The What, Where and How of the Newly Approved Vaccine

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention recently registered the Sinopharm vaccine for voluntary injection. The Gazelle spoke to the first known NYUAD student to receive the vaccine to understand more about the vaccination process.

Technochauvinism and Gender Bias in Tech: Meredith Broussard

The women in STEM organizations across NYU’s global network hosted their first collaborative event – the NYU Women in Tech Speaker Series – where Meredith Broussard discussed technological fallacies and systemic biases in STEM.

Spotlight – Nandini Kochar

Nandini Kochar, Class of 2021, talks to The Gazelle about her film that was recently recognized at the HER International Film Festival, and engages with the themes of belonging and identity.

NYUAD Students Return from Government Quarantine Facility

Unlike most students who returned in Fall and self-isolated on campus, two NYUAD students were required to quarantine in a government facility. The Gazelle reached out to these students to learn more about their experience.

Spring 2021 Study Aways Canceled While Go Local Continues

On Oct. 6, The Office of Global Programs announced the cancellation of Spring 2021 Study ways and the extension of the Go Local program.

Kevin Bansal and Grace Bechdol elected First-Year and Arts and Humanities Representatives

The Gazelle sat down with NYUAD Student Government’s newly elected representatives to learn more about plans for the upcoming semester.

NYU Abu Dhabi Goes Virtual With Student Activities Fest

50 Student Interest Groups and 10 Student-led initiatives participated in the first ever online Student Activities Fest hosted by Student Life at NYUAD.

Into Remote Plus

After months of planning and preparation, NYU Abu Dhabi is gearing up to start the Remote Plus Semester with varying expectations, concerns, and challenges.

NYUAD Alumni Launch Multiplicity.tech

Alia ElKattan and Lujain Ibrahim launch an online curation of articles discussing global issues through the lens of the internet and its impacts on society.

Nepal’s Big Brother

The recent border dispute between Nepal and India provokes a discussion about Nepal’s dependence on India, a pervasive theme in Nepal’s modern history that poses a threat to its sovereignty.

What We Wish We Knew In Our First Year

It can be difficult navigating a completely new place on top of taking your first steps towards an independent life. You’re not the only one. Here are a few things that might help you get used to life on campus.

The Death of Minority Languages in Nepal

In countries like Nepal, the homogenization of language has caused unprecedented damage to the nation’s diverse ethnic and tribal languages, ultimately deteriorating its culture.

Is France truly secular?

With so many instances of legal enforcements and acts of religious discrimination throughout the years, it is time for France to enforce the secularism it boasts about.

The World’s Highest Dumping Ground

As hundreds of climbers flock to scale the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest has been inviting a mountain of problems the size of its own.

FYD: Artificial, Time Consuming, Ineffective

FYD fails to fulfill its goals as a program for first-year integration and support, and instead feels like a forced and uncomfortable waste of time.

Nepal — Pride in Progress

The Pride Parade in Nepal is one of the most effective events that recognizes and celebrates the LGBTQ community, but it is yet to overcome many challenges to fully eliminate the stigma surrounding the community.

To P.E. or Not To P.E.

Here I am, taking a P.E. class in my first semester at NYUAD. And trust me, it’s not as bad as it seems.