The Gazelle
Feb 9, 2026
Nikolaj is a senior from Denmark studying Literature. He writes about sports. The only form of violence he condones is Zidane’s headbutt of Materazzi.
Tyler Headley
Nikolaj Nielsen
Academic freedom guarantees that a race occurs, while academic integrity ensures that the race is fair.
NYUAD should advocate for the fullest extent of academic freedom in order to have breathing room for maneuvering in the upcoming years.
Might the UAE benefit from a more comprehensive definition of tolerance?
The treatment of women athletes as sexual objects occurs everywhere — even amongst famous female sports icons.
The practice that allows athletes flexibility in choosing their national allegiances and even their citizenship is one called naturalization, although there is often nothing natural about it.
How does the Fitness and Wellness Center try to combat against stereotypes of living a healthy and active lifestyle?
The global spread of the Rainbow Laces campaign reflects an impulse to combat injustice that transcends national, ideological, and religious boundaries.
A conversation with NYUAD athletes on how they've formed meaningful friendships through their sports on campus.
In this series, The Gazelle puts student athletes in the spotlight to get to know their motivations and inspirations in playing their sport.
Find out about the many ways to get involved athletically at NYUAD regardless of your desired time commitment.
On the importance of writing about sports in today's context.
Yi Yi Yeap
The eighth and final part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
The seventh part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
The sixth part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
The fifth part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
The fourth part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
The third part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
The second part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
The first part of an interview series on the evolution of traditions within NYU Abu Dhabi's football team.
What sets coming out as a literature major apart from other comings-out is that it really does involve a choice.
Kristina Stanković
When we describe it to others, we often link the acronym UWC to a superlative: the best, most challenging, craziest time of your life. If not, we ...