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Instead of assigning a lengthy final paper his students would probably forget about after winter break, Andrew Urban asked students to use their knowledge for the community. Urban, assistant professor in the Department of American Studies and the Department of History, created the project, “Mapping New Brunswick Memories,” a collaboration with Chris Rzigalinski. “Mapping New Brunswick Memories” uses oral histories
from inter views of New Brunswick residents to create five vir tual tours of the city on the website, MappingNewBrunswickMemories.com. The interviews were previously recorded as part of a series in collaboration with the George Street Playhouse show, “Our Town.” “Projects like this are incredibly important for Rutgers,” Urban said. “They demonstrate to students during the four years that they are at Rutgers [and] they are residents of New Brunswick.” SEE HISTORY ON PAGE 4
The Department of Sociology developed a new minor that has a focus on public health, which might have a draw to potential medical school students. TIAN LI / OCTOBER 2013
New ‘Health and Society’ sociology minor links facets of public health DAN COREY STAFF WRITER
Just as racism can impact mental health, practices like drinking can impact physical health, according to the American Psychological Association. A new minor offered by the Department of Sociology is now bridging the gap between the social and natural sciences. The Department of Sociology’s new minor, “Health and Society,” is an 18-credit commitment meant to appeal to relatively any student
interested in becoming a health care professional. Deborah Carr, professor and chair of the department, said the new minor effectively encompasses both the physical and mental aspects of public health. She cited personal strains, such as unemployment and substance abuse, and said the minor is applicable to work in the medical field. “There are very powerful social influences on physical and mental health,” Carr said. “A whole litany of problems are inherently sociolog-
ical and influence our mental health in addition to genetics and other things that [students] learn in their biology classes.” Throughout her 17 years teaching undergraduate sociology, Carr said she would be asked about opportunities to further study social influences on health from students majoring in the natural sciences. Following the merger between Rutgers and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, SEE MINOR ON PAGE 4
The construction of the New Brunswick Theological Seminary on the College Avenue campus last summer was an integral part of the city’s history. COURTESY OF AUBREY THOMAS
Professor discusses African homosexuality AVALON ZOPPO STAFF WRITER
Wendy Belcher wants to prove that African literature began before Western colonization with a text that shows the histor y of homosexuality in Ethiopia before Western influences. Belcher, a professor of African literature at Princeton University,
discussed the text from 1672 at a lecture, “Same-Sex Intimacies in an Early Modern African Text about an Ethiopian Female Saint,” held Tuesday at the Comparative Literature Office Building on the College Avenue campus. Belcher expressed her life ambition: to convince as many peoSEE HOMOSEXUALITY ON PAGE 5
Cornelius Jones Jr., author of “Shadows&Lights,” shares his experience as an HIV-positive gay man of color yesterday at the Douglass Student Center, two days after World AIDS Day. DAPHNE ALVA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Wendy Belcher, African literature professor at Princeton University, explains early Ethiopian homosexuality at the Comparative Literature Office Building on the College Avenue campus. TRENT JOAQUIN
Cornelius Jones Jr. is a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and prides himself on the place he has reached today — a place where he no longer compares himself to others. “I may not have gotten that gig or that boy … I may not have gotten that apartment, but things happen
for a reason, and I’m in that place where [I’m] enjoying the journey and not thinking so much about the destination,” he said. Jones’ narrative, a journey of self discover y that introduces sexual identity at the age of 15, inspired “Shadows&Lights,” his one-man show, which he per formed last night in the Douglass Student Center in honor of World AIDS.
In the show, the writer, singer, poet and activist excavates his personal history, speaking about the intersections of being a gay man of color and living with HIV, said Andrew González, the interim assistant director at the Rutgers University Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities. World AIDS Day, which annually
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Workshop highlights role of social media in Ebola crisis SAMANTHA KARAS
cial media site can become an ideal newspaper for the public. It also allows people to learn the story from When it comes to Ebola, there a first-person perspective. Some examples of Twitter’s are few risks most people are willrole in risk communication including to take to protect their health. The workshop course “Risk ed 40,000 Tweets sent during the Communication and Ebola: Prin- first minute of an earthquake felt ciples, Protocols and Problems,” along the Northeast coast in Auheld in the Cook Student Center gust 2011, as well as the outcomes on Dec. 2, discussed the principles of a “rogue Tweet.” A rogue Tweet is a Tweet that of risk communication and the digital revolution of social media in is published but then subsequently deleted. Weber and Jamison stated regard to an array of crises. Bill Jamison, a Rutgers com- that deleting a Tweet may not be munications consultant, and Kel- the best choice, especially since an ly Weber, writer and producer of audience may have seen it anyway, or it may resurTelevision and face later. Instr uctional “Twitter is Video, led the lecture. The “Twitter, Facebook, social powerful, and presentation remedia, if we ignore it, I think there is way volved around we’re just going to be left ato different share inforthe relevancy out of a stream of mation today of social media than there was and communicainformation.” 10 years ago,” tions regarding Jamison said. instances like BILL JAMISON “Twitter, Facethe Ebola outRutgers Communications Consultant book, social break in West media — if we Africa. ignore it, we’re The workshop is meant to focus on the just going to be left out of a stream mistakes some officials may have of information, and so the workmade during the Ebola crisis, We- force needs to incorporate social ber said. The lecture also covered media into crisis communication.” When responding to a crisis, how to communicate well and use social media effectively during the workshop discussed ways to convey information, including times of crisis. When Ebola gained momen- the protocol for what to say to tum in the news a few months the public. During the lecture, audience ago, Jamison was told to start offering updated information on members were instructed to get Ebola versus anthrax, bioterror- into groups and participate in various exercises, such as comism and smallpox. “As I began to update [this ing up with a Tweet for a cricourse], I realized that in the sis-type scenario, a definition of last eight years or so, there has terms to give to the public and been an amazing growth in the developing a press statement for use of social media,” Jamison Ebola situations. Weber said the purpose of exsaid. “Technology changes and therefore changes the way we amining Ebola as the foundation of crisis communication means teach communication.” The workshop discussed social emphasizing the crisis beside media as a tool to manage a pub- Ebola in light of social media. He lic relations crisis, including the said this highlights Ebola’s power evaluation of conversations about and influence from start to finish the incident, assessing the level of through social media. The audience consisted largethreat and determining a response. Twitter was emphasized during ly of people involved with New the presentation, where Jamison Jersey public health, such as and Weber explained how the so- nurses, educators and newcomCONTRIBUTING WRITER
Bill Jamison, a Rutgers communications consultant, discusses how to convey information during a widespread crisis, such as the recent Ebola outbreak affecting areas of West Africa, which started in February 2014 and gained media momentum in August 2014. TIANYIN LIN ers getting certificates in environmental health. Gina Miranda-Diaz, health officer director of West New York, New Jersey, said the course is important because public health professionals are often called in to help explain unclear information. Jamison said the most important factor in effective communication is the credibility of the source. “You can always be 100 percent certain when speaking about the past, [but] you can never be 100 percent certain when speaking about the future,” Jamison said.
