Women in sport: The stigma remains
Lara Hassan
At Kingston University there are many sporting options for women such as basketball, football and netball. However taking part in a sport at university also comes with the pressure of…
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Abigail Woollvin: KU’s next big star
Sami Betache
The Kingston Cougars’ captain has been in blistering form this season scoring 13 times in only six games. Having spent pre-season with Fulham before joining AFC Whyteleafe this summer, she…
Why is homosexuality still taboo in men’s football?
Leah Kellman
Men’s football – the epitome of male sport where men are men and heavenforbid you should be gay. Only three professional male footballers have been open about their sexuality,one in…
RugNet raises £400+ at charity event
William De Sousa
Kingston University’s Rugby and Netball team came together to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. The event saw the KU men’s rugby team play netball, whilst the netball team played…
Kingston cheerleading: First seasonal showcase
Alliyah Facey
The Kingston University cheerleading squad, the Kingston Cougars, had the opportunity to showcase their talents at an event held by Surrey Starlets on Sunday. Performances began at 6pm with a…
Kingston sports societies get a new lease of life
Georgia L Howell
Last week Kingston’s sports societies lined the corridors at Penhryn road campus for the January ‘Refreshers’ event. The event aimed to reignite dwindling interest in Kingston’s many sports societies. With…
England start World Cup campaign with a dominating win
England kicked off their 2022 Qatar FIFA world cup campaign Monday with a 6-2 thrashing of Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium begging the question can they go all the…
FIFA threats over OneLove captain’s armband scares teams away
FIFA reportedly threatened national team captains that they would be penalised if they wore the OneLove armbands in support of the LGBTQ+ community on the pitch at the World Cup.…
How will players be protected from online abuse during World Cup?
It’s that time again when even non-footie fans become obsessed for one month rooting for their nation to win the cup that says that their country is the best. It’s…
Where are KU students watching the World Cup
Hashim A Otban
Where we watch the World Cup is such an important part of the tournament’s experience, and with the tournament taking place in the winter months, it’s an even bigger point…