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Living in the UAE: The Expat Experience

features

Living in the UAE: The Expat Experience

  • The Gazelle Staff

Special credits to Asyrique Asyraf Thevendran and Kristina Bogos. ...

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Starting student government at NYUSH

Starting student government at NYUSH

  • Olivia Bergen

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  • and

    Mandy Tan

NYU Shanghai’s first Student Government approaches the end of the semester with academic and integration challenges to address, and its Executive...

Climate change a growing concern, endangers coastal population

Climate change a growing concern, endangers coastal population

  • Connor Pearce

On the weekend of Nov. 21, Abu Dhabi had the most rain it has had since the mid-2000s. This was the result of a low-pressure atmospheric system that...

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NYUAD Starting Up

  • Morgante Pell

From the Archives: Ukranians unite in protest and strive for freedom

  • Yuliya Lukashenko

Starting student government at NYUSH

  • Olivia Bergen

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  • and

    Mandy Tan

Alex Wang: beyond the scholar

  • Costanza Maio

opinion
From the Archives: Ukranians unite in protest and strive for freedom

From the Archives: Ukranians unite in protest and strive for freedom

  • Yuliya Lukashenko

Protests, demonstrations and revolutions in general are all over the news nowadays; however, Euromaidan, the protests taking place in Ukraine for the...

Understanding myths in the age of information

Understanding myths in the age of information

  • Muhammad Usman

The age of information brings along with it a new wave of skepticism as people achieve greater access to information over the Internet. Whether that...

Ignoring Our Civic Duties

Ignoring Our Civic Duties

  • Juan Felipe Beltran

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    Brett Bolton

“There comes a time to Do. And it's four years long; and we're part-way through it But there’s hope because unlike ...

NYUAD Starting Up

NYUAD Starting Up

  • Morgante Pell

There’s a lot that sets NYU Abu Dhabi apart. We’re a liberal arts college in the Middle East, arguably the most selective university in the world and...

Counting the cost of empty seats

Counting the cost of empty seats

  • Tom Taylor

On Friday night, Hall Council and Student Government collaborated to host the end-of-semester Roaring Twenties Ball. The evening included a meal, a...

news
December Candidate Weekend looks to Saadiyat

December Candidate Weekend looks to Saadiyat

  • Andres Rodriguezz

The first Candidate Weekend for the class of 2018 took place from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7. Ninety prospective students from 45 different countries were...

Change of plans: reactions to shift of commencement

Change of plans: reactions to shift of commencement

  • Alistair Blacklock

Dean of Students David Tinagero announced the change of the commencement date for the graduation of the university's inaugural class from May 28 to...

Students launch ESL program, connect with migrant labor community

Students launch ESL program, connect with migrant labor community

  • Riaz Howey

A new program by the ADvocacy Student Interest Group at NYU Abu Dhabi teaches the English language to migrant labor communities in the area. English...

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Letter from the Editor: Changes

Letter from the Editor: Changes

  • Alistair Blacklock

We are already at the semester’s end. Crammed fifth-floor study rooms will soon give way to crammed suitcases as our community gears up for winter ...

features
AD Secrets: WhEAT

AD Secrets: WhEAT

  • Nicole Lopez del Carril

Until recently, Abu Dhabi was known only for its plethora of breads like thin naan, roti and puffy Emirati khamir. Yeast enthusiasts at NYU Abu Dhabi...

Through My Eyes: Al Ekram

Through My Eyes: Al Ekram

  • Tessa Ayson

I walk into Al Ekram and am greeted with a gigantic smile. Umesh Prabhu, the restaurant manager, recognizes me immediately and has the waiter bring...

Faculty Rocks Out

Faculty Rocks Out

  • Julia Saubier

Members of staff and faculty teem with musical prowess, and they revealed their exceptional stage presence at the Faculty Rocks concert on Friday,...

Poetry in Abu Dhabi: sharing secrets, creating community

Poetry in Abu Dhabi: sharing secrets, creating community

  • Khadeeja Farooqui

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  • and

    Dirichi Ike-njoku

Right now, Abu Dhabi is establishing itself in the arts with projects like the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Beats on the Beach and Abu Dhabi Art that aim...

Alex Wang: beyond the scholar

Alex Wang: beyond the scholar

  • Costanza Maio

More than four years ago, Alex Wang joined NYU Abu Dhabi’s first class of incoming freshmen. Fast forward to Fall 2013: the NYU Abu Dhabi senior, ...

Emirati Expressions showcases local talent

Emirati Expressions showcases local talent

  • Asyrique Asyraf Thevendran

When thinking of famous cities and their vibrant art scenes, Abu Dhabi does not normally come to mind, nor do Emirati artists generally feature in ...

J-Term in Zanzibar

J-Term in Zanzibar

  • Thinh Tran

This academic year, the January term course Sharing Heritage of the Arabian Trade Route will include a new field trip to Zanzibar, Tanzania. Taking...

Through My Eyes: Habibti ya Masr, I Miss You

Through My Eyes: Habibti ya Masr, I Miss You

  • Mariam El Zoghbi

"What do you think?" I've been asked, "What do you think about the killing and genocide happening to the Muslim Brotherhood?" I've been asked, "What...

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