May 31 articles

SPJ member:
http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/well-being/arab-women-clear-the-hurdles-to-their-horse-riding-dreams

SPJ president:
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/summon-more-cabinet-members-says-gargash

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emirati-girls-launch-campaign-over-tourist-dress-code

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/uae-mall-safety-to-be-scrutinised-following-doha-tragedy

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/indonesian-envoy-wants-fewer-maids-sent-to-uae

Let me know what you think of new Arabic articles:
http://zajelzu.ae/

May 29 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/no-mingling-rule-putting-a-damper-on-open-mic-nights

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/100-000s-at-risk-of-web-blackout-google-warns

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/gunmen-not-beaten-by-police-doctor-tells-court

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/emergencies/car-seats-for-children-unsafe-at-any-speed-1.1028566

Ayesha's editorial:
http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/comment/emirati-marriage-norms-reflect-cultural-and-ethnic-diversity

May 24 articles

By ZU student:
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emirati-women-and-workforce-in-a-clash-of-culture

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/wife-15-lied-about-sex-with-uncle

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/decrees-presented-in-revoked-passport-case

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/parents-of-paralysed-boy-sue-hospital-and-surgeon

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/women-are-marrying-later-because-of-rising-costs

May 22 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/child-abuse-fight-hampered-by-diversity

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/facebook-and-twitter-accounts-gagged-by-police

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/fatal-crash-prompts-friends-to-launch-safety-campaign

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/woman-conned-into-paying-dh3m-to-acquire-citizenship-1.1025486

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/maid-arrested-for-aborting-baby-in-sponsor-s-house-1.1025030

May 17 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/with-only-one-chance-at-a-first-impression-how-does-abu-dhabi-fare

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/shamma-hamdans-got-talent-and-a-word-for-her-critics

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/badly-parked-submarine-on-jbr-beach-attracts-fine

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/sting-operation-weight-loss-scam-exposed-1.1017369#.T6s8BOJRay0.twitter

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/environment/lion-cub-for-sale-on-twitter-sparks-bidding-frenzy

May 10 articles

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/uae-fire-safety-code-is-a-work-in-progress-official-says-1.1020298

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/education/loujain-s-principal-defends-school-after-adec-statement-1.1020191

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emirates-authority-apologises-for-id-card-pickup-delay

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/jobless-emiratis-who-are-fit-to-work-wont-get-benefits

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/women-in-rural-areas-assert-independence

May 8 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/fire-inspectors-to-target-high-rises

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/students-and-experts-mull-media-problems

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/schoolgirl-still-in-coma-two-weeks-after-attack

http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/middle-east/iran-accusses-google-maps-of-a-treacherous-and-politically-motivated-attack

www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/video-a-new-generation-of-emirati-entrepreneurs

May 1 articles

http://zajelzu.ae/2012/04/27/zu-to-host-world-press-freedom-day-event/

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/parents-must-act-if-a-child-is-being-bullied

which of these two stories is better?
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/victims-of-sharjah-fire-camp-out-in-park-tents

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/emergencies/hundreds-of-families-desperate-for-relief-after-devastating-blaze-1.1015584


Editorial:
http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/comment/a-dilemma-for-brides-to-be-where-are-the-emirati-men

April 26 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/girl-11-unconscious-in-hospital-after-school-playground-attack

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/insult-to-islam-accuseds-lawyer-refers-to-dictionary-in-trial

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/mother-threw-baby-down-rubbish-chute

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/lack-of-role-models-an-obstacle-in-enticing-emiratis-into-r-d

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/the-truth-behind-food-labels

April 24 articles

ZU student, converged media major: 
http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/motoring/my-car-toyota-land-cruiser-is-part-of-students-social-circle

ZU student, converged media major:
http://sailemagazine.com/?p=2368

http://zajelzu.ae/2012/04/23/fnc-forum-tackles-media-in-the-uae/

http://zajelzu.ae/2012/04/22/32717/

http://zajelzu.ae/2012/04/12/first-joint-event-concept-disappoint-some-students/

April 17 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/suspended-sentence-for-mother-of-death-fall-girl

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/skin-whitening-products-slowly-poison-the-body-1.1008853

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/federal-media-law-necessary-say-fnc-members

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/mufti-says-ignoring-traffic-law-is-sinful

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/hidden-danger-in-burning-incense-study-claims

April 12 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/environment/disaster-planning-slammed-by-fnc-member

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/employment/create-more-jobs-for-uae-citizens-fnc-told-1.1006955

From Zajel:
http://zajelzu.ae/2012/04/10/students-present-undergraduate-research-in-u-s/

http://zajelzu.ae/2012/03/27/education-majors-facing-professional-dilemma/

http://zajelzu.ae/2012/03/22/zayed-university-hosting-film-festival-in-april/

Please comment on and share (via Twitter, FB) these and other Zajel stories. Want to help spread the word about our new student media outlet.

