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Barchi says U. will be safe haven for undocumented students Nikhilesh De News Editor
University President Robert L. Barchi established Rutgers as a safe haven for undocumented students during the Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday afternoon. As a safe haven, Barchi said Rutgers will protect the privacy and rights of undocumented immigrant students up to the point where they are required to turn information over by a subpoena, warrant or court order. The University’s position remains unchanged from a letter he sent to students and faculty last month. “I sent out a letter to all of our campus community at the beginning of this semester indicating we are a safe haven for our immigrant students— and all of our students— and that we will continue to be so, that we will protect their privacy, that we will not release information
unless we’re required to do so by subpoena or court order,” he said. “We will continue to be as supportive of them as we possibly can.” While Barchi stopped short of declaring Rutgers a “sanctuary campus,” his actions effectively meant Rutgers is one, said American Association of University Professors - American Federation of Teachers Rutgers president David Hughes. By promising to protect student rights within the law, Barchi has followed in the tradition of other institutions that have agreed to protect students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “That is the threshold, that is the mark of a sanctuary campus as established by Columbia (University) and a number of other institutions,” he said. “I want to commend you for that. I think this is a tremendously bold step and I think See students on Page 5
Students sat in during the Board of Governors meeting on Dec. 6, demanding that Rutgers call itself a “sanctuary campus.” Earlier during the meeting, University President Robert L. Barchi called the school a “safe haven” for undocumented students. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
Women tackle domestic violence at coffeehouse Minna Kim staff writer
More than 150 students gathered in the Douglass Student Center for the Java and Justice Coffeehouse. The event combined spoken word, visual art and music, with the underlying goal of raising awareness of domestic violence. GRAPHIC BY MICHAEL MAKMUR / STAFF DESIGNER
Violent relationships often begin with an intense need to feel desired, said School of Arts and Science sophomore Jillian Avila to an audience of more than 150 at the Java and Justice Coffeehouse on Monday evening. With a goal of raising awareness about gender-based violence, the Java and Justice Coffeehouse — an annual event that took place at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Student Center — was organized by the Peer Academic Leaders of Douglass Residential College in collaboration with the Center for Women’s Global Leadership.
The CWCL is a part of the Institute for Women’s Leadership, a Rutgers-based consortium of academic and policy centers, dedicated to advocating and advancing women’s leadership, according IWL’s Strategic Planning Report. Monday evening’s event, with a coffeehouse-like atmosphere, showcased various forms art, including paintings, spoken word, and music. Live, Twitter hashtagbased quizzes and a table of refreshments entertained attendees during several intermissions throughout the night. See Coffeehouse on Page 4
Rutgers community questions presidential election recount Bushra Hassan Correspondent
Out of 4,687 statewide general elections between 2000 and 2015, just 27 were followed by recounts, according to FiveThirtyEight. With the recounts that do occur, ver y few reverse initial election results. In wake of the recent national election in which Donald Trump was elected president, many are calling for a recount of delegates.
The recount would be valid if there were problems suspected in the process of the election, said Brina Book, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore. Book could not recall particular conspiracy theories that she heard regarding the voting, but has heard plenty of theories about rigging, she said. The recount is a waste of time and money, Zhi Ling, said a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore.
“Trump and his group have devoted themselves to the preparation of becoming president,” he said. “If they recount and Hillary wins, then the time and money put to that preparation will go to waste.” The recount should be conducted only if some evidence can be found that Trump cheated in the election, Ling said. If the evidence is conclusive, that would be the only case a recount should be in order. See recount on Page 4
Third party candidate, Jill Stein, raised funds for a vote recount following the outcome of the presidential race. Students expressed doubt about whether this is worthwhile. GEORGETTE STILLMAN
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The Rutgers Psychological Society and Psi Chi fraternity collaborated to create an alliance for students studying psychology. Members of the group host events and fundraisers on campus to raise funds and facilitate networking opportunities. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
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events. They are hoping to partner with RUSA for help in the future, Bibi said. “I definitely think that’s one Two Rutgers psychological orof our struggles because we tr y ganizations have joined efforts to to host a lot of dif ferent things, promote psychological opportunibut money always comes up ties for Rutgers students. to be like a restriction for us,” The Rutgers Psychological Bibi said. Society and Psi Chi, which togethThis semester, the organizaer are referred to as the Rutgers tion is hosting a Psychological game night on Alliance, hope “I came here as a transfer student and I did not know or have much direction in terms of making connections Dec. 14 as a sendto foster the off before finals, psychology with others who shared my passion for psychology as well as making new friends.” Kulkarni said. community by Next semesoffering stuMATT SKEETE ter, the Rutgers dents a chance School of Arts and Sciences Senior Psychological to learn about Alliance will hold oppor tunities Skeete said the growth has highly requested features within a symposium for professionals in in psychology and give students of Arts and Sciences senior and psychology. The organization typpositively impacted the club be- the organization, Bibi said. a place to network, according to President of Psi Chi. “We’re doing fundraising for ically gets professors and indusThe organization has re- cause people with other majors their website. Psychology is one of the most ceived positive feedback from sometimes tend to hold psycholo- certain social causes like Nation- try professionals, such as social al Mental Awareness week, or workers, Kulkarni said. represented liberal arts major at people of different backgrounds, gy majors in disdain. “In addition to that, we “It’s really prepared me for for things like kids who are deaf Rutgers University. A significant whether they want to go to law proportion of students have some school, medical school, a PhD my future in psychology, not only or have auditory issues. Getting have a mini involvement fair sort of degree in psychology, program, or go straight to work, through the events like psych those sort of projects underway type panned for next semester, symposium, which has given me are also some goals of ours, so where we invite other organizawhether it is their major or minor. Kulkarni said. “I came here as a transfer stu- some real life experience, but the we’re trying to get to different tions that we think will be benThe psychology department eficial to psychology students, at Rutgers University enables and dent and I did not know or have organization also offers events markets,” Kulkarni said. One of the organization’s and anyone else that is interestencourages its student to seek out much direction in terms of mak- such as GRE preparation. The opportunities for field work and ing connections with others who GRE preparation helped me know main challenges is funding their ed,” Bibi said. Contributing Writer
internship experiences, according to their website. The Rutgers Psychological Alliance is trying to reach interested students by having certain events such as symposiums, where students have the chance to meet working professionals in the field, graduate students, and each other, said Aditya Kulkarni, a School
shared my passion for psychology as well as making new friends,” said Matt Skeete, an Arts and Sciences senior and the public relations chair of The Rutgers Psychological Alliance. Many students have only recently found out about the organization, which has allowed for it to grow.
