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Mason Ameri, an assistant professor at Rutgers Business School, said during his talk that he changed his name in order to avoid bias and get a job. COURTESY OF THOMAS BONIELLO
Last Saturday, TEDxRutgers held its annual conference in the auditorium of the Livingston Student Center, with this year’s theme being “Pale Blue Dot.” Hersh Patel, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, as well as one of the co-presidents of TEDxRutgers, said
“Pale Blue Dot” was in reference to a photo taken by the Voyager 1 in 1990. The image included a small speck, which represented Planet Earth. Thus, the idea behind the central theme was that people are so focused on what is going on in their lives that they feel the world is a huge place. In reality though, Patel said the universe is much larger than one planet, so the theme was a reminder for people to step back and look at the big picture.
“The purpose of the event is to help attendees find meaning in ‘Pale Blue Dot,’” he said. There were seven speakers at the conference, two of them students from the University. The first speaker was Brooke Getter, a School of Engineering sophomore, who told the story of her upbringing in a religious, technology-deprived SEE EXPERIENCES ON PAGE 4
Gloria Steinem chair teaches course on corporate data mining BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN NEWS EDITOR
Naomi Klein, a journalist who published books such as “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate” and “The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism,” is serving as Rutgers’ first Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture and Feminist Studies. Starting this year, and for the next two years, she will be teaching courses and organizing events here at the University. Klein said she designed her first course herself. It is entitled “The
Corporate Self,” which looks at the integration between the corporation and the self. The self is a new frontier for capitalism, in relation to mining personal data online and influencing personal behavior. “I had a learning curve,” she said. “I got up to speed about what new technologies and this particular business model is doing to the very idea of self.” A survey given to students at the start of her course this semester revealed that constant surveillance has become normalized, Klein said. People assume they are always
being tracked and consider the stakes to be low. The normalization of constant surveillance can be better understood through historical arcs of previous enclosures of public space, starting with the enclosure of British lands in the 17th and 18th centuries. Like past experiences, our personal data is being enclosed and made into a commodity, Klein said. Some students responded that they like the surveillance SEE MINING ON PAGE 5
Naomi Klein, who is serving as Rutgers’ first Gloria Steinem chair, is teaching her first course this semester, The Corporate Self, which she designed herself. HENRY STREHLO / VIDEO EDITOR
U. holds conference on democracy in India along with Consulate General SAMARTH THAKKER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
On Feb. 22, Rutgers, along with the Consulate General of India and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), co-sponsored a conference concerning democracy in India. This conference, held on the College Avenue campus and titled “Delivering Democracy: The Indian Experience,” featured “eminent scholars, diplomats and business and think tank leaders who were invited to discuss India’s democratic, economic and social achievements,” according to the Rutgers Global website. The welcoming remarks, which started off the program, were presented by Mohini Mukherjee, the associate director of International Student Services at Rutgers. In her speech, Mukherjee highlighted the strong connection and engagement that Rutgers has maintained with India and its universities.
The conference brought together experts to discuss governance, society, the economy and how these forces interact in India. These topics were divided and discussed by three different panels, with each panel comprised of several experts in the respective field. In the first panel, which focused on democracy and the economy, Ashwini Kumar Tewari, the country head (US Operations) for the State Bank of India, was the first to speak. Tewari brought up the issue of poverty in India, along with the steps that the Indian government and India have taken and plan on taking to combat poverty. During his talk, he said one major factor that fueled systematic poverty is the lack of economic freedom and that 42 percent of people did not have access to banks in the past. Without access to banks, people were unable to save, which led to a decrease in investments, overall reducing the amount of loans given out.
Tewari said the most important way to fight the issue was to increase financial inclusion, which several governments have established through various programs. He cited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which was a national mission created in 2014 that aimed to bring about more financial inclusion of households in India. “The plan envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every household, financial literacy, access to credit, insurance and pension facility,” he said. Two other experts who spoke on the first panel were Syed Zafar Islam, the independent director of Air India and Hirsh Vardhan Singh, the senior director for the company Hi-Tec Systems. Islam discussed the efforts of the Bharatiya Janata Party, one of the political parties in power in India, to achieve social SEE DEMOCRACY ON PAGE 5
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Students seeking to organize pickleball team JACOB TURCHI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A group of students at Rutgers University—New Brunswick are trying to start a pickleball club with the hopes of establishing the group as an official club some time in the upcoming fall semester. Ryan Margolis, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year, said he approached the directors of intramural sports at Rutgers Recreation to bring the sport to the school officially. Pickleball, Margolis said, is a combination between ping pong, badminton and tennis. The sport bounces a ball back and forth with small paddles as two or more players try to score off of one another. Margolis said he wants to make the spor t into an of ficial club in order to get more suppor t from the school and be able to compete against other schools. His main focus right now is to rally more suppor t among students, proving to the school that it is something students would have an interest in. “If we get enough suppor t for a spor t at the school and the directors can see that there is a clear following for the spor t
on campus, then by next school year the chance that it will be established as a club spor t will be better,” Margolis said. “But as of right now we are just doing some free plays with any student who is interested and tr ying to see how likely it will be.” The pickleball club began less than a month ago. Margolis said pick-up games have lasted approximately 2 hours and involve 12 students. Pickleball is a ver y niche sport that does not have the same type of following as other sports such as hockey, football or baseball. Margolis said pickleball is actually a much more popular game among people aged 50 and over. He first became interested in pickleball while playing it during high school. The sport grabbed his attention due to its high level of physicality as well as its accessibility. Margolis said he has been tr ying to spread the word about the club, mostly through social media. He claims that Reddit has been the best tool thus far, and has been able to stir up some conversation with other pickleball enthusiasts both on and of f campus. He has also relied on word of mouth among
Pickleball is a combination of three different sports: ping-pong, badminton and tennis. The sport involves two players bouncing a ball back and forth over a net with small paddles in order to score points. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS spor ts fans on campus in order to spark interest and hopefully see more people at games. He is aware that not everyone will be excited to see pickleball, as it is still a lesser-known sport.
Although, he said he believes that once students see it and play it they will have the same passion for it as he does. “It’s unlike any other spor t, it’s just nonstop excitement
from beginning to end. I truly believe that if we do become an of ficial club here at the school, we can get a lot of people watching and playing along,” Margolis said.
