One in five KU students spiked
May Young
More than one in five students believe they have been a victim of spiking whilst studying at Kingston University, according to a River survey of 100 students. One in ten…
2024
Liveblog - Should Keir Starmer be Prime Minister?
Hedda Vrabel
Good morning, and welcome to the River’s live blog about Keir Starmer and today’s PMQs. We are discussing the question, “Should Keir Starmer be Prime Minister?”. Stay with us, and…
Runners brave strong winds at Kingston half-marathon
Rizzato Raul
Hundreds of athletes took to the streets of Kingston on Sunday, November 24 to race in the Kingston half-marathon. Runners faced strong winds from storm Bert with gusts up to…
The rise in KU students with their own businesses
Rym Naimi
Kingston University has seen a growth in student-run businesses, particularly lash and nail services. Many students start their businesses in their own accommodation, offering services at a fraction of the…
Reiten’s penalty sends Chelsea five points clear
Konstantinos Patas
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Kingsmeadow on Sunday with a penalty by Guro Reiten, putting them five points ahead in the Women’s Super League (WSL) table. The Blues kept…
Late goals put Chelsea ahead of Manchester City
Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Mayra Ramirez and Guro Reiten’s late goals sending them top of the Women’s Super League (WSL). Sonia Bompastor’s side…
Trump’s victory sparks protests in London
Activists gathered outside the US Embassy in central London on Wednesday to protest Trump’s election victory. The demonstration was organised to denounce what protesters called Trump’s reactionary politics. In a…
Students react to disposable vape ban
Jade Oates
A nationwide ban on disposable vapes has been confirmed by the government and is set to take effect on 1 June, 2025, in England and Wales. The ban aims to…
The importance of live music at university
James Woodham
Once upon a time you could see your favourite artists at university events. From Pop Smoke at Leicester University in 2019, to Gwamz due in Loughborough in the coming weeks,…
Halloween – a time to dress sexy or as Shrek?
Amani Haouari
Halloween is here, and the one big question everyone is asking is: are sexy outfits still in? Cady from Mean Girls said it best: “In the real world, Halloween is…