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 Harvard’s Epstein Probe Widened The University investigates ties to donors, following revelations in newly released files. U.S. Military to Sever Some Academic Ties with Harvard, Hegseth Says The defense department will discontinue graduate-level professional programs for active-duty service members. The True Cost of Grade Inflation at Harvard How an abundance of A’s created “the most stressed-out world of all.” Explore More From Current Issue Alumni A Congenial Voice in Japanese-American Relations Takashi Komatsu spent his life building bridges. University News Harvard in the News Grade inflation, Epstein files fallout, University database breach Arts & Culture England’s First Sports Megastar A collection of illustrations capture a boxer’s triumphant moment.