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Jerry Alan Fodor, a former professor emeritus in the Department of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Rutgers, died this past Wednesday at the age of 82 in his New York City home. During the time leading up to his death, he suffered from complications of Parkinson’s disease and a recent stroke, according to The New York Times. Rutgers Today posted an obituary with world-renowned linguist, philosopher and rationalist Noam Chomsky discussing Fodor’s contributions to the development of cognitive science, his role of founder to its contemporary chapter and his presence in contemporary philosophy of language and mind. “His computational-representational theory of mind has for years been the gold standard in the field. His analyses of concepts and of the role of ‘language of thought’ are unsurpassed in their depth and import. Always with sparkling wit and style. A wonderful person and valued friend for 60 years,” Chomsky said. Fodor taught at Rutgers for 24 years, from 1988 until his retirement in 2012, and was widely recognized as one of the most influential philosophers of the mind throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Prior to his time at the University, Fodor completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University, after which he took to Princeton University where he received his Ph.D. working under well-established philosopher and mathematician Hillary Putnam. Fodor taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology between 1959 and 1986, shortly after he made his move to the City University of New York and later found his home at Rutgers for the remainder of his career, according to a report in Rutgers Today. Ernest Lepore, a professor in the Department of Philosophy, said Fodor’s presence signaled to educational institutions everywhere that the University’s philosophical department was ready to be among the best in the world. Fodor founded the University’s Center for Cognitive Science and immediately began to attract renowned scholars both to the center and to the Department of Philosophy, according to the report. Throughout his career, Fodor published a number of highly influential books and articles, according to Rutgers Today. Among his most influential published works are “The Language of Thought” and “Modularity of Mind.” These touch on his language-of-thought theor y, an empirical hypothesis See PROFESSOR on Page 5
World renowned philosopher of cognitive science Jerry Alan Fodor died last Wednesday at the age of 82. He was a professor emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at Rutgers for 24 years and founded the University’s Center for Cognitive Science. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
‘Battle of the Bald’ raises $10K for cancer research Abner Bonilla Staff Writer
Twenty-seven individuals waited for their names to be called in the “Battle of the Bald” Thursday night, an annual head-shaving tournament to fund life-saving childhood cancer research at the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. This year’s fundraiser collected a total of $10,199 — double the amount of last year’s event — due to the combined efforts of the University undergraduates, graduates, faculty and some unaffiliated with Rutgers that were willing to donate their hair to the cause. “It’s a great example of how something meaningful can impact a community,” said Vladimir Carrasco, a School of Arts and Sciences junior and one of the event’s two main organizers. To kick-off the event, two St. Baldrick’s Honored Kids — advocates who have dealt with childhood
cancer themselves — addressed the crowd of nearly 150 people at the College Avenue Student Center’s main lounge. “I want everyone to stay positive,” said Kaela Cruz, a 15-yearold St. Baldrick’s Honored Kid who has turned her experience with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, into a chance to raise awareness about childhood cancer and the research that is needed to find new treatments. Cruz is one of the 300,000 children who is diagnosed with cancer each year. But despite the large pool of childhood cancer patients, research to find more cures is underfunded. To help, “Battle of the Bald” participants get their head shaved to raise awareness but also have a chance to set up a donation page through St. Baldrick’s and use their own personal channels to raise money. See research on Page 4
Rutgers lecture series focuses on industry leaders Kristen Charlery Contributing Writer
On Thursday night, “Battle of the Bald” raised $10,199 — double last year’s amount — to fund life-saving childhood cancer research at the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. COURTESY OF NANCY GONZALES
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On Nov. 28, the Rutgers Business School hosted the Business Leadership Speaker Series featuring Basic Outfitters, an online service that allows customers to buy inexpensive clothing essentials. In the past, the event featured many well-known company heads, such as Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Steven Temares, Johnson & Johnson CPO Len DeCandia, DEVCO President Chris Paladino and Revlon & Elizabeth Arden SVP Rahul Mehrotra. Can Uslay, an associate professor of Marketing, director of Special Projects of the Rutgers Business School (RBS) and organizer of the Business Leader Speaker Series, said the goal of the series is “to See leaders on Page 5
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7,000 U. students, alumni warm hearts in ‘The Big Chill’
More than 7,000 students, alumni, faculty and guests laced their running shoes early Saturday morning for “The Big Chill” 5-kilometer. The yearly fundraising effort, hosted by the University, collects toys for children ages 3 to 14. CASEY AMBROSIO
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Last Saturday, more than 7,000 Rutgers students, alumni, faculty and guests gathered on the College Avenue campus to take part in the annual “The Big Chill” 5-kilometer. “The Big Chill” is a philanthropic event where participants can run, walk or otherwise travel a specific 3.1 mile course laid out on the College Avenue campus. Runners traveled southeast down College Avenue, turning to take George Street to a scenic path through Buccleuch Park, and then finally taking down Sicard Street back to College Avenue. The event fundraises and collects toys for children ages three to 14. Participants must bring a new toy valued at $15 or more or a $15 contribution to enter. The toys collected are then wrapped by a group of student volunteers the following Monday and are sent to various organizations, such as the Salvation Army of Bound Brook and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, according to the Rutgers Recreation website.
