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Rutgers study finds warming oceans reducing fisheries’ catch potential MADISON MCGAY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The research study found that the effect that climate change has on ocean temperatures has resulted in a 4-percent decline of fish available for consumers to eat. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Recently, there was a study conducted at Rutgers about the impact of climate change on fisheries, which are places where fish are grown for commercial purposes. “We studied the impact of ocean warming on 235 populations of 124
marine fish and invertebrate species around the world,” said Chris Free, who led the research while earning his Ph.D. at Rutgers and is currently a postdoctoral scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara. “We evaluated the factors that make fisheries either positively or negatively impacted by warming and what these impacts mean for
the ability of the ocean to provide food and support livelihoods.” The study also estimated how rising temperatures from 1930 to 2010 changed sustainable catch, which is the number of fish that can be caught without damaging the environment and food chain, said Malin Pinsky, SEE POTENTIAL ON PAGE 4
Email to U. community details robbery of food delivery driver CATHERINE NGUYEN NEWS EDITOR
In an email sent to the Rutgers community yesterday evening, Brian Emmett, the detective lieutenant of the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD), informed of a robbery that occurred that afternoon. The incident was reported to have occurred at approximately 11:53 p.m. on Baldwin Street, between Jones Avenue and Nichol Avenue. Though the incident was
off-campus, it was closest to Cook campus and Douglass campus. Emmett said the victim was not affiliated with the University, and that he reported making a food delivery to a private residence when the robbery occurred. The victim was then approached by a male perpetrator, who entered the victim’s vehicle and “pushed a hard object against his body.” There were also two additional male perpetrators who removed valuables from the vehicle. All three then fled the area toward Jones Avenue.
The victim was reported to not have been physically injured from the incident. “The descriptions of the perpetrators are limited at this time,” Emmett said in the email. RUPD also reminded the Rutgers community to take precautions such as immediately reporting suspicious activity, avoiding dark or isolated areas, remaining alert and walking in groups. The New Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
The victim reported that he had been making a food delivery when three male perpetrators entered his car, with two removing valuables from the vehicle. THE DAILY TARGUM
Police clear ex-player of criminal charges JACKSON THOMPSON SPORTS EDITOR
An affidavit obtained by The Daily Targum revealed that charges of domestic violence and criminal mischief against former Rutgers women’s basketball player Caitlin Jenkins, a School of Management and Labor Relations senior, were cleared on Feb. 19. “I do not wish to press charges against Caitlin Jenkins, nor move forward with this case in any way because of her innocence in this situation,” the victim said in the affidavit. “I hereby state the the information above is true to my recollection of the events in question. I also confirm that the information here is both accurate and complete, and relevant information has not been omitted.” The Targum previously reported that Jenkins was arrested and charged. The arrest occurred on Feb. 2 based on an off-campus incident. Four New Brunswick police officers made the arrest outside of the Rutgers Athletic Center just before
Jenkins and the team were set to catch a flight to Minnesota for a game the next day Jenkins said. “It was almost (1 p.m.), we were about to get on the bus to go to Minnesota,” Jenkins said in an exclusive interview with the Targum. “(Assistant athletic director) Michelle Edwards was outside and she came in and said, ‘The police are outside, they want to talk to you’ ... so then that’s when they came. The police were outside and they arrested me.” Jenkins was suspended from the team on Feb. 5 and was dismissed on Feb. 21. During her case, she continued with classes and attended some of the team’s games as a spectator. She intends to participate in the WNBA combine later this spring. Jenkins said the NBA player she likens herself most to is Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and even believes she could compete against Green 1-on-1. “He’s an undersized post but he plays great defense and he plays hard (and) he rebounds... And I think I could take anybody, that’s just my mindset,” she said.
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FRIDAY 3/15 Department of Plant Biology presents “Agronomy of Hemp” from 12:30 to 1:30 at Foran Hall on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “Motion: New Dance Works” at 7:30 p.m. at Loree Gymnasium on Douglass campus. This event is $5 for students. Center For Women in the Arts and Humanities presents “Judith K. Brodsky – The Twenty Most Important Scientific Questions of the 21st Century” at Douglass Library on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Eagleton Institute of Politics presents “Kwame Anthony Appiah” from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eagleton Institute on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Office of Summer and Winter Sessions presents “Summer Scholars Information Session” from 7 to 9 p.m. at Busch Student Center on Busch campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “Student Recital: Samuel Hontz” at 7 p.m. at Schare Recital Hall on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public.
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Center directors give backstory to Rutgers Zone JACOB TURCHI STAFF WRITER
The Rutgers Zone located at the Livingston Student Center has been in operation since April 2010 and continues to provide students on campus with entertainment such as food, arcade games and party venues. The idea behind Rutgers Zone was to create a space unlike any other place on campus for students
Along with different clubs, many departments reserve the Zone for gatherings and socials. “There are a variety of events that occur in the Zone and it is a very popular place for our greek community to host meet and greets and socials. Along with the greek community, student organizations reserve the space for small-scale events including tournaments, socials and recruitments. These events
“About three years ago we did several focus groups for the Zone and with that we changed hours of operations, menu options and the few other minor changes.” NEELA PATEL Director of the Busch and Livingston Student Centers
to socialize in an entertaining environment, according to combined emails from the directors of the program. Neela Patel, the director of the Busch and Livingston Student Centers, and Yakima Melton, the assistant director at the Livingston Student Center, said in a combined email response that Rutgers Zone is most notable for its events for a variety of groups and clubs on campus.
