OAU Kilonshele News Outfit

 Olanrewaju Lawal Upon arriving at the BOO B lecture theatre for a Physics class, attention was drawn to the neighboring BOO C theatre, where about 600 first-year students were crammed into a hall meant for only 350. The excitement of these students from the faculties of Technology, Science, Agriculture, and Environmental Design and Management quickly faded in the sweltering heat of an overcrowded space. Inside, many students had to stand or sit on the floor due to a lack of chairs. The air conditioning units struggled against the heat, making it hard for students to pay attention to their lectures. “Learning here wasn’t just a challenge; it was a battle—one fought with sweat, patience, and dwindling hope,” said one student. Michael, a Mechanical Engineering student, expressed disappointment: “I had high hopes for this university. I imagined a stimulating environment, not this oppressive heat on my first day. It’s tough to understand what the lecturer is saying when you can barely ...

 Ojo Mercy Mental health is a critical concern among students, who pressures from academic work and personal challenges. Mental health is the state of mind and the overall well-being of a person. It encompasses our emotions, psychological, and social status. The need to maintain one's mental health is the ability to cope with stress, maintain relationships, and manage academic, social, and daily activities. Common health concerns include stress, anxiety, and depression. Mental health is a prevalent issue among students on campus, who deal with a lot of pressure from academic work, coupled with growing concerns about how to survive life generally. Students are expressing growing concerns related to their mental health, including the challenges they face and how they cope. "I can't say my mental health is really in a good state right now. Having to juggle different discourses and balancing non-academic activities to sustain myself is a whole lot that seems to be affecting me...