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Politico editor returns to alma mater to discuss journalism Kira Herzog News Editor
On Wednesday, less than one year after taking the helm as the editor of Politico, Carrie Budoff Brown returned to her alma mater for an open conversation at Trayes Hall that spanned the nuanced landscapes of politics and journalism, as well as her formative years as a Rutgers student. From forging a newsroom that has never laid off a journalist to amassing an online audience of more than 25 million readers, Brown’s tenure has already set a new trajectory for the publication. She appeared at Rutgers as part of the Louis J. Gambaccini Civic Engagement Series: Toward Better Citizenship — an annual program that has featured Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.), Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne and Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. “When Eagleton first reached out to Carrie Budoff Brown to congratulate her on her new job as editor of
Politico, she responded with warmth and enthusiasm, not only as an alumni happy to reconnect, but as a professional journalist, eager to give back to a community that helped shape her career,” said Ruth Mandel, the director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics. “She’s very generous in talking about how much Rutgers did for her.” Brown, who now leads one of the most influential political papers in the country, instigated her journalistic career as a writer and editor on the 128th board of The Daily Targum. From there, she secured an internship with The New York Times in Trenton and later assumed full-time positions at The Philadelphia Inquirer and Hartford Courant. “Even though it was not part of the calculation, I was lucky that I picked a university that had a daily student newspaper, which was an invaluable platform to learn journalism,” Brown said. “You could make mistakes, you could have camaraderie, you could See journalism on Page 5
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$1.95M grant enables U. to create intelligence minor Christina Gaudino Staff Writer
According to a University spokesperson, the security measure that left the Rutgers I.Ds, GPAs and course schedules of nearly 2,000 students exposed has been updated to prevent similar errors from arising in the future. FLICKR
1,700 student identification numbers left unprotected in security breach Saige Francis Copy Editor
On Nov. 8 and 9, Rutgers experienced a “data security” breach that left the information of nearly 1,700 students unprotected, said University spokseperson Neal Buccino. This incident affected students in the Department of Computer Science and revealed information including Rutgers I.D. numbers, cumulative GPAs and Spring 2018
class schedules. Sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, addresses and financial information was not included in this data. “Due to an administrative error, Rutgers University — New Brunswick experienced a data security incident from November 8 to November 9 that exposed limited academic data,” Buccino said in an email to The Daily Targum.
According to the University, approximately 18 students have accessed this data by mistake and were subsequently alerted that this information was confidential. All students whose information was released were notified of the error and were assured that their data was not changed. “The relevant security policies have been reviewed and updated to ensure that this type of error does not occur in the future,” Buccino said.
In January 2015, Rutgers became a federally-designated Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) through a competitive $1.95 million grant from the Defense Intelligence Agency. “(As an IC CAE) the goal (is to develop) sustainable national security and intelligence programs to educate and inform students at Rutgers University,” said Ava Majlesi, the acting director of the Rutgers Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety. Rutgers competed against more than 50 universities for the grant and is currently the only Big Ten School to hold this distinction. As a result of the grant, Rutgers University — New Brunswick recently established a minor in Critical Intelligence Studies. This year, recognizing student interest in the subject matter and seeking to build on their existing programs in this area, the University also established a Center for Critical Intelligence Studies (CCIS). The Center is housed in the Rutgers Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety, formerly known as the Institute for Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security, Majlesi said.
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The Center is currently undergoing structural changes and will now encompass two other centers in addition to CCIS, for which John Cohen, a professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, ser ves as director. Cohen came to Rutgers in 2014 with over 30 years of experience in the homeland security and law enforcement fields. He previously ser ved as the acting-under-secretar y and principal-deputy-under-secretar y for intelligence and analysis of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to his University webpage. The other two centers are the Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience (CPR) and the Center on Policing (CoP), formerly known as the Rutgers University Police Institute. CPR is directed by John Farmer, the former dean of Rutgers Law School and special counsel to University President Robert L. Barchi. Farmer is the former attorney general for New Jersey and acted as senior counsel to the 9/11 Commission, according to his University webpage. CoP is directed by Linda Tartaglia, according to a press release. “To expand the academic opportunities available to graduate See Minor on Page 4
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Online courses take education outside of New Brunswick Christian Zapata
Burgis said teaching online frees him from having to monitor student attendance and reMeeting with instructors after schedule class dates. Except for hours is a helpful way for students the final exam, which is in perto build a better understanding of son and at times tricky to schedcourse material. But what does a ule, students only need internet student do if his or her professor’s access to complete required course material. office is in Miami? Despite this, he said he finds This was the case for students enrolled in an online section of difficulty building a personal reIntroduction to Philosophy this lationship with students online, semester, taught by Ben Burgis, making them more reluctant to a part-time lecturer in the Depart- reach out for questions and comments. He uses Skype as a way ment of Philosophy. Prior to receiving a one-semes- to bridge the gap and encourages ter teaching opportunity from students to contact him through the University of Miami earlier the video chat service. He said that although this is this year, Burgis was scheduled to teach a few philosophy cours- his first time teaching a course es at Rutgers. Upon receiving from so far away, he understands that it is a fairthe request, ly common he canceled occur rence. those sections “A positive of doing it Similar to how and arranged students who to teach an online is that it slows are not in New online course down the processes of Brunswick from Miami. register for on“I’ve endiscussion and line courses, joyed teaching feedback ... ” faculty, espethe course,” cially part-time Burgis said. Ben Burgis lecturers, do so “A positive of Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of as well. doing it online Philosophy “There have is that it slows been times in down the prothe past when cesses of discussion and feedback, since it’s all my teaching commitments have in writing rather than in real-time, felt overwhelming, but I’m happy face-to-face interaction. That can be to report that this semester hasn’t useful, since it allows me to be very been one of them. I’ve been kept busy, but I feel pretty good about precise when I give feedback.” This is not the first time Bur- it all,” Burgis said. Sam Wakai, a School of Arts gis has taught an online course, but it is the first time he has done and Sciences sophomore, said so remotely out of state. He has he initially thought it was strange experience teaching a variety of that his professor would be so far online introductory-level courses removed, but later found that it at Rutgers and other universities, was easier to contact him over the phone than to meet in person. he said. Correspondent
Ben Burgis, a part-time lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, teaches his class remotely from Florida. While working at the University of Miami, Burgis simultaneously teaches Rutgers students online via Sakai. Facebook Though he did not make use of Skype, Wakai contacted Burgis over the phone whenever he had questions or issues. This was a medium of communication that worked for both him and his professor, he said. Weekly forum posts assigned by Burgis required students to follow up with a response on
Sundays, which was difficult at the time for Wakai. He said at times he received feedback later than expected, making it difficult to respond in a timely manner. “I guess the main difference would be that a class like philosophy would be a lot easier if you had someone in front of the class explaining the content not only
because we could immediately ask questions but also there’s times where the philosophers we read about use weird wording making a lot of the readings a little unclear,” Wakai said. “But the professor did a good job adding his input into the reading notes so it wasn’t as bad as it could have been.”
