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Asian center seeks more space By Katie Park Correspondent
The Asian Student Council, an umbrella governing council that oversees the 40 Asian-interest organizations on campus, is calling for a new Asian American Cultural Center after nearly 14 years of taking up residence in a trailer compound on the outskirts of Livingston campus. The AACC is a space dedicated to bringing together Asian-American students and organizations, said Marielle Fajardo, president of the Asian Student Council. The center is used to organize meetings, store materials and host practice sessions for dance routines by Asian-interest dance troupes. “The biggest problem with the cultural center is the lack of space,” said Fajardo, a third-year student in
the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. “It’s just not enough resources for us to use when the Asian-American population takes up 20 percent of the student population on campus.” In addition to the cramped accommodations, the center’s isolated location gives AACC a lack of visibility, she said. Fajardo said the University assigned the AACC to its current location in 2000, informing the center that it was a temporary location. “If it wasn’t suitable to our needs in 2000, it’s obviously not going to be suitable for our needs in 2013,” she said. More than a decade’s worth of vying for a new center can be attributed to the big changes in the framework of Rutgers, said Valeria Chew, vice president of the Asian Student Council. “It’s the change in administration, and over the years Rutgers has
been going through a lot, especially with the merger [between Rutgers and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey] and the development across the campuses,” said Chew, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “It’s been busy, and I guess they felt that the AACC was not a main priority.” Now with the bulk of the administration set in place, she said she expects that the AACC should finally receive its overdue share of attention. “We just want to emphasize that we’ve been pushed back before to the back burners, and it’s time we get some thought,” she said. With the growing number of Asian-interest organizations on campus, groups are frequently competing to reserve space at the center. See CENTER on Page 4
Low-wage employees challenge salary theft
Vendors come together for typhoon relief
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By Vaishali Gauba Correspondent
As Super Typhoon Haiyan swept across the shores of the Philippines on Nov. 8, it took in its stride not only the lives of more than 5,700 people, but also the homes and livelihood of many more. For Kelvin Canda, the Philippines is his motherland. After seeing his fellow Filipinos suffer the trauma of the disaster, Canda, a Rutgers alumnus, decided to initiate a fundraiser in collaboration with small businesses in and around New Brunswick. Canda, founder and creative director of the clothing brand School & Rivals, said he was not convinced merely urging people to donate to an organization that does not disclose where it spends its money would help the relief process. Canda is collaborating with Syndicated Clothing, an urban boutique on George Street, Razorsharp Barbershop and Shave Parlor in Metuchen, N.J., and Mighty Healthy, a men’s apparel brand, among others to connect his fundraiser to something everyone can relate to: food. Canda approached the owners of Destination Dogs, located on Pater-
The Asian-American Cultural Center, located on Livingston campus, gives space for 40 Asian cultural organizations. The center is looking for a larger space. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Destination Dogs plans to offer two Filipino-inspired hotdogs from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15. $1 from every hot dog order will go toward proceeds for typhoon victims. SHIRLEY YU / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR son Street, and presented his idea of a Filipino hotdog, he said. Founder Jimmy Cronk and co-owner Sean Hosty immediately accepted the idea and were keen to help in any way possible. “Once I brought up the idea, [Cronk and Hosty] were totally up for it,” Canda said. “Basically, it was a great idea that Destination Dogs, which represents various countries through their food, was willing to create a hot dog in the honor of the typhoon victims.” Destination Dogs plans to offer two new hotdogs called “The Sizzle Dog” and “The Thrilla in Vanilla” from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15.
During the weekend Destination Dogs plans to serve the new hotdogs, $1 from each order of the two hotdogs will be donated to typhoon victims, Cronk said. Visitors can also donate cash, food and clothing at the fundraiser event. The proceeds and other materials from the event will go to Inabangnons in the United States and Canada, or INAUSCA, a nonprofit organization working closely with affected families and communities in the Philippines, Canda said. “Through INAUSCA, we get an official notification and a break-up See relief on Page 5
In the offices of New Labor on Bayard Street, Bryan Nelson met with two workers yesterday who claimed to be victims of wage theft. Nelson, head organizer for New Labor, said the couple had come to the organization because their employer used strange accounting on their paycheck. “[The worker] has been working overtime for 30 hours a week, but it comes up as 15 hours a week,” Nelson said. “The funny thing is, we’ve filed a claim with the same company before.” He advised the two to hire a lawyer. Wage theft, Nelson said, is when companies do not provide the full pay their employees have earned. Marién Casillas Pabellón, executive director of New Labor, said the organization was formed in 2000 to combat labor issues. Since 2007, they have worked specifically against wage theft for the residents of New Brunswick. Employers have many ways of depriving their workers of their full paychecks, Pabellón said. She has seen some companies erase the names of workers off their rosters, give construction workers phone numbers and never pick up and pay the workers a part of their overtime separately in cash.
One woman visited her agency looking for her paycheck three times, she said. Each time they dismissed her and claimed they had lost the money. The next time, she showed up with six members of New Labor. “The check magically showed up in a drawer,” Pabellón said. “That really makes me mad. You have the damn check there, why not just give it away?” Although the problem occurs in many different situations, temporary workers and immigrant workers tend to have the most issues with wage theft. Jason Rowe, a graduate student at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, said more workers now seek employment at temporary agencies. The working conditions now are a part of a historical trend toward outsourcing, especially in big-box retailers, he said. They pass on the cost to contractors. New Jersey is particularly leaning in this direction because of the port of Newark and Elizabeth. Rowe said the trend is creating a “perma-temp” dynamic, where the average temporary employee works for an average of two years at the same job site. See theft on Page 5
Scarlet Knight in Douglass Campus Center missing signature cape By Shawn Smith Correspondent
Visitors to the Douglass Campus Center may notice something amiss on the second floor. The Scarlet Knight that sits outside the Leadership office has become just another ordinary knight — its scarlet cape is missing.