what to look out for on the GRE, which I plan to take,” said Thomas Buchenot a School of Arts and Sciences senior and the group’s fundraising chair. The recent planning efforts have gone toward tutoring services for the Rutgers University students, Kulkarni said. Tutoring is one of the most
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occurred in the swing state of Florida, when Al Gore flipped 1,247 votes from George W. Bush, Students say election recount unlikely to change according to FiveThirtyEight.The outcome of presidential race recounted votes were not enough to flip Florida to the Democratic Party, which would have resulted in Al Gore winning the presidency. within states based on a percentcontinued from front With the recount looking less age system, she said. and less likely, protesters are The large debate is about the Even if an external third party turning to the Electoral College hacked the voting machines used to weight of the Electoral College itself to push for a reversal of tally votes, a recount would not sup- versus the weight of the popular the decision. port or deny that hacking occurred, vote, said Mark Monhehan, a Protesters are calling for Mason Gross School of Fine Arts according to the Washington Post. “faithless electors”, electors that People are pushing for a recount first-year student. vote against because they what the popare upset about vote the outcome of “People want to find some hope for their opinion and want to hope that the election ulation decided. Alexthe election, said will go their way. So this is their way of hoping.” ander HamilKelsey Hayes, ton set in place a School of Arts kelsey hayes this concept and Sciences School of Arts and Sciences Sophomore in Federalist sophomore. Paper 68, say“I’m biased ing that it is an because I’m a elector’s responsibility to check Monhehan is in favor of keep- people don’t do that,” he said. Republican, but people want to The crux of the issue is not and balance the citizens if a dictafind some hope for their opinion ing the Electoral College, he said. “The Electoral College is nec- whether or not the votes should tor were to rise to power, accordand want to hope that the election will go their way,” she said. “So essary because I don’t entirely be recounted, but rather the le- ing to Yale.edu. “The Electoral College is necestrust the popular vote. It’s some- gitimacy of continuing to use the this is their way of hoping.” Hayes is in favor of the Elec- what skewed by a lot of informa- Electoral College in elections, sary because I don’t entirely trust toral College, but she does not tion we get,” he said. “A lot of the said Samuel Famosa, a School of the popular vote. It’s somewhat skewed by a lot of information we support the winner-takes-all sys- facts aren’t quite known going Arts and Sciences senior. The last time the losing candi- get,” he said. “A lot of the facts artem some states have employed. into the booth.” If the Electoral College were date received the majority pop- en’t quite known going into the bo Hayes believes the Electoral College votes should be broken up eliminated, only the states with ular vote was in 2000. A recount oth,” Monhehan said. the bigger populations would have a bigger say and candidates would dedicate more time to population-dense regions to maximize their voter outreach, Hayes said. Monhehan said that the media picks and chooses facts in order to broadcast a particular opinion to its viewers, showing how the popular vote can further be skewed. “I feel like a lot of the plans from both candidates aren’t known fully unless you go and do your own research, but I feel like a lot of
coffeehouse Womens organizations host coffeeshop Monday in support of domestic abuse victims continued from front The annual coffeehouse has occurred for over four years, said Danielle Bouza, a PAL and School of Arts and Sciences senior. “The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about gender based violence and discriminations,” she said. Monday’s event was a shared effort between the Douglass Residential College and The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender
Violence Campaign, a campaign led by the CWGL. The CWGL is obser ving the 25th anniversar y of The Campaign, first coordinated at the Rutgers Center for Women’s Global Leadership. In its 25year histor y, it has brought together participation from more than 6,000 organizations, including activists, United Nation programs, and students, according to United Nation’s project, peacewoman.org.
Though this year’s event featured only female artists, the annual event welcomes any individuals—non-DRC members and males — to present their art, Bouza said. “Through this event we are trying to raise discussion and raise awareness about the important issues within our society today,” Bouza said. Avila, a member of the Douglass Residential College, was the first act of the night. She presented an original poem based her personal experiences. “I had been looking for a platform to share my piece, and the coffeehouse was a perfect outlet for my work”, said Avila, who said she hopes to be a PAL in the next academic year.
Avila’s poem shared personal experiences with gender-based hardships and highlighted the tell-tale signs of an abusive relationship. She said people experience violence when they are vulnerable, adding that it is important for people to understand themselves before they can commit to a romantic relationship. Discussions about gender-based violence are crucial, but conversations about it are rare today because of the stigma that still surrounds the issue, Avila said. “People are uncomfortable about it — they are afraid others will not side with them, and they are often times afraid to admit
CRIME Dec. 7 HOWELL — Howell county police are asking the public to help identify two suspected robbers who stole a $650 computer from Wal-Mart. According to reports a Hewlett-Packard “All-in-One” desktop was stolen by two suspects on Friday around 1 p.m. The two suspects, who were pictured in a sur veillance video, took the computer without paying and then sprinted through the parking lot to a black vehicle. Dec. 7 TOMS RIVER — Kareem Hayes, 36, faces charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child after police say he purposefully burned the face of a 6-year-old child with a lighter. Authorities say Hayes was babysitting the child at a residence in the township when the attack occurred. The 6 year old suffered second-and-third degree burns to his face, neck and ear and was taken to a local hospital. Hayes was arrested by Toms River Police on Nov. 29 and is being held in Ocean County Jail on a $250,000 bail.
that they’re in these types of situations,” she said. While Java and Justice Coffeehouse focused on gender-based violence, another event being organized by the PALs of Douglass Residential College, Douglass Wellness 360, in the upcoming spring will focus on wellness on an individual scale, Bouza said. “Violence in any type of relationship is wrong. First step to discussion is awareness and education—people need to know that the violence is really happening,” Bouza said. “Especially since the performers for the coffeehouse are peers, the audience can relate to their stories at a deeper level.”
