The Fairytales of Kingston
Emily S Kimber
You might have been told that you could meet the elusive “one” when you set off to university. Maybe it was used as a tool to warn you off starting…
A brief history of the hijab and how it’s making its way into fashion
Halimah Khan
Fashion has always been something that has brought people together. From the way they express themselves through what they wear, to how it can ignite a never-ending conversation. Although the…
Avoid scams: Protect your data and privacy
Elijah Cruz
Have you ever wondered how you get emails or messages from companies luring you in to offers and discounts even when you have not provided any of your details? While…
First-ever KU student to run for National Union of Students election
Diego Evrard-Broquet
For the first time in history, a Kingston University student is standing to represent higher education students nationally. Samad Chaudhry is currently campaigning to be Vice President Higher Education for…
Do KU students still trust video game developers to develop new and engaging concepts?
Elizabeth Wiredu
Nobody can deny that we are living in the golden age of video game production. During the first pandemic, the revenues of the games industry were larger than both the…
Persuasion adds comic twist to beloved classic
Tara Rashica
Adding a modern twist to any classic novel always risks being met with raised eyebrows. The Rose Theatre’s production of Persuasion, directed by Jeff James, is daring in its comedic…
Kingston International Film Festival launches this summer
Eleanor Yates
KU’s budding filmmakers have a unique opportunity to showcase their work as Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to launch for the first time this summer. The festival will…
Western media’s coverage of Ukraine war is ‘racist’ and ‘biased’
Zahra Khadir
The western media has been accused of hypocrisy in its reporting of the Ukraine war when compared to other conflicts due to several biased statements. Some reporters have made offensive…
KU radio station in production
Jamelia S Brown
KU is in the process of creating its own student-led radio station. The station, based at Coombehurst House, Kingston Hill Campus, will use equipment such as mics, turntables and computers…
Our co-dependency with Russia make any sanctions a double-edged sword
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, there have been numerous sanctions imposed on Russia by various countries around the world, from the halting of some banking services to trade…