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Opinion Archive
10th October 2016
We love to fear the zombie
The undead have taken the entertainment world by storm, but what is it that is so appealing about the zombie apocalypse?
9th October 2016
The shambles that is the Labour defence policy
Labour’s defence policy does more to expose the party’s weaknesses than protect those it claims to
4th October 2016
Should the BBC be funded by the tax payer?
With its recent changes and historical significance seemingly in conflict, is it time to rethink the BBC’s funding?
4th October 2016
The Save the Date campaign: A great idea ruined by propaganda
With voter turnout remaining a prevalent issue in US politics, have we been using the power of celebrity and social media for good?
4th October 2016
‘God save the Queen’ stands in the way of progress
Recent protests against national anthems and flags in the United States should inspire Brits to the causes of discriminated peoples at home
4th October 2016
What is life, post-Brangelina?
As the world seemingly sends itself into oblivion, are we investing too much of our time and energy in celebrity culture?
4th October 2016
More should be done to tackle neglectful student landlords
An expansion and improvement of student and landlord rating services could help to ease the worries of student renters
3rd October 2016
Mental health at Manchester: Is the university doing enough?
As mental health services are becoming increasingly more important to the student population, what is the university doing to improve the support that they offer?
3rd October 2016
Response to SU apology
A reaction to the SU’s apology over a previous Opinion article to Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
3rd October 2016
It is okay to care about Brad and Angelina’s divorce
We need a greater sense of balance between the serious and the trivial
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2nd October 2016
Can Labour sell ‘21st Century Socialism’?
As Jeremy Corbyn remains triumphant as Labour leader, Barney Weston ponders why socialism is such a dirty word
28th September 2016
What the future holds
The Mancunion’s resident mystic gives a quick snapshot of what to expect in this coming year of clubbing, making great friends, and finding the perfect hangover cure…
28th September 2016
Rethinking pathos in the Calais Camp
Without reconsidering our entire approach to the refugee crisis, can we really alleviate the issues faced by those fleeing war and unrest?
28th September 2016
Why we love terrorism
Terrorism plays into our passions for a good story, simplistic explanations, and dark fantasies
28th September 2016
The British education system needs fundamental change
The reintroduction of grammar schools is another step in the wrong direction. Britain needs to update its education system to truly suit the needs of students and teachers
28th September 2016
A response to “The Burkini: What’s behind it?”
The debate over the burkini tells us a lot about the treatment of women in the continuing tensions between the ‘West’ and Islam
28th September 2016
War on Drugs: Fabric Unravelled
Good riddance to the sordid halls of Fabric, hello pre-1960’s Britain
28th September 2016
The burkini: what’s behind it ?
Lioui Benhamou addresses the deeper connotations of the debate surrounding France’s banning of the controversial ‘burkini’
28th September 2016
It’s time to stop pretending Blairism was a bad thing
With the Labour leadership contest nearing to an end, Frank Hillman addresses the often forgotten positives of Blair’s New Labour
27th September 2016
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell’s disrespect for the student body
After his interview with Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell was pulled from last week’s edition of The Mancunion, Jacob Nicholas argues the case for our independence from the university