March 1, 2002 News from the HAA From The March-April 2002 Issue Published in the March-April 2002 print issue in the Alumni 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. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Explore More From Current Issue Arts & Culture Singer Elisa Smith’s whiskey-soaked voice and subversive feminism is part of the genre’s urban shift. Undergraduate Column For both American and international students, growing up is like learning a new language. University News The Goel Center in Allston will open for performances in the fall of 2026.