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Student looks to inspire others with Post-it notes Founder of ‘RU Post-It Anonymous’ spreads messages further through social media BY SHAWN SMITH CORRESPONDENT

Members of the Rutgers University Association of International Relations, left, go head-tohead with members of the Rutgers University Debate Union on transatlantic relations. The groups debated on the roles of the United States with Europe and tied in issues with NATO, the European Union and China. CONOR ALWELL, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

U. int’l relations group defeats debate union by slim margin Teams discuss NATO, European Union, China BY HANNAH SCHROER CORRESPONDENT

Members of Rutgers University Debate Union and the Rutgers University Association of International Relations faced off last night as par t of the University’s Transatlantic Campus Week. The teams debated for three rounds. The topics, in order, were whether the U.S. should remain in NATO, if U.S. immigration policy should be like

Germany’s and if the U.S. should promote democracy to other nations. The teams went back and forth debating the United States’ relationship with NATO since the Cold War, the European Union and China. The judges ruled RUAIR the event’s winner over the RUDU by a narrow margin. Starting for RUAIR, Tarnjit Singh said NATO was created to protect member nations’ interests in the area as well as countries abroad. He said the London train bombing and the Sept. 11 attacks prove that. NATO has been functioning as a peacekeeping police force that aids the United Nations, SEE

While Daniel Munoz gets ready for the day, he also takes a minute to go online and search for inspirational quotations. Once he finds a few he likes, the School of Arts and Sciences sophomore writes them on Post-it notes to take with him on his way to class. As he boards buses or walks into student centers, he places the notes in high traffic areas where many students can notice. Munoz, creator of a Tumblr and Twitter account “RU Post-It Anonymous,” said he integrates social media while trying to motivate his fellow students around campus. “The whole idea behind the Post-its was to get people thinking and moving,” he said. “I thought to myself, why not take the extra step to go and help others.” Munoz first thought of starting “RU Post-It Anonymous” while taking “Basic

Acting” at the University during the spring 2012 semester. He received a challenge in one of his assignments: Instead of walking around campus with his headphones on, experience the world around him. “I liked the idea, so I started writing the idea on little pieces of paper and leaving them on bus seats,” he said. “I finally told my professor and she liked it.” Though his instructor and University alumna Kristen Adele liked what Munoz was doing, she told him to expand on it, he said. Munoz bought a few packs of Postits, and started writing inspirational quotes on them. “About a month after I started leaving Post-its on buses, I told my class what I was doing to see what they thought,” he said. “I wanted to gauge their reactions. Some had said they [saw] the notes and liked them.” SEE

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Warm Heart Worldwide wins award for social enterprise BY ALEX MEIER CORRESPONDENT

Founded at the University, Warm Heart Worldwide raises funds for the people of the Phrao Valley in Northern Thailand through the sale of handmade, organic and fair trade paper products made by workers in the rural village. GreatNonProfit, a leading online source for reviews of nonprofit organizations, recognized Warm Heart — whose student members on campus sell silk scarves, journals and handbags — as a 2012 top-rate nonprofit. Tara DeWorsop, former U.S. director of Warm Heart and University alumna, said the organization deserves this recognition because of its unique approach to tackling poverty. Ninety percent of the nonprofit organization’s profits go back to sustaining the Phrao valley

communities, DeWorsop said. The other 10 percent of the money helps handle business affairs. “It really is sustainable,” she said. “There’s nothing about it that’s just going there and putting on a temporary band aid on a problem ... [like] the 100 percent failure rates of nonprofits that have come through before.” Daniya Anwar, co-president of the University’s chapter of Warm Heart, said the organization holds biweekly sales in University campus centers, which usually take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays. The organization provides a stable income for the people of Phrao Valley with its micro enterprise approach, said Anwar, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. But it also teaches workers how to use the natural resources available to them — like silk SEE

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Reggie Davis, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, dodges a ball to stay in the game last night during an end-ofsemester dodgeball tournament. The event was cosponsored by the Rutgers Recreation Intramurals and Recreation Activities crew, and featured 19 co-ed teams with more than 90 participants at the College Avenue Gym.

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CAMPUS CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 11 The Rutgers Student Center “Atrium After Hours” continues from 1 to 4 a.m. through Dec. 12 as a late-night study space for students. This initiative is sponsored by the Rutgers University Student Assembly. The Rutgers University Programming Association has a “Cider and Donut” tent set up from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Biel Road bus stop on Cook campus. Historian and musician David Kincaid talks about “Irish Songs of the U.S. Civil War” at 4 p.m. in the Remigio U. Pane Room of Alexander Library on the College Avenue campus. The event is sponsored by the Rutgers University Libraries. Equine enthusiasts and professionals meet to exchange ideas about horses and research at 6 p.m. at the Equine Science Center at 59 Biel Road on Cook campus. Attendees must register through esc.rutgers.edu. Registration costs $25.

Wednesday, Dec. 12 The Student Employment Office sets up a table from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus to talk to students about part-time and seasonal employment. Those who stop by will get a free stress ball. The Rutgers University Programming Association has a “Cider and Donut” tent set up from 2 to 5 p.m. at the College Hall bus stop on Douglass campus.

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METRO CALENDAR Wednesday, Dec. 12 Carlos Mencia performs at 8 p.m. at the Stress Factory Comedy Club at 90 Church St. in downtown New Brunswick. He will have a second show on Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37. Kenny G performs holiday songs at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. Tickets start at $35. Olde Queens Tavern hosts its Christmas party and photos with Santa Claus at 108 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick.

Thursday, Dec. 13 Sadat X of Brand Nubian performs at 9 p.m. at the Court Tavern at 124 Church St. in downtown New Brunswick. There is a $5 cover charge. This is a 21-plus event. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings New Orleans-style holiday jazz tunes at 8 p.m. to the State Theatre at 15 Livingston Ave. in downtown New Brunswick. Tickets start at $30.

