By Leonard Divine For students who make use of data like water, it's not uncommon to see messages like “You have 50MB left in your Data Bundle”. Data is the life of the average student, in fact, it has become another basic amenity students rely on in school.From school projects to research, assignments etc, data... Continue Reading →
Braids on Boys: A Trend Challenging Our Cultural Norms
Leonard Divine It starts with a parting comb, a little rubber thread, and a teenage boy sitting between his sister’s knees. On a hot Saturday afternoon in Lagos, she skillfully sections his hair, twisting and braiding as Davido’s music hums in the background. Just a few years ago, this scene would have raised eyebrows. Now,... Continue Reading →
Healthy Living in Hostels: What Every Student Should Know
Leonard DivineFrom fetching water and using the public bath to dealing with roommates, one thing remains prominent—shared spaces. Hostel living is all about shared spaces, shared responsibilities and, whether we like it or not, shared germs too. Personal and environmental hygiene is non-negotiable, especially in a hostel environment where shared spaces are inevitable.Whether you are... Continue Reading →
Between Holding On and Letting Go: The Thin Line Between Sanity and Insanity
Image Credit: istock Leonard Divine Ever get that feeling of “I am okay but not okay”? Like everything around you is a mirage, and you are just one tiny speck in a sea of sand? Everything seems to be rushing at you, and you can not do anything about it. It feels like you are... Continue Reading →
DEALING WITH ROOMMATES DRAMA LIKE A PRO
Leonard DivineTalk about hostel life, talk about roommates! It's just one of the packages that comes with staying in a hostel, but let's be honest: sharing a room with someone (or several someones) can sometimes feel like walking on eggshells. Whether as a Staylite or a freshman, roommates drama is pretty much inevitable. From messy... Continue Reading →
Building Hobbies as Adults
photo credit: Google By, Olakiitan Many of us like to sing, dance, crochet or do some kind of things that benefit us. But we don't do them often because we're lazy and procrastinate. Laziness and procrastination win. We lose. If you beat this initial laziness for a few weeks, you begin to feel natural doing... Continue Reading →
Early Romantic Relationship: A Poison to Mental Health
By Elizabeth Oladapo Psychiatrists have associated poor mental health in underages with Teen Dating Violence (TDV). Given their view about dating before the age of 21, early romantic relationships are not advisable due to the range of psychiatric disorders associated with TDV. "Dating before 21 years is not advisable," psychiatrists say. Many young adults nowadays... Continue Reading →
Toilet Hygiene: How Toilets can Harbor Infections
By Marvellous Olajide Imagine that you are pressed and you just need to get to a toilet. You finally find a toilet and you're hit with the most nastiest scene ever. What do you result to? Using the toilet like that or walking away?Maintaining good hygiene in public restrooms is important to prevent the spread... Continue Reading →
HEALTH: Sleep-Health Connection
By Oluwaferanmi Mary Sleep is a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the eyes are closed, the postural muscles relaxed, the activity of the brain altered, and consciousness of the surroundings practically suspended. During sleep, our body repairs and regenerates damaged cells, build bone and muscle, and strengthen our immune system. Sleep... Continue Reading →
LIFESTYLE: FASHION AND STYLE
By Tosin Ausi Having clothes is like having a bunch of ingredients in your pantry. You could just grab something random and eat it, but it might not be the most delicious or satisfying meal. Knowing how to wear clothes is like being a good cook. You take those ingredients(clothes) and put them together in... Continue Reading →
