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Someone asked me why I want to be a journalist

Someone asked me why I want to be a journalist

The other day, someone asked me why I want to be a journalist… here are some of my reasons and the role university has had to play
‘Don’t be greedy and don’t be gullible’: What’s it like doing sex work as a student?

‘Don’t be greedy and don’t be gullible’: What’s it like doing sex work as a student?

An exclusive interview with an ex student sex worker, who gave The Mancunion insight into the day-to-day reality of the work, and the effects it’d had on her life
Post-grad panic: What are final year students thinking?

Post-grad panic: What are final year students thinking?

As we reach the end of the year, we ask four final years about their upcoming post-graduate plans
A new study spot with good food? House of Social has it all

A new study spot with good food? House of Social has it all

We spent the day at House of Social: could their great food, gorgeous interiors, and reliable Wi-Fi make it Manchester’s ultimate student hangout?
British government recognises the State of Palestine

British government recognises the State of Palestine

In a landmark moment, Keir Starmer announces that the UK will begin the process of recognising a Palestinian state
From 42s to 5ks: The decline of student nightlife

From 42s to 5ks: The decline of student nightlife

Much has been made of the recent decline in nightlife around the UK. How has this affected students in Manchester?
Interview: Antony Szmierek

Interview: Antony Szmierek

From Fallowfield to Parklife, Antony Szmierek is rewriting what it means to sound like Manchester.
The amazing hidden buses: The 147

The amazing hidden buses: The 147

Celebrating the 147 – the underdog of the Bee Network
Plans submitted for a 33-storey student block in Manchester city centre

Plans submitted for a 33-storey student block in Manchester city centre

Plans for a new 861-room student accommodation block have been submitted
The Dare live in Leeds: Belgrave thinks he’s with it

The Dare live in Leeds: Belgrave thinks he’s with it

Following the release of his debut album, The Dare makes his Leeds debut, delivering his signature experimental electroclash to 350 of his most loyal fans
Know Your Pub (a muso’s guide): HandleBar

Know Your Pub (a muso’s guide): HandleBar

Come with the Music Section to discover the music at the heart of student venues. Part one: HandleBar
In conversation with MMU art matriarch Sue Fox: “I have no fear of anything”

In conversation with MMU art matriarch Sue Fox: “I have no fear of anything”

Sue Fox is a passionately fearless creatrix, urging students to use their art to find themselves and lose their fear. The Mancunion spoke to Sue about connecting with yourself and the role of art as therapy.
Why you should give blood

Why you should give blood

Blood donation is simple to do, less scary than you think, and in high demand from students
My student days are numbered

My student days are numbered

Final year has begun, and the clock is ticking. The Mancunion discusses how, at university, it feels like you’re constantly up against the clock
Natsu Fest: The Last Dance – What’s next for Manchester’s community clothing brand?

Natsu Fest: The Last Dance – What’s next for Manchester’s community clothing brand?

From an early collaboration with Wagamama to starting a music festival in his backyard. We sat down with student clothing brand owner Dhara Nat Sufraz Patel to talk everything Natsu Clothing.
Not-so blue Mondays: The Blues Kitchen review

Not-so blue Mondays: The Blues Kitchen review

The Blues Kitchen is a Manchester classic, providing food, footy and fabulous drinks. See what else is on offer to cure those Monday blues
Don’t mope about mould: How to avoid mouldy food

Don’t mope about mould: How to avoid mouldy food

Use these simple tricks to stop your food going mouldy
Down the Rabbit Hole for Foreverland 2022

Down the Rabbit Hole for Foreverland 2022

Previewing the next Alice in Wonderland-themed rave at Victoria Warehouse on 21st October.
MVSON World: Cheshire’s Ibiza?

MVSON World: Cheshire’s Ibiza?

Millie Sheppard reviews MVSON World, MVSON Collective’s large-scale day festival at Arley Hall.
Talking to MVSON Collective

Talking to MVSON Collective

Millie Sheppard interviews MVSON Collective ahead of the MVSON World festival.