KUSU President Kelly wins vote of no confidence
River Reporter
The President remains in power after VP Activities Lauren McCormack called for change in leadership. Ollie Gillman President Sean Kelly will see out the rest of his term as Students’…
Top news: Texas explosion, Measles epidemic, and Sir Chris Hoy retires
The River’s Jack Hammond rounds up the top five stories from the past week’s news. Boston bombing suspect dead after shoot out One of the Boston bombing suspects has been…
Review: One Direction Take Me Home Tour
‘UK’s biggest boy band’ One Direction are on tour playing 117 shows until November, and The River relives their O2 appearance. Zoe Birdsall As excited fans filled the 20,000 seat…
Controversy at KUSU EGM as motion against management plans is passed, but may count for nothing
Students overwhelmingly passed a motion to oppose KU senior management’s controversial academic progression proposals and support lecturer union UCU’s alternative strategy for the University. Joe Stanley-Smith Students overwhelmingly passed a…
Young athletes follow Olympian footsteps in Mini London Marathon
British youngsters are looking to follow in the footsteps of the Olympic greats at the Mini London Marathon on Sunday. Jamie Elliott The Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon sets…
Review: Hayward Gallery Light Show
Light Show is a new and popular exhibition to hit London, where sculptures and art use light to create unique experiences. Zoe Birdsall Due to high popularity, the Light Show…
Review: Fall Out Boy – Save Rock and Roll
Fall Out Boy have left their ’emo’ days behind and pledge to Save Rock and Roll with their new post-hiatus album. Caroline Bursell The return of American pop-punk band Fall…
Is calling Margaret Thatcher a witch sexist?
“Witch” used to be a word that could send an innocent woman to her death, so why would you use that word today? Sofia Capel If there was ever a…
Top news: Thatcher’s death, The Masters kick off and the popular royal name of Alexandra
The River’s Jack Hammond rounds up the top five stories from the past week’s news. Baroness Thatcher Dies Former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher died ‘peacefully’ at the age of 87…
KU graduate in new ‘Wonder Women’ panel
A KU graduate has been named part of new ‘exciting’ panel targeted at young women and their careers. Sofia Capel KU graduate Louisa Hogarty is one of the members of…