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Picket duty sign-ups, union tweets continue BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN NEWS EDITOR
The Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) continues to negotiate a new faculty contract with the University. Using its Twitter account as a platform, it is voicing its positions and recruiting others to join its cause. “What are we fighting for? To stop Rutgers’ wasteful spending and
invest in quality, public education that is affordable for all and reflects the great diversity of our state,” according to an AAUP-AFT tweet posted yesterday. Another showed a picture of union flyers placed by student solidarity activists on the steps in Scott Hall on the College Avenue campus. The flyers read: “Picket with your Prof” and “Sign the Strike Pledge Now!” SEE TWEETS ON PAGE 4
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Eagleton poll finds majority supports Murphy’s tax plan BRENDAN BRIGHTMAN NEWS EDITOR
In a press release, the faculty union said they were working to recruit people to volunteer to picket, which could culminate in a strike later this month. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
A joint Eagleton Institute of Politics and Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found a majority of New Jerseyans support Gov. Phil Murphy’s (D-N.J.) proposed tax on millionaires, but expressed mixed SEE PLAN ON PAGE 5
Man is murdered in George Street run-in CATHERINE NGUYEN NEWS EDITOR
In an email sent out to the Rutgers community yesterday evening, Detective Lieutenant Brian Emmett informed that the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office was currently investigating a fatal aggravated assault last Saturday. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on George Street, near Paterson Street. The victim, who was not af filiated with the University, was physically assaulted by two male perpetrators after a reported verbal altercation. There were no weapons used during this incident, but the victim suffered serious bodily injur y. After being transported to
a local hospital, he died due to the injuries. Both the New Brunswick Police Department and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced that the two male perpetrators who assaulted the victim are in custody and have been charged in connection to the incident, Emmett said. The two men were 32-year-old James Lyle and 28-year-old Joshua Robinson, both of New Brunswick. They were charged with murder and aggravated assault. Both are currently being held in the Middlesex County Jail. Emmett also reminded the University community to take reasonable precautions, such as immediately reporting suspicious activity to police and avoiding dark or isolated areas. He mentioned that the RUPD provides escorts to students, faculty and staff as well upon request.
The Rutgers University Police Department reported that the victim was physically assaulted by two male perpetrators on Saturday night, and suffered serious bodily injury that led to his death after he was transported to a local hospital. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
Rutgers employee sues man for recording her CATHERINE NGUYEN NEWS EDITOR
A woman who works at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has sued a former professor, who has been accused of recording her and more than two dozen others over a period of nine months, according to NJ Advance Media. The Daily Targum reported in February that James Goydos, a former Rutgers New Jersey Medical School professor and director of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, was charged on 160 counts of crimes, including recording people
in various states of undress. These people were allegedly either filmed or photographed in a bathroom at the workplace. The total list of charges include 160 counts of invasion of privacy, official misconduct, burglary, computer theft, impersonation, wiretapping, falsely implicating another, coercion, hindering, possession of an assault rifle and possession of a prohibited device. According to the article from NJ Advance Media, the woman, who has not been identified, filed a class action complaint on March 22 in SEE MAN ON PAGE 5
James Goydos, a former Rutgers New Jersey Medical School professor, was served a class action complaint by a woman who had previously worked with him and said she had been one of the victims filmed in a bathroom. RUTGERS.EDU
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Campus Calendar FRIDAY 4/5 Center for Human Evolutionar y Studies presents “Lecture: The Evolution of Morality” from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Dr. Ruth M. Adams Building on Douglass campus. This event is free and open to the public. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers presents “Film Screening: The Gate of Heavenly Peace” from 6 to 9 p.m. at Murray Hall on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. SATURDAY 4/6 Mason Gross School of the Arts presents “The Rehearsal” at 7:30 p.m. at Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater on Douglass campus. This event is $15 for students. SUNDAY 4/7 Catholic Center presents “Roman Catholic Mass” from 11 a.m. to noon at Catholic Center on the College Avenue campus. This event is free and open to the public. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers presents “Art Together” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Zimmerli Art Museum on the College Avenue
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Study finds air pollution affects fetuses in womb ELIZABETH KILPATRICK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A Rutgers study unearthed new information finding that air pollution can have a detrimental effect on fetuses in the womb. The study, led by Phoebe Stapleton, an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Laura Fabris, an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was released in the scientific journal “Cardiovascular Toxicology” earlier this year. Stapleton said the study specifically looked at single exposure among rats to nanosized aerosols, which are a contributor to particles typically found in air pollution. These rats, which were pregnant, were either exposed to the pollutants earlier or later on in their pregnancies. The results were also compared to pregnant rats that were exposed to filtered air with no pollutants. The question at hand in the study was whether the exposure would have effects on fetal development. “The state of gestation did not matter,” she said. No matter which stage of pregnancy the mother rats were in, the pollutants still had an effect on the fetuses. The rats would also carry fewer puppies during their pregnancies, and the puppies that were carried to term were smaller than average, Fabris said. Though typically rats who carry small puppies have more, this was not the case for the rats in the study. This is because breathing in air pollutants can eventually make its way to the placenta. “Inhalation eventually goes through the bloodstream, but
there’s more barriers than getting an injection,” she said. After the particles reach the bloodstream, they can be absorbed into the organs, and eventually come into contact with the placenta, which is considered a temporary organ. The air pollutants used in the study were titanium dioxide nanoparticles, which were widely used in such studies and applications, Stapleton said. They were also commonly found in many household products such as sunscreens and face powders. This was a “good model nanoparticle to study toxicity,” Fabris said, because they were easy to construct in a laboratory setting and were not too complicated. The particles also disperse well throughout the body and stay separated once they have dispersed. In the study, these nanoparticles were used in a high concentration on the mother rats, which Staple said was not reflective of real world environments. These results were relevant, though, when it came to urban setting exposures, being downwind of wildfires or living in a developing countr y with poor air quality. Air pollution still has negative impacts on pregnant mothers and their fetuses living in these regions. Stapleton and Fabris added that the study was not intended to cause alarm in the community, but to raise awareness on how inhaling air pollution can cause repercussions during a pregnancy. “It was a very exciting study,” Fabris said. “It’s important to study these things ... I hope there will be future studies looking at other things.”
