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‘Blackfish’ writer talks animals, tech

Zoe Thompson, Staff Writer February 23, 2015
The "Digital Animals" Conference addressed impact of techology on animal protection with speakers including Tim Zimmermann, co-writer/associative producer of "Blackfish"

The perks of being an NYU student

Pilar Melendez, Contributing Writer February 23, 2015
Top 5 NYU-related perks that many students don't know about.
Art Hearts Fashion Fall/Winter 2015

Art Hearts Fashion Fall/Winter 2015

Amanda Morris, Staff Writer February 21, 2015
A review of the Art Hearts Fashion Fall/Winter 2015 collections.

NYU club aims to catalog activist hashtags

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
Gallatin junior Dylan Fauss set out to catalog hashtags with a new club, #ButActually.

Kimmel Galleries features photographer Stephen Mallon

Zoe Thompson, Staff Writer February 19, 2015
Interview with photographer and environmentalist Stephen Mallon, who has a show in the Kimmel Galleries.
Tokyo Runway Meets New York Fall/Winter 2015

Tokyo Runway Meets New York Fall/Winter 2015

Sora Yu, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
A review of the Tokyo Runway Meets New York Fall/Winter 2015 collections.
LIE SANGBONG Fall/Winter 2015

LIE SANGBONG Fall/Winter 2015

Gabriella Bower, Violet Vision Editor February 19, 2015
A review of the LIE SANGBONG Fall/Winter 2015 collection.
B. Michael America Fall/Winter 2015

B. Michael America Fall/Winter 2015

Gabriella Bower, Violet Vision Editor February 19, 2015
A review of B. Michael America Fall/Winter 2015 collection.
Eugene Koonin talks on Darwin day about the evolution and evolutionary impact of viruses on larger organisms.

Darwin lecture looks at evolution of viruses

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
This year's annual Darwin lecture was hosted by genomicist and author Eugene Koonin. Presented by the Department of Biology, the lecture discussed advancements in the viral evolutionary biology.
Stefano Albertini, the director of Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, gives the opening remarks.

Film event lauds Italian Americans

Julianne McShane, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
Casa Italiana hosted a preview screening of filmmaker John Maggio's "The Italian-Americans." The event included a special appearance by Mayor Bill de Blasio and a panel discussion including NYU faculty after the screening.
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine was started in July 2013.

Alumnus’ nonprofit helps fight hunger

Zoe Thompson, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
NYU alum of 2013, Robert Lee created an app called Rescuing Leftover Cuisine that delivers leftover food from groceries, bakeries, and restaurants to food shelters and pantries throughout Manhattan.
NewbarK Fall/Winter 2015

NewbarK Fall/Winter 2015

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
A review of the NewbarK Fall/Winter 2015 collection.