Panel pushes progress for LGBT athletes

Homophobia in college athletics has been gaining more attention and prevention, but more still needs to be done, according to several University affiliates who addressed the issue. In the Cook Campus Center, a panel of media specialists, coaches and athletes answered important questions last night on how to make gay athletes feel comfortable and the struggles they face after a screening of the movie “Training Rules.”  In the documentary, several female Penn State University basketball players shared their stories playing under head coach Rene Portland’s 30-year tenure and her three training rules: no alcohol, no drugs and no lesbians. Portland make it clear to her recruits that being a lesbian and associating with lesbians was not allowed, according to the film. If a player was discovered to be gay... Full story

Johnnies present next Tourney test

This one they had to have. It was something head coach Bob Reasso made clear heading into Wednesday night’s Big East Tournament opening round game at West Virginia. And have it they did. Sophomore forward Ibrahim Kamara got the Scarlet Knights off to a flying start with a fifth minute goal as they never looked back, clinching an emphatic 2-0 victory. Full story

'Days Without Hate' promote love on campus

University students smashed away their hate and intolerance during “Days Without Hate” week, sponsored by Rutgers Hillel. Since the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin 14 years ago, students continue to honor his memory through “Days Without Hate,” an annual event focused on giving back to the University and the greater community since its inception 12 years ago. Coordinated by Rutgers College seniors Sarah Schanfield and Sharon Ahdout, “Days Without Hate” featured a “Car Smash” on Morrell Street Wednesday and a blood and bone marrow drive. Full story

Taking on the System

A look back at Chris Daggetts third party campaign for governor

On Tuesday November 3, 2009, Chris Daggett became the most successful gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey's history, bringing in 5.5% of the vote. This is the story behind his grass-roots campaign that captured the attention of the nation. Full story