Black Lives Matter: the global impact
Keyari Page
The ongoing protests of the Black Lives Matter movement, also known as BLM, see countries unite in solidarity, but solidarity does not stop racial discrimination and inequities globally. As an…
October 2020
The Social Dilemma: ‘Social media is polarising people’
Aqsa Khan
In The Social Dilemma tech experts expose the dark side of social media Picture: Aqsa Khan A Kingston University student deactivated every social media app she used after being left…
How students saved money in lockdown
Rodayna Raydan
Many students have found themselves coming out of lockdown with some extra money after cutting back on a lot of their usual spending. In a survey of 135 of Kingston…
Disappointment as coronavirus restrictions hit volleyball society
Bex Eastwell
“Everyone involved with the club… extremely disappointed that we can’t train anymore.” Liam Omnou Volleyball society president, Liam Omnou, has spoken out about the changes to the volleyball society because…
Kingston residents panic buying in preparation for Christmas
Long queues and empty shelves are starting to appear again in stores as Britons fear another lockdown, prompting panic buying again in anticipation for Christmas. If the rule of six…
KU students: life under construction
Ida Lillebo
There is a growing frustration amongst the many Kingston University students in Seething wells and Kingston Hill, due to loud noise from the refurbishment on campus. Since KU switched to…
KU emergency campaign helped struggling students to overcome lockdown
Laurynas Puikys
Launched in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Kingston University’s emergency appeal has helped poorer students to overcome lockdown anxiety after job losses. A recent article by The Guardian revealed…
How is Covid-19 affecting the mental health of young adults?
Sofia Floris
A pandemic. Something no one would have expected from 2020. It came abruptly and disrupted everyone’s new year’s resolutions. We know the symptoms of this virus, we know how to…
KU students back the government’s new set of coronavirus restrictions
Alex Pivin
Kingston University students urged their fellow peers to follow the government’s advice on tackling the virus if a second lockdown is to be avoided. The UK has recorded more than…
Is going to university this year worth it?
With Freshers’ week going online, lessons happening virtually and students being put under lockdown, this is possibly the worst year to go to university. The Freshers’ Fair and events organised…