Matthew Ferguson, associate director of leadership and training, said the cape was stolen sometime Monday evening, and he is hoping to have it returned to its rightful spot soon. “I left here on Monday at 6 p.m. and everything was in order. I got a call the next morning from an associate who said the cape had been stolen,”
he said. “So someone came and took it between 6 and 1 a.m., when the student center closes.” Ferguson, who owns the knight and the cape, said it has been a Rutgers community staple since he was an undergraduate at the University in 2004. The knight was a gift from his sister-in-law, who owned a costume
prop shop. She gave it to him so he could continue to show off his Rutgers pride after graduation. “That knight has been with me at every job and apartment I have had since [2004],” he said. “When I was a hall director, when I was in the Livingston and Douglass campus centers.”
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Ferguson said his mother hand made the cape in 2007 in a scarlet color so the knight could become an official Scarlet Knight. “I’m hoping someone who knows who did this will do the right thing,” he said. “You stole your own school’s cape. If they wanted to borrow it, they could have just asked me.”
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The Rutgers University Programming Association presents a screening of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” at 8 p.m. in the Rutgers Cinema on Livingston campus. Ticketing begins at 6:30 p.m. and an RUID is required for entry. Popcorn and soda will be provided free. Rutgers Recreation hosts the Indoor Kickball Tournament at 7 p.m. in the Cook/Douglass Recreation Center. Team fee is $10. Register at imleagues.com/rutgers. The Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “An Evening of Clifford Odets” at 7:30 p.m. in the Jameson Studio Theatre on Douglass campus. The play will run from Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., until Dec 8. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty, staff and alumni and $5 for students.
Friday, Dec. 6
Rutgers Gardens presents a farm market at 10 a.m. at Hort Farm No. 1 on Cook campus. The market features locally grown and made fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads and meats. The Rutgers Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty, staff and alumni and $5 for students.
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The Rutgers Jazz Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. Tickets cost $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty, staff and alumni and $5 for students.
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F A L C O N M A S T E R challenges all in Super Smash Bros. By Shawn Smith Correspondent
In his first Super Smash Bros. tournament at his high school, Neil Ciurpita, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said he ranked as one of the top three players entering. A girl in the school brought a wildcard into the tournament — her cousin from out of state. The tournament was a best-of-one series, and Ciurpita said he felt unprepared for his match. “I was not ready, and he absolutely destroyed me,” he said. “I only got to hit him once. Then I sat across the stage and just taunted him and let him finish me off. I’m always going to remember that game from back when I was a scrub.” After losing that match his senior year, he worked hard to become a better player. Now known in the Smash community at Rutgers as the F A L C O N M A S T E R, Ciurpita said he holds matches in his room and the community lounge on the second floor of the North Tower on Livingston campus. He even posted signs promoting the game and offers a reward to anyone who can beat him. The rules are simple — best of three matches wins. Each player gets four stocks, or lives. No items can be used in the match, and the odds are 20-to-1 in his favor. Along with this challenge, Ciurpita said he has a drawing of Captain Falcon on his window with a $20 prize taped above it, waiting to be claimed by a victor.
Many have tried so far, he said, but none have succeeded. Ciurpita said the name F A L C O N M A S T E R is more of a symbol than an actual name. In high school, Ciurpita and his friend Clayton Kirlew, a Rutgers alumnus, would use Captain Falcon while playing Super Smash Bros. Melee. Kirlew took claim to the name and held the title while attending the University. As graduation approached, Ciurpita said Kirlew passed the name along to him to keep his legacy alive within the Smash community at Rutgers. As his own graduation approaches, he said he is looking for a new player who can take over the duty of F A L C O N M A S T E R. “Central New Jersey is one of the largest Smash scenes around,” he said. “There are smaller tournaments held almost ever y two weeks in all kinds of locations.” From comic book shops to pizza places, Smash tournaments are held all over the state, Ciurpita said. He hosted a crowd of about 60 people in his basement and garage. Smash players tend to stand out in larger tournament events because of their exclusive use of CRT televisions as opposed to LCD and plasma screen televisions, he said. The older tube televisions sync better with the game and have less lag between the moment when a button is pressed and when a character on the screen reacts. “More professional players will notice the difference, but
A group of Super Smash Bros. competitors play in the North Tower on Livingston campus. Neil Ciupita, center, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, is challenging all takers. SHAWN SMITH newer players to the game may not notice as much,” he said. Ciurpita also said the Smash community is more accepting of people than other game followings — refusing to discriminate against players for personal reasons. “We have transgender players,” he said. “We have gay players. We have people in tournaments from all over the world. We always treat each other with respect when we play Smash. Ever yone is accepting in the community.” Ciurpita said the community recently began to phase out specific terms people use when playing games that some players may find offensive. “We have started to eliminate the use of the phrases ‘You got raped’ when someone gets beat-
en pretty badly,” he said. “We are also phasing out the use of ‘gay’ whenever something happens you didn’t want to happen.” The Smash culture has grown because the game is essentially easy to play, Ciurpita said. Anyone can enjoy the game and begin to hone their skills with different playing styles and characters. “The game is so great, because it’s so user friendly. Even when you get hit, you can direct the direction of your player,” he said. “You can also learn to do crazy combos or just spam the buttons and have fun.” Playing the game allows a player to take on an almost second personality. Ciurpita said he is a quiet student, but when it comes to playing Smash, he talks smack to every opponent. Jonathan Liang, a School of Engineering junior, said playing
against Ciurpita is challenging, as he does not use all of his energy going after opponents with combos. Instead, he gets inside their head and plays a mental game of cat and mouse. “He just thinks about the game completely different than anyone else,” he said. “He will play the mental side of things as well. He will just sit there, and he can beat you.” Before Smash players begin to line up to accept his challenge for the prize of $20, the F A L C O N M A S T E R allows them to play him in a friendly match to access their skill level and give them a chance to change their mind if they feel he is unbeatable. “I don’t do it for the money,” he said. “I don’t want to take people’s money. I just want to have fun playing Smash.”
