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Rutgers union plans last bargaining session in wake of new athletic facility BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN & JAKE SCHMIED NEWS EDITOR & ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

Rutgers broke ground on the $65 million Gary and Barbara Rodkin Academic Success Center that will serve approximately 650 student athletes at a ceremony on Saturday, promising top-notch academics for current and future Scarlet Knights. The new recruiting tool’s launch comes as the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) prepares for a possible strike after today’s final bargaining session. A strike would

halt the teaching of approximately 7,700 faculty members. “We had several lengthy bargaining sessions with management last week and have one more scheduled for Monday,” said Marian Thorpe, a graduate worker, in an email to The Daily Targum. “The administration still has not agreed to a functional process for making sure female faculty and Newark and Camden faculty are compensated fairly. Management also doesn’t seem to understand why grad employees and part-time lecturers should make a living wage. If the administration continues to refuse to pay these

professors and TAs fairly, we will be forced to strike.” The Gar y and Barbara Rodkin Academic Success Center, located across from Athlete’s Glen of HighPoint.com Stadium, will house the men’s and women’s soccer teams, in addition to both of the lacrosse programs. The joint academic and athletics facility will also hold the entire athletics administration, the first building to put the departments under one roof. “To have a home for all of our students for all of their academic SEE FACILITY ON PAGE 4

Throughout the weekend there were training sessions for picketing captains, the union tweeted Saturday. Posts also showed signs that read “Rutgers Strike!” GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

U. unveils plaza to Murder happens in honor Paul Robeson New Brunswick 2nd CATHERINE NGUYEN NEWS EDITOR

Susan Robeson, Paul Robeson’s granddaughter, said the University was built on traditional Lenape grounds. Paul Robeson himself was part Lenape. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Last Friday, under sunny skies, hundreds of students and Rutgers alumni gathered at Voorhees Mall to celebrate Paul Robeson’s legacy and watch the unveiling of the Paul Robeson Plaza in his honor. Before the official ribbon-cutting for the plaza, people were able to enjoy free food, games, inflatables and prizes from 1 to 3 p.m. Promptly afterward, participants gathered in front of a podium adjacent to Voorhees Hall, where Felicia McGinty, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, gave the opening remarks. “I can hardly contain my excitement,” she said. “Today, Paul Robeson returns to the Banks.” The next speaker on the stage was Reverend Gregory Smith Robeson, a foundation chief executive pastor and nephew of Paul Robeson. He first reminded the audience of Paul Robeson’s achievements as a scholar, an athlete and a linguist, highlighting Paul Robeson’s role in the fight for civil rights especially. “He used his prestige and talents as weapons for the struggle for freedom,” Gregor y Smith Robeson said. University President Robert L. Barchi also spoke at the event, acknowledging that while Paul Robeson was one of the most notable alumni to have graduated from Rutgers, what he fought for also brought to light the University’s dark history. Barchi said that Rutgers was currently at a “moment of reckoning” as an institution, because for the past few years,

it has been working to confront its histor y of involvement in race and equality. “We haven’t been shying from those facts,” he said during his speech. “We’ve been publicizing them, we’ve been discussing them and we’ve been memorializing them. We’ve not been taking names off of things, we have been pointing out why they’re there.” Paul Robeson himself had challenges while studying at Rutgers. For example, the University made him sit on the bench during a football game because the opposing team refused to play with a Black man on the field, Barchi said. The location of the plaza was also reflective of his legacy. Not only was the plaza located centrally between College Avenue and the vista between Seminary Place and Bishop Place, but it was also meant to be a space of introspection and contemplation. Jim Savage, a Rutgers alumnus and chair of the Class of 1971 45th Milestone Campaign Committee to build the Plaza, said it was in New Brunswick as opposed to Piscataway because that was where Paul Robeson took classes when he studied at Rutgers. Savage said the plaza also included photographs of Paul Robeson on black granite to provide a story of his life’s work, and a ground space in between the walls meant for people to inscribe words of their choice. Claude White, who served as president of the Class of 1971 while at Rutgers, took the time to also thank those who were involved SEE PLAZA ON PAGE 4

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time this month, prosecutors say BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN NEWS EDITOR

Two men were arrested Saturday morning and charged in the death of 36-year-old Lucas ReyesCardona, whose body was found in the basement of an abandoned residence on Welton Street on April 5, according to a Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office press release made public over the weekend. This is the second murder to happen in New Brunswick this month, the first was reported by The Daily Targum earlier this month, when a University-wide email announced the incident five days after it had occurred. Thirty-six-year-old Juan Carlos Chavez-Amaya and 28-year-old Jorge Barrios — both of New Brunswick — were arrested and charged with one count of first degree murder and one count of endangering an injured victim in the third degree, according to the release. The investigation is active and ongoing, both Chavez-Amaya and Barrios are presumed innocent until proven guilty, according to the release. The first murder this month occurred near the Paterson Street bus stop on George Street. The University did not respond in time for this article’s publication, so it is unclear if extra safety measures have been taken by the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) since the incident.

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Campus Calendar MONDAY 4/15 Department of Genetics and Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey present “Genetics Seminar with Speaker Deanne Taylor, Ph.D.” from noon to 1 p.m. at Life Sciences Building on Busch campus. This event is free and open to the public. Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences presents “Production, Export and Oceanic Impacts of Greenland’s glacial meltwater” from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. TUESDAY 4/16 European Studies and Department of Political Science present “From Alterglobalization to Gezi Park Protests: Street Politics in Contemporary Turkey” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Rutgers Academic Building on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy presents “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Government Segregated America” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Civic Square

Building on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. WEDNESDAY 4/17 Students for Environmental Awareness and Rutgers Take Back the Tap present “’Mann v Ford’ Film Screening (SEA EARTH WEEK)” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Douglass Student Center on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics presents “April is National Social Security Month: What Everyone Needs to Know About Social Security” from noon to 1 p.m. at Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Building West on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public. THURSDAY 4/18 Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program presents “Dr. Doug Zemeckis — ‘Investigating the Movements, Stock Structure, and Mortality of Marine Fishes Using Electronic Tagging’” from 4 to 5 p.m. at Marine Sciences Building on Cook campus. This event is free and open to the public.

