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On-campus parking spaces to be cut in coming years Antonio Calcado, the executive vice president for Strategic Planning and Operations, held a town hall at the beginning of Thursday’s Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) meeting. He spoke about reducing campus parking in the coming years and how Rutgers determines class cancellations due to winter weather.
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Dan Salvato is a video game developer best known for creating “Doki Doki Literature Club!” He said the target audience for his game was not just people who liked anime. TWITTER
Last Friday, Dan Salvato — most known for creating the hit video game “Doki Doki Literature Club!” — came to Rutgers to share his story and give advice to aspiring video game developers. The event, which was hosted by Rutgers STEAM, started with Salvato taking off his jacket to reveal a shirt with one of the anime characters from “Doki Doki Literature Club!” “I put on a nice, thematic shirt for today ... I figured people are here probably out of the interest of ‘Doki Doki Literature Club!’” he said.
Then, Salvato launched into the story of how he first became interested in game development, and later created his own games. He said it started in middle school, which was when he first felt the drive and passion to create. Interested in flash animation, Salvato used to go on Newgrounds — a social media website for creators to share their content — which was the center of the internet when he was younger. He would then pirate parts of other people’s flash animation software in order to learn how to program. SEE EVENT ON PAGE 5
Medical faculty explain misconceptions of sex YARA ASSARDI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Rutgers has previously been ranked as the second-most sexually active campus in the country, according to a sur vey conducted by College Stats. But experts from the University say the study was false and give further advice to sexually active students on campus. “(Rutgers Health Centers do not) consider their study statistically valid. Based on what we see, Rutgers is no more or less sexually active than any other typical college,” said Francesca Maria, a certified health education specialist and director of Health Outreach, Promotion and Education (HOPE). Regardless, college students at Rutgers are still sexually active. Lynn Fryer, an advanced practice nurse and associate director of medical services at Rutgers, said there was a list of misconceptions people had about sexual health. Some false misconceptions that people have about birth control are that birth control pills cause weight gain and infertility, she said. On the other hand, it was true that pregnancy causes weight gain and untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can lead to infertility. Fr yer also acknowledged the monetar y cost of safe sex. “Condoms are cheaper than diapers,” she said. Students also work to educate their peers about sexual health and its myths. HOPE, a student unit within Rutgers Health Services, engages the University community
through workshops and other programs to advance health and wellness. One of the peer educators of HOPE is Domonique Noel, a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior. Noel works with Rutgers students from all backgrounds by teaching workshops and working as an HIV tester and counselor. Although she said the experience was largely positive, she said it was frustrating that myths about sexual health perpetuate the stigma around certain issues. For instance, one of the misconceptions she has heard is that unprotected oral sex cannot transmit sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and that only gay men need to worry about getting HIV, which are both false. Many major STDs are transmissible through oral sex, including HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The U.S. education system is quite inconsistent in what it includes in its curriculum for (sex education) and many students come into college being unaware of how to protect themselves at a time of newfound sexual freedom and expression,” Noel said. “(Teaching sex education) is important because there’s extensive evidence that not doing so can lead to dangerous decisions that affect one’s life forever.” Another misconception about birth control Noel has encountered is that it only comes in pill form, and that Plan B pills are a form of abortion. According to the Rutgers Health Ser vices website, birth control can come in the form of hormonal and non-hormonal,
Some misconceptions people have about sexual health are that birth control pills cause weight gain, Plan B pills are a form of abortion, only gay men need to worry about getting HIV and forms of birth control are too costly. PIXABAY in an assortment of inserts, pills and shots. Regarding contraceptive accessibility at Rutgers, Noa’a Shimoni, the medical director of Student Health Ser vices, said since they are considered preventative care, they are completely covered by insurance at the University.
“This includes intrauterine devices, implants, the shot and many types of pills,” Shimoni said. “The Rutgers-sponsored student insurance covers more than 100 different formulations without any student cost.” Fryer said counseling about birth control is also available at all the health centers on campus. A student
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NJ to teach LGBTQ+ education in public schools DEEPA BHUSHANAM CONTRIBUTING WRITER
New Jersey has moved toward more inclusive public education with the signing of a bill requiring every board of education to incorporate the history of individuals with disabilities and individuals of the LGBTQ+ community into the social studies curriculum. The bill, NJ S1569, states that instruction materials will be adopted to accurately portray the social, economic and political contributions of LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. By signing this bill, New Jersey became the second state after California to require such a curriculum. New Jersey is known to be one of the top states in the country for education. It is ranked No. 2 in overall education, according to U.S. News & World Report. The state has also made legal strides toward protecting LGBTQ+ students and students who have mental and physical disabilities with comprehensive anti-discrimination and anti-bullying laws. Federal laws like the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 (EEOA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) prohibit discrimination and establish equal rights to education. “Previously there were people who were LGBTQ+ included in curriculum based on their accomplishments and merits, but they weren’t necessarily identified as being LGBTQ+ oriented, and so in that sense they still remained invisible,” said Melinda Mangin, an associate professor in the Graduate School of Education.
Zaneta Rago-Craft, the director of the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities, said the bill, signed by Gov. Phil Murhpy (D-N.J.), would help to incorporate more holistic and representative stories in the classroom. TWITTER Only 1 in 4 students in New Jersey schools reported being taught positive representations of LGBTQ+ people, their history and events, according to the Gay and Lesbian Independent School Teacher’s Network (GLSEN) 2017 National School Climate Survey. The survey found that a majority of LGBTQ+ students reported feeling unsafe or discriminated against in New Jersey schools. “By tackling ignorance and demonstrating how they are
represented, we may see a decrease in harassment and bullying related to LGBTQ+ students,” Mangin said. While there is limited research on the school climate for students with disabilities in New Jersey, 40 percent of civil rights claims filed against schools and universities nationwide in 2017 involved cases of discrimination against students with disabilities, according to a report by the Transactional Records Access
Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. Children with disabilities and special health needs are also at a greater risk of being bullied than other students and risk being disciplined twice as often as other students. “Generally, whether the contributions of LGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities were acknowledged by educators were heavily dependent on individual choices of said educators ... This bill helps to bring more holistic
stories into the classroom,” said Zaneta Rago-Craft, the director of the Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE). Coverage of LGBTQ+ inclusive material in classrooms varies more so between states. As of January 2018, Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas still had so-called “No Promo Homo” laws, which are education laws that prevent the positive representation of homosexuality or any representation of homosexuality at all in schools, according to a GLSEN research brief. Students in these states reported experiencing increased harassment and bullying. “I think the presence of anti-LGBTQ+ bias is exactly why curriculums need to shift. Negative stereotypes are only perpetuated through ignorance. In addition, while changing the curriculum is important, it is equally important that schools work to increase affirming resources available to its students,” Rago-Craft said. Though the the bill has passed, enforcement and implementation will take place in the 2020-2021 school year. Opponents to the bill view LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum as a sensitive topic. Len Deo, president of New Jersey Family Policy Council Family and opposer of the bill, said, “We believe it further erodes the right of parents to discuss this sensitive issue with their children, if in fact schools are going to be promoting and making the claim that this particular person was an LGBTQ+ member.”