Laura Fabris, an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, said the nanoparticle they used in the study was a good model because it was easy to construct in a laboratory setting and stayed separated once it dispersed through the body. RUTGERS.EDU
Air pollution can have damaging effects on pregnant mothers and their fetuses that live in urban areas, places that are downwind of wildfires and developing countries that have poor air quality. FLICKR
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TWEETS Teaching assistants currently earn $26 K. per year, which has not been raised since 2013 CONTINUED FROM FRONT
The union also tweeted personal stories of some of its members. One read that a graduate student tries to live cheaply with her salary, but “every month (she goes) into the negative on (her) bank account.” A second post yesterday read that graduate student Soili Smith will be writing her graduate school papers in a tent this summer to manage her costs.
graduate students from underrepresented groups. The Targum also reported yesterday that the AAUP-AFT was recruiting to sign a strike pledge and volunteer to picket, put up fliers around campus, pass out leaflets, make an announcement in class or table at dining halls. “These actions may potentially culminate in a strike later this month,” according to a union press release. Kumar said to the Targum on
“What are we fighting for? To stop Rutgers’ wasteful spending and invest in quality, public education that is affordable for all and reflects the great diversity of our state.” @RUAAUP AAUP-AFT Twitter Account
The Daily Targum reported yesterday that University President Robert L. Barchi announced that an additional $20 million from his strategic fund will go toward diversity hiring until 2024. This was considered a “huge union victory,” said Deepa Kumar, president of AAUP-AFT and an associate professor in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. The union had originally asked for an additional $15 million for a Paul Robeson Diversity Hiring Initiative for 2019-2020 and 100 Paul Robeson fellowships for
Monday that the union is fighting to increase the ratio between full-time faculty and students, equal pay for equal work for female faculty and to raise the salary of teaching assistants, who earn $26,000 a year and have not seen a raise since 2013. Dory Devlin, senior director of University News and Media Relations, said earlier this month that agreements have been made among five of Rutgers’ labor unions, which have generally given 3-percent raises to members, and that the University continues to negotiate in good faith and on a regular basis.
Student solidarity activists also were part of the faculty union’s efforts to fight for equal pay for equal work for female faculty and increased salaries for part-time lecturers. They placed fliers on the steps in Scott Hall on the College Avenue campus. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR
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MAN Goydos is expected to return to court May 20, 2019 to face criminal charges CONTINUED FROM FRONT
the Middlesex County Superior Court, but an additional amended version was filed three days ago on April 1. In the suit, the woman, who had previously worked with Goydos and said she had been filmed in a bathroom, accused him of “intentional infliction of emotional distress” and “negligence.” The claim also said that the individuals filmed were subject to “mental anguish, embarrassment and severe emotional distress.” Representing the woman is Steve Fearon, who is an attorney of the New York-based law firm Squitieri and Fearon. He said his firm received calls from others on the case, and he is currently investigating to determine how many of the ones who came forward were on camera.
“We look forward to pursuing these claims for women who reasonably expected privacy and a safe space when they used the women’s room at Rutgers, but instead were recorded by Dr. Goydos,” his firm said in a statement. Goydos was initially arrested in March 2018 and charged with having an unregistered and unlicensed assault rifle after police searched his East Brunswick home, which prompted the University to put him on leave, the Targum reported. Last December, he resigned from his tenured position, where he was earning $437,000, after an indictment was returned from the grand jury. According to a previous indictment, he was also accused of entering four people’s offices at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey in 2016, and stealing their
PLAN Approximately 52 percent of all New Jerseyans approve of Murphy’s job performance CONTINUED FROM FRONT
views on his overall performance as the state’s head. This was the first such polling partnership between the two institutions. Approximately 46 percent of New Jerseyans strongly support and approximately 26 percent somewhat support raising taxes on households making more than $1 million a year. The poll found that only 14 percent each either strongly or somewhat oppose the proposed bill. “Support is just as strong for the millionaire’s tax as it was a
year ago,” said Ashley Koning, assistant research professor and director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP). “This may change as more details are released and as the proposal plays out in the legislature in the coming months, but as of now, this could be the major win that Murphy needs — at least in the public’s eyes.” New Jerseyans’ views on Murphy’s overall performance are not as strong, the poll found. Approximately 50 percent of New Jerseyans believe he has not
information to impersonate them in a “scheme to defraud” to “benefit for himself or another, or to injure or defraud another.” Goydos maintains his innocence, though, and said he was framed by officials at the institute for whistle-blowing against grant fraud, claiming that the center was aiming to earn more money at the expensive of the care of patients, the Targum reported in a follow-up article on April 2. He said that the investigation on him initially began under the lead of Florham Park law practice Saiber, which allegedly hired retired FBI agents to conduct investigatory interviews and ordered the search and seizure of electronic records. “Rutgers doesn’t comment on pending litigation, though we will certainly indicate that the record speaks for itself and that we will defend ourselves against these claims,” said Peter McDonough Jr., a spokesman for Rutgers, in a statement on the allegations. Goydos is expected to return to court on May 20, 2019 to face criminal charges against him.
