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The editors are committed to operating as editorially and financially independent of the University. The Gazelle is an online platform available to the public because the founders believe students interested in professional journalism will not settle on publishing their work when they cannot share it, via social media or email, with people outside the institution. The editors believe that a though

tful, structured and self-consciously public publication will provide this while creating a framework for constructive discourse. This is the best medium for hosting student voices, stories and ideas than alternative forms of publication. At a time when anyone can publish their work online we see it not only important but vital that students do so collectively. Opinions expressed in The Gazelle are by the writers and are not those of The Gazelle. Unsigned editorials are all the collective opinion of the Editorial Board. The Gazelle encourages readers to voice their opinions respectfully. Comments are not pre-moderated, but The Gazelle reserves the right to remove comments if deemed to be in violation of this policy. Comments should remain on topic, concerning the article or blog post to which they are connected. Brevity is encouraged.

“ By the second half of last year, an impending sense of doom had filled my daily life. On a personal level, I was perfe...
14/02/2025

“ By the second half of last year, an impending sense of doom had filled my daily life. On a personal level, I was perfectly happy. There was no aspect of my daily life I did not enjoy. Yet, there was a white noise in the background of my mind: it does not really matter that I am happy because everything else sucks and the world is ending. ”

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Written by: Marija Janeva
Issue 268

“ Amid the flood of news on the much-anticipated ceasefire, rapidly evolving changes in U.S. politics have also heavily ...
14/02/2025

“ Amid the flood of news on the much-anticipated ceasefire, rapidly evolving changes in U.S. politics have also heavily influenced the situation in Gaza.

Before the ceasefire took place, 1200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage in Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023. The resulting Israeli attack on Gaza has killed around 47,000 Palestinians, BBC reports. Most of the 2.3 million Palestinians living in Gaza have been displaced due to mass evacuation amidst continuous strikes. ”

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Written by: Taanya Kapur
Issue 268

“ Earlier in January, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg introduced what I would call seismic policy shifts to the way information w...
14/02/2025

“ Earlier in January, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg introduced what I would call seismic policy shifts to the way information will now be delivered and consumed on its applications, all in the guise of “more speech, fewer mistakes”. This is because, according to him, “governments and legacy media have pushed to censor more and more”. In an attempt to combat said censorship, and “restore free expression,” him and his Policy team have devised a 5-point plan that I aim to break down and critique in this article, questioning where we head as a generation of radical consumers having vested all our faith in social media for news and sociopolitical awareness as a whole. ”

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Written by: Malika Singh
Issue 268

“ On Dec. 4, Brian Thompson, CEO of the U.S.-based insurance company UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted at...
31/12/2024

“ On Dec. 4, Brian Thompson, CEO of the U.S.-based insurance company UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted attack shortly before 7 a.m. in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Authorities were deployed to the scene immediately, but the gunman was not apprehended at the time. Shell casings found at the site were engraved with the words “delay” and “depose”, referencing the phrase “delay, deny, defend,” commonly associated with the insurance industry. The phrase is also the title of a 2010 book by Rutgers Law Professor Jay M. Feinman. These details led the New York Police Department to confirm the attack was planned and intentional, therefore opening a national investigation into the shooter. ”

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Written by: Yana Peeva
Issue 267: Mayday

“ Recently, I walked into a clothing store at the mall, where I saw a toddler, likely not older than five, screaming at ...
31/12/2024

“ Recently, I walked into a clothing store at the mall, where I saw a toddler, likely not older than five, screaming at the top of their lungs, possibly throwing a tantrum. This loud screech did not stop until their mother shoved her phone into the toddler’s hands. Then, as the crying quieted, I heard the Cocomelon introduction. I observed as the toddler glanced at some animated oranges dancing. This prompted a conversation between my friend and me, who told me that her nine-year-old cousin has not stopped saying “skibidi” every time he greets her. “Skibidi” is another symptom of brain rot - it originates from a web series named “Skibidi Toilet” where the toilets attempt to overtake the human race. The term Skibidi has been flung around - it is a nonsensical word, literally meaning nothing. The degree of the presence of the term Skibidi in your vocabulary, and on your social media feed, most definitely determines how severely brain-rotted you are. ”