U.S. President Barack Obama (right) tours the Vaccine Research Center with Dr. Nancy Sullivan (left), U.S. Secretary of HHS Sylvia Burwell (far left), and Dr. Anthony Fauci (far right) to talk about Ebola, during a visit to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, yesterday. REUTERS
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MINOR Sociology minor has been created in time for upcoming year’s revamped MCAT CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Carr said she and her departmental colleagues created the minor to satisfy an educational void within the University’s student body. “It was my idea, but there was a lot of support for it,” she said. “I would have large numbers of students come up to me saying they were majoring in pre-med or neuroscience, but [that] they were also really captivated by health and equality.” The minor was created just in time for this year’s revamped MCAT format. The new version of the standardized medical school entrance exam will have required modules on the social aspects of health, specifically sociology and psychology. Paul McLean, an associate professor in the department, said the minor is useful for those who want to become doctors because it allows students to develop a better understanding of the social environment in which they will treat patients. “We’re trying to serve the needs of School of Arts and Sciences students who are interested in careers in medicine and other health professions,” he said. “[We want] to give them a richer understanding of the social context in which they will practice.” In addition to the overt medical and biological components of the minor, one primary area of concern is with social inequalities in the health care arena. McLean said knowledge of unequal treatment or prioritization of certain individuals is critical for conducting proper practice in the medical industry. With elective courses, such as “Social Inequalities” and “Health and Inequality,” the minor seems to address this issue. “We’re tapping into some fundamental inequalities that exist in the delivery of health care,” McLean said. “The program is designed to educate students about social inequalities as much as it is designed to teach them about the kinds of people they’re going to have to treat as doctors.” Along with finding relevance to multiple disciplines in both the so-
cial and natural sciences, “Health and Society” has also been observed as a suitable complement to more “technical” majors. Neha Sikka, a School of Engineering junior, said she has discovered a newfound appreciation for sociology with the minor, even if her major is more technical. “The classes have been [really] interesting,” she said. “I think I appreciate them especially because most of my classes are just math. It’s a very different look, and it’s cool. I can appreciate more with these classes.” Sikka, a biomedical engineering major and aspiring physician, said “Health and Society” complements her major by laying the groundwork for understanding the purpose of engineering in addition to the barebones knowledge of how it is done. “It focuses on the more human side,” she said. “In biomedical engineering, we learn how to design things, but not really whom we’re designing for or what you need to think about when designing. I feel like a sociology minor really covers that [aspect].” Including popular courses such as “Introduction to Sociology” and “General Psychology,” the minor is still accessible to students that want to squeeze in another minor before graduating, Carr said. Although it’s not open to sociology majors, Carr said the new minor is relatively easy to complete once two foundational courses have been completed. With more than 140 students currently enrolled in the minor, McLean said he expects the minor will rapidly rise in popularity. Considering how a sufficient knowledge of sociology and psychology is now required for entrance to various medical schools, Carr said that her goal for the minor is to help provide students with that knowledge base. “I hope [the minor] attracts more students to our classes because I feel like we have so much to offer future doctors and future health care providers,” Carr said. “The most important thing is to give our students education that will help them in their professional pursuit.”
The restructuring of downtown New Brunswick is part of Urban and his students’ project, which focuses on compiling a comprehensive record of the city’s history. TIANYIN LIN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
HISTORY Project’s foundation consists of interviews from George Street Playhouse’s oral archive CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Urban and Rzigalinski, coordinator of the American Studies Media Culture Program, first worked on the idea with the Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service. The city’s history of Hungarian immigration, Puerto Rican migration and Mexican neighborhoods surprised many students, Urban said. The development of the Johnson & Johnson headquarters and the reshaping of downtown were also important changes that shaped the city, he said. “We really wanted our students to think about some of the more critical, at times challenging, issues faced,” he added. Urban emphasized the project was not intended just to be celebratory, but also a critical study. This Friday, the team will celebrate its efforts by officially launching the website with the George Street Playhouse on the College Avenue campus. “The foundation of the project is residents’ interviews from the George Street Playhouse’s oral history archive,” Rzigalinski said. “We hope to generate a lasting relationship with the community partners and continue the project.” Visitors of the site have access to five virtual tours: Serving Hub City, Small Group Tour, Tracing the Revitalization of New Brunswick Through Gentrification,
Uniting New Brunswick and Mapping New Brunswick Through Inclusion and Exclusion. Modeled on Google Maps, digital maps of the city appear once visitors select a tour, and the site will exhibit archival and contemporary images side by side to show changes over time, Rzigalinski said. Visitors can also listen to student-made audio recordings giv-
“[It] gives the city we go to school in so much more depth than I think students take the time to realize.” SARAH RODRIGUEZ School of Arts and Sciences Junior
ing the historical facts of a site and then learn more through the residents’ interviews. Urban said he is working with Rzigalinski to prepare a “living guestbook” for the website launch on Friday, where guests who are long-term residents of New Brunswick can add their memories of the city to the archive. Rzigalinski especially credited the creativity and effort of the students. “They have put in hard work, and personally, I am inspired by the way they are starting to see
themselves as integral members of the city’s community,” he said. Other collaborators include Jim Jack, director of education at the George Street Playhouse, and Francesca Giannetti, digital humanities librarian. Briana Lockman, a School of Arts and Sciences junior taking Rzigalinski’s class, said her biggest challenge was turning her research on Jeffrey Vega, president of New Brunswick Tomorrow, into a final narrative. “I wanted it to accurately capture what Vega talked about in his interview, as well as introduce some new points and conclusions about New Brunswick and the people who live there,” she said via email. After heavily revising four different drafts, Lockman was finally able to create an accurate and fitting portrayal. “I learned so much about the city by doing it. It caused me to be more sensitive and aware of my surroundings downtown,” she said. “I noticed things that I’d overlooked the countless times that I’d been downtown before.” Sarah Rodriguez, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said the most rewarding part of the project has been seeing all the different parts come together in the end. Her group delved into the social history that exists in the space between College Avenue and Easton Avenue, which she found particularly interesting. “The city of New Brunswick has its pockets full of culture across the city, not just in the Rutgers area,” she said. “[It] gives the city we go to school in so much more depth than I think students take the time to realize.”
