November 1, 2003 Buckskin Diplomacy The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say. by Christopher Reed From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section. Read more articles by Christopher Reed Most popular Studying Schooling Two new education centers, run by Roland Fryer and Thomas Kane, and an existing center, run by Paul Peterson, bring Harvard’s analytic resources to bear on public education issues: student achievement, teacher recruitment, and school choice. Mindfulness—the unconventional research of psychologist Ellen Langer Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Explore More From Current Issue Alumni Profiles In her memoir All That's Unseen, Emilee Hackney explores religion, friendship, and home. Architecture & Design In a sea of red brick, the Science Center and Peabody Terrace make their mark. Science There’s a growing movement to curb light pollution. It starts on your front porch.