will bring the Rutgers community together in a new way,” according to the combined email. Patel and Melton’s email also stated that Rutgers Zone was designed as a community space for students to gather and be together. Students are encouraged to use the space for social interactions as well as gain a sense of community. While the Rutgers Zone may seem profitable, Patel said in
A variety of events occur at the Rutgers Zone, which is located on Livingston campus. Not only is it a popular place for meet and greets hosted by greek organizations, but also a space to arrange small-scale events such as tournaments and socials. VIVEK VIDYARTHI her email that the space has no intention of being for profit. It was not designed to generate revenue, but rather serve as a community space for students to gather and for organizations to host events while providing another
opportunity for on campus jobs. Patel also said in her email that Rutgers Zone is always looking for new ways to renovate. “About three years ago we did several focus groups for the Zone, and with that we changed hours
of operations, menu options and the few other minor changes. We are constantly asking for feedback to improve our services, but we are going to look at doing another review over the next year,” according to Patel’s email.
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POTENTIAL More than 1 in every 2 people rely on fish for food, which are important sources of nutrients CONTINUED FROM FRONT
an associate professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources. Both researchers said that the results showed that the overall effect of ocean warming has resulted in a 4-percent loss of sustainable catch potential. Factors such as metabolism, fertility, growth rate and the overall survival of fish and shellfish are also changed by climate change, Pinsky said. Specifically with fisheries, global warming has shifted where they are found in the state. “Black sea bass, for example, used to be centered off Virginia in the late 1960s,” Pinsky said. “But are now centered off New Jersey.” Free added that while some shellfish populations may benefit from ocean warming — according to Public Radio International, warmer oceans can lead to increased habitat availability because some species thrive in higher temperatures — others were negatively impacted. “We found that species experiencing heavy overfishing and rapid warming and living in waters close to or warmer than their preferred temperatures were the most vulnerable to ocean warming,” Free said. Pinsky said that there is still a lot that can be done to avoid further impacts.
“The best way to avoid negative impacts on fisheries would be to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Pinsky said. “Beyond that, we can also manage overfished fisheries more sustainably to help them withstand continued warming.” When assessing fish population sizes and setting fish limits, it also helps to take changes in climate into account, Pinsky said. This would affect food supply because more than 1 in every 2 people rely on fish as an important source of nutrients, Free said. It would also have an effect on those employed by fisheries. “Over 56 million people are employed by or subsist on fisheries,” Free said. “Thus, a 4-percent decline in fisheries productivity means a 4-percent decline in fish available for people to eat and available for fishermen to catch.” The study conducted was unique because such widespread impacts of ocean warming were already detected, but the Rutgers study focused on factors that were already impacting people, not future impacts, Pinsky said. “While many researchers have attempted to forecast the effects of climate change in the future, we are the first to look at what the impact of climate change has already been,” Free said. “Climate change is not just something that’s happening in the future. It’s something that’s already happened.”
Chris Free (right), a postdoctoral scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, also received a Rutgers Outstanding Doctoral Student award from Jerry Kukor (left), the dean of Rutgers Graduate School, for his research on fisheries. RUTGERS.EDU
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Many find alternatives to entering labor force
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obody wants to work, but capitalism is an ugly beast,” East Bay STACEY NUNDA artist Rayana Jay proclaimed to Pacific Standard two weeks ago. Her words, although simple, are straightforward and just about sum up the majority of the working middle-class mentality. Does anyone honestly really want to work? Probably not. If given the opportunity to retire and still remain well-off at an early age I am almost positive there would be a large amount of individuals jumping at the opportunity. But, we live in 21st-centur y America and no one seems to be offering handouts any time soon. The truth of the matter is, jobs are becoming harder to attain. The idea of financial stability seems to loom more and more at every corner as each year passes, especially among younger generations. We want to be better than our parents, to make them proud and prove their hard work was not for nothing. The question is, how? How does one do better than a mother and father who came to this countr y at a young age, took care of two young girls and worked for their money all while goingto school? It is a question I have been tr ying to answer for several years. As a child, I was always told to attend school and if I did what I was supposed to, I would attain a successful career and be able to support myself. The older I get, the farther away that dream seems. The truth is, college can be a confusing time. Picking a career is not as easy as it seemed when the people around you made the career choice for you. Obviously not ever yone’s ideal path is to become a doctor or lawyer. The more open-minded each generation becomes, the more ... innovative we get. Adults in their early 20s are proving entrepreneurship does work. Others find success in documenting their lives on YouTube. Then there are the ver y few that turn to more unconventional ways. For those of you that may not know, the foot fetish world is gaining more attention and even gaining a
CAPITALIST CULTURE
“Success should not be defined in terms of someone else’s opinion, but instead, my own. Will I be resorting to showing off my twinkle toes for profit? Probably not, but that does not mean there is a shortage on other money-making alternatives. ” new crowd of participants. That is right. Females, and sometimes males, around the world are exploiting their feet for profit. The workforce has become an overcrowded concrete jungle, with the rich, the poor and ever yone in between making up the food chain. The foot fetish world has proved to be a way out for girls like Kayla Woods, who sells pictures of her feet to pay for Christmas gifts. The 21-year-old mother of one made more than £2,000 through the underground business. The foot fetish world is an up-and-coming form of entrepreneurship in high demand. Women are taking their socks off — and sometimes selling those as well — to snap quick pictures for a few extra dollars. Photos can go as much as $50 depending on the amount sent, while videos can make anywhere between $100 to $200 based on the duration and content. As odd as it may seem, some men ask for anything between rubbing one’s feet together to wiggling their toes or even squeezing fruit with their feet. The list goes on and on. To answer my own question, there are a number of possibilities to choose from. Success should not be defined in terms of someone else’s opinion, but instead, my own. Will I be resorting to showing off my twinkle toes for profit? Probably not, but that does not mean there is a shor tage on other money-making alternatives. The hope from my parents is that I finish school. In two years, I will be able to gladly check that of f my list. Until then, I will continue on my path toward building my resume and tr ying not to fall to the “ugly beast” that is capitalism. Stacey Nunda is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore majoring in environmental planning and design. Her column, “Capitalist Culture,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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We must consider value of neoliberalism TAMING TRIBALISM CONNOR O’BRIEN
