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RUSA elections are in full swing, these are your candidates HANNAH MCCLAIN & RYAN STIESI STAFF WRITER & ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

As the clock struck midnight, months of campaigning and planning came to a halt for four student tickets and Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) members — as the 2018 Spring Election began.

Voting officially opened at midnight on Monday and will be open until 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Rutgers students can vote for next year’s student-government leaders on RUSA’s main site during the allotted time period.

There are four tickets running, One Rutgers, uKnighted, Rutgers United and UnScrew RU, according to candidacy announcements from each party’s respective presidential candidate.

“I think also a big part of turnout is how energized the candidates themselves are,” said Viktor Krapivin, Elections Committee chair and a School of Arts and Sciences senior.

“So it’s all about candidates getting students to vote in the election. I honestly believe this election will be pretty close because we have four candidates running.”

WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES?

One Rutgers is led by presidential candidate Suzanne Link, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, alongside her running mate, vice-presidential candidate Jaidev Phadke, who is also a School of Arts and Sciences junior. Among many issues, One Rutgers plans to specifically address college affordability, according to its campaign website.

The ticket plans to do this by fighting for an increase in the maximum

The second debate held for student presidential candidates in this year’s Rutgers University Student Assembly election was the first one hosted by The Daily Targum. Video coverage of the event can be found on the Targum website and Facebook. NICOLE LAGOS / VIDEO EDITOR award for Pell Grant recipients, assuring food access to Rutgers students struggling with food insecurity, advocating for increased state funding and continuing to support the Employer Participation in Student Loan Repayment Act. “Members of our team have authored legislation within RUSA supporting the Employer Participation in Student Loan Repayment Act,” according to the campaign site. “Our ticket is committed to advocating for

this legislation, which eases the burden of student debt.”

UKnighted is led by presidential candidate Jessica Tuazon, a School of Engineering junior, and vice-presidential candidate Seth Wasserman, a School of Arts and Sciences junior.

One of its many plans is to address inclusion on campus, according to its campaign website.

Within that includes extending more “Welcome Days” activities to non-traditional students, having

access to free menstrual hygiene products in every bathroom at the University, working to maintain net neutrality on campus and creating a sexual violence education council.

“There are many groups and departmental organizations that work towards educating students on the issues surrounding sexual violence,” according to the campaign site. “With the creation of a Sexual Violence Education Council, we hope to collaborate and

bring more effective and larger events to students in conjunction with our efforts to end sexual violence at Rutgers.”

Led by presidential candidate Vlad Carrasco, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, and vice-presidential candidate Jessica Resnick, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, Rutgers United plans to address issues of diversity on campus, according to its campaign website.

To make this a reality, the candidates plan on opening RUSA Executive Board meetings to the public, working with cultural groups to create a cultural-academic requirement at Rutgers, promoting inclusivity and creating a constituent assembly consisting of general members of the student body.

“We seek to have student leaders from all student organizations and representative councils,” according to its platform. “Our idea is that together we can truly represent the student body.”

Unscrew RU is headed by presidential candidate Adeel Ahmed, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, and vice-presidential candidate Nimra Jaqob. As a ticket, Unscrew RU plans on addressing many issues, including affordability, according to its campaign website.

Advocating for increased assistance from Pell Grants, creating a student-led mentoring program to encourage students to apply for scholarships, looking into the University’s unrestricted reser ves and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour for all workers on campus, is how Unscrew RU plans to achieve its goals, according to the site.

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Rutgers student dies, according to email RYAN STIESI ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) Vice President Christie Schweighardt stands aside RUSA President Evan Covello. The two served on this year’s e-board and will now step down because of yearly elections. FACEBOOK.COM

Brandon Volino, a Rutgers student, has died.

In an email sent this afternoon, Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor Debasish Dutta said that Volino was a School of Arts and Sciences junior who was majoring in history.

“Brandon was a gifted student and his loss will be felt acutely both here on campus and at the homes of his family and friends – please keep them foremost in your thoughts during this difficult time,” Dutta said.

Services were held on March 24 at 10 a.m. at the Freeman Funeral Home in Manalapan, New Jersey, he said.

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There are resources available to students seeking grief or general support, Dutta said.

Students can contact the Center for Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at 848932-7884, or visit the center at 17 Senior St. in New Brunswick.

Students can also contact the Dean of Students Office at 848932-2300, the Multifaith Council at 848-932-5500, the crisis text line — which can be reached by texting KNIGHTS to 741-741 at anytime — and the NJ Hopeline at 1-855654-6735, Dutta said.

This news comes approximately a week after a snowboarding injury led to the death of Euna Shin, a School of Engineering sophomore.

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Mental health awareness organization joins clubs at U. JAEHYUN KIM CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After Philip Mazzini’s death by suicide in April 2016, his daughters, Artemis, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, and Sophia, a Rutgers Business School sophomore, created the organization Into the Light. This year, their fundraising effort has earned them a spot as a University club on campus.

Into the Light (ITL) is an organization created to help erase the stigma associated with depression and help people with mental illnesses and their families. It strives to help people who are at risk for depression feel safe and supported.

Following the success of the first ITL 5K run/walk, Artemis Mazzini wanted to take it a step further and start a club on campus to encourage more student engagement. The ITL club will host events on campus and as it continues to grow as a non-profit organization, it will host events at other universities across the nation.

“Into the Light’s first 5K run/ Next to her father Philip Mazzini who died in 2016, Artemis Mazzini, the co-founder of Into the Light, started a 5K run/walk to help walk, held on Cook campus, spread awareness for mental health. It is now a club at Rutgers. RUTGERS.EDU brought together more than “Mental illness affects the Rut- raising money for mental health tional mental health foundation of great opportunity to make a direct 1,500 participants from the community and raised more than gers population in various ways. programs and, most importantly, our choice. ITL will organize the impact on the Rutgers community main run/walk, have other fund- and change how faculty, students $85,000 for the American Foun- Many college-aged students encouraging people to seek help.

