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 Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. 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 Chloe Chapin trains her Broadway costume designer’s eye on the history of men’s fashion. Tell us about how social media impacts your daily life. Editor’s Letter The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September.