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Seniors receive US Air Force career assignments Abner Bonilla Staff Writer
In their final year at Rutgers’ Air Force Reser ve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC), five senior students discovered their career path as future leaders in the U.S. Air Force. Located on the College Avenue campus, AFROTC Detachment 485 — which is part of a larger web of 1,100 Air Force campuses across the U.S. — trains students in a three or four year leadership-based program that prepares cadets for militar y ser vice as commissioned officers. This year, five cadets were informed of their new careers. These students included Colin Chehanske who will be an intelligence officer, Sean Han who will be in cyberspace operations, Mallory Kusakavitch who will work in aircraft maintenance, Jackie Nazario who will work in personnel and Yesenia Padilla who will work in space operations. All five students will complete their four-year program and graduate in 2018. The cadets have worked together as a team for four years. The program starts out by teaching the first-year cadets the basics of the Air Force and their role in it, said Capt. Kayla Stevens, an active-duty Air Force officer and a Detachment 485 cadre (member of the training staff) that helps teach cadets. The biggest shift comes junior year, when the cadets become a
part of the Professional Officer Corp., and start teaching the underclassmen at Detachment 485 and begin to run the day-to-day ROTC operation, Stevens said. Along with this, the cadets were able to explore their new career as part of the Air Force. Han said officers in his field are cyberspace experts or “cyberwarriors,” who monitor the defense of computer networks and utilize new military technologies. “According to the articles I’ve been reading, the next war is going to be a cyber war, compared to what we’ve seen in the past, so I think it’s a very important career field I’m going into,” he said. Han said he does not have a background in computers, but the great thing about the Air Force is that it sends people to specialized schools after they graduate that will teach them the skill sets they need for their new role. Padilla, the first in her family to serve in the military, said she is excited to be a part of space operations — or the 13S career field — since she saw more investment from the Air Force going into it. Padilla said the space operations oversee space surveillance that works behind-the-scenes to command and control satellites that monitor threats which are constantly happening. “On one of the bases the motto is ‘The sun never sets on 13S,’” Padilla said. Nazario said she is animated for her new position not only for network
The Rutgers Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) teaches students basic Air Force training over four years. The program includes 1,100 campuses across the United States and prepares students to train younger cadets going into their junior years. ABNER BONILLA opportunities but also to help other officers reach their full potential. Personnel officers oversee Air Force office operations, handle paperwork and manage the organization’s structure, she said. Nazario will also be involved in developing educational programs and counseling available to Air Force officers.
“They have to know about everything,” she said. Kusakavitch said she will oversee up to 100 people that plan aircraft inspections, deliver combat support and perform airdrops. Kusakavitch, who currently attends Monmouth University, commutes to Rutgers for the program
and said ROTC taught her to always keep pushing herself to new limits and to build others up with her. “It’s not an individual effort, it’s all about the team,” she said. Each cadet said they came from a unique background, but looking See ASSIGNMENTS on Page 5
U. revisits procedure for reporting bias incidents HAYA ABDEL-JABBAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Despite acts such as the anti-Muslim flyers at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center in February, the University has not seen an increase in bias incidents compared to last year. Bias incidents include graffiti, offensive posters and flyers containing derogatory comments. DANTE DE LA PAVA
Graffiti, offensive posters and flyers containing derogator y comments are just a few examples of bias incidents that occur on campus. A bias incident is either a verbal, written, physical or psychological act that threatens or harms a person or group on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion and other categories according to Rutgers’ Bias Incident Response Protocol. Bias incidents have affected many minorities across the United States, including students at Rutgers. In February, a flyer that stated “Imagine a Muslim-free America” was posted on the front of Paul Robeson Cultural Center, created by the American Vanguard, a white supremacy group.
