5 Stephen King books to read this Halloween
Aimee Miller
You have seen his name everywhere, and you know who he is. Who better to lead you into Halloween than horror master himself – Stephen King. You could simply watch…
National Union of Students warns that universities are ‘product of colonialism’
Steph Spyropoulou
The National Union of Students (NUS) have warned UK universities that they are “a product of colonialism” and say more needs to be done to challenge the “racist structures” they…
How Kingston University students celebrate Halloween around the world
Stefania Dall'armi
When thinking about the spookiest night of the year, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Burning paper and incense to honour ancestors? Putting flowers on altars and…
Kingston University Project Offers Free Sport for all Students
Eddie Luchford
Kingston University had launched a joint project with the student union which offers recreational sport to all students. It is completely free to participate and all you need to do…
Sopwith Building generator prevents pacemaker student from coming to campus
Marie Mannes
UPDATE: Since the story was published in the printed version of The River on 25 October the Sopwith Building has been opened. Kingston University sent out an email to all…
Biomedical and Save a Baby’s Life societies collab in joint Halloween party for retiring lecturer
Sophie Humphrey
Kingston’s Biomedical and Save A Baby’s Life societies collaborated on October 25, throwing a Halloween party for retiring Biomedical Science lecturer, Dr B. Steve Robinson.
Rex Orange County releases PONY
Savanna A Kelly-Drakes
Surrey singer-songwriter Rex Orange County made an appearance at Kingston’s very own Banquet records last Saturday, following the release of his latest album, PONY. The newest album PONY was released…
Kingston residents are becoming victims of a new pay and display scam
Sam Mildenhall
A new pay and display machine scam has been occurring in the borough of Kingston.
Booker Prize winner Bernadine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other: is it worth the record-breaking win?
When the judges announced a shock joint winner for this year’s Booker Prize, I had high expectations. With Margaret Atwood’s novel already declared as a sure winner, I made a…
Foals review: Fresh and fiesty
Megan Robinson
Rating: 4/5 Releasing two albums in one year is something not many artists would dare to do. Foals decided to take that gamble… but did it pay off? Everything Not…