Fireworks in the firing line
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Fireworks are a universal symbol of celebration. The UK season started off with a bang with the five-day long celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights and now Guy…
Comment and Opinion
Cost-of-living crisis hits students hard
Mihaela Kirilova
Like many people across the UK, students face rising prices and are struggling to manage their expenses and enjoy their life at university. According to a recent poll by the…
Is vaping as harmless as it seems ?
Elizaveta Shchigireva
Since the beginning of my time at Kingston in 2020, I have noticed a significant increase in the number of students who are using vapes around the campus. According to…
Degree show funding should not come out of students’ pockets
Ella Devereux
Degree shows are typical in marking the end of art-based degrees. Students use degree shows, which are physical and online spaces, to showcase their work to bring together everything they…
Our co-dependency with Russia make any sanctions a double-edged sword
Diego Evrard-Broquet
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, there have been numerous sanctions imposed on Russia by various countries around the world, from the halting of some banking services to trade…
Western media’s coverage of Ukraine war is ‘racist’ and ‘biased’
Zahra Khadir
The western media has been accused of hypocrisy in its reporting of the Ukraine war when compared to other conflicts due to several biased statements. Some reporters have made offensive…
Sustainability: Are fashion companies doing enough?
Tara Rashica
The Molly-Mae X Pretty Little Thing fashion show last week was a hit. Running their first catwalk show, PLT were praised for the diverseness of the models on the runway.…
Is veganism sustainable and affordable?
Chris Dudek
Naturally most people want to take the right action to help the planet and being vegan is offered as a sustainable way to help nature. The dietary choice has been…
Climate protests: action not disruption will get people onside
Jamelia S Brown
Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion are two climate change protest groups, infamous for causing disruption. Last year, Insulate Britain became a household name when they disrupted the M25 and other…
Should Qatar be hosting the 2022 World Cup?
In 2010, the race to hold the 2022 FIFA World Cup took place with the USA, Australia, Japan and South Korea in the running. To the surprise and dismay of…