Lifestyle Archive
24th May 2022
Agony Aunt Angela: Beyond burnt out with no help
Life getting a bit overwhelming? See what Aunt Angela advises
17th May 2022
Agony Aunt Angela: Heartbreak hotel
“Someone I know had their heart broken nearly a year ago. But they aren’t able to get over it…” Have a friend in need? Aunt Angie’s here!
17th May 2022
Celebrating post exams: Manchester bar crawls
Congratulate yourself on surviving the deadlines, tests and essays of university exam season with a bar crawl through best student bars in Manchester
13th May 2022
Plant Hunt MCR is back this weekend!
The plant hunt is back this weekend and it’s mega! Run around Manchester in the sun, finding your new plant soul mate… for free!
5th May 2022
The myth of Cinco de Mayo
The 5th of May commemorates ‘Cinco de Mayo’ dating back to 1862. Antonio Ross reflects on the history of the day and his memories.
4th May 2022
The Mancunion takes on: Bongo’s Bingo!
The Mancunion team takes on Bongo’s Bingo for the first time, experiencing bingo like never before. Question is, could you hack Bongo’s Bingo?
2nd May 2022
UoM’s secret libraries where seats are almost guaranteed
Exam season is coming, with seats in Ali G becoming increasingly scarce- but, with our guide to secret study spots around campus, may the odds ever be in your favour this season
25th April 2022
A letter to my ex-lover: Letting go your way
Lifestyle Editor Erin opens up about how writing letters to helped her to overcome past trauma and the other options available to survivors of assault
17th April 2022
Making exam stress a thing of the past
With exam season fast approaching, here’s some top tips for how to minimise any stress you may be feeling
3rd April 2022
Eurostart your holiday plans
The Mancunion offers a guide to travelling via the Eurostar, with destinations, journey times and how to maximise your time in Europe.
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30th March 2022
Grand design your home on a budget
Transform your student space with these tops tips, ranging from plants and prints to nifty storage solutions.
29th March 2022
Serena’s Shambolic night with the Skinner Brothers
We review the Skinner Brothers latest Manchester venture at Deaf Institute, Serena Jemmett leaves nothing unsaid. Covering their new album live ‘Soul Boy 2 and more’.
23rd March 2022
Thoughts from the saddle: Lessons from a (cyclist) virgin
Do you like to ride your bicycle? Well with our new bike virgin guide you’ll love pedalling around Manchester!
23rd March 2022
A student’s guide to networking
With WIM and graduations coming up, it’s essential to know how to network and the best tips to make new connections
23rd March 2022
A Parent’s Guide to Manchester
So your parents are down visiting in Manchester, and you’ve got no idea where to go: no need to worry with our Parents Guide to Manchester
23rd March 2022
Come fly with me: The cheapest student holidays
Hoping to leave behind your uni deadlines and house drama? Here are 5 cheap places you can escape to
22nd March 2022
Agony Aunt Angela: Dating and depression
“My boyfriend is going through a depressive episode at the moment, but it only seems to show in our relationship…”
21st March 2022
Growing up in Ireland: Ignorance vs beauty
Growing up black and Irish is an unspoken struggle at times – yet being Irish goes beyond race
21st March 2022
Sex Toys: A beginner’s guide to reclaim your body
Buying your first sex toy and reclaiming your right to sexual pleasure can be daunting, but we’re here to guide you through it!
20th March 2022
An Equal Relationship: Do entrenched norms still define dating?
Traditional ideas of who does what when dating is still out there, but why?