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Belcher says her research calls to learn more about sexuality in earlier, non-Western context
Jones says he has always been in touch with masculine, feminine sides of his identity
a holy and celibate couple who struggled with being chaste,” ple as possible that African lit- she said. Delving further into textual analerature goes back further than 1958, the year Nigerian novel- ysis, Belcher noted that proper ist Chinua Achebe’s published interpretation of the text requires care. She stressed the importance of “Things Fall Apart.” Belcher has been examin- avoiding a “queer reading” or “tradiing African literature for over tional reading” of the characters. “My research calls to extend two decades and is working to call attention to early African knowledge of sexuality in earlier texts through her research periods and in non-Western conand translations, said Ousseina text,” she said. The text’s confirmation of Alidou, director of the Center same-sex relationships in Ethifor African Studies. The lecture was presented to opian histor y also holds ima segment of Alidou’s graduate portant implications to Ethiopia seminar, which aims to analyze today. Both male and female African texts. The lecture was same-sex sexual activity is currently illegal in Ethiopia. open to the public as well. Belcher said this early text “Whenever we have an opportunity to get a wonderful contri- is important because it points bution from a professor, whose out that homosexuality is not a work aligns with the course, it is Western import. She is in the process of coman honor,” Alidou said. “We will have some great dialogue relat- pleting an English translation of the work for Princeton University ed to women in Ethiopia.” During the lecture, Belcher Press with her co-translator Mifocused on an early modern Afri- chael Kleiner. The translations are as close as can text called possible to the “The Life and manStruggles of “This text must be seen as the original uscript, out of Our Mother earliest known 12 total manuWalatta Petros,” written representation of same-sex scripts written over time. in 1672. partnership and desire Belcher and The text deamong women in Africa.” one of her coltails a life-long leagues visitpar tnership ABENA BUSIA ed the Saint’s between two Monastery in women and Chair, Department of Women and Ethiopia and same-sex sexGender Studies were able to uality among view the nevnuns, written, er-before-seen she said, “by Ethiopians [and] for Ethiopi- manuscript, which she believes to be the original. ans.” “It was somewhat of a miraBelcher began by providing background on the historical cle that we were able to see the significance of Petros, an Ethio- manuscript,” she said. “I like to believe that Walatta Petros was pian saint. During the early 17th centur y, looking down on us.” Belcher mentioned a few stoPortuguese Jesuit missionaries came to Ethiopia to convert ries related to “The Life and Ethiopians from their ancient Struggles of Our Mother Walatta form of Christianity to Europe- Petros” and then opened up the an Christianity. Many women floor for discussion and dialogue. Abena Busia, chair of the Defought this conversion, and the Portuguese king eventually re- partment of Women and Gender Studies, said the act of writing scinded the order. Petros was among 10 wom- about Petros’s miracles conen who were named Ethiopian firms her as a saint. She believes Petros’s saints for saving the church. Belcher read anecdotes of the sainthood makes the gender relationship between Petros and issues more deeply profound her female partner throughout and interesting. “This text must be seen as the the lecture. “It is my argument today earliest known representation that the text represents [these] of same-sex partnership and women’s relationship with each desire among women in Africa,” other as a love stor y [between] she said. CONTINUED FROM FRONT
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falls upon the first day of December, commemorates the memory of those who have passed, calls attention to those living with the virus today, and serves as a global health day dedicated to educating the public on preventative measures for HIV, González said. Jones, who made his Broadway debut at 22 years of age in a show starring Harry Connick Jr., has also appeared on four episodes of “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” and starred in a rendition of “The Lion King.” He opened his one-man show last night by singing part of the “Circle of Life.” Though he may not always get the gig he auditions for, Jones did recently play a psychic storyteller drag queen tarot card reader on the CBS show, “Criminal Minds,” a role he described as “sweet.” Jones has always been in touch with his masculine and feminine sides. He was fascinated with his mother, a “songstress” with a fashion business that markets clothing to the “full-figured woman of today.” His mother, a “gem” who always ensured him of her love for him, became his best friend and number one fan. “Shadows&Lights” is a collection of poems, poetry and prose that Jones has been writing since 1999. His growing up gay in Virginia and eventual coming out inspired the show. Throughout the show, which he described as more mature than his first one-man show, FlagBoy, Jones aims to give voices and shed light upon those
living with HIV and AIDS. His goal is to represent the bright moments alongside the “not-sobright” ones. Jones has performed “Shadows & Lights” several times, ritualistically meditating and removing his shoes before each performance because it keeps him grounded. Jones first wrote the show inspired by a young, gay black man who was facing challenges similar to those that he himself faced. “I wanted us to be heard, to be seen, to be supported nationally, globally, in the whole grand scheme of things,” he said.
“Art, it saves lives. There’s a true human connection to that. It does wake up the senses.” CORNELIUS JONES JR. Author of “Shadows&Lights”
But as he began to perform the piece, he was shocked to find a wider audience, including white women, both within the LGBTQ community and allies. “You put a piece out into the world, you release it from your world, and now the world has their way of interpreting it — their way of seeing themselves in it,” he said. González, who took part in advertising for last night’s program, said compared to the lecture format, the art medium allows for an elaboration of ideas that could be further discussed after the show’s end.
“If we compare art to any medium, whether it be painting, music, film, [or] performances, [it] has a bit more [of a] gripping impact and also really incites the audience to have empathy and sympathy to the performer, but also what the performer represents,” he said. Spoken word is performative, which gives Jones a chance to not be so serious and “play” – to have a little fun. “Lectures can be so serious and a bit tense,” he said. “For those who are still in school, we’ve sat through so many lectures ... art, it saves lives. There’s a true human connection to that. It does wake up the senses.” Jones is also currently developing a fitness yoga curriculum in Los Angeles to help people like recovering alcoholics and youths without the oppor tunity to attend college become cer tified instructors in their communities. Nachi Patil, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, attended the event and said it is important to remind people that HIV and AIDS still exist, though they often fall to the wayside. “No one’s talking about AIDS,” he said. For college students who may be struggling to come to terms with their own identities, Jones said self love is vital, as well as surrounding oneself with people who are going through similar situations and finding a mentor. Jones gave the audience the key to life: remaining hopeful. He had every audience member on their feet screaming “hope,” and told everyone that though we all have shadows and lights, it’s necessary to find the light in each day and smile. “Hope, y’all, hope is why I’m breathing … hope is why I’m writing, hope is why I’m singing, hope is why I dance.”
December 3, 2014
FOOD & DRINK
Evelyn’s on Easton Avenue provides Mediterranean getaway JENNY LIN STAFF WRITER
Easton Avenue is full of exotic restaurants, but Evelyn’s stands out from the crowd. At the end of a cobblestone alley nestled between two stores is a secret garden of twinkling lights and great Mediterranean food. I’ve passed by Evelyn’s several times while looking for restaurants to try in New Brunswick, but the polished interior and dim lighting gave me the impression this was an upscale restaurant that didn’t fit my budget. I fulfilled my curiosity yesterday and was pleased to find that Evelyn’s offered a variety of Middle Eastern dishes at affordable prices. The interior was welcoming with orange ombré walls and dim lighting. I glanced over the menu and decided to order the vegetarian lentil soup, tabouleh, hummus and spinach pie combo and shawarma sandwich. For $4, the lentil soup came in a large bowl. It contained rice and onions but no discernable lentils. Instead, the lentils were puréed into the soup, creating a creamy texture. The vegetarian combination of tabouleh, hummus and spinach pie provided a good opportunity to try several of the restaurant’s appetizers. The menu describes the tabouleh salad with curly parsley, tomatoes, onions, burghul wheat and citrus olive oil dressing, but the burghul wheat was missing from my salad. Despite this, I enjoyed the pungent flavor of the parsley and the crunchiness of the onions.
Served with a basket of pita bread, the hummus was smooth and nutty from the tahini. It was also decorated with olive oil, diced tomatoes and paprika. I appreciated the generous portion of large pita slices but was disappointed to find the flatbread was cold. The final item in the vegetarian combination was a spinach pie served on a bed of iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes. The pie had a good pastry-to-filling ratio. The thin pastry was soft and chewy, and the chopped spinach filling was surprisingly tangy. Although I was already full from the appetizers, I made room for my $5.75 shawarma sandwich. The sandwich was wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomato and yogurt sauce. It contained a generous amount of sliced beef, but the sandwich was a little dry for my taste. An extra dollop of yogurt sauce did the trick to combat this problem. In addition, the combination of lettuce, tomatoes and grilled onions complemented the chewy beef. The sandwich had a smoky flavor from the char on the beef and a tangy flavor from the yogurt sauce and tomatoes. Overall, I recommend Evelyn’s for their flavorful dishes, generous portions and affordable prices. The restaurant’s intimate dining setting is the perfect place for a date or dinner with close friends. For more stories on arts and entertainmewnt, food and lifestyle check out targuminsidebeat.com.