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SANCTUARY SYSTEM Students and faculty members rallied in front of Winants Hall before protesting during the Board of Governors meeting on Dec. 6. Their hope is that Rutgers will take legal action to protect undocumented immigrants who are attending classes.
New director to take over cancer institute Minna Kim
In his first year, the new director will play a major role in the quinquennial renewal of the CINJ’s In the 25 years since the designation as a National Cancer Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Institute (NCI) Designated ComJersey (CINJ) was established, prehensive Cancer Center, said only two directors have run Brian Strom, Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Scithe program. At the start January 2017, Ste- ences (RBHS) and the Executive ven Libutti will become the third Vice President for Health Affairs director of the only nationally des- at Rutgers University in an email. Storm said through Libutti’s ignated cancer research center in vast leadership and oncology exthe Garden State. Libutti is the current Associate perience, the doctor will impleDirector for Clinical Services of ment a unique vision to position the Albert Einstein Cancer Cen- Rutgers CINJ as a top National ter in the Bronx borough of New Cancer Institute. “We look forward to this new York City, and he will be taking over the role from the current chapter in this history of Rutgers interim director, Bruce G. Haffty, Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and according to the center’s website. together we will make an excepAfter the transition, Haffty will tional program even better,” Strom continue to service as the chair of said in the CINJ press release. In addition to renewing NCIJ, Radiation Oncology. Strom said LiLibutti is butti’s experialso the ediwill help tor-in-chief of “We look forward to this ence to expand the the scientific new chapter in the reach of CINJ journal, “Canhistory of the Rutgers within New cer Gene ReB r u n s w ick search,” and Cancer Institute of and Newark a renowned New Jersey.” and throughexpert in surout the stategical oncology BRIAN STROM wide system of and endocrine Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical Robert Wood surgery. He Health Sciences Johnson-Barnfocuses his reabas Health. search on de“RWJBH is veloping novel cancer therapies through the making a significant investment in understanding of the tumor mi- CINJ, and will expand its offerings croenvironment and blood vessel to patients throughout the health formation in tumors, according to system, to the benefit of CINJ, to the health system, but especially the online journal. He is an internationally known to the people of NJ,” he said. Libutti will be succeeding the expert in endocrine surgery and the management of neuroendo- previous permanent director, crine tumors, according to a press Robert DiPaola, who is the current dean of the University of Kenrelease by Rutgers CINJ. Libutti has had his research tucky College of Medicine. “I am honored to have been published in more than 270 peer-reviewed journals and is a chosen to lead Rutgers Cancer holder of seven U.S. patents, ac- Institute of New Jersey during cording to his biography on the this pivotal time in its history,” Libutti said in the CINJ release. Albert Einstein center’s website. The press release said, in “I look forward to helping spur addition to his role as the Insti- continued growth in all of these tute’s new director, Libutti will areas in order to further solidify ser ve as Vice Chancellor for our programs and partnerships Cancer Programs for Rutgers as some of the best in the nation, Biomedical and Health Sciences and to improve access and care for our patients.” at Rutgers University. staff writer
students Rutgers will not reveal private information unless required to by warrant, subpoena, court order continued from front
While Rutgers does offer legal counseling for undocumented immigrants, the fact that the only office is in Newark means it is difficult for many students in New Brunswick or Camden to take advantage of it, she said. She said she wants Barchi to formally declare Rutgers as a sanctuary campus. The term sanctuary is important to students, especially those who are attending college as part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy or the New Jersey Tuition Equality Act, said Carlos Decena, chair of the De-
this puts Rutgers in the tradition of its founders.” The University’s charter includes a line saying that Rutgers’ “Trustees (should) establish a University for the benefit of the community,” Hughes said. This community includes New Brunswick, where many undocumented immigrants live. Because Rutgers is promising to protect their rights, more students will be willing to come to the University secure in the knowledge that they can learn, he said. “They’re scared, as you said, they’re “We will continue to be as supportive of scared that possibly can.” Rutgers is not a place that ROBERT L. BARCHI they can learn. University President That’s what they’re hearing from the new president,” he said. “What they’re hearing from partment of Latino and Hispanic you, our president, is that Rut- Caribbean Studies. “I agree with President Barchi gers is a sanctuary where you can in thinking the term sanctuary learn, and this is important.” The University still needs to can be vague, but so can the word go further, said Rutgers-Newark ‘safe haven,’” he said. “I think Center for Law and Justice stu- there have to be concrete expressions of the commitment … cleardent Thais Marques. “I commend the University ly the students want to see more.” Barchi said he wanted to for doing what they have always done, which President Barchi said avoid using the term “sanctuar y is a safe haven,” she said. “What campus” because there is no lehe calls a safe haven is already the gal definition for it. Instead, Rutstatus quo of the University. If Rut- gers will use the phrase “safe gers was a sanctuary, we wouldn’t haven,” but define what that means for students. be (protesting).” “We are concerned about all Marques, who is an undocumented immigrant, said Rut- of the various interpretations of gers should allocate more re- the word sanctuary that have sources and promise to prevent been applied around this counICE agents from looking for try and the application of nebustudents on campus, as well as lous definitions of the word outaddress several other points in side Rutgers,” he said. “Rather than using a label, we are using their petition.
