The Daily Targum 2011-01-25 by The Daily Targum

THE DAILY TARGUM Vo l u m e 1 4 2 , N u m b e r 7 4

S E R V I N G

T H E

R U T G E R S

C O M M U N I T Y

S I N C E

TUESDAY JANUARY 25, 2011

1 8 6 9

Today: Cloudy

ON THE FLOOR

High: 38 • Low: 24

The Rutgers gymnastics team took home first place in Saturday’s quad meet at the Livingston Recreation Center. Sophomore Danielle D’Elia and freshman Lousia Leal-Restrepo tied for first place in floor exercises.

RHA revamps procedures for yearly election BY ANDREW SMITH STAFF WRITER

JEFFREY LAZARO / SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital earns the Magnet Designation for nursing excellence for the fourth time after submitting data regarding patient care and outcomes. Less than 6 percent of hospitals across the nation earned the recognition.

RWJUH nursing care earns national award BY KRISTINE CHOI CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Continuing a tradition of honorar y achievement, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital received its fourth recognition last week by the Magnet Designation for nursing excellence. RWJUH stands among a few other health care organizations to receive the national distinction, which recognizes outstanding nursing talent and expertise. “The Magnet Designation is the highest distinction that any nursing division can achieve, really, anywhere in the

world,” said Joyce Johnson, senior vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer at RWJUH. RWJUH under went an exhaustive review process in which they submitted qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding patient care and outcomes, she said. Their scores qualified them for an onsite visit from a surveyor, whose report suggested the Commission on Magnet grant the hospital the designation. The nursing staff was recognized for their high patient satisfaction and availability of help, as well as lower 30-day mortality rates, Johnson said.

Historical society honors notable local suffragist

Because of its rigorous criteria, the internationally recognized designation is granted to less than 6 percent of hospitals nationwide, she said. “It’s the brass ring in the nursing profession and it’s one that many hospitals aspire to,” Johnson said. “We are one of six hospitals, internationally, that has received Magnet Designation for the fourth time.” Johnson said this is a tremendous achievement, as the process of getting redesignated becomes more difficult with each designation.

In a move designed to promote stronger core leadership within the University’s Residence Hall Association, several changes have been made to the organization’s electoral procedure despite potential issues they may breed in the upcoming February elections. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) has traditionally held separate elections for residence hall governments and for the executive board, said RHA Coordinator of Special Programs Matthew Zielinski. But members of the organization voted in favor of restructuring elections. “[The changes have] been discussed all fall semester at our general assembly meetings, and all the general assembly voted and agreed upon it,” Zielinski said. “It was put into our constitution and our bylaws so it is permanent, but it’s the first time we’ve done this.” The amendments aim to provide elected members of the organization greater experience through extended training before taking on their roles, RHA President Ryan Harrington said. “There are two major differences,” Harrington said. “The first one is that last year our elections took place in April, so we didn’t have much of a transition process. The other major change is we’re now electing 50 positions before next year starts.” The amendments fulfill the twofold process of establishing more primar y leadership as early as Februar y to allow greater and more expansive training, said Zielinski, advisor to the RHA. “The reason we’re doing this is so that once [the new executive board is] elected to the organization, they actually have half a semester to shadow and to learn from the current executive,” he said. “That way, they won’t be stepping in blind at the end of the semester.”

SEE AWARD ON PAGE 4

SEE RHA ON PAGE 5

TINY TREASURES

INDEX UNIVERSITY RUSA is working to establish a statewide student coalition for higher education.

BY LAURA TRANSUE

OPINIONS

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

East Brunswick residents had the opportunity to attend an event Sunday in honor of New Jersey-native suffragist, Alice Paul. The East Brunswick Historical Society event, second in a series called “‘Some’ Remarkable Women of New Jersey,” centered on Paul’s achievements to the countr y as a female activist and featured three guest speakers who explored different areas of her life. Paul, who died in 1977 at 92 years old, was born in South Jersey and became one of America’s most controversial activists for women’s suffrage in the early 1900s, said Kristina Myers, director of Heritage and Outreach at the Alice Paul Institute. “She was a woman who broke a lot of gender roles, and this made her ver y unpopular,” she said.

The Camden Police Department loses about half its officers to close a multimillion dollar budget gap.

UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . 3 OPINIONS . . . . . . . . 8 DIVERSIONS . . . . . . 10 KEITH FREMAN

The New Brunwsick Free Public Library’s 109-year-old dollhouse returns Friday to the Children’s Room after the Jersey Shore Miniature Society of Neptune restored it.

CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . 12 SPORTS . . . . . . BACK

SEE SOCIETY ON PAGE 6

To d a y i s t h e l a s t d a y t o d r o p a c l a s s w i t h o u t a “ W. ”

ONLINE @

DAILYTARGUM.COM

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

D IRECTORY

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

WEATHER OUTLOOK Courtesty of the Rutgers Meteorology Club WEDNESDAY HIGH 39 LOW 28

THURSDAY HIGH 36 LOW 19

FRIDAY HIGH 33 LOW 23

TODAY Cloudy, with a high of 38° TONIGHT Cloudy, with a low of 24°

THE DAILY TARGUM

1 2 6 C o l l e g e Av e . , S u i t e 4 3 1 , N e w B r u n s w i c k , N J 0 8 9 0 1

142ND EDITORIAL BOARD NEIL P. KYPERS . . . . . . . . . . EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MARY DIDUCH . . . . . . . . . . MANAGING EDITOR ARIEL NAGI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEWS STEVEN MILLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPORTS JOVELLE ABBEY TAMAYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHOTOGRAPHY TAYLERE PETERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DESIGN STACY DOUEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE BEAT MATTHEW KOSINSKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPINIONS NANCY SANTUCCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COPY KRISTINE ROSETTE ENERIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNIVERSITY ARTHUR ROMANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ONLINE AYMANN ISMAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MULTIMEDIA RAMON DOMPOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHY TYLER BARTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSOCIATE SPORTS A.J. JANKOWSKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSOCIATE SPORTS EMILY BORSETTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSOCIATE COPY COLLEEN ROACHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSOCIATE NEWS DEVIN SIKORSKI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSOCIATE NEWS

EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS — Alissa Aboff, Jessica Fasano, Mandy Frantz, Keith Freeman, Anthony Hernandez, Rashmee Kumar, Vinnie Mancuso, Ankita Panda, Jillian Pason, Olivia Prentzel CORRESPONDENTS — Maxwell Barna, Reena Diamante, Josh Glatt, Andrea Goyma, Sam Hellman, Amy Rowe, Joey Schulhoff SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS — Nicholas Brasowski, Andrew Howard, Jeffrey Lazaro STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS — Jennifer Kong, Cameron Stroud, Scott Tsai STAFF VIDEOGRAPHER — Jose Medrano

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT J OSHUA C OHEN . . . . . . . . P ATRICK M C G UINNESS . . . . . L IZ K ATZ . . . . . . . . . . . S IMONE K RAMER . . . . . . . . . P AMELA S TEIN . . . . . . . . . A MANDA C RAWFORD . . . . TAMMER IBRAHIM . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . B USINESS M ANAGER . . . . . . . M ARKETING D IRECTOR . . . . . . . . O PERATIONS M ANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . C ONTROLLER . . . A SSISTANT M ARKETING D IRECTOR . . . . . C LASSIFIEDS M ANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IT ASSISTANT

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES — Steve Jacobus, Allison Montellione, Nina Rizzo, Steve Rizzo EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS — Jennifer Calnek

PRODUCTIONS M ICHAEL P OLNASEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P RODUCTIONS D IRECTOR E D H ANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C REATIVE S ER VICES M ANAGER GARRET BELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIGHT PRODUCTIONS MANAGER PRODUCTIONS ASSISTANTS — Alyssa Jacob, Felicia Lurie, Corey Perez, Molly Prentzel, Mike Sieberg

(732) 932-7051 PHONE: (732) 932-0079 BUSINESS FAX: eic@dailytargum.com E-MAIL: www.dailytargum.com WEB: Advertising Classifieds Productions

x601 x603 x622

©2011 TARGUM PUBLISHING CO. The Daily Targum is a student-written and student-managed, nonprofit incorporated newspaper published by the Targum Publishing Company, circulation 17,000. The Daily Targum (USPS949240) is published Monday through Friday in New Brunswick, NJ, while classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters. No part thereof may be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the consent of the managing editor. Display and classified advertising may be placed at the above address. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Postmaster: Send address corrections to The Daily Targum c/o Business Manager, 126 College Ave., Suite 431, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

EDITORIAL DIRECTORY: Editor-in-Chief Neil P. Kypers Managing Editor Mary Diduch

732-932-2012

BUSINESS DIRECTORY: Business Manager Joshua Cohen Marketing Director Patrick McGuinness

(732) 932-7051 x600

x110 x101

x604

CORRECTIONS The Daily Targum promptly corrects all errors of substance. If you have a comment or question about the fairness or accuracy of a story, send an e-mail to eic@dailytargum.com.

