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From 42s to 5ks: The decline of student nightlife
5th June 2025
Much has been made of the recent decline in nightlife around the UK. How has this affected students in Manchester?
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11th July 2025
hard life's Murray Matravers returns with a new album and opens up on the troubles and triumphs of the past two years
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Barry Lyndon at 50: Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece hits a milestone
25th May 2025
With the term ‘masterpiece’ thrown around far too often in the modern cinematic world, Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon prevails as the very definition of this lauded term
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How to get over a reading slump: 5 tips and 5 books
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The books section of the Mancunion have collaborated together to share our tips and recommendations to help you get over a reading slump.
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Books are the ultimate distraction from the endless news cycle and are an important form of self-care. Check out our lockdown book recommendations
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Maisie Scott discusses online book clubs, getting involved, and how to set up your own
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Lisa Quirke reminds us that reading is not just a means to a numerically valuated end
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