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Searching for A Narrative Amidst Chaos: “Who” is Ethiopia?

opinion

Searching for A Narrative Amidst Chaos: “Who” is Ethiopia?

  • Abenezer Belay Gebrehiwot

“Who are you? Where do you come from? Where are you going?” Answering these questions seems to me as important to nations as it is for individuals,...

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Exploring NYU Abu Dhabi’s iGEM: A Journey of Science and Beyond

Exploring NYU Abu Dhabi’s iGEM: A Journey of Science and Beyond

  • Sanshika Garg

NYU Abu Dhabi is a dynamic hub where diverse disciplines fuse together to nurture global citizens. In this unique blend of science, art, education...

Study Away Students Plug Back Into The Matrix

Study Away Students Plug Back Into The Matrix

  • Ethan Fulton

Dread it, run from it, hide from it — eventually you return to NYU Abu Dhabi after however many semesters away. Actually, no. No matter how much you...

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La Haine, a timeless piece, now with an original soundtrack

  • Iman Lalani

On Being Alone: The Good Things in Life

  • Tiesta Dangwal

One Year After Mahsa: More Arrests and Harsher Sentences

  • Azadeh

COP28 and how it urges the world to rethink climate capital

  • Ethan Fulton

opinion
Do We Even Need the SAT?

Do We Even Need the SAT?

  • Yana Peeva

Recent news about the SAT becoming more accessible and easier to complete should spark a discussion on whether the exam is actually a valuable metric...

COP28 and how it urges the world to rethink climate capital

COP28 and how it urges the world to rethink climate capital

  • Ethan Fulton

On the recent surge in global action to tackle the climate crisis, and the need to make green investments accessible.

On Being Alone: The Good Things in Life

On Being Alone: The Good Things in Life

  • Tiesta Dangwal

The benefits of solitary being, and of changing the way we think about being by ourselves.

features
The Freshman Experience: Is It Worth It?

The Freshman Experience: Is It Worth It?

  • Mariam Okasha

Is the dream of NYU Abu Dhabi even real? A first-year student’s perspective on expectations meeting reality, and other lessons.

My Nationality Does Not Define Me

My Nationality Does Not Define Me

  • Mira Bunga Rachmana Raue

A personal reflection on stereotypes based on nationality and what drives human connections.

My Own Private Abu Dhabi

My Own Private Abu Dhabi

  • Zhiyu Solstice Luo

A photography apprentice’s first attempt at making her world real.

The Voice and the City

The Voice and the City

  • Abenezer Belay Gebrehiwot

Today, spiritual experiences are all around us. I share what some of these experiences, which come from diverse cultures from around the world,...

Faking It Till You're Still Faking It

Faking It Till You're Still Faking It

  • Tiesta Dangwal

My journey of dealing with cultural beauty standards, body positivity, and self-confidence as I moved away from home.

columns
Five Lessons from Freshman Year

Five Lessons from Freshman Year

  • Dana Mash'Al

Several big revelations from my first year at NYU Abu Dhabi.

B-Side, Track 1

B-Side, Track 1

  • Yana Peeva

A look back at some less celebrated albums from this summer, as well as a short review of fresh and upcoming releases.

La Haine, a timeless piece, now with an original soundtrack

La Haine, a timeless piece, now with an original soundtrack

  • Iman Lalani

A review of the screening of La Haine, with an original soundtrack by Asian Dub Foundation, along with background on the production of the film and...

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“The green tide continues to advance": Mexican Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion

“The green tide continues to advance": Mexican Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion

  • Scarlette Jiménez

Decades of activism have challenged preconceived ideas of women’s rights, reshaping the broader role of women in Mexican society as evidenced by a...

One Year After Mahsa: More Arrests and Harsher Sentences

One Year After Mahsa: More Arrests and Harsher Sentences

  • Azadeh

The Iranian government has arrested family members of killed protestors and passed harsher hijab laws anticipating the one year anniversary of Mahsa...

145 Days On: Summarizing the Summer of Hollywood Strikes

145 Days On: Summarizing the Summer of Hollywood Strikes

  • Isabel Ortega

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA unions have been on strike, drastically affecting the entertainment industry of Hollywood. Here are the major highlights from...

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