News Briefs

Water main break leads to unbathed and unhappy students
At 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, a Security guard patrolling Davison House reported significant flooding in the basement. It was soon discovered that a major water main had burst between Josselyn House and Jewett House, affecting the water supply for the central part of campus until 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. Residents were advised not to drink tap water during that time until any sand or silt could be flushed from the water supply lines. The Josselyn basement had mild property damage due to flooding; the All College Dining Center was also affected. The Arlington Fire Department pumped the water pipe onto Joss Beach in order to clean it. Contractors repaired the pipe by Friday afternoon, and drinkable water was restored to residents.
—Brian Farkas, Assistant News Editor

Terrace Apartment resident successfully extinguishes fire
At 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, a fire broke out in the drip pan of a kitchen stove in one of the Terrace Apartments. The student was able to put out the flame with a fire extinguisher before Security and the Arlington Fire Department arrived. —B.F

Prowler remains at large
At 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, Security received a call from a student who reported a man prowling outside Ely Hall and making obscene comments. Security searched the area but did not find the suspect; this case of public lewdness remains open. —B.F.

Students chill outside as Halloween party heats up in Main
At 12:12 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, a Security guard pulled the fire alarm in Main Building after seeing sparks from an electrical outlet near a computer on the second floor. The all-campus Halloween party had an abrupt pause while students waited outside in their weather-inappropriate costumes or returned to their rooms. The Arlington Fire Department responded to the alarm, and electricity was shut off in the affected area. Students were permitted to re-enter Main after approximately 30 minutes. —B.F.

Heavy drinking sends three students to hospital
In the early hours of Nov. 4, three students were transported by Arlington District ambulances to a local hospital due to extreme intoxication. The students had trouble standing and immediate medical care was deemed necessary. —B.F.