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In foreign policy, neoliberals seek to engage with the world both diplomatically and economically. We enthusiastically support free trade. We recognize that while disruptive and not without costs, free trade has lifted hundreds of millions of the world’s poorest people from poverty and destitution over the past few decades alone. This view stems in part from neoliberalism’s vehement anti-nationalism. Neoliberals believe that the welfare of those beyond our borders is a pressing concern, and we acknowledge the obvious truth that ideologies and policies explicitly meant to serve the “national interest” can inflict immense harm to some of the world’s most vulnerable people without tangible benefits at home. Along these same lines, neoliberals support fewer immigration restrictions. As the American population ages, increasing immigration can stabilize our social safety net, spur productivity growth through entrepreneurship and lift the national rate of economic growth. But beyond the implications for our own wealth, we view the freedom of people to live and work where they please as a fundamental human right worthy of defending regardless of its material effects on the perceived national interest. In limiting the annual influx of immigrants to roughly one million per year, the United States cuts off a path to prosperity for millions of people around the world, inflicting needless mutual harm. It is also important to say what neoliberalism is not. It is not centrism. Centrists aim to find compromise for its own sake, believing that finding a middle ground can unite people behind gradual progress. Neoliberals look for good ideas no matter where they lie on the political spectrum. For example, our insistence on free trade can be classified as libertarian while our desire to combat climate change is only really found on the Left. Neoliberalism also is not a synonym for “socially liberal but fiscally conservative,” as so many people like to call themselves. Sure, some neoliberals would like to see government shrink, but others would like to see us approach European-like tax levels to pay for a larger safety net, albeit in a way conducive to economic growth. Finally, neoliberalism also is not defined by figures often wrongly conflated with our label, such as Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher or Bill Clinton. Drug wars, mindless deregulation, “supply-side economics,” paternalistic welfare policies and imperialism are not aligned with the neoliberal worldview. As tempting as it may be to use neoliberalism as a catchall for “things I do not like,” it is really a dynamic, nuanced framework worthy of reclamation and reconsideration.
am a neoliberal. Yes, that philosophy everyone Left, Right and center seems to despise actually has a small but growing number of adherents. While the term is one of the most popular punching bags in American politics, particularly after the 2016 election, most of what you know about it is probably wrong. It will be impossible to address, point-by-point, the unfair attacks leveled at this political viewpoint, but it is deserving of at least a philosophical defense. Neoliberalism is a broad framework that is both flexible and reliant on evidence-based policymaking. There are Left-neoliberals like myself, Right-neoliberals, and neoliberals who lean toward libertarianism. You may be more of a neoliberal than you think. While neoliberalism includes a fairly broad range of people on the political spectrum, there are a few universal characteristics that define it. First, neoliberals believe in markets as a means of generating economic growth, creating wealth and spurring innovation. This may sound to some like the free-market fundamentalism we see from conservatives and libertarians, but there is an important and subtle difference. Libertarians view free markets as a goal in and of themselves, whereas neoliberals view markets as a means to an end: A tool that can be harnessed to improve the human condition. We do not worship markets, nor treat their outcomes as inherently just. We recognize that the textbook definition of “perfect competition” is often inappropriate in the real world. For instance, pollution and climate change produce “negative externalities” that traditional economic theory concludes will not be solved if markets are left to themselves. Second, neoliberals believe a strong social safety net compliments rather than impedes capitalism. Some neoliberals, such as the famous economist and Rutgers alumnus Milton Friedman, believed that government should ensure a guaranteed minimum income for every citizen. Others support expanding welfare programs that encourage work, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which subsidizes workers’ wages up to certain thresholds. Recognizing that so many of the basic assumptions of market competition are violated in the area of healthcare, neoliberals typically support some form of government support to ensure people have access Connor O’Brien is a School of Arts and Sciences juto health insurance. These proposals range from universal catastrophic coverage to a more conventional nior majoring in economics. His column, “Policy Over “public option” plan offered on insurance exchanges. Politics,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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College experience is fundamental to our development THE BIGGER PICTURE DILARA GUVERCIN
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hroughout our lives, we have been exposed to an abundance of opinions regarding college and what it entails in a person’s life. We have heard people say it is the best four years of our lives, the worst four years of our lives and even the four years of our lives that we will never be able to remember. Despite our personal opinions regarding how fun or horrible college is, it is incontrovertibly one of the most critical points in life in the context of both academic and personal development. As students of Rutgers University, we are extremely privileged to be receiving a compelling education and a plethora of resources that can be utilized as outlets for intellectual growth and contribution. While it may seem intuitive and obvious that college is a paramount time in our lives in terms of development, as students, we often take it for granted and have a mentality of simply getting through it, passing classes and just having a good time. One way we can take advantage of our ephemeral time in college is by using it to develop our political and social opinions. Humans are shaped by their environment, so many of us naturally adopt the political stances of our families, friends and the society around us. This is a time where we can expose
ourselves to different perspectives and opinions, be it through watching a different news channel or YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, following social media updates or reading articles about leading social and political figures, attending rallies and protests or even debating certain issues in order to gain and express a new perspective. Politics or topics surrounding social climates may not be everyone’s thing, but it is necessary that everyone who has access to a college education and the variety of resources that come with it have some level of awareness and understanding in order
within their departments, jobs, clubs and organizations that can enhance their education and enrich their lives as a student. It is significantly more difficult to find and take advantage of such resources once we graduate, and in order to prevent the notorious struggle of finding a job or getting into graduate school, it is critical for students to commit to building their resumes and being involved in institutions that will cultivate their experiences and perspectives. Professors are also an aspect of college that we, as students, take for granted. There have been numerous times where
“When we choose to come to college, we also face a paramount decision to either spend it by just having a good time and trying to pass or take advantage of our circumstances.” to proactively contribute through votes, involvement or at least intellectual discussion. Another way we can take advantage of their college years is by dedicating time to building our resumes and developing our professional, academic and social experiences. It would be a colossal waste of time to finish college with nothing but passed classes and a GPA under our belts, because especially at Rutgers, there are countless outlets through which students can be involved in internships, field experiences
I sat through a lecture, bored out of my mind and searched up the name of the professor online, only to find that they are a world-renowned academic who has a Wikipedia page and has made groundbreaking contributions to his or her field. We mistakenly expect only a grade from these professors, even though they have so much more to contribute if we just took the time to get to know them on a personal basis and establish a connection with them outside of the classroom.
Not only can many professors provide guidance and mentorship both academically and professionally, but also an established relationship with a well-connected and educated academic can be a potentially worthwhile investment in terms of our future prospects. Learning a language, pursuing a hobby, developing a new skill, being involved in a social or cultural organization, playing a sport, devoting time to personal fitness, building friendships, establishing professional social connections and understanding personal finance and budgeting are all some of the numerous pursuits that are meant to be sought after, especially during undergraduate years. It becomes significantly more difficult to find the time, money or energy to devote ourselves to them post-graduation. Taking all of these factors into consideration, it is easier to simply acknowledge that college is an important time to take advantage of and pursue it to the fullest degree. When we choose to come to college, we also face a paramount decision to either spend it by just having a good time and trying to pass or take advantage of our circumstances and use it to gain and develop as much as we can before we truly learn what it means to be a college-educated adult. Dilara Guvercin is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore double majoring in philosophy and psychology. Her column, “The Bigger Picture,” usually runs on alternate Fridays.
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Tuning in: How active listening leads to better lives MANNAL BABAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER
“Did you hear me?” My friend’s question jolted my mind back into the room as my eyes clamored to pick up on her body language. Half-way through our conversation, I had tuned her out without thinking and moved onto fantasizing about donuts. Little did I know, given that I wasn’t providing her with my full attention, she had asked me a question. A very important one at that. Since she was a close friend of mine, I apologized to her for somewhat checking out and we continued our conversation. The problem wasn’t that I didn’t hear what she was saying, I just hadn’t been paying enough attention to give her a constructive response. This is what happens when you’re “hearing” but not “actively listening.” Hearing is when you’re passively hearing somebody’s words but not actively paying attention to understand what they are saying. “Active Listening” starts with intention. It’s the intention to give somebody who is talking to you your full attention and concentration. It is a conscious choice that demands you to focus on the other person’s words, feelings and experiences. Academic studies explain that we only remember between 25 percent to 50 percent of what
we hear, according to scholar Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience. This means when you’re telling your girlfriend about what made you upset or you’re talking to your boss or your friends, they only hear half of what you’re saying most of the time. Listening is a skill. It is a skill that we can all benefit from when worked on consciously. It works to improve our lives and allows us to get the best out of our relationships. Actively listening immensely influences our personal, professional and academic lives. In your personal relationships, entering a conversation with a friend, family member or significant other with the intention of listening can drastically change the way the conversation might go. When you are thinking about what you’re going to say while a person is talking, you are not actively listening and might overlook a crucial part of the conversation. By intentionally listening to what other people have to say and giving them your full attention, you can be fully present with them. People want to be heard, validated and understood. This act in itself conveys that you care about the person and therefore strengthens your relationship. Active listening contributes to reaching success in the workplace as well. Carefully listening to criticism or conversations with
your boss or colleagues increases our self-awareness. “Listening contributes in a fundamental way to our wellbeing and the quality of our relations,” according to Psychology Today. Active listening isn’t just a habit that can help you in your personal or professional life, but it can significantly increase your productivity in academic spaces. I remember
one of the first workshops that I had to sit through for my Institute for Women’s Leadership Scholars Program solely focused on how to be an active listener. Going into that seminar, I was annoyed. I thought, “I know how to listen to people, why do I need this?” Little did I know, my listening skills could’ve been heavily improved. As a student at Rutgers University,
When we talk with friends, family or significant others we ought to prioritize active listening. It's better to engage in authentic discourse rather than halfhearted small talk. UNSPLASH
it has changed the way that I talk to my professors and allowed me to improve my networking skills. On the other hand, not everybody can go and attend a workshop on active listening. When we have access to the world on our phones coupled with the hustle and bustle of our environments, there are a lot of distractions out there. These distractions can sometime force their way into our minds, or we can give in without even thinking about it. Being a good listener isn’t easy and it takes some work. The only way to improve your listening skills is actually through practice. “If you’re finding it particularly difficult to concentrate on what someone is saying, try repeating their words mentally as he/she says them- this will reinforce their message and help you stay focused,” according to Mind Tools. Some other ways you can improve your listening skills are by showing the person you’re listening with a simple head nod or agreeing with something they’ve said. You can also provide feedback and hold off on interrupting them. When we go into conversations and spaces with the intention of listening to the stories of others, we not only help people, but we improve our own lives. We get to fully enjoy what learning from others really feels like when we’re actively listening to them, and all it takes is some practice.