University Chancellor Debasish Dutta, who ran alongside participants on the cold Saturday morning, said the purpose of “The Big Chill” is to show the big heart of Rutgers and its students and to give back to the children of the local community. More than 80,000 toys have been donated since the event began back in 2002, and Rutgers will continue to grow that number in the years to come, he said.
ceremony, Murphy shook hands, took selfies and got right in line with all the other participants. “My wife and kids and I always thought it was a cool concept that your price of admission is bringing toys for kids who other wise wouldn’t get them which is pretty cool,” Murphy said after the race. “Kids will get toys they other wise wouldn’t have, we’ll all do something healthy, we’ll do it as a community and we’ll
out on it. This year she set time aside and made sure she got involved, since the event gives back to the community. “I just might (come back next year). Just because I’m a senior doesn’t mean I’ll forget my college. I’m going to be an alum, I have a lot of Rutgers pride and I’ll definitely be coming back,” she said. Jada Little, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said
characterized by the organization’s “Do What Moves You” slogan. “Our students right now are stressed. They’re entering exams, they have a lot going on and any opportunity for them to come and be with each other and move together and move a little bit, helps relieve stress,” Trukowski said. This year’s 5-kilometer plays into Rutgers Recreation’s new initiative called “Exercise is Medicine on Campus,” where a more active lifestyle is being promoted and is helping students get more focused, healthier and less stressed. Trukowski said this joint effort between Recreation and the Department of Kinesiology and Health aims to provide students with the opportunities and desire to get in at least 115 minutes of exercise per week. “Health, that is physical and mental health, is critical to student success. So whatever we can do to keep ourselves fit, physically and mentally, contributes to the success of our students,” Dutta said. “That gives every reason for students, faculty, staff and community members to be a part of this.”
“I just might (come back next year). Just because I’m a senior doesn’t mean I’ll forget my college. I’m going to be an alum, I have a lot of Rutgers pride and I’ll definitely be coming back.” Suraiea Hussain School of Arts and Sciences Senior
The clock started just after 10 a.m. as thousands of racers, some in costumes, poured down College Avenue. Participants could pay $5 to have their run timed and many students came in groups with friends or teammates. In the course of 1.5 hours, between 7,000 and 8,000 people crossed the finish line. Among the runners in this year’s “The Big Chill” was Governor-elect Phil Murphy. After a few quick remarks during the opening
do it at an iconic institution of higher education.” As with many Rutgers events, this year’s “The Big Chill” relied on student volunteers to operate refreshments stands, hand out snacks and line the course, take pictures and cheer on runners. Suraiea Hussain, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, both volunteered and ran in this year’s 5-kilometer. She said that she had always heard great things about “The Big Chill” but always missed
she came to this year’s 5-kilometer to bond with friends and get active. For her, “The Big Chill” is a great Saturday workout where she can have fun and give back to her community Stacy Trukowski, the co-director of Rutgers Recreation, said staying active and exercising can help students relieve stress and anxiety. She said Rutgers Recreation seeks to educate students on the benefits of exercise and to provide opportunities to do so, which is well
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TREE LIGHTING This year’s tree lighting ceremony brought the New Brunswick community together on Friday night in preparation for the holiday season. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
research 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, but research remains underfunded continued from front Peggy Joseph, a New Brunswick resident, raised $1,615 — the most from participants that night. She said that she is not a Scarlet Knight, but that she still wanted to help. “It’s something small, it’s hair, it’s not that important but the money I raised might make a difference,” Joseph said. Another participant who raised $1,215 is Margaret Haskopoulos, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. After being inspired by a friend, Haskopoulos said she was surprised after being approached by a St. Baldrick Honored Kid who told her she was brave for what she was doing. “They’re the brave ones, even though they think we’re brave for doing this,” Haskopoulos said. Beatrice Trinidad, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said she came out to support her friend Margaret but she connected with “Battle of the Bald” because she lost a close family member to cancer two years ago. After spectating on the sideline, she is thinking about shaving her head next year.
After each round of haircuts done by volunteers from Sparks Hair Design on Easton Avenue, participants were met by applause and friends who came out to show support. “Battle of the Bald” was a partnership between multiple organizations at the University, and Carrasco said that he attributed this year’s growth to the increasing awareness about childhood cancer research on campus. This was accomplished through social media, email blasts and word of mouth, and this year’s participants ranged from undergraduates like Haskopoulos, to professors and faculty members. Loren Linscott, director of the Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance office at Rutgers and Philip Chambers, assistant director of Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships, said they were excited to join in on the cause after they heard about it through email. Geidy Mendez, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, participated in the event and said that she shaved her head to support
those who fight cancer ever y day and “to embrace her flaws and imperfections.” This year represented the third time the event has come to Rutgers. It first star ted from one par ticipant, Katie Miller, who graduated Rutgers last year. She shaved her head by herself two years ago, and then grew the event to 14 par ticipants last year. Carrasco and Vanessa Reina, a School of Ar ts and Sciences junior, were par t of that group. Both organizers said their head-shaving experiences were incredibly powerful. Reina said her experience taught her to increase her own selflove and to stay positive in life after seeing St. Baldrick’s Honored Kids who turned their experience into a positive opportunity to raise awareness. Carrasco said that after being inspired by Katie Miller to shave his head, he wants to keep “Battle of the Bald” growing after every year because, “it really hits you how prominent of an issue this is.” After participants get their head shaved, they are given a pin that says “Ask me why I’m bald,” that looks to start a conversation about St. Baldrick’s and the work they do, he said. “I don’t think any child should be robbed of their childhood,” Carrasco said.
CRIME HILLSIDE — Kevin Hill, 29, died Saturday night of multiple gunshot wounds. Hill was found by members of the Union County Homicide Task Force at 9 p.m. on Summer Street. He was then taken to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at about 11:40 p.m. The Homicide Task Force, the Hillside Police Department and the Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit are continuing to investigate. No additional information has been released. TRENTON — Two men, ages 20 and 24, were treated for injuries at Capital Health Regional Medical Center Saturday night after being shot at in a car in North Trenton. They were in a vehicle at South Cook Avenue when another vehicle approached them just after 9 p.m. An unknown man exited his vehicle and struck the 20 year old in the right thigh and through his right hand. The 24 year old was grazed by a bullet on his left shoulder. Both men are in stable condition. No arrests have been made. HOWELL TOWNSHIP — Juanean Perez, 21, of Jackson, was arrested
and charged with suspected driving while under the influence, after fatally striking a 53-year-old man, of Freehold, on Route 9. A Howell Township officer noticed Perez’s 2010 Mini Cooper drive by with a damaged headlight and windshield. The officer continued north and discovered debris from the accident as well as the body of the victim. The deceased man was crossing the intersection of Route 9 and New Friendship Road at about 12:36 a.m. when he was struck, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Perez remains in custody. PATERSON — Jonathan Cedeno, 21, of Paterson, was arrested Saturday in connection to a shooting last month that left two people injured. The shooting occurred on Nov. 12 at 620 Main St., and resulted in a 21-year-old and 27-year-old Paterson resident being treated for non life-threatening injuries at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. Cedeno faces weapons and aggravated assault charges and is currently awaiting a detention hearing to determine whether he will be released or remain detained before his trial.
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leaders Previously, this lecture series has brought CEOs from companies including DEVCO to Rutgers continued from front expose our students to a variety of pathways to success.” “We do not want the series to be dominated by one or few tracks. Many of the speakers are also RBS or Rutgers alums which helps them relate to our students and our students to them. All speakers participate in the series gratis and that can also be a factor in some cases,” Uslay said. This year’s speaker Michael Dweck, co-founder of Basic Outfitters, said he was excited to share his journey as a business owner. Dweck said he really enjoys speaking to students from Rutgers — his years at Rutgers were some of the best in his life, and he always wanted to give back in any way possible. “As a student, I never really gave much thought to starting my own company. I assumed I would get a job in the corporate world. I think it’s important for students to know that they can accomplish anything they want and to think bigger than just the corporate world, if they so choose,” he said. The series is a great way for current business students and alumni to get insight into how to start their careers, Uslay said. He said speakers for the event who are chosen represent a “balance between the functional and industry backgrounds of the distinguished speakers.” About 200 students attended the event that lasted 1 hour, and there was a Q&A session facilitated by a staff member after. Students were really excited by this year’s speaker, and Uslay said some take-aways from the event were insights about creating a work-life balance, continuously getting feedback from others and thinking outside the box. “Sometimes starting a business and career seems so daunting. It’s
important to start small in incremental steps,” Dweck said. He said that grit is the characteristic that young entrepreneurs need in order to be successful today. Students are encouraged to give input into the speaker selection with their suggestions through email or contact Uslay directly through one of the 20 student organizations in the RBS Dean’s Council of Student Organizations. Basic Outfitters allows men to purchase basic clothing online. It is run by Dweck and his wife, Laura Dweck. The company appeared on “Shark Tank” season eight and was also featured on Forbes 30 Under 30. Dweck said shortly after getting married he and his wife moved to New York into an apartment with minimal drawer space. He said after the experience he had a hard time letting go of his clothes. “That was until I realized how frustrating it would be to find high quality and affordable basics that I can buy in bulk without burning a paycheck. I knew there had to be a better way,” Dweck said. Their company was born and they began introducing their Create-A-Drawer service that lets users choose a pack of under wear, socks, t-shirts and a pair of jogger pants. Dweck said his goal is to “make it as easy as possible to refill everything at once.” The company is run out of New York, and they ship directly to customers to keep costs low. Users can fill their drawer with these items for $60, the first drawer that you make is 50 percent off and there is no commitment, he said. Dweck said that as of now, the company’s biggest request from
PROFESSOR Fodor taught at Rutgers for 24 years following his time lecturing in New York continued from front about the nature of thought and his highly influential hypothesis about the architecture of the mind, which dictates that the mind is built into neural structures that evolved to have specific designated functions that are independent of our perceptual experiences. “It is hard to overstate the impact of these ideas on the subsequent debates in philosophy of mind and language, in cognitive and developmental psychology, and in cognitive science, both on the many researchers who agreed with Fodor and on those who opposed his views,” Lepore said.
“Nobody working in these areas could ignore this work.” These positions, and a number of others Fodor defended during his career, were often debated among psychologists, neuroscientists, biologists and philosophers. Despite this adversity, few, if any philosophers were better prepared to argue for a position on the theoretical ground and with respect to empirical findings, earning him the reputation of a powerful opponent in philosophical debate. “He could be rough in debate,” Lepore said. “But it was never personal. And he was also very modest. If you came up to him and said, ‘Hey, I read your paper and thought it was really good,’ he would blush.”
This year’s Business Leadership Speaker Series featured the co-founder of Basic Outfitters, an online service that offers inexpensive clothing essentials, for students interested in jumpstarting careers in business and entrepreneurship. CYNTHIA VASQUEZ customers is to add a women’s collection. In addition to that, they are working on new jogger sweatpants that have a zipper on the side for wallets and cellphones. They also want to make
more product categories and build on the success they have gotten from their Create-A-Drawer model. “We were both horrified, and at the same time, excited that we
found a problem that we knew we could solve. That’s when we started Basic Outfitters. We set out to launch our brand of high quality basics at affordable prices,” he said.
