September 1, 2004 Voting into Vapor From The September-October 2004 Issue Published in the September-October 2004 print issue in the Right Now section. Most popular An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. AWOL from Academics Behind students' increasing pull toward extracurriculars Explore More From Current Issue Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast Research Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure. Undergraduate Column For both American and international students, growing up is like learning a new language.