Poor John McCain. He sold his soul to the devil and all he got was the destruction of his reputation, a dumb-as-dirt hockey mom and what is shaping up to be near-certain defeat on Nov. 4.

In 2005, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority teamed up with Dunkin' Donuts to promote, of all things, a little courtesy and civility on the T. But even free donuts couldn't keep Bostonians from being cranky commuters.

In our current recession, one of the most lamentable phenomena is the widespread increase in home foreclosures. In the economic upswing of the 1990s and early 2000s, home loans were issued at ridiculously low interest rates.

Boston University has a unique campus. As a result of its distinct combination of 19th century brownstones and 21st century high rises, the urban landscape of BU often channels wind into a blustery wind tunnel.

It is a condition that affects thousands of people every day, yet few seek a cure: When people insert ear bud headphones for their portable music players, they tune out to the outside world.

What have we learned after three presidential debates? For starters, John McCain would probably have been better served running for president before these new-fangled television boxes were invented.

In our consumerist culture, it is no surprise that companies have launched new product lines centered around the 'green' phenomenon, despite the obvious hypocrisy of pushing people to buy more in order to impact the environment less.

On Nov. 4, Bay Staters will have a lot to consider. With the current presidential election shaping up to be one of the most important in history, it may be easy to lose track of another important issue in Massachusetts.

In 2005, ground broke on an ambitious, if not overdue, renovation project in Kenmore Square. After a slow start to construction, officials expected work to be done by April 2007.

I went out on a date a few Wednesdays ago with a fashion-savvy friend of mine. He's a card-carrying member of a rare breed of fashion-savvy straight men.

Campus Convenience and City Convenience stores offer a slew of snacks and consumer goods at inflated prices, and BU students gladly oblige, swiping their Terrier ID card for a speedy checkout.

A key part of Boston University's Strategic Plan focuses on unifying its 18 colleges and schools to create a more integrated, and therefore stronger, university community.