Melinda Mangin, an associate professor in the Graduate School of Education, said that while the previous curriculum in public schools included the history and accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals, they were not always necessarily identified as such. TWITTER
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Salvato first felt his passion to create when he was in middle school CONTINUED FROM FRONT “The learning process that was right for me was doing stuff from day one, because it was stuff I was passionate about,” he said. Salvato later attended Rutgers as an information technology and informatics major, although he dropped out before completing his degree. During his time in college, he started to create more in-depth projects such as FrankerFaceZ, which was an extension for the live-streaming video platform Twitch. Reflecting on his earlier years in college, Salvato gave advice to current first-years. He said they
should not aspire to be the next Steve Jobs or Elon Musk, but instead focus on smaller, more basic aspects of game development first. Touching on the business aspect of game development, Salvato realized that “streamers” — people who livestream their video play online — were a way for video games to reach a larger audience. Salvato gave extra game perks and even a badge to users who donated money in order to balance between his games being freely accessible and profitable. “They’re driven by the desire to support me, and there’s no way that they will be unhappy with the
purchase because it’s what they already enjoy,” he said. While Salvato did not graduate, he told students not to follow his lead and instead make decisions with as little risk as possible. He learned valuable skills at the University, and was first able to get a desk job in information technology, which was a way for him to start saving money for future projects. Salvato then explained the process for creating “Doki Doki Literature Club!,” a game which has garnered more than 5 million downloads. He said the game took him approximately a year and a half to make, even though the word count was lower than most visual novel video games and took users only 5 hours to complete. The target audience for the game was not only for those who like anime, but also for those who make fun of anime.
“Anime itself has become something of a meme,” he said. “People who have nothing to do with it still love making fun of it, and that was the type of game I wanted to make.” Since “Doki Doki Literature Club!” is partially a dating simulation and includes romantic aspects, he hoped people would play it out of curiosity. Later in the game, though, when it switches to a psychological horror, Salvato said it forces players to take the game more seriously and recognize the emotional merit it has. “It makes you question how you felt about it before that point. These characters that seemed like generic anime tropes ... now that horrible things are happening to them, you question where it’s coming from,” he said. Though the game ended up being a surprise success, Salvato said he was not ready for the popularity
and attention he received. But he ensured the audience that just because he was more well-known, it did not mean he would change direction in his future projects. Instead, he would continue to keep doing what he had been doing. Salvato then gave general advice on how to start making games in the first place. He said those with ideas should not only have a concept for a game they want to make, but also provide proof with physical prototypes to show they are serious about their idea. For those who do not have the skill set yet to physically create the game, he said there is still time for them to learn. “Think of all the time in your past that led up to where you are now, how long of a period it was and how much it has grown your career as a person,” he said. “It’s okay if you’re not doing your biggest project now. You can build up to it.”
YEARS Rutgers takes into account ice, freezing rain when considering canceling class CONTINUED FROM FRONT
Antonio Calcado, the executive vice president for Strategic Planning and Operations, said in the future there would be less parking at the University as part of an initiative to achieve the goal of sustainability and reduced emissions. COURTESY OF RUSA
Calcado said parking will become a rarer sight at Rutgers over the coming years. “Every time we put a building up, we put it on a parking lot. That will continue to eliminate parking. If we want to be sustainable, we need to do away with parking. That’s the bottom line,” Calcado said. Parking is an aspect of college life that many students find frustrating, according to a press release from RUSA. Reduced parking also coincides with the goal of the University to reduce its emissions. “Parking, perhaps the most frustrating part of commuter life and for many resident students as well, will continue to decrease in availability over a very long-term period. The University plans to be more sustainable, and decreasing the amount of cars on campus is a big part of that plan,” Calcado said. Calcado also said the bus system must continually improve if Rutgers continues to reduce the amount of parking available on campus. “If we want to do something about parking, we must continue to improve our bus system. We’ve invested some serious money into it as well, including additional buses,” Calcado said.
Calcado also said that additional data will help further improve the bus system over the coming years. “We get a weather briefing package from the state of New Jersey that we look through ... What we now do, is students get an email, and that email gives you the weather forecast and what the status of the University is,” Calcado said. Calcado also said the University takes numerous variables into account when determining its operating status. “What we take into consideration is accumulation, ice and freezing rain. We look post-storm as well. What the temperatures are going to be the following day, all these things are taken into account,” Calcado said. Students are able to reach out to the University over weatherrelated concerns, Calcado said. Despite the nuance taken to make a decision on whether to close the University, it is still a flawed process, Calcado said. The University will continue to look for ways to improve its decision-making process. Once the town hall was complete, the meeting held an election to fill a executive board vacancy following the previous secretary’s resignation, according to the press release.
