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< Back Pan-Atlantic University's Battle of the Cohorts: Year 3 Takes Home the Cup! Cynthia Tigiri 26 Jan 2024 The annual "Battle of the Cohorts" sports event at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) wrapped up in thrilling fashion, crowning Year 3 as the 2024 champions. While only football, basketball, and volleyball took center stage this year, the intensity and talent showcased on the court left spectators cheering every step of the way. Volleyball: The opening matches saw intense competition, with the Year 4s and Year 1s battling it out in volleyball. After a close first set, Year 4 dominated the second and third sets, showcasing their skills and composure. Year 2 and Year 3 also brought the heat, with a nail-biting match that went down to the wire. Ultimately, Year 2 emerged victorious in the volleyball finals, claiming the gold medal with impressive scores. Basketball: The girls' basketball court was ablaze with passion and determination as Year 1 and Year 4 faced off in the finals. The tension was palpable, and after a back-and-forth battle, Year 1 clinched the victory in a nerve-wracking 31:18 game. The boys' final was equally exciting, with Year 3 edging out Year 2 with a close 21-24 score. Year 4 also displayed their dominance, defeating the Year 2 with a decisive 74-61 score. Football: The highlight of the tournament came in the football final, where Year 3 and Year 4 clashed in a fierce battle for the ultimate crown. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, ending in a 1-1 tie after regulation time. The penalty shootout kept everyone on the edge of their seats, with Year 3 holding their nerve to convert the final penalty and secure the victory. Beyond the Victors: The Battle of the Cohorts wasn't just about crowning champions; it was also a platform for showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship. Players from every team impressed with their skills and dedication, proving the strength of PAU's athletic community. A Launchpad for Future Stars: This thrilling event served as a crucial scouting ground for the prestigious Coupe de Escriva tournament, where the best players from each cohort will come together to battle for ultimate glory. With the talent and passion witnessed during the Battle of the Cohorts, the Coupe de Escriva promises to be an even more spectacular event. Overall, the Battle of the Cohorts was a resounding success, bringing together students from all walks of life to compete in a spirit of friendly rivalry and athletic excellence. The event has undoubtedly left a lasting mark on PAU's sporting landscape, and the anticipation for the upcoming Coupe de Escriva is already reaching fever pitch! Previous Next

About Us News and current events from PAU and around the world In the beautiful community of Pan-Atlantic University, 9 students took the initiative to establish the Pan-Atlantic Times, an online news platform dedicated to fostering a vibrant information ecosystem within our academic haven. Comprising a team of passionate individuals, we embarked on this endeavor with the vision of creating a hub that reflects the dynamic spirit of our diverse university community. Pan-Atlantic Times is more than a news outlet; it's a collaborative effort to share stories, celebrate achievements, and keep our fellow students informed about campus events, academic developments, and the rich tapestry of experiences that shape our university life. With a commitment to journalistic integrity and a keen sense of community, we strive to be the voice that resonates with the unique perspectives and aspirations of PAU students. Join us on this exciting journey of exploration, discovery, and connection as we unfold the chapters of campus life together. Meet The Team Yeshua-Amen Alleluyanatha-Anozia Director & Entertainment Reporter Naomi Emuakpkeje Editor-in-Chief & Student Life Reporter Mariam Doyin Oyedele Politics & Student Lifestyle Reporter. Social Media Lead. Chukwunedum Ugboma Tech Lead & Chief web Designer/Politics Reporter Chiamaka Uwaemenam Education Reporter Eddidiong Antigha Education Reporter & Web Designer/Logo Designer Princess Nkenkwerem Sports Reporter & SEO Lead Cynthia Tigiri Sub- Editor & Sports Reporter Onyinye Ogugua Student Life Reporter & Social Media Team mate Submit your stories here!!! Km 52 Lekki - Epe Expy, Lagos 105101, Lagos, Nigeria 08127188291 thepanatlantictimes@gmail.com First Name Last Name Email Story Thanks for submitting! Send

< Back Transforming Classrooms: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education Edidiong Antigha 26 Jan 2024 In this digital age, Artificial Intelligence has grown from a simple science fiction fantasy to a possible reality that is revolutionizing various aspects of our lives. It plays a fundamental role, in the field of education, by transforming the way students learn and prepare for the future ahead of them. But how is AI affecting the world of education and what benefits does it offer students? Artificial Intelligence is a term used to refer to machines and computers that possess the capability to perform tasks and activities that would normally require the intelligence of a human being. These tasks include voice recognition, complex decision making and natural language processing. Many people may fear that the rise of AI in the educational sector would lead to it replacing the traditional methods of teaching, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s important to remember that main goal of AI is not to replace but instead improve our lives and make it easier. This same goal can be applied to AI’s effect on education, it is not meant to replace the job of educators but instead assist and improve their abilities. AI improves the educational sector in a variety of ways such as simplifying administrative tasks for lectures by automatically grading the tests of students, allowing lecturers to spend more time with their students and figure out the best teaching method for them. AI can also play a part in helping teachers set up personalized learning for each student. AI can do this by customizing in-class assignments and exams for students, to ensure that they all get the best learning assistance possible. AI can also create a richer learning experience by generating audio descriptions and summaries for students to gain a deeper understanding of what they are studying. However, despite the number of benefits that stem from the implementation of AI in the classrooms, there are also disadvantages as well. For example, the use of AI in the educational sector could bring about a loss of human connection. This is because AI driven classrooms may lack the empathetic and compassionate touch that human teachers offer, and this could potentially stunt and affect the emotional wellbeing and growth of a student. Over dependence on AI in the classroom could also affect a students’ critical thinking skills and creative skills as well. Artificial Intelligence has brought a lot of benefits to the educational sector, but it has brought about a lot of concerns as well and as it continues to evolve, it will play an increasingly important role in how the students of tomorrow learn. Previous Next