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Professor says millennials focus mainly on future YARA ASSADI COORESPONDENT

In a recent and extensive article from The Atlantic, experts in human behavior and sociology came to the conclusion that young people are having less sex compared to their baby boomer predecessors. This comes to the surprise of many of the researchers, as 75% of millennials are more likely to use online dating websites, the eighth annual Singles in America Match. com study found. Dr. Helen Fisher, a senior research fellow at the Kinsey Institute and professor in the Department of Anthropology, said that the article’s findings are not what they seem at face value. “I don’t share the opinions of that article and I’ll tell you why,” Fisher said. She cited that less millenials are in relationships, and people in relationships have more sex than people who are single. But this lack of relationships does not mean that more people are abstaining from sex. Millennials, Fisher said, are just having sex less often. “They’re having sex, but I think (young people are) very ambitious … (they) don’t want to get into a real relationship until (they’ve) gotten into a school and (have) got (their) career going and … (are) more stable,” she said. This commitment to careerbuilding can limit the extent of one’s sex life, not only because they have less time, but because it may not allow people to live alone. Fisher said 63% of single people between the age of 18 and 20 years old live at home with their parents, because they are so career-oriented that they want to save money. On the same lines,

Dr. Helen Fisher, a professor in the Department of Anthropology, said that fewer millennials were involved in relationships due to greater concerns toward getting a degree and succeeding in their careers before settling down and getting married. PIXABAY more than 50% of people between the ages of 25 and 29 are still living at home. She attributed pre-relationship sex to the younger generations’ willingness to free themselves from a commitment that could interfere with control of their own time, a phenomenon she called keeping “one foot out of bed to get out if you need to.” “It’s what I call the precommitment stage,” Fisher

said. “Sex isn’t slowing down — 34% (of millenials) have had sex before first date.” The stages of relationships have also shifted greatly since the boomer generation. “(Young people) are taking (their) time,” she said. “Marriage used to be the beginning, now it’s the grand finale.” Fisher recalled that in the 60s, dating for her constituted getting picked up from her house after

dinner and “going mini-golfing” or “going with a group of people swimming,” which cost much less than dates now. “If you take someone out for dinner it could cost upwards of $70 ... maybe $200 if you’re in New York City,” she said. The second reason why millennials are having less sex has to do with women’s empowerment. Fisher said young women are more

empowered, and have better sex education and more control of their sexuality. “Women are not getting pressured into sex as often,” Fisher said. “They’re being pickier and choosier, and they don’t want to ‘catch feelings,’ so they’re staying away from things that could turn into a commitment, hence (the) precommitment stage.” Another piece of the cultural shift has to do with young people’s value of time and love. Dating apps such as Tinder, Grindr and Bumble allow young people to optimize their time, meet the most people and figure out what kind of person they are looking for. “It’s what I call ‘fast sex, slow love,’” Fisher said. “Eleven percent of singles, including young people, check the box ‘I’m just casually dating.’ Eighty-nine percent are looking for some sort of romance and a connection with another human being. It’s not just sex (for millennials) ... (The younger) generation’s real focus on (their) future may bring some real stability to the American family.” Her great fascination was with the categorization of millennial relationships. “(They) have ‘one-night stands’ and ‘friends with benefits,’” she said. “(They) are also learning how to get rid of relationships that don’t work. I’ve looked at the demographics (of marriages) ... the later you get married, the more likely you are able to stay together.” Fisher, despite the statistics, takes an optimistic standpoint. “Your generation’s real focus on your future may bring some real stability to the American family,” Fisher said.

The younger generation is more likely to be in a precommitment stage, which means they are more willing to have casual sex. While decades ago, more people used to go on dates, nowadays it has become more of an expense. DUSTIN NILES / PHOTO EDITOR

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FACILITY Thorpe says Rutgers should make sure educators have job security CONTINUED FROM FRONT needs, the best schools do,” said Athletic Director Pat Hobbs to The Daily Targum after the event. “So now we do too, alright, but ours is going to be the newest one on the block so it is going to have the best in class.” Yet the union has raised concerns about the amount of money being taken away from academic budgets to offset Rutgers University Athletics’ deficits, which came to approximately $47.4 million in a $99.2 million budget last year. Mark Killingsworth, a professor in the Department of Economics, said the money raised by Athletics — which the Targum reported last week to be $100 million — is to Hobbs’s credit, but it is for buildings. In the three years since the Big Ten build has begun, the deficit for current spending has more than offset that. “The apparent reluctance of the administration to do something serious about faculty pay is kind of along the same lines,” he said. “They’re willing to run a deficit for athletics, but they are very tough about the magnitude of the increases they’re going to allow for faculty pay.” AAUP-AFT’s Twitter account posted over the weekend that signs reading “Rutgers Strike!” had arrived and that picket captain training sessions were held throughout the weekend. Compared to other schools in the Big Ten, like Ohio State University and University of Michigan, Rutgers ranks among the lowest in revenue,

10th out of 12, according to an article by North Jersey Media Group. Revenue in 2017 came to approximately $97 million, while top-ranking Ohio State University and University of Michigan brought in $185 million each. Ticket sales revenue for Rutgers ranked 11th out of the 12 Big Ten schools, with $13 million, whereas Ohio State University brought in $62 million in 2017, according to the article. In fact, a large share of the revenue for Rutgers University Athletics comes from the University’s non-athletic revenue sources — $33 million, including $12 million in student fees, according to the article. The administration argues that the investment in athletics will one day lead to Rutgers University Athletics giving money to academics through revenue profits. “This building is a real tribute to academics for our athletes, and for any students, actually, at Rutgers,” said Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy to the Targum after the event on Saturday. He said getting an unbelievable education is the most important thing for any student at an organization such as Rutgers. In his third season at the helm of the men’s basketball program, head coach Steve Pikiell led the Scarlet Knights to a program-best seven wins in the Big Ten Conference, this past season. Rutgers was named Sports Illustrated’s Most Improved Team after tying for 10th despite being projected to finish last in the Big Ten. “It’s just another great sign of the great things going on here at

PLAZA Savage says his responsibilities included gaining approval from administrators CONTINUED FROM FRONT in the plaza’s creation and participants in joining to celebrate Paul Robeson’s legacy. “It is with a great sense of gratitude that on behalf of the Class of 1971, we are thankful for your presence here today, your support and your participation in this event,” he said at the podium. White gave appreciation especially to Savage, whose steadfastness and planning was one of the main reasons why the plaza was able to be created. In an email to The Daily Targum, Savage said his responsibilities included publicizing the project, gaining approval from the administration and serving as the chief spokesperson for the campaign. More than five years of work went into the project, with Savage describing how he had to coordinate meetings with the Class of 1971 Committee, chair of Africana Studies Edward Ramsamy and Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance (RAAA), among other committees. Considerable research was also required, since there had to be visits to museums and archives to find images for the plaza.