“Into the Light members will raisers at participating establish- and the community perceive mendation for Suicide Prevention struggle with anxiety, depression (AFSP). The success of our run/ and other illnesses on a daily ba- work together to raise mental ments, arrange guest speakers tal illness. Being fully involved in health awareness and rid the and coordinate panels related the cause will drive ITL’s success. walk inspired us to start this sis,” Artemis Mazzini said.

“There is this club to empowidea that college er students to “Mental illness affects the Rutgers population in various ways. Many college-aged students struggle with is the best four help other stuanxiety, depression and other illnesses on a daily basis.” years of our dents,” Artemis lives. By working Mazzini said. with our club, One in four ARTEMIS MAZZINI Co-Founder of Into the Light club students will see young adults bepositive results tween 18 and 24 She said the main goal of the stigma across campus. Through to mental health for the Rutgers and realize that by helping others, have diagnosable mental illnesses we help ourselves. We want you to but 2 out of 3 do not seek treatment, ITL club is to raise mental health our events, we will raise money community,” she said.

Artemis Mazzini said working know that help is out there, and according to the Rutgers Universi- awareness through arranging and donate to on-campus mental guest speakers, organizing walks, health programs, as well as a na- as a member of the ITL club is a that you are not alone,” she said. ty Student Assembly (RUSA).

MARCH ON NEW YORK Protesters stand in support of gun control legislation following the mass shooting that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earlier this year. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ

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CANDIDATES RUSA elections take place online from midnight on March 26 until 11:45 p.m. on March 27 CONTINUED FROM FRONT “Governor Phil Murphy is a one of the biggest advocates for a $15 minimum wage, (sic)” according to the site. “We will work strongly as members of RUSA to lobby all New Jersey Representatives and Senators to support a $15 minimum wage bill.”

Before the candidates were in place and the voting was underway, Krapivin said the election process formally started at RUSA’s first meeting of the fall semester in January, when the assembly adopted its Elections Code.

scheduling a timeline for the election under the code, as well as adopting several temporary and permanent regulations on the election process, he said.

Candidates had until March 9 at 11:59 p.m. to fill out a “Declaration of Intent” to run in the 2018 Spring Election, according to the RUSA Facebook page.

The rules require that a ticket only have three people on it to

which they would have to include in their exemption.

“Other than that, you have to give fair market value to any services you receive, and anything below that fair market value counts as a contribution toward your campaign,” Krapivin said.

Student organizations can also get involved with the election by endorsing candidates. He said this serves as a public endorsement, but also helps bring more students out to vote.

Krapivin said organizations that endorse a ticket can enter a prize pool, separated by the size of the specific organization. The organization in each size category that

“I’ve always said that there’s a difference between wanting to make a difference and being able to, and being on the e-board has definitely given me the ability.”

WHAT WAS THE ELECTION PROCESS?

The code was adopted on Jan. 19, according to the RUSA Internal Affairs website. It marked a change for the assembly, as for the first time the election would have a permanent set of rules, Krapivin said.

“So previously election rules were adopted on an ad hoc process for each election. Now, RUSA has a set of permanent rules that govern all elections in the future,” he said.

Following that the Elections Committee began its work of

year of experience on the assembly, and following adoption of the Elections Code, so does the vice president.

Krapivin explained that a presidential candidate does not have to have served in the previous year and that presidential and vice-presidential candidates have to run as running mates. Other general requirements include being a Rutgers undergraduate student with a cumulative grade point average above 2.5.

During the campaign process, financing and endorsements are two factors that play into the race. Krapivin said RUSA does not have expenditure caps, but

JESSICA TUAZON RUSA Secretary

run, Krapivin said. Once three people sign up to run with the same name and under the same ticket leadership, the candidates become eligible.

He said that there are some requirements to run, primarily affecting presidential and vice-presidential candidates. In the RUSA Constitution, the president is required to have one

does have ways it mitigates the potential impact of money on the campaign trail.

RUSA only allows Rutgers students to contribute to a candidate’s campaign, and a student is not allowed to contribute more than $50 per candidate, Krapivin said. There is also a $50 exemption provided in cases where a student receives a discount,

gets the most people to vote will win a $250 prize. RUSA calculates this by including questions on the ballot asking how students found out about the election and who encouraged them to vote.

Come 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, the votes will be counted electronically, and the winner will be decided through a plurality system, he said. That means that the candidate with the most number of votes wins, even if each candidate gets one-fourth and one candidate gets one-fourth plus one — that candidate will win.

Krapivin said that barring technical difficulties, the preliminary results should be released by Wednesday or Thursday.

“I really believe that we should release preliminary results as soon as possible so people have a chance to, I guess, process the results, because in my opinion it’s a very emotional experience for some people,” he said. “I know when I ran as a candidate it was exhausting.”

Before the current RUSA Executive Board gives way to the next, members still have some meetings and activities left, such as State of the Assembly Address, Krapivin said. This gives time to reflect on the past year.

WHAT IS BEING A RUSA MEMBER LIKE?

Current RUSA President Evan Covello, Vice President Christie Schweighardt and Secretary Jessica Tuazon discussed their experiences, hardships, successes and what it takes to be a leader in student government.

Covello, an Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy senior, said RUSA is a fairly new student government, as it began only 11 years ago. The assembly was formed in 2007 when the University restructured. Since then, it has grown to become a real part of student leadership and representation.

“I would say the thing I am most proud of is the legitimacy we’ve built as advocates for students,” Covello said.

Covello has been on the executive board for almost three years now. He has ser ved as a committee chair, vice president and now president.

“It’s taught me a lot of things.