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EXPERIENCES TEDxRutgers conference attracts approximately 500 audience members annually CONTINUED FROM FRONT
society. Inspired by one of her parents, she ended up majoring in computer engineering and leaving the “cage” she was put in. Another speaker was Ronald Quincy, a professor in the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, who described the struggles of people of color. During the talk, he touched on topics such as discrimination of Black people after World War II, and the distribution of wealth between different ethnicities. The next speaker was celebrity chef and advocate Palak Patel, who has been featured on the Food Network, “The Today Show” and Forbes. She spoke about the importance of eating healthy, explaining the story of how her parents guided her to work in companies around the country. While working, though, she would find herself eating unhealthy foods. “I constantly found myself eating at my desk or eating on the go. Sounds familiar?” she said during the talk. Yana Bromberg, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, delved into the microbiomes inside the body. For her talk, she compared the number of bacteria in different areas, and talked about the community aspect of bacteria.
The fifth speaker was also a student: Alex Louie, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. He recounted the story of the day he received news that he had stage IV cancer. He described the therapy and surgeries he then had to undergo. “It was kind of like sticking my mouth in a microwave and melting out the cancer cells and spitting them out,” he said. Louie said, though, that he found happiness through a can of Sprite. Since it was the first time he had tasted something in a while, he realized that something was better than nothing. The penultimate speaker was Nandini Ramani, the chief operating officer of Outcome Health. Her talk covered the story of how she left her job at Twitter to work at Outcome Health, since she was driven by the mission of healthcare. Although she used to be shy, she said becoming a leader allowed her to learn how to speak for herself. “Now people tell me to learn to shut up, since I talk a lot and always put my point of view,” she said. The final speaker for the TEDxRutgers conference was Mason Ameri, an assistant professor at Rutgers Business School. He described the larger problem of discrimination by telling the story of how he
changed his name in order to get a job. “Do we really have to edit ourselves just to make that perfect first impression?” he asked the audience during his talk. Regarding TEDxRutgers itself, the event takes months to prepare. The team first comes up with a theme by watching videos and going to other talks, Hersh Patel said. TEDxRutgers first started in 2010, when students got a
license from the official TED Conferences LLC, which allowed it to host events for up to 100 people, Hersh Patel said. Those students hosted several conferences, but they were much smaller than this year’s and were also not on a consistent schedule. In 2016, students part of the team of TEDxRutgers were given the chance to upgrade the number of attendees at its conferences to 500.
“I think that it’s clear that people have interest in TEDx Rutgers. People attend events. People are interested in it. People want to join the club and there is clearly enough interest in it and I think the next step for us should be to build a relationship with students,” Hersh Patel said. “Being in that place where we are not just a conference holder, but we are an idea organization and become more focused on idea seeking.”
The theme for this year’s TEDxRutgers was “Pale Blue Dot,” which is a reference to a photograph taken by the space probe Voyager 1, which showed Planet Earth as a small speck. The theme aims to remind people to take a step back and look at the larger picture. COURTESY OF THOMAS BONIELLO
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Klein wants to hold Green New Deal events for Fall 2019 CONTINUED FROM FRONT because they are able to see advertisements for the clothes they like, she said. “But what is very worrying is what is possible when these very powerful surveillance technologies are in the hands of governments that don’t believe in democracy and are interested in controlling their populations,” Klein said. China, for instance, is doing a social experiment that uses surveillance to monitor citizens’ behavior. The government then gives them rankings as to whether they are supposedly good citizens or not, she said. The course’s research also ties back into Klein’s first book, “No Logo,” which looks at a person’s self as it relates to corporate branding. Klein said since the book was written in 1999, social media has allowed people to become their own brand, as they no longer have to model themselves after certain branded lifestyles. “The idea that everybody should be their own brand, marketing themselves … was pretty much theoretical until you had social media platforms that gave people the capacity to market themselves without very much money,” she said. In the Fall 2019 semester, Klein said she wants to focus on the Green New Deal, which her book “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate” essentially calls for. “I think that has really been a mistake to think of climate change
as an issue that can be pried apart from other issues,” she said. “So what is exciting to me about the Green New Deal is that it is not one policy, it is a plan for industrial transformation that recognizes that if we are going to change at the speed required to avert climate chaos, we have to do it so that it’s fair. We have to design it so that it doesn’t replicate current injustices.” She said she will be doing a series of events that she hopes will feed into the shaping of what is a really ambitious policy proposal that still needs to be fleshed out within communities and experts. Klein began her career as a journalist while attending the University of Toronto, where she became the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Varsity. She was then able to hold jobs at different Canadian publications. After working as a progressive journalist for a few years, she returned to the University of Toronto. This is where she first noticed the growing influence of multinational corporations on society, inspiring her work ever since. Klein left the University of Toronto before finishing her degree in pursuit of a journalism internship. When the position of being the Gloria Steinem Chair first came up, Klein’s friend in the Journalism and Media Studies Department said it was a unique position. “It’s rare to have a job that says we want you to teach, but we also want you to keep doing what you’re doing. Be a hub for journalists, organizers, feminism, media and culture,” Klein said.
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justice for all under the slogan “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” which translates to “Collective Efforts, Inclusive Growth.” The second panel of the conference analyzed democracy and public participation in elections. One of the speakers featured was Sen. Vin Gopal
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(D-N.J.), who addressed the importance of voting and how to encourage voter turnout in the Indian community. Another speaker in the second panel was Milind Kamble, the chairman of the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who emphasized the success of recent government initiatives to increase skilled
especially of lower
MUDRA scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme.
“The plan envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for every household, financial literacy, access to credit, insurance and pension facility.” ASHWINI KUMAR TEWARI Country Head (US Operations) for the State Bank of India
socioeconomic status. He said some of these initiatives included the Stand-Up India scheme, the
Other prominent speakers included Consul General of India Sandeep Chakravorty, who spoke
An email sent out last Sunday alerted members of the Rutgers community that another student had been diagnosed with meningitis. The student was hospitalized on Feb. 23, and is currently receiving treatment for the disease. Those who had previously been in close contact with the student are being notified in order to receive antibiotics as a preventative measure, said Melodee Lasky, the assistant vice chancellor for Health and Wellness. Rutgers Student Health Services is also working to coordinate a response with local, regional and state health officials. At the moment, testing is being conducted to determine the specific type of meningitis that caused the student’s infection. Earlier this month, The Daily Targum reported that a student had been diagnosed with meningitis on Feb. 4. It was found that the bacteria that caused the first infection was part of serogroup B. An investigation is underway to determine if the two cases are linked. “Members of the University community who experience symptoms or have health concerns may visit their healthcare provider,” Lasky said in the email.
in the third panel, “Governance and Democracy in India,” and Shatrughna Sinha, the deputy consul general of India. This conference was the first ICCRRutgers India Conference, and both sides expressed confidence that this will be an annual feature, according to India New England News. Another recent development regarding Rutgers’ engagement with India is the signing of the memorandum of understanding for the establishment of the ICCR Visiting Lectureship in Contemporary Indian Studies, solidifying plans for further academic exchanges between India and Rutgers.
