Looking Back and Looking Forward: Sustainability at NYUAD

The university's engagement with sustainability and climate action has increased over the last few years, but much remains to be done.

NYUAD students develop groundbreaking study method: Binge-watching Netflix the week leading up to exams

More than five reasons why watching Netflix is a much better idea than studying for that exam.

Playing As An Adult: The Missing Puzzle Piece

Being childish as an adult might not be as childish as you think.

Fractured Realities: Unveiling Struggles in a Third World Tapestry

Unveiling the captivating tapestry of Is There Rush Hour in a Third World Country? as Rogelio Braga's poignant stories navigate the struggles of labor, imperialism, and family in the Philippines.

What do Everything, Everywhere, All at Once & Bee Movie have in Common? Figuring Out my Quarter Life Crisis.

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 and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.

Music Column Vol. XVIII: An (Academic) Year in Music

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 musical masterpieces to add to your summer hits playlists.

Netflix’s Beef and Crazy Mad Asians: Another Probe into the Bagel-Shaped Void

“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” (Carl Jung)

Stop looking at your phone! (unless you’re reading this article, then go on)

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 cripples your conversations? How can such a small device can influence your entire personality?

Do personality tests know you better than you?

We spend years — even decades — getting to know some of our closest friends. Despite that, sometimes those 5-question Buzzfeed articles seem to know you better than you know yourself.

From a People Person: the crippling urge to talk about yourself

Ever had the time pass so quickly because you were telling a story? Or sat through a friend’s rant trying so hard not to zone out? Or, you’ve surely felt very motivated to slap someone for not letting you complete your sentence?

Sunday Blues — Distress or boredom, which would you pick?

Ever felt that feeling when a stressful, jam-packed week of work ends and you hype the Sunday up so much that when it comes, you’re … bored?

Music Column: Vol. XVI Coachella Edition

Coachella kickstarted the festival season in the Global North. Now that the festival is behind us, and no NYUAD students were able to attend (because they were at the local BRED festival, not because of assignments), a recap is due.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Science Behind Why We Morph into Our Loved Ones

Ever been told you and your bestie look like the same person? Or have you ever subconsciously said a family member’s favorite catch phrase and done a double take? Do you sometimes wonder why these strange events happen?

Buccal Fat Removal Trend and What it Tells Us About Our Society

Why is Buccal Fat Removal trending and what are its implications?

Fiscal Consolidation; what is it and why do we need it?

The Covid pandemic impacted many countries’ economic stability, and now that they are finally starting to recover, it is important to understand what strategies governments can employ to achieve full financial recuperation.