Reading is fundamental: It illuminates, inspires, informs RHEA SWAIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
As the lines between the real world and the virtual world continue to blur, hobbies transition from analog to digital. For many people, hours of mindless Twitter scrolling and unhealthy amounts of Netflix binging have substituted more engaging and creative pastimes, like reading. Reading is a hobby that is neglected by many despite its benefits. Some of these benefits include a richer vocabulary, stronger analytical skills and a more active imagination. College students who aspire to be bookworms struggle to either find or make time for reading books, often citing the excuse of books’ inconvenience. But such excuses can be conquered by taking a few simple steps toward being more bibliophilic. Richard Serrano, a professor of Comparative Literature and the chair of the Department of French, believes that reading needs to be prioritized as an interest. “There’s a way in which we can engage all of our senses with the written word. Reading demands attention. Since we live in a world where it’s so easy to be distracted, reading in and of itself is a good means of resisting distraction,” he said.
TAKE A LITERATURE CLASS
A major advantage of going to a research university like Rutgers is having access to a plethora of literature classes that cater to different majors and readers of varying levels of interest. Classes for the the Fall 2019 semester are out now, so it's a perfect time for students to focus on scheduling and being adventurous with their coursework. In his course, “Past Today: Why Conflicts Endure,” Serrano explores different forms of mostly-translated literature from different cultures that allow students to become more familiar with global issues, languages and experiences. “I hope that students find my lectures interesting, so that even if they come to class unprepared, not having done the readings, they can go home and think: ‘Wow, that was fascinating. I need to do the reading now.’ I also think that courses like mine introduce students to writers from places that they otherwise don’t know anything about,” he said.
DOWNLOAD AUDIOBOOKS
Lonely commutes and meals can be made more entertaining with the company of a good audiobook. Amazon’s hugely popular Audible application gives users access to a large selection of audiobooks for $14.95 a month. Some
of the most listened-to Audible audiobooks are autobiographies: Michelle Obama’s “Becoming,” Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” and Tiffany Haddish’s “The Last Black Unicorn.” They're all narrated by their beloved authors, which makes the reader experience more intimate and enjoyable.
WATCH, THEN READ
This technique is a bit backward, as books are often precursors to their cinematic or television adaptations. Still, a quality film or show can often motivate a moviegoer to become a reader, as one can deeply analyze the differences between the two separate modes of storytelling. In this context, "reading between the lines" means readily visualizing the story that a book tells us from our experience with the same story on screen. Oscar-winning films like “BlacKkKlansman,” massive shows like “Game of Thrones” and Broadway musicals like “Be More Chill” are based on critically-acclaimed novels.
Farm” are complex in terms of content, but easy to read. Don’t feel pressured to limit yourself to novels on Bestseller and Must-Read Lists. Plays can also help you engage with literature from a theatrical perspective. Tennessee Williams’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “The Glass Menagerie” are simple but beautiful works that can enthrall readers of any background. Annotated and abridged versions of Greek tragedies and Shakespearean plays are
available at the Rutgers Libraries and sold cheaply online. Serrano believes that we should take initiative and always be ready to read. “I always have something to read with me, either on my laptop or on my phone. Whenever I have some spare time, on airplanes, or when I’m taking the train to work or the bus to class, I read. If you make something important and available to yourself, then you’ll be able to do it with ease,” he said.
