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The Man Who Mistook Himself for the House

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The Man Who Mistook Himself for the House

  • Shanzae Ashar Siddiqui

The house on the hill once thrived on open doors and shared chores—until the man at the head of the table decided he was the house. He shut the...

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The Politicization of the Palestinian Keffiyeh: Cultural Appreciation or Appropriation?

The Politicization of the Palestinian Keffiyeh: Cultural Appreciation or Appropriation?

  • Karen Hannoush

The Palestinian keffiyeh, once a symbol of resistance, is now a fashion trend. Is this solidarity or cultural theft? As symbols of struggle become...

The Rise of Authoritarian Leaders in Democratic Systems

The Rise of Authoritarian Leaders in Democratic Systems

  • Joshua Isaac

As democracy faces rising authoritarian populism, leaders like Trump, Modi, and Meloni beg us to consider whether they are threats or just responding...

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The Politicization of the Palestinian Keffiyeh: Cultural Appreciation or Appropriation?

  • Karen Hannoush

Anora - Representation, The Male Gaze, and What We Choose to See

  • Chadi Saadoun

The Complex Role of Anger in Social Justice Movements

  • Nicoleta Geru

The Rise of Authoritarian Leaders in Democratic Systems

  • Joshua Isaac

news
Millions of NYU Applicants’ Data Leaked on University Site

Millions of NYU Applicants’ Data Leaked on University Site

  • Mehraneh Saffari Anaraki

An X user replaced the NYU site with what they claim to be NYU’s 2024 applicant data, accusing the university of continuing to use affirmative action...

Neighboring Stories: Arts & Humanities Capstone Festival

Neighboring Stories: Arts & Humanities Capstone Festival

  • Aizhan Karpykova

Twelve graduating seniors let us into their journeys at this year’s Visual Arts and Art History Capstone Collective.

features
Deira Through The Lens: A Photo Essay

Deira Through The Lens: A Photo Essay

  • Mohammed Faheem

Experiencing the historic Dubai district through a camera lens, questions of home and belonging enter into the frame.

The Complex Role of Anger in Social Justice Movements

The Complex Role of Anger in Social Justice Movements

  • Nicoleta Geru

Anger drives protests for social change, however, it can also further deepen fragmentation. For anger to drive meaningful change, it needs to be seen...

Politics, a Virtue of Womanhood

Politics, a Virtue of Womanhood

  • Tiesta Dangwal

Reflecting on the relationship between the past and museums as sites of commemoration after a visit to the Dubai Women’s Museum.

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Anora - Representation, The Male Gaze, and What We Choose to See

Anora - Representation, The Male Gaze, and What We Choose to See

  • Chadi Saadoun

Sean Baker’s film Anora makes love, survival, and exploitation collide, making every moment a battle for dignity and agency in a system designed...

Epicureanism on Friendship

Epicureanism on Friendship

  • Anna Stathopoulou

Why was friendship at the center of Epicurus’ theory for happiness and is that still the case in the modern day?

Music (Column) for St. Paddy’s Day

Music (Column) for St. Paddy’s Day

  • Yana Peeva

Let’s be honest, we are all a little patriotic about Ireland.

opinion
An Evolving Illusion of Inclusion

An Evolving Illusion of Inclusion

  • Saudha Shaheen

The world’s approach to minority representation is shifting—and not in the way we hope.

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