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Kurt Cobain’s Fender Mustang, Alex Lifeson’s Gibson ES-355, Madonna outfits and more on display at the Hard Rock Café through Julien’s Auctions

Alex Lifeson of Rush’s 1976 ES-355 (center), 80s Hentnor Sportscaster (center left) and Gibson Dove (far left), as well as a Les Paul signed by Kiss’ Tommy Thayer (right), are on display at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square through May 20. The items are scheduled to be auctioned off this weekend. Photo by Johnny Knollwood

The iconic items, part of a larger collection, are scheduled to be auctioned at the Times Square cafe and online this weekend, and select items are on display…

Three emerging designers to watch following New York Fashion Week

A model wears dresses by Saint Sintra, a clothing brand founded by Parsons School of Design graduate Sintra Martins. She is one of three featured designers to have shown their creativity and diversity through their work, especially with their collections for the latest New York Fashion Week. Images courtesy of Saint Sintra

The new world of fashion seen through the eyes of Elena Velez, Saint Sintra and No Sesso, three brands making waves after this year’s NYFW. Twice a year,…

‘Text me when you get home’

Women in large cities such as New York have to undergo several safety precautions in order to feel safe leaving the house. For an additional security measure, many leave with weapons such as pepper spray attached to their keys. Photo by Valentina Graziosi

No matter the precautions you take, safety is never a guarantee when you’re a woman traveling home alone at night. Ever since I was a pre-teen, I’ve been…

Pixar deliveries 2000s nostalgia comfort with latest film ‘Turning Red’

Even the title card for “Turning Red” is a cringey blast; the epitome of the 2000s. With the release of the newest film in Pixar’s lineup, The New School Free Press reviews the movie’s themes, music and more. Visual by Kayleigh Van Oordt

The next film in Pixar’s infamous line-up, ‘Turning Red,’ directed by Academy Award winner Domee Shi and told through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl had big shoes…

As close as you can get to Manhattan… Without actually being in Manhattan

A mural featured on the corner of N. 6th Street and Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This colorful and unique piece is one of many that can be found in the neighborhood. Photo by Isabel Morehead

A weekend in Williamsburg. When describing where I live, I always tell people it’s the closest you can get to Manhattan without actually being in Manhattan. Every day,…

‘The Bad Guys’: A film review

The Bad Guys is the most recent animated film made by DreamsWorks. This film has incredible action scenes, great visuals and well defined characters that consist of Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, Mr. Snake and Mr. Piranha. Illustration by Oz X. Yangas

DreamWorks’ most recent film has incredible action scenes, great visuals and well-defined characters. *SPOILER ALERT* “The Bad Guys” is one of the most recent projects from DreamWorks Studios,…