START SMALL AND EXPERIMENT
Large books can be intimidating, so start with stories that are familiar or short. Less than 200 pages, classic novellas like Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis" and George Orwell’s “Animal
Whether they're documenting history or weaving spectacular tales, books are a source of joy and entertainment for readers across the world. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY DUSTIN NILES / PHOTO EDITOR
DIVERSIONS
March 14, 2019
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
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Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Think twice before making a move this year. Emotions will be difficult to control, causing you to show a sign of weakness and vulnerability. Don’t overreact, promise too much or let poor influences come between you and common sense. Rise above and choose the high road, regardless of what others try to persuade or pressure you to do. Your numbers are 3, 12, 18, 22, 27, 36, 45.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stick to what and who you know. Being too open or friendly will give someone the opportunity to meddle in your affairs. Keep your life simple and doable. Only promise what you know is possible; it will lead to new beginnings. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your personal needs first. Listen to your heart, and make adjustments that will put you at ease. Demanding people should be kept at a distance until you have time to figure out how best to say no. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Go over every detail. To be sure is to be safe. If you play your cards right, you stand to make a substantial gain. Don’t let someone coerce you into giving too much or getting into an argument that is fruitless. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Interacting with people who are heading in a similar direction will lead to personal growth and greater enthusiasm. Success is within reach, but taking better care of your health and well-being should be your priorities. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An emotional matter will escalate quickly if deception and poor judgment take over. Be precise, and offer only what you know is factual. You’ll be called out if you deviate from the truth or offer the wrong impression. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get the facts before you make an assumption and overreact. Truth matters, and treating others the way you want to be treated will help you bypass getting into trouble with someone. Judge and you will be judged. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you want change, be prepared to do the work yourself. An idea you have will be worth fleshing out and can even lead to saving money or a financial gain. Don’t trust someone else to take care of your responsibilities. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make positive changes to the way you live. How you present what you want to do will make a difference to the response you receive. Don’t put your money or your health at risk to prove a point. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Listen to what’s being said. Don’t argue with the boss or someone in a higher position. Gather your thoughts and get the facts before you decide to make changes. Time is on your side, so slow down and observe. 4 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A steady pace forward is good enough. If you overdo it, you will invite injury or ill health. Know when to stop and when to ask for help. Don’t be fooled by someone using emotional tactics. Choose love over discord. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Refuse to let emotions interfere with your productivity or progress. Concentrate on what you want to accomplish, and set goals that you can handle on your own if necessary. Travel, communication and educational pursuits are in your best interest. 2 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful what you share. Look out for your best interests, and draw a line between what’s doable and what’s foolish. You don’t have to impress anyone; just do your best and stick to what you know. 2 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS
62 Myanmar, once
1 Fanatical
63 Not nuts
6 TV host Kelly
64 Certain Scouts
10 Jigsaw puzzle side
65 Hair feature “woven” in
14 “Fame” star Cara
each starred answer
15 Chatted via AOL, say 16 Krill, for a whale
DOWN
17 *Discover statements
1 Nouveau ___
20 Villain’s counterpart
2 French stop sign word
21 “On the Basis of ___”
3 Whiskey follower, at times
22 Biscotti flavoring
4 Prefix with “China”
23 List-ending abbr.
5 ___ gratia
24 Dallas baller
6 Popular Asian condiment
25 Headphones brand
7 Big-screen format
27 *Liger and others
8 According to
33 Malia or Sasha
9 Interject
35 Prize for Malala Yousafzai
10 “Lucky You” rapper
36 Score such as 1-1
11 Brat’s home?
37 Opportunity rover org.
12 Women, in Westerns
38 Some determine eye color
13 Someone ___ (not you)
39 Cain or Abel, for Eve
39 Stash (away)
18 Ivan or Peter
41 Often-chopped meat
40 Quattro minus uno
19 Pesto herb
42 Write quickly
41 Nigeria’s largest city
24 Management deg.
44 The aughts, for one
42 ___ Hopkins
25 “My Funny
45 Ripped
43 *Falstaff’s voice
Valentine” musical
Yesterday’s Solution
49 Nuclear reactor creator
46 At any point
26 Binary digits
50 Syrian president
47 “___ too shabby”
28 Singer Sumac
51 Fundamentals, briefly
48 Birds-feather connection
29 Charity supporter
52 “___ Land” (2016 film)
51 Mad Hatter’s guest
30 Listening to an aria, say
53 Tappable picture
54 Musical gift
31 Simba, e.g.
54 Bidding war site
55 Gorillas, e.g.
32 Hems but doesn’t haw
55 Cote d’___
56 *Alcopop selections
33 Where to get “Lost”?
57 Ball girl?
60 Lump of earth
34 Naked
58 Vow before a kiss
61 Dutch cheese
38 Comedian Kaplan
59 Recede, as the tide
Yesterday’s Solution
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Spotlight Knight Caitlin Jenkins
JACKSON THOMPSON SPORTS EDITOR
When the dust settled and the charges cleared, senior forward Caitlin Jenkins was proven an innocent woman, but one who had permanently lost her Rutgers basketball career. The former forward’s final season on the Banks was prematurely cut down right in the prime of a historic run, when she was arrested on Feb. 2 in the presence of her teammates on charges of domestic violence and criminal mischief. Less than a month later, the alleged victim filed an affidavit dropping both charges and clearing Jenkins’s name, but the damage was done. Jenkins was dismissed on Feb. 21, and Rutgers began its descent from the top of the Big Ten in her absence. It was a circumstance Jenkins thought she escaped when she originally came to the University. “I worked so hard to get to where I was ... and I ended up in the same thing that I was trying to run away from,” Jenkins said. “Everyone was counting on me to put the city on the map, somebody had to get out and somebody had to win and I feel like I let everybody down.” The place she was trying to get away from was the same place she first picked up a basketball: Shreveport, Louisiana, 300 miles northwest of New Orleans. It’s a city that sees an average of more than 1,800 violent crimes per year, according to NeighborhoodScout.com. “It’s like a black hole,” Jenkins said. “You got to do whatever you gotta do to get out, cause if you don’t get out, you’re either gonna end up in jail or you’re gonna die, you ain’t gonna be nothing or be nobody unless you get out, so I had to get out.” Basketball was her way out. Jenkins became a champion at the high school and junior collegiate level, leading Huntington High School to a conference and sectional championship in 2015 and Southern University to the Region 23 Championships in 2017. When assistant coach Nadine Domond made the move to join head coach C. Vivian Stringer’s coaching staff, she left her post at Grambling State, a college 45 minutes away from Shreveport. Domond was familiar with Jenkins from her reputation in the area, and decided to make the 6-foot-3-inch posterizer her first Scarlet Knight recruit. In 2017, Jenkins transferred to Rutgers on a scholarship, leaving her old community by 1,400 miles. “Everybody likes what they’re used to, but I realized it’s not always bad to change, sometimes it’s better to change than to stay the same and to have different people around you. It’s not bad to pick up new things like different food, I never had Jamaican food before I came here,” Jenkins
said. “I don’t like the food though, that’s the one thing, the food back in Louisiana is way better than the food here.” Despite her new surroundings, Jenkins soon found herself in the middle of familiar circumstances in more ways than one. Coming to the University gave Jenkins the opportunity at an education in the School of Management and Labor Relations, but it also gave her the chance to do what she had done in high school and junior college on the stage of the Big Ten: Win a championship. Her senior year, that opportunity looked like it may have been fulfilled. The Knights opened the 2018-19 season undefeated through its first four games, a streak that would feature Stringer’s 1,000th career win, but would not even be the longest of the year. At its high-water mark, Rutgers tallied 10 straight wins in the midst of Big Ten play, and became the quick favorite to win the conference. Jenkins found a role on the team as a top defensive player, averaging seven rebounds per game. Then the day came where that opportunity disappeared. The day before a big game in Minnesota, four New Brunswick Police Department officers came to the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC), escorted Jenkins out and arrested her just before the team was set to leave to catch a flight. “That day when they came I was so confused, I didn’t know why they were there,” Jenkins said. “Why did it have to happen at this time in our season when we’re rising to the top? We were number one in the Big Ten, why does this have to happen now, I know my team needed me, it was just crazy, I couldn’t stomach it.” The Knights lost that game to Minnesota 60-46. It would be the first of four losses over a fivegame stretch. Stringer, in the same season she had tallied her 1,000th win, was also forced to miss the final three games and entire conference tournament after falling ill. “I feel like this was the starting point of her stress,” Jenkins said. “She was stressed out a little bit before then but I feel like this really hit it home.” Rutgers ultimately finished third in the conference and lost on the semi-final round of the Big Ten Tournament. In the time that Jenkins was not with the team, she continued classes as the University’s student, but will never again be a student athlete. She has now turned her aspirations to the pros, and plans on participating in the upcoming WNBA Combine. “My biggest inspiration is God right now … I have to use this to come back bigger than I ever have before,” Jenkins said. “My goal is to play on the best team I can based on my abilities.”
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March 14, 2019 MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS INVITE, MARCH 22, ALL DAY
Underclassmen set to lead outdoor season DELANEY ZUBRICK STAFF WRITER
With the indoor season at a close, the Rutgers men’s track and field team will be preparing for its outdoor season. Beginning on March 22, the Scarlet Knights will start the second half of their season in Florida where the freshmen will be competing in their first outdoor track meet of their collegiate careers. Rather than re-emphasize the abilities of the upperclassmen on the team, the next leaders all come from the first and second-year athletes that are making their way through their early years of college. Once the juniors and seniors graduate, it will be up to these young athletes to pave the way for the future of Rutgers. A majority of the most successful Knights in the upper classes gained traction in their early years, so identifying freshmen and sophomores early will make for an interesting comparison to their junior and senior years. Already, freshman jumper A’Nan Bridgett has had a decorated first indoor season at Rutgers. Bridgett was able to nab the long jump title at the TCNJ Lions Indoor Invite in his second collegiate meet. Later in the season, he broke his personal record and reached 7.47 meters. The indoor school record is 8.22 meters, which was achieved by alumnus Corey Crawford back in 2014 as a fifth-year senior. This gives Bridgett plenty of time to be able to catch up and potentially break that record for the Knights.
Rutgers’ sophomore hurdlers have some of the most well-rounded talent of the team. They are Edwyn Pierre and Boaz Madeus. Pierre competes in almost every event: The 60-meter hurdles and 200, 300, 400 and 500-meter dashes. He also competed in the 110 and 400-meter hurdle events. In the 60-meter hurdles, Pierre tends to stand out. In his freshman indoor season, second and third place were common wins for him. Now in in his sophomore indoor season, he replaced second and third with first at the Penn 8-Team Select and the Metropolitan Championships. While the indoor record for the 60-meter hurdles is 7.86 seconds, Pierre’s personal record is 8.19 seconds. In such a short race, that gap is pretty wide. Madeus finds most of his success in the 400-meter hurdles. His collegiate career is composed of several notable honors. He was able to become a Second Team All-American 400-meter hurdle and 4x400 relay qualifier in the 2018 outdoor season. He also qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships for the same events. One of the most surprising stats for Madeus is the fact that his personal record 400 meter time is 48.31, while his personal record 400-meter hurdles time is 50.79. Another prosperous jumper for the Knights would be sophomore Malachi Davis, who follows close behind junior Tobi Tella, the triple jump school record holder. Davis holds a personal best of 15.65 meters, which is only a few inches behind Tella.
