Author: The Standard Editor

This is the digital news site of the Uganda Christian University community newspaper, "The Standard". The Standard newspaper was established in May 2007 under, formerly Department, but now School of Journalism, Media & Communication.

From the outset of his papacy, Pope Francis has championed a radical approach to environmentalism, urging global leaders to recognize their moral responsibility towards creation. His encyclical, “Laudato Si”: On Care for Our Common Home, serves as a clarion call to all humankind. In it, he emphasizes the interconnectedness of life and the detrimental impact of human activity on the environment. He presents a compelling argument that caring for our planet is not merely a political or scientific issue but a deeply spiritual one. 

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The UCU Canons wrapped up their first round of the 2025 National Basketball League in style, grinding out a 59–54 victory over the JT Jaguars in a tense encounter played under the lights at YMCA Wandegeya on Wednesday, May 21.

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The first quarter ended evenly at 16–16, with both sides testing each other in a balanced opening. UCU began to pull away in the second, outscoring the Oilers 18–13 to take a five-point lead into the half.

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Uganda Christian University (UCU) has officially named one of its major buildings at the Kampala Campus after former Vice Chancellor, Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi, in recognition of his leadership and contribution to the growth of the institution.

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In a tense National Basketball League clash at Lugogo on May 2nd, the KCCA Leopards narrowly defeated the UCU Lady Canons 63–61, sealing the win in the final minutes of a contest that was tight from tip-off to buzzer.

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