Savage said that the goal was to have the tribute completed during the centennial of Paul Robeson’s graduation, rather than as a 50th reunion gift. The project was especially meaningful because he believed Paul Robeson had not been given the justice and honor that he deserved, and instead was ignored in American history. “Based on our research, this monument is the most significant public tribute to Paul Robeson in the world. It will ser ve to education many people regarding Robeson’s life journey, including the obstacles he faced and the challenges he overcame,” Savage said. Mayor James Cahill then described in his speech how Paul Robeson’s legacy extended outside of Rutgers and into the city of New Brunswick. He said there were currently 700 students at the newly expanded Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts, which was located near the newly renamed Paul Robeson Boulevard. The next speaker was Susan Robeson, the granddaughter of Paul Robeson, who first took a moment to acknowledge the fact that the audience was standing

Some faculty members, such as Marian Thorpe, a graduate worker, have said that the best way to enhance academics for Rutgers students is to make sure educators have secure jobs and are paid fairly, which is a focus of the planned strike. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR Rutgers University,” Pikiell said to the Targum after the event. “The most important thing we try to do here is our academic mission and to graduate kids.” Myles Johnson, a School of Engineering sophomore and center on the men’s basketball team, said the new building is going to be more convenient than the old facilities because it is near his engineering classes and will provide him with all of his tutoring needs. Joey Downes, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore and guard on the men’s basketball team, said in the past the difficulty has been finding a private place to sit down and do homework. He said the

center will provide him with plenty of opportunities to do group work or sit someplace quiet individually. A record 46 Rutgers student athletes — including Downes and Johnson — were named to the Winter 2019 Academic AllConference. In the previous fall semester, the athletics programs combined for a 3.12 cumulative GPA. Thorpe wrote that the best way to enhance academics for all of Rutgers students is to make sure all Rutgers educators have secure jobs and are paid fairly. “We as instructors want to focus on teaching, advising and supporting our students. We can do that better when we’re not living paycheck to paycheck and

worrying about whether we’ll have a job next fall. Rutgers undergrads, including student athletes, deserve teachers who earn enough to focus on teaching,” she said. University President Robert L. Barchi, when asked about the union’s possible strike, said that he thinks Rutgers has great faculty and great people leading the unions in negotiations with his administration, according to an article by North Jersey Media Group. “I think we’re close to an agreement,” he said, according to the article. “I fully believe that we’ll have an agreement and any notion of a work action is not something that we’re going to see here. I’m not overly concerned.”

on traditional Lenape grounds, which was especially important because Paul Robeson’s mother was of Lenape descent. She also mentioned the efforts of her father, Paul Robeson Jr., who also made efforts to commemorate Paul Robeson. “This is a fruit of his labors, which often went unnoticed and scorned, without receptivity. So do I wish he was here,” Susan

Robeson said. “I’m sure in spirit, he is.” Last to speak was Channel Jordan, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. As a member of the secret society Cap and Skull — which Paul Robeson had also been a part of — she said that Cap and Skull had been involved in the Knight’s Call, which were the five values that every Rutgers student learned

during orientation: authenticity, inclusivity, responsibility, engagement and resilience. “As I leave Rutgers and my own legacy behind, I hope that we remember the history and legacy that Robeson left behind. I challenge the University and Scarlet Knights to move forward in our calendars while also remembering the history that has brought us here,” Jordan said.

There were a variety of people who gathered at Voorhees Mall for the plaza’s unveiling. Some were current students, some were alumni, some had been involved in the plaza’s creation and others were Rutgers faculty members. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Broken justice system owes lifers 2nd chances

he oppressor never gives up his power, and in the case of RISHI MEHTA slavery, he never truly did. In a criminal justice system where a Black man is six times more likely to be incarcerated than a white man, where underdeveloped communities have to remain underdeveloped for fear that they will be gentrified and where felony disenfranchisement extends a sentence far beyond being in prison, shackles have become handcuffs and the Constitution still remains merely a suggestion. This is clear in the case of Henry Montgomery. In his 2016 landmark case Montgomery v. Louisiana, Montgomery’s argument led the court to rule that those convicted of murder while juveniles should not necessarily receive life sentences without parole, and it essentially gave those who were facing these punishments a chance at release. Four hundred-fifty people were released, but Montgomery — along with approximately 2,300 others — has not had the same fortune. Montgomery was arrested for the killing of a sheriff’s deputy who was detaining him for a suspected theft while he was skipping school. He was originally given the death penalty, but that sentence was amended to life without parole. Montgomery, who needed to have his hearing aid adjusted to hear clearly, was told it was his responsibility to continue to work by his parole board as it decided he had not completed enough educational programs to be granted early release, not considering that he was deemed ineligible to earn his GED when he tried. The parole board did not consider his attending of church nor his affiliation with a literacy program to help prisoners write home to their families when it made its decision. When you have to make your case to those who want you to lose, it becomes difficult to claim victory. For the parole board, the fields need to be tended to and human rights can wait. We must look at this jurisprudentially, and in doing so, as the court did, we realize the Constitution is a living breathing document. A Black man is no longer worth three-fifths of a person, and no longer has to drink from his own water fountain. What this parole board is doing is using a technicality to suppress the magnitude of the Supreme Court’s ruling, thereby violating the rights of a man who

