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Harvard's alcohol policy:

Students of legal drinking age in Massachusetts who wish to serve alcohol must follow these additional rules: When alcohol is present, it must be served in an illuminated area separate from service places for nonalcoholic beverages but near enough to make the choice clear. Nonalcoholic beverages and food must always be available when alcohol is served. Alcohol may not be served or consumed in public areas of a student residence. Beer kegs are forbidden in Harvard Summer School residences. Failure to follow these rules may result in disciplinary action, including requirement to withdraw.

Letter slot under my door this morning:

Fine for consuming and using alcohol during Block Initiation

You are fined $50 for consuming alcohol and for presenting it to the freshmen as a forfeit during the Block Initiation on 13 August 2008.

As a senior in the Hall, you knew full well that consumption of alcohol within Hall premises without the permission of the Hall Master was an offence. Your thoughtless act could have had serious consequences for both you and the freshmen should any unfortunate incident have arisen from such consumption. In addition, you have not only sullied your own reputation, but also put the reputation of the Hall at risk.

It is hoped that you have learnt from this lesson and that from now on, you will display a greater respect for Hall rules and so set a better example for your peers and juniors.

Please pay the fine at the Hall office by 31 October 2008.

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Sullied my own reputation, eh. Haha.