Friday, Dec. 14 Free horse-drawn carriage rides continue every Friday and Saturday in December from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 2 Albany St. and Heldrich Hotel at 10 Livingston Ave. Ryan Hamilton performs at 6 p.m. the Stress Factory Comedy Club at 90 Church St. in downtown New Brunswick. Tickets are $20.

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Organization fights hunger with holiday campaign BY KIANA DUNN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

While many University students finish up their holiday wish lists, members of Rutgers Against Hunger are devoting their time to families in need through the fourth annual “Adopt-A-Family” campaign. Chris Retzko, manager of Rutgers Against Hunger, said “Adopt-A-Family” provides families with a holiday they would not have had without this program, which was created for students to learn about hunger in New Jersey. Retzko said the families they help ask for things that most people take for granted. These items include boots and warm clothes to help them do their jobs in the winter. About 1.1 million people in 2010 had trouble getting enough food for their household in New Jersey, according to RAH’s website. Retzko said there is a dramatic need in this community for basic necessities and unfortunately, this demand increases every year. The “Adopt-A-Family” campaign is collecting items such as non-perishable food items, toiletries and baby supplies. Suggested gift donations vary from socks to board games. Glass items and items that are repackaged, wrapped, opened or unlabeled cannot be accepted, according to the RAH website. “‘Adopt-A-Family’ gives students an easy way to help those in need,” Retzko said. This year RAH will partner with several nonprofit organizations, such as Catholic Charities, Women Aware, and Making it Possible to End Homelessness to help as many families as possible, he said. He said these donations will go to people that live blocks away from students. Women and children from abusive homes and people transitioning from homelessness are some of the people who will receive these donations. The “Adopt-A-Family” campaign hopes to help 220 families — 30 more than last year, according to the website. Elliot Schreffler, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said the campaign is a good way to give back to those in need. “Giving these people an opportunity to experience the holidays represents a broader altruistic spirit inherent in citizens that sits in contrast to the prevailing cynical notions that our society is now egocentric in nature,” he said. Azariah Ali, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said giving back is good for the holiday spirit. “We live in a community where so many people are less fortunate than us, so while we are here and have time, we can easily give back to those who need help,” he said.

PSYCHING OUT FINALS

Ginamarie Miro, a Mason Gross School of the Arts first-year student, left, attends Rutgers University Programming Association’s “Psych Out Your Stress” event yesterday at the Livingston Student Center coffeehouse to get her Tarot cards read. Students were also able to get their biorhythms and palms read as a way to destress before finals. EMILY NESI

Students scream against gender violence at rally BY KARMA ALLEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Em Kay, a School of Arts and Sciences senior who identifies as trans-feminine, said gender is not something that can be turned on or off. “I wear clothes that some consider to be inappropriate because of the body I was born in. I am aware of the violence, the hatred that exists, but I must be true to my gender identity,” Kay said. “It’s not just something I do on occasions — it’s who I am.” Kay said transgender people make up a large percentage of the people who experience gender violence and sexual assault, which a group of students brought to light yesterday during a public “Scream Against Gender Violence.” “I know people who have been violently targeted because they are gender variants. I have dated

two survivors of sexual violence and it may change the way I look at the world, but it doesn’t change who I am,” Kay said. Kay said she tries to wear make up or put something in her hair to send people the message that while material markers of gender can be removed, identity itself cannot. “Unlike drag queens [who] perform as a stage act, my gender identity is not something that I can take off,” Kay said. Kay was one of the 50 other students who recited spoken word poetr y at the Women’s Center Coalition’s annual rally yesterday on the steps of Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. The event concluded the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Violence.” Navya Lakkaraju, president of the Women’s Center Coalition, said the rally was meant to

promote awareness of gender violence on campus. “Gender violence is violence that occurs to an individual based on their perceived gender or expectations of that gender,” said Lakkaraju, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “It’s a pervasive problem that manifests in different ways, usually silent ways that most people don’t like talking about.” She said gender violence includes having attitudes toward cer tain people, verbal slurs and catcalling. Lakkaraju said women are seen as commodities to men who go to parties, because they use them to meet requirements of a party ratio. Aditya Singh, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said she was excited to see a genderbalanced crowd attend the event. “It felt good because everyone was there to fight against one

cause,” Singh said. “I wish the University could do more events to change the attitudes that contribute to gender violence.” Marios Athanasiou, a School of Arts Sciences sophomore, said the event consisted of both high excitement and extreme frustration. “At first you had some beautiful poetry read, but what followed was an intense expression of emotion against injustices that occur,” Athanasiou said. “The scream was our way of speaking out against unacceptable intolerance.” He said screaming is an extreme type of vocal action that draws people’s attention. “It isn’t a protest you can walk by,” he said. “You’re going to hear it and you’re going to want to know what’s happening.” Check out the video at dailytargum.com/multimedia

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worms — rather than outside resources, Anwar said. “They have to be very creative,” she said. “It will help them make a living so they can progress independently on their own and not rely on an outside source. Through that, Thailand is able to retain its culture along with its own independence.” DeWorsop said she became involved with Warm Heart after taking a social entrepreneurship class with the organization’s founder and University professor emeritus Michael Shafer. Takmila Chowdhury, co-president of the University chapter, said Shafer formed the organization after he noticed that people in Thailand make less than 75 cents a day. “He [was] visiting the area, and that’s how he got to be so passionate about it,” said Chowdhury a School of Arts and Sciences junior. In 2008, Shafer asked DeWorsop to live in Thailand for one year to complete a fellowship while helping to develop the micro enterprise side of Warm Heart. DeWorsop said meeting different types of people and learning about the culture was a highlight of living in Thailand. “You get to see the different types of Thai culture, and you meet some really amazing people who’ve accomplished so much despite really difficult life circumstances that they’ve been born into,” she said. DeWorsop said Thailand is rightfully nicknamed the Land of Smiles. “There’s a very healthy outlook on life and a can-do attitude,” she said. “They have a creative outlook on life where they can make things out of recycled goods and make the most out of whatever you’re given.” Warm Heart features different programs to help the community get involved, Chowdhury said. An example is the Children’s Home, one of the most successful programs Warm Heart runs, she said. The home helps educate children from the ages of 6 to 18 in the Karen and Lisu villages. Without the program, children would have to walk 3 miles one way to school. The home taught five children in May 2009, Chowdhury said. Today, 37 children are enrolled in the program. The University chapter generated more than $1,000 in profits last semester, Chowdhury said. Aside from campus sales, the chapter sells products all over the New Brunswick and Highland Park communities. “We tr y to seek opportunities for sales,” she said. “Church sales are fantastic. People are really interested in buying these Fair Trade things, especially for Christmas.” Chowdhury said the chapter only has about five members. “Right now we’re trying to recruit ... it’s hard to do everything, like work and school and an organization to run,” she said.