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CENTER Construction of new Asian cultural center would cost $7 million continued from front
This makes creating a cohesive environment for Asian-American students much more difficult despite the Asian Student Council’s attempts to unite the Asian-interest organizations with each other and the Rutgers community. Chew said constructing a new center would cost a total of $7 million. “We’re hoping that the University would be able to represent the growing Asian population by setting aside a relatively small amount for a new AACC,” she said. Farjado said in the last two years, the administration brought to light a feasibility plan from FXFOWLE, an architectural firm. “They generated a blueprint of a two-story building, and it included several workspaces so it wouldn’t just be one multipurpose room,” she said. “We have one conference room in the current AACC, and this new one would include a couple conference rooms.” Rutgers did not respond to The Daily Targum about the issue by press time. “Rutgers never promised the AACC a building,” Fajardo said in an email statement. “A feasibility study was just meant to show that a new center is possible, in the location that we would like it to be and outlined what the ideal space would look like. Creating a feasibil-
ity study wasn’t the school promising us that it would be done.” Most Asian-interest organizations are obligated to congregate in classrooms or spaces around campus because of the severe space limitations, she said. The opening of a new center would bring together the organizations and redefine being in an Asian-American community. YooRi Won, the vice president of programming in the Korean Student Association, said KSA holds multiple events that require rehearsal times. This year, the organization is hosting a spring charity show. “[The show] requires people to rehearse talent portions,” said Won, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “We need acting rehearsal space as well as singing rehearsals and dance rehearsals, so we need a big space for that as well.” She said after viewing the blueprints of the potential new AACC, which includes several multipurpose rooms, the competition between many of the organizations under the ASC would be eliminated entirely. The ASC is in its preliminary stage of rallying support to build a new AACC, Chew said. Momentum is being built with a petition on Change.org, where the ultimate goal is to appeal to the highest administrators at the University, according to the website. “We are working together with the other cultural councils like the Latino Student Council and the Black Student Council,” she said. “With their full support behind us, we’re going to gradually rally support just to show that it’s not just us that want a new center, but other communities around us also see the need for us to have a new center.”
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of where the money goes,” he said. “They have a whole team coming to the event, collecting donations like water, clothing and cash donations.” Marjorie Milloria, a member of INAUSCA, said she is one of the committee members for New Jersey Philippines Relief Effort. She lived in the Philippines for the last two years, which connected her closely to the Filipino community. Milloria said many people are unaware an earthquake struck the Philippines before the typhoon. She has personal contacts with friends and family working on the island, and can ensure that all proceeds will be distributed between the victims of the earthquake and the typhoon. “It’s important for the donors to know where their money is going,” she said. “Anybody who donates can get in contact with the victims to make sure that their money has been received.” Khalil Malamug, owner of Razorsharp Barbershop and Shave Parlor, said his contribution is raffling off gift certificates for his shop to thank all the donors. Canda said he presented a variety of hot dog options that are popular among the Filipino population to Cronk, who used his cooking talents to bring together a final version of the hotdog. “The Sizzle Dog” is a hot dog with sliced onions in a spicy red sauce, and topped with a hardboiled egg and scallion, Cronk said. “The Thrilla in Vanilla” is ice cream in their signature hot dog bun. Cronk said he expects a large crowd on Dec. 13 as Beatles tribute band Hey Bulldog is scheduled to perform at Destination Dogs. Independent of the fundraiser at Destination Dogs, Carlo de la Rama, a graduate student at Rutgers, is organizing a two-month campaign comprised of music nights, open microphone events and comedy shows to fundraise for those affected by Haiyan. De la Rama said the proceeds will go to Tabangay, an organization directly involved in Philippine relief operations. On Dec. 14, he is organizing a live music night at Hidden Grounds on Easton Avenue featuring 10 or 11 acoustic artists, de la Rama said. At the event, he will also give an overview of the typhoon to ensure people know about the devastation it caused. A very large Filipino population exists in the New Brunswick area, but awareness about the community is not very widespread, Canda said. He wanted to promote Filipino culture by bringing together people for a common cause. “It is different from an average fundraiser,” he said. “We want to give people the opportunity to get involved in the Filipino community through the American hotdog.” Milloria said she is also arranging a series of monthly dance workshops starting in January of next year to ensure that relief efforts do not die down. “People tend to lose interest after a while,” she said. “These efforts have to be ongoing because recovery will be ongoing.”
“If you’re thinking about the regular workplace of the past, which you went to the same facility … that’s not the case,” Pabellón said. “Everyday you may have a different set off arrangements, sometimes they don’t even give their name.” Temporary agencies are often concentrated in mostly Hispanic districts, she said, creating “temp towns” in places such as New Brunswick, Elizabeth and Jersey City. The use of temporary agencies allows corporations to pass the buck, Nelson said. Neither the agency itself nor the original corporation wants to pay the worker. Craig Garcia, another organizer with New Labor, said the issue applied to all low-wage workers, including Rutgers students. “I went to talk at a class recently, and some of the students said they had been victims of wage theft,” he said.
The Department of Labor’s wage laws protect every worker regardless of their employment status or immigration status, Nelson said. But many workers are too intimidated by the government or by their employer to retaliate. Workers have been fired because of their action to get owed wages, he said. New Labor was able to convince the Department of Labor that the company was obstructing justice. Nelson said New Labor always goes to the employer to hear their side of the story. “[They have] a standard refrain … instead of dealing with the issue and facing up to what they owe the worker,” he said. “It’s typically a checklist we can count off, they broke the window of my car: I’m going to call the police, I’m going to call immigration. But we know they’re just trying to avoid paying.” Pabellón said legal action is possible, but difficult and dis-
advantageous for a number of reasons. New Labor can help the workers file a complaint with the Department of Labor or in small claims court, but the law only allows workers to get wages from the past two years. Employers also do not face a specific penalty for wage theft, she said, and only have to pay the wages they owe, not interest or any additional penalty. New Labor wants to have city council pass an ordinance preventing wage theft with harsher penalties for the employer. Nelson said at the last council meeting, 50 members of New Labor heard the council president promise to pass something by January. The ordinance would have New Brunswick recommend to the state revoking the licenses of employers guilty of wage theft. Despite the limitations of the law, the organization has made some victories in the past. Nelson said several workers came in with a claim for $64 against Atlantis Personnel, a temporary staffing agency. Several other employees of the company came forward and
made accusations against the agency. Atlantis had to pay nearly $160,000 for violating labor laws, he said. The group has also faced large chains such as Burger King and is fighting the BP gas station on French Street, he said. Alean Espinal, a member of New Labor, went to a temporary agency looking for a job, and they gave him work with a construction contractor. He was grateful at first. “Most people only pay [minimum wage], which is not enough,” he said. “When someone is paying better, you take it.” After a year of putting up sheetrock and painting houses, he found the company was not paying for all six days of the week he worked. Moreover, he said his boss frequently screamed at the workers. He came to New Labor when the company went two weeks without paying him. Negotiations with the agency got him half the money he was owed. “When you make a certain amount, you count on that, and any change can have a big effect on you,” he said.
