November 1, 2003

Buckskin Diplomacy

The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say.

by Christopher Reed

Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section.

Xaden Benson’s “helmet trick” was the decisive factor in the Ivy opener.

Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating.

The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

Tell us about how social media impacts your daily life.

The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows

In 2004, a frenzy spread across Harvard Yard in days. Four billion users later, we are only just catching up.