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Intersectional Feminism: Don’t touch my hair
30th October 2019

Intersectional Feminism: Don’t touch my hair

Writer Mabel Banfield discusses the need for feminism to become intersectional and include other marginalised groups
Want Not Waste: The future of sustainable shopping?
30th October 2019

Want Not Waste: The future of sustainable shopping?

We chat to two student volunteers at the Students’ Union’s student run zero-waste shop ‘Want Not Waste’
Uplift Manchester on empowering activity
30th October 2019

Uplift Manchester on empowering activity

Uplift Manchester is a buddy system to break down barriers preventing students from exercising and encourages empowered movement
Let’s Get Away: Madrid
29th October 2019

Let’s Get Away: Madrid

Weekend getaways can be the perfect way to relax and reset, this week we explore Madrid and share some recommendations
What’s the fuss about protein shakes?
23rd October 2019

What’s the fuss about protein shakes?

Are protein shakes necessary, or can you get enough protein from a balanced diet? And, importantly, are there any adverse effects?
Breaking down lad culture at university: a conversation with Good Lad Initiative
23rd October 2019

Breaking down lad culture at university: a conversation with Good Lad Initiative

Lad culture is intimidating, but the Good Lad Initiative creates a space to discuss the negative impacts and instead consider positive masculinity
Plastic straws have their merits: let’s talk about disability and accessibility
17th October 2019

Plastic straws have their merits: let’s talk about disability and accessibility

Chatting to Kate Foy – Disability Part-Time-Officer – about the importance of plastic straws, accessibility online and beyond
Let’s break the stigma around casual sex
17th October 2019

Let’s break the stigma around casual sex

Our response to hookups for men and women are polar opposite – women are slut-shamed, whilst men are applauded – the stigma around casual sex needs to end, writes Lauren Poole
I hate tin openers: an ode to left-handed people
16th October 2019

I hate tin openers: an ode to left-handed people

Being left-handed is hard – forget about writing on a whiteboard, and why don’t scissors work for us?
Klarna: too good to be true for students?
16th October 2019

Klarna: too good to be true for students?

It may be tempting and convenient to use buy now, pay later services such as Klarna, but it can prove dangerous for students who already have money issues

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Black History Month: Feminist and activist Amandla Stenberg
16th October 2019

Black History Month: Feminist and activist Amandla Stenberg

Writer Sam Bronheim celebrates actor Amandla Stenberg’s activism and social awareness as she uses her platform to raise awareness and promote discussions around racism and sexuality
Let’s celebrate our feminist icons
14th October 2019

Let’s celebrate our feminist icons

Writer Eliza Robey shares some of her feminist icons from Chavela Vargas in the 1950s to Caitlin Moran in the 21st century
Are stereotypes about international students actually harmless?
9th October 2019

Are stereotypes about international students actually harmless?

Writer Jade Yong discusses the stereotypes of international students which can place a social marker which causes a distinction between home and international students
Fight or flight: flight anxiety
9th October 2019

Fight or flight: flight anxiety

Many people suffer from flight anxiety so here are some tips to calm your nerves
Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
9th October 2019

Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

International disabled cheerleader and writer Bec Oakes shares her personal experience of being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and living with the condition at university
Visiting Cheshire: Manchester’s neighbouring gem
4th October 2019

Visiting Cheshire: Manchester’s neighbouring gem

Explore beyond Withington and the city limits as Phoebe Moore shares her favourite spots in Cheshire which are all easily accessible by train
An inspiring evening at Hatch
4th October 2019

An inspiring evening at Hatch

Hatch on Oxford Road is filled with a variety of independent retailers, Aisha Al-Janabi had the opportunity to listen to traders discuss the benefits of Hatch and challenges of being self-employed
Getting to know Adventure Queens; a women’s adventure community
2nd October 2019

Getting to know Adventure Queens; a women’s adventure community

Aisha Al-Janabi chats to Emma Frampton, co-founder of Adventure Queens, to find out more about this women’s travel community which aims to encourage women to travel and pursue their dreams
Visiting Poland: Top travel tips
1st October 2019

Visiting Poland: Top travel tips

Travelling to new places is exciting, but it’s important to be aware of customs in other countries to make sure you stay safe, Lucy Clutton-Brock shares her advice for travelling in Poland
Unapologetically hairy – you do you
26th September 2019

Unapologetically hairy – you do you

Razor company Billie released their new campaign in summer, along with their #projectbodyhair to remove the stigma and normalise women’s body hair