It’s given me a lot of opportunities to work on a lot of projects that affect the everyday lives of students,” he said.

Covello said his position is time-consuming and demanding in nature, but the work he does is rewarding, which makes it all worth it. He said that if he was not graduating this year he would do it again.

Using the money left in the budget in ways that will directly help students is one thing he still wants to accomplish before graduation, he said. This has already been set in motion through partnering with the Rutgers Student Food Pantry to address food insecurity, and setting up a program to make menstrual hygiene products free on campus.

Schweighardt, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said the assembly wants to wrap up this year of mental-health awareness by having focus groups with students of all different backgrounds and getting them all in the same room to discuss mental health.

She said it is horrible when students tell her about issues that are affecting their experiences at the University, which she cannot fix in just the span of one year. Some of the work is easy to get done through Rutgers, while other issues are not as easily fixed.

“The one thing to be hopeful about is that you can set up programs that will last for a while,” she said.

Schweighardt said that, although it can be stressful, she would stay on the executive board again because of that time issue. She would want to stay to ensure things are still getting done and see the completion of her projects.

Connecting with all different kinds of students, being able to spread a message she is passionate about and getting students engaged in the conversation are some of what she enjoys the most about the position, Schweighardt said.

“That’s what makes it easy, because we do have a lot of engaged students here at Rutgers, so it’s been really cool,” she said.

Tuazon said similarly that being on the executive board can be a stressful experience. There are many layers of rules and requirements — a lot of which are charged to the secretar y — but all the time she has put into her position has been wor th it to be able to make a dif ference.

“I’ve always said that there’s a difference between wanting to make a difference and being able to, and being on the e-board has definitely given me the ability,” Tuazon said.

Like Schweighardt and Covello, Tuazon said that being a RUSA executive-board member is a big responsibility, but the work done in the assembly is fulfilling and rewarding.

“It’s daunting, but it’s so fulfilling to feel like I can be depended on to get the job done and see it through,” Tuazon said.

Tuazon, Schweighardt and Covello all said passion and dedication are essential to their roles.

Because of all the responsibilities that come with the job, having a passion for student government is a quality that anyone looking to be a part of RUSA should have, they said.

“You have to be passionate about the issues that students face on campus, you have to be willing to put in the time,” Covello said. “Because if you do it right, it should be a hard job, but it should be a job that you enjoy.”

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MARCH FOR OUR LIVES Saturday, thousands of people rallied in New York City, and other cities like it, for stricter gun control laws. Following the mass

shooting that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earlier this year, student survivors have taken the stage, calling for politicians to draft legislation that supports responsible gun use. Citizens of New Jersey were among those who showed their support with rallies across cities like Newark, Princeton, Parkland and many more. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ

CRIME CAMDEN COUNTY - A man and woman were critically injured on Sunday afternoon after a man allegedly attacked them with a knife. One of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries after the stabbing in Cramer Hill home. A police spokesperson said both victims were taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.

The incident is still under investigation and no charges have been made.

JERSEY CITY - A 29-year-old man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after beating up his son on the street. Almalik Hogan approached his son while he was with his mother and Hogan’s ex-girlfriend, and told them to get out of the area. He then allegedly punched the boy in the face and ribs repeatedly. A detention hearing was held yesterday but did not come to an immediate decision.

JERSEY CITY - A Jersey City man broke another man’s car window in the midst of a road rage dispute on Thursday morning. Richard Johnson, a 54-year-old man, was charged with simple assault and criminal mischief. Johnson got out of his car, punched and broke the victim’s window and grabbed him by his shirt. The victim suffered minor injuries.

IRVINGTON - A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapon charges in connection with a double shooting. Euclide D. Valerio-Guzman shot two women in their residence on Saturday, one of which died from her injuries.

The second victim is in critical but stable condition.

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March 26, 2018

Hawks seem to be in isolationist hen house A RINO’S VIEW ROBERT SURIANO

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resident Donald J. Trump announced in a tweet that former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) John Bolton would replace General H.R McMaster as his National Security Advisor (NSA). The tweet hit me like a ton of bricks, but not in the usual way a tweet from the president hits me. Usually I feel confusion and a slight sense of nausea when the president tweets. But, after reading this one I was excited and in complete agreement with it. I was so excited, because the selection could portend Trump turning his back on his isolationist tendency and the return to a serious foreign policy not seen from the U.S. since former President George W. Bush.

On the face of it, Bolton seems like an odd choice for NSA considering Trump has been very critical of U.S. interventionism. Bolton on the other hand is an unapologetic hawk who was and still is in favor of the Iraq War, has argued for military strikes against Iran and just last month argued for the legality of a first strike against North Korea. So why the contradiction?

Hopefully, after more than a year in office, the president has realized the world is a dangerous place and that American security cannot be separated from the security of the world. The United States is currently the most powerful nation on Earth — we cannot exit the world stage, as this would allow countries with nefarious motives to seize the vacuum. What worried me most about the proposed policies of Trump was always his isolationism and anti-NATO stances. So if Bolton means Trump is turning away from that rhetoric, then I am all for this appointment.

Bolton is perhaps more hawkish than me but in general a hawkish position is better than what we had under former President Barack Obama and what Trump promised on the campaign trail. Of course, war should never be the first option and should never be taken lightly. But it is a sad reality that the use of military force is necessary to maintain U.S. national security and maintain global security. As the saying goes, “si vis pacem, para bellum.” When entering negotiations with hostile nations the threat of force must be kept on the table. Otherwise, the other side will have more leeway to ignore calls to change or feel emboldened to agree to terms but cheat. We cannot forget that

“I hope Bolton as NSA means the foreign policy of the United States will move in a more hawkish direction for the sake of national security.” military force can be a better option than peace. When, for example, you have evil dictators such as President Bashar al-Assad gassing children, military intervention becomes the only moral option left. What good is peace if it means the United States has to allow crimes against humanity to stand across the world unchecked. Interventionist policy can make the world a safer place.

