastically slow down. Finally, if you have ever been interested in graduate school, you may be out of luck unless you or your family are independently wealthy. Graduate education is now going to be available only to those with money to spare. Universities are already considered insulated — do we really want our future professors (and scientists) to come only from the highest classes of society? If you want to help, you can do two things: Call your senators and tell them you oppose the graduate tax. Ask them not to vote for any version of the bill that will decimate American education and innovation. Then ask Rutgers to stand with its graduate students. University lobbyists are pushing against the tax, but unlike other universities, Rutgers has not publicly supported their graduate students. When asked what Rutgers would do to support their students if the bill passed, University President Robert L. Barchi refused to make plans. We are on our own — or maybe not. I love teaching. I love my students. In the past three years, I have written dozens of letters that have helped my students get into graduate programs, get admitted into special study opportunities and find jobs. I have steered students toward financial aid offices, gotten them help at CAPS, given them one-on-one tutoring so they could finally graduate and cheered them on when they won scholarships, awards and accolades. It is a privilege to be a Rutgers student and instructor, to support you as you find your way. I am asking that you now support us in turn. Perhaps the House included the grad tax because they think that no one cares enough about graduate students to say anything. I am hoping they are wrong. Suzanne Boswell is a Ph.D. student in the English Literature Department.
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Flyers bring up fruitless conversation “IT’S OKAY TO BE WHITE” signs miss point of argument
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n recent weeks, flyers have been posted to the ripple effects of prejudice toward certain groups walls of buildings at Rutgers and other univer- stemming from President Donald J. Trump’s camsities across the country that state the phrase, paign and presidency which likely resulted in these “IT’S OKAY TO BE WHITE.” These flyers appeared flyers being spread. To many people in this country, these are issues after a post on 4chan encouraged people with aligning views to go out on the night of Halloween and that need to be addressed. These are issues that put up the flyers with the aim of provoking backlash are serious, and all that those who put up the flyfrom the “Leftist media.” The goal was to make it ap- ers are doing is detracting from people’s focus on pear as if the media discriminates against white peo- creating solutions to them — solutions that help ple to the point where they needed to defend them- everyone rather than argue a fruitless point that selves. By doing this, they assumed that people who nobody is concerned with except those that find are centrist politically would associate this assumed equality threatening. There is nothing wrong with being born white. In ideology of hatred toward white people with the Left, and therefore turn on them. All in all, it was a scheme fact, the point is, there is nothing wrong with being conceived by internet trolls to rally support for far- born anything in particular. Nobody chooses their ethnicity at birth, and Right activism. that is exactly the reaThere is a reason that these issues the scheme did not “To many people in this country, these are son need to be addressed. work, and there is issues that need to be addressed. These are Nobody should have a point that the peoany advantage or disple who put up these issues that are serious ...” advantage within our flyers are completely system of justice or missing: It has nevgovernment based on er been advertised that it was not “okay to be white.” These signs the way that they appear on the outside. If the goals of those who posted the flyers were were most likely put up by white nationalists and alt-Right sympathizers as a way of gaining publicity so innocuous, they would come forth and claim and acknowledgement around their hateful ideolo- the flyers and the ideals that they promote. These gy — one that combats the promotion of acceptance flyers would not have been posted in secrecy, unand amicability. There is a phrase for this: dog whis- attached to any organization or group. Because of tle racism. Dog whistle racism is any use of words this covertness, it is clear that the motive of those that may be seemingly harmless to masses, but in who posted the flyers only did so to start a “fire.” reality is discriminatory in its nuances. Objective- But thankfully, there are people on campus who ly, there is obviously nothing at all wrong with the are willing to have open and effective conversation phrase. It is the context of the posting of the flyers about these issues, rather than using a meme to — the fact that it is part of a white nationalist move- spread their agenda. More pointlessly provocative flyers will likely ment — that makes them unsettling, not the actual emerge in the future, and when they do, it is importwords themselves. The Left does not hate white people. There are ant for the Rutgers community to ignore them. These millions of white progressive liberals who un- flyers, while objectively true in their wording, offer derstand that the criminal justice system and the no solutions — they bring nothing to the table except United States government can be biased against for a reminder that there are people who speak withminority groups and urge them to re-evaluate their out intentions of inciting productive discussion that treatment of those who are not white. They under- may help alleviate racial tensions that exist today. In stand that there are clear ripple effects and implicit these times, it is important to continue to strive for biases still present in today’s society from slavery equality and acceptance without these distractions and the Jim Crow era and that there are also new that will only serve to divide us even more. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
November 29, 2017
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Victims of sexual assault should be encouraged to speak up GOT RIGHTS? HARLEEN SINGH