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“What this parole board is doing is using a technicality to suppress the magnitude of the Supreme Court’s ruling, thereby violating the rights of a man who has clearly been rehabilitated, ignoring the purpose of the criminal justice system. ” has clearly been rehabilitated, ignoring the purpose of the criminal justice system. In doing so, this practice of non-compliance is setting dangerous precedent beyond the court in allowing the unfair and inequitable oppression of those who have not only served their time, but also those who worked to get better. The purpose of the Exclusionary Rule — as provided by the Fourth Amendment — is the deterrence of officers from infringing on the privacy rights of the citizens of the United States, and acknowledging that any misconduct or violation of these rights will lead to not only a bad reflection upon the officers, but an inability to make the arrest as a result of their actions. Here, we are seeing a precedent being set where those in the incarceration system, where even those with intent to fully re-enter and contribute to society will have no incentive to do anything meaningful or rehabilitative while in prison because the prospect of a return to society as a taxpayer transforms into a mirage rather than a feasible end. Truthfully, the treatment of Montgomery comes as no surprise. The level of empathy the oppressor holds for the oppressed never extends beyond the self-interest of the oppressor. Dylann Roof, after massacring 16 people in a church, was granted Burger King following his arrest. After 55 years in incarceration, for committing a crime at the age of 17, Montgomery, at his hearing, had the family of the deputy he killed testify against him. “Mr. Montgomer y received a life sentence and so will we … I will never get my father back,” said one of the slain of ficer’s daughters. If and when Montgomer y was of fered a chance to have witnesses testify in his favor, I truly hope he called Eric Garner, Philando Castile and Trayvon Martin, all of whom could not be reached for comment. Rishi Mehta is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in political science and English. His column, “Grass Roots,” runs on alternate Mondays.

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We must condemn rhetoric that stirs hate Attacks on Omar reflect unjust presumed guilt attributed to Muslims in US

er hijab was ripped from her head, torn from her and thrown to the ground. Her beliefs were the target of the attack, and her body and faith were the victims as she was beaten. Police have stated that a Muslim East Brunswick High School student was the victim of a biased attack and the assailant, another student, has been charged with “simple assault, harassment, cyber harassment and disorderly conduct.” The Muslim student has also been penalized for defending herself from the violent hate. As part of the smothering zero-tolerance policy of the school district, a victim of hateful persecution finds no refuge or protection from the very institution meant to foster an educational sanctuary. Muslims are one of the most marginalized demographics in America. Among religious groups, Muslims receive the coldest, least favorable feelings from the nation. Among social groups, Muslims are viewed less favorably by all political affiliations. Researchers compared feelings about six social groups — “white people, Black people, Hispanics, Muslims, Jews and immigrants” — and found that Democrats, Republicans, President Donald J. Trump 2016 primary voters and white Democrats all felt least favorably about Muslims. This is an Islamophobic nation. The injury to the East Brunswick student has sent damaging ripples out through the school and community. Another student at the school told reporters, “Coming to school the next day, I’m like gotta be careful who I talk to, I can’t tell anyone I’m Muslim.” The horrific, deliberate acts of mass murder on Sept. 11, 2001 killed nearly 3,000 human beings from 57 countries. The worst terror attack to occur on U.S. soil forever changed the nation and the fallout of the attack reshaped life in America, notably entrenching Islamophobia in society. That same year, this nation witnessed a significant spike in assaults against Muslims. Fifteen years later, violence against Muslims had worsened. In 2016, the number of recorded anti-Muslim assaults surpassed the hatefully misguided reactionary attacks after 9/11. The demonization and targeting of Muslims in America are legitimized by institutional injustices and the emergence of the post-9/11 surveillance state that targets Muslim Americans as their identity became unjustly intertwined with inherent suspicion, which continues to this day. The Rutgers community became subject to this in 2009 when New York Police Department placed officers in a safe house close to Rutgers to spy on Muslim students in the community as part of its blanket surveillance of Muslims in New Jersey.

A week after the March 15 shootings by a white nationalist-inspired gunman at two New Zealand mosques that left 50 people dead, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) gave a 20-minute speech on Muslim political activism. “For far too long we have lived with the discomfort of being a second-class citizen and, frankly, I’m tired of it, and every single Muslim in this country should be tired of it,” she said. “CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) was founded after 9/11 because they recognized that some people did something and that all of us were starting to lose access to our civil liberties. So you can’t just say that today someone is looking at me strange and that I am trying to make myself look pleasant. You have to say that this person is looking at me strange, I am not comfortable with it and I am going to talk to them and ask them why.” Omar has been the continued subject of bad-faith attacks based on presumed guilt and a fear of what she represents as one of the first Muslim women of color in Congress. Her comments were removed from reality to be manipulated for political gain and sensationalist provocation. The criticism of Omar is based in brazen hypocrisy. Omar is a co-sponsor of legislation meant to replenish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund that supports survivors of the attack, which has had to “(cut) its payouts in half for some and by as much as 70 percent for others.” Many of her critics have yet to state their support of her legislation. When the federal government enacted programs to aid small businesses impacted by the attack, Trump managed to steal away with a $150,000 grant from the relief funds. Nonetheless, her critics, including Trump, had the gall to use images of 9/11 in juxtaposition to the representative. As Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said in an interview, “To use images of 9/11 in a vicious, crass, disgusting way — that is so objectionable ... this is what I mean about moral vandalism in our country.” Omar has become a symbolic stand-in to be targeted for the politicized anxieties of the electorate. Threats on Omar’s life have been made. Just last week, a New York man had been taken into custody for threatening to put a bullet in the skull of the representative claiming she is a terrorist threat. The statements and images are dangerous not just for her, but for all Muslim Americans. The conflation of 9/11 attacks with the Muslim community is inherently aimed at stirring Islamophobic sentiments. The majority of terrorist attacks since 9/11 have been Right-wing, white supremacist attacks. The rhetoric and messaging that the critics of Omar have utilized provide what these attackers deem as a license to take horrific action. Islamophobia is not a partisan issue.

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Political criticism is not an incitement to violence A RINO’S VIEW ROBERT SURIANO

nother day another controversy around the new batch of radical Leftist freshman members of Congress. This time a video reemerged in which Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) described 9/11 “as some people who did something.” Omar is no stranger to controversy, as she had repeatedly made comments labeled as anti-Semitic. This controversy grew when Omar’s comments were criticized by freshman Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), The New York Post’s front page criticized her and President Donald J. Trump tweeted a video of her speech spliced over images of the 9/11 attack. If we give Omar the benefit of the doubt (which she has not earned), her words are at the very least disrespectful. She could have apologized and moved on, but she did not. So, frankly this should be a normal controversy. A politician makes an illconsidered remark about a tragedy and the opposition makes hay. What this column is concerned with is the Democrat’s response to this. Democrats have uniformly referred to Trump, the Post and Crenshaw as inciting violence against Omar. This is a dangerous precedent to set for political debate. Quoting someone verbatim is in no way an incitement to violence. The Democrats are

using this attack to silence the opposition. There is legitimate criticism to be made against Trump or The New York Post on this issue. One could argue it is in poor taste to use these images from 9/11 for petty politics. Democrats cannot because they want to use tragedy themselves for political game. For example, Rep. Alexandria OcasioCortez (D-N.Y.) defended Omar by making a reference to the Holocaust and posting a picture from the Holocaust museum in DC. If the Democrats wanted to make an argument that the original criticism is in

the problem in their caucus. Omar is a political problem for the Democrats. They need to win moderates to their cause but the members getting the most press are radicals who hurt their chances in swing districts. The Democrats should be talking about their moderate members in swing districts such as Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.). Instead they are rallying behind the most radical members of their base. This will only help Trump’s re-election because he can now run as someone with experience and policies while the Democrats

