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Rutgers football senior wideout Tim Wright recalls his early days on the team, including a season-ending knee injury and learning from several now-NFL receivers. / SPORTS, BACK
CAMPUS ACCOMODATION We’re not all from the Garden State. The University should do more to accomodate students over Thanksgiving break. OPINIONS, PAGE 10
COUNCIL UPDATES Student leaders work to bring microwaves to student centers, create an online newspaper and re-establish survey meetings. / UNIVERSITY, PAGE 3
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Starbucks is one of the many stores and restaurants set to open in Livingston Plaza in summer 2013. The rest of the mixed-use center opens next semester. Construction was delayed because of Superstorm Sandy and the University prioritizing the Livingston Apartments, says Henry Velez, executive director of Business and Administation Services for Housing and Residence Life. / SHAWN SMITH
Livingston Plaza set for January open date Movie theater, Qdoba among first locations available within mixed-use center BY SHAWN SMITH CORRESPONDENT
The sounds of cranes and bulldozers buzzing about Livingston campus are not for nothing. Construction is under way to open the Livingston Plaza — a retail center that will
include a movie theater, nail salon and a host of restaurants — in time for the spring semester. “Our vision is to transform Livingston campus into the model of the 21st centur y college campus, where state-of-the-art academic living and learning is seamlessly integrated into a robust economic and
environmentally sustainable community,” Henr y Velez, executive director of Business and Administration Ser vices for Housing and Residence Life said. Velez said the first spaces to open in the plaza in January are the Rutgers Cinema and Qdoba Mexican Grill. Michael Pelardis, senior project administrator for University Housing, said the Rutgers Cinema would be the first location in the new plaza to open to the public. SEE
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News of University Athletics’ spot in the Big Ten conference last week caught many students by surprise — which is what University President Rober t L. Barchi intended. He said he expected some commotion in response to Athletics leaving the Big East Conference after being a member for more than two decades. “I hope it was a surprise because we worked awfully hard to keep it quiet until the last minute,” Barchi said last night during a School of Engineering Governing Council Meeting. A key benefit of the deal will be increased revenues the University will receive from heightened publicity as a result of its spot in the Big Ten, he said. Big Ten schools are predicted to each bring in $40 million by 2017, a big increase over the $6.5 million the University received last year from TV and Bowl appearances in the Big East, according to nj.com. “This is a pretty big deal for athletics because it gives us the opportunity to move in to a market where the revenues from the media with athletics can begin to cover the costs of athletics,” Barchi told a crowd of about 100 students. SEE
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Professor shares ideas for resolving conflict in Israel Davis says U.S. can do more than protest for peace BY TESS ROSENBERG STAFF WRITER
The continuing conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated in the past weeks to a state of dramatic violence. A cease-fire was ultimately brokered, but any lasting resolution of the conflict has yet to take effect. Tensions surrounding the violence are also felt on campus through student protests, with the latest rallies on Nov. 19 calling for peace on both sides. SEE
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Students from Rutgers Hillel, Rutgers Chabad and Christians United for Israel rally in support of the Jewish state Nov. 19 on the steps of Brower Commons. COURTESY OF YAEL NOVICK
Later on Nov. 19, Students for Justice in Palestine protest against the Israeli air strikes in the Gaza strip. A cease-fire has since been declared. RASHMEE KUMAR, COPY EDITOR
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Thursday, Nov. 29 Thomas Sterner talks about the theory and practice of grandfathering in relation to pollution at 10:30 a.m. at the Marine Sciences Building Alampi Room on Cook campus. The event is sponsored by the Rutgers Energy Institute. The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities holds free HIV testing on World AIDS Day from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Livingston Student Center. York University Professor Jin Haritaworn lectures on “Trans Necropolitics: Conversions in the Currency of Violence and Death” at 4 p.m. at the Ruth Dill Johnson Crockett Building on Douglass campus. The event is part of the Institute for Research on Women’s Distinguish Lecture series. The Arab Cultural Club hosts its annual Hafla at 7 p.m. at the Rutgers Student Center Multipurpose Room on the College Avenue campus. The event, under the theme “Moonlight in Morocco,”will feature a dinner catered by Sahara, belly-dancing and dabkeh, and photography by Bright Lights Studio and Design. Attendees must dress to impress. Tickets are $5 at the door. All proceeds go to Learning for the Empowerment and Advancement of Palestinians (LEAP).
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Students give Councils break down semester’s efforts feedback on Knight’s move to Big Ten BY ALEX MEIER CORRESPONDENT
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After the University pays a $10 million exit fee to leave the Big East conference, the Scarlet Knights athletic teams will join the Big Ten conference — a move that comes with longer distances for some University Athletics teams to compete against bigger schools. Scott Bieda, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, said although the move will not be immediate, joining a bigger conference will give the University a greater revenue and hopefully better facilities. “It’s supposed to be one of the big changes for our school’s history since entering the Big East,” said Bieda, who plays on the University’s lacrosse team. “For lacrosse, it’s a lot bigger because Maryland has also moved [to the Big Ten].” He said traveling would be a huge part of the move, which could make keeping up with schoolwork more difficult. “You’re going to be traveling, missing class and keeping up with your work,” he said. “It’s still an awesome experience traveling far and seeing more of the country.” Despite the move costing the University money, Bieda said the conference change would be beneficial in the long run. Kelly Meany, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said while she does not care about the spor ts aspect, she sees being in the Big Ten as an opportunity for the University in terms of academics. “Now we’re in line with big research institutions that are wellrespected in the academic world,” she said. Dan Herbert, a University alumnus, said he thinks the University is spending a lot of money on the football program. “I can only assume it will be a lot more expensive in terms of team travel,” he said. “I mean, we’re having a good season now but does that really justify the expense of our being in a more prestigious conference?” Cesar Grandez, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said he feels that it is a good move for the University because more people will watch the games. “We’ll have a lot more airtime and I feel like we’ll get more school spirit,” he said. Brian Lee, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, said the move would attract more students to the University. “What makes Rutgers stand out from TCNJ for example? It’s their football program because their academics are relatively the same, but you go to Rutgers because of the school and team spirit,” he said. “So yeah, if you invest in football you’ll definitely see improvement in other areas.” —Jonathan David contributed to this story.
With the semester winding down, members of the University’s various governing councils reflect on achievements over the past few months. Though their efforts range from providing outlets for their schools’ student bodies to voice their concerns to landing microwaves for commuters in the student centers, all of the councils aim to foster a better community for students.
ENGINEERING GOVERNING COUNCIL Jay Ravaliya, president of the Engineering Governing Council, said the council focused this semester on goals that would have a longterm effect on the student body. The council provided support to first-year engineering students struggling with first-year engineering courses last year, said Ravaliya, a School of Engineering senior. But this semester, in accordance with their aim to promote concrete, long-term changes, the council helped restructure these required courses. The council often hones in on issues first-year students face, said Sharlina Keshava, chair of engineering affairs. “We’ve been trying to ease the transition between high school and college for these [first-year] students especially since engineering has such a rigorous curriculum,” said Keshava, a School of Engineering sophomore. The Engineering Governing Council worked on trying to create a one-credit study group for firstyear students along with a firstyear engineering design course that would guide students in choosing a major, Keshava said. They also hope to improve firstyear orientation lectures. Vetri Velan, a University senator for the council, said the group is also working on ongoing projects.
“We are trying to push forward with a lot of projects that have fallen through in the past, but now we’re going at them with full force,” Velan said. One project the council promotes is “What’s On Your Mind Month,” Velan said. Each November, the council plans to sur vey School of Engineering students to discover the prominent issues those students are facing and tackle those issues in the most effective way. Ravaliya said administrators have been very receptive to the students on the council, as some — like University President Robert L. Barchi — have contacted them to hear their concerns. “That’s something that we’re not only really happy with, but excited about because it really helps us identify what we can do to best help the students and having that open line of communication is really helpful to us,” he said. But Keshava said the council aims to create this atmosphere of receptive communication among all students in the School of Engineering community. “The School of Engineering is pretty small, but we’re all spread out,” she said. “Even though we’re largely centered on Busch, it’s still hard to reach to all the engineers.”
PHARMACY GOVERNING COUNCIL The Pharmacy Governing Council has worked to have clearer communication among students in the Ernest J. Mario School of Pharmacy this semester. Agnes Hong, the council’s president, said members worked to integrate the school’s 20 different pharmacy organizations to avoid redundancies and create a greater impact in promoting causes. Hong, a School of Pharmacy graduate student, said she was
able to do so through creating “RxCOP” — Pharmacy Council of Presidents — meetings, in which the president of ever y student organization within the school along with class council meet once a month to discuss what ever y organization is doing and discover opportunities for collaboration. In an effort to promote unity and guidance for students, the council created the EMSOP Chronicles, an online newspaper named after the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and featuring articles that pharmacy students write, said Ashley Brower, the newspaper’s editor-in-chief. “It’s been great to keep students aware of important issues that could affect their future in pharmaceutical practice,” said Brower, a School of Pharmacy graduate student. Brower said she would present a poster on the EMSOP Chronicles at the upcoming American Society of Health System Pharmacists convention next week. Neil Foglio, treasurer of the council, said he has worked toward allowing students to fur ther promote the profession of pharmacy not only at the University, but throughout the countr y. “Any pharmacy student attending a national convention and representing the school is now eligible for, at minimum, a 10 percent reimbursement of their travel, hotel and convention costs,” said Foglio, a School of Pharmacy graduate student. He said students that present original research or compete in nationally recognized competitions are eligible for 30 to 100 percent reimbursement of their costs. The council has also expanded its Student Mentoring Program to integrate activities that focus more on professionalism and leadership, Foglio said.
The program sets older students up with incoming pharmacy students to provide them with guidance, Hong said. “We asked mentors ‘what would make you want to be a mentor?’” Hones said. “They wanted leadership skills, they wanted communication skills, they want to enhance their resumes. So from their end, we give them the opportunity to develop those skills.”
RUTGERS BUSINESS GOVERNING COUNCIL May Chou, president of the Rutgers Business Governing Council, said the council focused on bringing different business organizations together and giving back to the community. “We’re really focusing on student concerns this year,” said Chou, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. “This year we created a business school team for the Big Chill, and we’re also putting a general business school team for Winter Wishes.” She said the council is working to make sure that their peers in the business school are getting in to the classes they need. “A lot of the accounting seniors this year could not get into one of the … courses required in order to graduate,” she said. She said the group worked with the academic department to get more class sections to open up and find a bigger classroom to accommodate all the students who want to take the class. Another initiative the council is working on is providing microwaves in all student centers to accommodate commuter students who are unable to warm up food. She said the organization itself did not have any struggles but had a difficult time reaching outside of the business school. — Ezekiel Ahn contributed to this article.
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Barchi said the University would gain wider recognition across the country just from TV The new president is also spots afforded by its new Big Ten looking for ward to the status. He also hopes to use comUniversity’s formal vote into the mercials to express the Committee on Institutional University’s vision. Cooperation, a collaborative aca“I got involved in the [adverdemic group including all of the tisement] out there now just after Big Ten schools. I took this job in the spring ... and Admission to the cooperation put in three researchers to highwould provide the University an light what the faculty members opportunity to share resources are doing,” he said. “I would love with top-class universities across to take three student organizathe country, he said. tions to do that with the students “A lot of [the University’s as well.” research] is driven eventually Barchi is the latest in a series by the people and faculty memof guest speakers the Engineering bers, but when you have a pathGoverning Council has hosted way that allows you to access this semester including Jack great universities, it’s easier to Molenaar, director do,” he said. of the Department The deal is “We have pretty of Transportation essentially finServices, and ished, said Barchi, good name Patrick Love, assowho expects an recognition now but ciate vice presiannouncement to of Student be made at a Dec. 4 what we don’t have dent Affairs, said Jay meeting between is what’s behind Ravaliya, president the conference’s of the council. presidents. the name.” “The main Barchi hopes ROBERT L. BARCHI motivating factor to see success for was to hold an the University University President event where stuthat is similar to dents can attend a the other Big Ten student-hosted forum to have universities — all of which questions answered directly achieved significant growth related to their Rutgers experiin their academic and research ence,” Ravaliya said. profiles in the five years after Ravaliya, a School of joining the conference, Engineering senior, said it is he said. impor tant for of ficials like The move is also expected to Barchi to keep open communiimprove the University’s brand cation with students to address name throughout the country, a issues effectively. priority Barchi has mentioned “Especially during a time like since he took office in Old this where there are many Queens last spring. changes taking place, collabora“We have pretty good name tion among students and adminrecognition now but what we istration is important,” he said. “I don’t have is what’s behind the was really glad president Barchi name. What do you want people had various events … to meet to see? What’s the message? We students, and I have a feeling we need to have a marketing camwill be seeing a lot more ... paign that puts that message out throughout the year.” there,” he said.
President Robert L. Barchi said the University will gain more revenue from increased visibility of its athletics teams last night at in the Busch Campus Center. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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CONFLICT Davis says two-state solution has some potential flaws “On one level it seems complicated. But, on another, it’s really simple.” While U.S. students can Countries located near the spread the word about the region could potentially impact need for peace in this region, the conflict, he said. Eric Davis, former director of Some people speculate as to the University’s Center for whether Egypt, because of Middle Eastern Studies, said its Muslim background, the countr y itself could do would become involved in the more in terms of foreign policy conflict — but this is unlikely, in this region. he said. Although demonstrations “Egypt’s economy is tanking, do not take steps to mend and they get a lot of money from the complex issue in Israel, the United States and European Davis said they are crucial for Union,” Davis said. raising awareness. Although the president of “You can’t have a flourishEgypt does not wish to anger ing democracy if you don’t parradical groups, he knows ticipate,” said Davis, professor the Egyptian people do not in the Depar tment of Political want a gover nment that Science. “[The rallies] draw reflects an Iranian theocracy the attention of a lot of studriven by extremist ideologies, dents at Rutgers who might Davis said. not other wise know what Another noteworthy member issues exist.” of this conflict is Iran, who supHe said the recent weekplied Hamas with Fajr-5 rockets, long period of violence, escaDavis said. lated by Israel’s assassination “Iran is using the Hamas of the chief of Hamas’ armed people as a pawn. ... The wing, Ahmed Jabari, is just Iranian gover nment could one instigator of the many sepcare less about the Palestinian arate incidents that are fueling people,” he said. “It’s all the conflict. a game.” “Par t of the problem is that He said Iran is Hamas isn’t trying to present directing all of itself as some the rockets. “You can’t have great revolutionThere are a flourishing ary power, using extremist groups like the democracy if you a n t i - A m e r i c a n , anti-imperialist Palestinian don’t participate.” and anti-Zionist Islamic Jihad,” rhetoric. he said. “There ERIC DAVIS Despite such is also an interPolitical Science Professor radical ideology nal str uggle and the fact that going on within Iran provided Hamas with Hamas — between the Prime weapons, it is unlikely Iran Minister Ismail Haniyeh and would exer t more direct the founder of Hamas.” involvement in the IsraeliDavis said Israel has yet to Hamas conflict, he said. The focus on the more constructive key is that Iran is attempting to reply to the conflict — the crepor tray itself as power ful withation of a two-state solution. All out risking national security, of the back-and-forth violence he said. simply perpetuates and ampli“Iran would never attack fies an issue that needs to be Israel with nuclear weapons,” fixed through communication, Davis said. he said. He also said the Iranian popu“This action-reaction cycle lous is often misrepresented as is a futile trajector y — a losesharing the same extremist vallose situation,” said Samuel ues as its leaders, which is an Peleg, visiting instructor in the absolute fallacy. Depar tment of Political The recent violence has Science. “There are no winners registered with students on here. It is detrimental for both campus. On Nov. 19, Rutgers sides. I think the next step Hillel, Chabad, and Christians must be direct talks between United For Israel rallied on the Israel and Hamas.” steps of Brower Commons to Davis said he also sees the need publicly suppor t Israel and, for more direct communication. above all, promote peace. Later “I think that [the violence of in the evening, Students for all involved parties] is ultimateJustice in Palestine held a rally ly self-defeating,” he said. to protest the Israeli air strikes “What Israel should really be in Gaza. doing is negotiating.” The University’s chapter of But Davis said there are Shalom/Salaam advocates for potential flaws to a two-state peace through its recent project, solution. For instance, there the “Patchwork for Peace.” cannot be Israeli settlements Alina Rashid, programing in the West Bank if it becomes chair of Shalom/Salaam, said a strictly Palestinian territor y, the group hopes to send a he said. patchwork tapestr y to the The solution then is to trade United Nations to raise settlements — a process that has awareness about the need to already begun — and share resolve the conflict between Jerusalem as a capital, which is Israel and Palestine so peace something politicians appear can exist. open to doing, Davis said. “Our goal is to encourage If such a two-state solution ever yone to get along were executed, radical groups and bridge the gaps,” said would be isolated, he said. Rashid, a School of Ar ts and “It seems — to me — that’s Sciences sophomore. the way to go,” Davis said.
