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8.9 on the Richter Scale. That’s the number. It sounds innocuous enough, I mean its not even double digits. In Japan however, that number probably strikes fear into the hearts of the

I occasionally pick up “The Southern News,” and I did so today. I regret making that choice. I found Samantha Arbuckle’s “You gonna eat that: Food musing and restaurant cruising” offensive. The

Jake DeVellis, Special to Southern News- After months of speculation, the New York Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets. There is no doubt this transaction will have a tremendously positive effect

Dear Dr. Strangelove,  I’m a freshman with a problem. I have a roommate who masturbates every night and it’s seriously starting to affect my sleeping patterns. He waits until he thinks I’m

Jessica Giannone, General Assignment Reporter- Moving from a town praising “guidos,” sports cars and fast-food to a place that values homemade pie, pick-up trucks and pigs kind of makes you stop and think.

Samantha Arbuckle, Special to Southern News- As I walk around Crystal Mall in my hometown, I look around and notice the shapes and sizes of my fellow Americans. Directly in front of me,

Steve Miller, Opinions Editor- Last Sunday night marked the 83rd annual Oscars and subsequently the 83rd time we viewers sit back eagerly wait to praise and berate this year’s best and worst dressed

Rosalie Coriolan, Special To Southern News- After being nominated for 12 Academy Awards, The King’s Speech tied with Inception Sunday night, for bringing home four awards at the Oscars.  The Oscars were underway

Cassandra Cammarata, Staff Writer- I, like I’m sure many of you, while waiting in the excruciatingly long grocery line, have perused the magazines on the racks. While painstakingly awaiting the old woman in

Virginia Calcagni, Special to Southern News- For over 90 years, Planned Parenthood has been almost a safe haven for many women, a place to go if you could not afford health care, or