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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.


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.