Memento Mori: Finding Solace in Death
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Memento Mori: Finding Solace in Death

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“Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca

There are very few things in life that are promised. Just having a dream does not necessarily set you up for success, nor does having stellar grades guarantee you a lavish future basked in stardom and wealth. Nobody is obligated to owe you anything, especially not life itself. Certainly, it can be easy to forget this axiom in life as we trudge through the ebb and flow of our own life. However, buried in our quest to derive some value of meaning in our own lives, we may tend to forget about the present as we gravitate toward the future and its potential. We all believe that the status quo will remain as we selfishly progress with our journey. Yes, in our blinded pursuit, we tend to start taking things (people) for granted until one day, when we lift our heads, and they are no longer there, all that is left behind are the wisps of memories and emotions left behind that seem all too ephemeral at this point. 

Echo Buzz: The Longest Night (13 May 1969)
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Echo Buzz: The Longest Night (13 May 1969)

Bloodshed; a high price to pay for peace and democracy. There are times when anger is righteous and its sole purpose is to push for better change. However, the events of 13th May 1969 prove to be a crude example of an unjust outburst of anger from disgruntled citizens of a multicultural nation trying to achieve harmony. Painted as a taboo, barely touched on in Sejarah (History) textbooks, the events of the darkest day in Malaysian history deserve to be remembered as a lesson in tolerance and respect towards every race in this country.

KL Art Exhibits to Visit During the Mid-Semester Break
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KL Art Exhibits to Visit During the Mid-Semester Break

If you’re thinking of activities to do during the mid-semester break, why not visit these ongoing art exhibits around Kuala Lumpur? Many of the works in these exhibits are by local talent whose works are Malaysia-centric, allowing you the chance to see Malaysia through the lens of a creative. You can drop by one of these exhibits if you happen to be in the area, or even set aside a day to go art exhibit hopping.

World Press Freedom Day
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World Press Freedom Day

Journalism Under Digital Siege

World Press Freedom Day 2022 hosted by UNESCO

Are there limits to what can be uttered and what can not be uttered in a newspaper? To what extent are journalists allowed to write the truth and nothing but the truth? What does press even mean to the people? As the voices of students, Echo celebrates this year’s World Press Freedom Day which falls on the 3rd of May 2022. World Press Freedom Day was announced by the UN General Assembly back in 1993. This was first raised in the UN General Assembly in 1991, after African journalists created the landmark Windhoek Declaration on media pluralism and independence.

Cuppa Coffee
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Cuppa Coffee

Cuppa Coffee with Prof. Elizabeth Lee Poster

Some may think that meeting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an organisation is an instance out of the question. However, on 22 April 2022, students of Sunway University and Sunway College’s student leadership bodies had the opportunity to meet the esteemed Professor Elizabeth Lee, CEO of Sunway Education Group, in person as she welcomed students for an afternoon dialogue and “Cuppa Coffee” in JC 3 Hall, University Building while ensuring to maintain SOPs. Likewise, audiences could tune in to the event’s live stream on Microsoft Teams from 3:30 PM – 5 PM. Besides Prof. Elizabeth, other outstanding persons attended the event, including Prof. Matthew Sansom, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Sunway University, Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam, Provost at Sunway University, and Prof. Mahendhiran Sanggaran Nair, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Engagement and Impact) at Sunway University.

Riddle Me This
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Riddle Me This

The Riddler from Batman might have brought them back into the limelight, but riddles have been around since the earliest of civilisations. From the Bible to Alice in Wonderland, these clever sentences, phrases, and questions have left millions stumped and speechless. In general, riddles can be categorised into enigmas, problems that are expressed in metaphorical or allegorical language that require careful thinking to unearth their hidden meaning, and conundrums, questions that incorporate puns or jokes for the purpose of humour.

Real Talk: The Russo-Ukrainian Saga
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Real Talk: The Russo-Ukrainian Saga

Disclaimer

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 or represent  Sunway University and Sunway College’ values.

The information stated in this article is correct as of 5 April 2022. 

Echo Buzz: Malaysia’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill
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Echo Buzz: Malaysia’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

Source: Christophe Gowans

An unwanted gaze, an unpalatable whistle, an unsolicited remark. These seemingly ‘minor’ annoyances are familiar to a large population of Malaysians and can be much more severe than appearances may imply. Though often going unreported and unnoticed, sexual harassment — the act of conducting oneself in an unwelcome and sexual nature towards another to demean their dignity — is much more prominent than expected.

The Überlingen Air Disaster
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The Überlingen Air Disaster

On one serene summer night in the year 2002, the lives of 71 people were changed forever when their planes collided dramatically over a small town in Southern Germany. The subsequent investigation to find the reason how two modern aircraft ended up colliding at the same spot, at the same time, uncovered a series of seemingly small factors that combined to cause a devastating air disaster. This story also tells the tale of a father, grieving over the unfortunate loss of his entire family, and his vengeful desires to exert revenge against who he believed murdered them.