The Achilles’ Heel of Idealization: What Leaving Home Taught Me About Broken Systems Everywhere

The grass is not always greener, or at the very least, the grass I stand on is not as dull as I perceived it to be. Progress is not leaving, but having the courage to face the world as it is. To hold its contradictions without looking away.

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.

The Complex Role of Anger in Social Justice Movements

Anger drives protests for social change, however, it can also further deepen fragmentation. For anger to drive meaningful change, it needs to be seen as a catalyst rather than an end goal.

The Gazelle Recommends: Arabic Music

In this edition of The Gazelle, our editors and writers share their top Arabic music l picks.

The Digital Middle Ages and Are We Entering a New Feudal Era?

As tech companies increasingly shape the socio-political landscape, we must consider whether we are digital slaves to corporate lords, or if we can retake control over our digital futures.

Unveiling the World of Venture Capital at NYU Abu Dhabi: Fireside Chat with Industry Leaders

What is the venture capital landscape and what is its role when diving into innovation and entrepreneurship?

What If Happiness Became a Measure of National Success?

If money doesn’t buy happiness, then why are the parameters of success and prosperity based on economic growth and not happiness?

Turning Point or Status Quo? Unpacking Moldova's 2024 Election Results

Moldova’s 2024 elections mark a historic shift as pro-European President Maia Sandu wins reelection amid intense foreign interference claims. A razor-thin referendum in favor of EU membership showcases Moldova's divided path toward a European future.

Navigating Confidence and Self-Doubt at NYUAD: The Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect in Academic Life

Confidence and Doubt for NYUAD students is in constant flux. In this competitive environment, it is easy for us to feel like we are not worthy of belonging.

Beyond the Veil: Reimagining John Rawls’s Vision of Justice and Opportunity in a Global Campus like NYUAD

While NYU Abu Dhabi appears to be a shining example of John Rawls’s “realistic utopia,” we must still examine all the different ways in which meritocracy and inequalities present themselves within our community.