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BookTok’s obsession: Why fantasy novels keep captivating readers

BookTok’s obsession: Why fantasy novels keep captivating readers

Discover the cultural phenomenon of ‘BookTok’ where a surge of young readers have enthusiastically immersed themselves in the enthralling realms of fantasy novels, heralding a new era in reading habits and literary exploration.
Yes, there’s comfort in conformity – but it’s less fun: The internet is killing individuality 

Yes, there’s comfort in conformity – but it’s less fun: The internet is killing individuality 

How can we form our own identity if our self-expression is dictated by the internet?
Gen Alpha have arrived, but can they outshine my generation?

Gen Alpha have arrived, but can they outshine my generation?

Maybe I’m biased, but no one rules the internet quite as much as Gen Z; Gen Alpha, you better stay in your lane
Brown nails: This season’s understated beauty staple

Brown nails: This season’s understated beauty staple

Blue’s out, brown’s in! This season, the return of brown nails mirrors the winter vibe, with many opting for darker shades to elevate their style
The art of the GRWM: Why we love such a simple trend

The art of the GRWM: Why we love such a simple trend

Why is the GRWM format so popular?
Tube Girl: Inspiring confidence and banishing social anxiety

Tube Girl: Inspiring confidence and banishing social anxiety

With the instruction to dance like nobody’s watching, Sabrina Bahsoon, otherwise known as ‘Tube Girl’, puts your self-confidence to the test
“All the world’s a stage”, and the internet makes it worse

“All the world’s a stage”, and the internet makes it worse

The internet has a new obsession: packing women into neat, labelled boxes based on their aesthetics. What are, then, the consequences of the commodification of women?
Drape Therapy: A self-love movement for Brown girls

Drape Therapy: A self-love movement for Brown girls

Natasha Thasan, a popular TikTok creator and ‘saree architect’, has created a brand and movement called Drape Therapy for the celebration of traditional Desi clothing
How to be a sustainable clothes shopper as a student

How to be a sustainable clothes shopper as a student

The Mancunion shares its tips and tricks for shopping sustainably as a student
Manchester named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester has been named the UK’s ‘most inspiring’ city in a recent study. Read on to find out why
TikToks over cookbooks

TikToks over cookbooks

Looking to spice up your usual meals? From Vegan to meaty recipes, we’ve compiled the best Food-Tok accounts for you to feast your eyes on!
The wellness myth in the age of social media

The wellness myth in the age of social media

We ask what exactly wellness means today, and why it has become such a cultural obsession driven by the internet and celebrities.
Inside The Artistic History of Corecore: TikTok’s Latest Obsession

Inside The Artistic History of Corecore: TikTok’s Latest Obsession

You’ve probably seen Corecore around on Tiktok. The Mancunion explains the untold history behind the trend.
Gomez goss, Bieber fever and the frightening power of TikTok clicks

Gomez goss, Bieber fever and the frightening power of TikTok clicks

TikTok has propelled celebrity gossip and status to new heights, with the Gomez-Bieber feud being the tip of the iceberg.
I tried the TikTok pickle challenge – and here’s how it went

I tried the TikTok pickle challenge – and here’s how it went

One of the worst things I’ve ever tasted, the TikTok pickle challenge somehow made it into my house.
Does Length Matter? A dive into the modern music industry

Does Length Matter? A dive into the modern music industry

Is TikTok ruining the music industry? Are fans asking to much? Do artists have any creative control? We explore the recent shifts and progressions in the music industry
The Negroni Sbagliato: Is it really that stunning?

The Negroni Sbagliato: Is it really that stunning?

Does the ‘House of the Dragon’ star Emma D’Arcy’s favourite drink stand up to the hype? We give it a sip with a student stir
Keeping it in the family: Hollywood’s Nepotism Babies

Keeping it in the family: Hollywood’s Nepotism Babies

Hollywood’s nepotism babies seem to be getting more attention on TikTok than they do on screen, here’s why
Sephora has finally launched in the UK!

Sephora has finally launched in the UK!

One of the most highly anticipated arrivals in the beauty world has come true as Sephora has finally launched in the UK
Blind Date Books: Is it worth it?

Blind Date Books: Is it worth it?

Blind Date Books are on the rise online and in stores. We try Blackwell’s attempt at the trend with their own mysteriously wrapped books