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Get to know: Who is Professor Duncan Ivison?
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Manchester’s continuing problem with inaccessib...
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If Labour wants to regain trust, they must stick to t...
Main Library Musings – Rant column #2
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Why are you laughing: The science of humour
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Fallowfield’s 18.35%: Why are students not voting?
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The new generation of F1 drivers: Wasted potential?
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Manchester Leftist Action member speaks out against academic suspension
22nd April 2024
A student involved with action group Manchester Leftist Action has spoken out against his suspension by the University
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Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
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How to have a routine when you have so few contact hours
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Brunch at Santé: A slice of sun
Giving ‘Too Good To Go’ a go!
Cooking a week of TikTok recipes on a student budget
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Leopard print roars back: The resurgence of a popular fashion trend
Celebrity style guide #7: Lewis Hamilton
What the Croc? Pringles x Crocs and other crazy collabs
Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home
17th April 2024
With the RHS Urban Show coming to Manchester, we've found some of the best houseplants to enhance your student accommodation
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Why I don’t regret buying a Kindle
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Making Manchester #1: Anna Marsden
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Come From Away press launch: A community show for Chr...
Live Review: Caroline Polachek at Albert Hall
6th June 2023
Caroline Polachek stuns a sold-out Albert in her rescheduled show, touring her second solo album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You.
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My formative film: A love letter to Notting Hill
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Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin
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Hades 2 is bringing sexyback
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Celebrities just can’t rescue bad games
My formative film: A love letter to Notting Hill
24th April 2024
How Richard Curtis' film about a charming bookshop owner changed my view on romance films forever
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Review: Some Rap Songs by Earl Sweatshirt
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Earl Sweatshirt takes a turn for the lo-fi on his abstract new release, complete with all the introspection and intimacy you could expect, writes Luke McGavin
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In conversation with Conor Peek of Peaked Apparel
Fashion & Beauty
Jack Sedgwick speaks to Conor Peek of Peaked Apparel on future plans, creative influences, and what it’s like to run a cult label
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Album Review: Iridescence by Brockhampton
Music
Contributor Luca Mariana talks us through the latest release from one of the most exciting boybands of the current industry, Brockhampton
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Album Review: Hozier – Nina Cried Power EP
Music
Hozier has finally returned with his forceful, mesmerising and spiritually cleansing EP, Nina Cried Power
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Album Review: alt-J – REDUXER
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alt-J manage to redeem themselves from a dull third album with this vibrant and energetic series of remixes, writes contributor Alex Wain.
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A fresh take on Freshers
Lifestyle
An alternative way to enjoy Welcome Week, without party focus. Jessica Blair debunks the myth that university excludes sober students.
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Live Review: Wolf Alice – Reading Festival 2018
Music
Wolf Alice smash their Reading and Leeds Festival performance out of the park with a thrilling career-spanning set
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Live Review: Peace
Music
A magnificent display of raw emotion as Peace prove they’ve ‘got the power’
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Interview: DMA’S’ Tommy O’Dell
Music
Lucy Stockdale chats with singer Tommy O’Dell of DMA’s about what’s next for the band
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Preview: Little Comets
Music
Don’t miss the band this Friday at Manchester’s Club Academy
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Album Review: The Vaccines – Combat Sports
Music
The Vaccines manage to rise from the rubble with a fourth album that harks back to the good old days, and may be their strongest release to date
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Live review: The Howl & The Hum
Music
The Howl & The Hum return to their hometown to play a sold-out gig amongst friends at The Fulford Arms
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EP Review: Everything Everything – A Deeper Sea
Music
One of Manchester’s most exciting bands tackles toxic masculinity with an explosion of rock-synth.
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Feature: in conversation with Georgie
Music
Mansfield’s rising country star supports Jake Bugg on his UK tour
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Live Review: Pale Waves
Music
Goth-pop heroes Pale Waves bring their 80s inspired heartbreak to Gorilla
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Live Review: Rex Orange County
Music
The 19-year-old rising star put on a smooth, charming show at Gorilla
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Live review: Dermot Kennedy
Music
Jack Greeney reviews up and coming singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy’s sellout show at Gorilla
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Album review: First Aid Kit – Ruins
Music
An album beautifully crafted from the ruins of heartbreak
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Album review: MGMT – Little Dark Age
Music
With those songs now synonymous with television adverts and film soundtracks, MGMT are back with a new album and potential new hits
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Review: DMA’S – In The Air
Music
‘In The Air’ is a beautifully tranquil release amid DMA’S’ growing hype
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