definitions of what we will do and what we will not do.” Decena said that Barchi is likely facing a lot of different pressures given the political aspects around the term “sanctuary,” but at the same time, using the word might be the only way to convey to students that their fears will be met by a “substantive, institutional response.” There is no negative connotation to the word, Marques said. It is important for students that Rutgers uses that specific term, as well as meet the other points students want the school to meet. If the University refuses to do so, it means the school is ignoring student demands, she said. Marques said she wants those who are against undocumented immigrants to understand that she is a human being. “We came here looking for a better opthem as we portunity, not to steal jobs or whatever other myths that are in their heads,” she said. “We are not the root of all evil in this country - this country depends on immigrant labor … the economy depends on us. We are going to win the dignity we deserve, we are not going to stop until we get protection, and we’re going to get it.” Decena said he was happy to hear Barchi’s statement, but still thinks the University has some way to go to continue to protect students. The University President’s statement does show that he is listening to students and acknowledging their concerns. “Our student body is under threat,” Hughes said to Barchi. “We love Rutgers as more than what it has become (and) by establishing a campus sanctuary, (and) that’s what you’ve done, you’ve reaffirmed that we’re all here ... representing Rutgers, and we are a University of the 21st Century.”
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hat do you do about underCONCRETE JUNGLE GYM performing or poorly managed public school districts? How do THALYA REYES you ensure the educational and developmental needs of children are being met? In an attempt to hold school districts accountable for fiscal problems, the 1987 N.J. state takeover law was enacted, granting the state government power to authorize partial or full intervention of local public school districts in distressed situations. N.J.’s state takeover law was the first of its kind — 28 states have followed suit with similar bills. Since the passage of this bill during the administration of Gov. Thomas Kean (R-N.J.), the state has had partial or full control of local school governance, personnel, instruction, operations and fiscal management in Jersey City (1989), Paterson (1991), Newark (1995) and Camden (2013), all of which are high-poverty, majority-minority communities. The move toward state takeover of troubled schools initially focused on alleged corruption and mismanagement in these districts, but these issues coincided with some of the lowest levels of school and student performance measures in the state. Since then, student performance — especially high school graduation rates and standardized test scores — has been at the center of state takeover decisions across the country. A major concern is the state’s immense authority to appoint a superintendent and remove the governing powers of the elected school board, which suppresses the voices of the community. Moreover, the N.J. state takeover law never specified a clear exit strategy and transfer of power process when a school district is determined to be apt to regain full control. Almost three decades after its signing, Jersey City and Paterson have reclaimed nearly full control of its school system, yet these districts have been left in financial distress. Fundamentally, state takeovers signal a serious problem that undermines democratic participation, collective efficacy and our children’s ability to thrive in their communities. With all the murkiness and conflict involved with this extremely paternalistic approach to improving urban schools, a crucial question comes to mind: “Are students in the state-controlled districts improving?” First, state takeovers have been proven to be ineffectual in boosting educational outcomes. When compared to other locally governed, high-poverty districts like Passaic, Elizabeth and New Brunswick, student performance measures in state-controlled districts are among the lowest. These issues could have been at least partly addressed by the State Supreme Court’s landmark school equity case Abbott v. Burke, which ruled that all children have the right to a “thorough and efficient” (T&E) education. However, the school funding formula developed to meet this constitutional requirement has never been fully funded, hurting school districts’ ability to actualize substantive change for their students. Second, district budgets have not been stabilized. State-controlled districts like Newark continue to suffer year to year with “severe and glaring reductions in essential teachers, support staff and other resources necessary for a T&E education.” The Paterson Board of Education was recently granted control over the district’s operations, but the state left the district with a huge $45 million budget shortfall that puts schools in jeopardy of closure and teachers at risk of layoffs. The state used fiscal and budgetary mismanagement as the basis for intervening and removing local control in these communities yet has left them in worse shape than before. Furthermore, state takeovers compound these negative outcomes by effectively disenfranchising parents and community members from the operation and governance of their neighborhood schools. State takeovers happen almost exclusively in African American and Latino school districts — the same communities that have experienced underinvestment in their public schools and persistent attacks on property rights, agency and self-determination. Over 95 percent of U.S. school districts are run by locally elected school boards, serving as an integral opportunity for residents to engage in the democratic process. Through a participatory process that allows for everyone’s voices to be heard equally, the community’s needs can be met. However, poor black and brown communities continue to be blamed for the economic inequality and institutional racism and segregation that produces poor outcomes for their children. “Urban school failure” is blamed on students, families, teachers, administrators and local control itself, resulting in the takeover of governance and decision-making by a politically-motivated state government set against meaningful investment in urban communities. Moving forward, it is important to highlight that poverty matters and that systemic racism exists especially in the intersection of urban community development and public schools. These communities need targeted, substantive investments in schools, good jobs, health and neighborhood revitalization: State takeovers are subverting our ability to effect positive change for our children. A bill eliminating state intervention was introduced earlier this year — urge your legislators to approve the bill and stand up for NJ’s kids — all of them. Thalya Reyes is an Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Policy master’s candidate for public policy and city and regional planning. Her column, “Concrete Jungle Gym,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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t seems as though the nation waits with bated true reality of things. Rather than using his past breath every time that President-elect Donald J. poverty as means of connecting with those who Trump prepares to make a bid for a member of are poverty-stricken, Carson is known to have his cabinet. But after Trump announced his choice said things such as that poverty is “really more of of Ben Carson as the secretary of the Department of a choice more than anything else.” Instead of beHousing and Urban Development, the nation might ing a sympathizer, Carson’s own success story has lead him to believe a narrative that those living in not be able to release its collective sigh of relief. If the United States was worried about having a poverty can work hard to come out of it. In fact, man with no political or military experience as the Carson has been known to have expressed hostility commander-in-chief of a nation, finding out that yet towards government programs put in place to end another inexperienced person is being appointed as poverty. So how is a man who champions “individusecretary of one of his executive departments might alism” and openly opposes government assistance to the poor, supposed to head a department that be anxiety-inducing. Carson, who is a renowned neurosurgeon, has does just that? It’s not just Carson’s appointment to this