Sexual assault rife on university campuses
Hedda Vrabel
A recent survey by the River about sexual assault found that 21 out of 60 students who responded had been victims of physical sexual assault. While those who have experienced…
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KU’s porn habit damaging relationships
Fin Doubleday
Almost a third of Kingston students agree that porn has had a negative impact on their sex lives, according to a survey of 100 students. One student said: “I could…
Reiten’s penalty wins London derby for Chelsea
Konstantinos Patas
Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with a penalty by Guro Reiten to go 10 points clear over the Gunners in the Women’s Super League (WSL). Before…
Chelsea thrash Durham to reach League Cup semi-finals
Chelsea beat Durham 5-0 at Kingsmeadow on Wednesday to qualify for the semi-finals of the Women’s League Cup, proving too strong for their opponents in the second half. The Blues…
American students react to Trump’s comeback as President
Jade Oates
20 January 2025 saw the return of Donald Trump to the White House, as he was sworn in as the 47th US President. The ceremony marked the beginning of his…
KU raises awareness about sickle cell anaemia
Erica Goncalves Lopes
The British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association hosted a conference at KU, to raise awareness about sickle cell anaemia. The conference was named In My Blood and students could listen to presentations…
Kingston University struggles to recover from 26% drop in EU students post Brexit
Zara Ferreira Modeste
The number of EU students attending KU dropped by 26% in 2021 and that trend has only just started to reverse this year, according to the university’s latest figures. That…
Chelsea ease past Charlton to progress in the FA Cup
Chelsea beat Charlton Athletic 4-0 at Kingsmeadow on Sunday to qualify for the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup, with Mayra Ramirez as player of the match. It was…
The rise of the 4B movement in the UK
Balsam Maki
The 4B movement is a rising force online and is a powerful stance against inequality, violence, and societal expectations that continue to define women’s roles worldwide. Initially born in South…
72% of women feel unsafe walking alone in Kingston
Dharmi Dave
Three in four women feel unsafe when walking at night in Kingston, according to our survey of 500 18 to 35 year old women. Many of these women had experienced…