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Rutgers professor’s award-winning documentary airs nationwide on PBS JAKE MCGOWAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Thomas Lennon, an Academy Award-winning director and head of the Documentary Film Lab at the Rutgers Filmmaking Center, had more than 40 filmmaking teams contribute to the film. RUTGERS.EDU
“Sacred,” a documentary film originally released in 2016, is set to air nationwide on Dec. 10 at 10 p.m. on PBS. Academy Award-winning director Thomas Lennon, who is in charge of the Documentary Film Lab at the Rutgers Filmmaking Center, directed the film. “Sacred” explores the role of prayer and ritual in daily life. The film focuses on depicting faith demonstrations worldwide, including religious functions, ceremonies and rites of passage.
Lennon collaborated with more than 40 filmmaking teams around the world to complete the film. “Sacred” premiered at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2016, and has been screened at more than 25 international festivals. Lennon commissioned or sourced footage from top independent filmmakers from more than 25 countries, with each filmmaking team contributing a single scene, according to PBS. Lennon did not choose the project. Instead, he was assigned it. WNET THIRTEEN, a public television station in New York City,
approached him with the project. The documentar y is told without narration, features no experts and has no words at all for long stretches of the movie, according to PBS. While most documentar y directors physically go to the sites that they are filming, Lennon approached his film from a dif ferent angle. “The challenge that I posed to myself was: would it be possible to make a sweeping, global documentary and never leave my office in SEE DOCUMENTARY ON PAGE 4
The film covers many religions from all over the world, encapsulating diversity and traditions. Lennon used the web to find filmmakers in different countries to document their region. YOUTUBE
Researchers find way to transform gases into plastic LEONARD TAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Rutgers researchers have managed to turn carbon dioxide into plastic, fabrics, resins and other products. The original purpose of the study was to determine if certain liquid compounds could lower the energy needed to start the reaction, said Karin Calvinho, a chemistr y doctoral student in the Department of Chemistr y and Chemical Biology and lead author of the study. Calvinho and the researchers had discovered that these compounds are good at converting carbon dioxide into single molecules called monomers, which are
the building blocks of larger, more complicated molecular structures. Plastics made from this process are direct substitutes of plastics currently in the market, causing their strength and flexibility to be the same. But what this process offers is an alternative to pollutant-emitting processes that have dominated the creation of plastics for some time. Carbon dioxide for this process can potentially be gathered from ambient air, flue gas or smoke that comes out of factor y plants, Calvinho said. The process starts with a carbon dioxide source and is dissolved SEE PLASTIC ON PAGE 4
Karin Calvinho, a chemistry doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and lead author of the study, was part of the research group that discovered the chemical compounds that are efficient at splitting carbon dioxide into single molecules. RUTGERS.EDU
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Fed challenge team defeats other top schools in nationals BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN STAFF WRITER
Rutgers—New Brunswick came in second place this year at the College National Fed Challenge in Washington, D.C. behind Yale University. The team qualified for the national tournament after coming in first place in the Liberty Street Division for the New York regional competition, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Before the challenge began, the team was able to meet and take pictures with Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell. Its presentations were done in the boardroom at the Federal Reserve, where federal policy is actually created. “It was definitely a bit intimidating, but a great experience,” said Mihir Trivedi, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. Jeffrey Rubin, professor emeritus in the Department of Economics and one of the team’s advisors, said this was the second time in three years that the team came in the top five of schools that attended nationals. At the event, the team presented some key indicators of the economy like inflation, unemployment and output, while discussing the course of monetary policy going forward. Trivedi
personally focused on inflation. “We were asked about the Federal Reserve’s inflation target, the effects of inequality on monetary policy and about financial regulation,” he said. In order to prepare for examination by three judges — who were top economists from the Federal Reserve Board — the team met twice a week with facul-
“We were asked about the Federal Reserve’s inflation target, the effects of inequality on monetary policy and about financial regulation.” MIHIR TRIVEDI School of Arts and Sciences senior
ty advisors to rehearse its presentation and answer questions. Independently, the team would prepare by constantly reading about economic and financial news, speeches from Federal Reserve officials and academic research on policy-relevant issues, Trivedi said. “It is definitely rewarding to see all of our hard work and teamwork pay off,” he said.
The team presented topics such as inflation, unemployment and output in the boardroom at the Federal Reserve. Members prepared by constantly reading economic and financial news, academic research and speeches from Federal Reserve officials. COURTESY OF JEFFREY RUBIN
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DOCUMENTARY Lennon is continuing his adjustment to teaching at Rutgers CONTINUED FROM FRONT New York? I wanted to do a film that I really directed, one that I could really control and shape,” Lennon said. Lennon was able to find his filmmaking team without leaving New York City, opting to search for filmmakers on the internet instead.
