Erin Botten

The Simon Building, known for Benugo cafe, lecture halls and a brief home for student occupations, holds a secret. Deep in the depths of its corridor lies a haven – buried in an unsuspecting side room. In that room, you can find Abby – a spa and massage specialist that few students know about. I had heard stories about the masseuse that resided in the Simon building for a few years; they circulated amongst students almost like folklore.

Since her March 2023 Vanity Fair Italia cover, there’s been a subtle change in Kylie Jenner’s style. Jenner is unspokenly known for having black as her stable colour, it being a constant fixture in her wardrobe in paparazzi shots, The Kardashian appearances and most frequently, on her Instagram. However, following her Vanity Fair shoot, the 26-year-old businesswoman and LA socialite’s Instagram feed became much more curated when it comes to colour.

One of Manchester’s biggest selling points is its thriving cultural industries. Our new feature, Making Manchester, celebrates some of the emerging creatives behind Manchester’s vast and diverse artistic output. For our third edition, we spoke to Eleanor Haigh- a UoM graduate and performer based in Manchester, with credits in How to Keep Up with The Kardashians and  The Rug of Identity. Haigh explains the joys and realities of being a performer, as well as the collectives to look out for.