KU axes courses
Izzy Dine
Kingston University has announced proposals to close the Humanities Department, and end at least nine courses, which it says will make up £10million of the £20million of cuts it announced…
Speed stacking regionals come to Kingston
Bethany Aspinall
Saturday 15 March marked the second London regionals hosted by the speed stacking society. The event was held in the student union and had 39 competitors. Society president and organiser…
Cancer causing chemicals found in synthetic hair products marketed to Black women
Shaunelle Harrydass-Clark
A Consumer Reports study published this month found harmful carcinogens and lead present in popular braiding hair products. The US based study found benzene, a harmful carcinogen, in three test…
Spring gala concert at the Rose Theatre
Orla Preston Hibbert
Kingston Music Service (KMS) is bringing their spring gala concert back to the Rose Theatre in Kingston on 23 March. The concert will comprise of performances from several of the…
‘Taking part in a cheerleading competition meant my grade was capped’
Erin Lamb
For many student-athletes, balancing the pressures of university and demands of competitive sport can be a challenge. However, some international level cheerleaders argue that their universities do not support them…
Primark’s new adaptive line sets the inclusive bar for high street brands
Erica Goncalves Lopes
Primark, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in the UK last year, is now expanding its inclusivity clothing line to people with disabilities. The brand has always been known as an…
From arts to engineering, four female Kingston graduates who’ve changed the game
Women are a fundamental and empowering part of society and March is International Women’s month. Here we give a round up of women who have graduated from Kingston and have…
No one should have to choose between buying food and tampons
Dharmi Dave
Menstruation isn’t just inconvenient, and for some, physically painful—it’s also costly. On average, women in the UK spend around £10 per month on period products, adding up to nearly £4,800…
‘I don’t feel Indian enough, I don’t feel British enough. What am I?’
South Asian women living and studying in London often grapple with a complex cultural identity crisis, torn between the heritage of their families and the culture they encounter in the…
Comment: My culture is not your costume
For centuries, the world watched as India’s ancient practices flourished within its borders. From the calming, spiritual flow of yoga to the medicinal power of turmeric, these elements were part…