Grave Stories: Cartoon of the Week

Our cartoonist looks at the afterlife.

The Legacy of the Jewish Learning Fellowship at NYUAD and Beyond

The Jewish Learning Fellowship was set up to provide students a space for interfaith dialogue centering Jewish perspectives. We look into the origins of the initiative and how it marks the recent public recognition of the UAE’s Jewish community.

That’s the (Senior) Spirit: Senior Spirit Week

NYUAD’s inaugural Senior Spirit Week attempts to bridge the gaps in the senior year experience at NYUAD amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funny Story: Offbeat News from Around the Globe

A selection of the most amusing headlines of late, including robot-made artwork, strange prayers and innovative ways to cook sausage.

Mental Health Awareness Month Wraps Up

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we spoke to organizers, panelists and participants to learn about the impacts of the month-long programming series.

Invalidating, Victim-Shaming and Inadequate: Students Speak of Harmful Experiences With NYUAD Counselors

“My experience with NYUAD counselors tells me that they put in a façade that they care and are listening and they do listen, but they offer no comfort or proper advice and help.”

Funny Story: Offbeat News From Around the Globe

A selection of the most amusing headlines of late, including all-you-can-eat sushi for changing your name to ‘salmon’ and the short-lived trend of drinking coffee out of baby bottles.

Funny Story: Offbeat News from around the Globe

A selection of the most amusing headlines of late, including a chance encounter with “Satan” and the unexpected benefit of wearing glasses — “nerd immunity.”

Covid-19 Guidelines and Double Standards

Members of the NYUAD administration and student body comment on the uneven expectation of campus Covid-19 guidelines for students and faculty relating to overnight stays, commutes and travel between Emirates.

NYUAD Sends Confusing Messages About Covid-19 Guidelines

Following recent posts on NYUAD’s Instagram account recommending restaurants, students and admin react given the context of increased restrictions on campus and the rise in Covid-19 cases in the UAE.

Shuttles Canceled and then Reinstated, Admin Explains Why

The Gazelle spoke to members of the NYUAD Administration, Student Government and the student body to understand the rationale behind the initial shuttle service restrictions, their impacts and what followed.

How NYUAD is Getting Vaccinated for Covid-19

Following the free Covid-19 Sinopharm vaccination campaign on and off campus, we take a look at NYUAD students’ experiences of the vaccination process and what this means for community health.

Funny Story: Offbeat News From Around the Globe

A selection of the most amusingly disruptive headlines of late, including the possibility of 52 U.S. states and human contact with aliens.

Everything We Know About Spring 2021 Housing

From A3 and A4 to off-campus housing, we bring you an overview of what living options are going to look like in the spring.

Albert, I’m Breaking Up With You

It’s the end of the road for us, so I’m leaving you... for Mobile Albert.

What’s Missing?

News that may have slipped under your radar: from NYU’s pledge to combat climate change to the Associated Press’ investigation into the exploitation of female palm oil workers.

Funny Story: Offbeat News From Around the Globe

A selection of the most amusing headlines of late, including a bird election scandal and a Kentucky dog that was elected mayor.

Go Local Students React to New Lockdowns Enforced Across Europe

From London, Berlin, Paris and Florence, students currently in Europe share how the new lockdown measures have impacted their everyday lives.

Funny Story: Offbeat News from Around the Globe

A selection of the most amusing headlines of late, including a space-bound chicken nugget and a milkshake order that risked a government security breach.

The Annual Pink Fitness Games Go Virtual

The sixth edition of the Annual Pink Fitness Games relocated to a different platform but retained the same message.

Why I Practice Philosophy (and Why You Should Too)

Contrary to popular belief, philosophy encompasses far more than just questions of “who we are” and “why we exist.” The real kicker? We’re all philosophers, whether we know it or not.

Funny Story: Offbeat News from Around the Globe

A selection of the most amusing headlines of late, including the trend of cuddling with cows and a “man cave” located under a railway terminal.

Funny Story: Offbeat News from Around the Globe

A selection of the most amusing headlines of late, including a gun-toting chipmunk and two flat earthers who set sail for the edge of the world.

The Abu Dhabi Entertainment and Recreation Sector is Up and Running (Sort of)

A round up on some of the most recent changes made to guidelines in Abu Dhabi’s entertainment and recreation sector as they begin to open up.

NYUAD hosts its first NBA 2K league

NYUAD’s Athletics Department is sending teams to play NBA 2K at the Abu Dhabi Inter-University Sports League.

The Problem With ‘Inclusive’ Media

Inclusion in media for its own sake can be harmful to those being ‘included’. The practice not only ignores the complexity of the identity it portrays but also perpetuates stereotypes.

Covid-19 and Our Species

Our fast-paced, goal-driven lives run on a cycle of exploitation. In the wake of the ongoing pandemic, it becomes clear that our economic system and lifestyle poses a threat to humanity. Covid-19 must be a time for reflection.

Rock ‘n’ Roll is Alive and Kicking

Rock ‘n’ Roll isn’t dead. To say so is to ignore its dynamic history and influence.

To Italicize is to Marginalize

An italicized word in a sea of English indicates that English is the standard. Words in my native language should not be othered.