When math teacher Ioana Boca's class tried to use the computer workstations in Room 206 last month, none of them worked. Technology specialist Kathleen Booth initially suspected a hard-drive fail in the main computer. Booth brought the computer to her office. That's when she discovered the damage to the case.

In November, about 20 Uni students participated in National Novel Writing Month, affectionately known as NaNoWriMo. The goal: to write a 50,000-word novel or other creative work by the end of the month. Worldwide about 167,000 people gave it a shot; about 32,000 succeeded. Check inside to learn about the seven Uni students who reached the goal.

Eleni Yannelis and Sindha Agha give their take on "An Education," a film about the coming of age of Jenny, an ambitious English girl aspiring to attend Oxford University. Starring Peter Sarsgaard as the charming businessman who comes into Jenny's life, the film is set against the backdrop of 1960s England, when change of all kinds was in the air.

The holiday season's pretty much here (actually, Hanukkah's already started), so it's time to get a move on with the gifts if you haven't yet. Fortunately for procrastinators, there are plenty of easy, but nice, presents you can make yourself at home to ensure you have something for all the people on your list.

So if you are looking to unwind and relax after finals, you would be hard-pressed to find a better option than sitting back, committing a felony or two, and outwitting the police in what can definitely be called the wildest "Grand Theft Auto" game yet. Check inside for Luke Karmazin's review. "This expansion shows that there is still plenty of life left in the 'Grand Theft Auto' universe," he writes.