New figures from the National Union of Students (NUS) show that porn is still the number one source young adults …
Kingston University fashion show reignites debate on fur
The use of fur in the final year fashion showcase has made Lush pull their sponsorship, re-igniting a fierce debate. …
Michelle Obama’s bare hair: media attention undeserved
Michelle Obama landed in Riyadh last Tuesday wearing a beautiful knee-length jacket, a loose fitting cobalt blue blouse, dark trousers …
The River tries: World Hijab Day
“As soon as we walked out of the house and into Kingston town centre, I completely forgot I was …
Why are we still writing about the gender pay gap in the 21st century?
New figures from the Oxford Career Service show that women are less likely to find a job within half a …
Norwegian students’ money struggle
As a Norwegian student in the UK my wallet is looking a bit slim right now. Due to a decline …
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité: What does the Charie Hebdo attack mean for the future of French politics?
An one-million-people strong crowd headed by world leaders gathered in cities around France yesterday, united in grief at the attacks …
Free speech is not just a Western value
It is always a shock when a tragic act of terrorist violence strikes the western world, because suddenly the threats …
Gender, drugs, and statistics
A survey on drug usage among Kingston students conducted by The River revealed that the gender gap is much lower than …
When solidarity with Palestine goes too far
Apart from Kingston’s convenient location, Cheesy Fridays and the Christmas market, it is actually its international and multicultural image that …