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 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. Harvard Couple Aim to Cure Prion Diseases The stakes are high for this husband and wife: one of them will die if they don’t find a cure. Explore More From Current Issue Tell us about how social media impacts your daily life. Football Despite personnel losses, Crimson captain Xaviah Bascon is upbeat about the 2026 season. Students The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows