September 12, 2006 Harvard College to Eliminate Early Admissions Next Fall Read coverage in the Harvard Gazette here [external link] [Update, see “Adios, Early Admissions,” November-December 2006.] Most popular New Harvard research finds octopuses go beyond sight and touch to find mates. An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Explore More From Current Issue Undergraduate Column For both American and international students, growing up is like learning a new language. Arts & Culture The Harvard Arts Medalist wants his smash-hit Cats revival to reach “as many young queer people” as possible. Arts & Culture Author and Harvard Divinity School writer-in-residence Terry Tempest Williams finds beauty in the world around us.