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“We have not seen an increase in reports this year,” said Anne Newman, the chair of the Bias Prevention and Education Committee. She said that although there has not been an increase in reports, there has been a shift in the types of incidents being reported since the Fall of 2016. Newman did not indicate whether this is related to the current political climate. If a student witnesses an incident like those referenced above, they should report the incident either in person or by phone to the Dean of Students Office, Residence Life staff or another member of the Student Affairs staff, according to the University Student Affairs website. Students can also report an incident using the online reporting form. If students believe that a See incidents on Page 5
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Rutgers creates Mini-MBA program for student veterans
The Mini-MBA: Business Management for Military and Veterans offered by the Rutgers Business School prepares veteran undergraduate students for a smoother transition into the workforce, helping them build careers from skills they acquired during their time in the military. HENRY FOWLER where I was questioning why I’m leaning this topic, nor was there Contributing writer a point in the course where I was left confused,” said Joseph Tepfenhart, a graduate of the program. Veteran undergraduate stuTepfenhart owns a small busidents make up roughly 4 percent ness named Disgruntled Vets, a of the student body. Because of social network for veterans dethis, the Rutgers Business School signed to help them find jobs, now offers a Mini-MBA: Business combat homelessness and assist Management for Military and with suicide prevention, accordVeterans program that serves veting to their site. erans, transitioning military perPeople in the sonnel, ROTC military receive students and “As a small business owner, I was able to implement key principles into my business that I learned from the a lot of training undergraduate and professional students returnMini-MBA...” development, ing from military but they learn to service, accordJoseph Tepfenhart use it in a miliing to RBS’s site. Program Graduate tary setting, not Margaret in a business setO’ Donnell, the “It felt like I was amongst my business degrees, do so to un- source for funding student edu- ting, O’Donnell said. With a little program manager with Rutgers Business School, said the program brothers again in the classroom,” derstand how their industry fits cation, O’ Donnell said. The bill bit of help, those who come out of helps veterans pay tuition toward the military can transition those is customized for veterans transi- he said. “We were on the same sheet into business. “They understand that when bachelors degrees, advanced de- skills to the business world. tioning into the workforce, helping of music and on a similar goal. The “Because in the military, a them make sound business deci- professors gave us a sense of ‘yes, they have a leadership role in that grees, certificate programs, vosions in their careers. The model for American businesses need you. industry — for example, manager cational training and all valuable great deal of modesty is valued the Mini-MBA program is roughly American business is sick of the of a department of their field — things that would help them ob- where one does not look at individual accomplishments but only equivalent to a 3-credit course pres- suits. It craves real leadership and they are going to need business tain civilian employment. “As a small business owner, I look at their accomplishments as that is something important you skills to better understand finanent in a full scale MBA program. She said the program offers can bring from your military expe- cial statements, human resources was able to implement key princi- a team. So we help them transiand leadership strategy, even if ples into my business that I learned tion to the world where individual classes in a compact format, riences to the business world.’” The Mini-MBA program is they’re pursuing degree in chem- from the Mini-MBA. There was accomplishments are accepted,” starting on Monday morning and finishing Friday afternoon. It is a not just for people who have an ical engineering. So they take this never a point within this course O’Donnell said.
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full-day course, and each topic is taught by a different instructor for 3.5 hours. For example, leadership is covered by one instructor and later the same day a different instructor covers a different topic such as human resources. Eric Kropiwnicki, a graduate of the Mini-MBA program, started his own company, Broken Gear Wear, a clothing line designed for disabled athletes and veterans.
interest in starting veteran-related businesses, but rather for all graduates transiting into many different fields, O’Donnell said. Businesses such as Amazon, who do not subscribe themselves to veteran services but offer a veteran-friendly environment, attract graduates, O’Donnell said. Additionally, students who are enrolled in the veteran degree program that are not pursuing
Mini-MBA to enhance their own degree in their field,” she said. The Mini-MBA, priced on the same module as other Mini-MBA programs at Rutgers, is $4,995. The tuition includes an iPad, which the students can keep at the end of the program, and daily meals according to their site. The G.I. Bill, an educational resource for people who serve in the military, can be used as a
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Yankees player visits children at New Brunswick hospital
After donating Hess Trucks in 2015 at the Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, former New York Yankee Cecil Fielder visited patients at the Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick with an updated model of Hess’ yearly toy release just in time for Christmas. BARNABAS HEALTH
Chloe Dopico Associate News Editor
Former New York Yankee Cecil Fielder took the opportunity to spread holiday cheer yesterday by visiting patients at the Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick. The hospital specializes in patients with brain injuries, spinal cord dysfunction, complications due to premature birth and other health challenges, according to a press release. Fielder, who played for the Yankees from 1996 to 1997, spent the afternoon at the hospital distributing
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toys including the 2017 Hess Dump Truck and Loader to children. In 2015, he visited the hospital for the first time, where he signed autographs, posed for photos and delivered that year’s Hess Truck model to more than 60 patients. The Dump Truck and Loader features hydraulic-powered lifting bed, LED lights, realistic sound effects and other features, according to the press release. The entire toy — including the truck and the loader — boast 350 parts each, making it the most intricate Hess toy to date. Hess, a Trenton-based company, announced the 2017 toy truck on Nov. 1.
This year’s toy release includes a new science, technology, engineering and math curriculum (STEM) with eight lessons. The curriculum can be used by teachers and parents as a learning tool to help teach core STEM concepts such as lifting forces, leverage and degrees of freedom and is made available for free download with every purchase, according to Hess’s site. Hess began selling its toy trucks in 1964 after Leon Hess took over his father’s oil delivery service in Asbury Park to create what would become to modern-day gas and oil company. Originally, Hess sold its
student or student organization are referred to the Office of StuConduct for consideration Every bias incident report filed at Rutgers remains dent and resolution. completely confidential Other examples on the site include where to report hate crimes, violations having to do for information about the incident with sexual misconduct and viocontinued from front and requesting information about lations by a faculty or staff memcrime has been committed, they the alleged perpetrators among ber. These incidents are referred should report directly to the Rut- other inquiries. to RUPD or the Title IX CoordiAll reports are kept confiden- nator for processing pursuant to gers University Police Departtial. This is to protect everyone that policy and the University Ofment (RUPD). “It’s imfice of Employportant that ment Equity, all members respectively. If “It’s important that all members of the Rutgers of the Rutthe reported University—New Brunswick community feel gers Univerincident does sity—New not meet the welcomed and included.” Brunswick criteria for a community bias incident, Anne newman feel welcomed the investigaChair of the Bias Prevention in Education Committee and included,” tion is continNewman said. ued in a subse“By taking an quent office or active role in reporting bias in- involved in the reported incident. no additional action is taken. BIRT also has guidelines for cidents, you are helping us get a Following investigations, the determining the proper response Bias Prevention and Education gauge on the campus climate.” After the incident has been re- to an incident. These include Committee (BPEC) serves to reported, the Bias Incident Report- where to report specific incidents view information discovered by ing Team (BIRT) will investigate to and what to do if the report BIRT. According to the website, the incident. According to the does not meet the criteria for a BPEC analyzes issues and trends website, protocol includes con- bias incident. affecting life on campus in order For example, reports of be- to then make recommendations tacting the person who reported the incident, asking them for havior that include violations of regarding future educational protheir contact information, asking University student conduct by a grams and initiatives.
