Mind's Eye The New Memory Retaining Drink

By: Tyler Bogart

NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers University’s new drink Mind’s Eye helps with everyone’s day to day activities.


This drink is supposed to help with memory retention, it also comes in multiple sizes, is all natural, has zero calories, and has a fruity taste to it.


This new beverage is great for midterm or finals season because it is a memory retainer, and students know how hard it can be to study for three to five exams at once. This drink can now help with them with their studies.


Mind’s Eye helps students get past that metal barrier when they think they cannot study any more.

Rutgers student Manny Cruz thinks that Mind’s Eye is a great drink for the day after a long night of partying. He said, “this drink is great, as a person who always parties and gets trashed, this drink allows me to pay attention in class the next day”.


Mind Eye helps Manny focus in class and gets him mind right when he really does not feel like going to class.


This drink has also helped others as well like University of North Dakota student Zach Bogart. Zach is an aviation student and he said, “Mind’s Eye keeps me refreshed, keeps me energized, and it keeps me focused”.


A piolet needs to be focused the whole time while he or she is up in the air, so this drink is great for everyone.

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New energy drink company announces pledge to improve student transportation system

Hayden Klein, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, works late every night at the College Ave bookstore only to return to Alexander Library to study for the rest of the night. With an 18 credit academic schedule and a 20-hour workweek, she regularly suffers from a lack of sleep and energy.

Klein, along with many other Rutgers students, said she struggles to find a way to stay awake through the nights when she needs to work or has an assignment due.

A Rutgers research team released a study of new discoveries of the new Pepsi drink, Scarlet Splash, on Thursday. This drink was designed for students like Klein to provide a boost of energy and alertness.

The drink is becoming increasingly popular among Rutgers students, said Klein.

“Scarlet Splash is my go-to drink when I’m studying for midterms late at night. It helps me stay up at night and ace my exams,” Klein said.

The study helps to explain this energy-boosting quality. According to the study, certain amino acids improve focus. Amino acids, namely dopamine, are found in multiple energy drinks — including Scarlet Splash.

Power On Power Off further explains the effects of dopamine on the human brain. “Experimental studies have shown that dopamine helps to enhance attention, especially in the context of making sure that you pay attention and shift your focus in a flexible and appropriate manner based on information you have learned previously,” according to the article.

In addition to this, the University study cites that the drink is sugar free, which is highly unusual in fountain drinks that appeal to the consumer’s taste and focus.

According to the study, Scarlet Splash provides an immunity boost, as well. This is due to the natural fruit antioxidants, which also contribute to the berry flavored taste. 

Scarlet Splash can be purchased at any Rutgers vending machine for $2 a bottle. 75% of the proceeds made from the drink go toward the Transportation Department in an effort to improve the bus system, according to the study. 

“I’m really glad that Scarlet Splash is making an effort to donate to a cause students really care about. The bus system affects me on a daily basis. Scarlet Splash is finally going to be the product that will really help students,” Klein said.

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Former NFL Player is the Co-Owner of Inception Sports Performance

 

RJ Cobbs thought that everything was over for him the day that he got hurt while playing for the NFL.

Instead of giving up on his dreams, he found a way to still be involved in the game, and everyday motivates people to pursue their dreams.

The former NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants spends his days at the training facility of Inception: Athletic Excellence Center, where he is able to pass down the knowledge that he acquired throughout his life and football career.

Cobbs uses the techniques and athletic training that he acquired over the years to train boys and girls to succeed in their goals, says Cobbs.

“We do athletic training where we are just giving back the knowledge that we experienced throughout our lives”, says Cobbs.

Cobbs is very passionate about what he does and truly motivates his clients.

“The reason I wake up every morning to go to work is because my heart and the passion that I have for the game”, says Cobb.

Kids from all around North Jersey come to the facility to train on a daily basis at Inception with a variety of goals, and we want to make them great, says Cobbs.

“I like training with coach RJ because he is preparing me for the upcoming season with the [Morris Hills] Scarlet Knights, while also working on my speed and agility to improve my skills as a linebacker”, says Ray, a client at Inception.

As a football specialist Cobbs is able to help young players to achieve their goals in the sport.

