Christmas on a budget
Alliyah Facey
With the UK annual inflation rate rising to 11.1% in October, students are in for challenging times especially with Christmas approaching. Rent and food prices are increasing and there are…
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Twitter doing nothing about racist tweets during World Cup
Leah Kellman
Twitter has reportedly not removed racist tweets that have targeted some black footballers during the World Cup. Research by the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a week before the World…
Just Stop Oil: KU lecturer sentenced to six months prison
William De Sousa
Kingston University lecturer Jan Goodey, 57, was sentenced to six months in prison at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, after taking part in Just Stop Oil protests early in November. Goodey,…
Be more Ali: The legacy left by KU student a year on
Lara Hassan
A year on from the death of KU student Ali Abucar Ali, his legacy remains strong at basketball club Chiswick Gators. The team motto is to “Be more Ali”, inspiring…
Pure Vintage: Kingston’s new hub of old clothes
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Vintage clothing store, Pure Vintage, opened its doors in Kingston last week, slowing down the pace of fashion within the Bentall Centre. Pre-owned garments adorn the clothing rails and walls…
European Poetry Festival back in Kingston
Mihaela Kirilova
The European Poetry Festival, organised by Kingston University’s literary cultural institute, Writers’ Kingston, provided a showcase for young poets’ work at Not My Beautiful House on Tuesday. The festival is…
At Home exhibition: A look into domesticity
Wincent Hein
The At Home exhibition running at the Stanley Picker Gallery in Knights Park features four short, complex films, all of which explore an aspect of domestic life. The exhibition is…
Catch the best deals this Black Friday
Nancy Lama
Your favourite brands are making a comeback with super sales for Black Friday. While Black Friday is only meant to last one day UNiDAYS BIG Black Friday sale lasts from…
Review: Ocean Basket is finally at Kingston
After months of anticipation for locals, Ocean Basket has finally arrived in Kingston. Wonderful smells and friendly staff greet you as you walk in and the cosy setting makes you…
Cop27: Was it worth it?
The UN climate conference Cop27 took place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt this year. The Conference of Parties was attended by countries who are signatories of the United Nations Framework…