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U. Class of 2007 alumnus dies in NYC terror attack Alexandra Dematos Editor-in-chief
Darren Drake, a Rutgers Class of 2007 graduate, died Tuesday during a terror attack in Lower Manhattan. Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor Debasish Dutta issued a statement that said Drake was known for his “big heart” and “commitment to the community.” FACEBOOK
“The perfect son.” That is how Jimmy Drake, the father of 32-year-old Darren Drake, a victim of the terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon, described his son. Darren Drake, a member of the Rutgers Class of 2007, lived with his parents and ate dinner with his family ever y night, according to NJ Advance Media. When their son did not take his seat at the table for dinner at 7 p.m., they knew something was wrong. The New Milford, New Jersey native worked in New York City, and instead of taking smoke breaks, he would go out for short bike rides, Jimmy Drake said. His son had lap band surgery three years ago and had lost 93 pounds since. On Tuesday, Darren Drake went for a bike ride between meetings at Moody’s Analytics, where he worked as a project manager. This is when Darren Drake was struck by the man that drove a Home Depot truck down a busy bicycle path along the Hudson River, killing eight and injuring 11 more.
A University spokesperson issued a statement, which said “Rutgers is deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless loss of Darren Drake and we express our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Darren was an exceptional graduate, a leader in his community, and had a bright future ahead of him.” Debasish Dutta, the chancellor of Rutgers—New Brunswick, issued a statement to the Rutgers community mourning the loss of the former Rutgers student. “He was known for his big heart, his commitment to his community, and his passion for learning,” Dutta said in his statement. “Darren (Drake) ser ved as president and vice president on the New Milford Board of Education, where he was respected for his devotion to children and their education as well as for his business skills, intelligence, and friendliness.” He asked that the community keep Darren Drake in its thoughts and prayers. “On behalf of the entire Rutgers community, I want to express our hear tfelt condolences to Darren’s family and his friends who knew him here at Rutgers,” Dutta said.
Rutgers plans to recruit more out-of-state students Stephen Weiss Associate News Editor
The University’s strategic plan for “the new Rutgers” calls for an increase in international and out-ofstate students. As a result of Trenton divesting in public education, the portion of the operating budget provided by state funding has been steadily decreasing. To make up for this and generate revenue, the University is accepting more students who can pay out-of-state tuition, which is more than double that of in-state tuition. At about 17 percent of Rutgers’ student body now, these two groups will slowly increase during the next four to five years and ultimately be capped off at about 25 percent, said Vice President for Enrollment Management Courtney McAnuff. McAnuff said that the basic philosophy in many states is that universities can generate their own revenue because they charge tuition, and since state dollars are limited in New Jersey, the money ends up being allocated to divisions other than education that do not have that ability.
“What we’re trying to do is balance the revenue that comes in,” McAnuff said. “Tuition increase has been kept very small, generally under one and a half percent pretty much, and so part of it is to generate the revenue to operate the schools and other things.” A significant increase in tuition is generally a way to solve the revenue issue, but McAnuff said that it is important to the University to generate this revenue without doing so, which is why accepting more out-of-state and international students is necessary. To combat the increasingly congested and dense population in New Brunswick, which is bound to worsen as a result of accepting more students, he said that the University has decreased the number of admitted first-year students. The thought is that by reducing the number of first-year students coming in by about 2 percent each year, the number of students actually in New Brunswick will begin to decrease as students “age out,” and this will relieve the pressure. See students on Page 4
In order to recuperate from state budget cuts, the University is decreasing acceptance rates for first-year students while increasing out-of-state admissions. International and out-of-state students do not receive in-state grants and help replenish the school’s operating budget. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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‘Peter Pan’ inspired Cabaret Theatre’s 1st show of fall season
The show’s director, Maya Mitterhoff, created her own adaptation of “Peter and the Starcatcher” for Rutgers students, after watching it multiple times on Broadway. The play will premiere tonight at Cabaret Theatre on Douglass campus. CYNTHIA VASQUEZ
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Molly, said that she is excited for the audience to see the show. “The audience of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is going to get “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a show that’s not only funny and Cabaret Theatre’s first mainstage entertaining but also tender and production of the year, is premierheartwarming. They’ll fall in love ing tonight and will run until Nov. with the characters instantly and 11 on Douglass campus. have the best time cheering for Maya Mitterhoff, a Mason the heroes and booing the vilGross School of the Arts junior lains (although sometimes they’ll and the play’s director, said that feel compelled to cheer for the “Peter and the Starcatcher” is a villains as well),” prequel to “Peshe said. ter Pan.” The The show has play centers “We all have it within us to really enjoy a great story, and I think at its heart ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is a 12 actors in total, on a nameless wonderful story.” many of whom orphan named play more than Boy who goes Katie Siegel one role. Miton an adventure School of Arts and Sciences Junior terhoff said that and meets a girl the ensemble is named Molly very versatile onboard a ship First, Cabaret Theatre chose original script only has very few and works together sort of like an called the Neverland. Over the makes her nostalgic because she course of the play, Boy finds loved “Peter Pan” as a child. “Pe- the show’s professional staff, in- female characters, but Cabaret’s improv group. “I would recommend peohis true identity as the famous ter and the Starcatcher” is one of cluding the assistant director, production includes several feher favorite plays, and she has music coordinator, stage manager male actors playing traditional- ple come to see ‘Peter and the Peter Pan. “There’s pirates and sailors ... seen it performed on Broadway and the props and costumes man- ly male characters. Even Black Starcatcher’ for a whole bunch of ager. Next, it held auditions and Stache, better known as Captain reasons. I think no matter what they get shipwrecked on an is- multiple times. But after seeing a high school’s chose the cast, and then quickly Hook, is played by a woman. He you like, you’re going to like this land, and there are native people on the island, and there’s fighting version that she thought could began rehearsing by the end of wanted the show’s cast to reflect show,” Mitterhoff said. “We all the diversity of Cabaret Theatre have it within us to really enjoy a and there’s a musical number. It’s have been much better, Mitterhoff the month. great story, and I think at its heart Paolo Arceo, a School of Arts and its audience. kind of a lot of chaos, but it’s basi- decided to submit a proposal to diKatie Siegel, a School of Arts ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is a cally how ‘Peter Pan’ came to be,” rect a production of “Peter and the and Sciences senior and Cabaret Theatre’s artistic director, said and Sciences junior who plays wonderful story.” Starcatcher” at Cabaret Theatre. Mitterhoff said. Staff Writer
There will be four showings, at 9 p.m. on Thursday, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 for students, faculty, staff and senior citizens, and $12 for general admission. Although the play is not a musical, it does include a piano and percussion score for sound effects and a few musical numbers. Mitterhoff said that this show
“I thought ‘Hey, I think I could direct this really well,’” she said. Mitterhoff worked on her proposal for six months before she started directing the play. It outlined her “artistic vision,” including how she envisioned the casting, costumes and set. The proposal was selected this summer, and Cabaret Theatre has been working on “Peter and the Starcatcher” since the middle of September.