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To progress, we must question our nature KAANOTATIONS KAAN JON BOZTEPE
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odern humans, Homo sapiens, have only been around for approximately 200,000 years to our knowledge. Within that small smidge of time, humans have evolved into technologically advanced, emotional, social and creative creatures who have self-awareness and reasoning capacity. In Michel de Montaigne’s, “Of Custom, and That We Should not Easily Change a Law Received,” he explained that customs make us do inexplicable things and examples of this could be violence and abuse, both things that are passed down from generation to generation, and this has more to do with customs than nature. Throughout this article we will examine what human nature is and what correlation it has with culture and society. Human nature is the collection of events that take place in a human’s life. Each event is analogically similar to a heartbeat. Along with the events, we can also put general psychological characteristics, emotions, behavioral traits, senses and habits the brain is accustomed to as part of human nature. But, human nature does get a bit tricky, especially with the inclusion of customs and traditions, because it opens the possibility that even if we make a choice and believe we chose it, the preference itself, such as what food choices, music choices or social activities you may like, is technically out of your control. We do not control what scares us, we do not control our survival instincts and we do not control what we perceive to enjoy or at times understand. Allow me to explain. If you were, say, told to watch a video that just continued to list English words on the screen, and you were fluent in English, then you are not choosing to understand these words. Rather, the words are just coming in your mind and your brain is processing the words for you. The reason that this is the case is due to your ability to process language to the point that it becomes automatic. So, seeing as we are habit-forming creatures, cultures and societies must be the guidelines that subconsciously define our personal moral codes and wants for things. Some of these factors include education, religion and society. With these factors alone, I believe that human nature cannot be constant, as it can barely be defined due to our lack of knowledge and consciousness of what is really in our control when we try to define ourselves. You are not you in so much that you formed habits, such as knowing English so well it becomes automatic processing information to your brain, or even reflexes such as balancing, driving a car, lying still and so forth. Human nature cannot be constant as it is continuously changing. Society creates the norms people abide by, so it is difficult to break from these customs or think differently. An example of this could be that a good amount of our customs include flashy clothing, fancy cars and things we, as a culture, deem will increase our self-image and importance. Essentially, the more we feed our egos, the more we believe we are perceived as superior beings. We believe these things are defining us, when, these things do not help us learn anything about ourselves or our world. Each human has an egocentric energy which includes a mix of goodness and passion but can also accompany a mix of passion and ignorance. For every action, such as those that pertain to our senses, we use both our ego energy, but also gain more ego energy due to our nature, thus showing how human nature is constantly changing and is not consistent. For those who believe it is constant, I choose to ask these questions: What if culture was so that it was normal and accustomed to kill, and no one looked at that act negatively? What if it was common to wear a bikini to church and that was the common attire for more than 200 years, do you not then believe that it would then be strange to go to church wearing a sweater and chinos? Certain behaviors are considered taboo, meaning that the culture you are a part of forbids them, such as, in the case of the United States, child abuse. Laws then follow, which are the formal body of rules that are backed by the power of the state. These regulations, or customs, are the standards of behavior that are seen as proper to follow socially, but hold no moral significance. But, humans have yet to come up with a conclusive answer to this and many other questions, and that is okay. It is the classic nature versus nurture debate, up to interpretation until we are advanced enough as a species to look beyond just the senses and cultural norms we deem to see as the right way of life, no matter how questionable that might be. Until then, continue to question, ponder and debate. Kaan Jon Boztepe is a School of Arts and Sciences junior double majoring in philosophy and history. His column, “Kaanotations,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Menendez won at just 54 percent, but not all those s 2020 approaches, many different lead- who voted for Menendez fully supported him. Many iners and politicians dependent voters were encouraged to sway Left or Right PRIYANKA BANSAL are announcing their run for the sake of partisanship and “not splitting the votes.” for presidency. One of those Many supporters of independent candidate Madelyn is Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks, who is Hoffman, for example, swayed Left, giving support to Menendez. But what would happen if all voters were to running as an independent candidate. In the wake of Schultz’s announcement, countless show support for who they genuinely supported? The same ideology was carried with Sen. Bernie op-eds and feature pieces were written criticizing his decision. Many claimed that it is absolutely irresponsi- Sanders (I-Vt.) when he ran for president in 2016. Many ble for Schultz to even consider running independent- Sanders supporters considered it a “waste of a vote” to ly. Schultz, running as a centrist, claims to be socially actively vote for him. So, they voted for Hillary Clinton. liberal and economically conservative. He separates This caused the Left-leaning votes to be split, giving himself from bipartisanship. And this, many assert, Trump the victory and leading many anti-Trump Amerwould split the potential votes of the Democratic Par- icans to blame independent voters for this result. But ty and cause current President Donald J. Trump to be in reality, this is no fault of the Sanders voters. It is no surprise that the Democratic Party has a range of wildly re-elected, a nightmare in many eyes. What people do not realize is that Schultz’s differing opinions. Three million people cannot be repgoal is not only to defeat Trump, but to voice his resented in two parties. If anything is to blame for this, it is the cycle of repeatedly sticking to bipartisan politics. own opinions. Change in the divisive and harmful bipartisan strucWhile so many of us preach about the repulsive nature of our bipartisan politics, why do we refuse to accept ture of our nation cannot happen if we discourage anyone from voting anyone who dares for who they truly to step outside believe in. Votthe Democratic “Voters should not be encouraged to simply side ing based on the vs. Republican projected popular zone? If we want with either Democrats or Republicans, rather, vote just to uplift a to create a change certain party and and destroy the they should cast a vote for the candidate who its members is two-party system most closely represents their views.” not representative that America has of a democracy. nurtured for cenChange in the turies, we must bipartisan structure of our nation needs to begin, now support individual opinions. And yes, Schultz’s candidacy might destroy any more than ever. That road to change might have bumps chance that Democrats have in the election against and it may lead to harmful candidates to be elected, such Trump. But, if a large enough population is support- as Trump, but in the long-run, it is beneficial for America. The alternative is a perpetual two-party system, a ing Schultz in 2020 to split the Democratic vote, then that is because they actually agree with him. Why system in which Trump was able to be elected. Many voters today cast their decisions based on party loyalty. crucify voters for voicing their genuine opinions? Voters should not be encouraged to simply side “Virtually all of the partisan groups voted more than with either Democrats or Republicans, rather, they 85 percent of the time for their own party’s candidate,” should cast a vote for the candidate who most closely according to Oxford University Press’s Academic Inrepresents their views. That is what democracy is. sights for the Thinking World. Destroying this mindset Criticizing voters for voting who they align with is and encouraging independent minds is the first step in creating a more representative America. ridiculous and undemocratic. Whether you align with Schultz or Sanders, it is While I do not necessarily agree with everything Schultz stands for, this trend is seen universally important not to discourage individual opinion and through a variety of independent candidates. The proper democracy. most recent criticism of independent candidates was Priyanka Bansal is a Rutgers Business School seen during the midterm elections. New Jersey’s 2018 midterm elections brought then-incumbent junior double majoring in business and journalism Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) against Republican can- and media studies. She is the managing editor at The Daily Targum. didate Robert Hugin.
