Posted inCreative Hall Food Student Opinions
Yay or Nay: Durian
Nay Ah, the durian, a mighty fruit that leaves consumers divided between love or hate though it should be granted that there are also those people who do not see…
Posted inEvents Lifestyle Student Opinions
Event Portal: What Are Your Favourite Sunwayians’ New Year’s Resolutions?
With January arriving, many of us come up with New Year’s resolutions that we are determined to stick to for the rest of the year. Although these resolutions are often abandoned a month or two later, abiding by these resolutions can actually do us a lot of good. Looking for some inspiration to set your own resolutions? Read on to find out the New Year’s resolutions of your beloved Sunwayians – famous TikTokers, a national rhythmic gymnast, Sunway University club presidents and more!
Disclaimer: All opinions and views shared in this article are those of the interview respondents and do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of Sunway Echo Media and Sunway University.
Posted inCreative Hall Lifestyle Self-help
Readjusting to Life after the Pandemic
It’s been a minute since borders reopened and life rekindled, but living through the pandemic has changed us. 2022 holds promise and all most of us are hoping for is that it doesn’t turn into “2020 too”. Yet, it can be hard to shake our pandemic habits and readjust to a more normal life. In fact, it is common for some to have concerns or feel anxious about socialising and being out in public. You might feel intimidated, afraid, or insecure — these emotions are valid. COVID-19 is still at large, and regaining some form of normalcy should never come at the expense of health and safety. Fret not, here are some helpful tips to readjust to life after the pandemic.
Posted inCreative Hall Lifestyle Student Opinions
Meme Kulture
In a world of ever increasing digitisation, it is safe to say that a new era of cultural transmission has dawned upon us, with this era mostly being known for the continual expansion of memes as an Internet commodity. The 21st century’s version of the ‘Cultural Revolution’ has taken the Internet by storm, and people across the globe of all ages have found themselves subconsciously (or consciously?) infected by this cultural insurgency.
Social Experiment: Notes to Random Strangers
There is nothing better than a new video to start the new year. To kick off the year, we’re featuring a heartwarming YouTube video from a social experiment. With our team presenting heartfelt notes to random strangers, or rather, Sunway students, to encourage and appreciate them for what they are currently accomplishing in life. We will see their reactions and thoughts after getting the notes in this video.
Posted inCreative Hall Short Stories
Sky
The year is 1941. Most landscapes in pre-independence Malaya are expansive. The paddy fields seem just as infinite as the seas that reach to the ends of the horizon. Living in the secluded villages of Kedah is a middle-aged man named Hadi. Like the rest of the village people, Hadi is Malay, and works out on the farm.
Posted inCreative Hall Real Talk
Real Talk: Fatphobia
The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the article belong solely to the author and do not reflect Sunway University’s values.
Fatphobia is a term that has been garnering widespread mainstream attention in recent times. It is a form of bigotry that enforces a bias towards skinnier individuals rather than people with larger physiques. This word encapsulates the general masses’ unduly stigmatisation of paunchy bodies, and it is hugely unfortunate that this negative ideology has been ingrained amongst us.
Posted inCreative Hall Echo-pella Lifestyle
Echo-pella: Songs That Make You Feel Like A Villain
It’s that time of the year again where pumpkins become (almost) everyone’s food of choice and dressing to look like blood sucking ghouls or the undead is the thing of the season. Oddly enough, it’s almost as if people prefer impersonating some of the most execrable fictional personalities to ever grace the earth with heinous witches and despicable clowns being notable favourites — and who could blame them?
