Hauser Replies to Citation Allegations

Former Harvard psychology professor Marc D. Hauser responded publicly to Princeton philosophy professor Gilbert Harman’s accusation that Hauser failed to adequately credit another scholar in his 2006 book, Moral Minds.

Oct. 7– Oct. 20: Fire in the Science Center

HUPD has been kept busy in the past two weeks investigating loud parties in Mather, suspicious activity in the normally placid freshman dorms, and disturbances at Au Bon Pain. As part of our Securitas series, we've combed through recent HUPD log entries and published some of the more colorful entries below. BY THE NUMBERS Reports of loud parties: 11 Reports of unwanted guest[s]: 12 Stolen bags and wallets: 9 Total value of stolen bikes: $2940 Total value of stolen Apple products: $8099.99 Total value of stolen computer mice: $10 Dispatches to Mather: 5 Dispatches to freshman dorms: 9 Dispatches to Au Bon Pain: 6

Security Guard Receives 50 Hours of Community Service for Theft

The case against Stephen Evans—a former Securitas supervisor who was arraigned on April 7 for stealing electronics from Harvard students—was ...

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Bank Robbery

A man began an attempt to rob Eastern Bank in Harvard Square on Friday, but got spooked and ran out of the bank before completing the crime.

Harvard Reviews Sexual Assault Policies

Harvard is currently undergoing a review of the sexual assault policies in place across the University’s different schools.

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David J. Lalo '13 (left) explains what inspired Anthony J. Buxton '13 (center), Steven M. Keith (right) and him to make t-shirts in support of the LGBTQ community.

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The Harvard Wrestling Team poses in front of Lowell House with t-shirts and buttons in support of the National Coming Out Day.

Sept. 23 – Oct. 6: Tourists Reading a Map

Harvard students have been graced with sun and serene days over the past two weeks—unless, like some unlucky few, you encountered loud parties, unwanted guests, or worst of all, the theft of future shopping sprees. As part of our Securitas series, we’ve combed through recent HUPD log entries and published some of the more colorful entries below. BY THE NUMBERS Loud parties: 10 Reports of "suspicious activity": 40 Reports of "unwanted guest[s]": 14 Noise complaints: 11 Total value of stolen bicycles: $3,825 Total value of stolen backpacks: $240 Total money stolen from safes: $10 Total value of stolen Apple products: $5,129 Total value of stolen Macy’s gift cards: $900 Total value of stolen Ann Taylor gift cards: $750

Pooh's House Vandalized

Shock and horror quickly spread through the College this weekend, when an attack of senseless vandalism left the Science Center's much-beloved Winnie-the-Pooh tree in shambles.

HBS Introduces New Gen Ed for Undergrads

Led by Business School professors Joseph B. Lassiter and Mihir A. Desai, the new General Education course is the first to be offered exclusively to undergraduates at the Business School.

Exams Interrupt Jewish High Holidays

This year, Rosh Hashana—the date of which is determined by the Gregorian calendar—occurred later than usual and coincided with a spate of exams and paper due dates.

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Former Harvard student Brittany J. Smith confirms her guilty plea on Friday for her role in the May 2009 killing of a Cambridge drug dealer Justin Cosby in Kirkland House. Smith was sentenced to three years in prison plus two years of probation.

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Denise Cosby, mother of shooting victim Justin Cosby, delivers a statement in court. "You are just as responsible for my son's death as the shooter," she said.

Denise Cosby Reflects on Son's Death

Ex-Harvard Student Brittany Smith Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Former Harvard student Brittany J. Smith pleaded guilty Friday to five of the six counts related to the 2009 shooting in Kirkland House and was sentenced to three years in prison.