What is Section 28?
Georgia McJannett-Smith
Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government, stated that a local authority “shall not promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of…
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What does the ‘A’ stand for?
Leah Kellman
Most people think that the A in LGBTQIA+ stands for ally, but it stands for some of the more overlooked queer communities: asexuals, aromantics and agender. What is asexuality? Asexuality…
Cultural traditions to celebrate love
Acacia Liu
February 14 marks a day of celebration for couples and lovers from all around the world. Valentine’s day originates from the Saint Valentine feast day celebration in ancient Rome. It…
Whether single or in a relationship you still celebrate this February
Elizaveta Shchigireva
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we need to remember that for some it can be a difficult time. Valentine’s focuses on romantic relationships but the idea of self-love iscompletely forgotten. The…
‘Homelessness does not discriminate’
Lara Hassan
Walking through Kingston you will inevitably stroll past beds and blankets that have been intricately folded and placed under bus stops and bridges to avoid the rain. When the sun…
Are refugees getting enough help with cultural integration in the UK?
A recent Channel 4 report about how Ukrainian refugees are handling cultural integration in ethnically diverse areas of the UK sparked a lot of debate. One of the interviewees made…
Famous ex-students that attended Kingston
Kingston University offers a creative and diverse community that allows students to flourish, so it will not be too much of a shock to hear about some of the famous…
How useful is the National Student Survey when choosing where to study?
Wincent Hein
The National Student Survey (NSS) has returned asking final-year students across the country about their university experience. The survey is commissioned by the Office for Students and is there for…
How Covid-19 will shape the Class of 2023 for the rest of their lives
Casey M Harding
As of March 2020, young people’s lives and dreams were basically stopped in their tracks. The last few months of secondary school are normally filled with treasured rites of passage…
Top three UK-based vegan fashion brands
Megue Bondoki
Vegan clothing is great for society because it does not use animal products or by-products. It does not contribute to the exploitation of animals and is made from a wide…