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. Studying Schooling Two new education centers, run by Roland Fryer and Thomas Kane, and an existing center, run by Paul Peterson, bring Harvard’s analytic resources to bear on public education issues: student achievement, teacher recruitment, and school choice. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Explore More From Current Issue Research New Harvard research finds octopuses go beyond sight and touch to find mates. University News With a grade inflation vote and in the courts, the University argued that it’s taking steps to change. Alumni Profiles In her memoir All That's Unseen, Emilee Hackney explores religion, friendship, and home.