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ne name that most people are familiar with these days is Harvey Weinstein, the 65-year-old Academy Award winner, American film producer, former co-chairman of The Weinstein Company and newly uncovered sexual predator. Weinstein played a major role in casting the actresses for his successful movies. Being a film executive has its perks, one being power. Power gives one the ability to do as he or she pleases with little to no repercussions. Power is what gave Weinstein the ability to sexually harass a shocking number of females in the film industry without facing consequences — until now. At least 25 women have publicly come out and accused the media mogul of various violations including talented stars, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Mira Sorvino. While some have come out, others have chosen to remain silent. Actresses that have been propositioned by tycoons have chosen to remain silent for the fear of losing their standings in their professions, character assassination, the possibility of being blacklisted and financial setbacks. Weinstein served as co-chairman of his company from 2005 to 2017, when he was fired. He has been in the media business for decades and this has enabled him to build contacts,
acquire a large number of resources and make high-profile connections. His spokesperson released a statement saying that he would like to “resurrect” himself if given a second chance, further inducing fear in the women who have suffered at his hands. He is well connected with talent and casting agencies, thus, the actresses fear tarnishing their reputations coming forward with their stories. According to the National Women Law Center’s website, approximately 70 to 90 percent of victims
job, a lot is being put on the line. A poll conducted by ABC News-Washington Post last month indicated that 54 percent of American women have endured unwelcomed advances and harassment at some point in their lives. The results also indicated that 25 percent of the perpetrators were men who have influence over their career standings. In the U.S. alone, 33 million women have been sexually harassed and 14 million have been sexually abused in work-related episodes. And most male violators typically
“Shame, fear and cultural norms prevent victims from speaking up.” do not file a complaint with their employers or with fair employment agencies. It also takes a lot of courage to openly come out and re-telling the encounters often means reliving the traumatic memories that are often repressed. There are multiple factors in play when it comes to opening up and filing harassment reports. For example, women in the work force are quite often subjected to sexual advances and verbal harassment, especially in male dominated professions. In situations like this, coming forward places a risk on the victim’s job security. She needs the job, needs the money and will endure the suffering until a better career opportunity comes by. She is going to need that employer as a reference for her next
get away unscathed. In the entertainment industry, many powerful men use business related situations to sexually press younger women, coercing them to perform acts in order to be casted for roles. Acts like this have long occurred in male dominated fields but have been brought to light in more recent years. The ball started rolling when Anita Hill famously testified against now-Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas, who was her boss at the time, in 1991 when he repeatedly sexually harassed her at work. Her testimony blasted the term “sexual harassment” into public conversation and consciousness for the first time. She is a black woman and she testified in front of an
all-white male board where her character was repeatedly attacked and her credibility was questioned on national television, but her courage and conviction enabled her to pull through and she was victorious. Ever since her case, there has been more talk of sexual harassment in the workplace, but it is still not enough. Men of power often get away with such deeds as it is easy to cover up small individual allegations with a decent donation to a non-profit or something equally riveting to change the headlines to paint a positive picture over their smeared names. No one likes to question the CEOs, managers and the big shots of companies. As seen in the famous cases of Kevin Spacey, James Toback, Ben Affleck and now recently Harvey Weinstein, it takes many victims to come forward, to unite as one to bring down such giants. It is important to support each individual that speaks out as she or he has been through so much pain and suffering and is undergoing more distress when coming out about their own abuse. Shame, fear and cultural norms prevent victims from speaking up. As humans, it is our duty to create this safe space for our brothers and sisters so that they are comfortable opening up and so their perpetrators face the rightful consequences and justice can be served. Harleen Singh is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Her column, “Got Rights?”, runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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Treat problem skin naturally with DIY food face masks Abigail Lyon staff writer
Incorporating natural ingredients into your skincare routine is highly beneficial. That is why homemade face masks made from food are the latest skincare trend, because it is important to know what’s going on your face. Essentially, it’s the difference between patting indiscernible butylene glycol onto your face versus mashed banana and honey. Not everyone is born with a fresh face or an impeccably dewy glow — most of us have acne, redness, oiliness or an excess of dead skin. Additionally, not everyone has access to the gimmicky creams and serums endorsed by the likes of Cate Blanchett and Kim Kardashian West — products that are pricey and packed with a strange mix of chemicals and sometimes clay. With so many recipes on the internet out there, it’s hard to strain through the options and find the perfect mask. So skip the SK-II and GLAMGLOW and avoid a Pinterest failure — opt for this curated list that details easy and affordable masks for different skin concerns. Here’s how you can mash up a perfectly simple and healthy mask for your face. It’s time to get mixing.
