Accessing Mental Health Resources Off Campus

Seeking help is a daunting and tedious process. This guide provides streamlined information on how to access mental health support off campus.

Meet NYUAD’s 2022 Commencement Speakers

NYU Abu Dhabi has announced the Commencement keynote, faculty and student speakers for its ninth annual ceremony – the first in-person celebration since 2019 – including a former NASA Chief Scientist and internationally renowned sculptor.

Andrew Hamilton Leaves Behind a Divisive Legacy

Hamilton led NYU through an eventful tenure, but his legacy as NYU President will forever be tainted with his inability to stand with Palestine.

Identifying and Accepting Political Bias in Journalism

Political bias has become a prominent issue in debates about U.S. journalism. While political leanings don’t inherently pose a danger to democracy, there are ways publishers and readers can work to improve their relationships with the media.

The Demise of Title 42: A Hallmark of the Broken U.S. Immigration System

The CDC is preparing for the termination of Title 42, a Trump-era order that restricted asylum seekers’ access to the U.S. under the pretense of Covid-19. This decision has faced widespread backlash, but removing Title 42 is a necessity.

I Whitewashed Madeleine Albright’s Legacy, and I Apologize for the Harm it Caused.

I authored a piece about Madeleine Albright’s Legacy for women and minority leaders, but in the framing implicitly endorsed many transgressions of her leadership. The piece has since been unpublished, and I apologize for the harm it caused.

NYUAD, We Need to Travel Ethically and Responsibly

Popular NYUAD spring break locations typically include many emerging nations, such as Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Georgia due to their geographic proximity and affordable prices. As visitors to these communities, we ought to be mindful of our impact.

Perfectionism, Artistry and Burnout: My Life at the Ballet

“Suck in, I can see your lunch.” This was only the start of years of abusive comments and unhealthy mindsets that plague the ballet world and traumatize young dancers. Years later, it's a lot of work to find a healthy relationship with dance again.

We Stand with Ukraine. We Stand with All.

Stand with Ukraine, but don’t stop there. Stand for global justice. No matter the circumstances, illegal war, occupation and annexation should not go uncondemned.

Doping Among Athletes Highlights Dark Underbelly of Olympic Corruption

The handling of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s positive drug test, especially in comparison to the handling of black American runner Sha’Carri Richardson’s marijuana use highlights deeper problems of corruption within the Olympic Games.

Devaluing Relatability: Fostering Unlikely Friendships

We often idealize and crave relationships with people we “relate” to. While relatability can be a great way to start exploring a relationship with someone, it’s not nearly enough to sustain any meaningful connection.

Sarah Palin v. The New York Times: An Attack on U.S. Press Freedoms

Sarah Palin has been fighting the New York Times for defamation over an article mistakenly accusing her of incitement of violence. But this case goes beyond a since-corrected editorial: it threatens press freedoms under the U.S. First Amendment.

Moje Krásná Praha: A J-Term Guide to Prague

Prague is the best place to spend a January or June term abroad. It’s cheap, fun, beautiful at all times of year, easy to navigate and close to many other popular places in Europe. Read on for a guide of “musts” for your time in beautiful “Praha”.

UAE Covid-19 Updates

Read on for a rundown of UAE vaccination and case rates, travel updates and other Covid-19 developments.

Pandemic Politics: How Partisanship Damaged the U.S. Response to Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a primarily political topic in the United States from its earliest days. Why have we hyper-politicized a virus that has no regard for one’s political affiliation in the damage it causes?

How To: Work with The Gazelle

The Gazelle is always excited to welcome new writers and illustrators at any point in the semester. Read on for a quick how-to guide on working with us!

Untethered: Redefining Home

I’ve learned that home will never be something I can clearly define. Home isn’t concrete, it will continue to shift and evolve. With every year, I leave things behind that once made me feel at home and discover new things to fill those gaps.

The Gazelle Post-Pandemic: Working with a Globally Scattered Staff

The pandemic has completely changed the way we all work, leaving The Gazelle with a hundred person staff scattered around the world. How has this distance affected our work?

Breaking Down My Emotional Walls and Sharing My Grief with Others

Many negative feelings are incredibly private. It can be overwhelming to open yourself up to people around you and be fully transparent about what’s going on in your life, even with the people who know you best.

Expo 2020 Begins — A Must-Visit Experience

Expo 2020 Dubai celebrated its opening ceremonies this weekend. This historic event cannot be missed, read on to learn how to make the most of Expo — especially as students!

The Halfway Point: Reflecting on the Last Two Years at NYUAD

I’m tired of worrying so much about the next chapter. I feel stuck in a constant cycle of looking back and looking ahead, perpetually ignoring the present. Covid-19 has stolen so much from my time here. I don’t want to let anxiety rob me of more.

AD Secrets: All-You-Can-Eat Deals

Abu Dhabi loves its foodies — no matter what your budget or your favorite cuisine is, you can get your fix from tons of different buffets around the city!

