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Class of 2026 Left Frustrated with ResEd's Handling of Fall Housing Selection

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Class of 2026 Left Frustrated with ResEd's Handling of Fall Housing Selection

  • Tiesta Dangwal

Housing selection for NYUAD students in early April exposed logistical problems and limited space, especially for the Class of 2026. On-campus...

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Ramadan in Palestine and What the Media Isn’t Telling You

Ramadan in Palestine and What the Media Isn’t Telling You

  • Students for Justice in Palestine

A recent assault at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan marked a dark day for Palestinians. As the story is told, media bias plays a significant role in...

Small Country, Big Lessons: On the Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections

Small Country, Big Lessons: On the Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections

  • Yana Peeva

The trend of far-right and populist parties gaining more power within the Bulgarian parliament might not appear surprising, but they tell of a...

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Science Behind Why We Morph into Our Loved Ones

  • Tiesta Dangwal

Fiscal Consolidation; what is it and why do we need it?

  • Sachintha(Sachi) Pilapitiya

Buccal Fat Removal Trend and What it Tells Us About Our Society

  • Dana Mash'Al

Ramadan in Palestine and What the Media Isn’t Telling You

  • Students for Justice in Palestine

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Seniors Triumph at Interclassico

Seniors Triumph at Interclassico

  • Yana Peeva

The annual football tournament that brings together NYUAD alumni and current students, Interclassico, recapped.

Macron’s Unpopular Pension Plan Is Enacted into Law

Macron’s Unpopular Pension Plan Is Enacted into Law

  • Mehraneh Saffari Anaraki

Despite widespread strikes and protests, Macron’s plan to raise the French retirement age has been enacted into law. Unions continue to stage strikes...

opinion
The Toxic Romanticization of Hustle Culture

The Toxic Romanticization of Hustle Culture

  • Wajd Ashira

Hustle culture is getting increasingly glorified. In addition to the mental health ramifications, there are physical effects that should not be...

Orthodox Easter, A Forgotten Holiday on Campus

Orthodox Easter, A Forgotten Holiday on Campus

  • Yana Peeva

    ,
  • and

    Stefan Mitikj

What can we learn from the absence of Orthodox Easter from the campus celebrations calendar?

How can we navigate Ramadan with Respect and Inclusion at NYUAD?

How can we navigate Ramadan with Respect and Inclusion at NYUAD?

  • Dana Mash'Al

Over Ramadan, the diverse NYUAD student body has grappled with how to act during the holy month. How do we as a community engage with Ramadan in a...

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Laughter as Medicine: The Therapeutic Benefits of Humor for Physical Health

Laughter as Medicine: The Therapeutic Benefits of Humor for Physical Health

  • Shanzae Ashar Siddiqui

Did you know that laughter has real, scientifically-proven benefits for our physical and emotional health? From reducing pain to improving...

Singapore in Snaps

Singapore in Snaps

  • Yana Peeva

A photo essay of an independent spring break trip to Singapore.

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How Complex is Animal Communication?

How Complex is Animal Communication?

  • Iman Lalani

From waggle dances to ultrasonic vocalization, here are some examples of communication in the animal kingdom.

Buccal Fat Removal Trend and What it Tells Us About Our Society

Buccal Fat Removal Trend and What it Tells Us About Our Society

  • Dana Mash'Al

Why is Buccal Fat Removal trending and what are its implications?

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Science Behind Why We Morph into Our Loved Ones

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Science Behind Why We Morph into Our Loved Ones

  • Tiesta Dangwal

Ever been told you and your bestie look like the same person? Or have you ever subconsciously said a family member’s favorite catch phrase and done a...

Music Column Vol. XV

Music Column Vol. XV

  • Yana Peeva

The fifteenth edition of the music column is dedicated to underrepresented artists from around the world.

Meet NYU Abu Dhabi’s Most Practical, Hands-On Business Major Yet

Meet NYU Abu Dhabi’s Most Practical, Hands-On Business Major Yet

  • Ethan Fulton

Embrace your inner Facebook busybody and learn the art of cancel culture, all with NYUAD’s latest and most hands-on social science major!...

Fiscal Consolidation; what is it and why do we need it?

Fiscal Consolidation; what is it and why do we need it?

  • Sachintha(Sachi) Pilapitiya

The Covid pandemic impacted many countries’ economic stability, and now that they are finally starting to recover, it is important to understand what...

Music across the world: the sounds of London

Music across the world: the sounds of London

  • Andreja Zivkovic

If you are stuck listening to the same three songs that have started to bore you, but do not know where to look for new music, this column is for...

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