“Engaged and Transparent” — Mariët Westermann’s First Year as Vice Chancellor

The Gazelle reflects on Vice Chancellor Westermann’s first year at NYU Abu Dhabi and looks at what lies ahead for the institution at the turn of the new decade.

Letter From the Editors: The Show Must Go On

The Gazelle should be a solution to the social distancing caused by Covid-19, not its victim.

Letter from the Editors

The Management Team responds to backlash following the publication of a controversial article.

Assessing NYUAD’s Admissions Policies Ten Years On

From deconstructing the notion of diversity to the evolution of Candidate Weekend, this is the story of NYU Abu Dhabi’s admissions policies and its ambivalent future.

Letter From the Editors: Reflecting on Our Relevance

What is the value of The Gazelle as a student publication? We reflect on victories, losses and the way forward for our evolving publication.

The Gazelle Needs You

If you want a publication that is diverse, stimulates debate and conversation, provides a platform for greater understanding and represents us and our community, then write for The Gazelle. Applications for The Gazelle are now open.

The Final Frontier: The UAE and its Space Ambitions

The UAE has been active in the space industry since 2009, but it was only in 2014 that the UAE took a more ambitious leap forward with the announcement of its first mission to Mars.

A Letter From the Editors

Reflecting on moments of inadvertent offense to discuss the issues underlying both the offense and the subject matter is exactly what NYUAD has brought us together to do.

Social Scientists: Academics and Advocates?

As experts in all realms of human behavior, is it the responsibility of social scientists to generate solutions to social problems?

News of the Week

A look into what’s been going on at NYUAD this week.

The Gazelle — A Platform for Debate

The Gazelle’s goal is to provide a space that reflects the best of our community’s curiosities, humor, art and most importantly, the various perspectives within our diverse student body.

General Assembly Report: Part 2

The General Assembly meeting on Oct. 29 focused primarily on debating and passing a new amendment to the Student Government Rules and Procedures.

Symposium on Spanish Immigration

The SRPP Department hosted a symposium on the book Spanish Legacies: The Coming of Age of the Second Generation, coauthored by visiting sociology professor Alejandro Portes.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Released

A look into the contents of the 2017 NYU Security and Fire Safety Report.

Students React to Heightened Security Measures

The students raised concerns that the manner in which the changes in privacy policy implementation were made was abrupt and unclear.

Increased Security Measures on Campus Implemented

Carrying opaque plastic bags, especially on the weekend, is now considered “probable cause” for search: a rundown on campus policies and implementation.

New Student Union Opens in D1

The Office of Student Life along with a task force of students sought to redesign the West Dining Hall for student use.

Qatar and Academic Freedom at NYUAD

While academic freedom in NYUAD is untouched by the current political climate, freedom of speech is subject to local laws and restrictions.

News of the Week

A look at what has been going at NYUAD this week.

Student Government Review 2016-2017

This is the second iteration of the Student Government review, comparing the platforms which the Student Government Executive Board ran on with what was achieved over the past academic year.

News Of The Week

Go Green Week, Latinoamerica Night and Interclassico: a look at what has been going at NYUAD this week.

News of the Week

A look at what's been going on at NYUAD recently.

General Assembly Report

Discover what was discussed in the most recent General Assembly.

News of the Week

A look at what's been going on at NYUAD recently.

News of the Week

A look at what's been going on at NYUAD recently.

News of the Week

A look at what's been going on at NYUAD recently.

GA Report

Discover what was discussed in the most recent General Assembly.

Rethinking Feminist Notions of Equality

The insistence on treating men and women the same will do little to even the playing field.

Harmful Traditions and Cultural Imperialism

Debates about cultural preservation and cultural dominance, tolerance and diversity, ignore current pressing human rights violations.

GA Report

Discover what was discussed in the most recent General Assembly.

Ban on Small Plastic Water Bottles Comes into Effect

Read about what NYU Abu Dhabi students have to say about the recent disposable plastic water bottle ban on campus.

NYU Abu Dhabi Students React to Trump’s Travel Ban

On Jan. 27, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order that placed temporary travel restrictions on immigrants and refugees from select countries.