enjoy your v.d.

Entire Heart Shaped Valentino’s Pizza Not Enough to Fill the Emptiness Inside

Lincoln NE (SN) - Determined to take on another Valentine's Day alone, Michael McDermont, 36, gently nestled a boxed pizza in the shape of a heart onto his beer can cluttered coffee table. "It has become kind of a tradition," McDermont told reporters, "I love being single. Don't have to worry about nothin'." Michael carefully… Continue reading Entire Heart Shaped Valentino’s Pizza Not Enough to Fill the Emptiness Inside

dads, Happy Father's Day

Loving Wife to Treat Dad to “Perfect Father’s Day Dinner” at Pizza Ranch

Lincoln NE (SN) - With Father's Day just days away, spouses and families everywhere are putting their thinking caps on and asking, "How do I give dad the best Father's day ever?" 37 year old mother of three Karen Putnam claims to have "cracked the code" regarding the Sunday she has in store for her… Continue reading Loving Wife to Treat Dad to “Perfect Father’s Day Dinner” at Pizza Ranch

childhood obesity, pizza week

11 Year Old Boy Airlifted from Valentino’s Buffet in Apparent Buttermilk Ranch Overdose

Lincoln NE (SN) - A father/son outing turned tragic Thursday evening as 11 year old Timmy Hauser was flown by helicopter from Valentino's Buffet to the Bryan LGH West Child ICU in a now confirmed overdose of buttermilk ranch dressing. "One minute we were cracking jokes over our twenty first slices of pizza, the next… Continue reading 11 Year Old Boy Airlifted from Valentino’s Buffet in Apparent Buttermilk Ranch Overdose

local music, pizza week

Darren Keen Set to Release an EP Recorded Using Only Yia Yia’s Food and Utensils

Lincoln NE (SN) - Local musician Darren Keen is set to release a new 6 song EP recorded using only food and utensils found at Yia Yia’s restaurant. The EP, entitled “OW! My Mouth!,” is set to be released in February on Orange Dick Records, incorporates a new and unique recording method, and may usher… Continue reading Darren Keen Set to Release an EP Recorded Using Only Yia Yia’s Food and Utensils

food & dining, pizza week

Food Review: Papa Murphy’s Pizza

This week my quest for the ultimate slice led me to Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza at 4500 S 70th St. Unfortunately I hit a snag pretty early in the evening as my shitty rear wheel drive Mustang got stuck on the residential road just a block from my mom's due to extreme ice… Continue reading Food Review: Papa Murphy’s Pizza

food challenges, pizza week

Former “Man v. Food” Host Attempting “Finish an Entire Slice of Piezano’s Pizza” Challenge

Lincoln NE (SN) - American actor and television personality Adam Richman will be passing through the capital city later this week in lieu of his recently announced "Food Challenge Tour" of the Midwest. The former host of Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" has responded to an outpouring of tweets from Nebraskans challenging him to finish… Continue reading Former “Man v. Food” Host Attempting “Finish an Entire Slice of Piezano’s Pizza” Challenge

drunk white people, pizza week

Ramos Pizza Delivery Driver Claims to have Delivered Pizza to Sober Person

Lincoln NE (SN) - With some going as far as to say it is a "holiday miracle," a 19 year-old Ramos Pizza delivery driver is claiming to have completed a delivery late Saturday night to a recipient who was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. "They tipped and everything" said Paul Fink,… Continue reading Ramos Pizza Delivery Driver Claims to have Delivered Pizza to Sober Person

From the editor, pizza week

Smell Nebraska Unveils PIZZA WEEK

Well here we are. You are currently reading the two hundredth publication from Nebraska's hardest working real news powerhouse. What better way to celebrate than with a week long mother fucking pizza party. Our news team assembled early Sunday at Lincoln's Cici's Pizza Buffet to get our bread sticks in a row regarding a full… Continue reading Smell Nebraska Unveils PIZZA WEEK

douche bros, shopping

Salt Creek Crossing Most “Douche Bro” Strip Mall in Lancaster County

Lincoln NE (SN) - Even as Lincoln's economy continues to thrive, strip malls and shopping centers have remained on the decline, but Salt Creek Crossing on North 27th is a staggering exception. The carefully laid out strip mall, just a few blocks south of Superior street, is riddled with completely never-heard-of franchises, yet somehow stands… Continue reading Salt Creek Crossing Most “Douche Bro” Strip Mall in Lancaster County

Controversy, food & dining, sports n snorts

Valentino’s President Resigns After Supporting Iowa Hawkeyes in Leaked Conference Call Audio

Lincoln NE (SN) - It has been a terrible week for mediocre pizza chain higher ups, as an audio file, leaked early Thursday morning, of a recent conference call where Valentino's Pizza company president Tony Messineo praised the Iowa Hawkeyes. "You have to admit it, Iowa has been figuring it out, while we keep paying coaches… Continue reading Valentino’s President Resigns After Supporting Iowa Hawkeyes in Leaked Conference Call Audio