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...Those of us who bother to skim the “Community Advisories” usually skip the last three paragraphs—which always offer the same strategies for staying safe. We’re warned not to talk on cell phones or listen to iPods as we make our way home, and to remain in well-lit areas as often as possible. If we notice any suspicious individuals, we should call for help immediately. Most of all, HUPD instructs each of us to “trust your instincts...
...result of this attitude, Harvard services, intended to keep us safe, remain far under-utilized. In Dean Hammonds’ response to the three robberies, she reminded us of the Harvard University Campus Escort Program (HUCEP). From 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. (and 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday), volunteers remain on call to walk home any Harvard affiliate who dials their hotline. According to HUPD spokesman Steven Catalano, on average only 10-12 people request an escort each month—about two to three per week...
...light of the several recent crimes close to home, it seems clear that students walking through Cambridge at night are not, in fact, entirely adept at keeping themselves safe. This is not to say that we should live our lives in constant fear of silent attackers. But if we hope to prevent further violence in the future, we must recognize the reality of safety on and near campus. Yes, it’s easy to blame the victims—until that victim...
...seems that few predicted a worsening crisis after the subprime bubble months ago, listening to President George W. Bush’s serene conviction that everything was going smoothly, and Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson’s repeated assurances that, “It’s a safe banking system, a sound banking system. Our regulators are on top of it. This is a very manageable situation...
...intruder, and thus could not offer a description. Benowitz said that she hoped descriptions of perpetrators would be sent out as soon as possible after crimes occur, so that students would not open doors for robbers to repeat their crimes. “You should be able to feel safe,” Benowitz said. Chapman and Gehrke said they were concerned for the safety of students. “Two intrusions and three laptops stolen in one week is really alarming,” Chapman said. Gehrke described new security features added to Quincy House over the summer, such...