departrecently been in the spotlight as the man who originally turned down Trump’s cabinet proposal ment that causes concern. In this position, Carson because he did not feel experienced enough to do would have to oversee the Fair Housing Act. This act, that ensures that so, and yet earno one can be dislier on had run criminated against for president “But many have learned that in this presidency, a landlord or himself. For you have to ignore the logical and instead look at by renter while buya man to have the true reality of things.” ing or renting a blatantly stated house, seems to that he does not be a conflict of feel as though he has any government experience (because he interest for Trump, who has been criticized in the doesn’t) to be chosen to lead an agency with a $47 past for his and his father’s discrimination of black million budget is understandably unner ving. What people. While renting out apartments in New York, has happened between then and now that has this a former worker testified that the father-son duo had neurosurgeon suddenly feels as though he has asked employees to mark black renters’ applications gained enough governmental expertise to lead an with a “C” for “colored” so that their applications would be denied. The Trump family had settled, but executive department? Carson feels that it is not his government experi- without an admission of guilt. But this potential bias ence (or lack of) but his upbringing that prepares still lingers. Although Trump’s decision to appoint Carson as him for this position. Carson’s position as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban opment would entail him to seeing that impover- Development is a worrisome one, it happens to be ished and low-income families have the ability to one of his less egregious decisions up to date. In fact, obtain safe housing. It would be logical to assume his decisions for other members of his cabinet, inthat because of Carson’s childhood being defined cluding Betsy Devos for secretary of education, are by poverty in an inner-city, he would be able to at far more troublesome. But still, the fact that Trump least empathize with those he would be assisting. choosing an experienced person to head an execuBut many have learned that in this presidency, you tive department can be considered one of his lesser have to ignore the logical and instead look at the indiscretions, is a problem in itself. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 148th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff. Twitter: @Daily_Targum Instagram: @dailytargum facebook.com/thedailytargum youtube.com/targummultimedia
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Defenders of Fidel Castro are in denial about his tyranny CONSCIENCE OF A CO-ED LOUIS RUZIECKI
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he world is rid of one less tyrannical dictator with the long awaited and deserved death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. The Socialist dictator took power in 1959 under the guise that he would bring much needed democratic reforms to the small island nation of Cuba. Cuba had been under the rule of another dictator, Fulgencio Batista, for roughly five years. Castro led a revolution against Batista and ultimately overthrew him, as the Cuban Revolution came to a close. Many Cuban citizens at the time resonated with Castro’s message. They believed that better days were ahead of them after removing Batista from office. As the Cuban Revolution ended, their beliefs in a better system were shot to hell as they watched Castro ascend into power. Along with his right-hand man and chief executioner, Che Guevara, Castro is said to have imprisoned, tortured and murdered thousands of his own people. He is said to have murdered more Cubans in his first three years in power than Hitler murdered Germans during his first six years. Guevara, who is glorified by many on the left as a symbol of political revolution, led the
executions of anyone who dared to oppose them. Under the rule of the previous dictator, Cuba was seen as a vibrant and prosperous country. That was until the Castro regime took power and seized all of the land as the Soviet Union had done before them. It is said that the people of Cuba would only make an average of $20 a month in wages. Throughout Castro’s regime, he aligned himself with terrorist groups throughout the world and Cuba became a leading sponsor of terror around the globe. Fidel Castro ruined the lives of thousands of innocent Cuban citizens. As the people of Cuba began to see
Cubans who were fortunate enough to escape the Castro regime were found cheering in the streets of Miami and cities all over the country. A man responsible for the deaths of thousands of Cubans is dead and cheering is warranted. You would think that any civilized human being would cheer the death of a homicidal lunatic, but the left has unfortunately proven me wrong once again. As usual, several college professors praised the murderer for creating a world-class health and education system and being a symbol for revolution. All lies per usual, and I wish the praising stopped
“You would think that any civilized human being would cheer the death of a homicidal lunatic, but the left has unfortunately proven me wrong once again.” what was occurring, many of them attempted to escape. If they were caught escaping or even caught conspiring to escape, they were executed by Guevara and his band of executioners. From 1959 to the present day the people of Cuba lived in complete and utter tyranny. I would caution to say that the reign of terror is over due to the unfortunate fact that Fidel’s brother Raul has been in charge of Cuba since 2006. Raul, who is just as brutal and tyrannical as his brother, signals no need to change the way he governs.
here, but it didn’t. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated, “It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of Cuba’s longest serving President.” I’m not quite sure how you could even call him a president when he was not democratically elected, but it gets worse. Trudeau went on, “Fidel Castro was a larger than life leader who served his people for almost half a century. A legendary revolutionary and orator, Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and
healthcare of his island nation.” A bone chilling fantasy put forward by Trudeau, and I wish the praising stopped with his statement, but of course it didn’t. All-star moron Colin Kaepernick, who is championed for standing up while taking a knee for civil rights, wore a t-shirt praising the late dictator. Praises kept on coming from British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, former President Jimmy Carter, civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, and none other than President Barack Obama. It is said that Obama will send more prominent members of his administration to Castro’s funeral than he sent to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s funeral. Castro didn’t make improvements to Cuba’s health care and education systems. They are crumbling under the iron fist of the Castro regime. Hospitals are deteriorating, doctors are reusing needles and gloves and diseases are running rampant. Thousands are still reported missing and are presumed dead, and people are still attempting to escape the island to this very day. But the left will continue to tell lies in order to further their utopian agendas. It is with great emphasis that I say this: If you mourn him or attempt in any way to justify the actions of Fidel Castro, you are despicable. Louis Ruziecki is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science with a minor in history. His column, “Conscience of a Co-Ed,” runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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FOOD & DRINK
Get jolly by inhaling some festive, holiday inspired treats Julia Terranova Staff Writer
It’s the holiday season, which means you probably have more exams, papers and projects than you know what to do with. We all want to have fun during the holidays, but it can be such a stressful and busy time that it just slips by. Don’t let that happen! Relax with a mug of hot, holiday cider and feel all of your worries melt away. We have four recipes exclusively for you— two alcoholic and two sweet. They’re super simple and super festive, so make them when
you’re low on time, but still want to soak up all of the holiday goodness. These recipes can all be made for a crowd, so be the most popular person at your ugly sweater party and bring one (or more) of these drinks and treats with you.
