‘TikTok diagnosed my ADHD’
Tara Rashica
If someone had said in March 2020 that TikTok would be one of the most popular apps a year later, I would have laughed and thought there is just no…
Life
‘I am successful but when I go back home, my place is still dictated’
Diego Evrard-Broquet
KU business graduate and Miss Namibia finalist, Aurelia Samuyenga, shares her views about Black History Month, intersectionality and Black excellence. “Black History Month is more of an empowerment than a…
Five top holiday destinations for KU students this autumn
Elijah Cruz
With deadlines and dissertations looming in the near future, it could be a good idea to take a step back and plan a short break. There are plenty of exciting…
Love Bake Off? Try your hand with this ultimate vegan chocolate cake recipe
Chris Dudek
There is nothing more rewarding than creating something delicious and giving it to your friends and family. With longer and colder evenings approaching, it would be almost sinful to not…
Five books you must read this Black History Month
Kumba D Kpakima
Literature has always been a way for prominent black figures within history to express themselves and allow the world to experience the joy and brutality many black people have experienced.…
Coming Out Day 2021: what does coming out mean to you?
Martine A Hess
Did you use it as the perfect excuse to throw a rainbow-themed party? Or maybe you were choking on your words as you whispered in your friend’s ear? Perhaps you…
Are dating apps taking a toll on students’ wellbeing?
Alexandra J Raikov
What is considered love these days? And how do you find it? Social media and apps make it easy to make connections but could using dating apps be damaging to…
What Kingston has to offer
Naomi Grant
Getting to grips with Kingston, after a long year indoors, can be daunting for those that have just started university. Now that the hype of freshers’ week is over, do…
Historic Kingston: a newcomer’s guide
Malin Lervaag
Kingston upon Thames is a vibrant and diverse borough in Greater London but it is also steeped in history. While some freshers might be interested to visit bars and explore…
Student runs dried flower business in lockdown
Amanda Henrikson
KU student has used her year of lockdown to create a business that is now paying her bills. 21-year-old Amelia Harker turned tight restrictions into motivation and built a company…