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 New Harvard research finds octopuses go beyond sight and touch to find mates. A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall. The Secrets of Haiti’s Living Dead A Harvard botanist investigates mystic potions, voodoo rites, and the making of zombies. Explore More From Current Issue Undergraduate Column For both American and international students, growing up is like learning a new language. Harvard History Until the 1950s, professionals cleaned up after students in the dorms. Health & Medicine An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too.