James Goydos allegedly entered four people’s offices at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey in 2016 and stole their information to impersonate them. THE DAILY TARGUM
made any significant accomplish- Dickinson University and director expected by 56 percent, the poll ments while in office, and ap- of the Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- found. Sixteen percent responded that he was outperforming proximately 52 percent approve sity Poll. Murphy’s lowest approval rat- expectations and 25 percent said and 43 disapprove of his job performance. This means that ings on his management of specif- he was underperforming. Yet people’s expechis disapproval tations do not rating has incorrelate with creased by dou“Support is just as strong for the millionaire’s tax as it optimism, for ble-digits since 58 percent of last fall. was a year ago.” those polled “These numwere pessimisbers are similar ASHLEY KONING tic about the to both of his Assistant Research Professor and Director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling state’s direcmost recent tion, compared predecessors, to 42 percent Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) and Gov. Jon ic issues were for taxes and state who were optimistic. The poll contacted 1,203 adults Corzine (D-N.J.) at a similar time pension funds. The poll found in their administrations. One that the only majority approval between March 7 and 22, 621 of went on to a second term, while was for his handling of weath- which were from live calls and 582 through an online probabilithe other was defeated two years er-related emergencies. New Jerseyans think Murphy ty-based panel. The margin of erlater,” said Krista Jenkins, professor of government at Fairleigh is doing about as well as they ror was +/- 3.7 percentage points.
The Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling conducts surveys for research on all levels of government and nonprofit organizations. Their survey on New Jerseyans’ opinion of Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) recorded responses of over 1,000 adults. THE DAILY TARGUM
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US should be inspired by acts of New Zealand
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t has been more than two weeks since BrenIF NOT OUR OWN, ton Harrison Tarrant atTHEN SOMEONE’S tacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. It has MALAIKA JAWED been confirmed as of April 3 Tarrant “will face 50 murder and 39 attempted charges when he appears in the High Court in Christchurch on Friday 5 April,” according to a tweet by New Zealand Police. If Tarrant is found guilty of these charges, he will be sentenced to life in prison without parole. No one in New Zealand has ever received that sentence before, even though judges have the right to impose it for “particularly heinous murders.” New Zealand’s response to the tragedy has been remarkable. In a world where terrorist acts such as this one have become normalized, New Zealand has not moved on. Immediate response from the government expressed sincere remorse and condemnation of the illguided bigotry which inspired the bombing. The most important and responsible action New Zealand’s government took was to move toward banning military-style semiautomatic guns. The week after the shooting, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand “announced a national ban on all military-style semiautomatic weapons, all high-capacity ammunition magazine and all parts that allow weapons to be modified into the kinds of guns used to kill 50 people” in the mosque attacks, according to The New York Times. New Zealand’s prompt and appropriate action toward the shooting reflects a government that truly cares about its people. The person responsible for the act has been held to the highest bar under the court of law, and the banning of these specific military style rifles is a direct response to minimizing the possibility of something like this happening again. But this is in New Zealand.
“In America, there was a shooting on the first day of the year. There was also a shooting literally yesterday. We do not even hear about these things anymore ... As long as this nation pushes for no gun control, it is as responsible for the death of those murdered as the killers themselves. ” Last week, two Parkland school shooting survivors committed suicide, most likely as a result of mental health issues caused by the trauma. On Saturday night, a Parkland sophomore took his own life. A week before, a former student whose best friend died in last year’s massacre took her life. There have been more than 70 mass shootings in American in 2019 alone and no move or effort has been made to tighten gun control laws. In the U.S., where conservative politicians have blocked even moderate gun control for 25 years, New Zealand’s swift action is a powerful reminder of how far behind this country is. As said by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), “Sandy Hook happened six years ago and we can’t even get the Senate to hold a vote on universal background checks.” Even the Democratic presidential candidates that have pledged to support restrictions on guns as part of their campaigns offer less than what Ardern was able to execute. In America, there was a shooting on the first day of the year. There was also a shooting literally yesterday. We do not even hear about these things anymore due to how normalized they are and how much nobody wants to do anything about fixing it. As long as this nation pushes for no gun control, it is as responsible for the death of those murdered as the killers themselves. Malaika Jawed is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore. Her column, “If Not Our Own, Then Someone’s,” runs on alternate Fridays.
