The taboo that blights lives: KU opioid addiction
Millie A Turner
Laying around on his sofa after damaging the cartilage in his knee during a sports match, Jack popped another white pill into his mouth.
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Generation Mute: Why do anxious students not pick up the phone?
Steph Spyropoulou
For many people, when their phone rings and an unknown number pops onto the screen, they will just ignore it and text the person back. Sound familiar?
5 students share their customer horror stories
Catherine F Poole
Working in customer service means that you always have a story or two to tell, especially when there is a Karen demanding to talk to your manager. Catherine Poole talks…
How to prevent seasonal affective disorder from intruding on your studies
Chloe L Wright
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that strikes most commonly during the winter months from around October through to March.
Cutting out ‘toxic people’ – Is it really that helpful?
Aimee Miller
Is the social media phenomenon of ‘cutting out toxic people’ the reason why we feel lonely? Aimee Miller reflects on her experience.
Male rape survivor speaks out against the stigma
Our society has many myths. The myth that only women can experience sexual violence is one of them. Recently, Reynhard Sinaga was convicted for 159 sex offences and has been…
Meat-Free Alternatives To Your Christmas Dinner Favourites
Bekka Barnard
With more British households avoiding a meat-based Christmas dinner than ever before, what better way to celebrate than to showcase the best vegan and vegetarian alternatives there are on offer.…
Christmas Blues: How to Cope With Bereavement During the Christmas Season
Sophie Humphrey
Picture this: It’s December first. Christmas lights are strung all around, jingles are playing wherever you go, and all you can think is: ‘when will this be over?’
How To Have A Zero Waste Christmas
We can all agree that Christmas is the most expensive time of the year. It’s a common misconception that a low or zero waste lifestyle is costly, unrealistic and inconvenient,…
Give in Kingston this Christmas
Emily Hooper
Why not give at the most wonderful time of the year? There are many ways you can help many local vulnerable and unwell people enjoy themselves this Christmas. ‘Tis the…