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minor Students were 1st able to declare intelligence minors in Fall of 2016 continued from front and undergraduate students at Rutgers, and to help guide those students who are interested in ... working in that profession, both by providing them opportunities to interact with professionals in the field, but also to have the (necessary) skills should they get a job in these professions,” said Cohen about the three main goals of CCIS. One goal is to offer continuing education opportunities to professionals working in the field of law enforcement and intelligence, he said. This would help educate professionals working in the Intelligence Community, and state and local law enforcement. Majlesi said the new minor in Critical Intelligence Studies, which was developed in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, is affiliated with the Center. She also serves as the program advisor for the minor. The minor allows students the opportunity to develop the needed skills and perspective in preparation for a career in intelligence analysis and related fields, such as research, writing and briefing, she said. This is accomplished by teaching not only “the nuts and bolts of intelligence work,” Majlesi said. But also by encouraging students “to take a critical look at the Intelligence Community and reflect on the complicated, messy policy issues.” Students are also given exposure to internship and study abroad opportunities, she said. The classes feature guest lecturers from the FBI, CIA, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Required courses for the 18-credit minor program include Introduction to Critical Intelligence Studies, taught by Farmer and Majlesi and Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing for the
John Cohen, a professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, also serves as director for the Center for Critical Intelligence Studies. Rutgers was the only Big Ten School to earn a distinction and multi-million dollar grant from the Defense Intelligence Agency. FLICKR Intelligence Community, which is taught by Cohen. Students are also required to take classes to enhance their understanding of cyber security issues, and to facilitate awareness of “the international context of intelligence work” through language or area studies courses, according to the program website. “We specifically chose not to create a major (in Critical Intelligence Studies),” Farmer said.
He explained that they chose to develop a minor to complement virtually any major available through the School of Arts and Sciences, because the Intelligence Community seeks individuals from a wide array of academic backgrounds. Majlesi echoed this sentiment, noting that students should select a program of study they enjoy rather than what they think will be useful when finding a job.
“I know that this area of study “Yes, a major in engineering or computer science with a minor will provide me with the knowlin Critical Intelligence Studies edge needed to excel in this field might seem very marketable, but ... it also helps to be surrounded if you have absolutely no interest by brilliant peers who really push in the subject matter you’re not me to think analytically,” she said likely to do well in the courses in an email. Davenport is working as an — which would significantly hinintern for Mader your future jlesi this year, job prospects,” helping with Majlesi said. “I know that this area the recent “If your passtructural sion is Russian of study will provide changes takliterature or me with the knowledge ing place withbiochemistr y in the Center or entomology needed to excel in this for Violence — go with it — Prevention and consider field ... ” and Communpairing it with ity Safety. a minor in CritCourtney Davenport She also ical IntelligSchool of Arts and Sciences Junior helps to marence Studies.” ket internships Students did and jobs, mainnot begin to officially declare the minor until tains the Center’s social media the Fall 2017 semester, she said. presence and gives presentations Thirty students have formally de- on the minor, she said. The Institute runs a variety clared the minor thus far, though Majlesi said she believes the un- of other programs and opportunities available to students, official number is much higher. “I advise new students who including a week-long IC CAE plan to declare the minor almost Certificate in Intelligence and every single day,” she said. “And National Security delivered by my inbox is flooded with students CCIS each July. Farmer said the United States who would like to meet to discuss has the most sophisticated, exthe program.” Majlesi said she anticipates sig- tensive and perhaps the best innificant growth in enrollment in telligence system in the world, the coming semester and beyond. and that every American should Courtney Davenport, a School be knowledgeable about issues in of Arts and Sciences junior, is in- the field. “It’s a critical act of citizenry to volved in the minor program. She said she first became interested be educated about the history of in the Intelligence Community af- national security issues and the ter taking a Byrne Seminar with issues which dominate American society,” Farmer said. Farmer and Majlesi.