toy trucks at gas stations around the country, but ended that practice in 2014 when Hess sold its gas stations, according to NJ Advanced Media. The first Hess toy truck was a gas tanker with an oil funnel, according to NJ Advanced Media. Since its inception, the list has grown to include firetrucks, spaceships, helicopters and more. The Children’s Specialized Hospital is a non-profit organization with a goal to lead the way for children with special health challenges to a brighter future. Fielder also participated in events regarding hurricane relief
for Puerto Rico and Houston in November. Fielder was one of many current and retired baseball players to participate in former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Ivan Rodriguez’s event benefitting the two areas. There, the roster of players assembled holiday gift packages for victims of the storms, as well as attended an auction dinner in Las Colinas. “It’s been great,” Rodriguez told the MLB. “The cities of Arlington, Fort Worth and Dallas, and the whole community, have been great and donated a lot of food and water and generators. Puerto Rico appreciates that.”
Assignments 5 Rutgers seniors will move onto careers within US Air Force continued from front back they agreed that being part of the ROTC program taught them to become confident in themselves and to grow into a more selfless person. Han said that thinking of doing things on your own in the ROTC program will not lead to success because it means that you are failing your teammate. Apart from a support system and teamwork that aims to grow everyone into a leader, Padilla said the Air Force gives her a sense of security and optimism.
“I feel what this program really taught me is even though there is an obstacle in your way, you’ll get through it and it’ll make you a better person. In a couple months, I’ll be in a brand-new state surrounded by new people and things I don’t know, and it does sound a little daunting, but at the end of the day, I know it will work itself out,” Padilla said. “I think that’s what ROTC has prepared and taught me: Sometimes you don’t know the unknown, but in a couple months you will — and you’ll be okay.”
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People should reform their dieting habits MIND BODY SCARLET MONICA BULNES
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he meaning of the word “diet” has been destroyed by its continuous misuse in American society. People think diets are supposed to restrict certain foods, even temporarily, in order to train the mind to resist natural food cravings. Instead, this defines what “dieting” is: an inherently ineffective method because it forces people to associate negative feelings to changes in eating. Realistically, the word “diet” should have a positive connotation — it should define a pattern of healthy selections made intentionally over the lifetime of an individual with the intent to benefit the daily functions of the body. Many dieting scams call for meal replacement shakes or bars and attempt to reduce the amount a person eats throughout the day. This represents what a “diet” should not be: a restrictive, torturous, unnatural change. Meal replacement shakes do not lend themselves to lifelong commitment. Nobody can live their life substituting solid food for powder and water. What should be a wholesome lunch consisting of protein, vegetables and fiber is dwindled down to an eight-ounce shake. Neglecting to fuel the body with necessary nutrients takes a toll on its energy levels and leaves the body feeling deficient. Even if a person can manage to use meal replacements for an ample amount of time, what ensues when they stop dieting is never healthy. People fall into false alarm cravings thinking that they need a whole host of unhealthy foods that would not have been appealing had they not been depriving themselves. Cravings are seen as a sign of weakness simply because they are usually a result of ignoring hunger. But, cravings are a good thing. They indicate that the body is performing properly. Without the innate tendency to eat when hungry, people would die. Imagine if people did not crave water when they were thirsty — people would die of dehydration. Craving certain foods is the body’s warning that a source of fuel is running low. Craving sweets, for example, could be a warning that blood sugar is low. Trying to refuse cravings will tie a healthy lifestyle to feelings of frustration and lack of self-control.
