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Love Within The Walls
None of the walls in my homes recognize me. Not my touch, not my voice, not even the air of the presence I left behind.
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Readjusting to Life after the Pandemic
It’s been a minute since borders reopened and life rekindled, but living through the pandemic has changed us. 2022 holds promise and all most of us are hoping for is that it doesn’t turn into “2020 too”. Yet, it can be hard to shake our pandemic habits and readjust to a more normal life. In fact, it is common for some to have concerns or feel anxious about socialising and being out in public. You might feel intimidated, afraid, or insecure — these emotions are valid. COVID-19 is still at large, and regaining some form of normalcy should never come at the expense of health and safety. Fret not, here are some helpful tips to readjust to life after the pandemic.
Social Experiment: Notes to Random Strangers
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.
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Sky
The year is 1941. Most landscapes in pre-independence Malaya are expansive. The paddy fields seem just as infinite as the seas that reach to the ends of the horizon. Living in the secluded villages of Kedah is a middle-aged man named Hadi. Like the rest of the village people, Hadi is Malay, and works out on the farm.
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Beer & Skittles: All the Glitz and Glamour at the 2021 Met Gala
Given how high-profile of an event the Met Gala is, most people will be surprised to learn that that isn’t the event’s actual name - it’s formally known as the…
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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.
Echo Eats: Tour Japan with Starbucks’ 47 New Local-Inspired Frappuccinos
In celebration of Starbucks’ 25th anniversary in Japan, they have released a limited-edition series of 47 Frappuccinos, each representing a prefecture. Frappuccinos are Starbucks’ trademarked name for sweetened, ice-blended drinks topped with whipped cream. This line-up is titled ‘47 JIMOTO Frappuccino’, jimoto meaning local.
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Finding Your Identity
“Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.”
Elastigirl, The Incredibles.
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A Medley For The Moon and Stars
It was the last school recital night of the year; students, teachers and parents filed into the dark auditorium, eager to watch the show. Unbeknownst to them, it would probably be the worst one yet. As the lights dimmed around them, the curtains pulled back to reveal a magician and his assistant, the pair caught in a loud argument over a lost bearded dragon. It took them minutes to realise everyone had been waiting for them to perform. Quite literally, they were two deers caught in the headlights.
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Astrology with Echo: Gemini Season
May 21st marks the beginning of Gemini Season, the most misunderstood zodiac sign of them all. Gemini Season ushers in the excitement and heat of summer, lasting until June 20th. Gemini is Latin for “the twins,” as its constellation is seen dazzling in the night as two strings of stars tracing down from Castor and Pollux; the twins’ heads. Geminis’ curious nature enables them to explore innovative and creative ventures, making them visionaries in their own right. Geminis are experts at navigating change and transformation, never afraid to try new things or step outside their comfort zone.