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U. researcher wins award for studies on alternative energy BY EINZEN LESPINASSE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Inspired by the need to reduce the United States’ dependency on foreign oil, Alan Goldman has been working on converting carbon sources into liquid to use for fuel. The professor, who has worked in the University’s Department of Chemistry for 25 years, has won an award from the American Chemical Society Catalysis Lectureship for the Advancement of Catalytic Science for this work. “Importing fossil fuel and burning it is a real double-edge sword,” Goldman said. “As a result of its geopolitical tensions, CO2 and poverty levels increase.” Goldman was chosen as the recipient of the inaugural award for his research on a scientific process called alkane metathesis, a project Goldman said began six to seven years ago. He said the project involves the
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conversion of any carbon source such as coal, gas, or biomass, to a liquid, giving the new converted material mixture of fuel-grade and non-fuel-grade alkanes a specific kind of hydrocarbon. Alkane metathesis takes the non-fuel grade alkanes and converts them to an energy-efficient and clean-burning diesel fuel, he said. Goldman said the idea to conduct his research on alkane metathesis came about in order to solve the problem that arises from countries who need to have oil. Though the concept of the research belongs to Goldman, he said he had help over the years,
PLAZA Attracting retailers, signing contracts add to late start for construction CONTINUED FROM FRONT “Rutgers Cinema will be a firstrun movie theater and will be the first retail operation to open its doors,” he said. “We encourage students to ‘like’ the Facebook page until a website is developed.” Students should expect to see 16 Handles Yogurt, Luxi Nails, Hoja Asian Fusion and Henry’s Diner open up in April. The Apple-authorized Campus Store, Fresh Market and Starbucks will not open until summer 2013, Velez said.
Velez said the project was delayed roughly three to four months because construction on the apartments in August became a priority, in addition to delays involving Hurricane Sandy. “The primar y delay was the need to focus on completing the student apartments on time since the students were moving in at the end of August,” he said. “Some contract negotiations took longer than originally anticipated.” Velez said attracting retailers and designing locations have
mostly from graduate students, as well as undergraduates and several post-doctoral students. At any time, Goldman worked in the lab on this project with about 14 others. Goldman said the graduate students, who are in the process of obtaining doctorate degrees are given a $25,000 annual stipend. Goldman said he was rewarded with a plaque and a small monetary award at the Fall 2012 American Chemical Society National meeting. A symposium was also held in Goldman’s honor in Philadelphia, where a leading catalysis scientist presented their work. “It’s really nice for a scientist to get recognized for their work,” he said. “That was really quite an honor.” Founded in 1876 at the College of Pharmacy of the City of New York, the American Chemical Society is a society of chemists whose mission is to improve people’s lives through chemistry,
according to the American Chemical Society website. To honor the work of the chemists in the field of catalysis, the ACS decided to create this new award, said Charles Dismukes, a professor in the Department of Chemistry who is also conducting research in the catalysis field. He said members of the society nominated chemists from all over the country, but a special committee of society members made the final decision to give Goldman the award. Goldman said any material that one buys, whether it is plastic or fuel, uses catalysis somewhere down the line in the production chain. “Catalysis is anything that makes a reaction go faster without being consumed into that reaction,” he said. Kathr yn Uhrich, dean of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University, said
she is pleased Goldman’s work has been recognized. “He’s one of the stars of our department,” Uhrich said. “It’s good that he’s getting the publicity that he deserves.” Dismukes, who first learned of Goldman’s research four years ago after reading about it in a scientific newsletter, said he was not surprised when he heard about Goldman’s latest accomplishment. “Alan is a highly decorated teacher and an inspirational one,” he said. “It came as no surprise to our colleagues.” Uhrich said having a faculty member like Goldman, who has racked up 11 awards while working in the depar tment, brings recognition to the University. “Anytime any faculty member brings in an award it brings recognition to Rutgers,” Uhrich said. “It brings prestige.”
been negotiated for over the past year and a half. “The process to attract the mix of retailers, negotiate the contract terms and to design the spaces has been in the works for over 15 months,” he said. “The partnering of various University departments with Housing and Residence Life has been extremely valuable in ensuring the success of this project.” Velez said the idea for the plaza is to mix work and play, a place to get together for events or shopping. “At the heart of our plan is the new mixed-use retail plaza, a pedestrian-friendly gathering place to eat, study, play and shop, with an expansive green space to host events,” he said. “This mixed-use environment will create a vibrant atmosphere drawing
the college community and residents from surrounding communities as well.” Along with the retail shops, the Rutgers University Police Department will have a small office on location, Velez said. “One of the storefronts in Building A is designated for the RU Community Police office, projected to open in April 2013,” he said. Bryan Paroulek, a College of Nursing first-year student, said he feels the retail shops on Livingston campus are not needed. “I don’t think the restaurants make sense because we have downtown New Brunswick right here,” he said. “I guess I can understand the grocery store for students in off-campus housing.” Greg Hurd, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said he
is excited about the shops opening up. Hurd, who lives in Building C of the Livingston Apartments, said he is looking forward to the convenience of a grocery store in the plaza. “This is a great idea to have shops on Livingston. It gives the campus more of a town-ish vibe,” Hurd said. “It seems like an upgrade of what College Ave. should be.” He said he will visit all the shops but is looking forward to the grocery store and Starbucks more than the rest. “I can’t wait until the Starbucks opens up,” he said. “The movie theater also has me pretty excited, especially if they will accept meal swipes. I hope they show premiere movies, the newest and coolest coming out.”