“The best time to make a nutritional change is the moment a person questions their health and food choices. Instead of starting tomorrow, Monday or Jan. 1, people should start changing their eating habits with their next meal.” With a bit of practice, these cravings can help a person create their own personal food plan. The key to success is listening to the body’s specific needs and being adamant about providing them. Until it becomes easy to identify this, replace the cravings with smarter alternatives. People think they need coffee to jump start their morning, they need that cheeseburger they were craving at lunch time or they cannot leave the restaurant without that enticing dessert. Those same people have never tried jump starting their day with a freshly squeezed power juice. They have not noticed the difference in their energy levels when they chose grilled chicken, brown rice and broccoli for lunch. They also have never considered eating dessert at home, just to realize by the time they get there that they are content with swapping a four-serving brownie with one chocolate covered strawberry. The best time to make a nutritional change is the moment a person questions their health and food choices. Instead of starting tomorrow, Monday or Jan. 1, people should start changing their eating habits with their next meal. Selecting a specific start date will cause procrastination, create a sense of restriction and lead to failure. They need to be conscious of how many nutrients are in the meal and how much energy the food will provide for the next several hours. Healthy eating comes with ups and downs and no one can be perfect. Sometimes it is necessary to indulge in a slice of cake. Other days there is not enough time to cook a wholesome dinner. But, those indulgences will begin to look infinitesimal in comparison to the healthy choices made every single day. The moment people abandon toxic dieting habits and redefine what “diet” really means, they will be able to escape the never-ending cycle of poor eating. They will continue to blame themselves for a lack of willpower until they truly realize that dieting is a form of personal ambush and nothing more. Monica Bulnes is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in economics and minoring in business administration. Her column, “Mind Body Scarlet,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Sexual assault is prevalent in public roles Journalists must continue to shed light on specific cases
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n the past few months, Americans have been secrets for many, many years. Shedding light on forced to recognize the fact that sexual ha- these secrets may actually work as a warning to rassment and assault are significantly more men who may commit these acts in the future — prevalent than previously acknowledged. A slew of the public will not stand for it anymore. With that beloved public figures have been ousted as having said, the media must be careful how they publicize committed unwanted sexual acts, some of whom these things. Statements about these incidents must admit to the accusations and apologize and others be unequivocal in conviction and leave no room for who fail to do so. As a result of this, our society has interpretation as to whom is in the right or wrong — been confronted with the uncomfortable fact that otherwise they may in turn serve to normalize these sexual assault and harassment are common, every- issues even further. When it comes to the further normalization of day occurrences. Seeing so many public figures on the news ad- sexual assaults, it is important that men who commit mitting to or being accused of sexual assault or these acts do not win. By “win,” we are referring to harassment is extremely alarming, especially when gaining a position of power, such as becoming the such figures hold offices such as within the Senate president or a state senator. If Roy Moore wins in or even the White House, and it would not be far Alabama, then sexual assaulters and harassers all over the country win fetched to guess that as well, which brings there are many more up an interesting out there that have “If Roy Moore wins in Alabama, then point: No matter the not yet been brought to public view. In fact, sexual assaulters and harassers all over the political benefit, no man that commits so many have now country win as well ...” such disgusting acts come out as being should be appointed sexual harassers that to a governmental pothe situation could, conceivably, give way to members of society actu- sition, let alone that of senator or president. Journalists are in a very interesting and important ally viewing these actions as okay. In other words, some people who may already harbor the capacity position right now with regard to these accusations. to commit a sexual assault may see that they have Since the statute of limitations is up on many of the this in common with people they look up to, like cases being brought to light, there is not necessarily President Donald J. Trump or Louis C.K., and feel much legal action to be taken. Journalists possess inspired. In that sense, it may be reasonable to say the burden of presenting the truth, which can be difthat by the media bringing to light so many cases ficult when the incident of discussion happened delike this, they could end up actually perpetuating cades ago, but allegations of this sort are only false between 2 and 8 percent of the time. With that said, the cycle. While not publicizing incidents at all may work journalists are being counted on right now not only in the case of preventing a cycle, the opposite may by women who were assaulted too long ago for the actually be massively more effective in terms of sex- law to carry weight but by society as a whole. No ual assaults. It is clear that when it comes to sex- matter when it happened, we cannot let people who ual assaults, men are embarrassed — they do not are capable of hurting others to that extent brush it want their names associated with that shameful title. off and rise to such lofty levels of government or be These incidents mostly happen in secret and stay mistaken as respectable. 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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Proper policy can end concentrated regional poverty FREE AS IN LIBRE THALYA REYES
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he recognition that societal ills are concentrated in particular places has been a part of my life from a very early age. Growing up in the Lower Passaic River watershed, vacant lots, abandoned properties and contaminated sites were and remain abundant. These locally unwanted land uses, many of which are classified as brownfields, are a part of the history of my neighborhoods. At the heart of our communities runs the Passaic River, a historic and mighty river which was at the center of New Jersey’s industrial revolution. Decades of improper waste disposal and manufacturing left the 17-mile tidal stretch of the river contaminated with layers of dioxin, PCBs, mercury and other toxic pollutants — the pollution is so serious that the lowest 8 -mile stretch was federally designated a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). What is more, a number of the cities and towns located along the Passaic River are some of the poorest in the state and have been for decades. Paterson, Passaic and Garfield have experienced issues of environmental pollution, inequitable community economic development and disinvestment since the colonization of this land, and Passaic County is ranked 20th out of 21 counties in per capita income according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census
