Have we lost the meaning of Christmas?
Stefania Dall'armi
Christmas is around the corner and it is impossible to go unnoticed thanks to the dazzling neon lights. It’s at this point of the year I always enjoy asking people…
religion
Doomsday “cult” targets KU students on campus
Elisabeth Wakefield
A religious group described by experts as a “destructive cult” has been trying to recruit KU students.
Why you don’t have to be religious to fast for Lent
Brigitta Wohlmuth
Deep down we all know that less is more, and the introspection induced by fasting will help rediscover that within ourselves. Christians generally, and Catholics in particular, have this religious…
The River tries: World Hijab Day
Mai Vabo
“As soon as we walked out of the house and into Kingston town centre, I completely forgot I was wearing it. I didn’t expect that at all. I thought I…
Interfaith unity at Kingston University
Isabela Vrba Neves
Since the attack of the Charlie Hebdo staff on January 7, the slogan, “Je suis Charlie” has become a symbol for freedom of expression. It has also united millions of…
KU students commemorate Charlie Hebdo victims
Hanne Olsen
Students from Kingston University gathered at the SU bar at Knights Park on Tuesday night for a vigil to commemorate the attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo. The…
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité: What does the Charie Hebdo attack mean for the future of French politics?
Abigail Ward
An one-million-people strong crowd headed by world leaders gathered in cities around France yesterday, united in grief at the attacks in Paris, including world famous cartoonists at satirical publication Charlie…
Jewish KU student denied place at Kingston street pastors
Bauke Schram
Kingston street pastors, who help students on nights out in Kingston, denied a KU student to join their team because she is not a Christian. Jewish second year film making…
How to make pancakes- Kingston Uni style
River Reporter
A chef at Kingston University demonstrates how to make the perfect pancake for Shrove Tuesday. Max Parker February 12 marks a popular day, the famous Shrove Tuesday. Whilst also being…
What is it like to be young and religious in the modern era?
Having lived in a country that has very strong ties to religion, to then move to one where most people don’t associate with one, has been quite an interesting experience…