10PM-12AM

T H E D A I LY TA R G U M

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

UNIVERSITY

PA G E 3

RUSA aims to create statewide group for higher education BY MAXWELL BARNA CORRESPONDENT

A group of University students is working to develop a statewide student coalition to help keep students and N.J. residents informed of developments and resources regarding higher education in lieu of recent changes proposed in the latest report from the Higher Education Task Force. The coalition is being formed in conjunction with the statewide student association that the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) is working toward developing, said RUSA Vice President Matt Cordiero. “We want to try and build enough power for students so they have a seat at the table when it comes to the budgeting process and when it comes to how much money we can allocate toward higher education,” said Cordiero, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. By setting up information tables, holding meetings and

passing out flyers and other literature, the coalition will be able to distribute their research to a diverse student population, he said. “We’ve done the research, and we know what’s going on, so now we can tell students what’s happening,” Cordiero said. RUSA Internal Affairs Chair John Aspray explained it would be in the best interests of both students and the student governments to establish a unified coalition. “We need to build institutions that will build power,” he said. “Leaders of other schools will be able to innovate and share with us solutions they have developed, and we could put our tactics together and see what we can get out of this.” The process of educating and engaging University students throughout New Jersey would have to come in two parts, said Aspray, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “Part of this is to have some on-campus events,” he said.

“We’re going to distribute a lot of literature on the budget situation and keeping Rutgers public. The other par t of it is having a legislative and lobbying strategy where we can get student leaders in the [meeting] room.” Donggu Yoon, chair of the Legislative Af fairs Committee at RUSA, explained the student association was meant to bring the four-year public institutions together to help proliferate change and unite students and other student organizations. “A statewide student association is best described as a coalition of various student governments in New Jersey,” said Yoon, a School of Arts and Sciences junior. “We’re looking to bring together the fouryear public institutions.” A unified student body is a necessity and there are numerous advantages to having such a coalition, Yoon said. “We need more cohesive actions with these other schools,” he said. “Other states have this and we don’t.”

Other public four-year institutions have shown an interest in developing a statewide student association. Out of the 13 public fouryear schools in N.J., Cordiero said all but one — Thomas Edison State College — have responded to invitations to attend a summit at the University on Feb. 5 to meet and discuss plans to move for ward with the statewide association. New Jersey City University (NJCU) Student Government Organization President Fatima Ferr y is optimistic about unifying the institutions under one coalition and attending the summit. “I think it’s wonderful that they’ve really found the time to organize themselves and go through with this,” she said. Ferr y said they have been interested in higher education at NJCU for years. Although they have never successfully organized a statewide effort to establish common ground, they

have led several efforts to unify organizations throughout NJCU, she said. “Here at NJCU, we have been fighting higher education increases for years,” she said. “This is maybe our sixth year having clubs and organizations basically create ways where we can fight higher tuition so that we can get our money’s worth.” Yoon, as well as the other student leaders who are attempting to organize the coalition, are hoping that the actions taken now will influence the state of higher education in N.J. for years to come. “The [Statewide Student Association] is meant to be a permanent fixture in the state of New Jersey,” he said. “We want this to be here long after we’re gone.” Aspray feels as though the primar y responsibility of the coalition will be to inform students of their rights and duties, and act in accordance to their primary benefits. “We’re not partisan warriors here,” he said. “We’re just fighting for the student interest.”

RESEARCHER’S BOOK INVESTIGATES HOW TO UNDERSTAND CHILDREN Cindy Dell Clark, a visiting associate professor of anthropology at Rutgers-Camden, believes scholars and parents should place more value in what their children say. Clark’s new book, “In a Younger Voice: Doing Child-Centered Qualitative Research,” hopes to change the traditional standards of understanding children, according to a University press release. Instead of directly listening to children, most of what health care and educational professionals know about them is through adults.

“There is so much at stake if we don’t start really understanding children, like our education system. Education hasn’t changed, but our kids’ world certainly has,” she said in the release. Clark spent 20 years as a qualitative research consultant, according to the press release. She said the most effective way to gain knowledge about children is by obser ving or playing with them. “If you play with kids, it becomes obvious what impor tant feelings they have,” Clark said. “Play is a vacation from what a child can’t

change, so it gets you close to what matters to kids.” By becoming more child-involved, parents can realize children communicate differently and find a way to develop strong communication skills, she said in the press release. “Their voices are always there,” Clark said. “We need to open our ears and then be responsible for what we hear.” — Reena Diamante

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

U NIVERSITY

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

Arizona shooter pleads not guilty to charges THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX — The suspect in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords smiled and nodded but did not speak as he appeared in court yesterday and his lawyer provided the 22-year-old’s first response to the charges: a plea of not guilty. Jared Loughner faces federal charges of trying to assassinate Giffords and kill two of her aides. More charges are expected. Investigators have said Loughner was mentally disturbed and acting increasingly erratic in the weeks leading up to the attack on Jan. 8 that killed six and wounded 13. If Loughner’s attorney uses men-

AWARD: RWJUH works on three-year strategic plan continued from front “It really underscores the excellence in nursing practice here,” she said. “It tells everyone within the hospital and outside the facility that the clinical care here, in nursing, is really second to none.” The RWJUH staff and faculty agree that the designation means a lot to the hospital as it solidifies and re-establishes the institution’s position as a national leader in health care. “I’m extremely thrilled and pleased to hear RWJUH has received their fourth Magnet Designation for nursing excellence,” said Amy Cheng, a pediatric care technician on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at RWJUH. Recognized as a Level I Trauma Center in New Jersey,

tal competency questions as a defense and is successful, Loughner could be sent to a mental health facility instead of being sentenced to prison or death. But his attorney, Judy Clarke, said she was not raising issues of competency “at this time” after U.S. District Judge Larry Burns of San Diego asked whether there was any question about her client’s ability to understand the case against him. Giffords was shot in the forehead and spent two weeks in a Tucson hospital before she was flown to Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Hospital on Friday. Shortly after her arrival, doctors said she had been

given a tube to drain a buildup of brain fluid that has kept her in intensive care. Hospital spokesman James Campbell said Monday the next update on the Democratic congresswoman’s condition would come when they are ready to move Gif fords to the rehab hospital. Loughner will likely face state charges in the attack, and also federal murder charges listed in an earlier criminal complaint for the deaths of Giffords aide Gabe Zimmerman and U.S. District Judge John Roll. Those are potential death penalty charges, which require a more painstaking process under Justice Department rules.

Prosecutor Wallace Kleindienst estimated that he would know within the next 30 days whether additional federal charges would be filed against Loughner. Kleindienst said prosecutors provided defense lawyers with records taken from Loughner’s computer and documents of about 250 interviews made in the case. The judge did not rule on prosecutors’ request to move the federal case back to Tucson so that victims and witnesses do not have to make the four-hour round trip drive to Phoenix to attend court hearings. The case was moved because one of those killed, Roll, was a federal judge. Clarke said she did not oppose the request at this

time, but questioned where Loughner would be jailed in Tucson if the case were moved. Clarke has not responded to requests seeking comment. She is one of the top lawyers in the countr y for defendants facing prominent death penalty cases, having represented clients such as “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski and Olympic bomber Eric Rudolph. She has a reputation for working out plea deals that spare defendants the death penalty, as was the case for Rudolph and Kaczynski. The judge set a March 9 hearing to consider motions in Loughner’s case.

RWJUH continues to prove itself for having the highest quality of nursing practice and patient care, and receiving this honor is no exception, she said. “It certainly makes me, as well as my staff, proud and honored to work in such an outstanding facility,” Cheng said. While the designation was earned in nursing excellence, the department could not have done it alone, Johnson said. “With the support and participation of all the departments and employees in RWJUH, every patient — regardless of age — is ensured the highest quality of care with higher nurse-to-patient ratios and lower incidence of mortality rates and injuries,” Cheng said. Kari Mastro, assistant vice president of nursing at BristolMyers Squibb Children’s Hospital at RWJUH, said earning the distinction was a reaffirmation of the quality in nursing practice that already existed at the hospital.