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Journalism At Rutgers, Carrie Budoff Brown was part of The Daily Targum’s 128th editorial board continued from front kind of figure it out as you went — so that was really transformative in terms of the experience I got there. I just got lucky.” It was also during this period that Brown got her first taste of reporting on national politics. In 1996, the Targum’s editorial board was invited, along with hundreds of college newspaper editors from across the country, to cover a rally for former President Bill Clinton’s re-election campaign, she said. Brown said that when a window opened for her to raise her hand in the press conference, Brown settled on an inquiry surrounding the ethics of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in the context of University ROTC programs, which are governed by strict anti-discriminatory rules. “I was going to ask the president how colleges can resolve this question, but when he called on me I didn’t have the question in front of me, so I was probably rambling and he looked at me and went ‘I don’t understand,’” Brown said. She said she first saw this incident as a failure, but it was in response to the 19 year old’s question that Clinton first acknowledged about “don’t ask, don’t tell” being fundamentally flawed. Consequently, she became the only reporter at the conference that day to singlehandedly create breaking news. “If I hadn’t been at Rutgers, this never would have happened,” Brown said. In 2007, the same year that Politico established itself in Washington
D.C., Brown became one of the publication’s first reporters. Over the next decade, she ascended the ranks, working as a White House correspondent, the managing editor of the European Bureau and finally the editor of Politico in its entirety, she said. While Politico now boasts 25 million online readers, Brown said she still pushes everyone in her newsroom to maintain the strict ethical standards of old school print journalism. For her, this means adhering to a code of reporting practices like reaching out for comments, refraining from partisanship and fact checking everything. Accuracy and fairness is more critical than ever, given the increasingly tumultuous relationship between the nation’s leaders and the media, she said. “I think our response (to attacks on journalism) is that we do our jobs and that is, in my view, the best way to counteract the notion that there is fake news. If, at any point in my career, I made a mistake, I was obviously devastated. Sometimes I wouldn’t sleep if I made a mistake, but I don’t think the stakes felt as high as they do now,” she said. “We’re under a microscope, our credibility is being questioned, we’ve never had great poll numbers but they’re ver y low — and at the same time, the best way to counter all of that is by doing really good journalism.” Brown said she is apolitical. In terms of her own media consumption, she traverses the partisan line reading everything from the
CRIME LINDEN — Tengo Paone, a 43-year-old Fords resident has been identified as the victim of a fatal tanker accident that occurred on Wednesday. The accident took place on the property of Linden Bulk Transportation LLC, where Paone worked. Linden fire and police units, Union County Hazmat and the Elizabeth Fire Department responded at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, where they found the unconscious body of Paone. The investigation is still ongoing. JERSEY CITY — Frederico Bruno, 27, has been sentenced to 113 years in prison for the felony murder of his 3-month-old son, Damien Bruno, and the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Saydee Lee Figueroa as well as her roommate, Madelyn Calderon. Bruno was convicted for the crimes on May 28, 2015, but the events occurred on July 27, 2012. Bruno’s son died after he and his mother plunged from a third-stor y window of her Rutgers Avenue apartment during Bruno’s brutal attack on Calderon and Figueroa with a meat cleaver and kitchen knife. He was convicted of charges including aggravated manslaughter, felony murder, burglar y, attempted murder, aggravated assault, weapons offenses, witness tampering, injured victim
endangerment and child endangerment. He will not be eligible for parole until he is 93. BERNARDS TOWNSHIP — Laura M. Gonzalez, 38, of Paterson, was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and fourth-degree child abuse after a 9-month-old infant in her care suffered a broken right femur, distal fibula and fractured left ankle. The infant was treated on Nov. 23 at Morristown Medical Center, according to the prosecutor’s office. An investigation revealed the injuries occurred under Gonzalez’s care. Gonzalez is currently being held in the Somerset County Jail. ALLENTOWN — A 16-year-old student of Allentown High School was arrested on Wednesday after officials allegedly found him with a handgun. The police were notified by a teacher at approximately 1 p.m., after another student reported seeing the weapon in their classmate’s bag. The student was detained and charged with firearm possession before being taken to the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center. The student was suspended and will not be able to return to the school for at least a year.
As a Rutgers student two decades ago, Brown worked as a reporter and editor at The Daily Targum, where she learned the basics of journalism and had the opportunity to attend a press conference featuring former President Bill Clinton. CASEY AMBROSIO National Review and The Wall Street Journal to Vox and The New York Times. Unlike the editors of many contemporary news outlets, she said she does not allow her writers to post any political views on social media.
“Rutgers is really a direct line to where I am now.” Carrie Budoff Brown Editor of Politico
“As a reporter, I don’t have points of view,” Brown said. “I’ve said this before, but I’ve been a journalist for 20 years, and I think sometimes I lack opinions. I don’t talk about politics from a perspective of any sort of personal viewpoint.”
The role of journalism — and the component that sets it apart from the opinions section — boils down to its dedication to finding and portraying facts as they are, she said. This can only be done when journalists hold their own political affiliations at a distance. “I had experience after college covering small towns in South Jersey, where I was forced to learn how to be a journalist. You have to go to a town hall every day and return the next day and the next day and the next day. And that meant you had to write stories that were fair and accurate and you had to go face the people you were talking to,” she said. “And I don’t think people have as much of an opportunity to do that now. Everything is done over computers over emails, and I think what I learned from being a reporter in a small town is that what we do matters. What we do has an impact on people — good and also bad.”
With newspapers around the countr y closing, Brown said a dwindling number of young journalists are being allotted these experiences. The Philadelphia Inquirer, where she worked after graduating, used to hire 40 journalists each year to live in small towns across the country and do reporting. The program no longer exists, she said. “I spent 10 years in papers that were detracting. And I did not see a future in journalism when I was at The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Hartford Courant. They were great newspapers, but they were laying people off all the time,” Brown said. “Now I’m leading a newsroom that has never laid someone off and I never want to have layoffs at Politico and that means a lot to me, and I have to make sure that I’m doing ever ything right to make sure that that never happens.”
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ormalizing bigotry and LETTER FROM THE mainstreaming PRESIDENT hateful speech, whether by a professor on a priROBERT L. BARCHI vate Facebook account or the President of the United States for all the world to see, has to stop. A few weeks ago, reports broke that a Rutgers professor had posted hateful and bigoted comments about the Jewish community on his Facebook page. His page contained a series of posts that I believe perpetuate reprehensible lies and stereotypes about Judaism that are as old and hateful as the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. The resultant public outcry is, to me, both justified and understandable, especially when it comes from our Jewish students, who are fearful of discrimination in the classroom. We are formally investigating whether this professor has violated university policy. I wish I could say such hatemongering was limited to a few professors and websites across the U.S. and beyond. But earlier this week, the President of the United States re-tweeted inflammatory videos denigrating Muslims. These videos, which had already been broadly discredited, perpetuate toxic stereotypes of followers of Islam. His posts were made on his personal Twitter account, with over 43 million followers, and amplified by international media coverage. Muslims in our community have been understandably shaken by the messages President Trump has sent and are concerned about the effect on their personal safety and security. Clear-thinking leaders from around the globe have condemned the President’s action. Our country’s closest and most reliable allies have rejected the spurious tweets of our nation’s leader. At our 250th anniversary commencement in 2016, President Obama reminded us that “America converges here.” At Rutgers University, we pride ourselves on being one of the most diverse universities in America, with large populations of Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist
“While the First Amendment may protect vile comments, it also gives each of us the right to say, ‘Your speech is repugnant, your thinking is wrong-headed, and we reject it completely.’”
