--Only one woman at MIT this year was granted tenure. Uh, you've come a long way, baby? [Boston Globe]

--In better news for gender equality, Massachusetts ranks fifth when it comes to the number of women in powerful state government positions. Women make up almost half of Governor Deval Patrick's leadership team. [Boston Herald]

--Seven people were injured in a house fire in Brockton yesterday afternoon, including former Brockton city councilor George Papas. [The Enterprise]

--The tanker crash and resulting explosion in Everett has raised new concerns about the safety of the LNG tanks nearby--which hold "millions of gallons of liquefied natural gas." [Boston Herald]

--Four BU hockey players have been suspended, which is a breath of fresh air since it's usually Boston College athletes getting into trouble. [BU Daily Free Press]

Image of Wonder Woman cover from the Ms. magazine website.