Bolton is also right about the North Korea issue. The United States simply cannot allow North Korea to acquire nuclear technology capable of striking the 50 states. If negotiations fail, military force must be used to prevent it. Otherwise, it would signal to any two-bit dictator around the world that the U.S. will not prevent them from getting the bomb. Also, if we accept North Korea as a nuclear nation then U.S. national security would be in constant peril. During the Cold War, the U.S. and the USSR were both protected by the mutually assured destruction doctrine (MAD), but North Korea’s saber rattling shows we cannot trust them not to strike first even knowing it would mean their destruction. So a military strike against North Korea would be necessary if negotiations and sanctions fail.

Some have grave concerns about bringing on Bolton, but I believe other forces in the Trump administration will serve as a check on him if necessary. As I have noted, Trump seems naturally inclined toward isolationism, and he ultimately makes the decisions, so Bolton would have to change Trump’s mind before any military action. This would be an uphill fight. Also, going against Bolton is Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Mattis seems to have taken up a more dovish position in the administration. This is a good scenario, two men on both ends of the spectrum providing counsel to POTUS on foreign policy matters. But that is really the rub of the Trump administration, it ultimately comes down to Trump’s decision. So I hope Bolton as NSA means the foreign policy of the United States will move in a more hawkish direction for the sake of national security. Best of luck Mr. Bolton, Godspeed.

Robert Suriano is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in history. His column, “A RINO’s View,” runs on alternate Mondays.

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Austin bomber is not deemed terrorist Public perception of terminology needs to be re-examined

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Considering the fact that a political, social or ideologhe people of Austin, Texas were instilled with deep fear for their lives as a string of pack- ical motive is not apparent based on the bomber’s conage-bomb attacks occurred over the span of fession tape and that such a motive is not apparent as of 19 days. The perpetrator, a 23-year-old white male, is yet based on his personal life, such as internet search now deceased after blowing himself up inside of his history, it seems to make sense that he was not deemed vehicle while authorities approached. His actions left a terrorist. So this brings up the question: Is something two people dead, both of which were the sons of prom- wrong with the definition of a terrorist, or rather is inent Black community members, and multiple others something wrong with the way we use the word?

It is interesting to think about how the media or the injured. Before committing suicide, the perpetrator recorded a 25-minute confession video, which Austin authorities would have portrayed the bomber in this Police Chief Brian Manley said indicates no link to case if he had been Muslim or of Middle-Eastern deterrorism, but that the bomber was “a very troubled scent. It is not far-fetched to assume that rather than young man who was talking about challenges in his simply deeming him “troubled,” they may very well life that led him to this point.” That caused many to have been more quick to attribute terroristic motives be frustrated by the fact that despite the terror expe- to his actions, regardless of if they were existent. To rienced by the residents of Austin, the perpetrator has some, what happened in Austin is blatant terrorism no matter the definition, and the perpetrator should not been deemed a terrorist. be deemed a terrorTo ensure the two ist. But aside from sides are not comthe definitions of paring apples and “It is interesting to think about how the these words, the oranges, it is importchange some want ant to examine the media or the authorities would have to see will come definitions of terrorportrayed the bomber in this case if he had down to the public’s ism before arguing of who about whether what been Muslim or of Middle-Eastern descent. “ perception terrorists generally occurred in Austin are, which is largely was such. influenced by what According to the FBI, domestic terrorism is “perpetrated by indi- they are shown on television and in the news.

As of right now, it seems that maybe the way the viduals and/or groups inspired by or associated with primarily U.S.-based movements that espouse media and the authorities portray “terrorists” as opextremist ideologies of a political, religious, so- posed to the way they portray “troubled young men” cial, racial or environmental nature.” Additionally, is racially or culturally biased. So the change must beaccording to U.S. Code, the definition of domestic gin there — in the media. No matter the perpetrator’s terrorism is conduct which involves, “acts danger- creed or color, someone who commits such heinous ous to human life that are a violation of the criminal acts as those experienced by the people of Austin laws of the United States or of any State ... ;appear should never be humanized or made out to be less to be intended — (i) to intimidate or coerce a ci- of a monster depending on what they look like. It can vilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a be agreed that all people who commit atrocities like government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) this are troubled, even terrorists. But being troubled to affect the conduct of a government by mass de- should not act as a crutch for one’s actions depending struction, assassination or kidnapping; and occur on their race. The Austin bomber was no doubt trouprimarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the bled — but considering his victims, there may very well be more to it than that.

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Students should vote for Rutgers United in this election COMMENTARY VLAD CARRASCO

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rowing up in the Dominican Republic, one of the major lessons you learn is to care for your community. If a neighbor down the street could not afford their bills, the entire barrio pitched in to help them out.

This idea is what I want to bring to the student government on campus. My name is Vlad Carrasco, and I am running to be the first Latino Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) president.

For too long we have had student leaders who claim to want to accomplish lofty goals and pledge their support for students, but each year we are disappointed with inaction.

We must hold our student government accountable. It should be a place where the student voice is prompted forward, yet this year it was stifled. During a town hall with University President Robert L. Barchi, student activists were forced to sit in a corner and were prohibited from asking questions. It was sanctioned by the executive board of which 3 of the 4 presidential candidates are members.

The same candidates that preach to represent students also voted against opening up the RUSA elections to all students. Members of the One Rutgers ticket went further to say that the student body is not smart enough to be able to have a say in how accessible the representative body should be. The president of the One Rutgers ticket was protested against by

UndocuRutgers, because she failed to properly represent them. This is a group of people with a history of ignoring the student voice.

