By: Aliyya Hussain and Grace Adepoju In the grand scheme of things, Obafemi Awolowo Hall has been at the center lately. Whether it’s the wee hours of the morning or the dead of the night, messages on the respective Awo Hall WhatsApp groups remain constant. Most conversations involve an Awoite eagerly asking who sells a... Continue Reading →
An Interview with Aisha Yusuf, President of the Obafemi Awolowo Hall Literary & Debating Society, UI
The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Literary and Debating Society has made waves in the Jaw War 2023 competition so far. In an interview with Awo Press, the Awo LnD president, Aisha Yusuf shared her feelings on her team’s participation and her journey so far. What can you tell us about yourself? I’m Aisha Yusuf, a 400-level... Continue Reading →
Awo Hall Defence Committee: A Case Of A Power Hungry Or An Over Zealous Committee
By: Daphne Blake Photo credit: Elisha Ajiboye It was Tuesday night; Hannah* and her friend, after a long day of classes and walking, had barely settled down in their room when there was a knock on the door to the room. Fola* Hannah's friend, who was a regular in that room but not an occupant,... Continue Reading →
I’M GLAD MY MUM DIED
By: Adebisi Amori A shocking title, a more mind-boggling story. For most Genz’s, Jennette McCurdy was a presence that graced our TVs on nickelodeon shows. From iCarly to Sam and Cat. These TV shows were staples for many of us while growing up. McCurdy puts to paper her story, taking readers on a ride through... Continue Reading →
WHEN WE FORGET THE COMMUNITY
It is no news that we are weeks into a new semester which is legendary for various events like conferences, public speaking events, sporting competitions, hall, department & faculty weeks, themed dinners, awards nights and gyrations and so much more. The countless activities slated for this semester brings to mind one essential part of every... Continue Reading →
VOX-POP: TRANSPORTATION COST REALITIES
A month ago, the University of Ibadan announced through a special release an upward review on intra campus transportation fares due to the fuel scarcity in the country. Awo hall press met with hall residents to ask for their opinion on the impact of the transportation fare review in their daily lives this semester and... Continue Reading →
OBINRIN: 5 THINGS YOU’LL NEED THIS SEMESTER
By: Ajayi Deborah It's old news that the University of Ibadan has resumed a new semester. Yesterday, someone told me that we are currently in the sixth week or something. I just laughed in Spanish but honestly, I've lost track of time. How did time fly so fast? I even know some daring Awoites who... Continue Reading →
ADVENTURES OF AN AWOITE: THE DAILY QUEST FOR WATER
As night falls in the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Hall, one would think students would either be in bed resting from a full day of classes or slaving it in the reading as they attempt to cover their syllabus. However, whether it is night or the early hours of the morning, one thing is constant, the... Continue Reading →
