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But You Had Good Intentions

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But You Had Good Intentions

  • Gaby Flores

Intentions, however, only get you so far.

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Coming Out as a Literature Major

Coming Out as a Literature Major

  • Nikolaj Nielsen

What sets coming out as a literature major apart from other comings-out is that it really does involve a choice.

30 Minutes with NYU’s President, Andrew Hamilton

30 Minutes with NYU’s President, Andrew Hamilton

  • Carlos Alberto Escobar

The Gazelle sits down with NYU's President Andrew Hamilton.

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The Art of Anglophone Small Talk

  • Vongai Mlambo

NYUAD changes from Citibank to NBAD

  • Dominique Aquino Joaquin

Coming Out as a Literature Major

  • Nikolaj Nielsen

A Conversation with Rahul Sagar: Politics and State Surveillance

  • Research Desk

on campus
News of the Week

News of the Week

  • Rodrigo Luque

A selection of recent events at NYU Abu Dhabi.

NYUAD changes from Citibank to NBAD

NYUAD changes from Citibank to NBAD

  • Dominique Aquino Joaquin

All students are expected to be transferred to NBAD by the end of November.

The General Assembly Report

The General Assembly Report

  • Ken Iiyoshi

Discover what was discussed in the most recent General Assembly.

off campus
UAE Updates

UAE Updates

  • Priyanka Lakhiani

A look at what's been going on in the UAE this week.

NYUAD Students Reflect on COP22

NYUAD Students Reflect on COP22

  • Green House NYUAD

The students who attended COP 22 in Marrakesh offer their perspective on the conference.

Warehouse 421 Exhibits the Top Arabic Posters of 2016

Warehouse 421 Exhibits the Top Arabic Posters of 2016

  • Tom Klein

Having opened on Nov. 15, the Hundred Best Arabic Posters 2016 series is now in Abu Dhabi's Warehouse 421.

in focus
A Conversation with Rahul Sagar: Politics and State Surveillance

A Conversation with Rahul Sagar: Politics and State Surveillance

  • Research Desk

Professor Rahul Sagar talks to the Research Desk about Edward Snowden, surveillance and why Singapore has succeeded in modernizing.

The Art of Anglophone Small Talk

The Art of Anglophone Small Talk

  • Vongai Mlambo

There tend to be cultural differences when it comes to the degree to which people employ small talk in their daily interactions.

The Weekly Graze

The Weekly Graze

  • The Gazelle Staff

A look at the light literature that we've been reading this week at The Gazelle.

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When Violence Turned into Friendship

When Violence Turned into Friendship

  • Rida Zafar

Friendship is one of the most solid foundations of my life and it’s one I’d fight for, probably with a badminton racket.

Making A Life in the Shadow of Others

Making A Life in the Shadow of Others

  • Daria Zăhăleanu

I discovered that my religion was meeting others' expectations. A religion of fear and insecurities led to seeking the accolades of others.

Global Response to the Election of Donald Trump

Global Response to the Election of Donald Trump

  • Taj Chapman

What did the governments of the world have to say about this shocking result?

Movement Against Femicide Comes to Abu Dhabi

Movement Against Femicide Comes to Abu Dhabi

  • Dana Abu Ali

Gender-based violence is targeted; it uses power to crush rather than build. It equates masculinity to brutality and femininity to weakness.

Sustained Dialogue: The Importance of Honest Conversation on Campus

Sustained Dialogue: The Importance of Honest Conversation on Campus

  • Jack Delano

Sustained Dialogue showed me the power that conversation can have in creating a positive outlook.

When All Else Falls Away

When All Else Falls Away

  • Natalie Kopczewski

It is a distinctive feeling that switches between a directionless ship floating around in different areas, to one full of direct purpose and velocity.

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