John Harvard's Journal

Updated 8.29.2023

Journal Opener

January-February 2004

At the Malkin Athletic Center, fencer Eunice Yi '04 (right) slashes at her opponent with a saber. Yi is one of the top fencers on Harvard's improving team (see "Saber-Fighting Warrior").

Photograph by Jim Harrison

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Harvard’s Hiring Freeze Continues

University leaders say $1 billion per year is at risk due to federal actions

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Harvard Retains Winthrop Name

Committee undecided on whether owning slaves merits denaming

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The Professor Who Quantified Democracy

Erica Chenoweth’s data shows how—and when—authoritarians fall.

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