Top: The vegetarian combination at Evelyn’s consists of tabouleh, hummus served with a basket of pita and spinich pie. The tabouleh salad includes parsely, tomatoes, onions and burghul wheat and is topped with citrus olive oil dressing. Bottom: The lentil soup, which comes in a large portion, contains rice and onions with pureed lentils . JENNY LIN
Spread holiday cheer with simple, wallet-friendly treats SARAH JAIHE LEE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With the holidays coming up, it’s time to think of gifts to give family, friends and loved ones. Making gifts yourself is a fun and easy way to save money. It may take a little more time, but it’s much more meaningful and will definitely put a smile on someone’s face.
DIY #1: DOUBLE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES IN A JAR
Students on a budget can save money by making gifts by hand. Unleash your creative side and try giving double chocolate oatmeal cookies in a jar or peppermint chocolate pretzels as holiday gifts this year. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
This gift is great for someone who enjoys baking or loves cookies without having to prepare all of the ingredients from scratch. You don’t even have to wrap this gift — it looks ver y presentable on its own. Ingredients (Makes about 30-36 cookies): -1/2 cup white sugar -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon baking soda -1 cup packed brown sugar -1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips -1 1/2 cups rolled oats -1/3 cup cocoa powder -1/2 cup all-purpose flour Directions: 1.) Layer the ingredients in
a 1-quar t jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer 2.) Write the baking directions on a piece of paper or on a note-card: 3.) Cream one stick of real butter in a large bowl 4.) Add one large egg and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 5.) Add entire jar of dr y ingredients and mix well. Add 1-2 tablespoon of water until dough reaches desired consistency 6.) Form into walnut-sized balls and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes
DIY #2 : PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS
Take chocolate-covered pretzels to a whole new level with crushed peppermint candy. Not only do these taste great, they look amazing and are ver y festive. You can dip them in white chocolate if you prefer or add festive colored sprinkles. Ingredients: -1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips -Salted pretzels as desired -1 small bag peppermint candy -2 tablespoon butter -1/2 cup milk
-A pinch of salt Directions: 1.) Boil water in a large pot. Once it’s boiled, put a smaller pot inside and add the chocolate chips. Add the butter and slowly incorporate the milk until it reaches a smooth consistency. Mix well and add the salt. 2.) Once that’s ready, crush the peppermint candy in a Ziploc bag with a large spoon. 3.) Get some chocolate on a large spoon and dip the pretzel until it’s fully covered on one side. You can also dip half the pretzel or drizzle the chocolate on the pretzel instead. 4.) Sprinkle the crushed peppermint on the pretzel. 5.) Lay the pretzels on parchment paper and let them dr y for approximately 30 minutes. Ser ve the pretzels in a holiday-themed box, such as the ones that can be purchased from the Rite-Aid on George Street. For more stories on ar ts and enter tainmewnt, food and lifestyle check out targuminsidebeat.com.
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Vaping is not as fresh as you think More research needed to determine potential effects of e-cigarettes
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Many advocates of the new trend call it a xford Dictionaries recently announced that its 2014 word of the year is “vape.” healthier alternative to smoking — a tempting The term is in reference to e-cigarettes, claim to believe, but one that is misleading and which have become popular alternatives to to- could have serious implications. Calling vapbacco cigarettes over the last year. Vape dates ing healthier than smoking is a ver y relative back to 1983, according to Oxford, when it was comparison and doesn’t hold much weight at used in a scholarly ar ticle to refer to the use of all when you take into account the serious and a new type of cigarette that delivered nicotine deadly health consequences of smoking. E-cigathrough a vapor instead of smoke. It was once rettes do not have tobacco in them, but they do associated more with marijuana use, but over have nicotine. While conventional cigarettes dethe past year, it has won over non-smokers and liver nicotine with tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes smokers who claim vaping is a useful method to don’t have that harsh smoke element, making it a lot easier to vape a much higher concentration quit smoking. of nicotine than you E-cigarettes are would smoke. You fairly new, and not can vape without enough research has “If [e-cigarettes are] going to become nicotine, but the been done on their the next big thing (although we suspect concept is still the potential effects on same: Star ting out personal and public it’s more of a niche market), consumers vaping flavored health. According to should at least be as aware of its health e-juice might seem a recent eight-month effects as they are of the risks of tobacco.” harmless enough, study done at the but the potential for University of Leuven then moving on to in Belgium, electrontr ying nicotine (and ic cigarettes were shown to significantly reduce tobacco cravings consequently becoming addicted) couldn’t be among smokers. But this was a study done with more obvious. E-cigarettes clearly have a huge and only 48 participants, and it is not enough to ser ve as statistical evidence for that claim. It is unclear growing market, so it’s impor tant that the just how harmful nicotine vapor is compared to proper research is done as soon as possitobacco smoke, although studies suggest there is ble to clarify their uses, ef fects and potential definitely some sort of negative health impact, in- dangers to consumers. If this is going to cluding the effects of secondhand vapor. Second- become the next big thing (although we sushand vapor is especially important to research: pect it’s more of a niche market), consumers One of the appeals of e-cigarettes is that it’s easy should at least be as aware of its health ef fects to use them in places conventional cigarette smok- as they are of the risks of tobacco. Warning laing is not allowed. Vapor typically goes unnoticed bels, appropriate marketing and educational compared to smoke, and without any federal regu- campaigns should be updated to include the growing trend. lations on e-cigarettes, it’s hard to control.
