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Volume xliii Issue III
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september 26th, 2012
THOSE OTHER GUYS
DAILY TARGUM PROGRESS NOT HINDERED BY "BAD NEWS" BY SUM DUM JOO HEAD WRITER
MINE STREET—As of late, intense events including a student being hit by an RUPD vehicle, a shooting, and various robberies have been echoing across campus much to the Daily Targum's disliking. “We know how to do the news,” said Editor-in-Chief Jovelle Tamayo. “We also know that students are sensitive to what happens and we must make sure that their fragile mental psyches are not damaged by intense events.” According to Tamayo, the Daily Targum has prided itself on quality journalism for years. She noted that as the sole source of information for thousands of Rutgers students every day, the editorial staff takes their jobs seriously. “Our policy this year is to avoid the stuff that may make
people sad and upset and focus on the lighter things,” continued Tamayo. On Monday, the Targum ran an article on the front page in reference to students taking parking spots and turning them into mini parks. "Isn’t that amazing?" said Tamayo. "Isn’t that something that totally deserves to be on the front page of a newspaper that is the sole source of relevant information for a 60,000 person university? I think so,” continued
COLD FRONT
Canada Protests South Park Movie
thing about this," said Gretzky. The film's writers, Trey Parker and Matt Stone are surONTARIO, CA—A country the prised that they didn't receive United States once considered a this type of feedback initially in friendly neighbor is now ignit1999. ing a series of protests over the While the filmmakers and South Park Movie, released 13 Americans alike see the Canayears ago, that portrayed Canadian protests as irrelevant and da in what they feel is a negative nothing to be worried over, the light. protests are set to continue in a Canadian President Wayne polite and orderly manner until Gretzky issued a formal statethey feel that some sort of restiment several days ago condemntution has been made, or until ing the movie, South Park: Bigthey become embarrassed and ger, Longer, and Uncut. Gretzky return home. has since apologized for the for"Uncle Fucka, eh? I never mal statement, but admits his heard such a disrespectful thing feelings are still kind of hurt. on our airwaves. Sorry about "Like c'mon guys. I'm sorry Continued on Page 2 if that's how you see us, but look, we're going to have to do someBY ALAN SMITHEE NEWS EDITOR
Tamayo. Despite an attempt to keep the bad news to a minimum, the aggressive journalists at the Targum do report on all events, no matter what the issue. Lately, no piece of news, big or small, has been able to miss their pages, inside and out. “We chose to mention the thing about the kid getting hit by an RUPD vehicle in our opinions section,” said Managing Editor Olivia Prentzel. “It was Continued on Page 2
QUICKIES
Researchers find NY Giants coach Tom Coughlin actually turns his cheeks bright red purposefully when threatened President Barchi jumps in front of moving RUPD police car to avoid going to board meeting "I immediately regretted my decision," said Barchi.
Bruce Springsteen replaced by cardboard cutout at birthday show
Despite the 63 year-old singer not wanting to perform during stormy weather, MetLife Stadium ticket holders were not dissuaded from singing 'Happy Birthday' to a piece of cardboard and a speaker box.
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Student Standing Beside NextBus Ticker Thinks Everyone is Staring at Her
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