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 Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. 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. Explore More From Current Issue Research But it can’t replace human connection. Editor’s Letter The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September. Arts & Culture The play Spare Parts is a contemporary fable about the quest to live forever.