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Federal reserve encourages growth of national debt LEGALIZING LIFE MATTHEW BOYER
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ur countr y is running out of money. No, really, the well has run dr y. Today, the United States Federal Government has a debt totaling more than $18 trillion. But not to worr y — it’s actually those damn Republicans who want to cut entitlement spending that will destroy the economy. Their minor cuts in projected increases in spending will surely be the catalyst for financial disaster here at home. There is no way the costly policies of the Federal Reser ve negatively impact the marketplace, right? Well, newsflash: We’re broke, and they do. The United States has not been this financially unstable since World War II and the Great Depression. Let me paint a picture for you: When George W. Bush took of fice, the federal government was not up to its neck in debt. In fact, there was a surplus in the budget, and therefore, our countr y’s debt was financeable. This surplus is a result of relative peacetime, the beginning of the government-sponsored housing bubble and the success of the Internet. In 2014, it is a much dif ferent stor y. When Bush exited the Oval Of fice in 2009, he left the taxpayers to foot a bill about $5 trillion strong. Since President Barack Obama’s inauguration, the spender-in-chief has increased the total national debt even more substantially than his predecessor. Now, the total national debt leaves each citizen to pay $56,369, or each taxpayer an astonishing $153,729. This debt was accumulated
due to spending on police militarization, lavish presidential golfing trips, endless war, detainment centers and insolvent social ser vices. If families or businesses spent like our government does, they would not sur vive past their first grocer y, mor tgage or Internet bills. Although our lovely friends on the left cried about spending under the Bush administration, they are essentially silent under the current regime. As a junior senator, Obama railed against then President Bush for his desire to raise the debt ceiling — an issue Obama has clearly flip-flopped on, as he ridicules Republicans for doing the same under his
ing system has an interesting track record, to say the least. The beginning of the Federal Reser ve has sketchy ties to names such as J. P. Morgan, Rockefeller and Vanderlip — men who at the time owned a large por tion of the world’s wealth. After successfully orchestrating, lobbying and passing the new fractional reser ve banking system, the Federal Reser ve Act of 1913 was signed into law by the progressive President Woodrow Wilson. This system established an economic environment unfriendly to sound money and competing marketplace currencies. The Federal Reser ve can print money, inject it into the econom-
“Republicans and Democrats alike will continue to bicker about which programs to only cut increased spending in, and the media will continue to divisively cover all the wrong issues. With little-tono coverage surrounding the conspicuous Federal Reserve System, it is vital to follow news outlets that do.” rule. The President even stated he didn’t deser ve a second term if he was not able to control the debt before then. In 2006, the firebrand junior senator from Illinois rightfully claimed, “Increasing America’s debt weakens us domestically and internationally.” It is clear the desire to belligerently spend taxpayer dollars is one bipartisan issue our government does not have an issue tackling. If individuals and businesses eventually run out of money, you may be wondering why our government does not. The answer is three words: the Federal Reser ve. Essentially a four th branch of the federal government not explicitly outlined in the Constitution, this bank-
ic via quantitative easing, buy and sell bonds and change interest rates. These mechanisms enable our government to exacerbate the business cycle. These monetar y policies, which come under the auspices of economic stability, have achieved the opposite, with the housing bubble and new higher education bubble to cite. The easy credit enabled by the Fed fuels the extreme boom and bust nature of ar tificial economies. Is this information about the Federal Reser ve System of grave concern, or is it some crazy Libertarian conspiracy? You decide. Bloomberg News reported in 2011 that through the Federal Reser ve, some of the world’s largest financial insti-
tutions received an additional $1.2 trillion in undisclosed loans from the national banking system. This includes institutions such as Citigroup, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Royal Bank of Scotland, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and many more. To be clear, these loans are financially separate from the $18 trillion disclosed national debt. To illustrate the bigger picture, this spending is of relevance because such fiscally irresponsible policies devalue the dollar. Since our current dollar was officially turned into fiat currency, the paper currency has no tangible value. This makes the currency remarkably easy to collapse. Since 1913, the value of the dollar has plummeted. What would cost you $5 in 1913 costs $119.92 today. This is what true injustice looks like. Republicans and Democrats alike will continue to bicker about which programs to only cut increased spending in, and the media will continue to divisively cover all the wrong issues. With little-to-no coverage surrounding the conspicuous Federal Reser ve System, it is vital to follow news outlets that do. Additionally, as the total national debt approaches $20 trillion, be sure to suppor t those initiatives and politicians that wish to bring transparency to the Federal Reser ve. As those on the left blame Wall Street and those on the right blame big government politicians, know that they should truly be blaming the mother of the beast: the Federal Reser ve. Matthew Boyer is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science. He is the NJ State Chair and Rutgers Chapter President of Young Americans for Liberty. His column, “Legalizing Life,” runs on alternate Wednesdays. Follow him on Twitter @MattJBoyer.
US not doing enough to address issue of gun control COMMENTARY JOSEPH MALLETT
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n Dec. 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, 28 lives were lost, including the lives of 20 children all under the age of 8 years old. On this infamous and terrible day, 20-year-old Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementar y School with four guns on his person and proceeded to take the lives of 26 people, after already taking his mother’s life, before firing and killing himself. Across the countr y, people mourned the tragic loss of those innocent citizens, and as more details were released about the massacre, many people found themselves asking two questions: First, how was someone with the medical histor y of Lanza able to possess and use such dangerous firearms, and second, how can we prevent this from happening again? If we want to eliminate these tragic shootings from America, the first step is to eliminate ownership of the type of firearm used by Lanza. What he discharged that day in the elementar y school was a Bushmaster Model XM15-E2S semiautomatic rifle. This gun is an extremely power ful weapon, originally designed for militar y use in the Vietnam War. The first question arises here: Why does any American civilian need a weapon of this magnitude? The only situation in which
an individual would need the protection by a weapon of this magnitude would be an invasion by a foreign army, and in that case, we have our own American militar y to defend us. If we want to prevent future tragedies, we must stop the selling of these power ful automatic weapons to citizens. The second step is to eliminate ownership by individuals in high-risk situations. Growing up, Lanza was not your
nected to violent acts, some psychiatric exper ts argue that those with Asperger’s struggle to communicate verbally, and so when of fended, they act out in rage to express their displeasure with the way they were treated. This idea cer tainly seems to apply to Adam Lanza, who had been going through a rocky period with his father in the months leading up to the shooting. It seems undisputable that Asperger’s had a signifi-
“When applying for a gun license, one should have a clean record, be able to pass a background check, be able to pass a mental health test, be living in a home where there is no one with mental disabilities or histories of violence and only be able to purchase single-shot weapons. While this may sound over the top, times are changing, and gun violence is increasing at an alarming rate.” typical child or teenager. According to his father, Peter Lanza, “It was cr ystal clear something was wrong … The social awkwardness, the uncomfor table anxiety, unable to sleep, stress, unable to concentrate, having a hard time learning, the awkward walk, reduced eye contact. You could see the changes occurring.” Eventually, Lanza was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, which is now considered to be a categor y in the broader autism spectrum disorder. Although Asperger’s is not directly con-
cant influence on Lanza’s decision to do what he did. Lanza’s parents were aware of their son’s condition — they were with him at the doctor’s of fice when he was diagnosed. They did ever ything they could to suppor t him and nur ture him, even as he seemed to digress as he grew older. His father, despite divorcing Lanza’s mother when Lanza was still young, made time to see him ever y weekend. His mother, a gun owner, took Lanza to the shooting range to teach him how to shoot, knowing her son’s
love of guns. And with that, the root of the problem comes to life. Under no circumstances should an individual with mental disabilities be operating a gun, let alone having guns in the house in which said individual is living. While many people diagnosed with mental disabilities can still function at high levels, leaving guns in the house increases the risk of violence and makes causing harm to others an option for people with mental disabilities, who may not fully understand the magnitude or consequences of their actions. In fact, restriction should not only stop here, but should include people with histories of violence. The idea I propose is this: When applying for a gun license, one should have a clean record, be able to pass a background check, be able to pass a mental health test, be living in a home where there is no one with mental disabilities or histories of violence and only be able to purchase single-shot weapons. While this may sound over the top, times are changing, and gun violence is increasing at an alarming rate. It is time for America to lay down new restrictions in order to avoid tragedies like the one that occurred Dec. 14, 2012. Rest in peace to all those who lost their lives that day. Joseph Mallett is a School of Ar ts and Sciences first-year student majoring in political science and education.