Get glowing with a turmeric mask
Turmeric is not only a foundational component of delicious curry spice, it also provides yummy benefits for your skin. This skin powerhouse is a texture-improving, exfoliating superfood that helps improve inflammatory skin conditions like acne, dry skin and eczema. To seep these benefits into your skin, mix a teaspoon of tumeric with a teaspoon of raw organic honey and
a teaspoon of milk into a paste and apply it to your skin. Leave it on for a speedy 20 minutes and rinse off. To finish up, apply your choice of moisturizer.
Scrub away the flakes with brown sugar
Brown sugar and coconut oil combined make a good, semi-abrasive team. Brown sugar works double-duty as both a chemical and physical exfoliant, while coconut oil provides a sweet-smelling rush of hydration. Combine two tablespoons of the two complementary ingredients in a bowl and mix, then exfoliate for smooth, supple, flake-free skin. Get to scrubbing — nobody likes a flaky friend.
Oat couture
Healthy brekkie, healthy mask. Oats and honey are just as good on your face overnight as they are a sweet part of your morning breakfast routine. To banish dryness, simply combine equal parts of the two and create a thick paste to paint your face with. Apply evenly in gentle, circular motions and keep it on all night for beautiful results. Unless you want oatmeal on your pillow, lay a towel down before you rest up. Wash it off in the morning for supple skin.
Combine coconut and tea tree oils
Another overnight gem is scented serum made from a few drops of tea tree oil per spoonful of coconut oil. This one will fight redness and prevent acne breakouts. Make sure you spread evenly when you slather on. Sleep tight to reap the benefits of this super-serum.
Papaya to prevent aging
If you’re the type of person who sneakily started using your mother’s anti-aging skincare at 20, this
Skip the pricey gimmicks and do it yourself. Face masks are easy to make at home with ingredients you often already have, such as coffee and coconut oil. CLOUDFRONT one’s for you. Purée one half of a ripe, seeded papaya and add one half of a teaspoon of honey and a quarter teaspoon of lemon or lime juice. Apply it all over your face and wait 10 to 15 minutes to reveal ageless skin. It’s never too early to start, right?
De-puff and detoxify with coffee grounds
Take back your skin and deswell with a blended mix of two tablespoons of freshly ground coffee, two tablespoons of pure cocoa powder, one tablespoon honey and three tablespoons of yogurt or sour cream. Spread the mixture over your face and let it sit for just 10 minutes and gently wipe it off to revel in your replenished skin.
With all the natural and beneficial face mask recipes out there, there’s truly no need to spend big money on luxe creams and chemical-compact serums just because beauty bloggers and celebrities rave about them. You can nurture beautiful skin on your own just by using inexpensive ingredients that you may already have in your arsenal.