April 10 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/tourism/cruise-line-hauls-anchor-on-abu-dhabi

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/policeman-jailed-for-kidnapping-ex-girlfriend

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/student-faces-15-years-in-jail-for-stealing-teddy-bear-1.1005779

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/altering-lifestyle-one-step-at-a-time-1.1005831

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/duo-who-shot-at-officers-during-drug-bust-could-face-execution-1.1005952

March 22 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/female-journalists-offer-students-insights

http://zajelzu.ae/2012/03/14/students-enjoy-openings-of-new-outlets-in-abu-dhabi-but-must-wait-till-may-for-starbucks/

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/cosmetic-surgery-clinic-closed-after-audit-finds-unlicensed-staff

Two editorials:
http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/comment/verbal-abuse-cases-can-be-exploited-by-false-accusations

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/comment/are-expatriates-going-extinct-we-would-all-be-the-losers

March 20 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/technology/mobiles-are-new-hunting-ground-for-cybercrime

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/lion-king-who-talks-to-animals

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/green-majlis-sowing-the-seeds-of-the-nations-future

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/al-reef-residents-alarmed-by-burglaries

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/gold-onboard-toilets-transparent-jacuzzis-in-superyachts

March 13 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/uae-unruffled-by-implant-worry

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/prisoners-to-be-paid-dh40-000-compensation-for-beatings

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/media/media-curbs-compared-to-curtailed-freedom-1.986585#.T1XhUnVPAAo.twitter

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/family-argument-turned-into-shoot-out

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/bedtime-reading-key-if-children-are-to-fall-in-love-with-books

March 6 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/winds-of-change-lift-veil-of-tears

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/coffin-prices-may-be-lowered-following-92-per-cent-price-hike

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dubai-ruler-praises-press-freedom

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/children-not-the-only-ones-learning-at-new-nursery

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/dubai-police-chief-defamed-on-twitter-court-hears

Extra credit:
Read this article from Jan. 30 and think about why it's important:
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/the-high-cost-of-expat-death

Feb. 30 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/dubai-world-hr-manager-hired-fake-employees-and-embezzled-millions

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emirati-tells-how-she-moved-on-from-abuse-and-homelessness

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/police-call-for-jbr-lifeguards-after-swimmer-drowns

http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/south-asia/oscar-award-the-start-of-saving-face-directors-campaign-to-address-acid-attacks

My public dialogue opinion article: 
http://gulfnews.com/opinions/columnists/cherish-the-value-of-public-dialogue-1.985644

Feb. 28 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/i-was-ripped-off-for-wearing-a-kandura

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/gay-cure-viral-video-pulled-from-youtube

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/employment/graduates-say-influence-key-to-landing-a-job-1.984980

http://www.thenational.ae/business/retail/ban-on-small-cans-of-coke-and-pepsi-is-reversed

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/dust-storms-cause-chaos-but-cyclone-rumour-is-just-hot-air

Feb. 28 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/i-was-ripped-off-for-wearing-a-kandura

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/gay-cure-viral-video-pulled-from-youtube

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/employment/graduates-say-influence-key-to-landing-a-job-1.984980

http://www.thenational.ae/business/retail/ban-on-small-cans-of-coke-and-pepsi-is-reversed

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/dust-storms-cause-chaos-but-cyclone-rumour-is-just-hot-air

Feb. 23 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/coke-and-pepsi-given-a-month-to-remove-300ml-cans-from-stores

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/sex-charge-refuted-by-woman-who-reported-she-was-drugged-raped

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/leisure/unwind-kitchen-queen-1.982289

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/society/from-engineer-to-street-dweller-in-uae-1.983863#.T0MS0jSug8J.twitter

An older article, but one that generated a lot of comments:

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/jail-terms-for-men-who-attacked-pregnant-woman-in-dubai-ikea-cafeteria

Feb. 21 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/young-emiratis-create-charity-for-uaes-poor


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/women-lament-loss-of-ladies-beaches

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/gay-cure-viral-video-paints-wrong-picture-of-uae

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/traffic-transport/trucks-render-roads-chock-a-block-in-sharjah-1.982729

http://www.7days.me/2012/02/shock-at-facebook-arrest/#.T0BwiPrte7w

Feb. 16 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/undercover-drugs-sting-ends-in-gunfire

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/rating-plan-for-child-nurseries

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/woman-charged-with-killing-maid-is-sane

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/zayed-university-to-hire-out-new-facilities-to-offset-funding-shortfall

Note a news story, but a personal reflection:
http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/clothes-make-the-man-and-highlight-cultural-differences

Feb. 14 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/pupils-have-been-cheating-since-kindergarten

http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/asia-pacific/malaysia-deports-saudi-journalist-accused-of-blasphemy-on-twitter

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/labour-camp-kitchen-is-a-health-hazard

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/youth-tells-of-driving-accident-which-nearly-killed-him

Editorial, not a news story:
http://gulfnews.com/opinions/columnists/challenges-facing-press-freedom-1.978338

(Editorials contains facts, but they are also persuasive, arguing for a specific point. News stories should be impartial, simply telling a story.)

Feb. 9 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/mushrif-mall-cafe-roof-collapses-injuring-two

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/labourer-electrocuted-and-robbed

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/environment/minister-no-diesel-leak-on-white-whale

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/mosque-insult-briton-loses-jail-appeal

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/search-for-emiratis-with-ink-in-their-veins

No more pop quizzes!

Just prepare for the end of the semester!

Jan. 9 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dh387-988-receipt-from-dubais-cavalli-club-creates-twitter-sensation?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B05-01-2012

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/complaints-at-fnc-over-delayed-laws?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B05-01-2012

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/well-being/emirati-woman-recounts-how-she-chose-life-over-anorexia

http://gulfnews.com/opinions/columnists/uae-journalists-need-more-legal-protections-1.952204

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dh387-988-receipt-from-dubais-cavalli-club-creates-twitter-sensation