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Horoscopes
DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
Pearls Before Swine
December 3, 2014 Stephan Pastis
Today’s Birthday (12/03/14). Fun, creativity and adventure are key themes this year. Articulate a bold vision before 12/23, and launch after that. This next Saturn phase in your sign (until 12/19/17) illuminates your confidence and power. Travels and creative arts keep you busy through August, when your professional status rises. Expect home changes after 3/20. Magic moments abound. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- You can make extra cash over the next two days. Get creative! Then focus on your next gig. Check the path ahead. You’re on top of the world. Plan an exciting trip, and get your ducks in a row. Confirm reservations. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Take charge... no more procrastination. Let someone know what (or whom) you need. You’re gaining authority today and tomorrow. Prove you know what you’re doing. Your power is increasing. Team up for success. Clarify your plans before launching. Ensure all the pieces are in place. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Deadlines are looming, so better get back to it. Work slowly and methodically. Changes are required. Talk in generalities at first. Choose boldly, after consideration. Be sensitive to a loved one’s wishes. Don’t throw your money around. Think over repercussions and outcomes before acting. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t go anywhere. Slow down and take it easy. Stay calm. Talking with friends today and tomorrow clears up a concern. Emotions could overflow. Moderate a clash between normally gentle souls. Your team comes to your rescue. Sometimes the best action is no action. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s fun and positive career mojo ahead. Move quickly to stay in the loop. Listen to the unspoken as well as what gets said. Take on new responsibilities today and tomorrow. Avoid arguing over silly stuff. Social events capture your attention now. Share private information. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You can take new ground over the next two days, but you may not follow the route originally intended. Remember to consult with your partner. Look before leaping. Expenses may be higher than expected. Plan a bold adventure from the comforts of home.
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LEADERSHIP First-Team All-Bars product Hoffman draws larger role as team leader CONTINUED FROM BACK
Sophomore forward Junior Etou scored a team and career-high 20 points in the Knights’ latest win on the road at Clemson. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
GRIT Rutgers earned victories against SEC, ACC schools for two wins in three games CONTINUED FROM BACK
en essential to grinding out close games thus far. Jack made clutch shots against halftime Saturday before eventually wilting to the Cavaliers’ top- St. Francis-Brooklyn, Vanderranked defense in the second half. bilt and Clemson to help secure That’s why even when the end wins, while Mack has been the result was a 45-26 defeat to Virgin- floor general, generating assists ia — Rutgers’ lowest scoring total on offense and steals on defense in a game since 1942-43, when it despite his emergency trip to the scored 26 points in a loss to Princ- dentist on Friday for a toothache. But even after winning two of eton — Jordan had nothing but three games against quality oppopositive vibes. He knew that as long as the nents and falling to a top-quality Knights continued to play with Virginia team, Mack, swollen jaw that chip on their shoulder, it and all, was still unsatisfied. “We wanted to win, actually,” could take them a long way. “To me, you show a lot of film,” Mack said after being asked if Jordan said postgame Saturday. “I he was pleased with the team’s think we did a great job defen- showing during the weekend at sively. We can learn from it, we the Barclays Center. “We wanted can repeat a lot of the things that to win the tournament.” Although the Knights may we did out there, show them how great we can be defensively. … still be far from earning victoThe physicality that we brought, ries against top-ranked competition, at the discipline 4-3 and wins that we brought “We’re not thinking about against an to the table and tonight … we where we stand in the Big SEC ACC school worked hard, Ten right now, I think under their so there’s a belt, the lot of [posiit’s just a day-to-day Big Ten has tive] things to improvement for us.” been put on show them.” notice that That grit EDDIE JORDAN Rutgers is and belief carHead Coach no pushover. ried over to But for Monday night’s Jordan, he comeback victory at Clemson, as Rutgers put in wants his team to stay focused its most complete offensive per- one game at a time and not look ahead to conference play. formance of the season. “I don’t know if we were The Knights finished with four players in double figures, thinking about that,” Jordan said which included career-high of if he felt the games Rutgers point totals for junior center has played are good preparation Greg Lewis (11) and sophomore for conference play. “When we for ward Junior Etou, who led go into conference play, maybe we’ll look back and say, ‘Look, the team with 20 points. Rutgers also finished with just we did this against Virginia, we three turnovers the entire game did this against Vanderbilt,’ but for an assist-to-turnover ratio of not going in, not right now … so 16-to-3, the best ratio (5.33) by we’re not thinking about where an opponent in Clemson history, we stand in the Big Ten right according to the Tigers’ Commu- now. I think it’s just a day-to-day nications Director for University improvement for us.” Athletics, Philip Sikes. For updates on the Rutgers The leadership and mental toughness that senior forward men’s basketball team, follow Kadeem Jack and senior guard @SeanStewartRU and @TargumMyles Mack displayed have prov- Sports on Twitter.
two seniors, five juniors and three sophomores. Following a season marked by strong senior leadership, a critical question looms on the horizon of the 2014-15 campaign: Who will replace Gunzelman as the team’s leader? A possible answer could be both seniors: First Team AllVault and Second Team All-Uneven Bars honoree Luisa Leal and First Team All-Bars member Emma Hoffman. “I want to help the team any way I can,” Hof fman said. “I just want to help my team in the best way that I can, so we can get to regionals again and place the best in our conference. … We know we can compete at places where the crowd is so loud that you can’t even hear yourself think. We are hungr y now — and we want to do better and better ever y year.” While two seniors seemingly fill the void as leaders, it may be the star-laden group of six freshmen that has the most impact on the Knights’ success. It is a group that includes Jenna Crisalli, Sahara Gipson, Elizabeth Groden, Ayana Lee, Elizabeth Nand and Makenzey Shank. According to Levine, those freshmen are responsible for the current and future success of the program. “We are looking for a lot out of our freshman. We have a great freshman group as a whole, and it’s going to be them that are going to have to step-up,” Levine
Gymnastics head coach Louis Levine said he is expecting much from his talented incoming freshmen class this season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
said. “Whether it’s Ayana, Sahara, Sarah or Elizabeth on an event, or whoever since we have six [freshmen], we are going to count on all of them to step up in certain areas. And as a program, that is really how we will continue to improve — by bringing in freshman that push upperclassmen.” Rutgers hopes to continue its success Jan. 10, when it opens its inaugural Big Ten season at Penn State against three teams that finished in the top 12 at NCAAs last year.