“Free political debate is essential for any free country. Bullying others into silence is never the answer — especially when it is in defense of a bad actor such as Omar. ” poor taste, then they would have to admit this post is as well. The goal of the calls of incitement are to prevent people from calling out politicians for acting badly. Free political debate is essential for any free country. Bullying others into silence is never the answer — especially when it is in defense of a bad actor such as Omar. Silencing speech does not start as Orwellian dictatorships, it starts with the smallest chipping away of free debate. The problem for the Democrats is it also causes them to avoid dealing with

will have to defend anti-Semetic remarks and radical policies. Democrats should do so if they care about tolerance and protecting vulnerable groups. They do not want to go the way of the Labour Party in the U.K. Democrats do not want to go down this road of calling for incitement. If they did, we would have to admit that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) rhetoric caused the shooter who tried to assassinate Republican members of Congress while at baseball practice or the woman who tried to run a Republican congressman off the road. This is an example

of a person listening to rhetoric and putting it in to action. But these claims of incitement only go one way — we do not have national discussions about rhetoric after these events. That is because the media agrees with the Democrats. They think heated rhetoric is fine for me, but not for thee. So where do we go from here? One, we must accept the obvious fact that speech does not equal violence. People can have debate, even heated debate, without it being a threat to one’s personal well-being. We must all call out threats of violence against politicians of every political persuasion. Part of that is not minimizing actual threats of violence by saying political debate is the same thing. We should, as a country, be trying to facilitate debate and allow politicians to be criticized. When a politician says something wrong we should be able to call them out on it without being accused of inciting violence. Would I have printed that front page or tweeted Trump’s tweet? No. But to tell a newspaper they cannot print a headline is certainly wrong. Imagine the reaction if Trump tweeted that The New York Times could not print a certain headline because it would incite people against him. The media would explode that he was threatening the First Amendment, so do the same with Democrats. Robert Suriano is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in history. His column, “A RINO’s View,” runs on alternate Mondays.

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Entertainment reporting: Is it clout-chasing or criticism? CLARISSA GORDON CORRESPONDENT

They say any publicity is good publicity, and the cliche is especially true in the digital age, where we’re seeing an increase in “sponsored content” and press tours that span beyond the realm of late night talk show appearances. With traditional forms of media struggling to stay relevant and profitable, content creators are working closely with celebrities and influencers more than ever before, pushing the boundaries of a once non-negotiable journalists’ code of ethics. Take The New York Times, for example, which recently published several feature articles on the Kardashians, a reality TV family currently promoting their 16th season on cable. Many of The New York Times loyalists’ who are older in age probably scoffed upon opening that weekend’s Sunday Styles section — isn’t a serious and respectable publication like the Times simply “better than that?” — but the exposure shouldn’t be so surprising. Not only will Kardashian coverage in such a reliable news source keep America’s pop culture royalty on top, it will also help the Times reach a younger demographic that’s paying less atten-

tion to print and spending more time on Instagram and Snapchat. It’s a win-win. Same goes for Vogue, who just debuted Kim Kardashian-West (KKW) as its May 2019 cover star, a feat KKW even admitted that critics and fashion execs said would never happen. Forbes recently dubbed Kylie Jenner, the youngest of the brood, as a self-made billionaire, yet never really offered credible receipts for the numbers they reported. And whether about business or fashion, each article read more like celebratory reflections or fun profiles, never really asking the tough questions that we expect from such sources that are supposed to be a bit more critical. Even if you continue to ignore the fact that Kris Jenner is slowly taking over the world, we’re still seeing self-serving content promotion in even more overtly shameless ways. If you ever take Media, Ethics and Law with Professor Bruce Reynolds, one of the first things you’ll learn is that journalists are never to accept things for free. But recently, those rules don’t really apply. In the age of social media, PR companies seek out influencers as well as traditional journalists to cover events and write reviews, typically

in exchange for free concert tickets, reservations, custom-made press boxes full of products — you name it. And when you’ve got the best seat in the house at Coachella, it’s kind of difficult to bring yourself to write anything negative, especially if covering the event itself gives you clout as an influencer. So where do we draw the line between celebrity-chasing and criticism? What role does criti-

cism play in entertainment journalism, if at all? First, we must make a distinction between reporters and influencers. The latter is becoming a more appealing form of promotion for publicists as an influencer’s very role is to persuade others with their own lifestyle “choices” — they’re called influencers for a reason. When launching her makeup line KKW BEAUTY, Kar-

Bastions of print media like Vogue and New York Magazine are running sponsored content more than ever. The line between coverage and criticism is, as always, tenuous. TWITTER

dashian-West went beyond sending out press boxes and invited some of YouTube’s most popular beauty gurus to her private home in Calabasas for a release party to play with the new product with her, and of course post about it on social media, while they were at it. Offering an intimate experience to the influencers who’ve helped make the cosmetics industry the multi-billion dollar empire it is today, the makeup mogul practically guaranteed herself a best-selling line sans any relevant media criticism of its quality. She might not have talent, but she sure is PR-savvy. We’ll see less of this kind of promotion in The New York Times, where journalists are held to a bit of a higher standard. You’ll still see plenty of credible reporters in the press sections of music festivals for which they got free VIP entrance under the loophole that, under their code of ethics, journalists aren’t obligated to write about anything they don’t deem worthy of coverage. Although it’s still technically unethical to accept such favors, industries change with the times. It’s going to take a dedicated reporter to criticize a headliner for showing up 2 hours later to their set with the possibility that they’ll never get invited to another show, but that’s just part of the job.

