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Live review: The Amazons at Manchester Academy

Live review: The Amazons at Manchester Academy

The Amazons embarked on their first tour since lockdown, debuting new material and sprinkling in some old favourites
In Conversation with The Amazons

In Conversation with The Amazons

Features editor Serafina Kenny chatted with Matt Thomson, the band’s lead singer, about touring, their new album, and cool jackets
MANIFF 2022: 18 1/2

MANIFF 2022: 18 1/2

MANIFF 2022: 18 1/2 combines wit, romance, thriller and politics to create a highly entertaining 70’s comedy
Mancunion Exclusive: Report into UoM’s historical links to slavery released

Mancunion Exclusive: Report into UoM’s historical links to slavery released

The University of Manchester reveals historical links to enslavement in their latest report
Boston Manor Live Review: A little less talk, a little more action please

Boston Manor Live Review: A little less talk, a little more action please

Features Editor Serafina Kenny gives an unfortunately scathing review of Boston Manor’s recent gig at Manchester Academy 2
How to: win an SU election

How to: win an SU election

Taking into account the behaviours and trends of past SU elections, here’s a handy (satirical) guide to winning your Officer campaign…
How to: find love at UoM

How to: find love at UoM

Is your love life lacking after lockdown? Here are some handy tips to get the ball rolling again and find your soulmate on campus!
In conversation with: Lucy Deakin

In conversation with: Lucy Deakin

Read our chat with Lucy Deakin, a Manchester based singer who’s supported Larkins and is set to be the next big thing in pop
In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of UoM, tells us his thoughts on Black History Month, his job as Chancellor and writing his memoir
How to: fit in in Fallowfield

How to: fit in in Fallowfield

Features editor Serafina Kenny runs through how to best fit in with the rest of the students at UoM
Manchester residents asked to reduce water use as reservoirs run low

Manchester residents asked to reduce water use as reservoirs run low

United Utilities urges customers to reduce their water usage due to reservoir water levels reaching worrying lows
The Mancunion take on the Crystal Maze Experience

The Mancunion take on the Crystal Maze Experience

The Mancunion’s editorial team headed to the Crystal Maze Live Experience – here’s what we thought
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
‘Entirely contemptuous’: Students rage as second lockdown beckons

‘Entirely contemptuous’: Students rage as second lockdown beckons

Students in Greater Manchester react to the greater Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions brought in by the government
“It’s presposterous”: Students react to possible Christmas Covid restrictions

“It’s presposterous”: Students react to possible Christmas Covid restrictions

Students feel largely let down by the government’s recent announcement regarding their freedom to return home at Christmas
Black Lives Matter: Why better history education is so important

Black Lives Matter: Why better history education is so important

Serafina Kenny argues changing school curriculums is the best way to stamp out racism
“I hate the government”: Incoming Manchester students react to A-Level fiasco

“I hate the government”: Incoming Manchester students react to A-Level fiasco

Controversial computer-generated grades were ditched
Let’s Get Away: Barcelona

Let’s Get Away: Barcelona

This week to inspire your post-pandemic travels – Let’s Get Away to Barcelona
Durham University proposes controversial plans to move courses online

Durham University proposes controversial plans to move courses online

Plans to move entire modules and degree programmes to online teaching even once the Coronavirus pandemic is over have been broadly criticised by staff and students
International Women’s Day: now and then

International Women’s Day: now and then

Writer Serafina Kenny looks at the history of International Women’s Day, and how Manchester celebrated in 2020