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Consumerism, celebrity idolization pushes unethical fashion LEFT BRAIN, RIGHT BRAIN BREANA OMANA
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rom movies to magazines to social media, it feels like the pressure to look perfect and dress like a fashionista is only rising. While celebrities have always had tremendous impact on consumerism, their impact is even more so today as more and more people fall in debt or become a slave to cosmetic surgeries and procedures, trying to keep up with this perfect, glamorous, “Insta” look. With the access we all have to seeing our favorite celebrities’ pictures comes the access of information we have available as to who and what they are wearing. Furthermore, the lighting and filters make their outfits even more appealing and we cannot help but want to look like pictures that amass millions of likes. But with this heightened attention to fashion has come an opportunity for fast fashion companies to make replicas of designer dresses, shoes and bags, at a fraction of the cost. Fashion Nova, Pretty Little Thing and Misguided are of the most notorious companies to replicate items worth thousands of dollars. But companies that make clothing for so cheap are not necessarily fashion vigilantes who want to help us look our best without blowing our entire paycheck. Documentaries like “The
True Cost” shed light on fashion and how oftentimes, fast fashion clothing is sold for cheap because it is made in sweatshops where employees make little to nothing and work in dangerous conditions. While no one is in favor of this, the problem is often ignored among our materialism, and the pressure to be a consumer in our society leads us to pouring billions of dollars that feed companies that exploit the people of developing countries. Recently Kim Kardashian brought attention to fast fashion, but not because of this exploitation of people. Kardashian is suing Misguided, who replicated a gold dress which
online does nothing but contribute to the problem. This is not to say that one cannot dress in wealth, but to not see that normal people, with normal jobs and salaries, feel pressure to look fancy because of celebrities and therefore have no other choice than to buy at fast fashion brands, is ignorant. The Independent recently published an article that said “The Kardashians, while not single-handedly responsible, have also had a huge role to play in the existence of a fast fashion culture.” They go on to explain how being a “cultural juggernaut has its downsides” and that fast fashion is in fact “an industry which (Kim Kardashian) helped create.”
“Women, in particular, feel pressure to be beautiful and that pressure is often created and enforced by media and celebrity looks.” she posted to Instagram, because she is tired of seeing her dresses and outfits being replicated and sold on cheaper sites. Kardashian insists that doing this is unethical and disrespectful to the time, effort and creativity of designers. While fast fashion companies do need to put a stop to their inhumane practices, Kardashian completely misses the point and is quite hypocritical. At the end of the day it is about money more so than it is about fashion. Kardashian, and any wealthy, fashionable celebrity, who posts glamorous pictures
The Kardashians, and many celebrities, are trend-setters — what they wear, we want. Women, in particular, feel pressure to be beautiful and that pressure is often created and enforced by media and celebrity looks. Big lips, tiny waists, wigs and risque clothing have been inspired greatly by celebrities, but unlike them, we cannot all afford the price tags attached to the labels they represent. In fact, sometimes they even promote some of these companies. “Boohoo previously
paired up with Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner’s now-ousted BFF Jordyn Woods on collaborations, but both were presumably paid handsomely for their efforts, and the company’s continued relationship with them is proof that it’s been a profitable partnership,” The Independent stated. Kim Kardashian’s hypocrisy covers this lawsuit and I cannot help but feel that she contributed entirely to fast fashion as well as does not understand the true crimes fast fashion brands commit. Fast fashion is an ethical problem that is not given the attention it deserves. Even when it is given attention, the criticism it is given is hypocritical just as much as it is superficial. I am guilty of shopping at fast fashion brands — a lot of us who cannot afford Balenciaga oversized tees, Gucci fanny packs or designer dresses are. Sustainable and ethical clothing comes at a high price and many of us would much rather shop at H&M or Zara than shop at Goodwill. While fast fashion is a problem, Kim Kardashian completely missed the point. She herself cannot understand what it is to be a person with a normal salary and a normal Instagram account, living in a consumer society that is obsessed with appearances and materialism. Breana Omana is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in journalism and media studies and minoring in political science. Her column, “Left Brain, Right Brain,” runs on alternate Tuesdays.
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Urban Outfitters spearheads charge to markup memorabilia MARISSA FOX CONTRIBUTING WRITER
They say trends come back in style. Circa 2019, puffer jackets, overalls, faux fur and neon colors are coming back. Who would have thought that they’d be all the rage in this decade? Some things that haven’t changed, though, are the ever-present marketing scams that profit on consumers' nostalgia. VHS tapes, considered obsolete, or so we thought, are making a comeback. This has us asking if the VHS tapes are worthless. Unlike vinyl records or typewriters, collectable VHS tapes cannot be sold for more than a few dollars at thrift stores and non-collectables cannot be bought off the shelf for more than a few cents. Yet, in a generation that grew up with Macbooks, iPhones and everything digital, there is something a little sentimental about playing old cassette tapes or snapping pictures on Polaroid cameras. The reviews on Urban Outfitters’ website reflect this. This year, Urban Outfitters, a store known for its chic, hipster fashion has released a mystery pack of 5 VHS tapes being sold at a whopping $40. Therefore, the question becomes, if most VHS tapes cannot be sold at thrift stores for more than a couple dollars, and many cannot be sold
Urban Outfitters is selling VHS 5-packs for $40, an incredible markup. The rose-tinted glasses we view our pasts with seem to blind us from blistering prices. TWITTER at all, then why are consumers feeding into this? Amazing marketing tactics, combined with unassuming buyers means that value has very little to do with price. Instead shoppers are being scammed by markups in return for feeling like part of the romance that comes with hipster exclusivity. Looking at reviews on Urban Outfitters’ website, some consumers are pleased with the
overpriced mystery 5-pack VHS movies they purchased. One customer called the tapes, “perfect for my new rad pad.” Another stated that they “… look good next to my Crosley turntable and Instax Polaroid camera!” The greater question is whether this is because of the value of the product or because consumers' standards have increasingly diminished. Many of us grew up with VHS tapes in our homes and
saw them at the local Blockbuster “trendy and overpriced.” Like Video. When VHS tapes became a many other college students, she thing of the past and DVDs were said, “I like their clothes but don’t in, VHS tapes were largely treated need them.” like garbage. This retro trend is a Looking at the prices of other little too much like going out and vintage items, it is evident that buying what may trendy clothing already be in your stores like Urmom’s closet. ban Outfitters do “With an endless With websites not discriminate amount of vintage like Amazon when it comes Prime, eBay, to markups. and retro items to Etsy and other Even the Instax manufacture and online stores, Polaroid camthe true value markup, it's no wonder era, mentioned of products is above, is sold for these trends are back.” appr oximately often forgotten. The nature of $50 at Walmart, shopping has but goes for changed due to online shopping nearly $70 at Urban Outfitters, and and reselling. This leaves buyers certain models are sold for $140. more susceptible to scams. SellThis same camera, found secers can post pictures of other sell- ondhand, goes for approximately ers' items, and they can send the $11. The prestige and name is wrong item altogether, or never clearly selling the product here. send a buyer an item at all, when With an endless amount of vinthere is no middle-man service. tage and retro items to manufacWhen a search engine shows con- ture and markup, it’s no wonder sumers the most frequent seller, these trends are back. prices are skewed and a Disney It is true that thrift store merVHS tape is marked at $10,000. chandise is changing and there Still, some shoppers are not fall- are more people interested in vining for these scams, especially rep- tage items than in previous times. resented in the sentiments of one It is evident that we all miss our review entitled “This is a whole childhoods and the magic that new low for this capitalist site.” came with a simpler time. But, the Megan Howard, a School of capitalization on our emotions has Arts and Sciences senior, de- got to stop, or at least be sold at scribes Urban Outfitters as, market value.
Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel fame, dead at 85 LEONA JUAN STAFF WRITER
On Feb. 19, the world heard news of one of the most influential figures in fashion passing. Karl Lagerfeld, who was widely known as the creative director of luxury fashion house Chanel, died at the age of 85. Being one of the most prominent figures in fashion, this has truly been a loss for the industry. Lagerfeld, who turned Chanel into the powerful fashion house it is today, created his own brand and inspired other designers with his visionary ideas, dark sunglasses and ponytail — which will all surely be missed. To commemorate him, here’s a quick breakdown of his accomplishments and legacy.
BEGINNING OF HIS FASHION CAREER
Following winning the coat category in a competition by the International Wool Association, Lagerfeld landed a job as French designer Pierre Balmain’s assistant. For those that are thinking this name sounds familiar, he’s the founder of luxury fashion house Balmain. After spending a few years with Balmain, Lagerfeld moved on to work with another French designer: Jean Patou. He quickly became an art director under Patou, and was responsible for 10 haute couture collections.
Lagerfeld was one of the first people that introduced freelancing in the industry. He worked closely with British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor and fashion houses Tiziani and Chloé, which became big stepping stones for the designer.
CHLOÉ AND FENDI
Freelancing with Chloé turned Lagerfeld into its most important creative figure. From 1964 to 1983, as well as 1992 to 1997, the collection’s designs all came from Lagerfeld. He filled the brand with fun, confident and feminine designs, which the world began to associate with Chloé. Pat Cleveland, one of Chloé's main models, became an icon for the brand's shows, which were spectacular productions. He turned Chloé into an international success. Along with his success at Chloé, Lagerfeld began to collaborate with Fendi in 1965. He was the head designer for the readyto-wear and fur departments, designing more than 100 collections for the brand. One of the most important contributions he made to Fendi was the creation of its iconic double-F logo, which has remained one of the most recognizable logos in fashion. Their relationship would continue until his death.
CHANEL
Lagerfeld’s most well-known accomplishment was being the creative director for Chanel. This dominating fashion house wasn’t always at the top, and it has Lagerfeld to thank for changing that. Since 1983, he has been transforming the brand into what it is today. Many people urged him to leave the brand alone due to its lack of success, but Lagerfeld loved a challenge, and didn’t listen. Like Fendi, he created Chanel's logo of the interlocked Cs, which has been their signature ever since. He brought more modernity to the brand, taking classic elements that Chanel was known for — little black dress, pearls and tweed — and turning them into items people wanted to wear. He was able to appeal to a much larger audience while still keeping the Chanel class and culture that it was known for. Being a man before his time, Lagerfeld knew how to mix styles and fabrics. It wasn’t just classic suits anymore, it was a mix of luxury and street style that everyone wanted to get their hands on. It was a single-hand revival of the brand, and definitely one of his biggest accomplishments.
sold to Tommy Hilfiger in 2005, he remained the creative director for the brand. The brand is a combination of classic Parisian styles and rock-chic. Lagerfeld changed fashion in so many ways, and it’s no surprise that he has inspired others. Donatella Versace, Tom Ford, Jeremy Scott, Carolina Herrera and Stella McCartney are just a few of
many that have been inspired by him and recognize his brilliance. Lagerfeld was a man of many talents, and it's likely that the fashion industry wouldn’t be the way it is today without him. Transforming brands and leading the industry with visionary designers, Lagerfeld can be collectively thanked for years of style, fun and innovation.
OTHER WORKS AND AWARDS
Shortly after joining Chanel, Lagerfeld created his namesake brand: Karl Lagerfeld. Though it
Lagerfeld's influence has spread around the world, inspiring designers from many generations. He left a surprisingly large impact on music, getting to know stars like Pharrell. INSTAGRAM
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February 26, 2019
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Happy Birthday: Keep your goals in perspective. Refuse to let emotional matters deter you from using your time and talents properly. Focus on the positive, and keep your distance from troublemakers or those trying to coerce you into situations that aren’t emotionally sound. Moderation and simplicity will lead to achievement and financial stability, and peace and love will bring you happiness. Your numbers are 8, 15, 22, 26, 31, 34, 40.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your desire for change should not overrule making a wise choice. Consider the consequence of your actions before taking part in something that lacks enough facts, verifications or consistency to ensure the risk isn’t too great. Play it safe. 5 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Question the expense of any proposal someone makes. A change may be in order, but how you go about it will determine your success. Moderation should be enforced to avoid loss or being taken advantage of. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen and follow through with questions if something seems too good to be true. You can make a deal, but it has to be on your terms and for the right reason. Experience should shed light on a dubious situation. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Expand your interests, use your skills and creative talent and discuss your options with someone you like to collaborate with. You will come up with an idea and form a partnership that can lead to positive results. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t let emotions interfere when making a decision. Look at the logistics of whatever situation you face and act accordingly. A problem with someone you are collaborating with or working alongside will develop if you or the other person exaggerates. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emotional matters will escalate if you let someone interfere in your business. You’ll be given the wrong impression about someone. Don’t make assumptions, and take action when closer scrutiny should be taken. Gather facts before reacting. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look at the possibilities and take action. Don’t worry too much about what others do. Follow the path that is most conducive to reaching your goal. A unique idea will excite you, but before you proceed, consider the cost involved. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your help will be solicited by someone trying to take advantage of you. Look at every angle before you step into a situation that can make you look bad or end up costing you emotionally, financially or physically. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Participate in events that will help you find alternatives to the way you are using your skills, experience and knowledge. An opportunity someone offers may not be as lucrative as you are led to believe. Get what you want in writing. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look at your options and sign up wherever you will make the most use of your time and your skills. An opportunity should be considered carefully, and what’s offered should be put in writing before you agree. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get out with people who share your opinions and are trying to achieve similar goals. Sharing information and spending time developing ideas will help alleviate mistakes. Relationships and emotional problems should be handled with care. Truth matters. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Listen to what others have to say, but don’t get into an emotional spat with someone who is taking out his or her frustrations on you. Separate the good from the bad when dealing with others to avoid negativity and setbacks. 2 stars
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February 26, 2019 WRESTLING RUTGERS SECURES 12TH STRAIGHT WINNING SEASON UNDER COACH GOODALE
Testament to Knights’ seniors in final dual JAKE SCHMIED ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
No. 16 157-pounder John Van Brill has 71 victories at Rutgers.
