March 1, 2002 A Romantic Swim From The March-April 2002 Issue Published in the March-April 2002 print issue in the Alumni section. Most popular At informational town hall meetings, faculty and staff press administrators for details. An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. A summer program helps students from under-resourced high schools close a hidden academic gap. Explore More From Current Issue Alumni Profiles Harvard graduate and NASCAR racer Patrick Staropoli on pedals, attention, and fearlessness. Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast Research Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk