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 Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Harvard’s Class of 2029 Reflects Shifts in Racial Makeup After Affirmative Action Ends International students continue to enroll amid political uncertainty; mandatory SATs lead to a drop in applications. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Explore More From Current Issue Arts & Culture The Gretel and the Great War author on how the Lampoon derailed his science career—and set him on a literary path. Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement. Students The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows