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PTLs hold grade-in at Barchi’s Winants Hall
Graduate student who alleges sexual assault loses job A former graduate student of Nabil Adam, the former vice chancellor for Research and Collaborations at Rutgers University—Newark, accused him of sexual assault during an 18-month sexual relationship. She said she has recently been prohibited from continuing to work as a part-time lecturer (PTL) at the
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The Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) held a gradein for part-time lecturers (PTL) near University President Robert L. Barchi’s office yesterday in Winants Hall on the College Avenue campus. PTLs have been negotiating a contract for over a year. The approximately 3,000 PTLs employed by Rutgers are asking for a raise at $7,250 per course, access to healthcare and job security,
according to a press release sent to The Daily Targum from the PTL chapter of the Rutgers AAUP-AFT. “It’s unconscionable that this administration, which is hoarding nearly $800 million in unrestricted reser ves and just paid itself $5.5 million in ‘incentive’ bonuses, continues to claim it cannot afford to pay adjuncts a fair wage,” said Teresa Politano, president of the PTL chapter of Rutgers AAUPAFT, according to the release. “We’re asking Rutgers to put money back into the classroom. SEE GRADE-IN ON PAGE 5
Piscataway police find man in Snapchat video showing gun CATHERINE NGUYEN NEWS EDITOR
A man from Piscataway was charged yesterday evening with possession of an assault weapon and a large capacity ammunition magazine after police investigated a Snapchat video, according to USA Today. The perpetrator, 32-year-old Darr yl Maddox, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of an assault firearm, fourth-degree possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine and fourth-degree evidence, according to a news
release from Andrew C. Carey, a Middlesex County prosecutor, and Michael McLaughlin, a police chief in Piscataway. On Tuesday at 3:10 p.m., Piscataway Police Department was notified about a video on Snapchat that pictured an assault-type weapon, with the caption “Maybe Tomorrow.” After the investigation, it was determined that Maddox was in possession of an assault firearm and a large capacity ammunition magazine, which he had discarded, according to the release. Piscataway Police Department informed the community on its
Facebook about the investigation, and said there would be “a heavy and very visible police presence” at Piscataway schools. Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) also said there would be increased police presence on Busch campus and Livingston campus in an email to the Rutgers community. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Daniel Nee of the Piscataway Police Department or Detective Christopher Pennisi of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Darryl Maddox, 32, was arrested and charged yesterday evening with possession of an assault weapon and a large capacity ammunition magazine. THE DAILY TARGUM
Rutgers students lobby for financial aid increase MADISON MCGAY CORRESPONDENT
More than a dozen students traveled to Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., to meet up with legislative assistants, House representatives and congressional workers. At the most recent trip, students also had the opportunity to meet Senator Bob Menendez. ERIN DOLAN / RUTGERS.EDU
Rutgers students recently went to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to advocate for increased financial aid. The students had the opportunity to speak with members of Congress about increased federal funding for their education, according to Rutgers Today. Students from Rutgers have been going to Capitol Hill for the past 15 years, in order to put a more “human face” on the issue of funding federal aid programs. Samuel Adepoju, a junior at Rutgers—Camden, was among those who went to Capitol Hill. Adepoju said that during the trip, they worked with the University’s
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Office of Federal Relations in order to help advocate for more federal aid nationwide. Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, the vice president of Federal Relations at Rutgers, said that students went to make the case for federal investments in student aid in order to help keep college affordable not only for Rutgers students, but also for students across the nation. “We met with legislative assistants, House representatives and congressional workers,” Adepoju said in an Instagram post on the trip. “We were lucky enough to meet with our (state’s) very own Senior Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who personally thanked SEE INCREASE ON PAGE 4
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Instructor gifts $50 K for new certificate program CATHERINE NGUYEN NEWS EDITOR
William “Bill” Dwyer, who works as a teaching instructor in the School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR), is gifting $50,000 to the University to establish a certificate program on negotiation and conflict resolution, which were skills Dwyer acquired at his old job. In addition, the Dwyer family will leave a significant portion of their estate to Rutgers, which is valued at approximately $3 million, according to Rutgers Today. In the early 1980s, Dwyer was working for the Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) as a meter reader for electric and gas meters, but said he had a bad boss. While he loved the job because he was able to interact with customers, he claimed that his supervisor had a short temper. Once, Dwyer’s boss even humiliated one of his co-workers in public for a mistake. “He laced into this employee on a tirade,” Dwyer said, taking a deep breath as he recalled the moment. “This employee started to cry. This is a grown man, and he actually started to cry. He was so humiliated.” Due to the incident, Dwyer decided he wanted to change the way employees were treated in the workplace. His father suggested he become management instead of trying to fix it, which was why Dwyer enrolled in the Labor Studies and Employment Relations program at the University while he was still working at PSEG. Dwyer found that the job was something he enjoyed. “I’d come here at night and I’d learn about new approaches to collective bargaining and new ways
William Dwyer, who works as a teaching instructor in the School of Management and Labor Relations, said the inspiration for becoming a manager came from a previous boss he had while working at PSEG. YOUTUBE in which labor and management could work together, and then apply that the next day at work,” he said. In 1993, Dwyer earned his bachelor’s degree in labor studies. Four years later in 1997, he also completed his master’s degree in labor and industrial relations. He then became a supervisor himself, eventually moving on to become the manager of labor relations and employee relations for the entire workforce at PSEG, which was comprised of approximately 12,000 people. Dwyer said he treated his employees with respect, and saw how customer service and efficiency
improved as a result. In 2013, he retired from the company after working there for nearly 37 years. Later that same year, he became a teaching instructor at the School of Management and Labor Relations. “I look around in faculty meetings, I have to pinch myself,” he said. “It’s like, ‘How did I get here?’ I’m surrounded by some of the people who taught me.” He estimates that in the six years he has taught at the University, he has worked with more than 2,400 students. He also founded the first student chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association,
served as president of the School of Management and Labor Relations Alumni Association and had the opportunity to speak at multiple convocations. “He’s the best professor I’ve ever had,” said Thomas Costello IV, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “He’s always there when I need advice, even if it has nothing to do with his class. I wouldn’t have gotten my first internship or my first job without his guidance.” Even when he no longer works as a teacher, Dwyer hopes to continue helping students. “No other factor has had as much of an influence on my
career and my success as the School of Management and Labor Relations,” Dwyer said. “So we’re going to give something back that is pretty substantial so that others can experience what I was fortunate enough to experience.” Thus, he and his family plan on giving $50,000 to the University for a new certificate program, which is the largest gift in the history of the School of Management and Labor Relations. “Bill and Lois Dwyer’s gift will have a tremendous impact on our school, today and in the future,” School of Management and Labor Relations Dean Adrienne Eaton said. “The certificate program will provide students with life skills that are critically important in nearly any profession, while the legacy gift will enable SMLR to award scholarships to students in need and support faculty and programs centered on conflict resolution and negotiation.” Nevin Kessler, president of Rutgers University Foundation, also expressed support for the Dwyers’ donation. “The tremendous support Bill and Lois have shown through their philanthropy really reflects the extraordinary engagement Bill has had with Rutgers over many years,” he said. “It’s inspiring to see the Dwyers taking yet another step to prepare the next generation of leaders in his field.” Dwyer said the boss from his past had passed away many years ago, but is now remembered as an inspirational figure. He even keeps a picture of his former boss in his office. “Every night when I leave work, I look at that picture and I say, ‘Thanks,’” Dwyer said. “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for him.”