and Christian students — among many other groups. We are a true mosaic of people, cultures and faiths from across America and from around the world. Unfortunately, in the age of social media, it has never been easier for people, whether a college professor or the President of the United States, to attempt to divide us by spreading bigotry. This damages our communities, and it demands our response. Will we simply allow this speech to stand and be swallowed up by the next news cycle, or will we speak out? We must denounce such behavior whenever it occurs. While the First Amendment may protect vile comments, it also gives each of us the right to say, “Your speech is repugnant, your thinking is wrong-headed, and we reject it completely.” It is time for some humanity and good judgment in our public discourse. Just because you can say it, doesn’t mean you should say it. Just because speech is protected doesn’t mean it is right. Just because it can be said doesn’t mean it won’t cause harm. From the moment that our professor’s statements were reported, I condemned them, just as I condemn the retweets by the President. I hope you will join me in that condemnation. As we see hatred spread to millions over the course of milliseconds, we all have an obligation to stand and be heard. Rutgers is a special place. It is known for grit as much as for diversity. For more than 250 years it has been home to some of the best thinking in America. Since before the American Revolution, Rutgers has led this nation. So the challenge of leadership — to counter reckless speech with civility and sincerity, to replace hatred with humanity, and to embrace America’s greatness — is once again laid at our feet. We will meet the challenge. Robert L. Barchi is the president of Rutgers University.
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Among the multiple Rutgers alumni named to PolitickerNJ and InsiderNJ’s lists of N.J. politicians with the most power and momentum were Shariq Ahmad, a Rutgers alumnus who previously worked for Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Marc Pfeiffer, a senior policy fellow at Rutgers’ Bloustein Local Government Research Center. Michael DuHaime, who graduated from Rutgers in 1995, has been ranked on the list every year since 2001. We laurel the many Rutgers alumni that were named to these impressive lists for continuing to show the world the level of the University’s prestige.
On Dec. 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on whether or not to deregulate net neutrality, which is the idea that the internet and its contents should be universally and equally accessible no matter how much a person is willing to pay. The chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai, is strongly against rigid net neutrality rules and would like for people willing to pay more to get better internet quality and access. If the rules presently in place are rolled back, then the cost of attending college could very well rise if the University is made to pay more for quality access to the internet. We dart those within the FCC that are advocating against affordable and accessible internet for everyone, and in turn inadvertently advocating against affordable education.
DON’T TAX REMISSION ON TUITION As part of a national demonstration of universities, Rutgers graduate students took a stand in a walkout protest on Tuesday with the aim of voicing their concerns with the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which makes stipends and money saved in tuition remission count as taxable income. While we commend the students who participated in the demonstration for standing up for reasonable access to higher education, we dart the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for driving against that ideal and increasing education’s financial burden.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY Rutgers Counseling, ADAP and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) gave The Daily Targum information about how people can communicate with and help someone that they think is going through a difficult time and may be experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts. CAPS’ Campus Connect Suicide Prevention training is a free training course available to members of the Rutgers community meant to educate people on mental health, potential signs of suicide and skills regarding proper communication with a student in crisis. We laurel CAPS for spreading awareness about these issues with hopes of bettering the Rutgers community.
PROPS FOR PEDUL Rutgers students Chisa Egbelu and Kayla Jackson are the CEO and COO of PeduL, a crowdfunding platform that allows college students to raise money for their education. The platform was launched in October, and in the past 30 days students have raised more than $6,000 through using PeduL. In the face of a rising cost of higher-education, we laurel Egbelu and Jackson for embodying the innovation and compassion of the overall Rutgers community and displaying the talent and intelligence of the University’s student body.
CLASS AUDITS ARE AWESOME Students and senior citizens have the ability to take classes offered at Rutgers without receiving credit or a grade, which can offer people a way to access a stress-free form of education. Despite the fact that this opportunity is available to students, they rarely audit classes and do not know about the fact that it is available to them. We dart the lack of knowledge and utilization of Rutgers’ class auditing system, and believe that word of the system’s existence should be spread so that students can get the most of their education.
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Perpetuation of sexual assault must always be condemned A THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE ASHLEY WANG
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few articles back, I wrote about Anthony Weiner’s horrific abuse of power by involving himself with a 15-year-old child through sexually explicit text messages, photos, videos and other things. I still stand by the fact that Weiner should be held fully accountable for his actions, but I think it is time I took back much of what I said. In regards to all the rising sexual assault accusations and allegations launched towards people such as Weiner, Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K, Kevin Spacey and even those at a massage parlor (yes, a massage parlor), I really started to regret what I said. I mentioned how people such as Weiner put the women in our family in danger. Weiner put our daughters, nieces and cousins at risk with his predatory behavior, all of which is true. But we should not maintain this mentality of protecting those we love just because they are women. It should stem from this idea of human decency, in which we advocate for not just the respect of women, but everybody as well. What certain abusive men choose to do when positioned in authority, power and fame is something that we all can take a lesson from. This is not just a feminist
issue anymore — this is starting to paint a bigger picture. Seeing the people you watch and admire face sexual assault allegations is almost sad. Seeing all these men you admired for their talent and humor and quick-wit, only to realize that they masturbate in front of women because they feel the pressing urge to — it is sick. Other than the assault against women by their coworkers, there is an obvious pattern among sexual assault, abuse and misconduct by men in positions of power. Clearly, on their path to power and fame, there must have been something along the
of sexually assaulting and harassing women becomes explicit in conversation, or President Donald J. Trump attempting to dodge responsibility by calling it “totally fake news, just fake.” How can he brag about grabbing women by the genitals and then pretend that is not what he ever stood for? Or how about Weinstein giving the most insincere apology by stating, “I realized some time ago I needed to be a better person …”? Why does it take him committing sexual assault for him to realize that he needs to be a better person? Or when Louis C.K admitted that the
“These excuses, justifications and explanations for behavior are things that should make any adult shake his or her head.”
