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Has Covid killed live music?

Has Covid killed live music?

From excessive queuing and crowd arguments to throwing things on stage, it’s clear that concert etiquette is on the decline
Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

Covid-19 Inquiry: A spectacular demonstration on what not to do

The ongoing COVID-19 inquiry demonstrates that all the skills you learn at school and university are quickly forgotten once you walk into Westminster
Matt Hancock’s cocked up (again!)

Matt Hancock’s cocked up (again!)

Why Matt Hancock’s lockdown WhatsApps might tell us more about the woman who leaked them
In Conversation with Alabama 3 Frontman Larry Love

In Conversation with Alabama 3 Frontman Larry Love

Millie chats to Larry Love of Alabama 3 about his new tour, the impact of the pandemic, and the band’s future.
Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown

Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown

Does the lockdown of Shanghai show its zero covid policy is failing?
Review: Nobody

Review: Nobody

Aayush Chadha reviews Nobody at HOME
Cloudy with a chance of pain: how likely is another lockdown this winter?

Cloudy with a chance of pain: how likely is another lockdown this winter?

How likely is another lockdown this winter? Sasha Braham discusses whether we’ll need to dust off Zoom this Christmas.
Student businesses to follow  #1: Accessories

Student businesses to follow #1: Accessories

This first installment of the Student businesses to follow series which focuses on accessories brands.
Power to the podcast

Power to the podcast

Connie Eyles shares some insight into the world of podcasts and the best ones out there
Now that charity shops are open again, will we still be buying from second-hand apps?

Now that charity shops are open again, will we still be buying from second-hand apps?

Rhiannon Ingle discusses the re-opening of charity shops and the possible effects this will have on online second-hand shopping
How Snapchat’s ‘Memories’ feature made me nostalgic for life before lockdown

How Snapchat’s ‘Memories’ feature made me nostalgic for life before lockdown

Lifestyle Editor Rhiannon Ingle tells us how Snapchat ‘Memories’ has made her nostalgic during lockdown
MANIFF 2021: Infinitum: Subject Unknown

MANIFF 2021: Infinitum: Subject Unknown

Alex Harris reviews a high concept sci-fi movie after sitting down with its creators
How to get over a reading slump: 5 tips and 5 books

How to get over a reading slump: 5 tips and 5 books

The books section of the Mancunion have collaborated together to share our tips and recommendations to help you get over a reading slump.
Spring doesn’t mean an end to social distancing – yet

Spring doesn’t mean an end to social distancing – yet

Spring has arrived. At least in the South of England, where I am currently waiting out lockdown before my return to Manchester. Saturday 27th February 2021 was a beautiful day; the kind of day that inspires me to write mediocre poetry about sunshine and birdsong. I went on a ten mile walk to a beautiful […]
COVID-19, community, and café culture

COVID-19, community, and café culture

Rhiannon Ingle ruminates on the prominence of coffee and café culture during Covid
NUS President Larissa Kennedy: ‘Manchester students came to shake shit up’

NUS President Larissa Kennedy: ‘Manchester students came to shake shit up’

The Mancunion’s Aasiyah Faryal sits down with NUS president Larissa Kennedy
Chase away your lockdown blues

Chase away your lockdown blues

Katie Bray shares her tips for staying healthy, mindful and entertained during the end of lockdown
Viruses, vaccines and variants: Everything you need to know

Viruses, vaccines and variants: Everything you need to know

Anna van der Zwaluw offers an update on the covid-19 battle, discussing the new variants and the progression of the vaccination rollout.
Rated: The Instagram meme pages sweeping Fallowfield

Rated: The Instagram meme pages sweeping Fallowfield

Joe McFadden explores the bizarre new phenomena sweeping Fallowfield: niche meme pages
Annie Dabb: Even Oprah wouldn’t use Ocado

Annie Dabb: Even Oprah wouldn’t use Ocado

Annie Dabb examines the recent success of online grocery delivery service Ocado, and how this reflects society during lockdown