Stuck living at home after graduation
Aj Chelvarooban
University film production graduate, Nicholas Moysey, has been living at home with his parents since he graduated in 2022. He even secured a job as a post-production assistant, but housing…
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No one should have to choose between buying food and tampons
Dharmi Dave
Menstruation isn’t just inconvenient, and for some, physically painful—it’s also costly. On average, women in the UK spend around £10 per month on period products, adding up to nearly £4,800…
‘I don’t feel Indian enough, I don’t feel British enough. What am I?’
South Asian women living and studying in London often grapple with a complex cultural identity crisis, torn between the heritage of their families and the culture they encounter in the…
If social media is to be believed then we all need plastic surgery
Megan Kelly
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…
I tried TikTok’s trendiest sustainable products so you don’t have to
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…
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…
Comment: under the surface, Kingston’s racism problem
When I chose to attend Kingston University, I was thrilled by its reputation for diversity. As a mixed-race woman who wears her hair naturally in an afro, I felt confident…