Bureau. Issues stemming from living in a polluted environment — higher health care costs, increased school and work absenteeism and reduced life expectancy among many others — are strongly associated with a person’s quality of life and economic status. Given the connection between a person’s neighborhood environment, their health and subsequently their ability to work and earn a living, it behooves policymakers and the public to highlight how important it is to incorporate health in all policies in eradicating the cycle of poverty, the set
the system’s survival. The geography of poverty is a spatial expression of the capitalist system.” This is supported by observational and empirical evidence. For example, the movement of jobs and wealthier households out of particular neighborhoods, in urban cities and rural regions alike, creates “a separation of work, residence and economic, social and political life” that weakens the unifying threads of community, making it exceedingly difficult to overcome even the smallest of hardships. These problems are exacerbated
“... poverty is a complex issue that caused by myriad intersecting, historical problems.” of factors and events that, unless addressed, perpetuate poverty inter-generationally. Largely lost in this discussion is how a person’s zip code or place is not the direct cause of poverty. Poverty does not become spatially concentrated in certain places only because of the environmental and geographic characteristics of that place. Rather economic and political distortions like strategic disinvestment and racist housing policies like redlining influence the socioeconomics of the targeted neighborhoods and communities. In her book, “The Geography of United States Poverty: Patterns of Deprivation”, 1980-1990, geographer Wendy Shaw poignantly said that “space is not a backdrop for capitalism, but rather is restructured by it and contributes to
by discrimination, the political apathy of state and local officials and lack of robust social and economic support systems. It is for these complex, intersecting reasons that local organizers, community development practitioners and poverty researchers claim that the eradication of poverty cannot be realized with a one-dimensional approach even if that method is concentrating funding and efforts in the most distressed places. In reviewing a number of rural anti-poverty programs, the ones that addressed the economic system and built the social capital of the affected community proved to be more effective and sustainable. When we focus on the assets our communities already have and build on these strengths, anti-poverty
efforts can be most effective when utilizing a multi-faceted approach that is sensitive to how poverty is caused by economic, political and social distortions which are spatially expressed through its concentration in specific places and are economically cyclical and inter-generationally cumulative in nature. While focusing on one factor leading to poverty may seem simpler, adopting a deterministic view can obfuscate the path to a more just and equitable society. Geographic or environmental determinism has led many astray by centering the environment as the sole deciding factor in how we live our lives. But poverty is a complex issue that is caused by a myriad of intersecting, historical problems. Understanding the systemic and structural inequalities in our economic and social systems can empower us to tackle poverty however and wherever it has manifested. We all deserve to live happy and healthy lives regardless of our race, class, geography or any other characteristic. I have been inspired by local leaders who emphasize how the people, in our own right, already have the agency to actualize real-world change. To eradicate poverty and inequality in all places, let us build the community resiliency and support needed to solve these problems head on through positive human development and policy action so that these injustices never arise again. Thalya Reyes is an Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Policy master’s candidate for public policy and city and regional planning. Her column, “Free as in Libre,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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General Motors announces launch of autonomous cars in 2019 RAYMOND MYTROWITZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been a hot subject in the auto industry for the past few years, as many automakers have raced to be the first to develop and launch AVs to the market. While most sources have predicted that AVs may not hit the road until the mid 2020s, General Motors has just announced that they plan to bring AVs to the market for public use around 2019. On Nov. 30, General Motors’ executives pitched investors their plans for autonomous vehicles and gave journalists an opportunity to ride in an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt on the streets of San Francisco, California. The company’s autonomous division, known as Cruise Automation, has been developing and testing Bolt EVs on the streets of San Francisco, perfecting and developing the software that makes autonomous driving possible, according to a presentation released by General Motor. Initially a startup in 2013 and acquired by GM in 2016, Cruise has been growing in size and has been making significant progress testing the vehicles on the streets of San Francisco, California. Dan Ammann, president of General Motors, said they “see more and learn more” in San Francisco’s complex environment, “seeing more in one minute than in one hour” of driving than in other areas of the country, accounting for a faster learning curve for the system. Journalists from varying organizations had the opportunity to take two-mile, 15 to 20 minute rides in the autonomous Bolt’s just before the big announcement last week. While the vehicles operated as intended during each trip, press reactions make it evident they are still in need of further development before public launch.
Cruise Automation, the autonomous division under General Motors, has been testing autonomous Chevrolet Bolt‘s on the streets of San Francisco in order to perfect and further develop its software. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Reuters said the system could be “overly cautious” at times, occasionally slamming on the brakes if it predicted a pedestrian preparing to cross the street. During the ride, the vehicle was brought to a halt by a group of construction workers ordering tacos of f a food truck in the street. After a minute of the car tr ying to calculate a way around it, an engineer took control to steer the vehicle around the obstacle.