We must do away with the hypocrisy that presents itself when these candidates vow to end sexual violence. For example, the One Rutgers ticket says it will work to end sexual violence but in reality, its vice president, Jaidev Phadke, voted against bystander-intervention training for student leaders. The hypocrisy extends to the uKnighted ticket whose vice president is part of the Sigma Chi fraternity, which was dismissed from campus after alle-

Rutgers United is the team that is taking this election and these positions very seriously. We will challenge the status quo and build a student government that truly represents Rutgers. Eighty-five percent of the individuals on our team identify as minorities. We represent more than 50 different student organizations.

My team is providing a list of feasible policy points based on consultations with student groups. We will work to end sexual violence, end mental health stigmas and promote diversity and inclusion. Compared to

“We believe in the power of unity, and that begins with accessibility.” gations of drugging members of a sorority on campus. These candidates have failed to stand up to sexual violence and expect the student body to believe they will work against it.

The Unscrew RU ticket has the worst attendance record of all the teams running.

How can we expect these individuals to represent the student body when they are not event present at the meetings? This is the same ticket that falsified the endorsement of Rutgers Circle K in these elections.

It is so important to hold these candidates accountable, so we may truly progress to a student government composed of individuals who are serious about their position and the issues.

other tickets running we are the only team with a record of working on these issues.

I have worked through SCREAM Theater to spread awareness and education on the issues of interpersonal violence. My vice president, Jessica Resnick, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, is a trained crisis advocate that volunteers to serve the Rutgers community members that experience any form of violence. Resnick and I are part of Rutgers NO MORE where we work to spread awareness about sexual violence. We have worked to create a community of active bystanders. We successfully changed University policy to be survivor centered. We

worked to expand mental health services in the athletic community, through the work of our Representative Karysa Swackenberg, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore.

We worked to promote diversity and inclusion through a variety of ways. Resnick has focused on an intersectional approach to end sexual violence by partnering with a variety of cultural organizations to educate on the issue.

I have worked with the Cultural Competence Coalition to diversify our core curriculum with a focus on creating a more inclusive and tolerant community.

Through the Latino Student Council and UndocuRutgers, we have been able to fight for the 500 DREAMers that attend our school.

We marched with Rutgers United Students Against Sweatshops and Rutgers One to fight for student workers and challenge the unconstitutional protest policy.

I am a candidate of action, and I have built of team of diverse and passionate student leaders that will deliver a vision of progress. We believe in the power of unity, and that begins with accessibility. Let us come together with a student government of the people and for the people.

Rutgers United is a team that will work to empower and unite the student body. If you believe in the power of our unity, then join this movement. Vote at RutgersUnited.com.

Vlad Carrasco is a School of Arts and Sciences junior. He is the RUSA presidential candidate for the Rutgers United ticket.

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Just face it: Korean skincare products for every skin type ALMIER MCCOY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

If you’re someone who is always on trend, then you’ve most likely heard about the current buzz surrounding Korean skin and beauty care products. And there’s hype around K-beauty for a reason: one of Korea’s main exports are its skincare products, and because they tend to consist of all-natural, unique ingredients, many consumers find K-beauty and skincare more effective than American household names found at CVS. If you don’t keep up with the latest products but are willing to try anything at least once, then this list of some of the best Korean beauty products available in the United States will help you catch up.

BANILA CO: CLEAN IT ZERO CLASSIC/ CLEAN IT ZERO PURITY

Whether you’re prone to acne as a result of genetics or you have skin that has never seen a breakout, regardless, it’s important to maintain some sort of daily skincare routine.

The first step is to use an oil cleanser (not to be confused with the typical oil-free washes) that works best for your skin type. Banila Co’s best of K-Beauty award-winning oil cleanser, which is retailed at $16, is great for most skin types. It contains ingredients like papaya extract, which acts as an exfoliator, as well as acerola extract, a fruit that contains vitamin C, which helps brighten the skin. If you’re someone who has sensitive skin, Banila Co’s Clean It Zero Purity oil cleanser, which is retailed at $25, is free from artificial coloring, synthetic fragrance, alcohol parabens and mineral oil. “For those who are extra cautious about chemicals or extra sensitive, this cleanser is a dream-come-true!” said a staff reviewer from Soko Glam.

INNISFREE JEJU VOLCANIC PORE SCRUB FOAM WITH VOLCANIC CLUSTER

One of the great things about this dermatologically-tested foaming

cleanser is that it is the perfect fit for people with sensitive skin. It is free of mineral oil, animal products, fragrance and preservatives. Foaming cleansers are useful because they thoroughly cleanse your skin by removing water debris, like sweat and dirt. Although many do not need to use this double cleanser, it is useful to gently remove all of the impurities that your skin has accumulated throughout the day. “Not everybody will double cleanse, it’s really up to the (person),” said Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach and Lilly, in an article by The Coveteur. “I think because there is more of a focus on skin health in SoKo, women are more into wiping things off very gently.” Another great thing about this product is that it is retailed at only $9 and can be found at your local Walmart.

ACWELL: LICORICE PH BALANCING CLEANSING TONER

While not always seen as necessary, toner is actually beneficial in many ways. It helps diminish blemishes and spots from hyper-pigmentation, the superficial scarring that some people experience post-breakout. A high concentration of licorice, which goes deep into your skin and illuminates it from the outside, is a key ingredient. There is also peony extract, which has an antioxidant effect that resembles vitamin E, and green tea extract, which acts as a calming agent that helps fade acne scars and dark spots. According to Soko Glam, all are great assets that give your skin radiance and a natural glow.

The best part of this toner is in the name — it contains a pH level of 5.5. This toner is retailed at $18 and can be found on Soko Glam.

