Glassbook Project 2012: Beneath the Surface: Project collection 8 under the guidance of artist Jane Benson
Musicians come to Rutgers-Newark to perform instruments split in half by students for the Glassbook Project.
The Creativity of Chanel Polish
By Naina Kamath
Almost every girl knows that bottle of nail polish: square shaped, black top, signature entwined C logo. Chanel Le Vernis - or nail polish, in layman’s terms - has accrued an air of respectability and sophistication.
Sure, it may look the same on your fingers as any other brand would, but as with every form of expensive makeup, there comes a certain satisfaction knowing that the tips of your fingers are getting star treatment.
Chanel’s creative director of makeup Peter Philips recently had a chat with the New York Times, dishing on the places he gets his inspiration for the colors he creates.
Philips’ job is not an easy one: conjuring up shades that stand out from everything out there is a big hurdle to jump. He must concoct colors that are distinguished and worthy of their name.
However, he states that he finds this inspiration from the simple things in life. These are places where we would not assume a super fancy makeup man would derive ideas from.
An orange peel was the likely derivation for Holiday, an eye-popping hue of, you guessed it: orange. However, there have been some unconventional objects that Philips has used: an “old cigarette lighter…that lost its color over time” for the light blue Riva, or the “handle of a plastic grocery bag” for the summery peach June.
One of Chanel’s most successful and popular shades, Particulière, was created by accident - think along the lines of Fleming and the discovery of penicillin (yes, pretty polish can easily be compared to a life saving medication). It was a spontaneous creation that happened due to Philips’ “failed tryout for a purple taupe shade.”
And despite its seemingly average grey-ish tint, Particulière has been seen anywhere and everywhere; fashionistas the world over clearly fell head over heels for a mistake made in the mysterious makeup lab.
So while a Chanel nail polish may set you back around $20 a pop, you can be assured that Peter Philips and his team have put a lot of thinking, creativity, and a good dose of serendipity into that signature glass bottle.
Red Bulls tie San Jose at home
By Brian Harris
The New York Red Bulls played the San Jose Earthquakes this past Saturday, sending their guests away with a 2-2 draw from Red Bull Arena. Taking the early lead, Kenny Cooper took a pass from Thierry Henry and put it past San Jose goalkeeper Jon Busch to give the Red Bulls a 1-0 lead five minutes into the match.
However, in the 15th minute, the Earthquakes’ Rafael Barca tied the game at one thanks to a New York defensive lapse by New York. Just eight minutes later, Bulls midfielder Dax McCarty made up for the transgression by ripping a shot into the lower right corner of the net.
The lead was short lived as San Jose striker Chris Wondolowski scored his seventh goal of the year, which ties him at first place for the MLS scoring title, with New York’s striker duo of Cooper and Henry.
The first half ended on a bad note for the Earthquakes with Shea Salinas, who was battling with Red Bulls midfield/defender Rafa Marquez all game, suffering a fracture to his left clavicle after falling to the ground with Marquez, who kicked Salinas as he was getting up. Also injuring himself on the same play was Earthquakes defender Victor Bernardez, who strained a knee ligament attempting a header on the play.
Scarlet Raiders fall to Harvard on senior night
By Patricia Serrantonio
This past Saturday during the senior night game for the men’s volleyball team, the Rutgers- Newark Scarlet Raiders, ended in a 3-1 loss against Harvard University. The Raiders played against the 15th ranked team with yet another disheartening game for the Raiders who could not come out on top. The final having 12 kills combined.
The fourth set was another exciting game, and although the Raiders had a 6-2 lead, the teams tied at 15-15 and 16-16. Harvard then jumped ahead quickly with six points, making the score 22-16. The loss was sealed as Harvard took the win.
“We have a limited amount of players,” said captain and senior Austin Pappas. “But the team has done better every year since my freshman year besides this season.”
The final scores were 27-25, 25-19, 21-25, and 25-18.
Red Bulls rock Columbus 4-1 on the road
By Brian Harris
The New York Red Bulls traveled to Columbus this past Saturday to take on the Crew, and thanks to a three-goal barrage in the first half, the Red Bulls left Ohio with a 4-1 win, which served as a statement on just how serious the Red Bulls are in going for the MLS cup this campaign.
