Category Archives: Athletics

Rutgers standards and priorities must be re-evaluated

Posted on October 1, 2014 by RU1

By Sidra Zia According to the Targum’s Sept. 29 editorial “Big Ten, big bucks and big outrage,” Rutgers plans to spend $64.1 million over the next year on the Athletic Department in hopes of significant revenue. However, with this drastic … Continue reading →

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Eric LeGrand Calls for Fair Contracts for Rutgers Faculty and Staff

Posted on September 18, 2014 by RU1

At this historic moment for Rutgers, remember the workers: Opinion By Eric LeGrand Rutgers’ entry into the Big Ten is a thrilling milestone for me — both as an alum and as a Scarlet Knights football player. But I want … Continue reading →

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Big Ten: Why is Rutgers behind in the fundraising game?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by RU1

By Kelly Heyboer and Ted Sherman NEW BRUNSWICK — In the quest to raise money for Rutgers University, senior Keith Culbreth has been on the front lines. During the spring semester, the student manned cubicle No. 27 in the Rutgers … Continue reading →

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NCAA power play may benefit Rutgers

Posted on August 8, 2014 by RU1

By Mary Diduch, Chris, Iseman J.P. Pelzman, Staff Writers, The Record As Rutgers University prepares to start its first season in the Big Ten athletic conference – one of the five largest conferences in college sports – the National Collegiate … Continue reading →

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Rutgers One members question sports spending

Posted on July 3, 2014 by RU1

A group of Rutgers faculty and staff leafletted Rutgers celebration of entrance into the Big Ten Tuesday, July 1.   Rutgers University celebrates entry into Big Ten Conference BY PATRICIA ALEX, STAFF WRITER, THE RECORD […] A group called Rutgers One, comprising … Continue reading →

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Rutgers throws party to mark entry into Big Ten

Posted on July 2, 2014 by RU1

By Keith Sargeant PISCATAWAY — Shortly after midnight Tuesday, a Big Ten flag was raised high atop the football stadium, and that’s when a moment 588 days in the making finally arrived. “I am delighted and privileged to say: RUTGERS … Continue reading →

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Press statement: Rutgers Faculty Klein and Killingsworth on Excessive Costs of Big Ten Athletics

Posted on July 1, 2014 by RU1

Contact: Nat Bender, nbender [@] aftnj.org, 908-377-0393 Statement by Rutgers Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers President Lisa Klein, Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Mark Killingsworth, Economics Professor, on Rutgers entrance to Big Ten Athletics and associated … Continue reading →

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Big Ten may mean big costs for Rutgers

Posted on June 22, 2014 by RU1

By Patricia Alex, Staff Writer, The Record. With its entry into the prestigious Big Ten conference less than two weeks away, Rutgers University is hoping to entice donors and alumni to support a series of multimillion-dollar upgrades to its sports … Continue reading →

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