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NYU Abu Dhabi students raise concerns over alleged dress code

Some students at NYU Abu Dhabi are criticizing what they say are policies regarding cross-dressing on campus. The university has denied that a dress code exists at the site, but said it must comply with Emirati law in its operations.

Krish Dev and Stephanie Sun • November 14, 2023

An alleged dress code at NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus has confused and frustrated students, who feel they were not properly informed of conduct expectations at the site. The university...

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

The freedom of expression is restricted in the UAE and considering the structure of its governing body, it’s a necessary provision.

Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist • November 1, 2018

The United Arab Emirates encourages students like myself to study abroad, not only to obtain knowledge that is unavailable within the country but also to amass experiences that...

Trump Supporters Can’t Expect Civility

WSN Editorial Board • April 4, 2016

The nature of political discourse is inherently personal and provocative; if one contributes to the public sphere only by prodding with crude and inarticulate talking points, then they should expect that others will respond in kind.

MTA sued over highly disputed posters

Nathaly Pesantez, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2014

Community reactions to a lawsuit levied against the MTA by a group trying to post anti-Muslim advertisements on MTA property throughout the city.