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IntersectionsOpinion: Outing Rape
WARNING: this articles features explicit discussion of rape and sexual assault Read more »| 17 May 2013 -
Food And Drink
Around the World in 20 Drinks: Trinidad and Tobago
In honour of our dalliance with the world's priciest rum, we take a look at some of the other liquids available in the home of the stuff, Trinidad and Tobago: super-powered rum for the grown-ups, and beer for the kids Read more »| 16 May 2013 -
Food And DrinkA Rum Job: Tasting the world's most expensive rum
When we were invited to try the most expensive rum in the world, Angostura Legacy, we said 'er, yes.' Here is the story of that day, complete with mystery, intrigue, and funny costumes Read more »| 14 May 2013 -
IntersectionsOpinion: I Think My Boyfriend’s A Better Feminist Than Me
Slam poet Rachel McCrum's boyfriend knows a lot about feminist theory Read more »| 10 May 2013 -
FashionCelebrating in Style
As its 2013 fashion graduates prepare for their degree show, Manchester School of Art marks its 175th birthday with a series of anniversary events. The Skinny encounters a department of innovation and collaboration Read more »| 09 May 2013 -
Intersections
Opinion: No Ketchup, Just Tits
Apparently, we've reclaimed the word 'slut' enough that we're cool with it being written on our dinner. One concerned voice considers how sexist language has slipped into the marketing of food, and why fellating a hotdog isn't funny Read more »| 08 May 2013
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Food And Drink
Phagomania: Paint Your Pizza
When the moon hits your eye like a what the hell is that? Read more »| 04 May 2013 -
TechPush the Button: The Rise of Girl Geeks
Women! They're out there, building robots in cafés, just for the hell of it. The Skinny scopes out the growing number of opportunities for girl geeks – and everyone – to get into everything from coding to Arduino Read more »| 02 May 2013 -
Food And Drink
Scotland Food News – May 2013
This month, Food News celebrates Cinco de Mayo, vegetarian anniversaries, and finds events for lovers of whisky AND beer. Read more »| 01 May 2013 -
Fashion
New Talent Showcase: the Designer, the Model and the Photographer
We all know that Scotland is famed for its creativity, vision and wealth of talent (obviously). And, at the moment especially, the country is bursting at the... Read more »| 01 May 2013 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – May 2013
The palest, limpest sliver of sun is out, so of course we've all gone bonkers for bangers and booze – from retro sausages to um, Tom Cruise cocktails Read more »| 30 Apr 2013 -
Fashion
Marie Curie’s Fashion Dash: A day for designer
The better weather is finally apon us, so what better time to brush away those winter cobwebs and indulge in some springtime shopping, all in the name of cha... Read more »| 30 Apr 2013 -
Tech
Online Currency: The Binary Gold Rush
The new anonymous, untraceable online currency that can't possibly fail Read more »| 22 Apr 2013 -
Tech
Bioshock: Infinite
If ever there were a series that was self-aware about the nature of storytelling and the mechanics of sequels, it’s Irrational Games’ Bioshock. T... Read more »| 22 Apr 2013 -
Intersections
Opinion: First, Canal Street
A newbie to the North West queer scene, Ana Hine tries to find out exactly what there is for a dyke and a transman to do on a Friday night in Manchester Read more »| 16 Apr 2013