Brett J. Dowling
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A Press Room for the 21st Century
These so-called “Skype Seats” created by the Trump Administration in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room create a degree of openness, innovation, and diversity that should make any supporter of genuine press freedom rejoice.
Halloween Weekend Attracts Police Attention
During what was commonly referred to as “Halloweekend” by students, police officers were dispatched to four of Harvard’s eight historically male final clubs.
Woman Accosted at Harvard Housing Complex
The offender, described as a male in his early 20s with short light colored hair and a tall, muscular build, exited a van and attempted to approach the victim, a police advisory reported.
Police Warn of 'Recent Increase' in Assault and Batteries
Five separate incidents of assault and battery were reported in the vicinity of Harvard Square within a two week period.
Homeless Man Assaulted in Harvard Square
A homeless man was reportedly kicked and punched by several other homeless men who fled the scene before police could arrive.
Man Allegedly Exposes Himself to Student on Mt. Auburn
A man allegedly exposed himself to a Harvard Student at about 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday on Mt. Auburn St. near the corner of JFK St.
Man Exposes Himself in Quincy, Flees
A Quincy resident reported the incident at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, and officers responded “immediately,” according to a community advisory issued by HUPD spokesperson Steven G. Catalano.
Bombing Memories Still Lingering, Harvard Affiliates Run Marathon
Two years after two bombings left the Boston Marathon’s finish line in chaos in 2013, more than a dozen Harvard students, faculty, and affiliates took to the 26.2 mile Marathon course on Monday.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Trespassing Grays Hall
The trespass was reported by Christian J. Floyd ’18, who said he encountered a “mysterious man” standing at the bottom of the stairs on the first floor of Grays Middle entryway Saturday.
Harvard Law Professors Weigh In on Tsarnaev Trial Venue
While both the U.S. District Court and the Court of Appeals have rejected the requests to relocate the Tsarnaev trial, Law School faculty members see reason behind them.