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Abuse: It’s time to re-evaluate

Following Kesha’s court battle with producer Dr Luke, Hannah McGrory calls for a re-evaluation on the attitudes towards abuse

Bollywood versus Indian independent cinema

Most people think of Bollywood when they hear Indian cinema, but what is behind this massive film industry and why are Indian Independent films better at portraying Indian culture?

Liveblog: Women In Media Conference 2016 Final Day

Following an incredibly successful first day of #WIM16, we’re welcoming more inspiring guests to the International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester

Liveblog: Women in Media Conference 2016

Live from the International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester, we’re welcoming guests from across the country to our first-ever conference on women in the media

INVESTIGATION: “Institutional racism” in Young Labour

Following allegations of institutional racism within Young Labour and Labour Students, The Mancunion investigates the claims

Manchester Labour Students co-chair quits amid ‘institutional racism’ and ‘leak’ allegations

Mo Ahmed, co-chair of Manchester Labour Students, resigned whilst attending the party’s youth conference owing to allegations directed at him regarding leaks and institutional racism at the conference

Feature: The #OscarsSoWhite controversy

With all of 20 Best Actor nominees at the Oscars being White for a second year running, many are crying out for Hollywood to address its apparent lack of diversity—but where does the root of the problem lie?

Feature: Should this really be DiCaprio’s year?

Almost every Oscar prognosticator is saying that Leonardo DiCaprio winning an Oscar this year is a near-sure thing—but, the question is, does he deserve it?

Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen

Kate and Gina on another whirlwind adventure as they turn to the veg side and head to the specialists on Wilmslow Rd: Lotus Kitchen. Ain’t no stopping them now

It’s time to dress to impress

With awards season upon us, Fleur Stevens gives you a rundown of some of the best dress looks, fresh off the red carpet

Darknet drug markets are making drug-taking safer

Drug taking could be made safer with legalisation and regulation of the drug market, to give people the information they deserve

The Garratt

Hope, Sophie and Astrid check out local pub grub at The Garratt

Why Engels? Why Now?

On the back of Jeremy Corbyn’s resounding victory in last year’s Labour leadership election, we explore the legacy of adopted Mancunian Friedrich Engels

“To hunt or not to hunt?” – A rebuttal

Alister Pearson offers a reply to Colm Lock’s previous suggestion that the hunting ban should be left in the hands of those that it directly affects

Review: Animal Farm

As part of the Drama Society’s latest ‘Autumn Showcase’, Monique Touko presents her adaption of the Orwell classic Animal Farm

Top 10 Albums of 2015

The best albums of the year, as voted by those who’ve written for us all semester. Complete with loving praise and custom illustrations

Top 10 Songs of 2015

As the curtains close on a rambunctious year of music, our writers cast their votes on the 10 greatest songs of the past 12 months

Naughty and Nice: A letter to Santa

Making her way onto Santa’s nice list this year, Fleur Stevens is asking for all of her guilty luxury pleasures

2015: Our Sporting Highlights

With 2015 drawing to a close, the Mancunion SPORT team have come together to discuss our favourite moments of this calendar year!

All I want for Christmas is…

…the most glamorous products on the market! Find out exactly what the Fashion & Beauty section of The Mancunion are asking Santa for this year (spoiler: it’s very wishful thinking)