“This designation exemplifies the outstanding care we already provide to our patients and their families,” Mastro said. “It’s an honor for me to be part of this outstanding team.” The Magnet Designation not only reflects highly of RWJUH,

well as University students who reside in the area, benefit greatly from RWJUH in regards to medical attention.” The distinction also presents a considerable advantage for University students in the College of Nursing. “University students, especially nursing students, have the opportunity to experience nursing care at its finest and are able to work side by side with nurses [who] are known for excellence in nursing care and patient outcome,” Mastro said. Students completing their clinical rotations at the RWJUH can expect to be in the presence of some of the brightest and most distinguished faculty nationwide, Johnson said. “They are getting clinical experience with the best — and that’s rare — because there are so few hospitals in the country that have magnet designation,” she said. The distinction will also encourage student lear ning

and understanding, Johnson said. Nursing students will be under the guidance of compassionate nurses who treasure their patients. “They’re coming into an environment that really values those attributes that drew them to select nursing as a career and course of study,” she said. Johnson also shared a threeyear strategic plan that will continue to move the nursing department forward. “Our goal is to exceed and excel whatever is common in the industry,” she said. “We don’t settle for being second best, nor do we settle for doing what everyone else does.” A preview of the three-year plan suggests a broad-based focus, from helping hospitals in developing countries achieve magnet distinction to embarking on research that will improve patient outcome. “Whatever we do, we want to make certain that it’s a cut above the rest,” Johnson said.

“Our goal is to exceed and excel whatever is common in the industry.” JOYCE JOHNSON RWJUH Chief Nursing Officer

but it also has a significant impact on University students, Cheng said. “Hospitals with Magnet Designation have higher levels of patient satisfaction than nonMagnet hospitals,” she said. “Therefore, the community, as

U NIVERSITY

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

RHA: Students express concerns over representation continued from front In ratifying these amendments, one change introduced is that the vote for residence hall president has been divorced from residence hall government elections and re-appropriated to the executive board elections, Zielinski said. “This in turn will also help our hall governments because the presidents will have an entire semester to shadow and work with their current hall government, and will be able to help transition to next year a little more smoothly,” Zielinski said. Despite the hope harbored by members of the executive board for the amended changes, the sentiment is not universal.

BOMBER ATTACKS RUSSIAN AIRPORT A suicide bomber attacked Domodedovo Airport in Moscow yesterday, killing at least 34 people and injuring 168 others. The bomber remains unidentified, and no terrorist group has claimed any responsibility for the explosion, according to a New York Times article. “In the moments after the blast, the smoke was so thick that it was difficult to count the dead,” eyewitnesses said in the article. The explosion, which occurred at 4:32 p.m. local time, came moments before Russian President Dmitri Medvedev was scheduled for takeoff to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, according to the article. He immediately postponed his trip to manage the aftermath of the attack. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ordered the health minister to provide aid to every bombing victim even if it meant traveling to clinics one by one, according to the article. Eyewitnesses repor ted seeing a short man with a dark complexion carr ying a suitcase. Some believe he is responsible for the explosion. Many witnesses reported seeing victims with extensive wounds to their limbs, faces and bodies, according to the article. “One person came out and fell,” Olga Yaholnikova told RenTv television. “And there was a man with half of his body torn away.” — Maxwell Barna

Lee Seltzer, treasurer of Brett Hall on the College Avenue campus, is against the changes made to the electoral procedure. “It’s unnecessary to have the president elected the year before,” Seltzer, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said. “They’re getting the president elected so they can have someone to help you transition, but what could stop the person from the year before from trying to seek help?” The changes could potentially yield a residence hall government not representative of current residents’ interests, Seltzer said. “The people living [in residence halls] aren’t going to be the ones choosing the president, it’s chosen by an outside force,” he said. “I’m not going to be living in housing next year, but I’m choosing the president for my [hall] next

year. That’s not representative, that’s ridiculous.” Seltzer recognized the merit in smoothing the transition from one year to the next, but noted that being elected for an upcom-

“I don’t think it’s worth the fact that they’re ignoring the incoming first-year population.” VINAMRA SAWHNEY Rutgers Business School Sophomore

ing year as opposed to the current one may be a disincentive for students to run at all. “If you’re a [first-year] living in a [residence hall] and you wanted to be president, there’s a lot less

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1 of a chance that you’re going to run for president if it means you’re going to be the only sophomore living in the building next year,” Seltzer said. The end result could potentially exclude many people and limit the amount of those who want to get involved, Seltzer said. Maura Newell, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, agreed with Seltzer’s views. “The people who will be living there the year of the election will not necessarily live there the next year,” she said. “Democracy is supposed to be representation of the people, but if the people are no longer there, it’s not really an accurate representation.” Rutgers Business School sophomore Vinamra Sawhney said more training for residence hall government presidents was beneficial, but he still saw flaws with the system.

“I can’t exactly say more training for the president is going to be a bad thing — it’s not,” he said. “Then again, I don’t think it’s worth the fact that they’re ignoring the incoming [first-year] population.” With these complaints in mind, Harrington recognized the movement of hall government president elections was controversial, but felt it was an acceptable change. “We understand that to a certain extent it decreases some of the opportunities for first-year students,” Harrington said. “However, at the same time, there’s a lot of other positions on hall government.” To further spread awareness of the changes, the RHA will be holding information sessions regarding the upcoming elections in the weeks ahead on ever y campus.

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

U NIVERSITY

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

AUTHORITIES IDENTIFY MAN KILLED IN LOCAL FIRE Police identified a local man who died in a house fire last Saturday as 74-year-old Robert Whitehead. Whitehead was found in his house on 168 Commercial Ave. in New Brunswick and brought to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, New Brunswick Police Department Lt. J.T. Miller said in an nj.com article.

The fire started in the house’s basement but spread to the first floor, causing the entire floor to collapse, fire officials said. Investigators remain unsure of the cause, but they do not believe the fire was an act of malice or ill intent, according to the article. Though the fire was reported at 6 a.m. on Saturday, firefighters took more than

three hours to stop the blaze because the house was scattered with many objects, making navigation a challenge. Firefighters crawled through two-feetwide passageways, officials said on Sunday. Whitehead’s neighbors said he was a hoarder known for collecting items and not letting anything go. — Ankita Panda

SOCIETY: Members present on other NJ women continued from front “You don’t hear about her because she was so daring.” Paul led the federal campaign for women’s suffrage and organized the first suf frage parade in Washington, D.C. the day before former President Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration, Myers said. Myers said she was “We are s h o c k e d trying to help by how police treated Paul the community and her supdevelop open por ters when they held a ears and hunger strike open minds.” in jail after they were ESTELLE arrested. GOLDSMITH “This is a East Brunswick side of the Historical Society stor y you President don’t hear about,” she said. “[The forced feeding in jail] was something [Paul] feared, but something she knew would happen again, three times a day.” Following Myer’s speech, other members of the society gave shor t presentations on other remarkable women from New Jersey. “When we did the World War II program [on women], it was packed,” East Brunswick Historical Society member Kathryn Sullivan said. The society has hosted events focusing on New Jersey women in revolutionar y and civil wars, transpor tation histor y and agriculture, East Br unswick Historical Society President Estelle Goldsmith said. “We are trying to help the community develop open ears and open minds,” Goldsmith said. “People can understand what has been done before, on our behalf.” Visitors expressed admiration for the presentation and sympathized with Paul’s ordeals. “I think this was one of the most informative programs we’ve had here,” member Rosalie Littlefield said. Other historical society members said they would like to see more women’s history included in school curriculum. “There’s been so little published on Alice Paul. Most texts only give her a brief consideration, but it would be essential in New Jersey in particular to focus on her, especially given the drama in her life,” member Betty Quackenboss said. Myers emphasized that the importance of suffrage applies to everyone, including men. “It’s not a girls’ subject, it’s a boys’ and girls’ subject,” she said. “Our motto is ‘one person can make a difference.’ We want to help develop the new Alice Pauls of our generations, both boys and girls.” The society plans to have one more event in the Remarkable Women series, focusing on outstanding women in the arts, Sullivan said.

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

CALENDAR JANUARY

Interested in writing for The Daily Targum? Join the Targum’s news editors at their weekly writers meetings, held at 9:30 p.m. in Suite 431 of the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. At the meeting, editors will assign articles for the upcoming week and answer any questions about writing and reporting. No experience is necessar y. Contact Reena Diamante at university@dailytargum.com for more information.

