What I learned from spending a night with the homeless
Adriana Martins De Sousa Calado
A few days ago I decided to sleep rough for one night to raise money for the homeless. I remember browsing my phone, something most of us tirelessly (and regrettably)…
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Sleep specialist on World Sleep Day: ‘The bedroom is only for two things: sleep and sex’
Elizabeth Stromme
March 13 marked World Sleep Day and it may seem comical to have a day dedicated to raising awareness about sleep, but it might just be worthwhile. Official figures show…
Partying as part of campaign: How KU candidate reaches out to voters
Paula Munteanu
From Ronald Reagan stealing debate notes from Jimmy Carter to Francois Hollande winning the presidency with an offensive rap song, electoral campaign have always been the place where candidates show…
Student overcame depression and anxiety at Kingston University
Hanne Olsen
Chloe Francesca Metzger was 11 when the bullying started, leading to years of depression and anxiety. Hanne Olsen sat down with her to learn how she turned everything around at…
Volunteer to get into festivals for free
Summer, friends, beer, camping and music – we all know that good festival feeling, but how much are you actually willing to pay for that feeling? Tickets to most festivals…
Charity netball success
Anthony Waterworth
Kingston University Netball Club raised just less than £500 for Breast Cancer Care at the charity netball tournament held at Tolworth on Saturday. The tournament included a variety of university…
Three natural herbs to boost brain power
Brigitta Wohlmuth
Stress and anxiety are natural recurring symptoms in the life of a university student. With deadlines and exams creeping nearer and nearer around this time, even with the best made…
Ex-student Hannah Gale talks to The River about her blogging success
India Van Spall
Kingston University alumni Hannah Gale has taken her journalistic career to the next level. Having graduated in 2011 in the midst of a recession and a declining print industry, Gale’s…
A day in the life: The LRC night team
Nancy Smith
Arriving at the LRC at Penrhyn Road campus an up-beat team are behind the desk greeting students with big smiles. It is 10pm, not late really, but for those of…
Pancake Day special: recipes
Ilona Mosejeva
Pancake day, known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day before Lent when people could fill up their tummies with fatty, sweet and rich food. And it happens to be…