Navigating the Many Pathways of Grief

Grief is a complex process, always new. No loss hurts the same as others, we start from scratch each time.

“The green tide continues to advance": Mexican Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion

Decades of activism have challenged preconceived ideas of women’s rights, reshaping the broader role of women in Mexican society as evidenced by a change in law.

What is life teaching me right now?

What was my study away semester at NYU London like? This is an ode to missing friends, learning, and growing through travel.

An Investigation on Pegasus: The Spyware that Threatens Mexican Freedom of Press and Human Rights

Pegasus is being used by the Mexican government to silence journalists, human rights activists, and lawyers to control the narrative.

Fractured Realities: Unveiling Struggles in a Third World Tapestry

Unveiling the captivating tapestry of Is There Rush Hour in a Third World Country? as Rogelio Braga's poignant stories navigate the struggles of labor, imperialism, and family in the Philippines.

What is happening in Sudan?

Despite a recent cease-fire agreement, fighting between the RSF and the Sudanese army has continued since April 15. The recent outburst of violence is a result of conflicting interests by the two de facto leaders of Africa’s third largest country.

Transparency concerns surrounding Nigerian presidential election

Tinubu was declared the winner of the Nigerian Presidential election in an election plagued by fraud allegations. He faces significant challenges, including uniting Nigeria's diverse population and addressing security and economic concerns.

Political and Social Turmoil in Peru Continues: A Fight for Equality?

Political turmoil in Peru began in Dec. 2022 but has now escalated tremendously.

Political Instability in Peru

The checks and balances behind the Peruvian President’s order to dissolve the Congress and the Congress’ vote to dismiss the President disclose a deeply divided Peru.

Francoise Verges on a Feminist Theory of Violence

NYUAD hosted a book launch for Prof. Verges, where she spoke on how protection, abolitionism, decolonization, and imagination are related to her book, A Feminist Theory of Violence.

Spotlight: Gustė Gurčinaitė, NYUAD’s Newest Rhodes Scholar

Gustė Gurčinaitė, Class of 2023, has been chosen as one of the two 2022 UAE Rhodes Scholars. In conversation with Gurčinaitė, The Gazelle finds out more about her journey.

OSR Launches the Global Collection at the NYU Abu Dhabi Library

The Global Collection in the NYUAD Library promises a reduction of barriers through the introduction of community-recommended, linguistically diverse literature.

Same-sex Marriage is Legalized across Mexico

On Oct. 27, same-sex marriage became legal across the entire Mexican territory after the state of Tamaulipas approved a referendum to article 132 of the Civil Code, becoming the country’s last state to do so.

Mexican Solidarity in Times of Crises

Once again, the tragedy showed the best in Mexicans. Only minutes after the earthquake, civilians started mobilizing to make sure every point in the city with collapsed constructions had help.