“Get On the Bus: Can We Be Kinder Towards One Another on the Rutgers Buses?” is a discussion about campus civil behavior on the University bus system, the second largest bus system in the state of New Jersey. Moderated by Dean of Students Michelle Jefferson and Graduate School of Education student Luis Levya, the discussion will begin with articles from archives of The New York Times concerning a 1920s “civility on the bus” initiative. The discussion will take place at 7 p.m. in the Fireplace, NJC Lounge on second floor of the Douglass Campus Center.

Rutgers Geology Museum will host its annual Open House with a mineral sale, lectures on geology and kids activities including identifying minerals and volcano exhibits. Lecturers will include Dr. Elisabeth Sikes, Dr. Brain Stump, Ph.D student Jason Schein and Ph.D candidate Morgan Schaller. Admission to the event is free. Visit geologymuseum.rutgers.edu for more information.

The C. S. Lewis Society of the University will discuss chapters 1 to 2 of “The Problem of Pain” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Canterbury House located on 5 Mine St., New Brunswick, N.J. A light supper will be served. To request a copy of the discussion book contact Chaplain Gregory Bezilla at bezilla@rci.rutgers.edu.

“Strategic Human Resource Management: Business Strategy” is the first in a series of workshops in the Strategic Human Resource Management Cer tificate Program. This workshop will consider decisions regarding strategic expansion, the introduction of new products or services as well as the diversification into complimentary industries. The course is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Janice H. Levin Building on Livingston campus. Each workshop, sponsored by the Rutgers Center for Management Development, costs $475. Visit www.cmd.rutgers.edu/humanresoruces-advanced.html for more information. Apply to be a staff member for Rutgers Model Congress 2011. The conference will be held on April 14 to 17 in the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Designed for high school students, Rutgers Model Congress is a conference that simulates the workings of Congress. Help teach approximately 500 high school students from around the countr y the value of civic engagement and political involvement in domestic and international politics. A general interest meeting will be held at 9 p.m. in A6 in Frelinghuysen Hall on the College Avenue campus.

FEBRUARY

Ananya Roy, a leading scholar in comparative urban studies and international development will present a lecture entitled, “The Urban Centur y: Ecologies and Epistemologies of Dwelling in the Global South.” In this talk, she will present an analysis of global urbanism, paying particular attention to cities of the global south. Roy is a professor of City and Regional Planning at the University of California-Berkeley. The lecture will take place at the Alexander Librar y in the fourth floor lecture hall at 4:30 p.m. It will be followed by a reception.

An executive dean’s lecture featuring Susan Solomon entitled, “A World of Change: Climate Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Cook Campus Center Multipurpose Room. Solomon is a senior scientist at the Earth System Research Laboratory at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She is an internationally recognized leader in atmospheric science, particularly for her insights in explaining the cause of the Antarctic ozone “hole.” Solomon’s current research focuses on issues relating to both atmospheric chemistry and climate change. Please join us for this dynamic presentation, which is part of the “Ecologies in the Balance?” year-long seminar series to examine possible solutions to sweeping and unprecedented global environmental, social and economic challenges and to explore the opportunities for intervention that these changes represent.

To have your event featured on www.dailytargum.com, send University calendar items to university@dailytargum.com.

U NIVERSITY

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

T H E D A I LY TA R G U M

OPINIONS

PA G E 8

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

EDITORIALS

Support Christie’s education reforms

f all of Gov. Chris Christie’s attempts at education reform, the Opportunity Scholarship Act is one of the best and most well thought out ideas proposed to date. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) may be upset about the bill, but the fact of the matter is that program is more than just a “bailout for struggling private schools.” Rather, it is exactly what students stuck in failing public schools need. The bill, which has advanced to the full state Senate, seeks to create a program which would offer vouchers to students in failing public schools. These vouchers would allow these students to attend private or parochial schools instead. Lest any New Jersey taxpayers should cry foul about the use of taxpayer money, funds for these vouchers would not be drawn from the public. Instead, the money would come from corporate donors, who would receive tax credits for their gifts. In this way, there are no losers — only winners. The students should not have to suffer the consequences of New Jersey’s damaged public education system. The Opportunity Scholarship Act would give students a chance to escape from schools which are not adequately educating them or preparing them for life in the real world. Not only that, but in soliciting corporate donations, the government is offering these businesses a chance to give back to their communities. Seeing as the program would entice said businesses with tax credits, it seems likely that many corporations would contribute to this fund. It is about time that businesses start supporting the people who have made them successful. Given all the positive aspects of the proposed program, it seems the NJEA does not have much of a reason to oppose the Opportunity Scholarship Act. That is, the NJEA should not have much of a reason if they keep in mind all of the good this program could do for New Jersey’s students. Despite this, the NJEA is pushing against Christie’s reforms with all their might. Maybe the NJEA needs to reconsider its priorities. The state’s public school system has been in trouble for a long time. We’re glad that Christie has decided to tackle this serious issue, especially considering how excellent of a plan the Opportunity Scholarship Act is. Students deserve to have a say in where they go to school, and that assertion rings even truer when those students are stuck in failing institutions. We hope this bill makes it through the Senate successfully.

Camden deserves full police force G

iven the current economic climate, everything comes down to money these days. It is a total shame that Camden’s police force and fire department are not immune to the state’s financial woes, as evidenced by the fact that 168 police officers and 67 firefighters have been laid off. To put these figures in perspective, that’s close to half of the city’s police force and a third of the city’s fire department. Camden, like much of America, may be struggling with its budget, but this is one area they should not have cut. Camden has the second-highest crime rate in the United States. As such, keeping a strong police force in Camden should be a top priority — if not the No. 1 priority. Likewise, a well-equipped and well-staffed fire department is indispensable in any city. That Camden’s government had to take such drastic measures is incredibly disheartening. Granted, the Camden government was wrestling with a $26.5 million budget gap. In such a situation, drastic cuts are absolutely necessary. However, there had to be a better way to do it than axing almost half the police force. We may not be privy to all of the intricacies of Camden’s budgetary concerns, but we are aware of Camden’s pressing crime problems. The safety of Camden’s residents — of any city’s residents, really — should always trump money-saving measures, no matter how dire the situation. Robert Corrales, a spokesman for Camden Mayor Dana Redd, made the claim, “We’re still going to protect our residents. We’ll shift our resources to be more efficient with what we have.” We sincerely question these claims. Just how will the Camden government protect citizens without a large chunk of its police force and fire department? Even if they find a way to be more efficient with that they have, just how efficient can they be? The whole situation does not bode well for Camden, and that is arguably an understatement. David Brown, a business owner in Camden, put it best: “I don’t want to be a pessimist, but I can’t be optimistic.” In the city with the secondhighest crime rate in the nation, how can one be optimistic after suffering such blows? Camden’s government needs to figure out a way to reverse the loss of all of these invaluable men and women, and they need to do it soon. It is not fair to ask residents to continue feeling safe under the city’s current conditions. Even if crime did not already plague Camden, its citizens should not have to bear the heavy burden placed upon their backs.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s not a girls’ subject, it’s a boys’ and girls’ subject. It’s not specialized history. It is just history.” Kristina Myers, director of Heritage and Outreach at the Alice Paul Institute, on the history of women’s suffrage STORY ON FRONT