BUCKET LIST Gabe Alvarez, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, writes that he wants to be able to make a difference before he dies on the Rutgers University Programming Association-sponsored “Before I Die” wall on Morrell Street in front of the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. Students are invited to write their life goals on the wall throughout the week, an installation inspired by the one Chinese artist Candy Chang originally displayed in San Francisco. LIANNE NG, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Ban Ki-Moon supports Israel, Hamas cease-fire UN SecretaryGeneral calls for two-state solution THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VIENNA — U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon yesterday urged Israel and Hamas to respect their cease-fire but said only mutual recognition of Israel’s right to exist and an independent Palestine could ensure permanent peace in the region. Ban commented during ceremonies launching a Saudi-sponsored and funded center in Vienna meant to promote dialogue between the world’s main religions. Ban’s pointed remarks were in contrast with other speakers who spoke in general terms about the need for religious understanding. “I am determined to ensure that the cease-fire is sustained,” he said about last week’s agreement between Israel and Hamas committing both sides to stop hostilities and easing concerns of an Israeli invasion of Gaza. Ban said that while both sides must adhere to the cease-fire, the ultimate goal in the region had to be a “two-state solution ending the (Israeli) occupation and the conflict,” adding: “This is critical to regional stability.” The U.N. chief also said he is concerned about the destruction of religious artifacts by extremists in Mali, citing it as an example of the need to “promote longterm mutual understanding that transcends religious, national, cultural and ethnic boundaries.”
Gov. Chris Christie has received mixed reviews for embracing President Barack Obama’s visit of the N.J. shore after Sandy. He announced his decision to run for another term yesterday to finish leading the state through recovery. GETTY IMAGES / OCTOBER 2011
Christie announces re-election bid THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — His popularity surging because of his handling of Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Chris Christie announced yesterday that he will seek reelection so he can continue leading the state through a recovery effort he said will extend past his first term. “The public needs to know that I’m in this for the long haul, that the person who has helped to lead them through the initial crisis wants to help lead them through the rebuilding and restoration of our state,” he said at a news briefing in Middletown, where he had come to thank first responders and volunteers. “It would be wrong for me to leave now,” the 50-year-old Republican governor said. “I
Christie carried the Democraticdon’t want to leave now. We have a job to do. That job won’t be fin- leaning state by 86,000 votes in 2009, an upset win over Democratic ished by next year.” The gubernatorial election is a incumbent Jon Corzine. Christie, who has become a year from now. Christie said he made his decision after talking with national figure during his first term, is riding an his family over the unprecedented weekend. He said “It would be wave of popularity his wife and four because of how he children, ages 9 to wrong for me handled the storm, 19, were unanimous to leave now.” which he said in their decision he Friday had caused should run again. CHRIS CHRISTIE more than $29 bil“I have a job to N.J. Governor lion in damages in finish that six New Jersey. Even weeks ago I never Democrats have applauded his anticipated having,” he said. The governor filed papers hands-on response. He appeared with election officials yesterday on “Saturday Night Live” in his cementing his intention to seek a trademark fleece pullover this second term. The step allows month to lampoon his own nationChristie to set up a campaign ally televised storm briefings. About the only criticism headquarters, hire staff and raise directed his way since money toward his re-election.
Superstorm Sandy attacked the coast in late October has come from fellow Republicans who have lambasted him for embracing President Barack Obama as the two toured New Jersey’s ravaged coastline six days before the presidential election. Some even blame Christie for tipping a close election to the president. Christie was the first governor to endorse Mitt Romney — he raised $18.2 million for the GOP nominee and crisscrossed the country as an in-demand surrogate for Republican candidates. Some are still questioning his party loyalty, however, as they did after Christie delivered the keynote address at the party’s nominating convention in Tampa. Critics saw that August speech as too much about Christie and not enough about Romney.
Court reviews eavesdropping law Supreme Court let stand previous ruling for First-Amendment rights THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROYAL ARRIVAL His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait arrives at Heathrow Airport on yesterday in London. The Amir of Kuwait began his three-day state visit to the UK during which he is due to meet Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. GETTY IMAGES
CHICAGO — The U.S. Supreme Court delivered another blow to a 50-year-old antieavesdropping law in Illinois yesterday, choosing to let stand a lower court finding that key parts of the hotly debated law run counter to constitutional protections of free speech. In that critical lower-court ruling in May, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the law — one of the toughest of its kind in the country — violates the First Amendment when used against those who record police officers doing their jobs in public. Civil libertarians say the ability to record helps guard against police abuse. The law’s proponents, however, say it protects
the privacy rights of officers and civilians, as well as ensures that those wielding recording devices do not interfere with urgent police work. The Illinois Eavesdropping Act, enacted in 1961, makes it a felony for someone to produce an audio recording of a conversation unless all the parties involved agree. It sets a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison if a law enforcement officer is recorded. As it drew the ire of civil liberties groups, state legislators endeavored to soften the law earlier this year, but those efforts stalled. The high court’s decision could prompt a renewed push to overhaul it. But state Rep. Elaine Nekritz, a vocal opponent of the law, said cour t decisions
hitting at its constitutionality could ef fectively nullify the most contentious aspects of the law and make further legislative action unnecessar y. “If it’s unenforceable, it’s unenforceable,” the Northbrook Democrat said. “I think [the law’s opponents] would be pretty happy with that” and would not feel the need to formally strike it from the books. The Washington, D.C.-based high court did not hear arguments or issue an opinion, but its decision to do nothing amounts to a rejection of a plea from Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to overturn the decision by the 7th Circuit in Chicago. In their 33-page petition to the Supreme Court, prosecutors argued the 7th Circuit had ignored privacy rights and created “a novel and unprecedented First Amendment protection to ubiquitous recording devices.”
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Patriotism does not equal nationalism TOM VERENNA
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ow that we are a few weeks removed from the election, the realization that the world has not come crashing down upon us with President Barack Obama’s second term victory finally dawning on some of the more eschatologically driven among us, it may be therapeutic to review some of the more problematic rhetorical positions tossed around: patriotism and nationalism. This past election would not be the only time such a word — complete with all its nuances — has been used for political gain. I’m not the first person to want to speak on the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and I probably won’t be the last. But the distinction between the two is not a subtle one and, unfortunately, the two are often erroneously conflated. Some of humanity’s greatest minds have saturated the definitions of these words — George Bernard Shaw and Leo Tolstoy among them — and it is due to this heresy that the term patriot has become a terrible concept indeed. Making the two mean one and the same might have a long histor y, as
Sir Robert Walpole in 1740 stated, “The but that a chance would exist for a nation ver y idea of true patriotism is lost, and of many cultures to live together free the term has been prostituted to the ver y from tyranny. Unfortunately, slaver y worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, would not be abolished for another 80 or patriots spring up like mushrooms!” And so years and it would not be until the civil the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy rights movement that one might say aptly notes “discussions of both patriot- rights were given to all — but that ism and nationalism are often marred by remains up for debate in some circles, lack of clarity due to the failure to distin- and certainly more needs to be done to guish the two.” Patriotism, which might truly secure rights for ever yone. The be the most abused by politicians and original (and I’d say better) motto pundits, stems goes, “E pluribus from the Greek unum” — or, “from “A patriot, philosophically root “patriots,” many, one.” which was used to speaking, is someone willing theyBut the times, distinguish a felhave low countr yman changed. Since the to sacrifice oneself for their from another. start of the Cold country and countrymen.” Whereas, nation War, the United stems from the States has done Latin word “natio,” away with this which signifies “countr y” as in “race” or motto, replacing it with a theological “culture.” The two are not necessarily standard by which the new American culexclusive, but they are different. ture — a singular culture — is dominated My ancestors, expelled from by a lust for greed and the love of one Germany more than 230 years ago nation. The many cultures that made us because of religious persecution, fought strong have since faded with the normal and sacrificed for this countr y in order to decay of time — the advocacy of assimisecure a future for their descendants. lation and acculturation has ser ved its There was no single national identity. purpose, rendering past traditions useThere was only a dream—the so-called less in light of “American” ones. American Experiment, where liber ty I’m not complaining. The world is as would be granted to almost ever yone, it is. I was born into this tradition, and I