Tragedy must be followed by legislation Rideshare industry must be regulated to improve safety of riders
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The New Jersey state government requires riden Wednesday, April 3, hundreds gathered in West Windsor, New Jersey to mourn share drivers be prohibited from working in the inthe death of Samantha Josephson, a dustry if “they had been convicted of homicide, sex21-year-old from Robbinsville, New Jersey who was ual assault, driving under the influence of drugs or kidnapped and killed in South Carolina after she alcohol, reckless driving and possession or sale of a had gotten into a car she had thought was her Uber. controlled dangerous substance.” The drivers must complete a background check, Her years left unlived were stolen, but her legacy remains in the lives she touched and the policies now but the mandated process falls short of requiring proposed to make it harder for such tragedies to hap- the companies to interview or fingerprint prospective drivers. pen again. Also, because these companies have made explicit A bill has now been introduced in the South Carolina Legislature in an attempt to address the problems efforts to classify their drivers as independent conof the rideshare industry. The Samantha L. Josephson tractors rather than employees, avoiding the regulaRidesharing Safety Act would require drivers to have tions and laws that are tied with the latter, they cana clearly visible display that illuminates when active not be compelled to provide safety training. While New Jerand identifies sey does require an their ridesharing “identifying marker” company. The be displayed, there drivers would “It is the duty of representatives to not only is no requirement subsequently be be responsive to the flaws of certain markets, that reflects the prorequired to return posed changes in the signage when but also be proactive in preventing the the Samantha L. Jothey stop their repercussions of these flaws. ” sephson Ridesharing work with the rideSafety Act. sharing company. To improve the Co-sponsor of safety of New Jerseythe bill Rep. Micah Caskey (R-N.C.) tweeted: “Nothing is ever going ans and uphold the duty as representatives, the State to stop psychos from doing psycho things, but if we Assembly ought to follow in the lead of South Carolican take one step to make it harder for psychos to be na and pass similar law requiring a clearly visible and illuminate indication. psychos, we should do it.” We must not allow for the darkness of the night to With much of the nation gripped by her death, there has been a heightened scrutiny of ridesharing embolden the dangers that exploit opportunities to services as many look to improve the safety of the carry out terrible evils. There must be pressure on the rideshare compafast-growing industry. Seymour Josephson, Samantha Josephson’s father, has become a widely-heard nies to have a mandatory policy of verbal recognition prior to the rider entering the vehicle. Simple procevoice advocating for new preventative measures. “What he did, I don’t want anyone else to go dural protocol measures ought to be made. As the State University of New Jersey, Rutgers through it as a parent,” Seymour Josephson said must also be responsive to the loss of one of our Tuesday. “We want something to change.” Changes must be made. The responsibility of the own. An expansive information campaign educating governing body of society is to ensure public welfare. the community on safety tips such as how to avoid It is the duty of representatives to not only be respon- fake rideshare drivers is a fundamentally important sive to the flaws of certain markets, but also be pro- and easy step to improve safety on campus. When tragedy strikes, we must respond. active in preventing the repercussions of these flaws. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 151st editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff.
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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez responds to Green New Deal criticism THE BIGGER PICTURE DILARA GUVERCIN
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n February 7, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) introduced the Green New Deal, which has been a highly controversial and prominent topic in politics for the last few months. Many people, including people within the Democratic Party, have criticized it for being radical, unrealistically ambitious and simply impossible. Just as we all thought it had been beaten to death, during a House Financial Services Committee meeting on March 26, Ocasio-Cortez addressed the critics who called the deal “elitist” and pointed out its very obvious shortcomings. She passionately referenced examples like children in the Bronx, who she claimed are “suffering from the highest rates of childhood asthma in the country,” and the children in Flint, whose “brains are damaged for the rest of their lives.” She even mentioned that she personally received health insurance for the first time in her life just about a year ago. She refuted her critics using these representations and urged them to call those “elitist.” To someone who has never read the Green New Deal, it would seem like she was the only logical person in the room pointing out issues that are genuinely concerning. It is scientifically true that climate change is real and that current environmental conditions
are harrowing. It is true that we do not have the best healthcare system in the world and that many people are suffering because of it. But her ongoing defense of this Green New Deal invalidates many of her claims and is the reason why she is being attacked, not due to the causes she is fighting for. Many of these radical and unrealistic proposals have pushed away supporters and have called into question Ocasio-Cortez’s prowess as an active political member. Being active does not necessarily mean passionate,
manufacturing” and “build(ing) charging stations everywhere” are not feasible goals. Many people come to Ocasio-Cortez’s defense by claiming that the Green New Deal is not meant to actually be enacted, but rather serve as a symbol or an instigator of change. This would especially be evident in the fact that the document does not provide any methods on how these policies can actually be implemented. But it is difficult to see what the point is of spending time, energy and money into a deal
“Her stances on issues are not the main problems, it is her inability to stand behind her statements and justify them to others. ” which she undoubtedly is. It means actually taking tangible and attainable steps to achieving realistic and constructive goals. “Upgrading all existing buildings in the United States and building new buildings to achieve maximal energy efficiency,” according to the Green New Deal, is not a feasible goal. Furthermore, as outlined by her office’s Green New Deal FAQ sheet, which was quickly taken down from her official website after the deal was released, “get(ting) rid of farting cows and airplanes,” providing “economic security for all who are unable or unwilling to work,” “totally overhaul transportation by massively expanding electric vehicle
that is undoubtedly going to be shut down and receive backlash. It just seems like a failed door-in-the face technique attempt at getting Congress to do something with a preposterous request, but with no realistic, less-preposterous request to make up for it. If Ocasio-Cortez and her supporters truly wanted to make strides in environmental and social policies, why not take the same time, energy and money they put in the Green New Deal and make feasible pursuits rather than waste time and degrade their political reputations? On the other hand, if this deal was meant as a genuine attempt to get through Congress and change
American infrastructures and institutions, there is cause for concern and a serious calling into question of the foresight and political competence of these figures. As for Ocasio-Cortez’s recent response to the Green New Deal backlash, it could have been a make-or-break moment for her, and she unfortunately blew it. She did not address a single statement or aspect of her proposal that was widely criticized and resorted to appealing to and arguing from emotion in order to legitimize her stance. Her stances on issues are not the main problems, it is her inability to stand behind her statements and justify them to others. Instead of addressing her real intentions with the Green New Deal and providing some sort of clarity to her statements — especially the more controversial and radical ones — she once again turned it into a glittery and ardent speech on how people are dying and making statements like “science should not be partisan.” Of course it should not, but what are you actually contributing? If Ocasio-Cortez could channel all of her passion and energy into tangibly attaining her noble pursuits rather than making a proposal, providing no real courses of action and being unable to stand behind it, she could potentially become more than just a figurehead. Dilara Guvercin is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore double majoring in philosophy and psychology. Her column, “The Bigger Picture,” runs on alternate Fridays.
