Brave KU student speaks about his eating disorder
River Reporter
Anorexia is eight times more likely to happen to women, but some men are still suffering in silence. Sofia Capel and Anna Stayduhar Sam*, a Kingston University student, began starving…
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Hogsmill River cleaned with help of KU students
KU students took to a bit of spring-cleaning last week, though unusually it involved pulling some strange waste from a local river. Max Parker The clean up at Hogsmill River,…
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…
‘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…
Do you really need make-up to keep your man?
The River investigates why KU women are so scared to let the men in their life see them without make-up. Kaia Tufetland With the media focusing on how to look…
KU gospel singer: “Do what you love”
Arinola Nnatuanya, a KU graduate, gives us a glimpse into her life in music and tells us it is never too late to follow your dreams. Alessandro Iacovangelo MA music…
Poor CCTV turns Penryhn Road library into hotspot for thieves
Students have claimed that the poor quality of the CCTV cameras in Penrhyn Road library is making it a hotspot for thieves. Ryan Rocastle A series of laptops and other…
KU graduate nominated for Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize
A KU graduate and author has been nominated for a top children’s book prize, despite being dyslexic. Harriet Westcott Frann Preston-Gannon, who studied illustration and animation at Kingston University, has…
KU weightlifter challenges stereotypes as she aims for Rio
You would be forgiven for thinking that weightlifting is just a sport for huge, muscle bound, Eastern European men. Marc Williams But, Kingston student Shila Panjavi is challenging these stereotypes…
New study shows typical food and drink spend for students
A typical student spends £20 a week on alcohol compared with only £10 spent on food, according to a new survey. Jada Guest The research survey, conducted by Slow Food…