A KU film student who was involved in the London riots was spared a full jail sentence as he faced being thrown out of his final year at Kingston.
By Erica Sesay
The River and Mouth magazine shortlisted for Guardian student media awards
The River and Mouth magazine have again been shortlisted at The Guardian Student Media Awards which take place on Wednesday in London.
By Fabiola Büchele
Bloody violence in Berrylands
A KU student has a metal plate in his hand and another had to have three stitches after being the victims of an alcohol-fuelled attack.
By Niya Sinckler
Kingston Christmas lights. Turned off by the turn on?
Today is November 17 and I am already sick of Christmas, not helped by the constant reminder of “only another (fill in the blank) sleeps until Christmas!”
By Joseph Longley
Fox Comic Controversy
Whether you laughed or sent complaint letters, our last comic in The River got a big reaction; isn’t this how most comedians get started?
By Joseph Longley
New university admissions proposals divide Kingston opinion
Proposals to shake-up university admissions, including the scrapping of the clearing sytem, divide KU student opinion.
By Kim Heinz
James Ball to speak at this week’s lunchtime lecture
Ex-WikiLeaks data analyst James Ball comes to Penrhyn Road on November 16 to speak in the journalism department’s lunchtime lecture series.
National Campaigns Against Fees and Cuts protest march coverage
See how The River and the national papers covered the NCAFC march.
By Jess Osbaldeston
Listings Monday November 14 – Sunday November 20
Where to go and what to do this week in Kingston.
The Rum Diary portrays spectacular journey of love and corruption
Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary tells the story of a journalist trying to find himself in the Caribbean.
By Niya Sinckler