A student enjoys a slice of Davanni’s pizza. The Davanni’s located on Cleveland and Grand avenues is a student favorite and a quick walk away. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Student Matt Lao takes an order at Davanni’s. Davanni’s accepts Tommie Express, which is just one reason why it’s typically filled with students. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Pizza dough soars as a Toppers employee tosses it in the air. Toppers will deliver until 3 a.m., perfect for those late nights in the library. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
The Italian Pie Shoppe sign beckons students. The pizza joint is just a quick stroll down Grand Avenue. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
A pizza cooks in a wood-burning oven at Punch Neapolitan Pizza. Get off campus to enjoy the pizzeria’s authentic style. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Pieology Pizzeria’s buffet glows under a neon sign. The Highland Park buffet offers a variety of sauces, cheeses and toppings. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
A pizzaioli, or “pizza maker” sprinkles cheese on a pie at Punch Pizza. The restaurant offers two nearby locations for Tommie students in Highland Park and on Grand Avenue. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
A sign advertises flatbread pizza outside the Italian Pie Shoppe. The restaurant is located on Grand Avenue and accepts Tommie Express with a 10 percent discount for students. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
A pizza fresh out of the oven cools before being served. For students sick of the View, Punch Pizza’s Neapolitan pies provide an alternative. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Photojournalist Miranda Lockner set out to find the best pizza places near campus.