Palestine protest neccessary COMMENTARY SYJIL ASHRAF
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fellow student submitted a commentary titled “Viva Viva Palestine” last Wednesday on the rally for Gaza that was held Nov. 19. As event coordinator of Students for Justice in Palestine, the organization hosting the rally, and someone who was present long enough to know what was actually happening, I have no choice but to respond. The very words of the author when she says, “I understand and deeply sympathize for the innocent plebeians that have fallen victim to harsh cruelties,” prove that she, in fact, does not. These “sympathetic” words are so condescending, they nearly seem sarcastic. “Plebeian” is a word that means commoner, connoting someone who is unsophisticated and uncivilized. Calling the Palestinian people — whose lives have been invaded by poverty, near starvation, abuse and now, air strikes at the hands of the Israeli “Defense” Forces — “plebeians” is reminiscent of the shockingly racist New York subway ads from earlier this year. “In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel. Defeat jihad.” Now, I dearly hope that this writer was not overtly being racist and that she failed to realize how hurtful and bigoted her words were. But she and the rest of the University community must come to that realization now. The University has a considerable Muslim — as well as Arab — community. Within this community is a significant Palestinian population, all of who
come from immigrant families who fled their homeland of many generations due to increasing poverty, insecurity and persecution by the Israeli government. The likening of the protestors to “religious fanatics” is ignorant and slightly racist at best, and the words “irritating,” “annoying,” as well as the comparison of one of the demonstrator’s “shriek” to that of a “prepubescent child” are not only appallingly immature but also extremely callous. Many of these students have seen and felt their family’s emotional and psychological turmoil as they lost loved ones, their homes and their land — something very important in Middle Eastern culture — to this conflict. Forgive them for getting loud and emotional about an issue that’s plagued their people for decades. Had the author or the student whom she quoted stopped to talk to any of us — as had many others — and asked us what was going on, or even just listened to the speakers and performers, we would have gladly explained to them what this cause means to us. We would have told them all the stories that the U.S. media ignores, which we had to find in the pages of international news sources from places like Qatar, Russia and Israel itself. I recognize that, at first impression, our rally seemed intimidating. I myself cringed for a couple seconds, knowing how the average non-Arab or non-Muslim student might perceive us. But something so petty and so trivial cannot stop us, nor should it. As I explained to a senior who had been passing by and mentioned to me that the crowd and chants seemed aggressive, that’s simply how many university protests are. I’m afraid that this
is just how things work at a university, particularly one with a long history of social and political movements. The right to public protest is one of our most fundamental rights as Americans and has proven to be one of the most effective means of furthering a cause throughout our nation’s histor y. If the author had just done a little research into SJP, she would have found that we held a coffeehouse event just four days before the rally, as well as sponsored a fundraising event for the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund the very night before. She would have found that just the fact that we are here on campus is our “silent rebellion.” There is no need to dictate to us what we should or should not be doing for our own cause — particularly when every single thing listed is already being done. Zionists and their allies have suppressed the pro-Palestinian movement for years, and it is finally — after 64 years — starting to take hold. The pro-Israeli rally earlier in the day was by no means ironic. You see, while the civilians being terrorized, tortured, starved and slaughtered in Palestine may not be able to hear a “menial group of chanting college students,” Israel and the rest of the world can. I highly suggest that you use the opportunity given to you by alternate study locations such as libraries and student centers, because we are here to stay. And we will not be silent. Syjil Ashraf is a School of Ar ts and Sciences sophomore with a minor in political science. She is an event coordinator for Students for Justice in Palestine.
accept it as much as any other American. But what we have here today is a nationalistic society — a culture that has placed values on us that we accept, and sometimes agree with, but which maintains little of that old world, where out of all our differences, we find unity and strength. But this is not what certain politicians mean when they say, “We’re patriots.” Don’t let them fool you — they are not patriots. A patriot, philosophically speaking, is someone willing to sacrifice oneself for their countr y and countr ymen, while a nationalist believes in sacrificing only for their culture. Their values — the value of their nation over the rights of their fellow countr yman — are impor tant. They exemplify the new motto “in God we trust” over “out of many, one” because for them this is a “Christian nation” void of any diversity. Or at least, it should be. They have become the tyrants, the religious persecutors of my forefathers. The irony of such political language is not lost on me. Hopefully, good reader, this irony will not be lost on you. Tom Verenna is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in classics and history. His column, “Dose of Logos,” normally runs on alternate Mondays.
ONLINE COMMENTS User Elon, in response to the 11/21 commentary:
Viva viva Palestine “Out of all the reasons to disagree with protesters, you choose that they are annoying?” User RUChiTown, in response to the 11/26 editorial:
Week marks milestones for U. community “And a ‘B1G’ thank you to Tim Pernetti and the athletic department staff for their savvy approach and professional conduct throughout these endeavors.” User yara, in response to the 11/26 editorial:
RUSAS should use better protest tactics “As a friend of mine pointed out, this article should be entitled ‘I'm probably a person who is comfortable somehow and don't like it when people employ tactics for social change that make me uncomfortable.’”
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Today's Birthday (11/27/12). Revise your routine. Consider what's most important, and set up practices for that. Health is a treasure. Add daily fun. Social life buzzes this year; relationships are your jewels. Romantic sparks heat the winter. Keep finances organized, as work intensifies next summer. Balance with play. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Don't stop yet ... you're so close! Keep playing the game, and beat the odds. Watch your language, but say exactly what you think. Gather strength from love. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Love grows stronger in spite of restrictions. Be thoughtful of others. An unstable financial situation could lead to a financial revelation. Make sure you get your two-cents' worth. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 6 — Consider another location. Stand back to let your mate express her/himself. Finances are tight. And two plus two is still four. Don't despair, there's always tomorrow. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Your friends are there to help you dig for the treasure. Don't fight, or sweat, over the small stuff. Listen to an older person. Follow your schedule. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 8 — The road to great communication is paved with good intentions. Play by the rules and prosper, but don't spend what you haven't got. Rely on your community for what you need. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 8 — You're tougher than you look. Be willing to play with others. The more you learn, the better you'll understand the strategy. Meditate on it. Make another improvement at home.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Your discipline and sense of balance come in handy now and are admired. Don't sell yourself short. Keep checking the quality. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — You're breaking the glass ceiling, or at least pushing it open. Concentrate on the moment at hand, even if the progress seems slow. The depth of love given to you is revealed. Team members come to agreement. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 8 — Listen first, carefully, before jumping to conclusions, and avoid unnecessary upsets. Follow the schedule, prioritizing the projects that you love. Don't forget to chop wood and carry water. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 8 — Love is still in the air. Take a deep breath, and let it all soak in. Acknowledge another person's wisdom. Don't let the circumstances distract you from your plan or your promises. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — For nearly four weeks, your ideas move forward rapidly. Another provides the right contacts. Be patient and understanding toward their ideas, it's not worth the fight. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 8 — Ignore rumors. Love empowers you and opens up new opportunities among the reigning confusion reigns. Keep yourself to high standards. Voice your feelings.
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ndiana stayed No. 1 in the Associated Press’ college basketball poll. The Hoosiers remained in the top spot for the fourth week in a row while Duke moved into the No. 2 position with its win against Louisville in the championship game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Michigan came in at No. 3 in the polls, with Ohio St. at No. 4 and the Cardinals at No. 5. Syracuse, Florida, Kentucky, Arizona and Kansas round out the top 10. Two other teams represented the Big East in the polls, with Cincinnati up to No. 17 and Georgetown at No. 20, while Connecticut dropped out of the rankings.
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basketball center Gorgui Dieng will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken bone in his left wrist, according to CBSSports.com. Dieng suf fered the injur y in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament in the first half of the Cardinals’ 84-61 win against Missouri. Dieng returned in the second half of the game and played 22 minutes before sitting out the title game against Duke. Voted as an All-Big East Preseason First Team player, Dieng will undergo surger y today to insert a screw in his broken wrist. In five games this season, Dieng averaged 8.2 points with eight rebounds and two blocks per game.
