My Great-grandmothers Never Saw the Sea

Growing up, the world seemed open and welcoming to me. Yet the possibilities did not make me a dreamer, but an envious storyteller.

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.

Nova of Celestoria: How Two NYUAD Students Turned Science into Story

*Nova of Celestoria* is NYUAD’s first original graphic novel: a coming-of-age space adventure shaped by late-night writing sessions, real astrophysics, and the honest struggles of growing up.

Achilles’ Heel in Cinema

Achilles’ heel in cinema is far more common than people think. It is the constant search for more that leads the protagonist down a rabbit hole that Joseph Campbell would call the “Hero's Journey.”

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.

Deira Through The Lens: A Photo Essay

Experiencing the historic Dubai district through a camera lens, questions of home and belonging enter into the frame.

The Politicization of the Palestinian Keffiyeh: Cultural Appreciation or Appropriation?

The Palestinian keffiyeh, once a symbol of resistance, is now a fashion trend. Is this solidarity or cultural theft? As symbols of struggle become aesthetic fads, the line between honoring and exploiting a cause grows dangerously thin.

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 Man Who Mistook Himself for the House

The house on the hill once thrived on open doors and shared chores—until the man at the head of the table decided he was the house. He shut the doors, blamed the leaks on everyone else, and called it strength.

Politics, a Virtue of Womanhood

Reflecting on the relationship between the past and museums as sites of commemoration after a visit to the Dubai Women’s Museum.

Brewing Obsession: How Coffee Became More Than Just a Drink

As the lines of coffee for enjoyment or efficiency blur, one has to think about what they consume every day and why.

The English Dilemma of Paid Museum Exhibitions

Museum exhibitions are a wonderful experience for a multitude of reasons. But what happens when it isn't accessible to everybody?

The Gazelle Recommends: Arabic Music

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

Aïta Mon Amour: Bridging Tradition and Modernity at NYUAD’s Tamaas Festival

Aïta Mon Amour: A collection of passionate laments and a tale of political, societal, and economic developments that have marked Morocco’s history.

Everything Sucks and the World is Ending. Or Is It?

Seeing the beauty in the world does not take away your right to fight for change or feel empathy for everything less, and far worse, than beautiful. Loving the beauty through the darkness is an act of bravery.