Aarian Marshall, from Wired, described a similar situation when their Bolt got confused from a bus that was unloading on a one-way street. They also described the ride to be “herky-jerky” at moments when the car occasionally had trouble making decisions. General Motors points out that these are still their test vehicles and development will need to continue before AVs officially launch. Ammann said that “safety is the defining metric,” and that the
vehicles will not be available for public use until they are safe and these minor discrepancies have been tweaked and perfected. While the test drives prove how well General Motors has advanced on its development of AVs the past few years, their presentation to investors on Nov. 30 on their proposed business model provided further information on their autonomous strategy. In the presentation, GM executives pitched the benefits of their product, outlining the safety, cost and user experience capabilities that will make AVs beneficial in the future. All vehicles will be fully electric and are already being produced on a factory assembly line in Michigan. The vehicles will play into a “transportation as a service” network, creating a variety of economic and time based benefits that will be utilized by businesses and people alike. What may be most important to take away from the presentation though, is their specific platform for launching the vehicles. Launch will begin in major U.S. cities, and to do so, General Motors said four important factors must be satisfied. The city must be mapped out so the vehicles know the environment they will be operating in. Facilities and infrastructure must be established so vehicles can be serviced, cleaned and charged between operating shifts. The city must have favorable regulatory requirements that will allow the use of AVs and help ensure safe operation. The city must have good weather to allow more efficient, safer operation.
General Motors plans to initially launch AVs with ridesharing services. Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors, said in her October interview with Fortune Magazine that one of the best ways to get the public to better trust AVs is to have people experience them. As AVs will be too expensive to privately own until technology costs come down and public skepticism decreases, it makes sense to initially launch autonomous fleets into the ride sharing business. General Motors has stakes in Lyft and has already been successful in launching a beta app for ride hailing autonomous vehicles, although they are only available for the employees of Cruise Automation at this time, according to the company’s presentation. General Motors plans to launch service in multiple cities at once, although the only known city is San Francisco, as that is where they have been testing the technology thus far. There is no word on other cities that are in high consideration or if the company plans on providing AVs to ride sharing companies such as Lyft, or if they will be creating their own ride sharing business. General Motors has high hopes of being a leader in the future of personal mobility and is currently striving for a “zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion” future. With their launch of AVs to the market before any other brand, the company is certainly proving its commitment to their new mantra, and hopes it helps them continue to be a leader in the automotive industry.
DIVERSIONS
December 5, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
Lio
Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Look for unusual opportunities to improve your health, financial and emotional future. Taking care of important business and putting an end to what hasn’t been working for you in the past will point you in the right direction. Don’t trust anyone but yourself, and base your plans on the research you do personally. This is the time to recoup what you’ve lost. Your numbers are 5, 15, 23, 29, 32, 35, 44.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refuse to let anyone put unreasonable demands on you. Time is precious and it’s important that you use whatever skills and knowledge you have to the best of your ability. Embrace change and make the most out of what transpires. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be careful how you handle personal situations. Don’t let what’s happening at home affect your responsibilities at work. An interesting job opportunity should be considered. Don’t miss out because someone is making emotional demands. Do what’s best for you. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What you do for others will shape the way you are treated and how much you can accomplish. Look for new ways to improve relationships and professional situations. Put some muscle behind your plans and forge ahead. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look for ways to cut your costs at home or to do away with expenses you can live without. Be creative and you’ll come up with better and more cost-efficient ways to maintain your current lifestyle without jeopardizing your bank account. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Romance is on the rise and will improve your personal life. How well you get along with your peers will determine the opportunities that unfold. Being a team player will encourage colleagues to support you and rivals to back down. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get involved in activities and events that your friends are indulging in, and you will find common purposes that will bring you closer together. Good ideas stem from using your imagination and sharing with others. Personal growth is encouraged. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tidy up any loose ends that might affect your tax status. Getting everything in order will give you the freedom to enjoy the holiday season. Travel plans can be made and long-term goals set. Keep your personal matters a secret. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Travel, communication and helping others will give you insight into what you want to do next or how you want to live the rest of your life. Inner growth will lead to personal changes that offer less stress and better relationships. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t divulge secret information or get involved with anyone who could taint your reputation. Be firm in your convictions and steady in the way you handle relationships. Change should begin within to ensure that you are standing on solid ground emotionally. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emotions will mount and trouble will surface if you are too open about what you have been doing. Be innovative and use your imagination and intuition to ensure that you only reveal what’s necessary. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t go overboard and you will achieve the success you desire. Keeping a steady pace and avoiding overspending, overreacting or overdoing will help to balance and stabilize your life. Moderation and positive change are up to you. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Develop your ideas and you’ll find a way to make them happen. Let your emotions be the propeller that pushes you to turn something small into something big. Refuse to let criticism or outside demands stifle your plans. 5 stars
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1 Hot roofing material
68 “The Lord of the Rings”
4 Helper
monster
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14 Presidential nickname
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15 Singer Cara
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18 Give in return
2 Mishandle
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3 Reserve
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4 Needing Dramamine
23 Life as it is
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59 Hang around
50 Least prevalent
30 Big name in Scotch
61 Droop
52 “Game, ___ match!”