P ITTSBURGH Senior wide receiver Tim Wright has spent two of his five seasons at Rutgers on the sidelines. He redshirted in his first year and a knee injury during preseason camp forced him to miss the entire 2010 season. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
GROWTH Wright uses bond with fellow wideout to aid development CONTINUED FROM BACK He now knows something can happen on any play to take playing time away. Because of that, his philosophy is to play each play like it is his last. Wright made his return in 2011, when he saw his first significant production at Rutgers, hauling in 11 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns. He thanks much of that to Harrison, who has been with him through all of his playing time. During that time, the two formed a bond that has been key for Wright. “[Harrison and I] feed off of each other a lot,” Wright said. “We don’t even have to say something sometimes and we know how [each other] is feeling. We know how to say things to get each other going, and we’ve had a lot of fun over the past four or five years. You can’t trade those moments for anything.” Now a senior, Wright is in the midst of his best season. With two games left on the schedule, he has 35 catches for 422 yards and two scores. Louisville serves as Wright’s final regular season opponent.
He wants to make sure when he leaves, he has impacted the program the way others have. “[When] I was younger I had to learn things from the older guys that were ahead of me,” Wright said. “There’s a lot of great guys here. There’s a lot of great guys that came here and left their legacy. I just want to leave my legacy when I leave here and just hope people carry on what I put down here.” He can take another step toward cementing that legacy Thursday, when the Knights face the Cardinals for a chance to earn their first ever BCS bowl bid. Wright believes because of the friendship he has with his classmates, Senior Day will only add to the game. “You just create a relationship with the guys you came in with, and it’s a bond that will never break,” he said. “On Senior Day, I expect it to be a live atmosphere, a great environment, and we just want to go attack it and get the win.” As far as his goals are concerned, Wright thinks the next game will be his best. “I think my highest point is yet to come,” he said. “I really believe that. I believe Thursday is going to be the highest point. I can envision it.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Joey Gregory on Twitter @JGregoryTargum.
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basketball guard Trey Ziegler was charged with driving under the influence early Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Ziegler was arrested Sunday after a cab driver spotted him passed out in his car. The driver called authorities at 3:05 a.m. where police issued field sobriety tests, which he failed. Ziegler said he only had two drinks. Ziegler transfer red from Central Michigan this season after his father, Ernie Ziegler, was fired as the school’s head coach and was granted a special waiver this season to play. He averaged 15.6 points during his sophomore year with the Chippewas. In six games this season, Ziegler averages 6.2 points per game for the Panthers. His preliminar y hearing is scheduled for Feb. 5.
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Senior wide receiver Mark Harrison said classmate Tim Wright rebounding from his knee injury says a lot about his character. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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SPORTS PAGE 19 MEN’S TRACK QUESTIONS SURROUND TEAM’S YOUTH
Seniors lead talented roster BY ERIC DIMETROSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Head coach Phil Spiniello noticed Nicole Scott’s improvements during her two-plus seasons diving at Rutgers. CONOR ALWELL, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / NOVEMBER 2011
SUCCESS Junior avoids setting goals despite leading Knights in dive event CONTINUED FROM BACK Scott has not laid out specific performance goals for the remainder of the year. She would rather focus on getting better individually, and the results will follow, she said. “I’d like to keep improving each dive individually — not necessarily on the score as a total, but just to improve on each of my dives — and to just keep diving consistently,” Scott said. The opportunity to dive collegiately three years ago enticed
the Toronto native. There is not much in the way of college diving in Canada, Scott said. She came to Rutgers ready to compete, and has done so successfully. Spiniello has been impressed with her diving and anticipates the next two years with her on the team. “Nicole is a very hard worker,” he said. “She is extremely disciplined. Her and [diving] coach [Fred] Woodruff have been working really hard to continue improvement over the past two seasons, and I’m looking forward to that paying off here in her junior and senior year.” For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow Mike Mor ton on Twitter @MortonTargum.
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Historic Louisville game nears sellout BY JOEY GREGORY ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
The Rutgers football team’s regular season finale Thursday against Louisville is nearing a sellout, but there are still tickets available to purchase. While the Scarlet Knights have already clinched their first ever share of a Big East Championship, Thursday’s game can create two more firsts for the program. The Knights have never had sole possession of a Big East Title and have never been to a BCS bowl. With a win against the Cardinals, Rutgers will achieve both, earning a spot in one of the six BCS bowls. “The thing we talk and we preach to the players is we need to approach this game the exact same way we approached the first 11 games and do everything we can to prepare, practice as well as we can, execute our offense,” said head coach Kyle Flood. “I think to do things outside of your personality is very dangerous in a game like this” Should Louisville win, it will earn that spot in the BCS bid, something with which it is not familiar.
Flood believes what makes this Rutgers team special is the way it came together after the departure of former head coach Greg Schiano to the NFL, taking most of the coaching staff with him. “They’ve worked tremendously hard in a very different environment than any other team I’ve been around where you have a new head coach and nine new assistant coaches,” Flood said, “and I’ll say nine because [defensive coordinator] Robb Smith is in a different role than he was last year, and to … have the success they’ve had this year I think is a testament to how badly they wanted it.” Rutgers is also trying to shake off the ghosts of seasons past in which it came close to its goals but ultimately failed. The most recent of those attempts was last year. The Knights had only Connecticut standing between them and their first share of the Big East title. To purchase tickets for the game, call the Rutgers ticket office at 1-866-445-GORU or go to scarletknights.com for online ticketing instructions.
The Rutgers men’s track and field team is ready to start its 2012-2013 campaign following a long offseason. The first meet of the season is Dec. 10, in the New Year’s Invitational in Princeton, N.J. The Scarlet Knights performed well throughout last season, finishing the Big East Championships sixth place overall. The Knights hope to be better this year and improve on last season’s results, which is not an easy task. Head coach Mike Mulqueen is happy the team had a long offseason to heal several of their injuries from last season that held them back. “The most important thing during the offseason is to stay healthy and injury-free,” Mulqueen said. “Some injuries last year hurt us, and we have a solid team coming back.” Mulqueen coaches a team that can have instant success during the winter with an upside for the future. The Knights have important senior leadership, relying on
experience to help the team’s younger athletes as the season progresses. Senior Adam Bergo is a team captain for the Knights and last year earned All-Big East honors. Bergo took advantage of the off time to become an even better jumper for the Knights. “We worked really hard this offseason to get our running mechanics down,” Bergo said. “We have a ver y interesting team.” In addition to Bergo, eight other seniors fill a Knights roster. Kevin Bostick, who has the second-longest triple jump in school history, is among them. He is one of the Knights leaders entering the first meet. Senior thrower James Plummer is a two-time Big East champion in discuss and anchors the throwing unit for the Knights. Another senior, Christopher Wyckoff, is the team leader in pole vault and earned All-Big East recognition last season. The Knights are inexperienced in several other areas, but believe their young talent will perform right away. The younger members of the roster have to make an
immediate impact in meets and must adjust to college level competition quickly. “We have a very young team in some spots and don’t have as much experience as last year,” Bergo said. “There’s been a lot of good energy at practice, and everyone’s adjusted to the new system well.” Mulqueen has the same expectations for the team every season, and he believes this team is fully capable of achieving its goals. “Every year we try to compete for championships, and that never changes,” Mulqueen said. “We want to contend for the Big East Championship, and we have a good team.” The Knights have tough competition in the Big East and need to perform well if they hope to achieve their goals. If the Knights stay focused and healthy throughout the season, they are capable of making noise in the talented Big East. “We just want everyone to be healthy and to get to the starting line,” Mulqueen said. “We have a lot of ability and are excited for the season.”