The School of Management and Labor Relations will soon have a new certificate program on negotiation and conflict resolution because of the Dwyers’ donation, which is the largest in the school’s history. RUTGERS.EDU
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University, according to a letter she sent to University President Robert L. Barchi, which The Daily Targum obtained from her as well. “It is extremely shameful the way Rutgers is discriminating against me … Because I am the whistleblower, Rutgers prohibits me from teaching (maintaining my PTL appointment). This result in $6,500 salary cut per semester,” she said. The Daily Targum reported earlier this semester that Adam has been cleared of multiple accusations and is currently being investigated for allegedly retaliating against his accuser. He has returned to an office at the
Rutgers Business School in New Brunswick and does not teach. The University stated that it must maintain confidentiality for those involved to respect both the privacy of the parties and the integrity of its processes, said Dory Devlin, senior director of University News and Media Relations, to the Targum in an email. “In addition, sexual assault is a criminal matter and when allegations of rape or other sexual assault are brought to our attention, the matter must be referred to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the county prosecutor’s office,” Devlin said. “The allegations in this case were referred to the Essex County Prosecutor more than a year ago.”
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us for the work we’re doing to help the students on our campus, work that often goes unseen.” Pfeiffer said that beginning with the G.I. Bill of 1955, the National Defense Act of 1958 and the Higher Education Act of 1965, the federal government has played an important role in making higher education more affordable for many generations of students. The G.I. Bill, for instance, allows veterans and their family members to receive money to cover the costs of training and education, according
to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Thanks to these programs, the percentage of Americans attending college has vastly increased, which helped with large growth in the nation’s middle class and scientific innovation, Pfeiffer said. Pell Grants, federal workstudy and federal student loans were the key programs students discussed. Approximately onethird of undergraduate students rely on Pell Grants for paying their tuition, Pfeiffer said. These are need-based awards that do not need to be repaid,
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unlike a student loan. All of the various federal and financial aid programs total to more than $400 million a year. “Congress determines the amount of the maximum Pell Grant award through the annual appropriations process ever y year,” Pfeif fer said. “So it is impor tant for students to have their voices heard about federal financial aid ever y year, not just when programs are under threat.” Pfeiffer said federal student loans, work-study and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program should matter to every student, even students not currently receiving financial aid. She said they could play a role in the future, especially in financing graduate studies. “While PSLF has made the news recently because most
applications are being rejected due to eligibility problems, the program will become increasingly valuable as more students
“I will have to say that opportunity is the greatest gift anyone can receive ... more valuable than gold or anything that
“I will have to say that opportunity is the greatest gift anyone can receive ... more valuable than gold or anything that can be quantified.” SAMUEL ADEPOJU Junior at Rutgers—Camden
become eligible for forgiveness of their federal loan balances after 10 years of loan repayment while working in public service,” Pfeiffer said. In the end, both Pfeiffer and Adepoju believe federal aid is important because it gives people opportunities.
can be quantified,” Adepoju said. “It symbolizes someone believing in you, someone you don’t know spending long hours working for you, helping to bestow upon you a chance ... a chance to do things you could never have imagined because sometimes we’re the last to know how truly great we are.”
Capitol Hill is the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C. It is home to the Capitol, Senate, House of Representatives and Supreme Court. One of the topics students discussed at Capitol Hill was financial aid. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
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GRADE-IN PTLs have been negotiating with Rutgers for more than 12 months CONTINUED FROM FRONT
We’re asking Rutgers for a fair salar y for those who teach more than 30 percent of the classes. Management’s bonus money alone could foot the bill.”
Grade-ins, which are peaceful actions where instructors gather to collectively grade students’ work, were also held in Newark and Camden. May 1 was also chosen as the day for the grade-in in part because
it is recognized worldwide as the remaining unions and that team representatives from the International Workers’ Day, all issues related to employee administration and the unions. Yet the turnout according to yesterday was the release. a powerful Dory Devlin, “We are fighting for real equity, not leftovers at reminder of the the senior the table.” strength of the director of PTL workforce, University News TERESA POLITANO Politano said and Media President of the PTL Chapter of Rutgers AAUP-AFT in an email to Relations, said the Targum. in email to the “We are fighting for real Targum that the University contracts will be discussed continues to negotiate in good at the negotiating table with equity, not leftovers at the table,” appropriate bargaining she said. faith on a regular basis with the
Grade-ins are peaceful actions where instructors gather to grade students’ work together. This year, the faculty union held the grade-in for part-time lecturers at Winants Hall on the College Avenue campus, which is also University President Robert L. Barchi’s office. DUSTIN NILES / PHOTO EDITOR
Survey shows U. Career Services
proves beneficial for students JAKE MCGOWAN CORRESPONDENT
Though job hunting is going digital with growing use of online applications and apps like LinkedIn, members from University Career Services (UCS) cite the benefits of their services, especially the semesterly career fair. William Jones, senior director of UCS, said that nearly half of all undergraduates said that UCS had contributed to their post-graduation success. Despite this, there are some students who neglect to attend any of their events, such as Nathaniel Vele, a School of Arts and Sciences first-year. “I haven’t been to any of the events they hold. It seems like a waste of time, especially for a first-year student like myself,” Vele said. Jones said students who do not attend these events, including Vele, are missing out on “serious benefits” that UCS offers, such as networking, more exclusive employment and interning opportunities. “Our Rutgers Handshake platform has had more than 50,000 employment opportunities posted this year alone, including
nearly 13,000 internship opportunities of which 82% are paid,” he said. Even for first-years, Jones said that 86% of them had accessed exploration resources, showing that the service can help everyone, even people who do not currently have goals for fulltime employment. Larissa Keller, associate director for Recruiting Programs, shares Jones’s sentiments. She said students could greatly benefit from accessing the program’s list of nearly 20,000 employers, which is organized to coincide with students’ career interests. Keller also detailed the process that UCS goes through to attract employers that match up well with student interests, such as seeking opportunities in established “career clusters.” “A growing list of nearly 20,000 employer contacts within Handshake is comprised of those who have sought out a connection with Rutgers—New Brunswick and many we have targeted based on students’ career interests,” Keller said. “UCS works hard to attract new employers and retain those with which we have already established relationships. Our staff seeks to fill gaps in both job and internship
opportunities based on established career clusters.” Most notable is the two-day employment fair held every fall and spring semester, which generates significant attention from both employers and students. Keller said employers that participate seek a wide variety of skills and abilities from their potential employees, providing ample choices for students across different fields and majors. “The two-day Spring Career and Internship Mega Fair last February maxed-out with 147 registered organizations seeking candidates for both technical and non-technical roles, 110 groups looking strictly to fill non-technical openings and 84 organizations desiring those with a technical background and skill set,” she said. Besides the fair, Rutgers Career Services provides more than 100 employer networking and information sessions a year, Jones said. Some services include career exploration nights, networking sessions and information sessions. Still, some students are not impressed with the service. “I don’t think Career Services helps with much. I can’t imagine anyone getting anything out of
Larissa Keller, associate director for Recruiting Programs, said University Career Services tries to work with employers that coincide with the career interests of students. RUTGERS.EDU that. Personally, I don’t use it at all,” Vele said. “If you’re unemployable, you’re unemployable. How can career services help with that? They can’t.” Rutgers Career Services tries to establish positive relationships with their employer contacts, Keller said. This provides a favorable view of the University among employment circles, and keeps them coming back after initial contact. “There is always the goal of elevating employers’ levels of engagement by leaving them with
a positive impression of Rutgers, even if they revisit the University as a recruiting option long after initial contact,” Keller said. Jones emphasized UCS’ ability to provide employment opportunities for students, saying that the group boasts a near 50% success rate in aiding graduates in finding employment. “Overall, nearly 1 out of every 2 undergraduate respondents to our post-graduation survey report that campus recruiting services contributed to their postgraduation success,” Jones said.
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High costs of sleep aids take advantage of issue
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e have all heard the same tips for falling asleep STACEY NUNDA from our doctors — decrease technology use before bed, do not consume sugar y drinks at night and tr y to exercise during the day so you tire yourself out. For those of us that suf fer from a little more extreme cases of insomnia, we know it takes a few fur ther steps than a couple of nighttime hacks to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. Sleep aids, the use of supplements to accomplish these goals, have been accredited over the last few years for helping individuals around the globe get to sleep, while others like myself may not be too keen on putting strange pills into their bodies. This is where modern sleep aids come in. Star tups nationwide are releasing products tested to help those struggling from sleep deprivation, but just how af fordable are these items? Well, let us just say you probably will not see any college students on ramen diets owning any of these products anytime soon. Take for instance the six-month old startup, Bearaby, that manufactures a 20-pound weighted blanket that sells for $249. Now, I cannot speak for ever y single person on the planet, but personally, nearly $300 for a heavy duvet is not exactly where I plan on spending my money. Other products that have been on the market include heated blankets, which you have probably spotted at a local Target and contemplated purchasing at one point or another. While this product tends to sell slightly cheaper than Bearaby’s creation, both are still more expensive than the cozy cover I could ask my mom to knit for me. Not surprising at all, the sleep aid industr y has been racking up quite the profit. Fast Company stated that just two years ago, “they generated $69.5 billion in revenue worldwide and analysts say the industr y is on track to hit $101.9 billion by 2023.” It is not a difficult fact to understand that more and more people lose out on sleep due to stress, anxiety and other factors such as parenthood. Co-founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is one of the many entrepreneurs who has come to this realization and went as far as creating his own product to help his wife stay asleep throughout the night. Zuckerberg took the initiative to create what he calls a “sleep box.” Often times his wife, Priscilla Chan, will wake up far too early in the morning and struggle to fall back asleep. The sleep box aids in this problem as it gives of f a faint light between the hours of 6 and 7 in the morning, waking Chan up at a reasonable time. If
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“... whether they be simple apps with waterfall and nature sounds, heated blankets or even pills, the method one takes simply depends on that specific individual and their needs. But, the cost of these products also plays a major role in making these decisions.” she does not see the light, then she knows it is not a reasonable time to get out of bed and will not risk seeing the bright light on her phone, or time that can contribute to the struggle of falling asleep again. Although we have taken the gradual shift from pills, many individuals, including parents, continue to use them. One of the more popular supplements is melatonin. Naturally, the hormone regulates our sleep-wake cycles, but for most of us, at times it may feel like the hormone just simply is not doing its job. While some melatonin products help individuals fall asleep within a half hour or so, Parents Magazine has stated that “researchers still don’t know the long-term side effects of taking any amount of melatonin — even on an ‘as-needed’ basis.” While we strive for the healthy 8 to 9 hours of sleep, for many of us this can be a glamorized dream, sometimes seeming unattainable. Although there are several sleep aids out there, whether they be simple apps with waterfall and nature sounds, heated blankets or even pills, the method one takes simply depends on that specific individual and their needs. But, the cost of these products also plays a major role in making these decisions. So, what will it be? That textbook you need for a semester’s wor th of work, or the comfor t and coziness of a 20-pound blanket throughout the night? Stacey Nunda is a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences sophomore majoring in environmental planning and design. Her column, “Capitalist Culture,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
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Colleges can salvage Enlightenment ideas TAMING TRIBALISM CONNOR O’BRIEN
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fter writing dozens of articles for this newspaper over the last three years, this will be my final column. I have written about everything from the pressing need for municipal zoning reform in major cities to how we can talk to each other about politics constructively. I am, of course, flushed with nostalgia for the memories I have made here at Rutgers and the many friends I will leave behind. But the prospect of graduation has also made me reflective of universities like Rutgers and the role they play in society. Rutgers is a research university. Whether you have taken advantage of it or not, some of the top researchers in the world — genuinely brilliant people — teach and work at this institution. Universities like ours are centered around the notion of relentless scientific, systematic inquiry. They see immense value in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and disseminating findings to eager young minds who wish to enter the workforce with not just a bundle of memorized information, but a framework for critical thinking. The modern research university was born out of Enlightenment ideals, with a dual mandate to create a population able to think analytically and to produce research that helps solve the world’s great mysteries. We can squabble over whether the investment in a college education remains worthwhile for most people — the answer is unambiguously “yes” — but few would explicitly question the public value of these goals. Yet American universities have come under attack, and not just from those questioning the cost of a degree. Activists are again turning campuses into battlegrounds upon which to litigate their cultural grievances, through wars over curricula to vicious protests over guest speakers. While each of these disputes have merits that may fall on one side or another, they do not really matter. Their true purpose is rarely just about institutional reforms. Our 21st century “free speech wars” are not really about free speech at all. Rather, they are about identity. They are about which giant, incoherent cultural tribe — red or blue — you belong to. At their core, these battles have nothing to do with even universities themselves. They are a part of something much bigger, a cultural angst that overwhelms reason. This malaise that is consuming American universities has already infected American society and it poses a threat to Enlightenment thought as the basis of our public discourse. Science, reason and data play second fiddle to feeling, subjectivity, relativism and
gut instinct. Facts no longer matter as much as how something makes you feel. It should be no surprise that President Donald J. Trump embodies this attitude, valuing the satisfaction of “Owning the Libs” above all else. But perhaps this anti-Enlightenment feeling is best exemplified by a group of cultural and political figures who, ironically, brand themselves as standing for reason, free speech and an Enlightenment framework on college campuses: the so-called Intellectual Dark Web. These figures, including Dave Rubin, Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro, are culture warriors first and foremost. They are professional provocateurs who travel the country solely to anger others and elicit absurd reactions that bolster their notoriety. While consistently wading into political waters, they turn out to know very little about public policy or economics. Their appeal lies in the way they make their followers feel. They are successfully building a cultural tribe united by being anti-Left and nothing more. This group blames much of America’s current political division on “identity politics,” claiming that this way of thinking pits racial or religious groups against each other, breeding animosity. But in a diverse, open society, there is nothing inherently wrong with pluralistic policy that acknowledges and caters to our differences. The problem eroding our discourse and leading us down a dangerous anti-Enlightenment path is not identity politics, but politics as identity. The technical questions of public policy, economics, biology, climatology and chemistry are being dragged into a bloody culture war from which they may not recover. When hard, multifaceted questions in these fields come into conflict with highly dogmatic identities, reason will always lose. Universities, with all their flaws, are some of the last major institutions in American society striving to hold up the banner of the Enlightenment. As the heat-trapping properties of atmospheric carbon dioxide become purely a question of whether you belong to the red team or the blue team, institutions that value expertise and universal knowledge are threatened. I cannot say for sure whether this trend is merely fleeting or a sign that we are destined to descend into alternative, parallel universes of truth. But if there is any institution capable of breaking the stranglehold that identity now has over reason, restoring our faith in expertise and the scientific method and reasserting the role of shared knowledge in our public discourse, it is the American research university. Connor O’Brien is a School of Arts and Sciences senior majoring in economics. His column, “Taming Tribalism,” runs on alternate Thursdays.
May 2, 2019
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We should recognize visible disparaties in policing of social life LIFE AT RU YVONNE OLAYEMI
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e are finally at the eagerly anticipated period of the academic year when it looks like and feels like springtime. No longer are we scurrying in and out of our rooms, off and on buses, avoiding any extra time out of the comfort of our living spaces because it is just too cold to be out and about doing anything aside from going to class and getting food. We are at the beautiful time of the year marked by spontaneous Livingston Circle pop-outs, increased dages and much more exposed skin. For those unfamiliar as to what that is, a “dage” is a colloquialism for a day party, similar to a tailgate, although the setting often differs. Unlike a tailgate, a dage is not a gathering in anticipation of an event, but rather it is the event itself. Since the rising of this spring weather from the shadows of its prolonged winter-like predecessor, one can observe its effects on Rutgers social life. Nonspecific to this school, warm weather breeds warm weather activities. Spending time with friends is once again enjoyable. There is all of a sudden much more to do and far more opportunities to seize the day than ever before. I ask myself, and anyone else reading this, why that same luxury of enjoying the change in season and its accompanying sense of free-
dom does not apply to everyone at Rutgers? Why are some able to bask in the laxity of springtime and outdoor enjoyment while others are penalized for the same activity? Let me give you some background. Nearly a week and a half ago, the entire campus of Rutgers was bursting with energy and amusement, taking advantage of the bright and sunny weather. Aside from excitement of the highly anticipated annual Caribbean Day celebration, different residences were hosting their own daytime festivities, resulting in a euphoric, carefree trance that seemed to take over the campus and its res-
house — loitering along the property and dancing to music as one would expect. In the midst of all the fun, several individuals at House A got into a particularly rowdy fight, which at one point led to a young man getting body-slammed into the ground. Contrastingly, there was no reported fighting at House B. Despite all the fun, toward the latter end of the afternoon, the police came to shut down one of the parties. I am sure you can guess which one they swiftly ended. If you guessed House A, you would unfortunately be wrong. While partiers at House
“But, as we end the semester, I cannot help but feel unsettled by what I view as the demonstrations of societal and authoritative partiality even in the social sector of college life.” idents. Among the several different gatherings, two in particular stuck out to me. At House A, partygoers and hosts alike took advantage of the freedom by enjoying themselves, so much so that more than one person ended up on the roof of the house. Not only was he on the roof, but he was confidently wielding a flamethrower and overzealously shooting out flames into the open air … yes … this really happened on College Avenue. There are even videos to prove it. A few blocks over at House B, there were partygoers both inside and outside of the
A were able to continue in their mid-day merriment, officers quickly mobilized in front of House B, shut the party down, threatened to mace party attendees and arrested one of the house residents, but not before throwing her on the ground and manhandling her. One may wonder how and why the ever-patrolling police presence on and around Rutgers’ campuses happened to miss the unrestrained behavior at House A, but left no stone unturned at House B. This is where it becomes interesting to look at the whole picture. Party demo-
graphics at House A were reminiscent of regular College Avenue party frequenters — young, white Rutgers students. But at House B, most individuals were people of color, with Black, Hispanic and Latinx being the predominating racial groups. This is not to suggest that I am a proponent of either event being cancelled midway through, but rather that I am taken aback by such an overt demonstration of bias on the end of our local police department. Not only was the young woman put in cuffs in front of her own home, but she was forced to the ground and physically dragged to the police car — all under officials’ excuse of addressing the “public disturbance” allegedly incited by this occasion. For one to suggest that the disparities between the handlings of these two events are just coincidence is, to me, nothing more than willful ignorance. In comparing and contrasting Houses A and B, one can make his or her own claims and conjectures about the influence of status, privilege, bias or anything else on the occurrences at each event. But, as we end the semester, I cannot help but feel unsettled by what I view as the demonstrations of societal and authoritative partiality even in the social sector of college life. Yvonne Olayemi is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in biological sciences. Her column “Life At RU,” typically runs on alternate Wednesdays.
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May 2, 2019
Artist Spotlight: Composer Andrew Faulkenberry's debut JORDAN LEVY FEATURES EDITOR
The title of “composer” is one, that from the outside looking in, can seem imposing. Terms like “musician” and “producer” are more familiar, but “composer” recalls the greats of the Western canon, like Mahler and Mozart. But, to be a composition student in college is much less glamorous. Andrew Faulkenberry, a Mason Gross School of the Arts sophomore studying music composition, is the average student by any measure. Even though the concept of learning how to write long form pieces of classical music may seem hard to grasp for some, the same things that plague the average student are concerns of Faulkenberry as well. Of course, there are a few moments that are outside of the norm. Faulkenberry recently had his composition selected to be performed in a concert alongside famed American composer William Bolcom. I caught up with Faulkenberry to discuss his coursework, inspiration and musical opportunities he has had during his time at Rutgers. Jordan Levy: So what drew you to music composition? Andrew Faulkenberry: I grew up doing band and everything like that, so that was part of my life. My first instrument was guitar,
Andrew Faulkenberry's "Symphony No. 1" is ironically a detailed exploration of the frustration that comes with composing a full piece of music. It debuts this Friday. ANDREW FAULKENBERRY so my first foray into composition in the classical sense was songwriting. So that’s kind of where I started, and I grew up on classic rock and that kind of music. That was kind of my gateway and then from there I started to get more into the stuff that I was hearing in band and everything like that, from there I got drawn to classical composition. That’s what has gotten me to where I am now.