Under head coach Scott Goodale, the Rutgers wrestling team had secured 12 straight winning seasons and bolstered five All-Americans since he took over the helm in 2007. After the No. 18 Scarlet Knights (12-6, 5-4) secured 6 of 10 bouts against Mar yland in College Park, Goodale can now add the 2018-2019 season to his resume of increased success on the Banks and the All-Americans number will likely increase in March. This season, Rutgers has the opportunity to send several wrestlers to the NCAA Championships in Pittsburgh. No. 1 graduate student 149-pounder Anthony Ashnault and No. 4 junior 133-pounder Nick Suriano are among the most notable Knights that have the potential to advance in March. Before getting ahead to March, it is important to recognize that this Rutgers team has only surpassed a .500 conference dual record twice prior to the start of the past season. Here are several takeaways from the Knights’ fifth season in
the Big Ten conference and what the long road in March has in store for the team.
LAST HURRAH
Wrestling is different from other collegiate sports in that a student athlete can be with a team for over four, sometimes five years. This allows for the wrestler to leave an impact on the program while inspiring the underclassmen to commit to the program’s expectations. This season, three of Rutgers’ veteran wrestlers will finish their careers on the Banks. Aside from Ashnault, No. 16 graduate student 157-pounder John Van Brill and 184-pounder Nick Gravina have consistently been the go-to guys for Goodale in the starting lineup. Van Brill, a two-time national qualifier, has surpassed 70 wins and compiled a 17-11 overall record this season. He finishes his time on the Banks with a 7145 record after earning a technical fall over the Terrapins’ Adam Whitesell. But, Van Brill’s last regular season bout wasn’t handed to him. Thirty seconds in, while leading 3-2, the consistently ranked top-20 wrestler sus-
tained a cut to his forehead in the first period. He proceeded to outscore Whitesell 17-0 in his second technical fall of the season. Despite having a hot-and-cold trend of trading wins and losses in his final year on the Banks, Van Brill has continued to cement himself as someone Goodale can rely on. Gravina was unable to start the season due to shoulder surgery but battled through his final road Big Ten match, handedly defeating Maryland’s Kyle Jasenski in a 8-0 major decision. The win was his fourth of the season, as he has only competed in six matches for the Knights. Goodale had also moved up junior 174-pounder Willie Scott up to take Gravina’s 184-pound spot throughout the season but can see more time next season. The Allendale, New Jersey native finished his career on the Banks with a 75-34 record. He could make a run in the NCAA Championships, given that he qualifies, as he collected two wins at last year’s NCAA’s.
New Jersey native Stephan Glasgow to the Banks is just one prime example of how Goodale has recruited more local wrestlers to compete for the Garden State’s Big Ten school. Goodale has been impressed with Glasgow’s athleticism, leading the coach to start him in the season’s first stretch of matches at the Rutgers Quad Meet. In front of the Rutgers faithful’s 4,242 numbers at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC), Glasgow exceeded expectations by delivering a pin on Centenary’s Haakon Mathewson in his first match donning the Knights’ singlet. After starting his first season 5-1, Glasgow suffered a leg injury and was inserted in and out of Goodale’s lineup. He did not travel with the team when they competed on the road against Indiana and Purdue back on Feb. 8 and Feb. 10. Despite finishing with a 6-7 record, Glasgow has a bright future ahead of him and can potentially be ranked at 165 pounds further down the road in his career.
