Days out on a budget
Keita Gredzena
Being a student in a London city can be very expensive when TfL is £20 on its own. We have come up with a few ideas of how to spend…
2024
Liveblog - Student Debt
Matthew Boardman
Welcome to the River’s live blog about student debt, where we’ll be discussing the impact of struggling with your finances whilst at university. We’ll also be offering some advice about…
UK student loan repayment: a step-by-step guide
Maurizio Kayonjo
Student loans are provided by the government to help students cover the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. Whilst that might seem straightforward they actually vary a lot depending…
The dangers of doing Gel X nails at home
Megan Kelly
While doing gel nails at home might seem simpler and cheaper than heading to the salon, there has been a steep rise in allergic reactions, according to the British Dermatology…
The revival of The Hunger Games franchise does not disappoint
The glory days of the original Hunger Games franchise have long fizzled out, with the final movie coming out ten years ago this November. However, the new novel The ballad…
Chelsea 0-1 Man City: ‘I think a draw would have been a fair result’
Caitlin Hamill
All eyes were on Kingsmeadow on Friday evening as Manchester City travelled to London to take on defending champions Chelsea in what could be the title deciding clash in the…
River reveals over 200 students caught cheating
Plamedi Mbungu
Caption: Six KU students were expelled last year. Image: Levi Clancy/ Wikipedia Commons Two hundred and eighteen students were caught cheating at Kingston University in the last academic year, according…
Dying to be thin
Caterina Magnoni
Despite living in a society that theoretically celebrates diversity and self-acceptance, being thin is still the ultimate goal for far too many people. A goal they are willing to achieve,…
Overexposed: Is it possible to be too famous?
Jackson Hall
Pretend you’re on a first date with me. We’ve just sat down, exchanged pleasantries, and you’ve hardly had time to open the menu before I, as charming as ever, forcefully…
Why we hate Valentine’s Day
Welcome to the festival of consumerism and all things tacky – let’s deep dive into why Valentine’s Day is the most loathsome celebration of the year. Every year tonnes of…