The Gazelle Recommends: Courses You’ll Actually Want to Wake Up For

With course registration just around the corner, The Gazelle reached out to students to reflect on the courses that left a lasting impact on them. Here’s a roundup of classes that students enthusiastically recommend.

Bright Lights and Local Goods: The Spirit of the Night Souq

Behind the stalls and products offered at the Night Souq lies the stories of the sellers and the rigorous planning it takes to make the event happen.

The Politicization of the Palestinian Keffiyeh: Cultural Appreciation or Appropriation?

The Palestinian keffiyeh, once a symbol of resistance, is now a fashion trend. Is this solidarity or cultural theft? As symbols of struggle become aesthetic fads, the line between honoring and exploiting a cause grows dangerously thin.

The Rise of Authoritarian Leaders in Democratic Systems

As democracy faces rising authoritarian populism, leaders like Trump, Modi, and Meloni beg us to consider whether they are threats or just responding to voters.

Breaking Fast at the Grand Mosque: A Night of Gratitude and Community

“It’s not just about fasting; it’s about being more mindful, being kinder, and giving back.”

Loving For Its Own Sake

We often think that we love something or someone not for what they have but for what they are. But what does it mean to love something for its own sake? And how do we reconcile the philosophical notion of self-interest with the desire for such love?

AD Secrets: Corniche’s “a Food Fair” Restaurant

Yes, that’s actually the name. And they have door crashers.

Trump Against DEI: Opportunity for NYUAD to Lead?

Trump’s war against DEI practices provides universities like NYUAD the chance to be bastions of equity practices

The Self-Infantilization of Gen Z

Does Gen Z’s tendency to use self-infantilizing humor as a coping mechanism do more harm to our personal growth than good?

NYU Abu Dhabi Increases Flex and Meal Swipe Limits

To address student concerns over rising dining costs and limited flexibility, Flex Dirhams and Meal Swipe values have been increased.