Comfort food recipe: indulge in decadant, filling Italian lasagna Elizabeth Leoce contributing writer
It’s time for dinner and your stomach rumbles. Like a
true pasta lover, you decide to make lasagna. Lasagna can be easily made with basic ingredients that can be found in any supermarket. It is one of the best comfort foods because it is quick and easy to make, and it only requires a few simple steps. Although you may need to prep ahead, you’ll let out a sigh of relief when you make that fresh cut into the layered deliciousness.
Ingredients
1 lb. lasagna noodles 2 eggs, lightly whisked (divided) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. ground beef 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 28 oz. crushed tomatoes 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 3 cups ricotta 3 cups shredded mozzarella 2 tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
Directions
1. In a large pot of boiling water, add lasagna and cook until al dente. Drain water then return the lasagna noodles to the pot. Add one egg to the Parmesan and toss to combine. 2. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large pot over medium heat the olive oil. Add onion and cook
until tender, about five minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about six minutes. Drain the fat then return the pot to medium heat and stir in the tomato paste. Cook for one minute, then add the crushed tomatoes and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes. 3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta and the remaining egg. Stir to combine. 4. In a large baking dish, spoon a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the dish. Top with half of the lasagna noodles, cover with about half of the remaining sauce, half of the ricotta mixture and half of the mozzarella. Repeat once more. Bake until the cheese is melty and the lasagna is warmed through, about 20-30 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Now that fall is almost over and winter is coming, this meal will provide a nice transition into the cold weather. Indulging in lasagna is also a great way to treat yourself while studying for your exams. The combination of yummy comfort food and cooking it with your friends can make the craziness of college feel more like home.
DIVERSIONS
November 29, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Give less time and thought to what outsiders think or do and more to those you live with. Positive changes will transpire if you work closely with those in agreement with your plans. Step up and take a leadership position and you will be able to rally the type of help you need to reach your goals. Your numbers are 9, 13, 23, 31, 38, 46, 48.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll be eager to resolve issues that arise. Before making a move, question your motives. It’s important to make choices based on knowledge and experience instead of assumptions. Offer passion and desire, not frustration and anger. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Nurture important relationships. Do your best to keep the peace and offer sound advice. Your ability to see things clearly will give you an edge when dealing with people who may try to undermine you. Strive to make positive changes. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let your emotions distract you from taking care of your responsibilities. Anger may fester, but letting it take over will make you look bad in front of your peers. Stick to facts and remain calm. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay focused on work responsibilities or changing your vocation. Set up interviews and meetings or update your resume. Opportunity will present itself if you offer the skills you enjoy using the most. Look for unique ways to present what you have to offer. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Change the way you handle your money and your relationships. You have plenty to gain if you form a partnership with someone who has as much to offer as you. Love and romance are encouraged and will enliven your personal life. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone will confuse you by making unpredictable moves. Listen carefully and ask questions if you feel uncertain about what’s expected of you. Partnerships will be difficult if you don’t take responsibility for your actions. 2 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An unexpected change to where or how you live will turn out surprisingly well. Let your intelligence be your barometer when dealing with unpredictable people. You stand to gain from someone else’s lack of knowledge. 5 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Home improvements and making changes to your personal finances, contracts or medical issues should be your priority. An unexpected change will influence how you live. Don’t pass up an opportunity because of someone else’s interference. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let your emotions guide you in a direction that will satisfy both personal and professional goals. Consider what it will take to advance, and do your best to implement the changes necessary to put your plans into motion. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s best to avoid any sort of dispute. Listen to complaints, but don’t get into an argument if you don’t have to. Concentrate on what you know you can do to improve your life and your position. 2 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Call in favors. Don’t let a personal matter interfere with your success. Put more thought into ways you can lower your overhead and make your money stretch further. Make alterations at home that will result in greater efficiency. 4 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let the changes going on around you cause confusion. Ask questions and gather facts while you continue to take care of your responsibilities. If you do a good job, it will lead to greater opportunity and security. 3 stars
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60 Got the gondola going
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61 Little bits of work
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62 Fashioned
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3 Con ___ (with vigor)
17 Black in Burgundy
4 Submissiveness
18 Pennsylvania city
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19 Propelled a rowboat
6 Game that hops
20 “Named earlier”
7 “___ go bragh!”