lines that almost permits this kind of behavior. Is it the idea of fear which silences their victims? Is it the idea that women should be grateful to be in the presence of a celebrity? Whatever the reason is, we even see it in our own president’s past when he stated in 2005 that “when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything.” I am not really sure what is worse — that this kind of attitude where the permissibility
accusations towards him were true and said, “But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your d*** isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them.” Does this even need to be contemplated? These excuses, justifications and explanations for behavior are things that should make any adult shake his or her
head. This rampant lack of respect towards women is becoming so normalized in entertainment it almost becomes this twisted right of passage to endure crude sexual advances or even sexual assault to get to where you want to be in Hollywood. The constant articles being written every few hours laden with accusations and allegations toward abusive men in power has been long coming. It is about time that we make people take responsibility for their actions, because some people are incapable of doing so themselves. It is not just about condemning these people because they put the women in our lives at risk anymore. It is about condemning these people for not just the blatant disrespect of their female peers, but this disgusting perpetuation and encouragement of sexual abuse that others take as permission. Even through the midst of all the allegations surfacing every single day, both men and women are victims of sexual abuse and assault. Both genders are vulnerable to these hurtful and degrading attitudes towards sex that permits such behavior which keeps victims hidden for even longer, and also protects perpetrators with a shield of fame and money. Ashley Wang is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in English and minoring in philosophy. Her column, “A Third Person Perspective,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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Nick Benitez Group puts personal twist on tribute to jazz legend Jordan Levy contributing writer
Jazz, a longtime institution in the cultural and musical landscape of New Jersey, is alive and well, especially with new talent surfacing weekly right here in New Brunswick. On Tuesday, The Nick Benitez Group performed the music of hard bop pianist Horace Silver at the George Street Ale House in association with the New Brunswick Jazz Project (NBJP). The program was another edition of the NBJP’s free “Emerging Artists” Tuesday night programs, held at the George Street Ale House every week. Walking into the basement bar of the Ale House was like walking into jazz’s past, as the dimly lit narrow strip of tables and bar only took up a few feet compared to the main floor of the venue. The small, intimate setting was reminiscent of the dive bars in which jazz rose to prominence. Nick Benitez, a 23 year-old trumpet player from New York City took to the stage and introduced his bandmates, a group truly indicative of the New Brunswick Jazz Project’s interconnected jazz community. Musicians from Montclair State, William Paterson and Rutgers performed together, with Mason Gross student Zach Lorelli on drums. The small strip was still able to accommodate the musicians. Packed tight into the front corner, they launched into their set in front of a small but appreciative crowd. Horace Silver’s 1961 album “Doin’ the Thing” opened with
“Filthy McNasty,” and the track was used to open the set as well. “Filthy McNasty,” a fairly uptempo tune with a call and response introduction between the horns and the rhythm section, was a fitting way to quickly grab the room’s attention. After the intro, the piece dissolved into lively blues. Benitez took the first solo after the main melody, and his warm tone filled the room. His solos throughout the night were well paced, and it was evident that he possessed a good understanding of when space was needed over unneeded filler. On occasion he went on a tear, consisting of rapid-fire chromatic runs that evoked a sort of rollercoaster feel. The rhythm section dutifully moved along under his melodic twists and turns and consistently made smooth transitions into the next soloist, saxophonist Christopher Gold. Gold usually opened solos with strong blues-influenced riffs, sticking to the hard bop style that propelled Horace Silver to fame. Silver was a legendary piano player, and pianist William Gorman seemed up to the task of playing his work. His right hand flew up and down the keyboard for his solos, while his comping was subtle but enhancing. Bassist Jake Morris didn’t get much solo time, but he stuck to the roots of his instrument, keeping the group grounded harmonically and rhythmically. Zach Lorelli’s playing fit right into the 50’s and 60’s style of drumming. Licks borrowed from drummers like Art Blakey and
Hailing from New York City, trumpet player Nick Benitez performed his own renditions of classic songs by famed pianist Horace Silver at the George Street Ale House. FACEBOOK Philly Joe Jones were clear in his playing and were a fitting tribute to the jazz giants. There were only a few hiccups in the set, with one botched song opening and a few moments when the soloist and rhythm section seemed disjointed, but overall the group performed honest renditions of gems from Silver’s legendary catalog. The performance ended with Silver’s first hit, 1956’s “The Preacher,” a shuffle that sounds lifted straight from the streets of New Orleans. By time the last note sounded the small venue had been nearly filled, with people coming in throughout the hour-long set to enjoy live music
with a drink and some food. There were a few notable guests in the audience, including New Brunswick Jazz Project co-founder Virginia DeBerry, who took some time to talk about the NBJP’s vision. “We realized you could graduate with a degree in performance and only perform eight times in your four years in a recital hall, that is not what jazz is about. It’s basements, dives, bars and clubs.” DeBerry said, explaining why the “Emerging Artists” series meant so much to her. “It also gives the young musicians a chance to learn how to talk to an audience, how to prepare a set, how to put together a band. All of these things are
not necessarily part of the course curriculum, but things that are required out there in the world.” When Benitez first got involved with the NBJP, it was as a part of Chris Gold’s band. The NBPJ gave Benitez a platform to then grow his own band and get more performing experience. “The first time I did it was the beginning of this year with Chris Gold, and he was the band leader, then after I did that they asked me to bring my own band,” Nick Benitez said. “(I really dove) deep harmonically and rhythmically into Horace’s music. (It) really stuck with me, and so I’ve always wanted to do that with my own band.”
Cabaret Theatre show follows friends chasing big dreams
Cabaret Theatre’s production of “Ordinary Days,” a lighthearted musical, will run through the weekend. KATIE SIEGEL
Ritika Jain contributing writer
Just in time for the holidays, Cabaret Theatre will debut its production of “Ordinar y Days” on Friday, a musical packed with a number of vibrant performances, relatable moments and laughs.
The musical tells the story of four characters trying to achieve their “big picture” or dream in New York City. The plot illustrates how young people who lead completely different lives can connect in unexpected ways. The story revolves around a cast who are all played by Rutgers students with a gift for singing and performing.
