Family and friends of Jamie Smith speak of their shock
River Reporter
Family and friends of Jamie Smith “in huge shock” after the second year KU student drowned in the River Thames on January 19. Sofia Capel The family and friends of…
January 2013
Body in River Thames identified as KU student
Kingston University student found dead in River Thames. Sofia Capel Police have identified a body found in River Thames as KU student Jamie Smith, 19. Jamie’s body was found by…
Review: Lincoln
Biopics need a strong central performance, you have to feel for the lead character and believe them. Steven Spielberg achieves this perfectly in Lincoln. Max Parker When Day-Lewis’s Abraham Lincoln…
Review: Gangster Squad
The opening scene of Gangster Squad visually tells the story of a rising mafia man, Mickey Cohen, played by Sean Penn. Anna Stayduhar The beginning graphic scene of violence and…
“Living the dream” – new band Humbug champion the indie music scene
"Bah Humbug" - two words not yet uttered by the indie band, as the new year brings success and new London following.
Review: Django Unchained
Ironically Django Unchained seems to have been given the tag of a Western, yet it takes place purely in the American Deep South, two years before the outbreak of civil…
Freshers numbers drop after tuition fees hike
Tuition fees put off hundreds of Kingston freshers, UCAS figures suggest. Ollie Gillman and Ryan Rocastle Freshers were put off studying at Kingston by the rise in tuition fees, figures…
Students have healthiest new years intentions
Students amongst the highest percentage of people aiming to get fit this year. Ryan Rocastle Students are the most likely to start a new health regime this January, with 72%…
Date for Oceana licence appeal pre-hearing set
Oceana begin their battle to win licence back. Sofia Capel Lawyers for Oceana will meet Kingston Council this month to try to win the nightclub’s licence back. The pre-hearing, which…
Students react to controversial Facebook page
The Facebook page 'Spotted: Penrhyn Library' sparked a quick reaction amongst students