Online radicalization issue is only expanding, change is needed MANNAL BABAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In the past few years, but specifically in the wake of the Christchurch Mosque terror attack in New Zealand, we are reminded of how social media and the internet can be used to spew hatred and violence around the world. One of the Christchurch shooters livestreamed this heinous act of terrorism and posted a manifesto online where he claimed that his attack was inspired by previous white extremist attacks in the West, according to Telegraph News.

Extreme white nationalism across the United States and the world has created radical online networks to provide support for Right-wing extremists pushing to hurt minorities and their violent, anti-Semitic ideologies. But online radicalization isn’t indicative of a single ideology or movement. Various hate and terrorist groups including ISIS have used the internet and online radicalization to recruit, spread their vicious message and instill fear. Platforms like YouTube have moved to ban content rooted in

Right-wing extremism is just another kind of radicalization that largely starts online. Last week, the House held a hearing on "Hate Crimes and the Rise of White Nationalism." TWITTER

spewing violent messages calling on Muslims to hurt Americans from terrorist groups. But what about the material that white supremacists are dishing out to the public? National security strategists like P.W. Singer explain how the same tactics used by ISIS are the same ones being used by far-Right extremists, but no one is talking about that. The problem lies within the fact that online platforms have been more hesitant to crack down on the Right-wing extremism that focuses on white supremacy, and there has been very little federal pushback to regulate those online spaces. Right-wing extremists, specifically white supremacists, have been responsible for the vast majority of at leeast 387 domestic terrorist murders in the last decade, according to the ADL Center on Extremism. Of course, one interaction online can’t directly result into a man walking into a place of worship and ruthlessly open firing on people praying. But we know that our online bubbles can really block out the rest of the world and sometimes logic itself. So when an entire network, a community, a space and people validate hateful and Islamophobic ideologies, it fuels the flame of white supremacy and emboldens people to commit atrocities. Despite the rise in hateful white supremacist rhetoric online, the federal government and U.S. law

enforcement have failed to see the threat of white nationalism. Lt. Dan Stout, a 24-year veteran of the Gainesville police force hit a dead end when he tried to find more information on the leaders that led the 2017 white nationalist rally that turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia. “The Department of Homeland Security, which produced regular intelligence and threat assessment for local law enforcement, had only scant material on white supremacists, all of it vague and ultimately not much help,” he said in an article from The New York Times. Administrations even before President Donald J. Trump’s administration have turned a blind eye to white supremacy all while honing in on their strategy to combat Muslim extremism. Shortly after the Christchurch attack, Trump claimed that he does not think white nationalism is a global epidemic and that it’s only a small group, according to CNN Politics. When politicians and leaders in our very own government don’t admit the threat of white nationalism, how can federal policies be implemented to monitor supremacist spaces? A line has to be drawn when discussing white supremacy. This line has to be drafted very carefully because the goal isn’t to censor conservative speech, but to shut down hate. There are

measures we can take to protect our friends and family from these vicious online spaces. We can combat this by spreading awareness around online radicalization and promoting digital literacy where we teach members of our communities to be on the lookout for grooming behaviors and tactics used by extremist groups online, according to the Homeland Security Project. From starting conversations to breaking through the “It’s just the internet” mentality, even students can be more aware of hateful spaces online. Sarah Arshad, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, believes that “the internet has been a hotbed for fear-mongering for a long time. A lot of this radicalization can occur due to more subtle forms of Islamophobia such as political rhetoric that labels Islam as a threat to Western values. And it can take more extreme forms such as being used as ammunition to justify heinous attacks on the Muslim community.” The internet’s influence has real consequences in our lives. It impacts the way we look at each other. Online radicalization is another threat to the quality of life for many communities because it is rooted in hate. This hate and rhetoric is used to justify senseless atrocities targeting innocents. And we have to stand in solidarity to fight hate.

DIVERSIONS

April 15, 2019

Mark Tatulli Horoscopes

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Happy Birthday: Rise above negativity. Look for opportunities, and make adjustments that promote what you want to achieve. A move that allows you to apply your skills in a unique way will give you a new lease on life. Spiritual and inner growth will offer insight into what’s really important and help you set your priorities straight. Strive for perfection. Your numbers are 8, 19, 23, 27, 34, 38, 42.

Over The Hedge

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Non Sequitur

Wiley

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t hide from controversy when you should address issues head-on. Taking responsible action and keeping the peace will help you avoid being blamed for what other people do. A business meeting will lead to an unexpected offer. 5 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take everything into consideration when dealing with a domestic issue or a family member. Look for solutions, and offer them in a positive manner to avoid resistance. An honest approach will sideline complaints and negativity. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You don’t have to take no for an answer; move on to someone who is more compatible to get the response you want. Working in unison with the right person will pay off and bring you the satisfaction you desire. 5 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get on board if there is something that interests you. The people you encounter and the information you receive will motivate you to start something new or to revisit a goal you have yet to accomplish. Love is on the rise. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be resourceful. Check facts before you get involved in a joint venture or you make a purchase that is less than adequate. Put your energy into personal improvements and gains, not someone else’s goals. Do your own thing. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look at the possibilities, and start heading in a direction that makes you happy. Sitting on the sidelines or letting others control your destiny will not lead to the success and happiness you desire. Embrace challenges and aim to win. 4 stars

Pearls Before Swine

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let someone confuse you. An emotional encounter will put you in a difficult position regarding a friendship. Do what’s right, and be fully prepared to walk away from someone trying to meddle in your affairs. 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Turn your idea into a reality. A financial gain is heading your way. Negotiate, invest and look at reasonable ways to cut costs so you can focus more on the endeavors you want to achieve. A past problem should not be revisited. 3 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check your motives before you head into something that may not be in your best interest or the interest of the people you love. Consider alternatives, and discuss your choices with those affected by the decision you make. 3 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can help others, but don’t take over or someone will end up taking advantage of you. Offer suggestions, but put your energy to better use by making positive changes at home and to your surroundings. Start a new project. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emotional, financial or medical issues will surface. How you handle situations will reflect who you are and what you are capable of doing. Set a high standard, and rise above anyone trying to get more for less. Romance is on the rise. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your help will be appreciated, and the results you get will parlay into an interesting proposal. A change of plans will turn out to be advantageous regarding your professional goals. A favor will be granted or an old debt repaid. 3 stars

Universal Crossword ACROSS

64 Rose part

1 It’s often mistaken for love

65 French Sudan, today

5 Gym set

66 Straitlaced

9 Heron habitat

67 Isle such as Bikini

14 What many wool socks do

68 “Casablanca” heroine

15 Original sin garden

69 Rational

16 ___ Gay 17 Actress Reid

DOWN

18 Puerto ___

1 Chinese nut

19 Practice piece

2 Jazz fan?

20 1981 running film (letters

3 Beats it

4-6: 2011 macaw film)

4 “___ she blows!”

