Where is Abu Dhabi’s Air Pollution Coming From?

Should we be concerned about Abu Dhabi’s air pollution? By understanding where it comes from and how to monitor it, we can take more effective...

Scientists Behind NYUAD Social Experiment Finally Admit They Have No Idea What They’re Doing

“We’re still clueless how this got past the IRB,” exclaimed the lead principal investigator of the experiment.

Words’ Worlds: A Queer And Pleasant Danger and Testo Junkie

To describe Preciado and Bornstein’s works with one word, it would be: irreverent. Their literature represents cornerstones of queer literature,...

Falcon Finance: Biden’s Biggest Bet Yet.

While Biden’s lofty tax policies might appease the majority, they can hurt the financial markets that drive economic growth.

Gratitude and the Power of Acknowledgements

As I wrote my capstone’s acknowledgements section, it struck me how indebted I am to others, not only intellectually, but personally. I don’t slow...

Call Me By My Name: I am Charlotte. I am Sum Yi. But call me Charlie.

While forcing children to forgo their birth names for Western ones diminishes cultural identity and ingrains Western hegemony, it is also irksome and...

Hong Kong’s Dying Democracy: Portraits of a City

As Hong Kong’s autonomy comes under threat with increased crackdowns on freedom of speech and expression, we speak to five Hong Kongers to understand...

To Consume or not to Consume: Tap Water on Campus

With uncertainty and unverified information spreading around campus, the Sustainability Committee decided to find out how safe our water is. Is it...

Kyle Farley, Dean of Students, Seeks To Approach His Role With Curiosity and Humility

From his college-years and professorial goals to Yale-NUS and heading Campus life at NYUAD, Kyle Farley reflects on student affairs, accountability...

I Owe my Growth to You: Reflecting on Female Friendships in the Class of 2021

To the women of the Class of 2021, thank you for showing me the meaning of true friendship and belonging.

The Trials and Tribulations of Virtual Art Capstones

The Gazelle spoke with members of the Class of 2021 about their Capstones in visual arts, theater and music and how the pandemic-related restrictions...

“I Started Perceiving Campus as a Hostile Place”: Cyberbullying and Rethinking Accountability at NYUAD

Recent events on campus have raised questions about how to create an environment conducive to productive communication. We interviewed a student...

My Journey Coping with Mental Illness in a World Obsessed with Productivity

In many ways, I’m learning that I probably won’t get better. Depression is always going to be the unwanted guest at my house — it’ll just be easier...

An Open Letter to the Class of 2021

Professor Bryan Waterman’s heartfelt message to the graduating class this year.

NYU Graduate Students Protest: Demanding a Living Wage in NYC

It is not just pay raises for graduate students that are on the table, the union is also pushing for an agenda that would promote a more inclusive...

Aided by Frank Luntz, NYU Abu Dhabi Students and Alumni Pen Open Letter

The recently published “Voice of NYUAD,” – heavily edited by the right-wing wordsmith Frank Luntz, advocates against cyberbullying and for more space...

A Year of the Saliva Testing Study

Following the completion of a year of screening work at NYUAD, those pioneering the Saliva Testing Study reflect on their work and look towards the...

Everything You Need to Know About Covid-19 Vaccine Updates

Read about the latest Covid-19 vaccine updates, including the possibility of mixing vaccines, temporary summer housing guidelines, and the Fall 2021...

Murder Sparks Discussions about Women’s Rights in Kuwait

The case of a Kuwaiti woman murdered by a man on bail spurs heated discussions about the state of women’s rights in the country.

NYU Abu Dhabi Announces 2021 Commencement Speakers

NYU Abu Dhabi’s eighth annual Commencement ceremony will have not one, but two speakers.

Spotlight — Mariam El Sheikh’s Meridiem

NYUAD senior Mariam El Sheikh speaks about her clothing brand, its values and what inspires her.

We Don’t Always Have Room To "Call People In"

Although Professor Loretta J. Ross encourages us to take a more compassionate and understanding approach in confronting differences, sometimes we...

Letter to the Editor: Mina Exhibition

The Mina Zayed Exhibition made sure that the artists didn’t arrive into the area to snap the shutter and leave, but to spend time and think about...

Cultural Diversity at NYUAD Needs to Go Beyond Mock Weddings and “Latino” Nights

Discussing cultural identity from the individual’s perspective allows for greater visibility of the nuances of cultures on campus and bolsters...

You Should Participate in the Campus Climate Survey. The Future of Diversity Work at NYUAD Depends On It

The campus climate survey assesses how our community experiences the environment at NYUAD with respect to inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging....

Modi’s Manufactured Crisis: An India Out Of Breath

As the Covid-19 pandemic takes India hostage, the nation’s healthcare infrastructure has been stretched thin. While the blame lies squarely on Modi...

I Was Aware of The Privilege of Being A Student at NYUAD. I Didn’t Know It Would Save My Life.

By virtue of being a student at NYUAD, I am safer than most during a public health crisis that has made crematoriums out of public parks. I am...

NYUAD, Decolonizing Our Curriculum Cannot Wait for Bureaucratic Inertia

Despite the efforts of well-intentioned individuals in administration, faculty and the student body, important curricular changes at NYUAD continue...