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Erin Botten

Erin Botten


A Fresher’s Guide to: Media societies

A Fresher’s Guide to: Media societies

Fancy becoming the next big thing? Join one of Manchester’s many award-winning media societies and become the next Jon Snow!
Halsey vs Capitol Records: Are record labels the bad guys?

Halsey vs Capitol Records: Are record labels the bad guys?

After kicking off on TikTok and Twitter, singer Halsey has continued the age-long saga of artist vs record label. But record labels aren’t always in the wrong – here’s why
Teenager murders 19 children in Texas School Shooting

Teenager murders 19 children in Texas School Shooting

On Robb Elemetary’s last day before summer break, a teenage gunman entered the school, murdering 14 children and one teacher.
Agony Aunt Angela: Beyond burnt out with no help

Agony Aunt Angela: Beyond burnt out with no help

Life getting a bit overwhelming? See what Aunt Angela advises
Plant Hunt MCR is back this weekend!

Plant Hunt MCR is back this weekend!

The plant hunt is back this weekend and it’s mega! Run around Manchester in the sun, finding your new plant soul mate… for free!

Review: The Kardashians

Keeping Up is long gone, it’s all about the Kardashian’s new show… The Kardashians! But with it only being available on Disney+, is it worth the subscription?
A letter to my ex-lover: Letting go your way

A letter to my ex-lover: Letting go your way

Lifestyle Editor Erin opens up about how writing letters to helped her to overcome past trauma and the other options available to survivors of assault
Making exam stress a thing of the past

Making exam stress a thing of the past

With exam season fast approaching, here’s some top tips for how to minimise any stress you may be feeling
Review: Saving Britney

Review: Saving Britney

Is there more to #FreeBritney than meets the eye? Saving Britney follows a fan’s love affair with the star, who secretly saves her.
The Handmaid’s Tale revisited

The Handmaid’s Tale revisited

The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments detail a new America: Gilead. Though rooted in fantasy, Gilead reflects the disasters of today
Why we don’t leave

Why we don’t leave

With unpublished testimonies of friends, I explore the realities of unhealthy relationships, and why it is we don’t just leave
The Mancunion Presents: This Girl Can Run

The Mancunion Presents: This Girl Can Run

This Girl Can Run is taking place on March 16th to celebrate Manchester’s Reclaim the Night.
Agony Aunt Angela: Cum on Eileen

Agony Aunt Angela: Cum on Eileen

“Sex with my boyfriend is rare, and when we do have sex, I rarely finish. Is this Orgasm?” Can Agony Aunt Angela save this sex life?
Agony Aunt Angela: Flatmate from Hell

Agony Aunt Angela: Flatmate from Hell

“She’ll plan after-parties at ours until 5 am without letting anyone know. It’s making him want to come home less.”
Agony Aunt Angela: Being Eco, Period.

Agony Aunt Angela: Being Eco, Period.

We all want to be more sustainable when it comes to our periods, but is a menstrual cup a gift or a nuisance?
Agony Aunt Angela: Pungent partners

Agony Aunt Angela: Pungent partners

“I physically gag from the body odour. I’ve tried all the air fresheners and reed diffusers possible and nothing is working!”
Agony Aunt Angela: Toxic Troubles

Agony Aunt Angela: Toxic Troubles

“They’re getting manipulated. I love them, but I don’t know how to help them.” Can Agony Aunt Angela fix this?…
FUZE UK x POM Valentine’s Tour: Meet, Match and Make Connections

FUZE UK x POM Valentine’s Tour: Meet, Match and Make Connections

Make a real connection this month and head down to a unique Valentine’s event in the city where you can meet your match and dance till dawn
Agony Aunt Angela: Would it be wrong to go back to him?

Agony Aunt Angela: Would it be wrong to go back to him?

“I have this guy friend and I think about him every day. Would it be wrong to go back to him knowing that it would never work?”
Womb with a view?: The abortion debate on university campuses

Womb with a view?: The abortion debate on university campuses

What are university pro-life societies? Are they just about abortion? The Mancunion speaks to two such societies and UoM’s Feminist Collective to find out