By: Kolade Oluwakiitan For many students of the University of Ibadan, the student elections and all that comes with it are a familiar tradition. The exception is the fresher population. Obafemi Awolowo Hall Press gathered the opinions of the hall freshers on if popularity should be a criterion for voting in the upcoming UI'SU elections... Continue Reading →

By: Onyinyechi Obike The life of the average student was not designed to be a walk in the park. Between juggling academics and having a social life, along with the myriad of school activities slated each semester; your overall well-being may come crashing down if precautions are not taken. For context, according to the University... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →