Review: Trance
River Reporter
Danny Boyle’s new effort, Trance, starring James McAvoy is complex and hard-hitting, but does it live up to his previous films? Georgina Deacon If you were going to ask anyone…
2013
KU student’s public posters warn against loan sharks
A KU fashion student has warned others against using illegal loan sharks by winning a poster competition organised by KUSU. Georgina Deacon A KU fashion student is helping the crackdown…
Review: G.I Joe Retaliation
This G.I Joe sequel tries to dazzle us with its action and maturity, but are the audience sold? Alessandro Iacovangelo Most of us remember G.I Joe from the action figures…
Meet Kingston’s first female SU president
Who’s that girl? The River meets with new president of the Students’ Union, Denza Gonsalves, to find out a little more about her. Gemma Coleman and Ollie Gillman The first…
Head of the River Race cancelled due to bad weather
The annual head of the river rowing race has been cancelled due to unsafe conditions for the participants. Jamie Elliott Kingston’s rowing club was denied the chance to take part…
Jamal Edwards inspires Kingston students
Music mogul Jamal Edwards spoke to KU students about the fame and experience that led him to be worth £6m. Anna Stayduhar Kingston University welcomed SB.TV founder and music mogul…
KU women’s badminton team come up short against a strong Surrey squad
Sweat and determination were not enough for KU’s badminton women to prevail over Surrey at Varsity 2013. Lesley-Anne Morley Despite big wins from doubles pair, Lilian Yau and Emily Kamruddin,…
KU alum bags job at The Independent
A Former KU student secured a spot working with The Independent‘s art director. James Garwood A former Kingston University student has talked to The River about his role with The…
Cosmopolitan on KU campus
Cosmopolitan UK’s editor-in-chief has given Kingston graduates advice in a talk at the University this week. Cerys Traylor and Harriet Osborne Award-winning editor Louise Court told Kingston University students during…
Students slam KU Wi-Fi
The University’s poor Wi-Fi connection have students complaining about sub-par resources for studying. Melissa Hughes KU students have condemned the poor quality of the University’s Wi-Fi connection. The problematic Wi-Fi…