< Back Pan-Atlantic University Students Allegedly Cyber Bully Their Peers Using an Anonymous Website Onyinye Oguaga 24 Jan 2024 Pan-Atlantic University’s first year students are allegedly being harassed by their peers on an anonymous website. According to a business administration student that wishes to remain anonymous, the link to the website was posted to the class’s group WhatsApp on Wednesday, with the instruction that students could go on to write their opinions of their classmates. Another student who also wishes to remain anonymous claims that Economics, Information Science and Media Studies (ISMS) and Business Administration Year 1 department all use the website in varying degrees. According to her, students in the Economics department use the website intensely. She reported seeing explicit messages about parents that were ‘description of sexually positions to put certain classmates in, who is kind, has a nice smile, is arrogant, or has a body odor, and the most beautiful and the most handsome people in the class. An economics student has said that the messages have caused resulted in tense interactions and relationships between his classmates. The source also disclosed that usage predates their admission into the university. She said first learnt about the website three years ago. Previous Next

< Back Tinubu departs Nigeria for France Mariam Oyedele 24 Jan 2024 President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) leave Abuja and travel to Paris for a private visit. Ajurin Ngelale, Presidential Spokesperson, issued this in a statement on Wednesday. In addition, the statement disclosed that President Tinubu will return to the country in the first week of February. “President Bola Tinubu departs Abuja for Paris, France, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, for a private visit. He will return to the country in the first week of February 2024,” the statement said. Since the president assumed office in May 2023, he has only visited France once; this will be his second visit. After the severe effects of climate change, the energy crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a review and signing of a New Global Financial Pact that places priority on supporting and investing in vulnerable countries, which the president joined other world leaders in Paris for in June 2023. Advertisement Previous Next

< Back Educational Growth in the Pan-Atlantic University The Editorial Board 28 Jan 2024 On the 16th of November,2023 the School of Media and Communication announced that the NUC had official approved courses including BSc Film and Multimedia Studies .in the university’s curriculum. As an ever-evolving institution, the Pan-Atlantic University remains a game changer as they include some of the new departments to their curriculum proposed by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University has set itself apart as a leading institution revolutionizing the undergraduate scene in Nigeria by putting systems in place that can accommodate the introduction of these unique courses. In the 2023/2024 academic calendar, the university included three new departments to their list of faculties increasing the variety of fields for new applicants to pick from. Before this moment the university had included the Department of Finance to the School of Management and Social Sciences making it four in total to the existing Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics departments. In the School of Media and Communication (SMC), the school included Film and Media Studies to the two thriving departments Mass Communication and Information Science and Media Studies (ISMS) making it three. Also, in the School of Science and Technology (SST), two new department were included Software Engineering and Mechatronics to the already existing Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering making it five. Conversation with some current students revealed their desire for the new departments to already be in existence before they joined the school but as amazing as the new changes where, no preparation was made for new students’ intake into those departments. Most new students found out upon entry into other departments about the new department and switched over to them. Going through the school’s website those courses are still not added to the list for the future applicant to be aware of the available options. It seemed like a rushed decision by the University though its good, but it needed better planning and execution including updating to be better accepted and perceived by the current students, new intakes and possibly the staff. Regardless of this minor factor, it is a positive feat for the school as no other university in the country has included these departments into their calendar according to my last updated search. However, recently PAU celebrated its 10th Matriculation of over 500 students and looking over at its first matriculation having close to 70 students and just three departments. The growth and development of the school is immensely improved and PAU is still ensuring quality and industry standard education as they take on more students and courses. Previous Next

< Back Yul Edochie unveils online ministry Yeshua-Amen Alleluyanatha-Anozia 22 Jan 2024 Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, said he has embraced God’s calling to participate in His work and share His gospel actively. Due to his recent controversies, the 42-year-old’s announcement left many social media users shocked. On his Facebook page, he disclosed that the ministry’s name is “True Salvation Ministry’ (TSM), and he will hold meetings on his YouTube channel. According to the actor, he had been long called to this ministry but always felt the time was not right. He added the calling has gotten more intense recently, however, “I have realised God lifted me as an actor so I can become one of his ministers and use that fame to preach the word of God. My purpose is to become a minister of God and touch lives,” Edochie said. The general overseer of Shekinah Arena Ministries in Port Harcourt said that he had always known that the actor had the ‘call of God’ in his life. He congratulated the actor and endorsed his ministry. “Good to know you have answered the call, Yul Edochie; the bible is a whole story of a perfect God using imperfect people for significant assignments,” He wrote. Advertisement Previous Next