he wants each production to sell out because the black-box theater only holds 78 people. “I know more people are familiar with the proscenium theater, but black box is more intimate. It’s more flexible and (reliant) on creativity and imagination,” Arceo said. She said that the casting for “Peter and the Starcatcher” was completely gender blind. The
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students
McAnuff said that most schools are seeing a decline in international student applications Current student body composed of 17 percent because of politics. “I’m not sure how that’s going out-of-state students to pan out or what the (political) climate is going to do, but above all families want safety for their but they do not get state grants, children above even the academcontinued from front McAnuff said. This results in ics. If they perceive they’re not Much of this is a part of a de- their unmet financial need being welcome somewhere, that’s going to be a big issue,” he said. liberate process to improve the much larger. Applications from EnHe said that the typical student student experience in New Brunsfrom out-of-state is one that can glish-speaking foreign countries wick, McAnuff said. Another reason the University pay a lot of their own frate, and are actually up right now at Rutis attempting to reduce the size of that many of them have academic gers, with the exception of Great the student body is to manage the scholarships. The same goes for Britain, which McAnuff said is school’s growth more efficiently, international students. Since they probably a result of “Brexit.” “Rutgers has been a great are not citizens, they rarely get he said. destination for international stuEven while reducing the size strong financial aid. Rutgers recruits primarily in dents,” he said. “A world class of the incoming student class, University has the number of to reflect the students is still growing. This “One of the big goals, say, of the Honors College, is to world. Part of the learning is because each keep more of the top students in New Jersey at Rutgers, experience is year, better students come to that’s been very effective in keeping some of those top being in a classroom with Rutgers, and students here.” people with better students views different tend to return from yourself.” each year until Courtney mcanuff What sepagraduation at Vice President for Enrollment Management rates Rutgers higher rates, graduates from McAnuff said. At 11 percent out-of-state stu- about six states and 20 foreign that of other schools is their ability dents, Rutgers has the lowest out countries, he said. These states in- to work with people from all cultures of state enrollment number in the clude California, New York, Penn- and viewpoints, McAnuff said. Zhitong Zhao, a School of EngiBig Ten by far. Big Ten schools sylvania, Virginia and Illinois. New Jersey is also the biggest neering senior, is an international average in the high 30 percents. “We will probably always stay exporter of students to other exchange student from China. China is the number one sendbelow the Big Ten average be- states, McAnuff said. Thirty-three cause our primary obligation is to thousand students leave New Jer- er of students to Rutgers, with over 3,600 total. serve New Jersey citizens, but the sey to go out of state each year. Zhao said that he wanted to “One of the big goals, say, of the extra revenue that we generate allows us to award more aid to New Honors College, is to keep more come to the United States to study of the top students in New Jersey because of the quality of education. Jersey students,” he said. “In China there are also good Out-of-state students, when at Rutgers,” he said. “That’s been accepted, go into the same fed- very effective in keeping some of schools, but there are too many people to compete. You have to invest so eral aid pool as in-state students, those top students here.”
much time into it,” he said. “The academic environment is better here.” Being surrounded by so many different types of people with different perspectives is very helpful, he said. Zhao is a part of the Aresty Research program and said that his instructor is from Northern Europe and his partner is from Portland, Oregon. Even beyond the social aspect of getting to know people from all over the world, diversity can have
a big impact on the academic environment as well, he said. Zhao said that the area Rutgers is located in is very attractive. He has a friend who is going to a very rural university located in the inland United States near the center of the country, and the excitement does not compare to that of Rutgers. “If Rutgers wants to get famous all over the world, it has to accept people from all over the world,” Zhao said.
New Jersey has equal chances for temperatures above and below the average, prompting students to anticipate irregular weather on their daily commute. WIKIMEDIA
U. students prepare for warm winter weather Jillian Pastor Staff Writer
Inconsistencies in this year’s fall weather have left students confused about what to expect in their daily commutes to class. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures measured on land and at sea over the last century have shown that the Earth’s average surface temperature is rising. The website said that during 2016 the average temperature across land and ocean surfaces was 1.69 degrees above the 20th-century average. This year was the third year in a row that temperatures set a new record. The Climate Prediction Center, a branch of NOAA, predicted that New Jersey is likely to see an abnormally warm winter this year, meaning students might experience fewer days with subzero temperatures. Mike Halpert, the deputy director of the Climate Prediction Center, said that the biggest factor shaping the upcoming winter will be the likelihood of a La Niña weather pattern developing. “If La Niña conditions develop, we predict it will be weak and potentially shor t-lived, but it could still shape the character of the upcoming winter,” Halper t said. La Niña occurs when surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean are cooler than normal and influence global temperatures. “Typical La Niña patterns during winter include above average precipitation and colder than average temperatures
along the Northern Tier of the U.S. and below normal precipitation and drier conditions across the South,” he said. La Niña weather patterns in the Garden State tend to result in winters that are warmer than normal and have below-normal snowfall, said David Robinson, a Rutgers professor and climatologist. Robinson said that although these winters tend to have a snowfall that is below average one big exception was the winter of 2011-2012, a La Niña season that turned out to be very snowy for New Jersey. According to the Climate Prediction Center, snowfall forecasts are typically unpredictable more than a week in advance but issue a general outlook for winter precipitation. “(New Jersey) falls into the equal chance categor y, which means they have an equal chance for above-, near-, or below-normal temperatures and/ or precipitation because there is not a strong enough climate signal in these areas to shift the odds,” the site said. School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior Polina Semenoff said that in her experience the weather has been uncomfortably unpredictable. The warm weather at the start of October was surprising, she said. Commuters are forced to sit in their cars and deal with the discomfort of sweating before class. “It was too hot for me, especially being on the (Cook) farm,” Semenoff said. “It can get too hot and too gross. It was warm for longer this year.”