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JL: Any formative pieces from those years that you can remember distinctly? AF: High school, I think the more formative pieces — because I didn’t really listen to a lot of classical music at all growing up — that I really got to know and kind of sealed the deal for me was Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony. That was one that kind of really drew me to, “I want to know how this
works.” That got me into thinking composer in residence, all three about this more seriously. (orchestral) bands will be doing JL: So the more serious part came a piece of his, so he’ll be in all of when you arrived at Mason Gross? the rehearsals. So I’ll get to work AF: Yeah, most definitely. with him as a performer and then JL: How’s the (music composi- also work with him as a compostion) program here? er. It’ll be good to get both sides of AF: It’s good because there the picture. To get how he works are a lot of opportunities that I with an ensemble, and just disdon’t think exist at other schools. cuss with him, the composition There’s a certain form called “Rut- itself and larger aesthetic goals, gers New Music Ensemble,” that will be enlightening I think. basically, if you write a piece, you JL: I hope so. Well, “Symcan have a performance of that phony No. 1” (Faulkenberr y’s piece. For that particular form you piece), if you had to describe it have to find your own players, but in a few sentences … if you write a piece and your lesAF: It is … big. I think what I son teacher approves, you’re able really tried to do with that piece to have it on a concert and have it is just explore the emotions I was in a public setting. feeling at the time There are also I was writing that. various other new There was a fair “By and large, the music ensembles. of frustramusic composition amount There’s one restion in my life, and ident chamber it’s interesting, program has been orchestra that acbecause a lot of very helpful for me, the emotions that cepts submissions every semester. with the connections went into writing Every year the orthis piece were I've had as well.” chestra does readdue to the piece. A ings of orchestral lot of the frustrapieces, which is retion that went into ANDREW FAULKENBERRY ally good, because not getting what with an orchestral I want out of the piece it’s tough to tell what it’s actu- music itself is in the piece. Even ally going to sound like when you’re furiousness is in there. It really just working with a Musical Instru- was a very intuitive, organic exment Digital Interface (MIDI). So ploration of my own emotions in a that’s really an important thing that more classically informed format. they provide, and they record it as JL: Were there any (musical) well. You can splice together a de- periods you were drawing on in cent recording. By and large, the the piece? music composition program has AF: Formally, it draws a lot been very helpful for me, with the from the Romantic Era, with more connections I've had as well. modern harmony. There’s a little JL: What are you looking for- bit of jazz harmony and a little bit ward to when seeing the (Rutgers of atonal stuff as well, it’s kind of Wind Ensemble) play your music? eclectic. I’m hoping that it’ll come AF: I’m really looking forward to across well. (getting) the really nitty-gritty muJL: It’s like the 1800s onward. sicality out of it. I think that’s the AF: Yeah, I kind of just picked fundamental thing that you’re miss- up whatever I liked from that ing when you’re just listening to an time period. MIDI rendering, it’s more square. JL: Speaking of more modern JL: Unless you do some very music, what do you like listening intense automation. to today? People often think comAF: Yeah and, for my purposes, posers are just stuck listening to it’s not worth it. Getting phrases Shostakovich all day, but that isn’t exactly how I want them and hear- the case. ing actual sounds, being able to AF: No, it’s a wide variety of relate with people that way and stuff. I still enjoy classic rock have more human impact is what and stuff like that. I really like I’m looking forward to. jazz, and those are really the two JL: You’re not conducting at the (genres) I grew up on. Some folk concert, right? stuff is pretty cool. But I’m really AF: No, not all. open to a lot of different genres. JL: Is that something that you’re JL: Cool. Any closing stateinterested in doing in the future? ments about the concert, Mason AF: I do want to try my hand at Gross, anything? conducting, the thing is I haven’t AF: I’m just really thankful, taken the courses for that yet. because this sort of thing just Next year I’ll be starting with con- doesn’t happen very often. From ducting, and hopefully I’ll be able a personal standpoint, but also a to take an independent study with broader standpoint of new muconductors. Because I think that’s sic, having a large ensemble at a an important skill, for a conductor major university playing only live to be able to whip out a baton. composers is pretty unique. It’s JL: On the program itself, Wil- a good testament to the school’s liam Bolcom, a very decorated dedication to the student comcomposer, has a Pulitzer, Gram- posers and to cultivating this enmys, all that stuff. Are you excited vironment in which new music to be meeting him? can thrive. AF: It’s going to be cool beThe debut of “Symphony No. cause I’m going to working with 1” will be this Friday at Nicholas him twofold. Because he’s the Music Center.
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Happy Birthday: Take care of personal matters that can affect your financial, legal or health matters. Leave nothing to chance. Trusting others to look out for your best interests will not measure up to your standards. A change of attitude or to the way you handle your affairs will pay off. Your numbers are 4, 11, 20, 23, 27, 35, 42.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Opportunity is heading your way. Channel your energy into getting what you want in all aspects of life. Wheeling and dealing will pay off, and celebrating with someone you love should be on your agenda. Keep personal secrets to yourself. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t make assumptions based on what others tell you. Transparency will be lacking when dealing with joint ventures. Protect your reputation and stick to the rules and regulations to avoid setbacks. Deal with institutions and red tape with honesty and integrity. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Set the pace instead of letting someone else take the lead. Use your skills, intelligence and charm to outmaneuver negativity and opposition. Form alliances with people who are forward-thinking and eager to bring about positive change. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful who you choose to associate with personally or professionally. Don’t be fooled by a smooth talker. Look for people who offer sound advice and practical options that you know you can afford and incorporate into your life. 2 stars
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A change may not appeal to you initially, but with a little finagling, you’ll find a way to move forward. Personal improvements will pay off and encourage others to support your efforts. Romance is on the rise. 5 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Financial, contractual or health issues will surface. If you take on too much or you are unable to adjust to what’s happening, it will be difficult to get ahead. Make sure you know what you want before you engage in negotiations. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Walk away from negativity and toward enlightenment. Seize the moment, and follow your heart and your dreams. Make relationships, love and gaining experience your priorities. Romance will improve your attitude and your personal life. Take a mental, physical or spiritual journey. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look for something new and exciting to occupy your time and to help you make a change to the way you move forward. Traveling, learning and new experiences will prepare you for what’s to come. Embrace life to build your future. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put more emphasis on personal growth, home and family. Mental, emotional and physical changes will prompt you to engage in relationships with people who share the same interests. Simplifying your life will free up more time to spend with someone you love. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stay calm, and don’t worry so much about what others do or say. Pay closer attention to your home, how you live and the changes you want to make to ensure your stability, security and comfort moving forward. 2 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An unexpected offer should be looked at carefully. If you are uncertain, say so and move on to something more suitable. Make decisions that serve you well. You don’t have to be a people pleaser when it’s not in your best interest. 4 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get involved in something you believe in, and make a difference. The experience will be satisfying and change your attitude toward life and the way you want to live. Don’t expect everyone to support your choices. 3 stars
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May 2, 2019 BASEBALL RUTGERS 5, RIDER 4
Knights snap 3-game skid against Broncos MATT SIRIANI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Rutgers baseball team was eager to get back on track after being on the receiving end of a clean sweep against Michigan. The Scarlet Knights (18-24, 7-8) emerged victorious against Rider, hanging on to win 5-4. On the mound for Rutgers was true freshman left-handed pitcher Jared Bellissimo, who was undefeated coming into this game. In the Knights’ half of the second inning, Joe Papeo came off the mound for the Broncos (1331) after the first inning despite delivering a 1-2-3 performance to start the game. Papeo was relieved by Anthony Arneth who was on the receiving end of Rutgers’ first run of the day. It all began after senior infielder Carmen Sclafani hit a one-out single down the middle of the field to be the Knights’ first base runner of the game. During junior infielder Kevin Welsh’s at-bat, Sclafani advanced his position by stealing second. Welsh then squeaked a single through the right side of the field allowing Sclafani to sprint through the second half of the diamond to give Rutgers a 1-0 advantage. Before any more damage could be done, true freshman outfielder Victor Valderrama struck out and Welsh was tagged out a second.
