Peeking Behind The Curtain: Working in StuGov

I decided to join StuGov in my first-year. I had several reasons for doing so, but I would be lying if I did not admit to the fact that my curiosity about the functioning behind the committee was one of them.

The Campus Cats: NYUAD’s Cutest Critters

Meet the only reason why we’re still holding it together this semester.

Four Clueless First Years Talk Nonsense About Dune for 30 minutes

A four-person joint review of the recently released feature film *Dune*, including both genuine analysis and slander against the name Paul (disclaimer: spoilers!)

The Politics of Representing Marginalized Communities

Representations of marginalized communities in any form of media need to be constructed after consulting and engaging with people from those communities.

A Deep Dive into Campus Jobs: The Good, The Bad and The Surprisingly Optimistic

For those just starting with assistantships, at first you may not know how to balance them with academics, but as the semester progresses, you will find your footing.

Five Books to Read if You’re Looking For an Existential Crisis

Descriptions and reviews of five important novels you might not have had time to read yet, but spark great conversations.

“Not Like Other Girls: Vilification of Traditional Femininity”

We need to demand more than superficial feminism in the books we read and the media we consume. We need to hold authors accountable for creating works that are harmful to the groups they are trying to represent.