23 Prosciutto, for one

5 Send another way

24 Greek N’s

6 Cleans up, as writing

25 Downtown make-out sesh, e.g.

7 Chest muscles, briefly

26 Beetle or butterfly

8 Be a busybody

28 “Amen!”

9 Hybrid on the range

33 1968 roommate film (letters

10 Prefix for “perspirant”

9-10: 2009 balloon film)

11 “It’s ___ lucky day!”

39 Called the shots

37 Flawless ring?

12 Shoppe descriptor

43 One often ends up in hot water

40 “The Matrix” hero

13 OPEC member

44 Campus building

41 Roll call calls

21 Creep (along)

45 Fareed on CNN

42 1997 space horror film (letters

22 Bank-protecting org.

46 “Don’t bet ___!”

27 Short jackets

49 Dawn goddess

47 Suez Canal’s southern end

29 Greg Evans comic strip

50 Uses, as a hammock

48 Chronicles

30 007, e.g.

51 Halvah ingredient

52 Furry sitcom E.T.

31 Drink sold in pints

53 1938 Physics Nobelist Enrico

54 Go downhill fast?

32 “Absolutely!”

54 Elite Navy group

55 180

34 “Walking on Thin Ice”

56 Song such as “Shallow”

5-8: 2011 thunder god film)

56 Two-film showings, or a hint

singer Yoko

57 Not deceived by

35 “___ Rosenkavalier”

58 Russia’s ___ Mountains

61 “Space Is the Place” bandleader

36 “And how!”

59 Filly or colt

62 Big laugh

37 That sow

60 FedEx rival

63 Cubs legend Sammy

38 Blvd. relative

61 Couples massage site

to this puzzle’s theme

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April 15, 2019 MEN’S LACROSSE NO. 3 MARYLAND 16, NO. 19 RUTGERS 13

No. 19 Rutgers outpaced by No. 3 Maryland CHRIS TSAKONAS CORRESPONDENT

When the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team came onto the field at HighPoint.com Stadium to take on No. 3 Maryland, it had chips on its shoulders, looking to prove once again that it can hang with the best in college lacrosse. But, the No. 19 Scarlet Knights (6-6, 1-2) couldn’t go the distance, falling to the Terrapins (10-2, 2-1) 16-13 last night in an inconsistent

performance that served as a microcosm of the season. “We gotta give credit to Maryland. They had a few good plays tonight,” said sophomore attack Adam Charalambides. “There’s mistakes and plays all over the field, and we just gotta tighten things up.” Going into halftime, it looked as if Rutgers was primed for an upset. The first 3 goals of the game went the Knights’ way, as midfielders sophomore Ryan Gallagher and junior Owen Mead joined

Charalambides on the board within the opening 6 minutes. A big part of this was an uncharacteristic dominance of Rutgers’ faceoff unit in the first period. Fifth-year senior faceoff specialist Connor Harryman started off 7 of 9 in the first period, allowing the Knights’ offense to have consecutive possessions and control the flow of the game. The second period saw Rutgers expand the lead to five, as true freshman midfielder David Sprock

and junior attack Kieran Mullins added to the lead in the opening 5 minutes. Maryland would score 3 of the last 4 goals of the first half, but the Knights held on to a 9-6 lead. Coming out of the half, the Terrapins looked much more like the dominant team that college lacrosse fans had grown accustomed to watching all year, outscoring Rutgers 5-1 in the third period. Jared Bernhardt had 2 goals, with Logan Wisnauskas and Anthony DeMaio. An unassisted score from Kyle Long with 3 seconds

Head coach Brian Brecht crossed his arms on the sidelines as the Knights allowed a combined 10 goals in the second half to the Terrapins. Rutgers dropped to .500 and has two games remaining. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR

remaining got the Terrapins their first lead of the game. The Knights started off strong in the fourth period, getting 2 early goals from fifth-year senior midfielder Casey Rose and Charalambides within the opening 4 minutes to retake the lead. Maryland would take over the game in the final 10 minutes, with Louis Dubick getting two goals in 45 seconds to put the Terrapins back in front. Bernhardt, DeMaio and Bubba Fairman added on goals to put the game out of reach. This loss puts Rutgers in the position of needing to defeat Michigan next Saturday in order to keep its Big Ten Tournament hopes alive. If the Knights don’t, they’ll find themselves in a mustwin game on the road against No. 1 Penn State in the season finale. For the second straight game, it just seemed that Rutgers had it all figured out one half, and looked completely lost in the other. The theme coming out of Big Ten play so far for the Knights is an inability to both start and finish strong, and that’s going to be the key to watch as Big Ten play comes to a close. “I think we’re gonna focus on playing a full 60 minutes,” Charalambides said. “We played a good first half, we came out strong, really brought the energy and came out a little bit flat in the third.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

FOOTBALL RUTGERS RETURNS 2 PLAYERS IN BACKFIELD

Can running backs carry Knights’ offense? JACKSON THOMPSON SPORTS EDITOR

In 2018, the Rutgers football team’s offense suffered from excess turnovers and a lack of passing production. A true freshman quarterback and inconsistent options at wide-out anchored the inefficiency, but there was gleaming contributions by the running back core. The Scarlet Knights’ three most efficient pieces on last season’s offense were all found in the backfield with running backs sophomore Raheem Blackshear, true freshman Isaih Pacheco and graduate student Jonathan Hilliman leading the unit in receiving yards and total yards from scrimmage. For rising sophomore quarterback Artur Sitkowski, he could look to lean on these options in the backfield if wide-out play doesn’t improve from last season. Sitkowski’s receiving core from 2018 did not have a receiver cross either the 300-receiving yard mark or the three-touchdown mark, but Blackshear and Pacheco combined for more than 1,500 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns. “They do all have different skill sets and I think we’re gonna be able to do different things with those guys,” said head coach Chris Ash. “A couple of them are tailbacks, a couple of them are multi-purpose backs … it’s a good problem to have. They’re weapons we can use to be more productive and get the ball out.”

