(Un)ripe Fruits of Spring

Like many Syrians, I am obsessed with janerek. Even while I am abroad, I cannot break the cycle of my yearly consumption of this fruit.

The Gazelle Recommends: Coming of Age Books, Shows and Movies

What's a better story about transition than coming-of-age books, movies and other cultural artefacts? Here is what our staff recommends.

Are You Playing Fairuz?

Playing the oud, although initially daunting, helped me connect with my culture and family the way I had always wanted to.

Film Recommendations From The Gazelle

Want a distraction from finals? Check out this list of film recommendations from The Gazelle staff.

91% of NYU Abu Dhabi Students Assigned to Freshman Dorms

“We recognize students have concerns about this constantly unfolding situation,” acknowledged Ditupp. “We are working toward long term solutions that satisfy both students and the AI holding the housing system hostage.”

Amid a Culture of Mistrust, How Do We Engage in Transparent and Intentional Reporting?

The Gazelle reflects on the diminishing trust students have in the institution and how we can continue to hold our university accountable, amplify marginalized voices, and report honestly.

One day, all my words escaped and I began to write

I have had many journals, but for every dull entry I have, there are hundreds more blank pages.

Is Nicaragua Turning Into a Dictatorship?

Nicaragua has been increasing restrictions on dissidents, including but not limited to imprisonment and stripping them of citizenship.

Study Song Recommendations From The Gazelle

Diversify your study session playlist. Here’s a list of recommendations from The Gazelle’s editorial board to get you started.

Syria: A Dream, A Room, An Earthquake

I can not pretend the country does not exist in a state beyond family and memories. I can not just pretend that feeling empathetic about the situation is enough.

How does NYU Abu Dhabi teach Migration?

On a diverse campus in a diverse nation, questions of migration and belonging find their way into almost any classroom. At NYUAD, fittingly, particular classes have been created to help foster open conversations about global practices of migration

Growing up in Dubai as a Temporary Local

Will this country become nothing more than a dream, a fading memory? Will it still be a part of me? How will I allow myself to remember this city and this country in relation to where I have belonged?

Ana Bahky Araby [I Speak Arabic]

It may have an unconventional presence in my life, but Arabic, not just English, undeniably makes up part of who I am.

Why do I wear a hijab?

People look at my hijab as a glaring, one-noted statement, a strong profession of faithfulness or laxity in faith, depending on how I wear it. They take the varying styles of hijab as a variation of faith. I am only a shadow of my faith.

Comfort Food: A Taste Of Home … Or Is It?

What is comfort food? Does it have to be connected to memories of the past or can it be something completely new?

A Taste of Home: Emirati Cuisine

In a rapidly changing nation, Emirati cuisine is a reminder of what home and belonging means to us.

A Taste of Home: How NYUAD Students Drink Tea

Tea is a significant part of many students’ everyday lives. It is a source of exploration. It is a way to attain comfort. It is home.

A Taste of Home: An Ode to Orange Blossom Water

As a pandemic baker, I wanted to venture away from overly rich, dense desserts. One ingredient provided the perfect vessel for experimentation. It was floral, citrusy and aromatic. When used right, it was subtly powerful. It was orange blossom water.

Studying Away in a Pandemic Stricken World

As I sit on a wooden bench in Manhattan and notice that nothing went according to plan, I still feel happy and fortunate and wouldn’t have it any other way.

A Taste of Home: The Syrian Breakfast

Syrian breakfast, to me, is not only a wonderful spread of dishes but a social affair central to families and communities. Not only does it embody the things I miss about home, it is simply delicious.

To Catch a Campus Thief

The seeming increase in campus thefts this academic year has many students concerned. NYUAD may not be directly responsible, but it should take active steps to hold thieves accountable.

To Catch a Campus Thief

Campus thefts have been on the rise this past year in public spaces like laundry rooms — and this needs to change. Whether through installing more security cameras or having clearer theft reporting procedures, we need to hold thieves more accountable

Global Press Freedom is Under Threat. It Is Our Responsibility to Consume Media Responsibly.

We have entered a pivotal decade for global press freedom. The pandemic has exacerbated digital underregulation through the spread of misinformation, and it’s important for us to reflect on why we should demand more digital media transparency.

Reflecting on the Past and Present: Centering Marginalized Voices in The Gazelle

From reporting on institutional racism on campus to violations of labor rights regulations and the plight of Palestinians, we delve into The Gazelle’s history, and reflect on the pieces that have historically centered minoritized voices.

My Fading Memories of Syria

After 10 years of conflict, a whole generation has grown up with constant war. But Syrian residents, refugees and migrants still exist — and so do their memories of a time before the war. Maybe this is another reason I hold on so tightly to mine...

The Campus Cat Controversy, Explained

Are the campus cats an integral part of campus? Should they remain? Should more effort be put into finding them new homes? Students and staff share their thoughts on the most infamous members of the NYUAD community.

Rihanna & India's Farmer Protest: A Case Study in Slacktivism

Insincere celebrity attention is fleeting. It is time we stop relying on celebrity activism and become more conscious of and responsible for our social media activism.

Riverdale and The Winx Club: Don’t Make Childhood Classics Dark

Life is not always serious, traumatic and intense. Often, it is fun and colorful. Generation Z could use that reminder in the entertainment industry, instead of the lackluster works that profit off of a generation’s desensitization to suffering.

We Need to Live and Accept Bidialectism in a Divided Society

Bidialectism — the ability to subconsciously switch accents based on social expectations — is stigmatized and viewed as inauthentic. However, the world needs to learn to live with and accept it in a globalized world.