MCT CAMPUS

Religious rhetoric divides all The Tuning R Fork

were there for her. When eligion is and has been miners in a collapsed shaft in a polarizing force in Chile came out of their American and internaentrapment, God was praised tional politics. It has served as and it was reported as a mira source of inspiration, a moral acle. When the same amount compass and a guide of living of miners died in a shaft after for millions. It has also served being trapped in New as a means of destruction, CODY GORMAN Zealand, it was deemed part death, slaughter and discrimiof a plan. There seems to be nation. Some of you may some lack of continuity in miracles and divine plans. remember that last semester I penned an article regardHowever, it does not stop the religious from falsely ing the mistaken aspirations of atheists like myself. The attributing them as divine miracles, and not to the following may seem hypocritical, but after a few events bravery of rescue workers and the miracles of sciover break and reading the Jan. 20 column in “The Daily ence, which allow for such life-saving interventions. Targum” titled “Anti-Semitism Exists Today,” I feel it The truth is, religion is poisonous when it needs to be said. Christopher Hitchens was right when becomes exclusive and expansive. Biblical he posited that religion poisons everything. Christianity is homophobic, sexist and intolerant. To start, the column on anti-Semitism was an The Catholic church continues to refuse endorseaffront to religious intellectuals and an appeal to dimment of condom use in sub-Saharan Africa, causing witted zealots. In his article, the author makes enorcountless to become infected with HIV and die of mous oversights about Shakespeare, Hitchens and AIDS, and bringing children into the world that are anti-Semitism itself. He makes the claim that infected. Islam was spread by violence at first and Shakespeare’s character Shylock in “The Merchant of radicals continue to justify terrorism through Venice” was a mockery of Judaism. While he is porQur’anic quotes. The penalty for trayed as the villain, scholars believe apostasy in many countries is death, that Shylock’s speech in Act III, Scene “As an atheist and Pakistan endorses a death penalI was the first plea to protect the ty for blasphemy and infanticide for rights of Jews and condemned the ... I only try children out of wedlock. Zionism has Christian trial of Shylock as unfair. to enlighten.” displaced hundreds of thousands and Hitchens is a virulent anti-theist, Israeli soldiers to this day commit not a Jewish apologist. His explanaatrocities on innocent Palestinians. tion for the hatred of the Jews was furDo I condone hatred of religions? Absolutely not. I ther a condemnation in a three-chapter set of his book believe all people have the right to believe just as I “God is not Great” of each of the Abrahamic religions. have the right to not believe. This extends only to the While it is a true unfortunate fact that anti-Semitism point until people are put in harm’s way in the name still exists in modernity, the author and other Jewish of religion. You hardly hear of atheist extremists apologists mistakenly attribute many things critical of opening fire on innocent civilians. Can hatred of relithe religion of Israel to anti-Semitism, while anything gion be justified? Absolutely yes. The history of reliabout other religions can generally be considered a jusgions include the Crusades, the Inquisition, child tified criticism. This trait is universal to the major rape protected by the Vatican, suicide bombing, geniAbrahamic religions, which claim to have a monopoly tal mutilation, warfare, in-group exclusion, discrimion divine truth. Israel has abused the rights of nation and the spreading of AIDS. However, it is Palestinians, Islamophobia is rampant in the U.S. and worth saying that those who “hate” religion generally Europe, Egypt has been abusive to Coptic Christians, belong to one, and are simply hating other religions. and Christians in Balkan Europe have been enduring Most importantly, this is not an attack on those sectarian violence for years. What do all of these things who are religious, but simply on religion itself. As an have in common, besides violence? The answer is simatheist, I do not try to convert, I only try to enlighten ple: A claim to absolute, exclusive, divine truth that can and challenge the paradigms that large churches and only be channeled through one’s religion or holy book. religions implant in people’s minds. In most cases, While the author was right in his quote of Hitchens, he religion is not a force for good, but the constituents was wrong in that it is not simply Jews who have tarof the religion are generally good people. But as the gets on their backs — it is every monotheistic religion. famous saying goes, “Good people will do good My reason for outrage at religion in general is a things and bad people will do bad things. But for result of outlooks like this, as well as a few examples good people to do bad things, that takes religion.” of cognitive dissonance that occurred on recent occasions. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., upon opening Cody Gorman is a School of Arts and Sciences junher eyes after an attempted assassination was reportior majoring in political science. His column, “The ed as a “miracle,” but a child who was also shot apparTuning Fork,” runs on alternate Tuesdays. ently had to be a part of “God’s plan” — no miracles Due to space limitations, submissions cannot exceed 750 words. If a commentary exceeds 750 words, it will not be considered for publication. All authors must include name, phone number, class year and college affiliation or department to be considered for publication. Anonymous letters will not be considered. All submissions are subject to editing for length and clarity. A submission does not guarantee publication. Please submit via e-mail to oped@dailytargum.com by 4 p.m. to be considered for the following day’s publication. The editorials written above represent the majority opinion of The Daily Targum Editorial Board. All other opinions expressed on the Opinions page, and those held by advertisers, columnists and cartoonists, are not necessarily those of The Daily Targum.

O PINIONS

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

Cheese steaks teach valuable life lessons Letter EDWARD REEP

ne misconception I have fallen prey to is the idea that the meat within the Philadelphia cheese steak comes from any special part of the cow. According to Wikipedia, the first cheese steak contained “chopped steak” — chopped steak is made from ground beef, exactly what hamburgers are made from. The “steak” in “cheese steak” is simply a term. The sandwich’s contents are no closer to a sirloin or rib-eye than a cheeseburger’s. Reality shows that a cheese steak should be seen as a hoagie-inclined version of a cheeseburger. There is nothing esoteric about it. The relationship between the two is no culinary negative though. It actually explains why both share the distinction of being my favorite food. In years past, I was ignorant of what truly constituted a cheese steak and thought that slicing a conventional steak, putting it on a roll and putting cheese on it would suffice. I had only tasted it in restaurants. I learned quickly, however, upon examining the contents of a box of frozen cheese steak, what the meat actually was. The experience opened my eyes and showed me that strong connections could exist between seemingly distinct concepts in many walks of life.

I had the recent misfortune of eating Brower Commons’ cook-toorder cheese steaks. On all occasions when I have had it, I noticed something off in the meat’s flavor. It did not taste like the cheese steak I know and love, and last week, as I watched the ladies sizzle it, I saw the explanation. They were using nonground beef. They did not put consistently-textured red rectangles on the frying pan. The inadequate gastronomic experience made sense. I write this article before the debut of Monday’s cheese steak take-out option on the College Avenue campus. I write hoping anxiously that this takeout will provide authentic Philadelphia cheese steaks. If it does, consider these words praise to University Dining Services. If it does not, then consider this a criticism, begging for the use of a cheaper and superior ingredient. There is also an important life lesson to be had in the example of the cheese steak and the cheeseburger. Though individuals may be called certain names or look certain ways, they are still beneath the surface the same as others who look and are referred to differently. As everybody everywhere is made of the same stuff, so are cheeseburgers and cheese steaks. Edward Reep is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in pre-business with a minor in economics.

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

T H E D A I LY TA R G U M

PA G E 1 0

DIVERSIONS

Horoscopes / LINDA C. BLACK

Pearls Before Swine

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

STEPHAN PASTIS

Today's birthday (01/25/11). "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players," Shakespeare wrote. You're providing a supporting role, contributing balance and a firm ground for others. And you can sing, if you feel moved to and you remember the words. If not, then just make them up. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Today's a good Today is a 6 — Unusual opporday for writing a poem, painting tunities develop. Examine them a picture or doing something carefully, and take time to artistic for a loved one. Mend determine their true potential. some bridges with creativity. Keep in communication, and Taurus (April 20-May 20) — let it unfold. Today is a 7 — Someone's Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — emotional outburst has colToday is a 7 — You think you leagues rethinking their posihave it all gathered together, but tions. Take it all in stride. Cresomehow pieces get lost. Create ative results come from an a backup plan or be sure you open attitude. have extra ingredients on hand. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Lean on another Today is a 7 — Each time you person to create balance. Others review a plan, you discover more are willing to help and provide creative options. Tweak the logic. creative input with ease. Rest Wherever you feel tension, look and regroup for later stability. there for inspiration. Success! Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — A stranger Today is a 7 — Inspire a social enters the picture, and prompts gathering with mystical fantasies you to shift your reasoning. and stories. Add humor to the Don't reinvent the wheel. Just conclusion. This playfulness alter course a little. Listen to allows for warmth and laughter your heart. to arise. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — The people you Today is an 8 — You and a love are poised to take a giant friend seem to be operating in step forward. This could involve parallel universes. One of you is travel or higher education. a practical dynamo, and the Work out details and enlist pow- other a creative whirlwind. erful help. Await developments. Blend for success. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Stability at home Today is a 7 — Focus energy and work is possible if you in the small time you have for divide attention. Others may business. Press for ward on all have some emotion today. sides, alternating if there's Remain calm and compassionany tension. Keep ever ything ate. Be there for them. moving simultaneously. © 2010, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

Dilbert

Doonesberry

Happy Hour

www.happyhourcomic.com

SCOTT ADAMS

GARY TRUDEAU

JIM AND PHIL

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

Last-Ditch Ef fort

Get Fuzzy

D IVERSIONS JOHN KROES

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

Pop Culture Shock Therapy

DOUG BRATTON

DARBY CONLEY

Non Sequitur

WILEY

Jumble

H. ARNOLD & M. ARGIRION THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

Breavity

GUY & RODD

PORDO

BREEMM

Ph.D

J ORGE C HAM

NEW BIBLE Jumble Books Go To: http://www.tyndale.com/jumble/

by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek

SCUMEL Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

A: A

“

Yesterday’s

Sudoku

Solution Puzzle #24 1/24/10

Solution, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com

” (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: MESSY BEFIT BODILY TUSSLE Answer: A joke will get the most laughs when the — BOSS TELLS IT

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

CLASSIFIEDS

PA G E 1 2

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

How to Place an Ad:

Policies:

1.Come to Room 431 of the Rutgers Student Center on College Avenue 2.Mail ad and check to: The Daily Targum 126 College Ave Suite 431 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Attn: Classified Manager 3. Email your ad to: classifieds@dailytargum.com

4.CHARGE IT! Use your over the phone or by coming to our business office in Rm 431 RSC Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• NO REFUNDS FOR CHANGES. • 3.00 PER DAY FOR CANCELLATIONS.

