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 All That’s Unseen charts the Harvard graduate’s uneasy journey from Appalachia to Cambridge and back. 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. Explore More From Current Issue Athletics After a historic 2025-26 season, athletes eye NCAA championships. Tell us about how social media impacts your daily life. Letters to the Editor Inseparable cows, big dogs fostering a tiny kitten, and a show beagle’s second act