Read a book? I’m far too busy
River Reporter
So what if nearly half of all KU students read less than three books per year. Can we blame them? Sofia Capel Some may reason that reading books is amazing.…
Comment and Opinion
You have to stop misogyny before you can stop violence
With International Women’s Day approaching, The River’s comment editor asks if an end of violence towards women is enough. Sofia Capel I’m surprised that not more women hate men. After…
The Oscars: Time for a change?
On Sunday night, at the Dolby Theatre in LA, the great and good of Hollywood came together to celebrate the year’s best films. But something was missing. Max Parker The…
“Give Natalija a break” says The River’s deputy online editor
It is beyond me how some British tabloids always manage to blame random eastern Europeans for a benefit system that they find unreasonable. Sofia Capel It is also beyond me…
River’s comment editor has her say on Natalija Belova and benefits
Natalija Belova, ex-Kingston student and single mother from Lithuania, seems to have it all figured out. Julie Hebenstreit Miss Belova spoke to The Sun, boasting that she turned down work…
When did doing drugs become acceptable?
How can tackling drugs be a waste of money? Federica Baggio comments on softening drug laws. We have come to a point where there is no shame in using or…
Are virgins more sexually liberated?
Lily Kemp talks sexual freedom and when the right time is to pop the cherry.
Kingston University receives poor ranking
The River’s Federica Baggio talks about Kingston University’s poor ranking and student reaction to it. Federica Baggio The Guardian reckoned KU deserved to be placed 95th out of 120 in…
Sex addict or just horny?
The River’s Jonathan Phillips tells us why he believes sex addiction is a myth. Jonathan Phillips I need it, at least twice a day, every day. I can’t get enough…
Twitter antics don’t represent my skills
The River‘s Lesley Anne gives her views on social media profiles and their effect on our ‘professional existence’. Lesley Anne Morley It’s a well-known fact that most teens talk nonsense…