Despite it standing as a tall task, Levine is confident in Rutgers’ abilities. “At the beginning of last season we talked about starting off with scores that we needed to qualify for regionals, and we ended up doing that,” Levine said. “Now, we just need to keep pushing forward here during the last month of practices and look forward to a good season.” For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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EXPERIENCE
VOLLEYBALL
Diving training draws similarities to gymnastics in twisting, contorting body CONTINUED FROM BACK
dedicated to what she is doing. She does a good job of getting in having such a good work ethic over the bad days and moving forward. If you can’t do that, when it comes to diving. There are differences, you’re not going to cut it.” With two-and-a-half years of exthough, like the major one of landing on your head in diving perience under her belt, the progcompared to that of landing on ress she has made is impressive your feet in gymnastics, as well and has Woodruff pretty excited as the different boards used for for what the next two years hold. “She has learned so much in each sport. Leaving gymnastics at first such a short amount of time, and was not so easy. Black had spent it’s pretty exciting,” Woodruff 11 years building herself up to be said. “I don’t think she realized a great competitor and gymnast, what she is achieving until these but as she spent more time div- past few meets when her scores jumped from last year. She is reing, she too began to love it. While she loved both sports, alizing she is going to do quite she stuck with diving, a new a bit. She’s having a lot of succhapter in her life. Black found cess this fall, which I’m excited diving as a sport of a chance, and to see.” Two weekends ago at the it intrigued her. “It’s very fun. You can mess up Frank Elm Invite, Black was able and sometimes it hurts, but you to qualify for the NCAA Zone Divcan just swim it off and get back ing meet in February, which was her goal comon the board ing into the and try again,” “Alyssa has really season. She Black said. thinks she can Woodr uf f progressed into a really only get better has been by her side to good diver. She has done with more difdives and help her adthat through a lot of hard ficult do well in the just and learn NCAA Champimore about work and dedication.” onships by bethe teching consistent. niques, how PHIL SPINIELLO Black is to approach a Head Coach still going dive and the through an type of dive adjustment period, being new to she will do. He is the one that works with the sport. “Alyssa has really proBlack ever y practice, six days a week, to continually get the reps gressed into a really good diver. in that she needs to be consis- She has done that through a lot tently great. Having only three of hard work and dedication,” divers on the team allows him said head coach Phil Spiniello. to focus on the girls much more “I don’t know what the ceiling is and give them the help they for Alyssa because she continues to get better ever y year, and need to improve. “The thing that is great about it’s exciting to see where she is her [Black] is that she keeps a going to go.” fairly even keel as she is trainFor updates on the Rutgers ing [and] competing,” Woodruff said. “She works really well that swimming and diving team, follow way and is very determined and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore diver Alyssa Black’s performance at the Frank Elm Invitational helped her qualify for the NCAA Zone Diving meet. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Freshman outside hitter Meme Fletcher led Rutgers in several categories before losing her season in November to a stress fracture in her foot. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Down year motivates RU in offseason CONOR NORDLAND CORRESPONDENT
The inaugural season in the Big Ten is over for the Rutgers volleyball team. In the end, the Scarlet Knights (7-26, 0-20) will look back on this season as a building block for future seasons to come. After dropping all of its games in conference play and capturing six set victories in the total 66 sets they played, it’s no secret Rutgers has work to do this offseason. But the coaching staff and players welcome the new challenges. Everyone within the program believes next year will tell a different story. “We will definitely be more experienced next season as far as knowing who their main hitters are and each team’s key players are tactically,” said junior libero Ali Schroeter. “As far as ourselves, we will definitely grow mentally. In the Big Ten, being strong mentally is a huge factor, so being able to do that better next year will help us a lot.” Experience is one area the Knights will have an abundance of next season. Rutgers graduates only three seniors from the program this year, including its versatile captain Rachel Andreassian, its top setter Nicole Bayer and middle blocker Lea Williams. But the Knights have a number of players ready to step up and fill the void the seniors will leave. Schroeter is more than up to the task of being the Knights’ primary leader on the court, and junior setter Anna Sudbury has evidenced her ability to orchestrate the offense when given the opportunity. Rutgers will have seven seniors on its roster with a year of Big Ten experience next season. With so many players having experience under head coach CJ Werneke, leadership will not be an issue next year.
Another key component to next season’s success will be the development of freshman outside hitter Meme Fletcher. Fletcher led the team in a number of offensive categories before going down with a stress fracture in her foot in November. Her injury, although detrimental to the team this season, will benefit those who played in her absence. “It was a big initial blow because she had been a starter in almost every match,” Werneke said. “But it’s given other players the opportunity to step up, and they have and they have gotten some valuable experience. In this league, you need depth, and we’re learning we had more depth
“I really think we need to adapt the mindset of committing year-round to not only participating in the Big Ten.” CJ WERNEKE Head Coach
than we realized, which is always a good thing. Hopefully some of that depth creates competition across the board at every position for next year.” This depth can be seen at all positions for Rutgers. The Knights will have at least one player at each position next season with playing experience. With the addition of a strong recruiting class, Werneke’s roster has the potential to include the perfect mix of young talent and senior leadership. But even with a strong roster, Rutgers will need to improve upon its overall game if its wishes to take the next step in the Big Ten. “I really think we need to adapt the mindset of committing yearround to not only participating
in the Big Ten, but competing in it,” Werneke said. “We’ve done enough to participate, but if we want to compete now, our players have to evaluate what level of commitment they are willing to take.” This year-round commitment starts in the gym, according to Schroeter. The Knights will need to develop the physicality and endurance necessary to have to success in the Big Ten. Focusing on more volleyball-specific workouts will be crucial. “Volleyball is a lot of quick sprints, and our strength coaches are really good at devising our workouts and conditioning to be volleyball specific,” Schroeter said. “So we will be able to build our endurance to be able to sustain the tough competition throughout the matches we will have in the fall.” According to the players and coaching staff, this improved physical condition will directly translate into a stronger mental attitude. If the players are able to stay fresh in later sets of each contest, the mental focus will be there as well. After a season characterized as a learning experience, Rutgers will need to use the lessons learned to develop into a stronger team this offseason. Come next year, the Knights plan to compete harder and win games against the top competition. “This year, we showed that we could compete with these teams,” Andreassian said. “I think the program will have a lot more opportunities than it used to have, so I’m very excited for the future. We will be better equipped to handle these teams and prove that we can compete despite being new to the conference, so I have a lot of hopes for them.” For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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December 3, 2014 MEN’S TRACK & FIELD CRAWFORD RETURNS AFTER ALL-AMERICAN SEASON IN LONG JUMP
IN BRIEF
Knights eye continuity during indoor season
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he Big Ten announced Monday the 2014 All-Conference teams as voted on by the league’s head coaches and conference media members. Rutgers boasted four members who collected recognition on each team. Media members named junior wide receiver Leonte Carroo to the All-Big Ten Conference first team, while senior of fensive lineman Kaleb Johnson, redshir t freshman defensive end Kemoko Turay and junior defensive tackle Darius Hamilton were honorable mentions. Carroo and Johnson were the only Knights to garner honorable mention by Big Ten head coaches. Carroo ranks second in the Big Ten with 1,043 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions.
M ichigan
head football
coach Brady Hoke was fired yesterday after he and the Wolverines finished the regular season 5-7, missing out on bowl eligibility, according to ESPN. Hoke’s firing came just over a month after former Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon resigned from his post after four years at the helm. Hoke was 31-20 overall with the Wolverines, and his firing comes the same day former Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez was announced Pac 12 Coach of the Year at Arizona. Michigan owes Hoke a $3 million buyout.
42- year - old
goalkeeper
and former New Jersey Devils star Mar tin Brodeur signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Blues yesterday, according to ESPN. The NHL’s all-time winningest goalie has never worn another NHL uniform, signing a deal wor th $700,000 in base salar y. Brodeur was 19-14-6 last season with the Devils, finishing with a 2.51 goals-against average and .901 save percentage. “It’s going to feel great, it’s going to definitely be dif ferent,” Brodeur told stlouisblues. com. “Not just for me, but for the fans. I’ve turned the page, and this is a new beginning that hopefully will come of f with something great.”
R eigning
NBA
MVP
Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder made his first appearance of the season yesterday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Durant missed the past six weeks recovering from a fractured right foot he suf fered on Oct. 16 and returned to practice last week, going through non-contact drills, according to ESPN. Durant’s teammate, Russell Westbrook, returned from a fractured hand last Wednesday, with the Thunder (5-12) playing the majority of their games without their star duo. The six-week absence is the longest stretch of time Durant has missed his entire career, missing just 14 games the last seven seasons prior to the injur y.