Newcomer Kenny Cooper continued his scoring spree, putting one past Columbus keeper Andy Gruenebaum just three minutes into the game. Ten minutes later, Cooper headed his second goal of the game, and his sixth of the campaign for a 2-0 Red Bulls lead.
Theirry Henry, who along with his striking partner Cooper, has been filling up the net at a rapid pace, scored his sixth goal of the year to give the Red Bulls a 3-0 halftime lead in the waning minutes of the first half.
Seemingly embarrassed by their first-half performance, Columbus came out in the second half with a vengeance, firing shot after shot at New York keeper Ryan Meara, who turned them aside time and time again. Finally, in the 89th minute, the Crew’s captain Chad Marshall put one past Meara off of a corner, ruining his chance for a clean sheet and saving Columbus some face.
Visibly annoyed at the fact that the Red Bulls gave up a goal, Henry scored a minute later on a beautiful 15-yard strike for his second of the game and team-leading seventh goal, putting up the Red Bulls for good at 4-1.
With the victory, New York is now in second place in the Eastern Conference, behind only Sporting Kansas City. The next time the Red Bulls are in action will be on April 14 at home against San Jose, then on April 22 against D.C. United, and April 28 at Red Bull Arena against the New England Revolution.
Devils clinch sixth seed in Eastern Conference
by Shashwat Dave
Few teams in the NHL are as hot as the New Jersey Devils are right now. Jersey’s finest have not only managed to secure the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, but are also going to face the Florida Panthers, arguably the league’s weakest playoff team. Add to that a 6 game winning streak entering the playoffs, and the Devils are poised to make a deep run in the post season.
After missing the playoffs entirely last season, their first miss since the 1995-1996 season, the Devils clinched a playoff spot with a commanding 5-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes a couple of weeks back. However, it was their 2-1 win in Detroit that enabled them to clinch the sixth seed. After a close couple of periods, Petr Sykora broke the stalemate with a late third period goal, notching his 20th goal of the season. It was the Devils’ first win in “Hockeytown” Detroit, Michigan, since 1996.
However, the Devils had to wait until Saturday night to find out who their opponent would be in the playoffs as the Southeast division was still up for grabs, and the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals were locked in a point battle for the division title. It was the Panthers who emerged victorious with a win over the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night and thus are set to face the Devils in the post season.
NCAS SGA exhausts final Ad-Hoc funds, prepares for elections
By Scott Nisley
Yesterday the Newark College of Arts and Sciences Student Governing Association (NCAS-SGA) decided to allocate the last of their remaining Ad-Hoc funds to four different student organizations, including RU Pride, WRNU Rutgers Radio, the Indian Students Association, and the Muslim Students Association to fund their upcoming events.
However with the Ad-Hoc budget down to $2,300.96, the SGA was unable to allocate the funds that each student organization had desired. Instead in an attempt to accommodate the respective organizations, the SGA split the remaining Ad-Hoc funds four ways, giving exactly $575.24 to each.
Divij Pandya, NCAS-SGA’s chief of Finance explained that the Ad-Hoc funds, which are given to student organizations to support their on-campus events, have been exhausted for the year and why the remaining Ad-Hoc money was distributed the way it was among the four organizations:
“Originally these organizations requested higher amounts, however there was $2,300.96 left in our Ad-Hoc account. So the finance committee on Wednesday decided to just split the money evenly so that each organization had the opportunity to receive $575.24…just to make it fair so that everybody had the opportunity to receive money…Originally they did ask for more but if that’s all we can give them, then we can’t really do much,” Said Pandya.
The SGA’s remaining budget an estimated $2,101.94 will be saved for the SGA’s personal use. Pandya stated that he expects the remaining funds will be spent during the last four weeks of the semester.
2 semester requirements for language studies stumps students
By Dana Kandic
Students who are registering for an elementary language course in the fall semester should be aware of the two-semester requirement offered by the Newark campus of Rutgers University. This requirement has confused students in the past and it has become clear since Jennifer Austin became Chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies, in September of 2011.
