Shrek is love, Shrek is life… It’s no secret that this movie is going down in cinema history. It’s a film with endless (onion) layers to peel back, part of the reason it’s still …
Sports cinema is bringing sexy back
Marty Supreme is taking cinema by storm. Having already won 34 awards and sure to receive more at this year’s Oscars, Marty Supreme is part of a new wave …
I put what on my pancake? Trying students’ weirdest pancake toppings
Shrove Tuesday arrives every year pretending to be about restraint. Officially, it is a way to use up all the …
How I made £1000 in a year as a broke uni student
I’ve been a university student for three years now, and not a single day has passed without me wishing I had more …
“Even from here, it hurts”: How one KU student carries Iran’s uprising with her
When Sara was a teenager in Iran, she walked into school each morning already knowing what the day demanded, from her clothing to her speech. Boys and girls were kept apart, teachers prioritised discipline over curiosity, and joy was treated with suspicion. “When I was younger, I did not question it much, but I began to realise how restrictive and unhealthy the environment was,” said Sara.
Top 5 cheap lunch spots KU students live for
By Elisa Kannur Lunching on a budget? No problem; Elisa’s got you covered. At the River, we get it: eating …
Over half of Kingston University students have considered sex work.
If you’ve ever wondered how students are affording £6 coffees and £50 concert tickets and rent prices that make us …
Suffering for the aesthetic: Why students choose style over warmth
Cold weather has a way of exposing priorities. For Kingston University, warmth often comes second to the outfit. Cropped jackets …
Men and love (podcast episode 1)
Welcome to the new podcast series with TB2’s new River team! Kamila Tran (editor) and Josh Scampton (deputy editor) are …
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A Deserving Game of the Year
If you had to summarise The Game Awards 2025 with a single number, many would say 33. Clair Obscur: Expedition …