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Guilt-free feasting: Elevation Burger raises brand responsibility bar CLARISSA GORDON CORRESPONDENT
The Yard @ College Avenue has plenty to offer to munchie-stricken Rutgers students. From farmto-table stir fry spot Honeygrow, coastal-inspired Tex-Mex at Surf Taco to a New York City slice from Krispy Pizza, it’s hard to find something not to like on College Avenue. But sometimes, you just need a good old classic burger. Organic burger chain Elevation Burger finally opened its doors at The Yard last week, celebrating its grand opening on Friday, March 29. The franchise was poised to be open for business in December 2018 but was delayed for undisclosed reasons. Now here to stay, the burger joint is serving up organic meat, veggie burgers, fries and shakes in a prime location for students. A major pro about Elevation Burger is that it takes some of the guilt out of indulging in fast food. Elevation Burger’s philosophy revolves around “offering authentic and sustainably prepared food that’s better for you and the environment," according to the chain's website. In an interview with The Daily Targum in November, Joe Hafez,
the location’s director of operations, expanded on the chain’s dedication to clean ingredients. “Our burgers are 100 percent organic beef, fresh ground in house. Our beef is also sourced from grass-fed cattle, which has less calories and saturated fat than conventional beef. All our meat is organic, free-range, humanely processed and Halal,” Hafez said.
Not only is Elevation Burger’s food health conscious, but the chain also prioritizes eco-friendly operations. “We are a brand socially and environmentally conscious building our restaurants using rapidly renewable materials, water reducing fixtures and energy star rated equipment that minimizes the impact on the environment. We also use recycled
paper products in our operations,” Hafez said to the Targum. As Rutgers is a university that is devoted to making environmental and sustainable strides, it’s important for restaurants that are devoted to green operations like Elevation Burger to have a presence on campus. During prime lunch hour on College Avenue, we decided to
With a focus on sustainability, Elevation Burger's prioritization of organic ingredients has resulted in a hearty hamburger, and a welcome addition to The Yard @ College Avenue. CLARISSA GORDON
put the quality and ambiance of the restaurant to the test, ordering a classic Elevation Burger: two organic beef patties and cheddar cheese on a bed of lettuce, tomato and special sauce. A decorative sticker on the wall dubbed their olive oil fries “world famous,” and since a burger is simply incomplete without a side of fries, we had to try those too. Long story short, the meal was delicious. The quality of the meat stands out compared to what you’d get at a typical fast food joint, and it was perfectly filling and flavorful. The fries were a bit dried out, but let’s just hope the place was having an off day. Scarlet Knights receive a student discount, which always justifies splurging out for lunch when you’ve still got plenty of meal swipes to use up. Our one regret? Not ordering a shake for dessert, which can be customized to any sweet tooth’s particular taste. If you’re not into beef burgers, the chain also offers veggie and vegan patties, a variety of chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, hot dogs and much more. Think of Elevation Burger as the closest thing Rutgers will ever get to a Shake Shack.
Spring Style: Bench your winter coat for coach jackets MALIHA KHAN
For women in particular, the coach jacket is best paired with a solid colored t-shirt complete with Though the harsh winds of win- skinny pants. I advise that women ter are still among us, spring has wear a simple t-shirt as opposed in fact begun. With spring comes to one that is printed, as the jackan array of colorful flowers, clear et may conceal most of what is under neath. blue skies and I would also warmer weathrecommend er, giving stu“Coach jackets allow men that women dents an incenwear either tive to break and women to follow form-fitting out of their trends, while keeping jeans or legwinter wardrobes and emabreast with the changing gings, as the jacket itself brace lighter of the seasons.” has an overgarments suitsized fit. This ed for breezy way, the contemperatures. An example of such a garment is trast in sizing for each of the garthe coach jacket. The coach jacket ments can compliment different is an article of clothing usually aspects of their figures. To top off the look, go for a pair of worn over basic t-shirts, and perhaps a pair of skin-tight jeans. Pop- chunky sneakers, otherwise known ularized during the late 1980's and as “dad” shoes, which is another early 90's, the coach jacket earned item that has been trending in athletits name through sports coaches ic-wear. Finally, while the 90's have themselves. In fact, the jacket and made a comeback, it wouldn’t hurt overall style emulate outfits worn to accessorize the ensemble with some big silver hoop earrings. by American coaches. As for men, and similar to the Its lightweight material, denim-jacket form and snap-up front women, the coach jacket can be buttons have created quite the stir worn with an ordinary t-shirt. I in terms of street style. Additionally, would also suggest that men experwhat gives the jacket more versatil- iment with layering. Specifically, the ity is the fact that it caters to both coach jacket could be worn over a men and women. Recently, sports- hoodie. On a slightly windy day, this wear has once again emerged in the outfit would not only be essential but fashion industry as a trend. Coach also fashion-forward. Some bottoms jackets allow men and women to fol- that pair with the jacket are jeans, low trends, while keeping abreast cargo pants or even utility trousers, which can all create a great look. with the changing of the seasons. CONTRIBUTING WRITER
These options would contribute to the “athletic” factor behind the jacket. The shoe that best compliments the outfit are sneakers. For men, I would recommend hightops, as they bring a form of flattery paired with slim pants. This trendy new spring staple is not a recent discovery. In fact, it dates back to the high school “jock” look we would see in the halls on the way to class. A jacket many of us we had wished to wear, yet didn’t make the varsity cut or didn’t pos-
sess the athletic skills to ever reach that standard. But thanks to the evolving fashion industry, anyone is welcome to pull off the coach jacket. This particular garment has gone as far as to hit the runways. Throughout New York Fashion Week this past year, men and women were seen exhibiting the different styles they can make with coach jackets on the streets of the city. Designers have grown to acknowledge the trend and have created custom coach jackets of their own
to adhere to the current market. Some brands include Todd Snyder, Acne Studios, Commes des Garçons and more. Though these jackets are outlandishly expensive — ranging from $300-$700 — they have become quite the hit in high fashion. As students, I’m sure most of us have a rather smaller budget, in which case I would recommend finding these jackets in retail stores including Forever 21, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch, in addition to many others.
