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Jess Walmsley

Jess Walmsley

Editor-in-Chief 21/22

Pale Waves interview with Tits for Tat

Pale Waves interview with Tits for Tat

Jess and Serafina interview Heather of Pale Waves fame for their show on Fuse FM – Tits for Tat
Covid cases went undetected during student mass testing, study says

Covid cases went undetected during student mass testing, study says

A study at the University of Birmingham has discovered that only 3% of lateral flow Coivd-19 tests were correctly identified
What really happened with the fences? University of Manchester releases inquiry findings

What really happened with the fences? University of Manchester releases inquiry findings

In an email sent out this afternoon, University Senior Leadership released the findings of the inquiry into the erection of fences around the Fallowfield campus in November
Mass testing for students proposed ahead of Christmas break

Mass testing for students proposed ahead of Christmas break

Between the 30th November and the 6th December, the government could be rolling out mass testing amongst university students in time for the Christmas break
Owens Park protests continue amid anger at University management

Owens Park protests continue amid anger at University management

S.A.F.E.R. have organised another protest against the University of Manchester’s response to the pandemic
“Heroic, Hopeful & Springsteen like” – Amy MacDonald livestream review

“Heroic, Hopeful & Springsteen like” – Amy MacDonald livestream review

Singer-songwriter Amy MacDonald performed her new album online, receiving dazzling reviews. Contributor Jess reviews her livestream
‘I’m receiving no support’: DASS student speaks out about transition to online learning

‘I’m receiving no support’: DASS student speaks out about transition to online learning

Third-year student Kathryn McDonald speaks out about her experiences dealing with the transition to online learning from a DASS perspective
Fuse FM: Manchester’s student station returns after last orders

Fuse FM: Manchester’s student station returns after last orders

Student radio station Fuse FM is back next week so be prepared for your favourite shows to make their return and look out for new presenters
Manchester universities suspend face-to-face teaching amid 1000 confirmed Covid cases

Manchester universities suspend face-to-face teaching amid 1000 confirmed Covid cases

Most courses will see face-to-face learning suspended, except for those with “clinical, medical and some laboratory-based teaching”
Truth Hurts: Lizzo says body positivity has become too ‘commercialised’ in the media

Truth Hurts: Lizzo says body positivity has become too ‘commercialised’ in the media

Lizzo wants to raise awareness about the body positivity movement and how it has become too commercialised on social media
“No student is going to be tucked up in bed at 10pm”: Sacha Lord speaks to The Mancunion

“No student is going to be tucked up in bed at 10pm”: Sacha Lord speaks to The Mancunion

Sacha Lord speaks to deputy news editor Jess Walmsley
Sacha Lord recruits celebs to encourage students to respect government guidelines

Sacha Lord recruits celebs to encourage students to respect government guidelines

The new local restrictions on nightlife in Manchester and their impact on new and returning university students
Lecturers prepare for continued online teaching in September

Lecturers prepare for continued online teaching in September

A physical return to campus may not mean a return to lecture halls this September
Google and Apple’s covid tracking software could see reduction in cases

Google and Apple’s covid tracking software could see reduction in cases

Data about your location could be used by tech giants to trace and slow the spread of Covid-19
Coronavirus death in Manchester

Coronavirus death in Manchester

The first death from coronavrius confirmed in Manchester bringing the total up to six in the UK
11 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester

11 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester

The University of Manchester has issued fresh guidelines regarding the virus after 11 cases have been confirmed in Greater Manchester
How to celebrate International Women’s Day

How to celebrate International Women’s Day

Stuck for what to do for International Women’s Day this weekend? Look no further
Greater Manchester photography competition challenges ageism within the media

Greater Manchester photography competition challenges ageism within the media

The photography competition is supposed to let people express new beginnings to making a difference through the medium
‘Boombox Barry’: a Manchester treasure named and praised

‘Boombox Barry’: a Manchester treasure named and praised

The man loved by students has gained popularity over the years for his carefree approach to live and his love of playing music
‘Don’t Walk Past’: The delivery scheme for people living on the streets in Manchester

‘Don’t Walk Past’: The delivery scheme for people living on the streets in Manchester

The team are delivering food to the homeless from the back of an old 2006 Peugeot