Davis consistently posts first, second or third-place finishes, while also increasing his personal best frequently. It would not be shocking if Davis was able to top the school record either this year or next. Finally, sophomore Taj Burgess has one of the most impressive resumes for a sophomore. He is a Second Team All-American while qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships and is also a school record holder for the 4x400 relay. Whether it’s the 400 meter or 4x400 relay, Burgess seems to have his name plastered on the wall of achievements. Being at Rutgers at the same time as senior Izaiah Brown can only be helpful to Burgess’s career. Brown holds the school record for the 400 meters, and alongside Burgess, the 4x400 relay. Burgess, with a personal record in the 400 meters of 45.60, is less than half a second away from Brown’s school record of 45.32. Brown achieved this feat back in 2017, and Burgess still has more than half of his time with the Knights to conquer this record. With such impressive stats coming from only a few of the freshman and sophomore classes, there are only good things to come for Rutgers’ future. These five athletes have proved early on that they are competing to win, but that does not dismiss the freshmen that have yet to put their stamp on their time on the Banks. For updates on the Rutgers men’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Junior Tobi Tella is the program’s record holder in the triple jump with a jump of 15.80 meters. This season, he won the IC4A long jump title. THE DAILY TARGUM / FEBRUARY 2016
ROUND Rutgers makes early exit with 68-61 loss to Nebraska in Chicago CONTINUED FROM BACK were fouled out-Mathis, McConnell and Omoruyi-three key players Pikiell needed down the stretch. “We’ve done a decent job, especially recently, not turning the ball over,” Pikiell said. “We were a turnover team earlier in the year and today was a little out of the ordinary, I’m very surprised at that number, but the turnovers never let us get into any kind of flow offensively.” Nevertheless, next year Rutgers is only losing one player on the team in graduate student center Shaquille Doorson and after playing with each other for an entire season, coupled with some new faces, the Knights should be primed for a dramatic improvement. Doorson finished his last game in a scarlet jersey with three rebounds in 36 minutes played. He ends his time on the Banks, averaging 4.3 rebounds. Like many others in the Big Ten, Nebraska head coach Tim Miles noticed the improvement
Junior forward Eugene Omoruyi dribbled past the Cornhuskers’ Isaiah Roby. Omoruyi had a teamhigh 16 points and went 6-12 from the field. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
the Knights have shown this season, in a year where they captured a program-best seven wins. “I’ve got a lot of respect for coach Pikiell and Rutgers,” Miles said. “I think he’s done an excellent job building them into a formidable team in the Big Ten...” Pikiell’s team next season will bolster a majority of this season’s players, including the freshmen trio of Harper Jr., Johnson, Mathis and McConnell, along with Omoruyi and Baker. “I’m happy that we did better than everybody else predicted, we were predicted to be 14th in the league and to finish tied for 10th that’s big for us. We wanna show people that we’re taking a step forward,” said sophomore guard Geo Baker.” But overall, I’m happy the way we grew as a unit and (we hope) to continue to build off of it.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“We were predicted to be 14th in the league and to finish tied for 10th that’s big for us. ” — Men’s basketball head coach Steve Pikiell
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MEN’S BASKETBALL NO. 13-SEEDED NEBRASKA 68, NO. 12-SEEDED RUTGERS 61
RU SURPRISED?
Head coach Steve Pikiell talks strategy with sophomore guard Geo Baker during a break in the action. Rutgers’ 22 turnovers was the second-most since Pikiell was named the 19th coach in the program’s history. DECLAN INTINDOLA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Knights blow 2nd half lead in 1st round
ROBERT SANCHEZ & JAKE SCHMIED CORRESPONDENT & SPORTS EDITOR
With 6 minutes remaining in the second half and the Rutgers men’s basketball team up by 5, it looked like the Scarlet Knights (14-17, 7-13) were going to live to fight another day. But a 15-0 gut punch by Nebraska, seemingly out of nowhere, knocked Rutgers out of the Big Ten Tournament and ended its season. But up until that point, the Knights — who were not playing their best basketball, highlighted by a season-high 22 turnovers — were ahead of a depleted Cornhuskers (17-15, 6-14) team for most of the game.
“I thought we were just grinding it out,” said head coach Steve Pikiell about his team’s slow first half. “They weren’t scoring either so we just kinda grinded it (out) but we had a lot of turnovers. The turnovers really hurt us on the offensive end.” At halftime, the only Rutgers starter with more than 2 points was junior forward Eugene Omoruyi who had 12 points on a 4-7 shooting performance from the field and 4-4 from the free throw line. Foul trouble limited his minutes in the second half but he still finished with 16 points — the most on the team. Redshirt freshman forward Myles Johnson, playing in his first Big Ten Tournament game, also had a standout performance. He
senior on the women’s swimming and diving team, qualified for her third straight NCAA Championships after she finished in third place in the 1-meter dive at the NCAA Zone A Championships. She posted a 548.75 score following 12 dives.
tempts with Nebraska throwing out six scholarship players and two walk-ons onto the court. And although the Knights’ bench outscored Nebraska’s 27-7, it wasn’t enough, ultimately falling by a score of 68-61. But the biggest statistic of the night was Rutgers’ inability to hold on to the ball. The Knights actually shot the ball well, shooting 49 percent from the field and even outrebounded the Cornhuskers 36-23, but thanks to 22 turnovers they could never get things going offensively. Rutgers played scrappy early in the game, and it certainly showed. A season-high three Knights SEE ROUND ON PAGE 11
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EXTRA POINT RACHEL BYRNE,
recorded his fourth double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds, which led the team. “I’m proud of this group,” Pikiell said on the team’s season overall. “We had six players out of my 11 that had never played a minute in the Big Ten … Better days ahead.” But in the end, it was one of Nebraska’s veterans in James Palmer who stole the show, putting up 34 points on 9-19 shooting, despite only having 7 points at halftime. His teammates, Glynn Watson Jr. and Isaiah Roby, also reached double-digit points scoring 11 and 10, respectively. Out of necessity, the three of them accounted for 45 of the Cornhusker’s 52 shot at-
NBA SCORES
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
vs. No. 7 Northwestern
Tonight, 7 p.m., HighPoint.com Stadium
Brooklyn Oklahoma City
108 96
SOFTBALL
JMU Invitational
Tomorrow, 10:30 a.m., Harrisonburg, Va.
Orlando Washington
90 100
TENNIS
vs. Minnesota
Tomorrow, 12:30 p.m., East Brunswick Racquet Club
Detroit Miami
74 108