The Gazelle
Nov 13, 2023
Ethan Fulton
The CEO of the $80 billion valued startup in tech pushed out by his own board. A misguided narrative of “accelerationism vs. altruism” delivers its experts to Microsoft on a silver platter.
Yana Peeva
What you should know about Black Friday, the psychology of gift-giving, and capitalism.
Prominent American linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky has been included to the long and curious list of “teachers” on the online platform Masterclass, a project that appears contrary to his ideals established over the years.
Aditya Balakrishnan
The UAE has come under extensive criticism for having the CEO of oil giant ADNOC helm COP28. But we need to better understand the UAE’s own incentives to favor a renewable energy transition and why they are vital to the climate conversation.
Amiteash Paul
What it actually takes to establish a “sustainable university”, and the conversations we need to have to lead us there.
Abenezer Belay Gebrehiwot
Philalethes writes a letter to his lover, the goddess Aletheia, who abandoned him.
Mariam Okasha
Elon Musk is no stranger to attention and controversy. In the latest installation of the guessing games he incites: Is he actually looking to build a Tesla factory in the Middle East?
Tiesta Dangwal
Reflecting on Sahana’s recent mixer and how it made me realize the importance of cultural events on campus
Recent news about the SAT becoming more accessible and easier to complete should spark a discussion on whether the exam is actually a valuable metric of academic achievement and college readiness.
The benefits of solitary being, and of changing the way we think about being by ourselves.
On the recent surge in global action to tackle the climate crisis, and the need to make green investments accessible.
“Who are you? Where do you come from? Where are you going?” Answering these questions seems to me as important to nations as it is for individuals, and I am asking Ethiopia. What answers could I possibly get?
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.
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 truly ‘open’ to in a city like Abu Dhabi?
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 and disregarding its social value.