PAPA RECIPE BOMBEE ROSE GOLD HONEY MASKS

Sheet masks are great for the skin when it is feeling dry and irritated. This hydrating product fills in fine lines, gets rid of those cracking flakes on the surface of

A main reason Korean skincare has soared in popularity in the U.S. in recent years is that many K-products are formulated with all-natural ingedients. Banila Co.’s Clean It Zero face wash, for example, is made with papaya extract and vitamin C. FACEBOOK the skin and gives a glow. This product not only contains all natural ingredients, but it is cruelty-free and does not contain fillers or harmful fragrances, dyes or parabens or sulphates, according to Amazon. It is useful in replenishing, rejuvenating and protecting the skin from irritants. The best part about it is that it is only $18 on Amazon.

Although it may be enticing to try different skincare products, it’s important to remember that every product doesn’t work the same for every user. The best piece of advice is to figure out what works best for your skin because even though it may be a favorite with everyone else, it might not be best for your skin.

“Don’t feel overwhelmed. First, get to know your skin,” said Charlotte Cho, co-founder of Soko Glam. “Slowly add products to your routine and see if the consistency and ingredients are beneficial to your skin.”

Unlike traditional clay masks that often dry out the skin, Papa Recipe’s Bombee Rose Gold Honey sheet mask is ultra-hydrating and rejuvenating. INSTAGRAM

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Happy Birthday: Opportunities will not turn into successes unless you are disciplined and willing to work diligently to make things happen. Stay focused on what you can accomplish this year. Tidy up loose ends and make a clear passage to a brighter future. Be creative in the ways you approach money, legal and medical issues. Good fortune comes through persistence and patience. Your numbers are 5, 9, 16, 21, 27, 34, 43.

Over The Hedge

T. Lewis and M. Fry

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Embrace change, and be willing to put a positive spin on whatever comes your way. Trust your instincts and question anyone trying to push you in a direction that doesn’t suit you.

Personal growth and physical fitness are encouraged. 5 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want to keep your grievances to yourself. Being too opinionated will get a rise that will turn into a messy debate. Make accomplishment your goal by learning and achieving, not being critical and negative. Keep the peace. 2 stars

Non Sequitur

Wiley

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can talk your way into and out of anything, but before you decide to exaggerate or mislead someone, you should consider whom you are dealing with. Someone will call your bluff and hold you to a promise you make. 4 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Refuse to let anyone undermine you when it comes to spending or investing your money. Be creative and do your own thing. Explore your options, and don’t settle for anything less than what you want, regardless of peer pressure. 3 stars

Pearls Before Swine

Stephan Pastis

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Share your thoughts and live life to the fullest.

Spend time with people you find stimulating and who push you to be a better person. Revamp your image and live in the moment. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Embrace your creativity and venture in a direction that will stimulate your imagination. Express what you feel and what you want to see happen, but listen to alternative thoughts.

Process the information thoroughly before you make a choice. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’ll have trouble avoiding discord. Either you’ll say too much, or someone else will. Do your best to put charm, along with understanding and mindfulness, first if someone wants to discuss sensitive issues. Choose love and keeping the peace over bedlam.

4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refrain from taking on too much or underestimating a situation. Use your creative insight to come up with a plan that is within your budget, and take pride in what you can do. Say no to excessive behavior and bad habits. 2 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may face some opposition, but your desire to bring about changes to the way you live or the activities you get involved in will outweigh what anyone says. Live in the moment and enjoy your adventure. 5 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Chill out and relax. If you let others’ actions get to you, it will be difficult to avoid an argument. Do your own thing, upgrade your skills and consider new ways to bring in more cash. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Looking back at the way you have handled people in the past will give you greater insight into how best to deal with similar situations. Don’t feel you have to go overboard or make changes to accommodate someone else. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a change or move because you want to, not because you think someone else wants you to do so. It’s important you let your true feelings be heard if you want to be happy and fulfill your dreams. 5 stars

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WEEKEND Knights win 4th consecutive series for 1st time since 2010 CONTINUED FROM BACK The only run scored in the game was off an error in the second, but it was enough for the pitching staff. Rutkowski pitched 6.2 innings with four hits and seven strikeouts, Kiernan pitched 1.1 innings and stranded a runner on third and Brito closed it out with a perfect ninth. The win improved Rutgers’ record to 13-7, its best start through 20 games since 2001.

O’Reilly and Rutkowski each threw more than 110 pitches, and head coach Joe Litterio didn’t once consider removing them, even when they were in tough situations.

“They’re battlers, and (sur vived) having runners on early. That’s what coach Cundari preaches. They got to get out there and give us five or six-plus innings to help the bullpen out so we can use them the rest of the weekend. They did a great job doing that,” Litterio said.

The series finale did not go as well, as the Knights lost 9-3.

While Rutgers got long outings from its starters on Friday and Saturday, freshman Eric Heatter only lasted three innings. He allowed 5 runs, including a solo home run, and eight hits.

“I didn’t have all three of my pitches, and I was just

tr ying to get outs as best as I could, but I couldn’t do that today … I feel like I let my team down, and I owe them more competitiveness on the mound,” Heatter said.

Sunday’s game had rather cold weather, and both Heatter and Litterio both attributed it to his struggles with command.

Litterio also pointed out that the fresh bullpen from the two previous games meant that he could afford to pull him early and have rested arms pitch the rest of the way.

Junior catcher Nick Matera hit his second home run of the season in the loss, becoming the first player this season to hit more than 1. But, he then exited the game in the sixth with a hand injur y.

Down 7-1 in the seventh, the Knights had a chance to cut into Penn State’s lead by loading the bases with one out. But they were only able to bring across 1 run, and scored 1 more in the ninth, unable to rally.

Despite the winning record over the weekend, Litterio said he was partly dissatisfied, especially with the offense, since the pitching carried the team.