MIKE O’SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers men’s track and field team enters its indoor season looking to build upon its strong performances toward the end of last year’s campaign. The team features a mix of veterans and newcomers all looking to make positive impacts during the indoor season after months of preparation. Head coach Mike Mulqueen is excited and confident that his group can make some improvements that will take it to greater levels. “Our main goals for the indoor season are to stay healthy and compete at a high level in the championship meets,” Mulqueen said. “We have several athletes in different groups who can have great seasons for us. It is our hope that all have great seasons.” The Scarlet Knights have many standouts on the roster in the various track events that will be active during the indoor season.
Corey Crawford highlights the team. The senior is a sprinter and long-jumper who was named first team All-American last season after putting together a strong year in which he placed second overall in the long-jump at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. He holds four school records, including the indoor long jump, which he set last season with a jump of 8.22 meters at last year’s American Athletic Conference Championships. He enters his final indoor season for the Knights hoping that the team can take the next step. “I feel like this team is maturing,” Crawford said. “Overall, as a team, we’ve set the bar pretty high. We had a lot of success last year, including [junior] Tom Carr at Penn Relays, so we have a high expectation to send as many people as we can to nationals.” Carr had a successful season as a javelin thrower. The junior moved up to second place on the school’s all-time javelin thrower
list last year, too, finishing as a runner-up at the Penn Relays. The move to the Big Ten is another factor that will have many implications for the Knights, just as it has for all of Rutgers’ sports teams. They will compete in their first Big Ten Championships in late February in Ohio, one of the bigger meets of the season that will be a good measuring stick for the program. The Knights feel that they are ready for the move to the new conference, though, and will use experience gained over the last few years to put together their best performances on the bigger stage. “It’s our first year in the new conference, so it will be a little bit of an adjustment,” Crawford said. “But it’s nothing our guys can’t handle because we did pretty well last year in the AAC, another very competitive conference. The Big Ten is a little deeper, but it’s nothing we can’t handle.” The distance unit receives a key addition with senior
Christopher Banafato’s return to the lineup after he did not compete during cross country season. Another standout hoping to have a successful indoor season for Rutgers is senior sprinter D’Andre Jordan, who took second place at last year’s 400m race in the AAC Championships, in addition to taking first place in the 200m and 400m at the Metropolitan Indoor Championships. The Knights kick off their season Jan. 9 as hosts of the Rutgers Invitational, an event that has brought excitement and recognition to the program in recent years. Rutgers is hoping to get off to a quick start this season, and it believes that it will be able to ignite that momentum throughout the season. “One of our big goals this year is to place high in the Big Ten Championships,” Jordan said. “We’ve all been practicing really hard and doing some extra weight room to make sure we stay healthy.”
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “We need to adapt the mindset of committing year-round to not only participating in the Big Ten, but competing in it.” — Rutgers head volleyball coach CJ Werneke
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GYMNASTICS
MEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS WON TWO OF ITS LAST THREE GAMES
RU searches for leadership after big year ALEX NAZZARO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Senior guard Myles Mack has been a crucial part of the Knights’ success, acting as the main facilitator on the offensive end and contributing with steals and leadership on the defensive side of the ball. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Knights show grit in road wins SEAN STEWART ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
Entering Thanksgiving break, the Rutgers men’s basketball team could hardly catch a break. Following a surprising blowout defeat last Tuesday night to previously winless Saint Peter’s, 68-50, at the Louis Brown Athletic Center, the Scarlet Knights traveled to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn completely out of sync.
Combine that with a Friday night matchup against unbeaten Vanderbilt and the loss of starting junior guard Bishop Daniels to a left ankle injury two minutes into the game, and the Knights seemed destined for a rough stretch of results. So when Rutgers gave Vanderbilt its first loss of the season, the win was a bit of a shock. Well, a shock to everyone but the players and head coach Eddie Jordan. That’s because something was different about this Rutgers team. Yes, some players
were a year older, and yes, there are several new faces on the roster, but the Knights displayed something that was sorely lacking for long stretches in 2013 and certainly against the Peacocks: grit. It was grit that helped guide Rutgers to arguably its best win of the season against the Commodores. It was also that grit and resolve that saw the Knights lead No. 7 Virginia, 18-17, at
For many coaches, the toughest part about an end to a successful season is the task of psychologically preparing a team for the impending offseason, especially after losing some of its best players. This scenario became quite relevant for fourth-year Rutgers head gymnastics coach Louis Levine after the Scarlet Knights lost their leader and best all-around gymnast, Alexis Gunzelman, to graduation. Gunzelman dominated last season. Outside of her First Team All-EAGL honors in all four events and the all-around, she became the first Rutgers individual all-arounder in school history to qualify for NCAA nationals. She paced the Knights to their greatest season in program history. Rutgers recorded six of the top-10 scores in program history, reaching its highest national ranking of No. 16 and competing in the NCAA regionals for the first time since 2007. Levine, last season’s pick for the EAGL Head Coach of the Year and the NACGC/W Northeast Region Head Coach of the Year, was unfazed by the circumstances, noting a contributing factor to repeat success without Gunzelman. “Alexis was one of the best gymnasts to come here. The only way to replace her is with a bunch of individuals. I don’t know if you can just replace her with just one person. It’s going to take a group effort,” Levine said. “Our expectations are to continue to improve. That’s really what we built our program, trying to get better year-to-year. Obviously, we set the bar pretty high last year, but we will continue to try and get better and better.” This season, Rutgers welcomes six freshmen onto its roster and returns SEE LEADERSHIP ON PAGE 13
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SWIMMING & DIVING BLACK WAS LEVEL 10 GYMNAST PRIOR TO RUTGERS
Diver brings gymnast experience to pool RYAN MORAN STAFF WRITER
Three years ago, assistant coach Fred Woodruff received a call from a friend who coached a high school team in New York. The friend wanted to let him know that a girl who had just come in to dive on her first day of practice had blown him away. The girl’s name was Alyssa Black, who is now a sophomore on the Rutgers swimming
and diving team. Diving and gymnastics are two completely different sports, but they have a connection for Black. Black is in her second full season of diving competitively at Rutgers and third year in her life. She started her senior year in high school, when she was a Level 10 gymnast, which is the highest achievement a gymnast can attain. She found a connection through the floor event in gymnastics and diving. Many things
are very similar when it comes to diving like the motions each athlete must go through. “Well, with gymnastics, I always liked floor and with floor — it requires a lot of power,” Black said. “There is a lot of flipping and twisting, and diving is very similar, so it made for an easy connection.” The training required in diving and gymnastics is similar and has allowed her to excel SEE EXPERIENCE ON PAGE 14
EXTRA POINT
NBA SCORES
Brooklyn New York
98 93
Boston Atlanta
105 109
Milwaukee Cleveland
108 111
LA Lakers Detroit
106 96
Oklahoma City New Orleans
104 112
Dallas Chicago
132 129
SCOTT GOODALE,
head coach, led the Rutgers wrestling team to a No. 23 ranking in NWCA/USA Today coaches pull. The ranking comes after Rutgers’ 20-18 win against Oklahoma and is the team’s first ranking since the 2012-2013 season.
Senior Emma Hoffman will be leaned on heavily for leadership this season for RU. FILE PHOTO / FEBRUARY 2013
KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
WRESTLING
MEN’S BASKETBALL
SWIMMING & DIVING
vs. No. 6 North Carolina
Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
at Seton Hall
at Boston University
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., The RAC
Friday, Las Vegas, Nev.
Saturday, 12 p.m., Prudential Center
Saturday, 1 p.m., New Haven, Conn.