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Campus sees drop in protests this semester Abner Bonilla
But for Tamaj Nicholson, president of the Rutgers chapter of Black Lives Matter and a School Coming off of a strong season of Arts and Sciences sophomore, of protests in the spring, Rutgers a problem with the updated policy University seems unusually qui- is its lack of transparency. She said that because there has et this year with fewer students participating in rallies and demon- not been a public statement from the University, students have not strations this semester. In April, an update was made to been informed about it unless a University policy on rallies and they have taken the extra steps to demonstrations held on Rutgers read about the policy. “For students who haven’t been property to differentiate between the terms “free expression” and able to find it, like myself, but do “disruption.” Now, student ad- know it exists, the policy does put vocacy leaders are questioning some fear into you on whether whether the policy is to blame for you can or cannot protest,” Nichfewer students expressing their olson said. As of now, the Division of Stuvoice in the fall. “I get that student safety is dent Affairs created a page on important but the current poli- the Dean of Students’ website to cy now, besides common sense distribute information about exitems like ‘do not obstruct vehi- pressive activity, and a brochure cle, bike and pedestrian lanes,’ on free expression was shared there are some things in reading with student organizations and inthe text itself that make you say, dividuals organizing on campus, ‘Woah, this is against our First Lee said. Andrea Vacchiano, president Amendment rights,’” said Adeel Ahmed, a Rutgers University of Rutgers chapter of Young Student Assembly (RUSA) sena- Americans for Liberty and a tor-at-large and a School of Arts School of Arts and Sciences junior, said that she is conflicted and Sciences junior. Ahmed is also RU Progressive’s about the update. “On one hand, as a Libertarco-president and said that, to him, in specific areas of the policy the ian, I completely believe in a language is vague, and he ques- students’ right to protest, betions whether a student’s right to cause it’s healthy for a lot of disprotest a guest speaker on campus course to happen at the Univeris still protected under the new sity,” Vacchiano said. “But, on policy change. He cited an exam- the other hand, I know protests ple of students who painted their at Rutgers, especially last year, faces blood-red to show their dis- have been disruptive and ended approval when Milo Yiannopoulos with vandalism.” Va c c h i a spoke at Rutno said the gers last year. same protest The policy Milo in question “If we have no protests, against Yiannopoulos is titled “Disno one is going to know last year also ruptions: Adhad repor ts ministrative what to stand for, and of vandalism Policy and Response,” people on the fence about that cost Rutmoney. which states an issue, won’t know what gers She said colfreedom of lege should be expression is side to be a part of.” a place where protected but students exdoes not allow Myles Wolosz pose their mind all students School of Arts and Sciences junior to different to engage in ideas — espeactivities that cially from peointentionally or recklessly interfere with Uni- ple who do not share similar valversity operations, the use of ues, and the best way to do that is University facilities or the rights to have an open dialogue that does of other students to engage in not incite violence. “Sometimes we’re attacking the educational pursuits. In an email response from the person and not the idea,” said Loresenior vice president for Academ- na Pedetti, an ambassador for RU ic Affairs, Barbara A. Lee said stu- Alternative Breaks and a School of dents’ right to freedom of expres- Arts and Sciences senior. Pedetti said that despite the sion, including peaceful protests and orderly demonstrations, is lack of student protests this sestill protected under the updated mester, there are still other ways policy, but that there is a differ- to get involved at Rutgers if you ence between free speech and truly are passionate. It is not only conduct that disrupts operations a chance to learn about social issues but also to reflect on your of the University. “The policy protects peaceful own thinking since there will be protests and orderly demonstra- other members with perspectives tions,” Lee said. “Interfering with that contradict your own. Myles Wolosz, a School of Arts a speaker — the so-called ‘heckler’s veto’ — is not protected and Sciences junior who was not by the First Amendment (or by aware of the updated University University policy), because it pro- policy, said that student protests hibits listeners from hearing the have a special value that cannot be replaced. speaker’s message.” “If we have no protests, no one The #NoBanNoWall protest in the beginning of the year is an is going to know what to stand for, example of a peaceful and order- and people on the fence about an ly protest and is exactly what the issue, won’t know what side to be a part of,” he said. policy protects, she said. Contributing Writer
Changes to the policy encourages student freedom of expression as long as it does not interfere with University operations. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
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Murphy is clear choice for gubernatorial race
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lthough the 2016 election THE HARD TRUTH is still fresh in many voter’s minds, DAN CHULAK New Jersey voters have receded back into their political hibernation and have failed to come out with the same excitement for the upcoming gubernatorial election. This year, New Jersey – along with Virginia — will be one of only two states holding a major election with all 120 seats in the New Jersey Legislature up for reelection in addition to the governorship. This in conjunction with the current political climate both in Washington D.C. and in Trenton has propelled New Jersey’s election into the national spotlight. According to recent polls, the favorite is Democratic nominee Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive who served as the finance chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and was the United States ambassador to Germany. He will be facing off against Republican nominee Kim Guadagno, the current lieutenant governor and former Monmouth County sheriff. While both candidates have their flaws, the choice is clear in this election: If New Jersey wants to move on from the disastrous eight-year reign of Gov. Chris Christie, new leadership needs to be brought in. Kim Guadagno has spent the past eight years in Christie’s shadow and has attempted to distance herself from his low approval ratings. She has promised to lower property taxes for New Jersey residents but has offered no concrete plans to offset a massive reduction in state revenue that would result in the reduction or elimination of essential state programs. To make matters worse, Guadagno has taken a hard-right turn and resorted to divisive campaign rhetoric by attacking Murphy’s character for his support of DREAMers and his intention to make New Jersey a sanctuary state. Guadagno has shown that she does not have the judgment nor the conviction to lead New Jersey, and her latest ploys show just how desperate her campaign really is. In Murphy, we have a candidate with not only a clear vision for the future of New Jersey but also a deep understanding of the issues that have plagued the state for the past eight years. Murphy has made strong campaign promises that he has shown no intention of retracting. He has made the economy a focal point of his campaign and has promised to fully fund education and the pension system. He also plans on making significant investments to improve New Jersey’s antiquated public transportation system and crumbling infrastructure. As New Jersey lies