Adoptions • Birthdays • Events Greek Forum • Lost/Found Meetings • Parties • Travel Miscellaneous

Help Wanted • Internship Job/Career Opportunities Services • Volunteers Wanted Wanted • Miscellaneous

Apartment for Rent House for Rent • House for Sale Room Available • Roommate Wanted Sublet • Miscellaneous

Rates:

Small classified: up to 20 words, each additional word 30¢ per day DEADLINE: 12:00 p.m. one (1) business day prior to publication

Large classified:

THE DAILY TARGUM

$25-$40 Per Hr

TRAVEL

Part Time/Full Time - 18 Yrs+ Entry Level Bartender Training

NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGEPAY IN-STATE TUITION AT OVER EIGHTY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES! APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 4, 2011. Pick up application in Milledolar Hall- Room 103, or Busch Student Center- Room 172.

$7.00/day

$6.00/day

$19.00/day

$16.00/day

$14.00/day

“It was so good I will never use another paper to advertise! The response was tremendous, with qualified applicants.” Jeri Bauer

server assistants, servers, and bartenders.

199 College Ave

The Daily Targum has not investigated any of the services offered or advertisers represented in this issue. Readers are encouraged to contact the Better Business Bureau of Central New Jersey for information concerning the veracity of questionable advertising. Better Business Bureau of Central NJ 1700 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd Trenton, NJ 08690 (609) 588-0808

New Brunswick Apartments for rent efficiency apartments from 695.00 1 bedrooms from 900.00 and 2 bedrooms

ROOM AVAILABLE

We do not require experience but do New Brunswick, NJ 08901

require hard work, intelligence, motivation, and a passion for food and wine. An

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Shifts & Some

understanding of hospitality and service

Weekends

is a plus. . If you are the type of person

Available Monday thru Friday

who needs to be the best at what you do,

Apply in Person Between 2:30pm- 5pm

apply at www.stageleft.com/employment/

from 1,200 all include heat, hot water and cooking gas. Excellent Service 1 block to College. Apartments available starting

Large one bedroom furnished sublet, Jersey City. Stunning NYC views, 4 minutes to PATH, 8 minutes to NYC. Mid-February

in May 2011. Please call 908-722-7272

to mid-June.

Monday through Thursday THE BEST SUMMER JOB!

Restaurant Experience Preferred

Interview Now.

Positions are open to Rutgers Students Only

Call 732-446-4100 Summer Day Camp

Clubs/Sports Bars/Restaurants/College Bars

High-end DJ company looking for outgoing

Hiring Now FT/PT

professional dancers.Starting rate $125 per

Up to $300 a day guaranteed

$7.50/day

and front of the house positions - hostesses,

The Rutgers Club

But Not Required BARTENDER APPRENTICE

$8.00

currently seeking individuals for office

Ask for Nancy or Ray Call: 732-659-8363

10days

Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi are

Servers BARTENDER

5days

University billed accounts–$22.00, Student rate–$12.00 per day

Display classified:

Help Wanted

3days

$21.00

Typeset with border; contains graphics, logos, etc. Cash Rate–$10.15/column inch • Billed Rate–$12.15/column inch DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m. three (3) business days prior to publication A Mandarin speaking office assistant needed for a Law office located close to Rutgers. Duties include answering phone, filing, and other general office duties. Afternoon hours 1-6 preferred. Fax resume to 732-249-0643 or email to mpaterson@haroldgerrlaw.com.

1day

Student rate–$5.00 per day

up to 25 words, $8.50 each additional inch (11 words) DEADLINE: 12:00 p.m. one (1) business day prior to publication 126 College Ave., Suite 431 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 732-932-7051, x603

Electronics Items for Sale Items Wanted Wheels

The Daily Targum will only be responsible for errors on the first day run; advertisers must call by noon with corrections. Only advertisers with an established credit account may be billed. All advertising is subject to the approval of the marketing director and business manager.

event.1800.556.6535 / uniquemusique.com

No exp pref. We train!

Great Salary/Hours FUN SPIRITED STAFF.

Hiring: Counselors

(973) 752-4089

Office Assistant needed for part-time position in Middlesex, NJ. Office is located

!!Bartending!!

about 10 minutes drive from Rutgers New

$250/day potential

Brunswick Campus. Applicant must have

Life Guards Sports Coaches Photography Animation Tennis

knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel. No Experience Necessary, Training Available. Become a Bartender.

Applicant must also be able to communicate

Country Roads Day Camp

well. Individual will be responsible for

732-446-4100, Manalapan

answering and transferring calls as well as

Check out our web site

Age 18+ ok

800-965-6520 ext. 173

other office duties including data entry,

www.Countryroadsdaycamp.com

scheduling, filing, etc.. $10/hr. Behavioral Instructors: Energetic, PT/FT,

HELP WANTED

TARGUM

in Monmouth (Hazlet)/Ocean(Lakewood) for school & after school program for 9year old w/language and social delays.

$25-45 Per Hour! SAT Tutors Wanted! Need 680M, 680V plus CAR. 1-215-820-2361. mypeakscore@aol.com

Call RJ at (732)469-6862.

PARKING ATTENDANTS FT/PT Great money, Parking Cars. Central

Previous ABA work a +. Call Jonathan (917) 514-1302

Jersey Area. Nights/Weekends. Valid license required. Start immediately. Mature/Responsible individuals. 908-874-5454.

Restaurant help wanted,

APARTMENT FOR RENT

full & part time- wait staff, phones. Good pay, good hours! Sandy’s,

BIRCHWOOD TERRACE

322 Rues Lane, East

Now accepting

Brunswick, NJ by CVS.

applications for

Cathy (732) 254-1313

June, July, August, September Openings.

SMART AMBITIOUS PARTNERS WANTED

2-4BR apartments

FOR A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. WORK

available.

FT/PT AND MAKE GREAT $ MONTHLY WITH RESIDUAL INCOME THAT GROWS!

FREE WIRELESS

PROVIDE INFO TO PEOPLE YOU KNOW

INTERNET! 272

AND GET PAID, NO SALES INVOLVED!

Hamilton St. Apt. 91.

FOR INFO ON MEETING AND OUR

(732) 828-5607.

PROGRAM NJBENEFITS@GMAIL.COM

www.thebirchwoods.com

CLASSIFIEDS 732-932-7051

S PORTS

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

ANDREW HOWARD / SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FILE PHOTO

Sophomore Jenna Zito had her best finish in the floor exercise with a score of 9.800, which was good for fifth place in the event.

REVENGE: RU cleans up with dominant floor exercises continued from back After a 9.650 performance from sophomore Nicole Romano to start floor exercise, the Knights built on their momentum. The Knights managed to secure the top-three places and four of the top five in floor exercises. Senior Kiah Banfield scored a 9.825, which was good for a third-place finish behind Leal-Restrepo and D’Elia’s first-place score of 9.850. Sophomore Jenna Zito finished fifth with a 9.800. Beyond the influx of new talent, one of the dif ferences between this year’s team and last year’s is the belief that victor y is possible against any team. Chollet-Norton often lowered her expectations last season for certain meets, not necessarily

Full Bar open 7 days a Week

expecting victory. This season, however, every meet possesses the potential for victory. “We are ready to surprise teams this year,” CholletNor ton said. “We believe we can beat any team we are going to face this season.” Chollet-Nor ton’s confidence has begun to filter down to her athletes, instilling a new level of enthusiasm. “This year we are really star ting to believe we can go out there and beat anyone,” Zito said. “Last year we weren’t really sure how much talent we had. This year we are star ting to buy in to what the coaches have been telling us.” The Knights will return to action Saturday in Morgantown, W. Va. for a tri-meet with West Virginia and Pittsburgh. “[The win over UNC] was a great win, but we are a team that can score in the 194s if we per form the way we know we can,” Chollet-Nor ton said.