Each filmmaker only shot one scene for the film, adding to the unique approach he directed. “We just went on the web, and looked for people in the particular countries (to film) the scenes we wanted to shoot. We would approach them and explain what we were doing, then they would be hired to do just that one little
section. So I never did leave my office in New York,” Lennon said. Searching for filmmakers to shoot footage in a specific countr y was not always easy, Lennon said. Countries such as Myanmar do not have many documentar y filmmakers. “Sacred” may not have the same impact on the small screen as it does in theaters, despite the fact that no scenes were cut for the television airing, Lennon said. “It is exactly the same film, but broadcasting a film is a different experience than seeing it in the
theater. I have watched it with enough audiences to know that
“I wanted to do a film that I really directed, one that I could really control and shape.” THOMAS LENNON Head of the Documentary Film Lab at the Rutgers Filmmaking Center
it works beautifully on a large screen. I hope that in a broadcast
environment, where there are more distractions, the film will still play with the same intensity,” he said. Lennon is continuing to adjust to life at Rutgers, where he began teaching this past fall. He is also working in documentary filmmaking, currently consulting on other films. “My new project is figuring out how to be a good teacher at Rutgers. I have only been (at Rutgers) for a couple of months, and it is an exciting new adventure for me, and a real challenge,” Lennon said.
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into water. The researchers then put a catalyst — a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction — into a water solution with two electrodes with catalysts. They add electrons through an electronic circuit in which the electrons react with water molecules. Hydrogen species or protons, which are hydrogen without any electrons, form on the surface and react with carbon dioxide. Different organic molecules can then be grown from var ying the amounts of carbon dioxide and hydrogen, which is added to the reaction. Such organic molecules that were created contain properties that would be interesting to the plastic and pharmaceutical industries due to their stability. Burning molecules like this would be possible, but they would not be energetically favorable. Carbon dioxide is a stable compound because it does not react with other molecules like hydrogen. Both of the compounds need to be “activated” using a catalyst in order to increase their energy enough to weaken their chemical bonds, said Charles Dismukes, a professor in the Depar tment
of Chemistr y and Chemical Biology and senior author of the study. Previous methods to activate the catalyst used heat, which were ver y inefficient, so carbon dioxide was not considered useful for making products in current industrial settings. A current method uses electrical energy, which is much more efficient, so carbon dioxide could be converted without high-temperature or high-pressure reactors. “It all happens at room temperature in a fuel cell-like device called an electrolyzer,” Dismukes said. Plastic made from the study’s process would cause zero emissions. In the short term, these plastics would be taking carbon dioxide outside of the environment. Once they degrade into the environment, the plastics will be contributing back the carbon dioxide they used. “This paper dispels the myth that carbon dioxide and water can be used as chemical feedstocks to displace petroleum-based feedstocks,” Dismukes said. “Once the industr y begins to adopt electrochemical technologies, the transition to sustainable manufacturing of chemical feedstocks can be realized.”
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Rutgers libraries look to use more technology CATHERINE NGUYEN STAFF WRITER
With the rise of technology, the role of Rutgers libraries is shifting past the traditional “book warehouse” model to provide more resources and events to its students. In the past six years, library circulation for physical materials such as books and DVDs have decreased. On the other hand, there have been more visitors to the library’s website than in-person visitors, said Francesca Giannetti, the librarian of Digital Humanities. “Most students and faculty at this point prefer electronic resources,” she said. “It’s a question of convenience. With e-books, digital and electronic journals and articles, you don’t have to physically come to the library.” Tracking the use of electronic resources is a challenge the library is currently working on. Unlike physical books, students can copy or share digital sources without librarians knowing. Professors who download articles and chapters from a website to share with their students count as one use, even though more than one person has accessed the source, Giannetti said. Despite the numbers, she said books were still useful to students. One of the top-requested fiction authors for books not available at Rutgers was William Shakespeare, which was unusual because his works are available for online access. “Peers prefer print in certain contexts over digital,” Giannetti said. Since there is an increasing demand for helping students navigate
the research process, she said librarians have started coming to departments and schools to teach courses on how to conduct research. “That’s an example of librarians coming to you, not expecting you to come to the library,” she said. Another resource recently offered by the library is workshops teaching skills such as computer programming, data manipulation and analysis. Workshops teaching other research-oriented skills could be found on the library’s home page. Giannetti said these workshops helped students and faculty train for newer research methods. Besides research and practical skills, the library also provides recreational events and resources for students. The library has several exhibits throughout the year from special collections and archives, some pertaining to the history of the University and New Jersey. Giannetti said she also personally utilized websites found on the library homepage such as Smithsonian Global Sound, which focuses on world and folk music, and Kanopy, a service similar to Netflix which is free to all Rutgers students. To help students de-stress from finals and studying, the library also offers fun and creative events such as free coffee and cookies, legos, button-making and coloring. Around finals week, she said a program called Stressbusters brings therapy dogs to the library. “We’re moving away from books, and more towards helping people with the process of being a student and doing research,” Giannetti said.