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Local residents bring water quality concerns to city council By Connie Capone Contributing Writer
Concerned residents came to the New Brunswick City Council meeting last night to discuss recent revelations about water quality in the area. The meeting room, located in City Hall on Bayard Street, was packed with residents. The New Jersey Depar tment of Environmental Protection alleged earlier in November that the New Brunswick Water Depar tment had been filing false data and submitting incorrectly calculated test results, according to an ar ticle previously published in The Daily Targum. Charlie Kratovil, editor of New Brunswick Today, asked the council what improvements would be made to the water pumps and how long the city experienced problems with the pumps. Thomas Loughlin, the city’s administrator, said they had determined the mechanical equipment needed an upgrade, as it was already 60 years old. Loughlin said despite concerns about current water quality, the water being produced was clean drinking water. But pumps manually clean the water now, whereas the city soon hopes to have a mechanical system. “At the end of the day, the idea is to have fully modernized, refurbished pump stations,” he said. The city star ted that process a year ago when they changed the electrical facilities at both pump stations, he said. The second phase of the project includes replacing the pumps and motors, he said. They would also refurbish the traveling screen at each loca-
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tion, which filters water as it comes to the pump station. Kratovil said he is still concerned about the future of the water quality issue, considering that Mayor Jim Cahill was not present at many city council meetings. “I think this is a serious issue, and the council and the mayor need to show more leadership and have better communication with the public,” he said. Kratovil suggested the launch of a public forum where citizens and of ficials could come together to address issues within the city. Council President Rebecca Escobar responded, saying she was not opposed to the idea. On a separate issue, New Brunswick resident Danielle Moore questioned the efforts of the New Brunswick Police Department to reduce drunk driving. “The Police Depar tment should let the city know that they are taking it seriously to not let another innocent victim to get hur t,” she said. Escobar said the problem is universal to all cities, and that it is a challenge to address. “The duty is to look and see that there is safety in the area, especially for the drivers,” she said. Moore said she was also concerned about a series of fires that had recently occurred in the city. She asked the council whether an arsonist was a possible cause of the fires. Rober t Rawls, director of the New Brunswick Fire Depar tment, said the depar tment had not determined the fires to be caused by arson. “We are leaning more toward the fact that because those are vacant homes without electrici-
Top left: New Brunswick residents fill yesterday’s city council meeting at City Hall on Bayard Street. Top right: Danielle Moore, a New Brunswick resident, discusses recent fires and drunk driving. Bottom left: Charlie Kratovil, a New Brunswick Today editor, asks about improvements to water pumps. Bottom right: The council hears concerns about water quality. DAPHNE ALVA ty, it becomes prime real estate for squatters this time of year when it’s cold,” he said. “They have to light fires in the house to keep warm. It appears to be that type of damage.”
Moore asked the depar tment how the one original fire had caused a significant amount of damage to a nearby home as well. Rawls said the first fire was
an accidental incident caused by an electrical issue. “The fire that spread from 326 Suydam St. to 51 Railroad Ave. is called radiant heat,” Rawls said.
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Professors’ work conditions ignored Faculty members cannot be disregarded as University expands
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niversity President Robert L. Barchi has of the top 10 public universities. We believe there made it pretty clear that for the future of is a good chance that we will not be able to afford Rutgers, bigger is better. We have a lot of this given the amount of funding required for evpotential, but there are only certain sacrifices that erything else in the strategic plan. Plus, how can we can afford to make as we expand — and the we expect to expand on faculty when our current quality and working conditions of our faculty defi- professors are already finding it difficult to have their voices heard by the administration? nitely cannot be one of them. Our ranking in four out of five national polls has only Barchi addressed the strengths and weaknesses of the University at the Board of Governors meet- been dropping every year, and this strategic plan is ing on Tuesday night. The main purpose of the more important now than ever if we hope to maintain meeting was to present the final details of the stra- our position as one of the leading research universitegic plan for the future of the University. He dis- ties in the nation. Technically, this Board of Governors cussed the future of hybrid and online classes and meeting wasn’t the right place for this conversation to take place, so it didn’t. But this in itself is a probplans for construction across all campuses. The American Association of University Profes- lem. There are a lot of really big things that Rutgers needs to work on, from sors-American Federabuilding construction tion of Teachers staged “The distinction between professors and renovations to aca protest outside of ademic and research Barchi’s office directon the tenured and non-tenured tracks programs. We need to ly before the meeting should not be one of quality.” make sure that our own because of the adminprofessors, who arguistration’s apparent reably form the backfusal to address issues with the working conditions for non-tenure track pro- bone of our institution, don’t fall through the cracks. There seems to be an assumption on the adminfessors. The chair of the campaign signed up in July to speak on its behalf for three minutes, but she was istration’s part that non-tenured faculty aren’t as important as their tenured colleagues, and this needs denied permission to speak anyway. There was no mention made during the meeting to change. Sure, the availability and research opof the faculty union protest or of the Board’s refusal portunities provided to students by tenured profesto give them any speaking time. This was because sors is invaluable, but the experience students can the meeting is strictly limited to things directly get from non-tenured professors who might also relevant to the agenda, which raises the question: work as professionals in their fields is just as imWhy wasn’t the issue of faculty working conditions portant. The distinction between professors on the tenured and non-tenured tracks should not be one on the agenda in the first place? One of our University’s weaknesses is the poor of quality. We have had some amazing professors at student-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1. According to Bar- Rutgers, and it should be of the utmost importance chi, 300 more faculty members need to be hired that we continue to attract faculty that are leaders in in order to meet the Association of American Uni- their respective fields. The administration should versity’s average of 12.5-to-1, and about 1000 more work to develop a standard set of criteria that is the would have to be hired to match the 11-to-1 ratio same for all faculty members regardless of tenure.