Inside Beat Pomegranate Punch (Makes about six drinks) The ratio is two parts sparkling wine to one part riesling to one part pomegranate juice. Plus, there are some orange slices and pomegranate arils. With those
proportions, you can make as many or as few drinks as you’d like.
Ingredients: 2 cups sparkling white wine 1 cup riesling 1 cup sweetened pomegranate juice 1 cup pomegranate arils 1 orange, sliced
Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a 60 ounce pitcher and stir. Serve over ice.
Hot Holiday Cider (Makes 6-8 servings, depending on size of mugs) Ingredients: ½ gallon apple cider 1 ½ cups dry white wine, such as chardonnay 1 cup honey 2 cinnamon sticks 1 star anise 4 cloves 1 apple, sliced into thin rounds, seeds removed
Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients, except the sliced apple, in a medium pot and simmer for 45 minutes. 2. Strain the cider, return it to the pot and add the apple slices. Keep warm over low heat and serve in mugs.
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes Ingredients: 12 chocolate cupcakes (you can use a boxed mix or make your own) 12 large marshmallows 1 cup heavy cream, cold 1 cup hot cocoa mix Mini marshmallows, for decoration
Directions: 1. When cupcakes are cooled, scoop out a small hole in the center using a spoon, but save the scooped out bit. Then stuff one large marshmallow into each hole. 2. Remove the bottom of the scooped out bits and put the top part back on so that the marshmallow is mostly sealed in. 3. Make whipped cream using a standard mixer, beaters or a whisk. Whip until stiff peaks form. 4. Fold 1 cup hot cocoa mix into whipped cream. 5. Frost cupcakes with whipped cream. Top with mini marshmallows.
Rice Cereal Treat Wreaths Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1 10 oz package marshmallows Big squirt of green food coloring 6 cups puffed rice cereal Little red candies, like mini m&ms or red sprinkles
Directions: 1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. 2. Melt butter over medium heat in a medium sized pot. 3. Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir until they are melted. 4. Turn off heat and add green food coloring. Stir until color is evenly distributed. 5. Add rice cereal and stir. 6. Have a bowl of cold water nearby to dunk your hands into to make it easier to shape the wreaths. Using a large spoon, scoop a ball of rice cereal treat onto the baking sheet. Shape into a wreath using your hands. 7. Working quickly, stick on candies or sprinkle on sprinkles. If the treats aren’t sticky enough, you can use a little bit of honey or frosting on the candies. 8. Chill until firm and serve.
DIVERSIONS
December 7, 2016
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Take your time and pick and choose what you want to do carefully. Don’t think too big or set unreasonable goals. Take one step at a time and build a strong base to ensure your plans are secure. Problems with communication will surface if you don’t trust in your own knowledge and judgment. Your numbers are 6, 9, 15, 21, 24, 37, 45.
Over The Hedge
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take pride in what you do and stay tuned in to what others expect. Keeping a balance between what you want to do and what you have to accomplish will help you reach your goals and gain satisfaction in the process. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take good care of your health, reputation and your assets. Let your intuition help you make the best decisions. A conservative approach to finances, business and how you are going to move forward will help you avoid setbacks. 4 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emotional interaction can go two ways. Refuse to let anyone take advantage of your kindness or generosity. Ask questions that are relevant to the situation before you offer physical assistance. Take care of your own personal and physical needs first. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Adjust things to meet your needs. Back up your findings and your desire to get ahead with innovative ideas and an open mind. You can get others to listen if you choose the right words. Moderation and diplomacy are encouraged. 5 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Interact with people who challenge you and give your all. Your abundance of energy and desire to reach the finish line will prove that you are the right person to bring about positive and lasting change. Play to win. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It will be difficult to know which way to turn or who to believe. Do your research and put your mind at ease before making a decision. Problems with children or seniors will surface. An alternative plan will be your best option. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Consider alternative ways to improve your health and to deal with matters concerning your colleagues. A problem with a pet or elderly family member is best dealt with quickly. Don’t lose sight of what’s truly important to you. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t get angry; get busy. You can bring about positive changes to the way you live or how you get along with your co-workers if you make an effort to compromise. Self-improvement projects will pay off. 5 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s up to you to stay on top of matters. Listen to what’s being said and ask for a written commitment before you proceed. Emotional matters will surface due to a lack of information or understanding. 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let your imagination wander and it will lead to some interesting ideas. Keep a little in reserve when it comes to your energy levels. Too much of anything will be your downfall. Be patient and stay healthy. 4 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do your best to take care of responsibilities and finish what you start so that you can move on to bigger and better things. Take advantage of an opportunity that will improve your life. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful how you deal with friends and relatives. Choose your words wisely and refuse to let anyone dump unwanted responsibilities on you. Respond with encouragement, not hands-on help. Do something creative to take your mind off of your worries. 3 stars