For a student to receive three credits for any elementary language course at the Newark campus of Rutgers University, one is required to take both, the 101 and 102 courses. This means that students pay part of their tuition cost towards a class that is not credited until he or she completes the second course.
Austin explains that the two-semester requirement for language study is a curricular policy decided by the whole faculty and forms part of the general curriculum requirements of Faculty of Arts and Sciences-Newark.
“I think it is a pedagogically sound requirement… it isn’t possible to learn enough of a language in a semester,” says Austin in an e-mail response.
“This is the minimum that we need in order to ensure that students are getting something worthwhile out of their curricular time and their tuition dollars,” Austin says in an interview.
Austin explains that this is not just her judgment but language experts have determined that two semesters of one language is a necessity. The idea is shared with Austin’s colleges across the university.
Kenneth Sanders, Dean of Student Affairs says that students cannot learn a minimum amount of a language in one semester, but two. By taking two semesters of a language students are receiving a “minimum content mastery of material.”
This two-semester rule may be best looked at as one course “stretched” in two semesters. John Gunkel, Vice Chancellor of Academic Programs and Services, explains the benefits for spreading the two courses within two semesters.
“The hyphenated numbering system successfully spreads out effort in the form of credits attempted evenly over the entire year, ensures that grades can be assigned in a timely way, allows advanced placement for students with some familiarity with the subject but not full elementary level proficiency, and the like,” Gunkel says.
Although other departments within the campus require that two semesters of a subject be completed in order to complete the general requirement for graduation, like science, history, English or math courses, the credits are not held back from students.
Rutgers student leader arrested in protests in DC
By Joshua Hoyos
The president of the Rutgers University Student Assembly based out of New Brunswick was arrested on Mar. 25 during demonstrations in front of one of the nation’s largest holders of debt.
Matthew Cordeiro, 22, of North Arlington, NJ was arrested in front of Sallie Mae Corporation headquarters on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C., along with 35 other protestors. Many of the protestors came from the United States Students Association who were in D.C. for the 43rd Annual Grassroots Legislative Conference.
In all, Metropolitan Police arrested 36 students after blocking the entrance to Sallie Mae.
Cordeiro said that he choose to protest because he wanted to send the message about student debt.
“Me and some there were glad that we did what we did and sent a message,” said Cordeiro.
Andrew Gruna, 19, political science student, attended the conference and was a part of the demonstrations in front of Sallie Mae. He said that the group of 400 students were peaceful during the protests and stopped those who were disruptive.
Gruna explained that students spoke with representatives from the National Lawyers Guild who informed them about their rights and what would lead a student to getting arrested.
Gruna described the action as a “non-violent disorderly conduct.”
“There were student held academic discussions about lobbying and student debt and the effects of different student debt problems that have arose,” said Gruna.
According to an officer in the first district of the Metropolitan Police, 36 people were arrested for statutes for disorderly blocking an entrance to a door.
Amongst the group, 21 of the students who were male were booked at the first district while the 15 female students were brought to the second district police station for booking.
“The students were very compliant,” said Officer Tolland.
The difference between advising Honors College Students and NCAS Students
By Akin Shoyoye
Rutgers-Newark students can currently begin preparing to select their classes for the fall of 2012. This tends to be a nerve-wracking portion of the semester, as students balance their decisions, on scheduling. Some need just a few more credits to graduate, while some are worried about scheduling issues, and others may just be looking for that class in which the course load is relatively light.
The decisions made affect the academic path on which students walk upon during their time at R-N. The process is not to be taken lightly, and comes equipped with advisors to help guide students along that path.
Here at R-N, there are variations of these paths that students may travel down. For instance, the Honors College and the Newark College of Arts and Science (NCAS) are two different paths, and there are a few differences when it comes to the advisement process for students in both programs.
The Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is comprised off nine academic advisors, who serve numerous students according to their last name along with 17 peer advisors.
According to April Johnson, first year Student Counselor and Coordinator of the Peer Advisor Program, and Kenneth Sanders, newly appointed dean of Academic Services, the responsibilities of peer advisors during the advising period includes assisting students with academic resources by teaching students how to schedule classes, use Rutgers Degree Navigator, and Web Registration.
