I tried TikTok’s trendiest sustainable products so you don’t have to
Megan Kelly
Sustainable products are all over TikTok with influencer product placement at every turn. I tried the most recommended brands I’ve seen, to decide if they are worth the price and…
Life
Observing Ramadan at Kingston University: balancing academics and spiritual growth
Maurizio Kayonjo
This year, the holy month of Ramadan began at the first sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of Sunday, March 10, 2024. Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam,…
Leaving America for KU: What it’s like at Kingston for your local Yankees
Jackson Hall
On-campus house parties with frat bros and sorority sisters; everyone you know sporting the school colours for the big (American) football game; mind-bogglingly being made to learn biology in your…
Trans and non-binary students speak out about their time at Kingston
Nearly 20% of Kingston University students identify as something other than cisgender and heterosexual, including transgender, non-binary, or otherwise genderqueer, according to 2023 data. March 31 is International Trans Day…
The dangers of doing Gel X nails at home
While doing gel nails at home might seem simpler and cheaper than heading to the salon, there has been a steep rise in allergic reactions, according to the British Dermatology…
Why we hate Valentine’s Day
Welcome to the festival of consumerism and all things tacky – let’s deep dive into why Valentine’s Day is the most loathsome celebration of the year. Every year tonnes of…
How to cope with burnout season
Caterina Magnoni
When studying at university, finding yourself in a stressful situation is normal, especially during assessment season, with a fast-paced and demanding schedule that often leaves you physically and mentally fatigued.…
Five UK musicians to listen out for
Plamedi Mbungu
From the soulful melodies present within R&B to genre-bending production in the rap scene, this year, more than any other, British artists seem poised to top the global charts. Our…
Just moved to Kingston? Here’s a list of affordable places to go
Packing up your bags and moving to a completely different city is by no means an easy feat and we’re in the midst of a cost of living crisis to…
If social media is to be believed then we all need plastic surgery
According to the world of social media, embracing your own individual appearance has truly become a thing of the past. Some Gen Z and Gen Alpha social media users have…