Kirsty Marsh on the trend that’s flaring up all over the fashion world

Tom Bruce reviews the authenticity of various on-screen representations of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, comparing them with the books and with the man himself

Research by a team from the University of Manchester has shown that graphene can be used to target and neutralise cancer stem cells

In a debate over free speech on campus, the controversial front cover of the memorial edition of Charlie Hebdo, depicting the prophet Muhammad, was revealed unannounced

Sarah Wolff gives us her picks for the greatest moments in movies that draw out the stares, for better or for worse

With a new album finally under her belt, Neneh Cherry brings her live show to Gorilla with backing from RocketNumberNine

Will Ellis delves into the world of vintage samples and innovative live shows

Spectres aren’t making noise for the sake of noise

Arne Dumez reckons that Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t come close to deserving her wide acclaim

Leanne Charlotte explores the importance of primetime television in portraying health issues to aid the public’s understanding of stigmatised illnesses

The stadium giants to bring the noise to Manchester Academy

We conducted a poll of our contributors in which we asked them to name their five favourite films released during the 2014/15 academic year. Having scored all the lists together, we can now reveal that the Mancunion’s Top 5 Movies of 2014/15 are:

Feminism is nothing but a subversive blaming mechanism setting women against men and it does not adequately address gender inequalities

Occupy LSE locked themselves in the Vera Anstey Suite and released a list of demands that would remove the neoliberal agenda from higher education

Working for a world where hearing loss doesn’t limit or label people

Midland’s outstanding, genre-bending set proves you don’t need bells and whistles to have a good time

What are you worrying about this year? Lauren Howells knows how you feel every step of the way… and has the advice to help you through

Halls 2 Home is a project which aims to support students in their transition from halls to private accommodation. It was created by Manchester Student Homes and works in partnership with the university’s Pastoral Care Team, involving a programme of awarenesseampaigns, events and resource documents which aim to improve student integration in off-campus areas

An unfortunate start by tenor Ji-Min Park was quickly overcome by the impressive ensemble of Verdi’s La Traviata

Adam Fearn and Lise Millerjord review All Star Lanes, a swanky new restaurant in the heart of Manchester