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Men should be aware of impact of ‘catcalls’ THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS ANA COUTO
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ecently, it seems like every morning new allegations about sexual misconduct committed by a high-profile man alight the day’s tabloids and bombard our Twitter feeds. Finally, women are speaking up against the oppression and humiliation they are forced to face day in and day out. Finally, we are using our voices to fight for a cause that really boils down to basic human decency — a trait that is clearly lacking in several people (particularly of the male variety, if the news is any indication). Although I could use the next several hundred words to praise women and the recent trend in exposure of sexual predators, to do so would mean ignoring another issue altogether: the everyday street harassment women are subjected to, whether it be on their way to work, school or a night out with friends. Whatever time of day, no matter what kind of clothes we wear, it is an unfortunate circumstance that continues to pervade our society. CNN reporter Emily Smith writes that according “to a survey that Cornell University conducted with Hollaback! in New York City, 60 percent of reported incidents of sexual harassment happened on the street. A further 22 percent happened on public transportation or in terminals.” After reading these statistics, one is likely to question why stricter measures have not been imposed to end this impropriety. But the solution to such an issue is a tad more complicated than expected, as noted by Smith: “Part of the problem lies in how the general public defines sexual harassment in public spaces. At work, there is a government-approved definition: ‘unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.’ There are rules to be followed, departments to hear grievances and punishments issued to offenders. But out on the street, or on public transportation, that line is blurred or nonexistent. What may sound like a simple hello to some can come across as threatening to a woman trapped in a train car.” Put another way, it is extremely disturbing that this is what society has come to. Men have become so untrustworthy in certain cultures that a
“It is time the harassers stop the harassing, whether it is in the streets, the workplace, the home and everywhere.” “simple hello” to “a woman trapped in a train car” can easily be perceived as a threat, as opposed to a friendly stranger who wants to engage in conversation. Some may claim that women need to “lighten up” and stop seeing every advance as a threat, or that most men do not approach with harmful intentions. While that may be true, it does not change the fact that women cannot possibly know whether every man they cross paths with is really “one of the good guys.” Hence, as we have been taught by our mothers and their mothers before them — better safe than sorry. In other words, women must always exercise caution, whether it is in the street, the workplace or sometimes even in their own homes. As a result, women have resorted to clever and discreet methods to fight back against harassers. One example is a group called Hollaback! — “an international organization that’s trying to end street harassment using crowdsourcing,” which Smith said creates a platform for women to post their stories and pictures to the website. “The theory is that the more publicized street harassment is, the less likely it is to occur. Posts are carefully screened and most of the faces of alleged perpetrators are blurred. Hollaback! uses that information to lobby for greater public safety, be it more street lamps and emergency phones, or increased police presence,” Smith said. But, while organizations such as Hollaback! are incredibly helpful, the fact that we even need groups and strategies dedicated to protecting women against harassment is extremely problematic. Women should not have to be on their guard 24/7. Women should not need “creative solutions” to “avoid” or “protect themselves” against sexual predators. It is time the harassers stop the harassing, whether it is in the streets, the workplace, the home and everywhere. It is appalling that in the year 2017 women are still treated as sexual objects for the pleasure of the male gaze when all they want to do is cross the street to get a coffee. No, we do not take your catcalls or whistles as compliments. And no, we should not be “flattered” by the “attention” because a woman’s worth does not lie with her physical appearance. And frankly, it makes most of us uncomfortable, frustrated, upset and sometimes scared. So please, next time you feel the urge to “hey baby” a random woman minding her own business, think about how it would make you feel if you were the one too afraid to cross the street because it could potentially lead to an encounter that violates your personal space, safety and the principles of basic human decency. Ana Couto is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in English and journalism and media studies. Her column, “Through the Looking Glass,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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resident Donald J. Trump and the Republican is incredibly valuable, and this nation needs more Party have officially reeled in their first win — educated thinkers expanding fields of study — not the hasty and flippant passing of the Tax Cuts less. Discoveries and findings through research that and Jobs Act. While the bill largely espouses tax cuts are conducted by talented and smart individuals at to the immensely wealthy, it seems to many to be a the graduate level can lead to improvements in the blatant assault on the accessibility of higher educa- country’s economy as a whole, which is why it is so tion. Graduate students are often offered remission puzzling that a government would de-incentivize the or deductions on their tuition, or in some cases are attainment of graduate degrees — the very thing granted stipends to help them afford the cost of liv- that leads to such economic gains. Rutgers has a relatively commendable record ing while attending their graduate program. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, this monetary help will be when it comes to efforts to keep tuition low for its stuliable to be taxed as income, defeating its purpose. dents, with a less than 2 percent increase each year. As part of a national demonstration in response to The University looks for ways to balance out spendthe bill passing in the House of Representatives ear- ing so as to avoid laying more financial burdens onto lier in November, Rutgers graduate students, under- students. It is possible that in order to prevent an graduate students and faculty members participated increase in the cost of attending graduate school at in a walkout protest with the aim of displaying the Rutgers as a result of this bill, less graduate students will be accepted so vitalness of graduate that the administrastudents to the welltion can allocate more being and advance“Graduate-level research is incredibly money to financially ment of not only valuable, and this nation needs more aiding them. Less higher education but students means less American society. educated thinkers expanding fields of diversity and less opUnfortunately, not study — not less.” portunity. many graduate stuUniversity Presidents were able to dent Robert L. Barchi attend the walkout because they were in classes and teaching, which has said that he will not comment on the specifics they literally cannot afford to abstain from — the of the bill and will not respond to hypotheticals with Department of Education determined that 55 per- regard to it but that he has students’ backs. It is clear cent of students working toward their Ph.D. have that this is not enough from the president of the Unian income of less than $20,000. What’s more, taxing versity. Barchi needs to do more than just say he has the aid that graduate students receive will without a the backs of graduate students — he needs to show doubt disproportionately affect people who are not them. Additionally, more students need to care about inherently wealthy, possibly forcing many to leave the assault on higher education. As a group, students school and subsequently eliminating any incentive have significantly more power than they may think. for people from low-income backgrounds to attempt Students have the power to change things, but in orto get a graduate-level education — which will only der to change things we need to care and we need to be outraged. After the passing of this bill, it is clear serve to increase the wealth gap. The current administration’s goals are contra- that the majority of current Republican members dictory. They seem to wish to benefit citizens of of the Senate and House of Representatives are not the United States and ensure a positive future for worried about the Trump administration’s assault on our nation but fail to recognize that the future lies higher education — students need to take this issue in the hands of students. Graduate-level research into their own hands. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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President Trump failed to adequately recognize HIV/AIDS SEX AND THE CITY ASHLEY FOWLER
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orld AIDS Day, on Dec. 1, is a day to honor those who have fought and are fighting HIV/AIDS. This year, the White House honored the date by displaying a red ribbon and releasing a proclamation regarding HIV/AIDS. President Donald J. Trump’s statement was similar to that of former President Barack Obama, in the years prior, but one large difference stirred up certain members of the LGBTQ and AIDS community. Trump’s statement was similar to his predecessors, but was missing the following line — “Gay and bisexual men, transgender people, youth, Black and Latino people living in the Southern United States, and people who inject drugs are at a disproportionate risk.” Why is this slight significant? AIDS, originally called gay-related immune deficiency in its early stages, disproportionately affects gay people and, further, it disproportionately affects Black and Latino gay men when compared to white men. The damage the AIDS epidemic has done within the population of gay men who survived the epidemic is significant, and the memory is a huge portion of the collective conscious of gay men. In an article published in Time Magazine, Tez Anderson, founder of “Let’s Kick ASSAIDS Survivor Syndrome,” discusses the effects of living through the AIDS epidemic
as an HIV positive gay man. “I witnessed my loved one and a huge swath of my community die young — all the while fully expecting to be the next one to die.” As he continued to live with and be treated for HIV, Anderson realized he had PTSD-like symptoms regarding the AIDS epidemic. “It was like PTSD but seemed much more complex, given the duration of the deaths of the AIDS epidemic combined with a crippling fear of aging without any sense of future orientation,” he said. As Anderson began to look further into
disease which affects gay people exclusively, they undeniably are a large part of the epidemic’s history. This is not the first time accusations about the way Trump has handled the HIV/AIDs crisis have come to light. In June, five members of Trump’s HIV/AIDS council resigned. One of the people who resigned wrote an opinion article titled, “Trump Doesn’t Care About HIV. We’re Outta Here.” citing many reasons as to why he felt Trump was apathetic to HIV/AIDS.