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65 Russo of Hollywood
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66 Outer limit
10 Rock with lots of makeup
67 Carpenter with the pipes?
14 Thing to strike while it’s hot
68 Fence opening
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25 Poems that honor
57 What a slob is not
50 Lose to gravity
26 Spock’s superior
59 Thoroughly enjoying
51 Muddy barnyard digs
28 Russian country house
60 Beverage on tap
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Yesterday’s Solution
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PERFORMANCE
in the first half, each racking up 8 points on 4-for-4 shooting. And while Gettys eventually missed, 42 points is RU’s largest margin of victory snapping a streak of 16 consecsince 2005 against Maryland Eastern Shore utive makes going back to his game-winner against Hartford three games ago, Freeman finas high as 44 before settling at 42, ished the night with a perfect continued from back 6-for-6 clip, 12 points, six boards double that of its halftime lead. Rutgers was simply too big, and two assists. “We were locked in, thought “When you got two big men we had a good scouting report too fast, too talented for Central that can shoot or score the ball at and executed it,” Pikiell said. Connecticut State. Guards Corey Sanders and an efficient rate … and block shots “Glad for a good win here at the RAC and a well-earned day off to- Nigel Johnson penetrated the like they have been, it’s good to Blue Devils’ defensive zone with play with them,” Johnson said. “It morrow for our guys.” Junior forward Deshawn Free- ease in the opening 20 minutes, lets you know that when you get man opened the scoring with a a move usually ending with them the ball to the bigs, they’re going layup a minute in, and after letting finding a big man in the paint to to capitalize on it.” When they didn’t dish a pass, the Blue Devils climb back to tie the exploit the various size mismatches where they held the advantage. Sanders or Johnson would take it game at 6, the Knights led since. Of the first 10 field goals it to the hole themselves, blowing They led by double-digits since the 4:36 mark of the first half. By converted, nine came with an by defenders before banking in halftime, they were doubling up assist, most of which going to shots off the glass. As the game CCSU with a 42-21 lead heading either Freeman or senior center went on and CCSU grew tired with each passing minute in the C.J. Gettys. into the break. The tandem known as Ghost second half, Rutgers wouldn’t Rutgers’ dominance only grew from there, its lead ballooning to Gang were flawless from the floor even need to expend energy
Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shakes hands with CCSU head coach Donyell Marshall after the Knights’ 79-37 win over the Blue Devils Tuesday night at the RAC. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
ROAD Rutgers is struggling in shooting from 3, making right decisions, ball-handling forward. When Keeling establishes herself as a force on offense, Another player surging as of there is less pressure on the rest late for the Knights has been of the team to force shots besophomore center Desiree Keel- cause they know they can run the ing. She set a career high with 21 offense through her. Keeling points against will have a James Madison hallenge, and has proven “What we need is more cthough, as she to be dominant people to take charge and may be the — when she can assume responsibility one to guard stay out of foul trouble. Early instead of looking for the Red Storm Jade in the season, excuse of what you can’t forward Walker. The Keeling and do.” 6-foot-1-inch sophomore censenior from ter Victoria HarC. vivian Stringer Maplewood, ris often found Head Women’s Basketball Coach N.J, has the themselves in frame of a foul trouble and power forRutgers was at a ward or center, and has the abilidisadvantage in the paint. “I just know (how) to demand ty to put the ball on the floor and the ball,” Keeling said. “Seel, make plays outside the paint. She cause coach was telling us early is second on the team in scoring in the season we gotta seel and and leads St. John’s in both rebounding and blocked shots. demand the ball and just finish.” The breakout performances by If Keeling can continue to shoot 83.3 percent from the field Barber and Keeling are examples like she did on Monday, she of what Stringer has been looking can change the entire offensive for, as the loss of junior guard Typhilosophy of the team going ler Scaife to a redshirt season has continued from back
left the team without a dominant player on the court. “What we need is more people that take charge and assume the responsibility instead of looking for the excuse of what you can’t do,” Stringer said. And finally, when asked what her message to the team was
penetrating the visitor’s zone. The Knights had 10 steals in the final 20 minutes, leading to an open court with no defender in the way of a rim begging to get dunked on. What began with back-to-back dunks off steals from junior guard Mike Williams and Johnson — who had a game-high 16 points — in the final minute of the second half turned into an impromptu dunk contest in the second half. By the end of the night, the rim was begging for mercy from Sanders, who had three dunks in the second half, the most emphatic of which coming on an alley-oop pass from Williams. “Tonight was dunk city, man,” Sanders said. “It was just really exciting for the fans too, and it was exciting for me … That’s what we expect and I hope we get more of those.” By then, the game was in hand. Soon after, walk-ons Jake Dadika, Khalil Batie and Aaren Smith checked in for the first time since the third game of the season against Depaul, draining the final minutes of the win. When the final buzzer sounded, Pikiell had defeated his former team and pupil — CCSU head coach Donyell Marshall played under Pikiell when he was an assistant at UConn. With 200 wins in hand, he’ll take the trip up to Long Island to take on Stony Brook, the program he single-handedly built over his 11 seasons there prior to coming to Piscataway. But don’t expect him to spend any time thinking about the emotional significance of the week. “I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about those things,” Pikiell said. “I wanna start breaking down tape and get these guys ready to go ... I didn’t know (today was my 200th win). I’m just worried about the next one.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @briannnnf and @TargumSports on Twitter.