said Rajan Gadhia, continuing for RUAIR. NATO intervened in Yugoslavia by creating a “no fly” zone and conducting air strikes in Bosnia after the Cold War ended, he said. Gadhia said NATO reacted to these crises by airlifting goods to supply humanitarian aid for Pakistani flood victims. Dan Manzoor, representing RUAIR said piracy and terrorism affect everyone globally, so having a unified front presents an advantage because it makes NATO more effective. NATO has taken on an important role in fighting terrorism as well as promoting humanitarian aid, Manzoor said. “It’s more than just military,” he said. Adam Bomeisl, who led the rebuttal for RUDU, said NATO is outdated, alienates Russia and China, and has not worked as a deterrent against terrorism. “By its nature NATO is an exclusive organization,” Bomeisl said. Bomeisl said the United States should try to do things through the United Nations and not have countries within NATO stray from the UN’s commands. “[NATO] was necessary then, and it’s necessar y today,” Manzoor said, adding that the organization now plays a role in areas where the majority of the world would be affected. Moving into the second round, the teams debated whether the United States should adopt aspects of Germany’s immigration policy, with RUDU for adopting it and RUAIR against. Sean Leonard, RUDU member, said there is a philosophical difference between the ways Germany and the United States treat immigration.

He argued that the United impractical for U.S. adoption of States could solve many of its the German immigration sysimmigration problems by adopt- tem, as American immigration ing aspects of German policies policies are representative of designed to integrate immigrants the culture. But immigrants who do not into society. “The United States has no speak the language have a harder nationally organized immigration time with integration, said Alex Jubb from RUDU. policy,” Leonard said. She said there is a huge barriHe said social integration helps prevent discrimination er to success in elementary eduagainst immigrants in the work- cation for those who do not speak place, adding that it is important the country’s native tongue. Even if adopting certain for the countr y’s immigration policy to represent its melting aspects of Germany’s immigration policy caused some problems, its pot heritage. The United States has provided ability to integrate new citizens is easy access to citizenship since worth the trouble, Jubb said. Moving into the third round, the mid-1900s, as it moved to a more open immigration policy, teams debated whether the transatsince 12.9 percent of its population lantic alliance should intervene in other nations to is foreign-born, and susLeonard said. “People all over the promote tain democracy While linguisaround the world. tics tests and stateworld see the RUAIR argued funded language United States as for intervention classes are often while RUDU considered a disthe place to be.” argued against. criminatory pracSIVARAM CHERUVU Democracy is a tice that cause peoRutgers University Association of good concept, but ple to lose their International Relations Member the more proactive original culture, the United States Leonard said immigrants still keep their original cul- — the leading NATO nation — is, the more likely it is for there to be ture when they come to America. said Christopher Non-European Union citizens backlash, are allowed to immigrate into Bergman from RUDU. Bergman said NATO’s method Germany only if they are skilled workers, but immigration into of proactively promoting democraAmerica focuses on integration cy with economic sanctions did not and what immigrants add to the work, and the west should focus United States’ social fabric, said less on the promotion of democracy with sanctions and diplomacy to Sivaram Cheruvu from RUAIR. Germany provides mandatory focus more on humanitarian aid. By placing sanctions on counculture classes that borders on forced assimilation to the culture tries such as North Korea and rather than an invitation to inte- Iran, citizens in those countries grow angr y or resentful and grate, Cheruvu said. “We strongly disagree with that opposed to the west. “Although the Iranian people approach,” he said, adding that American culture is less structured are not fond of western governthan Germany’s, which allows it to ments, they are fond of western accommodate more cultures with- people,” said Bethany Shenise from RUAIR. “How could we not out removing their identities. “People all over the world see support democracies?” The RUAIR team from the secthe United States as the place to ond debate and RUDU team from be,” Cheruvu said. Cheruvu said the different the third debate moved ahead demographics in Germany and into the final round where they the United States make it debated whether transatlantic

relations will be affected by the rise of China. Aniket Kesari from RUAIR said China’s rapid growth is one of the greatest achievements in the modern world, but despite the fact that United States and China are two of the biggest superpowers in the world, they have different interests. “The relationship between the two [countries] is not that friendly,” he said. Kesari said the United States consistently condemns China’s human rights policies and patrols the Pacific Ocean to remind the country that it remains the dominant military power. If China lost its manufacturing capacity, the relationship between the two countries would strain further, he said. Focusing on the China-United States rivalry lessens the focus on the European Union, which weakens economic ties with the union and creates strain as the EU competes with the United States to get trade agreements, Bergman said. “Fifty years ago, almost all of our economic ties were between the EU and the United States,” he said. “They’ve sunken in importance, and China has risen.” China has been buying billions and trillions of United States’ debt, while the U.S. corporations invest in Chinese business, said Bhargavi Sriram, vice president of RUDU. Kesari said trade between the EU and the United States promotes free markets, transparency and democratic reforms, which leads to greater trade between the two countries. “[The EU and the United States say] both our regions will benefit economically. Both our regions will grow,” he said, adding that China does not share the same attitude toward economics. Though the EU may be most profitable, it is still a valuable partnership because it pushes for free trade globally while China is a thorn in free trade’s progress, Kesari said.

