As my first semester as a Baylor Bear is coming to an end, I cannot help but to reflect on the various things I have learned over the past few months.

Students living in the East Arbors Apartments and Arbors Apartments buildings one and two were recently notified by e-mail that their apartments will not be available for the spring semester of the 2011-2012 school year because of possible plans to construct a new residential complex in the area where these apartments currently stand.

Violent video games went on trial in the U.S. Supreme Court last month with Schwarzenegger vs. Entertainment Merchants Association. The case questions the constitutionality of a 2005 California law banning the sale of certain “deviant violent video games” to minors.

Christmas — a season of good tidings and joy. A time meant for celebrating the birth of the Christian savior, Jesus Christ. A time for family, friends and reflection; even a time for celebrating love and faith.