November 1, 2003 Brevia From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the John Harvard's Journal section. Most popular An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. 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. Meet Harvard’s 2026 Student Commencement Speakers Two undergraduates and a Ph.D. candidate will address the graduating class on May 28. Explore More From Current Issue Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast Research Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure. Faculty The retired government professor has been a rare conservative voice on campus for decades.