How AI Hijacked 2024 and Left Us Questioning Reality

With AI blurring the lines between what’s real and what’s not, what is it that really makes us human?

Student Spotlight: Confidence Ezemba, Author of “Don’t You Forget”

Confidence Ezemba, a budding Nigerian author and a junior at NYU Abu Dhabi, has recently made waves with his debut novel, Don't You Forget. As a promising talent, The Gazelle sat down with Ezemba to discuss his book and his creative process.

The Surge of Artificial Intelligence Is a Double Edged Sword for the Developing World

There is no doubt that adoption of AI has the potential to dramatically improve the standard of living and save lives, if done correctly. If we’re not careful, though, it may also end up perpetuating existing inequalities.

Orthodox Easter, A Forgotten Holiday on Campus

What can we learn from the absence of Orthodox Easter from the campus celebrations calendar?

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.

Click for Change: How Social Media Can Be a Force for Good

Despite its negative connotations in today's world, social media is responsible for spreading hope, support, and solidarity.

The Community Listening Session Highlighted Long-Standing Student Grievances

The Community Listening Session offered the first-of-its-kind space for students and administrators to communicate key areas of concern. Although not all answers were favorable, students received more clarity and support.

Biggest UK strike in over a decade

Low wages and UK’s inflation rate made more than half a million British workers go on strike on Feb. 1.

There is no longer a stable, international system. What should be done?

The failure of international cooperation and simultaneous shocks have rendered crisis management difficult. The world needs fresh thinking and a readiness on the part of significant system participants to manage their strategic rivalry.

StuGov Elections — Meet the Candidates

With the upcoming Student Government Elections, there has been a growing interest in the candidates and their campaigns. The Gazelle decided to sit down with some of them and get to know them on a more informal level.

Return to Campus Updates

A quick recap of the newest RTC updates as laid out by recent administrative communication.

Who is Making Covid Decisions? A Spotlight on The RTC Steering Committee

The Gazelle speaks with members of the Return to Campus committee to shed light on their decision making processes during the ongoing pandemic.

In Conversation With NYUAD Hackathon Winners

Two winners of NYUAD’s Hackathon for Social Good and one of the organizers, Professor Sana Odeh, explain their Hackathon journey and reflect on the experience.

Return To Campus Updates

A quick recap of the newest RTC updates as laid out by recent administrative communication.

NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World: Focusing on Quantum Computing

Quantum computing technologies have not reached their full potential yet. This Hackathon will open up opportunities for creating solutions to contemporary problems, building a new skill set and networking with industry professionals.

Breaking — Return to Campus Update

A quick recap of the newest RTC update as laid out by recent administrative communication.

Most Optimistic Return to Campus Updates (Yet)

A quick recap of the newest RTC updates as laid out by recent administrative communication, including a decrease in risk level and more extensive campus reopening.

Return to Campus Updates

A quick recap of the newest RTC updates as laid out by recent administrative communication.

Return to Campus Updates

A quick recap of the newest RTC updates as laid out by recent administrative communication.

Can the Metaverse be an Escape Route for Zuckerberg?

Mark Zuckerberg is betting everything on the Metaverse. Will his wager pay off?

NYUSH First Years Stuck in Abu Dhabi

The Gazelle interviews NYU Shanghai first year students who are stuck in Abu Dhabi due to China’s Covid-19 restrictions.

Introducing the Department of Student Success and Well-being

The Gazelle delves into core of the newly-established Department of Student Success and Well-being to find out how it operates and how it can benefit students.

Return to Campus Updates

A quick recap of the newest RTC updates as laid out by recent administrative communication.

Return to Campus Updates

A quick recap of the latest RTC updates as per recent administrative communication.

Marhaba and FYD: Virtually Around the World, Yet Closer than Ever

Organizing a virtual Marhaba and First Year Dialogue for the second time in NYUAD’s history is no easy task for anyone, but I decided to take on the challenge and apply to become an FYD Facilitator.

Amazon Should Be At The Forefront Of A Plastic-Free Future

Keeping in consideration Amazon’s market influence and its devastating contributions to environmental degradation and the climate crisis, the e-commerce giant can, and more importantly should, be at the forefront of a plastic-free future.

Groundhog Day Life: One Year Later

This year is the perfect time to pause and take a step back. After experiencing Covid-19, I am more appreciative of life. I have discovered that people who were vulnerable during a difficult period emerge stronger than before.

Paid Subscriptions Are The Future. Should We Be Concerned?

Is the surge of websites asking for paid subscriptions a short-lived phenomenon, or is it a warning of a bigger revolution by the tech giants?

Podcasts: A Popular Medium Making Its Way Onto Campus

With their short duration and potential for intimate conversations, podcasts are more relevant than ever. The newly launched Research Abridged podcast from the Arts and Humanities Division provides a glimpse into faculty research.

Disrupting The Vocabulary One Word At A Time: Doomscrolling

People like to search for negative news so much, there’s now a definition for it: doomscrolling. Has bad news outweighed good news this year, or have people been exposing themselves to the former too much to make it seem that way?

It Is Scary How Much “Among Us” Accurately Reflects Living In 2020

From comparisons of getting infected with Covid-19, to staying at home, to fabricating lies on the news, the game “Among Us” is a mirror of living in 2020. Are these uncanny resemblances why many find it comforting to play it this year?

How Google Continually Threatens The Privacy Of Our Behavioral Data

Google’s monopoly has crept into every aspect of our daily lives, making the company omnipresent. With time and the expansion of Google’s looming presence, privacy, which should be the default priority, will not even be an option.

Pre-Recorded Zoom Classes Intensify Procrastination

An exploration of why it is so difficult for students to focus on pre-recorded lectures as opposed to online or in-person classes and how their intrinsic nature fuels procrastination.