“Coach RJ helps with me to improve as a quarterback with my mechanics and throwing, and he is also good with speed and agility”, says Luke, who has been training with Cobbs for a while now.

On top of teaching these children techniques that will hopefully help them succeed in the athletic part of their lives, Cobbs wants to make sure they thrive in every aspect of their lives, he says.

“I’m teaching life lessons”, says Cobbs.

“RJ is like a second father to me. He helps me train with my techniques while making me a better, strong player. There are no words to describe how good he is”, says JD, a client at the facility.

The passion that Cobbs has for football comes from a long time ago. Cobbs has been involved with football his whole life and knew in his heart that he was going to make it to the NFL, he says.

Mike Brady, a former childhood teammate who played football with Cobbs for many years describes him as a very engaging personality.

“We all knew from the time we were six years old that RJ was a special player. Besides his clear athletic talent, RJ was always a natural leader that kept the team motivated” says Brady.

Cobbs graduated with a BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he was a standout football player at running back, wide receiver and defensive back.

Plainsboro welcomes a new SuperFresh catered towards the town’s Asian community

By Stephen Nelson

Monday, March 19, 2018

PLAINSBORO, N.J. – Plainsboro residents are welcomed this month to the return of the supermarket SuperFresh, some however are not happy with the changes of food selection.

“I was disappointed that SuperFresh is now more of a specialty store carrying Asian products, instead of a supermarket like McCaffrey’s, considering there already is the Asian Food Market in the Plainsboro Plaza only two minutes away from SuperFresh,” said Plainsboro resident Robert Gregory.

The new SuperFresh on 10 Schalks Crossing Road is a mix of cultures, much like the town itself, while it does lean more Asian with the food products available, there is a deli with all the standard meats and cheeses

The original SuperFresh on 10 Schalks Crossing Road was very profitable and enjoyed by the residents in town, but closed due to the company SuperFresh losing money and forced the closure of the Plainsboro SuperFresh.

“SuperFresh was very convenient to be right in the middle of town, while the prices were not the best it was easier to pick up groceries after events with the kids, rather than go to West Windsor or Route One for groceries,” said Plainsboro resident Rebecca Taglifero.   

Some people are just happy to have a supermarket back in town because the original SuperFresh closed back in January of 2014.

“Although it is not the same it is still a supermarket and place to pick up cheap milk and eggs, which we go through a lot. I will probably end up coming here more over time,” said Taglifero.

There have not been all positive receptions towards SuperFresh’s return.

“I don’t see why we need another Asian food market in the area, we already have one. And the prices are too high, I will stick to ShopRite,” said Jake Costas.

The demographic over the past twenty years in Plainsboro has changed and become more of an Asian community so the change seems natural. There is an Indian owned bank right next to SuperFresh along with several Asian restaurants in the plaza and in town.

“I was expecting a typical American supermarket, but I was surprised with the food available and the mix of Asian products, especially the deserts. I will however stick to the Asian Food Market, mostly out of brand loyalty,” said Simran Deshpande. 

Some have made complaints about how the service was lacking in the first few weeks of the SuperFresh being open.

“It seems like they were not ready to open yet and many of the staff are teenagers who do not know where anything is and there are boxes everywhere,” said Drew King.

BURRRRR at RU

As you look around Rutgers campus you will notice many students in shorts, jeans, sweats, uggs and flip flops, but Harlem Johnston is perfectly happy in his North Face bubble jacket. Like most students he hates watching the weather.

The weather can be a tricky thing to predict. The past month has left Rutgers students baffled about what to wear and if they should bring a jacket or pack an umbrella, no one really knows.

Some days have surpassed 80 degrees, others got as low as 57 and raining.

“I’d rather be safe than sorry.” This is the mindset of many students, “I can always take my jacket off but if I don’t bring it then I’m screwed.”

You can see Harlem on campus in a crowd bundled up or with his jacket tied around his waist with his beats headphones on, in his own world.

Some students like Harlem don’t even know the weather until they walk out the door and risk being too hot, too cold, or even getting drenched by the rain.

