The Gazelle
May 8, 2023
features
Gustė Gurčinaitė
My journey of finding Abu Dhabi noisy to strangely, paradoxically harmonious, reflecting on family, culture, where I come from and where I’m going.
Ibad Hasan
Malika Singh
The idea of an Open Campus raises questions about inclusivity, privacy, and the amplified impact of the pandemic on student life. Who is the campus...
Lucas De Lellis da Silva
In this heartfelt letter, a graduating senior urges for thoughtful considerations in forging a brighter future for everyone at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Shanzae Ashar Siddiqui
Tiesta Dangwal
Scarlette Jiménez
Sidra Dahhan
Al Reem Al Beshr
I can not really remember the first time I tried the Chips Oman Paratha. It has just always been a part of my world, only I did not feel like it...
When I moved to Abu Dhabi a year ago, I thought I could easily find a new home. I thought I was ready. But once the excitement died down, I realized...
A finals week guide on a finals week budget from The Gazelle!
How digging out bamboo at the National Snowdonia Park in North Wales helped me give back to my surroundings and myself.
Malavika Rajesh
The sinking unspoken realization that 2022 may have been my last true summer vacation at my grandparents’ house wedges itself into our conversations...
What was my study away semester at NYU London like? This is an ode to missing friends, learning, and growing through travel.
What's a better story about transition than coming-of-age books, movies and other cultural artefacts? Here is what our staff recommends.
How does the omnipresence of Arab culture shape my view of marriage, and consequently of myself?
Pamela Martinez
The importance of writing and taking the time to reflect on one’s practice lies in the ability to resist the culture of productivity that we are...
Playing the oud, although initially daunting, helped me connect with my culture and family the way I had always wanted to.
The End of Year Gala has returned for all current classes at NYUAD. Here are the reasons why you should attend - including sneak peeks at the way the...
Arwa Alabbasi
ispace loses contact with lunar lander containing two rovers, including the UAE’s Rashid Rover, as it touches down.
Pegasus is being used by the Mexican government to silence journalists, human rights activists, and lawyers to control the narrative.
Stefan Mitikj
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...
Defenders of the show say it challenges all the Monica Belluccis and Angelina Jolies who played Cleopatra — but no one is talking about how Egyptian...
Corban Villa
Garbage In, Garbage Out refers to the common idea in AI that models will reflect the data they are trained on. As state-of-the-art models still...
Recently an Open Letter was released, calling for an immediate halt of AI research until proper precautions and regulations can be defined. This...
Arya Gautam
It is time we dismantle cis/heteronormativity in science and disentangle the scientific results that have come from it; and that we be a little more...
Mohammed Muqbel
Not having a need in the UAE to learn Arabic is not an excuse for NYUAD to continue neglecting the teaching of the Arabic language for all students...
Yana Peeva
The Met Gala theme sparked great controversy because it honored the late Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld. While undoubtedly an influential...
Attracting tourists to big urban cities often results in an artificial version of what the underlying culture represents, resulting in a romanticized...
We know that screen time is bad. But do you know that using your screens to avoid awkward social interactions specifically lowers your confidence and...
Miriam Delgado
A raw and honest reflection on the quarter-life crisis and the struggle to find meaning and fulfillment in life, written by relating the Bee Movie...
After a full (academic) year of the Music Column, some secrets and behind the scenes moments are revealed, as well as some last recommendations for...
Beniamin Strzelecki
The university's engagement with sustainability and climate action has increased over the last few years, but much remains to be done.
More than five reasons why watching Netflix is a much better idea than studying for that exam.
Dana Mash'Al
Being childish as an adult might not be as childish as you think.
Zhiyu Lindy Luo
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” (Carl Jung)
Unveiling the captivating tapestry of Is There Rush Hour in a Third World Country? as Rogelio Braga's poignant stories navigate the struggles of...
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