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Rutgers football team looks to end on good note STUMPER’S SPORTS JAMES STUMPER
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t’s no secret this year’s Rutgers football season has not been a good one with the team currently under .500 (at 5-6) and still one win away from clinching bowl eligibility. The 2013 campaign got off to a good start for the Scarlet Knights, as the team had a 4-1 record through five games, with their only loss coming in overtime to a strong Fresno State team. At the beginning of October, ever ything was going according to plan. It seemed as though the Knights would be a contender at the top of the brand spankin’ new AAC and poised to make a run at a spot in the BCS before heading to the Big Ten next season. Then, the wheels came off. It started with the offense. Quarterback Gar y Nova finally seemed to have figured it out. After a late-season slump to end his sophomore season last year, it seemed as if he finally had harnessed his talent to become a consistent Division I quarterback. After all, he led the storming comeback against Arkansas and was
the catalyst of the offense that scored 55 points against SMU. Unfortunately for Nova and the Knights, the junior cooled down with the weather for a second consecutive year. Miserable performances by Nova against Louisville, Houston, Cincinnati and UCF led to losses. Even in the one game the Knights have won in the last two months against Temple Nova looked shaky until he showed another flash of brilliance to pull that victor y out. However, that’s all it was: a momentar y flash of brilliance. Nova’s inconsistent play eventually forced him to the bench, and Chas Dodd took over last week against UConn. Unfortunately, he couldn’t get it done either, but at some point, head coach Kyle Flood needed to make a change. However, the offensive problems don’t rest solely on the shoulders of the quarterback. The entire offense has been brutal since the beginning of the season. In my opinion, the turning point of the season was Paul James’ injur y against Arkansas late in September. James was the nation’s leading rusher through the first four weeks, but has struggled to stay healthy since. The offense looked good the week after his injur y, but since then, it’s been inept. They’ve missed the consis-
tent chunks of yardage a healthy James has the ability to pick up. The receivers haven’t helped much, either. Junior wide out Brandon Coleman was poised to have a great season with NFL scouts constantly eyeing him, but he has only caught three touchdowns on the season, two of which came in the season opener against Fresno State. Coleman has disappeared for games at a time this year, which has been one of the biggest disappointments. Whether it is because of his efforts or because the quarterback can’t get it to him is up for debate, but the fact remains that he hasn’t produced. The offense has not been good recently, there’s no question about it. However, the defense is suspect as well. There have been five games this season the Knights have allowed 40 or more points. That is simply unacceptable. I understand the defense lost a ton of pieces to the NFL Draft (Khaseem Greene, Logan Ryan, Duron Harmon, etc.), but the fact they’ve allowed 40 points in almost half of their games is downright embarrassing. Sure, it’s a young defense that had big shoes to fill — but unfortunately, they have not filled them. So what does Rutgers do now? Well, it’s not a lost season just yet. If the Knights
can somehow pull themselves together after losing five off their last six games, the season can still be partially salvaged. With five wins currently, the Knights can clinch a bowl appearance if they get the job done Saturday night at home against the South Florida Bulls. This is not the type of finish Rutgers envisioned. In a perfect world, the Knights would’ve been challenging Louisville and UCF for the AAC automatic BCS bid. Unfortunately, they’re currently fighting themselves for their postseason life. This Saturday night marks the conclusion of their inaugural season in the AAC. Dodd will get the start on “Senior Night” under the lights on national television. For him, the task is simple. Go out there and get a victor y. If he doesn’t, it will mark the end of his college career. For the program, it isn’t quite so simple. No matter what happens Saturday, Rutgers football has taken a step backwards this season. They undoubtedly have some issues to work out before heading to the Big Ten next season. James Stumper Jr. is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies and history. His column, “Stumper’s Sports,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
Safety protocols needed for Black Friday shopping PROSPERITY AND DECLINE FATIMA E. ZOUHOUR
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aily Targum Columnist Mike Denis wrote an intriguing op-ed last week on the changing landscape of holidays and unfortunate shift to consumerism for holiday shopping. I’ve since been contemplating the same question. Black Friday prompts outrageous retail discounts and violent encounters on shopping lines. In lieu of specially priced items and flashy advertisements online, TV and in print, how did the day after Thanksgiving — a time to reconnect and rejoice with love ones — turn into scenes of complete mayhem similar to something you would see in “The Hunger Games” or gruesome “The Walking Dead.” Instead of feasting on the yummy leftovers and catching the latest NFL game or attempting to digest how Auburn pulled a historical upset against undefeated Alabama, Americans are making special timely accommodations in their much deserved four-day weekend so they don’t miss out on the uncharted promotions. It sounds like a making of well-planned scheme by the retail market to lure consumers spend heavily on technological gadgets, clothing, appliances or anything
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deemed a steal. Retail propaganda com- advantage of promotions it would be wise pels consumers to gorge on items that they to wait days later for December. Because don’t need or at least would not buy unless of the short window of holiday season this year between Thanksgiving and Christit was on sale on Black Friday. Presumably, early bird specials and mas, retailers will inevitably slash their sharp discounts on Thanksgiving and Black prices to encourage increase in shopping Friday amounted for $12. 3 billion dollars revenue and to pave for new inventory in consumer revenue and 2.8 percent more for 2014. As retailers are becoming more comfoot traffic than last year, according to marpetitive and pulling about anything they ket researcher ShopperTrak LLC. Retail heavyweights like Kmart, Macy’s, can out of their sleeves to get consumers Kohl’s, Sears and Target have gotten a to purchase their stuff, it’s anyone guess stamp of approval to open their stores at what jargon they will pull off to get Amer8 p.m., enticing thousands of customers icans out of their homes and into their stores. to engage in Of course, mad rushes “... they should be more cautious in a lot of stoof shopping. ries of clashShopping safeguarding customers to avoid any es and falls researchers have been are monitorunwanted or detrimental accidents.” reported on ing the shopthe news, ping patterns carefully this holiday season to analyze any but the retail titans refuse to do anything changes of shopping behavior to see if retail about it. Unless consumers unite together and demand recall on safety protocols on promotions are effective devices. It’s baffling that Americans would want Black Fridays, we will continue to hear stoto put a strain on their physical strength ries of horrific crashes, accidents and even by waiting impatiently on long lines, deal- deaths. Something has to be done before it ing with aggressive customers in hurry gets worse. Yes, Black Friday shopping stimulates to claim as many bargain items as they can and bad customer service bluntly dis- the consumer market, providing economic played along with unbearable short fuses relief for some retail stores. Nonetheless, if retailers want to keep the best interests of overworked and underpaid staff. Those who understand the consumer of their shoppers at heart, they should be market will reveal that if you want to take more precautious in safeguarding custom-