23 “___ stunned as you are!”
8 Convene
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9 Demo photos
25 Participate in a radio show
10 Was inclined?
28 “___ do lunch”
11 Farm unit
30 Mas’ men
12 ___ the line
33 Be of service to
13 Finish
34 Crazily enthusiastic
21 “South Pacific” character
35 Oaf
22 Minute bits
36 Like any of the 15 on this row
25 Desert plants
47 Words before “no good”
39 Three-pointer
26 Turn aside
48 The present time?
40 Genres or kinds
27 Road divisions
49 Book leaf
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50 Porcelain pitcher
42 Neutral possessive
29 Parts of breakfasts, often
51 Doll’s cry
43 Whirlpool
30 Steal game
52 ___ out (barely achieved)
44 Great wealth
31 Sensations before migraines
53 Unit of force
45 Yes to a skipper
32 Measures
54 Eat late, old-style
46 Joining
34 Put on a gold coat
47 Wasn’t good enough
35 School’s cafeteria
54 It’s threaded
37 One on board
55 GI offense
38 Ecuador’s capital
56 Wine-tasting word
43 It can protect a pupil
57 Wombs
44 Hunting guns
58 It transmits traits
45 Really love
59 Sign for the superstitious
46 Injustice
Yesterday’s Solution
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November 29, 2017 SWIMMING AND DIVING KNIGHTS TO COMPETE IN 2 MEETS THIS WEEKEND
Rutgers set to compete at Texas Invitational, Big Al Open Justin Bonhard Staff Writer
Following a second-place finish at home for the Frank Elm Invitational, the Rutgers swimming and diving team looks to continue its success in two separate events, the Texas Invitational and the Big Al Open. The Texas Invitational occurs on Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center. Competing at the meet alongside the Scarlet Knights will be the host Texas, as well as Arizona, BYU, Harvard, Northern Arizona, Oklahoma Baptist, TCU, USC, UCLA, UNLV and Wisconsin. After some notable performances at the Frank Elm Invitational last weekend, Rutgers looks to keep pushing past the competition and succeed during these final meets. Assistant coach Jon Maccoll has high hopes for the Texas Invitational and recognizes the team will be going against top-tier competition. "The team and I are very excited for the opportunity to race this weekend,” Maccoll said. “Texas has one of the premier facilities in the world and the competition at the meet will be world-class, as well. Coming off the success of the Frank Elm Invitational, the team is confident that we can have even greater success at this meet as we work toward the Big Ten Championships." After taking home the most points during the Frank Elm Invitational last weekend, junior Vera Koprivova will try to lead her team again in Texas. She finished in the top three of her three solo events, the 200-yard backstroke, 400-yard individual medley and the 100-yard
backstroke, in first, second and third place respectively. Koprivova, along with senior Larissa Neilan, sophomore Federica Greco and sophomore Clare Lawlor, set a new pool record at the Rutgers Aquatic Center for the 400-yard medley race. Their
Knights improve in free-throw shooting Tuesday night, going 16-of-20 from line
breaks. A few potential rebounds simply popped out of Rutgers hands and ended up either out of bounds or into Seminole hands. And on fast breaks, the Knights could hardly contain themselves, failing to convert on two-on-one fast breaks because of misplaced passes or missed lay-ins. Foul trouble also got to Rutgers early on, as it did Florida State. It was a tightly-called game, especially in the first half, where each team had 10 fouls. But where straying from their usual play helped the Knights was in the free-throw game. Shooting 58 percent going into Tuesday’s game, Rutgers hit free throws at an 80 percent clip, going 16-20 on the night. Especially in a game where both sides were in the bonus for the majority of the second half, free throws were the decider. Florida State may have only shot 63 from the line, but the visitors were able to file them in when it counted. Leading the charge from the charity stripe and on the court in
eton, as well as Brown, Villanova, Dartmouth, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Rider, William & Mary and Miami. Interim head coach Frederick Woodruff spoke on the importance of this meet and the skill that will be on display in Princeton.