between two of the largest markets in the country, we have failed to adequately improve our infrastructure to take advantage of valuable state resources. Aside from the frequent delays and technical difficulties that have plagued NJ Transit for what seems like forever, we have seen multiple train derailments that have put lives in danger. The next governor must address these issues and Murphy has shown he has every intention to do so. Additionally, Murphy plans to stimulate the economy by investing in STEM education and green technology. He plans to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), an initiative among eastern states to cap and reduce carbon emissions. Since President Donald J. Trump indicated his intention to withdraw from the Paris climate accords, it is imperative that governors across the country solidify their commitment to a sustainable future. The middle class has struggled to deal with high costs of living in New Jersey and we need a governor that is going to implement policies that will help working families across the state. Murphy has indicated that he intends to raise the minimum wage to a living wage of $15 an hour. This would significantly boost the economy by providing thousands of New Jerseyans with additional disposable income that will be used to support businesses across the state while also providing crucial relief to the middle class. Murphy also introduced a novel idea — only before implemented in North Dakota — to create a public bank that would offer low-interest loans to students, businesses and consumers across the state. The bank would theoretically divert money away from Wall Street and move it back into New Jersey. Critics of Murphy’s proposals claim that they are too grand and that there is no way that the state can pay for it without raising taxes, but despite his wealth and background, Murphy has committed to making the wealthy pay their fair share by enacting a millionaire’s tax and closing corporate tax loopholes. His proposal to legalize marijuana would also generate an estimated $300 million. Neither of these tax increases would negatively impact the middle class but would generate an estimated $1.3 billion in tax revenue that could fund vital programs. Murphy has shown he is not afraid to be a vocal critic of policies coming out of Washington. Electing Phil Murphy would send a message that New Jersey is ready to reestablish its role as a leader among states. New Jersey needs a governor that will raise the minimum wage, fully fund education and fight for the middle class. We also need a governor that will advocate for criminal justice reform and promote equality for all. Some may be disappointed by the candidates in this race, but Murphy is the clear choice here. On Nov. 7, the nation’s eyes will be focused on the Garden State, and we cannot afford to sit this one out. Daniel Chulak is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences junior majoring in environmental and business economics with a minor in German. His column, “The Hard Truth,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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utgers is about to make campus life a little be stocked, but at least one dispenser in every male less stressful for its population of women, bathroom and every gender-neutral bathroom will transgender people and non-binary people. also be stocked. This way, the University is looking Anyone who menstruates may soon be taken care of. out for anyone and everyone in need of menstrual At last week’s Rutgers University Student Assembly hygiene products. Half of the Rutgers population has a menstrual (RUSA) full body meeting, the organization presented a preliminary proposal to start a program that pro- cycle. This is not something that is a choice. Menvides free menstrual hygiene products on campus struation is a natural occurrence and should be infor those students who struggle with financial issues. troduced as such. RUSA is taking the commendable This initiative has been under consideration since stance by not only fighting the stigma that surrounds September of last year when RUSA was planning on menstruation but also by providing for the students providing free tampons and pads in the bathrooms. who are in need of these hygiene products. The only The push for this came after Brown University re- issue that one should even have with this initiative is leased a statement saying that the availability of that it is coming in 2017 and not earlier. It is understandable that some may feel that it is free feminine hygiene products was going to be a guarantee in “non-residential women’s, men’s and not the University’s responsibility to provide free gender-inclusive bathrooms across campus.” A year feminine hygiene products, but these people must understand that a later, the proposal university can only has finally been writtruly be elite when ten up and present“This is not something that is a choice. its students are taked, and the UniversiMenstruation is a natural occurrence and en care of. Students ty is going to finally make up a universtart treating menshould be introduced as such.” sity and should be strual hygiene prodaccounted for. This ucts as “necessities, is especially true not as luxury items.” The proposal that was presented to the assembly because many places and organizations on campus featured an outline of RUSA’s research on the top- hand out free condoms. There is nothing wrong with ic as well as their future plans and steps for action. this. In fact, it is encouraged that this is done. But if These plans and steps include preparing for acces- the University is going to go out of its way to provide sibility as well as unpreparedness. But RUSA is hop- free condoms, then free feminine hygiene products ing for an easy transition, as nine of the 14 Big Ten should not even be up for debate. RUSA is doing what it can to ensure that those stuschools have either already implemented or are in the process of implementing a free menstrual hy- dents who have menstrual cycles are taken care of. Not everyone is always prepared when they get their giene product program for their students. Moving forward with this plan, RUSA hopes to periods, and the cost for pads or tampons should not have all of the Operations Offices of every campus be a concern when it happens. This initiative is movfully stocked with products, that way, should a stu- ing Rutgers in the right direction, and in 2018, when dent ever need access to these products, they can go it is in effect, the University will be a place that will be an inspiration to others. Little things like this can to these offices and receive some. The great part of this initiative is that it is inclusive. make Rutgers just a little bit better for all those who All of the dispensers in the women’s bathrooms will attend it. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Avoiding meat can benefit your health, body, mind, world COME WITH LEE LEONA JUAN
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itting in my Environmental Science class last spring, scrolling through Twitter and extremely bored, my professor said something that made me listen. He was explaining the process that had to be taken in order to produce our favorite foods: chicken, steak and pork. I always knew that the production of meat was unsustainable, as well as unethical, but I never really knew what was wrong with it specifically. I am definitely not a science person, but for this one section in class, he caught my attention. Aside from the unsustainable practices of meat production, the treatment of animals is horrific. After taking this class, I made the decision to go vegetarian. Of course, I do not look down on anyone that eats meat, but I feel that everyone should know what goes on behind the scenes. Ever since becoming vegetarian, my mental and physical states have been impacted greatly. A lot of land on our earth is used to produce food, with about 40 percent of it used for human consumption and 30 percent of that used to raise livestock. The majority of human production is livestock, and since the production of livestock is the largest, it also has the biggest impact on the environment. The support of livestock for human