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63 Neck wrap
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64 Peron or Gabor
58 Actress Anderson
36 Dairy apparatus
60 Group of eight
39 Tokyo tender
61 Fill-ins
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65 Nest-egg initials
44 Sympathizes
66 Was no longer supine
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Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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battle Rutgers will host its toughest opponent of season in No. 3 MSU on Tuesday night continued from back each average over 6 rebounds per contest. Bridges, a sophomore, is a clear candidate for Big Ten Player of the Year and is regarded as one of the best players in the country. Ward is one of the most efficient players in the country, as he plays just 18 minutes per game, but is Michigan State’s leading scorer, averaging 14.6 points. He has been incredibly productive as a finisher, with his 68.3 percent field goal mark leading the Big Ten. Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell had nothing but praise for the Spartans when previewing them on Monday, going out of his way to note the presence of players like starting point guard Cassius Winston and Ward when asked about what makes Bridges so effective. “They have a Hall of Fame coach. They play at an elite level heart-wise on both ends of the floor,” Pikiell said. “That’s what I’m most amazed when watching all the tapes, how hard they play on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.” Looking back to Sunday’s loss, it was evident that the Knights had the ability to play with a top-ranked team on the road. But things fell apart late in the second half, specifically with 7:03 left in the game when junior guard Corey Sanders said something to a referee and was issued a technical foul. Despite not being ejected and not having fouled out, Pikiell kept Sanders on the bench for the rest
of the game and the Gophers turned what was a 13-point advantage to a 22-point win from that point on. “I just want him to play. I just want him to play basketball,” Pikiell said of Sanders. “(It was) just a reminder for him to stick with what he does.”
Before that moment, Rutgers had done well to not let a 10-point halftime deficit get any larger than 12 and had reduced it to as low as 8 points. But the Knights did not make enough shots to compete down the stretch, as their 32.4 percent mark from the field being the main reason they went home with a loss. Regardless, Pikiell was encouraged by a number of things from the game, but acknowledged his team has areas it needs to improve in to beat top teams in the conference. “I thought we had moments (Sunday). We’re gonna have to
play really well in those games,” he said. “We’re gonna have to make some shots too which would help. Our defense wasn’t where we need to be and in order to beat elite teams, you have to be elite at one end of the floor at least.” With a stagnant offense and porous defense, it was surprising to see Rutgers stay in that game for as long as it did. But Michigan State presents an even bigger task, and the Knights cannot afford to play poorly on both ends of the floor and expect to compete.
It is clear that in order to defeat the Spartans, Rutgers will indeed need to play elite on one — probably both — ends of the floor and if that happens, anything is possible. “Welcome to the Big Ten,” Pikiell said about the step-up in competition during conference play. “It’s a big-boy league with some big-time players.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior guard Corey Sanders was benched for the last 7 minutes of Sunday’s game after a technical foul and hopes to have more of a role come Tuesday against No. 3 Michigan State at home. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
UConn stays No. 1 after passing test from Notre Dame THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — UConn passed its first major test of the season to stay No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll. The Huskies (7-0) trailed No. 3 Notre Dame by 11 points
in the fourth quarter before rallying for an 80-71 victor y on Sunday. UConn remained the unanimous top team from the 32-member national media panel Monday. Texas, Notre Dame, Louisville and South Carolina follow
the Huskies as the top five teams were unchanged. Mississippi State, UCLA, Baylor, Oregon and West Virginia round out the top 10. Ohio State, which lost to No. 14 Duke, dropped four spots in the poll to 12th.
Green Bay entered the Top 25 for the first time this season at No. 23, replacing Marquette. The Phoenix beat the Golden Eagles on Saturday. TEST WEEK: While many schools are entering their final exam periods and playing relatively
Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma (left) saw his team through a difficult matchup against Notre Dame, but the Huskies stayed put at No. 1 in the national rankings with an 80-71 victory. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
light schedules, there are still are some on-court tests this week. Unbeaten Texas will travel to face No. 11 Tennessee on Sunday. No. 13 Florida State welcomes Arizona State on Sunday. REMEMBERING MAGGIE: No. 21 Texas A&M will host TCU on Wednesday morning to honor the legacy of former Army coach Maggie Dixon, who died of heart arrhythmia in 2006. The Aggies played in the Maggie Dixon Classic twice when it was held at Madison Square Garden and her brother Jaime is the men’s coach at TCU. “It’s important to keep it going,” Dixon said. “The best teams in the country call us every year to be in it, I’ve just been a little stubborn wanting to keep it in the Garden. I’m glad that Texas A&M was willing to host it this year.” STRONG EFFORT: Florida State’s Shakayla Thomas helped keep the Seminoles unbeaten with a tremendous effort in a win over Iowa on Wednesday. Trailing by 12 points in the fourth quarter, Thomas had 17 of her 31 in the period to help Florida State rally for the 94-93 win. SHE SAID IT: “It’s a measuring stick. ... We’re pretty close to where we need to be,” Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw after her team’s loss to UConn.
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INVITATIONALS Koprivova, Walkowiak lead Knights at separate invitationals over weekend continued from back At the esteemed event, Stoppa placed 11th overall in the 100-yard butterfly, finishing in third place in the B Final with an NCAA B-Cut mark of 53.17 seconds. She also competed in the 200-yard butterfly, finishing eighth in a pool of 40 and clocked in an NCAA B standard of 1:58.13. Meanwhile, Greco won the C Final in the 100-yard butterfly with her own NCAA B standard of 53.87. Greco also posted a good time in the 200yard individual medley preliminaries before placing in 23rd after the C Final. Greco’s mark of 2:01.26 is her fastest career mark and is the second fastest all-time for Rutgers, trailing only record-holder Morgan Pfaff’s mark of 1:58.46. Overall, the Texas Invitational was a successful affair for the Knights, as they posted fast times and proved that they were certainly not out of their depth. In Princeton, senior diver Addison Walkowiak had a phenomenal diving performance, breaking the one-meter diving school record twice in the same day with a score of 327.45 in the preliminaries and a 332.15 in the finals, which led to her winning the event.