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A Post-it on a University bus door encourages students to “be in the moment.” School of Arts and Sciences sophomore Daniel Munoz spreads the memos around campus where students are sure to notice them. SHAWN SMITH Munoz said the decision to continue was easy after that. A friend suggested he should think about incorporating social media as well, to expand even further. “A friend told me I should start a Tumblr page for the notes,” he said. “I also recently started a Twitter page and I even have groups from on campus like [Rutgers University Programming Association] and RU Dance Marathon following it.” Munoz said while he does not have one specific place he gets his quotes from, he will look on Facebook, Google and Twitter for inspiration. He also has no specific times or locations for posting — he puts notes up whenever he feels the urge. “If I have a class at Scott Hall … I will leave them [there] during the semester,” he said. “I usually post them on the back doors to buses, or if I open a door I will put the note on my hand and use it to open the door, leaving the note as I go.” Munoz said while he hopes the notes inspire people to have a better day, they will never include any political or religious messages on them. “I choose quotes that people can relate to, so I won’t put up anything religious or spiritual,” he said. “I don’t want to add my political or religious opinion.” Munoz said one of his favorite quotes, “Seize the moment, for it is fleeting” is his inspiration. “I love the idea behind that quote,” he said. “The idea that a beautiful moment is passing and you need to reach out and grab it and hold onto it.” Munoz said another one of his biggest inspirations to continue is Stan McNeil, the famous LX bus driver, who inspires his passengers with words of wisdom and hope. “Stan, the LX driver, loves what I do,” he said. “While other bus drivers will tell me not to post any notes, Stan will see me and call me over and tell me to put them anywhere on his bus, even on his windows and clipboard.” Munoz said McNeil has even given him some personal quotations, which he plans to use in the future. He feels that he and McNeil have the same mission in mind, and they just want to brighten someone’s day. “Stan is helping me to keep going, he is an inspiration,” he said. “He and I don’t have to do it, we are taking that extra step

because we like it. He told me that even if I just post one note a day, it would make all the difference.” While he continues to post, Michelle Smith, director of the Rutgers Student Center, wants him to know the notes will continue to be taken down at the centers, because of a posting policy in place. “All material to be posted must be delivered to the information desk to be approved and tacked onto the bulletin boards by Student Life staff,” she said. Smith said while she appreciates the thought behind his idea, there is still a system of rules the student centers must follow. “If we allow him to post without approval, that opens the doors to literally thousands of others to post whatever they want,” she said. “Maybe he can work with RUPA and create a Post-it wall, like the ‘Before I Die’ wall they had up last week.” Amber Griffin, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said she thinks the notes could help put people in better moods. “I think the notes are nice,” she said. “If someone is having a bad day, I would think it would put them in a better mood.” Shelby Frank, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year student, said the notes are great and while she has not seen them yet, she hopes to. “It’s inspirational,” she said. “It brightens peoples’ day and has a positive ef fect on the entire community.” Munoz said that he hopes more people will get involved, not only here at the University, but at other universities as well. “I would love for more people to become active with this, wherever they are,” he said. “A student at NYU has expressed interest to do this at his school. It is slowly growing.” Munoz said that he hopes word will continue to spread, and people continue to enjoy his notes of inspiration. “Just go with it,” he said. “I hope people will continue doing this even after I leave.” Munoz hopes the next time someone is having a rough day, maybe after an exam or turning in a research paper, they see one of his notes and smile. As long as even one person has a slightly better day because of his Post-its, he said his goal has been achieved.

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Who you gonna call? Stressbusters! If you weren’t expecting that, you’re going to love this: our lovely University has arranged for a team of happy, hands-on trainers to beat stress. Students and staff will promote healthy behavior, calm and connect with support ser vices, and rub our backs. I know I want my free quiet time. The atrium was too noisy, anyway. A laurel goes to the soft hands of strangers during finals week, when nothing really matters anyway.

“ H o w many people are on here b e c a u s e Facebook is down?” tweeted a disgruntled techie. Yesterday proved a sad, sad day for Internet junkies. First Gmail, then Google Drive, then Facebook crashed for a few minutes around 6 p.m. Tragically, these pillars spilled over into Twitter, Tumblr, etc. as users grappled for answers in the abyss. A frustrated student body darts the blackout. Rainy Mondays are made for social networking.

A a a a h ! Mf f faarrrg! B l u u u u h ! Wrestling should really be considered the fifth romance language. Really though, those sweaty heads deser ve a decorated laurel for their 6-0 streak and Rider-Princeton defeats last Saturday. Freshman heavyweight Billy Smith destroyed his underdog status in a 9-0 shutout against Greg Velesco of Rider, followed by Princeton’s Charles Fox, 13-1. ‘Tis the season for our University’s success.

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Take risks, reap rewards FRONTLINES NOAH WHITTENBURG

single slice of pizza changed my life. It was not so much the pizza that changed me though. The events that surrounded this piece of pizza were more important. Let me explain. One Friday night at the beginning of this school year I left my house for a piece of pizza. This was a pretty typical custom of mine since Skinny Vinnie’s was just down the street from my house. Standing on the sidewalk outside my front door was a group of Jewish people. The old me would have turned and kept walking. I was raised Jewish but felt no particular connection to the religion or its people. On a whim I struck up a conversation with them. After some negotiating I ended up going to a religious event with them.

One event turned into two, and now I The Targum also introduced me to peoam a regular at Rutgers Hillel. By regular I ple who have had a huge influence on me. mean being there pretty much every day. These people have become a huge part of Before that night I would not have been my daily life, some I would even consider found dead at a religious event. Yet these as family. people had a persistence that caused me to My participation in Targum happened reevaluate my outlook. fairly quickly and unexpectedly. It only These people introduced me to experi- took about a month and a half for me to ences I never thought I would ever expe- find myself on the editorial board. Soon rience. They literafter that I was the ally changed my head of an entire life and turned out section. This was “You only go to college once, to be some of the not even a position I hope.” greatest people I I realized existed have ever known. before walking into Before I met the office. these people, my Friday nights were spent During my time as an editor I comlike any other college student — texting plained countless times and missed out friends to find something to do. Now they are on many hours of sleep, but in the end spent with my phone off going to religious it was an experience I would not trade services and after to friends’ houses where I for the world. Sadly my time here is have generated many meaningful friendships. dwindling down. I have merely days left Walking into the Daily Targum office in as an editor. my first week of college was a similar expeThe point I am trying to make is not rience. All I wanted to do was take photos that I had the fortunate experiences of for the school paper. What I left with was meeting these people or to get nostalgic much more than that. about my time at Targum. It is to encour-

age people to take risks like I did. You only go to college once, I hope. I do not believe these risks should be a daily thing, a weekly thing or a monthly thing. I have only taken two major risks so far during my time here at Rutgers. Nevertheless both risks proved to have great rewards. I hope that anyone who has the opportunity to try something new will jump on it. Maybe it will lead to the discovery of something they truly have a passion for — I know for me it did. Or maybe it will not happen that easily. That’s OK too. The important thing is to try. I do not remember the pizza I had that night or what I said that first day in the Targum office. It took the backseat to the people I met and the experiences I had. Each one was absolutely life changing. Noah Whittenburg is the photography editor of The Daily Targum. He is majoring in communication and will vacate his position at the end of December for the University’s Study Abroad program in Berlin, Germany.

The awkward moment when... YOUNG AND RESTLESS ERIN YOUNG

wkward is the new cool. Thanks to the likes of Tina Fey in “30 Rock” and Zooey Deschanel in the role of her life, it is now endearing to be cringe-worthy. But (I say this with only a hint of irony and flannel) I was awkward before it was cool, before it was hip to be clumsy, to snort when you laugh, to be a little too earnest. Now I’m noticing that people, especially women, are actually proud to classify themselves as awkward in attempts to come off as quirky. From my research (okay, my Twitter and Tumblr feed) I’ve noticed a trend of normal, well-adjusted women who are jumping on the bandwagon of self-proclaimed future cat ladies. There now seems to be a silver lining in casting yourself as someone only fit for feline companions. There’s a trendy new genre of self-deprecating humor where doeeyed girls can’t seem to hold a conversa-

tion without tripping over their feet or were awkward? Let me show you this sneezing on some guy’s face (I’m look- photo of me in my high school marching ing at you, Zooey). Quirkiness, a term band uniform,” I have actually witnessed once reser ved for people with unique being said. interests and idiosyncrasies, is now a Maybe it’s the so-called “ugly duckway to describe those whose social ling syndrome” which claims that those development appears stunted in middle who blossom later in life have better perschool. Upon embracing the trend, inane sonalities than those who were attractive and skittish behavior is being mislabeled all their lives that have us insisting we as charming. used to be dorkier than we really were. And in case you Perhaps we are are too beautiful mistaking awk“You are welcome to be shy, and socially adept ward for down-totoday, it still counts th and relatquiet, carefree and even aloof, ear if you were a hot able. Whatever it mess in high is, there seems to but not awkward. school. Photos be a growing Awkward is a cop out.” from our formidadesire to prove ble years that were you have trionce typically umphed from an smuggled away or burned are now awkward phase. shared as badges of honor. We have A quick twitter search of #thatawkVictoria Secret angels insisting they were wardmomentwhen shows that the collonerdy and unsightly in high school, even quial meaning of awkwardness has though their incriminating childhood expanded to cover any fleeting moment of photos just reveal them sporting pony- discomfort. Only one who laughed at a tails, glasses and high cheekbones. professor’s joke? Awkward. Ran out of I’ve noticed this strange competition things to say on a date? Awkward. Made of people trying to out-dork each other’s eye contact with an ex-boyfriend on the high school photos. “Oh, you think you bus? Awkward.

Excuse me for turning this into a psychiatric evaluation, but I think this mislabeling is often a way for us to ignore what’s really being felt. Awkwardness is more of a projection of how we think we are perceived, and less of what we emote. It’s easier to brush off a situation as awkward than to acknowledge what it probably was — humiliating, embarrassing or lonely. The problem with awkwardness carrying a more positive connotation is that it serves as an excuse not to strive for personal growth and development. I am all for embracing your true self, but it’s not admirable to be socially, intellectually and emotionally inept. You are welcome to be shy, quiet, carefree and even aloof, but not awkward. Awkward is a cop out. Many times, an awkward situation is just a challenging one. Entering a room full of strangers, trying to keep up a conversation with an acquaintance, being underdressed at a party – instead of shrinking away, we should welcome these moments as challenges to overcome. Erin Young is an Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy senior. Her column, “Young and Restless,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.

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Today's Birthday (12/11/12). Revise and refine practices to realize goals and dreams. Quiet time is extra rewarding this year, and yet social (and love) life flourishes, especially the first half of 2013. After June, career gets exciting, and income rises. Stay organized to take advantage. 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 — You're getting the information, finally. Financial worries inhibit creativity, so stay organized. It's empowering. For the next three weeks, travel beckons ... very romantic. You can make it happen. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Building a savings plan is easier these days. It's empowering. Don't believe everything you hear. The team comes around to your way of thinking eventually. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — For this next phase, rely more on others. All is not as it appears, and multiple views give perspective. Cinch the deal for a welcome assignment. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Find ways to work more on practical goals. Get into action, one concrete step at a time. Postpone a financial discussion. Schedule it. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Communications take on a more thoughtful, even spiritual tone. Physical exercise works wonders, and you look good. Work on creative arts or crafts. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Your listening calms another's anxiety. You're extra charming. It feels like you're on the road full time. Finish an old assignment. Postpone nonessential trips.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — For the next three weeks, investigate assumptions. You're sharp as a tack, and your team's hot. Don't make expensive promises today; postpone romance. Ask questions. Believe you can. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — The next two days are good for money. Add glamour at home. For the foreseeable future, keep close track of earnings, and watch out for spills. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — You're gaining authority today and tomorrow. You have the mental advantage. Let yourself get infected by someone's enthusiasm. This is the fun part. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Keep studying. Traveling isn't as easy now. Spend easily, but only the amount you planned. Don't fund a fantasy. If you are patient, the truth will be revealed. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Resolve a worry with help from friends; success comes in groups. You're very attractive now ... compose your fabulous outfit for an event. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Career opportunities abound. It could be confusing for the next two days. Wait, and adapt as needed to avoid conflict. A lucky break is available.

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RETURN Lee’s performances take pressure off of teammate Oliver in post production CONTINUED FROM BACK

Senior 184-pounder Dan Rinaldi rides Rider’s Clint Morrison during Sunday’s match. Rinaldi won by decison, 4-0, for his second win of the night. ENRICO CABREDO, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

BOND Zannetti, Rinaldi sit 28-2 combined in their senior seasons CONTINUED FROM BACK The goals continue in the right direction thanks to their per formance in the early por tion of the Scarlet Knights schedule. Both are ranked in their respective weight classes, according to Amateur Wrestling News — Zannetti the No. 10 174-pounder and Rinaldi the No. 13 184-pounder. They also hold identical individual records this season at 14-1.

In dual meets, Rinaldi credits Zannetti’s consistency in securing victories for his success, as Zannetti wrestles before Rinaldi. “Him going right before me, he is always going to put up points and is going to win a lot,” Rinaldi said. “It is always good seeing him have success on the mat, and it kind of rolls onto me a little bit. Seeing your best friend doing well gives you a little extra pep.” The suppor t system extends to the bench, where both take seats next to each other to of fer tips on each other’s per formances. “We just try to keep it light,” Zannetti said. “In the match, if something is going on, we help each other out and keep each other calm. If one of us is getting

nervous, the other one will be there to say ‘take it easy.’” Goodale’s mentality is to take each match one step at a time. But the thought of both sharing hardware in March at the NCAA Championships is something he knows would be special for both. If it happens, their bond will be a big reason why. “They are both ver y hungr y to win,” Goodale said. “Greg talks about winning the national title, so they train. … They are both motivated to win. One does not let up if the other loses. They’re tight. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow Bradly Derechailo on Twitter @BradlyDTargum.

She has been ef fective coming of f the bench and relieved the burden classmate Monique Oliver had to bear in the paint. Lee’s presence and ef ficiency on the floor against the Lady Techsters led Oliver to believe Lee’s return to production. “[Chelsey] is almost back to her old ways,” Oliver said. “It’s just going to take her a game at a time just to get back into her regular flow.” Richardson helped Lee get back into her flow in the matinee. The Neptune, N.J., native displayed her crafty and fastpaced style, collecting nine points and dishing out a career-high six assists. At a guard position that still does not have a stable orchestrator, Richardson showed how she could command the of fense and get teammates involved. Stringer watched as the guard jolted down the court and either kicked the ball out to an open player or took the ball strong to the rim and finished. “I just came out with a mindset just to do anything to help the team,” Richardson said. “Bring energy any way possible.” Although the question of whether the team’s per formance was a glimpse of the future or something fans

should not get used to remains unanswered, there were plenty of reasons for Rutgers to keep its hopes alive. The Knights kept a high pace throughout the game, confusing Louisiana Tech and getting easy baskets in transition. Richardson pushed the tempo and got the Knights to run, something Stringer encourages the team to do. But Richardson is taking it in stride. She believes her opportunity will come and is not worried about starting or being a savior to the team. “I don’t think [my play] was a statement,” she said. “I feel like we [have] good play at the guard positions.” Richardson set Lee up for some nice shots, getting the ball to the for ward’s hands in the per fect spot on the floor for her to be productive in the post. The unselfishness was contagious, as Lee even connected with Richardson on a few possessions. “For [Shakena] to be the smallest one out there and for me to find her, that was great vision on my part,” Lee said jokingly. Listed at 5-foot-4, Richardson did not have any trouble finding the Knights on the floor and creating scoring opportunities. As Rutgers moves for ward this season, it looks to build off the progress it has made.

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First outing shows jumpers’ potential BY ERIC DIMETROSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Rutgers men’s track and field team began its season Sunday at the New Year’s Invitational held at Princeton. The Scarlet Knights finished first in three events despite sitting several of their best returning athletes for the first meet. Junior Corey Crawford took first place in the long jump with a distance of 7.60 meters, the best long jump in the country thus far. Senior jumper Kevin Bostick followed Crawford’s achievement with wins in both the triple jump and high jump, starting off a year he expects to be ver y successful. He thinks he can do even better in upcoming meets. “I felt pretty good during the meet,” Bostick said. “I did what I was supposed to do and was happy with it.” Bostick paced what the team anticipates to be a talented and exciting jumping unit led by himself and classmate Adam Bergo, who did not participate in the meet. Senior Glenn Scheideler also performed well, earning a second-place finish overall in the high jump. The jumpers expect to be one of the strong points for a team that has a lot of experience returning from last year. Head coach Mike Mulqueen was pleased with the Knights’ showing in their first meet. The younger athletes’ performances encouraged him. “I think the meet went ver y well overall,” Mulqueen said. “We had a lot of great times

ISSUES George Washington offers less firepower than Iona on offense CONTINUED FROM BACK leading to several subpar defensive per formances of late. The team has allowed its opponents’ point totals to exceed 70 in its last four games. Opponents reached 80 points twice during that span. That is par t of what holds the team back, said head coach Mike Rice. “Consistency, not getting in our own way, is a general theme with this team,” Rice said. “If they just make simple plays and share the game, I think this team could be ver y good.” The only excuse Rutgers could use for the previous game is that Iona has cracked 80 and 90 twice this season. But that does not explain the other high point totals. That circles back to the consistency.

and per formed well across the board.” Senior thrower James Plummer took second place in the shot put, as did senior Chris Wyckoff in the pole vault. The meet was not as dif ficult a field of teams as the Knights face in upcoming events, but it provided a test for the roster. Many of the best returning athletes from last season sat out the first meet and will make their debut in the next one, the Jan. 4-5 Rutgers Invitational. Bostick was impressed with how the team performed in its first meet. “We did well for the first meet and the beginning of the season,” Bostick said. “We have a lot of work to do and have to focus on being consistent throughout the year.” The Knights also per formed well on the track, with a third-place showing in the 4x400 relay. Senior Monroe Kearns took second in the 600meter run. Sophomore D’Andre Jordan took second place in the 200meter dash, followed by freshman Rajee Dunbar, who finished four th. While the Knights’ younger athletes found success in their first meet, they have to make an immediate impact in upcoming events. Until the Rutgers Invitational, the Knights plan to focus on remaining healthy and improving for the rest of the season. “That was great for a first race,” Mulqueen said. “We ran and jumped very well, and now we have to improve.”