Director David Novis believes this musical will resonate with audiences “by nature of the sort of optimistic tone of the show” and gives a message that despite all the negativity and obstacles that we may find in life, “things will be okay.” The musical is introduced by protagonist Warren, a wide-eyed optimist singing about his life as a cat sitter for an incarcerated artist that’s left him feeling alone in a big, intimidating city. He walks around New York with a bag full of posters designed with inspiring messages. His story fatefully collides with Deb, a pessimistic and sarcastic graduate student, after he locates her thesis notes and immediately tries to befriend her. The couple, Jason and Claire, hit roadblocks in their relationship after moving in together leads them to realize they have different priorities. As Jason, a romantic, laid-back lover clashes with Claire, someone who is confused about what she wants out of love, the show explores themes of infatuation and compatibility in a relationship. Every scene is emotive, and the show is filled with moments of frustration, hopefulness, joy and
desperation. By using music and dance as a creative outlet, the actors execute exceptional character development throughout the story and opened themselves up to the audience. The theme of the show comes full circle in the closing scene when all of the characters come together and sing in unison with a song that describes how their lives overlap. The characters resolve their conflicts through self-reflection and by following their hearts, which can inspire those who feel grounded in their misery and hopelessness in the process of achieving their dreams. Regarding production, the vision for the show is executed flawlessly, even with a small set and limited props. Different scenes play out on the main stage with swift transitions and costume changes. The undeniable chemistry of the actors transcend behind the scenes, and Novis called directing the musical a unique career experience. “It was unusual compared to anything I’ve done before,” Novis said. “I got to get really close with the people I got to work with (because of) the nature of the show.”
Although the show has dark moments, the overall message of the story is positive and uplifting. The characters are relatable and although their problems may seem insignificant in a big city, their story sheds light on individual lives that cross paths for the better. To many, moving to New York City may seem like a big dream. “Ordinary Days” represents the familiar narrative of young lives struggling to find their place. Jason and Claire decide to embark on their journey together, while Deb and Warren spontaneously cross paths, and despite their contrasting outlooks on life, become friends. The musical is showing through the weekend so be sure to catch Larrej Drayton, a Mason Gross School of the Arts junior as Warren. Nisa Betancourt, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, portrays Deb. Jonah Levinson, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, plays Jason, and Brooke Barkdull, a Mason Gross School of the Arts junior, represents Claire in “Ordinary Days.” While you’re there, don’t forget to grab a copy of one of Warren’s inspirational posters. They should be scattered all around Fifth Avenue.
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Happy Birthday: Being too gregarious and sharing your ideas will lead to situations that will make you vulnerable when dealing with peers, friends and relatives. Being secretive and keeping people guessing will help pave the way for greater progress without interference. Trust in your ability to get things done on your own and you will be the one to reap the rewards. Your numbers are 3, 12, 19, 27, 36, 45, 49.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t overreact. Remain calm and offer accurate information and intelligent solutions. Communication will help you mend troubled relationships with an old friend or sibling. Your willingness to listen and compromise will make a difference. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Domestic changes will bring about greater opportunities. Share your thoughts and feelings with someone you trust, and you will get sound advice. Money or a gift will come to you from an unexpected source. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spend time with the people who mean the most to you. Plan a day trip or outing that is geared toward sharing the things you enjoy most. An opportunity to form a closer relationship with someone special looks promising. Express your feelings. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on your instincts to help you see situations clearly. Partnerships will lead to greater opportunities. An open and honest conversation will help you address any issues that have been bothering you. A change in lifestyle looks inviting. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do your best to live up to your responsibilities and to finish what you start. Someone will be eager to make you look bad if you aren’t professional or willing to do your fair share. Stick to the truth and the facts. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): An opportunity to try something new will be offered if you attend a function, rally or fundraising event. The discussions you have or the ideas suggested will lead to a unique way of using your skills. 4 stars
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your emotions out of the workplace. If someone upsets you, keep a poker face and take care of your responsibilities. Chances are someone is jealous of your charm and popularity. Aim to please and no one will undermine you. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get involved in the things that interest you the most. Networking functions and business trips will pay off. Use your wits to convince others to try something you have to offer. Take advantage of a unique opportunity. 5 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be responsible for your actions and stand tall when fighting for your beliefs. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of you or make you feel bad. Use your intelligence to get your way. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An opportunity to make positive changes to your living arrangements will be apparent. The time and energy you spend developing a creative strategy will help you save money. An interesting job posting will tempt you. 5 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll face opposition if you try to make personal changes. An opportunity could turn out to be disappointing. Be careful when dealing with sensitive issues. Avoid overindulgence and unnecessary spending. Positive change should begin within. 2 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The way you handle money will make a difference to how you live in the future. A unique investment or savings plan will encourage you to stop spending and start preparing for your future. Money or a gift is heading your way. 4 stars
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12 Trueheart of the comics
26 “Cotton Eyed Joe” instrument
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30 Salk conquered it
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31 Poker call
23 Spa treatment
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WIN Scaife scores 27 points in comeback effort to give Knights 6th win of season continued from back in the first 4 minutes and took a 14-point lead. This forced Stringer to call two timeouts and switch up her defense. After the stoppages, the Knights gained control, going on an 11-0 run over the final 4:07 and headed to the locker room trailing by just 3. “The first defense was pushing the full length of the floor, and we weren’t getting where we needed to go,” Stringer said. “In the other defense, we didn’t press them at all and went into a zone. It allowed us to be more efficient offensively and broke the momentum.” With the newfound momentum and a small deficit, Rutgers managed to keep pace with NC State throughout the third quarter and took its first lead since the first quarter with a minute to go, finishing with a 39-38 lead. The defense was strong, holding the Wolfpack without a field goal for the final 5:11. “Everybody’s going to go on a run at some point (in basketball),” said junior guard KK Sanders. “Theirs happened to be in the second quarter, but we adjusted well after that, went on our run and got the momentum back. In the third quarter, we finally made our push.” The Knights continued to keep the pressure on NC State throughout the fourth quarter as