Francesca Giannetti, the librarian of Digital Humanities, said that libraries at Rutgers have started teaching courses at departments and schools on the how to conduct research due to an increasing demand by educators. YOUTUBE
WOOD WORK Bob Woodward, the famous Washington Post journalist, spoke at The State Theater yesterday. CHRISTIAN ZAPATA / NEWS EDITOR
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To be empathetic, we need in-group bias
T
he opinion piece that appeared in The Daily Targum on Dec. 7 titled “Awareness of Cognitive BiADAM PANISH ases Can Empower Us” tapped into a fascinating conversation about human psychology. As writer Dilara Guvercin rightly notes, the study of cognitive biases (the “systematic ways in which the context and framing of information influence individuals’ judgment and decision-making”) is very hot in the field of social psychology right now. Unfortunately, by portraying cognitive biases as a series of defects in the human mind that can and should be offset by persistent debunking, the author misrepresents the phenomenon that they set out to describe while passing up the opportunity to engage with the most fascinating aspects of our human condition. The narrative that the author lays out fits comfortably within an academic consensus that has emanated from social psychology for several decades: that human beings are fundamentally rational animals, who nonetheless retain a vestigial tendency toward irrational beliefs — beliefs that will proliferate unless they are checked against the results of rational inquiry. The outcome of these assumptions, not always stated but ever implicit, is that a society of purely rational humans would be preferable and even ideal. To be clear, the basic upshot of the article — that we should all encourage one another to be more reflective and to take a measured approach to evaluating our gut instincts — is both timely and true. But, in following the narrative laid out above, the author dodges a crucial question upon which their appraisal of cognitive biases rests: namely, what are our criteria for deciding which aspects of the human being are irrational and what aspects are rational? There is a lot more to this question than meets the eye. Our modern understanding of rationality is heavily indebted to names like Machiavelli, Descartes, Bacon, Hobbes, Locke and Smith. These and countless other Enlightenment thinkers contributed to a portrait of human consciousness in which the individual is the best and only appraiser of their own interest. In rejecting the guidance of religions, communal authorities and traditions, they declared that humanity had come of age and was ready to take control of its destiny based on the principles of empirical investigation of the natural world. As children of the Western intellectual tradition, we have inherited not only these thinkers’ confidence in the ability of the individual to discover and live by their own truths, but also their conviction that all social ills arise from the individual’s failure to recognize these truths. It is no coincidence that liberals (both classical and Left-wing) have long championed an education in the sciences as the ultimate panacea. As opposed to the famous evolutionary theory “survival of the fittest” that emerged in the 19th century, we now understand that it is the genes of the person who has the most children that survive until adulthood and have their own children who will proliferate. This means that child-rearing is just as important as physical prowess for evolutionary success. Thus, it paid massive dividends for early humans to coalesce into tribes where duties could be delegated and complex tasks undertaken in common, such as the rearing of children. This was the impetus of civilization as we know it. Yet, the innovations that allowed these communities to exist were precisely the cognitive biases that the article’s author dismisses: a fondness for individuals with shared beliefs (in-group bias) established a previously unthinkable degree of trust among large groups, allowing them to live and work together. The tendency to believe and obey authority figures (authority bias) allowed these large groups to structure themselves and avoid chaos, making it possible to plan and execute complicated projects by clarifying leadership roles and ensuring that people followed instructions. The habit of adopting the beliefs of one’s peers (the bandwagon effect) ensured the longevity of these communities by encouraging growing children and new arrivals to assimilate to group value systems. As a result of our species’ trial-and-error upbringing, many of the “irrational” traits that we might like to discard are intimately bound up with other traits that we could not imagine life without. Empathy and exclusion, for instance, are two sides of the same coin. We have the capacity to experience deep compassion for people if we think we can trust them. And as a result of dealing with each other for millennia, we do not trust easily. That is why it is a mistake to demand universal empathy and slander expressions of nationalism and in-group favoritism as tyrannical and fascist. These efforts can only make the tenor of nationalist sentiment more bitter. By casting in-group favoritism as irrational and evil and elevating empathy to sacred status, well-meaning but misguided people have attempted to shame humans into giving for free what our tribal circuitry demands others earn from us: in-group status. We should therefore not be surprised when Right-wing cultural resentment continues to balloon. The in-group, and the empathy that comes with it, cannot be expanded arbitrarily. It can only grow with genuine attempts to respect and understand the culture of the person whose empathy you want. Unfortunately, those who claim to value empathy the most seem totally unable to practice it with their own enemies.
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Growth hides debt, poverty, wage issues Number of NJ residents unable to pay for utilities increases
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According to data from the state Board of Puboliticians, economists and political pundits have touted the fall of joblessness and the lic Utilities, shut-off numbers in New Jersey have growth of economic stability as the nation been rising and climbed last year to 141,687. In continues to recover from the Great Recession. While September, residential customers who were more the used statistics and anecdotes depict an economy than 30 days past their bill due date owed PSE&G resuscitated and growing, the deep wounds of debt $102 million. Approximately 360,000 residential and economic immobility stretch across the country. customers received shut-off notices as they were Nearly 80 percent of Americans say they live from urged to pay their bill. At the same time, because of the demonization paycheck to paycheck. Median household income, adjusted for inflation, has barely budged over the last of social welfare and government assistance, fewer decade while the incomes of the wealthiest 5 percent households have been utilizing the low-income proof Americans have increased by 10 percent. America grams that could avert shut-offs. Even though both does not have a job problem right now. It has a good job the state and many New Jersey utilities offer financial problem that exacerbates debt, inequality and socioeco- assistance programs that focus their effort on working with those who nomic immobility. cannot pay their bills, In New Jersey, the shut-off numbers the economic exto rise. pansion seen across “There must be a rejection of the degradation continue For legislative the nation has change, students can and disparaging of the indebted and poor been felt by some voice their support residents. Median coupled with continued support for those for the bills proposed household income to address the probin the state rose unable to complete bill payments ...” lem to their