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“They completely think we’re monsters”: An interview with the Manchester Pro-Life Society

“They completely think we’re monsters”: An interview with the Manchester Pro-Life Society

The Mancunion sat down with the Pro Life Society to better understand their views and positions.
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Marxism is as relevant as ever – a response to The Mancunion

Marxism is as relevant as ever – a response to The Mancunion

As elites tighten their grip, economies stall, societies fracture, and imperial violence rages, what exactly makes Marxism so “out of place”?
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To shave or not to shave: Society’s demonisation of body hair

To shave or not to shave: Society’s demonisation of body hair

For decades, society has condemned body hair, but growing movements are teaching us to celebrate and embrace our natural beauty
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Life as a humanities student. Why does my university experience seem so different?

Life as a humanities student. Why does my university experience seem so different?

Redefining the humanities lifestyle: what does it mean to be a hums student in a STEM dominated world?
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The ‘Leaky Pipeline’ framework: A black hole in STEM

The ‘Leaky Pipeline’ framework: A black hole in STEM

Creating lasting change will require safe, supportive environments for women at every level of their academic and professional journeys
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The Fashion x LQBTQ+ Society’s Charity Fashion Show is back!

The Fashion x LQBTQ+ Society’s Charity Fashion Show is back!

The Fashion Society and LGBTQ+ Society have teamed up again for a fabulous charity fashion show in aid of Trans Mutual Aid Manchester
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In conversation with English Lit Soc: “The words are the same on the page, but everyone interacts with it differently”

In conversation with English Lit Soc: “The words are the same on the page, but everyone interacts with it differently”

This year, the English Literature Society has been under development to give students a brand new committee of dedicated individuals
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Manchester’s finest festive feasts

Manchester’s finest festive feasts

From New Century to Escape to Freight Island, FOLK to Reds True Barbeque, we’ve got all your festive food needs covered!
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Is our craving for comfort food thanks to society or evolution?

Is our craving for comfort food thanks to society or evolution?

Constantly ordering Uber Eats? It’s science!
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Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Alexia Pieretti reviews UMDS’ The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel
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Young labour rebrand and regroup after election

Young labour rebrand and regroup after election

Manchester Young Labour’s Jawad Khan looks at what follows the general election for the party on campus
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Cabaret for Freedom: A Celebration of Windrush

Cabaret for Freedom: A Celebration of Windrush

Charley Gordon Boyle reviews the highlights of the Cabaret for Freedom event hosted by the Creative Writing Society in association with the Manchester Literary Festival
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Run Wild member awarded Young Volunteer in the North West

Run Wild member awarded Young Volunteer in the North West

Mancunion contributor, Kate MacLachlan, speaks to Run Wild member, Wilbur Chen, who recently won the Young Volunteer Award North West for his work with the society
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Mountaineering Club reaches new heights of gender equality

Mountaineering Club reaches new heights of gender equality

Writer Kate MacLachlan notes how the membership of the University’s Mountaineering Club has diversified in recent history
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Writing Cleopatra

Writing Cleopatra

Books Editor Shaheena decodes cultural representations of Cleopatra, elaborating on issues of Eurocentric histories of the world, and deconstructing the myths that arose from them
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Watch and learn: The complex relationship between on-screen and real-life violence

Watch and learn: The complex relationship between on-screen and real-life violence

With Joker’s release almost upon us, Deputy Film Editor Josh Sandy looks at the historic relationship between on-screen and real-life violence
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Here to dance, not to drink

Here to dance, not to drink

Ellie Martin argues that society socials should be more open to non-drinkers
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Event Preview: India Week 2019

Event Preview: India Week 2019

The Indian Society of Manchester will be celebrating everything Indian in their flagship event
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A passion for fashion (and charity)

A passion for fashion (and charity)

The Manchester Charity Fashion Show are looking to raise money for Lifeshare whilst showcasing the best of Britain’s young design talent.
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Introducing: Dogs Unleashed

Introducing: Dogs Unleashed

Ellie Martin finds out how you can get involved with our favourite dog walking society
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