Final Students Anxious to Return to Campus

95 percent of students have made it to campus, but the remaining five percent wait anxiously for their entry permits or for travel restrictions to ease. NYU Abu Dhabi administration hosted a call for those students to discuss their options.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: We Promise to Do More

The Gazelle has acted as an engine of advocacy and subversion on campus for years. Today, we ask for your investment, to continue our mission of meaningful and intentional journalism to better represent and serve the NYUAD community.

Weeks of Chaos: Why Many Students Are Still Stuck at Home

Students share their anxiety, hopes and fears as delays in issuing entry permits to new and returning students, coupled with constantly shifting travel restrictions, have resulted in many still being stuck at home as classes begin.

How To Access Mental Health Services Using GeoBlue

Read on for a complete overview of how to use your GeoBlue insurance to access teletherapy anywhere in the world, including a guide on how to assess what kind of therapy you might be looking for and how to look for providers that meet your needs.

We Ask for More: Financial Freedom and Inclusivity Can Not Be A Pipe Dream at NYUAD

We ask for more on-campus vendors. We ask for more assistantships at higher wages. We ask for more paid summer opportunities. We ask for a temporary institutional fund. We can no longer assume institutional goodwill — we need to feel heard.

Aided by Frank Luntz, NYU Abu Dhabi Students and Alumni Pen Open Letter

The recently published “Voice of NYUAD,” – heavily edited by the right-wing wordsmith Frank Luntz, advocates against cyberbullying and for more space for “intellectual minorities”.

Voting from Abroad: Why does my Voice Still Count?

If I’m so far removed from my country, does my voice really have any weight? Should it?

Reclaiming My Voice in Our Virtual Reality

On Zoom, if I’m feeling uncomfortable or awkward, I can blame a bad connection and leave the call. In person, I can not vanish into thin air when I want a way out of a conversation.

Don’t Cancel Racist Childhood Classics, Learn From Them

Instead of canceling childhood classics like Dr. Seuss for their racist portrayals, we should use these texts to frame critical conversations around race from a young age.

How Has the Pandemic Impacted Capstone Projects? A Look Across Divisions

The Capstone experience varies greatly within and across majors. The Gazelle spoke to students from all four academic divisions about the unique challenges and opportunities of a pandemic research project

Thoughts of a Recovering People Pleaser

Years of being a people pleaser, prioritizing others over myself and a fear of being disliked, resulted in intense burnout and a neglect for my own needs. I am now working on taking my life back and learning to please myself instead of others.

Biden’s $15 Minimum Wage Plan Won’t Help

President Joe Biden wants to increase the U.S. minimum wage. While workers deserve higher pay, Biden’s plan will cause more economic harm than good.

“Holistic, Empathetic and Accommodating”: Seniors Request Changes in Capstone Policies

The Capstone Project is the culminating experience of a student’s time at NYUAD, but has been greatly disrupted by Covid-19. Seniors have raised a number of concerns and proposed various accommodations to make their experience more manageable.

NYUAD, You Need More Student Input on Covid-19 Policy

This is a time when we need clearer, more consistent communication, and students, understandably, are upset when major changes are poorly communicated with little notice or student input.

Pandemic Grief: Why Covid-19 Makes Us All Angry

The feelings induced by this pandemic include anger, and the core reason for this is the grief we experience due to the loss of people, time and energy. But we need to learn to overcome this anger as we come together in compassion.

Can President Biden Save the United States?

A once great democracy now resembles nothing more than a broken and battered shell of a global power.

WSN Resignation Prompts Two Month Publishing Hiatus

Two months after a mass staff resignation, NYUNY’s student publication Washington Square News, still isn’t publishing. What does this disruption mean for the future of WSN and student journalism, as well as the NYU community?

Amy Coney Barrett: What her Confirmation Means for Next Week’s U.S. Elections

Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation as the newest Supreme Court Justice has sparked widespread controversy about the haste and hypocrisy of the Republican party.

WSN Resigns: A Glimpse into Newsrooms at US Universities and the Biases of Journalism

Following mass resignations from Washington Square News editors from the student publications at NYU, Emerson College and University of California Berkeley share the environment of newsrooms in the U.S.

Amy Coney Barrett: A Symbol of the Shortcomings of the SCOTUS

Barrett’s inevitable appointment and the stakes involved are indicative of the structural issues that plague the Supreme Court of the United States — which intrinsically make it countermajoritarian and undemocratic.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Beautiful Legacy Shrouded by Bitter Politics

The political chaos sparked by Justice Ginsburg’s death has prevented us from truly honoring the memory and legacy of a woman that championed equality and justice throughout her legal career.

Kamala Harris as VP: Making Do with What We Have

Joe Biden has selected Kamala Harris as his VP running mate, an underwhelming choice but the best America can ask for.