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 Harvard’s Class of 2029 Reflects Shifts in Racial Makeup After Affirmative Action Ends International students continue to enroll amid political uncertainty; mandatory SATs lead to a drop in applications. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Explore More From Current Issue Harvard History Derek Bok donated his car for a good cause. Students The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows Faculty From competing in youth gymnastics to studying tetrapods, the Harvard curator has always chased her curiosity.