PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Eight of the 10 Americans jailed by Haitian authorities in late January on suspicion of kidnapping 33 children and trying to take them out of the earthquake-ravaged country were set free by a judge Wednesday.

“The judge has taken his decision and he has ordered the release of eight,” said Aviol Fleurant, who identified himself as an attorney for the group.

Newport, R.I. – By now most of us are familiar with the name Glenna Kohl; a 2005 Salve graduate who passed away in 2008 after a three-year battle with stage III melanoma. Kohl was only 26 years old.

While her story has touched so many lives, far too many college students continue to visit the tanning beds everyday despite its deadly consequence.

The lady Seahawk’s lacrosse team has been in the gym and on the field for the past few months preparing for the upcoming spring season. Signs of their determination are all around, especially in the locker room, where they put a sign saying “It ain’t over till it’s over.

This past weekend celebrated the fifth annual Illuminated Garden held at Ballard Park. Located right off of Ruggles Avenue, this special event is one of many that the Friends of Ballard Park hold each year. Another big event is the annual Halloween Pumpkin Tour.

For the Scrooge of Valentine’s Day who definitely won’t be first in line to see the star-packed new movie Valentine’s Day hitting theatres Feb. 12, 2010, take into consideration these classic films that I am sure will fulfill your black heart. So grab a pint of your favorite Ben & Jerry’s, a toasty beverage and a garbage can to burn all those pictures of your cheating ex-boyfriend/girlfriend while you enjoy an evening filled with the satisfaction of stabbing love right in the heart.