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Democratic socialism saved capitalism in past
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n Feb. 19, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) threw his hat in the ring for a second bid at the U.S. presidenRISHI MEHTA cy. Progressive campaign veterans feared, while establishment pundits prayed, that the momentum Sanders held in 2016 would be lost — it was not. Within 24 hours of announcing, the Sanders campaign raised $6 million from grassroots donors, quadrupling Sen. Kamala Harris’s (D-Calif.) 24-hour total of $1.5 million. Sanders is a self-proclaimed Democratic socialist, which is a term that scares the ignorant. In the same light, it is these same people who abhor the idea of being taxed on their profits above $10 million to pay for a child’s cancer treatment, and who forget that the last Democratic socialist president to grace the United States saved the capitalism they love so much. Former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, as historian William E. Leuchtenburg said, not only “rested on the assumption that a just society could be secured by imposing a welfare state on a capitalist foundation,” but also “didn’t challenge the system of private profit but sought to regulate and channel it,” according to the Los Angeles Times. In addition to job stimulation and the rebuilding of the middle class, Roosevelt’s accomplishments extended to the creation of Social Security and the introduction of the Glass-Steagall Act — two policies Sanders stands by whole-heartedly. The times of today, with a rapidly bankrupting Social Security and a shrinking middle class, practically beg us to look toward history to bring about a savior who can repeat it. “For too many of us the political equality we once had won was meaningless in the face of economic inequality. A small group had concentrated into their own hands an almost complete control over other people’s property, other people’s money, other people’s labor — other people’s lives. For too many of us, life was no longer free, liberty no longer real, men could no longer follow the pursuit of happiness,” Roosevelt said in his second inaugural address. Jeff Bezos holds the same wealth as 23 million Americans, while Amazon paid $0 in federal income taxes for the second year in a row. Nevertheless, it takes 2.5 full-time jobs at minimum wage to afford a one-bedroom apartment in most of the wealthiest nations in history. “Democratic socialism means that we must create an economy that works for all, not just the very wealthy,” Sanders — the modern-day Roosevelt — said. Lastly, Sanders has the support that Roosevelt had and more. Elected to four terms as president, Roosevelt held popularity among the
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“From campaign reform, to solving the ever-so-pressing climate change and environmental issues threatening our globe as we know it, to creating a fair and better economy for all, Sanders brings a vision to this country which has been needed for far too long. ” American people that any president would dream of. Sanders currently sits as the most popular politician in all of America, and has garnered support from around the world as well. Further, Sanders is now joined by a slate of progressives in Congress, introducing ideas and policies that were inspired by his 2016 run. The prospect of a super majority under his presidency could bring about economic change, stricter gun control laws, criminal justice reform and proper environmental policy. The culmination of these ideals would be a better, safer and fairer America. Veterans on both sides of the aisle have called Sanders an honest man, and he has proven that he not only has the strategic acumen, but also the staff, support and money to be an effective leader. Further, he, like Roosevelt, can win. The idea that the establishment was better off being burned down rather than letting another one of its candidates see the light of day is another factor which led potential Sanders voters to President Donald J. Trump. With Sanders as the nominee, those votes, along with those of progressives, Democrats and independents, can return home. It should not take more than an ethical argument to convince someone that everyone deserves a fair shot at a happy life. Unfortunately, for those who take only their own interests into account, we must be sure their ignorance is trumped. Sanders’s policies extend beyond economic reform, and they bring a much-needed adaptation to the modern-day America. From campaign reform, to solving the ever-so-pressing climate change and environmental issues threatening our globe as we know it, to creating a fair and better economy for all, Sanders brings a vision to this country which has been needed for far too long. We can come to two conclusions: Roosevelt saved capitalism and Sanders may save democracy. Rishi Mehta is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science and English. His column, “Grass Roots,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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All must bear witness to hate in history Documentary reflects continued dangers of demagogue in America
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etween the stars and stripes, swastikas hung heavily in front of thousands of saluting Americans. We want to remember ourselves as always being on the side of good in the fight against the evils of fascism that pulled the world into war, but this nation too witnessed the rise of Nazism in the 1930s. Formed in 1936, the German American Bund would grow to approximately 25,000 direct members with 70 chapters around the country. Feb. 20 marked the 80th anniversary of its “Pro-American Rally,” in which 20,000 Nazi sympathizers filled Madison Square Garden. The harrowing event is the subject of Marshall Curry’s Oscar-nominated documentary short, “A Night at The Garden.” The film shows drums beating as uniformed youth carry intermingling flags of America and the Nazi movement. The pledge of allegiance booms through the Garden, not without the salutes characteristic of Nazi Germany or the prominence of swastikas at every glance. A demagogue takes the podium and begins with an attack on the press, a vilification of Jews with anti-Semitic rhetoric and a message to reclaim the nation. Then, a commotion. A protester is swarmed and beaten by supporters as the speaker looks on grinning while cheers fill the air. Through the documentary, we are dropped into what is not an alternate world in “The Twilight Zone,” but rather an all-too-real reflection of the hate that lives openly today. American Nazism and fascism are not relegated to history textbooks, nor is the rhetoric. The attacks on the free press, the acceptance of violence at rallies and America First rhetoric are prominent today as familiar features of politics, appropriated from the isolationist and fascist-sympathetic movements of our nation’s history. A 30-second advertisement for the documentary “It Can Happen Here” was intended to air nationally during Fox News commentator Sean Hannity’s show before Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News, reportedly intervened directly. “The ad in question is full of disgraceful Nazi imagery regardless of the film’s message and
did not meet our guidelines,” said Fox News’ President of Sales Marianne Gambelli, according to The Week. But, such Nazi imagery has been aired in advertisements before with a commercial released last August for Dinesh D’Souza’s “Death of a Nation,” which included Nazi symbols and a Hitler re-enactor. On Jan. 28, an advertisement for the Simon Wiesenthal Center featured swastikas and concentration camp footage aired during “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” The move to pull the advertisement based on unsubstantiated practice is hypocritical at its surface, with potentially corrosive political motivations hidden below. “We felt like the film was something that people who watch Sean Hannity Show needed to see … It is, to me, a cautionary tale about the tactics the demagogues use to whip up Americans against each other,” Curry said in an interview with On the Media about the decision to run the advertisement during that program. With the rising problem of Right-wing terrorism and neo-fascism in America, the depictions shown in the “It Can Happen Here” advertisement is seen to be happening here. The white supremacist rally of Charlottesville, Virginia in which counterprotestor Heather D. Heyer was murdered by a self-professed member of the Neo-Nazi movement is not a distant event in our shared history. And neither was the arrest on Friday of Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Paul Hasson, a white nationalist who now faces charges of illegal drug and weapons possession. With stockpiled weapons and ammunition, he was allegedly planning to “kill a number of prominent Democratic politicians and journalists as well as professors, judges and ‘leftists in general,’ federal prosecutors said in a court filing on Tuesday.” While it was not a majority of Americans who supported Nazism in the 1930s, it was accepted as a legitimate minority opinion and left to breathe without mainstream or majoritarian oppositional rhetoric and speech. We continue to witness the rising favorability of authoritarian rule. We hear the attacks on the “other” and the press. We see the damages and death exacted and planned by the hateful. It can happen here. It is happening here.