Sports 25 Jan 2024 MG motors Unveils Collaboration with Arsenal Arsenal and MG Motor UK today revealed an exciting multi-year collaboration that will see the UK automaker take on the role of Official Automotive Partner for the team. Read More 24 Jan 2024 Green Eagles at a Century: Nigeria 100 AFCON Flight History was made on Monday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles took the pitch against Guinea-Bissau for their 100th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. Though the pressure was high, the Eagles surely rose to the occasion securing a 1-0 narrow pass victory into the round of 16. Read More 18 Jan 2024 Why Do Footballers Cut Their Socks? The Growing Trend Explained Footballers are known for their unique style on and off the pitch, and one trend that has been growing in recent years is the practice of cutting holes in their socks. Read More

< Back Green Eagles at a Century: Nigeria 100 AFCON Flight Cynthia Tigiri 24 Jan 2024 History was made on Monday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles took the pitch against Guinea-Bissau for their 100th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. Though the pressure was high, the Eagles surely rose to the occasion securing a 1-0 narrow pass victory into the round of 16. Nigeria's 100th AFCON appearance wasn't just about the team on the pitch. It was a celebration of the millions of Nigerians who have cheered them on over the years. From the days of Kanu Nwankwo and Jay-Jay Okocha to the current generation of stars, the AFCON has been a stage where Nigerian hopes and dreams take flight. The journey of the Super Eagles that led to the glorious milestone of the team we see today started with a lot of turbulence and celebrations as the seed sown in 1963 by the team ignited the start of an incredible road of experiences. Recall that in 1980, the Eagles lifted their first AFCON trophy on home soil with a mixture of emotions, a golden moment that is engraved in national memory. They won in 1994 where Jay-Jay artistry painted the continent in green and white in Tunisia. Not all sunshine and rainbow from 2004 to 2010 where there were defeats, missed opportunities, moments of desperation, heartbreaks, and near-misses that left fans hoping for a breakthrough. Their prayers were answered in 2013 where the phoenix Eagles gave an indomitable spirit that sealed another triumph proving that the team still has what it takes to win an AFCON cup in South Africa. And in Monday’s game, those dreams soared a little higher where every move, tackle and goal paved an historic moment in the minds of everyone watching Live and in the stadium. The Super Eagles have booked their place in the knockout stages, but more importantly, they have earned their names in the annals of AFCON history. And as the celebrations subside, one thing is clear: Nigeria's journey in the tournament is far from over. Previous Next

< Back Pan-Atlantic University students elect New Course Representative Mariam Oyedele 28 Jan 2024 On Monday, the students of the Pan-Atlantic University began the week-long process of electing new course representatives in their different classes. The course representative serves as a first point of contact for students, as they take their views to the attention of the staff on the course or program. This makes it a very important role to the students of PAU and their needs concerning their courses. The PAU students in each class nominate candidates for both the positions of course representative and assistant course representative; they then vote using ballot papers. This election is conducted in classrooms and supervised by a student affairs representative. The most recent election took place on Wednesday in the Zaria classroom for the mass communication 300-level students. The election was carried out seamlessly, with Nkeiruka Ezekwere as the new course representative and Doyinsola Oyedele as the new assistant course representative. “I will do my best to be a responsible course representative,” said Ezekwere after winning the elections. "I will assist you as much as you need me,” said Oyedele in response to the Ezekwere declaration. At the university, a new course representative and assistant are elected every academic session. Previous Next

< Back Pan-Atlantic University Film Students unveil the PAU Student Film Festival Naomi Emuakpeje 27 Jan 2024 Film students of the Pan-Atlantic University have announced that the School of Media and Communication will be hosting its inaugural an-Atlantic university Student Film Festival (PAUSFF). “The Pan-Atlantic University Student Film Festival aims to celebrate the unique talent and creativity within our student body, providing a platform for aspiring filmmakers to showcase their skills and passion”. The organizing body has given the students several expectations to look forward to in the festival including premieres of original student-produced films, engaging question and answer sessions with established filmmakers, masterclasses and workshops, networking opportunities with industry professionals, awards and recognitions and fellow film enthusiasts. According to Ehizojie Ojesebholo, a faculty member and veteran filmmaker, "The Pan-Atlantic University Student Film Festival's maiden edition is a great opportunity for everyone to showcase their skills and talents in areas of Digital Filmmaking. As an Adjunct Faculty member of the School of Media and Communication, I am proud & bold to say that the next generation of celebrity filmmakers are about to be discovered". The PAUSFF team urges students to support the event by signing up as volunteers to serve in various capacities. Volunteer opportunities are available in departments such as media, publicity, technical support, and protocol/logistics. An official date of the film festival has not been communicated to the student body at the moment. Previous Next