Interim head coach Frederick Woodruff was promoted from his position of head diving coach after the resignation of Petra Martin. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
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time of 3:40.47 eclipsed the previous record by a sliver, 3:40.77. For the Big Al Open at the DeNunzio Pool in Princeton, New Jersey, the Knights will be compete from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3. The rest of the field will consist of divers from the host of Princ-
general was the captain himself: senior forward Deshawn Freeman. The North Carolina native once again put in a strong night on the boards and from the field, collecting 15 points and leading both sides in rebounds with 16. With this, Freeman collected his 12th career double-double. Freeman was joined by sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi, who provided valuable minutes from the bench in the second half. Omoruyi led the Knights in points with 22, shooting 9-11 from the field, keeping Rutgers close with a few key lay-ins down the stretch. “He took advantage of us,” said Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. “He made play after play. We didn’t have very much of an answer. ... Having a guy like that that can come in off the bench and give you some points in a game like that awfully says a lot about him.” But even with strong individual performances from Freeman, Omoruyi and the like, the Knights were ultimately downed by two Seminoles in Phil Cofer and CJ Walker. The duo combined for 35 points and made up all six of
Florida State’s 3-pointers on a 75 percent clip. It was Walker’s and-one in the final minute that put the game out of reach for Rutgers, and the 6-foot-1-inch point guard increased his value from the freethrow line, shooting 10 of 11. Cofer and Walker typified the exact level of competition the Knights are likely to run into time and time again once the Big Ten
slate rolls around. After six games of lower-tier teams in which Rutgers came away with six wins — many of them unconvincing — Tuesday’s fixture all but proved the Knights could hang with “NCAA Tournament” caliber teams, as head coach Steve Pikiell described the Seminoles. Hamilton noted that Rutgers came prepared for Florida State, and that’s as good a compliment
"We are very excited to be competing at the Big Al Open this weekend alongside the University of Miami, one of the top diving teams in the country,” Woodruff said. “It will be our divers' biggest test so far.” In what has been a truly dominating season for senior and five-time Big Ten Diver of the Week award winner Addison Walkowiak, placing first and second in the three- and one-meter dives, respectively at the Frank Elm Invitational, the sky is the limit. But going up against some of the top diving teams in the countr y, Walkowiak will have to leave no room for error in order to place highly. Joining Walkowiak in the diving events will be junior Rachel Byrne. She qualified for the NCAA Zone Championships in the one- and three-meter dives as well as the platform dive. She is coming off of a third-place finish in the three-meter and a fifthplace finish on the platform. Diving won't be the only thing on display as there will be at least one swimmer competing in the longest race in the sport, the 1650-yard freestyle event. Sophomore Francesca Bertotto will be taking the reins for Rutgers. She won the same event at the Frank Elm Invitational over James Madison University senior Quinn MacMillan. These two events will be the final meets for the fall semester before starting again for the spring semester with a dual meet against Yale at the Rutgers Aquatic Center on Jan. 12. For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
as any in showing the strides the Knights have made on and off the court. “We play hard,” Pikiell said. “And we’re gonna be ready for the Big Ten schedule. ... We’ll continue to get better, we’re still finding ourselves.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi puts in a layup in traffic, part of his team-leading 22 points against Florida State Tuesday night. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
November 29, 2017
Page 11 KNIGHT NOTEBOOK 4 OBSERVATIONS ON RUTGERS’ LOSS TO FLORIDA STATE
Student section nearly propels RU to upset victory Griffin Whitmer
“The RAC was awesome today. I want to thank our fans for coming out. The student section was great,” Pikiell said after the game. Sanders, who is in his third year on the Banks, noted that Tuesday night was a top-five environment in his career. He also spoke about how having a crowd like Tuesday’s helps the team step up its level of play against talented competition. “You know when you get a stop or when you score that, the fans are gonna be in an uproar. That’s a concept that we feed off of,” he said. “I want to thank our crowd and our student section for coming out and being as loud as they can be.”