well, leading for almost the entirety of the frame. They allowed just one field goal in the first 5 minutes, and four overall. Tyler Scaife led Rutgers in scoring for the seventh time this season, scoring 27 points in a season-high 35 minutes. It was the fourth time this season that she scored at least 20. More importantly, she moved into seventh all-time in scoring in program history, yet she was quick to say that wasn’t her top goal this season. “I’m trying to get coach her 1,000th win, so let’s keep the attention on that,” she said. Sanders was also a major part of the Knights’ performance in the fourth quarter, scoring several clutch baskets, including a 3-pointer that put them up 7 points with 5 minutes remaining. “It was one of those times where we went on a dry stretch for a little bit, and we needed something, so I think it was a big push for us and got us a lot of momentum,” she said. Like most games, Rutgers generated a lot of pressure on defense, stealing the ball 12 times and forcing 22 turnovers. It managed to turn the staunch defense into offense, generating 21 points off turnovers. For contrast, the Knights themselves only had 10 turnovers, which led to just 4 NC State points. A looser defense also meant that they took less shots, but that
did not stop them from producing offensively. “We had 55 shots today, and we’ve been taking around 6575 shots per game,” Stringer said. “The good thing about this is that we now know that we can execute if we don’t
get the layups and the breaks that way.” Rutgers returns to action Saturday afternoon when it hosts Siena. If there was one thing the Knights proved last night, it was that slow starts don’t matter
as long as you finish hard, and that’s exactly what they did. “A win is a win, and we gutted it out,” Stringer said. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach C. Vivian Stringer leads her team from the sidelines, as the Scarlet Knights earned their sixth win of the season over a strong NC State side Thursday night. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
MEN’S BASKETBALL KNIGHTS DISPLAY ABILITY TO PLAY UP TO LEVEL OF TOP COMPETITION
Despite loss to FSU, Rutgers shows improved team Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
While a loss to Florida State was not what the Rutgers men’s basketball was hoping for, the team came and showed that it is just a few pieces away from being a very good team. If you take away one stretch where fifth-year senior forward and captain Deshawn Freeman got injured and the Seminoles took a lead they would not relinquish, the Scarlet Knights (6-1) played right up to the level with a group that head coach Steve Pikiell was confident in calling an National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament team. Rutgers visibly struggled with increased level in competition, as the team played without a doubt its sloppiest game of the season on offense, committing numerous uncharacteristic turnovers. True freshman guard Geo Baker entered the game as the Knights’ leading scorer, but had just five points on 2-of-8 shooting and fouled out of the game late in the second half, with his foul trouble all night limiting him to just 22 minutes. There were so many things that didn’t go Rutgers’ way on Tuesday night, but the fact that the Knights did not let that deter them and played hard basketball is the sign of a good team
Head coach Steve Pikiell said he will coach Rutgers “any day of the week” when referring to his team’s effort against Florida State on Tuesday. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017 and a team that is improving and can play with the best teams in the countr y. “I thought we fought. I thought we played hard," Pikiell said after the game. "I’ll coach that team any day of the week. (They) left it on the floor.” Going up against one of the better defensive teams in the
country and being a very strong defensive team itself, Rutgers may have anticipated more of a low-scoring battle as opposed to the relatively speaking high-scoring affair it was. The Knights were not as sound defensively as they had been in their first six games, but were surprisingly able to keep pace with a
Seminole team that saw players like CJ Walker and Phil Cofer unexpectedly catch fire from threepoint range and shoot 75 percent from deep to combine for 43 points, making up for the disappearance of leading scorer Terrance Mann, who had just 6 of his own. Rutgers has always been a strong defensive team that
would rely on holding teams to low point totals to stay in games. Last season, the Knights’ highest point total against a Power 5 team was the 70 points they had in a win over Penn State. They already topped that with 73 against Florida State and have proven that they are good enough on offense to stay in a game if the defense doesn't perform up to par. Players like sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi are a big reason for that, as the second-year Canadian had a career-high 22 points on Tuesday, showing a much better ability to drive to the basket and attack the Seminoles’ zone defense. He adds another element as now Omoruyi and senior guard Mike Williams give the team two scoring threats off the bench, something Pikiell did not have last year. In fact, Omoruyi’s 22 points were more than Florida State's entire bench, which had 17. Going into Sunday’s matchup on the road against No. 12 Minnesota, one of the top teams in the Big Ten, Rutgers has a new proven weapon coming off the bench and more offensive confidence, something that will go a long way to the team’s success this season. For updates on the Rutgers men's basketball team, follow @ GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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play Rutgers edges out Minnesota for Big Ten lead in rebounds per game with 3.2 more continued from back Rutgers has arguably its most difficult two-game stretch of the season coming up in the span of three days, as it will first travel to Minneapolis to take on the Gophers before playing host to No. 3 Michigan State on Tuesday.
Even so, dwelling on that short turnaround is dangerous for a side that is already at a disadvantage quality-wise. Being away from home does not help the Knights’ cause, seeing as how strong Rutgers’ student section was last time out against the Seminoles. Junior guard Corey Sanders called it a “top-five” atmosphere
in his time on the Banks, and the Knights could very well get the same treatment Florida State got come Sunday. Sanders is one of the few players on this Rutgers squad expected to combat a hostile road environment. Leading the team with 13 points per game, the Florida native had one of his best games yet this season, putting up 20 points and five assists, shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc. For much of the game he had to pick up the slack for freshman guard Geo Baker, who was called for two fouls in the first
On Sunday, fifth-year senior forward Deshawn Freeman will likely guard standout Jordan Murphy, the conference leader in rebounds. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
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hio State quarterback J.T. Barrett underwent knee surger y on Sunday, though head coach Urban Meyer said he will play in the Big Ten Championship game against No. 4 Wisconsin Saturday. Barrett left last weekend’s game against Michigan in the third quarter, and it was an issue that had plagued him throughout the season, he said. “He looks good, good attitude, working good,” said offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson on Tuesday night. “We’re being smart with (his practice) volume so we make sure he’s there by Saturday.”
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klahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, given to the top senior quarterback in the country. Rudolph beat out Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield for the award.
“Winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is a meaningful honor for me because this is a reflection of how I was raised,” Rudolph said. “I was taught from a young age that there is more to life than football and I’m thankful to the committee for selecting me. I am humbled and thankful to everyone who helped me get to this point.” Rudolph ended the 2017 season with 4,553 passing yards and 379.4 yards per game, finishing as the leading passer in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
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ave Doeren will remain head coach of NC State, despite rumors about him taking the Tennessee head coach opening. The school announced on Thursday that it and Doeren have agreed on a five-year contract worth $3 million annually, ESPN’s Andrea Adelson reported. Doeren just completed his best year yet at NC State, with the team going 8-4 (6-2 in the ACC) and finishing ranked No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings. “Dave has made significant strides in developing a complete program at NC State, and this new contract continues our commitment to his leadership,” said athletic director Debbie Yow in a statement.
four minutes of the game and eventually fouled out. “Coach believes in me,” Sanders said. “I just feel like I can run the offense with that foul trouble. ... I just gotta be confident and run my team like I usually do.” But unlike previous years Sanders has that same support from his teammates, both in the starting lineup and off the bench. Chief among those, at least coming out of the Florida State game, is sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi, who scored a career-high 22 points Tuesday night. Omoruyi shot 82 percent from the field, and is not even a starter. Pikiell mainly uses him as a substitute for fifth-year senior forward and captain Deshawn Freeman, but showed a look on Tuesday with both of them on the floor at the same time. Whether Pikiell chooses to try that rotation again or keep him on the bench when Freeman is in the game, there is no question that the Ontario native has caught the coach’s eye. “Eugene has been awesome,” Pikiell said. “He’s the most improved guy in our program. I’ve been saying that. Brings it every night. He’ll get better and better. I’m excited about his progress.” Improvements are relative, and however improved any Knight is this season pales in comparison to Minnesota’s best player and the best player in the Big Ten so far this season — Jordan Murphy. Murphy has won three consecutive Big Ten Player of the Week awards and leads the conference in points and rebounds by overwhelming margins. The junior forward averages 21.4 points per game — 1.4 points better than the next on the list — and his 12.5 rebounds per game are a whole 2.6 rebounds better than the next.
Murphy is flanked by a strong three-point shooting backcourt, with the team as a whole averaging 37 percent from deep this season. Comparatively, Rutgers ranks last in the Big Ten at a 26 percent mark. Where the teams even out is in the battle on the boards, which the Knights need to take advantage of in order to stay competitive with the Gophers. The teams rank first and second in the conference in rebounds per game, with Rutgers in first at 46.6 and Minnesota trailing closely behind at 43.4. Murphy makes up a good portion of those rebounds, and he will be matched up with the Knights’ captain in senior forward Deshawn Freeman, who is fourth in the Big Ten in rebounds with 8.9 per game. The strongest case that could be made for Rutgers’ success against Minnesota comes from Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton, who had nothing but praise for the Knights following his side’s win on Tuesday. It was much of the same — rebounding, strong individual performances, the crowd. And that one thing that Rutgers has in its power come Sunday — preparation. “I thought Rutgers was very well prepared,” Hamilton said. “Early in the head game I think they kept us off balance by mixing the defenses ... It kept us out of rhythm. They were very well prepared, and they got a lot of second shots there early in the game. We did a poor job of keeping them off the glass. The game could’ve gone either way.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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SPORTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017
Quote of the Day
“Eugene has been awesome. He’s the most improved guy in our program. I’ve been saying that. (He) brings it every night. He’ll get better and better. I’m excited about his progress.” — Head men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell
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MEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS-NO. 12 MINNESOTA, SUNDAY, 6 P.M.
RU begins Big Ten play vs. No. 12 Minnesota Jon Spilletti Sports Editor
Coming off of six easy games to start off the season, the Rutgers men’s basketball team was thrust into real competition on Tuesday when it lost a close matchup to Florida State, 78-73. This Sunday, the quality is amplified even further, as the Scarlet Knights (6-1) will open their Big Ten schedule against No. 12 Minnesota (7-1), a team that was a No. 5 seed in last year’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament. What that means for Rutgers is it is coming up against a Golden Gophers side that is likely angered following its defeat to No. 10 Miami in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. For the Knights, Sunday’s game was always going to be an uphill battle even without that added intensity from Minnesota. For head coach Steve Pikiell and his players, there is only so much they can control in battling the 12th-ranked team in the country. One of those things is preparation, something Pikiell believes the team has plenty of. “We play hard and we’re going to be ready for the Big Ten schedule,” Pikiell said. “I think we obviously have as tough a schedule as any team in the league right out the gate. We have to battle.” Junior guard Corey Sanders hopes to replicate Tuesday night’s 20-point performance on Sunday, when Rutgers travels to Minneapolis to take on No. 12 Minnesota. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 57, NC STATE 53
Rutgers storms back for win over NC State Jordan Farbowitz Correspondent
While the Atlantic Coast Conference has dominated the Big Ten on both the men’s and women’s sides of the annual Big Ten/ ACC Challenge, the Rutgers women’s basketball team refused to be a part of that narrative last night and came away with a hardfought win. The Scarlet Knights (6-2) overcame a rough first quarter and a half to defeat North Carolina State (6-2), 57-53, matching last season’s win total in just eight games. After a big Wolfpack run in the second quarter, Rutgers grabbed momentum heading into halftime and never looked back. “It was a good game on both ends,” said head coach C. Vivian Stringer. “I thought that we continued to get stronger as we got further into the game.” NC State had a 2-point advantage after the first quarter, as it had the lead for the beginning and end. Neither team could find consistency when it came to shooting, as they both combined to go 9-for-32 from the field. The Wolfpack controlled the second quarter early, as they went on a 16-4 run Fifth-year senior guard Tyler Scaife shoots from the wing in front of two NC State defenders. Scaife led Rutgers to a 57-53 victory over the Wolfpack Thursday night with 27 points, shooting 11-of-23 from the field. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR NBA SCORES
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Philadelphia Boston
97 108
Los Angeles Washington
5 2
Cleveland Atlanta
121 114
Montreal Detroit
6 3
Chicago Denver
110 111
Vancouver Nashville
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RYAN ANDERSON,
graduate transfer punter, was named the Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year on Thursday. The award is given annually to the top punter in the Big Ten. Anderson broke the Rutgers single-season record with his average of 44.4 yards per punt.
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WRESTLING
SWIMMING AND DIVING
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
at Lock Haven
Texas Invitational
vs. Siena
TCNJ Winter Open
Tonight, 7 p.m., Lock Haven, Pa.
Today, 10 a.m., Austin, Texas
Tomorrow, 2 p.m., Rutgers Athletic Center
Saturday, 6 p.m., Bronx. N.Y.