Students, staff, and faculty march for Trayvon Martin
By Brian Harris
During the free period, on Apr. 2, Alpha Phi Sigma and the Criminal Justice National Honor Society held a march through the streets of Newark, in order to bring awareness to the Trayvon Martin case.
Martin was the 17-year-old from Sanford, Fl. On Feb. 26 Martin was shot by 28-year-old, George Zimmerman. The self-appointed neighborhood watch captain claims that he acted in self-defense—but when Martin’s body was checked, all that was found on his person were Skittles and a bottle of iced tea. Zimmerman was neither arrested nor given any sort of sobriety test, by the police who responded to the scene.
The vocal and unwavering response from people across the nation, to this case, has been vehement. At Rutgers-Newark, students, staff, and faculty marched and chanted for Trayvon. Vice Chancellor Marcia W. Brown led the march, with a bullhorn, chanting “J-U-S-T-I-C-E” and “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? NOW!”
Other faculty joining Chancellor Brown was LaWanda Thomas, the assistant dean of Academic and Student Services for the School of Criminal Justice, and the chapter advisor for Alpha Phi Sigma. Dr. Bonita Veysey, the M.A. Program Director and professor at the School of Criminal Justice was also in attendance.
Red Bulls top Montreal, Henry scores hat trick
By Brian Harris
On a cold, dreary Saturday afternoon at the end of March, The Red Bulls played the newest kids on the MLS block, the Montreal Impact, in front of a half-full Red Bull Arena, showing just who the die-hards are amongst the Red Bulls fan base.
In the first few minutes, the Red Bulls got off to a slow start. The match began to pick up when they gave up a goal to the Impact’s Sanna Nyassi as he put one past New York keeper Ryan Meara in the 19th minute of play.
As the first half progressed, the Red Bulls took back control when Thierry Henry tied the game at one on a header in the 28th minute. Montreal took the lead again in the 38th minute with a goal from Justin Mapp, but before the half ended, Kenny Cooper tied it at 2-2 in stoppage time on a penalty kick.
During halftime, Kenilworth resident and season-ticket holder Kelby Salfred-Ingham expressed his love and admiration for the soccer team.
“They (the Red Bulls) do a really good job of pulling the families together and we really enjoy it,” Salfred-Ingham, who was at the game with his wife and daughters.
Salfred-Ingham, who is 36, also voiced his thoughts on the attendance at Red Bull Arena.
“I wish more people would come out and support the team,” he said. “Compared to the other professional sports around here, it’s (the Red Bulls) more economical and it’s a great time.”
The second half saw the Red Bulls put into over drive thanks to two more goals from Henry, giving the French striker his first MLS hat trick.
Mehdi Ballouchy added another goal to the Red Bulls tally, which was set up by a lovely back heel flick by Henry, giving the Red Bulls a big 5-2 victory.
The next few games for the Red Bulls see them on the road at Columbus to challenge the Crew on April 7 at 3 p.m., back home against the San Jose Earthquakes at 7 p.m. on April 14, and then down to take on the rival D.C.
Lin out, Knicks face playoffs reality
By Gil Santos
With Jeremy Lin out for the season, the New York Knicks’ playoff hopes could be in peril.
The injury bug has hit the Knicks hard at a crucial time as they hold just a two and a half game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks for the eighth and final seed in the playoffs. In addition to Lin out, Amare Stoudemire has not been in the lineup since March 24 as he is currently nursing a bulging disk in his back, but the Knicks expect him to return in two to four weeks.
Last Saturday, the Knicks announced that an MRI revealed Lin had a slight meniscus tear in his right knee. As a result, Lin decided to opt for surgery, thus ending his season.
Lin took the league by storm when debuted against, the New Jersey Nets, back in February for 25 points, 5 rebounds, and seven assists— inciting “Linsanity”.
The Knicks went on a tear, winning seven straight games with Lin leading the way. In twelve games with Lin, the Knicks were 9-3 heading into the All-Star Break. During the twelve-game stretch, Lin averaged 22.5 points and 8.7 assists.
Photos from Red Bulls home game against The Montreal Impact
Photography by Brian Harris
Images of the empty third floor in Dana Library.
Pictures taken by Dana Kandic
