November 1, 2003 Brevia From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the John Harvard's Journal section. Most popular Mindfulness—the unconventional research of psychologist Ellen Langer Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Crimson Football: Harvard 14, Brown 10 Xaden Benson’s “helmet trick” was the decisive factor in the Ivy opener. Explore More From Current Issue Undergraduate Column A College student’s attempt to recapture the romanticism of the workplace. Editor’s Letter The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September. Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement.