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Epic Women In History
From the brides of King Henry VIII to historical figures that changed the world, here’s a tribute to some of the most badass women of all time …
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6 Notable Animals Through History
Animals have an important role in known history. From being cattle for their meat, to horses as a main form of transport (in ye olden times), animals provide aid and convenience to humans till this day. We tend to learn a lot about what people did in the past during history lessons, instead of the stories involving individual animals whose achievements are arguably just as impressive. Here are some animals that have truly earned their place in the history books.
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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.
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Demystifying Hikikomori: The Hermits Of Modern-Day Japan
The Japanese term Hikikomori refers to a form of social phenomena principally found in Japan. The term — first coined by Saitō Tamaki, a psychiatrist — is used to describe the phenomena of the complete withdrawal of Japanese people from society. The term also generally describes the people suffering from said phenomenon, with an individual that has withdrawn from society for longer than six months at a time is deemed a ‘social recluse’ or Hikikomori. According to a survey conducted by the Japanese government, it is estimated that there are currently more than 1 million Hikikomori living in Japan. From the same survey conducted, the age can range from as low as 15 to as high as 64 years old, with men constituting approximately 76.6% from the survey’s total participants.
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?
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10 Mystery-Thrillers to Binge this Halloween
It’s Halloween, the season of killers, thrillers, and tooth fillers. So, grab some popcorn and gather some friends to binge these 10 blockbuster hits that are bound to send shivers up your spine — just don’t forget to lock the door before the marathon begins.
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Interracial Adoption
Why should children have to spend the most vulnerable years of their lives in orphanages simply because no one wants to adopt them purely on the basis of racial differences? Wouldn’t it be nice if a family of a different race could adopt these children?
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Echo-pella: Songs to Feel Nostalgic To
Imagine that you’re in a store- may it be picking out clothes or scanning through the chip aisle in a grocery store and suddenly, Katy Perry’s Roar crackles through the store speakers. More often than not, most people would be washed over with memories from their childhood or past with the mental imagine being more vivid the more enjoyable the song. For me I get brought back to sharing a computer with my sister laughing at Wassabi Productions rendition of the song with Rolanda’s beautiful face flashing across the screen. Good times.
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Real Talk: he’s not ordinary, but he’s my brother.
Recently, I came across a YouTube video showcasing a Singaporean mother taking care of her three kids. Little did I know, that seemingly unassuming video would move me to the verge of tears as the seconds went by. Two of those three kids were diagnosed with X-linked Agammaglobulinemia — a rare genetic disorder that compromises the body’s ability to combat infections; while the other — whilst clear of the disorder — is on the autism spectrum. As many parents would attest, it is a daily struggle to care for a child with a disability — let alone three kids — her helplessness and guilt as a mother are further shown as she detailed her turbulent journey as a largely single parent.
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The People You Didn’t Know You Missed From High School
Here’s the thing about High School — it means the most once it’s over. You go 5 years dreading the 6.00 am alarm, or 5.00 am for the Geng Bas Sekolah, hoping to hear, “Esok cuti.” Yet, all it takes is to get up one morning post-graduation and realise that our group of friends is neither getting together for another gossip session during perhimpunan (assembly), nor piling around the same table during recess, and all of a sudden we wish we could go back. It is no secret that those of us adulting miss hanging out with the gang. From the rebels to the prefects, all of us belonged to at least one infamous clique. Here’s a SMK student’s guide to High School Stereotypes.