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Leah Lavigne released her sophomore album “Peripeteia” on Nov. 4.

Freshman discusses musical growth

Zoe Thompson, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
Freshman releases sophomore album.
After eight years of operation, Piperlime will be closing both its website and its physical store, which is located on Wooster Street. Gap Inc., the parent company, will continue to support its other brands, including Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

Popular Piperlime to pack it in next month

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
With a new trend of retailers shutting down, Gap's mega-popular Piperlime announces its close.

Outcry over lack of plus-sized clothing

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
Target excludes plus size clothes from store for new Lilly Pulitzer collaboration, sparking Twitter backlash.
 Rick Owens models shocked crowd as part of "Sphinx."

Rick Owens kicks off Year of Male Nudity

Sam Del Rowe, Staff Writer February 4, 2015
Rick Owens sends nude male models down the runway, sparking controversy and debate.
Don’t be fooled by its name: the crust on the one dollar slices at Krust on 14th Street stops it from being the best pizza it can be. Don’t be fooled by its name: the crust on the one dollar slices at Krust on 14th Street stops it from being the best pizza it can be.

Same price, different slice

Amanda Morris, Staff Writer February 3, 2015
Dollar pizza spots around NYU offer varying qualities of pizza.
The Grey Dog on University Place isn't the only "dog" in the city. You can find the cozy restaurants in Chelsea, Nolita and the West Village.

NYC eateries with multiple locations offer variety

Caroline Ogulnick, Staff Writer February 3, 2015
Restaurants with multiple locations offer different menus and atmospheres.
Presstea serves up coffee deal

Presstea serves up coffee deal

Vanessa Haughton, Contributing Writer February 3, 2015
Presstea offers customers a weekly pass for unlimited coffee.

Steinhardt named top fine arts school

Natalia Barr, contributing writer February 2, 2015
NYU was ranked as a top college for a degree in fine and studio art. Students and professors weigh in on this rating.
“Rooftop Cop” comprises five mini games, each exploring the role of police in society.

Grad student video game nominated for award

Amanda D. Morris, staff writer February 2, 2015
Tisch student Stephen Lawrence Clark created a video game called Rooftop Cop, which won an award at the Independent Games Festival.
The NYU Spring Job & Internship Fair,  held on Jan. 29, is an opportunity to hear about available internships in the New York area.

Students share advice on job hunt

Tejas Sawant, Contributing Writer February 2, 2015
Internship advice from students with impressive internships in different fields.

Fashion integrates tech with accessories

Avery Chang, Staff Writer January 29, 2015
Fashion and technology are merging together to create wearable accessories. Check out some of these cool gadgets.

Gadgets to make makeup easy

Sophie Lewis, Beauty and Style Editor January 29, 2015
Check out a list of innovative gadgets to spicy up your make-up routine.