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Pro-Palestine groups camp out on Brunswick Park
Manchester Museum named finalist for Museum of the Ye...
The Women in Media Conference returns for 2024
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Association Chairs: Bringing practical change and a s...
In conversation with Islamic Society: “Here for ourse...
Manchester’s continuing problem with inaccessib...
Opinion
Main Library Musings – Rant column #3
Navigating the Rwanda bill: Why student voices matter
If Labour wants to regain trust, they must stick to t...
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Celebrating 70 years of science at CERN
Why are you laughing: The science of humour
In conversation with The Lion King’s Head of Ma...
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Fallowfield’s 18.35%: Why are students not voting?
“They decided they didn’t want a Nightline any longer...
Spot checks on international students attendance set ...
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The new generation of F1 drivers: Wasted potential?
Tyrants cruise to playoff victory against Stirling Cl...
Memories of the game: A look back at favourite sporti...
Manchester Leftist Action member speaks out against academic suspension
22nd April 2024
A student involved with action group Manchester Leftist Action has spoken out against his suspension by the University
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How do we tackle the student loneliness crisis?
Keeping on top of the news cycle: How to stay up to date as a student
Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
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The Alchemist Cosmic Supper Club review: Unlocking celestial delights
Brunch at Santé: A slice of sun
Giving ‘Too Good To Go’ a go!
Why is everybody obsessed with minimalism?
How to have a routine when you have so few contact hours
Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure
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Shimmering supremacy: Long live lip gloss
Leopard print roars back: The resurgence of a popular fashion trend
Celebrity style guide #7: Lewis Hamilton
How do we tackle the student loneliness crisis?
2nd May 2024
At a university where 45,000 students cross paths every day, it should be impossible to feel lonely
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Olivia Dean live in Manchester: A joyful “warm ...
Post-Punk: Why it needs to die, and what’s next
Tate McRae live in Manchester: A pop megastar in the ...
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Audible plunges listeners into the depths of George O...
The problem with publishing
Spotify vs Audible: The battle for audiobook dominance
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The Exorcism of Susan Fox – Recovering a lost soul: LIVE
40 Years of the Future: Painting abstract exhibition ...
Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David H...
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Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesnR...
Hedda review: A misguided imitation of Ibsen’s ...
My Beautiful Laundrette review: Nationalism, racial t...
Live Review: Caroline Polachek at Albert Hall
6th June 2023
Caroline Polachek stuns a sold-out Albert in her rescheduled show, touring her second solo album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You.
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Civil War review: In defence of A24’s gripping war epic
Scoop review: Netflix drama rains on Prince Andrew...
My formative film: A love letter to Notting Hill
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Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin
The fourth season curse: Why do TV shows get worse af...
Drive to Survive season 6: Get strapped in for more F...
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A bittersweet ending: Outer Wilds retrospective
Boys can cry, and girls can game
Hades 2 is bringing sexyback
Civil War review: In defence of A24’s gripping war epic
29th April 2024
Don’t let its mixed reviews sway you, Alex Garland’s latest directorial work is a striking, relentless masterpiece of speculative fiction
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The Lion King – Launch Event (Again)
Theatre
Sophie Hicks attends the second launch event for The Lion King – which returns to the Palace Theatre later this year
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Review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Film
Nick Cage and Pedro Pascal star in this ode to Cage’s acting genius
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Review: Wuthering Heights
Theatre
Sophie Hicks reviews Wise Children’s Wuthering Heights, an adaptation of the Emily Brontë’s novel, at the Lowry
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Golden Oldies: Atonement (2007)
Film
As part of the Golden Oldies series, Sophie Hicks looks back on Atonement
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Alternative Oscars: Who should have prevailed?
Film
What if the current Oscar nominated films didn’t exist? We present our picks in our ‘Alternative Oscars’ list.
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Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Theatre
Sophie Hicks reviews Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Manchester Opera House, starring Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
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Review: Animal Farm
Theatre
Sophie Hicks reviews Animal Farm at the Lowry
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Turning Red is turning heads
Film
Pixar’s new feature Turning Red is a story of female friendships and tackles important issues like never before
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Women behind the scenes of cinema
Film
Let’s spotlight the women behind the scenes of cinema, and acknowledge their best work.
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Any Dream Will Do at Manchester Opera House
Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat comes to Manchester Opera House, starring Alexandra Burke, Jac Yarrow, and Jason Donovan – the original Joseph
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Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Theatre
Sophie Hicks reviews the stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Manchester Opera House invites the Curious
Theatre
Based on the best-selling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time plays at Manchester Opera House
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Review: 9 to 5
Theatre
Jessica Hamilton and Sophie Hicks review 9 to 5, which is based on the film of the same name and stars Claire Sweeney, at the Palace Theatre
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Lights, Camera, Election: Casting our vote on the best political films and TV
Film
Our writers consider their favourite political films, in light of the student elections
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Tumble outta bed and stumble to the Palace Theatre Manchester
Theatre
9 to 5, the musical adaptation of the iconic film, returns to the Palace Theatre, starring Claire Sweeney
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C’mon C’mon…you have to see this film
Film
Is C’mon C’mon worth the rave reviews? Sophie Hicks reviews the latest sensation to come from A24
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Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Theatre
Sophe Hicks reviews The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Lowry, starring Samantha Womack
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Andrew Garfield has a timely performance in Tick, Tick… BOOM!
Film
Sophie Hicks reviews the highly anticipated adaptation of Tick, Tick… Boom!
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Review: Hairspray
Theatre
Sophie Hicks reviews Hairspray at the Palace Theatre, starring Brenda Edwards and Norman Pace
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Since when was ‘Sandlercore’ a thing?
Fashion & Beauty
What is Sandlercore? Our writer takes a deep dive into the new TikTok phenomenon to give you all the details
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