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…
Film favourites to watch this Valentine’s Day
Munir Sulaiman
Get cosy on the sofa for a night in with some romantic classics both old and new. Yesterday (2019) A romantic musical starring Himesh Patel and Lily James, this film…
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…
Wet Leg star wears corset created by KU fashion student
Leah Kellman
Kingston University BA Fashion student, Kitty Ellis has designed a corset for Hester Chambers who is one half of the British indie rock band, Wet Leg. Wet Leg showcased their…
‘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…
Women in sport: The stigma remains
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…
‘It has all turned to nothing’
KU students are devestated as their homes are destroyed by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. Kingston students with family in the region hit by powerful earthquakes on Monday are desperate…
The difficulty of obtaining justice for sexual assault victims in football: A systemic failure
Ollie Auguste
The recent case of Mason Greenwood has once again drawn attention to the difficulties victims of sexual assault face when seeking justice. The Manchester United footballer was arrested in January…
Is University worth £9000?
Hashim A Otban
With university lecturers striking again, for 18 days in all this time, the issue surrounding university and the financial burden it places on students comes up for discussion once more.…
Why are female celebrities criticised for changing romantic partners?
Celebrity dating life has always been a hot topic in the media because of the public’s fascination with the lives of famous people and the impact they have on society.…