ers to avoid any accidents. As a concerned shopper, for the welfare of my safety and the others around me, I don’t want to have to worry about myself, or god forbid another bystander, getting run over by a sudden stampede. I don’t think any promotion of any magnitude suffices a preventable wound or a one-way ticket to the emergency room. Cyber Monday sounds like a safer alternative. Better off losing an internet connection and online shopping cart then risking my wellbeing amid the Black Friday shopping tsunami. I’m in no way shape or form advocating for the end of Black Friday. I love Black Friday and spend a great deal of money in retail stores. I’m just concerned about the zealous craze that has been surrounding Black Friday and the poor shoppers who have been getting hurt because of the lack of safety provisions. Retailers need to consider the risk and hazardous implications of midnight and early morning hours. By simply restoring normal hours and deploying various safety measures, promotions and specials can still exist and customers can rest assured that their safety won’t be in jeopardy. Fatima E. Zouhour is School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in human resource management and labor studies and employment relations. Her column, “Prosperity and Decline,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Horoscopes
DIVERSIONS Nancy Black
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December 5, 2013 Stephan Pastis
Today’s Birthday (12/05/13). Mercury enters Sagittarius today (until 12/24), launching the year with far-reaching communications, exploration and investigation. Share love and relax over holidays, before January profits roll in. Career growth comes from collaborative partnerships. May’s creative spurt leads to late summer blastoff. Search out passion and infuse it into your work for profitable fireworks. Take some home, too. 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 7 — Mercury enters Sagittarius; you see (and can articulate) a broader perspective. Share it in person, via email or social media, and get the word out in bold letters. Get extra efficient. Pack everything you do with passion. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — It’s time for adventure time. Try something new. Explore areas you normally avoid to discover something you didn’t know about yourself. Set long-range educational goals over the next two days. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — For three weeks with Mercury in Sagittarius, communication with your partner is more direct and easy. Rely on others. Choose participation over isolation. Expand your bankroll. Shared holdings increase in value. Luxuriate privately or with someone special. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — For the next three weeks, expand your sphere of understanding. Let yourself get persuaded to participate. Your work becomes more interesting. Weigh pros and cons. Figure out what your heart wants and study it with a passion. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — For the next three weeks, you’re even smarter than usual, and especially good with words. Get disciplined (especially today and tomorrow) about your health, diet and exercise. You can afford to invest in your vitality. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — For the next three weeks, improve things at home, especially through communication. Stay out of somebody else’s battle. Focus on household renovation and get the best quality. Shop carefully, and ensure the team’s aligned before committing. Play with it!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — For the next three weeks with Mercury in Sagittarius, reconsider assumptions. You’re especially bright, witty and persuasive. Stand up to a critic. More study will be required. Increase your family’s comfort. Temptations are alluring and love blossoms. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — It could get easier to spend over the next three weeks, so think before handing over that card. Get only what you need and go for the best quality. You may be able to borrow and share resources. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Ask probing questions to deepen your studies, which expand through communication over the next three weeks. The action is behind the scenes. Enjoy new developments. Turn down a public for a private engagement. Question authority. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — For the next three weeks, realizing dreams goes easier. It’s a philosophical phase, and what you learn could have volatile moments. A female brings beauty into your home. Overbuild. Imagine, but don’t venture too far yet. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — For the next three weeks, consider all possibilities and discuss them. Group participation gets powerful results. Confer with others and discover views that ring true. Plan carefully. Have what you want delivered, and delegate roles. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — For three weeks, what you say impacts your career directly. Answers lead to new questions. Your assets are gaining value. Consider it a three-week testing phase. Don’t deplete resources and keep the faith; it’s a winning combination.
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start Dodd attempts to kickstart Rutgers’ offense in RU’s final chance for bowl berth continued from back upon Dodd to start Oct. 8 against the Huskies. Dodd shined in his debut, tossing for 322 yards and two scores en route to a come-from-behind 27-24 victory.
Page 13 He finished that season 123-for-223 with 11 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, but the Knights dropped the last six games with him as the starter. Dodd started the next eight games the following season, but his inconsistencies finally prompted Schiano to utilize a rotation of Dodd and Nova for the rest of the season. When Flood took over in the spring of 2012, he held an open competition. Nova eventually pulled away, relegating Dodd to mop-up duties for most of the past two seasons. It was a defeat usually resulting in
a transfer. But Dodd decided to stick it out, a decision junior offensive tackle Taj Alexander, who said he and Dodd are close friends, admires. “It just says a lot about his character,” Alexander said. “He’s a man and he knows what he has to do whether he likes it or not, but he knows it’s right and he does it.” Flood believes the right decision for Saturday’s game against South Florida, which the Knights must win to become bowl eligible, is for Dodd to make his second start of the season.
“I think now that he has been in for the entire game, he’ll be able to go out there this week and probably be a little bit quicker as a decision maker,” Flood said, referring to last week’s 24-17 loss to Connecticut, where Dodd completed 16-of-35 passes for 286 yards and two interceptions. Coleman, who hauled in just two receptions for 36 yards in that contest, said Dodd’s joking ways change like an on-off switch once he gets in the huddle. Dodd will attempt to turn on an offense that last produced a pass-
ing touchdown from a quarterback Nov. 16 in the first quarter against Cincinnati. It is a situation Dodd is no stranger to. “He’s been in the position before,” Coleman said. “It’s not like it is new to him or he had to find a different way to prepare. He’s been through it before.” The Daily Targum ranked the top 10 players in the Rutgers football team’s senior class. The Targum will reveal the rest of the countdown in tomorrow’s GameDay issue.