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NOVEMBER 27, 2012 GYMNASTICS RUTGERS USES INTRASQUAD PRACTICE TO DISPLAY SKILLS
Knights battle for season-opening lineup spots BY GREG JOHNSON STAFF WRITER
Junior Alyssa Straub competes on the bars during a meet at the Livingston Recreation Center last season. She is in her first season as a captain. LIANNE NG, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2011
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Carter’s stretch results in honors BY TYLER BARTO SPORTS EDITOR
Sophomore guard Eli Carter earned Big East Weekly Honor Roll recognition this week following two Rutgers men’s basketball team wins. Carter averaged 22.5 points per game during the span and leads the Scarlet Knights this season with 18 points per game. He scored a teambest 25 points Sunday at UNCGreensboro, where the Knights came back from a halftime deficit to win their fourth game in a row. He added 20 points in a twopoint victor y Nov. 20 against Boston University at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. Carter has appeared in each of Rutgers’ last four games off the bench after starting the Knights’ season-opening loss against St. Peter’s. He scored only five points against the Peacocks on a season-low 2-for-12 shooting. The loss prompted head coach Mike Rice to question the team’s offensive purpose. Rice responded by making changes to the starting lineup, namely removing Carter and two other opening night starters. The move has paid off.
The Knights have scored more than 80 points in three of their first five games, including a season-high 88 in their first win of the season Nov. 12 against Sacred Heart. Carter scored a team-best 18 points that night, his first tour on the bench following a freshman season in which he started 28 games. Carter led Rutgers in scoring as a freshman, averaging 13.8 points per game in nearly 30 minutes on the floor. But during the Knights’ win streak, he has not been alone. Sophomore point guard Myles Mack scored 24 points in Rutgers’ win at UNC-Greensboro. He contributed 45 more during the Knights’ previous three games. Mack, sophomore guard Mike Poole and senior forward Austin Johnson entered the team’s starting lineup following the loss to St. Peter’s. Mack spent most of his freshman campaign as Rice’s offensive spark off the bench, while Carter and classmate Jerome Seagears started in the backcourt. The Paterson, N.J., native leads Rutgers in 3-point percentage, ranks first among guards in field goal percentage and is No. 1 in minutes played.
With only 15 preseason practices remaining before winter break, the Rutgers gymnastics team is accelerating its routines to ready itself to compete in a season-opening meet Jan. 6 in Durham, N.H. Head coach Louis Levine anticipates a sprint to the end of the preseason. “The goal is to be ready to compete by the end of those [15] practices, so that when we come back [from winter break], we can hit the ground running and really start off on the right foot for our first meet,” he said. As an initial test to see how the squad performs its routines on a bigger stage, the Scarlet Knights compete in an intrasquad practice meet tomorrow, Levine said. The expectation is for the Knights to put their hard work, particularly most recently on the floor and vault events, on display. “That’ll be the first chance to really see how people perform in a little bit more pressure-packed situation on those events,” Levine said. It also serves as an opportunity to gauge the team’s strongest lineups by dissecting the team’s depth, which could be the strongest in recent program history. “People are kicking each other out of lineup spots, which isn’t a bad thing. It’s a really good thing,” said junior co-captain Alyssa Straub. “Ever yone is pushing each other. We’re
competitive within the squad, which I think is a big improvement from last year.” As a first-time captain, Straub seeks to enforce a team culture of efficient work ethic in practice. She stresses paying attention to detail to achieve consistency, which the team lacked at times last season. “We’re trying to not just get through routines and make them, but tr y to perfect the little things,” Straub said. “It’s more of a theme — make sure we get through ever y assignment on every event in a timely manner.” As the Knights approach their season-opening matchup with New Hampshire, they look to continue to build up their endurance and skills in performing floor routines. They insist now is not the time to rest their bodies as they inch closer to where they need to be at the start of the season. “This is really the beginning of us really starting to put numbers in on floor, in terms of routines,” Levine said. “We’ve been putting those numbers in on the other three events, and floor we hold back a little bit just because of how heavy and difficult on the body it can be. So really we need to just start pushing the artistic side of it, along with what we’ve been doing — making it bigger and better.” For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow Greg Johnson on Twitter @GJohnsonTargum.
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
SPORTS PAGE 22 FOOTBALL SENIOR WEEK CORNERBACK RECORDS 32 TACKLES IN FINAL YEAR
Senior cornerback Marcus Cooper, left, teams up Saturday with senior safety Wayne Warren and junior cornerback Logan Ryan to tackle a Pittsburgh ball carrier. Cooper has seen more snaps than ever this season despite not earning a single official start. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Cooper sees increased role at corner BY JOSH BAKAN ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
A dime package, featuring six defensive backs, gives secondary players their best chance to get on the field. Marcus Cooper had several of those opportunities for the Rutgers football team, but the senior cornerback still finds the most solace in that package. With only two days before his final game at High Point Solutions Stadium, one thing Cooper has never changed in his five years with the Scarlet Knights is his assurance in the secondar y. “It gives me confidence out there. You have three or four guys out there that have your back,” Cooper said of the secondary’s depth. “You go out in a dime package, things like that, you have more defense on the field. It just gives you more security when you’re out there.” The Bloomfield (Conn.) High School product began his Rutgers career behind at wide receiver, where he faced current NFL cornerbacks Jason McCourty, Devin McCourty and Brandon Bing in practice. Even without them, Cooper still had to fight his whole career. He played two games as a redshirt freshman, six as a sophomore and nine last year as a junior, his second season as a fulltime cornerback. He officially started two games for Rutgers, and neither came this season. But a starting role has not mattered. Even though classmate Brandon Jones has started in his
place, they still receive relatively equal playing time. Cooper and Jones competed in training camp with a greater goal to push each other to improve with the knowledge both would play. “Training camp, you’re competing against each other just to push each other,” Cooper said. “We don’t take it as much as a competition with the season now. We just tr y to make each other better.”
“Some of the guys, they’ve just been waiting for their chance. They’ve just been watching.” MASON ROBINSON Senior Safety
Rutgers’ surplus in the secondary leaves only three underclassmen in the defensive backfield’s two-deep. That leaves several younger players fighting to get near the top of the Knights’ depth chart. Senior safety Mason Robinson said they can learn a lot from Cooper’s example. “Some of the guys, they’ve just been waiting for their chance,” Robinson said. “They’ve just been watching and learning and soaking it all and taking it and running with it.” Robinson also entered the program on the offensive side of the ball. He was a running back at Somer ville (N.J.) High School before converting to wideout in
2009 and then to cornerback last season. Robinson suffered a seasonending knee injury in last year’s season opener against North Carolina Central. Despite six years of eligibility, he knows how fast opportunity can slip by. He also sees how well Cooper and Jones utilized it. “Opportunity plus preparation equals success, and I think they were just prepared,” Robinson said. “They finally got the opportunity last year. They had a pretty good season last year.” Cooper registered 32 tackles this season as an active player in run defense, along with an interception. The statistics are modest, but head coach Kyle Flood sees much more in players like Cooper. It is why he wants to honor those players right before Thursday’s kickoff against Louisville. “I do think it’s important to do because these players and these families,” Flood said. “They pour a lot of their lives into Rutgers football for four or five years, and I think they deserve that moment out there on the field to be recognized.” Despite Cooper’s lack of shining moments this season — he was on the wrong end of a 13-yard touchdown Saturday at Pittsburgh — those opportunities only made him better, he said. “It’s a great learning facility for me going with established guys like that who have a track record,” Cooper said. “So I was able to just learn from the best.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Josh Bakan on Twitter @JBakanTargum.