BRIGHT FUTURE
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BASEBALL KNIGHTS GO 2-1 IN NEW ORLEANS
RU wins 2 of 3 in Sugar Bowl Classic SAM MARSDALE STAFF WRITER
After being swept in Miami two weekends ago, the Rutgers baseball team was seeking its first win of the season in New Orleans at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Baseball Classic at Maestri Field. Sophomore left-handed pitcher Harry Rutkowski got the start to begin the series on Fridayagainst a Butler team that scored 27 runs over three games against Rider the previous weekend. Rutkowski allowed the first three batters to get on base, including being charged with a fielding error on a bunt off the second batter of the game. Harrison Freed then stepped up to the plate and delivered an RBI single to right field to give the Bulldogs (2-3) a 1-0 lead. At the end of the top half of the first, the score was 2-0. Rutkowski threw 7.1 innings, yielded five hits, 2 runs (one earned) and struck out 4 on 95 pitches. The Bulldogs’ Ryan Pepiot struck out nine batters through 5.2 innings, but he walked five during that timespan and the Scarlet Knights (2-4) couldn’t capitalize. Butler’s Quentin Miller then relieved Pepiot and got the final out of the sixth inning, but ran into trouble in the seventh, allowing shortstop David Soto to score on 1 of his 2 wild pitches in the inning. The game was 2-1 heading into the ninth, when senior right-handed pitcher Serafino Brito came in and held the Bulldogs scoreless. Rutgers got one last chance in the game and capitalized. Freshman infielder Tim
Dezzi hit a 2-run walk-off single against Butler’s Jack Pilcher to give the Knights their first win of the season. On Saturday, Rutgers had a difficult time against New Orleans. Leading 2-1 after four and a half innings, the Privateers (5-1) scored 3 runs in the top half of the fifth, and never looked back. Junior left-handed pitcher Tevin Murray pitched four innings and struck out seven batters, but also walked four and yielded four earned runs. He was sent out for the bottom of the fifth, but did not record an out. The Knights’ bullpen struggled to keep the team within striking distance. Junior right-handed pitcher Kyle Gerace entered after Murray and allowed one run over two innings. He recorded all three outs in the fifth and sixth innings. Junior right-handed pitcher Steven Acosta started the top of the seventh and walked the first two batters before being pulled for junior right-handed pitcher Jack Parkinson, who allowed Acosta’s two inherited runners to score. New Orleans would win that game 7-2. Sunday brought a golden opportunity for Rutgers to bring home a winning weekend. The Knights were matched up against a Chicago State team that has lost 40 games in each of the last four seasons. True freshman right-handed pitcher Garrett French got his first career start and threw 2.1 innings, yielding two earned runs on two hits, but it was another true freshman pitcher that took the spotlight. Left-hander Brian Fitzpatrick
threw 4.1 innings, struck out seven and picked up the win. Rutgers found itself down 2-1 in the top of the fourth, but tied the game on an RBI triple from senior infielder Carmen Sclafani and took the lead on an RBI single from true freshman catcher Peter Serruto. The Knights added 3 more runs en-route to a 6-2 victory and winning 2 of 3 on the weekend. Rutgers had its mid-week game against Wagner at Bainton Field postponed today. The April 3 game scheduled at Wagner will now be played in Piscataway. The Knights are playing next in a three-game series at Old Dominion, beginning this Friday. For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior infielder Carmen Sclafani hit an RBI triple that would tie the game against the Cougars in the Knights’ final game of the weekend. THE DAILY TARGUM / MARCH 2018
DISQUALIFICATION Knights return with 7 podium finishes, 2 medals, 392 total points CONTINUED FROM BACK I’m also happy because it wasn’t a plan to prioritize the 100 and try to medal. It’s a testament that what we worked on all year worked out so well.” Not only did Koprivova and Rutgers walk away from the event with a new award, but also they gained 47 points, with 20 of those coming from Grusova who finished in ninth. The Knights then capped off the victorious day with Byrne finishing eighth in the 3-meter
diving event, and Rutgers getting ninth in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The Knights ended the championships with several podium finishers. Koprivova earned her second medal of the weekend during the 200-yard backstroke, becoming the school’s first ever two-time medalist while earning 27 more points. Rutgers wasn’t done hunting for medals yet, as shortly after Koprivova’s second, Stoppa earned one as well in the 200yard butterfly.
Other Knights that earned Rutgers some points on the day were Greco and Grusova, who combined for an additional 38 points. Then, the Knights ended the day in 11th for the 400-yard freestyle relay. They finished with more points than they did during last year’s championships, so coming back to New Jersey improved with some new hardware is something ever yone can be happy about. Now, Rutgers can relax and enjoy its hard work as it waits to see if it has earned any NCAA bids. For updates on the Rutgers swimming and diving team, follow @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
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February 26, 2019 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RUTGERS 73, WISCONSIN 53
Rutgers downs Wisconsin for 12th home win DELANEY ZUBRICK STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers women’s basketball team hosted Wisconsin last night and came out with a 73-53 win. The Scarlet Knights (19-8, 11-5) came into this game after losing to Michigan last Thursday. Rutgers had its first home game with interim head coach Tim Eaton in his first game at the helm, who left with a win, while head coach C. Vivian Stringer is set to return following the Big Ten Tournament. “You gotta make sure you’re doing everything you can to make sure Mom feels proud of you,” Eaton said. “The way we played tonight, our energy, our effort, was so great.” Before the game, junior guard Ciani Cryor, was dismissed from the team. Cryor had the second-best assists per game average in the conference. This comes as the second dismissal in four days as former senior forward Caitlin Jenkins was previously dismissed from the team due to a violation of team policy. Jenkins was also the top rebounder on the team. “We wouldn’t be where we are if CC (Cryor) wasn’t playing forward, so we’re really proud of her effort,” Eaton said. “Wherever she transfers, she’s gonna be a great player. We can’t drop our heads, woe is me. All of us have to step up, and as a collective effort, do everything we can.”
True freshman guard Noga Peleg Pelc picks up the Badgers’ Suzanne Gilreath during the Knights’ 20-point win. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2019 The Knights held an early lead with extra support from the free throw line. While the Badgers (13-15, 4-12) only made 1 of 6 attempted free throws, Rutgers was able to make 5 of 5 shots. Freshman guard Zipporah Broughton was able to finish the quarter with 3 made free throws to give the Knights a 6-point lead. Rutgers was forcing pressure on Wisconsin from the beginning with a full court press that has led the Knights to wins in the past. Tensions ran high throughout the first half as foul after foul was called on the Badgers, while they
only shot .467 from the line. The Knights, on the other hand, were able to shoot .875 from the line. Sophomore forward Tekia Mack hit 50 percent of field goals, 33.3 percent of 3-pointers and racked up 17 points total. For Rutgers, Mack was a dominating force on the court that also logged seven rebounds, which was the second-highest for the Knights and four steals. Sophomore guard Arella Guirantes was right behind Mack and ended the night with 13 points. Guirantes shot 37.5 percent for field goals making 6 of her attempted 16 shots.
Guirantes also nabbed a respectable four rebounds. Senior center Victoria Harris led Rutgers in rebounds with nine respectively. While fifth-year senior forward Stasha Carey was the third-highest for the Knights and racked in six rebounds. Rutgers also had a huge lead in the third quarter that gave them a 25-point advantage against the Badgers. The Knights were able to only allow 2 3-pointers by Wisconsin the entire game. With such a large lead so early in the game, Rutgers was able to let up its press in the fourth quarter.