The sixth inning saw the Knights puncture their 1-0 lead and extend it by two scores. True freshman infielder Chris Brito stepped up and hit a one-out single to put Rutgers in business. Brito was then able to steal second to bring a runner in scoring position, and then senior catcher Tyler McNamara, the designated hitter, singled to the right to put runners at the corners. Arneth was taken out of the game after pitching four and onethird innings as a relief pitcher. Rider’s next man up was Jordan Silverman and while Sclafani grounded out for the second out, Brito crossed home plate, doubling the Knights’ lead. But, Rutgers’ next batter, Welsh, chopped a single to the
right side allowing McNamara to join Brito. Welsh was anxious to keep the flow going that as he was attempting to steal second, he was tagged out for the second time on the diamond’s middle base for the third out. But, the Knights knew they were in control up 3-0, two-thirds of the way through. The next inning saw Rutgers score another 2-run flurry. Following a four-batter outing for Bellissimo, the Knights went right back to work as Valderrama mustered a single to right field. The next batter true freshman catcher Peter Serruto grounded out, but in the same token, Valderrama sprinted to second base. The next batter junior outfielder Kevin Blum was able to reach first base
off an error by Rider’s Kyle Johnson as Valderrama stayed put at second. Sophomore outfielder Mike Nyisztor chopped into a grounder at first for out No. 2, but Blum and Valderrama were able to inch closer to home as they advanced to second and third base, respectively. Silverman would eventually be taken out for Zach Gakeler. Gakeler then gave up a 2-run single on his first at-bat to redshirt freshman infielder Tim Dezzi as Valderrama and Blum crossed home plate to give the Knights a 5-0 lead. Gakeler nailed Rutgers’ first baseman with a pitch. Gakeler got out of a jam as McNamara grounded into a fielder’s choice. The eighth inning saw Bellissimo escape after facing four
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kyle Muller earned his first career save, as Rutgers took down Rider 5-4. CURSTINE GUEVARRA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / APRIL 2019
batters for the fourth time that afternoon. He hung in there for eight scoreless innings and only allowed five hits off of 94 pitches. After a standing ovation from the Bainton Field crowd, Bellissimo got to take a well-deserved rest in the dugout for true freshman right-handed pitcher Garrett French to pick up the victory for the Knights. French got off to a rough start as the Broncos’ outfielder Sebastian Williamson notched a single to put them in business for a score. Two batters later, first baseman Riley Mihalik chopped a single to left field as Williamson hustled to third, putting runners at the corners with one out. The next batter Jack Peterson chopped another single to left to end Rutgers’ shutout bid. Kyle Johnson continued the rally with a single of his own to the aforementioned left field to bring home Mihalik. The Knights’ sophomore right-handed pitcher Kyle Muller then came in to preserve the victory. His first batter, Zach Fick, was walked on five pitches to bring home Peterson. With two outs, Muller had the tying run on third with two outs. Muller responded with a game-ending fly out from David Bermudez to retain victory. For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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May 2, 2019 MEN’S LACROSSE NO. 20 RUTGERS-NO.1 PENN STATE, TONIGHT 5 P.M.
Rutgers hosts Penn State in Big Ten semifinals CHRIS TSAKONAS CORRESPONDENT
The Rutgers men’s lacrosse team came into the 2019 season with one goal in mind: earn the program’s first NCAA Tournament spot since 2004.
While the Scarlet Knights (7-7, 2-3) had an inconsistent overall record in the regular season, they’ll have a chance to earn an automatic bid in the Big Ten Tournament play when they face No. 1 Penn State at HighPoint.com Stadium in a rematch of last weekend’s matchup.
The Nittany Lions (12-1, 5-0) coasted through the regular season, with their only loss coming at the hands of then-No. 4 Yale in March. They weren’t fazed by their conference opponents, winning their first four games by an average of 6 goals.
Rutgers played up to the level of its opposition in University Park, Pennsylvania, leading Penn State with seven to play in the four th period. In what’s become the theme of this season, the Knights couldn’t go the distance, giving up the lead and conceding the go-ahead goal with 40 seconds in regulation. “I’m so proud of how our guys played (and) the opportunities that they gave themselves,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “Anytime you have some disappointment, the faster you can get back out there, (the better).” The schedule puts Rutgers in an interesting situation. After almost beating the No. 1 team in the countr y, they’ll have a second oppor tunity on home tur f. Having the oppor tunity to adjust from the first game immediately could end up being to the Knights advantage. “Now we know what to expect,” said fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann. “We had a game plan going in (last Saturday), and it’s rare that you get to see the same team twice, but having the game at home and having the game film from last week is great for preparation.” Rutgers has had trouble winning face-of fs all season, with a success rate of only 43% on the year. Last Saturday was no different, as fifth-year senior faceof f specialist Connor Harr yman was 11 of 29 from the X against the Lions.
