Being diagnosed with PCOS whilst at University
Grace Henley
Being told you have a condition where there is little knowledge of its cause and even less knowledge surrounding its treatments is any student’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, it has become…
Sir Ed Davey calls for ceasefire in the Middle East and targets Tory defeat
Josh Smith
An “immediate bilateral ceasefire” must happen in the Israel and Hamas war, Sir Ed Davey, the Kingston and Surbiton MP and Liberal Democrat leader, told The River. The Lib Dems…
Do you feel represented by our student union?
Ella Rebbitt
The student union (SU) is running schemes called Kingston needs her and Kingston needs them to encourage female and non-binary students to take on leadership positions. Currently the elected trustee-board…
How students celebrated Mother’s Day
Abigail Bragginton
Whereas some students are fortunate enough to have their mothers nearby many students miss celebrating special occasions such as Mother’s Day. Micaela Byrne said: “As I am from Peru, I…
I tried TikTok’s trendiest sustainable products so you don’t have to
Megan Kelly
Sustainable products are all over TikTok with influencer product placement at every turn. I tried the most recommended brands I’ve seen, to decide if they are worth the price and…
Observing Ramadan at Kingston University: balancing academics and spiritual growth
Maurizio Kayonjo
This year, the holy month of Ramadan began at the first sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of Sunday, March 10, 2024. Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam,…
Will the male birth control pill start a new era of reproductive responsibility?
Caterina Magnoni
The battle for bodily integrity has historically centred around women’s reproductive rights. However, to truly dismantle the patriarchy’s control over reproduction, we must ask: why aren’t men held equally accountable…
Sharp drop in nursing students sparks alarm
In the face of persistent shortages affecting the NHS, a steep decline in nursing applications threatens to exacerbate an already precarious healthcare landscape. Thirty one thousand people applied for nursing…
Trans and non-binary students speak out about their time at Kingston
Jackson Hall
Nearly 20% of Kingston University students identify as something other than cisgender and heterosexual, including transgender, non-binary, or otherwise genderqueer, according to 2023 data. March 31 is International Trans Day…
If social media is to be believed then we all need plastic surgery
According to the world of social media, embracing your own individual appearance has truly become a thing of the past. Some Gen Z and Gen Alpha social media users have…