By Taylor Dobbs, News Staff

Updated 5:15 p.m. 2/2/2012

An update on popular Boston news blog Universal Hub last night raised concerns around the city, quoting an email sent to students by a university Residence Director (RD) as saying “If you do choose to go outside during or after the Superbowl, know that you will likely be questioned and directed to go somewhere indoors as quickly as possible. If you refuse, you are subject to immediate arrest.”

The email was only sent to students under that Residence Director.

Renata Nyul, Northeastern’s director of communications, said in an interview Thursday that the RD had misinterpreted information from her superiors. “We do not arrest people simply for going outside,” she said.

A reporter for the Boston Metro tweeted that Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis called the memo “misleading” for giving that impression.

Nyul referred The News to an email from Dr. Laura Wankel, vice president for student affairs. The email, sent to all undergraduate students Thursday afternoon, did not threaten arrest. Wankel mentioned increased parking restrictions in certain areas of campus and the Fenway neighborhood and an increased police presence.

“Disorderly behavior or destruction of property will not be tolerated,” she wrote. “Please respect our neighbors and do not cause a disturbance.  I am confident that Northeastern students will enjoy the game in a safe and appropriate way.”

All RAs are required to stay in their buildings and on their floors during the Super Bowl, and the university is holding various events around campus, including viewing parties in afterHOURS, the Stetson dining halls, and the International Village Dining Hall.