“Although AIDS can happen to anyone, it undeniably affects certain groups to a higher extent.” the aftermath of the epidemic, he realized long-term survivors diagnosed with AIDS often killed themselves rather than continue to fight their illness. He found that long-term HIV/AIDS survivors were different from their recently-diagnosed counterparts, noting that long term AIDS survivors experienced accelerated aging and sometimes died from cardiovascular issues or deaths otherwise usually not related to AIDS. All of this goes to show that horrifying death of gay communities makes the history of the LGBTQ community and AIDS deeply intertwined. To ignore this is to ignore the fundamental ways in which gay people have been shaped by the AIDS epidemic. Although AIDS is obviously not a
HIV/AIDS is an ongoing problem, but perhaps some of the reason people may not perceive it as such is because the narrative today often portrays a story where someone can be diagnosed with HIV and then live a fruitful and long life. Thankfully, in many cases this is true, but there are often things which complicate this possibility, and the idea that HIV can be treated effectively is dependent upon many complex variables people outside the illness may take for granted — for example, a person’s access to insurance. When considering the fact that the majority of the people diagnosed with AIDS are minority groups — Black, gay men are diagnosed the most, second to Latino men and finally white men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) — and minority groups are more likely to be financially disadvantaged. The idea that HIV is a livable disease became true for many with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Before the ACA and the Medicaid expansion, people with HIV often had to wait until their illness worsened before they could be deemed eligible for coverage on its expensive medications and by this point, the disease was often much more severe. Access to insurance is incredibly important for both getting more people diagnosed with HIV if they have it, but also ensuring that people with HIV/AIDS can live as long as possible. Although AIDS can happen to anyone, it undeniably affects certain groups to a higher extent. Gay men specifically have a history and consciousness deeply intertwined with living through the horrors of the AIDS epidemic, and today, people need to know facts about their risk of contracting HIV. World AIDS Day should inform and acknowledge, and Trump failed to adequately do this. At a time where HIV in Black men has increased rather than decreased over the years is proof of the urgency of the issue. HIV/AIDS does not have to be a death sentence, but in order for this to be true, people must be tested early and have adequate access to medical insurance. When presented with an opportunity to draw attention to the nuance of the HIV/AIDS problem in the United States, Trump’s statement falls flat. Ashley Fowler is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in English. Her column “Sex and the City,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Club introduces new Speaker Series to discuss space and astronomy Madhuri Bhupathiraju Science Editor
A new organization on campus, the Space Technology Association of Rutgers (STAR) aims to bring together students with an interest in the field of space and space technology. “We welcome physicists, engineers, business majors, communication studies and beyond who share an interest in space and wish to pursue projects they think spark genuine curiosity,” the club mentions on their facebook page. The club opened up this September and wants to unite students who share the interest regardless of major, said Nada Ibrahim, the public relations manager of the organization and a School of Arts and Sciences senior. The club started earlier this year when Timothy Nuber, the current president and a School of Engineering sophomore, posted on social media trying to gather others interested in starting a club for space enthusiasts, Ibrahim said. Along with her, 20 to 30 other students showed interest and the club was formed. Ibrahim is also in charge of a new project called the Speaker Series. The project involves organizing speakers, both affiliated and unaffiliated with Rutgers, to come in and talk to members about different topics. The talks are for anyone interested in the field, not just for STEM majors, Ibrahim said. “We’re trying to get professors who are very involved in their research and want to speak as well as outside speakers. We’re trying to get NASA astronauts or anybody in the space field to talk about their work and they might be able to provide connections to any students who have interest,” she said. The Speaker Series kicked off its first event on Nov. 20, where guest speaker Dr. Matthew Buckley, a research assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, spoke about dark
During the first presentation of the series, Dr. Matthew Buckley discussed dark matter, the origins of its discovery and current research in the field. PIXABAY matter, the origins of its discovery and current research in the field. During his hour long presentation, Buckley went through what we currently know about dark matter, which he admitted was not very much, current theories as to what it could be and methods of figuring out what it is. After the presentation, students had a multitude of questions both on the topics discussed and
inquiry on subjects not touched upon in much detail. On Nov. 21, the second speaker of the series, Charles Keeton II, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, spoke about dark matter and his own research on the topic. Ibrahim said she hopes that these talks and future talks will help get students involved with research and help them form connections.