Senior cornerback Brandon Jones has split reps this season with classmate Marcus Cooper, often earning the start. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
SPORTS PAGE 23 KNIGHT NOTEBOOK SENIOR REMAINS WORK IN PROGESS AT TIGHT END
Senior tight end D.C. Jefferson (10) attempts to get to the second level of Pittsburgh’s defense Saturday on a Knights running play. Jefferson leads three Rutgers tight ends this season with 18 receptions, but his progress has come in moderation. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Modest gains highlight Jefferson’s stay BY TYLER BARTO SPORTS EDITOR
D.C. Jef ferson sees the potential in redshirt freshman Tyler Kroft, a physically developing tight end for the Rutgers football team.
“He’s just got to get better at little things, the same as any other tight end in the country at his age,” Jefferson said Sunday. “Every day is a process of getting better off your last mistake.” Jef ferson, a senior tight end, once dealt with much
loftier expectations than his younger teammate. Once an imposing 6-foot-6 high school quarterback from Winter Haven, Fla., he initially committed to LSU before reneging it in favor of the Scarlet Knights.
Sophomore running back Jawan Jamison will play Thursday against Louisville despite an ankle issue that surfaced Nov. 10 against Army. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
His frame — Jefferson is listed at 250 pounds — made him an ideal candidate at tight end once he changed positions in 2009 as a redshirt freshman. But through nearly four seasons, Jefferson gained little traction as a pass catcher. His 18 receptions this season are a career high, and he is on pace to catch more passes this season than he did in the last two combined. He has caught only one touchdown, the first since a 2010 gadget play in which he caught a pass from wide receiver Mohamed Sanu against Florida International. A Jefferson holding penalty Saturday at Pittsburgh negated a touchdown, although the Knights scored two plays later. “Things didn’t go the way we planned,” Jefferson said. “They came out with a great game plan, and we didn’t execute ours to the fullest to come out with a victory. We’re moving forward.” For ward thinking has always been linked with Jefferson. He entered 2012 on the preseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation’s top tight end, despite only 27 career catches. Offensive coordinator Dave Brock’s pro-style system was supposed to signal a return to tight end production. But in recent history, Rutgers has received minor contributions from the position. L.J. Smith, drafted in the NFL’s second round in 2003, averaged 32 receptions through three seasons. Clark Harris in 2006 was the last tight end to account for more than 300 yards in a season. “We’re a pro-style offense with an emphasis on running the football to create one-on-ones in the passing game,” said head coach Kyle Flood yesterday. “But we’re
going to attack on offense in every game. Unfortunately, if you don’t execute, it doesn’t look very good.” Outside of the Knights’ two losses — in which they trailed by at most three scores — sophomore quarterback Gary Nova has averaged 21.5 pass attempts in the last six games. It has meant a pinch on opportunities at tight end, which already faced a steep learning curve. “I think I came a long way doing something I never did before,” Jefferson said. “I’m still not where I want to be.”
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Thursday from his experiences as a Delaware assistant in 2003, when the Blue Hens won the FCS national championship. The atmosphere — Flood says it is the Monday Night Football of the college level — against Louisville could be arguably the most heightened in program history, with a BCS bid at stake. “We’re certainly not naïve to what the result of the game will dictate for either team,” Flood said. “It’s a big game. It’s the kind of game that you want to be in as a player and as a coach, and it’s the kind of game as a program that we hope to be in every year.”
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sophomore running back Jawan Jamison, hobbled by an ankle injury, to be available against the Cardinals. Jamison has rushed a combined 13 times in the last two games since suffering a sprained ankle Nov. 10 against Army. He averaged nearly 24 carries in the previous nine games. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Tyler Barto on Twitter @TBartoTargum.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “I think I came long way doing something I never did before.” — Rutgers football team tight end D.C. Jefferson on transition from quarterback
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012
FOOTBALL SENIOR WEEK WRIGHT CONTEMPLATES LEGACY
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Early success follows Scott on platform BY MIKE MORTON STAFF WRITER
Senior wide receiver Tim Wright attempts to run past Pittsburgh safety Jarred Holley on one of his five catches Saturday in the Knights’ 27-6 loss. He totaled 61 receiving yards in the contest. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Injury sparks wideout’s growth BY JOEY GREGORY ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
Tim Wright has been a consistent presence during his five seasons as a member of the Rutgers football team, but not always on the field. After redshirting his first year as a Scarlet Knight and failing to record a catch in 2009, he turned to the following season as his year to emerge. But that did not happen. A knee injury suffered in preseason camp forced him to miss the entire 2010 season. Rather than making strides on the field, he had to keep his mind straight of f of it.
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roads,” Wright said. “I just took that and carried it and put it into my game. Guys like that, they’re great guys to learn from. They had a lot of success. Why not follow them?” That period served as a time for growth and also showed his teammates, including fellow receiver Mark Harrison, a little bit more about the Wall Township, N.J., native. “It shows you what kind of guy he is and it shows you how much character he really has,” Harrison said. “He could have called it quits right there, but he’s a warrior. He just pushed through it.” Wright said that time off the field showed him the fragility of a playing career. SEE
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“Going through something like that, where you had to sit out for a whole season, what can you do?” Wright said. “You can sit there, harp on yourself and be down, or you can just look at it as an opportunity to get better, to learn your body more, to be more hungry.” Wright was used to sitting on the sideline. In his early days he watched future NFL wideouts Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood make their lasting marks on the program. Unable to play, Wright had all the time he needed to soak in as much as he could from them. “Just learning from their ups and downs, things they excelled in, some of their darkest moments where they had to overcome things, allowed me to try and not cross those same
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was one of eight wrestlers for the Rutgers wrestling team to go undefeated Saturday at the Northeast Duals in Albany, N.Y. The senior 184-pounder went 3-0 in his matches.
Through her first two years with the Rutgers swimming and diving team, junior diver Nicole Scott had already cemented a place in the program’s record books. She further entrenched her place in Rutgers history Nov. 18 — the final day of the Frank Elm Invitational — by breaking her own record on the platform dive. Scott posted a 269.70 score, breaking her own record of 251.95 she set her freshman year. Head coach Phil Spiniello was excited to see Scott’s performance at this point in the season. “It was great to see her break her own record this early in the season,” Spiniello said. “Her diving is really coming together.” But the record was not on Scott’s mind before attempting the platform dive, she said. “I was just sort of trying to take it one dive at a time,” she said. “I really just wanted to get my whole list off decently, and I did it better than I thought I could.” The success has not been rare so far this season for Scott, who has yet to finish worse than second in any event. In addition to her record-setting dive at the Frank Elm Invite, Scott also finished second in both the 1- and 3meter dives. She also placed second in the 1- and 3-meter dives in the Scarlet Knights’ first dual meet of the season against Wagner. Sophomore teammate Nicole Honey finished first in each of those events. Scott won both the 1- and 3-meter dives at the Sonny Werblin Invitational, the first event of the season. Her early-season success, along with practice, left Scott optimistic about the second half of the team’s schedule. “I’ve been really happy with how I’ve been performing,” she said. “I think I’ve been diving pretty consistently, which I’m happy with. There’s obviously some things I need to work on to improve all my dives, but I think that the training that we’ve been doing is really going to help.” Spiniello also believes Scott is poised for a huge second half of the season. “She’s definitely laid the foundation to be successful,” he said. “She’s really taken her diving to another level this year.” SEE
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RUTGERS SPORTS CALENDAR WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
SWIMMING, DIVING
MEN’S BASKETBALL
WRESTLING
Tri-meet
at Mississippi
at Penn State Open
Saturday, 1 p.m. Norfolk, Va.
Saturday, 2 p.m. Oxford, Miss.
Sunday State College, Pa.
at Princeton Thursday, 7 p.m. Princeton, N.J.