consumption has contributed to climate change, lack of water, pollution and coral reef destruction. These are issues that many people are concerned about, and one of the main culprits of these environmental problems is meat production. It takes a lot of water to produce meat. Instead of having to only water crops for human consumption, water has to be used to grow crops for the animals to eat, given to animals to drink and used to clean the factory farms. In the summer, the use of water can double. There is already a shortage of
pollution into rivers and lakes, furthering the lack of clean water. If you have a Netflix account, I suggest watching “Okja,” a film that exposes the cruelty of the meat industry. This is not just a documentary showing disturbing images of dead animals, it is a heartwarming story about a girl and her pet pig who realize the cruel practices that are used every single day. I knew that the meat industry was not the most ethical, but I was not fully aware of the practices that went on. These tragedies are happening every single day, with chick-
“Aside from the unsustainable practices of meat production, the treatment of animals is horrific.” clean water on our earth, and a lot of this is going to meat production. Methods of fishing have destroyed the coral reefs, leaving a large portion of sea life without a home. Before-and-after images of the coral reefs are not just for show — it is really happening. Pollution is a large issue when it comes to meat production. With tons of manure being used at these farms, there are not enough places to store them, leaving them to be stored in lagoons or being sprayed onto fields. Along with tons of manure, the runoff from farms and livestock adds
ens being forced to constantly lay eggs and eventually dying from fatigue, cows living in their own excrement and pigs being continuously impregnated and confined to small areas. This is just a small list of cruel treatments of animals, but there are infinite amounts of practices that go on. These practices will not stop just because one person becomes vegetarian, but you would have peace of mind knowing that you are not contributing to this animal cruelty. Aside from not contributing to this animal cruelty helping me mentally, becoming
vegetarian has helped with my physical health. It can be difficult eating healthy as a college student, and I found myself eating poorly. My diet consisted of a lot of fried meat, dairy and almost no vegetables. Why would I want a salad and tofu when I could be eating chicken fingers and mashed potatoes? I should have understood that making the decision to have the healthier option could bring me one step closer to living a healthy lifestyle. I made the decision to become vegetarian when I realized how much weight I gained due to the food I ate. I found myself eating a lot more fruits and vegetables, losing weight and feeling energized. My plates are more colorful, lower in calories but are still really delicious. Along with weight loss, cutting out meat from the diet can help lower the risk of heart disease, colon cancer and Type 2 diabetes. It makes me feel a lot better knowing that I am taking care of my body without having to sacrifice that much. My main concern with becoming vegetarian was the food that I ate. I found that there are so many vegetarian alternatives to my favorite foods, and there are constantly new recipes to try. Many of us are trying to better ourselves mentally and physically, so why not take a step that can help better the world? Leona Juan is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies. Her column, “Come with Lee” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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CULTURE
Ghana’s cities exude art, culture, historical preservation Madhu MURALI Contributing writer
ACCRA, Ghana — At the entrance of the Black Star Gate in Downtown Accra, Ghana, the words “Freedom and Justice” are displayed with a black star and the year 1957. This symbol commemorates the year that Ghana gained independence from its colonial power, Great Britain. Just outside Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square, is a large open space contracted by the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah. Rows of seats painted the colors of Ghana’s flag flank the main Independence Arch and a statue of a soldier, symbolizing the soldiers who gave their lives for Ghana’s freedom. Ghanaians view a five-pointed black star as a symbol of their own freedom from Britain, and this star is the focal point of Ghana’s flag. In the African continent as a whole, a black star symbolizes membership and pride in Africa and its freedom from colonialism. Ghana’s official language is English, so there are few language barriers for visitors, but the local languages in and around the capital city of Accra are called Twi and Ewe. This square holds all national events, including festivals, gatherings and annual Independence Day parades that occur on March 6. The National Theatre of Ghana is a hub for music, dance and other performing arts attractions in Accra. A current production at the theatre is “Kookua,” a Ghanaian twist on the classic tale of Cinderella.
Found in Independence Square in Accra, the Independence Arch stands tall and proud. The arch, along with a soldier statue found within the monument, symbolizes the soldiers who fought for Ghana’s independence. MADHU MURALI H.L. Daniel, the playwright of the show, sat in the front row of the theatre to watch her latest masterpiece unfold. An acclaimed author and playwright, Daniel recently founded the Creative Writing Academy that gives Ghanaian students the opportunity to explore their creative side and practice their writing skills. “Kookua” is proof the writing academy students are under good tutelage and are contributing well to Ghana’s literary and artistic culture. Not too far from Accra lies the city of Takoradi, a popular shopping destination for visitors and locals alike. Takoradi’s Market
Circle offers an array of products, including fresh fish and vegetables, packaged food, raw cloth, ready-to-wear clothes, furniture and handmade jewelry. The market is practically overflowing with vendors selling unique finds in all the nooks and crannies, popping up in every direction you turn. For 1 cedi — about 25 cents — you can buy a Ghanaian pineapple from one of the street vendors, who will chop it up for you and serve it in a plastic bag with toothpicks. Unlike the tart pineapples found in the U.S., pineapple found at the market in Takoradi is sweet and juicy and perfectly in season.
A few hours from Takoradi, the coastal city of Cape Coast is home to the Cape Coast Castle and slave dungeons. There’s a string of castles along the coast of Ghana, which housed Europeans who dominated the North Atlantic Slave Trade, as well as the indigenous people they captured. There is a stark difference between the roominess of the slave traders’ quarters in comparison to the cramped and suffocating spaces into which hundreds of slaves were kept for weeks on end. Though the castles are deserted now and the Atlantic slave trade is over, they are an eerie visual reminder of the history
that occurred in Cape Coast and the number of people who passed unwillingly through its walls. Ghanaians are friendly people who often walk right up to pedestrians and begin talking with them, and will perhaps try to sell a painting or two. Even though their eventual goal is to convince the other to buy something, it’s still worth engaging in a conversation to hear about their life stories and where they would like to be one day. Sharing dreams with a pleasant stranger is a simple yet rewarding Ghanaian experience that can end up being the highlight of a visit there.