“One of our goals is to get outside sources that can help students within Rutgers maybe even get connections and jobs in the future,” she said. Buckley said it is important to talk to students about the fascinating topics going on in the world of science. “The reason we do this is because you want to tell people these are the cool things that exist out there. And I’m not teaching it at the level that anyone could jump into it right after this but hopefully somebody whose interested could say, ‘I would like to put myself through the pain of advanced calculus and quantum mechanics so that I could answer those questions because I’m interested,’” Buckley said. Students who are not majoring in the field but are still fascinated by the universe can benefit from the lectures as well, he said. “I think if you’re interested in how the universe works then this is interesting. Hopefully people who are interested but not to the degree that they’re going to major in it, I think you could still learn something because its an explanation for what the universe is and how we ended up here,” he said. Some fields of scientific research and astrophysics are sometimes criticized for their usefulness. The topics of Buckley’s discussion seem very theoretical and one might wonder how understanding dark matter could have practical implications on our lives.
When asked to comment Buckley said, “I would expect that it would most likely not change people’s day to day life. I can never say that for sure though because that’s the whole point of research. It’s probably not going to be the discover y that changes people’s lives but it’s the things you find along the way.” The quantum mechanics that run cell phones or any computers were not discovered because somebody wanted to build a better cell phone. They were discovered because people were asking these really fundamental questions, he said. Buckley recounts a quote from Robert Wilson, the first director of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. During a meeting with Congress’ Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Wilson was seeking to gain approval for his particle accelerator. Wilson was asked by a Senator, “Is there anything connected in the hopes of this accelerator that in any way involves the security of the countr y?” To which Wilson said, “It has nothing to do directly with defending our countr y except to make it worth defending.” Buckley agreed that this quote is applicable to a variety of fields including science, art, writing and more. “You do things because people are interested, and along the way we always find spinof fs that make our lives better,” he said.
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December 4, 2017
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Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities that will bring about positive changes personally and financially. Greater involvement in activities and events will lead to encounters with people who will influence your life and future. Don’t limit what you can do when you should be taking on more and exploring what life has to offer. Learn from the past and leave it behind you. Your numbers are 3, 12, 17, 24, 30, 32, 47.
Over The Hedge
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expand your interests. Take a course or ask people with experience for advice. Knowledge is powerful and will help you reach your objective quickly. Forming partnerships and alliances will be in your best interest. Make personal changes that will boost your confidence. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Handle financial, legal and emotional matters with intelligence. Chart out what needs to be done and stick to a conservative guideline that will ensure you do not suffer loss. Trust only in what’s tangible. 3 stars
Non Sequitur
Wiley
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for opportunities. A partnership or joint venture will give you a chance to get ahead financially. It’s up to you to bring about change and to focus your energy on what will help you reach life goals. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your emotional energy to create something interesting. Charm the people you encounter with your knowledge and experience. Show passion in the projects you take on and sincerity when dealing with others, and you will gain respect and assistance. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Travel and communication are encouraged. You can gain a lot by venturing into unknown territory and trying your hand at something new and exciting. Change will do you good and also improve your personal life. Romance is highlighted. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Handle your financial, legal or health matters personally. You’ll be given unsatisfactory advice if you leave it up to someone else to take care of your affairs. A change in your professional direction can be expected. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Find out what you need to do to keep things moving forward. Partnerships look promising if you can establish clear roles and as long as everyone is honest about his or her contributions. Be prepared to make adjustments as you move forward. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your intentions may be good, but not everyone will agree with you. Give everyone the freedom to choose and you will be offered the same in return. Now is not the time to make waves if you want to get things done. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Change with the trends and you will not fall behind. Your enthusiasm and ability to take advantage of situations will encourage personal growth. Be creative with your cash and greater rewards will follow. Personal enhancement is encouraged. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stand up and be counted. You can make a difference if you put your heart into bringing about change. Being true to yourself and to the people and things you love most will bring you joy. Your happiness depends on you alone. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be firm and refuse to let someone’s emotional blackmail push you in the wrong direction. Take a secretive approach to what you are doing until you have the means to follow through without conflict. Rely on intuition and past experience. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be naive. Try to view the actions of the past in a clear light and you’ll get a sense of what’s about to happen in the future. Trust in yourself and your abilities, not in someone else’s promises. 2 stars
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December 4, 2017 WRESTLING Lock Haven 22, NO. 11 Rutgers 16
Rutgers suffers 1st loss of season against Lock Haven Robert Sanchez Correspondent
If the Rutgers wrestling team has hopes of being in the top-5 by season’s end, matches like the one on Friday cannot happen again. The No. 11 Scarlet Knights (3-1) lost 22-16 to Lock Haven (10) on Friday, suffering their first team loss of the season. Despite having a strong team and receiving votes for the top25, the Bald Eagles are certainly a team that this ranked Rutgers squad expected to beat coming into the season, especially after three dominating wins to start the year — including one against then-No. 19 Oklahoma. “Honestly, we got our butt kicked,” said head coach Scott Goodale. “Other than our first two guys, who we expect those performances from, they out-wrestled us in every single position.” In their defense, the Knights rested their star 157-pound fifthyear senior Richie Lewis, who was coming back from capturing a gold medal at the U-23 World Championships a week earlier. Still, even without Lewis, Rutgers has proven its talent and depth and should have come out of Lock Haven with a win. “We did a lot of laying on our belly,” Goodale said. “We couldn't get off the bottom, so that was disappointing from that standpoint.” Despite the loss, five Knights came away from the match with
Head coach Scott Goodale will need to get his team straightened out before facing No. 7 Iowa following a 22-16 loss to Lock Haven on Friday. dimitri rodriguez / photo editor / november 2017 impressive individual results. Nick Suriano, a 125-pound sophomore, who still stands at No. 2 in his weight class, started Rutgers off on the right foot with a 19-5 major decision victory, giving the Knights four early points. No. 10 fifth-year senior 133-pounder Scott DelVecchio
added to the lead with an 11-5 win of his own. From then on, Rutgers wouldn’t win another match until 174-pound redshirt freshman Joe Grello’s 3-2 decision win over Jared Siegrist. By then, the Knights were digging out of a 1610 hole.
