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Alexandra Baynes

Alexandra Baynes

Head Editor of Opinion Section. Radio Host on Fuse FM. Twitter: @lexiebayness

Students in halls restricted from drying clothes in their flats

Students in halls restricted from drying clothes in their flats

Concerns include the fire risk of clothes driers which obstruct passageways and the risk of mould increased by moisture and poor air circulation
What on earth is going on in the House of Commons?

What on earth is going on in the House of Commons?

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet is like a reality TV episode; there’s constant shocks, surprises, and strains. It’s entertaining, but there’s a deeper issue of trust underlying the show
Plans for new student accommodation in Hulme rejected for the fourth time

Plans for new student accommodation in Hulme rejected for the fourth time

The erection of a nine-storey block in Hulme, an 11-minute walk from the University, has led local residents and students to protest to “block the block”
Applying for graduate schemes and jobs is the worst thing on my to-do list

Applying for graduate schemes and jobs is the worst thing on my to-do list

The process of even attempting to apply for graduate opportunities is intense and unfair, and the government and potential employers need to change their attitudes towards graduates
New Zealand Wines wins Independent Retailer of the Year award

New Zealand Wines wins Independent Retailer of the Year award

The popular shop on Wilmslow Road won big at the Bestway Awards. Both employees and students are celebrating their success
Pro-Palestine student groups occupied the Samuel Alexander building overnight

Pro-Palestine student groups occupied the Samuel Alexander building overnight

Manchester Leftist Action occupy Samuel Alexander building overnight and engage in National Student Walkout
Iconic women who paved the way in Manchester

Iconic women who paved the way in Manchester

We highlight the lives of six of Manchester’s most inspiring women, their stories, and their legacies
Conversations about acne #1: Struggling with my skin

Conversations about acne #1: Struggling with my skin

Kickstarting our column about acne is a personal piece focusing on three things to keep in mind if you’re struggling with your skin
Spike in theft at the University Main Library

Spike in theft at the University Main Library

There has been a spike in theft reports at the main library, sparking the library’s “leave it, lose it” warning
Ellie Goulding live at Manchester Academy: Taking the crowd Higher Than Heaven

Ellie Goulding live at Manchester Academy: Taking the crowd Higher Than Heaven

Ellie Goulding entertained fans with a selection of both old and new tracks at Manchester’s Academy One
How to be a sustainable clothes shopper as a student

How to be a sustainable clothes shopper as a student

The Mancunion shares its tips and tricks for shopping sustainably as a student
Pro-Palestine protesters march from Fallowfield to city centre

Pro-Palestine protesters march from Fallowfield to city centre

Pro-Palestine protesters in Manchester gathered in their thousands to march from Fallowfield to the city centre of Manchester
My student days are numbered

My student days are numbered

Final year has begun, and the clock is ticking. The Mancunion discusses how, at university, it feels like you’re constantly up against the clock
Lifestyle Loves: Chorlton

Lifestyle Loves: Chorlton

Tired of Fallowfield’s grimy vape-littered streets? Thought so. Lifestyle is here to help, giving you the run-down of our favourite place in Manchester’s prettiest south suburb: Chorlton!
No more leading ladies? The disappearance of women in politics

No more leading ladies? The disappearance of women in politics

With three major resignations in the months leading up to International Women’s Day, we need women in politics now more than ever
Your guide to Manchester’s Christmas Markets

Your guide to Manchester’s Christmas Markets

The Lifestyle section gives you our rundown of Manchester’s Christmas Markets, with all our festive top picks, in locations such as Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street, and St Ann’s Square
Handling a Hangover (the Scandinavian way)

Handling a Hangover (the Scandinavian way)

A trip to Copenhagen reformed my world view on how to handle a hangover. Scandinavian girls just seem to have got it. So how do British girls get it too?
A Fresher’s Guide to: Fallowfield halls

A Fresher’s Guide to: Fallowfield halls

The Mancunion has compiled a comprehensive guide to Fallowfield Halls of Residences to help freshers pick their new home.