Originally popularized at the turn of the 90s, the coach jacket has toed the line between athletic wear and designer fashion for decades. It's an essential piece of springtime outerwear. TWITTER
DIVERSIONS
April 5, 2019
Mark Tatulli Horoscopes
Lio
Page 9 Eugenia Last
Happy Birthday: Emotions will flare up easily, leaving you at a loss this year if you don’t use charm, strategy and intelligence in order to keep the peace and wheedle your way to getting what you want. Opportunity is within reach as long as you are willing to give an inch and negotiate with finesse. Offers will have strings attached. Your numbers are 3, 11, 18, 24, 32, 41, 45.
Over The Hedge
T. Lewis and M. Fry
Non Sequitur
Wiley
Pearls Before Swine
Stephan Pastis
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Listen, but don’t reveal how you feel or what you think. Your power will come from knowledge, not from offering too much personal information. Don’t be fooled by someone who makes you an offer that is impractical. Avoid joint ventures. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep busy. If you have too much time on your hands, emotional issues will surface that will cause havoc at home. Activities that help ease anxiety and stress will alleviate pressure and encourage success. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Catch up. Take care of unfinished projects you’ve been putting off. Put your energy to good use in order to avoid getting into a scrappy situation that is likely to unfold should you have too much idle time. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve got plenty going for you. Take a leap forward and pay attention to how you can use your talents skillfully. Changes at home and between you and the friends and people you love most will give you a brighter outlook. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for a straightforward approach to getting what you want. If you aren’t prepared, you’ll end up in a precarious position. Too much of anything will backfire, costing you physically, mentally or financially. Know your limitations. 4 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Trust and believe in yourself. If you waffle or think that someone knows more, you will end up being taken advantage of when you should be doing your own thing and expanding your interests. Home improvements will lift your spirits. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let the small stuff get to you. Concentrate on creativity, using your imagination and making the most of the relationships that are important to you. Keep your life simple, and don’t complicate matters by sharing too much or being indulgent. 2 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Change begins within. It doesn’t matter what others do; what matters is how you conduct your life and the way you go about getting what you want. Use your imagination. Be innovative to reach your goal. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Channel your energy. Don’t let someone sidetrack you into putting your time and effort into something that will benefit him or her instead of you. Know what you want, stay focused and don’t stop until you reach your goal. 5 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take the initiative to do things your way. Making changes at home that are geared toward family fun or starting a creative project will get you moving in the right direction. Personal improvements will build greater confidence. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Question everything and everyone. Get to the bottom of any situation you face by going directly to the source. Partnerships are what you make of them. Strive for equality and much will be accomplished. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Think before taking action. If you are too aggressive, it may lead to injury or insult. You’ll accomplish the most if you use your intelligence, intuition and ability to earn the support of people who have something you want in return. 3 stars
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Universal Crossword ACROSS 1 “Honey” 5 Type of radio 9 Bronze medalist’s place 14 Farm team? 15 “___ Land” 16 Managua mister 17 Vessel, or poker lingo for 18-Across’ hand 18 “Amerika” author (see letters 3, 6, 7, 9 and 10) 20 Bother 22 Keen on 23 Alabama senator Jones 24 Statistical average 26 Pride sound 28 Paella relative (1, 2, 5, 7, 9) 32 Campus areas, or 28-Across’ hand 36 “Pulp Fiction” star Thurman 37 “Present!” 38 Lose track of 39 Roberts of romance 41 Bounced off 43 An English one is wood, a French one brass 44 Production measure 46 “Forbidden” perfume 48 Juice box brand 49 Stumbles, or 50-Across’ hand 50 Many Java residents (1, 2, 3, 4, 7) 52 Actor Jared 54 Sharp quality 55 Cab 58 Caesar quote center 60 Two under par 64 Citrus spread (1, 4, 6, 8, 9)
67 Couple, or 64-Across’ hand 68 Classical theater 69 Croft of video games 70 Eggs ___ easy 71 Certain trig ratios 72 Honcho 73 Rare diving scores DOWN 1 Tapioca balls in milk tea 2 Nerve cell part 3 Black or pinto tidbit 4 Bury, as a mummy 5 E.T. of ‘80s TV 6 Tomato sauce 7 Spanish custard dessert 8 One is often repeated 9 “Ba-a-ad!” syllable 10 Result of standing too quickly 11 Data, for short 12 Apple TV alternative
42 Cookie sheets, say
13 Bummer
45 Take advantage of
19 Bronx attraction
47 Inclination
21 “___, right!”
50 Push in a throng
25 Paying attention
51 “I’m a Little ___”
27 Stat affected by smog
53 Aunt, to Alejandra
28 Author Diaz (sounds like
55 Boxing victories, briefly
Alaska’s capital) 29 French for “love” 30 Cuban poet Jose 31 Gossipy sort 33 50th state greeting 34 Bobby who sang “Splish Splash”
Yesterday’s Solution
56 A8 automaker 57 Wolverine’s superhero team 59 “Stronger than dirt!” product 61 Donated 62 Property claim
35 Matches up
63 Drops the ball
38 “I goofed!”
