Real Talk: Fatphobia
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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.

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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. 

Yay or Nay: Fiction has diluted what a relationship looks like
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Yay or Nay: Fiction has diluted what a relationship looks like

Source: You wish this was you, don’t you?

It’s that time of the month again! This month’s edition of Yay or Nay will be covering an arousing topic on relationships. Have you ever swooned over an OTP (one true pairing), wishing that you had their lives? Remember the scenes when any main male or female lead looked at their partner’s eyes, filled with love and grew old together? These fairytale-like scenes have etched their way into our minds and have inspired Echo’s very own bachelorettes to debate on whether fairytales have diluted modern-day relationships. 

A Conversation With My Younger Self
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A Conversation With My Younger Self

I don’t know what time it is, but it’s late at night. The both of us are perched on the rooftop, sharing a cigarette. I watch my younger self inhale and choke on the smoke. She clearly grimaces and hands it back to me. I inhale deeply, biding my time. The edge of the cigarette crackles as I slowly exhale into the cold, night air. 

America’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’: Banning Abortions at 6 Weeks
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America’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’: Banning Abortions at 6 Weeks

On September 1, 2021, a ‘heartbeat bill’ – a pro-life law that bans abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy will go into effect in Texas, the second-most populous state in the United States with a population of approximately 30 million. For the 15 million women residing in Texas, this means that they can only get an abortion before fetal heartbeat can be detected at 6 weeks, even if the pregnancy occurred as a result of rape or incest.

Mask On, Charm Away ft Art of Seduction by Robert Greene
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Mask On, Charm Away ft Art of Seduction by Robert Greene

The Art of Seduction is a hybrid of a psychology textbook and a seduction guide. The author, Robert Greene, dives into the psychology of courting and seduction, as well as the darker psychology of enticing individuals regardless of who is harmed. Not only a guide to sexual seduction, but also a universal guide on seduction in terms of politically, socially, or otherwise. 

MINDFULGym: Mindfulness Rest-Shop for Stress Reduction & Wellness
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MINDFULGym: Mindfulness Rest-Shop for Stress Reduction & Wellness

(Source: Sunway Peer Counselling Volunteers Facebook)

Amidst grappling with day-to-day tasks and pushing through deadlines, it’s easy to forget how important it is to slow down, take a break, and just breathe. As a student, one can become all-too-familiar with feeling fretty, anxious, disconnected, or burnt out. How can these troubles be managed? The answer, in fact, already lies within oneself. Sunway Peer Counselling Volunteers hosted the “MINDFULGym Workshop” on Friday, 28 May 2021, through Zoom, with guest speaker Dr. Phang Cheng Kar to address how to access power within oneself and demonstrate various mindfulness techniques. Check them out below!

SunVoice5 <Apricus> Grand Finale
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SunVoice5 Grand Finale

梦想的声音你听得见吗？青春也因为有了梦想而与众不同

 “Can you hear the sounds of your dreams? It’s the dreams that make our youth unique.”

熠燃之心，音亦有光

 “a heart that shines, music shines as well”

Sunway Big Talk
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Sunway Big Talk

WHO IS SUNWAY BIG TALK?

Anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski noted in his essay that a great deal of talk does not serve any purpose of communicating ideas but establishes bonds of personal union. This concept holds the foundation for the fresh club that kicked off at the beginning of 2020-SUNWAY BIG TALK. ‘Human Connection’ is an important aspect that a simple conversation always fails to emphasize. Small talk, or better known by the Oxford Dictionary as a polite conversation about unimportant matters, does not fit the description to connect with people on a profound emotional and intellectual level.