New Brunswick’s

only Brick Oven & Bar

Every Day

94 CHURCH STREET • NEW BRUNSWICK WWW.PANICOSRESTAURANT.COM PHONE: 732-545-6161 • FAX: 732-545-6868

PANICO’S RESTAURANT Friday & Saturday Nights: DJ 1/2 Price Drinks 10 pm – 2 am Visit us @ Panico Nightlife on facebook

$2 Pints

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

S P O RT S

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

TIMES: Trio of freshmen impress at RU Aquatic Center continued from back where we’re at in the season. Minnesota, Harvard and Toledo are all top-25-caliber teams and competing well against them is good for the program.” The freshman trio of Trisha Averill, Kara Millaci and Mary Moser turned in season-best times. Averill swam the 200 breast in 2:19.07 to rank third, Millaci qualified for the Big East Championship in both the 100- and 200-yard butter fly and Moser posted a time of 1:53.87 in the 200-yard freestyle. Millaci made the Big East cut by finishing the 100 in 59.69 seconds and the 200 with a time of 2:09.39 in her final oppor tunity to qualify. The entire team was visibly excited for Millaci when she qualified for the postseason, including Spiniello, who let out a cheer that rang through the RU Aquatic Center. Senior captain Jen Betz once again paced the divers in her last home meet. She won the three-meter diving event with a score of 320.20 and placed second in the one-meter dive with 266.40. “I tried not to concentrate on the emotional par t of competing at home for the last time,” Betz said. “It went through my head right before I got on the board for the last time, but I just wanted to go out and have fun.” Betz ran through a tunnel of teammates and was presented with a bouquet of roses as part of the Senior Day festivities. The announcer also read a list of her accomplishments to the crowd. “That par t was definitely emotional,” Betz said. “The

BRITTANY CARTER

Mary Moser was one of three Rutgers freshmen to impress this weekend at the Rutgers Invitational, as she delivered a season-high time of 1:53.87 in the 200-yard freestyle. Fellow freshman Kara Millaci qualified for the Big East Championships in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly. hardest par t was knowing that this is the last swim meet that I would be able to go to this year, because the swimming and diving Big East [Championships] are not at the same time.

“I love watching these girls compete and I love being there to suppor t them, so realizing this would be the last time I could do that — that was the hardest thing.” The Knights now shift their attention to the Big East

Championships in Louisville, Ky. They will slightly alter their training in preparation for the postseason, including a reduction in weight training and more attention to their relays. “We still have room for improvement and our relays in

BUBBLE: Knights return

Louisville will be more indicative of what we’re capable of,” Spiniello said. The Big East Championship diving action star ts on Feb. 11 and continue until Feb. 13. The swimming events run from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19.

was ranked as highly as No. 76 in the countr y last season. “We’re a great team because key contributors from last year we communicate well, and we have a lot of background playcontinued from back ing together,” Zhang said. “I lofty goals after finishing 7-3 in know how she moves and what the conference last year — good kind of shots she can hit.” for fifth in the Big East. Zhang and Co. led the “The team really has high Knights to a Big East tournaexpectations this year,” Bucca ment win over Pittsburgh in said. “The core nucleus of the the first round last season team is returning, and they have before they fell in the second set the goal to be even better round to South Florida. than last year.” “South Florida The team was a nationally“I hope returns two-time ranked team, and All-Big East senior we gave them a to encourage and Amy Zhang, the competitive motivate my team match,” Bucca team’s most valuable player for the said. “The match to be positive, past two seasons. confirmed that we Zhang enters compete hard and can hang with the the season as the and we can strive to be better.” best, team’s captain play with any team and only senior in the conference AMY ZHANG after posting a 16with confidence.” Senior Captain 4 singles record The Knights last year. She get some reinforcealso won numerous academic ments this season, as they welaccolades in addition to her come freshmen Stefania Balasa successes on the court. and Vanessa Petrini. The team “I just want to finish [my also receives a boost from the career] on a strong note and return of junior Morgan Ivey, who not let my teammates down,” was lost to injury last season. Zhang said. “Right now that Rutgers opens the season on means leading during practice Friday at in-state rival and setting a good example for Princeton. The Knights may not my teammates. Once our have a court to call their own matches begin, I hope to for a while, but they appear encourage and motivate my ready to take their show on the team to be positive, compete road and face all challenges. hard and strive to be better.” “We are ready to play our Zhang was also proficient in best tennis,” Bucca said. “The doubles play, accumulating a 14girls have been working out 4 record with her partner, junvery hard and are showing a ior Jennifer Holzberg. The pair high level of play in practice.”

S PORTS

T H E DA I LY TA R G U M

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

Rutgers boasts five winners at Navy BY LIZ SWERN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

unior for ward Chelsey Lee of the Rutgers women’s basketball team earned a spot in this week’s Big East honor roll after registering a double-double in each of her past three contests. Her most recent came Saturday afternoon at the Louis Brown Athletic Center, when the Miami native scored 15 points and snagged 12 rebounds in the Scarlet Knights’ 60-39 win against Providence. With the distinction, Lee becomes the second Rutgers player to attain the honor this season, after the conference last week selected sophomore center Monique Oliver.

CHICAGO BEARS quarterback Jay Cutler sprained his MCL Sunday afternoon during the NFC Championship game. Cutler left the game during the third quarter. Second-string quarterback Todd Collins took over for Cutler, but third-stringer Caleb Hanie finished the game. Before coming out of the game, Cutler completed 6 of 13 passes for 80 yards. N EW

Y ORK

J ETS

cornerback Antonio Cromartie shared his views regarding the negotiation of the new collective bargaining agreement yesterday while the team removed its personal items from the locker room. The CBA expires on March 4, when the owners can opt to lock out the players. Cromar tie becomes a free agent this of fseason and has been frustrated by not being able to ever negotiate an extension due to the uncertainty of the CBA. “If you wanna say you’re gonna get into a room and meet and greet, and say you’re gonna do what you need to do, then do it,” Cromartie said. “Don’t just talk about it.”

T HE

K ANSAS

C ITY

Royals and first baseman Billy Butler agreed to a fiveyear contract extension wor th $30 million. Over the past three seasons, Butler hit .309 and had a .375 onbase percentage. Only 28 players have a higher OPS during that time and only four players above Butler, 24, are 25 years or younger. The Royals finished last in the American League Central with a record of 67-95.

THE

NFL

Led by many top performances and newly set personal records, the Rutgers men’s track MEN’S TRACK a n d RUTGERS 129 f i e l d t e a m THIRD PLACE finished third overall in its first scored meet of the indoor season at Navy’s Wesley A. Brown Field House. The Scarlet Knights left Annapolis, Md., with five firstplace finishes. Two of the top-scoring per formances came from junior Kevin Bostick in the high jump and triple jump. “I did very well even though I was running back and forth from high jump to triple jump,” Bostick said. “I’m sure my marks could’ve been better if I was able to focus on each separately.” Despite the distraction, the Englewood, N.J., native posted Big East and IC4A Championship qualifying times in both events. Bostick won with 15.04 meters in the triple jump and 2.04 meters in the high jump, respectively. “I tied my lifetime personal record in the triple jump, which is pretty exciting,” Bostick said. “The high jump was also exciting since it was the first time I placed first in college.”

COURTESY OF RUTGERS ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Junior sprinter Aaron Younger earned qualifying times for both the Big East and IC4A Championships in the 500-meter race. Also highlighted in the firstplace finishes was junior sprinter Aaron Younger. Younger recorded a Big East and IC4A championship qualifying time of 1:02.73. Following just behind in second place, freshman Corey Caidenhead also qualified for the championship

meets with a time of 1:04.95. “I think I ran well,” Caidenhead said. “It was a personal best and I gave it my all. But I feel like I can go faster. I breakdown at the end of the race because of my form, which slows me down. So I’ll work on it and improve.”

