My Own Private Abu Dhabi

A photography apprentice’s first attempt at making her world real.

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)

Violence in jerusalem: Israeli police crackdown on Palestinian worshippers for a second time

Read about recent events at Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, with an explanation of the site’s importance and the events that led to the recent violence in the city.

Florida Under DeSantis: Florida Principal Resigns After Showing Students Michelangelo’s David

A principal was forced to resign in Florida after a sixth-grade class was shown the statue of David. The Gazelle reports on how this came to be and the future of education in the state.

Balletcore: A Story of Hyperfemininity, Europeanness, and the Ultra-thin

Balletcore: the fashion trend of silken pointe shoes, tulle skirts, and leg warmers. Is its potential comeback in 2023 a good sign?

Silence or Silenced: The Need for Male-Only Mental Health Spaces on Campus

Men’s mental health issues are overlooked across the globe and NYUAD is no exception to this norm. Here’s what we can do for the male-identifying students on our campus to provide them with a safe space to embrace their vulnerabilities.

The Community Listening Session Highlighted Long-Standing Student Grievances

The Community Listening Session offered the first-of-its-kind space for students and administrators to communicate key areas of concern. Although not all answers were favorable, students received more clarity and support.

Linda G. Mills: NYU’s First Female President Elected

Dr Linda G. Mills was named President-Designate of New York University last Wednesday. This article discusses her achievements and vision for the NYU global community.

Wednesday Addams TikTok Trend: Reviving goth and monster aesthetics

Does this iconic show, and the subsequent dance trend trivialize subcultures or does it offer an outlet for expression for the underrepresented, underheard and misunderstood? Spoiler alert!

Burberry x Minecraft Collaboration

The British luxury brand has teamed up with Minecraft for an in-game adventure and a new clothing collection in real life.

Cuba Approves New Family Law Code

In a national referendum on Sept. 26, Cuba approved a ratification to the Cuban Family Code. This article reviews the proceedings, background and controversies surrounding the decision.

SJP Expresses Calls to Action as four Tel Aviv J-Terms are Offered

For 2023, four courses based in Tel-Aviv are offered. The SJP chapter in NYUAD called students not to enroll in these J-terms by offering a context of the settler colonial situation in Palestine.

Zan, Zendegi, Azadi — Iran Protests As The World Watches

The killing of Mahsa Zhina Amini, allegedly carried out by Iran’s morality police, sparked outrage domestically and internationally.

The Slap that Revived the Oscars

After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, Twitter flooded with justifications. It was not the slap itself that interested me. It was the constant weight of performance that I relate to so much. That, and our own subjectivity in the face of comedy.

Cultural Clashes Between Korea and China: Lost in Translation, History and Pride

During the Beijing Winter Olympics, a woman wearing Korean traditional dress represented one of China’s ethnic groups. This act sparked major discussion in both countries, underpinning their complex relationship that dates back centuries.

Taylor and Back Again

I do listen to her, I do like her, but I don’t dare to declare it. I fear the loss of uniqueness. I fear people will look at me and think: just another shallow teenage girl with shallow interests.

Leave Eileen Alone: A Proposal

The Beijing Olympics debate on American-born Chinese skier Eileen Gu prompts me to ask an urgent question: when will we be free from the clutches of identity politics?

D1 Opens to Much Enthusiasm, Offering Greater Variety and Convenience

West Dining Hall D1 recently opened for lunch and dinner. Many students reacted positively to this change, welcoming a more diverse selection of food options and greater flexibility.

How the Registrar is Responding to Course Registration Chaos

Big idea courses, June term and how the university is trying to help graduating students shortchanged by the cancellation of J-Term.