“We didn’t swing the bats well at all this weekend. We had a letdown on the mound today, but that’s no reason for us to lose a game. That’s baseball, sometimes

Senior pitcher John O’Reilly pitched the first complete game of his career on Friday, allowing no earned runs on five hits and striking out six. DANIEL MORREALE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018 you’re hot and score a lot of runs, and sometimes you have weekends like this where you have to pitch and play defense,” Litterio said.

Rutgers takes a shor t break from conference play with

a midweek matchup against in-state rival Princeton on Wednesday after a mostly successful start to its conference slate.

“It was a very big weekend for us. Winning a conference series

is always important, and it was a great way to start Big Ten play,” O’Reilly said.

For updates on the Rutgers baseball team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

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WIN Rutgers avenged last season’s upset loss against Delaware on Saturday CONTINUED FROM BACK heavy, someone else is gonna do their job as well ... We were just taking advantage of our opportunities and making them count.”

With 9:37 left in the game and the Knights tr ying to kill a Delaware man-up situation, junior defender Garrett Michaeli picked of f a pass and whipped the ball down the field to Coyne, who wrapped around the net for a goal to put Rutgers up 13-9.

Three minutes later, nearly an identical situation occurred, as Michaeli picked off the ball clean and fired a pass all the way down the field to Coyne, who put the Knights up 14-9 with 6:35 left.

It was at that point that the Blue Hens were finished.

When Rutgers plays up-tempo and is scoring in transition, the team plays with an undeniable swagger and there are times where the Knights look like they can’t be stopped.

“When Michaeli picked those of f, we knew our whole game is just Nascar, just playing fast,” Mullins said. “Once that occurs and we’re clicking, we can’t be stopped.”

That was part of the stretch where Rutgers was not only dominant on offense, but on defense as well.

After Delaware’s leading scorer Charlie Kitchen put one in with 11:46 left in the third quarter, him and the Blue Hens went scoreless for the next 23 minutes and 53 seconds, before

Will Hirschmann had a garbage time goal with 2:53 left.

“Garrett is long, he’s got a great stick and he does a good job of knocking down passes and picking them off ... Overall, (we had) a very good second half defensively,” Brecht said.

Brecht and Rose both noted that the team simply was not playing well for most of the first half.

After the first 30 minutes, Delaware had a 25-18 advantage in shots, a 16-15 advantage in ground balls, won more faceoffs and had half as many turnovers as the Knights.

“I don’t think we were playing well. We weren’t playing well defensively. We were just watching instead of participating in the clearing game, in loose ball situations,” Brecht said.

But in the final 30 minutes, the Blue Hens had 15 turnovers to Rutgers’ four and missed two clears, while the Knights were a per fect 9 for 9. Rutgers also outshot Delaware 26-9 and scooped up more ground balls in a lopsided half.

When it was all said and done, the Knights proved why they were the better team in a convincing win.

Rose summed it up perfectly.

“It was a revenge game, and we wanted it more than them,” he said.

For updates on the Rutgers men’s lacrosse team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.

Junior midfielder Casey Rose added 3 goals and an assist for Rutgers in the team’s revenge win over Delaware at High Point Solutions Stadium. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MARCH 2018

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Bullock, Mensah released by RU GRIFFIN WHITMER CORRESPONDENT

Junior backup point guard Souf Mensah and sophomore guard/forward Matt Bullock have been granted their releases from the Rutgers men’s basketball program, according to scarletknights.com.

Bullock, who will be a redshirt sophomore next season, will look to transfer to another university, while Mensah, who just finished his fourth year of eligibility and had one more left, will look to “pursue professional opportunities.”

Bullock saw action in nine games when both senior Mike Williams and sophomore Eugene Omoruyi were injured and head coach Steve Pikiell needed depth at the guard/forward position. He played 72 total minutes and averaged 2.4 points per game.

Mensah served as the primary backup point guard to junior Corey Sanders and played in 27 games, making one start. He averaged just 0.6 points per game With seniors Deshawn Freeman, Williams and Candido Sa all graduating, this leaves the Knights with five open scholarships for next season.

Montez Mathis, Shaq Carter and Ron Harper Jr. are all signed as 2018 recruits and so two open scholarships remain.

Point guard Tai Strickland is a potential commitment for the 2018 season. Strickland attending

Rutgers is not contingent upon whether Corey Sanders returns for his senior season.

For updates on the Rutgers men’s basketball team, follow @GriffinWhitmer and @TargumSports on Twitter.

Junior guard Souf Mensah averaged 0.6 points, 0.5 assists and 0.8 rebounds per game for Rutgers in his lone season with the Scarlet Knights. DANIEL MORREALE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / FEBRUARY 2018

VICTORIES Clarke, Grant, Sokolova all bring in event wins for Knights CONTINUED FROM BACK than what Clarke and Sokolova did in the triple jump and long jump, respectively.

Grant leapt a total distance of 12.49 meters in the triple jump, beating her previous career best of 12.41 meters in the event that she had just set last week at the Yellow Jacket Invitational. This jump was good enough to place in the top slot overall in the event, landing the team another event win.

Sokolova also set a new personal record in the long jump, with a distance of 5.57 meters, topping her previous best of 5.47 meters that she registered at the 2016 David Hemery Valentine Invitational. As with Grant, Sokolova’s performance was good enough to clinch the top spot in the event, picking up the third Knight win of the day.

Other notable performances in the jumps came from freshman Anna Czajkowski, who was right behind Sokolova and placed in third in the long jump with a distance of 5.22 meters, sophomore Rhonda Rogombe who placed third in the high jump after reaching a height of 1.73 meters and freshman Jacqueline

Simmons who took sixth place in the invitational long jump with her flight reaching 5.70 meters.

In the field, junior Halia Rosemond and sophomore Selena Thorne led the way for Rutgers.

Rosemond took ninth place in the discus with a throw of 40.13 meters, while Thorne placed in sixth in the heptathlon after racking up 3,822 points in the event.

