Are female students in Kingston really safe?
Kumba D Kpakima
Sarah Everard, Sabina Nessa, Wenjing Xu… These are only some of the many women who have lost their lives to femicide this year. Earlier this month, dozens of campaigners came…
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Big books for the Big Read
Aimee Miller
Flying teenagers, influential journalists, and adventurous travellers. For their sixth year running, the KU Big Read have announced their 2020 academic year shortlist. One of these six books will be…
Stop giving drug dealers business
Robyn White
So, of course, as students, we all appreciate a bit of extra cash. A night at the pub, some new clothes, those pesky bills…but would you resort to drug dealing?
Wealthy students avoid £6K of interest on tuition fees: it’s not fair
Angel Pearce
When I was nine years old, my primary school took me on a school trip to our local private school, Whitgift School in Croydon.
The Rachel Elgy case has shown that the Independent Press Standards Organisation is not fit for purpose
Greg Potts
Over the last few years, The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has proven that it is not fit for purpose and not fit to defend those who may be harmed…
Your phone isn’t the problem, you are!
Torjus Roberg
With social media slowly manipulating people’s sleeping habits, Torjus Roberg says it is more important than ever that we accept responsibility for our habits and stop making excuses by putting…
Why is everyone mocking Greggs’ Valentine’s Day meal?
Hannah Roberts
Just when you think you’ve heard it all, Greggs announces it will host date nights for couples on Valentine’s Day – complete with waiter service – and suddenly even a…
#paintedmammals sends the wrong messages to women
Mason Howe
Last month, an online campaign by the name of #paintedmammals went viral.
Food for thought: Can you eat off £1 a day?
Eric Brain
Despite being a ‘hard-up’ student, I love great food. In the kitchen I get all Nigella with the white wine and decadent risotto, good cheese and fresh herbs. I am…
What is it like to be young and religious in the modern era?
Having lived in a country that has very strong ties to religion, to then move to one where most people don’t associate with one, has been quite an interesting experience…