Overall, Rutgers had a dominating performance in the event, with junior diver Rachel Byrne finishing second and freshman diver Lauren Boones securing seventh place. The next day, Walkowiak proved victorious in three-meter diving with a score of 286.45. “She had a great weekend. Her one meter was stellar,” said interim head coach Fred Woodruff. “She really dove up a storm. The coaches were buzzing about her performance. It was the best one meter I have ever seen her do. It bodes well for the future.” In terms of other standout performances at the event, sophomore Francesca Bertotto was the sole swimmer who participated in Princeton this weekend, and she certainly left an impression. After receiving the one seed in the 500-yard freestyle, Bertotto won the event in the A final with a career-best time of 4:46.16. The time is also the second best time in Knights history, trailing only Hall of Famer Kelly Harrigan’s time of 4:43.69. “She really did a great job,” Woodruff said. “I’m not a swimming coach so I’m not the best judge for her. But I was super impressed by her 500 meter. It was tough for her since she was unable to return to the hotel and had to sit
in the stands, but she showed great resilience, even though she was unable to swim her fastest time.” Overall, Rutgers had a strong performance on both the board and in the pool 1,700 miles apart this weekend.
The Knights will hold its next event at home, hosting Yale on Jan. 12 at the Rutgers Aquatic Center. “I thought it was a great way to finish the first semester,” Woodruff said. “They competed really
well. I really feel these kinds of meets prepare you for the end of the year.” For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Interim head coach Frederick Woodruff was impressed with the team’s performances in both the Texas Invitational and Big Al Open. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
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“Welcome to the Big Ten. It’s a big-boy league with some big-time players.” — Men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell
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men’s basketball RUTGERS-NO. 3 MICHIGAN STATE, TONIGHT, 7 P.M.
Knights, No. 3 MSU meet for Big Ten battle Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
Just two days after a blowout loss in its Big Ten opener at No. 12 Minnesota, the Rutgers men’s basketball team returns home to the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) to take on No. 3 Michigan State. On Sunday night against the Gophers, the Scarlet Knights (6-2, 0-1) struggled greatly on offense, failing to make shots and committing numerous unforced turnovers. But even after giving up 89 points in the loss, Rutgers is still top five in the nation in scoring defense, giving up just 58.9 points per game. The Spartans (7-1, 1-0), though, are a team that boasts a stout defensive unit as well. Per analytics website KenPom, Michigan State ranks second in the country in defensive efficiency and is atop the Big Ten by a large margin. The Spartans are led by Naismith Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo, who has 550 career wins — all at Michigan State — and won the National Championship in 2000. On the court, the Spartans are led by an elite front court featuring forwards Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson and Nick Ward, who combine for nearly 50 points per game and Head coach Steve Pikiell leads his team into its second ranked game in the past three days, as No. 3 Michigan State comes to Piscataway for a Tuesday night battle against the Scarlet Knights. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
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swimming and diving Knights return from success at TEXAS INVITATIONAL,BIG AL OPEN
RU finishes off 2 weekend invitationals Ian Quinn Contributing Writer
The Rutgers swimming and diving team continued its 2017-18 season with a trip to Austin for the Texas Invitational. That was not the only event the team had this weekend, as the Scarlet Knights also traveled to Princeton for the Big Al Open. In Texas, junior swimmer Vera Koprivova had several strong performances throughout the weekend. On Thursday, she won the D Final and placed 25th overall in the 500 yard freestyle. In the 200yard backstroke, she swam in the A Final and placed sixth in a pool of 48 with a time of 1:55.48. On the final day of the event, she won her C Final in the 400-yard individual with a time of 4:17.96, before placing 13th overall in the 100-yard backstroke on the back of her time of 54.31 in the B Final. Koprivova has been a key part of the team this entire season, and the Texas Invitational was no exception. Other standout performances in Texas came from junior swimmer Francesca Stoppa and sophomore swimmer Federica Greco. Sophomore Francesca Bertotto was the only Knight swimmer representing Rutgers at the Big Al Open in Princeton but finished the meet with a new career-best time of 4:43:69 in the 500-yard freestyle. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / NOVEMBER 2017
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KEMOKO TURAY,
fifth-year senior defensive end on the football team, accepted an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Monday. Turay had a career-high 65 tackles this season, and becomes the 14th member of the Scarlet Knights to be invited to the Senior Bowl.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
MEN’S BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
WRESTLING
vs. Michigan State
vs. NJIT
vs. Seton Hall
vs. Iowa
Tonight, 7 p.m., The RAC
Thursday, 7 p.m., The RAC
Friday, 2 p.m., The RAC
Friday, 8 p.m., The RAC