Boston is notorious for it perilous roadways, the consequence of a hodge-podge transportation network designed for horse travel, most of it more than 300 years ago.

The 2008 presidential election takes place on Tuesday, but it has been over for so long that we have since entered the period of Wednesday morning quarterbacking the whole process.

Last week I fulfilled one of my lifetime goals: I saw Al Gore speak in person. He spoke as an alumnus and inspiration at Harvard's 'Sustainability Week' celebration.

Christopher Santarelli's column, ('Silber's Shadow,' Oct. 27, p. 6) was interesting, and I agree that President emeritus John Silber should not be vilified as completely evil.

Though it's said every four years, this year's election is the most important thus far in our nation's history. With multiple crises facing the United States in both the immediate and long-term futures, a continuation of the prior administration's failed policies and leadership would spell disaster for the nation. In a time of uncertainty, Sen. Obama has proved himself to be the right man to lead the United States as its 44th president.

As the deadline for submitting my column this week came closer and closer, I somehow allowed my mind to wander toward what I might talk about in next week's column.

This year's presidential election promises to be one of the most crucial in history. It's been said before, but this year the short- and long-term fate of our country and many others will truly be determined by the next president's policies.

Ask any layperson whether the United States has entered a recession and the answer will likely be quick and certain: Of course the nation is in a recession. Job losses are accelerating, banks are failing and the U.S. government is spending billions to keep companies afloat.

If I told you I was a fashion girl, I think you'd agree. But these days, it's more of an affliction than a harmless hobby. No longer just a passion, nor an interest, but a full-blown psychological vice.

In a news story Wednesday ('Work-study hours cut,' p. 1), a quotation from a work-study student complaining about fewer available work hours was misattributed to SMG senior Pia Piscitelli due to an editing...

In the aftermath of the credit crisis, credit education is increasing. Programs like MasterCard's 'Are you Credit Wise?' target college students particularly, and aim to inform potential cardholders of how to responsibly use credit.

BU has long been known for its many international programs. The popularity of international internship programs, particularly, has spiked in recent years.