LASU Account Handler’s Witty Post Sparks Conversation on Academic Integrity
The post humorously cautioned students against cheating in exams, invoking both wit and sternness.
Zita Ezechi 
In a recent banter on the official Lagos State University (LASU) account, the social media handler delivered a strong message against academic dishonesty, cleverly drawing parallels from the world of football.
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The post humorously cautioned students against cheating in exams, invoking both wit and sternness.
“Whether your name is Guardiola, Akanji, or Arteta, don’t cheat in exams. If you cheat, you are a ‘gunners’,” declared the LASU account handler. The analogy likened cheating to the plight of Arsenal Football Club, colloquially known as the “gunners.” Just as Arsenal has faced struggles on the field, cheaters might encounter consequences in their academic pursuits.
The handler continued with a colorful metaphor: “Imagine your colleagues ‘peppering’ you with the Convocation shoot, and you’re there like an elephant that fell from the top of the tree.” This vivid imagery emphasized the embarrassment and potential consequences that cheaters might face—an awkward situation akin to an elephant’s fall.
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LASU students responded with a mix of laughter and agreement. One student quipped, “Lasuite, don’t mind the handler.” Another tweet humorously advised, “Do your best and copy the rest. Don’t let them use Arsenal to deceive us. Cheat like Madrid and graduate like Madrid.” The reference to other football clubs underscored the importance of strategic studying over dishonest means.
The conversation around cheating and academic integrity continued, with more witty remarks from students. “You guys are not serious, Walai,” exclaimed another, capturing the lighthearted yet serious tone of the discourse. As one student succinctly put it, “Someone who wants to cheat will do so.”
LASU’s playful banter serves as a reminder to uphold integrity in academic pursuits, even amidst laughter and camaraderie. Whether you’re a “gunner” or a strategic studier, the choice is yours—but the consequences are real.
