KU’s sentenced Iranian family go on hunger strike
River Reporter
A KU student’s cousins have gone on hunger strike after being banned from contacting their families while they await the death penalty in Iran. Matt Wilson Kamil Alboshoka’s two cousins,…
Fashion and beauty forecast: Spring 2013
The River learns lessons from fashion week and tells us how the colour red has become even more of a hot topic than ever. Anna Stayduhar Whether it’s a light…
Kingston professor helps to clear student in court
Student protester Alfie Meadows was cleared in court over charges of violent disorder. Marc Williams Student protester Alfie Meadows, 22, was cleared of all charges this month at Woolwich Crown…
No nightclub for one of Kingston’s largest venues
‘Not another nightclub’ promise developers of Kingston’s former bingo hall despite the possibility of Oceana losing their appeal this May. Zoe Birdsall Developers have promised that they will not turn…
Top news: Bus seats, Budget, and stress
The River rounds up a few stories in the news this week, including what the new budget means for KU students. Student’s bus stop seating solution Third-year product and furniture…
Kingston excels at the Bright Idea Awards 2013
KU’s bright entrepreneurs beat seven universities and won the majority of prizes at the Bright Idea Awards. Kaia Tufteland Kingston University won 19 out of 21 prizes at the Bright…
Chávez: Fallen hero? I don’t think so
After his death the world is mourning a socialist icon. A KU student from Venezuela says: save your tears for his people. Romina Rovira Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías was the…
Kingston football falls short in narrow derby defeat
Kingston men’s football team fought valiantly in a close 3-2 defeat to their rivals Surrey. Ryan Rocastle Kingston showed a lot of fight and courage but were beaten 3-2 by…
‘Lad culture’ common at KU
Have you ever experienced sexism while at university? A new River survey reveals that 75 per cent of KU students have. Cerys Traylor A recent survey by The River has…
KU netball team host fancy dress charity tournament
Kingston University's Netball Team hosted a special charity tournament for the Katie Piper Foundation.