Kingston University has seen a drastic drop in its sustainability ranking. In the latest league table of 153 universities released …
Scary costs: how to celebrate Halloween on a budget
Halloween has long been a staple holiday for students, whether it is decorating their shared kitchens or putting together costumes …
A 3 am decision took me from 80 to 55kg
In the dead of the night, when my mind was loud and the world was still, I made an impulsive …
Only 3 out of 10 KU students aware of Black History Month
Consciousness of Black History Month is alarmingly low at Kingston University, with an exclusive survey conducted by The River finding …
Stuck living at home after graduation
University film production graduate, Nicholas Moysey, has been living at home with his parents since he graduated in 2022. He …
No one should have to choose between buying food and tampons
Menstruation isn’t just inconvenient, and for some, physically painful—it’s also costly. On average, women in the UK spend around £10 …
‘I don’t feel Indian enough, I don’t feel British enough. What am I?’
South Asian women living and studying in London often grapple with a complex cultural identity crisis, torn between the heritage …
Comment: under the surface, Kingston’s racism problem
When I chose to attend Kingston University, I was thrilled by its reputation for diversity. As a mixed-race woman who …
If social media is to be believed then we all need plastic surgery
According to the world of social media, embracing your own individual appearance has truly become a thing of the past. …
I tried TikTok’s trendiest sustainable products so you don’t have to
Sustainable products are all over TikTok with influencer product placement at every turn. I tried the most recommended brands I’ve …