“We’re going to work on it ever y single day,” Rice said. “We work on being consistent and doing it as hard as you can and as well as you can ever y single play.” That consistency will face a test again tonight when the Knights (5-2) welcome George Washington (4-5) to the Louis Brown Athletic Center. For Rutgers, there is an upside. While Iona boasts two players who score roughly 20 points per game and average about 79 points per game, the Colonials are not as potent on the of fensive end. For ward Isaiah Armwood, a Villanova transfer, leads the team with 12.9 points per game, while the next two highest scorers average fewer than 11 points. As a team, George Washington averages less than 65 points per game. Rutgers will have to worr y more about the Colonials’ defense, which allows opponents little more than 63 points per game. For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow Joey Gregor y on Twitter @JGregoryTargum.

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SPORTS PAGE 15 KNIGHT NOTEBOOK JAMISON MAINTAINS HE IS FULLY HEALTHY

Sophomore running back Jawan Jamison takes one of his 16 touches upfield Nov. 29 against Louisville. Jamison, who saw a reduced workload following an injury Nov. 10 against Army, could benefit from head coach Kyle Flood’s practice plans leading up to the team’s Dec. 28 bowl game. NOAH WHITTENBURG, PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR

RU practice philosophy suits Jamison BY TYLER BARTO SPORTS EDITOR

Jawan Jamison was so antsy during recent practices that he would stand 10 yards behind any of the Rutgers football team’s running backs, listen to a play call and envision it in his head. The process consumed the sophomore for the better part of three weeks, until he proclaimed himself fully healthy yesterday for the first time since injuring his right ankle Nov. 10 against Army. “It was frustrating,” Jamison said. “I barely got any carries in two games because [the coaching staff] wants me to rest.” Head coach Kyle Flood’s toned-down policy for veterans began during the Scarlet Knights’ two bye weeks and could resurface in the 12 practices remaining before their Dec. 28 Russell Athletic Bowl matchup with Virginia Tech.

Selected veterans practiced for less than 90 minutes yesterday before meeting with strength and conditioning coach Jeremy Cole. “I appreciate it a lot, especially at running back,” Jamison said of Flood’s philosophy. “They get hit ever y play. He helps us out tremendously, and it helps our bodies get recuperated.” Jamison became the first Knight since 2007 to rush for more than 1,000 yards this season, but his ankle injury prevented him from inching closer to his preseason goal of 1,500 yards. He carried the ball only 28 times for 101 yards in the three games following the injury. “I didn’t trust it as much as I do now,” Jamison said of his ankle. “It wasn’t healing fast like I wanted it to. Mentally it was messing with me because I was like, ‘I don’t want to hurt it again.’” Flood will likely remain cautious with only the third 1,000yard rusher in school history.

Jamison’s carries increased incrementally during the Knights’ three-game stretch, reaching as many as 15 on Nov. 29 against Louisville. He averaged nearly 24 rushes per game until that streak. “I don’t know if he’s 100 percent, but I think he’s certainly more healthy than he was even in the Louisville game,” Flood said. “I think by the time the game comes, he will be 100 percent.” Jamison insists he can take as many carries as possible now. “But if somebody falls on me,” he said, “I can’t do anything about that.”

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sparingly on defense this season, Tejay Johnson could be in line to earn the most playing time of his career against the Hokies. The redshirt freshman cornerback is one of several options for defensive coordinator Robb Smith, who faces the possibility of replacing injured senior Brandon Jones.

“We’re working some different people there, and as we get closer it could be moving [junior] Logan Ryan inside and letting [senior] Marcus Cooper and Tejay Johnson or [sophomore] Gareef Glashen play outside,” Flood said. “We’ll set the actual depth as we get a little bit closer to the game.” At 6-foot-2, Johnson is the most likely candidate at corner to fill a potential void. He earned an endorsement from Flood earlier in the season for his play on special teams, where Johnson racked up most of his 10 tackles this year. His frame could make moving Ryan into the slot a more viable alternative. “I wasn’t happy about Brandon going down, but as the next guy going in, I have to be ready and prepared and willing to do the job,” Johnson said Saturday. “One play you could be the guy, and the next play you could be getting bombed up.”

Johnson offered words of encouragement to Jones following the Knights’ loss to Louisville when Jones suffered a lower-body injury. Johnson’s locker sits next to Jones’. Johnson does not mind the potential for added responsibility. “That’s what I live for: the opportunity to go out there in front of the big lights,” he said, “especially since I got thrown in the fire that Thursday.”

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redshirt freshman Marquise Wright and juniors Michael Larrow and Jeremy Deering began work yesterday at new positions. Only Deering, who will work at safety following Jones’ injury, has previous practice experience in his new role. Wright and Larrow will switch sides of the ball to offensive line and tight end, respectively. For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow Tyler Barto on Twitter @TBartoTargum.

WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD UGBOAJA FINISHES SECOND IN 300 METER AT PRINCETON

Knight’s event change highlights season-opening invite BY IAN ERHARD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Rutgers women’s track and field team competed in its first meet of the winter season at the New Year’s Invitational. The event saw strong finishes for the Scarlet Knights, with standout performances by firsttime competitors. Senior Ekene Ugboaja placed second in the 300-meter dash with a time of 40.97 seconds. The meet marked her first track competition as a Knight after transitioning from field events.

“For her first three years, she was a long and triple jumper,” said head coach James Robinson. “We converted her to a sprinter. So as a senior for her first time running, she did an outstanding job.” The event provided key experience for Ugboaja going forward. “It helped me get my bearings,” Ugboaja said. “The last time I ran was in high school, so I just needed to get some kind of experience under my belt to see what it felt like.” Freshman Alayna Famble finished next for the Knights in the 300-meter dash at 41.19 seconds.

