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H. Stuart Hughes
The author of the memoir Gentleman Rebel had much in common with Henry Adams. Like Adams, H. Stuart Hughes came from a distinguished family: his...
Highwheel Harvard
The primitive "boneshaker" bicycle, with pedals attached directly to the front hub and wheels of similar diameter, made its Harvard debut in the...
A Bouquet for Nature-Lovers
The Rarest of the Rare: Stories behind the Treasures at the Harvard Museum of Natural History (HarperResource, $22.95) is a delightful armchair...
Voting into Vapor
Fully electronic systems will record about one-third of the votes cast this November. But "Until and unless everyone understands...
Comings and Goings
Comings and GoingsThe Harvard clubs host numerous social and intellectual gatherings around the country. Below is a partial list of late fall...
Daniel S. Fisher
Daniel Fisher likes to ask difficult questions and, although he is a theoretical physicist, his latest inquiries have led him to tackle problems...
Separate and Unequal
The way Kim Gutschow '88, Ph.D. '98, Jf '00, sees it, Americans have a lot of misconceptions about Buddhism — especially Tibetan...
Understanding Welfare Reform
One million children pushed into poverty: That was the prediction of a widely cited study on the likely effect of welfare reform, released just...
High-Flying Deception
Size matters, but elevation matters more. Tall, long-legged Kaego Ogbechie '05 can do almost anything on a volleyball court, in ways that...
Four Tips for a Terrific Traveling Reunion
1. Delegate duties. Pick family members to contact visitor centers, check out accommodations, and coordinate payments. Assign youngsters to...
Re-Development
After two years in limbo, the Center for International Development (CID) has at least a temporary new lease on life. The appointment of Kamal...
Alone with His Idols
Mark Feeney's Nixon at the Movies: A Book about Belief is so well-intentioned, so weirdly ingenious, so full of lively and perceptive tidbits...