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December 5, 2013 SWIMMING & DIVING GUINEE, LEBERFINGER REUNITE AT RUTGERS
Senior Brittany Guinee transferred to Rutgers in 2011, soon reconnecting with a childhood friend, junior Greta Leberfinger, who joined the Knights last season. EDWIN GANO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Duo makes unlikely reunion By Sean Stewart Staff Writer
When Brittany Guinee left the Somerset Hills (N.J.) YMCA to join the Loyola (Md.) University swim team for the 2010-11 season, reuniting with Greta Leberfinger never crossed her mind. “We definitely never thought we would end up together again,” Guinee said. “Especially because she didn’t come until a year after, but we’re definitely happy with how it all worked out.” The two, now members of the Rutgers swimming and diving team, have known each other since they were nine years old, swimming together at the Madison (N.J.) YMCA before moving on together to Somerset Hills in high school. Their paths almost crossed when Leberfinger committed to Marist College in 2011, which was in the same conference as Loyola, but Guinee decided to transfer to Rutgers that same year. It was only fitting when Leberfin-
ger came to the Scarlet Knights the following season that the two would break three school records. Having Guinee, now a senior, around to show Leberfinger, now a junior, the ropes was beneficial for her as she transitioned to a larger school. “[Guinee] helped me get accustomed to the new training style and even the school in general,” Leberfinger said. “... It was a big adjustment, but having her here and having a familiar face around helped me as well.” The two shared similar paths before ending up at Rutgers. Both started their college careers in the MAAC conference and are the only transfers on the Knights’ roster. Guinee transferred from Loyola to reach her full potential as a swimmer and saw Rutgers as the perfect place for the opportunity. The following year, when Leberfinger decided to join the Knights for the very same reasons, Guinee’s presence made the decision much easier.
“I transferred in late due to issues with paper work at my old school, so when I was in a rush she talked Rutgers up a lot and I was happy to be back with her,” Leberfinger said. Since the transfer, the pair has never looked back, helping guide the Knights to one of their most successful seasons in recent memory. Along with sophomore Joanna Wu and senior Mary Moser, Leberfinger and Guinee set a school record in the 400-medley relay at last season’s Big East championships. In addition to the medley, both set individual school records. Guinee set the record in the 200 fly with a time of 2:00.17 and Leberfinger in the 200 breast stroke with 2:13.97. While breaking more records would be nice, both feel there is a larger goal they can reach. “As a team we definitely hope to place as high as we can at the AAC championships,” Guinee said. “Another one of our goals is to send as many as we can to the NCAA championships in March.”
December 5, 2013
Page 15 KNIGHT NOTEBOOK NO. 6: OL ANDRE CIVIL
Civil plays all over o-line after position change By Josh Bakan Sports Editor
When Andre Civil came to Rutgers in 2009, then-offensive line coach Kyle Flood aided him in football and adjusting to life in Piscataway. “Coach Flood helped me out a lot,” Civil said post-practice Tuesday. “First with adjusting to being a city kid to moving to New Jersey, he helped me out a lot with that. He helped me out a lot on the field, moving from defense to offense. He’s just been a person I look up to as far as teaching you how to fight through everything.” Civil said he adjusted to how much more car-oriented the Rutgers area is than his native Brooklyn. He also had to acclimate to the switch from defensive end to offensive line. Flood, now head coach, helped Civil and senior guard Antwan Lowery — when he entered as a defen-
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he Rutgers baseball team announced that eight players signed early to join the 2015 team. Interim head coach Joe Litterio announced yesterday that the incoming class has three pitchers, two infielders, two catchers and one infielder/outfielder. All eight incomers hail from New Jersey high schools. “We have been able to fill some needs with this class,” Litterio said in a statement. “We have been fortunate to be able to sign eight very good high school players that we feel will benefit our program for the next four years.”
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Jacoby Ellsbury reached an official agreement with the New York Yankees pending a physical exam, according to ESPN. The former Boston Red Sox centerfielder reportedly agreed to a seven-year contract worth $153 million. It is not immediately clear whether the Yankees will shift current centerfielder Brett Gardner elsewhere to make room for Ellsbury. The agreement makes it less likely the Yankees will re-sign all-star second basemen Robinson Cano. The Yankees privately vowed not to exceed $175 million in trying to bring back Cano, according to ESPN.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin $100,000 yesterday for interfering with a kickoff return Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN. The league stated the fine came from Tomlin standing on the white stripe that borders the playing field during Jacoby Jones’ kickoff return. League officials said they will consider forfeiture of future draft choices for the Steelers because of Tomlin’s conduct affecting the field of play. The $100,000 fine is tied for the second-largest ever for an NFL coach, with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick topping the list after receiving a $500,000 punishment in 2007.
sive tackle — with transitioning off defensive line and ensuring their comfort along the offensive front. On the verge of his last game at High Point Solutions Stadium, and possibly his last collegiate game, Civil might not even start. Civil and junior right tackle Taj Alexander are listed as possible starters at right tackle for Saturday against South Florida. Alexander started the previous three games. Flood said when Alexander earned the starting role back that he was healthier than Civil at that point. “I think that Taj, he worked hard throughout the whole year and he earned his way into the rotation with me,” Civil said. “I don’t feel weird about it at all.” But Civil played his fair share, gaining time at left tackle, right guard and right tackle in his career. Civil originally lost his starting right guard job last spring. Red-
10. LS Robert Jones 9. FS Jeremy Deering 8. OL Antwan Lowery 7. DT Isaac Holmes 6. OL Andre Civil 5. QB Chas Dodd
The offensive line has come a long way from Civil’s redshirt freshman year, though, when it allowed 61 sacks as he played two games. In Civil’s senior year, Rutgers is long past those struggles. The Knights improved to only allow five sacks in the last five games after surrendering 24 in the first six. “We made an emphasis that next year in 2011 to get on the same page,” Lower y said. “Guys manned up and took responsibility of their job. That’s why that next year we improved dramatically.”
ing camp before getting hurt in the season opener against Fresno State. He started two games at tackle beginning Oct. 26 against Houston, but then Alexander took over.
sure if sophomore running back P.J. James will play this week, even though he said Rutgers’ offense is inefficient without him. “I think for us, it’s a combination of not being able to run the ball effectively when P.J.’s not in the game,
shirt freshman Chris Muller took over and Alexander held onto the right tackle position. Then Civil beat out Muller for the starting job at guard in train-
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and making sure we make good decisions and we don’t turn the ball over,” Flood said yesterday of why the offense declined this year. “It’s not one issue. It’s not as simple as just one player.” Flood said Sunday that James was “50/50” to face South Florida because of his lower leg injury. “If we played today, he would not play,” Flood said.