Along with Famble, freshman Kaprice James had a solid outing in her first-career meet, placing third in the finals of the 60-meter hurdles at 8.98 seconds, a Big East qualifying time. “I felt good about myself that I was third, and I was just excited,” James said. Sophomore Meagan Robinson placed third with a 9.02 finishing time and earned a Big East qualifying time of her own. Much of the focus for Rutgers was on the 4x400 relays, where it ran three teams, with two making the finals.

One team, consisting of Ugboaja, James, sophomore Christina Dibernardo and junior Tylia Gillion, placed third, the highest finish for Rutgers at 3:56.02 minutes. Dibernardo had the best time for the Knights in the 600-meter run at 1:38.47 minutes. The mile saw another third-place finish for Rutgers, with sophomore Allison Payenski at 5:08.25 minutes. Sophomore Felicia O’ Donnell finished four th by .10 seconds. Three other Knights rounded out the next positions in the standings.

Rutgers found early success in field events. Junior Kristen Bradley led the Knights in the high jump with a fifth-place finish at a height of 1.64 meters. In the long jump, sophomore Gabrielle Farquharson placed third at 5.60 meters, a personal best for indoor competition. The jump is a Big East qualifier. “They both jumped ver y well respectively,” Robinson said. “It’s always good [for Farquharson] to get the qualifying mark done early.” The Knights continue their indoor season Jan. 4, hosting the Rutgers Invitational.

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sophomore guard Shakena Richardson was reserved about her playmaking outing Sunday against Louisiana Tech. / PAGE 13

Ugboaja finished second in the 300-meter dash Sunday at the season-opening Princeton Invitational, her first appearance outside of field events. / PAGE 15

football coach Kyle Flood adopted a practice policy that could benefit sophomore Jawan Jamison. / PAGE 15

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “If somebody falls on me, there’s nothing I can do about that.” — Rutgers sophomore running back Jawan Jamison on keeping his previously injured ankle healthy

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012

MEN’S BASKETBALL GEORGE WASHINGTON-RUTGERS, TONIGHT, 7:30 P.M.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Lee’s play shows signs of return BY AARON FARRAR CORRESPONDENT

Senior wing Dane Miller tries to dribble around Iona guard Sean Armand in Saturday’s 81-73 win against the Gaels. Miller owns the team lead in field goal percentage with .600, making 24 of his 40 attempts. NELSON MORALES, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

RU tries to fix defensive issues BY JOEY GREGORY ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

The Rutgers men’s basketball team’s problem is not scoring. It built up a 22-point lead Saturday against Iona. But as quickly as the Scarlet Knights reached that point, they began their descent and nearly lost their lead eight minutes later.

The Gaels ended the game with 73 points, more than Rutgers should allow to a MAAC opponent. While the Knights often play a transition style of offense, Iona does so with four guards, yielding a much faster pace. That became an issue at Madison Square Garden as Rutgers tried to keep up. “We just started playing at their pace and got away from what we did,” said junior

guard Mike Poole on Saturday. “They’re a good team. They did what good teams do, they fight back.” While the Knights’ adherence to another team’s style of play has not been a constant this season, inconsistency has. Often Rutgers cannot put together two equally strong halves of basketball, SEE

Right when Rutgers head women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer was ready to reevaluate the team, the Scarlet Knights gave her a reason to hold on to some optimism. Stringer preached several times for the Knights to “identify who they are” to play up to their expectations. After breakout per formances from senior for ward Chelsey Lee and sophomore guard Shakena Richardson at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Rutgers may have revealed its true character. “It’s just identifying what I do at first,” Lee said of improving. “I used to use rebounds as my way to get on the floor. … I think it’s just reconnecting with the things I did that got me back on the floor.” After undergoing shoulder surgery that kept her out all of last season, the Miami native is progressively returning to pre-surgery form. Lee’s best outing of the season came against Louisiana Tech when she dropped 11 points and grabbed six rebounds in 19 minutes on the floor. SEE

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WRESTLING GOODALE SEES FRIENDSHIP AS BENEFICIAL MOTIVATER

Senior duo’s bond aids in title goals BY BRADLY DERECHAILO CORRESPONDENT

Senior 184-pounder Dan Rinaldi best described the relationship he and 174pounder Greg Zannetti share. “It’s a huge bromance going on. We catch a lot of heat for it,” Rinaldi said laughing. “Me and him are really close, so we have a good thing going.” Zannetti echoed the same feeling. “Once we got here, we started hanging out,” Zannetti said. “We just got along well. It’s just worked.”

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distractions that could af fect how they per form on the mat. “They are two kids who love to train,” Goodale said. “They like to wrestle and don’t get caught up in the night life here — it is not that impor tant to them. They are ver y, ver y good people and are the type of kids you want to bring around your family.” Rinaldi and Zannetti agreed that their ultimate goals are to win a national championship. SEE

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Rinaldi and Zannetti met before they were even members of the Rutgers wrestling team when both attended a clinic held by head coach Scott Goodale in South Plainfield, N.J. “We started wrestling there, and I could tell he was a great wrestler and even a better person,” Rinaldi said. “So right away we just hit it off well.” Goodale and the rest of the program joke around with both about their friendship, but Goodale knows how valuable they are to each other. Goodale said both train year round together, which allows them to avoid

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‘s long jump of 7.60 meters is the best mark in the country to date. The junior finished first in the event Sunday for the Rutgers men’s track and field team.

Senior forward Chelsey Lee shot 5-for-5 for 11 points Sunday in 19 minutes. JOVELLE TAMAYO, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

RUTGERS SPORTS CALENDAR MEN’S BASKETBALL

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vs. G. Washington

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vs. Rider

vs. Virginia Tech

Dec. 28, 3 p.m. RAC

Dec. 28, 5:30 p.m. Orlando

vs. Southern Tonight, 7:30 p.m. RAC

Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m. RAC