Another top per former at the meet included junior sprinter Steve Werner, who placed second overall in the 200 meter with a Big East and IC4A qualifying time of 22.19 seconds. “It wasn’t a personal record, but it’s a good star ting point for my first 200 of the year,” Werner said. “The time is similar to the times I was running at this point last year.” Wer ner and Caidenhead, along with teammates Younger and junior Kevin Brown, were also members of the winning 4x400-meter relay. The relay qualified for the IC4A championships with a time of 3:18.42. “It felt good,” Caidenhead said. “I especially felt great catching up to the competitors in the relay to put Aaron [Younger] in a great position to win the race.” The Knights’ 4x800 meter relay, comprised of seniors Jon Karlsson and Kevin Cronin, junior Benjamin Forrest and freshman Hamer Farag, finished second with a time of 7:53.70. Rounding out the first-place finishes from the meet was Karlsson in the 1,000-meter run with a time of 2:27.78. The Knights return to the track this weekend at the New Balance Track and Field Center in New York City for the Metropolitan Championships.

Knights excel in long jump events, take third BY ADHAAR SHARMA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Rutgers women’s track team competed in the Princeton Relays last weekend and took WOMEN’S TRACK t h i r d place in the meet, which featured Monmouth, The College of New Jersey, Princeton, Rider, Loyola-Baltimore, Kutztown, Haverford and Stony Brook. The Scarlet Knights swept the top-five places in the long jump and senior captain Nwamaka Okobi delivered a win with a distance of 5.79 meters, competing unattached from Rutgers. Asha Ruth, Ekene Ugboaja, Emily Vargas and Shantal Athill placed behind Okobi with distances of 5.69, 5.68, 5.57 and 5.49 meters, respectively. Okobi and Ugboaja also placed

first and third in the In the 800-meter race, sophtriple jump with distances of 12.08 omores Victoria Pontecor vo and 11.83 meters, respectively. and Jennifer Spitzer took secThe Knights continued ond and third place. their strong per formance Other top per formers for in the jumps with Kristen Rutgers included senior capBradley placing sectain and shot putter ond in the high Natalie Clickett, who jump behind TCNJ’s placed second with a Brigit Roemer. throw of 14.20 meters, In the sprints, junior behind a 14.59-meter Brittni Rodriguez postthrow by Princeton’s ed a first-place Thanithia Billings. finish in the 60-meter “No matter if I win dash with a time of 7.62 or lose, I am never satseconds. Freshman isfied,” said Clickett, a Tylia Gillon took secformer Big East chamTYLIA ond place in the 300pion. “I am getting GILLON meter dash with a time better at accepting my of 40.74 seconds. placing, though.” Rutgers also fared well in The Knights have placed the distance competitions, as well in their three competitions freshman Brianna Deming and thus far this season and look sophomore Anjelica Brinkofski to continue to build upon took first place in the mile run their per formances in the in Section 2 and 3, respectively. upcoming events.

“Everyone is starting off really well so far and there is definite sign of progression among the team,” Clickett said. The Knights can expect some growing pains with most of the team consisting of freshmen and sophomores — a situation that means they will be inexperienced come time for the Big East Championships. “We are young,” Clickett acknowledged. “Our goal is to get as many people qualified for the Big East Championship. We want to be in the top 10 rather than get the title.” The team travels to the Bronx to compete in the Metropolitan Championships this weekend and hopes to build upon its most recent performance. The Knights will continue to seek qualifying times for the Big East Championships, which take place in May at Villanova’s campus.

GET YOUR TAN ON! PARTY ON!

YESTERDAY

released the 2010 All-Pro team. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was selected unanimously, making it the seventh consecutive year a player earned a unanimous selection. Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was the only rookie selected. The Patriots had the most all-pro players, represented by Brady, guard Logan Mankins and linebacker Jerod Mayo. The Bears, Jets, Ravens, Steelers and Texans each had two All-Pro players each.

3 TANS

999

15 Minute Bed Student ID required. Sessions must be used within 7 days of date of purchase. Expires2/4/2011.

MYSTIC TAN UNLIMITED TANNING SAVE $5 on any 3 Levels

Student ID required. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Limit one per customer. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Expires 2/4/2011.

1 MONTH FOR

NO Session Fees!

Student ID required. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Limit one per customer. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Expires 2/4/2011.

AIRBRUSH TAN

$35

OR SAVE AN EXTRA $10 WITH A FRIEND! Student ID required. Sessions must be used within 30 days. Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Limit one per customer. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Discount taken off regular price. Expires 2/4/2011.

Get In Bed With The Big One

5 BIG TANS Any Bed or Stand Up

$45

(Regularly $75)

Student ID required. Limit 1 per customer. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. No other coupons or discounts apply. Expires 2/4/2011.

T H E D A I LY TA R G U M

SPORTS

PA G E 1 6

J A N UA RY 2 5 , 2 0 1 1

Knights exact revenge on UNC, win home quad meet BY JOSH GLATT CORRESPONDENT

ANDREW HOWARD / SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FILE PHOTO

Senior Kiah Banfield finished third place in the floor exercise with a score of 9.825. The Rutgers gymnastics team took four of the top five places in the floor exercise, as Banfield trailed freshmen Danielle D’Elia and Luisa Leal-Restrepo and finished ahead of Jenna Zito.

In front of a raucous crowd at the Livingston Recreation Center, the Rutgers gymnastics team earned its first big upset of the year. GYMNASTICS In a quad meet RUTGERS 192.050 featuring Nor th Carolina, a team FIRST PLACE that defeated the Scarlet Knights on Jan. 16, Rutgers recorded a team score of 192.050 to take first place. The victor y marked the first time Rutgers defeated UNC since 1976. Despite coming of f a loss against the Tar Heels recently, head coach Chr ystal Chollet-Nor ton was confident her team would be able to compete. “We knew we didn’t have a good star t last meet,” Chollet-Nor ton said. “We finished the meet strong, but we only had two good events. We just had to train beam harder and focus on floor a little and we knew we could win.” Newcomers Danielle D’Elia and Luisa Leal-Restrepo led the Knights both managed to turn in strong per formances in their first home meet. D’Elia finished first in the three events she competed in, tying Leal-Restrepo on floor exercises with a 9.850. Leal-Restrepo finished second overall in all-around scoring with a 38.575. The Knights relied on a strong finish in floor exercises to clinch the victor y. Down 143.925-143.075 following three events, the floor exercise team needed to per form at a high level to win the meet. Despite the late deficit, Chollet-Nor ton remained confident. “Floor is a real strength of ours,” Chollet-Norton said. “We do a lot of training on floor and we have finally got the depth we need on floor. We are ten deep on floor and the competition is really pushing all the girls to get better.”

SEE REVENGE ON PAGE 13

RU readies for year without home bubble

Rutgers earns Big East times at Invitational

BY MATT CANVISSER

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

An old adage says, “Home is where the hear t is,” but the Rutgers tennis team suddenly finds TENNIS itself without its indoor cour ts. RUTGERS AT Such is the PRINCETON, quandar y facing TOMORROW, 10 A.M. head coach Ben Bucca and the Scarlet Knights this season. Not only do the Knights play 14 of 20 games on the road, but their home for the winter months has also been destroyed. The Busch Tennis Bubble suf fered significant snow damage, similar to the Metrodome in Minneapolis, and will not be available for use this season. The team will instead be forced to practice at the East Brunswick Racquet Club and host its six home matches almost 30 minutes away at The Atlantic Club in Manasquan, N.J. “We’re in a ver y dif ficult situation because we won’t have a home,” Bucca said. “It’s disappointing because we had an outstanding home record last season.” The team looks to make the best of its tough situation and go into the season with

Par t of the beauty of spor ts is that sometimes even when a team does not put the most points on the scoreboard, it can still claim a sense SWIMMING & DIVING of victor y. The Rutgers RUTGERS 170.5 swimming and divTHIRD PLACE ing team experienced that phenomenon at last weekend’s Rutgers Invitational, where it placed third but saw several swimmers give season-best performances and qualify for the Big East Championships. No. 13 Minnesota won the Rutgers Invitational for the second straight year and finished with 274 points. Har vard followed the Golden Gophers with 250, while Rutgers and Toledo followed suit with 170.5 and 111.5, respectively. The Scarlet Knights faced the toughest competition they saw all season, as Har vard and Toledo also received votes in the latest NCAA coaches’ poll. “I’m extremely happy with our performance this weekend,” said head coach Phil Spiniello. “Third is good for

SEE BUBBLE ON PAGE 14

ANDREW HOWARD / SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Senior Amy Zhang finished her team-MVP season last year with a 16-4 record in singles play and went 14-4 paired with junior Jennifer Holzberg as the Knights’ top doubles tandem.

SEE TIMES ON PAGE 14