Finals and papers aren't the only things students should worry about during reading period. Earlier this week, a female undergraduate was leaving the library at around 1AM and was attacked by an unidentified man who attempted to wrap a wire around her neck.

ACK.

Anyway, being a quick thinker, the woman kicked her attacker in the groin and ran off. Let this be a lesson to all during this stressful time of year: keep your wits about you, make sure you know how to defend yourself, and don't hang out at the library. Seriously, this is drinking period.

Full e-mail from Eliot-List below:

Subject: [Eliot-list] Lamonters, Please Be CAREFUL!
     To: eliot-list@hcs.harvard.edu

>From a friend:

Hi girls,

I just wanted to let you know that as my roommate was walking back from
Dewolfe (to Canaday, by the stairs by Lamont) 10-15 minutes ago, a taller
person came behind her and wrapped a thin wire around her neck.  She was
able to kick him in the groin and escape, but she didn't get a good look at
the person, and he is still out there.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL.  My roommate is really physically fit and was able to
think somewhat clearly in this situation, but I can't say that I would have
been able to do the same, and I would hate to see any one of you hurt.