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.

The Threads to Within: Spain’s Islamic History in Today’s West-East Dichotomy

What if what we see as a foreigner is just a reflection of ourselves? Exploring the remnants of Al-Andalus, led to my realization that the threads of history, identity, and culture are more intertwined than we think.

“It is harder to hate what you’re familiar with”, an Interview with Dr. Klein

Our campus prides itself on a blooming conversation culture. The students come from all over the world and are encouraged to share and develop a feeling of community that embraces difference.

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.

I Arrived to DC as Trump Was inaugurated. Here's What Really Went Down.

From Trump’s second inauguration to the 2025 March for Our Lives, my weekend in DC was a whirlwind of political spectacle and protest.

TUKTUK in Soweto: Travel Diaries

Exploring questions of identity and privilege on a bright red tuktuk in Soweto.

A Decade of Cultivating Community through Art: Meet Bill Bragin

Meet Bill! The Executive Artistic Director of The Arts Center at NYUAD whose effort towards democratising art, expanding audiences, and finding an order in chaos is reshaping how we experience art in Abu Dhabi today.

(Un)ripe Fruits of Spring

Like many Syrians, I am obsessed with janerek. Even while I am abroad, I cannot break the cycle of my yearly consumption of this fruit.

Reckoning with German Memory

“It’s harder to hate what you’re familiar with”- An interview with Dr. Felix Klein, Germany's Commissioner for Jewish Life, examines the nation's evolving battle against antisemitism.

Skibidi Scare: The Disturbing Nature of iPad Kids

Surprise surprise - ‘brainrot’ is 2024’s word of the year, with Gen Alpha being its primary victims, who have also steadily adopted the label of ‘iPad kids’. Let’s debrief what that means for generations to come.

How Cricket Builds Community at NYUAD

From a 9-player team to a 170-player tournament, cricket at NYU Abu Dhabi has become a cultural pillar of inclusion, camaraderie, and community.

Violet Ventures x Hub71 Founders Panel: Unlocking the Path to Entrepreneurship

Networking is a crucial way for university students to jumpstart working, grad school, or personal endeavors. On November 18th, such an event took place, held by Hub71, a tech ecosystem committed to fostering innovation.