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 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. How Facebook Escaped Harvard In 2004, a frenzy spread across Harvard Yard in days. Four billion users later, we are only just catching up. Explore More From Current Issue Research But it can’t replace human connection. University News Long-discussed reorganization includes layoffs and the end of the Dudley Community. University News A roundup of University news from the summer of 2026