COP 27 Reflections: It’s Time To Return to the Drawing Board

Participating in the conference, though rewarding, invited newfound skepticisms about the COP process. We could not help but ask how the COP process could be visualized to meet the needs of the decade of action.

An Open Letter to NYUAD Administrators: Student Journalism Needs Institutional Support.

Relations between The Gazelle and administrative bodies have always been tense and defined by bureaucratic obfuscation and deep-rooted cynicism. But a close, cooperative partnership only stands to benefit both The Gazelle and NYUAD.

We Stand with Ukraine. We Stand with All.

Stand with Ukraine, but don’t stop there. Stand for global justice. No matter the circumstances, illegal war, occupation and annexation should not go uncondemned.

Reporting from New York: Anti-war Protests at Russian Consulate, Times Square and United Nations

The world stands with Ukraine. New York City residents have taken to the streets in protest of Russia's illegal war. .

Have The Next Big Story? Here's How To Tip The Gazelle

The Gazelle relies on its readers to help find important stories. Have something we should report on? Here’s how you can use our anonymous tips form to share relevant news or investigative stories with us.

Restructuring Wellness at NYUAD: Student Reactions to a Risky Gambit

Four Wellness Specialist positions are being discontinued from summer of 2022. The Gazelle taps into how students have been reacting to this structural decision will have rippling implications on physical fitness and wellness at NYUAD.

Centering First Generation Students at NYU Abu Dhabi: There’s Still Progress to be Made

Recently, we have seen positive and explicit institutional acknowledgments of first generation students and their experiences at NYUAD. While these are deeply welcome, we must also drive community conversations in tandem with institutional advocacy.

The Gazelle Recommends: Curate Your Winter Break Reading Lists

From young adult fantasy to illustrated book and crime mystery to romance, The Gazelle’s staff share their book recommendations for the winter break.

“Celebration Delayed, Not Denied,” Vice Chancellor Westermann on NYUAD’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations

The Gazelle spoke to Westermann about the university’s founding, the last decade and the future. Read on to hear what she has to say.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: We Promise to Do More

The Gazelle has acted as an engine of advocacy and subversion on campus for years. Today, we ask for your investment, to continue our mission of meaningful and intentional journalism to better represent and serve the NYUAD community.

We Ask for More: Financial Freedom and Inclusivity Can Not Be A Pipe Dream at NYUAD

We ask for more on-campus vendors. We ask for more assistantships at higher wages. We ask for more paid summer opportunities. We ask for a temporary institutional fund. We can no longer assume institutional goodwill — we need to feel heard.

Modi’s Manufactured Crisis: An India Out Of Breath

As the Covid-19 pandemic takes India hostage, the nation’s healthcare infrastructure has been stretched thin. While the blame lies squarely on Modi and his government, this is time for self-inventory: why have we stayed complicit for so long?

Meet Antonios Vouloudis, NYUAD’s Inaugural Director of Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship

Vouloudis is tasked with the ambitious goal of strengthening the institution’s efforts, an appointment that marks a major shift in NYUAD’s sustainability landscape. “I’m not saying it’s easy. I’m not saying it’s straightforward,” he explained.

Living beyond LinkedIn

Traditional expectations of succeeding in the world come with a heavy price when they are prioritized over our own mental health. It is time to reevaluate our priorities and take care of ourselves.

Stuck On Campus Since the Start of the Pandemic

For students that have stayed on campus for over a year, the experience has been a bittersweet one: many have found a new sense of belonging on the NYUAD campus, but it has come at the cost of being disconnected from their loved ones back home.

As We Lose Our Study Aways, We Must Rethink Our Narrow Conceptions of Global Education

Study Away has always been marketed as the backbone of NYUAD’s global education. Faced now with the loss of study aways, we must now reevaluate what it means to receive a global education and whether Eurocentric study aways are imperative to this.

India Bleeding: 250 Million Farmers Fight Back

There are limits to even Modi’s authoritarian antics and there’s intrinsic value in humility, consensus and constitutional procedure. Instead of the same old barking, it is time the dog learns a new trick: paying heed to what the street has to say.

I Was Part of StuGov – I Know Why You Don’t Care, But Here’s Why You Should

While acknowledging Student Government’s accomplishments is crucial, as I leave Council, I hope it is not exclusive to our desire to empower its members and adopt a more political, transparent and collaborative approach in our advocacy.

The Queen’s Gambit: Part Coming-of-Age Story, Part Character Study

Complex characters, a rock-solid script, 60s music and to top it all, Anya Taylor-Joy’s tour de force performance — The Queen’s Gambit pushes the boundaries of television. It is tragic that it is a miniseries, but that is probably for the best.

India: Amnesty’s Departure, Hindutva’s Arrival

The decision to freeze Amnesty International India’s bank accounts and financial assets falls under a series of actions that endanger India’s status as a democracy.

Social Media Institutions Threaten The Democratic Project

The imperceptible shifts in our behavior induced by surveillance capitalism erode democratic culture and personal autonomy.

Mask, Social Distance: The Stakes Are Too High To Flout The Rules

Do you see those eight students huddled together at D2? Intervene. Someone’s not wearing a mask? Gently remind them. A friend making unnecessary trips to the city? Remind them what is at stake. Your neighbour is hosting a party? Call the RA.

I'm Concerned About The Stipend Changes. Don't Ask Me To Check My Privilege.

On a campus deemed a “bubble,” where do we draw the line between recognizing privilege and fighting for what we want?

Physical Accessibility at NYU Abu Dhabi

A dive into the complexities of providing institutionalized support and accessibility to people of determination on campus.

NYUAD’s Only Student Publication Cannot Afford Partisanship

The Gazelle’s neutrality is a fundamental tenet that plays a vital role on a campus housing a single publication, and we ignore it at our extreme peril.

Dr. Remy Shanker and the Wellness Department

The recently established Wellness Department has a new Program Specialist, Dr. Remy Shanker. The Gazelle sat down with Shanker and talked about Wellness at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Keeping the TASHAN Alive

Due to the sheer scale of TASHAN’s events and programming, it has molded NYUAD’s cultural landscape, bringing together all members of the community, allowing them to better understand what it means to be South Asian.

A History of GEN and BEN

Learn about two initiatives that have shaped the Legacy of NYUAD in the Abu Dhabi community from past and present participators and directors.

The Sustainability Conversation: Balancing Ambition and Aggression

As Ecoherence advocates for greater community engagement with sustainability through initiatives such as No Waste November, some students push back against their methods.

Our Obsession with Serial Killers

Why are we so intrigued by stories of and about serial killers? Is this fascination, or obsession even normal? Vatsa explores how delving into some of the darkest and most gruesome stories of humanity may help us better understand the human psyche.

Youth Activism: A Danger to Democracy

The rapid rise of youth activism begs the question: have we as a society normalized the politicization of youth?

Hong Kong’s Protests Are Deafening: China and the World Must Listen

As Hong Kong reels from the shooting of a schoolboy and the protests grow louder, the Chinese state can not afford to respond with further force. Instead, it must pay attention to the protesters demands and engage in dialogue.

Weighing the Body Positivity Argument

Discussions surrounding body positivity are important to our community, but focusing on trivialities like a weighing scale in the gym takes away from the conversation and the power of individual choice.