Despite the face-of f struggles, the Knights outshot Penn State 46 to 37. This is the only time that Rutgers put up a positive shot dif ferential in conference play. Another key to victor y in this matchup will be to keep the Lions from controlling the tempo of the game. Fast-paced offense has been the trademark of this Penn State team, and is a big part of the reason why it lead the nation with an average of 17 goals per game. The Knights were able to hold the Lions to just 14 goals last time, and their defense will have to slow the game down again. “We have a lot to focus on over the next few days,” Edelmann said. “We need to make sure that we’re clearing the ball, winning the ground ball battle and winning at the X.” With the postseason underway, and Rutgers well out of the running for an at-large bid, it’s clear that the entire season is on the line. This year’s senior class has more wins than any other in program histor y, but another loss will mean that they will graduate without an NCAA Tournament bid. “We’ve been on the bubble for the past few seasons, so getting the win in front of our fans on Thursday and Saturday would be huge for our program,” Edelmann said. For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Rutgers vs. Penn State: All-Time Results
Fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann is averaging a nation-leading 14.83 saves per game. He was named Big Ten Co-Specialist of the Year. GARRETT STEFFE / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / APRIL 2019
April 27, 2019 Rutgers Penn State
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY—NEW BRUNSWICK
SPORTS THURSDAY MAY 2, 2019
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“It’s rare that you get to see the same team twice, but having the game at home is great for preparation.” — Fifth-year senior goalie Max Edelmann
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SOFTBALL RUTGERS 7, LIU BROOKLYN 5
WALKOFF WINGERT Wingert does it again to cap Knights’ comeback
Freshman catcher Katie Wingert hit a walkoff home run to left field that brought home senior infielder Jess Hughes, against LIU Brooklyn yesterday. Wingert finished the day 3-for-5, totaling 2 RBIs. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2019
ALEX FABUGAIS-INABA CORRESPONDENT
Halfway through the game, the Rutgers softball team looked like it lost all of its momentum when LIU Brooklyn took a 1-run lead over the Scarlet Knights (26-22, 9-11). But, the game isn’t over until it’s over. Rutgers tied up the game 5-5 to lead into extra innings where freshman catcher Katie Wingert hit yet another walkoff home run for the Knights to finish in a final score of 7-5. Coming in at the top of the Big Ten and No. 24 in the NCAA leaderboard, Wingert has hit 16 home runs in her first season on the Banks. She also earned the program’s first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award since 2015 on April 15 for her performance against Penn State. Senior infielder Jess Hughes got the ball rolling down centerfield for a single, but stole second base while Wingert was at bat. Hughes made her way to third and ran all the way home thanks to an RBI single from junior utility Anyssa Iliopoulos that put Rutgers on the scoreboard.
Meanwhile, the Blackbirds (29-16) only logged a single hit in the first two innings. The third inning saw two on first and second, but that’s as far as they got. At the bottom of the third, Hughes started with a walk as she got hit by the first pitch from LIU Brooklyn. Wingert followed with an RBI single to put her and Hughes on the base. Iliopoulos sacrificed a bunt to put Wingert and Hughes in position to score. Junior infielder Nicole Bowman sealed the deal with an RBI double to left centerfield, bringing Wingert and Hughes home for a 3-0 lead over the Blackbirds. At the top of the fourth inning, LIU Brooklyn responded with two crossing home and coming within 1 run of the Knights at 3-2. Rutgers quickly lost that lead when the Blackbirds scored an RBI double in the fifth inning to take over the lead for the first time in the game, 4-3. The Knights lost their groove after LIU Brooklyn took over, going scoreless in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. On the other
junior forward on the men’s basketball team, was named to the Second Team All-Met for this season. He averaged 13.8 points per game, a team high, while recording seven doubledoubles. He was 12th in the Big Ten for rebounds per game.
In the bottom of the ninth, Rutgers hit it out of the park with Wingert’s homer that scored two to close out the game at home. This weekend, the Knights will step up to the plate again in a three-game series against Michigan State in its last home series of the season. The Spartans (15-32, 3-16) are running on a 10-game losing streak to Minnesota, Ohio State, Michigan and their most recent threegame series loss to Northwestern. With Michigan State currently ranked at the bottom of the Big Ten, Rutgers has the chance to sweep its last three remaining games of the Big Ten season before the conference tournament the following weekend in Bloomington, Indiana. If the Knights are able to sweep Michigan State, they’ll be going into the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 6 seed — Rutgers’ highest position since its No. 7 seed in 2015 and first tournament appearance since 2016. For updates on the Rutgers softball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
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EXTRA POINT
EUGENE OMORUYI,
hand, the Blackbirds scored another run after back-to-back doubles moved Rutgers behind the ball and down by two in a score of 5-3 at the end of the sixth. Junior right-handed pitcher Cambria Keefer subbed in to pitch for senior right-handed pitcher Whitney Jones and was able to close out the sixth while keeping LIU Brooklyn to only one hit in the top of the seventh. The Knights would come from behind when it took the plate. Senior outfielder Nicolette Anico and sophomore utility Madyson Cole filled second and third base in the seventh inning. They headed home when Hughes hit to left centerfield. Breathing a sigh of relief, Rutgers was tied with the Blackbirds at 5-5 to move into an eighth inning. The Knights didn’t play Price until the extra innings. Price was dominant in holding Indiana at bay last weekend, and she did the same again when she took over the mound. LIU Brooklyn only got one hit in the eighth and ninth inning with the latter being the quickest inning of the game.
MLB SCORES
MEN’S LACROSSE
vs. No. 1 Penn State
Tonight, 5 p.m., HighPoint.com Stadium
Oakland Boston
3 7
SOFTBALL
vs. Michigan State
Tomorrow, 3 p.m., Rutgers Softball Complex
Pittsburgh Texas
2 3
BASEBALL
at Penn State
Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m., Univeristy Park, Pa.
Baltimore Chi. White Sox
5 4