‘Homelessness does not discriminate’
Lara Hassan
Walking through Kingston you will inevitably stroll past beds and blankets that have been intricately folded and placed under bus stops and bridges to avoid the rain. When the sun…
February 2023
Women in sport: The stigma remains
At Kingston University there are many sporting options for women such as basketball, football and netball. However taking part in a sport at university also comes with the pressure of…
‘It has all turned to nothing’
KU students are devestated as their homes are destroyed by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. Kingston students with family in the region hit by powerful earthquakes on Monday are desperate…
The difficulty of obtaining justice for sexual assault victims in football: A systemic failure
Ollie Auguste
The recent case of Mason Greenwood has once again drawn attention to the difficulties victims of sexual assault face when seeking justice. The Manchester United footballer was arrested in January…
Is University worth £9000?
Hashim A Otban
With university lecturers striking again, for 18 days in all this time, the issue surrounding university and the financial burden it places on students comes up for discussion once more.…
Nepo babies: What’s the big deal?
Nancy Lama
Nepo baby is a phrase that has been making the rounds on the internet recently. It is used to describe a child of a celebrity that is successful in the…
Is a cruelty-free Love Island possible?
Casey M Harding
The reality show struck gold by appealing to viewers’ worst instincts. Now itwants to protect contestants’ wellbeing. Can it do both? We are a month deep into the new season…
Abigail Woollvin: KU’s next big star
Sami Betache
The Kingston Cougars’ captain has been in blistering form this season scoring 13 times in only six games. Having spent pre-season with Fulham before joining AFC Whyteleafe this summer, she…
Are refugees getting enough help with cultural integration in the UK?
Elizaveta Shchigireva
A recent Channel 4 report about how Ukrainian refugees are handling cultural integration in ethnically diverse areas of the UK sparked a lot of debate. One of the interviewees made…
Why are female celebrities criticised for changing romantic partners?
Celebrity dating life has always been a hot topic in the media because of the public’s fascination with the lives of famous people and the impact they have on society.…