Celebritydom in Politics: Chappell Roan’s Inaction as a Wake-Up Call

Chappell Roan, one of the newly inaugurated queens of pop, has opened up about the struggles of sudden fame, while also refusing to be contained by...

Does the 15-Minute Cities Model Promise a Better Lifestyle?

The 15-minute city model has become a buzzword at sustainability conferences, promising a solution to leading a healthier and environmentally...

Poetry: Crimes I did not Commit

Two cases (poems) of the same collection that explore the idea of trauma, captivity, and psychological manipulation. The poems explore complex...

Heartbreak Poem: Bitter Void

A poem that explores the feelings of grief through a wide range of metaphors.

Is Keinemusik taking over?

House music has been the genre of the summer and we are here for it! But how did we get to this point? What made house music take over the summer? I...

Why You Should Watch Next Goal Wins

Taika Waititi’s latest feature film may have evaded the spotlights, but this sweet semi-biographical account of the story of the American Samoa...

On Sustainable Public Transport in the UAE

While Sharjah's electric bus initiative signals progress, the crackdown on personal electric vehicles in Dubai raises concerns about how the UAE can...

Beyond the Veil: Reimagining John Rawls’s Vision of Justice and Opportunity in a Global Campus like NYUAD

While NYU Abu Dhabi appears to be a shining example of John Rawls’s “realistic utopia,” we must still examine all the different ways in which...

Pakistan's Political Landscape: The Military's Invisible Hand

The Pakistani military having strong positions within the country’s governance is no secret. But are there consequences that remain unseen?

Reflection on Climate Anxiety

As countries lay out their climate plans for COP29 in the coming November, what is left out from the negotiation table is the climate anxiety that...

Are We Experiencing Political Fatigue?

We are exhausted by the incessant stream of political news. But it should not give an excuse to give up on shaping the world into a better place.

To Have Kids, or Not To Have Kids

While children ensure the survival of the human race, the financial, environmental, and societal concerns of bringing new life into the world spark...

Dear Student, Don't Do it if you Don't have to

As a senior who has lived through the highs and lows of overloading courses at NYU Abu Dhabi, I want to share my story with you. Spoiler: it is not...

Unraveling the Linguistic Labyrinth of Academia

Language in academia should not alienate the masses but instead be inviting discussion from the general public.

Serbia vs. Rio Tinto - Serbian Public Expresses Concerns Over Lithium Mining

Throughout the summer of 2024, mass protests across more than 10 Serbian cities took place as a reaction to a lithium mining project. What has...

Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Showdown

In a historic election, leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes office as Sri Lanka’s President.

NYUAD Arts Gallery Turns 10

NYU Abu Dhabi’s Art Gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new exhibition, “Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial,” opening this Tuesday,...

Howl No More: Celebrating the Life of Howler Radio

End of Howler. What was it and why is it no more?

Nile Dam Dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia Intensifies

Tensions over the construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile rise as Egypt and Ethiopia exchange letters to the UN Security Council.

Myanmar Report at the 57th Session of The Human Rights Council

The current civil war in Myanmar was one of the points addressed in the ongoing Human Rights Council Session, and a report was published with several...

Complaint Against Taliban Submitted in UNGA

Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada submitted a statement at the UNGA, calling for the Taliban to be tried before the ICJ for gender...

New Climate Promises - Takeaways from the UN Summit of the Future

Largely focusing on climate change, key measures include net-zero by 2050, SDG financing, and reversing biodiversity loss, will the Pact for the...

Instability, Mass Migration and Electoral Fraud in Venezuela

Since Nicolas Maduro’s presidency in 2013, Venezuela has faced economic collapse, hyperinflation, and mass migration. Amid disputed 2024 elections...

Paris Olympics 2024

The Paris Olympics have hosted record breaking moments, such as the introduction of breakdancing. Let us look at how this year’s Olympics were...

Combating Burnout: How REACH is Supporting Student Mental Health at NYUAD

REACH is one of the many resources at NYU Abu Dhabi that allows students to alleviate stress and manage being overwhelmed. Let us take a deep dive...

On Imane Khelif: Racism, Misogyny, and The Need To Perform in Sports

Imane Khelif is one of the many sportswomen in the world who have had their femininity scrutinized for being exceptional. However, male athletes have...

MUJO: New Installation at the Arts Center

Description and impressions of the new installation at the Arts Center by Harry Creber and interview of Kiori Kawai by Anna Stathopoulou.

Learning to Love My Nation

I grew up scoffing at patriotic poems and dreaming of living abroad. Revisiting Macedonia and its poetry gifted me the feeling of no longer being a...