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We must not allow America to feel ‘Bern’ of socialism A RINO’S VIEW ROBERT SURIANO
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veryone’s favorite 77-year-old senator from Vermont is running for president again. I am referring, of course, to Sen. Bernie Sanders (IVt.). Last time around, even though he put the fear of God into Hillary Clinton, he did not ever really stand a chance. So, he never had people really look into his background fully. But, now that he seems to have a real shot at the Democratic nomination for president I think people ought to point out that Sanders is not a good man and his ideas are dangerous. On top of that, he is a hypocrite who does not live by the ideology that he would put the rest of us under. Sanders’s past statements reveal his radicalism and support for the enemies of the United States. One of the most haunting images of communist repression is hundreds of people lining up for food because their leaders have stolen their land and killed productivity. But Sanders calls breadlines “a good thing.” I wish I was joking but sadly a presidential candidate actually believes that a country having breadlines is a good thing. My god, can you imagine being in a brutal communist regime, barely getting enough bread to survive and hearing a privileged
man from America telling you it is a good thing? It is disgusting and shows that Sanders puts his warped ideology above basic human decency. If this was the only terrible thing Sanders has said about communist countries, then it would be disqualifying enough but the senator does not stop there. He has a habit of praising brutal regimes that also happen to be the enemy of the United States. Sanders describes how he was “sick” when John F. Kennedy spoke out
key swing state and decide if you think the millions of Cuban exiles living in Florida will allow a pro-Castro candidate to win the state? No, I do not think they will allow that. Furthermore, older Americans vote more than other groups in politics and they grew up in the height of the Cold War. Do you think they will vote for this protocommunist? Again, I do not think so. Unfortunately, we are not done going through Sanders’s support of communist enemies of the United States. Sanders went
“On top of his radical views, he is also a hypocrite who wants socialism for thee but not for he. ”
against communist Cuba. So, Democratic primary voters, think to yourself whose side are you on, Kennedy or Fidel Castro, because Sanders is firmly on the Castro side. The same Castro who repressed human rights, caused millions to risk death to flee the island and locked gay Cubans in internment camps. Besides the obvious moral outrage of supporting Castro, allow me to talk to you about the nitty gritty of politics for a moment. Democrats, when you are picking your nominee, remember that Florida is a
to the USSR for his honeymoon. This is a thing not a whole lot of non-communists would have done. He then went on to praise the USSR and its “youth programs.” What he is talking about, of course, is its indoctrination of the youth. Sanders, whether willingly or unwillingly (I suspect willingly), is acting as a Soviet propagandist. The USSR has a history of using “useful idiots,” a term coined by Vladimir Lenin himself, to describe westerners who spread propaganda about the USSR. Sanders is the very definition of a useful idiot: willing and
able to fall for the Soviets’ lies and spread them back stateside. Sanders went further than that by giving aid to an evil war criminal. He admits to traveling to Nicaragua and helping the dictator Daniel Ortega rise to power. He makes no pretense to hide helping brutal regimes. Sanders is clearly a radical who, even if he calls himself a “Democratic socialist,” was at one point a Marxist. On top of his radical views, he is also a hypocrite who wants socialism for thee but not for he. Sanders is the proud owner of three homes. Now I would never attack someone for being successful, but for a man who spends most of his time attacking the rich it seems the height of hypocrisy to flaunt his wealth in this way. For someone so concerned about the poor why does he not live in one of his homes and let the homeless live in the other two? Why not sell the other two houses and use the funds to start a charity? I can tell you why not — because Sanders does not want to be the factory worker or farmhand in his socialist paradise. No, Sanders wants to be the politburo leader driving fancy cars and living in large houses off the backs of the forced laborer. Sanders wants to be the animal that is more equal than the others on the “Animal Farm.” Robert Suriano is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in history. His column, “A RINO’s View,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Rutgers FORM features student models in fashion show MALIHA KHAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Last Friday night, the members of the Fashion Organization of Retail and Marketing (FORM) welcomed Rutgers students to an evening of street style fashion sponsored by local thrift shops and independent clothing brands. As a way to commemorate the success of its annual Fashion Week,
FORM dedicated its final day to a fashion show. Set in the Livingston Gathering Lounge at the Livingston Student Center, FORM opened its doors to the public, and there were an abundance of students flushing in to find a seat close to the runway. On the opposite end of the runway, a pop-up shop ran from one side of the wall to the other. Within the pop-up shop were thrift stores such as the Second
Fashion Organization of Retail and Marketing (FORM) is a group formed by two Rutgers alumni who strive to connect students interested in the business of fashion. INSTAGRAM
This model had power in her street style segment, was a pastel Reformed Church and Nearly New. There were also indepen- strut and immediately drew at- yellow blazer, worn with a black dent clothing labels such as tention from the audience, mak- turtleneck, straight cut blue jeans, Obscene, Finale and Western ing the start of this show a good black loafers and a black belt bag. Sky Apparel. During the show, one. As more models stepped out, It gave off a business casual feel, if there were any accessories or the kind of looks that are deemed yet was both comfortable and chic. garments that the guests liked, street style became clear. Essen- It was an outfit I wouldn’t mind wearing myself. they would be Once the secable to purond segment chase them af“A personal favorite look of mine, which was quite had ended, the ter the show. show came to a As students different to the street style segment, was a pastel conclusion. Auwere in anticiyellow blazer, worn with a black turtuleneck, dience mempation for the bers who came show to begin, straight cut blue jeans, black loafers and to support they contained their friends their excitea black belt bag.” reunited and ment by helppraised them ing themselves to refreshments provided by tially, street style emulates a more for their efforts as models for this FORM. By the table of food, there casual look. Models were wearing year’s annual fashion show. Other was a banner covered in sparkles garments such as ripped jeans, people who came to view the show that guests were welcome to take graphic tees, platform sneakers saw pieces worn by the models pictures in front of with friends or and oversized hoodies and jack- they wished to purchase. In fact, a neon orange satchel ets. This theme was fitting since models after the show. As 7:30 p.m. approached, the college students always strive to from Obscene was all the rage in members of the executive board look good yet wish to be comfort- the street style segment. After the show, several people rushed to its greeted their guests and intro- able at the same time. After a 10-minute interval, the booth and the brand managed to duced the show’s first segment – street style. Within seconds, second segment was introduced: sell out. Aside from Obscene, the electronic dance music took over spring campus wear. These looks other shops and labels at the event the room. The models, who were came from an array of different earned a great deal of publicity. As this event only takes place also students, began to walk styles. Some outfits were casual, out. The show started off with while some were rather formal. The in the spring semester, do make a young lady modeling a check- idea behind this segment was to an effort to come out for a night ered fur coat, black leather pants give students inspiration as to what of fashion, finger food, inexpenresembling latex and, to top it looks they can go for when walking sive shopping and upbeat music. Overall it was a great night for off, a pair of small orange oval- around campus this spring. A personal favorite look of mine, FORM, and a successful end to its shaped sunglasses which gave which was quite different to the Fashion Week. off a vintage vibe.