65 Sounds of uncertainty
40 Sewing art
66 PC’s archrival
Yesterday’s Solution
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April 5, 2019
Spotlight Knight Belle Huang ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA CORRESPONDENT
A humble being whose actions speak louder than words. If sophomore Belle Huang was described in one sentence, that would be it. Huang is the only gymnast representing the Rutgers gymnastic team at the NCAA Regionals today in Athens, Georgia at 2 p.m., but she didn’t get there without a bump or two in the road. Growing up in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Huang and her mom went to their nearby city center with music and dancing classes. One of the teachers took a particular interest in Huang and recommended she try some introductory gymnastic classes. From the moment she stepped into the gym, Huang fell in love with the sport. It’s also one of the only sports that she has done. It was between gymnastics and ice skating, but Huang knew immediately where her heart lied. “Since I was little, I didn’t really know anything else,” Huang said. “I tried ice skating, but I wasn’t fond of the cold or falling on the hard ice. At a certain point, I didn’t have enough time for both, so I had to choose.” Her next fork in the road came before she headed off to college. Huang was caught between pursuing her academics or continuing with athletics. Again, Huang followed her heart, even against her parents’ beliefs. “My parents are ver y academic-focused,” Huang said. “Honestly, my mom didn’t really want me to do gymnastics because she wanted me to focus on my school. She thought that I could focus on career stuff and not have to spend time on both, but I was the one who wanted to do gymnastics.” With her head held high, Huang entered the world of college academics and gymnastics. On the academic side of things, high school was a breeze compared to the amount of studying Huang has dedicated to her biological sciences major. If she’s not in the gym practicing her routines, Huang is probably grinding out her homework until the next practice. Thankfully, the added hours of hitting the books came from the reduced hours in the gym. Per NCAA rules, student athletes are only allowed a max practice schedule of 20 hours a week. For Huang, a typical week of high
school gymnastics was close to 30 hours. “I feel like gymnastics is the only sport that goes down after college,” Huang said. “In practice, you have to focus a lot more. You can’t have any wasted turns. It’s also nice with how (the coaches) structure it. They want to keep our bodies alive, well and healthy.” Transitioning from one staff to another can always be difficult, but head coach Umme Salim-Beasley and the rest of the staff have implemented a schedule Huang and the team can only succeed in. With team or par tner assignments, Huang said the team depends on each other, motivating the group to per form the best they can during practice and competition. Spending less but more focused time in the gym has skyrocketed Huang’s ability to compete on the collegiate stage. She’s a two-time NCAA regional qualifier and the Scarlet Knights’ top all-around gymnast. Huang was also named to this season’s Big Ten Gymnasts to Watch List and was selected to the Second Team All-Big Ten. Funny thing is you wouldn’t know about all of Huang’s accolades from talking to her. Huang’s humble appearance helps her stay relaxed, and even if she is at all stressed during competition, you wouldn’t think twice when she’s actually competing. Part of that may come from Huang’s biggest role model: Her mom. “She has taught me so many things and she’s such a good person,” Huang said. “I want to keep learning more. Learn from her mistakes, but also learn from her good qualities to be a good person in life.” Even though she’s only a sophomore, Huang’s positive qualities will definitely shine through as she represents Rutgers on the floor today at Regionals. She isn’t shooting for anything in particular, but is looking to have a lot of fun with her last performance of the season. “Floor is a ver y relaxing, stress-free event for me,” Huang said. “It’s just another one for the books, going for the experience and getting to watch other gymnasts.” For updates on the Rutgers gymnastics team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Belle Huang Career Highs Vault Uneven Bars Balance Beam Floor Exercise All Around
9.875 9.800 9.925 9.925 39.300
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OPPONENT Knights look to secure 2nd Big Ten win in Baltimore against Blue Jays CONTINUED FROM BACK Leading the way for Rutgers defensively is senior defenseman Kyle Pless, who currently is first on the team with 26 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers this season. The Knights will have to contend with a Blue Jays (5-4, 1-0) front line led by Joey Epstein, a dynamic freshman who has 23 goals and 10 assists through nine games this season. They’ll also face a proven veteran in senior Kyle Marr, who has 19 goals and eight assists on the season. In addition to a dominant backline, Rutgers also has the clear advantage in goal, with fifth-year senior goalkeeper Max Edelmann currently leading the nation with 16.3 saves per game. That veteran presence will be critical as the Knights continue through conference play. “(We just have to) worry about our game-plan, (and) knowing their players, knowing their
shooters and understanding the type of game that they like to play,” Edelmann said. On the attacking side of the ball, Rutgers has a frontline that is loaded with talent and firing on all cylinders. Teewarton Award finalists attack men junior Kieran Mullins and sophomore Adam Charalambides combined for 7 goals and four assists in the win over the Buckeyes. Charalambides is currently second in the Big Ten with 30 goals, while Mullins has been the primary facilitator for the Knights with 24 assists through 10 games. Johns Hopkins will have difficulty containing the Rutgers offense, as sophomore starter Ryan Darby has shown growing pains in goal, currently posting a 12.16 goals against average and a save percentage of only 49.5 percent. Exploiting this experience gap will be key to a Knights victory at Homewood Field.
Senior defenseman Kyle Pless was named the Big Ten Defenive Player of the Week and led the team with five ground balls against Ohio State, last Sunday. VIVEK VIDYARTHI / MARCH 2019 Rutgers has a brutal schedule that doesn’t let up — after this game, it will face two topthree opponents in Penn State and Mar yland in the next three weeks. Especially considering the fact that they are coming off a major upset, it is critical that
the Knights don’t lose focus on the task at hand against the Blue Jays. It’s homecoming day for Johns Hopkins, and it’ll be looking to play spoiler and silence the hype that has surrounded this Rutgers team.
