Krystal Bishop studies at the Media Union for her statics and dynamics class. Many students are spending the cold, mid-February days hunched over open books as they prepare for mid-term exams. They will be rewarded with spring break next week, when many will head to points south. The University Record will not publish next week because of the break; our next issue is March 1. (Photo by Paul Jaronski, U-M Photo Services)