COLORS Studios mixes music, minimalist aesthetics CLARISSA GORDON CORRESPONDENT
If it’s not "The Office" or some other classic show you and your roommates use for background noise, chances are you’re kicking back and watching music videos on shuffle. Although the golden age when music videos constantly premiered on MTV as entertainment is long gone, the art of the music video isn’t necessarily dead. The MTV Video Music Awards is still one of the biggest nights in the music industry, and record labels are still handing out big budgets to artists who want to make a lasting visual impact to match their songs. With the internet monopoly that is YouTube, music videos, in-depth interviews and live performances from our favorite artists and bands are more accessible than ever. Meshing digitalization with live music is increasingly popular, and the COLORS YouTube channel delivers exceptional content from both upcoming artists and regular chart-toppers through a uniquely simple lens. With the motto “all colors, no genres,” the Berlin-based channel provides a platform for all different kinds of musicians to perform. Similar to NPR’s “Tiny Desk” or MTV’s
Short performances from COLORS are sparse, but its iconoclastic style helps its music videos stand out. The weekly shows from different artists make a unique musical experience. TWITTER "Unplugged," artists and bands play live music on a studio set, but instead of being cramped in an office cubicle or a mock stage, they're paired with a hue that matches their particular vibe or style. “It’s unique in that each performer is associated with a color rather than put into a specific category,” said Kristen Wall, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “I’m always curious as to who chooses the color and why.”
To some followers, the shade that the artist is in front of curates a vibe for the performance that is unlike any other traditional technique. “The color encapsulates who the artist is and the mood of the song, which is unexpectedly satisfying and entertaining to watch,” said Mackenzie Kunkle, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. The Grammy-winning vocalist H.E.R.’s performance of “Carried Away” was met with a royal blue
that complimented the R&B singer’s effortless serenity. Holding a porcelain cup of tea in a striped t-shirt, Daniel Caesar crooned his hit “Best Part” over a minimalist beige. Rapper Aminé performed his bold song “Yellow” surrounded by — you guessed it — yellow. Not only is the concept for “A COLORS SHOW” aesthetically brilliant, but also the studio offers a space for lesser-known artists all over the world to show their
stuff. Followers are able to hear great new music with that artist’s particular vibe to match. Never focusing on just one genre, the show reminds us that musicians — and our musical tastes — should not be defined by just one particular beat. COLORS offers content that breaks the traditional limitations of genre, and viewers are sure to find something fresh during each binge. If you’re looking for more modern jazz, alternative pop or artists that blend R&B with electronic keys and beats, turn on “A COLORS SHOW” next time you’re hosting a late-night jam session with friends. Overall, what’s perhaps most appealing about “A COLORS SHOW” is its minimalist, raw approach to visual music. Instead of a video with over-the-top effects, each episode is a simple meeting between the viewer and the live performance. “Sometimes less is more, and the simplicity of it is admirable, especially because it’s not lip-synched like a traditional music video — it’s live, if you will,” Wall said. “A COLORS SHOW” is available on YouTube for free, and regularly adds new sets every week. If you’re looking for original musical content, add a pop of COLOR to your subscriptions list.
DIVERSIONS
February 25, 2019
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Do what you can to improve your lifestyle, community and relationships. This is a year of give-and-take that will allow you to make a difference while gaining experience, knowledge and connections that will help you get ahead. Discipline, hard work and the willingness to do your part will lead to peace of mind and happiness. Your numbers are 6, 17, 24, 29, 33, 35, 47.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Change needs to be looked at carefully before making a decision. Don’t hide your feelings or what you’ve discovered. Transparency will help you evaluate what’s best for you as well as those affected by the choices you make. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen to someone who has more experience or knowledge. The information you are given will help you assess your relationship with people you work alongside. Share your feelings and be open to suggestions. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel you need a change, but before you make a move, source out the best way to proceed. Being able to stick to a budget will determine how successful the outcome. Take better care of your health. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dreaming is one thing, but doing is what will help you achieve your goals. Take the road that intrigues you the most, and venture down avenues that will expand your mind and lead to personal growth. Romance is highlighted. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone will feed you a bunch of malarkey. Don’t be gullible or put yourself in a vulnerable position based on what you are led to believe. Go directly to the source, and make up your mind based on facts. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put your time, energy and effort into self-improvement and activities that will help you expand your interests and ideas. Steer clear of anyone trying to take advantage of you or who tries to pry into your personal affairs. Don’t be gullible. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take the plunge and follow through with your plans. Don’t second-guess because someone interferes or opposes what you want to do. Follow your heart in situations that deal with relationships, love and romance; you’ll get good results. 5 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Consider your options, and make changes that are in your best interest. If you try to please others, you will end up being disappointed and taken for granted. Partnerships should be based on equality and cooperation. Home improvements are favored. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen and assess situations openly. Gather the facts, and don’t be afraid to say no or to follow your own path. Anger will solve nothing. If you want to proceed, keep things amicable. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your time and effort into professional gains, upholding your reputation and updating whatever isn’t up to your standards. Stay on top of situations that influence partnerships, legal matters and financial gains. 2 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Talk to someone you trust and know you can rely on for sound advice. A domestic situation can turn out to be costly if you aren’t careful or assertive in your actions. Concentrate on personal improvements, learning and perfection. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Participate in events that connect you to people who share your opinions and goals. Personal relationships, love and romance will change your life. You’ll make a good impression using your intelligence and wit, not by overspending or making unrealistic promises. 5 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
