Antariksa 2025 Goes to School: Fight Online Gambling For a Golden Generation Forward
YOGYAKARTA – Communication Science students of ‘Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta once again held an educational movement entitled Space 2025 Goes to School, with the main mission of saving the younger generation from the latent danger of online gambling. This program carries the theme “Stop Clicking Start Living”, as a form of concern for the increasingly widespread practice of digital gambling targeting school-age youth.
Antariksa (Ajang Kreativitas Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UNISA) is a PR campaign from the output of the Public Relations Management course, Antariksa 2025 starts with a roadshow program to schools, campign on the road and a seminar as the peak event of Antariksa.
This educational program was held for three days, on 19-21 May 2025, and managed to reach 262 students from five schools in the Yogyakarta area, namely SMK N 1 Godean, MAN 1 Sleman, SMK N 2 Godean, SMA N 1 Sedayu, and SMK N 4 Yogyakarta.
Reza Al-Khifari, Chairman of Antariksa 2025, explained that this activity was born out of concern for the increasing cases of teenagers’ involvement in online gambling. “We want to be present directly in schools to educate our peers that online gambling is not a solution, but a trap that can ruin the future,” said Reza.
The activity began with remarks from the school, including Widiatmoko Herbimo, S.T., M.Pd., Vice Principal for Student Affairs at SMK N 4 Yogyakarta. In his message, he highlighted the consumptive lifestyle as an entry point to the practice of online gambling. “If you are already poor because of gambling, you can’t use your mind. In fact, life is all about thinking,” he said.
The educational material presented discussed in depth the serious impact of online gambling on mental health, finances, and academic performance. The students were also provided with preventive measures such as not accessing gambling sites, not being easily tempted by suspicious links, and building a healthy friendship environment. An interactive Q&A session provided a space for students to share their experiences and ask deeper questions on how to counteract the influence of online gambling. At the end of the event, all participants received a “Sweet Card”, a symbol of commitment to be part of the #AntiJudiOnline movement.
The positive response came from the students who showed high enthusiasm, and even helped spread the anti-online gambling message through posts on Instagram Story and other social media platforms.
Through Antariksa Goes to School, Communication Science of ‘Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta emphasizes its commitment in forming a generation that is digitally smart, mentally tough, and free from the destructive practice of online gambling. This movement is not just a campaign, but a real form of alignment with the future of the nation.