Art from Third Reich dealer’s trove on show for 1st time
The Bern Kunstmuseum in Switzerland will be presenting “degenerate art,” works of art looted by Nazis during World War II. The exhibition includes works from renowned artists, including Claude Monet, Albert Durer and Henri Matisse. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Associated PRESS GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss art museum on Wednesday showcased a new exhibit of artwork deemed “degenerate art” by the Nazis, drawn from a collection of
some 1,500 works found hidden in the homes of German collector Cornelius Gurlitt five years ago. The Bern Kunstmuseum exhibit features over 200 modern art pieces confiscated in a Nazi crackdown in the late 1930s
against so-called “degenerate art” — deemed inferior because they were un-German, Jewish or Communist or, in the case of impressionist and other modernist works, didn’t employ traditionally realistic forms.
But the Nazis were all too hap- Cornelius Gurlitt, who died in py to sell such works to help fund 2014, had tucked away more than 1,200 works in his Munich aparttheir war machine. The art on display in Bern, in- ment and another 250 or so in Salcluding Expressionist and Con- zburg, Austria. A will bequeathed the works to structivist paintings by artists such as Otto Dix and Franz Marc, the Bern fine arts museum, but a German government-backed opens Thursday to the public. It is part of parallel exhibits foundation has worked with it linked to the Gurlitt collection, to ensure that any pieces looted from Jewish which came owners were to light in returned to 2012. His fa“The Ben Kunstmuseum their heirs. ther, Hildebexhibit features over 200 Experts rand, was a initially idenleading art modern art pieces tified more dealer in the confiscated in a Nazi crack- than 90 Third Reich. works that The other down in the late 1930s were likely exhibit opens against so-called looted by the on Friday in Nazis, includBonn, Ger‘degenerate art’ ... ” ing pictures many, with a by Henri Toufocus on art louse-Laulooted and stolen by the Nazis — much from Jews. trec, Henri Matisse, Edvard That show includes works from Munch and Rembrandt. Only four masters including Claude Monet works — including a painting by and Albrecht Durer that were hid- Camille Pisarro — have been returned to the rightful heirs. den from public view for decades. The Bern exhibition runs until Authorities stumbled onto Gurlitt’s collection five years ago March 4, 2018. The Bonn exhibiwhile investigating a tax case. tion runs until March 11.
DIVERSIONS
November 2, 2017
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Don’t worry about the route you take to get the results you want. Whether you are trying to make personal changes in your life or just looking for unique ways to get ahead in your chosen field, focusing on finishing what you start and quickly moving on to the next project will help you turn this year into one of gratification. Your numbers are 4, 10, 23, 29, 35, 41, 49.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Relationships are featured. Whether it’s a business partnership or a romantic connection you have with someone, strive to make positive adjustments that will bring you closer together and stabilize your future. A commitment will make it easier to move forward. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Partnerships are highlighted. Whether dealing with a business or personal relationship, changes can be made that will ensure you maintain equality moving forward. Treating yourself to something special will give you the incentive to strive for bigger goals. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Impulsive behavior will take over if you are too emotional or easily upset by someone competitive. Don’t get riled up when you should be living up to your promises and what’s expected of you. Taking on too much will be your downfall. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Making a big deal out of a small matter will hold you back. Be open about your plans and be willing to make adjustments if it will encourage others to pitch in and help. Take care of financial, medical or bureaucratic concerns. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Determine what’s required to reach your goal and take charge. A physical approach will show that you mean business. Take on a challenge with the intent to win. Love and romance are highlighted. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take note of what everyone around you is up to. Being more aware will help you pick and choose the right course of action no matter what unfolds. A change regarding the way you look or conduct your personal life is favored. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Control your emotions and the way you respond to others. Situations will escalate quickly if you are erratic or difficult to deal with. Overreacting or being indulgent will not help when dealing with children or someone you love. 2 stars
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A change will do you good. Apply for a new position or sign up to learn something that improves your current qualifications or gives you an edge over the competition. How you present yourself will make a difference. Romance is highlighted. 5 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Joint ventures are best handled with caution. Don’t let emotions intervene or put you in an awkward position. Only contribute to someone else’s plan if you really want to. Put your time, effort and money into your own ideas instead. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Problems with relatives or friends will leave you in a quandary. Focus on what you can do to get ahead at work. Now is not the time to make decisions that will influence your personal life and slow you down professionally. 2 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a motion to focus on your relationship with someone you love. The things you do will make a difference to the way you are received and what you get in return. Less talk and more action are favored. 4 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your best option is to put in the effort toward finding a better position or pumping up your reputation. Strive to advance, and don’t make matters worse by letting your emotional concerns interfere with your productivity. 3 stars
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ACROSS
2 Marx brother
1 Light brown shade
3 Fasten anew
5 Seaweed
4 Let loose
9 Fits together
5 Live another year
14 That moment
6 Backtalk
15 Lass
7 Cave, poetically
16 HI hi
8 Llama relative
17 Groovy heavyweight at the zoo?
9 Dressed nicely
20 More frigid
10 Flamboyant flare
21 Lack of slack
11 Imprecise amount
22 Join
12 “As a result ...”
25 Word with “war” or “battle”
13 See 6-down
26 “Blackfish” animals
18 Fury
28 Kotter’s Kaplan
19 Word of possession
32 Fragrant climbing plant
23 Get by
37 More wise
24 Not kosher
38 Not so groovy results
27 Wrist bones
of hard falls?
28 Cheap trinket
41 Pungent vegetable
29 “Slumdog Millionaire” city
42 Tot’s appointment
30 Red root veggie
43 PIs, slangily
31 Gaelic language
44 Injures
32 Vaccine vehicle
51 Map ratio
46 Continuous noise
33 Drink kept in cellars
52 ___ up (excited)
47 Winter wear
34 “The Ten Commandments,”
53 One of many in a casino
53 Audiotape
e.g.
