--The MBTA needs money, and it's not messing around. They're going after those annoying fare evaders who try to get all close up on you when you try to go through the gates. [Boston Herald]

--But if the MBTA really wants to collect, then maybe they ought to watch the back doors, especially around BU. [Massachusetts Liberal]

--Police have delayed the start of the Safe Homes program, in which police would go into homes to look for guns owned by juveniles, with the parents' permission but without a warrant. [Boston Globe]

--Looks like DirecTV blew the Red Sox opener for many fans who were hoping to watch the show this morning. [WBZ]

--Globe columnist Adrian Walker, who was arrested for drunk driving in a company car, must take classes and stay out of legal trouble, and his charges will be dismissed in a year. [Boston Globe]

--You can fight obesity in the schools all you want, but don't touch the Fluffernutter sandwiches! Don't you dare! [Cambridge Chronicle]

--New graffiti is up in Central Square's rainbow corridor. [Sushiesque]

Image of the corridor by Sushiesque. Used with permission.