elected in 2017 and New representatives. To Jersey’s median ensure elderly and household income disabled residents have continued access to vital is among the highest in the country. And yet overall wages, after accounting for utilities like water and sewer service, a New Jersey inflation, failed to grow, 1 in 10 state residents Assembly panel approved a bill Dec. 3 that would exlive below the pover ty line and 1 in 7 children pand the state’s Lifeline Credit and Tenants’ Lifeline are impoverished. Although the median income Assistance Programs, covering more residents and increased and is among the top in the nation, the utilities. State Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-N.J.) is the gains were concentrated among the few as wage sponsor of an initiative that would prohibit electric growth was negligible and the chasm of econom- public utilities from cutting their services or failing to ic inequality persists. At the same time, the num- restore the services “if a customer will suffer serious ber of people struggling to keep their lights on impairment to their health or safety.” There must be a rejection of the degradation and has not fallen, but rather it has increased. Across the state, residents have been tied to cement disparagement of the indebted and poor coupled blocks of debt and watched as the inescapable with continued support for those unable to complete water of overdue payments and costs of living bill payments. We need an expansion of programs rose above their heads. New Jerseyans are suf- that cut the tethered weight preventing mobility and keeping the poor’s heads below water. focating in darkness. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 150th 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
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We must confront harmful immigration misinformation HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH HARLEEN SINGH
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he new year is approaching and with that, we should let go of false, antiquated ideas and let in new accurate ones. This year alone has almost been a test to see how many immigrant-based myths can be bought by the public. There are many beliefs that have circulated, but only a handful have been backed by evidence. One of the big ones that is almost ubiquitously known is the false notion that immigrants are “disease-ridden.” Studies indicate that migrants generally have a greater life expectancy than those still residing in their host countries, meaning that migrants tend to fare better than natives. What helps to understand this is the fact that many migrants move to other countries for work-related purposes. Thus, they must be healthy and able enough to perform those tasks. But a serious health concern that migrants do face is not one they have imposed on themselves, but rather one imposed on to them by others: death from assault. This stems from perpetuated racist and xenophobic ideas that lead to violence. The anti-immigrant rhetoric is much more dangerous than many initially thought. The rhetoric creates an us-versus-them mindset which then leads
to the implementation of policies that hurt immigrants instead of assisting them. In 2018 alone, there have been more than one billion migrations internationally. This is a bold movement as the anti-immigration mindset continues to grow. On Oct. 29, President Donald J. Trump tweeted: “Many Gang Members and some very bad people are mixed into the Caravan heading to our Southern Border. Please go back, you will not be admitted into the United States unless you go through the legal process. This is an invasion of our Country and our Military is waiting for you!” Trump’s tweet was in reference to migrants escaping Honduras due to the violence and poverty currently plaguing the country. If a political leader, or rather the president of a country, was to use their social media platforms to spread anti-immigration ideologies, then citizens are bound to be influenced by the internalization of this hateful mindset. Thus, it is imperative that we stay attentive to the specific words and phrases we implement when describing a group that is being marginalized. People should refrain from using generalized derogatory terms, claiming all migrants are violent, or “detrimental to the economy,” and “disease-ridden.” “Too often, government policies prioritize the politics of xenophobia and racism over their responsibilities to act forcefully to counter them. Racial and ethnic discrimination fuel the exclusion of migrant populations, not only through violating
the rights of individuals, but hindering social cohesion and progress of society at large. “Racism and prejudice should be confronted with a zero-tolerance approach,” said Bernadette Kumar, professor at the Norwegian Institute for Public Health. There needs to be a constitutional conversation that addresses immigrants in an accurate light and reflects the benefits they have provided to high-income countries. It is time to get more accessible, evidence-based work out to the public. What people hear instead are the incidents in which the government tear-gasses children or separates family members at the borders. This is simply making the atmosphere much more toxic and unhealthy for immigrants. They are being persecuted so severely now that even the legal ones are facing the deleterious effects of the discrimination. Along with assault, mental disorders are another health hardship immigrants face. The public backlash toward the forciblydisplaced has caused a high prevalence of depression and anxiety among the children of migrants. As a result, they battle with narcotic use, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts and behavioral problems. Global leaders must create healthy programs that meet the needs of future generations. Not enough is being done to help these children who are greatly suffering from the side effects of not only mass prejudice, but also the forced separation from their families. These
incidents take a great toll on a young developing person and it puts them at a greater risk of developing PTSD or other health repercussions at a later stage in life. “The separation of migrant children from their parents creates long-term psychological damage — and is a cruel and unnecessary aspect of US policy. The criminalization and detention of migrants seeking internationally protected refuge violates international law and puts them at greater risk of ill health. Migrants are vital to our well-being as a society. “Addressing the healthcare needs of migrant populations is an essential strategy to stemming costs associated with any avoidable disease burden in these populations,” said Terry McGovern, a professor at Columbia University. The only weapon to battle the ignorance of false information is education. At the microscopic level, people need to take everything they hear with a grain of salt. Questioning information will encourage people to find evidence of whether the facts are accurate or inaccurate. At the macroscopic level, the government must prioritize all of its citizens instead of a select favorite, and should provide equal treatment. Hopefully 2019 will be the year that these issues of basic human rights get diminished once and for all. Harleen Singh is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in cell biology and neuroscience. Her column, “Here’s to Your Health,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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RIP to XXX: Tumblr bans adult content on its platform BREANA OMANA CORRESPONDENT
Tumblr, a blogging and social networking site, recently announced it was going to censor all adult content, generally recognized as a ban on pornography. Tumblr was founded in 2007 by a web developer and social entrepreneur David Karp. He said he had a vision for "what porn could do for Tumblr as well as what Tumblr could do for porn," according to The Verge.
Unlike other social media sites, Tumblr allows for explicit content including, but not limited to, explicit pictures, GIFs and videos. For many users, Tumblr is a platform where they can post uncensored content as well as explore it. Since 2007, Tumblr has served as a happy medium between hardcore porn and a regular, everyday social media site that won’t ruin one’s reputation, according to The Verge. The uncensored nature of Tumblr has produced great things like
the body-positive movement. The trend, which flourished on Tumblr, was composed of people with body types not shown in mainstream media, including obese bodies. People would pose completely naked, showcasing that they are proud and confident of their bodies. This movement has had immensely positive repercussions, with women and young girls feeling a little more comfortable with their bodies after seeing that all women are beautiful and that size
David Karp, the CEO of Tumblr, previously thought explict material had a place on Tumblr. With the announcement that the social media platform will censor adult content, it is clear that the company has changed its tune. INSTAGRAM
does not equate to confidence or the lack thereof. The movement sent the message that everyone is beautiful and should be confident in their own skin. This is just one of the reasons why users are in disarray over the censoring of Tumblr. While sites like Facebook and Instagram remain censored for the most part, Tumblr allowed users to view adult content as well as “real” content. Furthermore, the new censoring of Tumblr would make images like those shown in the body-positive movement impossible to be shared. Nipples, for example, are not censored on Tumblr, but they will be soon. Nipples are not hardcore porn, they are simply part of our bodies. Now even Tumblr, which seemed to understand the importance of not censoring bodies, has conformed to the notion that bodies are more sexual than they are natural. Censoring bodies only sexualizes them more which defeats the whole purpose of what Tumblr said it is trying achieve through this censoring – to create "a better, more positive" place. Users felt free and liberated to a certain extent with pre-censored Tumblr. Having adult content in the form of blogs, GIFs and photos lessened the shock and secrecy typically associated with porn or nudity. Even content that isn’t hardcore porn, such as nude images, are being removed, which is sad since there are no other social
networking sites that allow for uncensored images. For example, HuffPost stated that Instagram “censored artist Rupi Kaur’s ‘period photo,’ claiming that it violated community guidelines.” It comes to a shock to users that Tumblr, which has been uber liberal and sexual is now leaning toward the relative conservatism and censorship of other social media sites. Furthermore, Tumblr removing its most distinguishing feature has made many question the future and longevity of the company after its censoring is enacted. Just like Vine users moved on to Instagram, Tumblr users are threatening to move on to other sites, according to Business Insider. Armani Croft, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, weighed in on this topic, saying that Tumblr censoring itself is pointless. She believes Tumblr is doing nothing but ruining its chances as a company. “Internet porn will always exist,” Croft said. One could argue that Tumblr will not hold up with the site-wide censoring that will take place later this month. Today is an age where people feel more comfortable than ever when talking about sex and exploring their sexualities in unconventional ways. One can only wait to see how the company will fare post-censoring, but what is certain is that an entire community will mourn pre-censored Tumblr.
Amazon becomes gifting goldmine for those on tight budgets ELIZABETH LEOCE
BATH BOMB GIFT SET
Everyone loves the wide variety of bath bombs from the store Lush, but sometimes $50 for a gift set can be a little pricey. Luckily, Amazon has very similar products for less, but you get more. Amazon has a gift set of 12 handmade bath bombs filled with moisturizers and oils, making sure the skin does not dry out during the wintertime. Perfect for relaxing, this gift set is essential for anyone who enjoys a bubble bath or spa day.
CORRESPONDENT
The holiday season is not complete without some type of stress. Whether it be studying for finals, baking cookies for your entire family or purchasing gifts, the holiday rush can be extremely tiring. The prospect of a Secret Santa gift exchange among friends and family might be enough to give you a headache, but it can also turn into a really exciting time. Most gift exchanges are set on a standard price limit of about $25, especially helpful for us college kids on a budget. Yet, $25 can still be tricky to find the perfect gift since it is such a specific price range. Thankfully, Amazon is one of the best ways to do all your holiday shopping. So whether you’ve drawn the name of a dear friend or someone you are not close to, these gift ideas will make sure everyone goes home happy with a smile on their face – especially with that overnight shipping.
COLORING BOOKS AND PENCILS
The newest trend that has been circling the internet is adult coloring books. What was once
WINE BOTTLE OPENER
If there are any astrology lovers in your life, this book by Gary Goldschneider is a great option for the holiday season. It's one of many good gifts for those shopping on a budget. INSTAGRAM an activity strictly for children is now resurfacing as an extremely popular de-stressing activity for adults. The therapeutic elements that the coloring books provide are now applied to adults in order to ease the daily pressures of life.
Amazon has coloring books that sell for approximately $10 or less which means you have the option of also including colored pencils or markers. A quick and easy gift like this could easily make someone’s day a lot better.
Perfect for those who have just turned 21, Amazon is selling a 3-pack wine opener. It includes a professional, yet affordable corkscrew wine opener for those who need something cheap that has quality. With three different types of material for the handle, the product is just as similar and durable as an expensive one. With a specifically designed steel handle that will effortlessly remove all kinds of corks in a few turns, this unique product is a wine lover’s best friend.