There are many students who just don’t care about what they wear and how it will impact their day. Jordan Lee is no different, he is not fazed by the changes in the weather. “I wear my sweats every day no matter what.

NJ freeze takes over Rutgers

By: Christopher Tangarife

As Derrick Neves gets up from his dorm and begins his morning ritual, he feels the cold air hit him like a car as his feet touch the ice cold floor.

He quickly grabs over to his phone and opens the weather app to see exactly how cold the temperature has drop only to find that it is now hovering in the 40s.

A complete flip from the 70 degree weather experience last week where shorts roamed free. 

Now Derrick must decide if this is a cold blast that will fade in the afternoon or if he must pull out his winter jacket from the dark corner of his closet.

“Dude, this weather is just annoying at this point. I usually dress for the day since I’m in classes for most of the day and don’t feel like going back to my dorm just to change my clothes. So now if I dress incorrectly, I’m either cold for the day or sweating in class with my heavy winter clothes. “

As the weather continues to change in dramatic fashion, Derrick along with fellow students must adapt to the ever changing temperatures throughout their day on campus.

Speaking to Daniel Martinez, a 21 year old student, he says that he simply packs a pair of shorts on the days that start off cold and might get hot later on. He looks at multiple news apps in order to try and get an idea of how the weather will be for the day.

Students are simply taking this as being immersed in the college life by adapting what life throws at you when you’re no longer living with your parents.

Sarah Martinez added that “If you want to know what NJ is in a basic nutshell, this weather will tell you everything you need to know. One day you could be wearing a cute top and the next day you could look like an overstuffed bear wearing 3 sweaters and winter jacket. “

Dorms are also not the most well insulated places, you can feel the cold creep in from all over the room.  When you are a college student, you love sleep, and when something gets in the way of that you grow a hatred for it. 

“I hate waking up in the middle of the night because of the temperature all of a sudden dropping and me freezing my ass off. It’s not like I can turn on the heater and turn it off at will, the dorms suck and I have to try and adapt to it, which I guess is part of the college life in a way “says Derrick Neves.

Things won’t be getting any better with Artic blast looking to hit NJ this week with a possibility of snow on top of that.  

Students will be bundling up very quickly in preparation for this Artic blast , with trips to the clothing store and food market they will sure be trying to stay warm and filled during this winter.

Derrick added “I’d rather be over bundled and warm then freezing my nads off because I was cheap or brushed aside the weather signs.”

Rutgers Students Respond To Changing Weather

Randy DeGregorio

Brian Jozwiak found himself walking to a Rutgers bus stop in the middle of a seventy-degree day wearing long pants and a heavy winter coat.

He notices everyone around him is in shorts and short sleeves as he starts to sweat and become overheated a bit.

Jozwiak never realized how much the weather can change in just a few hours.

“I woke up early today and it was close to freezing outside,” Jozwiak said. “I go to one class and when I get out, it feels like summer.”

During this time of year, Rutgers students can find themselves in dramatic and various weather changes in short periods of time, which has gotten mostly negative opinions.

Most students can be frustrated during this time because the weather is difficult to predict, making outfit choices an even bigger challenge.

Sophomore Kyle Trinidad claims to spend almost a half hour sometimes just on deciding what to wear and bring with him to class.

“I cannot decide what to wear anymore,” Trinidad said.

He said it is nearly impossible to be perfectly dressed, what one wears will make them too hot or too cold at at least one point throughout the day.

He also mentions that even sometimes, regardless of the outside weather, classroom temperatures can also be changing.

Senior Tiffany Longo believes that the classroom temperatures at Rutgers are worse than the outdoors during this time of year.

Since the weather is frequently changing, so are the classrooms which can make it even harder to decide what to wear.

“I could be walking into a sauna one day and a freezer the next” said Longo, “It can be very uncomfortable if you are not prepared”.

Longo even added that she sometimes brings three different sweatshirts and jackets to class to make sure she has the right fit for each temperature.

Sophomore Tommy Best said that the weather during this time can also make someone ill.

“When you keep switching from the cold to hot this often,” said Best, “it causes headaches and sometimes really bad allergies”.

Best added that last year he had to miss a full week of classes because he became so sick.