heading into the brief two-game road trip? “I don’t have anything to say right now,” she said. For updates on the Rutgers women’s basketball team, follow @grif finwhitmer and @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
Sophomore center Desiree Keeling had a career-high 21 points against James Madison, shooting 83.3 percent in the process. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / DECEMBER 2016
IN BRIEF
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hris Sale will be pitching for the Sox next season, but in Boston rather than Chicago, after the ace left-hander was traded to the Red Sox, the teams announced Tuesday. The White Sox will receive highly touted infield prospect Yoan Moncada, pitching prospect Michael Kopech and minor leaguers Luis Alexander Basabe and Victor Diaz. “When you trade a pitcher of Chris Sale’s ability, it can only be because we were motivated by an impactful return of young talent, and we have more than accomplished that,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said in a statement. “We believe each of those players can be part of a quality core of future championship caliber White Sox teams.” Sale, 27, is coming off his fifth straight All-Star season in 2016, when he finished 17-10 with 233 strikeouts in 226 innings pitched. He joins a talented rotation that includes recent Cy Young winner Rick Porcello, former winner David Price and All-Star knuckleballer Steven Wright. Boston inherits a very team-friendly deal that will pay him $12 million in 2017, with club options of $12.5 million for 2018 and $13.5 million for 2019. Sale is 74-50 with a 3.00 ERA and 1,244 strikeouts in 1,110 innings pitched over his seven seasons with the White Sox. resident-elect Donald Trump will attend Saturday’s Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, a U.S. Naval Academy spokesman confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Like past U.S. presidents who have attended the game, Trump is expected to honor the longtime tradition of sitting on Army’s side of the field in the first half and moving to Navy’s side in the second in a symbol of neutrality. President Barack Obama attended the game in 2011, when Navy beat Army 27-21 at FedEx Field outside Washington, D.C. Obama attended the game with Vice President Joe Biden and Biden’s wife, Jill. Obama tossed the coin at the start of the game, visited wounded soldiers and their families and appeared on the CBS broadcast during the game. “They’re the best we have to offer,” Obama said at the time. Teddy Roosevelt was the first U.S. president to attend the Army-Navy game in 1901. According to the U.S. Naval Academy, nine different Presidents have attended the game a total of 19 times. Harry S. Truman attended the most Army-Navy games, going to seven straight from 1945 to 1951. President George W. Bush attended in 2001, ‘04 and ‘08. Navy will be looking to extend its winning streak over Army to 15 consecutive games. The Midshipmen won 21-17 in Philadelphia last season, scoring the winning touchdown on Keenan Reynolds’ 50-yard pass to Jamir Tillman with 5:51 left. The Black Knights are 9-8-2 when a president attends the game, but Navy has won the last three times it occurred. Both teams come into Saturday’s game with winning records -- the Black Knights are 6-5 and the Midshipmen are 9-3 -- for the first time since 2010.
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“I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about those things ... I didn’t know (today was my 200th win). I’m just worried about the next one.” — Head men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell
WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2016
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MEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 79, CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 37
RU blows out CCSU in best performance yet Brian Fonseca Sports Editor
Steve Pikiell’s weeklong trip down memory lane got off to as good a start as he could hope. The Rutgers head men’s basketball coach saw his current team dismantle Central Connecticut State, where he was an assistant coach from 1997-2001, in a 79-37 shellacking Tuesday night, four days before traveling to his old stomping grounds in Stony Brook, New York. It marked the 200th win of his career as a head coach. The Scarlet Knights (8-2) pushed past last season’s win total with their most complete performance so far this season, keeping their perfect home record intact with a night requiring a full page of records to fully appreciate. It was the most lopsided win Rutgers has had against a Division I opponent since defeating Maryland Eastern Shore 92-50 in December 2005. The Knights held the Blue Devils (2-5) to less than 40 points, the first time its done so against a Division I team since holding Pittsburgh to 39 in November of 2015. They had 24 assists on 35 baskets, the most helpers in a single contest since garnering 27 against UNBC in 2011. Finally, they had eight dunks, the most since the slam dunk contest at M idKnight Madness during the preseason. Sophomore guard Corey Sanders throws down an emphatic dunk in the second half of Rutgers’ win over Central Connecticut State Tuesday at the Rutgers Athletic Center. Sanders was 1 of 4 Knights to finish in double-figures. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS-ST. JOHNS, TODAY, 7 P.M.
Knights eye first road win in Queens Griffin Whitmer
Stringer is also frustrated with the team’s inability to make cuts, attack the basket and make the right passes to the cutters. “We’ve gotta get better in our ball-handling, better in the decision making, being able to handle the ball with defense in your face and being able to see,” she said. Junior forward Kandiss Barber led Rutgers on Monday with 22 points and has been its best player as of late. Stringer praised Barber’s ability to attack the basket and do the right things with the ball in her hands. While she will need to step up late in games, Barber is aware of her added responsibilities. “Just keep us working, keep us together, keep us going,” the team’s leading scorer said. She will need to continue not only her strong offensive play against the Red Storm, but also bring it on defense, as St. John’s boasts 5-foot-11-inch forward Akina Wellere, who is shooting 52 percent from three on the season. Barber is the only player with size and athletic ability to cover her.
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The Rutgers womens basketball team hits the road this week as they are set to play St John’s and Houston in the coming days. Their first game is in Queens on Wednesday night against the Red Storm (43), who are coming off a 64-46 victor y over Lafayette college. The Scarlet Knights (2-7) are looking to get back on track after a double-overtime loss to James Madison on Monday. While Rutgers had some good stretches in that game, head coach C. Vivian Stringer is not pleased with the way her team has been playing, especially the way it has been shooting the ball. The Knights are shooting just 24.5 percent from deep this season and put up 21 threes against the the Blue Devils. “Anybody that’s shooting (24.5 percent) from the three-point line has no business shooting threes,” she said Monday night. “And that is consistent in games and in practice. We chart it in practice. What are the odds of (shooting the ball well)?”
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Head coach C. Vivian Stringer was not happy with her team’s latest performance. RU can bounce back Wednesday in Queens. JEFFREY GOMEZ / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / DECEMBER 2016 knights schedule
EXTRA POINT
NHL SCORES
NY Rangers NY Islanders
2 4
Vancouver New Jersey
2 3
Florida Philadelphia
2 3
Edmonton Buffalo
3 4
Montreal St. Louis
2 3
Colorado Nashville
3 4
SCOTT GOODALE,
head wrestling coach, and his team maintained its No. 12 ranking in this week’s USA TODAY / NWCA Division I Coaches Poll, released Tuesday. Four wrestlers were also ranked in Intermat’s Top 20 in their respective weight classes.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
MEN’S BASKETBALL
WRESTLING
MEN’S TRACK
at St. John’s
at Stony Brook
at Maryland
Princeton Invitational
Today, 7 p.m., Queens, N.Y.
Saturday, 7 p.m., Stony Brook, N.Y.
Sunday, Noon, College Park, Md.
Saturday, TBA, Princeton, N.J.