66 Underground chamber
1 Camp beds
67 Cost of living?
5 Green car that’s often blue 10 X, to Xanthippe
DOWN
13 Districts
1 Jewish mysticism (var.)
15 Dentist’s direction
2 Gave a speech
16 Back-stabber
3 Foursome
17 Napoleon conflict
4 Smooth fabrics
20 Of a heart chamber
5 Grand-master, e.g.
21 Erik Killmonger, to
6 Jazz bit
Black Panther
7 Call ___ question
22 C, Ar, B, O or N
8 Shows to a seat
23 Primitive shelters
9 “Comprende?”
25 Nightclub party
10 Standards
27 Annexes
11 Angel’s glow
28 Napoleon seller
12 Any thing
33 “Victory is ours!”
14 Bed board
34 Country singer Black
18 Run off to marry
35 Opera villain’s voice, often
19 Belly buttons
39 Buffoon
24 Remove, as a branch
40 Tennis ace Naomi
26 Fancy neckwear
41 Late bedtime
29 Pageant crown
42 It really bites
30 Notify
44 Napoleon book
31 Ballpoint filler
46 Chanel of fashion
32 En route guess, briefly
50 Chihuahua boy
33 Ariana Grande’s “God Is
51 Kind of city election
a ___”
53 Crash site?
35 Fluffy neckwear
55 Assistance
36 Raggedy Andy’s sister
58 Nancy Reagan’s husband
37 Comedian Jerry
59 Napoleon movie
38 “Green Eggs and Ham” nickname
62 Canola ___
43 Fawning flattery
63 Suit well
45 Temporary car
64 Caramel-filled candies
46 “The Terminator” heroine Sarah
65 Small Tide holder
47 Seer
48 Pay a visit 49 Firstborn 52 Bring ___ own beer
Yesterday’s Solution
53 “Cut it out!” 54 West Virginia neighbor 56 In doubt 57 Annoying faucet sound 60 “Easy” letter trio 61 Giants great Mel
Yesterday’s Solution
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February 25, 2019 WRESTLING NO. 18 RUTGERS 25, MARYLAND 12
Knights finish duals with win against Terrapins JACKSON THOMPSON SPORTS EDITOR
No. 4 junior 133-pounder Nick Suriano earned a pin 1:10 into his bout against Maryland’s Orion Anderson. Suriano earned his 20th win of the season. VIVEK VIDYARTHI / FEBRUARY 2019
It’s on to the postseason for the Rutgers wrestling team. After a 25-12 victory over Maryland down in College Park, the No. 18 Scarlet Knights (12-6, 5-4) finished the regular season with a winning record in Big Ten duals, good enough for seventh place in this year’s Big Ten standings. “We’re fired up about the winning conference record,” said head coach Scott Goodale, according to scarletknights.com. “Everything this group has been through with our injuries and illnesses and guys in and out of the lineup, it speaks to the kind of guys we have in this program. To pick up five wins in this conference is a big deal.” Rutgers won 6 of 10 bouts en route to a 25-point team total, its most since Dec. 16 against Rider. In a meet that saw two major decisions, one pin and one techincal fall, the Knights were on the winning side of each of those matches, as they would only drop four decisions in the 125-pound, 165-pound, 197-pound and heavyweight class by a combined score of 22-11. No. 1 graduate student 149-pounder Anthony Ashnault picked up his 23rd win of the season against the Terrapins’ (1-12, 0-9) Alfred Bannister. The 11-3 major decision keeps Ashnault undefeated on the season as he
inches closer to the top spot on Rutgers’ all-time wins list. Ashnault now needs just four more victories to surpass Mike McHugh for the No. 1 spot, and he will now need to find those wins in the postseason. No. 4 junior 133-pounder Nick Suriano delivered a first-period pin over Orion Anderson for his 20th win of the season. Suriano will head into the postseason with a lot of confidence after posting one of his best collegiate seasons and will make his return to the Big Ten Tournament after defaulting out of last year’s conference tournament. In late March, Suriano will also look to avenge a second-place finish from a year ago after falling in the championship round to Iowa’s Spencer Lee in last year’s NCAA Tournament. This will be Suriano’s first postseason in the 133-pound weight class, as possible rematches with No. 2 Oklahoma State’s Daton Fix and No. 1 Michigan’s Stevan Micic await the junior lightweight. After missing the past three meets due to injury, true freshman 165-pounder Stephan Glasgow made his return to the mat in the final dual of the season. Glasgow dropped a 6-4 decision against Maryland’s Phil Spadafora, finishing his freshman season 6-7. Glasgow, a two-time state champion from Bound Brook, New Jersey, will look to return to his early season form for the
upcoming tournaments. Glasgow started his Knights career 5-1 before suffering his first knee injury that sidelined him for the Cliff Keen Invitational. Glasgow will now have two weeks to prepare for his first collegiate tournament. While Rutgers ultimately would take the victory in convincing fashion, the meet featured some homesick vengeance, including in the opening bout at the 125-pound slot. The Terrapins’ Brandon Cray, a Steinert, New Jersey native and two-time state champion from Steinert High School, earned a close 4-3 decision over sophomore 125-pounder Shane Metzler. Maryland’s Niko Cappello, a Cranford, New Jersey native, earned an 8-2 decision over true freshman 197-pounder Max Wright. Wright, an Ohio native, was inserted back into the lineup for the first time since the team’s dual at Hofstra in November in place of sophomore 197-pounder Matthew Correnti. With the win, the program finishes with more than 12 wins for the ninth time under Goodale’s leadership. The Knights will go to Indiana for the Big Ten Championships on March 9 and will head to Pittsburgh on March 21 for the NCAA Tournament. For updates on the Rutgers wrestling team, follow @Targumsports on Twitter.
