First, recent graduate, 22-year-old James Galvin, was caught in the acrimony between China and France over the Olympic torch relay when he was confronted by angry protesters outside a French-owned store (he escaped unharmed).

Now, football player Brady Smith has been charged with rape and breaking and entering stemming from an alleged weekend attack. Smith pleaded not guilty during his arraignment yesterday and was barred from having contact with the victim. He will not be allowed to return to campus.