“(Eaton) has stepped up in a big way. It feels good to win. Not one of our best, but it feels good to win,” Mack said. The Knights ended the night with 18 steals. Mack led the night with four of her own, while Harris and graduate student guard Charise Wilson followed close behind with three steals each. The Rutgers defense was strong, while its offense was also solid. The Knights ended the night with a 44.4 percent for field goal shooting and 30 percent for 3-pointers. With such high energy as this game, Rutgers looks hot going into its last home game of the season against Minnesota, currently ranked seventh in the Big Ten, while the Knights remain No. 3 in the conference. In its final two games of the season, Rutgers plays teams that it lost against. Against the Golden Gophers, the Knights lost by 14 points, and against Ohio State, they lost by 20 points. “As long as we play this way the rest of the season, we’re gonna be really successful,” Eaton said. “We’re excited about where we’re going. This program is built on execution. Are we gonna be prepared? We have to be prepared. I want us to come at it aggressive. Tenacious. I don’t want us to find a rhythm. Everyone has to be geared up to go.” For updates on the Rutgers women's basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
GYMNASTICS 194.650 AT BIG FIVE MEET
Knights edge No. 22 Buckeyes at Big Five Meet ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA CORRESPONDENT
Competing on podium at the Big Five Meet, the Rutgers gymnastics team snuck past No. 22 Ohio State to tally a team score of 194.650 for fourth place against some of the top teams in the nation. No. 8 Michigan climbed to the top of the leaderboard with a 197.750 score. The Scarlet Knights are slated to compete in the noon session at the Big Ten Championships along with the Buckeyes. From the other Big Five Meet held in Toledo, Ohio, Mar yland and Michigan State will also compete in the earlier session at Big Tens. “I couldn’t be more proud,” said head coach Umme Salim-Beasley. “The team stayed focused throughout. We did have a miss on floor and a miss on beam, but the lineup didn’t waver. They just did what they needed to do and made up for the miss so we didn’t have to count a fall.” Rutgers started out with its highest event score of 49.000 on floor, posting at or above the 49 mark for the third time this season. The Knights were led by sophomore Belle Huang in a three-way tie for fourth at 9.875. Senior Riahanah Ali never fails to bring her energy on floor, and finished her routine in a tie for ninth with a score of 9.825.
“Starting with a 49.000 was great,” Salim-Beasley said. “Floor is one of our stronger events, so it was a good place for us to be able to set the tone. We had an early miss. (Freshman Abigail Karolewski) had fallen, but the rest of the team just didn’t let up. They encouraged each other. They knew that they could make up for the miss.” Running up to vault, senior Michelle Amoresano posted Rutgers’ highest place in the event with a 9.800 for tenth. Junior Kaitlyn Hall and Huang trailed Amoresano with respective scores of 9.725 and 9.700. Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois took many of the top slots on the uneven bars, leaving the Knights with junior Shannon Farrell at 9.825 for 15th. Huang and sophomore Emily Drauss came in close behind Farrell to tie for 20th with a score of 9.800. Closing out on beam, Rutgers struggled to keep pace with its fellow Big Ten opponents with Huang scoring the Knights’ highest in the event with a 9.675 for 18th. “Beam isn’t the easiest to finish on, but they stayed really composed and I know our scores don’t reflect what we did, but we had no major wobbles,” Salim-Beasley said. “We made our routines, so I think they finished very, very strong. I’m disappointed that we didn’t get into the 195 because that’s where I think we should’ve
scored, but it’s nice to see we got another Big Ten win.” Huang was able to put up a strong showing for Rutgers with a tie for seventh in an all-around score of 39.050. Amoresano and Ali came within the top 10 allaround with respective scores of 38.950 (9th) and 38.850 (10th). “It was a really exciting atmosphere for them,” Salim-Beasley said. “Competing for podium feels so professional and feels like you’re on a grander scale, so they really enjoyed it.” The last time the Knights won against a nationally ranked team was winning a close battle to then No. 25 Penn State with a 196.050 —Rutgers’ second highest team score in program history. After scoring within the top three at the other Big Five Meet in Nebraska, the Nittany Lions captured the final spot in the night session at Big Tens. Although the Knights didn’t make it to the Big Ten evening session, they haven’t beaten a team at a Big Five meet since joining the conference five years ago. “This was a nice step for us,” Salim-Beasley said. “Another Big Ten win just proves that we are capable of competing with the other schools in our conference. We are not done yet.” For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Sophomore Belle Huang earned a 9.875 floor exercise score in the Big Five Meet. She was an NCAA Regional individual qualifier last year. MICA FINEHART / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2019
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SWIMMING & DIVING KOPRIVOVA, STOPPA CLAIM BRONZE MEDALS AT BIG TENS
TREADING WATER
Senior Vera Koprivova was awarded a bronze medal at the Big Ten Championships for placing third in the 200-yard backstroke with a 1:52.60 time. She became the first Knight to own two medals in the program’s history. THE DAILY TARGUM / NOVEMBER 2017
RU suffers disqualification, comes back to finish 11th at Big Ten Championships MATTHEW BROWER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This weekend featured the Rutgers swimming and diving team in the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. Indiana won the four-day event in front of its home crowd. Although the Scarlet Knights didn’t win it all, they still had a tremendous amount of success in Bloomington, Indiana. They finished in 11th place with 392 points, just 8.5 points shy of Iowa in 10th place, and 12 points shy of Penn State in ninth. The first day of the championships was a rough one for Rutgers, as it was disqualified in the first event during the 200-yard medley relay. The Knights quickly shook this off,
though, as they then got in eighth place in the 800-yard freestyle relay. But, the early disqualification caused Rutgers to end the first day in last with only 44 points. The second day of the championships turned out to be better for the Knights, but not enough to dig them out of the hole left by day one. While the overall results may have not been jaw-dropping, the individual performances that day were. Junior Federica Greco placed 31st in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:01.18. This was her quickest time to date, and further cemented herself as the No. 2 all-time swimmer in Rutgers’ histor y in the event. Then, in the 50-yard freestyle, junior Clare Lawlor placed 20th, earning her a trip to the
EXTRA POINT ALLISON FERRARA, senior attack on the women’s lacrosse team, scored 4 goals on eight shots in the Knights’ 12-11 overtime win over the Blue Hens in Newark, Delaware last Saturday. She now has 10 goals and 10 points on the season.
bonus finals. There, Lawlor beat her season low time of 23:04, giving the Knights 5 points in that event. The success then carried on into the next event, where senior Rachel Byrne finished 17th in the 1-meter diving event, gaining an additional 9 points for Rutgers. Finally, the day ended with the Knights placing 11th in the 400-yard medley relay, led by Greco and three others: freshman Terka Grusova, junior Francesca Bertotto and senior Francesca Stoppa. The third day was where Rutgers really started to see success, making history and launching itself out of last and into 11th place, jumping over Illinois and Michigan State. The Knights started out with a bang, as Stoppa and Greco finished sixth and seventh
respectively in the 100-yard butterfly, earning a combined total of 47 points. In the 400-yard individual medley, senior Vera Koprivova and freshman Katie Dougherty finished in 15th and 24th respectively to earn 13 points. Soon after these events, Koprivova did something no one in Rutgers swim history has done before. She finished in third place in the 100-yard backstroke with a school record of 51:83. She earned the Knights’ first medal just an hour after finishing the 400yard individual medley. “I am very, very happy,” Koprivova said. “I am happy because, finally, Rutgers is able to celebrate being in the top three of a swimming event. I worked my butt off for this. SEE DISQUALIFICATION ON PAGE 10
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