SOFTBALL KNIGHTS FINISH 2-3 AT FIU PANTHER INVITATIONAL
Rutgers takes pair of games in Miami ALEC SPECTOR
Even though Hughes has done a remarkable job so far this season, she still has things to work This past weekend, the Rut- on. She mentioned how since she gers softball team faced off in is a leadoff hitter, she needs to get the FIU Panther Invitational on base more for the team. Senior outfielder Nicolette Aniagainst Monmouth, Florida International and Columbia. The co also had a record performance weekend began with a 2-1 win by making her 100th career hit against the Hawks (5-5), fol- in the first inning of the second lowed up by a 6-1 loss against game against the Hawks. Even though she has hit an imthe Panthers (9-5) and then a pressive mark, she still believes 3-2 victor y over the Lions (2-3). that there are The Scarsome other let Knights aspects of her (6-9) followed “This is my senior gameplay that up with backseason, last one, best one. can be imto-back losses proved upon. against Florida Knowing this is last “I think I Inter national season, I have to know can stay low, and Monmouth, going scorethat I have done my best.” and stay behind it, not less against chasing after the Hawks. JESS HUGHES pitches that are E v e n Senior Infielder not in my zone. though Rut(This) can help gers did not improve my hitdo as well as it would have liked, there were ting and gameplay,” Anico said. One part of the Knights’ stratmany highlights from the weekend, including milestone perfor- egy that has been working in the mances from senior infielder Jess past games has been the ability of Hughes, who tallied her 200th ca- the team to run the bases. Against reer hit in the fifth inning of the Columbia, Rutgers was able to win with its ability to steal and run second Monmouth game. “Just coming out to play ev- the bases. Head coach Kristen Butler, er y game, this is my senior season, last one, best one. Know- stated how this weekend still ing this is last season, I have to has many things to work on. She know that I have done my best,” mentioned how the Knights have Hughes said. “This is the last been getting some hits from their time I will play, so I need to push leadoff hitters, enabling them to take a base. it ever y time.” STAFF WRITER
Senior infielder Jess Hughes picked up her 200th hit of the season in the fifth inning of the Knights’ 8-0 loss to the Hawks yesterday morning. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2018 Even though Rutgers has to improve on some aspects of its game plan, it is playing well in certain areas. “We are running the bases well, that is one thing that we have been working on,” Butler said. “Our pitchers had some great moments, almost had a no-hitter against Monmouth, only allowing two hits. (The) defense has also
done a much better job this weekend, not letting up as many errors as before.” With these thoughts, in mind, the Knights’ game plan will take time this season. With their upcoming schedule, it will be important for them to work on getting more runs in games. The key to Rutgers’ success in the future depends on its hitting.
The Knights’ pitching has done well and has kept runners at bay. “I was proud of our pitchers being ready to go at a moment’s notice, and loved that we scored first and scored early,” Butler said. “That’s always the goal.” For updates on the Rutgers softball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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February 25, 2019 MEN’S LACROSSE NO. 1 LOYOLA 13, NO. 19 RUTGERS 7
Knights drop 2nd straight to No. 1 Greyhounds CHRIS TSAKONAS STAFF WRITER
Last Saturday, the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team fell to No. 1 Loyola at HighPoint.com Stadium by a final score of 13-7. The performance marks the second consecutive defeat for the No. 19 Scarlet Knights (2-2) and will likely result in a loss of their top-20 status in the national lacrosse rankings. The Greyhounds (3-0) have become the No. 1 team in the country due to a loaded attacking unit, and they demonstrated their abilities against Rutgers. Despite some meaningful saves from fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann (12 saves on 25 shots), the Knights struggled to hold off Loyola with long stretches of possessions and shots. Leading the scoring for the Greyhounds was the dynamic duo of Pat Spencer and Kevin Lindley, who combined for 9 goals and two assists against Rutgers. “Obviously, if you don’t have the ball, you can’t score. So we need to win some of the 50-50 ground balls and the (face-offs) off the X,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “When you take that 2 for 9 stretch in the first half and throw in 1 or 2 failed clears, that’s 10 possessions that could’ve gone our way.” The main takeaway from this matchup was the shocking lack of offense for the Knights. They
came into this matchup having scored an average of 13.6 goals per game through their first three games, but were held to just 2 goals in the first half and 1 in the fourth quarter. The biggest stor yline coming into this game was the news that junior attack Kieran Mullins would not be playing due to injur y. In his place was junior attack Mark Schachte, who made his first career star t in
the attacking unit and finished with a goal and an assist. “I think offensively we came out a little bit slow in the first half, and we should’ve hit a few more shots to make it more of a game,” said sophomore attack Tommy Coyne. Another factor contributing to the slow offense was the outstanding defense and goaltending from Loyola, as Jacob Stover was a rock in goal with 18 saves on 25 shots on goal.
