EXPLORING POLITICS IN THE CAMPUS SETTING

 



By Vivian Nnagboro


Taking an in-depth look into the political scene of any university reveals an attempt to mirror the kind of politics in the larger society. A university’s political scene is a small-scale replica of a much larger design that prepares one for the outside world. The campus provides opportunities to explore different political ideologies that help shape your worldview. No matter how much you claim to be interested or not interested in politics, it will always affect your life. You just have to be wise enough to recognize and use this to your advantage.


Participating in politics can be done in various ways. However, you need to choose the method that suits you best. You could choose to be a part of the executive, the arm of the association’s leadership that takes charge of most of the association’s activities. Alternatively, you could be a part of the association’s legislature, the arm that makes and enforces laws and checks and balances the executives every time. You could also choose to join the press and be a part of the fourth estate of the realm. In essence, you can choose to be a watchdog and the voice of the people. Regardless of the role you choose, it is essential to stay vigilant and keep yourself abreast of all the activities of those organizations.


They say that in whatever you choose, it is best to start small while aiming high. Similarly, if you want to be a voice for political change in society, your university campus is a great place to start. It is like a training ground that prepares you for the future. Several people forget that the little actions we take today can go a long way in shaping our future. So, it’s time to take a stand and choose who you want to become because sitting on the fence might seem harmless today, but it might not be so tomorrow.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Social Director Addresses Budget Discrepancies, Loan Misunderstanding, and Event Challenges

Image
  By Omolola Gracie   FATSSSA PRESS: Good afternoon, Mr. Ashcroft. I'm a correspondent from FATSSSA Press and we're here today for the interview regarding the controversy with the FATSSSA Picnic. So, regarding the picnic controversies,  how much was budgeted and eventually spent? MR ASHCROFT: A budget of #398,000 was approved. FATSSSA PRESS: (points to the hard copy of the budget) This, right? MR ASHCROFT: Yes FATSSSA PRESS: So, 398,000 was approved by the house. Some items include small chops, four puff puffs per person, one samosa, one spring roll, and you planned for how many people? MR ASHCROFT: 400 people.   FATSSSA PRESS: For the small chops, everything was priced at 100,000. The peppered ponmo was budgeted at #60,000, punch for also #60,000, DJ for #70,000, and several others, all amounting to #398,000. So how much was eventually spent? MR ASHCROFT: #362,000 was eventually spent.   FATSSSA PRESS: So #398,000 was, indeed, budgeted for 400 people but #36...
Read more

BREAKING: FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES MOURNS LECTURER, SUSPENDS ALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK

Image
  By Emmanuel Akinwale The Faculty of the Social Sciences has today, 8th October released a memorandum announcing the suspension of all academic and administrative activities within the f aculty , following the untimely passing of Professor Ifeanyi Onyeonoru , a respected lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Head of the Employment Relations and Human Resource Management Unit.   The devastating news confirmed by FATSSSA Press correspondent stated that Professor Ifeanyi Onyeonoru passed away in the early hours of October 7, 2024, at Jaja Clinic during a brief illnes. The esteemable Professor is said to have contributed significantly to the academic repository of the Faculty and most importantly, his Department with his repertoire of knowledge. In a memorandum signed by the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Ehigie , the Dean of the Faculty expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating:   " This is to inform members of the Faculty that Lectures and other official activi...
Read more

THE FATSSSA WEEK EVENTS THROUGH THE EYES OF A NERDY FATSSSAITE

Image
  By Omolola Odukoya    The Faculty of The Social Sciences had always been known for events which make headlines around campus. However, there had been loud hiccups with the crispy picnic, so many might have been hesitant to show up at the FATSSSA Week events. In preparation for the opening day of the events, the Large Lecture Theatre had been decorated. A large purple banner bearing the name of the faculty, with beautiful splashes of white and orange, was glued to the wall. The week started with an incredible intellectual programme - ‘Dean For  A Day’ and ‘FATSSSAites who inspire us’. I was determined to attend the programme as it was a new trend and I was curious to see how it would turn out. My mouth went agape as I saw FATSSSAites rush to the event. There were six amazing personalities whose citations made my head burst open.  One of the personalities, Mr Shallom made the girls swoon as his melodious baritone tingled through the room. His cheeks turned...
Read more