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Written by: Mayada Abuhaleeqa
Issue 267: Mayday

“ As the Fall semester came to an end, we reflected on the events that made it memorable. From yet another successful re...
31/12/2024

“ As the Fall semester came to an end, we reflected on the events that made it memorable. From yet another successful rendition of the Battle of the Bands to the Student Life Fest and Career Fair, the semester was filled with the activities that make NYU Abu Dhabi the vibrant community it is. The final events of the semester made for a festive close to the first half of the academic year, setting high expectations for the Spring. ”

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Written by: Yana Peeva
Issue 267: Mayday

“ The streets of Damascus, Syria, have reflected the impacts of a decade-long conflict in the country’s recent, pivotal ...
31/12/2024

“ The streets of Damascus, Syria, have reflected the impacts of a decade-long conflict in the country’s recent, pivotal socio-political transitions. The change in Syria’s leadership and the emergence of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) signify notable developments in the country’s complex history of civil war. In this article, I will unpack the complex layers of this war-torn nation’s trajectory from a humanist approach — starting from the escalation of protests in 2011 to the ousting of Assad’s government now, in 2024 — highlighting the profound human and societal costs of prolonged conflict resulting from age-old authoritarianism. ”

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Written by: Taim Jbour
Issue 267: Mayday

“ Remember when, not so long ago, we thought AI was just about robots and smart speakers? How quaint that notion seems n...
31/12/2024

“ Remember when, not so long ago, we thought AI was just about robots and smart speakers? How quaint that notion seems now. In 2024, AI became the invisible puppeteer of our daily lives, its strings attached to everything from our morning news to our nighttime Netflix binges. It is as if we have all unwittingly become participants in a vast, unseen Turing test, constantly interacting with artificial intelligence so seamlessly we cannot tell where the human world ends and the digital one begins. ”

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Written by: Stefan Mitikj
Issue 267: Mayday

“ ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem.’. The words crackle over the airwaves, urgent and impossible to ignore. In that moment,...
31/12/2024

“ ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem.’. The words crackle over the airwaves, urgent and impossible to ignore. In that moment, three astronauts find themselves suspended between survival and catastrophe, their lives hinging on the ingenuity and support of those back on the ground. This simple statement — concise yet profound — speaks to more than its immediate context, revealing a universal truth about the human condition: our shared vulnerability, our reliance on one another, and our remarkable ability to collaborate and endure when everything seems to be on the brink of collapse. ”

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Written by: Joshua Isaac
Special Issue 267: Mayday

“ If you know anything about me, you know that I laugh at American politics and politicians, a lot. To be fair, the inte...
17/11/2024

“ If you know anything about me, you know that I laugh at American politics and politicians, a lot. To be fair, the internet is the root cause of this laughter, and the memes made about every politician, by the public, by the opposing party, and by the politician’s own party are always funny. So instead of talking about the elections, I want to talk about American politics as a whole. ”

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Written by: Dana Mash’Al
Issue 264

“ As the world holds its breath to see Trump’s approach to the conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa, or the...
17/11/2024

“ As the world holds its breath to see Trump’s approach to the conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa, or the economic instability in Europe, I propose we take some time to go to the nearest segment of the Berlin Wall, wherever you are. Stand in its shadow, take in its height, and try to imagine what lies beyond. Then ask yourself if that is how you would like to perceive life—from behind a wall. ”

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Written by: Yana Peeva
Issue 264

“ In a pivotal moment for American democracy, the 2024 U.S. presidential election gripped the nation, drawing record vot...
17/11/2024

“ In a pivotal moment for American democracy, the 2024 U.S. presidential election gripped the nation, drawing record voter turnout and sparking debates on key issues such as the economy, healthcare, and climate policy. With stakes higher than ever, the election marked a defining chapter in the country’s political landscape, with President Donald J. Trump winning the White House for a second time. ”

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Written by: Shanzae Ashar Siddiqui
Issue 264

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