Interfaith unity at Kingston University
Isabela Vrba Neves
Since the attack of the Charlie Hebdo staff on January 7, the slogan, “Je suis Charlie” has become a symbol for freedom of expression. It has also united millions of…
2015
‘Birdman’
Tonje Odegard
As the camera zooms in on Michael Keaton floating in mid-air meditating, wearing only white briefs, for the opening shot of Birdman, you start wondering what kind of weird film…
Kingston introduces measures to tackle domestic and sexual violence increase
Elizabeth Stromme
Kingston Council is launching a new strategy to reduce sexual and domestic violence in Kingston, after a 20 per cent increase in domestic violence crime cases last year. The Domestic…
More female university students than ever before, UCAS says
Bauke Schram
UCAS numbers showed that 34 per cent of 18-year-old women got into university, passing over half a million female university students in 2014. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service published…
Suspended Kingston police officer to appear in court
A Kingston police officer is due to appear in court after making indecent images of children. Police constable Peter Ba Han, 52, has been charged with 14 counts and has…
Food Fridays: How to make aubergine rolls with cheese and dates
Ilona Mosejeva
Every Friday, RiverOnline brings you some of the simplest, healthiest and most student-friendly recipes to try out. Have a recipe to share with your fellow students? Get in touch with…
10 ways to beat the January blues
We are halfway through January: the holidays are a distant memory, spring is far away and rain is colouring the sky in grey shades. But there is nothing better than…
Review: ‘Into the Woods’
Grace Firmin
Rating: 3.5 stars When I went Into the Woods, I sure did have a big surprise. An all-star cast singing their hearts out and fighting for their not-so-happily-ever-afters. The film…
‘Taken 3’
Daniel Milroy Maher
Taken 3 shouldn’t be taken seriously, because it doesn’t take itself seriously. This is the best advice I can give to someone trying to approach the third installment in Olivier…
Kingston University student signed to top American football team
Up-and-coming American football player and KU student Timothy Lloyd Thomas talks to The River about being signed with a top European team, the barriers of being a British player and…