From Buttons to Hollywood: Paul Don Smith dedicates latest work to his dog
Laurynas Puikys
If you have ever walked around Brick Lane or the Shoreditch area, you have probably seen the work of one of London’s most prolific street artists, Paul Don Smith. Chasing…
Chinese students have mixed reaction to China’s bid for carbon neutrality
Alex Pivin
Chinese students at Kingston University have welcomed China’s pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2060 but believe 40 years is not enough to achieve this goal. The President of China, Xi…
Breast Cancer in men #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Emily Walker
Not a lot of men are aware that they can develop breast cancer but although rare, around 370 men are diagnosed every year. The most common age for men to…
Disabled student denied adapted room after Seething Wells reburbishment
Dom Maltby
A disabled student at Kingston University has been denied a disability-adapted room in the newly refurbished Seething Wells halls that are expected to be complete this January. Kingston students were…
Kingston University confirms 16 new coronavirus cases
Kingston University confirmed 16 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking the total number of cases to 50 this academic year. That total of 50 is one of the lowest numbers…
The five best horror movies to watch this Halloween
Niall Smith
With COVID-19, the rule of six social gathering limit and the tier system across the UK, many will be staying in this Halloween. Not to worry, River Online has rounded…
Feasible holiday destinations for students right now
Maariyah Malik
While there’s a global pandemic no travel will be risk-free. When we surveyed international students at Kingston University recently, many said they weren’t returning home. But for those needing a…
Introverts! Here’s how to socialise in a pandemic, university edition
Tavanna Green
The life of an introvert is like a novel. A novel with a lock. Some people have the key, but very few know what the book is about. Most get…
KU men’s first team win against local rivals Roehampton
Sarvesh Kadam
KU men’s football first team ran out 5-4 winners in a thrilling friendly against local rivals Roehampton at Tolworth sports ground on Wednesday. Both teams made a slow start to…
Diary of a self-isolate: Week one
Day One: Friday Today I found out I needed to self-isolate. No more work, no more in-person classes, no more responsibilities! Very quickly, I realised that the world had adapted…