The team would make things interesting though, with consecutive wins by 174-pound junior Jordan Pagano and No. 9 184-pound fifth-year senior Nicholas Gravina, who were both wrestling up a weight class. “We were hoping for bonus points,” Goodale said on wrestling
both Pagano and Gravina up a weight. “We had veteran leadership with Gravina and Pagano who have been through Big Ten seasons, have pinned a lot of guys and have been really good on top, so we were looking for bonus points. We knew we needed bonus points there in order to win the match.” Tied at 16 going into the final match, Lock Haven went into the matchup with a slight edge sending No. 15 heavyweight Thomas Haines against heavyweight senior 285-pound Razohnn Gross. Haines got the win with an opening period pin, giving the Eagles a 22-16 victory, their first against Rutgers since 2008. But the Knights will be the first to tell you they shouldn’t even have been in that position, leaving it to the final match to decide the winner. Rutgers will now tr y and put this loss behind it as it gets ready to take on its biggest challenge to date — No. 7 Iowa (5-0). The Knights and the Hawkeyes will face off Friday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. inside the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC), but Rutgers will first need to address some things before it can feel ready for the test. “(Lock Haven’s) game plan was great, they were in better shape than us, they were tougher than us and they out-hustled us,” Goodale said. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
men’s basketball KNIGHTS SHOOT 33 PERCENT IN DEFEAT TO NO. 12 MINNESOTA
Offensive struggles continue for RU in Big Ten defeat Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
The Rutgers men’s basketball team opened up Big Ten play on Sunday night on the road against No. 12 Minnesota — about as difficult as things get as far as conference play goes. While no one expected the Scarlet Knights (6-2, 0-1) to go into Minneapolis and escape with a victory, the way in which Rutgers lost was incredibly frustrating. The Golden Gophers (8-1, 1-0) dominated the visitors in the second half en route to a convincing 89-67 win. The Knights struggled mightily on offense, from shooting to taking care of the basketball. Here is more on that and four observations from the game. Rutgers struggled big-time in its first road game Taking into account a trip to East Lansing to face No. 3 Michigan State, Sunday night’s game was arguably the second-toughest game on the Knights’ schedule. Minnesota was clearly a much better team and way more athletic. Despite that, Rutgers was able to hang tough for the most part and took a while to be put away. Fifth-year senior forward and captain Deshawn Freeman was the hardest-working player for either team on the court and notched his third straight double-double this season, against one of the top front
courts in the Big Ten in Reggie Lynch and Jordan Murphy. It took the Gophers until late in the second half to pull away and if the Knights could have made a few more shots early on, the game would’ve been a lot closer. But Minnesota proved why many consider it the second-best team in the conference behind the Spartans, as the way it put away Rutgers in the second half was nothing short of dominant. The offense was bad but can be fixed The Knights were never expected to be an offensive juggernaut, but Sunday’s performance was really poor. Rutgers shot 32.4 percent from the field and continued to struggle from three-point range, going 5-of-18 from deep. Additionally, the Knights committed way too many unforced turnovers, killing any momentum it hoped to have to cut down on the Gophers’ lead. While junior guard Corey Sanders had five assists, his four turnovers and technical foul late in the second half set the team back. And while the turnovers were problematic, the biggest issue was that Rutgers simply could not put the ball in the basket. The shots weren’t falling, but if the Knights can just get a few more shots to go in early in games, it can be much more competitive in the Big Ten. Mamadou Doucoure flashed potential
Head coach Steve Pikiell’s Rutgers side still flashed its rebounding prowess in the loss Sunday night, collecting 17 offensive rebounds. Jeffrey gomez / associate photo editor / november 2017 The true freshman center and four-star recruit flashed some of his potential against Minnesota, finishing with 13 points in his Big Ten debut. He showed a smooth mid-range jump shot and was effective (3-4) from the free throw line. He was also very effective on the glass, pulling down nine boards against the Gophers, who are the second-best rebounding team in the conference behind Rutgers. He struggled early in the season with foul trouble and establishing offensive rhythm
but showed why he was a such a valued recruit. Doucoure also re-classified and should still be a senior in high school, so his strong play is a real testament to how quickly he has acclimated to the speed of both Division I and Big Ten basketball. The Knights are still a very strong rebounding team In the long run, Rutgers was dominated, and the scoreline reflected that. But early in the game, the Knights were working so much harder than Minnesota and
had a massive rebounding advantage. The Gophers wound up with a 46-43 advantage in the game, but Rutgers held a 17-11 advantage in offensive rebounds, an area that Rutgers continues to excel at. This was a matchup of the two best rebounding teams in the Big Ten, and the Knights definitely put forth a respectable performance. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @ GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
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opener Rutgers shoots 33 percent from field in 89-67 loss to No. 12 Minnesota Sunday continued from back when asked about the upcoming Minnesota matchup, head coach Steve Pikiell maintained that if anything, the team would not be lacking in preparation. Rutgers absolutely came prepared for the Gophers physically — stealing inbound passes, chasing after loose balls, grabbing offensive rebounds — but the team didn’t show up where it most counts, in the points column. Though the Knights recovered somewhat from the field in the second half, they still shot 33 percent (24-of-74) overall, a mark far too low to compete with a side like Minnesota. Junior guard Corey Sanders took by far the most shots out of any Rutgers player, putting up 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting. The Florida native also did his part in energizing and facilitating the offense, collecting five assists along with four rebounds. Rebounds, like most games this season, are where the Knights excelled in Sunday night, especially on the offensive end. Rutgers posted 17 offensive rebounds against the Gophers’ 11, despite being edged out on the boards overall, 46-43.
