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26th April 2019 | By nq_admin

Should women have more support when choosing to use the contraceptive pill ?

With more than 100m women worldwide taking the leading method of birth control it is evidently a popular choice, but how much do we really know...

25th April 2019 | By R.McCourt

Journalists and LGBT activists mourn as Lyra McKee is laid to rest

Juornalist Lyra McKee Derry is waking up with heavy hearts today knowing that a talented individual who was slain in the very streets where she...

17th April 2019 | By j.sloan

MMU journalism students receive masterclass from Cosmo editor Farrah Storr

From gossip to great ideas and from your tone to your twist, writing for one of the world’s most famous magazines can seem overwhelming. But...

31st March 2019 | By Derrick Flanagin

American Airlines flight departs Manchester 22 minutes early without passenger – and blames passenger

When Matt Mascarenas showed up at Manchester’s Ringway International airport at 7.30am for his 10.05am flight, he was chuffed at how early he was. “I...

25th March 2019 | By nq_admin

‘Put it to the people’: Brexit march the biggest in British history

More than one million people marched through the streets of London on Saturday calling for a ‘People’s Vote’ on Brexit.  The protest, one of the largest...

20th March 2019 | By Harry Stafford

Music promoter swaps gig nights for the Sahara in ‘the toughest race on earth’

Every year in April more than1,400 hardy runners descend on the Sahara desert to run, walk or crawl the Marathon des Sables.  This year between 5th and...

20th March 2019 | By nq_admin

Manchester’s most influential music: who would you rate?

Over the decades Manchester has produced some phenominal music and sparked the interest of the youth growing up here and throughout the nation. Bands such...

20th March 2019 | By nq_admin

Man Met’s Student Union: meet your new student officers

After weeks of campaigning, on Thursday 14 March the 2019 Lead Your Union elections came to a close. Election night was hosted in the main hall of...

18th March 2019 | By O.enwegbara

Opinion: As an EU student Brexit is driving me crazy

Brexit. Brexit. Brexit. This is the major topic or seemingly the only topic on everyone’s lips right now. Last week was a big week for...

18th March 2019 | By nq_admin

Utrecht shootings: manhunt underway for gunman after shooting on tram

A student at Utrecht University has spoken to the Northern Quota about a shooting in the city which killed three and injured five others. A...

17th March 2019 | By nq_admin

Should more women be drinking healthy juices during pregnancy?

If you are experiencing cravings and morning sickness during pregnancy it will probably feel like the longest nine months of your life and it could...

13th March 2019 | By Hanya Hassan

Middle eastern and North African society hosts cultural festival at Manchester Student Union this Friday

Arab societies across universities in Manchester are hosting a night of culture to help international students embrace their identities. Although the cultural festival event take place...

6th March 2019 | By Lewis Finney

‘We need a miracle’: the battle to save Ryebank Fields from development

Campaigners in Chorlton are fighting to save former playing fields from development into homes

3rd March 2019 | By nq_admin

Rise up, strong women of Manchester – Walk for Women 2019

This year’s Walk for Women was the second of its kind in Manchester, with the first taking place last year to mark the 100 year anniversary...

27th February 2019 | By nq_admin

How Manchester is celebrating International Women’s Day next month

Manchester is known for its strong women: in December the city unveiled a of Emmeline Pankhurst standing proudly on St Peter’s Square as a symbol of the suffragette...

26th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Oscars 2019: why average films always seem to win best picture

So the Awards season is over as the 91st Academy Awards has now drawn to a close. The night was full of passionate and emotional...

25th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Oscars 2019: who were the winners and losers?

Best supporting actress Emma Stone (The Favourite) Rachel Weisz (The Favourite) Amy Adams (Vice) Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) – WINNER! Marina De Tavira...

24th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Oscars 2019: the Northern Quota guide to who’s in the running and who will win

Best Picture Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma A Star Is Born Vice,  Our Pick: While other films have taken the top spot at prior award...

21st February 2019 | By nq_admin

Reclaim the Night: we report live

21st February 2019 | By nq_admin

Student Publication Association Regional Conference inspires young journalists

The Student Publication Association Regional Conference for the North West took place at Sheffield’s students union on February 16th. Attendance was good, the speakers were...