50 Sensations before migraines
Yesterday’s Solution
54 Trusted assistant
58 Low card
35 Heroic verse
55 Expectorate
59 Groovy cheer?
36 Badge material
56 See
62 No-brainer?
37 Farm closure
57 Another name for Ireland
63 New York canal
39 Charitable donations
60 Pudding alternative
64 Rib of corduroy
40 “The ___ of Amontillado”
61 ___ up (old-style
65 Type of larceny
44 Minute arachnid
66 Convene
45 Country song?
67 Plant starter
46 Supreme being
DOWN
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1 System of principles
49 Cat sounds
Yesterday’s
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CHEMISTRY Rutgers thinks increase in team chemistry can lead to better on-court performances continued from back players as well, alluding to the improved communication within the team. “Ever ybody’s together ... we’re all together,” he said. “We
have our group chats and we’re always communicating with each other.” It also helps that the two captains — senior for ward Deshawn Freeman and senior guard Mike Williams — return
as the distinguished team leaders. Players like junior guard Corey Sanders, entering his third season as the starting point guard, and senior guard Jake Dadika also exemplify the wealth of experience Pikiell has. When Pikiell took the job, he established a team identity of relentless defense and rebounding, two aspects of the game that do not require as much athleticism or skill as it does effort. Freeman and Williams bought into that
philosophy quickly and became the example for the rest of the team on the types of players Pikiell wants in his program. And when you think of players that fit that mold of tough and gritty, the aforementioned Dadika comes to mind. A senior-to-be and walk-on, he proved that Pikiell will not hesitate to take star players off the floor if he is unhappy with their effort. In two of Rutgers’ Big Ten wins last season, Dadika surprisingly
Freshman guard Geo Baker has seen his side grow close in the limited time he has spent in Piscataway, and he is confident that will translate to success once the regular season rolls around. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2017
checked in when Sanders and then-starting guard Nigel Johnson were not playing to their full potential. His job was to calm the tempo of the game and control the offense for a few minutes, which proved to be valuable, as it was a move by Pikiell that led to a victory. Dadika echoed the sentiment that with Pikiell in charge for a second consecutive year, the team chemistr y is better than ever. “I think it’s better now,” Dadika said. “We’ve had some players that have been here a while. We really bonded well. In the summer we all bonded together (because) we’re almost the only ones (on campus).” A key to their chemistry is the mentoring and the bonding between the newcomers and veterans of the team. Baker noted that the older guys on the team took him under their wings and helped him transition from high school to college. With last season having so many close games that didn’t go the Knights’ way, the improved chemistry between the players could lead to more successful outcomes for the team and be the difference in nail-biters down the stretch. “I think we just have a better connection. Even the freshmen and younger kids have stepped right in and just connected,” Dadika said. “The chemistry’s great and I think it’s gonna show on the floor.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.
WOMEN’S GOLF RUTGERS CLOSES FALL SLATE WITH TOP-5 FINISH
Knights finish in 4th place at Idle Hour Intercollegiate Justin Bonhard Staff Writer
The Rutgers women’s golf team completed its final fall event in fourth place with 925 (312310-303) strokes on October 30 and 31 at the Idle Hour Intercollegiate in Macon, Georgia. The Scarlet Knights posted a top-five finish in four out of five tournaments this fall. Rutgers opened the first two rounds of competition in fourth place and did not move up or down after the final round. Head Coach Kari Williams spoke to scarletknights.com on her team’s performance in the final round and how this fall season has been for the Knights. “We had good bounce-back rounds today from Harriet, Emily and Lori,” Williams said. “While we were not able to move up the leaderboard, I did see a lot of fight after getting off to a slow start this morning. After a competitive schedule this fall, we have a lot of positives to build upon this offseason.” Host Mercer University took first place with a score of 907 (305-298-304) followed by both Western Kentucky, that tallied 916 (298-305-313), and Eastern Kentucky, that shot 923 (318-305300) to round out the top three, ahead of Rutgers. Some standout performances from the first day belonged to freshman Harriet Allsebrook and senior Tatum Jackson. Both
had shaky starts, going up to 4 and 6-over par, respectively, on the front-nine holes. But on the back-nine, both competitors picked up their play substantially with Allsebrook finishing even for par and Jackson only closing at 1-over par. On the second day, the Knights would improve on the score sheet almost team-wide but could not catch up to Eastern Kentucky, who finished two shots better than Rutgers. Relatively, the entire top five was a very close race, with the difference of first and fifth only being 21 strokes. Allsebrook finished her first collegiate competitive season and finished no higher than 30th in all five events. She kept to the mold of her previous performances by tying for 13th place with 231 (7679-76) strokes. Joining her for at 13th on the 69-player leaderboard was co-captain senior Emily Mills with a score of 231 (79-77-75). Freshman Lori Char also contributed to the Knights with a 20th-place finish, shooting 232 (78-80-74). Despite struggling through the first day of competition, she picked it up and had the only under-par round for Rutgers in the back-nine of the final round. Sophomore Carrie-Ann Lee shot consistently and helped keep the Knights in contention for a top-five finish. She finished tied for 29th place with a score of 236 (79-79-78). Jackson used her momentum from the first round to give
herself an even front-nine holes in round two. That momentum would not last though, as she shot 12-over par in the final round. She finished tied for 34th place shooting 238 (79-75-84). Rutgers had the best par-5 score of the tournament, shooting 1-under par. They finished tied for fourth in the par-4 holes but fell off the pace with having the 10th worst par-3 score.
The Knights finished ahead of seven teams in this tournament, including Troy, North Florida, James Madison, Cincinnati, Elon, Samford and Georgia Southern. Rutgers is now officially in the offseason with its next competitive tournament being the Full Moon Invitational hosted by Louisville University in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will take place on February 19 and 20 of next year.