Leading the charge on offensive rebounds for the Knights was freshman center Mamadou Doucoure, with six of his nine rebounds coming on the offensive side of the ball. Doucoure recorded his career-high in points as well, scoring 13 points and going 3-of-4 from the line. It was somewhat of a breakout game for the 6-foot-9-inch Malian, who had yet to score more than 8 points in a game until Sunday. Still, it was a matter of being unable to contain the Gophers Sunday night, with Murphy, Lynch and Mason combining for 60 of the team’s 89 points. Although Rutgers matched up with Minnesota physically, its next test — and its greatest of the season — comes in the form of No. 3 Michigan State on Tuesday, where preparation is less of a guarantee. It’s a two-day turnaround from playing the second best team in the Big Ten to the best team in the Big Ten, and it is about as unforgiving a schedule the Knights are going to get all season. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
MARK Knights get 7th win of season just 9 games into schedule, pass last year’s mark continued from back believes in me, so I’m going to keep shooting.” Sophomore guard Ciani Cryor also played well, scoring
10 points on 4-7 shooting, while also having three steals in only 14 minutes played. The five-footfive-inch guard continues to be a solid scoring option off the bench for Stringer as she averages 6.9
Junior forward Caitlin Jenkins fights her way to the basket shooting over a Siena defender. Jenkins collected eight rebounds. declan intindola / staff photographer
Junior guard Corey Sanders collected 10 points on 4-of-14 shooting Sunday night in the loss to No. 12 Minnesota. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
points per game, good enough for third highest on the team. Rutgers played phenomenal defense throughout the game, holding Siena to only 28.8 percent shooting from the field and 22.7 percent from three-point range. The Saints were led by Kollyns Scarbrough, with 10 points on 50 percent shooting. “She’s quick, she’s got a great spirit and when she’s on the floor, I have confidence she’s going to do everything she can to win,” Stringer said of Cryor. “I see the growth with her everyday. She’s a special player and she’s going to have to continue to work hard, just as we all do.”
One of the defensive stars of the game for the Knights was junior for ward Caitlin Jenkins. Despite only having 1 point in 23 minutes played, the sixfoot-three-inch for ward had an astounding six blocks, while also adding two steals and eight rebounds. Last season, Rutgers went 6-24 on the season, marking one of the worst seasons in the program’s history, and the worst season for Stringer. The Knights were 3-12 in Big Ten play and lost 11 games straight to end the rough season. “Defense is all about effort,” Stringer said at the post game
press conference. “Defensive intensity and the way you play is about effort. The 55 defense is a great effort that we have to put forth as a team, and I think it has a personal way about feeding into how we play offense as well, so we need to get back to doing that better.” Rutgers will take on ACC opponent Virginia (4-5) on Monday night at the RAC. It will be the second ACC team the Knights have faced this season, after beating NC State last week For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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“Honestly, we got our butt kicked. Other than our first two guys, who we expect those performances from, they out-wrestled us in every single position.” — Wrestling head coach Scott Goodale
Monday, DECEMBER 4, 2017
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MEN’S BASKETBALL NO 12. Minnesota 89, rutgers 67
RU loses Big Ten opener to No. 12 Gophers Jon Spilletti Sports Editor
Most teams that have come up against No. 12 Minnesota this season have had to deal with the question of handling Jordan Murphy. The Rutgers men’s basketball team traveled west to Minneapolis to take on the Golden Gophers (8-1, 1-0) Sunday night, and the Scarlet Knights (6-2, 0-1) had that same dilemma multiplied by three. Murphy, along with teammates Reggie Lynch and Nate Mason, carried Minnesota to a 89-67 win over Rutgers, once again furthering his early case for Big Ten Player of the Year, putting up 18 points and 16 rebounds in the home side’s victory. For the Knights, Sunday’s matchup was an affirmation that they know how to prepare for teams above their stature. The visitors held their first conference opponent and ranked opponent of the season within 10 points at the end of the first half, keeping steady with the Gophers for the most part. Of the different battles Rutgers was to face coming into Sunday, the one the team could control in its entirety was its preparation. Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton lauded the Knights’ preparation going into last week’s fixture against his Seminoles, and Freshman center Mamadou Doucoure had his career-high and led the Knights in scoring Sunday night, putting up 13 points in the loss to Minnesota. Doucoure also recorded six offensive rebounds. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 59, SIENA 47
Knights pass last season’s 6-win mark Matthew Howe Contributing Writer
The Rutgers women’s basketball team came away with a 59-47 win over Siena at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Scarlet Knights improved to 7-2 on the season, surpassing last season’s win total of six. Rutgers continued to be a problem for opponents on defense, forcing the Saints (3-4) into committing 20 turnovers, marking the eighth game this season where the Knights forced opponents into committing 20 or more turnovers. The only game where they did not achieve this feat came against No. 3 South Carolina. Fifth-year senior guard Tyler Scaife continued to play extremely well, posting 18 points on 6-14 shooting, in just 18 minutes of play. Scaife came into the game averaging 20.1 points per game and ranked seventh on the alltime scoring list in program history. With her 18 points, she now moves into sixth all-time on that list, with 1,790 career points scored. “Coach Stringer allows me to shoot the ball,” Scaife said. “She gives me the green light and allows me to take smart shots. She Redshirt sophomore guard Ciani Cryor muscles her way for the score, making contact under the basket. Cryor put up 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting in Rutgers’ 59-47 win over Siena. DECLAN INTINDOLA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER NFL SCORES
knights schedule
EXTRA POINT
Detroit Baltimore
20 44
Indianapolis Jacksonville
10 30
Kansas City NY Jets
31 38
Denver Miami
9 35
Houston Tennessee
13 24
NY Giants Oakland
17 24
CASEY MURPHY,
junior goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team, was named a First Team AllAmerican by United Soccer Coaches last Thursday. Murphy was already named 2017 Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year and First-Team All-Big Ten.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL vs. Virginia
vs. Michigan State
vs. NJIT
vs. Seton Hall
Tonight, 6 p.m., The RAC
Tomorrow, 7 p.m., The RAC
Thursday, 7 p.m., The RAC
Friday, 2 p.m., The RAC