Associate Sports Editor
The Rutgers men’s basketball team had its biggest game of the season on Tuesday night, as the Scarlet Knights hosted an undefeated Florida State in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. While Rutgers (6-1) was able to fight hard and keep the game close for a majority of regulation, the more-talented Seminoles (6-0) made more plays down the stretch to secure the 78-73 victor y. Here are four observations from the game. It was the team’s sloppiest game of the year. The Knights clearly struggled with the upgrade in talent with Florida State, as Rutgers had several bad turnovers in the first half and did not rebound the ball well. The Seminoles headed into the game as an average rebounding team but picked up six offensive rebounds in the first half, leading to second-chance points. In the second half, the Knights went on a key run to take a 45-42 lead, but captain and fifth-year senior forward Deshawn Freeman went down hard and Florida State hit a three-pointer against a four-man defense to take a 48-45 lead. After Freeman was out, the Seminoles hit another three and a layup to go up 53-45 and cap off an 11-0 run. Eugene Omoruyi is a budding star The sophomore forward out of Canada has shown flashes against
Junior guard Corey Sanders goes up for a shot in the team’s 78-73 loss to Florida State. Sanders had 20 points and five assists for the Knights. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR lesser competition, but showed he was for real against Florida State, scoring a career-high 22 points on 9-11 shooting. He also had a strong game at the foul line, making 4-of-5 at the charity stripe. He provided great defense in the post and had several huge and-one plays that energized the crowd and kept his team in the game. He also showed great chemistry when they were in the game together, something that has been a rarity so far this year.
year In his 2nd year, Ash doubles win total, records 1st 3 Big Ten wins of career continued from back “We made a lot of strides here this year, but obviously not enough,” Ash said. “That’s part of the rebuild. Each year, you’ve got to keep improving in certain areas and keep moving forward.” In fact, the offense actually took a step backward, as it went from averaging 283 yards per game to 263 this past season. Although it moved up a spot from being dead last in the country (130th) to 129th, the team did not improve by an acceptable margin, considering the perceived upgrade in offensive coordinators when Drew Mehringer was replaced by Jerry Kill in the offseason. The Knights still lack a legitimate quarterback, but freshman Johnathan Lewis showed flashes of being a solid starter with his arm strength and running ability. He lacked the intangibles to be a fulltime starter his first year, but has put himself in strong consideration to be the starter next year and has given Rutgers a faithful reason to be optimistic heading into 2018. “I’m really, really happy about some of the things we did, and we’ll have a tremendous offseason. (I’m) very excited to get started with our offseason program,” Ash said. “We’ve got a lot of freshmen that played and we’ve
got a lot of coming back on both sides of the ball and on special teams, and really looking forward to getting the chance to work with them and develop them and continue to build the program and move it forward.” Ash has also displayed a key quality not all fans have during his first two years on the Banks — patience. When he was hired in December 2015, he told reporters he knew he was in for a long rebuilding job, but was committed to the process. The message remained the same after year two and it is one that Ash said he will continue to preach to recruits. Heading into year three, often viewed as the most important year in a college head coach’s tenure, Ash will undoubtedly expect an even bigger step forward from his team. “I’ve told everybody (the rebuild will take a while). (I) continue to tell recruits that,” Ash said. “But we need to continue to make steady progress. I think from year one to year two, we did do that. We made progress. We won more games in the Big Ten and we’ve got to do the same thing next year. We’ve got to keep doing that.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
The RAC is as loud as fans want it to be There were several moments in the game where it was nearly impossible to think because of how loud the Rutgers Athletic Center was. The student section was almost entirely filled up and provided much of the energy. There was almost nobody in the 300 level seating, which is both troubling and encouraging. It is troubling since this was Rutgers’ biggest game of the season
so far and Florida State is a bigname program that fans should have showed up in greater numbers for. On the other hand, the fact that the RAC was as loud as it was with so many empty seats goes to show how intimidating of an environment it can be when filled. Both head coach Steve Pikiell and junior guard Corey Sanders praised the crowd, which was key in helping the team stay in the game for as long as it did.
