Afghanistan Conflict: The 20 Year Relict

Afghanistan Conflict: The 20 Year Relict

Disclaimer: Warning, you may find objectionable or possibly offensive content to exist in this article. The aim of this article is to cover the recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan only. As writers of Echo Media, our investigation of the current occurrences through multiple credible websites has been the source of this article. Hence, speculation of conceivable doubt is of your own risk. For further information, such as the origin of the Taliban, please refer to the attached list of additional references. Thank you for your time.

With the Taliban’s longstanding war, now comes a reprise. Many Afghans have since fled the country through possible means they have access to; generally through airports despite the raging Covid-19 precautions, in panic. On the basis of the US that declared retreat (by the end of August) since the signing of an agreement reducing US military control over Taliban troops. Originating insurgency spreading city to city by day.

Donghua Review: Heaven Official’s Blessing

Donghua Review: Heaven Official’s Blessing

Heaven Official’s Blessing (Tian Guan Ci Fu – 天官赐福) is a Chinese danmei novel written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (墨香铜臭). Bilibili and Funimation launched an exciting LGBTQ romance series in October 2020, based on the novel of the same name. The first season of the donghua is also available on Netflix, and a second season has already been announced to much fanfare from fans of the series. The novel first debuted in 2017 and it was soon adapted into a manhua illustrated by STARember. Furthermore, there are English translations of the novel made available by Seven Seas Entertainment in addition to a live-action film being currently developed. 

Sunway Psychology Club: The Psychology of Interrogations & Confessions

Sunway Psychology Club: The Psychology of Interrogations & Confessions

On 20th August 2021, the Sunway Psychology Club had organized a talk to share about the psychology regarding interrogations and confessions. The speaker of the talk, Dr Chung Kai Li, who is a PhD holder in Psychology from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, is currently the Deputy Head of Section and the Programme Lead at the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences in the University of Reading Malaysia. She has been studying investigative interviewing for her research and often works closely with child victims and witnesses.

Yay or Nay: You Can Only Be Yourself in Public If Yourself is Socially Acceptable

Yay or Nay: You Can Only Be Yourself in Public If Yourself is Socially Acceptable

In this month’s Yay or Nay segment, our writers Julia and Hannah tackle a more serious topic that has been brewing within many people’s thoughts. Without a doubt, we have all been exposed to various types of encouragement regarding genuinity and being true to oneself. However, wherein lies the boundaries of being one’s self if society frowns upon it?  In today’s article, our writers will be exploring whether or not there are limits to being oneself in public and to what extent society is truly accepting towards socially deviant behaviours. 

Meet the Stars 2021: Swimming

Meet the Stars 2021: Swimming

Keeping your head above the water, barely treading is a swimmer’s stepping stone to never drown in the deep trench. Thus, gloriously introducing Sunway’s Mer-Scholars to land, Echo proudly presents “Meet the Stars”, encapsulating the journey of Sunway’s Sports Scholars who have rewritten history and made their dreams come true. 

Water that sparkles through the shimmer of sunlight is their place of peace. The underwater world has indeed visioned their beliefs. Let’s find out the backstory of each Mer-Scholar and their splashing story at the pool.