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The information stated in this article is correct as of 5 April 2022.
March 14 marks Stephen Hawking’s fourth death anniversary. Having lived 76 years, Hawking died on 14 March 2018 which brought much sadness to the world. Known for his great contribution to the world of science and cosmology, Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and an author who wrote the book, “A Brief History of Time”. He was also the director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. To commemorate this physicist, Echo has decided to write this article.
From the 10th to the 11th of February, Sunway University’s Student Council (SUSC) organised a forum in which students who joined had the opportunity to discover how to craft a bright future with their extracurricular involvements. The speakers on the 10th of February were Elaine Quek, a Year 3 Semester 1 Accounting and Finance student as well as Ko Jia Xin, a Year 2 Semester 3 Computer Science Student. The speaker on the second day was Ms Sook Mun from Shopee’s People Team (Branding).
In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Sunway Echo Media is proud to be celebrating women whose faces appear on currency worldwide. From poets to presidents, these women’s invaluable contributions to their countries have earned them a spot on banknotes and coins.
新年快乐(Xin Nian Kuai Le)!
While restrictions were placed to limit the number of guests gathering for Chinese New Year celebrations last year, everyone is beyond excited to look forward to a blast with vaccination opportunities. Marking February 1st this year, the year of the Tiger begins following the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. What most don’t know is that according to the Chinese Zodiac, 2022 marks the year of the Water Tiger that cycles every 60 years only. The year of the Tiger will be all about making massive changes. It will be a year of adventure and risk-taking to rediscover enthusiasm. Everyone is revved up, charity is at an all-time high, and social progress appears to be attainable once more.
In honor of Valentine’s Day two years ago, we released a video titled “Strangers Describe Their Crush,” which received far more clicks than we expected. So, we decided to make a new sequel video in celebration of the 14th of February this year.
Disclaimer: The following article discusses the documentary’s contents that gives away spoilers and illustrations seen in the documentary. The article also discusses recent transgender issues revolving around J.K Rowling. Please refrain from reading if sensitivity is an issue or if you have not watched the documentary.
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.
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.
