Alisa joined The Manchester Tab in 2026 as a student contributor and is now News Editor. Prior to this she has written several articles for her school’s Drama and History Newsletters.
Alisa is currently in her first year at the University of Manchester, studying History (BA). She hopes to pursue a career in journalism and media.
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