Advocating Against Advocacy

If we don't challenge monopolies on opinion and discourse for fear of the repercussions of non-conformity, we would be losing what makes NYUAD a...

November is Coming

Those who vote determine the direction of the country, so if young U.S. Americans want candidates and policies representative of their views, it is...

The Dangerous Implications of the Kavanaugh Hearings

Kavanaugh’s nomination shows a reversion to the mean after the temporary progress signaled by the #MeToo movement.

Advocating for a Sustainable NYU Abu Dhabi

Despite the strong bottom-up movement on campus sustainability, a strong macro-level ambition and initiative to strengthen our sustainability...

Why India’s NDSO Doesn’t Solve Anything

While the NDSO might make the process of tracking some cases of sexual crime smoother, it is no secret that in the grand scheme of problems with the...

Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation

Context matters, intention matters, behavior matters and external appearance matters.

Upperclassman Accused of Anti-freshmanism

“Everything was great until the freshmen showed up.”

News of the Week

A glimpse into what happened on campus this week.

Mark Your Calendars

A look into what’s happening on campus this coming week.

General Assembly Report

Discover what was discussed in the most recent General Assembly.

Spotlight: NYU Professor Awarded Nobel Prize in Economics

Paul Romer, professor of economics at NYU, wins Nobel Prize for his work on macroeconomic analysis.

UAE Updates

A look into what’s been going on in the UAE this week.

Creating Lifeboats in the Kerala Floods with Social Media

Can a #hashtag create change for the good?

The Rise of Influencers in the UAE

Influencers have become more prominent than ever, and the UAE is no exception.

India Faces a #MeToo Reckoning

Time's up: India is facing a #MeToo wave, and the survivors are unstoppable.

Being a Privileged Ally

Who has the right to protest for which social causes? And how can people express dissenting viewpoints to social movements without crossing a line...

Social Scientists: Academics and Advocates?

As experts in all realms of human behavior, is it the responsibility of social scientists to generate solutions to social problems?

Mental Health Advocacy

No one will judge you if get a toothache; they will simply advise you to go to the dentist. However, there is another kind of pain that is often...

Nepal — Pride in Progress

The Pride Parade in Nepal is one of the most effective events that recognizes and celebrates the LGBTQ community, but it is yet to overcome many...

AD SECRETS: Rain Cafe

Open since January this year, the cafe is particularly known for its Spanish latte, which uses milk mixed with white chocolate.