FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Omolola Gracie   Flies perched around her slim frame that was curled in a fetal position. She had sat in her vomit for a few hours. Dried tears stained her beautiful oval face. Hiccuping , she rubbed her chest. Suddenly she howled, her voice broken. She clutched the toilet seat, sobbing fresh tears. Hands on her chest, she clutched the blue heart shaped pendant that he had gotten her for her twentyieth birthday. Clawing at it, she ripped it off and flung it into the bathtub. Hysterically, she pranced after it on her fours. She grabbed and kissed it, ignoring the salty taste. She remembered how he held and kissed her, calling her, ' Ayanfe '.   He was the only one who called her Ayanfe , the name rolling off his tongue like he was eating some vanilla ice cream. She missed his large hands caressing her face as he whispered sweet nothings that made her insides melt like jelly.    Everything had been perfect - two young adults gallivanting through life, as eac...

  By Emmanuel Akinwale The Campus Station, in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences Students' Association (FATSSSA), is set to organize a Digital Literacy Boot Camp aimed at educating and empowering students with crucial digital literacy skills. The training program will cover a range of topics, including Google Workspace, student resources, data analysis, academic writing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The primary objective of the initiative is to equip students in the Faculty of Social Sciences with the necessary digital literacy and research writing skills. It is anticipated that these skills will significantly ease the process of project writing and term paper assignments by the time students reach their final or penultimate years. Registration for the boot camp began on June 24, 2024, and will close on July 7, 2024. The training sessions will be conducted in the evenings via a closed WhatsApp group and Google Meet, to ensure accessibility and convenience for al...

By Emmanuel Akinwale Two FATSSSAites, Titilope Odunaiya, a 400-level Psychology student, and Ayotomiwa Elesho, a 400-level Political Science, were selected for the highly competitive 2024 Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) Scholars Program. The NHEF Scholarship Program is an early career-accelerating program that provides diverse opportunities to selected Scholars from various Universities. Each Scholar goes through a weeklong orientation program that exposes them to career development training that is pivotal in facilitating an easy transition into the global workforce. Recall that a fortnight ago, Abdulrahman, a finalist of the Department of Political Science, also emerged as a Don Lavoie fellow, an International Fellowship programme for students with an interest in Political Economy. Congratulations to the latest NHEF scholars of the FATSSSA community for their remarkable feat.

  By Caleb Faniyan   The UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as the Euros, is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world. This famous football tourney is organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and its first edition was held in 1960. The competition is held every four years and Germany won the bid over Turkey to host the 17th edition of the tournament.     For the 17th edition of the competition, after the rigorous qualification process, national teams from across Europe were divided into 6 groups named through the alphabets “A” to “F”. Each group contains 4 teams, bringing the number of teams in the tournament to 24. The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament began on Friday, 14 June, with Germany, the host country putting 5 past Scotland at the Munich Football Arena. The group-stage matches of the competition continued with some highly-rated teams underperforming due to poor management and individual player errors. H...

By Omolola Gracie She tiptoed to the unfamiliar door and her hands shook as she reached for the key in her pocket. Her breath quivered as she paused to open the door. Her stomach rose to her mouth as a shadow stared back in the form of a one-eyed six-foot anomaly.   One...two... she counted her steps. Was she going to die a virgin? That was not what she'd planned; a mom by twenty five and five babies before forty.   Also, how the heck did such shadow exist? She was Christian but also sure that some mythical beings did not exist, and even if they did, they definitely should not have shadows.   Looking left, right, front and back, she grabbed a five-foot pole and reached for her pocket bible and an 'anointing' oil in her bag.   Her stomach started to turn as she poured some oil on her forehead, sanctifying herself from every potential harm.   She dropped her bag with the speed of a sloth and stepped towards the shadow.   "Bham!" She smacked the creature, onl...

  By Olatoye Temiloluwa Amongst the many courses students in the Faculty of the Social Sciences are obligated   to take, FSS 204 is one Compulsory course often taken in 200 level by all students in the Faculty. FSS 204 as a course constitutes Statistical analysis for the Social sciences. This course is done twice in every session; once in each semester by a different department.         However, the Sub- dean of the Faculty, Dr Olaniyan has recently made it known that FSS 204 would not be done in both semesters anymore . Instead, it would now be taken only in the First semester of every session by the four distinguished departments.       Referencing a discussion by the Press with the Faculty President, Mr Faiz Oyekanmi, he indicated   that the change pushes towards enhancing uniformity and to encourage comprehensive knowledge on Statistical Analysis.     The Faculty President also urged the Sophomore students to look forward  to the tutorial sessions...

    By Olatunbosun Islamiyyah Many students aspire to achieve success in school, but reaching that goal often requires more than just intelligence. Consistent effort, efficient strategies, and an upbeat attitude are crucial components. This article will provide a list of essential strategies to help students succeed academically. Setting Goals A destination is the first step on any great journey. To stay motivated and track your progress, set clear, attainable goals for yourself. Break down large goals into manageable steps. This approach not only makes the process less overwhelming but also allows for steady progress and regular achievements. Time Management Effective time management is crucial for balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and personal time. Prioritize assignments based on their importance and deadlines. Time is your most valuable resource; allocate specific periods each day or week to study each subject in your schedule. Starting with the most diffic...