After Rutgers got the game started with an early goal from sophomore attack Adam Charalambides, the Greyhounds responded with a 4-minute hat trick from Spencer. Junior midfield Owen Mead would get the second Knights goal with 9:54 to go in the first period. Loyola would dominate the remainder of the first half into the third, scoring 5 unanswered goals thanks to a hat trick from Kevin
Sophomore attack Tommy Coyne scored 1 goal on six shots in Rutgers’ 6-point loss to Loyola last Saturday. He picked up five ground balls. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2019
Lindley and individual scores for Spencer and Chase Scanlan. The Greyhounds maintained possessions for long stretches, winning 9 of 11 face-offs and 22 of 34 of ground balls in the first half. This was reflected in the scoreline, as Rutgers headed into the halftime break in an 7-2 deficit. The Knights improved on generating offense out of the break, outshooting Loyola 10 to 5 in the third quarter and getting 4 goals, including a last-second shot from Coyne to cut the deficit to four with a period to play. In the fourth period, Rutgers would play the Greyhounds even in both the face-off (2 of 4) and ground ball (5 of 11) battles. Scanlan got the first goal, which was quickly answered by sophomore midfield Michael Sanguinetti to make it an 11-7 game with 7 minutes to play. Loyola would put the game away in the closing minutes with two unanswered goals from Scanlan and Lindley, ending any chance of a late Knights comeback. Rutgers will hit the road on Saturday and look to get back to its winning ways on the road against Fairfield, who got its first win of the season last Saturday against Sacred Heart. For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
BYE Geo Baker tallied 5 total points in first 37 minutes but scored 8 in final three him to the foul line, where he hit clutch free throws to keep the Graduate student center Knights up by 3. Doorson fouled Jordan MurShaquille Doorson threw in a hook shot inside the paint for 2 phy on a 3-point attempt with 5 points to give ever y Knight to seconds left to give him three check onto the floor points in foul shots to tr y and tie the game up. Murphy airballed the the game. Both sides continued their first one, hit the second and then back-and-forth battle with Minne- missed the third, with the resota taking as much as a 5-point bound falling into McConnell’s hands and lead with less leading to than 5 min“The RAC was rocking, another foul utes to play, to send him but Rutgers the environment was to the line refused to stay rocking ... that was an assist that iced away, tying the the game game at 61by all the fans and the with two 61 on a Baker layup with 1:43 students and the band and free throws. Mathis on the clock. the cheerleaders.” finished After he the night blocked a with a teamshot on the STEVE PIKIELL Head Coach leading 18 defensive side points, folof the court lowed by to get the Knights possession back, Baker Baker with 13. He also added hit a step-back 3-pointer to give three assists, two blocks and two Rutgers its first lead since 6:37 steals to his night, as well. “The RAC was rocking, the enon the clock. “Confidence comes from rep- vironment was rocking,” Pikiell etition and trust,” Baker said. “I said. “That was an assist by all put in the reps and my teammates the fans and the students and the and coach trust me, so it makes band and the cheerleaders. They did a great job of making (the me feel really comfortable.” The Gophers responded with RAC) a tough place to play.” a quick dunk from for ward DanFor updates on the Rutgers iel Oturu, who finished the night with 20 points, but they then men's basketball team, follow fouled Baker on a shot and sent @TargumSports on Twitter. CONTINUED FROM BACK
True freshman guard Montez Mathis broke through two Golden Gopher defenders to make a dunk at the rim. MICA FINEHART / FEBRUARY 2019
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“Confidence comes from repetition and trust ... I put in the reps and my teammates and coach trust me, so it makes me feel really comfortable.” — Sophomore guard Geo Baker
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MEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 68, MINNESOTA 64
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Junior forward Eugene Omoruyi attempted a shot while tightly guarded by Minnesota’s Jordan Murphy in Rutgers’ 68-64 win. Omoruyi grabbed nine rebounds and scored 14 points in 29 minutes played. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / FEBRUARY 2019
Knights rally at RAC to keep chances for bye in Big Ten Tournament alive COBY GREEN CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers men’s basketball team made sure to complete its mission this time around against a conference foe at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC), defeating Minnesota for its record sixth Big Ten win of the season last night. The Scarlet Knights (13-14, 6-11) came out on top in a battle of runs with the Golden Gophers (17-11, 7-10) in a matchup that came down to the wire, and needed multiple go-ahead plays from sophomore guard Geo Baker to be put to bed at 68-64. “People were worried about the bounce back stuff, but we’ve been playing really hard and getting better and better,” said head coach Steve Pikiell after the game. “I’m just happy for my guys.”
With the win, Rutgers still holds the No. 10 seed in the conference and can potentially move up even higher before the start of the Big Ten Tournament next month. The Knights can fluctuate anywhere between the No. 6 and No. 10 seed and still get a firstround bye. This might have been Rutgers’ most complete team game, as ever y Knight scored a point and the team won the bench battle 18-0. “Coach said it was 10 versus 5, so we knew what we had to do,” said junior forward Eugene Omoruyi, who finished the night with 14 points and nine rebounds. “Just executing when we need to is the main part of this game.” True freshman guard Montez Mathis started things off for both sides by scoring the opening points on a fast break layup, but
Minnesota broke out on a 7-0 run from there to take an early lead. Rutgers made its way back with 5 straight points of its own before proceeding to take its largest lead of the first half. The Knights went on an 11-0 run with buckets by true freshman guard Caleb McConnell, sophomore guard Peter Kiss, junior for ward Issa Thiam and redshirt freshman for ward Myles Johnson. But again, the Gophers went on a run, scoring 11 points to retake the lead they would ride on until halftime and beyond. Minnesota headed into the locker room with a 35-28 lead. Though there are many well-rounded players on this Rutgers squad, it was missing one of its most vocal leaders in Baker for a large part of the first half, due to some early foul trouble.
The first half theme of big runs continued into the final 20 minutes of play, as the Knights went on a 9-2 run within the first 4 minutes of the half to bring things to an even 37-37 with the Gophers. But, the runs would end from then until the end of the game. Rutgers and Minnesota began a backand-for th with the Gophers jumping out to a 43-40 lead with 12 minutes to play, only for the Knights to answer back and take a 48-45 lead with less than 8 minutes left. Omoruyi — who missed the last game these two teams played in Minneapolis due to injury — was a force in the second half, scoring 8 points and grabbing four rebounds within the first 10 minutes to help Rutgers get out in front.
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EXTRA POINT IZAIAH BROWN, a senior on the men’s track and field team, earned his fourth consecutive Big Ten Indoor Championship medal in the 400-meter event in Michigan. He is the first Knight to win four conference titles in one event.
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