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Bujari, listed as probable with an ankle injury, has Flood’s confidence to face South Florida. He might play a different position, too. “I think Betim is probably a lot closer to being 100 percent than he was last week,” Flood said. The Daily Targum ranked the top 10 players in the Rutgers football team’s senior class. The Targum will reveal the rest of the countdown in tomorrow’s GameDay issue.
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Quote of the Day “He’s a man and he knows what he has to do whether he likes it or not, but he knows it’s right and he does it.” — Rutgers football offensive tackle Taj Alexander on senior quarterback Chas Dodd not transferring after being benched
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MEN’S BASKETBALL GEORGE WASHINGTON 93, RUTGERS 87
Knights drop midweek road contest to Colonials By Bradly Derechailo
Mack scored 26 points to lead all scorers, while Seagears shot 9-for-13 from the floor for 23 points. Seagears’ performance came in his first reserve appearance of the season. The Silver Springs, Md., native dished out seven assists and shot 5-for-7 from 3-point range. But it was not enough to stop George Washington (7-1), as the Colonials out-rebounded the Knights, 35-29.
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Despite two players scoring 20 points or more, the Rutgers men’s basketball team dropped its road contest last night at George Washington, 93-87. The Scarlet Knights (4-5) suffered their second straight loss even with the strong play of junior guards Myles Mack and Jerome Seagears.
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Guard Isaiah Armwood was one of five double-digit George Washington scorers, leading the Colonials with 20 points. Rutgers trailed George Washington, 3836, at the half after leading for most of the first period. The Knights’ largest lead of the half came with 15:32 left, when senior forward J.J. Moore connected on a 3-pointer off an assist from Mack to put Rutgers up, 14-6.
But George Washington took the lead with 13:44 thanks to an Armwood layup, and the Colonials never looked back. Junior for ward Kadeem Jack, in his first game since an ankle injur y caused him to miss the Knights’ past two games, finished with 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting and three rebounds. Moore also finished in double figures with 11 points.
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RU tames shooters in blowout win By Greg Johnson Associate Sports Editor
Entering last night’s contest at Davidson, N.C., the Rutgers women’s basketball team knew the Wildcats live and die by 3-point shooting. During the week, the Scarlet Knights emphasized half-court pressure defense. Guard Laura Murray and forward Hannah Early account for nearly 50 percent of Davidson’s high-volume scoring with 35 threes on the season. Rutgers shut down both. Behind a 15-0 run out of halftime, the Knights cruised to a 66-35 win and their second road victory — already as many as Rutgers (6-2) accumulated all of last season. Early, who shot more than 50 percent from beyond the arc coming in, went cold from the field, hitting 1-of-12 overall and going 0-for-5 from three. Murray, meanwhile, led Davidson (3-6) with 15 points but needed 15 shots for it. The Wildcats overall shot an abysmal 21.1 percent. Rutgers was more than twice as efficient, shooting 45.2 percent from the field. Three Knights eclipsed double-figure scoring. Making her second straight start and third overall, freshman point guard Tyler Scaife led all scorers with 16 points on 50-percent shooting. She also dished out four assists and swiped three steals. Junior wing Betnijah Laney added her third double-double on the year with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Sophomore wing Kahleah Copper, who reached double figures in every game this season, chipped in 11 points. After an early seesaw affair that saw several lead changes, Rutgers built a 14-11 lead with 9:10 left in the first half. The Knights never looked back, generating an 8-0 burst and 18-10 run to end the period. Rutgers gets a week off before its next contest back at the Louis Brown Athletic Center next Thursday against Wagner. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GregJohnsonRU. For general Rutgers sports updates, follow @TargumSports.
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Dodd embraces last home start By Bradly Derechailo Associate Sports Editor
When the windshield wipers are put up on all the cars in the Rutgers football team’s parking lot, junior wide receiver Brandon Coleman knows exactly who the culprit is. It is one of the many hijinks Coleman grew accustomed to when he lived with senior quarterback Chas Dodd for two seasons. “It was always jokes, it was always pranks and him acting like something seriously was happening and me falling for it because I’m gullible,”
Coleman said. “He’d smirk at me and I’d just want to pull his hair out.” Pulling hair from their scalps is something Scarlet Knights’ fans have wanted to do during the second half of this season, as Rutgers has dropped five of its last six contests. The downward spiral forced head coach Kyle Flood to name Dodd the starter over junior signal caller Gary Nova, who was particularly ineffective in his last two starts. Nova had started 23 consecutive games. So when the Lyman, S.C., native took the field last Saturday against Connecticut at Rentschler
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Senior quarterback Chas Dodd will make his 17th-career start for Rutgers on Saturday night against South Florida. In his last start, Dodd threw 16-for-35 for 286 yards and two interceptions in his last game. NOAH WHITTENBURG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2013
JONELLE FILIGNO, senior forward, earned a spot on the 2013 NSCAA All-Northeast Region Second Team, the organization announced yesterday. Filigno just finished her final season at Rutgers with 19 points.
Field in East Hartford, he admitted he was rusty. But being left in the whole game helped Dodd get acclimated to a job he used to hold full time. “Obviously getting out there, getting some good playing time and moving the ball a little bit definitely helped,” Dodd said. Including last Saturday’s opening series, Dodd has 16 career starts for Rutgers. When former quarterback Tom Savage went down with an injury early in the 2010 campaign, former head coach Greg Schiano called See START on Page 13
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Saturday, Princeton, N.J.
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vs. South Florida Saturday, 7:30 p.m. High Point Solutions Stadium