Review: First Position
River Reporter
A new documentary shows the extreme ups and downs of dance that most young people have never encountered. Caroline Bursell Director and producer Bess Kargman’s documentary First Position hits cinemas…
Euro League could cap brilliant year for Surbiton hockey team
Surbiton men’s hockey team are hoping to defeat Canterbury and claim a European spot. Ryan Rocastle Surbiton could be playing European Hockey next season, if they manage to win their…
Themed university parties to be banned for derogatory nature
Students unions are cracking down on themed nights considered degrading to women. Melissa Hughes Themed nights out for university students such as ‘pimps and hoes’ are currently heavily influenced by…
Review: Smack Family Robinson
The River reviews a night of glamour and drug-dealing at The Rose Theatre’s production of Smack Family Robinson. Zoe Birdsall A big house in posh Petersham, expensive cars, shag-pile carpet,…
What can we learn from Margaret Thatcher?
She was the Tory leader made out of iron – more than you can say about Cameron. Ben Stevens Upon the recent death of Margaret Thatcher it is said that…
Kingston rowing club to hold a ‘learn to row’ course for juniors
Kingston rowing club will be holding a junior rowing course called ‘learn to row’ in a bid to train aspiring rowers. Jamie Elliott Kingston rowing club will hold a junior…
Kingston student creates ‘bush seat’ to help the community
After a portable wooden seat was mysteriously placed at a Fairfield South bus station, The River speaks to the man responsible. Ben Stevens A Kingston design student dubbed a ‘Banksy…
Top news: Mick Philpott jailed, US on alert after North Korea moves missiles
The River’s Jack Hammond rounds up the top fives stories from the past week’s news. Mick Philpott jailed for life after being found guilty of manslaughter Mick Philpott was jailed…
Review: Spring Breakers
Move over Disney Channel, bubblegum princesses Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens ditch their innocence for guns, drugs and balaclavas in Harmony Korine‘s racy Spring Breakers. Caroline Bursell In a film…
Review: The Host
In a post-Twilight world, can another story from its author take up the mantel and create a new saga that will be loved by millions? Max Parker The ‘hosts’ have…