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Diva Down: Ceca Booed Out of Macedonia

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Diva Down: Ceca Booed Out of Macedonia

  • Yana Peeva

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    Marija Janeva

Can something as quotidian as a concert worsen the political relations between two Balkan states? A Macedonian and a Bulgarian walk into a Gazelle...

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National Elections in Iraq

National Elections in Iraq

  • Mayada Abuhaleeqa

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    Maya Alinaizi

With the upcoming national elections in Iraq, the population prepares to vote amidst heavy campaigning and boycott pressures.

The Weight of Proving Myself: On Being an Arts Student at NYUAD

The Weight of Proving Myself: On Being an Arts Student at NYUAD

  • Batool Al Tameemi

As an arts student, how do we cope with the constant dismissiveness and underrepresentation in a STEM and finance dominated university?

trending

Diva Down: Ceca Booed Out of Macedonia

  • Yana Peeva

    ,
  • and

    Marija Janeva

National Elections in Iraq

  • Mayada Abuhaleeqa

    ,
  • and

    Maya Alinaizi

AD Secrets: The Abu Dhabi Community Farm

  • Joshua Isaac

From Mirrors to Teleportations: Personal Identity and The Self

  • Abenezer Belay Gebrehiwot

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AD Secrets: The Abu Dhabi Community Farm

AD Secrets: The Abu Dhabi Community Farm

  • Joshua Isaac

AD Secrets returns to save the NYUAD bubble, delivering fun and unique experiences off the beaten path. This week’s secret: Mazaraa: A community...

AD Foodie: Chipotle finally lands in Abu Dhabi

AD Foodie: Chipotle finally lands in Abu Dhabi

  • Batool Al Tameemi

Looking for a spot with quick service, generous portions, and that satisfying “build-your-own” rhythm? Chipotle Mexican Grill at Yas Mall might be...

Tame Impala Returns With Futuristic Nostalgia

Tame Impala Returns With Futuristic Nostalgia

  • Anastasiia-Lei Yang

Tame Impala has done it once again, with his new album release *Deadbeat* discovering new sounds while still remaining true to his roots of...

 Oops, Victoria May Have Forgotten Her Secret

Oops, Victoria May Have Forgotten Her Secret

  • Zeinab Helal

Consensus on the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Runway was incredibly mixed, with some going as far as to compare the ‘prime’ of Victoria’s Secret to what it...

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From Mirrors to Teleportations: Personal Identity and The Self

From Mirrors to Teleportations: Personal Identity and The Self

  • Abenezer Belay Gebrehiwot

Reflections on the philosophical views on the body-soul duality.

From Lab to Gold: NYUAD Triumphs at the Paris iGEM Competition

From Lab to Gold: NYUAD Triumphs at the Paris iGEM Competition

  • Trong (Tommy) Nguyen

The iGEM competition brings together cross-disciplinary students on a shared synthetic biology project. iGEM students and instructors share glimpses...

United in Grief | Part 2: When Home Is No Longer Safe, Where Shall We Be?

United in Grief | Part 2: When Home Is No Longer Safe, Where Shall We Be?

  • Trong (Tommy) Nguyen

Against a backdrop of violence, instability, and fear back home, international students at NYUAD engaged in different ways to emotionally cope with...

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Arabic Program Students in Amman

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Arabic Program Students in Amman

  • Maya Alinaizi

From Amman’s bustling souqs to tea under olive trees, NYUAD Arabic students took their learning beyond the classroom, immersing in dialects, culture,...

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Ambition Takes the Stage at NYUAD’s Career Fair

Ambition Takes the Stage at NYUAD’s Career Fair

  • Aizhan Karpykova

A quick reflection on the Fall 2025 Career Fair— what were the changes made, and how did it compare to previous years?

The Immigrant Who Could: Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s Mayoral Elect 2025

The Immigrant Who Could: Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s Mayoral Elect 2025

  • Amn Zain Ul Abidin

NYC elected Zohran Mamdani, its youngest mayor since 1892, and first Muslim leader. The 34-year-old democratic socialist defeated Andrew Cuomo with...

Payment Mode Change In Convenience Store: Falcon Dirhams Only For Electronics Onwards

Payment Mode Change In Convenience Store: Falcon Dirhams Only For Electronics Onwards

  • Trong (Tommy) Nguyen

NYUAD Convenience Store has implemented a new Falcons-only policy for buying electronics at the cashier counter or from the ordering machine.

The Grand Egyptian Museum: Pride and Paradox

The Grand Egyptian Museum: Pride and Paradox

  • Maya Alinaizi

After years of postponement, Egyptians celebrate the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing their culture and history.

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