"THE ASTROLOGY OF YOU AND ME" BY GARY GOLDSCHNEIDER
The solutions to almost all our problems are in the stars,
and this essential guide to taking on relationships is a musthave in anyone’s collection. This book can help you better understand yourself, and also help you learn how people with dif ferent personalities interact with each other in various aspects of life. Chapters are organized by astrological signs to provide answers between you and your star-crossed lover. Although Urban Outfitters is selling this book for $25, it can be found on Amazon for much less.
CHARGING HUB STATION
As new iPhones come out and technology gets smar ter, our wires seem to get even more tangled than they already are. There are chargers for ever y device and sometimes the many gadgets we own make life more dif ficult. But, Amazon is selling a compact charging station, compatible with all Apple Watch series, AirPods and iPhone generations. This stand is the per fect accessor y to have on your nightstand or on a work desk. Coming in four dif ferent colors, this charging station will have you saying goodbye to all your chargers.
DIVERSIONS
December 11, 2018
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: The past will help you figure out how best to move forward this year. Rely on your ability to see the big picture, but don’t let that lead to extravagance when moderation is required. Pick and choose the best and most affordable way to get what you want. Concentrate on the details that will help you reach your goal. Your numbers are 5, 16, 23, 28, 34, 39, 46.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be good to those you love. Don’t take out your frustration or anger on someone who is just trying to help. Look at the whole scene and you will find something positive to take from whatever situation you face. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look for a positive way to improve your life and the lives of those you care about. Building good alliances and helping those in need will shape how others judge you. Refuse to let emotions take over. 2 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Refuse to let others make decisions for you. Consider what it is you want and make peace with yourself by following your heart. A demonstration that shows your integrity will far exceed anyone trying to deceive you. 5 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Partnerships should be evaluated and decisions made. Take the initiative to put your heart on the line and be honest about the way you feel and what you want to see happen. You’ll end the year on a happy note. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Change someone’s life by doing something nice. Your gesture of kindness will reflect the type of person you are, and good things will be offered in return. A shopping trip will be fun but also stressful if you go over budget. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t feel you have to make a change if you aren’t ready. Listen but don’t give in to someone trying to entice you to be indulgent. Patience will be required. Concentrate on being constructive and getting things done on time. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A short trip will lead to answers to questions that have been causing you stress. Share your feelings and discuss how you would like to see things unfold. Positive change will happen if you are honest about what you want. Romance is highlighted. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Short trips, personal and physical updates and creative projects are all favored. Don’t let your emotions interfere and ruin your chance to explore and express your ideas and opinions. When it comes to money matters, slow down and spend less. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Only share with people you know you can trust to hold your secrets, regardless of pressure or circumstance. History plays a role in how you react, so don’t lose sight of what’s transpired in the past. 4 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Personal gains will require you to be calculating and practical. A solid plan will help deter anyone who wants to take advantage of you. Charity begins at home, so don’t offer handouts without knowing where your money is going. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emotional spending should be controlled. Don’t buy anything you cannot afford or do not need. Be innovative and you’ll find a way to cut corners and still enjoy life. A physical makeover can be accomplished without going into debt. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Part of your charm will come from being able to make do with what you’ve got. Use your imagination and you’ll come up with a plan that enhances your popularity. You cannot put a price tag on love or humor. 3 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS 1 Apex
61 Rio Grande seafood entrees make it a ...?
5 Treat horrifically
65 Pare or peel
10 State of irritation
66 Busy German city
14 Take a gander
67 Presidential option
15 Wicker furniture weaver
68 Eye inflammation
16 Two-color cookie
69 Drops, as poundage
17 Waterway since 7/4/1776?
70 Old start with “while”
20 “Bill and ___ Bogus Journey” 21 Anatomical backs
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22 “___ you being helped?”
1 Kentucky sports legend
23 Be incorrect
2 Airplane’s wake
24 Aromatherapy setting
3 Not excessive
26 Shocking bombshell
4 ___ out a victory (barely won)
28 Sheep sound
5 Club over a king
29 Kenyan river
6 Modified handkerchief
31 Some bye earners
7 Reverse an action
32 Quick nosh
8 Crystal-ballers
34 Tie-___ (promos)
9 Painter Max
35 Do a tailor’s task
10 Farming tool
36 Boat salesperson’s
11 Polished and suave
40 One-page ads
cornball come-on?
12 Viewed as terrifying
44 Gotham letters
41 All males
13 Lobbies
45 Ballroom floor marks
42 Overnight stopover
18 Sibilant “Ahem”
46 Noisy disturbance
43 Security for a debt
19 Made occur
47 Second viewing
45 Blade sharpener
23 Tide’s weak action
49 Not quite puree
48 Secretive contracts, briefly
25 Water vessels
52 Common balm ingredients
50 Hope unit
27 Circular staircase part
53 Kind of secret fund
51 Hills with only one scarp
30 Invite through the door
58 Old World language
54 Kind of bran
33 Group’s tenets
60 Half gainer, e.g.
55 Ozone layer depleter, briefly
35 Largest city of Yemen
62 Drain-opening liquid
56 Baseball offic.
37 Tank type
63 Bonnet center?
57 More sick
38 More than just voted for
64 Decay
59 Hero’s next status
39 Military help from up high
Yesterday’s Solution
Yesterday’s Solution
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Biggest athletic events happening over winter break JACKSON THOMPSON & JAKE SCHMIED
Oklahoma State has claimed a collegiate wrestling-best 34 NCAA team titles while the team has achieved 154 individual champions. In their most recent match on Dec. 9, the Cowboys defeated in-state rival Oklahoma 41-2, its largest margin of victor y in 26 seasons in the annual Bedlam Series that features the two Big 12 schools. Oklahoma State earned three pins against the Sooners from 125-pounder Nick Piccininni, 165-pounder Chandler Rogers and heavyweight Derek White. Piccinni is the No. 4 wrestler in his weight class and defeated Oklahoma’s Zach Atencio in the opening minute of the match.
