Author: The Standard Editor

Life at the university has not always been easy for Dismas Nuwaine, a recent graduate from the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at Uganda Christian University (UCU). One of the biggest challenges he faced was not having enough money to cater for his needs. Sometimes he found he had to sleep on the couch in the common room at Nsibambi Hall or the floor of a friend’s room – because he couldn’t afford to rent a room on his own.

Did you know that out of 100,000 women in East Africa, 29.9 will be diagnosed with cancer, and of those, 15.4 will pass on? According to Breast Cancer Hub, breast cancer remains a critical health issue in the region, with rising incidence and high mortality rates due to late-stage diagnoses and limited treatment access.

There is a lack in the world today of men and women who have a high imagination, intelligence and genuine knowledge and skills, men and women who can instruct communities and societies and effect change.

You can make a large batch of beans and rice and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. This makes it easier to reheat and eat throughout the week.

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad. Here’s a look at some common cold remedies and what’s known about them.

The national election season is in full swing, and we find ourselves repeating the same vicious cycle where political leaders are running to churches, hobnobbing with ordinary citizens, and presenting themselves as modest servants of the people. From north to south, and west to east, it is a common sight to have political figures walk down dusty streets, take fluids from the same cups as villagers, and promise great change.

After the excitement of graduating and relief of completing their courses successfully, the graduates have to think about what their next step is. We spoke to some of them to tell us their future plans.

It’s ironic how some alumni from different educational institutions choose to jump on the bandwagon of the public to criticize their alma maters, lamenting how standards have declined since their time as students. While it may be true that things aren’t going well, you are expected to do more as an alumnus than just airing grievances. Rather than putting your energy on criticism, consider directing it toward engaging in alumni activities that directly support your former school. You can effect positive change in this way.

In today’s information-saturated world, the line between truth and falsehood is often blurry, making the role of journalism more critical than ever. In such situations, the likelihood of defamation rises, a bad place for individuals and the media to find themselves in.

In a grand display of achievement, Uganda Christian University (UCU) marked its 25th graduation ceremony on Friday October 25, drawing hundreds of family members, friends, and university dignitaries to celebrate the accomplishments of 1,189 students who completed their studies. This year’s ceremony was conducted under the theme “The Hidden Curriculum: Inescapable Biases in Education Curricula,” encouraging both introspection and conversation about the issues seen and unseen within educational systems that may shape students’ perspectives and biases.