Kingston students complete their first week of fasting
Bakar Hassan
Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, began on March 22 and lasts for a month in which many Muslims do not eat from sunrise till sunset. The first few days are…
Tesco to cut the value of Clubcard rewards leaving students frustrated
Alhia Yousofi
Tesco has announced it is cutting the value of its Clubcard rewards scheme from June 14. Clubcard points will be worth twice their value when exchanged for rewards, instead of…
Curveball begins filming in Kingston Uni
Kingston Uni became the setting of a new series this weekend. Filming for an episode of the new upcoming online series Curveball took place at Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road campus…
Mother’s Day without a mother
Casey M Harding
Mother’s Day takes on a different meaning if you have lost your mum. Come mid-spring, social media is flooded with posts about mothers and the shops are filled with cards,…
Women’s History Month: A time to celebrate
Women’s History Month is a time when we recognise the achievements and struggles of women throughout the years, those women who fought for equality, justice and opportunity for the female…
Digital fatigue: The impacts of being chronically online
Lara Hassan
For students our phone is a portal for communication, creativity and even a place where we find resources for our work. However, its infinite resources can also be an overwhelming…
Mimi Webb’s debut album Amelia finally drops
Leah Kellman
TikTok star and singer songwriter, Mimi Webb has finally released her highlyanticipated debut album, Amelia, which she showcased recently at Pryzm inKingston as part of her tour. Cultivating a large…
KU athletes prepare for Ramadan
Sami Betache
Ramadan is religious and holy month for Muslims around the world, where they cannot eat or drink from sunrise to sundown. Many athletes however must still compete, train and perform…
How to cope with studies during Ramadan
Sherif K Mustafa
Balancing your studies during the holy month of Ramadan can be a challenging task. Especially in the UK where Muslims fast for more than 15 hours. During the fast, they…
The importance of Mother’s Day when living away from home
When living in halls or privately-rented accommodation, it is easy to get consumed by your life in Kingston. Studies reign supreme for many students, who become self-proclaimed workaholics or contrastingly,…