STAFF WRITERS
The things that will be giving Rutgers’ campus some life over the coming break are the hard-working athletes, coaches and faculty of the Athletics department. While the semester comes to a close, the winter sports season will be in full swing as the Scarlet Knights will host several high-profile sporting events before classes resume on Jan. 22. Men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving and even gymnastics will all see competitive action during the break. For any students looking to keep busy around campus before classes start again, here are the sporting events that will have the most draw to Rutgers fans over the winter.
GYMNASTICS VS NEBRASKA Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 Livingston Rec Center
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. NORTHWESTERN Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 the RAC Youth Day
Three days after Christmas, and after a 13-day break from game action, The Knights will host the Wildcats for their first Big Ten matchup of the season. Rutgers has shown modest promise during the fall semester as they have gotten off to a 6-3 start but its faceoff against Northwestern will be when the games really start to matter. Head coach C. Vivian Stringer filled the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) earlier this season in a ceremonial night that saw the 23-year coach get her 1,000th win. She will look to make some more history in the second half of the season as the team’s campaign through Big Ten play will determine how far they make it in 2019. The game will be accompanied by Youth Day. Spectators in attendance will receive a free ugly holiday blanket.
The Rutgers Athletic Center will be host to several contests over the winter break, including games for men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling. THE DAILY TARGUM / SEPTEMBER 2018
MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. NO. 23 MARYLAND
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 the RAC 1969 Letterwinners Day The Knights make their return to Big Ten action against the Terrapins for the first game of 2019. Head coach Steve Pikiell’s squad will get another chance to claim its first conference win after taking and losing leads to the second half against Michigan State and Wisconsin. If Rutgers has any intention of keeping its NCAA tournament aspirations alive, the game against Mar yland will be a critical point in a season that is slowly going off the rails. This game in all likelihood will be a
must-win for the Knights and a must-see for any Rutgers fans that still believe. This game will also feature a number of other draws for fans as spectators in attendance will receive a free ugly sweater blanket. There will also be a ceremony commemorating the letterwinners of the 1969 team.
WRESTLING VS. OKLAHOMA STATE
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 the RAC The Knights host two wrestling meets over winter break. Perhaps one of the most noteworthy games on No. 15 Rutgers’ (51) home schedule this season is against Oklahoma State, one of
the country’s strongest collegiate wrestling programs. Junior 133-pounder Nick Suriano and graduate student 149-pounder Anthony Ashnault would be draws by themselves, but new faces on the team this season have proven to be contenders worth watching as well. True freshman Stephan Glasgow has shone in the 165-pound weight class with only one loss this year and transfer junior 285-pounder Christian Colucci has made an impact in his return to his home state of New Jersey. The Knights have never faced the No. 2 Cowboys (4-0) in their program’s history. This upcoming match will certainly prove to be a challenging one for Rutgers at home.
The Rutgers gymnastics team will open its 2019 season at the Livingston Recreation Center against Big Ten foe Nebraska, on Jan. 19, 2019. The Knights are led by head coach Umme Salim-Beasley in what will be her first season on the Banks. Salim-Beasley was an assistant on the gymnastics team’s coaching staff from 2012 to 2015. She was previously the head coach for Temple, where she was the Eastern Collegiate Athletics Conference (ECAC) Coach of the Year last season. Last season, Rutgers sent alumni Libby Groden, Mackenzy Shank and sophomore Belle Huang to the NCAA Regionals last season, which were hosted at Penn State. In 2019, the Knights will be led by seniors Riahanah Ali, Michelle Amoresano and Jenna Rizkalla as captains of the team. For updates on events occuring over the winter break, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
CHAMPIONSHIPS Freshmen continue to impress in debut seasons for team CONTINUED FROM BACK preliminar y heats. In the 100yard breaststroke, she had a time of 1:06.10, and in the 200yard breaststroke, she had a time of 2:22.79. Even though she did not qualify for any final events, Wood’s performance was still noteworthy, Maccoll said. “She broke her hand and for breaststrokers this is important. She missed the first half of the season,” Maccoll said. “Her feel for the water is improving, she is starting to get back in the swing of things.” After this weekend, it is evident that Rutgers has a great freshmen class. Both Dymek and Woods are excellent in areas of a roster that is already spectacular. It is clear that the Knights have a strong all-around group of swimmers. This strength has helped them propel themselves to be undefeated.