The Knights open up in Kentucky for the spring season and then will conclude the 2017-18 regular season with four more events. All of these tournaments lead up to the Big Ten Championship that will take place from April 20 to 22. For updates on the Rutgers women’s golf team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Head coach Kari Williams is happy with the competitiveness of her team at the Idle Hour event, as it moves into its break before picking play back up in February. THE DAILY TARGUM / OCTOBER 2015
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YEAR Knights welcome Pittsburgh, Villanova, Seton Hall, Georgetown for penta-meet continued from back and could not sweep the competition, narrowly losing to Villanova, 183.5-168.5. Looking to continue her momentum after breaking an ARC pool record in the 200-yard butterfly in Illinois is junior Francesca Stoppa. At the end of last season, Stoppa was among five of her teammates to qualify for the Big Ten Championships, finishing tied for ninth in the 100yard butterfly. Martin spoke on whether Stoppa is already better than she was last season, after just one meet this campaign. “Absolutely, definitely, she has improved a lot of things,” Martin said. “Especially outside of the pool, taking care of some of the aspects that will help her train better every day and help her recovery from training and competition.” Joining her in tr ying to keep the momentum is sophomore
Federica Greco, after coming behind Stoppa in the record-setting 200-yard butterfly, and then taking first place in the 100-yard butterfly. Sophomore Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba was also one of the five competitors that went to the Big Ten Championships. Last season in the quad-meet, she took first place in two events, the endurance-driven 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:58.01 and the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:53.08. She also contributed to the 400-yard medley relay victory, helping Rutgers post a time of 3:45.51. Martin is enthused with the dedication that her team has had this offseason. She spoke highly of her swimmers and commends them for their hard work. “The whole team has really been taking things seriously in and outside of the pool,” Martin said. “It’s showing, so we are really happy with that.”
Head coach Petra Martin hopes her team being at home this weekend will bring an energy to the side not seen on the road. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2015
For the diving team, senior Addison Walkowiak comes off of a one-meter dive win in Illinois. In last year’s quad-meet at home, she posted the top score in the three-meter diving competition. Also looking to make a significant impact in the diving competition is junior Rachel Byrne. She took home third place in both the one and three-meter dives last season at the Rutgers Aquatic Center. Martin also has high hopes for her team in this upcoming home meet. She wants to see her team constantly have a good work ethic and give its all. “We want to see, again, them being competitive and racing and making sure they are pushing every event that they are in,” Martin said. For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
IN BRIEF
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uke was named No. 1 in the men’s college basketball Associated Press poll Wednesday. Led by senior Grayson Allen and incoming freshman Marvin Bagley III, the team is poised to make a run in the NCAA Tournament this year. The Blue Devils received 33 of 65 first-place votes from a national media panel. “It is an honor to be picked No. 1 in your sport,” said Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. “At this time of the year, it truly is a prediction, so you haven’t earned No. 1 yet. More than likely, past teams that have played at Duke have put this team in a position where people might say, ‘How is that team going to do?’ or ‘They have a lot of talent’ and all of the sudden,
you’re No. 1. Certainly, it’s an honor and we’ll look forward to trying to achieve and earn that ranking at some time during the season, hopefully at the end.” Duke is followed by Michigan State at No. 2, Arizona at No. 3 and Kansas at No. 4, the only other teams to receive first-place votes. The Spartans received 13 votes for first, while the Wildcats and Jayhawks received 18 and one respectively. Rounding out the top-10 is Kentucky, Villanova, Wichita State, Florida, reigning national champion North Carolina and Southerm California. Of the 25 teams, the Atlantic Coast Conference paced the conferences with five, while the Big 12 and Big Ten each had four teams.
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“Just watching the games last year, you could tell the chemistry was a little off. This year, the fit is perfect.” — Freshman guard Geo Baker
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MEN’S BASKETBALL KNIGHTS MOVE INTO NEW SEASON WITH STRONGER BONDS
RU hopes chemistry leads to court success Griffin Whitmer Associate Sports Editor
While last season was a not a disappointing one for the Rutgers men’s basketball team, it was the first one under head coach Steve Pikiell, and the Scarlet Knights experienced some growing pains. But in Pikiell’s second year at the helm, the players are all noticing a change in team chemistry and an increased feeling of brotherhood surrounding the program. Freshman guard Geo Baker, who is in his first year with the program, said that despite not being with the group a season ago, he could notice the team chemistry was not totally there. But in his first year, he has seen the roster of 14 players grow closer and create a better team environment. “Just watching the games last year, you could tell the chemistry was a little off. This year, the fit is perfect,” he said. “It’s more of a brotherhood. We just do little stuff together that they may not have done last year so I think that’s really helped transition to our chemistry on the court.” Sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi has noticed changes in the relationships between Sophomore forward Eugene Omoruyi has noticed stronger connections and relationships among the players on the team in his second year as a Scarlet Knight. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2017
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SWIMMING AND DIVING RUTGERS WELCOMES 4 OTHER TEAMS ON THE BANKS
Rutgers hosts 1st home meet of year Justin Bonhard Staff Writer
The Rutgers women’s swimming and diving team opens up its first home meet of the season on November 3 and 4. The Scarlet Knights will host the penta-meet at the Rutgers Aquatic Center, welcoming in Pittsburgh, Villanova, Seton Hall and Georgetown to fill out the rest of the competition. After winning three out of four team meets last week against Northwestern, Illinois, Chicago-Illinois and Chicago, Rutgers looks to continue its stride as the season is underway. Head Coach Petra Martin and her team are excited to play in front of a home crowd for the first time this season. The Knights held a record of 3-1 in their home meets last season. “It’s gonna be great to be home and swimming in our home environment,” Martin said. “That’s always exciting. We are hoping we are going to get some great support.” Of those three wins at home last season, two of them were against both Georgetown and Seton Hall in a quad-meet with Villanova last season. Rutgers defeated the Hoyas and the Pirates with a score of 233-119 and 269-77, respectively. But the Knights lost momentum Senior diver Addison Walkowiak is coming off of a one-meter dive win in the first meet of the season last weekend and has a history of performing well at home, taking first in the three-meter dive last year. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2015 NBA SCORES
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Atlanta Philadelphia
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Phoenix Washington
122 116
Indiana Cleveland
124 107
Sacramento Boston
86 113
Milwaukee Charlotte
121 126
Chicago Miami
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DAPHNE GROOTHUIS,
freshman midfielder on the Rutgers field hockey team, and junior midfielder Linde van Schaik, were named Second Team All-Big Ten on Wednesday. Both Netherlands natives, Groothuis led the team with 22 points while van Schaik had 19.
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TENNIS
SWIMMING AND DIVING
WRESTLING
FOOTBALL
Buffalo Invitational
Rutgers Penta-Meet
vs. Maryland
vs. Maryland
Tomorrow, All Day, Buffalo, N.Y.
Tomorrow, 4 p.m. Piscataway, N.J.
Saturday, Noon, Piscataway, N.J.
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Piscataway, N.J.