BLACKSHEAR After last season’s Week One win over Texas State, of fensive coordinator John McNulty made the statement that Blackshear was the team’s best player on of fense, and his season totals all but vindicated McNulty’s compliments. Much of Blackshear’s prominence on the offense was emphasized by ineptitude at other positions, but for a young running back playing in the Big Ten, Blackshear put together a productive season by any standards. Blackshear finished the year as the team’s leading rusher and receiver, and just 43 yards short of a 1,000-yard season. His skill set makes him a dual threat for Rutgers offense, with a specialty for catching the ball out of the backfield. He does lack the power to be the big bruiser in heavy sets and Iso, leaving that role in the hands of other pieces on the roster. Blackshear also brings a critical presence to the locker room, as the rising junior will take on the role of captain.

PACHECO

Pacheco’s role as a more traditional rusher limited his frequency for catching out of the backfield. As the team’s second leading rusher, Pacheco showed a knack for breaking off big long rushing plays in between and outside the tackles.

He is currently the record holder for the longest rushing play in program history with an 80-yard touchdown last season against Michigan State. Ironically, his biggest contributions to the passing game have actually come as the passer on a series of trick plays. This extra utility makes his presence on that gives the offense one more dimension, even if only on trick plays.

on of fense with Rice playing the role of the featured power rusher, and Leonard complimenting as pass catcher out of the backfield. More recently in 2014 it was Desmon Peoples and Robert Martin racking up the bulk of the yardage both on the ground and through the air to lead the program to its most recent bowl-winning season. Blackshear, Pacheco and company will look to make a

similar impact in 2019 for an offense looking for improvement in ever y phase. “Bringing that versatility opens up our playbook so much,” Sitkowski said. “For me it makes it easier to just dish it out to guys and play smar t football.” For updates on the Rutgers football team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

SNORWEAH

Junior running back Charles Snorweah flashed at the spring game with a game-leading 167 rushing yards. With the departure of Hilliman, 2018’s leading touchdown scorer and go-toback on short yardage situations, Snorweah may emerge as the top option on power rushing downs.

NEWCOMERS

This running back core will be supplemented this season by incoming freshman running backs Aaron Young and Kay’Ron Adams who will compete for touches in the backfield. McNulty’s offense will need improvement by more position groups than just the running backs to be competitive in 2019, but the Knights have a histor y of successfully leaning on a group of running backs with versatile skill sets. In 2006, it was Ray Rice and Brian Leonard leading the way

Sophomore running back Raheem Blackshear was the team’s top rusher last season. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / APRIL 2019

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

“A couple of them are tailbacks, a couple of them are multi-purpose backs … They’re weapons we can use to be more productive and get the ball out.” — Football head coach Chris Ash on running backs

MONDAY APRIL 15, 2019

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TRACK AND FIELD METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

METRO MAGIC

Freshman David Bausmith earned the title in pole vault with a mark of 4.45 meters at the Metropolitan Championships. In his first competition as a Knight, at the TCNJ Indoor Opener, he cleared the bar with a 4.46-meter jump. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2019

Rutgers takes 1st place at Metropolitan Championships again DELANEY ZUBRICK STAFF WRITER

This past weekend, the Rutgers men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the Metropolitan Championships at the Bauer Track and Field Complex. Friday and Saturday both served as days for the Scarlet Knights to show off their talents and ultimately take several titles at the conclusion of the meet. On the men’s team, there were several notable finishes. To start, seniors Izaiah Brown and Sterling Pierce swept in the 100-meter dash. Brown ran a personal record of 10.49 for first, and Pierce also had a personal record of 10.74 for second place. The 200-meter dash had the same outcome. Sophomore Taj Burgess claimed first in a time of 21.25, while Pierce claimed second place once again with a time of 21.95. Burgess went on to claim the 400-meter title as well in a time of 46.06. Burgess won by

more than 2 seconds, which is an impressive achievement in a short race like this. In the 1,500-meter race, sophomore Billy Hill ran a 3:51.30, which was a personal record and fast enough for a first-place finish. Freshman Andrew Daniluk claimed first in the 110-meter hurdles in a time of 14.86. Daniluk has been creeping his way up the leaderboards throughout his first year on the Banks and has finally scored a first-place finish along with a personal record. Freshman Jameson Woodell, a 400-meter hurdle racer, ran a 54.31 to claim the title. In third place was sophomore Chris Jenkins, who followed behind with a 56.35 race time. In the men’s 4x100-meter relay, freshman A’Nan Bridgett, Brown, Burgess and Pierce all scored a first-place finish, as well as a school record in a time of 40.49. Switching Bridgett for Jenkins, the 4x400-meter relay also claimed first place in a time of 3:18.28.

EXTRA POINT

CORAH PRICE,

freshman pitcher on the softball team, pitched three wins for the Knights in their series sweep over the Nittany Lions this past weekend. She allowed a combined six hits over the three-game span and has an 11-6 record this season.

Men’s high jump was an impressive event for Rutgers. With a first-place finish by junior Perry Christie, second-place finish by senior Jordan Lorenzo, third-place finish by freshman Semaj Willis and a tie for a fourth-place finish including Bridgett, the Knights have talented high jumpers to say the least. Another sweep came from pole vault, where freshman David Bausmith claimed the title with a mark of 4.45 meters, and junior Jarrod Brovero followed in second with a mark of 4.40 meters. Sophomore Malachi Davis nabbed first place in the triple jump finals with a jump of 15.47 meters, and was just short of a personal record. Senior John Mooers and sophomore Jason Campbell swept discus once again. Mooers claimed first with a mark of 52.79 meters, and Campbell nabbed a personal record as well as a second-place finish with a mark of 52.57 meters. Javelin came with another sweep. Graduate student Chris Mirabelli and juniors Greg

Harnett and Michael Thomas claimed first, second and third, respectively. With so many successes at this meet, these finishes only touched the surface of how many podium finishes there were in all. Rutgers will head to Charlottesville for the Virginia Challenge on April 19 and 20. On the women’s team, there were several notable achievements throughout both days. In the 100-meter dash, freshman Iyanla Kollock got second place out of 32 competitors, with a time of 11.93. Kollock was able to score a personal record in this race. Current Division I national record holder, freshman Reanda Richards, claimed first place once again. She ran a time of 58.57. While it was not beating her own record, she crushed the competition by nearly 5 seconds. For updates on the Rutgers track and field teams, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

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