With this meet completed, Rutgers’ first half of the season is now over. The Knights will take trips to compete to Puerto Rico and Southern California for practice. As they are undefeated on the season, the success Rutgers has had is a good indicator of what the team can expect to face later on in the season. As this season reaches its midpoint, it is important for the Knights to improve in the future. “It’s hard to be nit-picky, we’re undefeated, we’ve won all our meets against Brown. The divers have been amazing. I think it’s been too easy, I think we should have a little more competition to get more of a feeling for what is to come this year,” Maccoll said. “I think they are starting to get it. I think they know they’re good, but I don’t know. I think they know that they are great.” For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Freshmen Kasja Dymek and Nora Woods excelled for Rutgers at the Speedo Winter Junior Championships over the weekend. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2017
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LOSS Steve Pikiell’s first experimentation with starting lineup did not pay off CONTINUED FROM BACK lineup, going with freshman for ward Montez Mathis over junior for ward Issa Thiam. Making his first start of the season, Mathis finished his day with 8 points, two rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes of play — the fourth-most minutes played by a Rutgers player. Thiam, on the other hand, played 18 minutes and contributed 5 points, sinking his only 3-pointer of the day. The shakeup in the starting five was most likely due to Fordham’s lack of size as Mathis is only 6-foot-4-inches as opposed to Thiam’s 6-foot-10-inch frame.
THREE-POINT MISERY
After making 26 3-pointers in their first two games, the Knights have cooled off dramatically from behind the arc. Nobody expected Rutgers to shoot the 3-ball at a 60-percent clip like it did at the beginning of the season — especially as the competition got stronger. But with better passers and shooters on this year’s team than in years prior, a 4-16 shooting night from 3 seemed like it
was in the rear view mirror. Yet, that’s exactly what happened. The Knights’ big three shooters in Baker, Thiam and sophomore guard Peter Kiss went a combined 3-13 from deep with Baker going a season-worst 2-9 from 3. The trio finished the game with 23 total points.
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
Rutgers did have a few players that stood out in the loss. Junior for ward Eugene Omoruyi continued his early season dominance with his fifth double-double in nine games. He finished with a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman forward Ron Harper Jr. scored 10 points on 50-percent shooting (3-6) in just 17 minutes of play. He also added a block and an assist. Coming off his career-best game, junior forward Shaq Carter had himself another good day, matching his career high with 8 points. His seven rebounds were the second most on the team and a new career high. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior forward Shaq Carter tallied a career-high 8 points and seven rebounds in the team’s loss to Fordham over the weekend. GARRETT STEFFE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I think it’s been too easy, I think we should have a little more competition to get more of a feeling for what is to come this year .” —Swimming and diving head coach John Maccoll
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MEN’S BASKETBALL DEFENSE FALTERS IN THE BRONX
Knights’ second-half struggles continue in loss ROBERT SANCHEZ SPORTS EDITOR
In its first trip to New York City since last year’s memorable Big Ten Tournament, the Rutgers men’s basketball team traveled to the five boroughs to take on Fordham for the third straight year. For the first time in three years, the Rams (7-2) defeated the Scarlet Knights (5-4, 0-2) inside the historic Rose Hill Gymnasium for the 78-70 upset win. Here are four takeaways from the blip in the road that happened in the Bronx, N.Y.
WHERE’D THE DEFENSE GO?
After giving up just 26 points in the first half and leading at halftime, Rutgers stumbled and let up a season-high 52 points in the second half to give Fordham and the rowdy home fans something to cheer about. The Knights and sophomore guard Geo Baker had no answer for the Rams’ guard Nick Honor who stole the show, scoring 30 points on 10-17 shooting which included a 5-7 clip from beyond the arc in 38 minutes of action.
CHANGING IT UP
For the first time this season, head coach Steve Pikiell mixed up his star ting Head coach Steve Pikiell and the Knights led at the half for the third straight game only to surrender the lead in a 52-point second half for Fordham. DUSTIN NILES / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2018
SEE LOSS ON PAGE 11
SWIMMING & DIVING RUTGERS REPRESENTS WELL AT GREENSBORO
Rutgers places high at 2018 Junior Championships ALEC SPECTOR CORRESPONDENT
This past weekend in Greensboro, N.C., at the Speedo Winter Junior Championships, two members of the Rutgers swimming and diving team competed against the best of the country’s swimmers aged 18 and under. The Scarlet Knights’ duo of freshmen Kasja Dymek and Nora Woods performed well. Dymek placed 10th in the 200-yard butterfly event this past weekend. She originally qualified for the event with a preliminary heat time of 1:59.93. Dymek shaved time off her preliminary heat with a time of 1:59.50, earning her fastest time of the season. She was .08 seconds away from securing a spot in the finals round. Head coach Jon Maccoll was very proud of how Dymek performed this weekend. Even though she performed well, Maccoll still had some thoughts on how she could improve in the future. “She was out too fast even though she went out the correct way,” Maccoll said. “She is not used to it, but over time will adjust.” Although Woods did not compete in the finals round, she par ticipated in the SEE CHAMPIONSHIPS ON PAGE 10 NBA SCORES
Head coach Jon Maccoll expressed a lot of pride in the performance of freshmen Kasja Dymek and Nora Woods at the Junior Championships over the weekend. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / NOVEMBER 2017 KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
EXTRA POINT
Washington Indiana
101 109
Detroit Philadelphia
102 116
New Orleans Boston
100 113
Sacremento Chicago
108 89
Cleveland Milwaukee
92 108
Utah Orlando
113 122
JAMES ROBINSON,
head coach of the women’s track and field team, announced five early signees to national letters of intent for the 2019-2020 season. This adds five new early recruits to next year’s class.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
WRESTLING
at Seton Hall
vs. Louisiana State
vs. Rider
Saturday 2 p.m., Newark, N.J.
Saturday, 4 p.m., The RAC
Sunday, 1 p.m., The RAC