It was a collectively strong performance for the Knights in Florida this past weekend, one where they showed a lot of improvement, while still showing that they still have more room to grow, according to head coach James Robinson.

While Robinson was pleased with the performance, he was eager to remind his team that there is still much that can be improved upon.

“I think some people capitalized on the opportunity to compete after some very challenging travel plans. Collectively, we need to compete with a higher sense of urgency,” Robinson said, according to scarletknights.com.

For updates on the Rutgers women’s track and field team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.

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“It was a very big weekend for us. Winning a conference series is always important, and it was a great way to start Big Ten play.”

— Senior pitcher John O’Reilly on winning the weekend series against Penn State

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At first glance, scoring 8 runs in three games doesn’t sound like it would result in a series win. But the Rutgers baseball team managed to do just that during its first Big Ten series of the season this weekend.

The Scarlet Knights (13-8, 2-1) rode stellar pitching performances to a series win against Penn State (7-11, 1-2) in Piscataway. It marked the first time since 2010 that the team won four consecutive series.

Rutgers won 4-1 in the series opener, but the story was all about senior pitcher John O’Reilly. He pitched his first career complete game, allowing no earned runs on five hits, striking out six, stranding seven runners on base and retiring the last 13 batters he faced.

Despite throwing almost 120 pitches and facing seven batters with runners in scoring position, O’Reilly knew he was never in danger of being removed from the game.

“Throughout the season (pitching coach Phil Cundari) had a lot of trust in me, so he lets me fight my own battles. Our offense has been explosive all year long, so I have confidence that they’ll score the runs when we need them,” O’Reilly said.

Offensively the team got two hits from junior Carmen Sclafani and two RBI’s from sophomore Kevin Welsh. Seniors Chris Folinusz and Kyle Walker drove in one each. All 4 runs came in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The Knights won due to pitching again on Saturday, but this time it was a team effort.

Freshmen Harry Rutkowski and Collin Kiernan and junior Serafino Brito combined to blank the Nittany Lions 1-0, and it was the first time the team won a game by that score in 12 years.

The Rutgers women’s outdoor track and field team had an impressive performance this weekend when it traveled down to Tampa, Florida for the Bulls Invitational hosted by the University of South Florida.

In what was the Scarlet Knights’ second outdoor meet of the season after they competed in Atlanta, Georgia last week at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, junior Oneisha Clarke, graduate student Bryanna Grant and senior Oksana Sokolova led the way for Rutgers, as each of them picked up victories in their respective events.

In addition to the three event titles, the Knights also collected 12 top-10 finishes during their trip to the Sunshine State.

Clarke had arguably the best performance by any Rutgers player on the track, as she crossed the finish line in the top slot and set a new personal record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.76 seconds. Her previous top time was a mark of 11.87 seconds that she set at last year’s ECAC Championships.

Another notable performance on the track came from sophomore Stephanie Mauer, who took third place in the 10,000 meter with a time of 37:15.94. In the 5,000 meter, senior Alexandra Juzwiak placed fourth in the event with a time of 18:09.43, with her redshirt freshman teammate Lou Mialhe not far behind in fifth place with a time of 18:10.26.

Additionally, the Knights’ 4x400-meter relay team consisting of redshirt freshman Ain Jones, senior Bria Saunders, freshman Bukola Akinsola and Sokolova pooled together a time of 3:54.66, good enough for ninth place in the event.

In the jumps, Rutgers had several standout performances, none of them more impressive

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Sophomore attacker Kieran Mullins leads the way for Rutgers on the offensive side of the ball, scoring 4 goals in the win. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / MACRH 2018

Knights avenge upset with win over Blue Hens GRIFFIN WHITMER CORRESPONDENT

Head coach Joe Litterio has led Rutgers to its best 20-game start since 2001.

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The Rutgers men’s lacrosse team had revenge on its mind Saturday night against Delaware.

A year ago, ranked No. 1 in the country, the Scarlet Knights were upset on the road by the Blue Hens. Ever since then, they’ve had this game circled on their calendar.

They made good on that motivation, going on an 8-1 run to close the game against a pesky Delaware squad to come out with a 15-10 win.

It wasn’t easy, as the Blue Hens went on a 5-0 run spanning the second and third quarters to take a 9-7 lead and put the pressure on No. 11 Rutgers.

But just like a week prior against then-No. 13 Syracuse, the Knights took over in crunch time, scoring 7 straight goals and putting to rest any thought of a second straight upset for Delaware.

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“Ever y win is so important,” said head coach Brian Brecht. “You can’t just come out here and expect to win, you have to earn it.”

The Blue Hens absorbed the early punch from Rutgers, coming back from an early 7-4 deficit to take the lead at 9-7 with 11:46 left in the third quarter.

But the Knights’ offense figured things out and was unstoppable down the stretch.

Four Rutgers players finished with hat tricks, including all three star ters at attack.

Sophomore Kieran Mullins led the way with 4 goals and two assists, senior captain Jules Heningburg, freshman Tommy Coyne and redshirt junior midfielder Casey Rose each added 3 goals and an assist.

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LOUIS LEVINE, head coach of the gymnastics team, led his team to third place out of four teams during the first session at the Big Ten Championships over the weekend. The Knights scored more than 194 total points for the fifth time this season.

Graduate student Bryanna Grant won the triple jump for Rutgers at the Bulls Invite. THE DAILY TARGUM / JANUARY 2016

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MEN’S GOLF

WOMEN’S LACROSSE

BASEBALL

TRACK AND FIELD

Seahawk Intercollegiate

vs. Niagara

vs. Princeton

Florida Relays

Today, All Day, Wilmington, N.C.

Tomorrow, 7 p.m., Piscataway, N.J.

Wednesday, 3 p.m., Bainton Field

Thursday, All Day, Gainsville, Fla.