“It’s going to be a tough game in a hostile atmosphere,” Brecht said. “If the Ohio State game isn’t behind us already, it needs to be.” For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
INVITATIONAL Rutgers sends both track teams to Sam Howell Invitational at Princeton CONTINUED FROM BACK
Junior Rhonda Rogombe is the Knights’ indoor record holder in the high jump and was 0.01 meters away from tying the program’s top outdoor high jump last weekend. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016
is a notable achievement in such a talent-studded meet. This meet is stacked full of skilled athletes, that include the Knights. There is a lot of potential for Rutgers to end in a high position following this meet with the talent of the team as a whole. Now that freshman A’Nan Bridgett was brought onto the team, the Knights have the chance to sweep at least first through fourth place and showcase the talent of Rutgers’ jumpers. If the Knights decide to enter their relays into the meet, then they would blow out last year’s competition. Last year, the Tigers nabbed a 3:17.48 finish, while Rutgers was able to beat another school record for the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:04.27. Sophomores Christopher Jenkins and Taj Burgess and seniors Sterling Pierce and Izaiah Brown were the record-breaking team that defeated some of their own previous records. This was broken at the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida back on March 30. There were some notable finishes back in Gainesville for the women’s team, as well. Junior Rhonda Rogombe was able to score first place in the high jump with 1.78 meters, where she also was able to clear her own personal best for second-highest jump in program history. She previously held the third-highest jump then broke it the meet after. At last year’s Sam Howell Invitational, Rogombe jumped 1.62 meters, which is well below her personal best, so first place is not out of the question for this year’s meet.
Sophomore Courteney Campbell also tied for third at last year’s meet as a freshman, but she has progressed enough to potentially put her name on a first or second place finish. Campbell also holds the second-highest jump in school history right behind Rogombe, with a height of 1.70 meters. Also at Gainesville, freshman Reanda Richards broke the school record and currently holds the national best time in the 400-meter hurdles. With a time of 57.21, Richards beat the record by more than a second. She heads into this meet with a target on her back, while the previous winning time was 1:01.27 by Devon Block-Funkhouser of Princeton. As a junior, Oniesha Clarke scored the long jump title at the previous Sam Howell Invitational, where she jumped 6.07 meters. Clarke won by more than a foot and a half. She will head into this meet in great standing against her competition, and intends to keep her title for another year. Both the men’s and women’s teams brought in several freshmen that have already made a stamp on this year with personal records, first place finishes and podium finishes as they compete against tenured athletes. The Sam Howell Invitational gives the Knights a taste of what tough competition will be like, and in such a competitive conference like the Big Ten, Rutgers will need all the preparation that it can get. For updates on the Rutgers men’s and women’s track and field teams, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“In practice, you have to focus a lot more. You can’t have any wasted turns.” — Sophomore gymnast Belle Huang
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Rutgers to face Big Ten opponent No. 2 CHRIS TSAKONAS CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers men’s lacrosse team will have a chance to accomplish something special this Saturday, as it travels down to Baltimore to take on No. 20 Johns Hopkins in its second Big Ten game of the season. The No. 18 Scarlet Knights (6-4, 1-0) are coming off a dominant upset performance against No. 7 Ohio State on the road, and are looking to build off of that momentum as they face the next long line of difficult Big Ten opponents. For a team that struggled with top opponents in non-conference play, last weekend’s win over the Buckeyes (7-1, 0-1) was a huge confidence booster. “(The Ohio State game) was probably our first complete game,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “I thought we played really well for all 60 minutes offensively, defensively, mandown, man-up and we had to in order to defeat a really good team.” Rutgers’ defensive unit is coming off a clinic in which it limited an elite Ohio State offense to only 6 goals. The Knights have made forcing turnovers and winning ground balls their trademark this season, and showed last weekend that they can hang with the best in college lacrosse. Head coach Brian Brecht and the Knights competed against the Blue Jays in the first Big Ten men’s lacrosse game back in 2015. The two teams have played each other 39 times in history. VIVEK VIDYARTHI / MARCH 2019
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TRACK AND FIELD SAM HOWELL INVITATIONAL, TODAY, ALL DAY
Knights head down Route 1 for invitational DELANEY ZUBRICK STAFF WRITER
This weekend, the Rutgers men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to Princeton University for the Sam Howell Invitational. This will be the first in-state outdoor meet for the women’s team, while it will be the second for the men’s team in New Jersey. Last week, some of the men’s team competed at the Rider 5-Way, while majority of the team rested up for this coming meet. With a bit of a traveling break, the Scarlet Knights are preparing to compete against more than 20 teams from around the Northeast. This meet will be a huge showcase of talent within the area. While Rutgers has been the only school from the Big Ten to make an appearance, there is plenty of other talent to prepare the Knights for the remainder of their season and the Big Ten Championships. Last year, the men’s team swept the long jump. With a first- and second-place finish from senior Jairus Paul and junior Patrick Warren, respectively, Rutgers was able to show its strengths. Sophomore Malachi Davis earned a sixthplace finish as a freshman last season, which SEE INVITATIONAL ON PAGE 11
Head coach Michael Mulqueen and Rutgers visit Princeton University for the two-day Sam Howell Invitational. This meet will be the men’s and women’s tracka and field teams’ third meet of the outdoor season. THE DAILY TARGUM / APRIL 2018
KNIGHTS SCHEDULE
EXTRA POINT KARI WILLIAMS, head coach of the women’s golf team, and the Knights will visit Murray, Kentucky, for the Jan Weaver Invitational, which features 15 total teams. The tournament marks the fourth event that Rutgers is competiting in this season.
MLB SCORES
WOMEN’S GOLF
Jan Weaver Invitational
Today, All Day, Murray, Ky.
NY Yankees Baltimore
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NCAA Regionals
Today, 2 p.m., Athens, Ga.
Kansas City Detroit
4 5
TENNIS
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Today, 3 p.m., Iowa City, Iowa
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