Friday May 18 2012

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I thought snow would mean happiness. Surely getting nearly half a week off, making snowmen and snow angels, sledging and everything else white-stuff related can’t help but conjure up child like qualities in even the scrooge-iest of people.

Changing hands

As RiverOnline enters into its seventh week and the term draws to an end a new Editor takes charge and will continue to build momentum and connect with you, the reader.

Fur coats and bikinis

As the government acts to prevent a ‘long and deep’ recession stirring mixed reaction and this week’s poll reveals a quarter of you are cutting back on clothes, we ask is it time to put on those fur coats and bikinis?

Editor's blog: launch week

After a week of hard work and eye-catching promotions including the highly popular ‘Free Speech’ board in the John Galsworthy building, RiverOnline was fully launched.

The editorial team

Editor Farah"RiverOnline brings you the latest news, sports and entertainment from your university and is updated daily. Want to contact the editor? Send your emails to K0802665@kingston.ac.uk." Deputy Editor Liss News editor Martin"Hi, I'm Farah. I'm the news editor and I pick the stories that affect you, so if you've seen anything interesting then drop me an email at K0800021@kingston.ac.uk." Deputy news editor Clare"If you have any thoughts, suggestions or news for RiverOnline, get in touch by email at K0839204@kingston.ac.uk." Student life editor Laura"My section's all about you and your lives so I want to know what you're up to! Where are you going out? What's hot and what's not? Ultimately, this is your page so let me know what you want and it shall be done! Email me at K0841777@kingston.ac.uk." Entertainment editor Gemma"Hi, I'm Felicity. I'm here to ensure you know about the latest plays, films and music events. If you're in a band or a play and want to be featured on the site, email me at K0827409@kingston.ac.uk." SET editor Emma"Scientifically proven, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced - have any stories? Then feel free to email me at K0828244@kingston.ac.uk. ^.^" Sports editor Andy "Every week, hundreds of Kingston students take to the fields and sports halls of Kingston to compete in some way or another and represent the University. I want to ensure that every sport, whether it's football and rugby or karting and surfing, gets the coverage it deserves! Let me know how your club is doing at K0842433@kingston.ac.uk or send me a message on facebook!" Features editor Jody "Hi, I'm Annie and the editor for the features section. I hope to provide you all with some interesting features which are relevant to you as well as a chuckle here and there. Any feature suggestions are welcome! Email me at K0830283@kingston.ac.uk" Interactive editor Rahul"RiverOnline is your newspaper, so use it to have your say. If you've got an idea for a poll, a video, or something to discuss on our message boards, get in touch at K0834520@kingston.ac.uk"

The RiverOnline has arrived

The first of our editor's blogs, telling you what to expect in launch week...

Video News

Today's Poll

Editor's Blog - read the latest from Farah

News In Brief

Research grants announced

Kingston University last week received a 5.3% increase in its government grant for research and teaching. The Higher Education Funding Council for England announced that Kingston would receive £73.3m in 2009/10. The average national increase was 4%, while a number of universities, including the London School of Economics, saw their funding reduced.

Kingston student named Microsoft 'Intern of the Year'

A Kingston student won Microsoft’s 'Intern of the Year' award after a process he created was used by the computer giant’s worldwide sales force. George Avlastimovas, a Business Information Technology student, came up with a new form for staff requesting bonuses while on a placement as part of his course. He said that the internship gave him “a fantastic opportunity to shape and mould the role to suit my skills.”

Bring your own mug

A money saving scheme has been extended to the Penryhn Road campus. Lecturers and students who bring their own mug to the Picton Room will receive a 5p discount off any hot drink. The scheme, already trialling at Kingston Hill, was introduced in a bid to encourage sustainability and cut back on packaging produced by the university. If successful, it will be extended to all the foodstores.

Cheeky cat in halls

Gorgeous George the cat is much loved and petted by the residents and staff at Middle Mill Halls, but, his cheeky antics have got him into trouble. He can often be found pacing the car park meowing at passers by, lounging in reception or nipping into halls for extra strokes. However, halls management are now concerned that this felicitous feline is breaching the licence and have put up a sign asking students to prevent him sneaking into bedrooms and becoming overfed.

Honorary degree for leading luvvie

One of the leading lights behind the Rose Theatre received an honorary degree from Kingston University last month in the building he helped to create.Robin Hutchinson, 50, worked for over 25 years to bring the theatre to reality. The former director of communications and fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind said: “To be recognised by Kingston University was a wonderful honour and to receive it at The Rose was incredibly special.”Click here for more.

Sport

Sci, Env and Tech

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