One Year After Mahsa: More Arrests and Harsher Sentences

The Iranian government has arrested family members of killed protestors and passed harsher hijab laws anticipating the one year anniversary of Mahsa (Jina) Amini’s death.

B-Side, Track 1

A look back at some less celebrated albums from this summer, as well as a short review of fresh and upcoming releases.

The Freshman Experience: Is It Worth It?

Is the dream of NYU Abu Dhabi even real? A first-year student’s perspective on expectations meeting reality, and other lessons.

145 Days On: Summarizing the Summer of Hollywood Strikes

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA unions have been on strike, drastically affecting the entertainment industry of Hollywood. Here are the major highlights from this summer of strikes.

On Being Alone: The Good Things in Life

The benefits of solitary being, and of changing the way we think about being by ourselves.

COP28 and how it urges the world to rethink climate capital

On the recent surge in global action to tackle the climate crisis, and the need to make green investments accessible.

Searching for A Narrative Amidst Chaos: “Who” is Ethiopia?

“Who are you? Where do you come from? Where are you going?” Answering these questions seems to me as important to nations as it is for individuals, and I am asking Ethiopia. What answers could I possibly get?

La Haine, a timeless piece, now with an original soundtrack

A review of the screening of La Haine, with an original soundtrack by Asian Dub Foundation, along with background on the production of the film and the events that inspired it.

Five Lessons from Freshman Year

Several big revelations from my first year at NYU Abu Dhabi.

My Nationality Does Not Define Me

A personal reflection on stereotypes based on nationality and what drives human connections.