The game was a valuable learning experience The Knights have a blend of youth and experience, but this was the first time that this group of players really had to fight to win a game down the stretch, not to mention against a more talented team. Pikiell and the team will look back on sloppy offensive possessions and multiple breakdowns on defense that let the Seminoles put the game away late. While this was a game nobody expected Rutgers to win, it was one in which the team had opportunities to tie or take the lead late and could not convert. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“The RAC was awesome today. I want to thank our fans for coming out. The student section was great.” — Men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell
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MEN’S BASKETBALL FLORIDA STATE 78, RUTGERS 73
Rutgers drops 1st game of season to FSU Jon Spilletti Sports Editor
In a season that has been characterized by “tale of two halves” games, the Rutgers men’s basketball team finally had the better half twice, and it still wasn’t enough. It was sloppy and ugly in some respects, but the Scarlet Knights played their two best halves of the season so far when it mattered most. Still, Rutgers (6-1) dropped its first match of the season to a visiting Florida State (6-0), 78-73, Tuesday night as part of the Big Ten/ ACC Challenge. With the loss, the Knights move to 2-2 all-time in the annual showcase. “We noticed that coming into the game,” said sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi, on the better competition in Florida State. “So we played our hardest, that’s how we came to play today.” That showed from the very first few minutes, as Rutgers got off to an uncharacteristically fast start, keeping up with the Seminoles for the entirety of the first half. Most of the Knights’ game in its first six matchups has been about starting slow and picking back up in the second half, but the quality of opponent must have brought a certain sense of urgency. Still, with the fast pace of the first half came unusually sloppy play by way of turnovers, missed rebounds and rushed fast Fifth-year senior forward Deshawn Freeman finishes a dunk in the loss to Florida State Tuesday night. Freeman recorded his 12th career double-double, putting up 15 points and 16 rebounds. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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FOOTBALL CHRIS ASH HAS DISPLAYED SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT FROM 1ST YEAR AS HEAD COACH
Ash, RU show progress in 2nd year together Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
Head coach Chris Ash improved the Rutgers football team’s record from 2-10 in his first season to a 4-8 mark this year. After not winning any Big Ten games in 2016, he won three in 2017. DECLAN INTINDOLA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2017 NHL SCORES
To the naked eye, 4-8 and a losing conference record does not look like a successful season. But for head coach Chris Ash and the Rutgers football team, it was a big step forward. A year after going 2-10 and not winning a single Big Ten game, Ash saw his team win three conference games against Illinois, Purdue and Maryland. And despite a sour ending to the season — three straight losses by 29, 41 and 33 points — the big picture for the program is positive. “We made a lot of strides here this year, but obviously not enough,” Ash said after the team’s final game of the season, a 40-7 loss to No. 16 Michigan State. “That’s part of the rebuild. Each year, you’ve got to keep improving in certain areas and keep moving forward.” And for fifth-year senior guard and captain Dorian Miller — the player who always makes a point to talk to the media, especially after tough losses — there are feelings of jealousy. The Metuchen, N.J., native was a threeyear starter for the Scarlet Knights and has seen the highs and lows of the program over
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RYAN ANDERSON, graduate transfer punter, was named First Team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and the media on Tuesday. Anderson led the conference and set a new Rutgers single-season record with his average of 44.4 yards per punt.
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the years. His perspective gives his thoughts on the rebuild and he clearly believes in Ash and his vision for the team. “I’ve said it multiple times, but I’m jealous of the guys that are going to stay and get to be with this staff,” Miller said. “They have a great support group around them.” Junior linebacker and fellow captain Deonte Roberts, who will return next season, is also optimistic about the future of the team, one he will be the leader of in 2018. He will be one of the eight returning starters on the defense and will enter his third consecutive season as a first-teamer. “It’s going to be a good team (next year). We have a lot of guys coming back,” Roberts said. “The sky’s the limit for us, we just need to come back and work.” Ash is optimistic as well, but is also more up front and willing to talk about the work that still needs to be done. He saw his team drastically improve on the defensive end and be more competitive with Big Ten elite. Rutgers’ scoring margin in 2016 was -21.8 per game and in 2017, it improved the mark by over 10 points per game to -10.3.
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