If January is a month of humble contemplation and goal planning for the year, February is when these lofty ideals are thrown straight out of the window.
Friday the 13th: Why Jason still haunts us
As Friday the 13th rolls around this month, there’s no better time to revisit one of horror’s most infamous franchises. The Friday the 13th films, which began in 1980, didn’t just introduce audiences to Camp Crystal Lake; they cemented Jason Voorhees as a pop-culture icon, even if he wasn’t the killer in the original film.
“Even from here, it hurts”: How one KU student carries Iran’s uprising with her
When Sara was a teenager in Iran, she walked into school each morning already knowing what the day demanded, from her clothing to her speech. Boys and girls were kept apart, teachers prioritised discipline over curiosity, and joy was treated with suspicion. “When I was younger, I did not question it much, but I began to realise how restrictive and unhealthy the environment was,” said Sara.
Suffering for the aesthetic: Why students choose style over warmth
Cold weather has a way of exposing priorities. For Kingston University, warmth often comes second to the outfit. Cropped jackets and pattern tights remain wardrobe staples. Scarves are worn loosely, more accessory than warmth. And the question is rarely “will this keep me warm?” but “does this still look good with my outfit?”
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A Deserving Game of the Year
If you had to summarise The Game Awards 2025 with a single number, many would say 33. Clair Obscur: Expedition …
KU students caught in the weeds of addiction
Nearly half of all Kingston University students’ smoke weed multiple times a day, according to an exclusive survey conducted by …
UK University fees set to rise, creating panic amongst students
The government’s secretary of education, Bridget Phillipson has confirmed university fees are set to rise – although what price student …
Kingston University’s “flawed and inflexible” paternity leave policy divides staff
Kingston University’s paternity policy has come under fire for not providing adequate support for staff members who are fathers. The …
New year, new hope: Charity calls for KU students to reach out
A local charity is encouraging Kingston University students to connect with others in the community. Save the World Club has …
There’s no LGB without the T
“There’s no LGB without the T,” Labour MP Nadia Whittome previously said during a parliamentary debate on the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. It’s shocking that such an …